WINTER SERIES 2011/2012 FINAL STANDINGS

We are at the end of a very successful Winter Series here at Team  Manvers. There were 11 races in total, 4 x 5k runs, 4 x Duathlons and 3 x  Aquathons.
All the races were well contested with a total of 52 different
athletes taking part. There were 12 non members amongst these and there were 12  females also taking part. In the final few races it became a close finish  between Richard Price, Pat Hagan and Andy Coldwell.
A special mention to Bridget and Richard, for good sportsmanship  who gave away wins due to mistakes.
I’d like to take the opportunity to thank all those who took part  in the series, especially to those who took time away from their training plans  to compete and to all the newcomers who have given it a go, I hope you all  return for the Summer series about to start at the end of April. 
I would also like to thank all those who helped out by
  marshalling, time keeping etc but especially those who did not actually take  part in any events, a special mention here for Janice Pugsley who contributed to many of the races. Without volunteers, it is really difficult to make even  these small events a success. 
There was a small presentation after the first race of the
summer series on  Saturday  28thApril to award those athletes who had been successful. The awards were presented by club secretary Mark Benton .
With only the best 6 results counting, the top three overall went  to 
1st - Pat Hagan - 82 points
2nd - Andy Coldwell – 79 points
3rd - Richard Price – 74 points
Top 3 ladies were
1st - Bridget Booth – 65 points (4th in overall
  standings)
2nd - Rachel Williams – 22 points
3rd - Carly Szymczyk – 6 points 
Top ranked age group under 40
Richard Price – 74 points  
Top novice
  Lee Draper – 35  points 
Top Non member
Michael Gouldin – 55 points