NORTHBROOK ATHLETIC CLUB COMMITTEE MEETINGS
held by video conference on 4 November
Present:
R. Richardson (President and Coaching Co-Ordinator)
R. Adams (Chairman)
M Baker (Club Secretary)
T. Hughes (Membership Secretary)
D. Robbins (Social Secretary)
S. Davies (Men’s Captain)
J. Evans (Women’s Captain)
In attendance:
T. Williams (Welfare Officer)
Apologies – A. Mackness (Treasurer)
Treasurer Report – Tony Mackness circulated details of the accounts. EA membership fees are expected to increase next year.
Social Events – Daisy Robbins confirmed that nearly all tickets have been sold for a Christmas social event on Saturday 6th December at Albany Club in Earlsdon. The Awards Presentation will be held on 28th February at the Jaguar club.
Membership – So far, we have 291 renewals and new memberships since the AGM.
Health and Safety – There were 2 small incidents in September which have been logged. Existing first aid kits need to be used before they expire, and replacement kits are needed.
Training – Rob Richardson said that coaches had arranged training sessions up to Christmas. Thursday sessions will now be starting at the Memorial Park.
Events – The cross-country season will be approaching soon, and the first race is at Leamington for men and women. This year the men and women need to register themselves for the League. Many people ran in the Warwick University Relays and a Halloween Trail training run. A Christmas training run is also being arranged.
Runners of the Month – The winners are Tracey Williams (many recent great runs) and Liam Shields (great marathon run).
Northbrook Run Together – Sam Ryan and Collette O’Keefe have been leading awareness of a ‘Street Harassment Run’ on 20th November in the Memorial Park. There is likely to be a fee payable for hosting the event. There are also plans for a Mens Mental Health run in future.
AOB
- London Marathon Club Places – Northbrook have been allocated 2 places. If members have received notification of acceptance or rejection and meet the qualifying criteria, they can apply to be in the draw. Mark Baker will arrange the club draw for Wednesday 12th November at the Jaguar club.
- Parkrun Grand Prix Competition – Rob Richardson said that the competition is continuing with a lot of participation.
- Injured Members – Daisy Robbins suggested starting a walking group on club night.
- AGM – A hybrid AGM meeting will be booked at Jaguar for January 2026 on Wednesday after training. Training will begin earlier than usual.
Next Meeting – Scheduled for Tuesday 2 December by video conference.