Decembers report.

http://www.wmrc-ara.org/Veterans_rpt.pdf

Veteran Rowing Representative Report National Veteran commission meeting held on 2nd February 2008 at the ARA offices in Hammersmith. There are a couple of items I would like to emphasise.

There was discussion about moving the lower age limit for veteran rowing in UK from 31 to 27 to be in line with FISA. The vet representatives were asked to raise this at each regional rowing council to get feedback as to what UK rowers think.

Stephen Denley Hill from Llandaff is proposing to hold a pilot veteran regatta in Cardiff in 2008. It will be divided into three sections of Veteran Novice, Veteran Intermediate and Veteran Master. A paper has been written by him that will be published soon explaining how the event will be run. As soon as I have more details I will pass them on. I am very pleased to see this initiative and hope the West Midlands club will support it. Clubs in other regions will be asked to also run similar pilots. For your diary 2008 National Veteran Championships Holme Pierrepoint 15 June 2008 Henley Vets 1112 July 2008 FISA World Masters Trakia Lithuania 4 - 7 September 2009 FISA World Masters Vienna Austria 3 - 6 September 2009 World Masters Games Sydney 10 � 14 October (Rowing will take place at Sydney International Regatta Centre, Cranebrook (Penrith)) Peter Barker Upton RC c/o Tiltridge Farm Upper Hook Road Upton upon Severn WR8 0SA Tel. 01684 592906 Mobile 07974 158839 Fax. 01684 594142 Email peter.barker@stratascan.co.uk NATIONAL VETERANS

COMMISSION COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES 2ND FEBRUARY 2008 Apologies: - Marry Yee, John McKirdy, Hazel Stainforth, Marry Yee Present: - Peter Barker, Arnold Cooke, Bonner Davies, Chris Leaf, Murray Litvak, John Northridge, Deirdre Squire,

1. Previous minutes 1.1 -BD still chasing Paul Clayton- BD-AC still in discussion regarding article on medical matter- AC-Sculling camp in the NE to be organised- HS -Quad sculls WARA & DS to discuss DS & WARA

1.2 General discussion over the National Vets Championships. AC advised we were not the custodians of this, this remained within the remit of the competitions committee. MLL suggests that AC write to Henley Vets and National Vets and asks to be made of aware of what is happening, he will also seek views on age groups.

Action AC 2. Chairmans report

2.1 AC advised he had attended various meetings in respect of vet rowing. In particular he advised on discussions between the ARA and the Environment Agency regarding day tickets. Also potential changes to status categories in senior rowing. Action all to note

2.2 AC prompted a discussion on the difference between vet a FISA and vet a ARA. After discussion felt we should be in line with FISA. Action all to note

3. Handicap system

3.1 AC ran through various responses that had been received in respect of the articles. No clear trends, but at least we have had some responses.

 3.2 After discussion it was agreed that AC would write to Chris Llewellyn regarding new categories, and also suggest pilot schemes at several regattas. Assuming there are no problems then BD and DS may have test events at regattas Action AC/ BD/ DS

4. Future articles

4.1 JN has written an article and also Steven Hill from WARA. After discussion agreed AC would contact Steven regarding his article. Action AC/JN

4.2 AC advised Harry had written his article and that it was due to be published.

4.3 General discussion about future articles. PB suggests something on core stability and stretching. DS advises she may have a couple of veterans who may an article in them. PB advised he is aware of at least one vet whom has one a pot every year for 50 years. Perhaps an article on him? Action DS

5. AOB

5.1 Paddy Ibbotson and Geoff Nicholls were formally co-opted. MLL to add to circulation list Action MLL

5.2 AC will contact Barry Gibb of Henley Vets regarding being co-opted. BD commented it would be useful to be aware of the plans/ future plans of both events. Action AC

5.3 PB commented in regard to club exchanges he was making progress in respect of a tie up between Upton and Liverpool Victoria.

5.4 Date of next meeting- 12th April in Nottingham, if both Paddy and Geoff are able to attend, otherwise in London. MLL to contact both parties and report back. Action MLL