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SOUTHERN MASTERS CYCLING CLUB INC.
 
NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
MONDAY, 5 NOVEMBER 2018
 
Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of the Southern Masters Cycling Club Inc. will be held at the Edithvale Reserve clubrooms at 7:30 pm on Monday, 5 November 2018.
 
AGENDA
 

To confirm the minutes of the Annual General Meeting held on 13 November 2017.
President’s Report.
To receive and confirm the financial report of the Club for the year ended 31 October 2018.
To elect Committee of Management and two ordinary members:

President
Vice-President
Secretary
Treasurer
Two ordinary members.
Nominations for the above-mentioned positions must be lodged on the official form below and close with the Secretary on 30 October 2018.
 

To elect the following positions:

Women's liaison officer
Club Captain
Chief Commissaire
Handicapper
CSV Delegate
Digital media manager
Roster manager
Nominations for these positions can be lodged prior to the meeting and will also be called for from the floor at the meeting.
 
 
 
 
SOUTHERN MASTERS CYCLING CLUB INCORPORATED – NOMINATION FORM
 
NOMINATED POSITION: __________________________________________________________
                                                President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, Ordinary Members (2)
 
NOMINEE: (block letters)      ________________________________________________________
 
NOMINATOR:                       ________________________________________________________
 
SECONDER:                          _________________________________________________________
 
Nominations close on 30 October 2018 with the Secretary:
Bill Upston, 171 Browns Road, CRANBOURNE SOUTH 3977, phone 9782 2808, mobile 0417 148 154.
Email: wupston@bigpond.net.au
 
 

SMCC is supporting the Slog in 2018.
The event will be run on Saturday November 17th starting at The Chairo Christian School in Bald Hill Road Pakenham. Options to ride up to 150ks are available.
Early Bird discount entry is available until 31 August 2018.

Please go to www.theslog.com.au to register and pay.
This event supports the 4C's crisis centre. Please visit their website www.the4cs.org.au/ to understand the work undertaken to assist people in the Pakenham region.
No SMCC racing will be held on Sunday November 18th.

Race Light Policy
Updated and Revised July 2018
 
Introduction
Road racing can take place in a variety of conditions which includes poor driver visibility of cyclist on the road.  As a result the use of a solid rear red light and a flashing white front light are mandated for all road racing events.
Policy
For all open road events (i.e. events not run under a rolling road closure or closed road conditions) sanctioned by Cycling Victoria, competitors must have a solid red light operating on either the seat post or right rear seat stay of their bike.  The light must be operational during the entire event and must visible from 200 metres to the rear.
A flashing white front light is required by SMCC and to be operational during the entire race.
 
This policy commenced from June 28 2014 and revised July 1 2018.
 
 
Scope
 
The policy applies to all road racing events taking place in Victoria.

Southern Masters will run a full road program in 2018 as it has every year since the club was formed. The first road race will be at Crib Point 8 April 2018. Again these races will be open to all CA Masters licence holders and females 15 and above with a Race licence, entry fee $15:00 for all riders.

Southern Masters will run a full road program in 2018 as it has every year since the club was formed. The first road race will be at Crib Point 8 April 2018. Again these races will be open to all CA Masters licence holders and females 15 and above with a Race licence, entry fee $15:00 for all riders.

 
 
 
Extreme Weather Policy and Guidelines
Heat stress is a serious health risk.
High intensity exercise in a hot environment, with the associated fluid loss and elevation of body temperature, can lead to dehydration, heat exhaustion and heat stroke (which can be fatal).
Children are at greater risk than adults are because their thermoregulation mechanisms are not fully developed.
Older members can also be at high risk because of reduced cardiac function.
Competition organisers have a Duty of Care to monitor environmental conditions and to take action to minimise the risk of heat stress to participants.
1. Scope of these Requirements
These recommendations shall apply to all competitions conducted under and sanctioned by Cycling Victoria.
2. Hot Weather Requirements
The following minimum requirements will determine activation of the Extreme Heat Recommendations.
Temperatures are to be deemed at the race venue by the side of the course NOT in direct sunlight.
The Chief Commissaire is required to conduct assessments every 30 minutes throughout the day when temperatures are above 30 degrees Celsius.
Recommended Guidelines & Actions for competition
Temperatures 30 degrees Celsius or less

For competitions where the forecast minimum temperature is 30 degrees or below, participants should exercise caution, particularly in endurance events or those that require the participants to remain in direct sunlight for an extended period of time;
Participants should drink often to remain hydrated;
No competition modifications, for track cycling, are recommended however distance events should be held in the coolest part of the day.

Temperatures between 31 and 37 Celsius degrees (inclusive)

Participants should exercise caution particularly in road races and track endurance events;
Events should be scheduled for the coolest part of the day;
Athletes should carefully consider the number of events they compete in over the course of the competition;
The promoter will provide access to water for riders (for purchase), officials and volunteers (free of charge);
Modification to the program may be considered by the Chief Commissaire
Shelter must be provided for officials who are not shaded.

Temperatures between 38 and 40 degrees Celsius (inclusive)

Participants should exercise extreme caution;
Competition schedule and program may be modified with respect to time of day and the duration of the event.
Endurance events may be cancelled or postponed until later in the day or after sunset.
All Officials to take a 10 minute break each hour.
Promoter to provide access to water for participants, officials and volunteers.
Shelter must be provided for officials who are not shaded.

Temperature 41 degrees and above

All competition will be postponed until the temperature is below 41 degrees Celsius.

Discretionary Cancellation

Cycling Victoria reserves the right to cancel any competition at its absolute discretion if it is deemed that the prevailing or predicted environmental conditions, such as (but not limited to) extreme heat / humidity present a serious health risk to athletes or officials.

3. Requirements of Chief Commissaire

The Chief Commissaire must have on site, the appropriate instrument to measure Absolute Temperature;
Once the Heat Guidelines are applied the Chief Commissaire must review the situation every 30 minutes when the temperature is over 31 degrees;
Cold drinking water must be made available;
Ice should be made available for heat stress emergencies;
The Chief Commissaire must have access to a person with a current Senior First Aid Certificate;
Ready access to medical assistance;
Information about the nearest medical assistance should be on display in a prominent location.

4. Important Information

Under the UCI Regulations the Chief Commissaire has the power to suspend racing or postpone any race on account of the weather conditions. The CC may invoke the Hot Weather Guidelines if he/she believes there is real danger to the competitors’ health.
The measurement values used in the Hot Weather Guidelines to determine the level of risk are for an average person involved in continuous strenuous activity in high temperatures. Individual persons will be affected differently by the environmental conditions depending on their:

Fitness level
Athletic ability
Age
Gender
Any predisposed medical conditions
Level of acclimatisation



5. Instruments for measuring Absolute Temperature

Temperature should be taken using an electronic thermometer.

 

The link for Code of Conduct
http://www.cycling.org.au/Portals/10/Rules%20and%20Policies/CA%20Code%20of%20Conduct.pdf