48 Clitheroe Advertiser &Times, Thursday, June 7th, 2007


www.clitheroeadvertiser.co.uk


Clitheroe 422324 (Editorial), 422323 (Advertising), Burnley 422331 (Classified;


F A T H E R ’S lM Y June 17th


m -PAGE 17


Nathan named


star man


NATHAN Peel was named player of the season as Clitheroe RUFC held their 29th annual presentation. Mike Dawson was named


most improved player of the season, while Bill


<5 Thatcher was crowned the second team player’ player of the season. The Cavaliers’ most


improved player was Aaron Atkinson. The Colts’ players' player


of the season was Joe Lee, with the most improved player of the season going to Danny Cowgill and Phil Isherwood was named club­ man of the year. At their packed out Lit-


tlemoor headquarters, club members enjoyed a sump­ tuous three course feast. Players, officials and


guests were then led in the loyal toast by club chair­ man Andrew Thornber. During an excellent and


witty speech from club president Colin Silcock, there was special mention of the presence of the Colts squad, joining the tradi­ tional end of season celebra­ tions for the first time after their inaugural season. He commented on how


they are very much the future of the club, as it approaches a milestone 30th year. The presentations were


y- made by club captain Ben Graves, and second team captain Dan Jefferson. Both skippers comment­


ed on how keenly contested the awards were and how difficult it was to pick out individuals in a team game. Both reviewed the season


and lamented on the chal­ lenging catalogue of injuries both teams endured this term, hampering any seri­ ous promotion push. But they were quick to


>*' The sight of such an excellent attendance on this night was proof enough that the time-honoured rugby club spirit was alive and well. For the Colts, team man­


praise the hard work and loyalty of the players, in sometimes testing condi­ tions.


ager Johnathon Shorrock was on had to present their awards, he again echoed the words of the president, on how the team had trans­ formed themselves during the space of just one season and urged them on to greater things in the future.


T


Lon sind ate date


® 1 \ - X . By Adrian Capstick


LONGRIDGE Skate Park is to host its first ever skateboarding competition on Saturday. Opened by Rock FM DJ Mark


Freejack, the competition will com­ mence a t 1 p.m. and will run throughout the day. All ages can compete, and the


deadline for entry is 4 p.m. The scores will be collated into


three age groups, and the results and prize giving will take place at 5 p.m., starting with 18s and over, 14- 17s, and finally 13s and under. There is a total of £350 in prize


money available, with £100 prize money to the winners of the eldest two age groups, £50 for second and


£25 for third. The Under 13 prizes include a


new skateboard, clothes, DVDs, accessories, stickers, hats and key


rings. Runners-up get goodies too.


Entrants will have two runs each,


lasting 90 seconds. The sound of a horn indicates


start and stop, and the judges will identify four skill sections, difficul­ ty of tricks, style, consistency and use of park area. A small group of volunteers are


responsible for making this compe­ tition happen, Robert Cowell, Sarah Hicks, Chris Black, Esca Salisbury and Andrea Dixon. Special thanks goes to Scene


Skate Shop in Preston, and teamex- treme.co.uk for donating prizes, Mark Freejack, Harvey Bainbridge and other local DJs for the music and encouragement.


THE FA-licensed Blackburn Rovers Centre of Excellence is holding open


_____ And last but not least, skate park


helpers Matt, Daniel, Phi G, Sinead G, Gavin and Terry. All skaters must wear a helmet to


compete, and all Under 18s must have a disclaimer signed by a par­ ent, guardian or carer. Entry costs a £1 and the compe­


tition is strictly open to amateurs, no professionals or sponsored board-


Sports Arena (Tom Benson Way, Pre­ ston, PR21SG) on Monday, July 2nd,


trials. Sessions will be held for Under 10s,


Under 12s, Under 14s and Under 16s girls with the chance to join an elite training programme and participate in the Football Association’s Pro­ gramme of Excellence for Girls. Girls will also receive coaching at an advanced level and, potentially, repre­ sent Blackburn Rovers in the Girls’ Centre of Excellence League pro­ gramme where they will enjoy first class training facilities. Trials will take place at Preston


9th, 16th and 23rd. Sessions for the Under 10s and


Under-12s will take place from 6 p.m. to 7-30 p.m., while the Under 14s and Under 16s will run from 6-30 p.m. to 9


p.m. Astro-trainers are required and


players for each category must be under the specified age as of August 31st 2007 to qualify. For further information please con­


tact: Gemma Donnelly on 01254 296256 or at Blackburn Rovers FC, Ewood Park, Blackburn, BB2 4JF.


A YOUNGSTER enjoys the facilities at Longridge Skate Park, (s)


ers are allowed to compete. To register, on a first come, first


served basis, either turn up at noon on the day, telephone 01772 784788 and leave your name, number and age as a message or e-mail robert_cowell@yahoo.co.uk with


your details. Forms can also be found at www.tranceplant.co.uk


Open trails for Rovers’ centre Blues’ annual


meeting


CLITHEROE Football Club's annu­ al general meeting commences at 7-30 p.m. tomorrow at Shawbridge. Aside from the discussion of all


financial matters and the election of club personnel for next season, man­ agers Pete Smith and Neil Reynolds will give a run down of their plans for the forthcoming campaign. There is an open invitation to all fans to attend, with everyone welcome.


m nun SIS By Adrian Capstick


EUROPEAN Wild Water champion Jonny Schofield continued to raise his profile in the K2 kayak double by winning the 500m event a t the regatta in Nottingham over the weekend. Alongside junior Euro­


pean finalist Ben Brown, the results from the selec­ tion event determined the team selection for the Senior European Cham­ pionships this month. The 21-year-old from


Sawley has successfully switched from Wild Water Racing to the Olympic discipline of flat- water racing. His talent was proven


on Sunday in a tight race, with Ed McKeever and Ed Cox, Ben Farrell and


Paul Wycherley all con­ tending for honours in perfect racing conditions. Brown and Schofield


took the initiative from the start of the race, while Cox and McKeever did not have the best of starts. Farrell and Wycherley


came through later in the race, but Brown and Schofield proved they had the s tren gth as they saluted the winner’s flag in a time of 1.33.9. Wycherely and Farrell


also performed well at the weekend’s event by win­ ning the K2 1000m on Saturday, narrowly beat­ ing Schofield and Brown.


977096336522523 9 , ,


"p® 1 & , s + i


i< “~ Jonny Schofield (rear) with Ben Brown, (s) y. " 1 ‘ ■y.- Wn ' * f * a .


DON'T BE R E D CARDED BE ON THE BALL AND


GIVE US A CALL Place your greeting


^ j rnll 01282 426161 ext 410 or^C£ ianet.keegan@eastlancsnews.co.uk


+ f a


l v * f? i ,


vTf - H| ^21 ?^22 §il23 $ ||4 l& 2 5 &#26 ^ # 2 7 f ^ 8 j j l 2 9


Page 1  |  Page 2  |  Page 3  |  Page 4  |  Page 5  |  Page 6  |  Page 7  |  Page 8  |  Page 9  |  Page 10  |  Page 11  |  Page 12  |  Page 13  |  Page 14  |  Page 15  |  Page 16  |  Page 17  |  Page 18  |  Page 19  |  Page 20  |  Page 21  |  Page 22  |  Page 23  |  Page 24  |  Page 25  |  Page 26