Report from Nick Sparkes: The South East Region's AGM was held on 17th November 2001 at Ardingly College with a small representation of the region present and welcomed. Despite a free training session under Glenn Cook from Bodyworks being held in an effort to encourage attendance "Pop stars" evidently won the vote... The chair would like all members of the region to know that the AGM is for them, and the committee exists to benefit the members of the region.

All posts remain the same for 2002:

Nina Foord - Chair Person

Yvonne Tuner - Treasurer

Nick Sparkes - Secretary

Paul Groves - Technical and Sanction Officer for SE

The region made a small profit of £185.34 in the year; the accounts are available for examination, and held to be correct.

Paul's report summarized a busy and eventful year for the region and all involved in race organisation, and looks forward to 2002 being even more so, identifying more referees will be needed to endure the programme runs smoothly and work is spread evenly, especially with several of the regional referees moving up to National work. Thanks to them.

The choice to communicate by email unless otherwise instructed has been a success, and this is to be extended. All members of the region who would like to be included in communications in the region, such as race dates, minutes and other useful information should email the secretary to be included.

The future for development looks good in the region too, with Emma Forward giving a comprehensive explanation of what is going to be happening, and what is currently available to clubs in region. Please contact the secretary or Emma for more details.

Two events already in planning for 2002 aside of the large number of races and training days already organised are a coaching seminar in the SE, and an initiative for a TriStar competition league where ALL athletes results count - not just the best ones!

All correspondence is welcome and should be directed to Nick Sparkes, regional Secretary, via email (nick.sparkes@virgin.net)