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Bill Phillips Chairman / Go-Ride Contact Bill joined the A & T club in 1995, after previously being an official at Stockport from 1985, and then unsuccessfully trying to establish a club at Garstang, Lancashire that folded after two seasons. Was A & T Chairman from 1998 to 2003 and re-elected to that position in 2008. Received a British Cycling Special Volunteers Award this year for his sterling work over a quarter of a century. Runs a window cleaning business in Garstang.
Mike Hack Secretary / Development Officer / Team Manager / Coach / Press Officer Founded the club, with Steve Mills, at the end of 1989, after previously racing for Manchester, Stoke and Bury and was a member of the victorious Gt. Britain team in the inaugural test series in Australia in 1981. Has held numerous posts as an official at club, league and governing body level since 1973. Mike is a qualified BCF Level 2 Club Coach. Mike is also a Grade A International referee, and has officiated team and individual finals at national and international levels. In addition, Mike serves on British Cycling's Commissaires and Referees Commission and is the Referees' Manager for the Cycle Speedway Commission. He retired from racing in 2009 after 43 years as a rider. Won both the 2010 Wigan Sports Coach of the Year Award and then the Gt. Manchester Sports Coach of the Year Award. Is a Performance and Data Analyst for a housing organization and holder of a degree in management studies.
Paul Whitelegg Treasurer / Development Officer Paul took over his Committee positions at the 2010 AGM. Has been a club member since his son Stefan started racing in 2005 and has sponsored the club through his Hypnotherapy4you business since 2006.
Joanne Whitelegg Welfare Officer / Assistant Treasurer Joanne became the Club's Welfare Officer at the start of the 2011 season. Has been a club member since her son Stefan started racing in 2005. Joanne works as a teaching assistant at a local high school.
Brian Smith Track Manager Brian joined the club early in 2008 when his grandson Ben Dickenson took up racing. Has done a sterling job in maintaining the track and facilities, as well as working on match days and training nights. Took over as Track Manager in 2009 and won the Ron Hack Memorial Cup for Volunteer of the Year in 2009. Now retired, Brian was formerly a goalkeeper with Oldham Athletic and Rochdale football clubs. Brian has temporarily stood down due to health concerns.
Lee Phillips Track Manager (Temporary) Lee took over this post at the start of the 2011 season. Started racing in 1984, and has raced for Stockport, Manchester, A & T, Bury and Stoke, as well as one England appearance. First joined the A & T club in 1995 and re-joined for his third spell at the start of 2007. Won the Ron Hack Memorial Cup in 2010, jointly with wife Angela, for their sterling work in kitting out the club's new cabins and for their promotional work at the 2010 British Individual Finals. Works in a cleaning business.
Alan Farrell Track Curator Along with Steve Mills and Mike Hack, Alan built the Gin Pit circuit during the 1990/91 winter. Has previously been a member of the Gorton and Tameside clubs, before taking over as Track Curator at Gin Pit for 2010. Alan is also the current Northern League Secretary. Works as an upholsterer and is a Steward Supervisor on match days at Manchester United’s home matches.
Will Evans Practice Facilitator Joined the A & T club midway through 2009, after watching son Max perform well in junior events. Previously raced in moto-cross events and is a keen mountain bike rider, as well as playing in a musical band. Will is looking to take a BCF Coaching course when the club can secure funding for this. Will is a university lecturer in music and is also a qualified physical education teacher.
Len Priestley Webmaster / Photographer Former Belle Vue Gladiators rider from the 1960s, who later raced speedway at Belle Vue and Rochdale. Had helped out at the club for several years, as photographer and producer of a promotional video, before taking over as Webmaster at the start of 2002. Has continued to do a sterling job, with regular news updates, match reports and a comprehensive photo gallery. Recently retired from being a Management Information Systems Supervisor at a local college.
The St. John Ambulance Team The St. John Ambulance Team are in attendance at all official home events. The club are eternally grateful for the support they have given over the years.
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