ANTHONY AXFORD BOLTON CRICKET LEAGUE

 

MINURES OF THE GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING

 

HELD AT BRADSHAW C.C.

 

26th OCTOBER 2009

 

 

Apologies; M Buckley

 

Minutes of the September Meeting; These had been circulated and were approved as a correct record.

 

Matters Arising; Egerton Kearsley and Westhoughton responded to their lack of umpires’ marks. The League are looking a new form of reporting information and Karen Knott explained why it was so important both first and second team umpires were marked. The marks of first team umpires are sent to the ECB and the LCB for their competitions. Mrs Knott said the Umpires disappointed the promised penalties had not been imposed, but it was pointed out that it had been hoped the feedback on defaulting clubs would have been on a weekly basis. The R&C Committee will meet to determine the financial penalties to be imposed.

 

Correspondence; The President read a letter addressed to him from Walkden C.C. The letter signed by Mr Hinks set out some background information and four proposals. The letter was not well received by some members of the Committee who felt there was a lack of logic to some of the contents. None of the proposals would be acted upon.

 There was also criticism of a meeting called by individuals that specifically excluded League Officials.

 

Finance; The Treasurer reported a balance of £4833 in the Current Account, £1809 in the Savings Account and £4899 in the Junior Coaching Account after payment for the junior presentation. There are no outstanding bills for payment. Ten clubs owe money from the end of September and Walkden C.C. owe £168 from the start of the season. The Treasurer was asked to write to them about this, as surcharges are due (Rule 8).

 

Umpires; Changes have been made to the Fast Bowling Directive (emailed / enclosed).

The Committee recommended Mrs Knott contacts Bobby Denning in writing about The Bolton Development Group and courses.

Alan West the LCCC scorer will be addressing umpires at Unsworth C.C. on 5th November. Scorers are also invited.

The draw for the Axford Indoor KO was distributed. Matches are to be played at Bolton School.

10th January – 11am Horwich v Egerton, 12.15pm Greenmount v Farnworth, 1.30pm Bradshaw v Walkden.

17th January – 11am Little Lever v Tonge, 12.15pm Eagley v Heaton, 1.30pm FSC v Kearsley.

24th January – 11am (1) FSC/K v Astley Bridge, 12.15pm (2) Ea/He v G/F, 1.30pm (3) LL/T v We, 2.45pm (4) B/Wa v Ho/Eg.

31st January – 11am 1 v 2, 12.15pm 3 v 4, 1.30pm Final.

 

Juniors; The AGM is 26th November.

 

Disciplinary Report; There is one outstanding issue.

 

League Dinner; 7.30pm for 8pm at Farnworth Masonic Hall. Around 145 tickets have been sold. The format will be similar to last year. Clubs may bring trophies along if they wish them to be presented to their players.

 

Fixtures 2010; These had been sent out, but David Morris had some amendments he wished the Secretary to look at. If these are practical they will be forwarded to Committee members who will make a decision at the November meeting.

 

Inter League; Readers are the new sponsors of the competition. Their details will be passed to Rod Sandiford. Sponsorship is £125 per match including Colts matches. The Bolton League senior team are away throughout, beginning with a trip to Barrow. The Junior Committee are requested to confirm the venues for their home matches as soon as possible. Westhoughton offered to stage one match.

The League and CLL managers will be asked to agree a date to play the outstanding Under 18 final. The early May Bank Holiday Monday was suggested.

 

LCB; Clubs involved in the Lancs KO have been given a copy of the draw. Although drawn away Farnworth will play Castletown from the Isle of Man at home.

Borders and Immigration are looking into the circumstances of a number of overseas players who may have played in other local leagues illegally. Players from certain countries may not be permitted to play in the UK unless they are first class.

 

Proposed Amendments to Rules; A letter had been received from Heaton C.C. requesting a waiver of rule, which would only allow clubs to vote on one specific proposal. This was defeated by nine votes to five.

Astley Bridge suggested the proposal to increase the League should include more detail. If successful the time-scale of implementation may have to be reviewed.

It was agreed a proposal from the Umpires Association relating to the reporting of players be re-worded slightly.

The Secretary suggested another proposal from the umpires relating to the reduction of overs if acceptable to the match umpires would be unworkable unless applied with absolute consistency.

Voting forms will be emailed / posted later this week.

 

Date of Next Meeting; 30th November – first vote on amendments to rules (50% + 1 vote or Chairman’s casting vote).

 

Date of AGM; 14th December – final vote on amendments to rules (two thirds).