Another successful VLM for Les Croups.

The running world proved it was made of tough stuff [never really in doubt] last Sunday as thousands turned out at the VLM a week after the tragic events in Boston and the club was there in force to support and run alongside. 29 members completed the course with 15 of those securing well earnt PB's, first man home Jerome Edwards, and first lady, Jessica P Williams. Jeff Aston continued his membership of the very exclusive 'ever presents' club, Mo Farah decided to copy Stu Crees and only run half way[!] and Stephen Paterson proved you can't run a marathon with one Glute missing!

A good few drinks were enjoyed at the Old Shades in the afternoon, and none more well earnt than by Dave E Williams who organised another faultless London trip - well done sir! Well done to all who ran, supported, and organised.

Results here

Captains' and Team Manager's Voting Results

On behalf of the Les Croupiers RC Committee I would like to sincerely thank everyone who put themselves forward for membership of the Competition sub committee and to work with me as Club Captain. It is very much appreciated when members volunteer for roles within the Club.

I would also like to thank everyone who took the time to vote.

So I would like to announce the members of the Competition Sub Committee :

Ladies Captain :  Claire Beatty

Ladies Vice Captain :  Kirsty Roberts

Mens' Vice Captains :  Stuart Crees and Nick Dukes

Vets Team Managers :  Al Jones and Rob Sage

Thanks again.

Phil

Captains’ and Team Managers Voting

Following the recent invite for members to put themselves forward the Captains’ and Team Managers roles, there will now be a Vote for 3 of the positions. 

YOU MUST BE A PAID UP MEMBER TO VOTE AND YOU CAN ONLY VOTE ONCE IN EACH OF THE CATEGORIES THAT YOU QUALIFY FOR!!

THE LAST DAY OF VOTING is 14^th APRIL 2013 

The way the Voting will work is as follows: 

For the Ladies Captain position you have a choice of 2 candidates, you choose your preferred option and e-mail your selection to Karen Phillips at  karenandjohn7@btinternet.com  using the header “Ladies Captain Vote”. In order to vote on this position you must be FEMALE. 

Your candidates are (alphabetically) :

• Claire Beatty
• Amanda Thompson

For the Ladies Vice Captain position there was only 1 candidate, so there will be NO VOTE.

So, the new Ladies Vice Captain is Kirsty Roberts.

For the Men’s Vice Captain position, there are 2 places available and you have a choice of 3 candidates, you choose your 2 preferred options and e-mail your selection to Phil Cook at  philjlcook@googlemail.com  using the header “Men’s Vice Captain Vote”. In order to vote on this position you must be MALE. 

Your candidates are (alphabetically) ~ select 2 :

• Stuart Crees
• Brian Dias
• Nick Dukes

For the Men’s Vets Team Manager position, there are 2 places available and you have a choice of 3 candidates, you choose your 2 preferred options and e-mail your selection to Jeff Aston at  jra.1@virgin.net  using the header “Vets T M Vote”. In order to vote on this position you must be MALE and 35+.

Your candidates are (alphabetically) ~ select 2 :

• Alun Jones
• Alan Mann
• Rob Sage

Tony Dorsett 1941-2013

Tony & Geoff

It is with great sadness that we must announce the death of Tony Dorsett after a long illness.

Tony was a long time member well known to many in the Club as one of 'Crinklies Corner'. Often sat alongside his running nemesis Geoff Wright, the two often battled, at a more sedate pace than the racing snakes of the Club, but they had a determined friendly rivalry that was as keen as any other.

Tony was an extremely personable and affable gentleman, this being evident on Saturday mornings with his long support for Cardiff parkrun. He was extremely proud of his parkrun 100 t-shirt, though he totalled 136 runs in all. His cheery greeting and smile will be missed by the many friends he made there too.

Tony we will all miss you.

Funeral Details:

Friday, March 22nd at 010.00 Rosemount Funeral Home, North Road, Cardiff. (Small car park). No flowers by request, donations please for
Macmillan NursesTaff Ely, and Lung Cancer Research, Velindre Hospital.
011.00 Ty-Rhiw Cemetery, Taffs Well
12.00 Buffet at Les Croupier Clubhouse, Western Avenue, Cardiff.

Castles T-shirts fine.

Captains / Team Managers Positions Required

Following the implementation of the new Club constitution last year we are looking for the following positions to work with the Club Captain and form part of the Club’s Competitions Sub Committee.

The positions available are listed below along with a brief description of the role.

If you are interested in any of the positions could you please e-mail me at   pjlcook@btinternet.com  using the subject header “Competitions Committee”? Could you please let me know by Friday 15^th March at the latest?

1.  LADIES CAPTAIN

To work with the Club Captain to ensure that the Club plays a full part in competitive running (in all modes), and to sit on the “Competitions Sub Committee” tasked with the leadership of competition in all categories.

The role will require the holder to be a fairly regular attendee at the Club on a Thursday night (but we aren’t looking for 52 weeks/year) in order to greet new members and communicate with all members.

You will also be available to meet one Thursday a month to sit on the Competitions Sub Committee.

To be in contact with the Lady members of the Club and keep them informed of up coming events (the preferred medium is the Club website forum – but e-mails may also be required).

To co-ordinate members in the run up to events and confirm availability prior to team events (e.g. Relays and Championships).

To perform any registration requirements prior to and/or on the day of the event, especially at the Gwent League Cross Country fixtures.

Be available to co-ordinate the Ladies team for the Castles Relay weekend.

2.  LADIES VICE CAPTAIN

To work with the Club Captain and Ladies Captain to ensure that the Club plays a full part in competitive running (in all modes), and to sit on the “Competitions Sub Committee” tasked with the leadership of competition in all categories.

To deputise for the Ladies Captain when required, and undertaken the required actions.

The role will require the holder to be a fairly regular attendee at the Club on a Thursday night (but we aren’t looking for 52 weeks/year) in order to greet new members and communicate with all members.

You will also be available to meet one Thursday a month to sit on the Competitions Sub Committee.

To assist the Ladies Captain to make contact with the Lady members of the Club and keep them informed of up coming events (the preferred medium is the Club website forum – but e-mails may also be required).

To assist the Ladies Captain to co-ordinate members in the run up to events and confirm availability prior to team events (e.g. Relays and Championships).

To perform any registration requirements prior to and/or on the day of the event, especially at the Gwent League Cross Country fixtures.

Be available to co-ordinate the Ladies team for the Castles Relay weekend.

3.  MEN’S VICE CAPTAIN  (2 positions available)

To work with the Club Captain to ensure that the Club plays a full part in competitive running (in all modes), and to sit on the “Competitions Sub Committee” tasked with the leadership of competition in all categories.

To deputise for the Club Captain when required, and undertaken the required actions.

The role will require the holder to be a fairly regular attendee at the Club on a Thursday night (but we aren’t looking for 52 weeks/year) in order to greet new members and communicate with all members.

You will also be available to meet one Thursday a month to sit on the Competitions Sub Committee.

To assist the Club Captain to make contact with the male members of the Club and keep them informed of up coming events (the preferred medium is the Club website forum – but e-mails may also be required).

To assist the Club Captain to co-ordinate members in the run up to events and confirm availability prior to team events (e.g. Relays and Championships).

To perform any registration requirements prior to and/or on the day of the event, especially at the Gwent League Cross Country fixtures.

Be available to co-ordinate the Men’s team for the Castles Relay weekend.

4.  MEN’S  VETS TEAM MANAGERS  (2 positions available)

Be available to co-ordinate the Vet Men’s team for the Castles Relay weekend, this will be the primary role of this position.

To work with the Club Captain to ensure that the Club plays a full part in competitive running (in all modes), and to sit on the “Competitions Sub Committee” tasked with the leadership of competition in all categories.

To deputise for the Club Captain when required, and undertaken the required actions.

The role will require the holder to be a fairly regular attendee at the Club on a Thursday night (but we aren’t looking for 52 weeks/year) in order to greet new members and communicate with all members.

You will also be available to meet one Thursday a month to sit on the Competitions Sub Committee.

To assist the Club Captain to make contact with the male members of the Club and keep them informed of up coming events (the preferred medium is the Club website forum – but e-mails may also be required). This will mainly be around the Castles Relay (June) and Masters Road Relays (May).

To assist the Club Captain to co-ordinate members in the run up to events and confirm availability prior to team events (e.g. Relays and Championships).

To perform any registration requirements prior to and/or on the day of the event.