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Minutes of a Committee Meeting held at the Chester RUFC Clubhouse on Thursday 21st August 1986, at 6.30 p.m. PRESENT A.I. Hart (in the chair), G.S. ~drews, R.A. Pullin, F.R. Povall, G. Hodgson, A.M. Lees, H.V. Middleton, A.F. Koenen, J.W. Ba~ett, D.P. Wright, A.H. Rushton, J.N. Lent on , J. Eddleston, D. Palin, J. Lander, R. Dyson, A.J. Paris, D.B. Pye, R. Brindley and W. Gott (20) APOLOGIES Apologies were received from M.J. Curphey, W.J. Williams, D. Adams, J.M. YollP,g., G.C. Cox, D.O. Diamond, J. Davies, M. Hami~, C.J. Coventry, S. Huetson, R. Holland, N.A. Steel, M. Cohen;:and D.B. Lewis (V!) MINUTES The minutes of the meetings held on the 22nd May and 10th July tf:l 1986, having been circulated, were takèn as read and were confirmed and si~ed. ANY OTHER North West Leagues G.S. Andrews reported that a meeting of BUSINESS the Committeewill be held shortly. W. Anderson (Cumbria) was ele.c;;{;edc4~irman at the last meeting and a further local division has been formed to accommodate the Wirral Clubs who had applied to join, this will help in the formation of the RFU Clubs Competition in season 1987/88. RFU Clubs Competition Two meetings were held at Sale and Wirral and D.O. Diamond, a member of the RFU Competition Sub Committee, outlined the structure of the League Competition and its effect on the Cheshire Clubs. 9 Clubs were represented at Sale and 12 at Wirral. Isle of Man Clubs are pressing the RFU for re·c·ognition of either Club or Island side in the competition, the Committee expressed its support. Sandbach and Macclesfie~ld have written to D.O. Diamond proposing that the fixed Saturdays be more evenly spread throughout the season to help the Clubs in the l,ower divisions. G.S. Andrews highlighted the,'~ossible problems in providing suffic;ient referees for the Compétition matches. H.V. Middleton questioned whether Clubs should be expected to finance official touring sides as in the case of the Australian Schools at New Brighton.· This was referred to the next meeting of the Emergency Committee, but it was noted that the Colts international versus Italy at New Brighton was being financed by the RFU Colts Association • . G.S. Andrews drew attention to the movement ofplayers between Clubs during the close season. The Chairman commented that it was up to the players but asked Clubs to follow the procedure laid down by the RFU. SECRETARY'S A further year of sponsorship has been agreed with Boddingtons REPORT Brewery and J.N. Lenton was thanked for his wvrk with the Public Relat~ons Compay and also in obtaining adverts for the programme which will again enable every County home match at aIl levels to have an official programme. The Sale Club has confirmed that its ground is available for future County matches and this was referred to the Match and Ground Committee. The Connnittee ~isu~;upporting the Sports Council campaign "Whats Your Sport". Whitehouse Park is taking the initiative in forming a Merit Table of 5 Clubs of a similar playing standard to themselves and will be submitting a formaI application short.JY'f Thorn Cross has asked the Referees' Societies for heiLp with Referees for home games at H.M.Y.C.C. Warringtonf because of its particular situation, the Societies were asked to support the Club as much 8S possible. A.M. Lees said that there were problems wi thl;,the recruitment of referees. The Wirral Clubs held a charity Sevens Competition for -' SPORTAID and have sent a copy of the accounts to the Treasurer. It was noted that Malcolm Scott, the Durham Representative had resigned from the RFU on health grounds and a letter has been sent from Cheshire wishing him a speedy recovery. A letter has also been sent to the RFU commenting on the pressure placed on the amateur administration throughout the game. This was supported and it was noted that D.O. Diamond was attending three RFU meetings this week. /' A:,;,nomination for membership of the RFU has been received from Holmes Chapel, proposed by Winsford RUFC and seconded by Macclesfield RUFC, the application was supported"and sent on to Twickenham. :TEASURER' S REPORT The Treasurer had sent his apologies,~ but had no report for this meeting. RFU D.O. Diamond was at a RFU meeting, hêé~\felt that the two REPRESENTATIVE' S me'etings wi th the Clubs had been worthwhile and they showed REPORT interest in the RFU Clubs Competition. He had sent a letter to the Chairman of each Club to maintain a personal contact and again he would be inviting Club representatives to the RFU dinners. COUNTY FOOTBALL J.N. Lenton confirmed that he would be booking the coach for REPORT ,Burton shortly and mai:ing arrangements for the one overnight stay at Newcastle. R.A. Pullin outlined the pre-season preparations. A list of 56 players had been drawn up and to date 32 had replied positively. There was a traditional shortage in three key positions. The first training session will be held on 31st August 1986 but it is hoped to reduce the total number of training sessions. A. Phillips had accepted an invitation to coach the senior side. R.A. Pullin gave a report on the Doncaster Coaching Conference, it had been weIl organised and there were some w(thwhile/;talks. ....... It had been interesting to note that the National selectors had picked an elite squad who wili form the party"for the - W~.rld Cup and this year will concentrate on physical fi tness which will be closely monitored at regular ·meetings. Overall it had bee~ a good weekend. BXV REPORT The BXV activities start later in the season and there was nothing to report. YOUTH REPORT A.H~Rushton reported that the forthcoming youth coaches course at Chester College was aIl organised with 75 applications for 68 residential places, a 30% ;ncrease on last year.A discussion hadf,been held on ClubS,t'co-operation and it was proposed that tWo members of the Youth Committee visit each Club in the County to talk to its Committee about Colts, Schools, U21 and Mini football. This proposaI was accepted and the Chairman asked Clubs to give their full support. SCHOOLS REPORT A report from J. Young confirmed the trials and v.enuesfor the season. D. Adams was currently attendingan RFU Youth Conference at Heythorp Hall. U21 REPORT A report from J. Young asked Committee Members to note the U21' Club Competition at Wirral RUFC on 2lst September. Further details and entry forms were available from M. Briers. The RFU appears to be phasing out U23 representatiye football to b'e replaced with U21. The London Division has 'mooted the idea ofi County Championship and there is talk of regional matches. It is essential that Cheshire be at the fore in the administrat ion and have its representatives ready. The Secretary confirmed that the Northern Division was looking at a Divisional County Championship, but as far as Cheshire was conuer.ned, some financial support would be necessary. COACHING REPORT It was noted that no replacement was forthcoming for the secretary of the County Coaching Cormnittee. Mter discussion it was agreed that Cheshire sho'iild concentrate i ts efforts, .,f',i>r the time being,on the successful youth coaching policy with the course at Chester College and the subsequent sessions. It is possible to take places on coaching courses with neighbouring counties and the DTA (North) will also'help. Applications for places on the RFU Intermediate and the Coaching Award courses can be processed through the County Secretary although a Coaching Secretary or Administrator is desireable. INDIVIDUAL D. Wright confirmed that the papers for the forthcoming MEMBERS REPORT season will be sent out as soon as the fixtureJJlCard is available. CUP & PLATE There was no~ng to report. REPORT d3CIPLINARY No meetings have been held. REPORT NEX:T MEETING The next meeting will be held on Thurs.day 2nd October 1986 at the Chester RUFC Clubhous~ at 6.30p.m. There being no further s the Chairman closed the meeting with thanks to ter Club. .. .............................of 4... Chairman 2nd, October 1986. \ . RUGBY UNION ., Low~key Lanes, rely on O'Brien's aceuracy By George Mackay Lancashire.......... ;••.•. ;........ 17pts . Cheshire ......................... 12 LANCASHIRE, Northern champions last'year; opened ihis s~ason's Thorn EMI County Cha,mpionship with à low key victory over neighbours' Cheshire at .Orrell last ilight, winning by two tries and three penalty goals ,to a goal and two penalty goals. - -'-- -'-- _ . - -, , .' Sh~~tere:~nt~~jr;y :::~ra~:sca~ ~o'- w'" f' d.·s·",k'--e'-'e"'p , momentum/ which, although CU',mb,f.·,a'S 11 r' -a' insipid co'mpared to pa st awe, sorne standard, proved effective enough to tip the balance of a tight contest in their favour. Ch e' sir'h· e ID· Ch .ec k Kevin O'Brien, their Irish captain, set them on their way CHESHIRE: G. Jenion; C. Dickenson (Salo). C. rowe (Lymm). T. Qulton. H, with his penalty kicking, but it Benjamin. P. Jee. H., Fitton capt. D. was not until early in the Butcher, (Sale), J, McFarland (Sheffield), p, By George Mackay' second ha\f that they took the Sheridon, 1. Bullough (Sale). C, Brierlev Ch h' 6 'C b' " , 6 lead for the first tl'me when (Orrell), N. Thomson (Birkenhead Park). N, es .,e .............................. pts . um ria ........................