ANTHONY AXFORD BOLTON CRICKET LEAGUE
MINUTES OF THE GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING
TONGE C.C.
22nd APRIL 2013
Apologies: None. All clubs were represented and all officials attended.
Life Member: Following the death of Peter Edmondson there was a vacancy for another Life Member. The Secretary proposed Tony Axford. This was supported unanimously by the Committee.
Minutes of the February Meeting: These had been circulated and were approved as a correct record.
Matters Arising: Tracey Brooks will run a further Play-Cricket session at Kearsley C.C. from 7.30pm on Wednesday 24th April. Clubs need to bring a Wi-Fi device. The Secretary said he would contact Chris at Play-Cricket on clubs’ behalf if they were having problems updating their records.
Clubs should contact the Bolton News as instructed with the scores, and then upload the scorecard on to Play-Cricket. Provided this is done by 5pm on the day following the match for first and second team matches, Tracey will transfer them to the Boltoncricket website.
Derek Kay said he hoped the sponsors’ boards would be available by the second weekend of the season.
Clubs have all returned their child welfare documents, these are being checked by Mike Buckley.
Most clubs have returned their public liability details. The Treasurer will remind those that haven’t.
Greenmount along with Bradshaw and Westhoughton have arranged to meet their MP under the ECB / LCC scheme.
Correspondence: There was a brief discussion about the new PAYE arrangements.
A Huck Cricket brochure was circulated.
John Hutchinson’s new email address is johnhutchinson@hallowsfruit.co.uk
The Secretary read a letter from Astley Bridge regarding bar pricing and visiting players and supporters. As some clubs felt their tills could not accommodate a suitable pricing system it was accepted that visitors to other clubs may have to pay the non-members price at the bar.
The Chairman had distributed copies of the ECB Strategy to those clubs who had been unable to download a copy. Mr Hall will establish a working party to look at ways of developing the strategy. Mr Venn suggested Mike O’Rourke the Eagley Chairman should be invited on to the working party.
Finance: The Treasurer distributed a full allocation of balls to the clubs who had paid for them, and for the clubs that hadn’t a reduced number to get them through the first few weekends of the season.
There is £1983 in the current account after the senior balls have been paid. The junior balls will be paid when cheques are received from the four remaining clubs. Sponsorship from Readers should be received by the end of the week. Readers have quoted for junior balls next season.
Balance in savings account £1811, junior coaching account £2093, legal fund £920.
An email had been sent to clubs and officials on a restricted basis showing income and expenditure including Handbooks, affiliation fees and presentations. Chris indicated there should be around £3000 of the sponsor’s money for other purposes. Mr Hinks queried the costs of the junior presentation. There was also a discussion about the provision of clothing for junior inter-league teams.
Umpires: The minutes of the Umpires / Captains meeting have been emailed.
Clubs are asked to ensure there is a chain or long tape available before the first match.
Matches this Saturday start at 1pm.
After discussions following the Umpires’ meeting last week, it was agreed that Rule 26f(ii) should be interpreted so that before the end of the seventeenth over of the second innings the 60% rule should be used once and the run rate not recalculated even if there are further interruptions. From the start of the eighteenth over the full run rate of the first innings will apply. Should an interruption from before the end of the seventeenth over run beyond the start of the eighteenth over, only the 60% rule will apply. If a match is abandoned mid-over during the second innings the run rate calculation will be taken from the conclusion of the last full over. Updated examples will be posted on www.boltoncricket.co.uk before the start of the season.
It was noted that at the end of matches in the Bolton Association the teams line up to shake hands. The Chairman requested that opposing players stay for at least one post match drink.
Juniors: All clubs attended the last meeting. The format of junior meeting was discussed and clubs were asked to consider the structure of junior cricket.
LCB: The Chairman and Secretary have been invited to a series of meeting with five other leagues in Greater Manchester.
R&C: One transfer P Hamer (Bradshaw to Tonge). The three remaining professionals were graded as follows; Heaton 1, Farnworth S.C. and Walkden 2.
The clubs agreed unanimously that Jason Swift could be registered to play even though he is not a UK passport holder, as he has been registered and has played in the League previously.
The date for the 20/20 match between Westhoughton and Little Lever will be confirmed on 23rd April.
Deputy professionals must be registered with Ron Fallows and on Play-Cricket, but their names should be deleted from the Play-Cricket registration section after they have played. Clubs were reminded to ensure that deputies are entitled to play as deputy professionals and receive payment.
Charles Dagnall is available as a deputy professional when his commentating duties permit. The Secretary has a phone number.
Inter-League: The Under 18 inter league team play the 2012 final against the Central Lancashire League at Heywood C.C. at 1pm on Monday 6th May.
On 9th June the senior team play the Saddleworth League at Saddleworth C.C. and the U18s play the Lancashire County League at Roe Green. Home venues are required for 14th July and 11th August.
If a gate is taken in an U18 match, the balance is split between the leagues after expenses have been paid. The host club can keep the proceeds from a raffle.
Ground Inspection: Despite the poor weather last Autumn and this Spring, most grounds were in satisfactory condition although some clubs including Bradshaw, Egerton and Farnworth are suffering from poor grass growth.
At Little Lever, Walkden and Kearsley the boundaries / gutters need tidying and re-defining. It is hoped work will begin before this weekend, but those grounds will be inspected again on 10th May.
Tonge confirmed work will begin on their car park this year and FSC were given dispensation to use tins while work continues on their scoreboard.
Graham Waterworth expressed disappointment that two clubs showed a lack of interest in the inspection, and this has been noted on the reports given to the clubs.
The Chairman thanked the Ground Inspection team.
Handbook: Due to an error Farnworth’s page had been printed twice at the expense of Eagley.
Mr Hutchinson said he had noted a number of errors, and the Secretary requested that they be sent to him to avoid perpetuation in future Handbooks. Mr Hutchinson also offered to proof read future Handbooks.
Date of Next Meeting: 20th May.