Annual Awards by the Malta Cycling Federation
Recently the Maltese Cycling Federation organized the annual dinner, it was primarily based on honouring all the past season’s successful cyclist in their respectful categories.
Clubs that had highest number of total point gained from their competing cyclists were also rewarded.
The under 12 nursery kids were also remembered at this event dedicated towards the 2016 season.
Apart from all of this, every cyclist who took part was given a certificate of participation, along with appreciation mementoes to coach Rachel Darmanin and Cycling Federation president John Zammit.
Presentations conducted by the Federation’s general secretary Joe Bajada, held by high ranked officials of the Maltese Olympic Committee, President Julian Pace and Secretary Joe Cassar, CEO of Sport Malta Mark Cutajar and Shadow Minister for Local Councils, Youths and Sports David Agius.
They were assisted by top officials of the Maltese Cycling Federation John Zammit, Joe Bajada and Daniel Borg Olivier, President, General Secretary and Treasurer respectively.
All winners in the Road Race championship were:
Category Elite male
1. William Hili (The Cyclist CC) 540 points
2. Maurice Formosa (The Cyclist CC) 515 points
3. James Mifsud (Team Greens CC) 460 points
Category Elite female
1. Stephanie Alden (The Cyclist CC) 555 points
2. Hannah Pace (The Cyclist CC) 550 points
3. Mary Claire Aquilina (The Cyclist CC) 330 points
Category Juniors
1. Nicholas Attard Montaldo (The Cyclist CC) 570 points
2. Brandon Sultana (Gozo Greyhounds CC) 510 points
3. Kurt Muscat (Mosta AF Sign Studio CC) 505 points
Category Masters 40+
1. Michael Camilleri (Team Greens CC) 600 points
2. Ivan Zammit (B’Kara St Joseph CC) 505 points
3. Reuben Colombo (Team Greens CC) 460 points
Category Masters 50+
1. Gejtu Catania (The Cyclist CC) 175 points
2. Nicky Farrugia (Mosta AF Sign Studio CC) 155 points
Category Masters 60+
1. Emmanuel Camilleri (Mosta AF Sign Studio CC) 600 points
Category Girls U/15
1. Veronique Pace Asciak (Mosta AF Sign Studio CC) 575 points 2. Debora Desira (Individual) 375 points
Category Boys U/15
1. James Galea (Mosta AF Sign Studio CC) 530 points
2. Julian Gauci (Mosta AF Sign Studio CC) 520 points
3. Gianluca Camilleri (Mosta AF Sign Studio CC) 485 points
All winners in the Time Trial Championship were:
Category Elite male
1. James Mifsud (Team Greens CC) 575 points
2. Mark Bonnici (Agones SFC) 435 points
3. Steve Sciberras (Agones SFC) 415 points
Category Elite female
1. Mary Claire Aquilina (The Cyclist CC) 575 points
2. Marion Pullicino (Agones SFC) 550 points
3. Felicienne Mercieca (Individual) 310 points
Category Juniors
1. Kurt Muscat (Mosta AF Sign Studio CC) 575 points
2. Isaac Spiteri (The Cyclist CC) 450 points
3. Brandon Sultana (Gozo Greyhounds CC) 375 points
Category Masters 40+
1. Michael Camilleri (Team Greens CC) 550 points
2. Ivan Zammit (B’Kara St Joseph CC) 480 points
3. Colin Tabone (Team Greens CC) 365 points
Category Masters 50+ Category Masters 60+ Category Boys U/15
1. Nicky Farrugia (Mosta AF Sign Studio CC) 575 points
2. Michael Lia (Mosta AF Sign Studio CC) 550 points
3. Joe Mallia (Qormi CC) 155 points
1. Emmanuel Camilleri (Mosta AF Sign Studio CC) 600 points Category Girls U/15: 1. Veronique Pace Asciak (Mosta AF Sign Studio CC) 600 points
2. Debora Desira (Individual) 350 points
1. Julian Gauci (Mosta AF Sign Studio CC) 575 points
2. James Galea (Mosta AF Sign Studio CC) 550 points
3. Gianluca Camilleri (Mosta AF Sign Studio CC) 435 points
Club Overall Aggregate Cup
Mosta AF Sign Studio CC: 5,940 points
Club Elite Aggregate Cup
The Cyclist CC: 3,055 points
Appreciation to John Zammit - President
On Sunday 13 March, in Vale do Lobo, Algarve, Portugal, John Zammit, President of the Maltese Cycling Federation was presented a merit award by the President of UEC Franciz David Lappartient at the General Assembly 2016.
This honour coincided with the 30th anniversary of BMX Malta. Zammit is the founder and also the President of the federation. This was the highest honour he could have received for over 50 years of involvement in Maltese cycling.
This prestige is not only for Zammit, but an honour for the federation and Maltese sports in general.
In the words of General Secretary Joe Bajada, this recognition for John Zammit was unanimously approved during one of the council meetings, and the recognition was given so this prestigious honour would be remembered by all members.
Appreciation to Rachel Darmanin - coach
Darmanin led the female Maltese national team to an outstanding debut at the Athena International Women’s road races that were held between 3 and 5 March 2016 in Israel under the guidance of the UCI.
With a second place finish, along with their first 55 points, this debut left positive feelings and placed them 47th overall in the female national team of Union Cycliste Interationale (UCI).
Another commitment given this year by coach Rachel Darmanin was her guidance of the national juniors team in the Road European Championships which took place in Plumelec, France, between 14 and 18 September 2016.
For these professional and voluntary commitments shown by Rachel, the Maltese Cycling Federation felt it was fair to remember her and honour her for the hard work and dedication shown.