Minutes of Wellington Pétanque Association Committee Meeting 20 June 2002

Present

Brian Smith, Gerard Pinguet, Daphne Hendrie, Janet Partridge, Graham Hooper, Beverley Mason, Gwen Hill, Keith Mills, Tim Lovell-Smith, Lindsay Skinner, Neil Dykes, Brenda Dykes, Anne Cook, Michael Rocks, Graeme Morris, Ralph Priddle, Roy Zeier, Peter Evison, Louise Sligo

Apologies

Fran Beach, Maureen Wood, Ngaere and Barry Sinclair, Tony Packer

Minutes 18 April 2002

Minutes of 18 April 2002 be accepted. Moved: Brian Smith Seconded:Daphne Hendrie

Matters Arising

• Gwen Hill raised the matter of an extra end in the event of a draw at Winter League. Michael Rocks said there had been no draws. Discussion ensued on scoring formula adopted.
• Gwen asked if visit had been made by Hataitai members to the Berhampore facility. Daphne reported a visit had been made and showed an illustration of the premises.

Correspondence

Inwards

• From Sport Wellington listing recent events. Brenda will show these in future on the NZPA website and Louise will notify of WPA secretarial address.
• From Kapiti Petanque offering to host the Regional Doubles on 12 and 13 October.

Outwards

• None

Reports

Financial Report

Bank a/c @ 13.6.02 $3,089.07 General Fund $1,802.07 Travel Fund (20% tournament fees) $1,287.00: Outgoings for Park Ave piste hire; secretarial stamps & stationery; Teistra Clear account.

Moved that the Financial Report be accepted. Moved: Neil Dykes, Seconded: Lindsay Skinner

The Committee thanked Neil for his ongoing services as Treasurer

WPA Interclub Winter League

• Managing the number of entries into the league. Unprecedented number of entries into the Singles and a large number can be expected into the Doubles. Brian put forward 3 suggested options for consideration:
  1. Whether the doubles should be spread over venues; or
  2. Split over 2 consecutive weeks; or
  3. Players be graded.
• Daphne noted that with regard to option one, some players found moving venues distracting while others were satisfied with it.
• Kapiti has 27 pistes allowing for 54 teams.
• Gerard Pinguet asked for Michael Rocks own preference and Michael said one venue was easier to manage.
• Graeme Morris liked the 3 Hutt venues being put to use.
• Brian said grading a possible solution to be considered in 2003.
• Gerard mentioned less able players enjoyed the challenge of games against better players.
• Graeme suggested that a sub-committee be organised for any such purpose.

Renaming the winning club trophy

The overall winning club receives the Obut Cup. Brian moved that this be renamed the Peter Berrill Cup. Michael Rocks felt it better the Obut Cup be retained with a Triples Cup still to be purchased, named for Peter. Tim Lovell-Smith advised that Silverstream had earlier discussed the contributing of miniatures for the winning club. However, Silverstream will look into the pricing and purchase of a new Triples Cup and report back.

WPA and its Objectives

Brian pointed out that the WPA was originally organised as a forum to support clubs and discuss objectives etcetera. Now with clubs well established it may be timely to review objectives as set out in the Constitution. Particularly those of fostering, coaching and promoting the sport. Brian believed a sense of purpose needed to be restored. Daphne said Michael should be commended for a breakthrough in getting the media to publish tournament results.

If more still needs to be done, the question is, what can the WPA offer clubs and what do they expect of it?

Keith Mills said Kapiti was active in promoting pétanque among the young in schools. The Alliance Francaise also has plans for pétanque in schools. Graeme noted that from a National perspective, the matter of Junior Representatives will require thought.

Lindsay Skinner said by faxing through information, Porirua Club gets regular mention in the Kapi Mana News.

Brian of the opinion we need to aspire to next level of objectives and suggested that perhaps experts (as in Sport Wellington) could be asked for an outside appraisal.

Suggestions/ideas presented by Brian to be discussed by Clubs:

• That all fees be set at the AGM - that is for affiliation, interclub and tournament
• A tournament sub-committee plus another for media promotion
• Whole area of coaching, arbiters and structure
• Eventually 3 monthly WPA meetings as permitted by the constitution.

Would like outcomes from discussion at club level available for the next WPA Committee meeting.

Brenda queried if there was a need for sponsorship so that for instance, some remuneration could go to coaching. Suggestion above for a sub-committee for promotion could include sponsorship.

General Business

NZPA Report

• Graeme Morris mentioned Oceania Qualifying Tournament in Rotorua this weekend with 3 Wellington teams. Due to low entry just one qualifying tournament. 2 mens and 2 womens teams to represent NZ at New Caledonia. Plus one manager. NZ may be host in 2004.
• Graeme Burnard (United Travel Masterton) is sponsoring the magazine.
• Brian proposes to standardise formats for singles, doubles and triples in National Championships. Main concern is the time constraint with only 2 days available. Will be discussed at NZPA Committee meeting at end of July.
• Clubs are individually encouraged to donate for World Championships. The WPA gave $500 in 2001
• Moved that the WPA again donate $500 in 2002 Moved: Ralph Priddle Seconded: Janet Partridge. All were in favour.
  Graeme as President and Manager expressed thanks and appreciation on behalf of the team.

Calendar Update

• Venue for Singles Championships to be Park Avenue.
• Kapiti offered to host the Regional Doubles to be held on 12/13 October. Moved that Kapiti's offer be accepted. Moved: Brian Smith, Seconded: Ralph Priddle

Other

Daphne reported on visit to Berhampore ground which features Bocce and with petanque areas. Said facilities were excellent. Janet felt there would be merit in putting it to use for pétanque. Gerard wondered if Council may have this site in mind for the forthcoming Special Olympics. Council had indicated to Gerard they were open to suggestion for its use. Construction means the terrain is very soft and will need a good deal of use to settle.

Gwen Hill mentioned current concerns about Bocce at Kapiti - the District Council referring bocce players to the pétanque club when the 2 sports have different requirements and structures. Both the WPA and NZPA assured Kapiti they would be willing to help as needed with any problems Kapiti may encounter regarding the use of the terrains.