Warwickshire County
Athletics Association
ÒThe BearÓ – DEC
2006
Issue 8/06
What does
the COUNTY do for YOU? For those affiliated to Warwickshire CAA:-
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We
provide quality Promotions and Competition for all ages, Road, Track and Field,
Race Walking and Cross Country.
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In
conjunction with other Promoters we provide a Road Championships at 5 distances
from U20 to W55 and M60.
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We
provide an excellent Permit service, we give advice and provide Officials for
Road Promoters. We try to work closely with the Warwickshire Road Race League,
the West Midland Region and England Athletics to further Endurance Athletics.
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We
offer County vests and representative opportunities up to National level for
all categories.
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We readily
provide Grants, applying flexible criteria to Clubs, Groups, Sportshall etc.
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We
return Unattached Levies to affiliated Promoters.
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We
train and help the licencing of Officials.
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Through
the Development Groups we aim to develop Clubs, maximise resources, provide
pathways and bring together a variety of Agencies acting in the best interests
of Athletics including Schools-Clubs links.
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We
keep you abreast of developments in the Sport.
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We
have an influence at the highest levels of the sport which serves your
interests.
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We are
proactive in encouraging new initiatives including working with other Counties.
We are Athletics, supporting one another and we want you to feel part of ONE SPORT.
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The
Annual General Meeting
Thank you to Coventry Godiva Harriers for providing the
venue and to the people who attended our recent AGM notwithstanding traffic
frustrations for some. Minutes have been circulated. Contact Ray Morgan on
01926-330667 if more copies are required.
Dates for General Meetings in 2007: Wed 28th March and Wed 26th September
The 2007 AGM will be held on Wed
28th November
The Officers and the four working Groups will hold additional
meetings.
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Warwickshire
Cross Country Championships – Saturday 6th January 2007
The Championships will include new
arrangements for U20M, SW, VW, SM, VM. Come and join us on Newbold Comyn but
ensure that all entries reach Richard Carney
by 20th December 2006.
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TRACK
and FIELD Championships 2007
Leicestershire have invited us and
Northamptonshire to join them for a three way Track and Field
Championships at the newly refurbished Saffron Lane track next May. Most people
agree that our recent joint Championships with Leicestershire and Rutland have
presented better competition and a better atmosphere than a single County
Championships. A three way event should be an outstanding weekend (12th/13th
May). The details will follow but note the date in your diaries.
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Dates
and Venues
Details are still awaited from some
promoters so Issue 1 of 2007 will be devoted to a comprehensive list.
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CAU
10k Championships.
Graham Heeley has asked the CAU if
they are going to accept NorthbrookÕs offer to host their 10k Championships.
The CAU apologised for not having replied sooner and have declined the offer
for this year - but noted it for future reference. Unfortunately they have not
yet firmed up their plans for 2007 so we cannot tell you where the event will
be held.
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Ian
Riley.
Congratulations to Ian Riley who has
become the CountyÕs seventeenth Life Vice President. This is due reward for the
terrific contribution that he has made over the years. (See notes in the AGM
minutes).
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Road
and Cross Country Officials Licences
Hopefully all Clubs are already
aware of the changes regarding Officials Licences. From 1/1/2007 Officials must
have a Licence specifically for the type of event at which they are operating
e.g. Track or Road or Cross Country. Previously Road and Cross Country events
could use Track Officials. For a short time Margery Ewington will be able to
sanction a Road and/or Cross Country Licence for people who already have the
appropriate experience without them having to take an exam or sit a course. The
County recommends that every Club – especially those who promote
endurance events – takes advantage of this short term dispensation and
asks as many people as possible to apply to Margery for a Road and/or Country
Licence. Helpers and volunteers who act under the guidance of an Official with
a Licence are covered by UKA liability insurance.
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And
FinallyÉ..
The Officers and Officials of the
Association send you Seasonal greetings and Wish all of you the Best,
Athletically and otherwise, in the New Year.
Keep following Ôthe bearÕ into 2007