Medway Messenger Youth League
Minutes of Committee Meeting held at Lordswood Leisure Centre on Wednesday, 6th May 2015 at 7.30 p.m.
1. COMMITTEE:
PRESENT: Vic Smith (Chairman), Christine Carey, Jim Carey, Russ Flood, Sue Sandmann, Mark Sandmann, Kim Gordon, Margaret Agate, Maria Hooker and Keith McCourt (KCFA Representative)
APOLOGIES: Ian Ballard, Ray Kerr, Denise Gadsdon, Steve McManus and Bev Rickwood
ABSENT: Tim Hunt
2. MINUTES OF THE LAST MEETING: (1st April 2015)
These were agreed to be a true and accurate record and the minutes were signed by the Chairman.
There were no matters arising from the minutes.
3. CORRESPONDENCE:
Anchorians F.C. has been awarded the Kent FA Charter Standard Community Club of The Year for 2015. This is the second time in 3 years they have been awarded this honour.
Congratulations were recorded by the Committee.
Real 60 secretary sending his apologies as unable to attend presentation night on 3rd June.
Anchorians U/18s on 29/03/15 recording thanks to league referee, Angela Hill for ‘ refereeing with professionalism and a level head. Her approach to the game ensured that any incident was dealt with quickly so play could continue, and the players respected her calm but firm approach.’
Lordswood Youth U/16 12/04/15 thanks to Steve McManus for organising a replacement referee on the morning of the game after the appointed referee was taken ill.
Cuxton 91 letter regarding Assistant Referees Secretary’s report in last meeting minutes, 01/04/15. Although your comments are noted, FA Law 4 applies and therefore this is a matter for the appointed referee on the day. There is some discretion within the adaptation of this Law for Mini Soccer only but again it for the referee to decide on the day.
Anchorians U/15 John Leeds Trophy final. Thanks to MMYL Committee for ‘making the final a great event for grass roots football. The boys had a great day and really enjoyed the experience’.
Lordswood Youth U/12 D1 3/05/15 Commend and thank league appointed referee, Cameron Payas for they way he handled their game. ‘His decision making was correct, fair and he handled a difficult game superbly.’
Walderslade application to enter MMYL 2015/16 season U/13 age group
N.B. Recommendation for any new clubs wishing to enter the MMYL 2015/16 season will be subject to availability in age groups and applicants will be interviewed by the Committee prior to recommendation to member clubs at AGM. Member clubs will be allocated places before a new club is recommended.
4. CHAIRMAN’S REPORT:
Over half way with Cup Finals disappointed with the incidents that have occurred especially within the first weeks resulting in a lot of bridge building having to be done following each incident with Sheppey Utd to ensure we retained the venue for the scheduled remaining finals. Not the behaviour we expected from our clubs/teams.
Season now drawing to a close hope all have enjoyed their season please co-operate with all Fixture Sec and League Sec as appropriate to clear the outstanding games. Congratulations to all winners and r/up see you at Presentation night.
Would all secretaries please remind managers of the guidance for marking referees. If you are not aware these can be found by looking on the KFA website at www.kentfa.com
Look under Referee Information and Regulations and then select a Club marking of Referees
Please remember a mark of 60 or lower requires a report within 7 days of the fixture and should be sent, in the first instance, to the age group registration secretary Rule 11E refers - a mark of 0 is not acceptable
Marking 60 and below - The referee demonstrated shortcomings in the accuracy of decision making and control which affected the game.
Low marks received and logged:
U15 12/4/15 Borstal 88 v Lordswood received from Borstal 88
U12 19/4/15 Hempstead Valley v Fairview Rangers received from Hempstead Valley and referred to KCFA
Vic Smith
5. VICE-CHAIRMAN’S REPORT:
Nothing to report
6. SECRETARY’S REPORT:
Medway Council Pitches
The Council will commence end of season renovations as soon as possible and therefore
5 v 5 and 7 v 7 pitches will not be marked after 12th April and no mini games should be arranged on Council hired pitches after that date.
9 v 9 and 11 v 11 pitches will be available for use as per normal allocations until 26th April. Any games after that date will have to be booked with me as I will only have authorised use of a few pitches and then only until 10th May.
Entry to MMYL 2014/15 – existing member clubs
The application form and declaration forms (Rule 7) for 2015/16 season have been issued under separate cover on 29th April. Please contact me if you have not received either of these items.
Deadline is midnight 31st May.
Ordering trophies for League winners/runners up – U/11- U/18s
Clubs are reminded of Rule 18C. Team winners and runners up will be supplied with 14 trophies, as standard, for U/11 – U/18s teams. It is the responsibility of the club to order, by e-mail from me, any additional trophies that may be required. The cost for these will be invoiced by the League treasurer at a later date.
Club Name/Colours
Please take time to read Rule 9(B) regarding change of Club name or kit colours for next season. Unless there is a clash of colours (9A) all teams in the MMYL should wear the colours registered by their Club with KFA upon affiliation. Permission to change may be only granted to you by KFA.
I am aware of various rumours circulating relating to possible changes next season. I have not received any notifications as yet although I understand and have reported that we may receive a new F.A. Standard Code of Rules for U/12 and below. When I receive any information I will report it to you.
In line with the F.A. Youth Development Programme you are reminded that U/11s age band from 2015/16 season will not be allowed a single eight-month season for fixture purposes and no league tables may be published.
Chris
7. AGE GROUP SECRETARIES
Under 7, U/8 & U/14 Registration Secretary
Congratulations to all the teams in the Cups.
Well done to Lordswood Youth, Woodcoombe Youth, Riverview United and Rainham Kenilworth from my U/14s.
Keep enjoying your football.
Maria
Under 9 & U/10 Registration Secretary
U/9s & U/10s
Nothing to report
Bev
U/11 & U/12 Secretary
The majority of fixtures are now complete and I would like to congratulate all the
winners /runners-up of Divisions. I have managed to watch a few games this season , on the whole managers/players and supporters conduct on match day has been good , those know who they are that need to rememberTHIS IS YOUTH FOOTBALL and act accordingly.
Match cards have not been arriving by the Wednesday from certain clubs, some up to a week late! Can all those responsible for posting these cards make sure they do arrive on time.
Reminder--- the white box on my wall is for post --not my porch floor
Sue
Non Competitive, Under U/13, U/14 and U/15 Fixture Secretary
In my age groups there are only a few U/15 fixtures remaining – issued 1st April.
Thanks to everyone who has arranged games ahead of the dates I had scheduled to enable titles to be decided in good time.
Jim
Under 13 & U/15 Registration Secretary
Nothing to report
Denise
Under 16 & U/18 Secretary
I would like to say a big well done to all the cup final winners and I hope they enjoyed their day. I have received a few letters of thanks in with match cards over the last couple of weeks so thank you to those teams it is very much appreciated.
Kim
8. TREASURER’S REPORT:
No report this month
9. REFEREES SECRETARY’S REPORT:
No report this month
10. ASSISTANT REFEREES SECRETARY’S REPORT:
For once I have nothing to report.
Steve
11. RESULTS SECRETARY’S/WEBMASTER’S REPORT
The occasional email goes astray and never arrives with me, so can I just ask everyone submitting results to check a little later, say 7.30pm, that they have received my confirmation email (or a chaser). There’s no pattern and it has happened on a few occasions in the past month. Otherwise, all fine with results and website.
Congratulations to those who have won their cup finals, commiserations to those who didn’t and good luck to those not yet played. Congratulations also to league winners and runners up as the final standings become clear.
I will be away on holiday on 17 May, so I will be asking someone else to cover for me that day, although there are only half a dozen games in addition to the finals that day. I will send a note to the few affected clubs who need to make returns that day. Updated league tables will have to wait until I return on 23 May.
Russ
12. RESPECT OFFICER’S REPORT:
Nothing to report
Margaret
13. CUP COMMITTEE
CUP FINALS 2015
At this time 10 cup finals have taken place.
Congratulations to the following title winners:
U/18 League Cup Hempstead Valley U/18 John Leeds Trophy Guru Nanak Yth
U/16 League Cup Meopham Colts U/16 John Leeds Trophy Rainham 84
U/15 League Cup Real 60 U/15 John Leeds Trophy Bredhurst Juniors
U/12 League Cup Meopham Colts U/12 John Leeds Trophy Hempstead Valley
U/11 League Cup Thamesview Youth U/11 John Leeds Trophy Strood United
Cup Finals remaining:
Sunday 10th May U/14 League Cup Lordswood Youth v Woodcoombe Youth 10.00
Sunday 10th May U/14 John Leeds Trophy Riverview Utd v Rainham Kenilworth 14.00
Sunday 17th May U/13 League Cup Thamesview United v Thamesview Youth 10.00
Sunday 17th May U/13 John Leeds Trophy Woodpecker HI v Strood 87 Rangers 14.00
14. PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER’S REPORT:
Nothing to report
15. LEAGUE WELFARE OFFICER’S REPORT:
Nothing to report
The meeting closed at 8.45 p.m..
The next MMYL Committee meeting will take place on Wednesday, 3rd June 2015 after the Presentation of Trophies to member clubs
M.M.Y.L. events/dates for your diary
· MMYL AGM This will take place on Wednesday, 17th June 2015at Lordswood Leisure Centre. Formal notification will be circulated in due course.
· TROPHY PRESENTATION EVENING
The trophies for winners and runners up and sportsman awards will be presented to club representatives at Lordswood Leisure Centre in the Martin Grove Function Room on
Wednesday, 3rd June 2015
Please bear in mind clubs will have boxes of trophies to transport.
No trophies will be available before this date.
The club secretary and team manager from U/7 – U/18s, for each awardis invited to attend.
Presentations 7.30 p.m. for 8.00 p.m. start.
FEES, FINES & COSTS
Team / Date / RuleNo / Offence / Fine
Strood United U/11 / 29/03/15 / 11A / Result card late – 1 week / £10
Fairview Rangers U/11 / 29/03/15 / 11A / Result card late – 1 week / £10
Hempstead Valley Colts U/11 / 29/03/15 / 11A / Result card late – 1 week / £10
Hempstead Valley Colts U/11 / 12/04/15 / 11A / No team list at all/no shirt numbers/no refs mark / £10
Woodpecker HI Utd U/12 / 29/03/15 / 11A / Result card received late (2/04/15) / £10
New Ash Green U/12 / 29/03/15 / 11A / Result card received late (3/04/15) / £10
Pegasus 81 Colts U/12 / 12/04/15 / 11A / Incorrect division on card / £10
Cobham Colts U/12 / 19/04/15 / 11A / No result card received / £10
Cobham Colts U/12 / 26/04/15 / 11A / No result card received / £10
Hempstead Valley U/15 / 12/04/15 / 11A /
No result card received
/ £10Black Lion Youth U/15 / 12/04/15 / 11A / No result card received / £10
Lordswood Youth U/15 / 12/04/15 / 11A / Result card received late / £10
Black Lion Youth U/15 / 19/04/15 / 11A / No result card received / £10
Rainham Kenilworth Athletic U/16 / 19/04/15 / 11A / Incomplete result card (No result or referee on card) / £10
Guru Nanak Youth U/18 / 19/04/15 / 11A / Incomplete result card (No referees mark) / £10
Rainham Kenilworth Athletic U/16 / 26/04/15 / 11A / Incomplete result card (No club rep name or signature) / £10
Woodpecker HI U/18 / 19/04/15 / 11A / Incomplete Match Card (No team name) / £10