MINUTES OF EAST CORNWALL AND
WEST DEVON ATHLETICS FORUM
HELD ON MONDAY 13 OCTOBER
2003
Present:
|
J
Crockford (Chair); K Williams; B King; C & C Ede; C Sutton |
- |
DML |
|
K
Reed |
- |
Erme
Valley Harriers |
|
J
& M Elliott; F Jenkins; G French; S Roberts; B Alford |
- |
Instinctive
Sport |
|
A
& M Erith; R Crowle; M Pugh; K Mahoney; A Smyth; S Daw; J
Flashman |
- |
East
Cornwall Harriers |
|
C
& M Bunting; B Phillips; F Elford; K Stiff; L Pollard;
K & P Wilsmore |
- |
Tamar
Trotters |
|
S
Rose; S Williams |
- |
Plymstock
Road Runners |
|
R
Warne; S Payne |
- |
Plymouth
Harries |
|
N
McClung; M Lewis |
- |
Tavistock
AC |
|
D
& R Hatch |
- |
Moorhaven |
Apologies: N Rowe; P Ross
Brickfields: N Rowe is
in discussion with the Council reference a timetable of when the lights will be
put in. They are trying to install the
floodlights and relay the track at the same time. Bookings in until the end of the month.
The general consensus was that if there were no
temporary lights people won’t use Brickfields.
S Payne said at the last meeting N Rowe said he
would seek sponsorship for the lights.
J Crockford will chase this up with Nigel.
If the lights have to be paid for, it was considered
to be beneficial to all clubs to have shared training, say on a Tuesday. Saturday mornings are still going ahead.
C Carpenter is concerned that the groundsmen have
been kicked out of garages where they store a lot of their equipment. Also, PAC were not expecting football posts
to be up.
Coaching: Running
and Walking course completed. Level 1
course planned for February in Exeter.
Coaching for Levels 3 and 4 courses to take place at the University of
Bath.
Composite Team: A
lot of clubs have been written to by UKA with application form and guidelines
enclosed. We have got ‘til 24.10.03 to
decide who will be included. We will
have to assume PAC’s name. Names to K
Reed within the week please.
The important thing to remember is that the Forum is
here to develop any talented athletes.
UKA are now being pressured by the leagues.
K Reed said there may be financial commitment for
composite member clubs; this may not necessarily be the case but clubs should
be aware.
At this time we are only looking at track and field.
N Rowe will contact the Chairs of Forum clubs.
§
Westpoint
relays, 18.10.03, 2 pm start.
§
Endurance/Race
Directors meeting – directed at road running – 20.10.03 at Exeter Harriers’
clubhouse 7.30-9 pm. Anyone interested
in road running is welcome to attend.
There will be an open forum for questions, ideas etc.
§
Fitness
in Running and Walking Course – well attended by Cornwall clubs – East Cornwall
Harriers and Tamar Trotters – only Devon club to attend was Erme Valley
Harriers. Disappointing since other
clubs had indicated that they had members who wished to go and that the course
is primarily aimed at road running.
§
Level
2 coaching course to be held in Plymouth on 6 & 7.3.04 with the practical
day at Poole (date to be confirmed).
Applications to Bill Whistlecroft.
§
Coach
course funding – two applications received to date. Paul Wearne agreed at previous meeting to fund £45. Application from Plymstock for funding two
child protection policy courses for Dave Dane and Sandra Williams for 50% of
courses = £25. I have written to Colin
Nunn to seek clarification as I was not aware that they had junior section;
awaiting reply.
§
Devon
Sports Awards nominations forms available.
§
Plymouth
Albion are keen to host social events at Brickfields; they have numerous
facilities. If you are interested
contact Sam Snowden on 565064.
M Elliott asked if there was going to be any indoor
training at Lipson. J Crockford advised
that DML had booked this, 6 pm on Wednesdays.
Coaching assistance would be appreciated.
C Carpenter said that M Erith is going down on
Thursdays to Brickfields for cross country training. PAC are training both indoors and outdoors most evenings and he
can’t see why other clubs can’t join them.
B Phillips asked if the coaching fees scheme would
be extended. J Crockford said it was
necessary to put in a proposal and other clubs would then vote on it.
F Elford thanked everyone for helping in the Autumn
Trail. 705 entries.
N McClung advised that the Tavy 7 will be on
9.11.03. Entry forms available - no
entries on the day. Improved signage
this year. J Crockford reminded them
that Frank’s logo must be included on all entry forms for Grand Prix races.
M Erith said Deviock Bounder was a great
success. Hoping to run it again next
year.
London Marathon entries have to be in fairly soon –
do Forum clubs want a meeting to discuss training? Most clubs felt this would be useful and ME suggested December,
February/March and April.
K Reed advised that Nick Bristow is rekindling the
Exeter to Plymouth run in aid of Children in Need. Run will take place on 15th November – times to be
confirmed. Anyone interested let Keith
know.
10th November 2003.