BOLTON CRICKET LEAGUE

MINUTES OF THE GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING

TONGE C.C.

26^th NOVEMBER 2013

Apologies: M Buckley and Little Lever. All other clubs and officials were in attendance.

Minutes of the October Meeting:  These had been circulated and were agreed to be a correct record.

Matters Arising: Walkden have paid Westhoughton for the damage caused during the season.

Play-Cricket, including the impact on the Boltoncricket website, and the suggestion of a text result service will be discussed at a future meeting.

David Morris is still looking into the options for the purchase of a new championship flag.

Chairman 2013: There was a short discussion including contributions from both candidates.

Correspondence: The Secretary has responded to a letter from the Umpires and Scorers Association.

The Committee agreed in principle to playing a Hyderabad Cricket Association U25 touring team in July 2013. Clubs interested in staging the fixture should contact let the Committee know, at the December meeting.

Finance: The Treasurer reported balances of £2610 in the current account, £1811 in the savings account, £2093 in the junior caching account and £920 in the legal fund.

Clubs have been sent a statement of account, including League Presentation tickets. Queries should be made to Chris on 07712 895824 or monksy19@btinternet.com.

£1000 is still outstanding in relation to 2012 sponsorship.

A profit of £285 was made on the League Presentation. The Chairman took the opportunity to thank Anne and David Morris and Farnworth C.C. noting the benefit of keeping bar profits within the Bolton League.

Mr Monks outlined the proposals from two ball manufacturers. It was agreed a decision would be made on which ball would be used in 2013, and then on which financial package would be the most advantageous.

Umpires: There will be an umpires’ course at Astley Bridge C.C. from 8^th January 2013. The £40 course fee includes membership of the ACU&S, Tom Smith’s Law Book and the exam fee. David Heap can be contacted on 01204 846926 or via the Bolton Umpires’ Website. Places must be pre-booked.

Axford Indoor KO: There are no changes to the rules.

Draw;

 6 Jan
1.00pm Walkden v FSC
2.15pm Tonge v Astley Bridge
3.30pm Horwich v Eagley

13 Jan
1.00pm Egerton v Bradshaw
2.15pm Farnworth v Westhoughton
3.30pm Heaton v Kearsley

20th Jan
1.00pm Eg/B v Wa/FSC 1.
2.15pm Ho/Ea v G 2.
3.30pm T/AB v He/K 3.
4.45pm F/We v LL 4.

27th Jan
1.00pm 1 v 4
2.15pm 2 v 3
3.30pm Final

Juniors:

There were two successful proposals,

The Bolton League will organise competitions for junior players at Under 11, 13, 15. Under 9s and Under 18s can be played between those clubs that wish to participate in a League. Under 11, 13 and 15 are compulsory. However, a club may opt of one of the compulsory age groups providing they are running a team at the age group below.
This includes U11’s if the club is running a U9’s Team.

 At U11’s level increase the number of players to a max of 10 per side (League and Cup) and a minimum of 8. (20 overs for 10 and 16 overs for 8). The number of players is to be agreed between team managers the week before the fixture.

The officials were re-elected, with Rob Kilvington from Greenmount replacing Darren Wilson as Under 13 Secretary.

Fixtures: The Sunday fixtures circulated previously were approved by the Committee.

Discipline: Two outstanding issues concerning Heaton C.C. will be discussed by the Disciplinary Committee on Wednesday 5^th December at 7.30pm.

Proposed Amendments to Rules: A new voting form will be sent out containing the successful proposals.

The Secretary recommended members of the Committee read the Lancs KO rules, including the run rate calculation, carefully as aspects of the rules may not be suitable for Bolton League Cricket.

It was suggested someone may wish to word the proposal more specifically.

The Astley Bridge representative said the proposal regarding averages could be misleading.

A suggestion that the AGM be delayed until the January meeting to give clubs and officials more time to consider the proposals was not adopted.

Nomination of Officers:

The following received nominations;

Chairman – M Hall and W Milne

Secretary – R Taylor

Treasurer – C Monks

Auditor – G Salt

Co-Opted Member – J Hutchinson

Co-Opted Member – K Knott

Co-Opted Member – G Waterworth

Date of AGM: 10^th December 7.45pm at Tonge C.C. to be Followed by the December Meeting.