Medway News Youth League

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Minutes of Committee Meeting held at Lordswood Leisure Centre on Wednesday, 2^nd July 2008 at 8.00 p.m..

 

1.    COMMITTEE:-

 

PRESENT:   Vic Williams (chairman), Vic Smith, Chris Carey, Jim Carey, Ian Ballard, Sarah Monk, Graham Adsett, Sue Sandmann, Mark Sandmann and Ray Kerr.

 

APOLOGIES:-   Keith McCourt, Andy Bonneywell and Ray Swatton.

 

ABSENT:-  Michele Leadsham and David Durham.

 

2.   MINUTES OF THE LAST MEETING:-  (on 4^th June 2008)

These were agreed to be a true and accurate record and were signed by the chairman.

There were no matters arising from the previous minutes other than the fine imposed on Woodcoombe Youth was cancelled as it was in error.

 

3.   CORRESPONDENCE:-

K.C.F.A. Ltd. D1   minutes of discipline commission on 30/5/08.  AGM and committee meeting held on 23/6/08. 

K.C.F.A. Ltd. D2   minutes of discipline commissions on 5/6/08 and 23/06/08.  AGM and committee meeting held on 5/6/08.

K.C.F.A. Ltd.   Appeal Cuxton 91/MNYL – the findings of the Board of Appeal:

1.   The appeal on the grounds of severity is upheld.

2.   The fine to remain.

3.   The match not awarded to opponents.  (U/18 D1 v Riverview Utd on 2/3/08)

4.   The appeal fee returned.

The final MNYL tables will be amended to include this decision and the game will be recorded as void.

Oak Athletic   Informing the League of their progress towards Charter Status.  Their adult section has now Charter Status.

Well done Oak Athletic – please see secretary’s report.

Earl Juniors  notifying the League that their U/14s team will not be registering next season as they have left to join a team in the Gravesend League.

The club is fined £10 – Rule 8c – withdrawn before 1^st August

Fulston Zebras  The club have been granted a change of name by the K.C.F.A. and in future will be known as Milton and Fulston United F.C. 

The club should ensure that all registrations are submitted in the new name or the registration form will be invalid.

 

4.   CHAIRMAN’S REPORT

Most Secretaries already know about the campaigns that the FA are running
this year, they are called the Respect campaign and Don’t X the Line. Respect is common
sense that you all respect the Officials, Spectators, your Opposition and
the Residents that back onto some of the pitches.  Please let us all do our
bit and respect each other. Don’t X the Line - means the white lines
that go all around the pitch only the officials and players are allowed on
the pitch with the exception of an injury and only the Manager and first aid
official is allowed on with the permission of the Referee. There will be 
Zero tolerance to persistent offenders to the above.
Please let this be a year when everyone enjoys their football.

 

5.   VICE-CHAIRMAN’S REPORT:- nothing to report

 

6.   SECRETARY’S REPORT:-

Please do not forget that you are to send me your new K.C.F.A. affiliation number in accordance with Rule 2d).  You should by now have renewed your club  affiliation and only a handful of secretaries have sent me their number at this time.  It is helpful to me to receive this information as soon as possible.

 

Please advise all your managers that we do not consider divisional structure until after 1^st August to be sure we know which teams are entering the League.  Therefore please do not ring me or other committee members about this subject as we cannot give any definite replies.

 

It has been an extremely busy month in preparation for the new season.  Vic, Mark, Ray and myself attended the K.C.F.A. meeting for Youth Leagues on 23^rd June and the County Development gave presentations on Charter Standard Leagues, The Respect in the Game campaign and the CRB process.  The Referees Development Officer also spoke on his plans for a recruitment drive.

If we are to be considered for Charter Status as a League we do need more member clubs to have the Charter Status.  We have not yet reached our target figure (60%) of teams in the MNYL.  We currently have 45% and are therefore very close to moving this forward.  As teams are counted not clubs it will only take a few large clubs to achieve this.  We can then consider the other criteria.  I am aware from speaking to Stephanie Gadd that a number of member clubs are actively working towards the status.

 

Vic and I also met with Medway Council staff to finalise arrangements for pitch hire and I am now happy we will have sufficient pitches for those who applied.  Payment will be to the MNYL and you will be invoiced by Ian Ballard.   If payment is not made on time your fixtures will be suspended.

 

There will be a meeting on Wednesday, September 3^rd at Lordswood Leisure Centre at 7.30 when all fixture booklets, handbooks, stationery packs and registration cards will be issued.    A short secretaries meeting will take place.

 

The start of the 2008/09 season is 14^th September 2008 in accordance with Rule 12u.

 

 

Finally, on behalf of all the committee of the Medway News Youth League I would like to congratulate  John Greenstreet of Cobham Colts.  John has been recognised by the K.C.F.A. D1 for a long and meritorious  service award to mark his incredible 40 years involvement  in local football.

 

7.   AGE GROUP SECRETARIES

Registrations:  All age groups

Please check from the committee list (attached again) that you know the correct MNYL registration secretary for each age group as there are a few changes from last season.

The deadline for reduced payment registrations is midnight 13^th July 2008.  You do not have to register the whole team at this time.

You then have until midnight 31^st July 2008 to register a minimum of 11 players for 11 a side teams and 12 players for mini soccer teams to ensure the team’s entry to the MNYL for 2008/09 season. – Rule 8c).

Enclose an s.a.e. in case of any errors or omissions on the forms.

Check the postage is sufficient when posting registrations.  Committee members will not be responsible for collecting or paying for insufficient postage items held by Royal Mail.

If you have any problems or questions about your registrations please do contact the relevant age group secretary.

 

There seems to be some confusion regarding the MNYL registration ruling where a player is registered with the Valley Express  Kent Youth League.  Please read Rule 8(p) and the declaration on the MNYL player registration form. 

 

U/12s

Woodpecker  postponement request for 14/09/08 due to school activity.  Agreed in accordance with Rule 12v.

 

Fixtures:  All age groups

If you have not already indicated on your application forms or confirmed with the League secretary please identify your pitch sharing requirements within 7 days.  You need to make clear all ‘normal’ kick off times (see Rule 10d(i)).  It is not acceptable to put t.b.a. or a non specific time.  Every effort will be made to accommodate your requirements.  If you do not comply with this the MNYL will determine your k.o. times, in the interest of the Competition, using  Rule 5d.   Real 60 and Sheerness East Youth please note.

 

U/16s and U/18s Please note that you must have 10.00 a.m./10.30 a.m. or 13.30 p.m./14.00 p.m. for all k.o.s.   A number have indicated otherwise and will therefore need to amend their times.   

 

It has come to attention of the MNYL on two occasions recently that 2 clubs have approached the schools hired by other clubs with an offer to pay more than the existing hirer.  The MNYL committee have no jurisdiction over this but consider the approach to unsporting and  detrimental to the well being of the League.  Any club proved to be involved in such action may be charged with bringing the MNYL into disrepute.

 

8.    TREASURER’S REPORT  nothing to report

 

9.    REFEREE’S SECRETARY’S REPORT

A copy of the club referees form for completion with instructions for return to me is attached with these minutes.

If you have potential referees in your club you can contact the County Referees Development Officer John Newson john.newson@kentfa.com to arrange a course that can be tailored to your needs and times. 

 

10.   RESULTS SECRETARY/WEBMASTER’S REPORT 

nothing to report

 

11.   CUP COMMITTEE

There will be a meeting of the cup committee on 6^th August 2008 at 7p.m..

 

12.  PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER’S REPORT

We are now aware that Claire will not be continuing as the PRO next season.  If anyone is interested in the role and would like more information please contact Chris Carey.  Nominations should be made by a club secretary.

Iris Williams is covering the duties at this time so you can continue to send in player adverts and other requests as normal.

 

13.  WELFARE OFFICER’S REPORT

Borstal 88, Eagles and Earl Juniors have still not returned the Club Welfare Officers form to me despite a fine last month.  If I do not receive this form within 7 days a further fine of £20 ( Rule 5h) will follow.  You are reminded that without a club welfare officer you cannot affiliate with the K.C.F.A. and without affiliation you cannot be in the League.

 

The meeting closed at  9.15 p.m..

 

The next MNYL committee meeting will be on Wednesday, 6^th August 2008 at 8.00 p.m. at Lordswood Leisure Centre.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

M.N.Y.L. Discipline Committee Meeting held on Wednesday, 2^nd July 2008 at Lordswood Leisure Centre

 

Meeting opened at     9.30  p.m.

Committee present:  Vic Williams (chairman), Ian Ballard, Sarah Monk

Chris Carey took the minutes

 

Charge 78   Sheerness East Youth charged under Rule 5d.  Bringing MNYL into disrepute following incident at U/18 League Cup final.  Case proved at K.C.F.A. who fined club £200 with £100 suspended for 12 months.  Player Chris Moreton was fined £40 and suspended from 1/9/08 – 19/10/08

 Letter received from club.

Decision:   The £100 suspended fine imposed by the discipline committee on the team on 6/2/08 is now to be paid plus £10 costs.

If there is any further case of misconduct, proven at the K.C.F.A. this team will be excluded from the League.  Mr Allen is warned as to his future conduct at matches.

 

 

Charge 79   Riverview Utd charged under Rule 5d.  Bringing MNYL into disrepute following incident at U/18 League Cup Final.  Case proved at K.C.F.A. who fined club £150 with £100 suspended for 12 months.  Player Ravi Moheeputh was fined £25 and suspended for 35 days from 1/9/08 – 5/10/08.

Letter received from club.

Decision:   The team is no longer in the MNYL.  The club is fined £50 and £10 costs.

 

 

Player misconduct

U/15 player Lewis Moon (Cobham Colts) is suspended for violent conduct considered to be of a serious nature following incidents at the U/15 fixture on 30/3/08.

The MNYL  received letters of concern from Co-op Sports.

The player was suspended by the K.C.F.A. from 28/4/08 – 1/6/08 and from 1/9/08 – 8/2/09.

Cobham Colts confirm that this player will not be registered for their club in the future.

Decision:

If this player wishes to register again in the MNYL he will be required to attend a discipline committee meeting.

It is hoped that Co-op Sports will report back the decisions of the K.C.F.A. and MNYL to your parents.

 

The meeting closed at 9.45 p.m..

 

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