Burton
Joyce FC - 2003/4
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BJFC – January Meeting {21/1/04}
Attendance: U7s, U8s, U9s, U10s(Bl), U10s(Gn), U11s, U12s, U13s, U14s
U15s, U16s, Girls section, Sen ‘A’ & Sen 1st XI. – Non attendance in Bold.
Apologies from Chris Jones.
Accepted as read.
Jed requested again for Managers to notify him ASAP with fixtures, this means a lot more work regarding tea bar activities etc, he also noted that some teams have no results posted on the Web.
Steve Brown thanked both Dave List and Jed for providing two mini pitches for Xmas, however some visiting teams have questioned the width of the pitches; Jed will speak to Dave on this matter.
Steve Charlesworth acknowledges the advantages of the new car park area but is concerned how people park, he would like to see ‘lines’ marked on the sleepers.He registered his dissatisfaction with the poor turnout by age groups at the Nott’s County Centre of Excellence training centre prior to Christmas: an opportunity lost to promote the Club considering the invitation was made.
Skateboard funding is well in hand and moving forward. New car park area a great success.
No February sheet available at present, some age groups have not registered fixtures. Sat 24th Jan problems have been resolved, 5 games with the U13s kicking off early at 1230. Problems still exist with regards to stowage of goal posts in the cabin, the U13s set about tidying up last Sat (17th), and also reported nets were left out and near to the radiator, this being a problem in the past and the cause of a near fire. Teams are also reminded that when on tea bar duty they are to cover the whole afternoon, even if that age group is on an early K/O.
‘Sunday football’- Dave has circulated a document from both the YEL and Nott’s FA on proposals to offer both Saturday and Sunday 11 a side football. This has major ramifications on such matters of pitch availability and changing rooms. A big discussion ensued on the advantages/disadvantages of playing on differing days. At present the Club is committed to running two U11s next season with the distinct possibility of one side playing at an alternative venue. Steve Brown is considering switching to Sundays but this is dependant on League structure and standard. The girls will also be playing full 11 a side on Sundays. As a matter of course Dave List would be consulted on these matters and all possibilities explored.
All Managers have been requested to read the documents and feedback information to Dave in order to enable him to register the Clubs point of view at the next YEL meeting.
Many in attendance have picked up on reports that some individuals in the village are not happy with the amount of ‘outside involvement’ in the Club; many Managers, children and Club officials are indeed not from the village and this is a very emotive subject; the Club registers its disgust at this and will endeavour to suppress such outbursts.
It is clear that we have to adopt a Club policy of ‘capping’ the amount of sides the Club is prepared to run and make it part and parcel of our Club Charter, some registered their dissatisfaction on not being aware of present Club guidelines but this was refuted being the subject of many lengthy discussions in the past. The Club has always endeavoured to accommodate the growing demand.
Account sheets handed out, apologies for omissions due to Xmas break but even considering the substantial amount paid out for Level 1 Coaching we remain in a healthy position. A motion was tabled to look into raising subs and this will be reviewed at the AGM. Manning the Tea Bar is a major source of income to the Club and with vigilance and dedication a rise may be stemmed for the time being.
Charter Standard – Various policies have been produced on the major elements and are in place but in order to proceed the Officials and Managers need to be clear in their own minds on deciding and producing a Development Plan. Barbara has produced a guidance document addressing many of the relevant issues but feels she cannot progress any further and because of this will stand down as Chairman of the Sub Committee. It is recognised that this consultative document should be brought to the attention of both Dave List and Geoff Brindle and every effort made to create a Club Development Plan which is achievable and acceptable to all concerned, this remains a primary objective in moving forward in attaining Charter Club Status. It is essential Managers read the document and is prepared to report back to hammer out a set of proposals.
Steve Brown will Chair the Committee and review who he could co-opt to act in our interests.
Two suggestions were made for inclusion in the document, the issue of capping of age groups and the other raised by Steve Charlesworth on policy for obtaining equipment.
Steve Brown kindly acknowledged the work accomplished by Barbara, who likewise responded by applauding all the efforts by Managers in attending the Level 1 Coaching Course and indeed the support from the Sub Committee, especially Steve. Feedback on Development Plan with a view to conclusion for next meeting please.
7) A.O.B.
Barbara Bowmar attended the meeting and reported the Gala activities for May 3rd are progressing well. Her reason for attending was to sound out our feelings regarding staging a soccer tournament akin to the same format as last year. This we have agreed to do with the cost of the Trophies shared between the Club and the Gala Committee, (this would be our contribution to the Gala funds). Cost of the trophies last year was approx £120. Steve Charlesworth will look into this and will need help from the younger age groups.
The possibility of a ‘Running Club’ using the facility was raised by Barbara to see if we had any objections. Our only concerns would be damage to pitches which was a possibility in the winter.
YEL Cup Finals are scheduled for the Club to stage on Sat 24th April, concern expressed by Pat (Senior 1st XI) regarding possible fixture. He will contact League to arrange away game if at all possible.
This years Presentation Night was raised; it might be beneficial to stage it over two nights? The same venue was generally agreed to be an option but the cost, and quality of sound equipment and air conditioning needed to be looked into. Ideas and preferences please.
Jed Riley is to arrange a meeting with Dave List and Pat Eley in the near future to discuss requirements for next years new Senior League.
The Club as received a letter of thanks from The Sacred Heart Catholic School Headmaster for its contribution of a kit for their Girls team – the first outing resulted in a win in the now famous Blue and Green.
Date of next meeting Wed 18th February 2004 8pm.