The Results from Round 3 of The Championship and the updated Championship Standings are now uploaded to the Results Section of this Website.

Club Championship Round 4 – Sunday April 12th 

The entry for Round 4 of the Championship, being held at Hut Hill on April 12th is now open via the Sport80 Link: https://acu.sport80.com/public/wizard/e/207054 

As always offers to Observe are appreciated.

Book early to secure your ride.

Matthew Rowden is our COC for this Trial.

The Club’s aim is to involve more volunteers, not only to provide “variety” for our Trials, but to ensure that the Club has a solid team of helpers.

Sections and Volunteers

Some conversations often start with: “I’m not moaning, but.”

We don’t always get things right and we do appreciate your comments. At yesterdays Committee meeting we discussed at length “marking out,” which is not always easy with such a wide range of riders abilities to cater for. We did take on board one riders comments regarding “the extra twisty bit” in some sections. 

We “do it all for” our members and again this weekend there will be a team of Black Tea Drinkers giving up their Saturday to “mark out” and another ten will be Observing on Sunday. We want you to enjoy the day.

The ACU 2026 Inter-Centre Team Trial

You may have already read that the North East Centre are to host the 2026 Inter Centre Team Trial on the 15th & 16th August 2026 at Hope Farm, Longframlington, Northumberland, NE65 7XR

The Southern Centre would like to enter a team and be part of this prestigious event.

Saturday Classes

Youth Boys – Teams of 3

Youth Girls – Teams of 3

(Minimum of two classes entered from Youth A, Youth B & Youth C)

Classic – Pre-65 & Twin-Shock – Teams of 3

Sunday Classes

Adult Men’s Elite – Teams of 3

Adult Men’s Expert – Teams of 3

Adult Women – Teams of 2

Sidecars – Teams of 2

Note: A minimum of 12 entries required to run the sidecar course.

Camping available from Friday 14th to Monday 16th August.

Stuart Robinson, from North Berks MCC, has volunteered to co-ordinate the teams. 

Please forward nominations by email to: youbetrobinson@outlook.com 

The Southern  Centre will cover the cost of entries and a contribution towards travelling but are not able to fund accommodation.

Youth Minders

At yesterday’s Committee meeting we agreed a change to the Club Rules regarding the “Minders” of youth riders on small E Bikes:

• If a “Minder” is walking the accompanied rider may attempt the section 4 times at one visit if necessary.

• If a minder is also riding, the sections should only be attempted once at each visit to that the section.

The change has been implemented to ensure that no riders benefit or is impeded by section condition changes throughout the day.

At our “Open To Centre” trials with longer laps the COC will make special arrangements for E-Bikes (E.G. Limekiln Lane Ham Lane or Manor Farm)

The Wasps Display Team

If you were a team member or have any information relating to the Waltham Chase “Wasps Display Team” can you please make contact with Committee Member, George Hawat. George’s uncle, Gerry Hawker is writing up the history of the Team. Please make contact with George at any Trial or via the Club email walthamchasetrials@ouytlook.com 

Fuel Mats

A reminder that when refuelling at any Trial, and especially on agricultural land “Fuel Mats” must be used.

The Trials Community is out of step with this Environmental requirement, and we need to be mindful that we are at risk of an “inspection” at any time.

In the Enduro World you would not turn up at an event without one.

It was noted that for a typical Hut Hill Trial there should be no need to refuel.

Helmets

Whilst ACU approved  “Helmet Stickers” are not currently a requirement for Trials events specification changes may be on the way.

This is not a case of “Big Brother” being in control, its all about riders safety. Helmets can be replaced; New heads are not readily available. 

“Cycling Helmets” are not acceptable at any Trial.

2026 Dates Calendar

The dates calendar for 2026 can be found on the Club Website:

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Additional Practice Dates will be added throughout the year.

Mike Wiseman

Tel: 07533 741177