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 that folded after two seasons. Was A & T Chairman from 1998 to 2003 and re-elected to that position for 2008. Runs a window cleaning business.

Mike Hack

Club Secretary  / Team Manager / Coach / Press Officer

Founded the club, with Steve Mills, at the end of 1989, after racing for Manchester, Stoke and Bury since 1972. Has held numerous posts as an official at club, league and governing body level during that time. Currently holds the posts of Club Secretary, Team Manager and Press Officer. Mike is the BCF Club Coach for the club's senior squad. 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. Is a Resources Manager for a building maintenance organisation.

Gary Nuttall

Treasurer / Track Manager / Coach

First joined the club in April 2001, when his son John took up racing. Rode a few times in 2002 for the team. Took over as the club’s Track Manager in 2003, and has done a sterling job in organising and carrying out improvements and maintenance. Gary is also a BCF Club Coach and is coach of the club’s junior squad. Gary is the Event Organiser at home matches, and was the Club Chairman in 2007. Works as a Health & Safety Officer.

Lee Phillips

Junior Team Manager

Lee took over this post at the beginning of 2007. Started racing in 1984, and has raced for Stockport, Manchester, A & T, Bury and Stoke, as well as one England appearance.

Lynda Allen

Coach

Lynda is a qualified British Cycling Level 2 coach and undertakes coaching at club events. She became interested in cycle speedway when her two children joined the A & T club midway through the 2005 season. Lynda also serves as the Go-Ride Club Contact for New Brighton Cycling Club.

Paul Thompson

Development Officer

Paul is a former rugby union player, who takes over as a Development Officer for 2008, with responsibility for co-ordinating facilities re-development. He is a Chartered Surveyor by profession.
 

Aimee Hack

Development Officer

Aimee took over as a Development Officer, with responsibility for securing grants and funding, midway through the 2007 season. Aimee is currently a forensic science student.
 

Louise Watson

Welfare Officer

Louise took over as the Club's Welfare Officer midway through the 2007 season. Louise has been in regular attendance at club events since her son Adam started racing at the beginning of the 2005 season. Louise works as a Fines/Enforcement Officer.
 

Len Priestley

Webmaster

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. Is a Management Information Systems Supervisor at a local college.
 

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