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Scottish Underwater Hockey Association (SUHA)
Minutes of Third Annual General Meeting
Venue; Inverness Sports Centre
Date; Saturday 13th January 2001, 12.50pm
Attendees; 22 total - From Inverness, Glasgow, Dundee, Aberdeen, Orkney and Edinburgh
Agenda; As supplied by Chairman with the addition of a Chairman’s report.
- Minutes from 2nd AGM
The previous minutes were accepted by T. Dale and seconded by B. McClory.
- Constitution
A SUHA Constitution was proposed by T. Dale and seconded by B. McClory. A limited number of copies were available at the AGM and with no objections or alterations they were adopted.
- Chairman’s Report for 2000
SNOT had been held for the first time in Glasgow and was won by Edinburgh. A junior event had been held in Golspie and Orkney had run an invitational tournament.
Training development days had been held in Aberdeen and Glasgow.
It was encouraging to see that both the Glasgow and Shetland clubs were gaining strength and Edinburgh were now in the top twelve of UK teams after good results at the Nationals.
This year’s SNOT event to be held in Aberdeen, with the added incentive that the top club will be eligible to compete in the European Club Championships to be held at Crystal Palace on 15th December.
New Developments were taking place in Ullapool, Alness, another of the Orkney Isles, Inverkeithing, Auchenharvy Dive Club, Benbecula, Merchiston Castle School and Stirling.
A session had been run in St. Andrews which attracted a lot of attention from the area and it is hoped the University will get a regular session going in February, although assistance with kit would be required.
A session in the outdoor pool at Gourock had also been held and one at Glasgow University attracted 40 people from other watersport clubs.
A lot of work has gone into getting Scotland represented at the European Championships, which are to be held 20-27th June in Yugoslavia. This looks likely to go ahead on an invitational basis and CMAS are keen to see Scotland represented.
4. League Structure
Gordon Briglmen had put forward options for a New Scottish League but due to a poor response from clubs had not progressed this. Malcolm Paterson volunteered at the end of the meeting to re visit this.
5. Dive Scotland Exhibition/Conference
No representation was made at the 2000 dive show due to difficulties with support from the BOA.
This year’s event to be held on 24/25th March but emphasis will be on representation at the 2002 event.
Mark Breingan volunteered to pull ideas together for literature and produce a PowerPoint presentation.
6. Development of U.W. Hockey
This was covered in the Chairman’s Report but a ‘black hole’ in relation to hockey in the Dundee area was raised. This would be partly covered by the St. Andrews session but a major problem would be in the supply of kit.
Elaine Douglas stated that Inverness had been successful in getting funding from the local council but this seemed to be an exception. Libby Porteous stated that the Glasgow club was told they could not get funding to start up a club – it had to be up and running before being considered.
It was stated that the Scottish Sports Council was setting up a Development Fund and that U.W. Hockey was recognised as an official sport.
Stirling could also benefit from this if available.
Minutes of Third Annual General Meeting - Continued
7. What should the purpose of SUHA be?
Considerable talk took place on this issue with the general consensus being it was to promote the sport, with particular emphasis on new clubs.
Some consideration was given to producing a training manual but this was seen as a long-term objective.
8. SNOT Event
This is due to be held by Aberdeen Reef Rats in 2001, preferably second week in April at the Tullis Pool. Christina Uwin stated that this may be an awkward time for the Aberdeen University club due to holidays but it was pointed out that this date was chosen to avoid a clash with other tournaments.
9. Annual Accounts
The treasurer Debbie White stated there was approximately £150 in the bank with no outgoings in the previous year. The money had been accrued from SNOT, a Development Day and £10 from each subscribing club.
10.SUHA Website
Jon Dale had a template for a SUHA website but there was a lack of knowledge regarding registering a name and the cost involved in maintaining the website on a server.
Julie volunteered to speak to Martin Reed and get this set up if not too expensive.
Brian McClory and Jon Dale volunteered to act as administrators for the website once set up.
- Appointments
Treasurer - Tim Dale proposed that Debbie White continue in this post. Elaine Douglas seconded this. Accepted by Debbie.
Secretary - Tim Dale proposed that Graeme Tough should formally fill this post. Libby Porteous seconded this. Accepted by Graeme.
Chairman - Tim was unwilling to remain in this post stating it would be healthier to have someone outwith Edinburgh. After some group discussion it was proposed that Neill Balfour would take on the post. This was seconded by Tim Dale and accepted by Neill.
Tim would continue to act as BOA rep. for Scotland.
- A.O.C.B.
Use of mouthguards as proposed by the BOA for tournaments was raised at this stage. External ones were being sold by the them but it was not suggested that SUHA should use funds to buy these. Internal mouthguards purchased in shops were thought to be a problem in certain circumstances in that they might not provide the protection you would anticipate.
Christina Uwin stated that Aberdeen University is to hold a hockey tournament on the last Sunday of February. All Scottish teams welcome but should inform her of their intentions.
Neill Balfour enquired about coaching of new clubs from more experienced members. This seemed to be happening already and it was not thought necessary to formalise this.
The meeting then closed at 2.00pm
Graeme Tough 25/1/01
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