| We all remember Roland for his tremendous performances
and his excellent attendance at our monthly handicaps. By combining these two
attributes we have decided to present an annual trophy bearing Roland's name.
It will be awarded to the first claim member who runs the fastest 10k Handicap.
However, there are some unique conditions as all times will be adjusted using an
internationally recognised formula that allows for differences in age/gender.
In addition all six main championship winners for that year will be ineligible.
This will mean that the majority of members will stand a good chance of
competing on reasonably equal terms. In order to qualify automatically you must
run in at least THREE handicaps, although we reserve the right to accept TWO if
less than 20 qualify. Calculations are complex but all you have to remember is
that you are only running on equal terms with those in your five year age band.
Female runners have an additional handicap over the men and as we all get older
further handicaps provide even more advantage. Each runner has a percentage
calculated with the highest figure winning. |
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