HDARA AGM and Club facilities during lockdown.

H&D AGMDue to not being able to hold the association AGM on the 21st March, we provisionally pencilled in the date for the 18th April to either hold the AGM or review with the executive committee an extension of this date. This meeting will not be held on the 18th April but we will hold a conference call with executive officers to discuss and review the situation regarding the racing schedule. We will once again look to hold the AGM prior to any racing commencing and have earmarked the date of Saturday 16th May to either hold the AGM or have another review via conference call.

Club facilities on lockdownWe are sure that all club committees have in place contingency plans for the clubs to be locked down for the duration and we are sure that most clubs have undertaken the necessary requirements to ensure their facilities safety over this period but here is a checklist just in case.

- Make sure all entrances/windows and outside equipment is secure. If any boats are usually stored outside, try and see if they can be moved inside for the duration of     lockdown.- Many clubs have loaned out ergos and gym equipment to members which means they are not left on site.- Inform your insurance company if they do not already know, that the premises are not being used. - Turn off any water/hot water/heating that is not required.- If you have a bar, ensure that all money has been taken off the premises and lock and store as much stock away in lockable stores.- See if you can organise with committee members who live locally to walk/cycle by on their daily exercise to check the outside of the premises for any signs of damage and that all is still secure.- Many clubs have taken the trophies home to various members houses to store securely for the duration of the lockdown. If this cannot be done, we would recommend that trophies are stored/locked away from sight if at all possible.

Once again, this is an uncertain time for all of us and we can only pass on our thoughts and wishes to all of our clubs and members that they, and their families, stay safe and healthy. As an association, we hope that we will see some racing at some point this season and will do everything we can to support clubs if we can get back to some form of normality.
Stay safe, stay home and thank you once again for your understanding and support.

Best regards.

Steve Bull and Penny Budd

Joint Association Secretaries.
Hants & Dorset Amateur Rowing Association.