Cyclists Reflect
As the old year dies and the new one is born, it is traditionally a time to reflect. North Down Cycling Club can certainly reflect upon a vibrant 2006 and look forward to an exceptional 2007.
19 December 2006
All Ireland Championships
Two North Down riders who will be playing a low profile this Christmas must be Raymond Brownfield and Stuart Henry. After recording medal winning performances in the Ulster Cyclo Cross Championships two weeks ago these two athletes will be stepping up their training in preparation for the All Ireland Championships on the first weekend in January.
Press Release
Northern Ireland Cycling Federation
Press Release
16 December 2006
NICF Members vote for change
At a Special General Meeting held in the Templeton Hotel on Thursday 14th December 2006, NICF member clubs voted overwhelmingly in support of a major change in direction that will see them amalgamate with Cycling Ulster and thus affiliate to the world governing body via Cycling Ireland for 2007.
This joining of forces will bring together cyclists in a sport that has been divided for three decades, and will see NICF member clubs switch affiliation from British Cycling to Cycling Ireland.
The proposal was brought about after the Federations AGM last month where permission was sought from the members to enter in to formal discussions with Cycling Ulster following a proposal from them to join forces. This is the culmination of the past few years work, where relations between the two bodies have been nurtured and have flourished in to a willingness to come together.
Longstanding NICF Chairman Alan Mark chaired the meeting, which saw a landslide vote of 29 in favour and 2 against the proposals set out by the negotiating team that had been in discussions with Cycling Ulster in recent weeks.
Ballymena Road Club, one of the biggest clubs in Ireland, led the vote with their 11 delegates, and were supported by North Down CC, Team Madigan, Old Bleach CC and West Down Wheelers.
A Mitchell
NICF PRO.
12 December 2006
Cycling or Thinking About It?
If you’re a keen cyclist, a novice cyclist or an absolute beginner, then a date to pencil into your diary is December 27th, when you’ll have the opportunity to try your hand at cycling in the company of North Down Cycling Club members. Yes, this is the traditional Mince Pie Cycle (10.00am start) when you have the opportunity to burn off some of those excess calories in your choice of short leisurely cycles.
NICF-Cycling Ulster Amalgamation
NICF Special general Meeting 14 December 2006
Agenda
Agenda
On the instructions of our membership at our AGM on 9 November 2006, an NICF delegation was to enter in to formal discussions with Cycling Ulster with a view to amalgamation of the two bodies.
Arising from those discussions, a Special General Meeting of the NICF is now called to vote on the proposition detailed below.
Background.
Following discussions with Cycling Ulster to explore issues arising from a possible amalgamation with them (and therefore affiliation to Cycling Ireland) a proposal document is attached, and forms the basis of this SGM.
It will also be necessary to modify or redraft the current NICF Constitution to conform with that of Cycling Ulster and this also forms part of the overall vote.
As the NICF is ALSO to affiliate to CU/CI as a club (see notes) this new `club` will also require a management committee & constitution.
(As this is a `Racing Promotions` club, a suggestion could be that the `Racing Committee` as voted at the AGM on 9/11 would continue as the management committee of this `club` and that they are tasked to draw up a suitable constitution.)
It should be noted that the attached `amalgamation` document represents the best efforts of our negotiating team, and is to be viewed as a final agreement, to be voted on as a whole package (i.e. individual points are not to be amended, altered or removed)
The general thrust is that in voting for the amalgamation, membership is accepting these proposals and also the implementation of a new constitution from Cycling Ulster.
The Proposition –
1 That the NICF member clubs accept the `amalgamation document` (attached)
2 That the NICF member clubs accept the constitution of Cycling Ulster.
3 That the NICF member clubs endorse the re-organisation of NICF (as a club – in addition to overall amalgamation with CU) with a revised constitution, charged with the task of overseeing pertinent cycling administration in Northern Ireland as detailed in the members information document.
4 That the NICF member clubs agree that the abovementioned constitution and those of the individual clubs be written to reflect the proposed amalgamation.
All points above constitute the proposition, requiring only one vote, and must be treated as such.
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NICF-Cycling Ulster Amalgamation proposal
1 NICF will become affiliated to Cycling Ireland through their amalgamation with the regional body, Cycling Ulster.
2 NICF will continue to have administrative and promotional responsibilities pertaining to cycling in Northern Ireland.
3 NICF will nominate 3 members to the executive of CU. They will remain for a period of 3 years.
4 Clubs presently affiliated to NICF will, from 1st January 2007, affiliate directly to Cycling Ireland and will enjoy the same rights, privileges and responsibilities as any other club affiliated to that body.
5 Members of these clubs will take out membership of and have race licences issued by CI. Such licence shall bear the members preferred Nationality Code.
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Explanatory notes for NICF members
In order that the amalgamation might be reflected, notepaper and promotional material will include the name NICF
NICF shall also affiliate to Cycling Ireland as a club in order to avail of the attractive insurance scheme offered for racing and therefore –
NICF shall be responsible for its own financial affairs
(and can apply for event funding from regional body just as any other CU club)
NICF shall administer competition records within Northern Ireland
NICF shall promote Northern Ireland Championships
NICF shall promote the annual Northern Ireland Time Trial Best All Rounder competition
NICF shall promote an annual Northern Ireland Roadmans’ All Rounder Competition
NICF shall nominate to the Commonwealth Games Council a list of riders selected for the NI Commonwealth Games Cycling Team
Northern Ireland Championship events will be open to all members of Cycling Ulster
Existing NICF members may join this club on a 2nd claim basis for a nominal fee (to be set by the management committee)
Clarification –
2nd claim member clubs – eg Vets Assoc & NICF (CC?)
These Clubs pay full affiliation fees to avail of race insurance.
These Clubs have 1 non-voting delegate at CU level.
5th December 2005
North Down Cyclists Secure Ulster Medals
In this column last week it was predicted that North Down Cycling Club would be the team to watch at the Ulster Cyclo Cross Championships. This was no idle speculation but a reflection of the form being displayed by all our riders, irrespective of the category in which they race. It was fitting, therefore, that the owner of club sponsors AQUATECH, Sam Craig, was on hand to congratulate Ray Brownfield, Stuart Henry and Keith Millar after they had powered to victory by washing away the opposition, last Saturday.