Secretary: -
Mrs Cliffe
Woods, ME3 8JW
christinecarey@tiscali.co.uk
Minutes of
Committee Meeting held at Lordswood Leisure Centre on
1. COMMITTEE:
PRESENT: Vic Williams (chairman), Vic Smith, David Durham, Chris Carey, Ian
Ballard, Ray Kerr, Maria Hooker, Denise Gadsdon, Jim Carey, Colin Fay, Andy
Bonneywell, Chris Morris, Ray Swatton, Sue Sandmann, Tim Hunt, Graham Adsett,
Mark Sandmann and Lynn Stoneman.
APOLOGIES: Martin Harrison and Michele
Leadsham
ABSENT: none
K.C.F.A. D2 members present : Keith McCourt (chairman), Mick Davies,
Maureen Davies, Gavin Hoare, Alan Sedgwick and Steve Breeds.
The meeting opened with members from division 2 in attendance. This liaison meeting was called to discuss
any issues or problems. Referees, Respect and non competitive football issues were
discussed. Members agreed to seek points of reference and clarification of the
problems highlighted by MNYL committee members.
Divisional members left at
2. MINUTES OF THE LAST MEETING: (held on
These were agreed to be a true and accurate record and were signed by the Chairman.
There were no matters arising.
3. CORRESPONDENCE:
Handbook Amendments
Page 40 Woodpecker HI Chris Irons new phone number is 01634 220692
Fixture Booklet amendments
Pages 2,3,5
and 8. U/7, U/8, U/9 & U/10 Bredhurst Juniors playing venue Lower Halstow
Cricket Club is on
Page 6 U/9 D2 No 7 Real 60 fixture secretary is now Amanda Pearce 01634 318070
Page 11 U/11
D3 No 7. Omega 92 ground is now
Page 14 U/12 D3 No 6. Omega 92 phone number should be 01634 322602
Page 14 U/12
D3 No 4. Thamesview Yth Rgers contact is Tony Reed 01634 828904
Page 15 U/13 D1 No 2. Bredhurst Juniors phone number should be 01634 828193
Page 15 U/13 D1 No 9 Thamesview Youth Rangers phone number should be 01634 685377
Page 16 U/13 D2 No 2. Meopham Colts phone number should be 01474 815552
Page 18 No 9 Cliffe Royals U/14 withdrawn. (Referred to discipline committee)
Page 21 No 8 Black Lion Youth U/15 withdrawn. (Referred to discipline committee)
Fixture Booklet amendments continued:
Page 24 U/16 D1 Rainham Eagles request time of k.o. be changed to 10.30 when new referees appointment lists are issued.
Under 18 D2 fixtures No 6. Milton & Fulston Utd fixture secretary is now Paul Hawkins 01795 553400
Page 28 U/18
D3 No 3. Riverview Utd Blues. k.o. change to 10.30 from
K.C.F.A. Ltd. League
statements of player suspensions dated
K.C.F.A. Ltd
D2 Discipline commission
on
Lordswood Youth
U/13 Request per Rule 1d to enter Easter
& Spring Festival of Football
Cuxton 91 U/18s Crusaders would like to acknowledge Riverview
United Blues management and players following an injury to one of their players
during the tie on
League appointed referee U/11s Black Lion Youth v Cuxton 91. The
referee recorded what a pleasure it was to referee your game on
Well done to all concerned.
Cobham Colts F.C. has been awarded the Charter Standard.
Congratulations are extended to Anne Greenstreet and all at Cobham Colts for their achievement.
Rainham Kenilworth Enquiry
about colour of socks permitted. The FA
Standard Code of Rules for Youth Leagues does not refer to socks (Rule
9a). However, any decision made by the
referee within Law 4 is final. Law 4 refers only to ‘colours’ and not
individual items of clothing.
Medway Council All hirers
at Garrison pitches are advised that the Events team will be using the site for
the Bonfire/Fireworks on the Great Lines on Saturday, 7th November from
As previously advised work will
commence at this site from January on the new
4. CHAIRMAN’S REPORT
As a league we had a postal vote of the member clubs and signed up
for the respect campaign a part of this agreement
was that we would at every home game cordon off an area on one side of the
pitch two metres from the touch line (if room) where all spectators would
stand, on the other side of the pitch would be where the managers, coaches and
subs. Would stand. I have been to matches since the season has started
where this is not being used, come on secretaries ask your managers to
implement this part of the campaign because the F.A will in due course make it
compulsory and your club could be fined.
5. VICE-CHAIRMAN’S REPORT
Low Referees marks received and
logged:
U15 Rainham Eagles v
Vic Smith
6. SECRETARY’S REPORT
Vic W. and I attended a League Development Seminar on Monday, 28th September. There were 3 presentations:
- KCFA Development Manager, Paul Dolan gave a review of the Kent Football Strategy at the end of Year 1.
- Andrew Hailwood, FA National Game League Development Manager – FA League Development Proposals
- KCFA Respect Lead Officer, Stephanie Gadd – The FA
Respect programme in
The seminar provided an opportunity for Leagues to share good practice. It was stressed that The FA are committed to working with the Leagues to support grassroots football where possible. The MNYL has agreed to consider the Charter Standard League process in January 2010 which will involve writing a development plan. Member clubs still to achieve Charter Standard status should contact Lee Suter at the KCFA for help and details of the requirements and criteria.
Respect Programme
The MNYL Committee will continue to promote the Respect Programme at all of our games. This includes promotion of Codes of Conduct and Designated Spectator Areas to improve behaviour of Coaches, Managers, Parents and Carers involved in Youth Football. We are fully signed up to the programme and are monitoring and reporting to the KCFA Respect Officer along the way. It is still less than a year since we held our ‘League Respect Meeting’ and we have come a long way. Where clubs are implementing the programme properly all feedback is positive. It is not acceptable for member clubs to ignore the Programme. Clubs all need to integrate or recognise the Respect Codes of Conduct and Sanctions into their registration/membership processes as the next step to become ‘operational’ in terms of rolling out the programme.
There will be some new FA Respect resources available soon. I am waiting to hear from Stephanie Gadd when they are complete and will arrange collection when I hear from her. I have ordered one per team in the MNYL.
Clubs hiring Medway Council pitches are reminded that there is no provision in our hire agreements for training. If any matches in this or the R&D or MMSFL are cancelled due to training on pitches clubs may be charged with bringing the MNYL into disrepute and risk cancellation of the hire agreement.
Chris
7.
DEREGISTRATIONS
|
PLAYER |
FROM |
DATE |
|
Jake Martin |
New Ash Green U/8 |
|
|
Bryant |
|
|
|
|
Cliffe Woods Colts U/10 |
|
|
Jordan Gardiner |
Cliffe Royals U/15 |
|
|
Ryan Aldridge |
Cliffe Royals U/15 |
|
|
Kieran Daley |
Black Lion Youth U/15 |
|
|
Matthew Nelson |
Black Lion Youth U/15 |
|
|
Luke Cahalane |
Black Lion Youth U/15 |
|
|
George Aldridge |
Lordswood Yth Tigers U/18 |
|
|
Benjamin Dunning |
Lordswood Yth Tigers U/18 |
|
|
Jamie Eacott |
Lordswood Yth Tigers U/18 |
|
TRANSFERS
|
PLAYER |
FROM |
TO |
|
Harry
Willway |
Rainham
84 U/10 |
Bredhurst
Juniors Yth U/10 |
|
Sean
Findlay |
Borstal
88 U/10 |
Valley
Colts U/10 |
|
Arjun
Heer |
Guru
Nanak Youth U/12 |
Guru
Nanak Youth U/11 |
|
Connor
Chapman |
Real
60 U/11 |
Sheerness
East Youth U/11 |
|
Joshua
Neal |
Walderslade
U/11 |
Real
60 U/11 |
|
Adam
Simmons |
Omega
92 U/13 |
Walderslade
U/13 |
|
Harry
Francis |
Lordswood
Youth U/13 |
Swallows
U/13 |
|
James
Bunting |
Rainham
Kenilworth Rvrs U/13 |
Anchorians
U/13 |
|
Harry
Payne |
Cliffe
Royals U/14 |
Cliffe
Royals U/15 |
|
Conor
Redmond |
Cliffe
Royals U/14 |
Cliffe
Royals U/15 |
|
Lewis
Hatcher |
Cliffe
Royals U/14 |
Cliffe
Royals U/15 |
|
Harry
Davidson-Morris |
Rainham
Eagles U/18 |
Rainham
Kenilworth U/18 |
|
Jason
Sears |
Lordswood
Yth Tigers U/18 |
Bredhurst
Juniors U/18 |
Under 7 & U/8 Secretary
I have been in contact with all club Secretaries with teams
at U7 and U8 setting out the most common errors that were being made on Match
Cards. I am very pleased to report that the Cards are now much improved. There
are still a few silly errors being made – especially forgetting to mark if
named substitutes actually played – and still one or two Match Cards arriving
late.
I have noticed that some mini-soccer squads have different
players wearing same number shirts in Match One and Match Two- especially the
No 1 shirt – but also others. This is possibly in breach of Rule 9(h) and I
will be putting the issue to the
A really annoying thing at the moment is the number of new
player Registration Forms that are being sent to me without a sae for return!
When this happens I have been making contact with clubs to explain. In future I
will not spend time doing this and if clubs have not had a Registration Card
returned they will have to phone me to check about the eligibility of the
player in question – Rule 8(e). At that time we will be able to discuss how the
card is to be returned!
I would ask all Club Secretaries to remind team managers
that although the U7s and U8s play in a “friendly league” it does not mean that
the
If we are going to make a real success of the u7 and u8 “Friendly League” it is important that
all clubs and teams abide by the FA and
Martin Harrison
***** The committee confirmed that Rule 9h applies to the
whole squad in the case of mini soccer and that no two players, including
goalkeepers, may
wear the same number. It was accepted
that clubs may not be able to comply immediately but should conform when reordering kit or by 2010/11
season. If any individuals have a
particular problem they should contact Martin.
Under
9 Registration Secretary
My first U9’s report, and at present all seems to be going
very well, and I am enjoying getting to know you all.
Just a few points :
Please ensure that
you complete the Result Cards clearly and in Capital letters, using the full
names of the players as stated on the Registration Cards, to stop any
confusion.
Please make sure
you also indicate whether substitutes have been used, and I remind you that
Registration Forms need to be with me by 9pm on the Tuesday to ensure player is
eligible for the following Sunday. Thank you.
Keep enjoying your
Football.
Maria
Under
10 Registration Secretary
Just a note to say
that the season seems to be off to a good start it has been a pleasure to meet
all the managers and a quick thank you for making the beginning of the season a
pleasant experience. Good luck for the rest of the season.
Denise
Under
9, U/10 & U/13 Fixture Secretary
I am still receiving result cards despite numerous reminders
that they should be sent to the appropriate registration secretaries Maria,
Denise or Chris Morris. In future I will
fine the teams for them sending to the wrong secretary.
Already this season I have not been notified of non played
fixtures correctly, in accordance with Rule 10t. It is only in cases of unfit pitch that I do
not require a phone call. Non played fixture forms must be sent to me by
Wednesday after the date of the scheduled game. The MNYL results secretary
should also be advised of all non played fixtures with a brief reason given
instead of a result as in Rule 11(i).
Jim Carey
Under
11 Secretary
I said last month that I was hoping to keep fines to a
minimum.
I have had a number of problems with Result Cards in this first month,
but being true to my word, have not imposed any fines, although I could have
done several!
However if some things continue, unfortunately I'm going to have no
choice in the future.
Could you please therefore bear in mind the following;
1/ Please use capital letters (some handwriting is virtually impossible
to read!)
2/ Make sure you indicate whether substitutes have been used or not.
3/ Please ensure I receive the Cards by Wednesday's deadline. I've had
many cards late and a few not turn up at all. We can all blame the good old
post office, but cards posted 2nd class on a Tuesday will not get to me in
time!
Enough of the moaning, generally it's been a good start to the
season. I'll always try to help anyone whenever I can, so any
queries, please ask!
Postponement request agreed U/11 D1 Swallows v Guru Nanak Youth
Colin
Under
12 Secretary
Please make sure when completing result cards that you use capital
letters and that both first and second names are used. Initials are not
sufficient and some that are not in capitals are
already difficult to read. No fines this month but after publication of these
minutes, no further reminders will be given and fines will be levied.
Guru Nanak have requested a postponement
on Sunday 1st November due to a religious festival. Oak Athletic will therefore
not have a fixture on that day.
Teams that have a bye in the next round of the League Cup or first
round of the John Leeds Trophy will not have a fixture on 15th November.
Andy
Under
13 Registration Secretary
Could all managers please fill their result cards out using
capital letters and full names (Christian and surname) as some of the cards are
a little hard to decipher. Failure to do this could result in a fine.
MANY THANKS
Chris Morris
Under
14 Secretary
Can I remind clubs that they need to check the correct
postage be put on any correspondence sent to the League.
Please ensure that all registrations are received by the correct time and date
and check before playing any new players.
Due to CLIFFE ROYALS withdrawing from the League at such a late stage any Div 1
fixtures that were arranged for them are now cancelled.
You are free to arrange a friendly match within the normal requirements - but
League games take precedence.
Please notify me if you play a friendly fixture.
Ray
Under
15 & U/18 Secretary
It is nice to see familiar faces from last season and to welcome the new
Under 18s .
The season has started off well with only a few niggles that need to be
addressed. Can you please remember to write players names in CAPITALS .and low
referees marks need a written report. Check your match
cards before you send in as I have noted a discrepancy in reported results and
those actually on cards!
I will be sending out rearranged fixtures due to the Kent and
League/John Leeds cup rounds in the next few weeks .
Any problems let me know.
Sue Sandmann
Under
16 Secretary
No report received
Michele is not available at the present time although result
cards should still be sent to her home address. All other matters will be dealt with by Sue
(U/15 & U/18 secretary) until further notice.
8. TREASURER’S REPORT:
The following clubs
have not paid fees due to me: Sheerness
East Youth, and Teynham Gunners
If I do not receive
payment within 7 days of the issue of this notice the club will be suspended
from the MNYL.
Ian Ballard
9. REFEREES
SECRETARY’S REPORT
Despite the problems with referee numbers at the start of the season, all u16 and u18 games have been covered.
There seems to be some difficulties with referees not returning the referees match report form and all referees are reminded that it is mandatory to complete this form for all matches in the u16 and u18 age groups. This is a FA/KCFA requirement under the Respect scheme. This form is sent only to the League. For other age groups, it only needs completing when reporting disciplinary offences and breaches of league rules.
I must also remind referees that they must complete the
normal FA Discipline forms for
I have also received reports that the match card containing the names of the players and substitutes has not been handed to referees before the game by the odd few teams. If this does not happen then referees must not allow substitutions to take place and must report the failure on the above mentioned match report form.
Hopefully referee numbers will pick up in the next few weeks as the first Medway course has now run for four weeks which will allow the candidates to start looking for games to complete their training.
Please contact me
if a referee, Liam Robinson approaches your club for games.
10. RESULTS
SECRETARY’S/WEBMASTER’S REPORT
A reminder to all
clubs in the Kent Cup that they need to report the results, home and away along
with their normal league results.
Below is a reminder
of Rule 11i
“All results U/9s – U/18s,
The results email
should contain only home results not away as some clubs are doing. Please
ensure results are reported accurately as the results are published on the This is
The email address to email the results to is Results@mnyl.org.uk and the email for
Player adverts is Webmaster@mnyl.org.uk all other email addresses are my personal
accounts are not to be used for league business
11. DISCIPLINE
OFFICER’S REPORT
Thanks very much to all referees
who have sent in match reports on time. Your help is very much appreciated. If
there are referees that have any questions regarding completion please contact me and I will be happy to help. It is very important that I
receive a report for every Under 16 and 18 game. This
will ensure that the data captured correctly reflects RESPECT in the MNYL.
Looking at the last 4 weeks there have been 39 cautions and
3 red cards. 21 of the cautions occurred during the ‘cup’ weekend. Already the data collected is identifying repeat
‘offenders’.
I have also been asked to remind clubs that refreshments should be offered to referees, as in rule 13g.
I received a report on the implementation of ‘Respect’ from
the referee of the U/16 fixture on
Bredhurst Juniors,
Riverview Utd, Woodpecker HI and Borstal 88 have still not returned their club
referees form despite reminders on
A charge for
maladministration will be issued if not returned within 7 days of this notice.
12. CUP
COMMITTEE
Please note, the
date for the U/16s league cup 2nd
round and 1st round John Leeds fixtures is as per fixture booklet,
U/18 D2 : There is an error on the revised fixture list. All U/18s cup fixtures to be played on
The draw for the
quarter finals will take place prior to the MNYL Committee meeting on December
2nd. Rainham Kenilworth,
Omega 92 and Valley Colts are invited to attend and will be sent the information
needed nearer the time.
DATES FOR FINALS:
SUNDAY 18TH APRIL
Under 12 John Leeds Trophy
Under 15 John Leeds Trophy
Under 15 League Cup
SUNDAY 25TH APRIL
Under 12 League Cup
Under 11 John Leeds Trophy
Under 11 League Cup
SUNDAY 2ND
Under 18 John Leeds Trophy
Under 18 League Cup
SUNDAY 9TH
Under 13 John Leeds Trophy
Under 14 John Leeds Trophy
Under 14 League Cup
SUNDAY 16TH
Under 13 League Cup
Under 16 John Leeds Trophy
Under 16 League Cup
SUNDAY 23RD
Under 9 John Leeds Trophy
Under 9 League Cup
Under 10 John Leeds Trophy
Under 10
League Cup
13. PUBLIC
RELATIONS OFFICER’S REPORT:
Clubs are reminded
of Rule 23d). The League sponsorship
agreement with ‘the News’ requires that I consider their paper for all MNYL
promotion/advertisement before other papers.
I have asked that
the match report guidance is reissued. I
will not accept reports that are not in the format described or those that are
in e-mail attachments.
Tim Hunt
14. LEAGUE
WELFARE OFFICER’S REPORT:
While observing several 6 aside as well as 11 aside matches I have
noticed that the Respect Campaign isn’t being observed, rules of the FA
and MNYL flouted in respect of -- the use of underage linespersons, small sided
teams playing players in both games and the use of freeze spray on Under 7s!!!.
None of the aforementioned are allowed for obvious reasons.
My concern as welfare officer is that when any of the above are brought
to the attention of the manager that their behaviour to a league official in
front of spectators and minors is unacceptable
and inappropriate.
I would like to thank Fairview Rangers for the hospitality shown
to me at the first game of the season.
Mark Sandmann
15. PRESIDENT’S
REPORT
With the start of a new season I would like to take this opportunity to
remind all club secretaries, and through them all other club officials, that the
various MNYL officials all spend a large amount of time on running the league
for the benefit of all the teams that take part.
All committee members have Email addresses as well as their
telephone numbers published in the League Handbook. If committee members
need to be contacted then either the Email or telephone is the correct
approach. Your league officials should NOT be visited at their home
address without a prior appointment. They all have lives to live outside
football and their privacy should be respected.
All the best to all clubs for the coming season - lets try to make it a
hassle free one for all our sakes.
David Durham
The meeting closed
at
The next MNYL
Committee meeting will take place on
FEES, FINES & COSTS
Charge sheets will be issued for each breach of Rules,
together with standard punishments
|
Team |
Date |
Rule No |
Offence |
Fine |
|
Black
Lion Youth U/10 |
|
11h |
Result
cards received late |
£5 |
|
Rainham
84 U/10 |
|
11c |
No result cards received |
£5 |
|
Meopham
Colts U/13 |
|
11h |
Sub & reg
card box not indicated |
£5 |
|
Wigmore
Youth U/13 |
|
11h |
Subs not indicated |
£5 |
|
|
|
|
Insufficient postage paid on
registration |
£3costs |
|
Bredhurst
Juniors U/14 |
|
11h |
Result card received late |
£5 |
|
Riverview
Utd U/15 |
|
11c |
Result card sent to wrong
secretary |
£5 |
|
Riverview
Utd U/15 |
|
11h |
No referees mark on card |
£5 |
|
Riverview
Utd U/18 |
|
11h |
Result card received late |
£5 |
|
Sheerness
East Youth U/12 |
|
10j |
No match record card given to
referee |
£5 |
|
|
|
10d |
Failure to notify referee
match details |
£5 |
|
Horsted Youth |
|
11i |
U/9 G2 Incorrect score
reported |
£5 |
|
Cobham Colts |
|
11i |
U/15 Incorrect score reported |
£5 |
|
Riverview
Utd |
|
11i |
U/15 Incorrect score reported |
£5 |
|
Rainham
84 |
|
11i |
U/9 G1 Incorrect score
reported |
£5 |
|
Valley
Colts |
|
11i |
U/14 Incorrect score reported |
£5 |
|
Oak
Athletic U/18 |
|
10d |
Failure to notify referee match
details |
£5 |
|
Oak
Athletic U/18 |
|
10d(i) |
Late kick off |
£5 |
|
Bredhurst
Juniors |
|
5h |
No club referees form
submitted |
£20 |
|
Riverview
Utd |
|
5h |
No club referees form
submitted |
£20 |
|
Woodpecker
HI |
|
5h |
No club referees form
submitted |
£20 |
|
Borstal
88 |
|
5h |
No club referees form
submitted |
£20 |