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Randwick Botany CC presentation night
November 14, 2002
Randy Bots unite on presentation night!
By Tony Horneman
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The Randwick Botany Cycling Club held its annual Presentation Night on Saturday, December 14, 2002 at The Newington Inn, Petersham.
Nearly 100 club members, family and friends gathered to acknowledge the excellent performances by club members during 2002. Special guests included: Lionel Cox, who competed in the 1952 Helsinki Olympics, winning gold in the 2000m tandem race with Russell Mockridge and silver in the 1000m sprint; Anthony Spurgeon, the "King of Heffron Park" and his mother Jenny Spurgeon; Arthur Donnelly, Cycling NSW Commissaire and Chris White, the club's major sponsor from the Newington Inn. Chris was also the MC for the night.
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Lionel Cox presented the female club cyclist of the year award to U17 rider Brittany Orr who won the National U17 Time Trial Championships and New Zealand National U17 time trial and road race. The male cyclist of the year was Shaun Higgerson, who won the NSW Hill Climb Championships and placed second in the National U19 Time Trial.
Joanne Buckton was named the club person of the year in recognition of her major contribution to the administration of the club during 2002. Helen and Fred Vella were also thanked for their ongoing commitment and management of the club.
The Randwick Botany Cycling Club will celebrate its 100 year centenary during 2003. The Centenary dinner is set down for Saturday 15 November 2003. Venue and details will appear on the club website www.randwickbotanycc.com
