From the General Assembly

held at Owen's Park, Manchester, UK on Tuesday 15th August 1995

Apologies: Apologies were received from David Cairns (Australia), Gloria Santini (Canada), Nico Bolle (Netherlands), Spiro Drakopoulos (Greece).

Matters arising: The first Winter WTG had taken place in Tignes, France in January 1994. Congratulations and thanks on a successful Games were expressed to Olivier Coustere and TRANSFORME.

President's remarks: The President expressed his sympathy to Gloria Santini, Nico Bolle and David Cairns.

On the question of the time interval (2 years) between the World Transplant Games he remarked that increasing the time interval to 3 years would give more time to prepare and raise funds. However an athlete whose graft might have a limited span of function could miss the opportunity to participate if the interval between the Games was extended. With regard to regional games, he thought that this was a good idea and should be encouraged, eg. European, Asian, etc. Communication with and the support of the WTGF should always be sought.

Treasurer's report: The Treasurer reported that a membership certificate of the FEDERATION had been produced and these were distributed.

Our finance was as follows:

• REVENUE DM 42,199.23
• EXPENDITURE DM 5,687.96
• BALANCE DM 36,511.27

1. Bone Marrow Recipients Competing 16 - 1
2. No Limit on Number of Terms of Office of 12 - 7
   Officers and Councillors
3. Creating an Advisory Board 13 - 2

Election of Officers:
M . Slapak - President Elect
O. Coustere - Secretary
K. Handschuch - Treasurer
M. Bove
H. Fisher
G. Green
Ms. H. Kimura
P. MacLellan
C. Mertens
R. Pfeffermann
K. Toth - Hungary to replace Kinga Toth who sadly passed away
O. Young

Children's Events: It was decided that children's events wouId henceforth be suitably introduced into the programme.

Future World Transplant Games:

• 1997 Sydney, Australia
• 1999 Three bids were put forward
  • Strasbourg (France)
  • Tilburg (Netherlands)
  • Kuala Lumpa (Malaysia)

1. The Assembly was informed of the Council's decision that, in future, after their first appearance at the WTG, all participating nations must be full members of the WTGF.
2. Disabled Competitors - There was a general discussion. It was felt these Games were not a suitable venue for disabled competitors but were a demonstration of the benefits of organ transplantation.
3. The USA raised the possibility of a ladies 5km race, basket ball competition and a team managers' directory. These will be referred to the Council.
4. Australia felt that there was a need for shot-put weights for different age categories. This was referred to the Council.
5. A request for publishing of performance records was made. A number of countries were already keeping records. Further views were to be sought.
6. A request for Sydney to consider a day of rest between swimming and track and field was made.
7. Hungary invited member countries to a Transplant Cultural and Sporting Event in 1996.