ARMADA ATHLETICS FORUM

 

MINUTES OF MEETING HELD ON 13 OCTOBER 2008

 

Present: K Reed/P Ross (EVH); R Warne (PH); J Crockford (PC); C Carpenter (PAC); A Erith, P Parritt (ECH); C Bunting/B Phillips (TT); F Jenkins (IS); A Herdman (Tav) L Chatfield (ADSP).

 

Apologies: D Dane, S Rose, R Quew, D Hatch   

 

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. It was reported that the site had been infiltrated by others. – Action still outstanding AH.

 

Brickfields:

Nothing changed since last report. Steeplechase pit is still leaking, Hammer Cage out of action. Announcers hut is still in a bad way - PCC aware. PAC investigating alternative replacements with possible use of portacabins. Initial Consultation report of Sporting Facilities in Plymouth awaited. Facilities is agenda item at PSF AGM 16/9 – D Hatch attended. PCC Sports Facilities and Development document received that was strong on words but weak on proposed actions.  New Manager now in position – Louisa Duggan 

 

Web site: Still awaiting update from AH

Actions: Low maintenance info to be sent to AH – ALL

 

Finance: £4,787.41 in bank. £1.23 Cash – more than £4,600 down on last October

 

Clock:

Old clock with ECH. New with EVH – New Clock required by Tavy 7

 

Sportshall League: First meeting held – Plymstock won with EVH second

 

Composite team – Armada Forum – Registration for Composite Clubss and Southern Mens League and Young Athletes League now required. YAL being re-structured as travelling to meetings is a big issue. PAC have a meeting to discuss in early October. What is future of EA SW Region Competition Structure. Is role of EA to develop through County – Region? I  

 

EA Affiliation - when will cards be issued? Plymouth Harriers appear to be the only club to receive theirs to date. Issues at EA Continue.

 

Saltram 5K - Trevor Thorne Memorial Race - Agreement to stage for one year as TTMR then Plymstock RR to manage for Forum confirmed in Dec 07 and January 08 minutes. Discussion on distance for 2009 event and date deferred until next meeting

 

KR: Beacon Challenge & Fun Run  Thanks for support in particulkar from Plymstock RR

XC Relay event Sat 18 Oct at Flete Estate. Entry Forms available. Open to juniors and senior runners. Warm up event for forthcoming XC season.

Devon Schools XC to be held at Staddiscombe 12/01/09. Forum assistance sought.

 

JC: Santa Pud Run (14/12) Entry Forms available.

 

AE: Cornish Marathon – 25th Anniversary 16 November.

 

LC: Plymouth Schools Sportshall – Finals held – event was great success with 41 primary schools taking part – 10 in finals and 11 secondary schools.

Cost of Venue Hire is prohibitive. On advise of EA the Plymouth Schools team has withdrawn from Devon Sportshall League.

Lance is concerned on the future funding for his post.

 

FJ: Looking at replacing Sam Penny Scenic Challenge with a new event based at Marjons and using Plymbridge Woods. 

 

AH: Tavy 7 – 9 November

Work has started on Track at Tavy. Al had sponsorship forms and was looking for support of member clubs to encourage members to sponsor a metre or more of the track. Tavistock AC still need to raise more money towards their contribution to the cost.

 

CB: Tamar Trotters have now introduced a Junior Session on Wednesday evenings.

 

BP: The Eller – 26/10

 

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 .

Sportshall Equipment received – LC to supply receipt docs Action LC

Devon County RR Meeting – Exeter Harriers Clubhouse – 1930 – 27/10. All welcome.

SW Region Inter Counties 10K Champs to be held 09/11 in Wiltshire. Nominations, Names of athletes to represent Devon welcomed by PR – Disappointing response

Hoe 10 2009 – Date set for 15 February 2009. Concern on continued support of long standing helpers/organisers of event eg. M&J Elliott, C McGhee (agreed to support).

Entry Fee agreed and agreed to host Peninsula Challenge.

Erme Valley Harriers are the England Athletics South West Region Club of the Year and are now shortlisted for the National award.

Logo for Forum – Given the change of name for the Forum Group we should look at a change of Logo. Suggestions and designs are invited Action – All

 

Athletics Networks EA see the forming of Network Groups are the way forward within Athletics. Funding has been secured to support this initiative. We are in a good position to bid for funding as we are seen as one of the leaders in this area in the Country. Our achievements to date paper “Cluster Group in Action” circulated at the EA SW Region Congress this year has been forwarded to EA as an example of best practice. We as a group need to submit a bid but to substantiate the bid we need to incorporate some new initiatives. Ideas are sought from the member clubs by 24/10.

Action ALL 

 

 

 

 Date of Next Meeting

Monday 10 November 2008 – 7-30pm – Windsor House