Bill Phillips

Chairman

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 for 2008. Runs a window cleaning business in Garstang.

Geoff Turnbull

Treasurer

Geoff joined the A & T club during 2007, when sons Matthew and Adam started racing at the club’s weekly training sessions. Elected to the post of Club Treasurer for the 2010 season. Works as a Compliance Officer.
 

Mike Hack

Team Manager / Coach / Development Officer / 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. Currently holds the posts of Team Manager, Development Officer and Press Officer. Mike is a qualified BCF 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. Is a Performance Team Leader for a building maintenance organization and holder of a degree in management studies.
 

Gary Nuttall

Coach

First joined the club in April 2001, when his son John took up racing. Rode a few times in 2002 for the team. Was the club’s Track Manager from 2003 through to 2008 and was the Club Chairman in 2007. Gary is a qualified BCF Club Coach. He works as a Health & Safety Officer.

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.
 

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.
 

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. Is 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.