ATAC Meeting
02/12/07, Perth

WEBATA Full member status

Following a review of revised WEBATA SSC numbers, WEBATA now meeting the 50 SSC criteria have been promoted to Full member status of ATAC.

ATAC welcomed WEBATA rep Scott Rae to the meeting.

KTA new rep Peter Morton and WESTA Chairman Jim Brown also welcomed, along with regular attendees Tam Ferry (EASTA), Freda Matthews (ASOW), Tam Coyle (WESTA), Davie MacDougall (HTA) and John Kaylor (PTA).

SSC – Review of Craig/Jim Brown’s Document

A thorough review of the entire document took place with the attendees, and comments email comments from other ATAC clubs were also noted and discussed. Document has been updated and will be sent to Craig for final tidy up. ATAC committee would like to thank Craig and Jim Brown for their work on this excellent document. Document will be presented to the SFA and SSC via email on Wednesday 5th December. A follow up meeting with SFA/SSC is expected to take place before Christmas break.

Whyte and MacKay

Various issues were discussed regarding recent St Andrews day events and lack of communication regarding amount of product. It was noted that W&M have confirmed sponsorship of WESTA 2008 event although no further details have been discussed. ATAC committee accepts there was nothing covert in Tam Coyle’s dealings with W&M on WESTA’s 2008 event but not on any other clubs, and accepts Tam Coyle’s explanation of misjudgement in this matter.

• Tam Coyle to seek meeting with W&M to discuss W&M’s intentions for 2008.

• ATAC to discuss W&M at next meeting.

Uefa Fans Meeting

Tam F went over agenda for Uefa fans meeting on Tuesday in Geneva. There was discussion over the aims of the change to the 60 day rule. While the letter to Fifa/Uefa stated the request for venues to be set at the fixtures meeting, if pushed for an actual figure, 150 days would be used.

• Tam F to try to talk to David Taylor informally before the meeting or seek guidance from David Finlay with a phone call.

Fans Embassy review

A review of the fans Embassy activities for the campaign took place and while there were no real major issues to deal with, it was agreed (and this was backed up by comments from non ATAC SSC members in passing) that the Fans Embassy is a great idea. Jim B mentioned that it’s a great meeting place, knowing that other TA will be at a certain place at a certain time.

Tam F suggest there needs to be more committed attendance in the future, reps being there when they say they will. Tam F mentioned that in discussions with Derek Kirkwood, he suggested a name change from Fans Embassy to something more suited to the Tartan Army. Committee agreed to continue with Fans Embassy (albeit under a different name) and this will be discussed over the next few months, including to any timetable/format changes.

ATAC/SSC 7-a-sides

Campbeltown were the only club to provide a note of interest in hosting the 2008 7-a-sides. Discussion took place regarding the 2008 gathering but the committee voted to keep 7-a-sides separate from the gathering, primarily in order to get 2 weekends on the bevy in June next year. Campbeltown were awarded the 2008 7-a-sides unanimously, with the weekend for the 7-a-sides being Sat 14th June.

• Tam F to relay this info to Davie Patterson of CTA.

Travel/Charters

Jim Brown provided info on possible travel plans for 2008/2009 It was noted that the Fixtures meeting is on 14th December. The Netherlands match will take care of itself but Jim B looking at possible charters for Norway/Iceland/Macedonia.

• Jim to provide information as and when available.

• Clubs to canvass members on trips they are likely to travel by charter.

No Team GB Campaign

TF updated committee on recent press release slating Simon Clegg of the BOA and the resulting media coverage including Radio phone ins. England, Northern Ireland and Wales reps quick to contribute and approve statement and still behind the campaign. Any further press releases will again have to be timely in response to any press interest. No Team GB badges are now available to clubs, please contact Tam F and he will post them out. Tam F will be handing them out to delegates at the Uefa Fans meeting.

AOB

England match at Wembley being touted in the papers at possibly Wed 28th May 2008. Serious concerns over security and safety of fans and need to point this out to the SFA at the upcoming meeting.

• All clubs asked to canvass opinions of their members in next 10 days to get a consensus.

Fan on the park at Italy game

Bring up at SFA meeting. Has fan been traced to SSC member’s ticket? Speak to Derek Kirkwood regarding what has happened to this individual regarding banning orders etc.

Dougal brought up fans travelling last minute and should they be credited a point for this. To be Discussed at SFA meeting.