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Vets Final 2004

Last updated 28 September 2004

Welcome to the Vets or Masters Results for 2004

Team Manager, John R Turner, presents the Winners Trophy to the President, Margaret Baldwin on 12 September 2004

	5 September 2004 - Kent Veteran's League - The Final at Battersea Park photos here... 28-09-04
	16 July 2004 - Kent Veteran's League - Canterbury 5-08-04
	2 July 2004 - Kent Veteran's League - Norman Park 15-07-04
	26/27June 2004 - British Masters - Birmingham 30-06-04
	7 June 2004 - Kent Veteran's League - Ashford 15-06-04
	24 May 2004 - Kent Veteran's League - Bexley 31-05-04
	10 May 2004 - Kent Veteran's League - Sutcliffe Park 20-05-04
	30 April 2004 - Kent Veteran's League - Dartford 11-05-04

SCVAC final Battersea Park .Sunday 5 September 2004

As the holders of the title as southern champions for the last two years, one of my responsibilities was to return the cup to the organisers on the day, so that the presentation could be made to the victorious team, on the day. Imagine my horror in discovering that we had overlooked to engrave the cup the previous year and that there was no record of our achievement. There was only one sensible thing to do. We would have to retain the trophy..............................

On a bright warm and sunny day, a rarity in itself, the B&B veterans men's team presented themselves at Battersea park, ready to engage 6 other county champions. To say that we got off to a good start would be major understatement as we reeled off three straight wins in the sprints. This set the tone for the day as no athlete scored less than third in any event which they would profess a degree of familiarity competence, which excludes your author and the Hammer throw!

There were notable achievements throughout the day, but I am going to single out only two. Firstly, Mike Cronin, who competed in 4 events in the V 60, most of which were over, before he had stood up, but where he secured valuable points and Alan Fairbairn, a V40 debutant, who deputised at short notice and won both shot and discus, a welcome addition to the squad and a father to two proud little Fairbairns, delighted to see their dad winning.

As usual, the success in the event is down to a fantastic team spirit. Nearly everyone competed in multiple events, a number of people travelled considerable distance to be there and several competed in an age group down to secure valuable points. Thanks to all and especially to those who came along to officiate (we need more of you) and to support the team.

Early during the day, we appeared under pressure, but by mid afternoon we had pulled clear and rounded off the day by winning both relays. (There is some dispute whether Tom Phillips encouragement to the last leg runner in the 4 x 100M is within the IOC code!).

We ended the day as comfortable victors and the cup was duly recovered and presented to our president for two sets of engraving.

PS A number of our regular readers may be puzzled to see no reference in the results to the self professed "Simply the best" Silky Ken Daniels. Unfortunately, having been undefeated all season, at his age, he pulled a fetlock and had to be put out to pasture. He advises us that in the words of the Terminator " I'll be back". We wish him a speedy recovery, as the younger team members enjoy his stories of the good old days around the camp fire.