NOVICE CYCLING.

Star (Christchurch), Volume LXVI, Issue 20625, 28 May 1935, Page 13

NOVICE CYCLING.

N.Z.’ Federation Discusses Control. JUNIOR SECTION SUGGESTED. The methods of control in novice cycling were discussed at last night's meeting of the New Zealand Cycling Federation. Earlier in the evening a deputation from the Novice Cycling centre, consisting of Messrs A. McKaskell, J. Parsons, F. E. Ockwell and W. J. Palmer was received. The discussion, which was in committee, was an amicable one. Mr ,J. M. Coffey presided. When the deputation had retired, the chairman stated that the federation controlled tbe amateur and cash cycling in the Dominion. There was no intermediate body. The Novice Centre had done good work for the young riders. It was the job of the federation to assist them, and to point out that the federation was the controlling body. He thought that there would be no difficulty in getting (he novices affiliated to either the cash or amateur centres. Jt was decided to suggest to the leaders of the novice movement that they try and come to some amicable agreement with either the cash or amateur centres for affiliation. Air P. Lucas moved the following motion: —That the federation write its affiliates, and suggest that they urge upon their centres the provision of a junior section in order to cater for novice and junior riders. The motion was carried. Complaints Over Fees. In regard to the complaint by the delegates that the registration fees were too high, and that lower entrance fees for juniors should be charged, it was decided to forward the complaints on to the New Zealand Amateur Cycling Centre and the New Zealand Cash Cycling Centre. A letter was received from Mr H. K. McKenzie, of Adelaide, South Australia, asking for data relating to the Timaru and Walmate to Christchurch road races. The letter also stated that it was intended to hold a big cycling meeting during the Soutli Australian Centenary in 1936-1937, and fuller details would be forwarded when completed. Mr E. F. C. Hinds was elected chairman of the federation executive.