PROGRESS RECORDED

Evening Post, Volume CXVIII, Issue 121, 19 November 1934, Page 11

PROGRESS RECORDED

FIRST ANNUAL REPORT (

"Since the inception of the Wellington Cycling Centre, N.Z.A.C.A., on January 16, 1934—the outcome of a meeting convoned by A. A.. Nattrass — the centre has shown progress that has not bceu equalled for some years; and which-speaks'well of the personnel of the centre and demonstrates that harmony' and co-operation is essential to tho well being of any body," states the annual report of the Wellington Cycling Centic. "Only one hitch has occurred during tho year, that being the, attitudd adopted by the chairman and secretary of the New Zealand Amateur Cycling Association xegarding the amateur status of some of tho officials on' various centres who competed as cash amateurs. several years ago, .and havo never made written application for reinstatement, and if compelled to do so will drop out of the game." * The report goes on to point out that there is a majority in favour of an amnesty being granted to old professionals, and states that, although it is usual for tho majority to rule, it is hoped that a satisfactory conclusion will bo reached, particularly in,view of tho fact that the New Zealand Amateur Athletic Association is' watching the position closely.

Throughout ,tho Dominion great interest had been taken'in'road racing, this being shown by the new races promoted in other districts. \ It was suggested that the N.Z.A.C.A. make the necessary arrangements for a road race from Auckland to Wellington in 1940, on< the occasionl of tho • .Centenary of Wellington. During, tho ' year the Huit Valley Amateur Road Cycling Club amalgamated with Petono ' Amateur Athletic and' Cycling Club, and the centre's appreciation of the services of Messrs. H. Logan and G. Winter, who formerly represented the Hutt Valley and'Petone Clubs respectively, were placed* on record. !t\.t present there are eleven clubs affiliated to the centre, with a total of 141 registered riders, and it is hoped this"coming year that the registration figures will reach tho 200 mark. ,

.The report gives a resume of, the principal events held during^the season. It is mentioned that the decision of the Wellington City Council refusing the use of the Basin Keserve_for the finish of, the Palmerston North to' Wellington < road race was a blessing in disguise, as the gate takings.at the Petone Oval were tho b6st reccive'd' to date. Special thanks are given to tho Petone Amateur Athletic and Cycling Club officials for their co-operation in conducting the, sports meeting. The Wellington Amateur Athletic Centre is' also thanked for its friendly spirit of cooperation and assistance throughout the year. Appreciation is expressed to all others who helped,' tho centre and tho sport in any way. "The assistance we have received," the report ends, "has made it' possible for us to carry tho season to a successful conclusion." i