MICHAELMAS 2012 Flying start for the Cambridge Sports Centre From the President Brick by brick, pound by pound the yet-to-be-named “Cambridge Sports Centre” has got off to a flying start. Gentlemen Hawks, These recent photos highlight the great progress that has been made since the last issue of The Hawk when we It is a great honour and privilege to be elected reported that this exciting project was finally “on the starting blocks” (The President and I, along with the rest of the new Hawk, Easter 2012). Residents’ Committee, look While much of the world was focused on the Olympic and Paralympic forward to building on the Games this summer, builders were hard at work laying the foundations, successes of my erecting the ground floor frame and starting to fit what will be a stunning predecessors. It was an arched roof. The pièce de résistance, the main sports hall at the heart of absolute pleasure to serve the Centre, is now taking shape: a space where over half of the University’s on last year's Committee 52 sports clubs and generations of individuals will have opportunity to train, and I would like to thank compete, exercise or simply Andrew and the rest of the enjoy watching sport from the bleacher seating, cheering on the Light guys for all of their hard Blues to victory. work. The biggest thank you must however go to Sarah “The progress, in such a short space of time, is staggering” remarks Ilia Cherezov the Director of Physical Education and Sport, Tony Lemons. “It is Malcolm, who went beyond wonderful to see it all coming together as a completely integrated the call of duty to keep the Club open during Easter building; a striking facility and one that the University will surely be Term for Hawks to use as a place for a revision break proud of.” Indeed, the 6,000m2 building takes up a large footprint on or to celebrate finishing exams. Cambridge’s West Cambridge campus, the University’s hub for I would also like to use this opportunity to welcome science and technology, which is closely linked to the existing sports Darren and Rachel, our new Stewards. They have grounds on Wilberforce Road and Grange Road. fitted in seamlessly and there's already a great buzz at The Centre is due to open its doors in October 2013, and realising its the Club, with Resident Hawks anticipating another full potential will depend on a successful fundraising campaign. Aerial view - Coton footpath at exciting year ahead. The first event on the horizon is the Charity Ball in aid The fundraising effort: high fives to Fives and Squash bottom of Right To Play, a charity that improves the lives of Over 70 individuals have donated to the project so far, with a handful of substantial contributions from alumni. some of the world's most vulnerable children through As reported previously, the University has contributed £10m to the project which has allowed the building work the power of sport and play. It is largely due to the to commence. Although great fundraising progress has been made, much more remains to be done and the support from the Hawks' Club, that Cambridge search for a Naming Gift is now underway. University won the Right To Play Prize at this year's Continued overleaf BUCS Awards and we look forward to continuing our partnership with this fantastic charity. This year's ball Tom James does it again as Cambridge shines in Olympics will again be co-hosted with the Ospreys and held on Friday 12th October at the Cambridge Union. Following a year of some difficulty in which a virus threatened Tom’s Continued overleaf chances of being selected for the coxless four, he and his fellow crew won the gold to add to that won in Beijing. Clubhouse is 20 years old! In a superb piece of rowing they were in control of the race throughout. In the final 500 metres Yes, it was on 30th October repeated attacks by the much fancied Australians 1992 that the Clubhouse failed to make any dent in the four’s commanding, was formally opened by the and ultimately decisive, lead. Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Watching the flag.. In other rowing results Tom Ransley (Hughes Hall) rowed to a bronze medal in the Philip, then the Chancellor men’s 8, while George Nash (St Catharine’s) also gained a bronze in the men’s pair. Anna Watkins of the University. (Newnham) won gold in the women’s double sculls with Katherine Grainger, a three times silver medallist. In A great many Hawks dug their extraordinary race they beat the runners-up by a full 2½ seconds. deep into their resources to make the purchase of the More Olympians on page 4 building and its refurbishment (effectively a total internal rebuild) possible. The on-going subscriptions The London Dinner of our alumni continue to help make its existence viable. Each year’s occupants owe a great debt of Don’t forget the London Dinner at the Savoy, on Wednesday 5th December. Chris Holmes MBE will be the gratitude to all those contributors. inspirational speaker. Tickets available from the website. Further details on page 3 More photos overleaf Sports Centre funding needs you! From the President Continued from page 1 Continued from page 1 Kyle Coveny, Associate Direct in the University’s Development Office adds “Most of the many We are always glad to hear from Hawks of all ages so buildings on the West Cambridge site have been made possible only through the generous support of please do not hesitate to get in contact benefactors – alumni and friends of Cambridge. The Sports Centre is no exception: a number of ([email protected]) if you have any news items, donors have already come forward to support the project and we look forward to working with more. comments or suggestions for how the Club can be The vision for this facility and the tremendous impact it will have on sport at Cambridge is compelling.” improved. For those on social media, you can now find us In recognition of their significant gift to the Centre, the Cambridge University Fives and Rackets on Facebook (facebook.com/thehawksclub) and Twitter Association (CUFRA) is set to become the first sports club to be welcomed into the prestigious Vice- (@thehawksclub). Chancellor’s Circle. The money will support the construction of courts for Rugby Fives, Eton Fives and Thank you for all of your continued support and Squash. Dr Ken Moody, CUFRA President and retired Reader in Distributed Information Management enthusiasm and if you ever find yourself in Cambridge, at the University’s Computer Laboratory, has accepted the nomination on behalf of the Association please pop in through the doors of 18 Portugal Place to and the gift will be celebrated at a reception for all Vice-Chancellor’s Circle members later this year. enjoy the company of fellow Hawks over a Hawksburger The Hawks’ Club would like to extend its sincere thanks and gratitude to all those Hawks’ who have and Tomahawk. contributed to the fundraising effort for the Cambridge Sports Centre: be it through time, contacts, Here's to another successful year for Hawks on and off funding or all of the above. the field. “It is a real team effort, across the whole University and with our alumni community” says Lemons. GDBO, “The support has been fantastic, but there is much more work to be done. I’m confident that together Ilia Cherezov we can achieve our vision of delivering a world-class facility for all to enjoy.” We look forward to updating you with more progress at this year’s London Dinner. If you would like to Hawks' President 2012-13, assist with the fundraising effort, please contact Kyle Coveny (Rowing, Hughes Hall 2003) at +44 (0) St John's, CURUFC 1223 766 199 or [email protected] Memories of 1992 The Committee 2012-13 John Walker (Secretary) Hughes Hall Rugby, Boxing January 1992: the Management Committee inspects progress at the Clubhouse. From left Daniel Balding St Catharine’s Hockey to right: John Crick (St John’s, Rowing), Tim Charlie Bennett St Catharine’s Hockey Ellis (Jesus, Rifle Shooting), John Marks Stuart Brown Clare Rugby Union (Girton, Hon Treasurer CUBC and CUWBC), Julia Rackowe (Administrator), Sir Adrian Matt Halliday Clare Lacrosse Cadbury (King’s, Rowing and Skiing), John, Ryan Harper Corpus Rugby, Athletics, Lord Butterfield of Stechford (Downing, Rugby, Pentathlon Cricket, Hockey, Tennis, Real Tennis, Vice- Chancellor 1983-85) , Mark Blandford Baker Mike Thorp Homerton Rowing (Jesus, Lightweights’ coach), Derek ‘Hoppy’ Ollie Wolfe Christ’s Rugby Hopkin-Jones (Selwyn, Rugby), David Yandell (Architect, Gonville & Caius, Rugby). Alexander Young St John's Triathlon 30 October 1992: Prince Philip cuts the tape watched by John Butterfield Candy Van Alen, widow of James (Christ’s, Tennis), who subsequently paid off the mortgage, talks to Prince Philip 5 Presidents at the opening, from the left: Dan Wooler (1991-2, St Catharine’s, Applauded by assembled Hawks, Rugby), James Skelton (1988-9, Trinity, Prince Philip leaves the Clubhouse, Golf, Eton Fives, Football), Jono Arscott accompanied by the Lord Lieutenant, (1992-3, Magdalene, Cricket, Hockey), James Crowden (Hawks, Pembroke, Mike Risman (1989-90, Emmanuel, CUBC) Rugby, Athletics), Trevor Castledine (1990-91, Queens’, Hockey) The Savoy - the place to be on 5th December! 4 Hawks on bikes Yes, it’s the eve of the Varsity match, and the annual celebration of being a Hawk. A place to reunite Between 4th-8th May old teams, to catch up with old friends, or to make new ones.