Minutes of NWFTA Meeting Rainford North End Club 30th April 2002

Present: Tony Gavin, Tawd Vale - Secretary

Richard Lees, Stockport - Chairman

Roy Richards, Sandhall - Vice Chairman

Davinia Wainwright, Stockport - Treasurer

Christine Rodgers, Tawd Vale - Shoot Secretary

Bernard Rodgers, Tawd Vale

Steve Pemberton, Byley

Terry Mann, Byley

Apologies: None

Meeting Commenced 2015 hrs

Minutes of last meeting at Rainford North End agreed

Action Points from last meeting: Leaflets with shoot dates produced and handed out by Terry Mann

Matters Arising from last meeting: Competitions

Christine suggested that we have a 1st 2nd and 3rd in every grade, the competitors to be awarded certificates. We also adopt a points system for the competitors

1st place 5 points

2nd place 3 points

3rd place 1 point

At the end of the season the points are converted to pounds £1 per point or the competitor can have a trophy to the same value. Agreed by everyone.

Davinia will sort out the certificates, to be given out on the day.

Christine will produce a graph of trophy accrued points

Shoot offs: Complaints have been made re shoot offs. It was proposed by Steve Pemberton that if both people involved in a shoot off go home, we take the best of the last 5 targets, if both have the same score take the best of the last ten targets. Seconded by Roy Richards, voted unanimous.

Qualifying shoots: Tony proposed that we have no set number of shoots to qualify, but only 5 shoots in the winter and 6 shoots in the summer count. Seconded by Terry Mann, voted unanimous.

Update on Grand Prix: Bernard and Christine will take 3 days off over weekend period with Dave Fairhurst to sort out course. Mary Bellamy will possibly help re Stats Mary and Christine to sort stats out. Bernard suggested we have a leader board for each grade to help shooters keep track of their position in the competition. A good idea Bernard and Harry Bellamy to sort this out.

Publication of contact name and addresses: Some complaints over the article in Air Gun World regarding the publication of incorrect contact details. This information was placed by the BFTA. Tony to compile current list and forward to BFTA for future publications.

Measuring targets before NWFTA competitions: Complaints have been received regarding over ranged targets at NWFTA shoots. It was decided that as a standard should any target be questioned Bernard Rodgers range finder be used to check the distance. The subsequent measure to be binding, and final. If for what ever reason the range finder is not available, a tape should be used.

Side Shoots at NWFTA Competitions: Some new members have complained that they get bored of waiting their turn at competitions. Tony suggested that side shoots be introduced. It was pointed that this had been tried in the past, and shooters did not take advantage of the extra activities. It was decided that side shoots would be at the discretion of the hosting team.

Report from Byley: No complaints a good shoot.

Any other business: Next BFTA meeting on 16th June 2002 will take place at Doveridge. Stockport now have food on. Steve Pemberton to drop of leaflets re a good place for filling air bottles.

Next Meeting Tuesday 25th June 2002 at Rainford North End.

Meeting ended at 2235hrs