CHESHIRE COUNTY ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION

 Minutes of the meeting held in Frodsham Community Centre on Wednesday 13th August 2008
Apologies: JL Driscoll, AFJ Thiemicke J Shellhorn & AG Bunner.
1.	Present: P Allen (Chairman), S McGrath, R Lynch, W Smith, Marian Allen, D Spencer, J     Ashton, E Gore & BJ Warren.
2.	Minutes of the meeting held on 2.7.08
Approval deferred until a paragraph is deleted.
3.	Matters Arising from the minutes
a)	Concern was express about a letter mentioned at the last meeting. It was decided that the County need not concern itself with the matter.
b)	No team manager has been found for Cheshire at this year’s Northern Inter Counties at Hull.
Only one athlete has expressed an interest ( D Scott) and Judith Temperton has been advised of his choice of events.
4.	Correspondence
a)	The County has received a Certificate of Registration from EA for 2008-2009.
b)	Advertisement from Gatorade, a fruit drink manufacturer.
c)	Nominations are sought by NW Region for awards for 6  different categories of athletics. This has gone to all clubs affiliated to UKA.
d)	Northern Athletics AGM will be on 4.10.08 at Longford Park, Stretford. Nominations are called for officers and representatives for CC, RR and T&F. J Driscoll was proposed for RR (if he is willing).
e)	EA are to establish a Hall of Fame of 30 of the most successful athletes over the last 100 years based on performance, and success (medals, titles and records). To participate in this and for further information go to www.englandathletics.org 
f)	British Association of T&F Leagues are honouring the memory of its former chair Frank   Starkie, for club officials called the Frank Starkie Memorial Cup. Nominations can only be made by clubs who are members of a track and field club that competes in ‘League’ athletics. Nominations should be made to Alan Johnson by 1.10.08. Officers of BATFL will decide the winner. Relevant clubs have been notified.
g)	8th Annual PE and School Sports Conference and Exhibition at City of Manchester Stadium on 13.11.08. Cost £349+VAT.  
5.	Financial Matters
Current A/C		  1,645.05
Dep A/C		     130.83
Building Soc		13,230.60
Total			15,006.48
Consideration was given to the purchase of photo finish equipment. Costs must be investigated.
6.	Officials Report
The Officials Group NW met on 9.7.08 where it was agreed that in 2009 there should be one Level 2 Officials course in each county. R Lynch is now a qualified tutor on T&F and Endurance.
The purchase of EDM equipment was also considered.
7.	Coaching Report
Disappointment was expressed at the fact that the only Level 3 courses this year are in the NE. Considering that this is a 2 day affair, the costs together with overnight stays, is prohibitive. The County would like to see the NW hold courses for all disciplines next year.
     A request from a Louise Roberts, a PhD student at Loughborough, sought to interview coaches        and athletes on coach-athlete relationships. The County did not feel fit to offer further assistance at this stage because the person’s identity had not been verified, so nothing should go on the web site.
8.	County Championships
a)  Track Relays at Macclesfield on 5.7.08
             A good meeting. There was a request to add medley relays and 4x400 next year.
b)	NW Road Relays at Marbury Park on 13.9.08
   Arrangements have been made to have police control at the entrance to the Park because of the dangerous bend. Lap recorders will be required. The race clock was requested.	 The numbers will have to run to greater that 100, but finishing should not be crowded. Different coloured entry forms are being used to segregate the counties..    
c)	Junior Multi Events at Macclesfield on 14.9.08
There are sufficient Cheshire medals for this an all outstanding events.
d)	NW Multi Events at Sports City on 23/24.8.08
The organiser for this is A Pritchard. J Shellhorn reports that currently there will be a shortage of officials.
e)	Northern Inter Counties T&F at Hull on 23.8.08
     Without a team manager, Cheshire has only one entry- D Scott.  
f)   Cross Country at Knights Grange, Winsford on Sat. 10.1.09.   
      Everything is in hand.
9.	Road Race Matters
There is to be an Inter Regional Half Marathon, incorporated in the Robin Hood Half Marathon which could attract endurance money. Cheshire would not enter a team because it was an Inter Regional event and not Inter County.
10.	EA/NW Region/ Northern Athletics Matters
                  Nothing to report.
11.	Any Other Business
a)	Cheshire Constitution
The following minor modifications were made:
i.	5b) after Rule 2 add` Clubs of the UK Athletics Rules for Competition’
ii.	8f)  lower case g
iii.	6 viii appoint an Honorary Auditor (number roman 7 is repeated)
It was agreed that the formal adoption should be at the next AGM.
b)	Jade Carr a member of H&FH went to the British Transplant Games in Sheffield recently and came away with 3 golds (long jump, table tennis and badminton), 2 silvers (100m and ball throw) and 4th in the adult 4x100relay representing Harefield Hospital.
She was also presented with the Avon Trophy for Best Junior Athlete 12-15 yrs again, second year running. A letter of congratulation will be sent.

BJ Warren, Secretary, 17.8.08