Minute of Meeting of the Executive Committee of Tweeddale Sports Council, held on Wednesday 22nd March 2006 at 7.30pm in the Chambers Institute, High Street, Peebles
PRESENT
Mr J Noble - Chairman
Councillor N Calvert - Vice-Chairman
Mr J McBay - Secretary
Mr C Russell
Mr G Brown
Councillor G Garvie
Mr A Duncan
Mr E Jardine
Mr C MacDonald
Mrs K Murray
Mr L Johnstone
Mr N Cameron
Mrs S Horsburgh
Mr N Dashwood-Brady
1. APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
Apologies for absence were intimated on behalf of Mr D Armour (Treasurer), Mr M Cattermole and Mr D Graham.
2. MATTERS ARISING
2.1 JAMES MCLEAN TRUST QUIZ
The Chairman reported that the James McLean Trust Quiz night is to be held on Friday 21st April 2006 at 7pm in the Gytes Leisure Centre, Peebles. Entry forms are to be circulated by the Secretary to all member clubs; the entry fee for the event is £12.
2.2 SHAPE MEETING
The Chairman reported that the Sport, Health, Activity and Physical Education strategy meeting was staged at St Boswells in March, the aim of the meeting was to discuss the content of the Sports Strategy and how it could be improved before it was circulated for final consultation. Mr Doug Folan, the SHAPE Manger is to convene another meeting in May to discuss the redrafted strategy.
2.3 SCRUTINY PANEL
The Chairman reported on the meeting between the Council’s Scrutiny Panel and the four Local Sports Council’s, the outcome of the meeting was that the Scrutiny panel had no concerns about the operation of the Sports Councils. The panel also intimated that they would like to officially record their appreciation to the Sports Councils. The final report recommendation was that Scottish Borders Council should continue to fund the local Sports Council Network and ensure that any underspends at the end of the financial year are no clawed back by Scottish Borders Council.
3. TREASURERS REPORT
In the absence of the Treasurer, the Secretary circulated a copy of the Treasurers report. The Sports Council’s overall balance was recorded as £17,667.13; commitments to date totalled £9,865. The Secretary intimated that the balance left for disbursement totalled £5,035.22.
4. SALSC AGM & CONFERENCE
The Chairman circulated in advance of the meeting a copy of the SALSC AGM and Conference held on the 3-5 February 2006 in Glasgow. The Chairman spoke to briefly to his report highlighting the key points. The Secretary tabled a copy of his report for the member’s consideration.
5. SALSC AFFILIATION FEE
The Chairman intimated that the Sports Council membership for 2006/2007 for SALSC was now due at a cost of £85. After discussion it was agreed to re-affiliate to SALSC.
6. APPLICATIONS FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
6.1 SORIANNA MACKIE – PEEBLES GYMNASTICS CLUB
There was submitted an application from Sorianna Mackie of Peebles Gymnastics Club who was seeking financial assistance with her attendance at a Gymnastics Coaching Course at a cost of £160. After discussion it was agreed to award Sorianna Mackie a contribution of £80 towards the costs involved.
6.2 LYNN DUNCAN – PEEBLES GYMNASTICS CLUB
There was submitted an application from Lynn Duncan of Peebles Gymnastics Club who was seeking financial assistance with her attendance at a Gymnastics Coaching Course at a cost of £160. After discussion it was agreed to award Lynn Duncan a contribution of £80 towards the costs involved.
6.3 DOUGLAS VOAS – TWEEDDALE PONY CLUB
There was submitted an application from Douglas Voas of Tweeddale Pony Club who was seeking financial assistance with his attendance at Scottish Squad training session in St Andrews at a cost of £200. After discussion it was agreed to award Douglas Voas a contribution of £100 towards the costs involved.
6.4 KAREN RITCHIE – PEEBLES GYMNASTICS CLUB
There was submitted an application from Karen Ritchie of Peebles Gymnastics Club who was seeking financial assistance with her attendance at a Gymnastics Coaching Course at a cost of £200. After discussion it was agreed to award Karen Ritchie a contribution of £100 towards the costs involved. It was noted the Chairman is to write to Scottish Borders Council’s Education Department to express concern that funding for their staff training should be paid for as part of their continued professional development.
6.5 HEATHER HALL – PEEBLES PONY CLUB
There was submitted an application from Heather Hall of Peebles Pony Club who was seeking financial assistance with her attendance at a triathlon training course at a cost of £250. After discussion it was agreed to award Heather Hall a contribution of £125 towards the costs involved.
6.6 ROBBIE DALGLEISH – WEST OF SCOTLAND KART CLUB
There was submitted an application from Robbie Dalgleish of the West of Scotland Kart Club who was seeking financial assistance with his attendance at a series of Karting events at a cost of £13,847. After discussion it was agreed to award Robbie Dalgleish a contribution of £400 on condition that further information and more accurate costs are forwarded to the Secretary.
6.7 PEEBLES SWIMMING CLUB
There was submitted an application from Peebles Swimming Club who were seeking financial assistance with a series of Sports Coach UK coaching courses at a cost of £250. After discussion it was agreed to award Peebles Swimming Club a contribution of £125 towards the costs involved.
6.8 LEITHEN ROVERS AFC
There was submitted an application from Leithen Rovers AFC who were seeking financial assistance with upgrading their clubhouse at a cost of £2000. After discussion it was agreed to award Leithen Rovers AFC a contribution of £750 towards the costs involved, on condition that suitable quotes are forwarded to the Secretary prior to the work commencing.
7. WEBSITE WORKING GROUP
Mrs Sheila Horsburgh updated the Committee on the Website Working Group, progress on the site was being made and a meeting with EBS was being planned for the near future. Proforma’s were being sent out to obtain information from the club’s that is to be posted on the website.
8. ANY OTHER COMPETENT BUSINESS
8.1 SPORTS COUNCIL AGM
The Secretary intimated that the Sports Council AGM was scheduled for Wednesday 24th May 2006, it was agreed the venue for the meeting would be Peebles Hotel Hydro.
8.2 CLUB ACCREDITATION
The Chairman intimated that he recently attended a workshop on club accreditation in Edinburgh. The Chairman intimated that the aim of such a scheme is to: -
• Allow clubs to develop in their activity
• Establish a minimum criteria for clubs to achieve
• Make sure parents are aware that a club is safe to go to
8.3 EASTER SPORTS SCHEME
Mr Neil Cameron, the Cricket representative expressed concern at the Easter Sports Programme, Mr Cameron intimated that it was difficult to see the difference between the Active Schools fun sessions and the Sports Development Coaching sessions. Mr Cameron also expressed concern at the lack of imaginative ideas from the Active Schools Network; it appeared that the co-ordinators were duplicating the Sports of the Sports Development Unit. Mrs K Murray intimated that Midlothian Council avoided target sports and targeted sports such as horse riding, curling, golf and fun sessions rather than providing actual coaching sessions which was not the role of the Active Schools Network.
There being no further competent business the Chairman declared the meeting closed at 9.00pm.
