Past Players & Officials Association Launch Alphabet Racing

Alphabet Racing, conducted by the Perth Football Club Past Players & Officials Association, is back for a third year.

Those who have participated in the past have thoroughly enjoyed the involvement, particularly as no knowledge of racing is required in order to be successful. Starters are being called for now, with the contest to commence at the end of March.

All proceeds raised are utilised for the benefit of the Football Department in the overall interests of our players. As an example, we recently contributed $3,000 towards the cost of the Club’s pre-season training camp.

All relevant details are shown below. Enquiries should be directed to Brian Sweetapple on 0411 133 038 or email brian.kerry@optusnet.com.au.

ALPHABET RACING 2020

Once again we are to run the fun competition “Alphabet Racing”, which has proved to be a popular departure from the many football competitions going around. Potential starters are now being called for with hopefully most of last year’s participants being involved in 2020. Although based on the local Saturday races you don’t have to be a racing enthusiast to take part. Here’s how it operates:-

+ The competition runs for 20 weeks from late March/early April to the middle of August.

+ 26 entrants are formed into a group.

+ There is no limit to the number of groups.

+ Each week, each entrant is randomly drawn a letter of the alphabet.

+ Entrants are then advised prior to the Saturday, via email or SMS, which letter they have drawn.

+ An entrant whose letter for that week corresponds with the first letter of a winner of the races at the Ascot/Belmont meeting is allocated 5 points. 3 points are given for a horse running second and 1 for third place.

+ At the end of the day the highest points scorer for that day wins $40, second highest $15 and third highest $10.

+ At the end of the 20 weeks the highest cumulative points score wins that person $250, second $100 and third $25.

+ In the event of a tie, either weekly or at the end of the period, the prizemoney is shared.

+ Each entry costs $100, based on $5 per week. The total amount needs to be paid prior to the commencement of the competition.

+ If paying by bank transfer, our details are BSB 066 106, Account No. 0090 2843.

+ The amount raised is to be utilised for junior football development and other football related programs for the Perth Football Club.

+ We would require entrants to be in place a week prior to commencement.

Please respond to Brian Sweetapple ( 0411 133 038 ), brian.kerry@optusnet.com.au to advise of your interest in being involved.