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Race 1 Wivenhoe, Burnie SportsPower 5km Handicap Preview

Jason Scott is a strong favourite for this weeks race

After a shortened season in 2020 due to COVID-19, the PCCCT will commence a full-length season this Sunday. Our first event of the season is the Burnie SportsPower 5km Handicap. Starting at the Wivenhoe Showgrounds, the out-and-back course heads out to the Fernglade Reserve.

All handicaps have been reset to the start of 2020, allowing the nine winners in last year’s season a chance at a trophy and sash.

The biggest chance out of that group looks to be Jason Scott, who has continued to improve since his win last year. Nick Young and Darlene Jacques are also strong chances, whilst Josh Febey cannot be discounted.

Ellen Burgess and Adrian Mann were unlucky not to break the tape last year and wouldn’t surprise with a victory.

The race will begin at 9:30am with entries closing at 6pm Friday. As entries are online only, runners will need to ensure that they are registered and entered into the race by this time.

The minimum age to run handicapped races is fifteen but nominated time races over a shorter distance are held 30 minutes prior to most races. Runners need to be registered before arriving, however they can enter the race on the day.

New members are most welcome and will be supplied with a race number on the day. Previous members are asked to return their timing chips, as they will not be used for the foreseeable future.

By Hayden Bishop, ago

2022 Season


1. Membership and entries can only be done on-line via the Club website. The link is now available.
2. Season membership is $60. 3. Each race entry is $6 but you have the option of paying upfront for all 20 races up to 13.5km (except the team events). The cost is $100 and means you won’t have to enter on a weekly basis as you will be entered automatically (you also save $20 😃). Total upfront cost = $160. The races over 13.5km (five in total), plus the team events, will need to be entered individually.
4. You can also pay $60 membership and then just pay the entry fee for each race you wish to run.
5. Nominated time events will be held at 9:00am. Registration for these can be done on-line only, for a cost of $10. Runners must be 15 to compete in the handicap events. As in recent years, 12, 13 and 14 year-olds can do their nominated time in the main (handicapped) event when it is 5km or 6km.
6. Generally, entries will close at 6:00pm the Friday night before the race if you are entering week by week. Some races will have earlier entry cut-off times.
7. Handicaps will be published on the website on Saturday evening along with the pre-race briefing. These will also be available on the van on Sunday morning.
8. Most races commence at 9:30am. If you are feeling unwell do not attend the race.
9. Remember to wear your Club number on your front.
10. Please keep 1.5m from others and use other COVID safe practices.
11. There will be three random draw vouchers to be drawn from all runners and volunteers involved in each race.


By Rod Viney, ago

Results of AGM 2020

Presidents Report 2020

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The PCCCT AGM was held last night, and the following appointments were made:

Patron: Barry Ling

President: Rodney Viney

Vice President (2 positions): Malcom Nutting & Mark Saint-John

Secretary: Not filled, will be shared by the committee for now.

Treasurer: Gerard Leary

Publicity Officer: Hayden Bishop

Handicapper: Pat McMahon

Comittee Members (2 Years): Ellen Burgess, Darlene Jacques, & Kelly Baxter

Greg Smith and Jason Scott will continue in the 2nd year of their appointments.

There is still a position vacant as committee member for 1 year. If you’re interested in filling this role, please contact us.

By Hayden Bishop, ago

Race 9 – “Remembering Ron Chequer” Wynyard 9km Report

Members headed to Wynyard for Sunday’s race, a nine-kilometre handicap taking in tracks beside the Inglis River.

The event was tagged the “Remembering Ron Chequer” Run and a good field attended to commemorate their fellow-runner and friend who died suddenly earlier this year. Members of Ron’s family were able to attend and stay on for the barbecue after the race.

Dale Lancaster led the field away but just after the half-way turn, she was overtaken by Narelle Jacobs, who then led until the last kilometre when passed by the eventual winner, Josh Febey.

This was Febey’s third win with the Club, the last coming in his home town of Cooee two years ago. With the COVID-19 situation, like many others, he has found himself training more than ever, leading to improved form.

First year runner, Adrian Mann, had his highest finish to date to be runner-up while Ellen Burgess ran right up to her great performance last week for third.

Winner of race 1, Alex Reimer, showed he has held his form being next to finish just in front of Patrick McMahon, Owen Thomas and Jacobs who held on well.

Backmarkers Thomas Murton and Hayden Bishop put in great efforts to finish in the ten, with pre-race favourite, Paul Birch splitting the two in ninth.

Fastest male and female were Murton (32:16) and Amie Bramich (41:49) respectively.

Earlier, nominated time winners were Asher Wilson, Sophie Reimer, Mitchell Elphinstone and Brian Paine.

Following the race, President Barry Ling presented PCCCT Life Memberships to Rod Viney and Malcolm Nutting while Greg Smith, Mike Webster, Peter Elphinstone and Michael Bates were given Service Awards.

By Rod Viney, ago

Race 9 – “Remembering Ron Chequer” Wynyard 9km Results

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Well done to the 50 participants in our ninth and final race of the season!


Congratulations to Josh Febey, who won from Adrian Mann and Ellen Burgess.


Adrian Mann won the $30 voucher supplied by AJL for first runner in his/her first year to finish.


Winners of the random draw were drawn after the event (and were won by Phillip Crombie and Jason Scott).

Fastest Male was Thomas Murton (32:16) and Fastest Female was Amie Bramich (41:49).

Nominated time winners were Asher Wilson, Sophie Reimer, Mitchell Elphinstone and Brian Paine.


Thank you everyone for a successful season, and we look forward to seeing you next year!

By Hayden Bishop, ago

Race 9 – “Remembering Ron Chequer” Wynyard 9km Race Briefing and Handicaps

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If you are not feeling well, especially if you have cold/flu systems, on Sunday morning please don’t come to the run.

The meeting place is at Gutteridge Gardens, Wynyard.

There is limited parking in the Gardens carpark, so please leave this for other patrons and people with mobility problems or small children. There is parking at the wharf and in nearby streets.

Please ensure you are at the start line for your posted handicap time. Race start is at 9:30am.

Welcome to new members Paul Homan and Lukas Pilkington, and new nominated time members.

Please be aware we are sharing paths with the public and need to give other users due consideration.

The course: The race starts near the soundshell and heads north-west on the path beside the river.

After ~1.5km you will come to Table Cape Road where it crosses the river. Cross the road to the left-hand side and then cross the bridge. Immediately over the bridge, turn left and follow the path for ~2.5km until you reach the Bass Highway.

Here, again cross over the river and run back to Table Cape Road along the southern side of the river. Recross the road and then retrace your steps back to the finish.

Please be careful crossing the road on each of the two occasions that we do.

Care needed: the path along the sides of the river is windy and narrow in parts. There are also rock/root trip hazards and some stairs. Please be careful. You want to get back safely to your awaiting sausage or veggie burger.

Please stay after the run to remember Ron and celebrate a successful season.

Please keep COVIDSafe distance between you and other runners, especially if you are following someone else. Please read our COVIDSafe plan if you haven’t done so. Thank you very much to our wonderful season sponsors which are all listed on our website.

By Hayden Bishop, ago

Race 9 – “Remembering Ron Chequer” Wynyard 9km Handicap Preview

Course map: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/3216126451

The shortened 2020 season comes to a close this Sunday when members have the chance to run on a new scenic course at Wynyard.

The nine-kilometre out-and-back route starts at Gutteridge Gardens and will use tracks on both sides of the Inglis River, so no road running will be needed.

The race will be two kilometres longer than the last few runs and this will suit some runners who will prefer the extra distance.

One runner who has been slowly improving and fits the bill is Devonport runner Paul Birch.

A Club veteran, having had more than six hundred starts, Birch ran his best race for the season last week, with a strong run into fourth. Everything points to him having a second-to-none chance of taking out a well-deserved victory on Sunday.

Ellen Burgess also had her best result of the season last week with an excellent second. She is another who is happier, the longer the race and could easily break the tape.

Josh Febey was close to a win for most of last year and has shown up recently as well, so is another strong chance

Others to watch include Adrian Mann, Sven Mason and Mollie Powell.

This race will be run to honour the memory of Club stalwart Ron Chequer, who died suddenly earlier this year. Members are asked to stay after the race to enjoy a Club supplied barbecue and remember Ron.

New runners are welcome and must register for membership and enter by 9pm Friday.

The race will start at 9:30am while nominated time events will be held at 9:00.

By Rod Viney, ago

Race 8 – Coles Beach, Devonport 7km Report

Warm sunny conditions greeted the fifty-four starters in race 8 of the season, a seven-kilometre handicap starting at Coles Beach.

This event with a variety of surfaces and some small inclines, took competitors along the Don River, through the Don Reserve to the Aquatic Centre and return.

It provided some surprising results as many of the pre-race favourites were out-shone by other runners recording their best efforts for the year.

Devonport runner, Richard Lawson, was inspired by a small lift in his handicap to race to his first victory in four years with the Club. Despite a second and couple of thirds, previously, he had never broken the tape and was thrilled to do so on Sunday.

He didn’t do much training this year until the season started so has been improving during its course, culminating in this victory. He was also spurred on by his grandchildren who were positioned at the halfway mark to give him encouragement.

Ellen Burgess was just seven seconds back in second place, closely followed by Adrian Mann, Paul Birch, who showed a welcome return to form, and Manny Singh.

Fastest of the men was Hayden Bishop with Kendall Buckley returning the best time among the women.

Other promising performances were recorded by Josh Febey and Steven Tammens, while Narelle Jacobs, Shaun Batten and Selina Crispin continued their good form to round out “the ten”.

Earlier, nominated time winners Amanda Reimer, Brian Paine, Sarah Lakeland and Mia Fehlberg.

By Rod Viney, ago

Race 8 – Coles Beach, Devonport 7km Results

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Well done to the 54 participants in our eighth race of the season!


Congratulations to Richard Lawson, who won from Ellen Burgess and Adrian Mann.


Manny Singh won the $30 voucher supplied by AJL for first runner in his/her first year to finish (not having won the voucher previously).


Winners of the random draw were drawn after the event (and were Brooke Fehlberg and Allan Bakes)

Fastest Male was Hayden Bishop (25:45) and Fastest Female was Kendall Buckley (31:29).


See you next week at Wynyard for Race 9, our final race of the season!

By Hayden Bishop, ago