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NEW FOREST CLUB TROPHIES
The following trophies, presented to the Club, shall be offered for competition each year. Each holder shall, on giving up the trophy, receive a Certificate to the effect he/she was the holder of the trophy for the year in question. First claim members only to be eligible for Club trophies. B.A.R. Competitions close on the 30th September.
The “BROOMFIELD BOWL”, a perpetual trophy, presented by his widow in memory of Colin Broomfield, a founder member and first Secretary of the Club as well as a talented racing man, shall be awarded to the member who records the fastest time of the season for 25 miles in events promoted under Rule 11(a).
The “COOK CUP”, a perpetual trophy for the Club Championship, presented by the founder of the Club, Mr.M.W.Cook, shall be awarded to the rider who gains most points for the fastest placings, in nominated events promoted under Rule 11(a). Three points shall be awarded to the first fastest, two points for the second fastest and one point for the third fastest. In the event of a tie, the cup shall be held jointly.
The “MATTHEWS HANDICAP CUP”, a perpetual trophy presented by Matthews Cycle Shop in New Milton, shall be awarded to the rider who gains the most points in nominated events promoted under Rule 11(a) by virtue of his/her handicap position. Three points shall be awarded for the first handicap position, two points for the second handicap position and one point for the third handicap position.
The “THORESBY-COOKSEY CUP”, a perpetual trophy for the Best Short Distance All-Rounder, presented by a local lady who was a JP, shall be awarded to the rider having the fastest average speed over distances of 10, 15 and 25 miles.
The “TED JOYCE MEMORIAL CUP”, shall be a perpetual trophy purchased out of subscription raised for the purpose amongst Club members in memory of Douglas Edwin (Ted) Joyce, a founder member of the Club, who died as a result of an accident in November 1938, and whose work on its behalf, and to whose conduct throughout his cycling career, the Club respectfully wish to dedicate this trophy as a token of their appreciation.
The Trophy shall be awarded to the rider recording the fastest time, in any one year, in a ride round “The New Forest”, and the following rules shall be applicable thereto:
(i) Only first claim members are eligible.
(ii) A Certificate shall be given by the Club to the holder after the end of the year.
(iii) Written notice plus the entry fee must be given to the Hon. Racing Secretary at least one week before the attempt. A Certificate from an approved Timekeeper and/or observer of the time done over a prescribed course shall be sufficient evidence of the claim and must be handed in not more than fourteen days afterwards, to the Hon. Racing Sec. For the future consideration of the Committee.
(iv) The route shall be Course P333, including the prescribed start and finish points, as currently approved by the South DC. Eligible rides shall be those rides carried out in accordance with Rule 12(e)(iii) or as a competitor in an Open Time Trial.
(v) Riders must start within fifteen minutes of his/her schedule time otherwise he/she shall lose the time he/she is late beyond the allowance of fifteen minutes.
(vi) For the purpose of the Rule, a year shall be deemed to run from the 1st October to the 30th September the following year.
(vii) Wherever applicable, the rules relating to time trials under the Regulations of Cycling Time Trials shall apply to this Rule.
The “MARSH SHIELD” for the Best All Rounder, presented by Mr.Marsh who worked in Wareham’s Cycle Shop in New Milton, shall be awarded annually to the rider having the fastest average speed over distances of 25, 30 and 50 miles in any Club or Open event run under the Rules and Regulations of Cycling Time Trials.
The “WAREHAM CUP”, presented by Mr.Wareham of Wareham’s Cycle Shop in New Milton, shall be awarded annually to the rider who records the fastest time of the season for 50 miles in events promoted under Rule 11(a) or Open events promoted by the South D.C.
The “POPE CUP”, presented by Bert Pope who was a Club member in the 1950’s, shall be awarded to the winner of the Hill Climb Championship.
The “JOHNSON CHALLENGE TROPHY”, presented by Pete Johnson who was a Club member in the 1950’s, shall be awarded to the rider recording the greatest mileage in a 12 hour event.
The “DRAYTON CUP”, presented by Mr.Drayton who was a Club member in the 1950’s, shall be awarded annually to the Junior Best All Rounder, having the best average speed in two 10 miles and two 25 miles Club events promoted under Rule 11(a) or Open events run under the Rules and Regulations of Cycling Time Trials. The Cycling Time Trials definition of a Junior to be observed.
The “KNIGHTWOOD TROPHY”, purchased by the Club in the 1970’s, shall be awarded annually to the Juvenile having the fastest average speed in three 10 mile events promoted under Rule 11(a).
The “H.E.FIGGURES BOWL”, presented by John Burridge (‘Budge’) of Figgures Cycle Shop in Lymington, shall be awarded to the Lady Best All Rounder having the best average speed in two 10 miles and two 25 mile Club events promoted under Rule 11(a) or Open events run under the Rules and Regulations of Cycling Time Trials.
The “DAVE KING CUP”, in memory of a Club member of the early 1980’s – a gifted all round sportsman, serving in the RAF, who sadly died in his early 20’s from an undetected heart defect, shall be awarded to the overall winner of the Club Track Championship.
The “GOLDEN JUBILEE CUP”, presented by Eric Dunstan who was a Club member in the 1980’s, shall be awarded for the fastest 100 mile time trial of the season, in any Open event.
The “TIM MILLWARD TROPHY”, in memory of a very promising young Club member in the late 1970’s/ early 1980’s who was killed in a motor cycle accident, shall be awarded to the overall points winner of the Club evening 10 mile series taken from their best six rides in this series.
The “JONATHON BOTTOMLEY CUP”, in memory of a naturally talented young Club member, training to be a Doctor, who was killed in a motor cycle accident at Milford in 1989, shall be awarded to the Junior who records the fastest time in a Club 25 mile event.
The “RANDONNEUR CUP”, won by Club members in a Randonne event held in France, shall be awarded to the rider recording the greatest number of Kilometres in Randonne Events.
The “VETERANS B.A.R. CUP”, presented by Eric Dunstan who was a Club member in the 1980’s, shall be awarded to the Veteran Best All rounder who records the best average actual times relative to age over 25, 30 and 50 miles in any Club or Open event run under the Rules and Regulations of Cycling Time Trials.
The “HINCHESLEA TROPHY”, purchased by the club, shall be awarded to the “Clubperson of the Year” as selected by the serving Club Committee.
The “NEW FOREST CIRCUITS SHIELD”, presented by Club member Keith Mitchell, shall be awarded to the rider who records the fastest aggregate time over two early season Club circuit time trials to be held in the New Forest area.
The “ROAD CHAMPION CUP”. A cup won by the New Forest Cycling Club in the 1984 BORDEAUX – PARIS 600km RANDONNEUR EVENT, the first British team to complete the Cyclo-Sportif (26 hours) category. This cup shall be awarded to the rider who gains the most points in Road or Circuit races using the following points system per event:
1st – 13 pts; 2nd - 11 pts; 3rd – 9 pts; 4th – 7 pts; 5th – 5 pts; 6th – 3 pts; other riders who finish the complete race distance – 1 pt.
The “JUNIOR ROAD CHAMPION CUP” shall be awarded to the Junior rider who gains most points in Road or Circuit races using the following points system per event:
1st – 13 pts; 2nd – 11 pts; 3rd – 9 pts; 4th – 7 pts; 5th – 5 pts; 6th – 3 pts; other riders who finish the complete race distance – 1 pt.
The “MARKWAY TROPHY” purchased jointly by the Rufus Wheelers Cycling Club and the New Forest Cycling Club for an Annual Competition over a 25 miles time trial and the following rules shall be applicable thereto:
(i) The event shall be open to first claim members only.
(ii) The course and date of the event shall be approved at the Annual Date Fixing Conference of Cycling Time Trials (South District Council).
(iii) Each Club shall nominate up to eight riders (minimum four). The Club Secretaries shall ten days prior to the event, send the names of the nominated riders to an official of one of the Clubs, who has previously been agreed upon, who shall produce a start sheet.
(iv) The aggregate time of the four fastest riders from each Club to count. The Club with the lowest aggregate shall be deemed the winners.
(v) Subject to a minimum number of Juniors riding, a Junior Team Competition shall be run in conjunction with the Inter-Club event. The Cycling Time Trials definition of a Junior to be observed.
(vi) The trophy shall be presented to the winning Club at the losing Club’s Annual Prize Presentation.
(vii) The year, name of winning Club and the winning time shall be engraved on a metal band surrounding the plinth.
(viii) Medals shall be presented to the four members of the winning team, at the losing Club’s Annual Prize Presentation.
(ix) The total annual expenses shall be shared by both Clubs.
(x) (a) In the event of one Club becoming defunct the Trophy shall become the property of the remaining Club. Should the defunct Club again reform, the Trophy shall again be open for competition between the two Clubs.
(b) Should both Clubs become defunct, the Trophy shall be lodged with the South D.C. of Cycling Time Trials.
(xi) In the event of one Club desiring an alteration to one of the foregoing rules, notice must be given to the other Club in writing stating the nature of the alteration, and signed by the Chairman and Secretary. In the event of such a situation, the two Secretaries shall arrange a suitable venue and date to discuss the suggested alteration. Six representatives from each Club, with an independent Chairman shall form a quorum to transact the business.
A “CYCLO CROSS TROPHY” in the form of a silver salver is to be awarded to the senior rider gaining most points in the Wessex League for the previous racing season, with three smaller salvers being awarded for the Under 12, Juvenile and Lady riders who gain most points in Wessex League.
The “BOLDERWOOD TROPHY SHIELD”, presented by a Club member who wished to remain anonymous, to be competed for by riders over 55 years of age, recording the best average “plus on Standard” in the Club evening ‘10’ Series over 5 events.
The “TERRY JEFFERIES SHORT DISTANCE B.A.R. TROPHY”, presented by Club member Terry Jefferies, to be competed for by riders over 40 years of age recording the best average actual times relative to age in South D.C. events at 10, 15 and 25 miles.
“INTER CLUB TROPHY” purchased jointly by the Crabwood C.C. and New Forest C.C. Competed for on a points basis over two events decided annually by Clubs concerned.
The following trophies, presented to the Club, shall be offered for competition each year. Each holder shall, on giving up the trophy, receive a Certificate to the effect he/she was the holder of the trophy for the year in question. First claim members only to be eligible for Club trophies. B.A.R. Competitions close on the 30th September.
The “BROOMFIELD BOWL”, a perpetual trophy, presented by his widow in memory of Colin Broomfield, a founder member and first Secretary of the Club as well as a talented racing man, shall be awarded to the member who records the fastest time of the season for 25 miles in events promoted under Rule 11(a).
The “COOK CUP”, a perpetual trophy for the Club Championship, presented by the founder of the Club, Mr.M.W.Cook, shall be awarded to the rider who gains most points for the fastest placings, in nominated events promoted under Rule 11(a). Three points shall be awarded to the first fastest, two points for the second fastest and one point for the third fastest. In the event of a tie, the cup shall be held jointly.
The “MATTHEWS HANDICAP CUP”, a perpetual trophy presented by Matthews Cycle Shop in New Milton, shall be awarded to the rider who gains the most points in nominated events promoted under Rule 11(a) by virtue of his/her handicap position. Three points shall be awarded for the first handicap position, two points for the second handicap position and one point for the third handicap position.
The “THORESBY-COOKSEY CUP”, a perpetual trophy for the Best Short Distance All-Rounder, presented by a local lady who was a JP, shall be awarded to the rider having the fastest average speed over distances of 10, 15 and 25 miles.
The “TED JOYCE MEMORIAL CUP”, shall be a perpetual trophy purchased out of subscription raised for the purpose amongst Club members in memory of Douglas Edwin (Ted) Joyce, a founder member of the Club, who died as a result of an accident in November 1938, and whose work on its behalf, and to whose conduct throughout his cycling career, the Club respectfully wish to dedicate this trophy as a token of their appreciation.
The Trophy shall be awarded to the rider recording the fastest time, in any one year, in a ride round “The New Forest”, and the following rules shall be applicable thereto:
(i) Only first claim members are eligible.
(ii) A Certificate shall be given by the Club to the holder after the end of the year.
(iii) Written notice plus the entry fee must be given to the Hon. Racing Secretary at least one week before the attempt. A Certificate from an approved Timekeeper and/or observer of the time done over a prescribed course shall be sufficient evidence of the claim and must be handed in not more than fourteen days afterwards, to the Hon. Racing Sec. For the future consideration of the Committee.
(iv) The route shall be Course P333, including the prescribed start and finish points, as currently approved by the South DC. Eligible rides shall be those rides carried out in accordance with Rule 12(e)(iii) or as a competitor in an Open Time Trial.
(v) Riders must start within fifteen minutes of his/her schedule time otherwise he/she shall lose the time he/she is late beyond the allowance of fifteen minutes.
(vi) For the purpose of the Rule, a year shall be deemed to run from the 1st October to the 30th September the following year.
(vii) Wherever applicable, the rules relating to time trials under the Regulations of Cycling Time Trials shall apply to this Rule.
The “MARSH SHIELD” for the Best All Rounder, presented by Mr.Marsh who worked in Wareham’s Cycle Shop in New Milton, shall be awarded annually to the rider having the fastest average speed over distances of 25, 30 and 50 miles in any Club or Open event run under the Rules and Regulations of Cycling Time Trials.
The “WAREHAM CUP”, presented by Mr.Wareham of Wareham’s Cycle Shop in New Milton, shall be awarded annually to the rider who records the fastest time of the season for 50 miles in events promoted under Rule 11(a) or Open events promoted by the South D.C.
The “POPE CUP”, presented by Bert Pope who was a Club member in the 1950’s, shall be awarded to the winner of the Hill Climb Championship.
The “JOHNSON CHALLENGE TROPHY”, presented by Pete Johnson who was a Club member in the 1950’s, shall be awarded to the rider recording the greatest mileage in a 12 hour event.
The “DRAYTON CUP”, presented by Mr.Drayton who was a Club member in the 1950’s, shall be awarded annually to the Junior Best All Rounder, having the best average speed in two 10 miles and two 25 miles Club events promoted under Rule 11(a) or Open events run under the Rules and Regulations of Cycling Time Trials. The Cycling Time Trials definition of a Junior to be observed.
The “KNIGHTWOOD TROPHY”, purchased by the Club in the 1970’s, shall be awarded annually to the Juvenile having the fastest average speed in three 10 mile events promoted under Rule 11(a).
The “H.E.FIGGURES BOWL”, presented by John Burridge (‘Budge’) of Figgures Cycle Shop in Lymington, shall be awarded to the Lady Best All Rounder having the best average speed in two 10 miles and two 25 mile Club events promoted under Rule 11(a) or Open events run under the Rules and Regulations of Cycling Time Trials.
The “DAVE KING CUP”, in memory of a Club member of the early 1980’s – a gifted all round sportsman, serving in the RAF, who sadly died in his early 20’s from an undetected heart defect, shall be awarded to the overall winner of the Club Track Championship.
The “GOLDEN JUBILEE CUP”, presented by Eric Dunstan who was a Club member in the 1980’s, shall be awarded for the fastest 100 mile time trial of the season, in any Open event.
The “TIM MILLWARD TROPHY”, in memory of a very promising young Club member in the late 1970’s/ early 1980’s who was killed in a motor cycle accident, shall be awarded to the overall points winner of the Club evening 10 mile series taken from their best six rides in this series.
The “JONATHON BOTTOMLEY CUP”, in memory of a naturally talented young Club member, training to be a Doctor, who was killed in a motor cycle accident at Milford in 1989, shall be awarded to the Junior who records the fastest time in a Club 25 mile event.
The “RANDONNEUR CUP”, won by Club members in a Randonne event held in France, shall be awarded to the rider recording the greatest number of Kilometres in Randonne Events.
The “VETERANS B.A.R. CUP”, presented by Eric Dunstan who was a Club member in the 1980’s, shall be awarded to the Veteran Best All rounder who records the best average actual times relative to age over 25, 30 and 50 miles in any Club or Open event run under the Rules and Regulations of Cycling Time Trials.
The “HINCHESLEA TROPHY”, purchased by the club, shall be awarded to the “Clubperson of the Year” as selected by the serving Club Committee.
The “NEW FOREST CIRCUITS SHIELD”, presented by Club member Keith Mitchell, shall be awarded to the rider who records the fastest aggregate time over two early season Club circuit time trials to be held in the New Forest area.
The “ROAD CHAMPION CUP”. A cup won by the New Forest Cycling Club in the 1984 BORDEAUX – PARIS 600km RANDONNEUR EVENT, the first British team to complete the Cyclo-Sportif (26 hours) category. This cup shall be awarded to the rider who gains the most points in Road or Circuit races using the following points system per event:
1st – 13 pts; 2nd - 11 pts; 3rd – 9 pts; 4th – 7 pts; 5th – 5 pts; 6th – 3 pts; other riders who finish the complete race distance – 1 pt.
The “JUNIOR ROAD CHAMPION CUP” shall be awarded to the Junior rider who gains most points in Road or Circuit races using the following points system per event:
1st – 13 pts; 2nd – 11 pts; 3rd – 9 pts; 4th – 7 pts; 5th – 5 pts; 6th – 3 pts; other riders who finish the complete race distance – 1 pt.
The “MARKWAY TROPHY” purchased jointly by the Rufus Wheelers Cycling Club and the New Forest Cycling Club for an Annual Competition over a 25 miles time trial and the following rules shall be applicable thereto:
(i) The event shall be open to first claim members only.
(ii) The course and date of the event shall be approved at the Annual Date Fixing Conference of Cycling Time Trials (South District Council).
(iii) Each Club shall nominate up to eight riders (minimum four). The Club Secretaries shall ten days prior to the event, send the names of the nominated riders to an official of one of the Clubs, who has previously been agreed upon, who shall produce a start sheet.
(iv) The aggregate time of the four fastest riders from each Club to count. The Club with the lowest aggregate shall be deemed the winners.
(v) Subject to a minimum number of Juniors riding, a Junior Team Competition shall be run in conjunction with the Inter-Club event. The Cycling Time Trials definition of a Junior to be observed.
(vi) The trophy shall be presented to the winning Club at the losing Club’s Annual Prize Presentation.
(vii) The year, name of winning Club and the winning time shall be engraved on a metal band surrounding the plinth.
(viii) Medals shall be presented to the four members of the winning team, at the losing Club’s Annual Prize Presentation.
(ix) The total annual expenses shall be shared by both Clubs.
(x) (a) In the event of one Club becoming defunct the Trophy shall become the property of the remaining Club. Should the defunct Club again reform, the Trophy shall again be open for competition between the two Clubs.
(b) Should both Clubs become defunct, the Trophy shall be lodged with the South D.C. of Cycling Time Trials.
(xi) In the event of one Club desiring an alteration to one of the foregoing rules, notice must be given to the other Club in writing stating the nature of the alteration, and signed by the Chairman and Secretary. In the event of such a situation, the two Secretaries shall arrange a suitable venue and date to discuss the suggested alteration. Six representatives from each Club, with an independent Chairman shall form a quorum to transact the business.
A “CYCLO CROSS TROPHY” in the form of a silver salver is to be awarded to the senior rider gaining most points in the Wessex League for the previous racing season, with three smaller salvers being awarded for the Under 12, Juvenile and Lady riders who gain most points in Wessex League.
The “BOLDERWOOD TROPHY SHIELD”, presented by a Club member who wished to remain anonymous, to be competed for by riders over 55 years of age, recording the best average “plus on Standard” in the Club evening ‘10’ Series over 5 events.
The “TERRY JEFFERIES SHORT DISTANCE B.A.R. TROPHY”, presented by Club member Terry Jefferies, to be competed for by riders over 40 years of age recording the best average actual times relative to age in South D.C. events at 10, 15 and 25 miles.
“INTER CLUB TROPHY” purchased jointly by the Crabwood C.C. and New Forest C.C. Competed for on a points basis over two events decided annually by Clubs concerned.
