THE ROYAL AIR FORCE
TRIATHLON’S
CONSTITUTION
INTRODUCTION
1. The RAF
Triathlon Association (RAF
Tri) exists to encourage and coordinate the
participation in all aspects of triathlon and related multi-sport
events. The Association will be affiliated to the British
Triathlon Association the official governing body for triathlon
in the United Kingdom.
AIMS
2. The
primary aims of the Association shall be to: promote all
types of triathlon at every level within the RAF, Auxiliaries
and Reserves; encourage physical fitness and healthy living
among all men and women serving throughout the RAF, Auxiliaries
and Reserves; provide opportunity for members to take part
in training and coaching in the 3 disciplines of swimming,
cycling and running and to enable all members to take part
in triathlon, duathlon and other multi-sports
events.
3. In order
to attain the primary aims the secondary objectives of
RAF Tri
shall be:
a. To raise
the profile of triathlon, duathlon and other multi-sport
events in the RAF.
b. To raise
the standard of competition and level of participation by
individual and teams in the RAF.
c. To
select RAF teams for the Inter-Services and other representative
events.
d. To
recruit, develop and increase membership and to improve
the training of talent within the Association.
e. To
provide effective leadership and support to develop the
sport.
f. To
foster contact with other like-minded individuals and organisations
both in the UK and overseas.
g. Encourage
and produce qualified coaches from the membership.
OFFICIALS AND COMMITTEE
4. The Executive Committee is empowered to make policy
on the conduct of the Association’s activities. The Committee
shall undertake the organisation and administration of the
RAF Sprint Distance
Championships, Inter-Services
Championships*
and training weekends and multi-sports events held on MOD
land. The Executive Committee must be bound by any collective
decision it makes. The composition of the Executive Committee
will be as follows:
a. The Chairman.
b. The Honorary Secretary.
c. The Treasurer.
d. The
Coaching and Development Officer.
e. The
Race Director.
f. The Men's
Team Manager.
g. The Ladies'
Team Manager.
h. The Publicity Manager
i. The
Membership Secretary.
j. The
Expedition Member.
k. The Kit Manager
l.
The Editor of RAF
Tri’s Newsletter ‘Triangles’.
m.
The Webmaster.
5.
The Committee shall be confirmed in their appointments
annually at the AGM. The President and Chairman are appointed
by the RAF Sports Board on the advice of the outgoing incumbent.
6.
A meeting of the Executive Committee is valid only
if either the Chairman or Secretary is present and if at
least 4 of its members are present.
GENERAL RULES
7. Association rules and laws are to be kept to a minimum
and are to be commensurate with the rules and laws of the
British Triathlon Association. Association rules are as
follows:
a. All
championship races and other events within the RAF and on
MOD land are to be conducted in accordance with the current
laws and rules of the British Triathlon Association (as
published in that Association’s official handbook).
b. The
rules concerning eligibility are in accordance with those
laid down by the RAF Sports Board.
c.
Membership of the Association will be by application
to the Membership Secretary and will
remain valid for 12 months thereafter..
d.
Subscription rates will be determined and approved
by the AGM.
e.
The Committee is empowered to refuse an application
for membership under exceptional circumstances.
f.
All RAF
Tri Members have equal voting rights at the
AGM or at any Extraordinary General Meetings (EGM) called.
g.
In the event of the vote on a motion being tied then
the Chairman shall have the casting vote.
h.
Should the Committee or AGM adopt a motion that is
objected to by the Chairman, then the Chairman has the right
to veto the motion after which he/she is to immediately
consult the President, and/or the RAF Sports Board, on the
way forward.
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
8. The
Association’s AGM is open to all members and must be held
once per calendar year on a date to be decided by the Executive
Committee (usually
Feb). The AGM must be publicised at least
one month in advance and must conduct the following business
as a minimum.
a. The
Chairman’s Report on RAF
Tri’s activities during the previous year.
b.
The Treasurer’s Report of RAF
Tri’s accounts and assets.
c.
The Chairman will seek a nominee to attend the AGM
of the British Triathlon Association.
CHANGES TO THE CONSTITUTION
9. Changes
to the Constitution may be proposed at any time but must
be voted upon at the next AGM or EGM prior to incorporation.
Peter R Daulby
Squadron Leader
Chairman Royal Air Force Triathlon
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