CYNGHRAIR BÊL-DROED IEUENCTID AVERYSTWYTH A’R CYLCH
ABERYSTWYTH AND DISTRICT JUNIOR FOOTBALL LEAGUE
Cyfarfod Cyffredinol Blynyddol
Annual General Meeting
Nos Lun, Gorffennaf 18fed, 2011 yng Nghaban y Clwb
Monday, July 18th, 2011 at the Clubhouse
Commencement:
The meeting commenced promptly at 6.30pm.
Chairman’s welcome:
The Chairman welcomed representatives of the league clubs to the meeting
Present:
Rhian Watt, Aaron Cottam (both Machynlleth Harriers); Ceri Jones, Wyn Benjamin (Talybont); Gary Pemberthy (Bow Street); Lyndon Griffiths (Aber Stars?); Michael Drake (Dreigiau); Debbie Jenkins Glenys Morgan (both Penrhyncoch); Maria Ferreira (Swans); John Jones (Point Teifi); Andy Roberts (Executive Committee); Clare Hughes (Pont Teifi/Executive Committee); Russell Hughes-Pickering (Chairman); Doris Evans (Treasurer); Dilwyn Roberts-Young (Secretary); Dai Alun Jones and Malcolm Eaton (both CWFA), Lauren Smith (Welsh Football Trust Football Development Officer).
Apologies:
Gail Nolan (Borth); Gwyndaf Evans (Llanilar); Philip Schofield (Llanrhystud Dolphins); Kevin Roberts (Padarn); Huw George Evans (Girls Co-ordinator); John Shaw (Llanilar).
Minutes of the 2010 Annual General Meeting:
The minutes of the previous Annual General Meeting were considered and accepted as a true record of the meeting.
Treasurer’s report:
The Treasurer reported a balance of £15299.06 for the year ending 31 May 2010. There were some minor queries about some entries e.g. the CWFA £50 donation to the league. The treasurer noted that some bills were outstanding including pitch fees for the second half of the season. The report was agreed and the Chairman thanked the treasurer for her work and ensuring that the league would enter the 2011-12 season in good financial health.
Chairman’s Report:
The Chairman then thanked all clubs, managers and coaches for their support during the year. Although there had been a few incidents during the year these had been dealt with and the season should be remembered for the number of children participating and standard of football achieved by all. The Chairman however reminded those present that it is only a game, that everyone is a volunteer band we should not lose sight of that. Each club was reminded to circulate codes conducts for managers, players and parents and have a word when necessary.
During the year over 64 teams participated across the various age groups, with well over 800 players participating. This is an excellent reflection of efforts of everyone and success of the current format of the league. On this note, the Chairman explained that discussions had been held with the FAW who are concerned about the running of an u17 league. Although the issue rumbles on and there is a strong case to continuing the league had to seek and were granted a dispensation for 2011-12 so that leagues could continue you in the current format.
The following were nominated onto the executive committee:
The only nomination was to retain the Exec as at present. This was supported.
Chairman: Russell Hughes-Pickering
Secretary: Dilwyn Roberts-Young
Treasurer: Doris Evans
Executive Member
:
Clare Hughes
Executive Member: Andy Roberts
Girls Football Co-ordinator: Huw Evans
Proposals:
There were two proposals.
1)
To have a goal margin limit to avoid games being won by high scores, as it was felt does nothing for the development of players on either side. It was agreed that an 8 or 10 goal limit should be introduced.
2)
To increase the squad size from 17 to 20. This would reduce postponements as team would be able field more easily, even when players were involved in representative football. Following some debate it was agreed that there should be no upper limit, that teams on match days would be no greater than 17 players, and games would not be postponed due to representative games or players being away.
It was noted that the rules were due an overhaul and discussions would shortly be held with the CWFA. Once revised these will be circulated and a further meeting (an EGM) held.
Any Other Business:
The Chairman thanked representatives of the clubs for their presence and contributions to the Annual General Meeting and the following dates were noted:
Team entries required by 27th August;
Gary Pugh Football Festival: September 11th, 2011;
Waun Shield: September 17th, 2011;
U13,15,17 leagues to start: 17th September n/
Commencement of the Under 11 season: September 24th, 2011.
Presentation by Football Development Officer Lauren Smith:
Lauren Smith introduced herself. Lauren then gave an outline of his responsibilities as the Football Development Officer along with his priorities for the coming year. She would be focusing on coach education and on ensuring that all clubs would engage in the club accreditation scheme.
Another Other Matter:
Brief discussion did follow regarding:
U17 football (this would continue to be pursued / retained in the area.
Competitive football at U11 level – people felt there should be scope for cup / festival competitions but were happy that the U11 section remain uncompetitive otherwise. It was felt that if the league could not have a cup competition then clubs / everyone shouldn’t e.g. Tom Yeomans, Waun Shield etc.
Clarification was sought on the qualifying date for each age group. It was explained that age groups are by school years as set out in the FAW rules (54.5 which it was noted goes up to U18 level).
Closure:
The meeting closed at 7.15pm.
Quick reminder that the Junior League’s AGM is on Monday. Prior to that there is an opportunity to meet with Lauren Smith who is the new Football Development Officer working in the area, from 6pm onwards.
The AGM will start promptly at 6.30pm. It is unlikely to be very long, as you’ll see below that nominations and proposals were very limited.
Nominations
- the only nominations were to re-elect the Exec
Proposals
- the only proposals were A) to introduce a goal limit (the suggestion was 8-0 / 10-0) per game and B) to reconsider the squad numbers allowed per team. It is currently 17, the suggestion was to increase this to 20 but not allow any postponements other than for weather.
It should be noted that the FAW have asked the CWFA to look at the rules in the various league areas so this will may lead to further changes in due course. The aim is to align rules consistently across the region. This will hopefully address some of the outstanding concerns which were raised two years ago which led to certain rules being held in abeyance. Once these discussions have been held revised rules will be circulated.
Other than nominations and proposals the AGM will consider any
correspondence received
by the league and
agree the finances
. There will be
no AOBs
.
If you are unable to attend can you send your apologies so these can be noted. If you are absent and have any views on the proposals can you send those at the same time.
Dates for next season –
·
Team entries for league and Gary Pugh Festival to be completed by 27th August.
·
11th September – Gary Pugh Festival at Blaendolau
·
17th September – U11 Waun Shield; U13,U15,U17 Leagues to start.
·
24th September – U11 section to start.
Note, following the poor weather season and the success of midweek games towards the end of the season, some games will be scheduled midweek (U13-15-17 level) up until half term in the autumn term in order to get a high number of games completed before the winter.