AMATEUR CYCLING

Dominion, Volume 28, Issue 57, 30 November 1934, Page 3

AMATEUR CYCLING

Case of Non-reinstatcd Professionals

“BATTLES ARE SETTLED”

A Dominion-wide move to bring nonreinstated professionals who are serving in an official capacity on cycling bodies affiliated to tlie New Zealand Amateur Cycling Association under the Hag of legitimate amateurism, was achieved last night when upon an unanimous decision the following resolution became embodied in the constitution of the association: —

“On application being made by nfliliated clubs on centres these men will be granted recognition as amateurs subject to the rollowing conditions: (a) Tlie otlicials so named have not competed professionally nor in any way Infringed the amateur rules since 1918; (b) that the applications from clubs be forwarded through cycling centres, and the cycling centres to make a report on each case; (c) that the signed consent be obtained from the official or officials on whose behalf application vis made.”

The resolution was framed and moved by Mr. W. F. Ingram, delegate of the West Coast Centre (N. 1.

The move to place the cycling sport ■ upon a basis in accordance with the demands of amateurism as laid down by the world Olympic rules has occupied the attention of the N.Z.A.C.A., for months past, and as a result of last night’s deliberations a strong bar to forming a complete constitution of the association has been removed. 1' The matter of non-reinstatement of officials who had in all cases themselves been active competitors years ago was introduced at a meeting of the association in August, when the meeting decided against admittance, to a seat on the council, of Mr. A. A. Nattrass, a non-reinstated professional, and until last week chairman of the Wellington Cycling Centre. The case of Mr. Nattrass, who has refused on certain principles to apply for reinstatement, has been made the basis of negotiation for inclusion in the constitution of a clause or clauses revising the whole position of former active professionals who have been serving in accredited capacity as officials on various cycling bodies. At the conclusion of the business the chairman, Mr. H. D. Bennett, expressed pleasure at what bad been accomplished. “I am very glad all our battles are settled," he said. “I only want to say that I think you will find after reflection that' what we did was to the good. We have accomplished something really noteworthy . . . something that is in the best interests of cyclists in New Zealand.’’ National Cycling Cluunpioships. The following events were decided upon for the New Zealanc, amateur cycling championships, which it was agreed shall be held under the auspices of the Wellington Centre at I’etone, the date to be decided upon later: — 1000 metres sprint (no more than thre riders in each hear) , 1000 metres time trial; 10 mile human-paced scratch event: ami junior championship, halfmile, ■ under 18 (the rider not being eligible to compete in the senior events), ’lie programme will also include club athletic events. The following committee was set up to go into the question of framing an events, constitution: —Messrs. 11. D. Bennett; chairman; 11. Amos, secretary, and I’. N. Robinson.