BJFC –
August Meeting {18/8/04}ATTENDANCE: U8s, U9s, U10s(Gn), U10s(Blue),U11s, U12s, U13s, U14s, U15s, U16s, Seniors & Girls section. {Non attendance in bold}. Apologies from: Andy Parkinson, John Tyas, Steve Charlesworth, Clive Rodgers & Chris Jones.
Minutes were agreed.
Steve Brown has managed to revert the names of the U11s two sides back to Blue and Green.
Steve Hudson wished to raise the issue of having two under 11s teams this season and the importance of maintaining two Senior sides for players to progress too. It was agreed to discuss and agree at the next meeting on a set of Club rules to establish such things as policy on number of teams, upper age limits, age group names, teams per age group, club colours, web sites, criteria for gaining Level 1 coaching Certificate, fines, attendance at meetings, fixture notification and voting procedure.
It was expressed that some leniency be built into the rules to allow for changes if and when required, and a proper amendment procedure established.
Dave Wright handed out Photos from YEL meeting and Youth League Handbooks for Managers.
The ruling on restriction to 14 players by the YEL for mini soccer is to be challenged with the F.A.
Dave wished to congratulate all Managers in achieving the required amount of players registered for the start of the season. Fixtures for season 2004/05 were handed out.
A list of YEL photography sessions is listed on their Web Site.
A number of fines have been received by the Club for payment incurred by last seasons Senior 1st XI. Hopefully the Club will be able to re-coup some of this lost revenue.
September pitch allocations were issued to all present, for age groups missing the sheets are pinned to the notice board. An up to date copy will be available on the Web Site and attached to the notice board in the corridor. Jed reminded all Managers the importance of notifying him promptly with any changes to fixtures/kick off times etc. On receipt of monthly fixtures please contact Jed ASAP to ensure a new sheet can be presented at the next Club meeting.
Tea Bar duties are the sole responsibility of the age groups nominated, it will remain their responsibility to arrange coverage for any changes and early kick offs.
Andy P as part of the maintenance schedule has issued all Managers with a peg bag for match days, it is hoped individuals will provide their own hammers. Thanks to Steve Hudson for providing the bags and pegs. It was stressed the importance of ensuring all pegs are collected to prevent damage to the mower.
Designated areas will be established for storage of the cross bars for this season.
It was suggested Steve Charlesworth check the state of the Mini Goals for the start of the season.
Dave Wright requested that Managers who are storing equipment in changing room 5 remove it by Friday 3rd September.
Well done to the Managers who have achieved their tasks, some jobs still remain and need to be completed by the start of the season; net repairs and post painting. Others can go over but it remains a priority to complete ASAP.
A quiet time reported. A statement on this years Presentation Evening was presented. The evening will represent a loss but some money is still due. It was agreed to discuss next years event at an earlier date and the importance of pre-selling tickets-taking money on the door is not an option and entry will be strictly by ticket only.
Barbara requested that training venues are notified promptly to ensure correct / prompt payment.
It was stated that no additional cleaning will be provided by the Parish Council. Complaints have been registered on the amount of ‘extra’ friendly fixtures played on Friday nights, and that the Social nights were being used more and more for this purpose. It was agreed this was to stop.
Note: This situation has occurred due to Jed giving the go ahead for teams to play friendlies providing they play on designated training areas and utilise training cones for markings. We fail to see however why such ill feeling has been expressed and dismayed at some of the comments received.
Robin has kindly agreed to provide the ‘Year Book’ for this season. Dave Wright registered his disappointment on the poor response, only the 9s,10s, 13s, Girls & Seniors have contacted him; only one week remains for inclusion.
Steve acknowledged that things have stuttered slightly and the Sub Committee need to produce the Development Plan. A space on the Committee exists due to Steve Powroznyk standing down, a replacement is vital. Steve requires a list of nominations from each age group for who is to be vetted for Child Protection-forms are available on the notice board for the vetting process.
Copies of Level 1 Coaching Certificates are requested by Steve for inclusion in our procedures.
It was agreed that every age group would complete a modified F.A. form listing all players, contact addresses and individuals special medical circumstances if applicable. Every register will be prefaced with a list of who holds the other sides’ registers.
Thanks to Steve Powroznyk for establishing and maintaining our Web Site, Steve is no longer able to carry out these duties. It remains a vital link for the Club and a replacement is paramount in the Clubs progress; any volunteers reply to Jed or Dave please.
Attendance at meetings was raised and it is to be decided what action to take if representatives missed consecutive meetings. It was stressed attendance was vital to establish pitch allocations and monthly return forms for the Treasurer apart from the abundance of pertinent information requiring individuals action.
Special thanks to Hughie Beatty for maintaining his long and loyal support to the Club-providing ten kits for the current Under 8s.
Date of next meeting – Wed 15th Sep 8pm.