ANTHONY AXFORD BOLTON CRICKET LEAGUE

MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE MINUTES

12^th MAY 2014 at TONGE C.C.

Apologies: Chris Monks and Eric Smith. Roy Sturch represented the umpires.

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

Matters Arising: It was agreed that should there be no further nominations, Derek Kay and Mike Hall would share the responsibilities of inter-league team manager.

Registrations and transfers will be able to be made electronically within a week. To date there have not been any formal protests about unregistered players, however clubs should ensure all their players are registered before weekend. Clubs must note that playing unregistered players in second team cricket could impact on first team points.

League officials are continuing to attend meetings to discuss the future of league cricket in Greater Manchester.

Correspondence: The Chairman had received a letter from Frank Hinks concerning events at the last league meeting and other issues, to which he will respond.

The Secretary has circulated information about Child Welfare Officer ‘Mop-Up’ courses and the benefits of ECB/LCB affiliation.

Finance: The Secretary will check with the Treasurer to see if all direct debits have been set up and all clubs have submitted evidence of public liability insurance.

Umpires: Captains must ensure their player communicate with the opposition in English on the field of play. Failure to do so when requested by the umpires could result in disciplinary action.

There is a serious shortage of umpires, and the home side in second team matches must be prepared to provide an umpire, if necessary to stand at square leg.

Clubs are asked to provide separate teas for umpires and scorers, who often arrive several minutes after the players.

Clubs have been fined for failing to submit umpires marks.

Grounds: DK said around half a dozen reports have been received but no action has been needed to be taken so far.

R&C Reports: Warning letters have been sent to the following clubs for failure to field junior teams; Under 9 – Farnworth, Horwich and Westhoughton, Under 18 – Eagley. Farnworth had no scorer in an Under 13 match.

KK reported on the situation with junior cricket at Little Lever.

It was agreed performance in matches that were started but not finished would be void if the programme of matches were to be replayed.

Juniors: Two sets of junior cup matches have been washed out, and MB has emailed clubs to let them know the revised arrangements;

U18’s Cup Round One 11^th May 14 – now can be played on or before 1^st June – the second round date will be moved to SUNDAY 22^nd June 2pm start –The Semi Final 20^th July and final 24^th Aug are still the same. (not 25^th AUG AS IN HANDBOOK)

U15’s Cup Round One 8^th May 14 – now can be played on or before 5^th June – the second round date will be moved to THURSDAY 19^th JUNE 6pm start, the semi final will now be Sunday 13^th July 2pm start and the Final remains unchanged on the 17^th Aug.

U11’s LKO – final date to be extended to JUNE 20^th 14.

Discipline: There have been no formal reports to date, but JH said the Disciplinary Committee would be discussing issues of concern to the umpires.

Child Welfare: Clubs have to complete their submissions to MB before the end of May.

Hamer and Birtwistle Cup Draws: The second round draws will be made at 7pm on Monday 26^th May at a venue to be advised.

MCC: The Committee agreed in principle that we should seek to arrange a match against the MCC, if possible on a Friday.

Inter League: Leg side wides will be played in the both competitions and the ‘Steve Finn’ rule will not be applied. The senior team play the Liverpool Competition at Farnworth S.C. on 8^th June, and the Under 18s are away to the Lancashire County League. The Under 18s require a home venue for the match against the Ribblesdale League on 13^th July/

Development: The Committee discussed at length various proposals and suggestions drawn together by M.H. It was decided the document should not be released generally until modifications had been made, but it was agreed that clubs would receive outline proposals before the meeting on 30^th June.

Date of Next Meeting: 2^nd June 7.30pm at Tonge C.C.

Date of Next General Committee Meeting: 30^th June 7.45pm at Tonge C.C.