CYCLING

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 77, Issue 153, 30 June 1934, Page 6

CYCLING

NEW ZEALAND AMATEURS COUNCIL OF ASSOCIATION. ACTIVITIES REPORTED. The continued progress of amateur cycling in the Dominion was reported at the meeting of the council of the New Zealand Amateur Cycling Association on June 27. The following information is extracted from the minutes:— New Zealand Cycling Federation.— In explaining the position, the chairman stated that in a letter received from the National Cycling Union (England) the body authorised by the U.C.I. to deal with New Zealand matters, it was stated that the N.Z.A.C. was affiliated to the U.C.I. The question thus arose as to the need for the federation. He recalled that the amateurs never wanted the joint control provided that by such a composite body and that the amateurs had been forced to accept it by a U.C.I. ruling. The N.Z.A.C.A. there t ore decided that the whole issue should be re-opened. It is not intended that any drastic steps should be taken, but an effort will be made to satisfy our partners in the federation, the cash sec Lon. that there is after all little need for the system forced on us. Further consideration is being given to this matter. Centres are advised that the case will be handled carefully and friction avoided. This matter was left in the hands of the chairman and secretary for action. Cycling in New Zealand.—lt was explained that there were more amateur riders in the country to-day than at any time iu the history of the sport. All that was required was tolerance and understanding among the associations, centres, clubs and members to put the sport iu an unassailable position. Constitution and Rules.—A draft was tabled. Two special committees were appointed to consider them and to report at a special meeting to be held on Thursday, July 5. The rules cover the constitution of the association, centres, and clubs, and complete laws of racing arc included. Road Championships.—Careful consideration of the variou s applications resulted as follows:—N.Z. Road Cham-

pion.-.iHi, Canterbury; South Island Championship, Canterbury; North Island Chumpionship, Hawera. It was announced that the Wellington-Palmer-ston road race would be held on October 10, and centres arc requested

to arrange dates between themselves so that Auckland and Otago cyclists can compete in the various events at a minimum of expense. Finance.—lt is generally recognised that in these days, no sport can be successful without adequate finance. A fairly large sum is required to meet the expense of publishing sonstitution and rules, re-instatement forms, entry forms, racing licenses, etc. A schemehas been evolved for consideration and will be dealt with at the special meeting« Relationship of Council, Centres. Clubs and Members.—Most of the trouble in the past has been caused by the various units losing touch with one another. Every unit has its own problems which reflect on the whole organisation These can only be solved by sympathetic understanding and goodwill on the part of all. Treasurer. —The hon. secretary was appointed to the position as it was considered that a joint position of secretary and treasurer would save unnecessary trouble and delay. Regular Monthly Meetings.—ln the future these will be held on the last Thursday in each month, and centres are requested to forward minutes, bulletins, "correspondence, re-instatements, etc., in time for the meeting. Re-instatements. These must be made out on the forms supplied and accompanied by the necessary fee of ss. Centres must endorse their opinion on the application. “Recommended” “Not Recommended” and sign the form before the applications can be considered.

Centre Bulletins. Several centres have adopted the action of the council. All centres are requested to prepare monthly bulletins and send one to each club, one to the association, and to interchange these among themselves. Such bulletins will be of considerable interest to members and ensure healthy competition among the clubs and Conclusion. —The chairman and the secretary are prepared to do everything in their power for cycling provided that clubs and centres will respond and recognise the paramount essentials mentioned above, viz., goodwill and