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Club Trophies -  and How to win them

1. The Bloore Trophy
An exquisite example of the silversmith's art in the form of a silver cup  with delicate filigree work, made by Joseph Jackson of Dublin in 1776 and presented to the Club in 1956 by Rex and Olive Bloor (Rex was a founder member,  Honorary Secretary and Treasurer for  a number of years,  is a past Commodore and an Honorary Life Member).  The cup is awarded for the highest number of points gained in qualifying events during the year. 

2. The John Bennett Trophy
The fist cup presented to the Club by it's fist Commodore,  the late John Bennett, in 1953,  it is awarded to the member gaining the second highest number of points. 

3. The Jervis Tonge WilsonTrophy 
A cup presented in 1954 by Mrs E.M. Wilson in memory of her late husband, the former landlord of the White House Inn at Kegworth,  the birthplace of the  Club. Awarded to the member gaining the third highest number of points. 

4. The Waiora Trophy
One of a pair of cups (the other is the Commodore's Trophy) presented by  Rex Bloore on his retirement from active office within the Club.  Awarded for the most interesting account of a waterways journey "boat log". 

5. The Commodore's Trophy 
Awarded for an account of the most meritorious journey, inland or by sea. 

6. The Skipper Heathcote Trophy
Originally presented to the late "Skipper" Heathcote and passed on to the Club on his death, this cup is awarded for the best entry in Soar Points. 

7. The Warner Trophy
Sheffield Plate tray presented by Arthur Warner in 1961 for competition amongst younger members- to be awarded to the highest placed club member in the teenage competition. 

8. The Youth Team Trophy
A mounted ship's bell presented by our late President Bert Hughes,  which is kept in the Clubhouse.  The trophy has been superseded by the presentation of a silver cup for the best entry in Soar Points by a junior member. 

9. The Ladies Cup
Awarded to the SBC member attaining the highest place in the Ladies Competition held at the Annual Rally. 

10. The Rose Bowl
Donated to the Club by the R.N.L.I.,  from 2003 this will be presented to the member attaining the highest placing in the Main Boat Handling Competition held at the Club's Annual Rally. 

11. The Sandra Brown Trophy
A mounted silver candelabra -  this is presented to the winners of the Inter-Club Competition (usually a boat handling competition) held at the Club's Annual Rally. 

12. The Hager Trophy
In the form of a small narrow boat, the trophy has been kindly presented to the Club by Mr & Mrs I Willetts in 2002.  To be awarded annually to the young member, under 13 years of age, who has accrued the most points for involvement at Club events during the year.

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