THE RACE WALKING ASSOCIATION
Feature of the Month for February, 2008
(Extended for another month, in case you hadn't noticed it!)
The 200 Club
In 1974, the
R.W.A., faced, as usual, with a shortage of funds, introduced the
200 Club. This was a monthly draw to which members could subscribe at
the cost of £1 per share (which is still the rate), part of the
income being returned in prizes and part being retained by the
Association in its central coffers (well, to be more honest, purse would be a better word for
the receptacle in which the R.W.A. keeps its spare money) and used from
time to time for various purposes.
No-one has ever retired on the basis of his winnings from the 200 Club,
but there is always the interest of finishing ahead of the game
(which most of us don't do when actually racing) and the Association does benefit.
The new Organiser of the Club, Catharine Telling, has various ideas for
the Club's improvement and growth and is offering a BOGOF (Buy One, Get
One Free)
offer and a discount for those who pay by standing order. For more
information, see the new 200 Club Page and
get gambling! Remember; the more members, the better the prizes.