THE END

Hello Sports fans.

Its all over including the shouting.

At the final dinner "debt collector" Theo, extracted some more dosh for the local Search and Rescue Volunteers.   The objective wa sto make enough so that they could have a "Grab & Go" kit for hillside rescues that they could take with them on the Helicopter or whatever when they had a mission on a hillside.

Included in a specicial Pack would be such items as bolt/tube cutters, saws, stabalisation equipments, patient protection equipment and all the things they need for such operations

It was gratifying to see that $1855 ish was raised for that worthy cause.

With only one road retrieve from Wanaka-which saw Ben,Tony & Russell arrive back at 11pm - some 70 odd bods enjoyed a fine meal-and had to put up with me raving on and organising the prizes.

This was my last stint as Contest Director at Omarama(my first was 2007 and next months Club Class Nationals will be my last stint as Contest Director. A journey I started some 10 years ago in Matamata.
Time for a new, enthusiastic member of the gliding fraternity to meet fabulous people and be involved in an amazing activity. I can recommend it as a satisfying experience.  As I have been quoted, "its like herding cats". Getting so many diverse personalities all heading in the same direction. For me immensly satisfying.

Now to the numbers.
You can see the final scores on the website http://glidingcomps.42.net.nz/nat2011/index.php

The trophies were awarded and thanks to the Aussie Battler's Janeen for presenting the prizes.

Broadlands Cup, winner of 15m  Dane Dickinson
Court Trophy, highest placed FAI Standard class  Dane Dickinson
Messervy Trophy, most Meritorious Flight over a triangular course, Dane Dickinson Day 6.
Rix Memorial Trophy, highest placed pilot under 25, Dane Dickinson(last time he can win it he says)

Georgeson Trophy, winner of 18 metre class, Grae Harrison
Berkett Trophy, highest placed pilot from the other island, Grae Harrison

Wills Cup, presented by Gavin Wills with the story behind the trophy, awarded to Doug Hamilton/Karen Morgan

Hansell Trophy - most meritorious flight, awarded to George Wills, Day 6 almost home.

Continental Airlines Trophy, longest speed task, awarded to Mike Oakley & Crew, day 4 456kms

Hookings Trophy, Most meritorious flight not a triangle  awarded to Billy Walker, Day 3 144.3 kph
Richardson Trophy, highest average speed, Billy Walker, Day 3 144.3 kph

Veterans Trophy, highest placed pilot over 60, Warren Dickinson

The Tasman Trophy - New Zealand - Care of Tony Passmore.

Thats it from me and I wish you all good flying

Keep it up!