Training Team News

John Tullett

Coronavirus While we are a long way from being " back to normal" , the recent easing of Coronavirus restrictions has allowed the resumption of some training activities.

June Observer Meeting The Observer meeting on 10th June was held remotely via Z oom to formulate EAMG's 'Start Up Plan'. The full range of training activities were discussed and the following conclusions were reached: · 1-to-1 Training - To resume from 15th June with social distancing in mind. Observers will contact their trainees to establish whether they are happy to resume training and check memberships have been renewed. Radios will not be used, ride reports will be sent via email or other means. Observers will check toilet facilities are available en-route prior to ride if considered necessary. Observee to be advised to take own drink and food if required. · Associate Member Training / Full Member Training (26th July) -

This ride will proceed, subject to social distancing, taking own

food & drink, etc. At the time of writing this column six Full members are booked to attend. Associate Group Training (AGT) - July's AGT would not take place. A decision relating to August's event will be taken nearer the time. Should Government guidelines permit this event to proceed, we will meet at an outside venue and allocate Observers to Associates and Full members signed up for FTFM as usual. There will be no talk and no full member social ride. Slow Riding Day (20th September) - The feasibility of proceeding with this event will be discussed at August's Observer meeting. Full / Associate / Midweek Social Rides - All suspended for the time being. This decision will be reviewed at the next Committee and Observer meetings.

RoSPA & IAM Tests

RoSPA and the IAM recommenced Motorcycle Testing from 15th June.

Training Team Update I am pleased to confirm that Terry Sullivan has returned to active observing and successfully passed his recent Observer test with Chris Reed.

Online Training Feedback Form I would like to thank Andy Smith and Brain Rickerby for becoming the second and third Group members to provide feedback via the new Online Training Feedback facility (which can be accessed via the home page of EAMG's website http: / / www.eamg.org.uk/ ).

Andy's comments for Paul Carden included " Paul has an easy friendly manner and communicates ideas, riding concepts and areas for improvement very well. This is my second observed ride and we both feel good progress is being made from 1st to 2nd." .

Brian's comments for Mick Hewitt & Joe Johal were " Just passed my ROSPA gold re-test. Went out with Mick and Joe prior to the retest and found their advice and comments invaluable" .

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Should any members have any training related queries then please contact me via e-mail to training@eamg.org.uk , or on 07570 992801 or speak to the most relevant member of the Training Team.