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conference to consider substantial change
The NBCA Annual Conference to be held in Adelaide from July 10th
to 12th will consider
considerable changes to national contest regulations and procedures.
Delegates and State Governing Bodies have been provided with documents
that outline the framework for consideration which emerged from the
‘Think Tank’ conference which was convened in Melbourne last November.
The proposals are based on suggestions and agreements that emanated
from wide ranging discussions amongst delegates of all the State
Governing Bodies and reflect the call for changes throughout the band
world generally.
The
November 2009 conference considered wide ranging recommendations that
were the basis of the plenary document prepared by NBCA president Dr
Kevin Cameron who assessed wide ranging submissions and suggestions
from across the band world.
State
delegates will now have the opportunity to review and respond to the
recommendations and consider supporting the revised frameworks
designed to improve the national contest experience and assist with
the financial and organizing efficiency of Australia’s premier band
event. It is clear that many involved in the Australian band scene
desire a nationally uniform registration system across all State
Governing Bodies that is seen to be transparent and workable for
national contests.
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"The issues surrounding player registration across the states
is the key issue facing the Australian National Band Championships.
We must ensure that all participants attending one of the most
significant events on the annual banding calendar do so in the context
of transparency and fairness. The NBCA has taken the lead to
ensure that this vital aspect is set in place,” said NBCA President
Kevin Cameron. The draft National Registration Regulations and the revised NBCA
Contest Regulations are crucial to achieving these immediate
objectives, as well as securing the ongoing success of the Australian
National Band Championships. Beyond this, there is much for the
NBCA to do in terms of promoting the best interests and great
qualities of banding to the wider community,” said Dr
Cameron.
Person's interested
in perusing the proposed documents should seek references from and
address comments to their state body in the first instance. The
documents are also available from the NBCA web site. (see link below
left). Feedback to
State Governing Bodies and the NBCA -
president@nbca.asn.au - is
most welcome.
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