Wigton Road Runners Committee Meeting – 22/08/23 6.30 pm

Present

Michelle Barron, Elaine Stockdale, Linda Brown, Claire Lloyd, Darren Haney, Anthony Cape, Max Robertson and Sarah Grundy.

Apologies

Ian Harrison

Rosie Graves

Session plans for next 3 months

Indoor sessions to be planned from September, Ben Hale led the sessions last winter once a month for 3 months. Darren stated he would be willing to lead indoor sessions in Autumn/Winter months, discussed that the indoor session will be included as one of the 2 run sessions offered and will not be additional (i.e., will not be 3 run sessions in that week) (Since the meeting this proved not to be possible due to availability of the hall - sessions will be on a Wednesday)

Darren is offering a club session at the Sheepmount track on the 23rd September, 11 am -12 , £4 per person

Run leaders discussed offering longer runs during the lighter nights, generally 2 Routes are being planned to offer different durations to cater for the majority of members. Run backs were discussed, run leaders who are running at the front of the group are happy to continue to do run to the back of the group.

Action

Michelle to check availability of Bolton Low Houses Hall and Darren to confirm his availability.

Charity 10k update

The race subcommittee are in regular contact to plan the event, Linda and Michelle are part of the group, 53 people have signed up to run, 150 places are available. The funding from Futamura and Innovia has been received, they have provided £500 sponsorship each. The medals have been designed, the race verifier is aware of the race date, Liz’s Country Kitchen will be providing the refreshments. The charity selected this year was MND, the committee agreed that Sue Hopper should be invited to start the race.

Action

Sarah to contact Sue to see if she is able to start the race.

Finance report

Linda gave an overview of club accounts. The clubs current available balance is £2,100 (taking into account the £1000 sponsorship money earmarked for the 10k). The banking details have been transferred to Linda following a delay by the bank in managing the change of signatories.

Funding

Co-Op-Wigton Road runners’ community funding will end in October, the club will then receive the balance raised. Discussed the funding will enable purchases of running equipment, quality resistance bands etc.

Christmas Party

This is booked at Greenhill 9th December; 19 people have booked places.

London Marathon Place

Elaine confirmed the process for application of a club place for the London marathon, she explained that Wigton Road runners are eligible for 1 place, Elaine will progress the application when this is available (usually November). Michelle outlined the criteria to be eligible for a place, all agreed the criteria, entries will be collected and the winner of the place randomly selected.

Action

Michelle will advertise the available marathon place including the criteria information and randomly select the club member.

Run Leader/Coaching

None of the run leaders are currently in a position to do the coaching course. Sarah Grundy will consider completing the run leader course.

Welfare

No recorded accidents or welfare issues identified.

 AGM

Dates for AGM were proposed 8th March 2024 – everyone in agreement for a similar event to last year.

AOB

Cumbrian Run

Michelle had an email from Sport in Action asking if Wigton Road Runners wish to have a stand in the ‘club village’ at this year’s event, as a small club Michelle will decline.

High Visibility clothing

As autumn approaches a reminder will be sent to members to wear high vis for the darker nights

Action

Michelle will send a post on social media.

Meeting closed at 8.15 pm