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Club Notices: February 2007


            East Kent Schoolboy Scramble Club

COMMITTEE MEETING - 27th March 2007

Overtaking on a Yellow Flag

 
A number of riders have been seen overtaking while a yellow flag is being displayed and one rider nearly hit two committee members at Newnham. All riders are aware that it is dangerous and against BSMA and Club Rules to overtake on a yellow flag. For those who are unclear, an extract from the rule states:-
 
'Yellow - ride with caution. Maintain position and be prepared to stop. Any rider who gains a position will sustain loss of all points for that race.'

To Sum Up  There is no overtaking on a yellow flag as per the BSMA rulebook. Anyone unsure of the rule should refer to their handbook.
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Parking on the Track

In a similar vein, will all riders remember that they must not stop dead on the track unless the bike has packed up. Stopping to remove goggles, pass the time of day with a marshall (AMX riders!), etc are all dangerous, as a sudden stop can cause an accident. 

 

 


            East Kent Schoolboy Scramble Club

COMMITTEE MEETING - 13th February 2007

 

 Items/decisions reached at Committee are as follows:-

 1. Club Fees
     Fees will go up from Sunday 18th February. The new fees are:-
      Autos: £20                 Schoolboy: £25                      AMX: £30

2. Team Event
    This year's Team Captain will be Martin Crane, aided and abetted by Lee Martin! The decision about the team
    members will be made after the 8th round of the Summer Championship at Rakings Hole.  The teams will consist of

    the top 3 riders in each group as determined by their standings in the Championship after the points from the 8th round

    are added. There will be no dropped round taken into consideration for the team event.  Each group will also have one

    wildcard rider chosen by the Team Captain.

3. Chief Marshall
    Jane Dennis is now Chief Marshall. Our thanks go to Debbie Rye, who will continue as Chief Lapscorer.

4. Noise Reducing Inserts
    The BSMA has introduced a noise level of 94dB for all bikes and we will be undertaking checks at meetings.
    DB Dawg  Noise Reducers are available. These are simple inserts that fit into the pipe and "can reduce the level by
    up to 6db with no noticeable power loss". We can get them at a reduced price - please let Denise Lynds or
    Ann Cooper know if you are interested. They are less than £30 and the twin pipe bikes only need one. 2 Stroke
    and 4 stroke bikes will be checked, but it is the 4 strokes that these inserts are intended for. More information
    will be available at the meetings, but please contact Gary Lane or Steve Bliss for any technical info.

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CLUB RULES

ATTENTION!!!

There is a new club rule – please take note as there will be no excuses accepted.

ALL SECOND HALF MARSHALLS MUST COME TO THE SIGNING ON TABLE BY 1PM AT THE LATEST TO SIGN ON. THIS INCLUDES ALL RESERVE MARSHALLS.

FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THIS RULE WILL RESULT IN YOUR RIDER(S) BEING SENT HOME AND LOSING THEIR POINTS.

ONCE AT THE TABLE PLEASE REMAIN UNTIL ALL MARSHALLS HAVE ARRIVED AND THEN PROCEED TO YOUR POINT WHEN INDICATED.

FIRST HALF MARSHALLS MUST REMAIN IN PLACE UNTIL THEY ARE REPLACED.

ALSO!!!

WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT, THERE WILL ONLY BE 6 AUTO AND 6 JUNIOR PICK-UP PARENTS ALLOWED ON THE TRACK. THIS WILL BE DONE ON A FIRST COME FIRST SERVED BASIS.

THE FOLLOWING RULES WILL APPLY:

ANYONE ELSE SEEN TRACKSIDE WILL LOSE THEIR RIDER(S) POINTS FOR THAT DAY.

THERE WILL BE NO STANDING AT THE START AND THEN RUNNING ONTO THE TRACK TO CHASE YOUR OWN CHILD ROUND. YOU WILL BE SPACED OUT TO COVER THE WHOLE TRACK FOR BOTH RACES AND WILL REMAIN IN ONE PLACE.

THE BIBS WILL BE NUMBERED AND A £10 DEPOSIT WILL BE TAKEN. FAILURE TO RETURN THE BIB WILL RESULT IN THE LOSS OF THE DEPOSIT.

AND PLEASE NOTE: PICK-UP IS NOT AN ALTERNATIVE TO MARSHALLING – YOU WILL STILL BE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE A MARSHALL.

Feb 2007

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            East Kent Schoolboy Scramble Club

COMMITTEE MEETING - 12th January 2007


Items that were raised at the AGM and discussed at Committee are as follows:-

1. The Presentation 2007 will be a one night event and will not take place over a weekend.

2.  Trophy Meetings. It was agreed that the Championship round taking place on Easter Sunday (8th April) will also be
     a Trophy round. The trophies will be awarded in reverse order - the winners getting the smallest ones.

3.  Decisions were made concerning the problem of marshalling and news of this will follow shortly.

4.  The PA system is to be improved.

5.  Auto/Junior pick-up was discussed and news of this will also follow shortly.

OTHER ITEMS

 

We will be introducing a notice board at all meetings for important announcements. This will also have a map of the track and the marshall points on it.
 

COMMITTEE MEETING DATES 2007

Members wishing to have an item included in the Agenda of the Club's Committee Meetings should contact the General Secretary.

The dates scheduled for Committee Meetings 2007 are as follows:-

Friday, 12th January : Friday, 23rd March : Thursday, 26th April : Thursday, 21st June : Thursday, 26th July :

Thursday, 6th September : Thursday, 18th October

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PERPETUAL TROPHIES

Since there was such a poor response to the nominations for the above, (17 forms returned out of 200, and some removed from the ballot box), the Committee will meet again this week to vote for the recipients.

At the AGM, the few members who bothered to come wanted the members to vote for the Trophies. 
Sadly, the usual few returned their forms; the vast majority couldn't be bothered. 

So, if you don't agree with the decisions the Committee make, you should have made the effort and returned your form.

If you want a say in how the Club is run, then you have to make an effort.  Come to the AGM on the 17th December and be heard. Go on the Committee and help run the Club.

But, if you can't be bothered, then you have to accept the decisions made by the people who CAN be bothered."

COMMITTEE MEETING - 19th October 2006

Amongst other matters concluded at the meeting, the following decisions and notifications are drawn to the Members attention:-
 
Bike Changes at Meetings
 
In future, if any rider changes their bike during a meeting, they must inform Anna Cornelius or Gary Lane and the Clerk of the Course in writing, immediately. 
It should be noted that if a change of bike and/or number occurs without written notification then the accuracy of points cannot be guaranteed.  Riders should check their points on the day and any queries  raised without delay.
 
 
Winter Championship
 
With the days getting shorter, it has been decided to run the Winter Championship meetings as follows:-
 
1st Block  : Full times as usual
2nd Block : 5 laps + 1 lap   (Amended 2007 to 10mins + 1 lap; Autos 8mins)
3rd Block : 4 laps + 1 lap.   (Amended 2007 to 8mins + 1 lap)
 
 
Presentation
 
Where more than 2 adults are coming to the presentation per family, the additional adults will need to buy tickets (£5 each).  These will be on sale at all the meetings from the Newnham onwards and on the door on the night.
 
 
Rider's Awards    
 
If you are coming to the Presentation, but you did not qualify for a trophy, and would like a Rider's Award, please let either Anna, Gary, Debbie or Ann know by 29th October 2006. You can also email us on:-
Annie2101@btinternet.com          REMEMBER!! YOU ONLY HAVE 1 WEEK TO LET US KNOW!!!
 


Andy Stills
Chairman

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