1.07.07

MINUTES OF LAST MEETING

GP

The Minutes of the last meeting were already posted on the web site and were approved.

JC/JA

2.07.07

FINANCES

HW

a.

HW reported on the ACCOUNTS UP TO 30^TH June 2005. The net surplus of £7.5k includes the purchase of the lap top computer.

b.

JA proposed various methods of refund to race clubs and to family groups. After discussion it was agreed to propose at the AGM a one off reduction in race fees in the summer 2006 season to £8 per racer.

JA

c.

Insurance of equipment: Given depreciation, JA proposed to investigate “Self Insurance” as a way of reducing the premium.

JA

d.

Barclays bank:  Three signatures: Of the Treasurer Hilary Whipp, Piet Van Kempen (Bass), and Steve Lambert (HEM) to be ERSA signatories for next 12 months.

Minute

3.07.07

ERSA SQUADS

JA/PVK

a.

SSE inter regional at Pendle: PVK to take charge of a volunteer squad. Sweatshirts to be provided and help with petrol to parents + PVK.  

ALL

Clubs

b.

Proposed Tri Regions competition: ERSA as first organizers. Selection criteria initially agreed to be ERSA top seeded racers, if no response to open for volunteers. Team racing format to be same style as ERSA Champs super seven.

JA to secure perpetual trophy. Sweatshirts to be provided free. ERSA to pay their

Portion of slope charge. Total approx budget £1k.

All Clubs

4.07.07

SUMMER LEAGUE

a.

Half way through the season. With Thomas Paxton moving back to Scotland Bernie Wright to take over running of Rainbow software. Chairman gave vote of thanks to Thomas for all his hard work put into ERSA and the Hemel club. ERSA wish him and the family well at their new home.

Discussion took place on the possibility of finishing the main racing before holding the rainbow racing – not agreed on basis of keeping the rainbow inclusive of the meeting.

Discussion on Bass. “Clear Gel” requirements for next meeting.

Trophies to be returned by Bass meeting 10^th July.

ALL Clubs/JA

5.07.07

ERSA CHAMPS Bass. 16^th October.

Race Secretary: Daphne Van Kempen.

Entries to be sent by each club, one cheque. Steve Lambert to pre enter and

Check entry criteria followed.

Gareth Watkins and Bernie Wright to be joint Chief of Race.

All clubs

BW GW

6.07.07

ERSA SUMMER CAMP:

PVK

a.

b.

c.

Sue Ferguson reports by e-mail that to date there are 35 attendees including head coach and club trainers from 4 of the regions clubs: Hemel, Xcape, Bass, BWP.

The Risk Assessment was complete and satisfactory. A copy was handed over to JA.

Agreed to purchase 20 of low level brush markers for training on the snow. Open to be used by other regions clubs and Snow Club on replacement basis. ERSA

Apologies to SC on snow drill problems from last year. Problem now solved.

All Clubs JA

All Clubs

JA

7.07.07

INDOOR SNOW & SNOW FLEX SURFACES:

JA

a.

b.

c.

JA reviewed latest news. Sport minister Caborne spoke in public support of SNOASIS project. LSERSA committee to be addressed by SNOASIS chairman.

Hemel to close at end 2006 season FOR 14-18 MONTHS. ERSA CN/GP race to be last possible in June.

No suitable method yet for placing poles on John Nike surfaces. Swadlincote lost.

JA

8.07.07

2006

JA

a.

b.

JA requested support of VIKINGS and Ipswich Slope to obtain Homologation and then to host an ERSA Club National in 2006.

ERSA to organize and run a Race Officials course at Ipswich during the winter.

JA

BW

9.07.07

AOB

a.

In response to many enquiries the chairman proposed starting a collection system in support of Alan Humphrey. Agreed and Ros to be contacted directly by JA

JA

b.

ROTP Chair: Vote of thanks to Thomas Paxton. PVK temp. in charge until AGM.

JA

c.

Masters Racing and Freestyle info to be put on to ERSA website.

JA

d.

FORUM: Request to all users to refrain from posting insulting comments. Put your name down if you want to have proper discussion.

All Clubs

e.

WEBSITE: Request that website updates to be posted where the changes have been made.

Noted.

10.07.07

Next ERSA meeting will be the AGM – Either at BWP summer league or BASS ERSA Champs.

All Clubs