MINUTES OF EAST CORNWALL AND
WEST DEVON ATHLETICS FORUM
HELD ON MONDAY 8 SEPTEMBER
2003
Present: K O’Reilly; B Phillips; C & C Ede; B King; S Payne; R
Warne; C Carpenter; S Endacott; K Reed; P Batten; G Sanson; J McGhee;
M & A Erith; A Smyth; F Elford; S Rose; F Jenkins; M & J
Elliott
Apologies: N Rowe; D Hatch; J Crockford; A Sparrow
Brickfields: It is
being developed rapidly around the rugby pitch. The plan is to put up temporary lights within the next two
weeks. There is an opportunity to use
these lights on track evenings but there may be a cost involved. N Rowe is contacting Brandons to perhaps
look at supplying a generator. We are
looking at having Wednesday’s as the general training night for all. PAC’s cross country runners are training on
Tuesdays and Thursdays and can perhaps benefit.
M Erith asked about PAC’s indoor training. They have 45-50 on a Monday night but could
perhaps accommodate more. PAC and M
Erith will liaise on this.
Operation of the floodlights would have a bearing on
PAC’s training schedules.
Track and Field:
Open meeting on Wednesday 10 September 2003. Help appreciated.
Coaching: Running
and walking course this week at Marjons, 8.45.
Information on its way.
Level 1 course planned for February in Exeter.
Coaching conference this Sunday at University of
Exeter. Closing date extended. You can pay on the day.
Saltram 5k: Thanks to
those who came along and ran. Thanks to
all those who helped. Should have been
two marshals from each club. Particular
thanks to Tamar Trotters. We made a lot
of money. If people are not prepared to
come forward it makes this almost impossible to organise. Good entry – 165. Entry fee is virtually all profit. Only thing to pay out is for St Johns. We should have over £400 profit.
All prizes are off the back of the DML Half Marathon.
We have purchased radios, ear pieces and clips. Available for use for all events.
Track and Field Composite Team: S Endacott said PAC feel it is going nowhere; 12 months have now
passed and there has been no progress.
The Forum needs to make a decision whether they want to go ahead with
track and field or whether we are going ahead as two units. The stumbling block is the UKA constraints
on 1st/2nd claim.
Only three Forum clubs were represented at tonight’s meeting.
It was generally considered that the issue of
identity had to be resolved. It may
also be an issue of loyalty.
PAC are looking at the growth and the club
structure. They are currently waiting
on the Forum decision but if this does not come about they will move forward
themselves.
M Erith suggested a City of Plymouth club where we
could run as a team in bigger events.
This would be an umbrella organisation with individual clubs as
individual branches.
A meeting is required as soon as possible with all
clubs concerned with track and field. S
Endacott felt it was a Forum decision as a whole and not just those club
interested in track and field.
S Rose felt it would be better to push this problem
upwards. UKA congress is held in
November so this should be raised there.
P Ross suggested that we also raise cross country.
Forum Grand Prix:
Presentation will take place next month at the AGM. Winners are to get vouchers from Frank
Elford and P Ross suggested individual prizes from our profits.
P Ross proposed giving mementoes. The proposal was amended to read that
winners be given t shirts. Carried.
F Elford suggested polo shirts with a small logo.
F Elford offered to continue sponsorship for this
year’s Grand Prix. Please remember to
include Frank’s logo on all entry forms.
Hoe 10: Meeting
with Plymouth Albion to see what facilities they are willing to let us
have. Committee meetings at 7 pm before
the main meeting. The booking form has
gone off to the Council.
Ron Hill Conference – Peter Furleigh has sent around
details. 7.00 pm on 10 October 2003 at
Exeter Harriers’ clubhouse.
Endurance meeting at Exeter on 20 October 2003, 7.30
– 9.00 pm. Notes and agenda available
for anyone interested.
B Phillips said Tamar Trotters donated £1,000 to St
Lukes Hospice from profits from the Magnificent Seven.
B King asked whether we could bring back the shared
club nights. S Endacott suggested
Brickfields on a Wednesday. We will
look at that as soon as the lights are in place.
B King said he occasionally organises a hash on a
Sunday morning. See DML website for
information.
S Payne said Plymouth Harriers are changing the date
of their 10k. P Ross suggested he go to
the endurance meeting when dates for next season will be known.
C Carpenter asked if there were any other cross
country dates. He will be advised if
and when known.
K Reed thanked Plymouth Harriers for the cricket
match.
He also thanked all runners in the Beacon Challenge. 88 finishers; results available. P Ross said they did not have a very good strategy as they had an injury and the ambulance was despatched to the wrong place. In light of this K Reed felt it would be useful for marshals to have basic training.
M Erith said the Deviock Bounder is on 12 October
and Cornish Marathon on 16 November (new start!).
Cornwall wondered if they could hire the clock for
10 grand prix races with a discount. P
Ross suggested £200 for 10 races; they would have to collect and return. K Reed asked about its reliability; P Ross
will discuss with Dick Hughes.
A Smith asked if any clubs had information on the
Westward League. It was considered
information was due mid September.
F Elford thanked everyone who turned up to
Jeremiah’s Journey. His trail run is
coming up in three weeks’ time; no entries on the day. Any help would be appreciated. The Devon Off Road Championships will be
included in the race. Get club members
to tick the box!!
P Ross felt that as Frank was sponsoring our Grand
Prix series his race should be included from next year.
S Rose proposed that the Forum purchase a copy of
the safety guide for Forum clubs. Some
clubs already have a copy which can be lent if required.
M Erith said after race returns should be sent to
UKA advising them of injuries so they know what is going on in road races.
P Ross has entry forms for a charity run in Saltram
Park, 8k over various terrain – 12 October. Mistake on form with price.
P Ross said we have to control Forum equipment. Need to have an order form and return
list. This was supported by all.
Pete Furleigh does a radio programme which goes out
on Radio Devon at 5.45 pm on Fridays and on Saturday after the sports
report. He is always interested in any
athletics items. Feel free to ring him
direct. He records on a Thursday of the
second week in the month.
Monday 13 October 2003. AGM same evening.