Date: 7th April 2001
Venue: UCD
Present
Eric Brady President
Cyril Smyth Immediate. Past President
Stephen Lipson Vice
President
Noel Pollock Treasurer
Cyril White Executive Committee
Michael Hillery Executive
Committee
Paul Lynas QUB Mark Hamilton UL
Tony Collins UCD Liz Egan UL
Kate Ann Kelly UCD Fionnghuala
Geraghty UCG
Mary Stapleton TCD Luke
Davis DCU
Helen Murphy TCD Paddy Cassidy TCD
Joe Rafferty TCD
Niall Linden TCD
Eric Brady welcomed all to the meeting and as
Keir McNamara was still busy on the course asked for a ‘stand-in’ secretary.
Noel Pollock accepted.
1.
Outdoor T&F 2001 TCD
Niall Linden (TCD)
advised all captains to inform their athletes of the event website www.iv2001.com.
He stated that the online entries were working very well and all colleges with
the exception of UCD had submitted entries in this manner. With limited parking
at Santry Stadium all were advised to park at Trinity grounds nearby.
With re: to Foot and
Mouth disease Cyril Smyth stated there would be disinfectant mats present and
asked all colleges to ensure their athletes entered via this route. There will
be TCD/IUAA officials present to supervise disinfecting ritual.
Niall Linden told all
present that event T-shirts would be on sale at a very reasonable 2 pounds with
50% going to charity. He also reminded all colleges of their responsibility to
provide helpers for certain field events. Each college has been given written
instructions as to their events.
Joe Rafferty (TCD)
stated that Santry do not provide equipment for field events. Eric Brady
commented that this was an IUAA responsibility. Michael Hillery informed the
meeting that UL could provide shots and other equipment. Eric Brady asked TCD to
talk with Michael Hillery with reference to this. Michael Hillery reminded
captains that athletes should if possible bring their own equipment, especially
Pole Vaults.
Niall Linden informed
all captains that a strict checkin desk 1hour before events, and call room
would be in operation during the championships, and that athletes must check-in
in person.
Cyril Smyth informed
the meeting that medal ceremonies will take place 30-45 minutes post-race
providing there are no complaints made in this time.
Cyril White advised
Niall Linden and fellow helpers to wear something fluorescent on the days of
competition for ease of recognition. Niall Linden agreed that this was a good
idea.
Michael Hillery
congratulated TCD on the organisation so far and hoped the championships would
be a resounding success. Niall Linden accepted this graciously.
2.
World Student Games
Eric Brady informed
all that the original coach for the WSG team had to pull out and that Patsy
McGonagle has been awarded the position. CUSAI standards are available on the
IUAA website, as is Patsy McGonagle’s contact number. It was suggested that all
captains should tell their athletes if they consider themselves to be in line
for possible selection, they should contact Patsy McGonagle. Joe Rafferty
stated that the 3000 S/C standard was not on the web. Cyril Smyth agreed to
check this.
Eric Brady stated
that he will contact Patsy to invite him to the track and field. Niall Linden
said that Patsy had informed TCD that he would attend.
3.
Antrim Meeting
Eric Brady enquired
whether their may be a problem with hosting the event in Antrim this year with
the FMD situation. Paul Lynas (QUB) informed the meeting that track meetings
were beginning next week in the north and that there should not be a problem with
the IUAA team travelling. However, Paul Lynas commented that there may be a
problem with the Scottish team traveling. QUB were asked to contact NI
athletics to assess the current situation. Eric Brady then stated with regards
selection for the IUAA team, – 1st place at the T&F as
guaranteed selection, with the 2nd team place to be awarded at the
discretion of the Team Managers, who will be announced at the T&F
Championships. However, it is usual practice for 2nd place at the
T&F to be awarded this place.
4.
AOB
Cyril Smyth thanked UCD for organising a
successful cross-country and persevering through the difficulty generated by
the postponement. Eric Brady wished to extend a personal thanks to Keir
McNamara who took on the major responsibility of organising the Championships.
This sentiment was echoed by several other members present.
Minutes compiled by Mr Noel Polleck.