BJFC
– May Meeting {19/5/04}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, Dennis Cranny, Andy Parkinson and Clive Rogers.
Minutes were agreed.
It was confirmed that Dennis Cranny would not run next years U15s. The U11s will attend the second stage of the Presentation Evening, not the first as reported.
Andrew Fowler has been elected onto the Sports Ground Committee. Grant for a new kick about area. The underground water supply is now safe. The bowls area is to benefit from a ‘dug out’.
Pitch hire rates are set to rise by 3% for next season.
Funds have been supported increasingly by Tea Bar activities and special activities.
It is hoped trophies for the presentation night will covered by ticket sales.
Barbara thanked all concerned for their prompt and professional attitude in presenting monthly expense sheets on time.
Ages 15s and 16s require tickets. Many thanks to Robin for providing the tickets.
Brief resume’ required from all Managers within 7 days to Andy P for The Hammond Harwood Trophy candidates. Format for presentation of the Trophy will be at the end of the first session for 7s to 10s, and at the beginning of the second stage for the remaining age groups. Dave will speak with Bob Rose to confirm his duties as Master of Ceremonies, with a running order to be discussed.
Control on the door will be important on the night; hopefully ticket sales will minimise money taken on the night. We hope disruption can be avoided when swapping over between sessions.
Will all Managers please note, they are expected to arrive 30 mins before their session starts.
The Club has received a letter of thanks from Aslockton F.C. congratulating us on our staging of the YEL Cup Finals. The pitches were especially mentioned, making it a very memorable day for their Team.
We would like to thank our Groundsman and Severn Trent Water for their cooperation and it was nice to be acknowledged by the Pavilion cleaner for our efforts in clearing up. Above all well done to our U11s, defeated on the day, but what a magnificent effort.
Gala- The Football Competition was excellent, with B.J successful in the U9s and Lowdham winning the U8s. We have been requested to expand for next year, but we have discussed with our close friends at Lowdham and wish to keep it simple with a format we are happy with.
Disappointment was registered that we were not awarded the Tea Bar activities; the club consequently will suffer a loss in revenue. Thanks to Andy P, Steve Hudson, Ken and Wayne, the Football ‘Shoot out’ stand was a big success on the day, reputations took a knock!!!
We understand for next year the Committee would like to site the arena/marquee closer to the pavilion. Because of the risk to pitches we oppose this idea.
Meeting scheduled to discuss Development Plan. Coaching Certificates and vetting forms are being processed, but Steve would like Managers to notify him who will be required for vetting for each age group.
8) Season 2004/05
Discussion took place on the best option to accommodate next season two under 11s teams. It was decided at present that splitting the two sides between Saturday and Sunday fixtures would lessen the burden on pitches, and may prove beneficial on player shortages over the season.
The Girls section will play full 11 a side on Sunday afternoons.
Senior 1st XI have not yet committed to running a side. Concern was expressed regarding the Senior 1st XI making decisions and openly debating these on their own Web Site before discussing at Committee level, as protocol should dictate.
A decision is likely next week on whether Dennis Cranny will take over as U17s Manager, the Club would like a prompt response and a commitment to Charter Standard certification.
The April meeting was the deadline for registering intent on running sides for the forthcoming season, to date we have had no response from the current U14s.
Representations have been poor from this age group throughout the season with poor communication remaining a big problem, and it was expressed that by bringing this situation to a conclusion during the meeting would only result in punishing the participants of that age group.
It was decided that Jed would contact Gary to register how dissatisfaction and to express our concerns. We are concerned that this age group is becoming more autonomous as time progresses, and that failure to achieve Level one certificate might jeopardise the Club’s Charter Mark accreditation.
Dave requested someone to attend the YEL AGM on Monday 14th June at 7:30pm.
This is important as both he and Jed are unable to attend due to holidays.
Tea Bar rota requires revising for Friday nights; it includes age groups that do not attend.
Steve Charlesworth to consult / amend.
Jed Riley handed out a ‘Schedule of Works’ to all age groups as part of the May maintenance month’s activities. Each age group has been allocated a specific task for completion in good time for the new season. These activities will eventually be available for viewing on the notice board.
If individual age groups decide to swap please inform Jed to enable him to monitor progress.
The Sunday Seniors have expressed a desire to participate, and Jed will contact in due course.
All assembled were able to celebrate the ‘BIG 40’ birthday of Chris Jones (actual date Tues 18th).
We declined to give him the ‘bumps’ for many reasons! And so say all of us.
Date of next meeting (AGM) Wed 7th July 2004 7:30pm.
All parents and those interested are welcome to attend.