Good turn-out for Junior Trithalon...

The Jacksons Junior Duathlon at Les Quennevais on Saturday saw another record turnout for Jersey Tristars as the winter duathlon series got underway.

With 40 athletes racing in four categories conditions were perfect for the event which consisted of a run, a cycle and then a second run as a continuous timed event.

The Tristars Start category (under 8) saw a large number of youngsters taking part in their first multisport event. Tackling the 400m run, 1.5km cycle and final 400m run it was Libby Hart who took the overall victory with Lucy Cohu and Saffy Butler battling it out for second and third. Ruairi Boxall was the boys winner with Henry Lucas and Oliver Stocke making encouraging debuts.

In Tristars 1 there was little to choose between Freddie Lucas and Charlie Hart in a see-saw battle in which Lucas finally came out on top. Luke Holmes raced well having just stepped up to this age group to place third. Elizabeth Atkinson cruised to a comfortable victory in the girls’ race ahead of Hannah Worth, both Atkinson and Worth’s achievements were also notable having just made the step up to Tristars 1 also.

The final event saw Tristars 2 and Tristars 3 set off together on a 1500m first run, with the younger athletes cycling 6km compared to the 7.5km course for the older group before both finally finished with an 800m run. Jack Kennedy built a large gap on the first run followed by a group of three including leading girls Adele Maher and Lily McGarry and the leading Tristars 2 competitor Tom Atkinson who entered transition together thirty seconds later.

On the bike Kennedy and Atkinson were both able to consolidate their leads with some fast bike splits and a rapid 800m run to victory. Behind Atkinson in Tristars 2 there was a great battle between Dan Roderick and Liam Cadoret with nothing between them as they entered the final run. Roderick was able to stretch his legs on the final run to take second ahead of Cadoret. Lily Scott was out on her own in Tristars 2 to take the win with Ellie Boustouler in second.

In the Tristars 3 girls race Maher had managed to edge a small gap on McGarry over the course of the five lap cycle but a very strong run from McGarry was enough to overturn the margin and take victory. Harley Cadoret took third in the girls race. Race organisers thanked Jacksons for their continuing commitment to the club and to all of the volunteer marshals and helpers.

Category winners:
Tristars Start - Libby Hart Ruairi Boxall
Tristars 1 - Elizabeth Atkinson Freddie Lucas
Tristars 2 - Lily Scott Thomas Atkinson
Tristars 3 - Lily McGarry Jack Kennedy

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Jacksons Junior Triathlon (Race 3)...

Bel Royal 28/06/14 

Another large turnout of members meant a busy morning of racing in the third Jacksons Junior Triathlon of 2014. Many of the younger competitors were taking part for the first time at a venue last used in 2012 but all coped well with the multi-lap course. 

First out of the choppy sea in the Tristars Start age group was Elizabeth Atkinson followed by Hannah Worth with Luke Holmes and Casper Whitewood close behind. Holmes, recently crowned British Schools Cycling champion, put in his usual fast cycle to catch the leaders entering second transition and put clear space behind him on the run to finish first. A strong run from Worth saw her challenge Atkinson but Atkinson held on to finish first girl and second overall. 

The Tristars 1 age group saw a tight battle from start to finish with Freddie Lucas first out of the swim but only 14 seconds covered Lucas and his competitors Harry Worth, Lily Scott and Tom Atkinson. To add to the excitement Charlie Hart, sixth out of the water, posted the fastest bike split to catch the leading group of 4 who remained almost together coming on the final 1200m run. It was Tom Atkinson who finally made the break on the run to take the victory with Lily Scott securing second place ahead of Lucas and Hart. 

Tristars 2 and 3 started together but with Tristars 3 competing over a longer distance it was leading Tristars 2 competitor Jack Kennedy who exited the water first and consolidated his victory with the fastest cycle and run sections. Will Atkinson and Dan Roderick were 2nd and 3rd out the water, Roderick made up time on the bike section but was unable to do enough to catch Atkinson who held on for second. Aimee Hugh took the win for the girls ahead of Ellie Boustouler. 

With only 2 taking part in the Tristars 3 event there was little competition for Peter Holmes and Adele Maher who completed the 300m swim, 8km cycle and 2.4km run, which was perfect preparation for their trip to Eton next weekend to take part in a major UK junior triathlon event. 

The organisers thanked event sponsor Jacksons and all of the parents and volunteers who helped put on the event. For more details on the club, training and events see www.juniorjerseytri.com. The next local triathlon event is the Leukaemia and Lymphoma charity triathlon at Les Quennevais on Saturday 5th July while several club competitors travel to Eton for national level triathlon experience. 

Individual category winners: 

Tristars Start - Girls: Elizabeth Atkinson 

Tristars Start - Boys: Luke Holmes 

Tristars 1 - Girls: Lily Scott 

Tristars 1 - Boys: Thomas Atkinson 

Tristars 2 - Girls: Aimee Hugh 

Tristars 2 - Boy: Jack Kennedy 

Tristars 3 - Girls: Adele Maher 

Tristars 3 - Boys: Peter Holmes

Jacksons Falcons Match Report...

Jacksons Falcons continued their 2014 campaign by taking to the field against CPA Global Pirates for the first time of the Summer season. Fielding first, the Falcons started on their back foot, the Pirates loading bases before launching an early attack, and bringing in 4 runs before the Falcons could close them down.

The Falcons ruffled, the Pirates took advantage and closed the innings out without score for the Falcons, with the game looking as though it may go Pirates way, though this was turned on it's head swiftly in the second innings, Falcons tightening up the defences, and preventing the Pirates from bringing home a runner for the next 4 innings.

At bat, the Jacksons squad found their groove and pushed round the runners with a series of base hits, recognising the strengths of their opposition and gradually building a comfortable lead, closing the 5th innings with a 7 run lead.

In the 6th the Pirates staged a resurgence but were cut short by the Falcons, who could sense victory was in reach, going on to extend their lead further with a stellar 6 run innings to push the score to 17 runs to the Pirates 5.

A further close out in the 7th saw the Falcons take the game with a bat to spare. Another great display by the Falcons team, and a fantastic return performance from Nardine Nicolas, a solid glove on 2nd and no sign of her recent knee surgery.

Jacksons Falcons and Jacksons Phoenix win...

Match Reports - 11th May 2014 

The weather was anything but dry, yet the sun was shining on Division 1 Jacksons Falcons and Division 2 Jacksons Phoenix on the first day of the 2014 Jersey Softball season. Both sides notching up wins and getting their campaigns off to the best possible start. Whilst Phoenix had secured the points by forfeit and played out the match as friendly thereafter, Falcons lined up against the Overall Association champions and long undefeated Dominion Niners to fight for their points.

In spite of never having beaten the Niners in any previous meetings, the Jacksons Falcons took to the field in high spirits. Fielding first, the Falcons reaped the rewards of their Winter game-time and training regime, as the Niners opened with a deep drive into right field, which was swiftly retrieved and the run halted at 3rd. The Jacksons Falcons picked up the pace quickly, and in spite of solid hitting from the Niners, were able to cut short runs from all areas of the out-field. Niners managed to bring 4 runs in, with the Falcons then taking three tags to close out the Niners assault.

At bat, the Falcons started somewhat tentatively, but were progressing nicely round the bases, before Falcons Ric Pedro smashed the first of his 2 home runs, evening the Niners tally before the innings close. Niners pulled out a lead of one in the Second innings, with the teams appearing fairly evenly matched, with little in the way of defensive gaps to exploit. By the 3rd, the Falcons had found their groove and shut the Niners down without score, before launching into a spectacular turn at bat, mixing solid base hitting with powerful drives into the out-field and pushing in 11 runs before the Niners could stem the flow, with Paulo dos Reis taking 2 triples, Gary Coleman hitting a triple, and Pedro taking his second home run in a dream innings for the Jacksons side.

With a comfortable lead to defend, the Jacksons Falcons switched to a more defensive play, managing the gap to their opponents in spite of some tremendous strength through the Niners ranks, with dos Reis, Pedro, Robin Tadier, Rochelle Gardiner and Laura Poingdestre taking some important catches to keep the Niners at bay.

Whilst the Niners did begin to close in in the latter stages of the game, the Jacksons side appeared in control and unflustered throughout. Cruising into the7th, the Falcons closed the game in style, taking 3 outs from 4 at bats without score, taking the victory 20 - 14 with a bat in hand. An excellent start to the season.

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Jacksons Phoenix Match Report...

Jacksons Phoenix took to the field with enthusiasm in tonight's game against Tigers. Both sides struggling to fill their numbers, Phoenix worked hard to try and adjust to the change in fielding positions, with Flyers Michelle Thomson quickly settling in to the Phoenix line-up. The Jacksons side made a solid start, with the Phoenix gloves showing the improvement of the 3 games the rookie team now have under their belt, and Phoenix prevented the Tigers from stretching a lead. At bat, the teams desire to win worked against them at first, with nervy Phoenix taking a couple of innings to hit their groove. Once they did however, the Phoenix team quickly reeled in the Tigers and the game began to look like it could go either way.

Stellar turns from the Phoenix men provided some memorable moments on the field, with each of Jason Boschat, Jake O'Toole, Mike Quinn and Cameron Ramsay stepping up their game, Boschat and Ramsay also taking a home run each, and Fionnuala Cope continuing her hot streak on the bat for the ladies. Man of the match goes to Alex Kilpatrick however, who was grease lightening for the full hour, taking a number of improbable catches off the bat, and scoring a home run on bases in one of his aggressive base runs. A shaky innings in the final throes saw Tigers seize control, and despite an excellent performance overall by Jacksons Phoenix, Tigers took the victory 70 - 44, though with their closest game to date the Phoenix side continue to edge closer to the first elusive win.

New Model Launches...

With the new Porsche showroom having opened last year, the eagerly anticipated arrival of the Porsche Macan is just one of a host of launches across the many brands represented by Jacksons.

Jacksons Jersey General Manager, Charles Tennant

‘It is an exciting year,’ said General Manager, Charles Tennant. ‘There is a huge amount of new product due in 2014 and looking at the calendar we have two or even three launches every month. In my 20 years within the industry, I don’t recall so many notable new models entering the market over such a short period.
‘There certainly will be every reason for our customers to visit the showrooms and take a test drive of the latest new models which will be available.’

New Business Managers...

Jacksons Jersey now have two Business Managers after the recruitment of Allison Johnson and promotion of Kelly Thackrey...

Allison previously worked at Jacksons selling BMW and Mini until 2001. She then moved into Jersey’s busy finance industry.
‘When the sales executives have assisted the customer in selecting and specifying their car, they hand them on to us and we can tailor the appropriate finance package from a range of options,’ Allison explained. ‘We also look after the warranty, paint protection scheme and other after sales packages that are available.’

Left: Allison, Right: Kelly

Allison believes that having the background in car sales and recent experience of vehicle finance is a useful combination in her new role.
Kelly was working in administration before taking on the role of trainee business manager. She was appointed at the beginning of the year.

Jacksons CI general manager Charles Tennant said: ‘It is the first time we have had two fully operational and qualified business managers and reflects how important the provision of tailored funding options is to our customers.
‘We are delighted to welcome Allison to the team, and Kelly has worked hard and thoroughly deserved her promotion. Peter is also a welcome addition and we may be looking to strengthen the team still further.
‘The year has started promisingly and if it continues we will require additional sales executives and technicians as we move through the year. We are certainly planning for growth.’

New Appointment...

JACKSONS has appointed several new members of staff to strengthen the team as 2014 makes a brighter start than the previous year.

Peter Clifford has rejoined as a sales executive specialising in Mercedes. Peter worked for Jacksons in Poole, Dorset, selling Mercedes from 2003 to 2008 before moving to the Island to work at Motor Mall. ‘It is great to be back representing Mercedes,’ he said. ‘The range is strong and there are some exciting new products already in the showroom, with further launches during 2014.’ The new GLA compact SUV and A-Class are already available at St Peter, while the all new C-Class follows in June and there is also a new S-Class on the way. Smart also comes under the Mercedes banner and a new Four-Two is due in the autumn. ‘It is good to be selling new Mercedes cars again, but we also have a massive range of quality previously-owned vehicles starting from as little as £6,000,’ said Peter.

Your First Car promotion...

JACKSONS has launched a new promotion aimed at first-time car buyers.

Your First Car has been designed to offer advice to the purchaser to help make the right choice and includes additional features such as an hour’s instruction with a technician on basic vehicle maintenance and free cosmetic repair insurance for three years to deal with those small dents and scrapes that are likely after taking to the road alone for the first time.

Jacksons general manager Charles Tenant said: ‘Choosing and buying a first car can be a stressful time for both the new driver and their parents. We wanted to try to remove some of that stress by offering a comprehensive package that includes some of the additional products and services we offer to all our customers, but free of charge to Island new drivers and first-time car buyers under the Your First Car scheme.

‘Many people still seem to discount Jacksons, as they perceive we will not have a car to fit their budget. Actually, our portfolio is really very broad and we have cars priced from £5,000.
‘We have a used car stock of around 140 vehicles and over 500 in group stock, while the Volkswagen up! starts from just £8,150 and Smart cars from £7,600.

‘Customers also have the benefit of knowing that all our previously owned cars have undergone a thorough 110-Point Check before being put on the forecourt. They are also backed by a comprehensive warranty scheme offering cover for a minimum of 12 months with the option to extend the period.’

Included in the Your First Car scheme are: Cosmetic repair insurance to cover those almost inevitable little dents and scrapes for up to three years; a driver’s emergency kit and an hour’s vehicle maintenance course with one of Jackson’s senior technicians.

Jacksons Falcons do it again...

The Jacksons Falcons lined up against the improving Woodchucks for their third game of the Indoor season. Whilst not at their full strength, the Falcons were able to comfortably extend out a lead against their opposition, who continue to show increasing promise with each and every game.

The Woodchucks struck the first blow at bat with a pounding home run, but the Jacksons Falcons returned like for like with Ric Pedro hitting a home run shortly after. The Falcons were also in fine form on the field, with Sam Lempriere performing acrobatics to take the catch of the game.

With other noteworthy performances coming from Chaz Cunningham and Gary Coleman, the Falcons took the victory 107 - 40.

Jacksons Falcons v Tigers - Match Report 18th February 2014

The Jacksons Falcons took the field in their second game in buoyant mood, and wasted no time in showing their opposition that they meant business. The throws between bases were fast and accurate, and Pitcher Ric Pedro found his groove early in the first inning. At bat, the Falcons were just as determined, and began racking the points up in spite of the strong performances, coupled with some key additions, to the Tigers ranks on the night.

Falcons did falter momentarily when Short Stop Sam Lempriere found the floor with his head in an exuberant leap at a rebounding ball, but both Sam, and the team, regained composure fairly swiftly and the game continued. Tigers also suffered some mid-game woes when Declan Renouard had to exit the game looking a little on the green side, but with some eleventh hour subbing, play could resume.

Whilst the mid-period of the game stumbled with the injuries, substitutions and a series of dead balls requiring replacements, both teams stepped up the play for final assaults, and home runs came for both sides, Ric Pedro, Chantelle Cunningham and Nardine Nicolas all scoring home runs for the Falcons.

At the call of ball game, the Falcons had cliched victory 50 - 30. A great second game, with good camaraderie between both teams.

Jacksons Falcons Softball...

Match Report 4 Feb 14

The Jacksons Falcons sprang out of the blocks in their first match of the Winter Softball Season, catching the returning Champions Pirates off guard and mounting up the points tally from the off. The season break had done little to dampen the teams enthusiasm, and the Falcons were able to launch a strong attack at bat, taking advantage of a seemingly unsettled start by the defence. The Falcons pressed home the advantage, wherever possible hustling and stealing bases.

On the field, the Jacksons Falcons began building good partnerships, and a series of smooth interchanges between bases added to the positive vibe. Sam Lempriere and Paulo dos Reis each finding their groove at the Pitchers Plate made the Falcons the full package, and in spite of their oppositions daunting record in the Winter leagues, the Falcons were always fighting for the win.

By the fourth innings both teams were pushing hard at every play, and only one point separated the 2 sides, with the Falcons just holding on to the lead. The Falcons were buoyant, with newcomer Rem Floris earning his first home run, though the Pirates countered with 2 home runs from Ali Wade and Carlos Teles. A nail-biting finish saw a few cracks start to appear in the final few fielding plays by the Falcons, and at the call of ball game the Pirates had eaked out a lead.

A determined display by the 2014 squad and a great first game.

Jacksons Junior Duathlon (Race 3 of 5)

Mont Rossignol 18/01/14 

The most recent round of the Jacksons Junior Duathlon series was another first for the club as junior athletes raced off-road for the first time. A course consisting of two cross country running races separated by a mountain bike race was laid out in the mud at Mont Rossignol in St Ouen. Whilst race distances were shorter than usual the much more difficult terrain meant a much harder task for athletes. 

First up were the seven and under athletes who tackled a 300m run loop before picking up their mountain bikes in transition and it was the usual suspects leading with Elizabeth Atkinson ahead of Luke Holmes and Hannah Worth. Onto the technical and slippery mountain bike course for two laps of around 400m and Holmes quickly established the lead from Worth with newcomer Thomas Nisbet coming up quickly behind. A crash by Holmes on the first lap however set him back and Nisbet took his opportunity to move through into the lead with the fastest cycle split of all. Holmes recovered but had a 25 second deficit to Nisbet and with just 300m running to go his fast final run was not enough. Nisbet took the victory in his first duathlon race with Holmes second. Third overall and first girl was Hannah Worth who moved past Atkinson on the bike. Another newcomer to duathlon, Emily Le Gros was third girl and was followed by third boy Casper Whitewood, the least experienced mountain biker in the group. 

Next up the under 10 athletes took on two laps of the same run loop followed by four laps of a longer and even more technical mountain bike course and a final two lap run. Another newcomer (and older brother of under 7 winner Thomas) Sam Nisbet made the early running ahead of Dan Roderick and leading girl Lily Scott. The mountain bike course really spread out the field and placed the mountain biking specialists firmly in control. Nisbet led off the bike with Liam Cadoret and Charlie Hart cutting through the field with fantastic bike rides. Meanwhile another JCAYA mountain bike regular, Katie Le Gros quickly overcame the 20s lead of Scott and built herself a cushion of well over a minute as they reached the second transition. The final run saw the leading boys all recording similar run splits with positions unchanged at the end as Nisbet took victory over Cadoret and Hart. Scott had another strong run but was unable to make up the deficit to Le Gros who took victory at her first attempt ahead of Lily Scott with younger sister Eva Scott back in third. 

The newcomers had taken three of four wins so far but in the 12 and under age group the leading duathletes are all experienced mountain bike racers and as expected it was the usual names making the running. Jack Kennedy went from the gun to lead the 1200m first run ahead of Peter Holmes and Will Atkinson who came into first transition together with Adele Maher close behind. With heavy rain having set in from the West the race organisers were forced to cut down the bike ride to the same 4 lap 1.8km course as the previous group. Kennedy continued to build his lead at the front whilst British Schools Cycling Association champion, Adele Maher, moved ahead of Holmes and Atkinson 

behind. Kennedy’s lead was over a minute by the time he reached the second transition but he continued to push on recording the fastest final run to come home almost 2 minutes ahead of first girl Maher. Holmes build a small lead on Atkinson on the cycle and was able to keep ahead over the run course to take second with Atkinson third. Second girl was Harley Cadoret in her first duathlon with Aimee Lutz behind. 

The oldest junior age group raced with the senior duathlon field later in the day. Ollie Turner retook the series lead with a great victory not only in the junior section but ahead of all senior athletes too. Joe Hugh ran strongly but was hampered by his decision not to change to cycling shoes in first transition, he nonetheless ran strongly against the senior field picking up valuable points for second place in the junior series. 

Race organisers thanked Lyndon Farnham for permission to race on the land, Colin Hidrio for his support in organising the event and event sponsor Jacksons. 

Jacksons race events are free to enter and open to all children from 7 upwards. For more details on the club, training and events see www.juniorjerseytri.com 

Individual category winners: 

7 & under girls Hannah Worth 

7 & under boys Thomas Nisbet 

10 & under girls Katie Le Gros 

10 & under boys Sam Nisbet 

12 & under girls Adele Maher 

12 & under boys Jack Kennedy 

13 & over boys Ollie Turner