Present: K Armstrong, M Weed, I Sloss, J Hannah, and G Glen.

Apologies: G Clark, S Clerkin, C Paton, J Hynd, and F Larg.

I would first of all like to thank all those who attended a brief but interesting meeting.

SCOTTISH JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP

It was announced that the Championship would be held at Deans Res. Livingston, with thanks to the committee of West Lothian Coarse Anglers. After some discussion with Alan and David of the committee it was agreed that the SFCA could hold the SFCA Scottish Junior Championships on the venue each year until such time as the competition outgrows the venue.

There was one stipulation, which will not cause any difficulties, that being that any carp caught throughout the match will be weighed and returned immediately, no carp will be permitted in keepnets, a note of the weight will be taken and added to that competitors` final weight.

Please be aware that there are double figure carp in the venue.

The match will be held at Deans Res. Livingston on the 4^th August 01, the draw will be at 09.00am with the all in at 10.30am. The match will last for 4 hrs with a trophy for the overall winner who will be the Scottish junior champion, keepsakes will be given to 1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd in each of the age groups the match. Entry to the event will be open to all juniors between the ages of 12 and 18. The two groups will be 12 – 14 yrs and 15 – 18 yrs.

This year the competitors will be allowed assistance in netting (not Playing) of larger species and if they get into difficulty ie. unhooking, tangles, setting up, etc.

It is again intended to gain sponsorship for the event through various tackle shops and companies within Scotland. With the intention of having bait and giveaways for all those attending the match.

We will be publicising the match in local and national press, as well as in tackle shops around the country.

COACHING

At the moment the NFA are not running any courses, also to date the SFCA have not received any nominations for those courses. If there is not a need for coaches at this moment in time, the intention is to wait until:

1. There is a need for coaches.
2. The NFA start to run courses again.
3. There are nominations for courses.

If there are some the SFCA Development Committee may look at sending those people on the PAA course.

JUNIOR ROUND ROBIN

This subject was discussed and dates set for the four matches, all of which will be held on a Saturday.

Match 1 28^th July 01 (Clatto Park, Dundee) if suitable with ADCAC

Match 2 18^th Aug 01 (CSCAC venue)

Match 3 1^st Sept 01 (SQCAC venue)

Match 4 22^nd Sept 01 (neutral venue)

Theses are provisional dates pending reply from ADCAC.

A.O.B

There were no other points raised at this time.

That being all the business to be dealt with the meeting closed 21.

Ken Armstrong