NORTH OF ENGLAND ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION  
                                                  CHESHIRE COUNTY ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION

               Minutes of the meeting held at The Frodsham Arts Centre on Wednesday 3rd November 
               2004.

               Apologies : B. Warren, R. Lynch, S. McGrath, M B Consterdine.

1.Present:: J L Driscoll ( Chairman ), W. Smith, E Gore, T Lock, M J Lamb L Lightfoot,  
                    J Hicken, J Shellhorn, A Thiemicke, M Allen, P Allen.

               2. Minutes of the meeting held on 6.10 04.
               Approved after correction to Item 10 b, to read  that Bob Lynch is to be awarded the             
               NoE merit award, not the Cheshire merit award.

               3. Matters arising from the minutes.
                None.

4. Correspondence.
a)	Copy of the accident report, which occurred at the North West Road Relays at                              
Birchwood.
b)	Report issued by A G Bunner (Chairman, English AA) regarding progress of the 
Foster Report. J Buckner will be reporting on the proposed new structure by  Christmas.
c)	Letter from Bob Lynch thanking the Committee for his nomination to receive the 
NoE merit award.
d)	Letter from Jim Lethbridge regarding the encouraging success, and feed-back from
The Junior Multi-Events held at Macclesfield 12.9.04, also expressing his thanks to 
 all the Cheshire officials making the event a success.
e)	Information of a Sports Psychology Seminar in London.

5. Financial Matters.                                  £
                           Current A/C                724.56
                           Deposit A/C                717.39
                           Building Soc.A/C      3854.94
                           Total                          5296.89
     The bill for the 1000 medal ribbons ordered in 2004 has been paid.
     First aid cover at the 2004 Cross Country Championships was in excess of £280.
     S. McGrath is looking into other means of First aid which would not be as expensive,
     for the 2005 event at Knights Grange, Winsford.
     Competition numbers for the Championships are in hand.
     The Chairman said that Bob Lynch is looking around various suppliers to provide a 
     better medal for future Championships. Investigation needed into how many medals        
     would be required.         .
    
6. Officials Report.
    J Shellhorn attended the NoE Officials conference held at Cleckheaton.
    The future of the registration of officials was discussed, without any positive answer.
     The idea of running a 1 day theory and practical course for officials in early April 05
     was raised by J Shellhorn.The course would also include Health and Safety aspects,
     and refreshers for established officials.
     Funds are available to run such education courses from UK Athletics, and Sport 
     Cheshire.
     .
     Details will be in a future issue of the Newsletter.

7. Coaching Report.
a)   E Gore reported that there has been no update on courses.
     He also raised the fact that without any recent ‘Credits’ gained, coaching passes will
     expire in 2005.
    UKA are not very clear on what the future would for coaches who had not gained any
    credits.
    It was thought that Sports Development Officers could approve any coach who has 
    attended any Coaching, Health and Safety, Child Protection etc. courses.
               b)  Leonie Lightfoot, (Sport Cheshire) said that from the outcome of a meeting it had  
    been suggested in future Cheshire Youth Games, the format for the athletics part of
    the Games would be restricted to children in the Years 5 & 6 age group. It was     
    thought that the events were not suitable for the older age group- Years 7 & 8, and 
    this would help to avoid any confusion as to who is eligble to take part in the Games.
    A child in the younger age group, whether she or he be selected from School or    
    Athletic Club would possibly have similar capabilities
    Rules for next years games will be issued in December 04. The rules on elegibility 
    will be clarified. There will be no change in the rules regarding selection.
              c)     There is to be a number of Athletic ‘taster sessions’ taken into Special Schools,
    Culminating in a competition, a venue for this event is required, also coaches to assist
    with this venture.

8. County Championships.
a)	The Fell Race at Cilcain 7.11.04 which was to incorporate the Cheshire Champs, 
was cancelled because of an insurance problem. Tony Hulme is to attempt to find
another venue.
b)	Cross Country Championships at Knights Grange, Winsford:-
S McGrath has booked refreshments, and First Aid. 
c)	Letters to be available to hand out to athletes eligible to compete at the Inter 
Counties Championships.
d)	There has been a request to book a coach for travel to the I C Champs
e)	Team managers for the Inter County Championships as yet not selected.
f)	J Shellhorn to organise officials for the Cheshire County Championships.

9.  Road Race Matters
a)	There have been 5 Road Races experiencing insurance problems because of non-affiliation. This has been resolved by NoEAA.
b)	The Grand Prix series of races has concluded for this year, with all who participated 
very happy with the event. Wilmslow won both the womens and mens perpetual trophies, ( which they had kindly donated) The winners also received keepsake awards.
All the participating clubs have been asked about competing in the event next season, none have replied to date.
c)	The Chairman, J Driscoll reported on the general chaos and confusion at the recently 
held Chester Zoo 10k race.
It was also thought that the entry limit was too high for a race with a constricted
course that this race is set on.
The organisers are to be consulted on this matter
d)	The meeting offered a vote of  thanks to Adrian for organising the Grand Prix so
successfully.

               10  NoEAA Matters
                a)    Julie Hicken, who attended the recent NoEAA AGM, and the meeting prior to the 
                      AGM, where items discussed were about the combined Womens and Mens Inter-
                      County Championships held at Cudworth 21.8  04.
                    
                     Talking points raised included :- Scoring, Mix up of hurdle settings, Format of the 
                      medley relay, and only one throwing cage used, however there will be two cages
                      made available for next seasons competition, to be on 21st August 05.
                 b) The Chairmen and Secretaries of the Northern Counties are to be invited to meet 
                      Jack Buckner at the next Management meeting.

                11  Any Other Buisness
a)	It was suggested that a future Committee meeting be held at a different location.
Winsford Cricket Club are to approached for a meeting place at their club premises, which are on the Knights Grange complex.
b)	Next meeting:-  December 8th.
c)	Future meetings:- January 12th.05
Annual General Meeting:-  February 16th 05

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