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PNZ Council Meeting
27 & 28 August 2005
Changes in Administration
Murray Porter has resigned as
Central Region Delegate and
National Council Chair, in order
to concentrate on publication of
the PNZ magazine.
Trevor Neilson has resigned as
Deputy CEO of PNZ. He still
wishes to be involved in PNZ
organisation and administration,
particularly in the areas of
senior petanque and umpiring,
and intends to apply to be the
new Central Region delegate.
All Executive positions, and the
Wellington and
Canterbury/Marlborough Regional
Delegate positions, are up for
reappointment next year
(Auckland, Central and Southern
regions have had new delegates
this year). Expressions of
interest for these positions
will be called for shortly.
Members Survey
A survey of members is to be
conducted. Michael Rocks of
Wellington is co-ordinating
this. Look out for it to have
your chance to have your say in
PNZ’s future direction and
activities.
Selectors
A new selection panel has been
appointed – Michael Emerson,
Elizabeth Rocks, Brian Smith.
They are drafting selection
processes, policies and
criteria, which will be released
shortly.
Participation in international
tournaments
The following policy applies to
international tournaments for
which PNZ receives invitations
to compete, i.e. at which teams
attending will be official NZ
representative teams. It does
not apply to general invitations
to Open tournaments that anyone
may participate in.
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An invitation to be
considered for selection
will be sent to the people
in the national selection
squad(s) who meet the entry
criteria (if any – e.g. age,
gender)
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The PNZ Selectors will
choose the team
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Participation will be at the
competitor’s expense
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PNZ will assist with funds
and/or fundraising at its
discretion
Trans Tasman Challenge
To be held over ANZAC Weekend in
2006 (Saturday 22nd
April – Tuesday 25th).
Venue yet to be decided.
Expressions of interest in
hosting the event are to be
called for. Clubs wishing to
apply will need to meet the
Tournament Protocols (available
on website and will accompany
invitation).
The
teams will consist of equal
numbers of men and women. There
will again be a Senior’s
Challenge held in conjunction
with the open event.
Resources for Clubs
An information pack, consisting
of brochures on Introduction to
Petanque, How to Play, How to
Run a Tournament, Official
Rules, PNZ Constitution, and a
promotional poster, is to be
distributed free of charge to
each affiliated Club. Additional
copies will be available at a
small charge, to cover copying
and postage.
Affiliation fees
It was agreed to propose at the
next AGM that the affiliation
fee be increased to $10 per
person. This would take effect
for the 2007 year. The major
reason is to secure the funding
of the organisation, rather than
relying on ad hoc outside
sources.
Timing of National Championships
The following changes will take
effect from 2006:
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National Singles: second
weekend of October
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National Doubles: second
weekend in November
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The Nationals Triples remain
at the first weekend in
April
The main reasons for the change
are:
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To recognise the emergence
of a petanque “season”, that
generally runs from October
to March;
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The advantages in terms of
the availability and cost of
accommodation and travel of
moving away from public
holiday weekends;
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The Singles will now be held
during NZ Summertime
(daylight saving);
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Congestion around the
August/September period with
World Championships and
other increasingly important
international tournaments.
Blog site
Now that the website is
operating again, it has been
decided to try using the blog
site more as a “Chat Room” and
Noticeboard, where petanque
people can express their ideas,
put issues up for discussion and
debate (in between writing to
the magazine Editor!), or just
seek information, maybe buy or
sell petanque gear. Look out for
a few thought-provoking topics
coming your way, and have your
say (comments will have to be
attributed – no anonymity).
Barbara Whittington
Secretary
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