Girl power reigns at JAS Vale View
The female competitors were dominant throughout the Baileys sponsored Jumping and Style (JAS) qualifier at Vale View Equestrian Centre, Leicestershire on Saturday 11th February, with all of the 1st and 2nd placing’s being taken by woman.
The BE National Under 18 Coach and JAS Trainer Caroline Moore commended the standard of riders at the event saying, “Throughout the years of JAS, the standard has being getting higher and higher. The competitors were taking good lines, thinking ahead and really getting to grips with the simulated cross country element”.
Georgie Rockingham took the top spot in the BE90 section, finishing on 8 points. She rod
Late Free Throws Carry Albion Over Trine
ANGOLA, Ind. – Albion College recovered from an early 15-point hole Wednesday and it went on hit six late free throws to earn a 62-58 victory over Trine University in Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association men’s basketball action.
Ian Jackson, Chris Kent, and Scott Rogers scored five points apiece as Trine raced out to a 24-9 lead midway through the first half. The Thunder exchanged a pair of Albion turnovers for fast break baskets during the early going.
Baskets by Luke Walker (Cedar Springs) and Zach Hurth (Lansing/Lansing Catholic Central) trimmed the Trine lead to 10. Ale
Paul Elliott Funeral Details
It is with great sadness that we have learned that Paul Elliott lost his long and tough battle with cancer. Paul was a great supporter of our sport and was a much loved commentator and controller at many events the length and breadth of the country. Paul also held the unenviable role of Fixtures Coordinator for a number of years at BE, a task he took on with much skill and flair.
Paul’s funeral will take place at 10.30hrs on Monday 6 February at ‘Our Lady of Victories’ Church, Halam Road, Southwell, Nottighamshire NG25 0AD
The family will then leave for a private committal at Sherwood Crematorium and this will be followed by a celebration of Paul’s life at Mansfield Rugby Club where everybody is welcome to attend.
Please do not send flowers – however all donations should be made to the Sir John Eastwood Hospice and will be gratefully received.
Close friend and Controller colleague Henry Symington has provided the following tribute.
Paul Elliott 1950 – 2012
“I first met Paul at Withcote Horse Trials way back in the midsts of time when people had more hair and gentlemen’s clothing manufacturers made trousers with seemingly more generous waistbands than today. He and I spent m
JTV to Air Wednesday Men’s Basketball This Weekend
The Jan. 18 Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association men’s basketball game between Kalamazoo College and Albion College will be aired by JTV this weekend. Rebroadcast is set for Saturday, Jan. 21 at 3 and 9 p.m., and again Sunday, Jan. 22 at 9 p.m. JTV is available JTV is available on Comcast channel 90, AT&T channel 5380, and Broadstripe channels 10 & 161 in Calhoun County and online at .
European CIC** Championship 2013
The Search is on..
In 2011 the British CIC2* Team, sponsored by British Riding Clubs and Tri-Zone Boots, made history by winning team gold and individual silver medals at the European CIC** Eventing Championships.
The management team are determined to build a strong squad to defend the tile and the search is now on for potential squad members for the 2013 Championship that will take place in Austria.
Training and assessment days are being held in April and applications are now invited from riders who would like to be considered for the squad.