9th-12th-Lancers - Year 1987 - Page 0054
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| Regiment | 9th/12th Lancers |
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| Year | 1987 |
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THE 9Tl-U12TH ROYAL LANCERS REGIMENTAL JOURNAL I would ride work for February in exchange for some tuition and so get to know the horse. This plan worked well right up to the race day. The race itself was well supported by the regimental officers. 0n the first circuit all was looking good as we held third place, tucked away on the inside. However disaster struck on the far side over the second railway fence. on the second circuit as Turn Blue took off a stride earlier than expected. He hit the fence and ”peeked" on landing. It was here that Lt Wilson fell out the “side door", to be recovered by the Course Doctor, suffering only from injured pride. A great shame with only six fences to go, having been up with the leading pack including ‘Special Cargo’. ‘Burnt Oak’ and ‘Maori Ven- ture’ {who won the National a month later). Polo Unfortunately the Regiment’s Polo players were defeated by the isolation of Wolf enbttttel so no polo was played in Germany in 1986. Lt Hercock was fortunate enough to be posted to Cyprus in September with the challenging task of helping to run the polo club. This post ensured that he had plenty of polo every week and he was lucky enough to be included in a tour to Jordan. After a wonderful week the team returned very happy but sadly, the losers; without a gold watch! The future at Carver Barracks how- ever looks rosy. There is a small civilian club which plays on the Airfield and a military polo club at Colchester. Several officers are busy pursuing this noblest of sports and we look forward to challenging the Old Comrades at Mons/Moyl Volleyball During the 1986-87 season the Regi» mental Team won the BAOR Champion- ship for the fifth time. We left Germany as reigning champions, a nice way to leave! The main event of the year however was the Inter Squadron competition. The Martin Biela Trophy was played for, for the first time. B Squadron were hot favourites having a very strong side. In the prelims B Squadron won all four games 2—0. This qualified them for the final against A Squadron. The standard of volleyball was very high and the match was played at a tremendous pace. Cpl Corbin played some brilliant touches and lead his team to a 3—2 win after a mammoth 21/; hour match. A Squadroa had won the volleyball competition. for the sixth time. The Regimental Team is now trying to join a local league. The 198'! Squadron competition will be held in May. Any new players will be welcome to the Regimental training sessions. Come along and join a successful team. The team now consists of: Sgt Saxton Sgt Williams Cpl Corbin Cpl Woods Cpl Evison Cpl Ford Cpl Pilcher Tpr Mitchell Tpr Ramsden Inter Squadron final. A left handed spike by Sgt Saxton beats Cpl Ford‘s attempted block |
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