Sunshine and good courses made for a very pleasant Galoppen and ASO event at Mallard's Pike on Sunday, with a good turnout. James Robinson took 1st place on White while Cameron Davies, Edward Wheatcroft, Michael Hallett and Emily Ronson finished 3rd, 5th, 6th and 7th on Yellow. On Orange, Luke Grenfell-Shaw and Rachel Helfer were 2nd and 3rd; Ralph Eliot, Isla Simmons and Ben Maliphant 2nd, 3rd and 4th on Light Green. David Maliphant repeated last week's success by winning Green and Alan Honey and Peter Stagg were 5th and 6th on Blue. Clive Hallett this week turned the tables on Ben Chesters to win Brown, with Mark Saunders a very close 3rd. Full results here.
On Saturday, 16 juniors aged from 8 to 15 braved the not so fine weather at Ashton Court to take part in a junior coaching session organised by Jackie Hallett, Helen Kelsey and Jim Hayward. Many different exercises were involved, from setting the map to bearings and pacing. The day finished with a clock relay involving all ages. Everyone went home quite tired, but looking forward to the Sunday ASO event. The next coaching session is on Saturday 17th February, in the Forest of Dean – excellent preparation for the JK. Adults are welcome to come to this session, as well as juniors. Please contact Jackie Hallett as soon as possible if you would like to come.
