Southampton Princess Hotel is the venue for this annual event in which competitors are timed individually over a steep climb, this year starting from the Whaler Inn and finishing at the hotel. Previously riders began from the Middle Road side of the hotel near Waterlot Inn.

Although Hubbard, who demonstrated his hill climbing prowess at this year's Commonwealth Games in Canada, is expected to win easily, Looby is determined to put up a fight.

"Everyone's expecting Elliott to put out the best performance. But I can rise to the occasion and I'm going to do my best to make it interesting,'' said Looby, who has also raced overseas this year.

Another challenger could be Dana Henry, who faded somewhat after showing promise early in his career, but is now said to be back in training in a bid to regain his best form.

SNOOKER SNO Hot shooting Steven Roberts of Queens Club garnered his second consecutive player-of-the-week award after a tension filled encounter with Sandys Sports Club's Tony DeSilva.

Roberts won the match, but not before being stretched by his resourceful opponent, with the final score reading 45-37.

Later on Roberts again got into the winner's circle, this time as partner to brother Eddie as the pair defeated Roger Henderson and L.DeSilva in doubles play.

However, for all his heroics Roberts could not guarantee his club victory, with Sandys able to come away with a 3-3 draw which kept them in a two-way tie with Nationals for first place in the division.

Nationals could also only get a share of the spoils with Warwick Workmen's Club, while St. George's Dinghy and Sports Club shocked Old Colony Club 4-2.

In Second Division action Spanish Point Boat Club, Queens Club II and Sandys Boat Club each recorded victories, with Queens' Ed Gumbs also snatching player of the week honours.

Players are reminded that the entries for the Island Construction Three Man tournament close on Wednesday.

NETBALL NET The Junior League of the Bermuda Netball Association will begin on Saturday, November 19 with a dress parade and opening knockout tournament at Bernard Park.

The deadline for team registration is November 8, while players must be signed up by November 16.

Team and player registrations should be returned to Merle Parfitt at the Office of the Auditor General, second floor Hemisphere House, 11 Church Street, Hamilton.

There will also be an umpires' clinic starting on Saturday, November 5 at 11 a.m. at Bernard Park for those interested in officiating during junior matches.

Further information from Parfitt (297-7960 or 236-9249) or Gaynelle Pace (236-7085 or 236-3770).

RUGBY RUG All first and second XV rugby will be played at Malabar this weekend as the regular venue, National Sports Club, makes final preparations for the start next Sunday of this year's World Rugby Classic. Today Teachers meet Mariners and Renegades play Police, while tomorrow Mariners take on Police and Renegades go against Teachers.