Minutes of Wellington Pétanque Association Committee Meeting 5 December 2002

Present

Brian Smith, Ian Baine, Neil Dykes, John Beard, Lindsay Skinner, Beverley Mason, Gwen Hill, Fran Beach, Maureen Wood, Daphne Hendrie, Graeme Morris, Elizabeth Rocks, Michael Rocks, Roy Zeier, Peter Ball, Tim Lovell-Smith, Claire Bradburn, Peter Dennett, Barbara Nicholls, Anne Cook, Louise Sligo.

Apologies

Barrie and Ngaere Sinclair, Brenda Dykes, Ralph Priddle.

Minutes 17 October 2002

Minutes of 17 October 2002 be accepted. Moved: Brian Smith Seconded: Tim Lovell-Smith

Matters Arising

There were no matters arising.

Correspondence

Inwards

• From the Wellington Petanque Club - disaffiliation

Outwards

• From Brian Smith - Apology to the Dykes family for website article

Some discussion from correspondence ensued. Brian explained website article was offensive to some and hence the resultant apology. A range of views were expressed — including the desirability of taking various viewpoints into account.

Reports

Financial Report

Bank a/c @ 1.12. 02 General Fund $1,837.94 Travel Fund $739.00
Moved: Neil Dykes, Seconded: Brian Smith

WPA

Interclub and Winter League Doubles

Brian outlined format for Interclub and Winter League Doubles. Graeme Morris separated his personal and club's opinions. Merits and perceived restrictions. Supported by Beverley Mason for Kapiti. Gwen and Graeme agreed the Interclub would be good for the top players. Liz Rocks saw difficulties with players not permitted to compete in both events. Brian elaborated on the Winter League Doubles option.

The Clash is to be held in Christchurch next year. Suggested that the first 3 Winter League Doubles will qualify to represent Wellington.

Moved by Graeme Morris: That there be no time limits on Interclub games. Seconded: Daphne Hendrie

Claire Bradburn expressed concern from Silverstream members that division could cause players to remain static in skill levels. Liz and Michael Rocks supported giving opportunity to all players and would be disappointed if existing encouragements were lost. Brian summed up the present position as follows:

1. That both the Interciub League and Winter Doubles League be established.
2. That each club enters one team in Interclub League (for 2003)
3. That time limits be abandoned.
4. The Winter Doubles League would consist of 3 rounds and a final round.
5. The Winter Doubles League would finish in August.
6. The entry fee for both the Interciub League and Winter League Doubles to be $5 per player.
7. Players permitted to enter both events.

In light of modifications, clubs to discuss the proposal further and be able to state at the next meeting whether a team per club will be entered.

WPA Triples and Training Day

Triples to be held at Park Avenue 15/16 February. Training Day to be at Kapiti on 9 February. Forms and notices to be issued. Entry fee - $10 per player.

Berhampore terrain

Visit made by Pat Robinson and Brian Smith. Site impressive but terrain unsuited to petanque play. Brian contacted WCC re the relaying of the area but met a negative response. View that it needs good metal base and raking but possible it could settle with time. To thank Bill McKay, President of Berhampore Bowling Club for enabling the visit.

Chaffer's Park Terrain

Brenda Dykes suggested that WPA be involved from outset in proposed terrains for Chaffer's Park in Scheme A. Need to signal our interest. Brian to establish best contact.

General Business

NZPA Report

• Regions defined at last meeting and no change to the Wellington region.
• 5 Regions to be established and with sub-regions. Each to have uniformity in matters such as coaching, junior development.
• Invitation has come from Australia for NZ coaches to a 5 day coaching clinic with a French technical specialist. Nominations to be sought and needed by mid January plus expressions of interest in coaching per Se. PNZ will send one and up to other regions if they wish to support others. Course to be held in February. Australia will billet attendees so only expense will involve air fares and food.
• All the PNZ Committee members sat the Arbiters' examination. The exam papers will be sent to the United Kingdom for assessment.
• The Oceania Championships in 2004 are to be held in Rotorua. They may be moved to early 2005 to link up with Rotorua Arts Festival. This will make marketing and promoting the event a lot easier. Funding and finance issues to be settled.
• Next year is the 10th anniversary of PNZ. Rolling celebration events are planned and ideas sought. Petanque NZ began at the Atomic Cafe in Auckland in 1993.
• Brian, Barbara Whittington and Graeme Morris to meet with SPARC Wednesday, 11th December to seek higher classification for petanque. Petanque is classified as a Recognition Sport. This will be the first occasion of consultation/contact with SPARC.
• At the Masterton Sports Awards Barbara Johnston was nominated for Sports Person of the Year and Graeme Morris as Sports' Administrator of the year. Both were in the fmal four for each section and gained good publicity for petanque.
• Ian Baine spoke of recent visit to Tauranga - 65 members and not affiliated to National Body. Ian asked they be given publicity material highlighting the advantages of affiliation. May be the fastest growing club in NZ and could do with information.

Jacques Cochonnet

Next round draw: April - Porirua; May - Khandallah; June - Hataitai; July - Park Avenue; August - Silverstream; September - Upper Hutt

Other

• Website protocols. Peter Ball presented a disclaimer to appear on first page stating that views of individuals are not necessarily those held by the WPA.
• Liz Rocks suggested that other people might like to get involved in organizing WPA tournaments rather than rely on Brian Smith to do it all. Roy Zeier expressed an interest.
• Graeme Morris cautioned against getting into personality differences. That petanque has been free of this with its competitive and social elements. Offered to facilitate a meeting with recently aggrieved parties and strive for constructive discussion of issues.
• Club Champion of Champions
  • Singles will be held on 30 March at Porirua.
  • Doubles to be on 6 April at Hataitai.
  • If there is sufficient interest in Triples, the WPA will invite nominations for staging these. Suggested Silverstream on 13 April.
• Reminder - Kapiti Open Doubles 18 and 19 January 2003