Minutes of Eastern Region Triathlon England Committee Meeting

Next Generation Cambridge 5^th October

Present

Keith Perry (Chair) (minutes) (KP)

Simon Edwards (Treasurer) (SE)

Dave Parry (DP)

Richard Fuller ((RF)

Tom Cudmore (TC)

In attendance

Ceri Winter (RDM) (CW)

Mark Barfield: British Triathlon (MB)

Paul Dutton FVS TRI (PD)

Tim Williams Cambridge Triathlon Club (TW)

(1) Apologies

Denis Spashett (Secretary)

ITEM	MINUTE	ACTION
2	KP welcomed MB who then addressed the meeting in respect of the latest developments at British Triathlon HQ. MB described the relationship between funding from Sport England, the Regional “One Stop Plans” and the 5 KPI’s adopted to measure successful application of funding. MB outlined the “Club &Coach” Funding award and how that format will form the basis of future funding streams. Also highlighted how the goal posts move with the most recent switch of emphasis to 16+ participation. Some debate ensued regarding the relevance of the selected KPI’s in respect of development in the region and in the sport of triathlon. MB outlined the experience of other regions and how they had achieved development goals and satisfied the KPI’s at the same time. There was some discussion regarding Eastern Region funding for this year and how we could have achieved a higher level had we been more ambitious. KP summarised that the region would need to formulate a vision and apply for funding accordingly in the next round of bidding. MB also outlined the current thinking in terms of Regional Academies and explained that a framework was being identified and standards being established for coaches/locations/facilities etc. Guidelines likely to be produced 2008 with funding 2008/9 There was discussion about IRC plans for the future with the move to more realistic competition format. Regions encouraged to hold open water Aquathlon and draft legal duathlon in 2008 with a view to IRC becoming open water and draft legal in 2009. TW outlined the success of group cycle training for juniors at Cambridge and expressed an interest in helping the region to develop this aspect of training. This was welcomed by the Committee and RF keen to develop at East Essex. KP thanked MB for his presentation and MB subsequently left the meeting	RF/TW
3	CW outlined proposed use of Club accreditation funds with a proposal to use the £3000 as payments to clubs for registering and subsequent completion. The proposal was agreed
4	CW urged committee members to support the Volunteer of The Year awards encouraging their clubs to vote.
5	CW confirmed Schools Aquathlon template established and distributed to all clubs.
6	CW urged region to coordinate 2008 calendar to ensure no clashes. RF agreed to use Regional Web to promote
7	SE working on adult series for 2008. All Olympic Events agreed to participate with exception of Cambridge who are yet to respond. TW to chase up. It was agreed to support the series financially and SE to investigate further and submit a proposal to the Committee via email	TW SE
8	Children series prize giving agreed to be based around an outing funded by region. RF to investigate and report back via email for approval	RF
9	SE submitted financial report with detailed breakdown of IRC expenditure. The report was accepted by the Committee
10	KP reported that Board is now active. Major developments for the future revolve around Adult IRC, England Championships, and Home Nation competition.
11	KP formally advised that he would be standing down as Chair but would stay on the committee as an active member. Received a nomination for Chair for Paul Dutton ( FVS TRI) and Simon Perkins (TRI FORCE) for Secretary. KP urged all to attend AGM on 14^th October and to encourage all clubs to provide representation.	ALL
12	Minutes of previous meeting agreed
13	No matters arising
14	No AOB

Meeting closed at 21.55