As you will know, the CTT National Council AGM was held on Sunday 4 December with delegates present, representing all 21 Districts.  As a result of the business conducted on the day, please be aware of the following outputs from the meeting:-

1. Chair

Andrea Parish was elected as Chair of CTT and will serve for 3 years.

2. Board of Directors

Roger Wakeling, David Barry and Steve Burrows were elected as Directors and will serve for 3 years.  Robin Field was elected as a Director and will serve for 2 years.

3. Appeals Panel

The following people were elected to the Appeals Panel:-

Nick Dunkley; Rachael Elliott; Phil Heaton; John Longbottom; Chris Worsfold; Chris Dyason; Paul Wheeler; Mark Jones; Ryan Morley

4. Motion Proposals

The following proposals were passed successfully:-

Item 7 – Article 7 – Subscriptions and Fees

CTT subscriptions and fees will be revised as follows:-

Affiliation/Reaffiliation Fee - £60 (VAT inclusive)

Advertising Fee - £100 (VAT inclusive)

Re-joining fee - £40 (VAT inclusive)

This will be effective from 1st January 2023.

Item 9 – Regulation 10 (Gender Categories)

The board shall have the power to amend the policy of the company within regulation 10.

Item 11 – Regulation 14 (Competitor’s Machine)

New section in regulation 14 which prohibits the use of machines containing additional motor power sources for propulsion.

Item 14 – Regulation 14 (Competitor’s Machine)

This will be expanded to include the Road Bike Criteria agreed at the AGM.

*Item 15 – Regulation 26 – Limitation of Entries

This will be amended to include an element of selection by Guaranteed Entry (GE) being permissible in events (excepting RTTC Championships).

*Item 19 – The RTTC British Best All-Rounder Competition Conditions

There was considerable discussion re this item and amendments suggested prior to the meeting were considered as part of this proposed item.

*Both items of 15 and 19 were passed at the AGM and introduction of these motions will be further discussed with a view to implementation during 2023.

Item 22 – Special Resolution to Amend Article 5.1

Item 23 – Special Resolution to Amend Article 5.4

A handbook for 2023 will be produced and any further revisions to the handbook published as updates accordingly.

Thank you.

The Chair of CTT, the CTT Board of Directors and staff wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a safe and Happy New Year.