Notes of meeting held on 16th August 2007
1 Welcome
- Vice chairman, Grant Harvey welcomed everyone to the first meeting of the
Leagues Centenary season.
2 Correspondence
None
3 Unpaid
League Fees Arches, Great Yarmouth Peggottys, Prostar
Windows & Shrublands all paid at the meeting contrary to Rule 2.6. Albert
Tavern and Prince Consort had not paid any fees.
Motion carried to fine Albert Tavern & Prince Consort £5.00
payable by 30th August 2007. Both clubs reminded that failure to pay
fees by that date meant they could not participate in the league.
4 Composition
of League The secretary explained Burton Arms and South Yarmouth United
had withdrawn since the AGM, however Gunton and
Caister B had replaced them retaining 12 teams in Division One and 13 in
Division Two.
Motion
carried to impose the fine of £25.00 on each of the officers of both clubs,
and in addition the three officers of Burton Arms were banned from holding
office until this committee decided they were fit to do so.
5 Secretary
Essential the League Secretary provided a brief summary of the everyday
rules that club secretaries must be aware of and clarified the rules concerning
player registration signing-on forms must be with the Registration Secretary
48 hours before kick off to enable him to register those players. ONLY
emergency signing-ons on the day of the match were allowed when the
registration form must be countersigned by the opposing manager/secretary along
with their name clearly printed on the form. The form must be received by the
Registration Secretary by the Tuesday following the match. Clubs face being
fined and having points deducted if they fail to comply with the rule as the
player will not be registered and will not be eligible to participate in the
match. Full details of the guidance are appended to the meeting notes.
6 Marking
Referees clubs were issued with the FA guide to marking referees and
reminded that marks of 50 out of 100 or less must be accompanied by a report.
7 Referees
Representative Keith Greensides represented the local Referees
Association branch in the absence of Neil Jacques and outlined some minor
changes in regulations for the 2007/08 season. In Norfolk County Cup
competitions clubs will be able to name five substitutes and will be allowed to
use three. All jewellery must be removed, the only exception was flat rings
could be taped.
Any
under-garment worn beneath a short-sleeved shirt must be the same colour as the
shirt, in line with the rule allowing cycling shorts to be worn only if they
are same colour as the shorts. Keith Greensides also reported the number of
referees currently registered was down on last season and clubs must expect not
all games would be covered currently 3 matches in September did not have a
referee assigned, although this figure might increase once referees received
their appointments and declared late unavailability. In the event of the
non-appointment of a referee clubs must agree a stand-in referee as the
non-appointment of a referee was no reason not to play a match.
8 Centenary
Year After a lengthy discussion about how to mark the centenary season
there was little support for a presentation evening/dinner. A special
commemorative medal for all competitions was supported and there was support
for a representative match, possibly followed by a function. Any ideas should
be sent to the League Secretary as soon as possible.
9 Pitch
Fees due by 31st August 2007 - £395 or first payment of £200
followed by the second instalment of £195 by 31st December 2007.
10 Future
Meetings Following a long discussion the meeting agreed to a meeting with
the referees, preferably in late November and the Secretary agreed to contact
his counterpart, Stuart Reeve, of the Great Yarmouth Referees Association.
11 Registration
Secretary reminded all clubs to provide a self addressed stamped envelope
when submitting registration forms so that confirmation of registration could
be sent back. Clubs should check the registration confirmation to ensure all
players had been registered. Players will not be registered if all details on
the registration are not completed especially important is the date of birth. A
form without all details fully entered is not a completed registration form.
Clubs should check player suspension lists and must not sign suspended players.
12 Details
of Next Meeting to be confirmed by the League Secretary.
Changes to League Handbook
Arches Yellow Shirts
Gorleston Peggottys email is pegsfc@hotmail.co.uk
Hemsby
Martham Blue/Red Shirts
Shrublands Secretary
Gary
Bussink,
Tel:
01493 309109
Item 5
Secretary Essentials
Rule 8 - Signing on players
Signing-on form must be
with the Registration Secretary 48 hours before kick off. Emergency signing-ons
ONLY can be done on the day as long as the opposition manager/secretary signs and
prints his/her name and the form is received by the registration secretary by
the following Tuesday.
Rule 10.21 Team lists
Clubs shall provide the referee with a list of
participating players, including substitutes, to the referee and representative
of the opposing team prior to kick off. The list shall include the full names
of all players and shirt numbers. Only players submitted to the referee prior
to the game shall be allowed to participate in the match.
Will
also apply to
Rule 11 Results
11.1
The Secretary
must receive, by post or e-mail, no later than 6pm on Tuesday following the
match, the result of each Competition match in the prescribed manner. This must
include:
1)
The
forename(s) and surname of the team players.
2)
The
name of the Referee and his markings required by Rule 13.
3)
The
sporting award mark out of 10, i.e. for Sportsmanship.
4)
Goal
scorers.
5)
And
any other information required by the Competition.
Rule 13 Referees
Must be paid immediately after the game.
Must be
presented with a match ball prior to kick off
Must be handed a player list, including substitutes before
the match.
Website
All fixtures, results, reports,
league tables and club notes are on the website at www.gydfl.com
There is also a link to the Norfolk
County FA Website including the latest suspended players list.
When you email your results, include
a report for the Mercury and the website email anne.edwards@archant.co.uk and paul@gydfl.com