ARMADA ATHLETICS FORUM
MINUTES
OF MEETING HELD ON 12 JANUARY 2009
Present:
K Reed/P Ross (EVH); R Warne (PH); J Crockford
(PC); G Sansom(PAC); A Erith, P Parritt
(ECH);
Apologies:
R Quew, A
Herdman, C Bunting, B Phillips, C Carpenter.
New clubs: Two new clubs in area:
Carbeille Cruisers attended meeting Louise (Secretary) and Paul Wilkinson.
Widewell Striders have been contacted but no reply to date PMN now contacted PR and intend to come along to next meeting
Minutes of previous meeting: Agreed.
Actions
from previous meeting:
Obtain
Domain Name and update web site. AH apologised and was hoping to move it forward
soon. Action
still outstanding AH.
Brickfields:
Announcers hut is still in a bad way - PCC aware. PAC investigating alternative replacements with possible use of portacabins. PCC Sports Facilities and Development document received that was strong on words but weak on proposed actions. Strategy questionnaire received actioned but no feedback. CC still trying to arrange a meeting with Louise Oates and is still awaiting a reply on issues from Clive Thomas.
Track certification received with some limitations on jumps
PSF meeting: Next meeting 18/11 1830 at Windsor House. No attendee from group or any minutes received
Life
Centre: Presentation to be given on 10/02 1800 at Council
House, Warspite Room.
Web site: Still awaiting update from AH
Finance: £5,743 - 41 in bank. £1.23 Cash.
Treasurer reminded all that £10-00 annual affiliation fee to Forum is due Action ALL
Clock:
Old
clock with ECH. New in store
Sportshall
League: Devon
EA Affiliation It is not known how to differenciate between a volunteer and competitor licence number.
Saltram 5K Date 5 September. Plymstock to manage for Forum
KR: Ivybridge 10K 9 May entry forms available on EVH club website. Tech T Shirt to all finishers. Devon Schools XC Champs Saturday 17/1, Staddiscombe, help required. XC Relay event at Flete Estate Proposed date 27 September
JC: Santa Pud Run thanks for support. London Marathon trip arranged still places - £105 pp. Issue discussed on athlete competing for IS and still being a member of Plymouth Coasters. Action: PC and IS
AE: 5 Tors Race 22 March
LC: Lance is concerned on the future funding for his post. Clubs Training Info Required. PAC Club/school Link info required.
PAC
clubs to supply Club School link info.
DD:
PRR Annual Schools XC event
first event 23/1
DM:
IS putting on new M/T event based at Marjon 14/6
1000. 10 mile approx taking in
LW: CARBEILLE Cruisers are putting on a 12K approx charity race and fun run at Torpoint 29/3
Workshops/Courses
etc:
Safeguarding and protecting children 2/4, 15/6, 24/9, 14/12.
Equity in your coaching 24/2, 12/11.
Awards for all 17/3.
Valuing your sports volunteers 18/5
A club for all 19/10
PCC
are looking for examples of good practice within sports in
Grants available through Sport and Recreational Grant Aid Scheme for bsporting qualifications and travel and accommodation.
Contact Karen Walker on above 01752 307137 Karen.walker@plymouth.gov.uk
Fundamentals of Movement in Athletics 3/2 4pm - Tom McNab presentation at Ottery St Mary further details from Lance.
Level
2 Coaching Course 31/1 and 1/2
Level 2 Speed and throws Modules 14/3 Ivybridge CC
Level 2 Endurance and Jumps Modules 15/3 Ivybridge CC
Contact EA Office on Coaching Courses.
Grow
Your Athletics Club -
Club
Development Workshop Funding your Club.
PR:
Information on Clubs required for Armada Forum Flyer - STILL Name of Club, Meeting Times/Venues, Club Contact details, Website. Action BATS/Plymouth Muskateers. Any photos to enhance leaflet would be welcomed Action ALL .
Hoe 10 2009 15 February 2009. Race filling up
Brooks agreed to sponsor. Fun Run entries only available on the day. Devon County 10 Mile Champs and hosting Peninsula Challenge. trophies to obtain.
Brickfields
OK, Police OK, FA OK, Medals ordered but a lot more
expensive than last year. Road Closure issues with Council/AMEY. Not heard
from
Outstanding
issues meet with
Need 40 marshals on course all member clubs are expected to supply support for the event. Names to PR or Amanda Erith/Pat Parritt.
Logo
for Forum Given the change of name for the Forum Group we
should look at a change of Logo. Various logos distributed and decision taken.
Burrator Run: Thanks for support and large attendance again.
EA Restructure: PR gave a brief overview of the restructuring of EA and in particular the SW Region.
Road Running Web Site: New web site to be launched later this month. Once fully up and running will be an asset to RR. www.realbuzzrunbritain.com
Athletics Networks: The Armada Forum Bid was successful and a meeting has been planned with EA representatives on 29 January. It was agreed that Chris Carpenter and Dave Dane would attend with Paul Ross.
PR circulated bid paperwork and gave a presentation on the content of the Forum bid and what input would be required from member clubs. It was agreed that a meeting be set up to look at bid in greater detail prior to meeting with EA.
Meeting
date
21 January at Brickfields Sports Centre at 7-30pm
Action
ALL
SR proposed a vote of thanks to PR for the work put into the bid.
Date
of Next Meeting
Monday
9 February 2009 7-30pm