The Presidents Trophy

The Presidents Trophy

 

As part of the Presidents’ 50th birthday celebrations we created a new competition to be played on the Sunday nearest to Foz’ birthday each year.

The trophy was very kindly donated by Corin Medical who manufacture joint replacement products – hopefully something that Fellow Dodderers will never need.

Following the unveiling of the trophy, we settled down to a four team leauge. Foz’ team was made up of Founder Dodderers, An ex University Rugby, & family fozzies. The other teams were handpicked using the time honoured method of ‘randomly’ handing out tabbards.

Foz' team off to a good start

 

It wasn’t long before Foz turned the event into an exhibition match, given the opportunity to show off his many and varied skills…

Foz demonstrating standing on one leg!

 Soon it became apparent that Kiwi was rivited to the spot by this demonstration….

Kiwi rivited by Foz skills

 Although Foz was beginning to show signs of his new age… although his University friend wasn’t…

Foz showing signs of age...

Towards the end of the league games Foz was showing the signs of ‘Early Onset Dodderery’ seen here making an early dive for the line when it’s nowhere in sight….

Where's the line gone?

In the end it was a close run thing, with The Captains’ team and the Presidents’ team equal in the league. On countback though, The presidents team came out on top! 

The morning ended with Cake and Champagne which Foz helpfully polished off….

Foz helpfully clearing up...

Foz after winning trophy

Another Doddering legend!

Special thanks to Corin Medical who kindly donated the Trophy. They are a world leader in the development, manufacture and distribution of a wide range of reconstructive orthopaedic devices.
Founded in 1985, the company is committed to providing effective techniques that help to restore mobility and relieve the pain of osteoarthritis. The company is particularly focused on providing innovative solutions for restoring quality of life for younger, active patients. Products include hip resurfacing, total hip replacement, unicondylar knee replacement, mobile bearing total knee replacement, ankle replacement, shoulder replacement, ligament reconstruction and augmentation, spinal reconstruction, trauma products, and theatre disposables.