ANTHONY AXFORD BOLTON CRICKET LEAGUE

 

MINUTES OF THE GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING

 

HELD AT BRADSHAW C.C.

 

30th NOVEMBER 2009

 

 

Apologies: Tony Hayes. In line with previous practice Mr Hayes had sent his voting form for the amendments to rules.

 

Bolton Hospice: Steve Holt addressed the meeting (form attached with these minutes).

 

Minutes of the October Meeting: These had been circulated and were accepted as a true and correct record.

 

Matters Arising: The R&C Committee have reviewed the admin penalties and sent out revised fines to clubs.

Clubs should let Rod Sandiford know their cricket ball requirements at the December meeting.

 

Correspondence: The Secretary had emailed the Club Administrators with an extract from the LCB Handbook asking if any of the information required updating.

Groundsman information taken from the YCB website had been emailed to clubs.

There are Level 1 and 2 Coaches Courses in the area in the New Year. More information and application forms can be obtained from Tony Potter tpotter@lccc.co.uk

 

Finance: Attached / enclosed. It was agreed no further action would be taken against Walkden C.C. if the overdue monies had been received by the December meeting.

 

Umpires: It was agreed the scorer for the Axford Indoor KO would receive £80 for the competition. The umpires would be reimbursed for refreshments.

The Committee agreed in principle that fines for non-submission of umpires report forms should go directly to the Umpires Association to defray the cost of postage.

There is an umpire’s course at Astley Bridge C.C. from 5th January 2010 from 7.30pm (attached). Contact David Heap on 07821 154389.

Mr Heap will also be the main contact for the Axford Indoor KO.

There will be a scorer’s course in March.

 

Juniors: Just one proposed Amendment to Rules had been passed at the Junior AGM “Under 11s – official league and cup competition to be put in place with clubs being able to opt out for one year.” This will require ratification at the League AGM.

Mike Buckley will contact Peter Stafford with clubs willing to stage Under 18 inter league matches in 2010.

 

Fixtures 2010: The Committee voted in favour of the amendments proposed by David Morris, which will affect the Hamer Cup. Revised fixtures attached / enclosed.

A proposal that the approval of the fixtures be left until after the World Cup draw was made was defeated, but the Committee would consider match arrangements in advance of the World Cup fixtures being played.

A two-year cycle of fixtures is complete and the Secretary will compile a fresh set, taking into account an even distribution of Sunday fixtures, and local derbies.

The Bolton Association will have a date and reserve Sunday for Cross Cup matches, and then a bowl out will decide ties.

 

Professionals and Transfers: Dave Barlow read a letter from Tonge C.C. accompanied by some statistics, but after deciding not to delay a decision, the Committee agreed not to accept the registration of Syd De Silva as Tonge’s professional for 2010.

Danny and Nigel Partington have transferred from Tonge to Egerton.

Ron Fallows will be away between 10th December and 11th January inclusive so anything relating to Professionals and Transfers should be sent or copied to the League Secretary.

 

Disciplinary Report: There is one issue outstanding, and the Committee were assured this would be resolved before the Indoor KO in January.

The Secretary read a letter from Tony Hayes explaining why he was unable to continue as a Co-Opted member and Disciplinary Chairman. The Secretary will write to Mr Hayes thanking him for his work on behalf of the League, and hoping to see him in some capacity in the future.

 

Handbook: This will be co-ordinated by the League Secretary. The President has agreed to continue with the obituaries. Clubs should send their first and second team averages to Ray Taylor, and outstanding junior performances including County recognition to Mike Buckley.

 

LCB: The President reported the LCB is to be streamlined with a reduction in the numbers on the Board. This will affect the President personally, however he will remain on the Recreational Sub Committee.

The LCB are appreciative of Westhoughton’s new ground, and it is hoped they will have achieved ‘Clubmark’ and ‘Focus Club’ status early next season to allow representative matches to be staged.

 

Result of First Vote on Amendments to Rules: Results emailed. Revised voting form attached / enclosed.

 

Nomination of Officer: The following have been proposed; Chairman – D Kay, Secretary – R Taylor, Treasurer – C Monks, Auditor – G Salt. Co-Opted Members – M Hall, D Morris, S Thomson. Should there ever be more than three nominations the Committee would be given a maximum number of votes corresponding to the number of candidates to ensure all received 75% as per Rule. They would then be given votes for the nominated candidates less one vote, with the candidate with the least votes dropping out at each stage.

Mr Barrow expressed his dismay that an unnamed individual who had been openly critical of some League Officials had not come forward for any of the posts.

 

Any Other Business: It was noted that former Farnworth professional Rod Tucker is umpiring international matches.

Horwich were asked to bring a sample of their new logo to the next meeting for approval.

 

Date of AGM and December Meeting: 14th December.