Race Planning & Organisation – Meeting 1   – Thursday 24th September

  1. Members involved.

We have interest from 19 Members, most of whom turned up on the night plus 6 who couldn’t be there but wanted to be involved to add to the discussion.

Moray has set-up a WhatsApp group for the people who have expressed an interest so ideas can be shared.

Emma Aitkin-Jones, Liz Baird, Peter Cable, Lorna Chambers, Michelle Chappell, Catherine Dack, Steve Dimond, Jim Godden, Nigel Hale, Claire Hollingdale, Colette Jackson, Romeo Maddalena, Jo Plumbley, Arthur Renshaw, Helen Renshaw, Ros Rowland, Moray Sloan, John Watt, Adrian Wombwell

 

  1. Number of races/dates

We are seeking to replace the 10k (Oldbury) and the 10 mile (Power Station) There was some comment on reducing the races we organise to two. The Rollick stays as is and we introduce a mid year event –- a 10k (on or off road) a 10 mile (road), half marathon road or off road) or possibly a Castle to Castl race (can make a 10 mile on or off road using roads around Deer Park) Otherwisewe have 3 events – Rollick Jan/Feb; June/July eve for 10k, Sept/Oct for longer Sunday am event

  1. Race HQ

Possible places for a race HQ , parking required for 300 +cars if we are looking for a race maximum of 500 runners.

  • Oldbury Sailing Club (welcoming; can offer parking, good place for off road event)
  • Oldbury Cricket Club – Westmarsh lane – Ros is finding out about this.
  • Rockhampton CC (old) May be a parking problem
  • Rockhampton cc (new) parking problem. Colette’s Husband is on the Rockhampton cc Committee.
  • Castle School – as used for Rollick
  • The Thornbury Leisure Centre
  • Café 41. Owned has offered as possible HQ. On the lanes on the current 10 mile course
  • Hill Village Hall (coffee & cakes place) Extra field would be required for parking)
  1. Next Meeting –

After Club run on Thursday 8th October 20:30 for 30-40 minutes – same as first meeting. It would be good if we could whittle down the lists into some sort of order.

Thanks everyone

Arthur 07810 300025