BJFC –
April Meeting {21/4/04}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 Pat Eley, Geoff Torr & Steve Brown.
Minutes were agreed.
Extra sheets for the vetting process requested, Steve will address a meeting separately at a future date. Robin is prepared to sign completed forms on request.
Dennis Cranny is to take over the running of next years U15s and is prepared to attend Level Coaching Course.
The last meeting was the Annual Open Meeting and election of officers, the result of which is no changes from this year. Problems still exist with net pegs/bolts being left on the field after matches: general tidiness remains an issue especially with forthcoming Friday night training activities.
Problems reported with both main gate and port-a-cabin padlocks difficult to operate.
Few matches remaining at night and two Sat fixtures in May-both Cricket and Booking Sec have been notified.
Returns are starting to address the balance of outgoings relating to the Level 1 Coaching courses. Any problems with the balance sheet can be discussed with Barbara outside the meeting.
A ‘pack’ was issued to all in attendance to give a full years review on funds received from managers ‘Monthly Returns’ for this season; this highlighted trends and shortcomings etc.
Under 7s are to forward £100, a sum agreed to cover training for the season. Geoff has been contacted by Dave.
A proposal by Barbara was discussed to offer a standing order system of payment for parents on training and match fees. Some thought this to be a good idea; others envisaged problems but it remains a possibility with reductions offered to those who choose to participate. It was stressed that this was only a proposal and Managers would discuss with parents and provide feedback to Barbara.
The Treasurer has been successful in obtaining £20 from Wilkinson’s Hardware Stores towards the May maintenance project; to date other requests have proved fruitless but we still have high hopes.
Date set for Sunday 6th June at the Richard Herrod Centre. The event will be split into two sessions, both of which can be attended if desired.
The first session for age groups 7/8s, 9s,10s and 11s at 5-7pm, with 12s,13s,14s,15s & 16s at 7:30-9:30pm. Snack food and junior bar will be available.
Tickets will be £2.50 for parents and players with younger brothers and sisters free. It was stressed this cost is to cover for trophies with little or no profit expected. Tickets will available prior to the event from Managers with an ideal opportunity for purchase on a Friday night Social Evening.
Some Managers have still not contacted Dave on trophy requirements. John Tyas is responding to a request for a celebrity.
Hammond Harwood have kindly agreed to sponsor ‘Fair Play’ trophies again this season and the overall Clubman award, nominations and a brief one-line statement to be forwarded to Andy P ASAP from all Managers please. Because the event is to be split Andy is to speak with our main sponsors on the most suitable option for presentation of the main award.
Finals scheduled to take place on Saturday 24th April. Chris Hickling will be holding a photo session at the ground on Fri evening-players with registrations over two years are subject for renewal, new registrations will be covered at a future date.
8) Three Villages Gala.
Barbara in receipt of Mini soccer details. Ken has come up trumps with providing us with a stall on the day and will be setting up to finalise details to pass on to Andy P and his age group (U12s) who have agreed to run it on the day. Thanks to Steve Hudson also for providing balls for both prizes and the stall. Barbara stated that the car park will be out of bounds on the day, but exhibitor’s passes are available on request. Entry fee will be £1 with purchase of a programme-children free.
The village WI will be operating from the Tea Bar area on the day, catering will not be provided by the Club, alternative catering will be provided by another source and location.
9) Charter Standard.
Steve will up date at the next meeting-CRB vetting in process.
10) A.O.B.
Steve Charlesworth highlighted the availability of an ‘on-line qualification’ for soccer psychology aimed at 7-12 yr olds.
Availability of space for training on Friday nights is proving a problem; Andy P and Wayne are to coordinate for fair distribution. Dave handed out application forms for next seasons YEL and Nott’s Youth League teams, plus some 5-a-side details/forms.
The under 8s will not enter the league next season but will continue to play friendlies.
A £50 donation was received from ‘GIGS’, thanks to Kevin Leeland and the efforts of Colin Pritchard for pursuing this opportunity on behalf of the Girls.
All managers are reminded that the next meeting will be the last chance to verify and establish their teams for next season 2004/05. Level 1 Certificate in Coaching to be booked / completed by September.
Date of next meeting Wed 19th May 2004 8pm.