Marshalling Rota 2025

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If you are racing you should be looking to help with timekeeping or marshalling at 2 events during the year. Your assistance is much appreciated.

Marshalling Rota Document

Local Time Trials

Sunday 26 June       LRRA 10 (Spalding CC)   Crowland

Hereward League Round 1. 11 May 2002.

Event by Hereward League

Southey Woods

Sign-on from 6-7pm at Southey Woods for 7 pm start.

Entry: £5 cash on the night

Location: Langley Bush Rd, Peterborough PE6 7EN

Route: https://www.strava.com/segments/1099493 

Safeguarding Adults Policy

INTRODUCTION

Fenland Clarion Cycling Club is committed to ensuring that everyone participating in cycling does so in a safe and enjoyable environment.  Adult safeguarding is working with adults with care and support needs to keep them safe from abuse or neglect. An adult is anyone aged 18 years and over.

Although there are many similarities with safeguarding adults and children there are also some distinct differences. For this reason, Fenland Clarion Cycling Club has created a separate Safeguarding Adults Policy.

Abuse of adults links to circumstances rather than the characteristics of the people experiencing the harm.  Safeguarding duties apply to any individual who is identified as an Adult at Risk. This is an adult who:

• Has needs for care and support (whether or not the local authority is meeting any of those needs) and;
• Is experiencing, or is at risk of, abuse or neglect;
• and;
• As a result of those care and support needs is unable to protect themselves from either the risk of, or the experience of, abuse or neglect.

Everyone involved in cycling has regular contact with many people and so have a crucial role in the support, identification and reporting of adults who may be at risk of harm, irrespective of their role, whether or not they are Fenland Clarion Cycling Club members, involved in a professional or voluntary capacity or as a spectator or participant.

KEY PRINCIPLES

Fenland Clarion Cycling Club recognises the following principles which underpin the guidance given in the policy and procedures:

• All adults, regardless of age, ability or disability, gender, race, religion, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, marital or gender status have the right to be protected from abuse and poor practice and to participate in an enjoyable and safe environment.

• We will seek to ensure that our sport is inclusive and make reasonable adjustments for any ability, disability or impairment, we will also commit to continuous development, monitoring and review.

• Everyone involved in cycling activities have the right to be listened to with respect and to be heard.

• We recognise that ability and disability can change over time, such that some adults may be additionally vulnerable to abuse, in particular those adults with care and support needs.

• We will support everyone to understand their roles and responsibilities with regards to safeguarding and protecting adults at risk, including the responsibility to report all concerns in line with Fenland Clarion Cycling Club safeguarding adults policy and procedures.

• All allegations will be taken seriously and responded to quickly in line with our Safeguarding Adults Policy and Procedures.

• Confidentiality will be maintained appropriately at all times and the adult’s safety and welfare must be the overriding consideration when making decisions on whether or not to share information about them.

• We recognise the role and responsibilities of the statutory agencies in safeguarding adults and we are committed to complying with the procedures of the Local Safeguarding Adults Boards.

THE SIX PRINCIPLES IN RELATION TO ADULTS AT RISK

The Care Act 2014 is the current legislation that sets out the six principles which underpin all adult safeguarding work:

• Empowerment: People being supported and encouraged to make their own decisions and informed consent.

• Prevention: It is better to take action before harm occurs.

• Proportionality: The least intrusive response appropriate to the risk presented.

• Protection: Support and representation for those in greatest need.

• Partnership: Local solutions through services working with their communities. Communities have a part to play in preventing, detecting and reporting neglect and abuse.

• Accountability: Accountability and transparency in delivering safeguarding.

The principles of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 (MCA) state that every individual has the right to make their own decisions and provides the framework for this to happen.

Making safeguarding personal is the concept that adult safeguarding should be person led and outcome focused. It engages the person in a conversation about how best to respond to their safeguarding situation in a way that enhances involvement, choice and control. As well as improving quality of life, well-being and safety.

Wherever possible we must discuss safeguarding concerns with the adult to get their view of what they would like to happen and keep them involved in the safeguarding process, seeking their consent to share information outside of the organisation where necessary.

GUIDANCE AND LEGISLATION

 The practices and procedures within this policy are based on the principles contained within the UK legislation and Government Guidance. They have been developed to complement the Safeguarding Adults Boards policy and procedures, and take the following into consideration:

• The Care Act 2014
• The Protection of Freedoms Act 2012
• Domestic Violence, Crime and Victims (Amendment) Act 2012
• The Equality Act 2010
• The Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006
• Mental Capacity Act 2005
• Sexual Offences Act 2003
• The Human Rights Act 1998
• The Data Protection Act 1994 and 1998

RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPLEMENTATION

Fenland Clarion Cycling Club will work to promote the principles of safeguarding adults by:

• Reviewing Fenland Clarion Cycling Club policy and procedures every three years or whenever there is a major change in legislation or significant organisational change.

• Giving guidance on appropriate recruitment procedures to assess the suitability of volunteers and staff working with adults who have care and support needs.

• Following procedures to report welfare concerns and allegations about the behaviour of adults and ensure that all staff, volunteers, parents and participants, including children, are aware of these procedures.

• Directing staff, volunteers, coaches and officials to appropriate safeguarding training and learning opportunities, where this is appropriate to their role.

Fenland Clarion Cycling Club seeks to help affiliated organisations and individual members understand their responsibilities through the provision of clear guidance and support.

COMPLAINTS, CONCERNS AND ALLEGATIONS

1.1 If any individual has a concern about the welfare of an adult, or you become aware that abuse or poor practice is taking place, suspect abuse or poor practice may be occurring or be told about

something that may be abuse or poor practice then, these concerns should be brought to the attention of the British Cycling Lead Safeguarding Officer without delay.

The person reporting the concern is not required to decide whether abuse has occurred, but simply has a duty to share their concerns and any relevant information to the British Cycling Lead Safeguarding Officer.

Please refer to the Flowchart “What to do if you have a concern about an adult” [below] for further details.

1.2 Concerns should be reported initially to the Fenland Clarion Welfare Officer who will record the issue on an Incident Report Form and send to the British Cycling Lead Safeguarding Officer within 24 hours.

1.3 All concerns will be treated in confidence. Details should only be shared on a ‘need to know’ basis with those who can help with the management of the concern.

1.4 British Cycling will work with clubs/teams, regions and other external agencies to take appropriate action where concerns relate to potential abuse or serious poor practice. British Cycling disciplinary procedures will be applied and followed where possible.

1.5 Any concerns about an individual that relates to their suitability to work, volunteer with or participate alongside adults with care and support needs must be reported to the British Cycling Safeguarding Lead Officer.  A safeguarding risk assessment will be completed and British Cycling disciplinary procedures will be applied and followed where appropriate.

1.6 Safeguarding adults at risk requires everyone to be committed to the highest possible standards of openness, integrity and accountability. British Cycling supports an environment where staff, volunteers, parents/carers and the public are encouraged to raise safeguarding concerns.

Anyone who reports a legitimate concern to the organisation (even if their concerns subsequently appear to be unfounded) will be supported. All concerns will be taken seriously.

1.7 It is important when considering your concern that you also understand the concept of Making Safeguarding Personal and consider the needs and wishes of the person at risk.

1.8 British Cycling may take action to restrict a member’s involvement in cycling during an ongoing investigation. This is a neutral act. At a later stage the individual may be subject to action under the British Cycling Safeguarding and Disciplinary Regulations.

1.9 All concerns will be referred to the British Cycling Case Management Group who will advise the Lead Safeguarding Officer on the appropriate course of action to take and ensure that all allegations, incidents and referrals relating to the safeguarding of adults at risk are dealt with fairly and equitably.

1.10 Details relating to the adult at risk will be kept on file and secure. Details will not be shared with a third party without consent unless the information is required in the interests of safeguarding and the person may be at greater risk if relevant parties are not made aware. All concerns /allegations will be dealt with confidentially by British Cycling and information will only be shared on a need to know basis, either internally or externally depending on the nature/seriousness of the concern/allegation.

1.11 Anyone unhappy with the action taken by the Lead Safeguarding Officer, following the referral of a concern relating to poor practice or suspected abuse, may submit a complaint, following the British Cycling complaints procedure.

RESPONDING TO DISCLOSURE OF ABUSE

 If an adult indicates that they are being abused the person receiving the information should:

• Stay Calm.

• Listen carefully to what is said, allowing the adult to continue at their own pace, and take it seriously.

• Explain that it is likely the information will have to be shared with others - do not promise to keep secrets.

• Keep questions to a minimum, only ask questions if you need to identify/clarify what the person is telling you. Take care to distinguish between fact, observation, allegation and opinion. It is important that the information you have is accurate.

• Reassure the person that they have done the right thing in revealing the information.

• Ask them what they would like to happen next.

• Explain what you would like to do next and ask if they are happy for you to share the information in order for you to help them. As long as it does not increase the risk to the individual, you should explain to them that it is your duty to share your concern with your Club Welfare Officer.

• Record in writing what was said using the adult’s own words as soon as possible.

DO NOT:

• Dismiss the concern.

• Panic or allow shock or distaste to show.

• Probe for more information than is offered.

• Make promises that cannot be kept.

• Conduct an investigation of the case.

• Make negative comments about the alleged perpetrator.

If the matter is urgent and relates to the immediate safety of an adult at risk then contact the police

immediately. Contact the Club Welfare Officer who will complete an Incident Form and copy it to the British Cycling Lead Safeguarding Officer within 24 hours.

SIGNS AND INDICATORS OF ABUSE AND NEGLECT

Abuse can take place in any context and abuse may be inflicted by anyone. Participants, members, staff, volunteers, coaches or officials may suspect that an adult is being abused or neglected in or outside of the sport. There are many signs and indicators that may suggest someone is being abused or neglected, these include but are not limited to:

• Unexplained bruises or injuries – or lack of medical attention when an injury is present.

• Person has belongings or money going missing.

• Harassment of a participant because they are or are perceived to have protected characteristics.

• Not meeting the needs of the participant. E.g. training without a necessary break.

• Person is not attending / no longer enjoying their sessions.

• Someone losing or gaining weight / an unkempt appearance.

• A change in the behaviour or confidence of a person.

• Self-harm.

• A fear of a particular group or individual.

• They may tell you / another person they are being abused – i.e. a disclosure.

GOOD PRACTICE GUIDANCE

2.1 All clubs/teams should follow safe recruitment procedures when appointing staff and volunteers.

All clubs/teams should ensure that when appointing staff and volunteers appropriate checks are made relevant to the activity or role being recruited.  For more recognised/formal roles (i.e. Coach) it may be necessary to request sufficient written details of previous volunteering experiences or relevant employment working with adults, a reference and details of a DBS check where eligible.

New staff will be supported via a thorough Induction Process appropriate risk assessments will be carried if the situation requires this, e.g. Coaches who run an activity.

2.2 British Cycling recommend all staff and volunteers working in the sport to complete a course in basic awareness of safeguarding adults. (Recommended safeguarding training can be requested from the British Cycling Lead Safeguarding Officer by emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.).

2.3 All adults should be treated equally and their dignity should be preserved. This includes giving more and less talented members of a group similar attention, time and respect.

It can be difficult to distinguish poor practice from abuse, whether intentional or accidental.  It is not the responsibility of any individual to make judgements regarding whether or not abuse is taking

place, however, everyone has the responsibility to recognise and identify poor practice and potential abuse, and act on this if they have concerns.

CONSENT

 3.1 The Care Act 2014 statutory guidance advises that the first priority in safeguarding should always be to ensure the safety and well-being of the adult.

3.2 Adults have a general right to independence, choice and self-determination including control over information about themselves.

3.3 British Cycling does not expect staff, volunteers, coaches, officials and members to assist an adult who is felt to be vulnerable or at risk with their decision making process, but we do expect them to inform the British Cycling Lead Safeguarding Officer (via the Fenland Clarion Club Welfare Officer) without delay so that they can clearly define the various options to help support the adult at risk to make a decision about their safety.

As long as it does not increase the risk to the individual, it should be explained to them that it is their duty to share their concern with the safeguarding lead.

Consent is not required to seek guidance or share information within the organisation.

3.4 Adults may not give their consent to the sharing of safeguarding information outside of the organisation for a number of reasons. For example, they may be unduly influenced, coerced or intimidated by another person, they may be frightened of reprisals, they may fear losing control, they may not trust social services or other partners or they may fear that their relationship with the abuser will be damaged.  Reassurance and appropriate support may help to change their view on whether it is best to share information.

3.5 Those seeking to support the adult should consider the following:

• Explore the reasons for the adult’s objections – what are they worried about?
• Explain the concern and why you think it is important to share the information.

• Tell the adult with whom you may be sharing the information with and why.

• Explain the benefits, to them or others, of sharing information – could they access better
• help and support?

• Discuss the consequences of not sharing the information – could someone come to harm?

• Reassure them that the information will not be shared with anyone who does not need to know.

• Reassure them that they are not alone and that support is available to them.

3.6 If the adult continues to refuse intervention to support them with a safeguarding concern, or requests that information about them is not shared with other safeguarding partners their wishes should be respected.

3.7 However, there are a number of circumstances where those seeking to support the adult can reasonably override such a decision, including but not limited to:

• It appears that the adult lacks the mental capacity to make that decision (this must be properly explored and further guidance should be sought from the British Cycling Lead Safeguarding Officer).

• Emergency or life-threatening situations may warrant the sharing of relevant information with the emergency services without consent

• Other people are, or may be, at risk, including children.

• A serious crime has been committed / may be prevented •

• Individuals in a Position of Trust are implicated. In such circumstances, it is important to keep a careful record of the decision making process and guidance should be sought from the British Cycling Lead Safeguarding Officer. Legal advice will be sought where appropriate. If the decision is to take action without the adult’s consent, then unless it is unsafe to do so, the adult should be informed that this is being done and of the reasons why.

4. Useful Contacts

Fenland Clarion Welfare Officer.    Birgit Scott.             This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

CAPACITY – GUIDANCE ON MAKING DECISIONS

The issue of capacity or decision making is a key one in safeguarding adults. It is useful for organisations to have an overview of the concept of capacity.

We make many decisions every day, often without realising.

We make so many decisions that it’s easy to take this ability for granted.

But some people are only able to make some decisions, and a small number of people cannot make any decisions. Being unable to make a decision is called “lacking capacity”.

To make a decision we need to:

• Understand information

• Remember it for long enough

• Think about the information

• Communicate our decision

A person’s ability to do this may be affected by things like learning disability, dementia, mental health needs, acquired brain injury, and physical ill health.  The Mental Capacity Act 2005 (MCA) states that every individual has the right to make their own decisions and provides the framework for this to happen.  The MCA is about making sure that people over the age of 16 have the support they need to make as many decisions as possible.

(Whilst the MCA refers to those over the age of 16, it must be noted that the Fenland Clarion Cycling Club Safeguarding Children and Young People Policy should be followed for all children under the age of 18 years.)

To help you to understand the MCA, consider the following five points:

1. Assume that people are able to make decisions, unless it is shown that they are not. If you have concerns about a person’s level of understanding, you should check this with them, and if applicable, with the people supporting them.

2. Give people as much support as they need to make decisions. You may be involved in this – you might need to think about the way you communicate or provide information, and you may be asked your opinion.

3. People have the right to make unwise decisions. The important thing is that they understand the implications. If they understand the implications, consider how risks might be minimised.

4. If someone is not able to make a decision, then the person helping them must only make decisions in their “best interests”. This means that the decision must be what is best for the person, not for anyone else. If someone was making a decision on your behalf, you would want it to reflect the decision you would make if you were able to.

5. Find the least restrictive way of doing what needs to be done.

Remember:

• You should not discriminate or make assumptions about someone’s ability to make decisions, and you should not pre-empt a best-interest’s decision merely on the basis of a person’s age, appearance, condition, or behaviour.

• When it comes to decision-making, you could be involved in a minor way, or asked to provide more detail. The way you provide information might influence a person’s ultimate decision. A person may be receiving support that is not in-line with the MCA, so you must be prepared to address this.

GUIDANCE ON TYPES OF HARM

 The Care Act 2014 recognises 10 categories of abuse that may be experienced by adults.

Self-neglect

This covers a wide range of behaviour: neglecting to care for one’s personal hygiene, health or surroundings and includes behaviour such as hoarding.

Modern Slavery

This encompasses slavery, human trafficking, forced labour and domestic servitude.

Domestic Abuse

This includes psychological, physical, sexual, financial and emotional abuse perpetrated by anyone within a person’s family. It also includes so called ‘honour’ based violence.

Discriminatory

Discrimination is abuse which centres on a difference or perceived difference particularly with respect to race, gender or disability or any of the protected characteristics of the Equality Act.

Organisational

 This includes neglect and poor care practice within an institution or specific care setting such as a hospital or care home, for example, or in relation to care provided in one’s own home. This may range from one off incidents to on-going ill-treatment. It can be through neglect or poor professional practice as a result of the structure, policies, processes and practices within an organisation.

Physical

This includes hitting, slapping, pushing, kicking, misuse of medication, restraint or inappropriate sanctions.

Sexual

This includes rape, indecent exposure, sexual harassment, inappropriate looking or touching, sexual teasing or innuendo, sexual photography, subjection to pornography or witnessing sexual acts, indecent exposure and sexual assault or sexual acts to which the adult has not consented or was pressured into consenting.

Financial or material

This includes theft, fraud, internet scamming, coercion in relation to an adult’s financial affairs or arrangements, including in connection with wills, property, inheritance or financial transactions, or the misuse or misappropriation of property, possessions or benefits.

Neglect/Acts of omission

This includes ignoring medical or physical care needs, failing to provide access to appropriate health social care or educational services, the withholding of the necessities of life, such as medication, adequate nutrition and heating.

Emotional or psychological

 This includes threats of harm or abandonment, deprivation of contact, humiliation, blaming, controlling, intimidation, coercion, harassment, verbal abuse, isolation or withdrawal from services or supportive.

Not included in the Care Act 2014 but also relevant to safeguarding adults in sport and physical activity:

Cyber Bullying

Cyberbullying occurs when someone repeatedly makes fun of another person online or repeatedly picks on another person through emails or text messages, or uses online forums with the intention of harming, damaging, humiliating or isolating another person. It can be used to carry out many

different types of bullying (such as racist bullying, homophobic bullying, or bullying related to special educational needs and disabilities) but instead of the perpetrator carrying out the bullying face-to-face, they use technology as a means to do it.

Forced marriage

This is a term used to describe a marriage in which one or both of the parties are married without their consent or against their will. A forced marriage differs from an arranged marriage, in which both parties consent to the assistance of a third party in identifying a spouse. The Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 make it a criminal offence to force someone to marry.

Mate Crime

A ‘mate crime’ is when vulnerable people are befriended by members of the community who go on to exploit and take advantage of them. It may not be an illegal act but still has a negative effect on the individual. Mate Crime is carried out by someone the adult knows and often happens in private. In recent years there have been a number of Serious Case Reviews relating to people with a learning disability who were murdered or seriously harmed by people who purported to be their friend.

Radicalisation

The aim of radicalisation is to attract people to their reasoning, inspire new recruits and embed their extreme views and persuade vulnerable individuals of the legitimacy of their cause. This may be direct through a relationship, or through social media.

FENLAND CLARION CLUB RULES - Version 4.4 Effective from: 3 February 2025

A PDF copy of these rules can be found here: Club Rules

1.0 CONSTITUTION
2.0 MEMBERSHIP
3.0 CLUB ADMINISTRATION - GENERAL 4.0 CLUB ADMINISTRATION - FINANCIAL 5.0 WINDING UP THE CLUB
6.0 PRIORITY OF RULES
7.0 RACING - GENERAL
8.0 RACING - RECORDS
9.0 RACING - AWARDS - TIME TRIALS 10.0 RACING - AWARDS - ROAD RACING 11.0 RACING - AWARDS - TRACK RACING 12.0 RACING - AWARDS - CYCLO-CROSS 13.0 RACING - AWARDS - OTHERS
14.0 TOURING - GENERAL
15.0 OTHER AWARDS

THE FOLLOWING ABBREVIATIONS HAVE BEEN USED THROUGHOUT THESE RULES:

FENLAND CLARION CYCLING CLUB – THE CLUB

BRITISH CYCLING - BC
CYCLING TIME TRIALS - CTT
CYCLISTS TOURING CLUB - CTC

FOR THE SAKE OF CLARITY, AN EMAIL QUALIFIES AS WRITTEN NOTICE

• CONSTITUTION

1.1 The name of The Club shall be the Fenland Clarion Cycling Club.

1.2 The Club shall be a section of the National Clarion Cycling Club.

1.3 The purposes of the club are to promote the amateur sport of cycling in Peterborough and community participation in cycling in the Peterborough area.

1.4 The Club shall encourage and promote all aspects of cycling and cycle sport.

1.5 The Club shall secure benefits for its members by affiliating to other bodies as deemed

appropriate.

• MEMBERSHIP

2.1 There shall be two levels of club membership. First Claim (Full) and Second Claim membership. First Claim (Full) members can take part in all club activities and represent the club. Such members are eligible for all club benefits, points, prizes, awards, can stand for office and have full voting rights at club meetings.

The club shall offer Second Claim membership at the same rate as First Claim membership. These members can take part in all club activities and receive the same benefits as a first claim member except they cannot compete in the name of the club (except for association events where their first claim club is not a member and providing that association allows such entries) and they will not be eligible for points, prizes or awards. They will also be expected to fulfil marshalling/officiating duties.

2.2 Membership of the Club shall be open to anyone interested in the sport on application, regardless of sex, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, religion or other beliefs. However, limitation of membership according to available facilities is allowable on a non-discriminatory basis.

2.3 The Club may have different classes of membership and subscription on a non-discriminatory and fair basis. The Club will keep subscriptions at levels that will not pose a significant obstacle to people participating.

2.4 The Club Committee may refuse membership, or remove it, only for good cause such as conduct or character likely to bring the Club or sport into disrepute. Appeal against refusal or removal may be made to the members. A majority of two-thirds of members voting shall be necessary for such refusal or removal.

2.5 The annual cost of membership shall be as decided by the National Clarion Cycling Club plus a levy imposed by The Club.

2.6 The amount of the membership levy shall be agreed at a General Meeting of The Club.

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2.8 On payment of the appropriate fee, Life Membership of Fenland Clarion may be taken by any member qualifying for National Clarion Life membership. The fee for Fenland Clarion Life membership shall be calculated by the same method as the prevailing National Clarion fee for Life Membership.

3.0 CLUB ADMINISTRATION - GENERAL

3.1 The members of The Club shall elect annually a committee whose purpose is to manage the affairs of The Club between General Meetings.

3.2 The committee and other officials shall be elected at Annual General Meeting and will hold office from the end of that meeting to the next Annual General Meeting.

3.3 The Annual General Meeting of The Club shall be held between 1st January and 13th February each year. All members of The Club are allowed to attend.

3.4 New nominations for club officials may be accepted up to 28 days prior to the Annual General Meeting. All nominations shall be proposed and seconded by members of The Club and have the prior consent of the nominee. Nominations should be forwarded to the General Secretary. Existing Officers shall by default stand for re-election unless written resignation has been tendered.

3.5 Should there be no nominations for any post the Annual General Meeting may call for volunteers from the members present.

3.6 The following officials shall form the committee:

Chair
General Secretary
Treasurer
Racing Secretary
Social Secretary
Leisure Riding Secretary
Clothing Secretary

Youth Section Co-ordinator

Membership Secretary

Website and Social Media Manager 

Welfare Officer

Public Relations Officer

Other members may be elected to make the committee up to a maximum of twelve persons.

3.7 The following officials may also be appointed:

President

Vice-Presidents
Club Coach
Time-Keepers

Handicappers

The President may attend committee meetings but shall not be allowed to vote.

3.8 Other officials may also be elected as the Annual General Meeting may determine necessary. The committee may also co-opt any person they feel necessary onto committee.

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3.10 GENERAL MEETINGS

3.10.1 The General Secretary shall have the power to call general meetings.

3.10.2 A special general meeting of The Club shall be called by the General Secretary on receipt of a request signed by 25% of The Club members.

3.10.3 No quorum shall be necessary for general meetings.

3.10.4 At least 14 days notice shall be given in writing all club members of general meetings.

3.10.5 Resolutions for general meetings of The Club shall be submitted in writing to the General Secretary at least 8 days before the meeting.

3.10.6 Resolutions require a two-thirds majority of those present at the meeting to be carried. All other matters shall be resolved by a simple majority of those present.

3.10.7 Any member of The Club behaving in a manner prejudicial to the good name of The Club or its members may be expelled by a general meeting of The Club. A majority of two-thirds of members voting shall be necessary for such expulsion.

3.11 COMMITTEE MEETINGS

3.11.1 A quorum for all committee meetings of The Club shall be 50% of those eligible to attend.

3.11.2 At least 7 days notice shall be given in writing to all members eligible to attend committee meetings.

4.0 CLUB ADMINISTRATION – FINANCIAL

4.1 The financial year of The Club shall run from 1st January to 31st December.

4.2 Club funds shall be the responsibility of the treasurer who shall keep the monies in either a bank or a building society (or both).

4.3 The treasurer shall prepare annual accounts which are to be examined prior to presentation to the Annual General Meeting.

4.4 The property and funds of the Club cannot be used for the direct or indirect
private benefit of members other than as reasonably allowed by the Rules.

4.5 The Club may provide sporting and related social facilities, sporting equipment, coaching, courses, insurance cover, medical treatment, event expenses, post event refreshments and other ordinary benefits of Community Amateur Sports Clubs as provided for in the Finance Act 2002.

4.6 The Club may also in connection with the sports purposes of the Club:

1. Sell and supply food, drink and related sports clothing and equipment;
2. Employ members (though not for riding) and remunerate them for providing goods and services, on fair terms set by the Committee without the person concerned being present;
3. Pay for reasonable hospitality for visiting teams and guests;
4. Indemnify the Committee and members acting properly in the course of the running of the Club against any liability incurred in the proper running of the Club (but only to the extent of its assets).

5.0 WINDING UP THE CLUB

5.1 The members may vote to wind up the Club if not less than three quarters of those present and voting support that proposal at a properly convened general meeting.

5.2 The Committee will then be responsible for the orderly winding up of the Club’s affairs.

5.3 After settling all liabilities of the Club, the Committee shall dispose of the net assets remaining to one or more of the following:

1. The National Clarion Cycling Club
   ii.To another Club with similar sports purposes which is a charity and/or
   iii. To another Club with similar sports purposes which is a registered CASC and/or
   iv. To the Club’s national governing body for use by them for related community sports.

6.0 PRIORITY

6.1 Where there is any conflict between any of the key Rules (1.3, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 4.4, 4.5, 4.6, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3 & 6) and any other rule or rules, the key Rule(s) will take priority. Interpretation of all the Rules must be consistent with the statutory requirements for CASCs (which means
Community Amateur Sports Clubs as first provided for by the Finance Act 2002.)

7.0 RACING - GENERAL

7.1 Club colours are to be fixed by a majority at a general meeting of The Club membership.

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7.3 All club events are to be run under the rules and regulations of the appropriate governing body.

7.4 Where there are less than four entries for a club event the event is cancelled. The committee may

apply to the appropriate governing body to run the event on a new date.

7.5 In the case of club events run in conjunction with open events one entry shall be sufficient for the

event to stand.

7.6 Where a club event, due to be held in conjunction with an open event, is cancelled due to no

entries having been received the trophy and other awards due for that event shall be awarded on

the basis of other rides during the season at the same distance as the cancelled event.

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7.8 All riders must enter club events prior to the event and pay the correct fee. Fees shall be as published at the start of the season by the Racing Secretary.

7.9 Entries shall be in advance or on the line as determined by the Racing Secretary. 

7.10 The racing secretary (or person running the event) shall be entitled to refuse any entry.

7.11 The following prize structure shall apply to club events (not counting Bluebell Series events):

Separate prizes for Male and Female categories.

In events where two or more Male or Female riders enter, the fastest in each category shall receive a prize.

If there are four entries in a category, 1st and 2nd fastest shall receive a prize and if there are six entries in a category, then there will be prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd for those categories.

Where there is a perpetual trophy for an event the overal winner shall be awarded the trophy. 

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7.14 All awards for club events shall be medals or plaques.

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7.16 Any rider may be reported to the committee if in breach of these racing rules and may be called upon to answer any allegations made against him/her. All disciplinary meetings shall be carried out per the procedure laid down by the appropriate governing body.

7.17 Any rider, club member or not, may have a private trial at any club event provided that the timekeeper agrees. Members of another club will be required to pay double the fee. Novices or unattached riders may ride at the prevailing fee by prior arrangement.

8.0 RACING - RECORDS

8.1 Club records for time trials may be set at any distance recognised by CTT and may include records for teams. Categories for records are:

SENIOR MEN
SENIOR WOMEN
JUNIOR BOY
JUNIOR GIRL
YOUTH BOY
YOUTH GIRL
VETERAN ON STANDARD

8.2 Place to Place records must adhere to the place to place rules in accordance with the Road Records Association.

8.3 Track records may be set at the following distances:

SENIOR MEN 200m FS, 1000m and 4000m
LADIES 200m FS, 500m and 3000m
VETERAN 200m FLYING, (v40-49: 750m TT, 3000m pursuit), (v50+: 500mTT, 2000m

Pursuit)
JUNIORS 200m FS, 1000m and 3000m YOUTH 200m FS, 500m and 2000m

8.4 Any member making a claim for a club record, other than a place to place record, shall do so in writing to the Racing Secretary with a copy of the result sheet or suitable proof. If the record is approved by the committee the member breaking the record shall be awarded a suitable certificate.

9.0 RACING - AWARDS - TIME TRIALS

9.1 The following trophies shall be presented to the winners at the annual prize presentation or when the committee directs:

Senior BAR Maxfield Cup

Junior BAR Adcock Cup
Veterans BAR Glover Salver
Ladies BAR Conders Shield
Youth BAR Juvenile Shield
Hill Climb Hill Climb Trophy
12 Hour Berridge 12 Hour Shield
100 Mile Wyatt Cup
50 Mile Harry Laws Cup
Place to Place Place to Place Cup
Cullip 25 Mile Cullip Cup

Championship 10 Andre Floating Cup
25 Mile Championship 25 Cup
Fastest lady over 10 Miles Berridge 10 Shield
Helpston Evening Series Bluebell Shield
Club Championship Series I Clarke Cup
New Years Day Event Frostbite Shield
Club Championship Series (Jnr) Stuart Ede Memorial Trophy
Helpston Classic Ken Clarke Memorial

Team Time Trial

Club Cyclo Cross Championship Jane Glover Stag Trophy

Fastest on Handicap in the last Bluebell of the Year Ralph Stevens Trophy

All of the above trophies are to be returned each year for presentation at the annual prize ceremony. A suitable medal or plaque shall be awarded and may be retained by the holder.

9.2 Qualification distances for the BAR competitions are as follows:
Seniors 1 x 10 mile, 1 x 25 mile, 1 x 50 mile
Veterans (on standard) 1 x 10 mile, 1 x 25 mile, 1 x 50 mile
Juniors 2 x 10 mile, 1 x 25 mile
Ladies 2 x 10 mile, 1 x 25 mile
Juveniles 3 x 10 mile

9.3 The Helpston Evening Series shall be calculated on a points system based on handicap performances each week. 

9.4 The committee shall award a medal or plaque to the winner of the Helpston Circuit Youth Championship.

9.5 The Helpston Circuit Youth Championship shall be awarded on the basis of a riders best six rides in the evening '10' series.

9.6 All claims for BAR and other awards should be made to the Racing Secretary by 31st October in the current season. The committee may require evidence to support the claim.

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9.8 The winners of other events shall be awarded a medal or plaques.

9.9 All awards shall be presented at The Prize Presentation.

10.0 RACING - AWARDS - ROAD/CIRCUIT RACING

10.1 Qualifications for the road race/circuit championships are as follows:

Seniors Best six placings

Juniors Best six placings Veterans Best four placings

Ladies Best four placings
Youth Best four placings
Handicap events are not eligible.

10.2 Claims should be made in writing to the Racing Secretary before 31st October of the current season.

10.3 The committee shall present the winners of each of the road race championships with a medal or plaque.

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10.5 The award can be overruled by the committee if a member does an outstanding individual performance.

11.0 RACING - AWARDS - TRACK RACING

11.1 The track championship is to be based on the number of BC points gained in track events during the season but it can be overruled by the committee if a member does an outstanding individual performance.

11.2 The winner of the track championship shall be awarded a medal or plaque.

12.0 RACING - AWARDS - CYCLO-CROSS

12.1 The cyclo-cross championships shall be awarded to the winner of the annual club cyclo cross championship race. In the absence of a cyclo cross championship race the cyclo cross championships shall be awarded on the basis of the best four placings during the season. 

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12.3 The following categories shall have cyclo-cross champions:

Seniors
Veterans
Juniors
Ladies Youth

12.4 The committee shall present the winners of each category with a suitable medal or plaque.

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13.0 RACING - AWARDS – OTHERS

13.1 As per Cyclo-Cross above but for mountain bikes.

14.0 TOURING/SOCIAL RIDES - GENERAL

14.1 Club runs and touring activities shall be the responsibility of the Leisure Riding Secretary or any person the Leisure Riding Secretary or committee appoint.

14.2 Club runs should start at the advertised time.

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14.4 The pace of the club run is to be regulated by the person in charge to that of the slowest rider.

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14.6 Navigation Rally (for which the Solo Shield shall be awarded to the winner(s))

14.7 The Attendance Competition shall be open to all members. It shall be awarded on the basis of points gained as follows:

Official Club Run - 2 points

Part Run at Run leader's discretion - 1 point

14.8 The person in charge has the power to request a member does not ride with a club party if he feels that the member will endanger other members.

14.9 Persons who are not members, but take part in club runs shall be asked to apply for club membership of The Club after a maximum of six weeks.

15.0 OTHER AWARDS

15.1 The Committee have the power to award annually the following:

Elsie Airey Memorial Trophy Club personality of the year

Holmes Merit Cup Most meritorious youth rider

Clarke Merit Cup Most meritorious rider

First Year Rider Cup Best first year rider

Hammer Trophy To a member who is seen to struggle or have problems on:

(a) A club run.

(b) An official training ride.

15.2 The committee has the right to demand that trophies shall be returned to the committee or an appointed representative at the earliest point in time.

15.3 Where appropriate all trophies shall be awarded in accordance with the donors wishes.

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The club currently has four organised group rides that leave from Helpston on Sunday mornings.

9.00 am Club Training Run (typically 17-19 mph) Around 45 miles, riding as an organised group on the road. Sometimes with coffee stops, sometimes not - Simon Pitchford leading

9.30 am Faster Club Run (typically 15-16 mph) 45-60 miles, always with a coffee stop - Ian Todd leading

9.30 am Slower Club Run (typically 12 mph) 30 miles with a coffee stop towards the end of the ride - Birgit Scott leading

10.00 am Shorter Club Run (10-12 mph) 20 miles with a coffee stop. This ride is particularly aimed at new riders or people who have not been on a group ride before - Helen Jacklin leading

Details of all the week's rides (including a "Ride with GPS" map of the route) are circulated in advance by email to all members of the club.

If you have any queries or are interested in joining one of the rides please contact the relevant ride leader on the numbers below (start times and arrangements vary through the year so please check the details before your first ride).

Simon Pitchford - 07792 445543

Ian Todd - 07548 885748

Birgit Scott - 07974 248737

Helen Jacklin - 07761 644621

Steve Clarke - 07951 666331

(There are Whatsapp groups for each of the regular rides - contact the ride leader to join the group)

As all Covid restrictions in England have now been lifted, British Cycling have withdrawn their own specific guidance on Covid. However, on all club rides we should follow all the appropriate Government guidance in place at the time and remain vigilant in our efforts to limit the spread of Covid-19.

Electric bikes:  Club members are welcome to use electric bikes on club rides provided that their bike complies with the government rules for Electrically Assisted Pedal Cycles (EAPCs). If a bike meets the EAPC requirements it is classed as a normal pedal bike. This means you can ride it on cycle paths and anywhere else pedal bikes are allowed. Any electric bike that does not meet the EAPC rules is classed as a motorcycle or moped and needs to be registered and taxed. You’ll need a driving licence to ride one and you must wear a crash helmet.

If a club member or other rider was to join a club run with a modified e-bike or a bicycle with an e-bike conversion that does not conform to the legal requirements then that rider and the club would not be indemnified against third party losses under the club’s insurance. For this reason, Fenland Clarion can only allow legal EAPCs to be used on club runs and rides.  Individual members are responsible for checking and disclosing to the club whether their EAPC is legal. When attending a club run, please make the Ride Leader aware that you are riding an Electric bike and be ready to confirm that it complies with the EAPC rules. 

The full text of the EAPC rules can be found at: electric bike rules
 

Bluebell TT

Event Organised under Cycling Time Trials Rules and Regulations

There will be no entries on the day.

Event open to Fenland Clarion CC members (First and Second Claim). Guests are welcome, although club members have preference. Guests can ride two events (you may have already ridden two Fenland Clarion events?) after that, they are expected to join the club (1st or 2nd Claim) and go on the marshalling rota. 

Riders will start at one minute intervals

Course Details: https://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/673394386

START opposite entrance to old quarry, approx. 150 yards from Helpston, Ailsworth road and Marholm, Ufford cross-roads (map ref. TF-030122). Proceed to Helpston where turn left (MARSHAL) along B1443 to Bainton. Turn left (opposite Church) through Ufford to take the third left turning to Helpston. Proceed through start and onto Helpston. Turn left again onto B1443. Turn left at sharp right hand bend onto Hilly Wood road to FINISH at bottom of hill.

Organiser: Steve Clarke 67 Hall Lane, Werrington, Peterborough PE4 6RA (07951 666331)

Click here for the latest matrix showing 10 times again riders series numbers.

Fenland Clarion Hardriders 27th March 2011 Result

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