BOLTON CRICKET LEAGUE
MINUTES OF THE GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING
HELD AT BRADSHAW C.C.
28th November 2005
Apologies: All clubs and representatives attended with the exception of John Hutchinson.
Minutes of the October Meeting: These had been circulated and the Committee approved them as a true record.
Matters Arising: As the R&C Committee had not met since the last League Meeting it was agreed any fines from last season not already communicated to clubs should be written off.
Derek Kay confirmed there were no problems from a legal position with Paul Rayment’s Bolton Cricket Website and the Forum.
The sponsorship with Anthony Axford will run initially for one year, with the sponsorship similar to that with Warburtons. The Secretary will write to both companies at the appropriate time to thank them for their sponsorship.
At some stage our sponsors would like to play the annual match against the Bolton Association at Green Lane.
Following pressure from the League Committee at the October meeting, the Umpires awarded the Ken Worrall Trophy to Egerton.
Roy Stafford was thanks for organising another successful League Dinner.
Correspondence: The Secretary circulated correspondence concerning Coaching Development 2005-2006 and Bolton Sport and Physical Activity Awards 2006.
The minimum remuneration for overseas professionals is £200 per week plus £50 accommodation. For 2006 club officials, not the player’s agent must sign work permit applications. A club contact is essential.
Andy Hayhurst, ECB Director, has confirmed in correspondence with the League Secretary that it is not County policy to direct promising young players to the Liverpool Competition.
The Secretary reminded clubs that Bolton League junior coaches and inter-league team managers should not attempt to entice promising young players to their own club.
Fixtures: The Secretary said he would re-draft the fixtures with the season finishing one week earlier than the original draft (enclosed).
A proposal that League fixtures be scheduled on the date reserved for the second round of the National KO received just two votes. There was also a lukewarm response to a suggestion that fewer of our clubs should be entered into the Lancs KO. It was agreed that in future that Bolton League fixtures should not be scheduled for the first two rounds of the National KO and the first round of the Lancs KO.
Two clubs said that in 2007 many of their players would be at the Cricket World Cup until the end of April.
Child Welfare: From 1st April 2006 all senior players will have to have completed a self-certification form before they can play. The Committee will decide at a future meeting if these forms should be held by the League Welfare Officer, or by the Club Welfare Officer who will then confirm on the registration form held by the Registration Secretary that he or she holds the appropriate documentation.
Finance: The Treasurer reported a bank balance of £578 overdrawn, but this is offset by £3100 in the coaching fund.
Umpires: The League Secretary had previously e-mailed clubs details of the Umpires’ Course at Astley Bridge from Tuesday 10th January and the scorers’ course at the same venue from Wednesday 8th February.
A one-night course covering the basics of umpiring is to be arranged.
Axford Indoor KO: Orange balls are to be used. Spectators will now view the games from behind a net. A decision has not been made yet about what will happen when the ball hits the net and can be caught as it runs down.
Cricket Balls: Rod Sandiford took orders from clubs before and after the meeting. The Contract with Romida runs until 2007. The price of the balls has not increased since 1999.
Juniors: Mike Buckley reported from the Junior AGM. Successful amendments to rule have been sent to clubs with the minutes.
One successful amendment was that the Under 11s KO should be hosted on a rota system. Paul Garnett explained he history of the competition, the funding by Walkden C.C. and the memorial trophy. At the League AGM clubs will have the opportunity of reversing this decision by re-submitting the voting form, which was returned to their junior rep after the AGM or by voting on a separate paper provided it is signed by both junior and senior reps.
Mike Buckley has decided not to stand as Under 13 administrator, but has been proposed as Representative to the Senior Committee by the Umpires’ Secretary. Richard Dearden had been proposed for the post at the Junior AGM.
Handbook: Peter Stafford has not received the averages from Eagley, Egerton, FSC, Heaton Kearsley and Little Lever.
Amendments to Rule: The Committee were informed which proposals had at least 50% of the votes cast, and will be taken to the AGM. A revised voting form is enclosed. The Committee unanimously agreed the following revised wording for Rule 26(c) [starting times] “Matches on the last weekend of the season will commence at 12.30pm”.
Nomination of Officers: As the nomination forms were being circulated the Chairman explained to the Committee that because of the pressures from work he would not have as much time to devote to the Bolton Cricket League. The Committee accepted this, but made it clear they wished him to continue as Chairman.
Chairman – Mike Hall
Treasurer – Bill Stevenson
Secretary – Ray Taylor
Auditor – Greg Salt
Co-Opted Members (3) – Tony Hayes, John Hutchinson, Derek Kay, David Morris.
Junior Officials:
Chairman – Mike Hall
Treasurer – Bill Stevenson
Minutes Secretary – Mike Buckley
Under 18 Administrator –
Under 15 Administrator – John Hutchinson
Under 13 Administrator –
Under 11 Administrator – Ian Cavill
Representative to Senior Committee – Richard Dearden, Mike Buckley.
Date of Next Meeting / AGM 12th December.