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Several changes at FIC

THERE will be important changes on the board of the FIC at their annual general meeting in Malahide at the end of the month

By JIM MCARDLE
Fri Nov 08 1996 - 00:00

THERE will be important changes on the board of the FIC at their annual general meeting in Malahide at the end of the month. But, with so few nominations, very little time will be required for the elections.

Pat McQuaid continues as president, and although Jack Watson's term as secretary has expired, he is unopposed. Paddy O'Callaghan has been treasurer since 1991, but he is not seeking re election and, only Peter Thornton of Tipperary has been nominated for the onerous task.

Karen Madden, who was secretary for four years and publicity officer for the last two years, is retiring, and O'Callaghan is listed for her position, along with Conor Lally.

Pierce Butler was co opted back in last February to fill the vacancy - as chairman of the under age development committee following the resignation of John Joe Daly, and he goes forward again but faces opposition from Richie Beatty.

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Victor Edmonds has resigned from the position with responsibility for mountain bike competition, and the vacancy is expected to be filled at the board's next meeting tomorrow week. Those in the running are Peter Purfield, who was narrowly defeated by Edmonds last year, and Eamon Lawlor.

The others elected last year and who have another year of their terms to go are Dermot Dignam (chairman of the development committee), Tommy Campbell (coaching), Frankie Campbell (racing) and Paddy Griffin (leisure and touring).

Tommy Campbell has announced that a new group of seven coaches have qualified after the latest, 26 week FAS course on all aspects of cycling at the basketball arena in Tallaght.

Purfield was director of the course, assisted by Padraig McGlynn and Rachael Quirke, while Michael Doyle and Helena Kinsella also acted as tutors.

Those who have earned level one certificates from the national coaching and training centre in Limerick are: Jenny Brennan (Greystones), Oliver Cody (Drimnagh), Chris Lawlor (Drogheda), Garrett Gormley (Templeogue), Hugh McGowan (Tallaght), John McCarthy (Listowel) and Paul Fox (Tallaght).

The most important motion for the a.g.m. is proposed by the board, and calls for third category licences to be eliminated in senior competition, reverting to just first and second categories.

. Britain have a strong squad for the World Challenge track meeting at Manchester's indoor velodrome tomorrow. Chris Newton, a member of Britain's pursuit team at the Olympics, heads the senior squad.