NEW ZEALAND CYCLISTS

Hokitika Guardian, 8 July 1930, Page 2

NEW ZEALAND CYCLISTS

(By Telegraph—Per Press Association

WELLINGTON, July 7

A circular said to have.been published widely by the New Zealand Union of Cyclists was considered briefly at this evening’s meeting of the New Zealand Amateur Athletic .Association.

'“While 1 do not think it is the wish of us to enter a controversy on this subject,” said the chairman, Mr I. Austad, “I think it is right for us to say something, and to make some sort of declaration for the sake .of our own cyclists, who may happen to road this.”

Mr Austad pointed out that the Union of Cyclists said in its. circular that it' was affiliated to the Union of Cyclists International. The position was that the N.Z.U.C, was not affiliated ns a controlling body at all. “It is in the same position as we are,” he. said, “and it lias been advised, the same as us, that a body , must have the consent of the professional as well as the amateur branch of the sport before international affiliation will ho granted.” The facts were quite clear, he added, and the circular could be taken as a desperate measure of the N.Z.U.C. The new Roard of Control had applied for affiliation, and the N.Z.U.C. had done so too. “We hope that the new Board: will get affiliation, because it is really the Only one with a proper control of both branches,” he added. It was pointed out by Mr G. S. Bright that Mr H. I D. London, of Christchurch, was an office benrer in the N.Z.U.C. and that Mr London had attended a meeting last week of the Cyelirjg, Sub-Committee of the Canterbury Centre of the N.Z.A.A.

Tho : Canterbury Centre is to be com'municated with regard to a tour of overseas ( athletes during the next track season.

A sub-Committee was set up consisting of Messrs Austad, Bright and V. Hugo to consider the question from every point, and to bring down a recommendation. Australia will be considered in addition to America in regard to cycling in addition to the athletic track.

A report tvns presented on the business done by the Administration Committee in connection with the Emjpire Games. Money for Elliott and-' Day hgd been lodged, A sum of £IBB had been taken from the Overseas Representatives Fund; £6 6s from the General fund, and £66 would be available from the Rose Trust fund. Mr Austad made reference to the lack of practical support which had been received from Hawera. When there was a remarkable athlete in the district and not a shilling came from that district towards sending him overseas lie said, it was time to consider the position seriously. The tone of the correspondence which had passed from Hawera to the Council had not been helpful The position was noted, but no action was taken. The New Zealand Pole Vault record was granted to J. Batsone who reached lift. .3 5-Bins. on April Ist. at Kirwee.

Reinstatement as amateur performers was granted to K. W. Kickins (Greendale), and J. Nicholson (Ellerslic).