meeting updates

A few updates from recent meetings.

From the race setting meeting:

• The MTB calendar (see calendar on right) has been set. I don't think it is set in stone, more like clay, but at least you now have an idea what is being proposed for the upcoming season. Please note that Asessippi race might not be held at Asessippi, Alter Ego is still exploring the feasibility of that location.
• Standards for running both Mountain and Road races were discussed at the meeting. The goal being set by the MCA is that all races would be of the highest quality and consistency. Discussed at meeting were entry fees, the development of new venues, reporting of results, consistency in both food and prizing. Items related to these standards will be discussed in detail at the next few meetings.

From the last Board meeting:

• Muddy Waters is planning a larger event this year; starting and finishing at the Forks (tentative). They would like more of the mountain bike community to participate in this event.
• There was discussion about implementing a race registration levy on Cup and Provincial races. The money raised from the Levy is to go to the respective committees to fund projects and cover costs. The amount of the levy is to be minimal and may be offset by efforts to reduce the other costs, i.e. medics (the MCA is trying to find a way to supply medics for races - whether the costs can be reduced remains to be seen).
• A first-time citizen's license will be implemented this year; cost to be $40 (tentative).
• The use of online registration was discussed and recommended. There will be further investigation on this item.
  
• More work was done to balance the budget. The Mountain Bike Committee will be exploring ways in which to reduce its costs.
• Sponsorship and fund raising events were discussed. A new sponsorship package is being developed (please pass on any potential sponsors to myself or Ron Brown at the MCA). A MCA golf tournament may be planned.
• The bingo policy was revised. Money from Provincial Program bingos now go to the program and not the athletes. There are 5 club bingos available.
• There is a good chance that there will be an inner-city mountain bike ride of the various river bank trails sometime in June.
• MTB ACTIONS from the meeting: work on the citizen's license; explore selling the quad and trailer because of its minimal use; identify potential sponsors.

Please comment to this post or forward any questions you may have.