Medway News Youth League

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Minutes of Committee Meeting held at Lordswood Leisure Centre on Wednesday, 5^th December 2007 at 8.00 p.m..

 

1.   COMMITTEE:-

PRESENT:  Vic Williams (chairman), Vic Smith, Graham Adsett, David Durham, Claire Blake, Sue Sandmann, Keith McCourt (K.C.F.A. rep), Ian Ballard, Andy Bonneywell, Sarah Monk, Jim Carey and Chris Carey

 

APOLOGIES:  Ray Kerr, Mark Sandmann, Tina Loftus, Michele Leadsham and Ray Swatton.  

 

ABSENT:  none

 

2. MINUTES OF THE LAST MEETING  (on 7^th November 2007):

were agreed to be a true and accurate record except that the transfer for Michael Bee quoted should read U/13 not U/14. They were signed by the chairman.

There were no matters arising from the previous minutes.

 

 

3.  CORRESPONDENCE

Rochester City  Handbook amendment – page 33 Sam Chapman has new address 586 City Way, Rochester, Kent.  ME1 2TW  phone number 01634 353230.

Walderslade  Fixture booklet amendment – page 19 U/13 D3 fixture secretary number 3 Brehnan Chidley – new phone number 01634 201259

The following received in accordance with Rule 1d:

New Ash Green U/13s  Holland tour 28/3/08 – 31/3/08

Riverview Utd U/12s  Bournemouth tournament 7/4/08 – 11/4/08

Eagles U/15s  Holland tour 23/5/08 – 27/5/08

All are given permission as requested.

Real 60  record thanks to the Committee for organising the quiz for Cerebral Palsy Care which they thoroughly enjoyed.

Nathan Lee  note of thanks for vouchers he was sent following his injury.

Eagles  thanks, on behalf of Charlie Rayfield for vouchers he received following his injury. 

K.C.F.A. Ltd.  Invitation to the  Launch of Kent Football Strategy 2008 -2012 on 14/12/07 at County Hall.

K.C.F.A. Ltd.  statements of players suspended 16/11/07, 30/11/07

K.C.F.A. Ltd. Div 1 Committee minutes 1/11/07 and discipline minutes 1/11/07, 12/11/07, 19/11/07 and 23/11/07

K.C.F.A. Ltd.  Div 2 Committee minutes 1/11/07 Discipline minutes 29/10/07, 6/11/07 and 3/12/07.

 

F.A.  Funding for Leagues 2007   The League received £800 grant for 2 laptops and a shredder.    This was the full grant available to us for administration equipment.

Rainham Eagles sent a donation to Cerebral Palsy Care.

The committee sends grateful thanks for your cheque which has been passed to CPC.

Rainham Eagles  sent thanks to Rainham Kenilworth U/9.  Although beaten, Rainham Eagles wrote ‘ It was a pleasure going to an away match where both teams, supporters and officials mutually enjoyed the game and got along together.  I would like to thank Rainham Kenilworth and wish them luck in the following rounds.’

Well done both teams!

Woodcoombe Youth   send thanks to Neil and Ben Monk for refereeing 3 games for them on 18/11/07 when 2 of their club referees were unavailable.  Thanks also to Ray Kerr for organising this.

 

4.   CHAIRMAN’S REPORT

I would like to wish everybody a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. I  would also like you all to join me in thanking the League Committee for their hard work. In one of my reports a few months ago I informed you all about linespersons smoking when running the line. The next person caught the club concerned will be charged with bringing the League into disrepute, surely you  all realize how dangerous this is. Would all Secretaries please read rule 23 a,b,c,d, as a lot of reports are coming in late .
Football is a contact sport that is played in the winter and referees will only call games off if there is a danger to the players.

5.   VICE-CHAIRMAN’S REPORT

Low Refs marks received:
25/11/07 U9 Swallows v Cliffe Royals
               U9 Oak Athletic v New Road
Wish everybody Merry Xmas & Happy New Year
Vic Smith

 

6.   SECRETARY’S REPORT

I have been sorry to hear of a number of injuries sustained during matches this season including several broken arms and legs.  If this happens to a player in your club don’t forget to claim the fracture benefit included in your KCFA block insurance cover.  I have reminded a couple of secretaries already this season.

I was reading an article in the magazine ‘Total Youth Football’ by Alan Clarke regarding Child Protection and CRB checks.  We have no instruction on this from the FA and so I made enquiries after reading this article. Clubs should be aware that from the start 2008/09 season (a mere 8 months off) it will be mandatory, for all persons supervising/working with children whether paid or voluntary to have an FA CRB check.   You are advised to deal with this if you have not done so already as soon as possible.  Also it will be a requirement to have a Club Welfare Officer in every club.  This is stated on KCFA affiliation forms.  If you have any questions about this please contact the KCFA Child Protection Officer Val Hajialexandrou – e-mail val.hajialexandrou@btopenworld.com .

Members of the Division 2 K.C.F.A. Committee will be in attendance at the MNYL meeting on 02/01/08. 

A very Happy Christmas everyone.  I do hope you enjoy the break.  See you in 2008!

 

 

 

 

7. AGE GROUP SECRETARIES

 

 

DEREGISTRATIONS

 

TRANSFERS

 

 

Under 8, U/9, U/10 & U/15 Registration Secretary

25/11/07 Swallows U/9 Low refs mark – forwarded to Vic Smith

25/11/07 New Road U/9 – Low refs mark – forwarded to Vic Smith

 

There are still loads of simple mistakes being made on the cards despite my previous reports.

Please also make sure that you are aware of the procedures regarding games that are abandoned or postponed following the terrible weather last weekend.

 

May I send seasonal greetings to all the managers and players in my age groups and of course all you hard working club secretaries too.

Enjoy the break

Sarah xx

Under 8, U/9, U/10 & U/15 Fixture Secretary

Nothing to report

 

Under 11 Secretary

Nothing to report

 

Under 12 Secretary

Quite a few fines creeping in so please double check your cards before posting.  Also cards must arrive by Wednesday after the fixture -  a number were received late this month.

Under 13 Secretary

Just a reminder of the message already  sent to clubs that my e-mail address is a.p.loftus@tinyworld.co.uk  I am unable to access my previous address any longer.

Under 14 Secretary

I would like to start by wishing every team a Merry Christmas and all the best for the New Year. So far we have been lucky with the weather except for last weekend. Congratulations to everyone who made it through to the next round of the cup and bad luck to those that did not. Over the last few weeks I have been to see some games and I must say that most of them are played in good spirit and there is some good football being played.  I am trying to get round to watching teams that I have not seen play yet. Can I just remind managers when they sending new registrations could you please put in a sae.

 Michele

Under 16 Secretary

Congratulations to those teams still in League, John Leeds and the Kent Youth Cup.

There will be rearranged games for cup weeks as we are now behind schedule.  I will try and get them out to you all as soon as possible.

I would like to wish everyone a Happy Christmas and New Year.

Under 18 Secretary

Good luck to all teams in the quarter finals of the League Cup and John Leeds Trophy to be played on 20^th January.

Postponed Games

Chatham Colts United v Woodcoombe Youth 16/12/07 – Division 1

Due to Woodcoombe Youth players on a school trip to Spain.

 

Walderslade v Shorne Rangers 27/01/08 – Division 1

Due to Walderslade participating in the Kent Youth Cup

Finally, Thanks to all teams for their co-operation over the past year. The majority of you make my job a little easier (now that you have all finally realised that I moved house at the beginning of the year)

 

I would like to wish all secretaries, club officials, players and of course my colleagues on the MNYL a very Merry Christmas and a happy and healthy New Year

 

8.   TREASURER’S REPORT

nothing to report

 

9.    REFEREES SECRETARY’S REPORT

Discipline:

The following figures are up to 2/12/07 with no post yet received for the latter date but several e-mails.

Cautions This season– 178; Dismissals – 31; Misconduct reports – 15.

Cautions Last Season- 169; Dismissals-  35;  Misconduct reports - 14

 

Pretty much the same situation as last season. However, the number of reports of club officials and spectators abusing referees is very disappointing. If you think you can referee better than our registered officials then sit and pass the course, buy a uniform and register with me as a referee. If you do not want to do this, then keep your opinions to yourself.

Every person who has been reported for this type of misconduct will be dealt with by the KCFA for the offence and then by the league for any breaches of league rules. Do not expect leniency.

 

A reminder that complete team sheets must be given to the referee, before the game, at all levels. These must be kept by the referee for 28 days after the game for examination by the league, if required.

 

Compliments:

 

From the referee of Beausports v Fulston Zebras u18 12/11/07

 

“may I pass on my congratulations to both teams for their work rate, team spirit and exemplary behaviour……..an absolute pleasure to referee.”

 

From the referee of Cliffe Royals v Spartac Rangers u18 2/12/07

 

“ In appalling conditions, both teams tried to play their football in a sporting spirit . Had it not been for the way they conducted themselves, I would have been tempted to abandon the game late on due to the worsening condition of the pitch. I wish to thank both managers for the way the lads conducted themselves and the hospitality they both provided to me”

 

 

From the manager of Fulston Zebras u18’s.

 

“I would like to pass on my thanks  to the referee, and the  players, managers and  supporters of Thamesview Youth U18's for their positive attitude in ensuring the match on Sunday 2/12/07 was completed in what can only be described as appalling conditions. The match was played in an excellent spirit by both teams and this mainly down to *****’s refereeing”

 

From the referee of Sheerness East v New Road u18’s. 2/12/07

 

Can you please pass on my thanks to all the players from sheerness and new road under 18s for making it a pleasure to referee in conditions fit for ducks.

 

Tom Ellis.

His current telephone numbers are:  Land Line: 01634 308784; mobile 07517205219.

 

10.   RESULTS SECRETARY/WEBMASTER’S REPORT

Silly mistakes are costing Clubs money. Please double check your emails for errors before sending your results to me.

A late change to fixtures by the Fixture Secretaries often means that the fixtures listed on the web pages are not always accurate. Results secretaries within clubs need to aware of any changes sent to clubs via email from the MNYL fixture secretaries.

 

11.  CUP COMMITTEE

The quarter finals draw took place prior to this meeting with  Keith Long for Fulston Zebras, Mark Taylor and Eddie Lund for Real 60 and Chris Innes and Alan Clark for Rainham 84 in attendance to observe the draw.

The matches should be played on 20^th January 2008.

The draw will be circulated tomorrow.

 

12.   PUBLIC RELATION’S OFFICER’S REPORT

nothing to report

 

13. WELFARE OFFICER’S REPORT

nothing to report

 

 

14.   PRESIDENT’S REPORT

 

A very successful quiz evening was held at the Cerebral Palsy Centre in Cliffe Woods on Friday 9th November 2007.

 

Thanks go to the participating teams from Chatham Riverside x 2,  Cliffe Woods Colts (inc a Horsted member), Omega 92, Pegasus, Rainham Kenilworth, Real 60, Spartac, Teynham Gunners, plus teams from Vic Williams and Ian Ballard.

 

Further donations from Guru Nanak Youth, Oak Athletic, Rainham Eagles and Shorne Rangers plus the bar takings mean that the CPC received in total £1.097.30. A FANTASTIC EFFORT.

 

Special thanks from the CPC and from myself to, Andy Bonneywell for organising the questions and acting as MC on the evening, his family for being scorers and to all those who participated in this event.

 

 

 

 

FEES, FINES & COSTS

Charge sheets to be issued with breaches of Rules, together with standard punishments