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CycleSafe Bathurst Newsletters / Re: CYCLE SAFE BATHURST CONSTITUTION - 2020

« on: August 19, 2020, 10:42:24 PM »

Part 3   The committee

13   Powers of the committee
Subject to the Act, the Regulation, this constitution and any resolution passed by the association in general meeting, the committee:
(a)   is to control and manage the affairs of the association, and
(b)   may exercise all the functions that may be exercised by the association, other than those functions that are required by this constitution to be exercised by a general meeting of members of the association, and
(c)   has power to perform all the acts and do all things that appear to the committee to be necessary or desirable for the proper management of the affairs of the association.

14   Composition and membership of committee
(1)   The committee is to consist of:
(a)   the office-bearers of the association, and
(b)   at least 3 ordinary committee members,
each of whom is to be elected at the annual general meeting of the association under clause 15.
Note. Section 28 of the Act contains further requirements concerning eligibility for membership and composition of the committee.
(2)   The total number of committee members is to be 11.
(3)   The office-bearers of the association are as follows:
(a)   the president,
(b)   the vice-president,
(c)   the treasurer,
(d)   the secretary.
(4)   A committee member may hold up to 2 offices (other than both the offices of president and vice-president).
(5)   There is no maximum number of consecutive terms for which a committee member may hold office.
Note. Schedule 1 to the Act provides that an association’s constitution is to address the maximum number of consecutive terms of office of any office-bearers on the committee.
(6)   Each member of the committee is, subject to this constitution, to hold office until immediately before the election of committee members at the annual general meeting next following the date of the member’s election, and is eligible for re-election.

15   Election of committee members
(1)   Nominations of candidates for election as office-bearers of the association or as ordinary committee members:
(a) can be made verbally or in writing by a nominating member and supported by one other member and accompanied by the verbal or written consent of the candidate (which may be endorsed on the form of the nomination), and
(b)   and can be delivered to the secretary on the date fixed for the holding of the annual general meeting at which the election is to take place.
(2)   If insufficient nominations are received to fill all vacancies on the committee, the candidates nominated are taken to be elected and further nominations are to be received at the annual general meeting.
(3)   If insufficient further nominations are received, any vacant positions remaining on the committee are taken to be casual vacancies.
(4)   If the number of nominations received is equal to the number of vacancies to be filled, the persons nominated are taken to be elected.
(5)   If the number of nominations received exceeds the number of vacancies to be filled, a ballot is to be held.
(6)   The ballot for the election of office-bearers and ordinary committee members of the committee is to be conducted at the annual general meeting in any usual and proper manner that the committee directs.
(7)   A person nominated as a candidate for election as an office-bearer or as an ordinary committee member of the association must be a member of the association.

16   Secretary
(1)   The secretary of the association must, as soon as practicable after being appointed as secretary, lodge notice with the association of his or her address.
(2)   It is the duty of the secretary to keep minutes (whether in written or electronic form) of:
(a)   all appointments of office-bearers and members of the committee, and
(b)   the names of members of the committee present at a committee meeting or a general meeting, and
(c)   all proceedings at committee meetings and general meetings.
(3)   Minutes of proceedings at a meeting must be signed by the chairperson of the meeting or by the chairperson of the next succeeding meeting.
(4)   The signature of the chairperson may be transmitted by electronic means for the purposes of subclause (3).

17   Treasurer
It is the duty of the treasurer of the association to ensure:
(a)   that all money due to the association is collected and received and that all payments authorised by the association are made, and
(b)   that correct books and accounts are kept showing the financial affairs of the association, including full details of all receipts and expenditure connected with the activities of the association.
 
18   Casual vacancies
(1)   In the event of a casual vacancy occurring in the membership of the committee, the committee may appoint a member of the association to fill the vacancy and the member so appointed is to hold office, subject to this constitution, until the annual general meeting next following the date of the appointment.
(2)   A casual vacancy in the office of a member of the committee occurs if the member:
(a)   dies, or
(b)   ceases to be a member of the association, or
(c)   is or becomes an insolvent under administration within the meaning of the Corporations Act 2001 of the Commonwealth, or
(d)   resigns office by notice in writing given to the secretary, or
(e)   is removed from office under clause 19, or
(f)   becomes a mentally incapacitated person, or
(g)   is absent without the consent of the committee from 3 consecutive meetings of the committee, or
(h)   is convicted of an offence involving fraud or dishonesty for which the maximum penalty on conviction is imprisonment for not less than 3 months, or
(i)   is prohibited from being a director of a company under Part 2D.6 (Disqualification from managing corporations) of the Corporations Act 2001 of the Commonwealth.

19   Removal of committee members
(1)   The association in general meeting may by resolution remove any member of the committee from the office of member before the expiration of the member’s term of office and may by resolution appoint another person to hold office until the expiration of the term of office of the member so removed.
(2)   If a member of the committee to whom a proposed resolution referred to in subclause (1) relates makes representations in writing to the secretary or president (not exceeding a reasonable length) and requests that the representations be notified to the members of the association, the secretary or the president may send a copy of the representations to each member of the association or, if the representations are not so sent, the member is entitled to require that the representations be read out at the meeting at which the resolution is considered.

20   Committee meetings and quorum
(1)   The committee must meet at least 4 times in each period of 12 months at the place and time that the committee may determine.
(2)   Additional meetings of the committee may be convened by the president or by any member of the committee.
(3)   Oral or written notice of a meeting of the committee must be given by the secretary to each member of the committee at least 48 hours (or any other period that may be unanimously agreed on by the members of the committee) before the time appointed for the holding of the meeting.
(4)   Notice of a meeting given under subclause (3) must specify the general nature of the business to be transacted at the meeting and no business other than that business is to be transacted at the meeting, except business which the committee members present at the meeting unanimously agree to treat as urgent business.
(5)   Any 5 members of the committee constitute a quorum for the transaction of the business of a meeting of the committee.
(6)   No business is to be transacted by the committee unless a quorum is present and if, within half an hour of the time appointed for the meeting, a quorum is not present, the meeting is to stand adjourned to the same place and at the same hour of the same day in the following week.
(7)   If at the adjourned meeting a quorum is not present within half an hour of the time appointed for the meeting, the meeting is to be dissolved.
8    At a meeting of the committee:
(a)   the president or, in the president’s absence, the vice-president is to preside, or
(b)   if the president and the vice-president are absent or unwilling to act, one of the remaining members of the committee chosen by the members present at the meeting is to preside.

21   Appointment of association members as committee members to constitute quorum
(1)   If at any time the number of committee members is less than the number required to constitute a quorum for a committee meeting, the existing committee members may appoint a sufficient number of members of the association as committee members to enable the quorum to be constituted.
(2)   A member of the committee so appointed is to hold office, subject to this constitution, until the annual general meeting next following the date of the appointment.
(3)   This clause does not apply to the filling of a casual vacancy to which clause 18 applies.

22   Use of technology at committee meetings
(1)   A committee meeting may be held at 2 or more venues using any technology approved by the committee that gives each of the committee’s members a reasonable opportunity to participate.
(2)   A committee member who participates in a committee meeting using that technology is taken to be present at the meeting and, if the member votes at the meeting, is taken to have voted in person.
 
23   Delegation by committee to sub-committee
(1)   The committee may, by instrument in writing, delegate to one or more sub-committees (consisting of the member or members of the association that the committee thinks fit) the exercise of any of the functions of the committee that are specified in the instrument, other than:
(a)   this power of delegation, and
(b)   a function which is a duty imposed on the committee by the Act or by any other law.
(2)   A function the exercise of which has been delegated to a sub-committee under this clause may, while the delegation remains unrevoked, be exercised from time to time by the sub-committee in accordance with the terms of the delegation.
(3)   A delegation under this clause may be made subject to any conditions or limitations as to the exercise of any function, or as to time or circumstances, that may be specified in the instrument of delegation.
(4)   Despite any delegation under this clause, the committee may continue to exercise any function delegated.
(5)   Any act or thing done or suffered by a sub-committee acting in the exercise of a delegation under this clause has the same force and effect as it would have if it had been done or suffered by the committee.
(6)   The committee may, by instrument in writing, revoke wholly or in part any delegation under this clause.
(7)   A sub-committee may meet and adjourn as it thinks proper.

24   Voting and decisions
(1)   Questions arising at a meeting of the committee or of any sub-committee appointed by the committee are to be determined by a majority of the votes of members of the committee or sub-committee present at the meeting.
(2)   Each member present at a meeting of the committee or of any sub-committee appointed by the committee (including the person presiding at the meeting) is entitled to one vote but, in the event of an equality of votes on any question, the person presiding may exercise a second or casting vote.
(3)   Subject to clause 20 (5), the committee may act despite any vacancy on the committee.
(4)   Any act or thing done or suffered, or purporting to have been done or suffered, by the committee or by a sub-committee appointed by the committee, is valid and effectual despite any defect that may afterwards be discovered in the appointment or qualification of any member of the committee or sub-committee.

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CycleSafe Bathurst Newsletters / CYCLE SAFE BATHURST CONSTITUTION - 2020

« on: August 19, 2020, 10:33:40 PM »

CYCLE SAFE BATHURST
CONSTITUTION
Under the Associations Incorporation Act 2009

About this model constitution
The constitution of an incorporated association forms the structure within which the association operates.
To assist associations develop their constitution, NSW Fair Trading has prepared this model constitution, which covers the matters required by law. An association may:
•   adopt this model constitution; or
•   adopt a modified version of this model constitution.
Adopting the model constitution (without modification)
Any changes made to the model constitution will automatically apply to all associations that have adopted the model constitution (without modification).
Copyright information
© State of New South Wales through NSW Fair Trading, 2016
For any other use of this information, please refer to NSW Fair Trading’s copyright policy at www.fairtrading.nsw.gov.au/ftw/copyright.page or email publications@finance.nsw.gov.au

Disclaimer
This publication must not be relied on as legal advice.  For more information please refer to the appropriate legislation or seek independent legal advice.
 
Contents
Part 1 Preliminary   3
1 Definitions   3

Part 2 Membership   4
2 Membership generally   4
3 Application for membership   4
4 Cessation of membership   5
5 Membership entitlements not transferable   5
6 Resignation of membership   5
7 Register of members   5
8 Fees and subscriptions   6
9 Members’ liabilities   6
10 Resolution of disputes   6
11 Disciplining of members   7
12 Right of appeal of disciplined member   7

Part 3  The committee   9
13   Powers of the committee   9
14   Composition and membership of committee   9
15   Election of committee members   9
16   Secretary   10
17   Treasurer   10
18   Casual vacancies   11
19   Removal of committee members   11
20   Committee meetings and quorum   11
21   Appointment of association members as committee members to constitute quorum   12
22   Use of technology at committee meetings   12
23   Delegation by committee to sub-committee   13
24   Voting and decisions   13

Part 4   General meetings   14
25   Annual general meetings - holding of   14
26   Annual general meetings - calling of and business at   14
27   Special general meetings - calling of   14
28   Notice   15
29   Quorum for general meetings   15
30   Presiding member   16
31   Adjournment   16
32   Making of decisions   16
33   Special resolutions   17
34   Voting   17
35   Proxy votes not permitted   17
36   Postal or electronic ballots   17
37   Use of technology at general meetings   17

Part 5   Miscellaneous   18
38   Insurance   18
39   Funds - source   18
40   Funds - management   18
41   Association is non-profit   18
42   Distribution of property on winding up of association   18
43   Change of name, objects and constitution   19
44   Custody of books etc   19
45   Inspection of books etc   19
46   Service of notices   19
47   Financial year   20

Part 1   Preliminary
Statement of Aims
This association exists to:
•   Contribute constructively to evidence informed decisions about local safety priorities and infrastructure related to cycling.
•   Promote a culture that encourages safe cycling and cooperative road use.
•   Build partnerships with groups and individuals interested in active transport.

1   Definitions
(1)   In this constitution:
ordinary committee member means a member of the committee who is not an office-bearer of the association.
secretary means:
(a)   the person holding office under this constitution as secretary of the association, or
(b)   if no person holds that office - the public officer of the association.
special general meeting means a general meeting of the association other than an annual general meeting.
the Act means the Associations Incorporation Act 2009.
the Regulation means the Associations Incorporation Regulation 2016.
(2)   In this constitution:
(a)   a reference to a function includes a reference to a power, authority and duty, and
(b)   a reference to the exercise of a function includes, if the function is a duty, a reference to the performance of the duty.
(3)   The provisions of the Interpretation Act 1987 apply to and in respect of this constitution in the same manner as those provisions would so apply if this constitution were an instrument made under the Act.
 
Part 2   Membership
2   Membership generally
(1)   A person is eligible to be a member of the association if:
(a)   the person is a natural person, and
(b)   the person has applied and been approved for membership of the association in accordance with clause 3.
(2)   A person is taken to be a member of the association if:
(a)   the person is a natural person, and
(b)   the person was:
(i)    in the case of an unincorporated body that is registered as the association - a member of that unincorporated body immediately before the registration of the association, or
(ii)   in the case of an association that is amalgamated to form the relevant association - a member of that other association immediately before the amalgamation, or
(iii)   in the case of a registrable corporation that is registered as an association - a member of the registrable corporation immediately before that entity was registered as an association.
(3)   A person is taken to be a member of the association if the person was one of the individuals on whose behalf an application for registration of the association under section 6 (1) (a) of the Act was made.

3   Application for membership
(1)   An application by a person for membership of the association:
(a)   must be made in writing (including by email or other electronic means) in the form determined by the committee, and
(b)   must be lodged (including by electronic means) with the secretary of the association.
(2)   As soon as practicable after receiving an application for membership, the secretary must refer the application to the committee, which is to determine whether to approve or to reject the application.
(3)   As soon as practicable after the committee makes that determination, the secretary must:
(a)   notify the applicant in writing (including by email or other electronic means, if the committee so determines) that the committee approved or rejected the application (whichever is applicable), and
 (4)   The secretary must enter or cause to be entered the applicant’s name in the register of members and, on the name being so entered, the applicant becomes a member of the association.

4   Cessation of membership
A person ceases to be a member of the association if the person:
(a)   dies, or
(b)   resigns membership, or
(c)   is expelled from the association, or
(d)   Is no longer contactable by email and after 6 months has not informed the secretary of a change of contact details.

5   Membership entitlements not transferable
A right, privilege or obligation which a person has by reason of being a member of the association:
(a)   is not capable of being transferred or transmitted to another person, and
(b)   terminates on cessation of the person’s membership.

6   Resignation of membership
(1)   A member of the association may resign from membership of the association by first giving to the secretary written notice of at least 1 month (or any other period that the committee may determine) of the member’s intention to resign and, on the expiration of the period of notice, the member ceases to be a member.
(2)   If a member of the association ceases to be a member under subclause (1), and in every other case where a member ceases to hold membership, the secretary must make an appropriate entry in the register of members recording the date on which the member ceased to be a member.

7   Register of members
(1)   The secretary must establish and maintain a register of members of the association (whether in written or electronic form) specifying the name and postal, residential or email address of each person who is a member of the association together with the date on which the person became a member.
(2)   The register of members must be kept in New South Wales:
(a)   at the main premises of the association, or
(b)   if the association has no premises, at the association’s official address.
(3)   The register of members must be open for inspection, free of charge, by any member of the association at any reasonable hour.
(4)   A member of the association may obtain a copy of any part of the register on payment of a fee of not more than $1 for each page copied.
(5)   If a member requests that any information contained on the register about the member (other than the member’s name) not be available for inspection, that information must not be made available for inspection.
(6)   A member must not use information about a person obtained from the register to contact or send material to the person, other than for:
(a)   the purposes of sending the person a newsletter, a notice in respect of a meeting or other event relating to the association or other material relating to the association, or
(b)   any other purpose necessary to comply with a requirement of the Act or the Regulation.
(7)   If the register of members is kept in electronic form:
(a)   it must be convertible into hard copy, and
(b)   the requirements in subclauses (2) and (3) apply as if a reference to the register of members is a reference to a current hard copy of the register of members.

8   Fees and subscriptions
(1)   A member of the association dies not incur any fee to join the association.
(2)   In addition to any amount payable by the member under subclause (1), a member of the association is not liable for an annual subscription fee:

9   Members’ liabilities
The liability of a member of the association to contribute towards the payment of the debts and liabilities of the association or the costs, charges and expenses of the winding up of the association is limited to the amount, if any, unpaid by the member in respect of membership of the association as required by clause 8.

10   Resolution of disputes
(1)   A dispute between a member and another member (in their capacity as members) of the association, or a dispute between a member or members and the association, are to be referred to a Community Justice Centre for mediation under the Community Justice Centres Act 1983.
(2)   If a dispute is not resolved by mediation within 3 months of the referral to a Community Justice Centre, the dispute is to be referred to arbitration.
(3)   The Commercial Arbitration Act 2010 applies to a dispute referred to arbitration.

11   Disciplining of members
(1)   A complaint may be made to the committee by any person that a member of the association:
(a)   has refused or neglected to comply with a provision or provisions of this constitution, or
(b)   has wilfully acted in a manner prejudicial to the interests of the association.
(2)   The committee may refuse to deal with a complaint if it considers the complaint to be trivial or vexatious in nature.
(3)   If the committee decides to deal with the complaint, the committee:
(a)   must cause notice of the complaint to be served on the member concerned, and
(b)   must give the member at least 14 days from the time the notice is served within which to make submissions to the committee in connection with the complaint, and
(c)   must take into consideration any submissions made by the member in connection with the complaint.
(4)   The committee may, by resolution, expel the member from the association or suspend the member from membership of the association if, after considering the complaint and any submissions made in connection with the complaint, it is satisfied that the facts alleged in the complaint have been proved and the expulsion or suspension is warranted in the circumstances.
(5)   If the committee expels or suspends a member, the secretary must, within 7 days after the action is taken, cause written notice to be given to the member of the action taken, of the reasons given by the committee for having taken that action and of the member’s right of appeal under clause 12.
(6)   The expulsion or suspension does not take effect:
(a)   until the expiration of the period within which the member is entitled to appeal against the resolution concerned, or
(b)   if within that period the member exercises the right of appeal, unless and until the association confirms the resolution under clause 12,
whichever is the later.

12    Right of appeal of disciplined member
(1)   A member may appeal to the association in general meeting against a resolution of the committee under clause 11, within 7 days after notice of the resolution is served on the member, by lodging with the secretary a notice to that effect.
(2)   The notice may, but need not, be accompanied by a statement of the grounds on which the member intends to rely for the purposes of the appeal.
(3)   On receipt of a notice from a member under subclause (1), the secretary must notify the committee, which is to convene a general meeting of the association to be held within 28 days after the date on which the secretary received the notice.
(4)   At a general meeting of the association convened under subclause (3):
(a)   no business other than the question of the appeal is to be transacted, and
(b)   the committee and the member must be given the opportunity to state their respective cases orally or in writing, or both, and
(c)   the members present are to vote by secret ballot on the question of whether the resolution should be confirmed or revoked.
(5)   The appeal is to be determined by a simple majority of votes cast by members of the association.

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CycleSafe Bathurst Discussion / Interested in getting involved with CycleSafe Bathurst

« on: August 18, 2020, 11:30:38 PM »

Are you interested check to find out What Cycle Safe Bathurst is all about?

Just REGISTER to get updates and access to information on the activities Safe Cycling Bathurst is involved in. Just check on the link below or on the Rego Link on the home page of CycleSafeBathurst.com

Please note the link is just a Google Forms which put you in touch with the Cycle Safe Bathurst secretary.

Just click on this REGO link and it will take you to the form -
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfsCF-Z4ROmnYDpPeVrEfmaPFPSuo6H3QW-tEr2nwMGtWLoDw/viewform

If you would like further information before registering you can contact CycleSafe Bathurst on cyclesafebathurst@gmail.com

You don't have to be a cyclist to get involved - Maybe you have a project or interest which you would like the CycleSafeBathurst group to acknowledge.

The discussions, projects and activities of Cycle Safe Bathurst are of interest to all Bathurst Residents - why not register or get in touch - we look forward to your involvement.

BACK to Cycle Safe Bathurst HOME PAGE www.cyclesafebathurst.com

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CycleSafe Bathurst Discussion / DRAFT Guidelines - Cycle Safe Bathurst Communication

« on: August 18, 2020, 10:40:09 PM »

Cycle Safe Bathurst Communication Guidelines (Draft -Version 10/07/20)

Communication Message
Our agreed goals
• Contribute constructively to evidence informed decisions about local safety priorities and infrastructure related to cycling.
• Promote a culture that encourages safe cycling and cooperative road use.
• Build partnerships with groups and individuals interested in active transport.

Communication
Some thoughts:
• Introduction to presentation – talk about the background of why the group was formed without necessarily being specific about any one person – deaths in town, nearly everyone on the committee has either been hit or had a near miss including hospitalisation. We want to make Bathurst a better place for all road users.
• Our focus is on safety and improved infrastructure that benefits all road users where possible – eg cyclists, cars, pedestrians and other road users such as mobility scooters.
• The potential for cycle tourism and to blend the movement of bikes around the city area with the appeal of the surrounding countryside and roads. We are keen on linking with tourism organisations
• Drop in personal anecdotes where possible – personal experiences or observations
• We are a lobby group that will assist applications for special funding or advise and lobby government – local and state as well as local and state government departments and their leaders.
• Stay on message – make sure that any communication stays within the bounds of our goals.
• Please be enthusiastic about the group and its goals.
• Look for opportunities to get us spots with groups/companies. Any member of the committee can speak to a group who they belong to or have worked with closely as long as other protocols mentioned above are followed. Please report back to the group on any successes and contacts
• Keep talks short – 5 – 10 minutes.
• Any feedback can this be delivered to the group by email for consideration – negative or positive.
• Answer any questions honestly – what we can and can’t do.
• Please hand out or distribute electronically information about joining the group.

Leave formal lobbying of politicians – local and state to agreed structures through our meetings. Informal – any member of the committee.
Meetings with Council/RMS should be through the committee not ad hoc arranged.
Media through the President

Outcomes from Communication
To get members of the audience to sign up to the group – why because a wider membership base allows us to be a more influential lobby group
Our developing communication pathways allows people to be aware of our activities without necessarily demanding anything of their time
Communication with groups who are road users eg bus companies

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CycleSafe Bathurst Discussion / Re: An Update of the Bathurst Bike Plan is Urgently Needed

« on: August 18, 2020, 10:35:46 PM »

THANKS FOR YOUR FEEDBACK BM

I agree with your summation of the 2011 BRC Cycling Plan.  The document it is based on information and research available at the time. To upgrade the plan this group can make a considerable contribution rather than revisiting public forums and questionaries etc. There are still gaps in the information including the research underway by  Peter Simmons.

2011 BRC Cycling Plan

The 2011 plan has been primarily been used as an internal planning document.  The main deficiency is that it is a static plan and there has been no mechanism to monitor its progress or introduce new data.  There is no problem with the base  maps only with the way in which the data are used.
Council currently has the data, technology and expertise to create a web based map that is interactive and able to be utilised by planners, recreational cyclists and tourists and be easily accessed from the BRC website.  The SINGLE map should have:

Entire regional council coverage
Zoom capability
Ability to switch on/off all independent layers (current, proposed etc)
Completion dates for proposed pathways
Road surfaces
Speed limits
Riding time between chosen points
Rural road users (quarry trucks, farm vehicles)
Traffic hazards
Points of interest
Water stops
Toilets
Ability to be upgraded as new data becomes available
Ability to attribute all data features (point to with cursor to reveal information)
Ability to print parts/whole map.
Link incident reports to map

Definitions
An index to the map should give a clear definition of the following:
Competition cyclists
Recreational cyclists
"Mum dad and the kids" cyclists
Pathways
Cycle ways
Shared cycle/pathways
Designated cycle ways
Cycle routes
On road routes
Recreational cycle routes.

Signposting
All routes shown on the maps should  be signposted reflecting the signage shown on the map.
This should include rural recreational routes, e.g. The road to Newbridge might be signposted "Caution: Popular Cycling Route"

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CycleSafe Bathurst Discussion / Re: An Update of the Bathurst Bike Plan is Urgently Needed

« on: August 18, 2020, 10:33:58 PM »

THANKS FOR THIS FEEDBACK MJ

I have just (after many years ) re-read the BRC Bike Plan and make the following comment:

1. The Plan is now quite old, given has changed since it was written well done to those of you who envisioned this group and the opportunity to contribute to the Council’ s vision for the future in respect of cycling using this as a starting point;

2. I agree with Mark for the need for Hazard Reporting. The existing Plan mentions the danger of ‘roundabouts’ only once and ‘intersections’ a couple of times. It has the stated goal of “reducing traffic accidents”; but is silent on hazard reporting. Any new planning should include a mechanism for Hazard Reporting for pedestrians and cyclists alike. Arguably also for cars and other users e.g. trucks;

3. I found it difficult to distinguish (from the maps), dedicated shared pedestrian/cycleway paths from cycleways on the road shoulder. Although I seem to recall Bill and Griffo were doing some work in this space;

4. Safe cycling must be a Council priority, and where off-road cycleways are not possible, Council needs to address the risks associated with riding on the road (particularly roundabouts). Good signage, stencils on the road, green painted lanes, reduced road speed limits (in the CBD) could be options where on-road cycling is the only option.

5. Last year I cycled from Manly to Mona Vale which included sections of footpath which the local council designated as shared way between cyclists and pedestrians. I think they most likely did this as the roads were busy and dangerous for cyclists, and with bike stencils on the footpath and signage, cyclists were not going to be fined by the police for riding on the footpath. Obviously mutual courtesies and consideration of other users is required. In certain places it may also work in Bathurst;

6.  I recall my time at TAFE when I had bike racks installed and made change rooms/showers available to students/ staff and actively encouraged riding to TAFE. Unfortunately there was minimal takeup with the feeling being that it was not safe to ride to campus during peak times;
7. The conversion of the levy bank network to cycleways is arguably an option. With connectivity created to allow safe navigation between the gaps, they may present a good safe option for families and be another attraction for cycle tourists;

8. Installation of bike racks at cafes would be great, but there usage is problematic if people don’t feel safe getting there. I think only Harvest at the VIC has racks at the moment.

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CycleSafe Bathurst Discussion / Re: An Update of the Bathurst Bike Plan is Urgently Needed

« on: August 18, 2020, 10:31:39 PM »

A need for Hazard Reporting in the Bathurst Bike Plan:
So in line with the Bike Plan and RMS / Transport for NSW --- should we consider a Hazard Report Form - (maybe it could exist in the CSB Google Form format)

NOTE - Bathurst Council doesn’t seem to have Hazard Report Form (even though it is a recommendation) – but the RMS do - they have dropped the manual form idea and now just have a contract page format - where you go through a number of stages

NOTE 2 - So it is interesting where we sit in Hazard Reporting - I have been waiting to have a few more read the Bike Plan documents before raising it.
eg What is the difference between a State (RMS) Hazard Report and a Council Hazard?
- You would think it would just concern ownership (ie a council or RMS road) but it seems the RMS collects info on all roads.. Nice to understand the Hazard Reporting Process.. and then we (CSB) as a group get involved).

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CycleSafe Bathurst Discussion / Re: An Update of the Bathurst Bike Plan is Urgently Needed

« on: August 18, 2020, 10:17:49 PM »

HERE IS A FEW THINGS TO THINK ABOUT
I believe that After 10 years the “Bathurst Community Access & Cycling Plan 2011” requires Urgent Review –

Just Briefly -
Firstly I am sure all of you would believe Section 4.5 (Road Safety) response requires review in light of recent accidents. (see more in appendix1 below)

Secondly I believe this group would be very keen to forward information on recent incidents/cycling Hazards to council via the Hazard Report Forms recommended in section 4:3 – sadly as far as I know the form is not available  (see more in appendix2 below) - However I sound add here that the council has a fairly open door to cycling sports groups concerns - I guess the point being the concerns of general cyclist as noted in the plan.

Thirdly - Surveys and Stats of 2011 (see 3.2.2) – need to be redone and re considered – (see more in appendix3 below)

Fourthly – review the Engineering Response of 2011 and consider if it meeting the current push for Active Transport Greener Planet & the increased Cycling Tourism benefits ….. See Section 6 in the Plan


THE FOLLOWING IS A SEGMENT OF THE BATHURST PLAN
Appendix 1 - This is some of the info from “4. PLANNING RESPONSE”

4.5 Road Safety
• Danger at roundabouts and intersections limit the use of the footpaths and cycleways.
• Increase awareness for vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists of each other’s responsibilities.
• Make the on-road environment a safer place to walk and ride.

Key Recommendations
a) Council’s Guidelines for Engineering Works and Civil Engineering Construction Guidelines to be amended to reflect that if intersection works are being completed (e.g. a new roundabout), the existing footpath and cycleway connectivity is to be considered in the design.
b) Develop a community education program for drivers and cyclists highlighting each others responsibilities (e.g. Share the Road type campaigns).
c) Link into cycle events for major education programs.
d) Implement parts of the ‘Sharing the Road’ program produced by VicRoads to assist the education of cyclists and motorists alike of their respective obligations while using public roads.
e) Encourage the acceptance of the Code of Conduct for cyclists.

Appendix 2
Attached is some of the info from “4.3 MAINTENANCE OF FOOTPATHS AND CYCLEWAYS” incluing the availability of a cycling “Hazard Report Form” –
• Footpaths and cycleways are to be regularly maintained.
• Hazard Report Forms to be available for the public.
• Catheads and vegetation to be maintained.

Key Recommendations
a) Develop a policy for the maintenance of the footpath and cycleway networks.
b) Develop a Hazard Report Form and make it available on Council’s website.   An example of a Hazard Report Form is provided at Appendix 10.
c) Council investigate the options for a spray program for selective control of catheads adjacent to the cycleway network.   Information on caltrope is provided at Appendix 11.   If a viable option is found, include the cost as part of its annual Management Plan as a line item.
d) Include maintenance of the network as a budget line item.

Appendix 3
Attached is some of the stats from – “3.2.2” - where Council received 96 survey responses in relation to the use of the existing cycleway network.   This is just some of details of the cyclist survey results.

Support facilities needed
• Directional signage and directional markers appeared to be popular with 16% and 10% of the responses respectively.
• Water stations and toilets received 14% and 12% of the responses respectively.
• 13% of the responses related to the provision of bike racks.
• Shade trees, seats and shelter received 13%, 6% and 4% of the responses respectively.
• 8% of the responses related to the provision of additional lighting

Difficulties in the existing network
• Missing links in the network was the most popular response with 19% of the responses.
• Not enough on-road or off-road paths represented 16% and 12% of the responses respectively.
• Not enough safe places for bike parking represented 11% of the responses received.
• 13% of responses related to insufficient signage of the cycleways or not enough information about where the paths are located.
• 13% of the responses also related to the poor maintenance of the cycleways and the verges.
• 8% of the responses related to users sharing the cycleways with pedestrians.
• 4% of the responses preferred an asphalt surface to that of a concrete surface.
• Catheads, vehicle bollards and traffic danger represented 3% of the responses.

Other limitations to the use of the network
• Traffic danger generally and at intersections received 64% of the responses.
• 15% of responses related to the condition of the cycleway e.g. width of the path, poor maintenance, not enough linked paths.
• 9% of the responses related to poor lighting of the paths.
• Lack of driver awareness, lack of bike parking and nothing all received 3% of the responses respectively.
• 2% of the responses related to the climate and distance.

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CycleSafe Bathurst Discussion / An Update of the Bathurst Bike Plan is Urgently Needed

« on: August 18, 2020, 09:58:56 PM »

Updating the Bathurst Bike Plan:
The current Bathurst Bike Plan is referred to as “Bathurst Community Access & Cycling Plan 2011” and is believed to be built from a review of 1993 Bike Plan which a number of the current CycleSafe Bathurst members assisted Garry Taunton (CB Bugs) and the Council to draw up. This 2011 Bike Plan is out of date.

"Why develop a bike plan? - One of the official reasons to develop a bike plan is so you can take a coordinated and strategic approach to delivering cycling infrastructure and promotional programs in your community. Through the development process, you will establish cycling objectives for your area or organisation, and identify the activities needed to achieve these objectives." 
Or in other words a well documented up-to-date Bike Plan will allow a city to access money to build modern cycling infrastructure.

Please have a look at the Current Bathurst Bike Plan (Bathurst Community Access & Cycling Plan 2011) and consider if it is still relevant?
You can find it on the Bathurst Regional Council Website HERE --
https://www.bathurst.nsw.gov.au/images/stories/council/studies/ENV24_Bike%20Plan%20v5%20_for%20Ccl%20adoption1.pdf

NOW To assist you in evaluating the Bathurst Bike Plan - the RMS has created a document to explain what a modern Bike Plan needs to look like-
Click here to see what the RMS wants the Bike Plan to look like to tap into their resources -
https://www.rms.nswgov.au/business-industry/partners-suppliers/lgr/downloads/programs/documents/bikeplanv2.pdf

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CycleSafe Bathurst Meetings / CycleSafe Bathurst Meeting No2 - 15 July 20

« on: August 18, 2020, 08:45:02 PM »

CSB Safety Meeting No.2 – July 15, 2020 5:00 PM
Zoom Meeting: Chaired Geoff Hastings

Agenda -
Report on Actions from Last Meeting and any actions from the report
Development of Communication Guide – Geoff and Murray (attached)
Incorporation – Geoff
Website and Domain (MarkW)
Facebook Page (MarkW, Wendy, Geoff)
Member building – see later
Albury contact development – Carly
Online Question Pilot – Peter
Current Projects – Reports if needed / Council interactions – Rob and Peter / Mapping Group – Mark, Griffo, Bill
Treasurer’s Report - Megan
Next Steps
Members and Groups – Geoff
Printed material – Geoff
Building a presence
Bike Plan 2011 - Discussion

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CycleSafe Bathurst Meetings / CycleSafe Bathurst Meeting No1 - 17 June 20

« on: August 18, 2020, 08:34:44 PM »

CSB Safety Meeting No.1 - Jun 17, 2020 5:00 PM
Zoom Meeting: Chaired Geoff Hastings

President’s report – Registering the association and the vision, membership drive, future meeting times and sites
Treasurer’s Report
Report from the Sub Committees
Council Interaction – Rob and Pete
Mapping – Mark. Bill Griffo
The 2011 Cycle plan analysis - everyone
Developing a brand Website, facebook, twitter etc
Making connections – who and what organisations?
Next steps

MINUTES OF ZOOM CYCLE SAFE BATHURST – JUNE 2020
Present: Geoff Hastings, Wendy Hastings, Rob Barlow, Megan Rickard – Bell, Simon Coomans, Mark Windsor, Renee Covington, Bill Miller, Carly Sewell, Greg Griffith, Peter Simmons, Steven Scott
Apologies: Peter Wilson

Presidents Report
1.Meeting to be set from 5.30-6.30pm and continue with Zoom as a model – AGREED.  If F2F required, we can meet at TABLELANDS offices. Potentially TBC as monthly meeting
2.Registration of the Association.
a.Name is fine – Cycle Safe Bathurst
b.Association “Objects”?? – 3 aspects of Vision Statement:

This association exists to:
•Contribute constructively to evidence informed decisions about local safety priorities and infrastructure related to cycling.
•Promote a culture that encourages safe cycling and cooperative road use.
•Build partnerships with groups and individuals interested in active transport.
3.Need a Public Officer – to deal with Fair Trading. Nom Rob B; Sec Carly S. Needs to pay $180 registration– Geoff to pay and be re-imbursed.   CARRIED
4.Motion to create a not for profit incorporated  Association with the name Cycle Safe Bathurst, register it and with the name. Mov: Billy M; Sec Mega R-B   CARRIED

TREASURER’S REPORT
The old BADBUGS has about $1200 and old members agreed to pass the money to this group.
Moved Rob B for Megan to have access and give report to each meeting
Basic Operation will be that this Committee creates Sub-Committee who run with specific projects./tasks and they report to each meeting.

SUB COMMITTEE REPORTS
1.Council Interactions (Rob & Peter S) . Decided to put energy into a submission later rather than sooner that would have more chance of being successful. Andrew Cutts is Road Safety Cycle Officer for Council = community liaison.
Rob to organise a meeting with Council personnel.

2.Mapping group – Mark, Griff & Billy. Education and awareness of current mapping. Council, State (Find a Path) and look at Regional Councils. Blayney, Orange etc but not on public record. When MG meet with council, they will have background info. They will meet re Zoom/Skype next Wed.
Billy noted that there is sufficient information to create interactive maps.
Renee C noted Albury has done a very comprehensive public mapping and path infrastructure. Bike lanes in CBD, motel, hotel and Council there encourages it. Need to access that to take to our Council.
3.Other Councils’ activities
Carly will contact Albury & she will drive that group. Greg is interested in the online presence. Peter, +Wendy
Albury have printed versions and online access. High quality material.
If we have a model to use as a Case Study. We need to be able to leverage Council.

GENERAL BUSINESS
Bathurst 2040 Plan…. Needs money
Membership – we all need to get one more person to sign up.. Need an updated version (Inc the new photo)
Domain name – agreed. Mark to order.
Facebook page – but it should be closed. Mark, Geoff & Wendy to sort it.
Need a twitter account for media – branding again
Are we ready to do presentations?  Peter – need to agree on Communication Principles. Murray & Geoff to consider this.
Peter is developing some online questions to pilot with the committee.
Steven Scott – getting positive feedback re his Roundabout Alert. Can the group look at his Cycle Safe Roundabout Facebook. Geoff to forward it through.

Meeting Closed 6.00pm
Next Meeting 15th July 5.30pm – the third Wednesday of the month.

ADDENDUM
5. Mark W – reported Quote for the BBPinc was Management Liability $959 - Public Liability $780 (for $20 mill) also $33 intermediary fee

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CycleSafe Bathurst Meetings / The establishing of CycleSafe Bathurst

« on: August 18, 2020, 08:28:58 PM »

CycleSafe Bathurst History
To create the group took a considerable amount of work, with the first CycleSafe Bathurst AGM held on the 03/06/20 after it took 5 meeting to establish the Structure, Affiliations, The Name & Profile, The Mission and Goals, Liabilities/Legal matters, Constitution…..
Geoff Hastings taking over from Megan Rickard Bell as the chair of the meetings.
In addition to formally establishing the group, some investigation projects were also acknowledged and launched by members of the CycleSafe Group in this early period.

Zoom Meeting 1 - Apr 8, 2020 04:00
Zoom Safety Meeting 2 - Apr 22, 2020 04:00
Zoom Safety Meeting 3 - Apr 29, 2020 04:00
Zoom Bike Group Meeting 4 - May 13, 2020 04:00
Zoom Bathurst Bike Safety Meeting 5 - 27th May, 2020 04:00

CycleSafe Bathurst’s 1st Annual General Zoom Meeting - Jun 3, 2020 05:00
Elected Office Bearers –
President: Geoff Hastings
Vice President: Mark Windsor
Secretary: Wendy Hastings
Treasurer: Megan Rickard Bell
Committee Members: Rob Barlow, Bill Miller, Carly Sewell, Renee Covington, Jim Blackwood, John Howe, Murray Jewkes, Peter Simons, Peter Wilson, Simon Coomans.


The group received initial funding from the Bathurst & District Bicycle User Group (BUD BUGs) which Kay Peacock was a very active member, (this was organised by Megan Rickard Bell).

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Road Race Report / Re: 2020 BCC “Renshaw's Pedal Project” Road Series

« on: August 08, 2020, 05:54:23 PM »

ROUND 2 - 2020 BCC “Renshaw's Pedal Project” Road Series- 2roads Graded Scratch Races - 8th August 2020:

With rain all around but at the Bathurst Bicycle Park the 2nd round of the Renshaw Pedal Project was held on the weekend with Will Hodges continuing his unbeaten run taking out the A Grade 30km Scratch Race.
Hodges attacked early and soled away to an impressive win, Tom Bolton winning the sprint for second defeating Craig Hutton Brad Rayner Jeremy Ryan & Mark Windsor.

Glen Carter was too fast for his opponents in B Grade in the final sprint, defeating David Reece and Tony Barlow who was having only his second race start of the year. Will Lesh and Steven Scott rounding out the top 5 ahead of orange youngster Patrick Crump

Dan Kirby is riding very strongly at the moment and won the C Grade event defeating Phil Stapleton Darren Fenton Rob Stephen and Lucy McMaster who was the second best performed female rider on the day behind Kalinda Robinson who was 7th in B Grade.

It is always a great battle between David Hyland and Rosemary Hastings in local events, this time Rosemary Hastings looked to have a winning lead in D Grade with less than a kilometre to go, however Dave recovered to finish strongly and take the win in D grade ahead of John Kitchen Ben Hamer and Peter Hickey.

Robyn Partridge finish strong to defeat Tracey Robinson and Kristy Crump in the E Grade event.

Results – TwoRoads 29km Graded Scratch Races
A Grade - Will Hodges Tom Bolton Craig Hutton
B Grade - Glen Carter David Reece Tony Barlow
C Grade - Dan Kirby Phil Stapleton Darren Fenton
D Grade - David Hyland Rosemary Hastings John Kitchen
E Grade - Robyn Partridge Tracey Robinson Kristy Crump

Bcc Renshaws Pedal Project Road Series – Progress Points Leaders after 2 rounds :
A Grade - Will Hodges (54pts) Craig Hutton (46pts) Mark Windsor (40pts)
B Grade - David Reece (52pts) Steven Scott (38pts) Will Lesh (30pts)
C Grade - Darren Fenton (49pts) Phil Stapleton & Tim Roebuck (36pts)
D Grade - David Hyland & Rosemary Hastings (51pts) Ben Hamer (42pts)
E Grade - Robyn Partridge & Tracey Robinson (51pts)

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Road Race Report / Bathurst Cycling Club Results - 2018

« on: August 05, 2020, 02:59:44 PM »

2018 Bathurst Club Calendar Events (see website for more details)

1st Apr 2018 – 2018 Jack McKay Handicap Trophy Race
RESULTS Summary: 1Isaiah Bennett 2Andrew McGrath 3David Reece 4Tim Scott 5Jille Harris 6John Anderson 7Michael Robinson 8Julian Wood 9Luke Tuckwell 10Kalinda Robinson. Fastest - Josh Corcoran

25 Apr 2018 – 2018 R.H.Harris Anzac Trophy
RESULTS Summary: 1Tom Bolton 2Craig Hutton 3Josh Corcoran 4Julian Wood 5Steve Dunstall
Fastest Time - Tom Bolton; First Female - Kirsten Howard

28 Apr 2018 – 3 Roads Scratch race – 3 roads Course
RESULTS Summary: A Grade Harry Carter, B Grade Will Lesh, C Grade Daniel Googe, D Grade Rosemary Hastings

5th May 2018 – Vale Circuit Self Handicap
RESULTS Summary: 1 Darren Fenton (21min) 2 Drew Carter (3min) 3 Will Lesh (3min) 4 Steven Scott (3min) 5 Scott James (3min)
Fastest Time - Mark Windsor 1hr 00 15sec (Course Record) First Female: Rosemary Hastings

12th May 2018 – Bcc All-In Handicap – Vale Circuit 4laps
RESULTS Summary: 1. Mark Windsor (Scr) 2. Brad Rayner (Scr) 3. Tom McClelland (21min) 4. Will Lesh (4min) 5. David Reece (6min).
Fastest Time: Mark Windsor 1hr 03min 40sec First Female: Kalinda Robinson

19th May 2018 – ScottsTeam Tour de Course; Vale Circuit
RESULTS Summary: 1st DH – Team Blue and Team Red

26th May 2018 – Graded Scratch Races – Old Vale Circuit
A Grade Josh Corcoran Mark Windsor Brad Rayner
B Grade Drew Carter Ben Anderson Kalinda Robinson
C Grade Michael Foran John Anderson Glen Carter

2 Jun 2018 – Old Vale ITT
Overall Placings Summary:
Men: 1Mark Windsor 2Craig Hutton 3Dennis Martin –
Women: 1Jodie Martin 2Kalinda Robinson 3Toireasa Gallagher

Saturday, June 9, 2018 - Vale Circuit Self Handicap 3.5 Laps 40km
Cancelled – Rain

Saturday, June 16, 2018 - Three Roads ALL IN GROUP Handicap
RESULTs 1st Craig Hutton (Scr) 2nd Brad Rayner (Src) 3rd Mark Windsor (Scr) 4th Tony Scott (8min) 5th Rich Hobson (3 Min) 1st Female Rosemary Hastings (23min)

Saturday, June 23, 2018 12:00 - ROUND 1 CLUB ROAD SERIES - Course - 2Rds Graded Scratch Race
A Grade 1Brad Rayner 2Nick North 3Ryan ODonnell 4Steve Dunstall 5Mark Windsor
B Grade 1Ben Anderson 2Luke Tuckwell 3Daniel Went 4Dave Reece 5Emily Watts
C Grade 1Glen Carter 2Toireasa Gallagher 3Glen Partridge
D Grade 1Rosemary 2Hastings Norman 3Wise Robyn Partridge

Saturday, June 30, 2018 - WESTERN DIVISION ROAD CHAMPIONSHIPS
Scratch Races - Bathurst Bike Park
A Grade 1Kurt Eather 2Tim Hines 3Brad Rayner 4Dylan Eather 5Craig Hutton
B Grade 1Ben Anderson 2Graeme Peadon 3Will Leash 4Haylee Fuller 5Luke Tuckwell
C Grade 1Kevin Bell 2Zac Fuller 3Toireasa Gallagher 4Graham Stait 5Ivan Podres
D Grade 1Gray Halloran 2Peter Wilson 3Neville Krahe 4Ray Dally 5
Female Championship: 1Haylee Fuller 2JodieMartin 3Kalinda Robinson 4Toireasa Gallagher 5Zara Fuller

Saturday, July 7, 2018 - TEAM TIME TRIAL 1 - Race called off due to Rain and Snow

July 14, 2018 - TEAM TIME TRIAL 2
1st Team Rayner/Ryan/Hobson 2nd Reece/Lavis/Stephen/Stait

Saturday, July 21, 2018 - TEAM TIME TRIAL Premierships at Nowra (No Racing)
Gold Medal – Bathurst 150yrs Team – Martin/Windsor/Hobson/Ryan
4th Place - – Bathurst 150yrs Team – Reece/Lavis/Stephen/Stait

Saturday, July 28, 2018 – Round2 Bathurst Road Series – 3 Rd Scratch Races
A Grade 1 Brad Rayner 2 Ryan ODonnell 3 Steven Dunstall 4 Mark Windsor 5 Mike Ticehurst
B Grade 1 Dave Reece 2 Jim Lavis 3 Charlie Cross 4 Hayden Booth 5 Tony Shaw
C Grade 1 Glen Carter 2 Graham Stait 3 Neville Krahe 4 Peter Wilson 5 Kevin Bell
D Grade 1 Rosemary Hastings 2 David Hyland 3 Alex MacQuarrie 4 Robyn Partridge

Saturday, 4th Aug 2018 Bathurst ITT Championship
(Western Division Time Trial Championships) (&Round 3 of the Club Road Series Champs)
Course - 15km Perthville TT Course
Overall Winners - 1Mark Windsor (21m12sec) 2Brad Rayner 3Richard Hobson 4Steven Dunstall 5Chris Couper
Female Winners - 1Jille Harris (26m09sec) 2Karlinda Robinson 3Hollie Simons 4Eliza Bennett 5Caroline Robinson
B Grade - 1David Reece (23m58sec) 2Luke Tuckwell 3Jono Cutler 4Luke Gilmer 5Jim Lavis
C Grade - 1Graham Stait (25m01sec) 2Rob Stephen 3Neville Krahe 4Mick Foran 5Jille Harris
D Grade - 1Caroline Robinson (27m38sec) 2Rosemary Hasting 3Norman Wise 4Chris Stott 5Alex MacQuarrie

Saturday, 4th Aug 2018 Western Division Time Trial Championships
A Grade -Mark Windsor; B Grade -David Reece; C Grade –Graham Stait; D Grade -Caroline Robinson

Saturday, August 11, 2018 – Graded Scratch Races (Round 4 Road Series)
Course - 3Roads with Sutho Hill Finish - ROUND 4 of the Bathurst Club Champ Road Series-
A Grade Brad Rayner Mark Windsor Josh Corcoran (Chris Couper Steve Dunstall)
B Grade Stuart Renshaw David Reece Jim Lavis Andrew McGrath Luke Gilmer
C Grade Glen Carter Graham Stait Rob Stephen Mick Foran Nev Krahe
D Grade Rosemary Hastings Garry Taunton Alex MacQuarie.

Saturday, 18th Aug 2018 – Hurt on DIRT (Round 5 Road Series)
Course – Guessingthorpe Duty Officers Jille Harris, Rob Stephen
A Grade - 1Brad Rayner 2Craig Hutton 3Richard Hobson 4Nick North 5Mark Windsor
B Grade - 1GrahamPeadon 2Charlie Cross 3Tony Shaw 4Daniel Googe
C Grade - 1ToireasaGallagher 2GrahamStait

Saturday, August 25, All In Handicap Cancelled – Rain

Saturday, September 1, 2018 - Graded Scratch Races ROUND 6 Club Champ Road Series
Old Vale Circuit (A 52km, B 40km, C 29km D 17km)
A Grade 1Josh Corcoran 2Brad Rayner 3Chris Couper 4Mark Windsor 5Richard Hobson.
B Grade 1Daniel Googe 2Hayden Booth 3Charlie Cross
C Grade 1Toireasa Gallagher 2Damien Bennet 3Chris Davis
D Grade 1Rosemary Hastings 2Norman Wise 3Marian Renshaw

Saturday, September 8 2018 – Handicap 35km Cancelled Rain

September 15 2018 - 15km Graded Scratch Race ROUND 7 Club Champ Road Series Screamer
(Newbridge Turn and Return)
A Grade: 1Craig Hutton 2Brad Rayner 3Chris Couper 4 Nick North
B Grade: 1st Daniel Went 2Glen Carter 3Luke Tuckwell 4 Mal Haig, 5 Jim Lavis
C Grade: 1st Toireasa Gallagher 2 Wayne Powell 3 Graham Stait 4 Rob Steven 5 Bruce Hutton
D Grade: 1st Norman Wise 2 Caroline Robinson 3 Rosemary Hastings
Female: 1Kalinda Robinson (B) 2Toireasa Gallagher (C) 3Jill Harris (C)

Saturday, September 22nd 2018 No Local Race due to the 2018 NSW Masters Road Championships at Molong and Orange - Bathurst Club won 15 medals at the 2018 State Championships (4 Golds 6 Silver and 5 Bronze) - Toireasa Gallagher (M2), Richard Hobson (M5), Jim Lavis (M8) and Mark Windsor (M6) all winning Gold Medals with Jillene Harris (M6) Rosemary Hastings (M8) Jeremey Ryan (M4) and Graham Stait (M8) also winning medals.

Saturday, September 29, 2018 - Graded Scratch Races on Old Vale Circuit
A Grade 4 Laps – 1 Josh Corcoran 2 Jeremy Ryan 3 Chris Couper 
B Grade 4 laps – 1 Daniel Went 2 David Reece 3 Mark Simons
C Grade 3 laps – 1 Hollee Simons 2Graham Stait 3 Brian Draper
D Grade 2 laps – 1st Rosemary Hastings

Wednesday, October 3-7 Oct 2018– V8 Car Race -No Local Race due to Mt Panorama Car Race Canteen Duty

Sunday, October 14, 2018 – Rockley Cup Handicap
ROCKLEY CUP TROPHY RACE Handicap - Perthville to Rockley then rtn to Rockley Mt Finish
Handicap RESULTS - 1.Harry Bryant 14min, 2.Will Hodges Scr, 3.Chris Davis 30:30, 4.Andrew Finlayson Scr, 5.Ray Straney Orange 35min, 6.Nick North 5min, 7.Darren Fenton 35min, 8.David Reece 17min, 9.Graeme Peadon 14min, 10.Rob Barlow 30:30
Female Cup RESULTS - 1.Jillene Harris (30m30sec) 2 Jodie Martin (17mins)
Little Rock RESULTS - 1. Rosemary Hastings 2. David Hyland
Fastest Time - 1st Will Hodges 1:42:52, 2nd Andrew Finlayson 1:43:27, 3rd Nick North 1:50:34, 4th Harry Bryant 1:55:09, 5th Mark Windsor 1:55:15 - Fastest Female -Jodie Martin


Sunday, October 21 - 3Roads Club Handicap
RESULTS unofficial - 1st Toireasa Gallagher, Fastest Time - Daniel Went/Dennis Martin TBC

Sunday, October 28 2018, All In Handicap Course - X Roads Trunkey Creek Road & Rtn
RESULTS – 1. Mark Simons 2 Rob Stephen 3 Jodie Martin Fastest Time Tim Guy 2Brad Rayner

Sunday, November 4th 2018 - X Road Race Round 8 of the Bathurst Road Series - Cross Graded Scratch Races
A Grade – 1.Brad Rayner 2.Tim Guy 3.Mark Windsor:
B Grade – 1.Graeme Peadon 2.Daniel Googe 3.Jodie Martin:
C Grade – 1.Mick Foran 2.Jillene Harris 2.Rob Stephen:
D Grade - 1.David Hyland 2.Peter McKinnon 3.Norman Wise

Sunday, November 11th 2018 - Remember Them Race (Honouring Private J Ford 2nd Battalion)
RESULTS - 1 Peter McKinnon (19min), 2 Jim Allan (19min), 3 David Hyland (24min), 4 Darren Fenton (14min), 5 Neville Krahe (14min), 6 Rosemary Hastings (24min), 7 Toireasa Gallagher (12min), 8 Mick Foran (12min), 9 Brian Draper (8min30), 10 Chris Davis (8min30)
Fastest Time - 1st Brad Rayner 53:36.5 2nd Josh Corcoran 54:26.4 3rd Mark Windsor 55:15.2 4th Dennis Martin 55:15.9 5th Graeme Peadon 57:13.1 6th Jodie Martin 57:14.3 7th Julian Woods 57:19 8th David Reece 58:46.6 9th Davis/Draper 1:00:11 10th Nathan Maher 1:00:13

Sunday, November 18th 2018 - Gallagher Womens 25kms Handicap
Open to female riders U15& above / Separate Mens Race -Course 2Road Course (Perthville-Ryans Rd-Perthville-Newbridge Turn-St John’s Rd finish)
RESULTS - 1st Claire Kirby 2nd Marian Renshaw 3rd Kalinda Robinson 4th Toireasa Gallagher 5th Laura Renshaw 6th Donna Scott 7th Gemma Carter 8th Rosemary Hastings 9th Kirsten Howard 10th Jodie Martin 11th Eliza Bennett - Fastest time Kirsten Howard

Sunday, November 25th 2018 - Butler and Stephen Trophies
Course - X Roads Trunkey Creek Road & Rtn (A/B Grades; C/D Grades)
RESULTS - 43rd John Butler Memorial Event: 1Craig Hutton 2Dennis Martin 3Daniel Googe (B Grade winner – Brian Draper) –
RESULTS - 2nd Harry Stephen Memorial Trophy:1Rob Stephen 2Toireasa Gallagher 3Kalinda Robinson

Sunday, December 2nd 2018 - Road Champs; Course - Graded Scratch Races on Old Vale Circuit –
A Grade – (6 laps 66km) 1st Bradley Rayner (1h32m17s - 42.93 kph) 2nd Mark Windsor
B Grade - (5 laps 54km) 1st Julian Woods (1h23m23s – 38.86kph) 2nd Stewart Renshaw
C Grade - (4 laps 42km) 1st Rob Stephen (1h08m02s – 37.04kph) 2nd Toireasa Gallagher
D Grade - (3 laps 30km) 1st Norman Wise (1h01m52s – 29.09kph) 2nd Rosemary Hastings
Female Championship – 1st Toireasa Gallagher 2nd Rosemary Hastings 3rd Caroline Robertson

Saturday, December 8th 2018 - Orange Christmas Cup Handicap – CANCELLED
Past Winners - 2018 CANCELLED; 2017 Dave Rees; 2016 Will Hodges; 2015 Luke Gillmer; 2014 Patrick Rourke; 2013 Matt McGrath; 2012 Aiden Sugden; 2011 Allan Giumelli; 2010 Blair Windsor; 2009 Rod Farrell; 2008 Dean Windsor

Sunday, December 9th 2018 - Hill Climbing Champs
2018 Bcc Hill Climb: Course Hen & Chickens Road
A Grade - 1Brad Rayner 2Steve Dunstall 3Dennis Martin
B Grade - 1Hayden Booth (3rd Overall), 2Brian Draper/Daniel Googe
C Grade - 1Chris Davis 2Rob Stephen
D Grade - 1Rosemary Hastings

Sunday, December 16th 2018 - Christmas Hamper Races Course - 2 roads with BikePark Finish
A Grade - 1Brad Rayner 2Richard Hobson 3?
B Grade - 1Drew Carter & Daniel Googe
C Grade - 1Kalinda Robinson (D Grade – ?)

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General Discussion / New academy deal -- why wasn't it already happening?

« on: August 05, 2020, 12:01:44 AM »

Bathurst's sports stars get a boost with new academy deal
Western Advocate - Aug 3 2020
https://www.westernadvocate.com.au/story/6861061/bathursts-sports-stars-get-a-boost-with-new-academy-deal/?src=rss
WRAS joins 10 other regional academies of sport in forming a partnership with the NSW Institute of Sport.

COMMENT -
This is Great News - but you have to wonder what happen to earlier partnerships- and why wouldn’t there be a partnership such as this previously?
After the Sydney Olympics the WRAS was given High Performance Centre status, fully funded by the NSWIS Mobile Services Program - an initiative introduced by then Minister John Watkins in Nov 2000. Why have these partnerships disappeared over the years?

I believe parents of young sportspeople have never done it so hard – and its showing in Junior Sport numbers. Seriously you have to be so grateful for the Bathurst Junior Sporting Grants.

There is no better stimulus spending for Government than sport; specifically grass roots sport; plus in these times of the covid19 virus wouldn’t it make sense to assist our motivated & determined young athletes in their home areas via their regional programs. 

Please don’t think I am criticizing the State Institutes or Regional academies, no it’s quite the opposite, these organisations are about getting today’s kids on their feet and chasing a dream, and that has never been so important. Sport & Rec. along with the Institutes and the academies should seriously be called the Department of Health - while the Medical & Health authorities should be referred to as the Department of Sickness…. and it has never been so important to look at Health.

To me these sporting programs have been cut down and streamlined – and the bureaucracy is simply looking for more efficient, cost effective ways of finding the talented kids for the elite sports programs; which is not only wrong, but doesn’t work in the long run. What we should be doing is providing the support and stimulus for bigger junior participation, instead of investing in a few hand selected kids. We should be integrating support & development programs.. and encouraging heaps of kids to grow strong in healthy local sporting competitions.. and get our stars further down the track from a bigger pool.