CORNWALL ROAD
RUNNING & RACING GROUP.
THOSE PRESENT. Doug Alsop
(Chairman & St.A.R.C.), Pete Sargent (Minutes Secretary & N.R.R.), Jan
Sargent (Treasurer & N.R.R.),Ian Ringer (County Licence Officer & E.C.H.),
Barrie Cardew (Carn & Tri Logic), Hilary Clatworthy (E.C.H.), Kim Hemsworth
(An Resek Hellys & F.R.R.), David Angilley (C.A.C.), Kevin Burnett
(I.Q.Half & N.R.R.), Mike Whitley, Sarah Herbert & Jorge Mendonca
(L.R.R.), David & Ruth Hatch (M.R.C.), Graham & Lesley Dobson (N.R.R.),
Dawn Roberts (St A.R.C.), Paul Bullock (Sticker 5 & St. A.R.C.), Colin
Bunting, Anne Luke & Sheila Newman (T.T.) Rob Cocking (T.R.C.).
APOLOGIES. Dave Gordon
(K.R.), Craig Tonkin (H.R.), Angela Burrows & Alan Rowling (C.A.C.), Yvonne
Turner (M.B.H.).
MINUTES OF THE
LAST MEETING Feb 18th 2008. Agreed. Proposed by GD. Seconded by BC.
MATTERS
ARISING.
Ref - Permits Secretary. The group welcomed Ian Ringer and thanked him for
taking on this role.
Ref – New licences. DA has still to write to EA regarding our thoughts and opinions. RH advised that the entry fee advised
on all entry forms should read…Unaffiliated runners £x Affiliated runners £x – 2 ie a £2 discount to affiliated
runners.
Ref – U/A levy fees due to County. PS still chasing it up.
REVIEW OF
EVENTS.
Duchy Marathon
& 20mile. (M-173, 20M 225 entries in 2008, M-216, 20M 263 entries in
2007) Above normal figures in 2007 due to the cancellation of the Grizzly. DA reported everything went fine and
there was good feedback from the addition of the Pasta Party. HC advised that the “relieving”
marshals had no bibs.DA advised event covered by a TV company, CAC
still awaiting details of when it will be shown.
An Resek
Hellys.
(477 entries in 2008,451-2007) KH reported that the finish was
shambolic, with runners being sent the wrong way in the closing stages. Ian
Munday/Rotary Club would not be organising the race again, so unless new
organisers came forward the race would cease. CH had advised everyone 24 hours after the event that she would no
longer be involved with the race in its present form in the future, but was
still willing to help and advise anyone wishing to take it on. Thoughts as to
who might take it on..Carn or Hayle – too soon after Blaythorne & MB10K,
M.B.H.- full program of Aquathons to organise. BC to speak to Tri Logic to see if they would be interested. All
clubs to discuss and consider.
5 Tors. (120 entries
2008) Organised this year for the first time by E.C.H. Numbers well down,
probably because it was held on Easter Sunday and attrocious weather
conditions. Facilities/infrastructure extremely limited, couldn’t even make JAS a cup of tea. Race itself went
well.
Whitemoor 10k (93 entries
2008) Good race, well organised. Scenic course.
Cubert 5 (599 entries
2008, 532-2007) GD reported the race
went really well, and he had received a lot of positive feedback. Good weather
as usual. The new finish area in the field worked well. Huge turn out, but
everyone across the start line in less than 35 seconds. The nominated
“pacemakers” proved successful. Good support for the new “under 20’s” category.
IR advised that there had been a
build up of runners crossing the finishing line at one stage. This was due to
back up number takers being too slow, and they had been immediately stood down
to eliminate that problem. DA
advised that the gun went off to early, and was delighted with the awards on
offer to the U20’s. Two ECH had “swapped “ their number without notifying the
organisers. The individual involved was disqualified from the race and ECH via HC warned as to their future conduct. DH reported that his club, Moorhaven,
had fielded a complete mens team for the first time in 10 years.
Sticker 5 (442 entries
2008, 389-2007) PB reported the
weather was again unkind. Record entry field and was delighted with the
support. The under 20 category was very successful with 18 men and 7 or 8
ladies competing. DR thanked for
taking the entries. RC said it was a
good event. Query whether or not there was sufficient toilets.
TREASURERS
REPORT. JAS
reported a current balance of £3423-94.
GP MATTERS.
Ref 1st Claim
members.
A general discussion took place regarding the rules following the change over
to EA. Whichever discipline a club registered for, would determine which club a
runner could compete for in team competition.
Ref Race Entry
forms.
As from Jan 1st 2008, information requesting competitors licence
number must be included.
Ref GP points
allocation.
DA advised that with the increasing
numbers taking part, the maximum 200 points available should be increased to
300 to ensure that everyone receives their correct points rather than just the
minimum 1 point as was often the case now. Proposed by PS Seconded by CB
Ref Most
Improved Runners of the Year Awards. Each club to submit, by no later than
w/e Oct 19th where applicable, their most improved male and female
runner together with details of their performances year on year. Previously
decided by DA & PB, but because both are now STARC
members, to ensure impartiality, Mike Kestle
(N.R.R) to be invited to join PB,
AR & CB to decide the
winners. (Can all be done by e.mail)
Ref Turkey
Trot.
DA advised that there would be no
fun run this year.
Ref Mag 7. CB advised
everything in hand. 350 limit this year.
Ref I.Q.Half. KB advised it would now be a MT race,
because of new 4 mile track and half mile grassy track. He would organise
training runs on the course for any interested clubs or individuals.
Ref Treggy
7.JM
advised 300 limit this year. Fun run added as well.
Ref Probus 10k RC advised this was taking place Sunday
Sept 14th 10-30am
LICENCE
SECRETARY. IR reported that there was a lot for him to learn, but
everything was progressing satisfactorily.
AOB.
RH & DH attended SW
Regional meeting 3rd May, and advised that some authorities were
charging or would charge for road closures. Discussion has how to benefit/take
advantage of 2012 Olympic Events taking place in Dorset. Next meeting 02/08/08
PB suggested
that with the increase in female runners in the GP (currently 380 men, 320
ladies have completed at least one event this year), should we be considering
increasing the numbers to count in the women’s team competition from 4 to 6. ALL CLUBS TO DISCUSS.
PB queried the
rules concerning the receipt of “unofficial drinks” during races, particularly
the long distance races. (UKA rule 206). Many runners were contravening this
rule. All clubs to advise, via their
websites, that their members could
be disqualified if the rules were adhered to and a protest from another
competitor was made. NRR to action via
the Webmasters Link.
IR requested
that all Race Organisers submit the correct documents to him when requesting a
Licence.
CB claimed that
the meetings were taking to long, and thought should be given to revamping the
AOB section, which was the main cause of the problem.
DA asked if the
details of the team competition in GP races could be included amongst the
results available on the website. NRR had already started doing this, but
everyone should be aware that from the GP point of view, the results might
differ slightly in some instances.
BC asked if
there would be any problems with a slight change in their club colours. None
noted.
GD He had
received a request from Julie Walker (NRR finish line recorder) re possibility
of purchasing a “Watch printer” and also the use of “chips “ in our events.
(Truro Half are considering using them). Also more volunteers required to
assist with “finish line duties” Note to
this effect to go on all websites.
There
being no other business to discuss, the meeting closed at 10-15pm.
DATE OF NEXT
MEETING, WHICH WILL INCORPORATE THE AGM, MONDAY SEPTEMBER 22ND 7PM