Waltham Chase MCC News
The Geoff Chandler Trophy Trial
We held the Geoff Chandler at Ham Lane on Sunday, and being a Centre Championship Round it was a little tougher than our normal Club Trials but having said that there were some very respectable scores recorded. The results can now be viewed on the Club Website.
The Centre Championship table will be updated within the next few days after any challenges are made.
We always appreciate riders’ comments and from this Trial we had a couple regarding queuing. The problem was partly down to only having 13 sections, and with over 90 riders it became a little congested at times. We would have liked to have had more sections but really struggled to find Observers for the 13 sections, with myself and our land agent Mick Morris both observing for the day. The Club policy is not to open a section without an Observer present.
Offers to Observe will be appreciated for the upcoming Trials.
PS. I really enjoyed the day observing at Ham Lane!
Practice Trial – Saturday 13th September at Hut Hill – Start time 11.00am.
Our next Practice Trial is being held at Hut Hill on Saturday 13th September. There will be some marked sections plus plenty of space for freestyle practice.
The session is ideal for newcomers getting into Trials, learning what to do at an event, but as always all members, regardless of experience, are very welcome.
The number of sections marked out will depend upon the number of riders entered.
Debs Food Truck will be on site and will be open from 10.00am.
The entry is online via the link: https://acu.sport80.com/public/wizard/e/206040
One event licences can be purchased in advance for this event, either online or by contacting the Club by email; walthamchasetrials@outlook.com
The Francis Family Trial – Saturday 20th September at Bunny Lane – Start Time 10.30
The entry open on Sport80 for the “Francis Family Trial” being held at Bunny Lane, Sherfield English. This Trial is held in the memory of Ken and Mark Francis, with some of the awards for class winners being previously awarded to Ken or Mark.
Dave Penfold is our COC for this Trial.
The nominated charity for this Trial is Muscular Dystrophy
Entry Link: https://acu.sport80.com/public/wizard/e/206124
Further details and the usual shout out for Observers will be sent next week.
Due to parking restrictions, the entry is capped at 70 riders. Book early to secure your place.
Summer Series Round 6 – Hut Hill – Saturday 27th September – Start Time11.00am
The entry is open on Sport80 for the Final Round of The Summer Series via the link: https://acu.sport80.com/public/wizard/e/206138
Where did that year go!
We are already planning for 2026.
All the usual stuff in a couple of weeks about Burger Vans and Observers.
The Keith Marshall Shield.
A Classic Round of the Centre Championship – 5th October at Manor Farm.
The Keith Marshall is being held at Manor Farm, Langrish on Sunday 5th October. This event is primarily for Pre67, Twin Shock and Rigid Machines, however as a result of members requests there will also be Veteran, B, C and D classes for riders over 50 years of age on Modern Machines.
Please note that this Trial will be marked out for Classic Machines and riders, with a lot of work going into the preparation. In fact, the CoC and support team have already carried out the first site visit and planned the sections and special tests.
Dig out those old bikes and get entered via the link: https://acu.sport80.com/public/wizard/e/205235
AGM and Defib Briefing Session – Wednesday 15th October
Advance notice:
The Club AGM is being held at The Ship In, Old Redbridge on Wednesday 15th October.
From 7.15 there will be a familiarisation session with the Club’s new defib, for those who would like to find out how it works and how to use it.
A kind of two birds with one stone evening.
Full details will be sent to members in a week or so.
The ACU Ben Fund
Waltham Chase are donating the sum of £800.00 to the ACU Ben Fund. This is by way of revenue generated from the St Paul Trophy Trial along with odd cash that we have collected at various events including Dick Ramplee’s Dingbats Challenge at the Cadno Weekend.
Club Championship and Summer Series Championship.
Both the Club Championship and Summer Series points tables are now updated and uploaded to the results section of the Club Website.
There are a few positions that can change before the season ends.
Regards,
Mike Wiseman
Tel: 07533 741177 |