Minutes of the meeting of Aylesbury and District Football League Committee held at 7.00p.m. on Wednesday 30 November 2022 at The Tennis Club, Aylesbury
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Present: P Rice, Mrs M Harrison, K Saw, R Small, K Dunnings, M Thoday, M Griffin, N Sabatini.
Apologies were received from A Skeggs, Mrs M Stevens.
The Minutes: of the meeting of 2 November 2022 were agreed
Matters Arising:
Wingrave v Stoke Mandeville match 17 September, both teams fined £70 by Berks and Bucks FA. The game is declared void. Rule 20 E 5. It was noted that on FA Full-Time it will show that both teams have played one less game.
The Berks and Bucks FA are yet to get back to the committee and teams involved regarding the game that involved a racist incident.
Potten End v Stoke Mandeville Reserves – investigation concluded, result stands
Aylesbury Hornets v Wingrave Development (29/10/22) – Wingrave admitted they played an ineligible player, result stands.
The Chairman has been to Fairford Leys Playing Fields and inspected the pitches with the ground staff. Pitch 3 not available to be used until September 2023, pitch 4 likewise, whilst pitch 2 is fit to be used, decision made to switch ALL the semi-finals to the Eddie.
Correspondence:
The league has been advised that Toqeer Titans home pitch location is Botley Playing Fields, 119 Botley Road, Chesham, HP5 1XG. This has been updated on FA Full-Time.
Treasurer’s Report:
Outstanding fines:
Aylesbury Hornets £100
Wingrave £50
The committee are continuing to explore ways in which to reduce the league’s financial reserves that favours all members of the league.
Registration Secretary’s Report:
Please can teams use the names of players on the match day team sheets that are in the same format as they appear on FA Full-Time.
A player that has played at a higher level than the ADL becomes ineligible to play in the ADL if they have played 6 or more games at that level, Rule 18M.
Fixtures Secretary’s Report
Wendover Reserves played three games when they were under suspension with the Berks and Bucks FA. Still awaiting the outcome of this from the Berks and Bucks FA.
Clubs are reminded to send in results to the fixture secretary (Marc Thoday), even if they are County Cup games.
There will be no fixtures on the 24th and 31st December, with fixtures resuming 7th January 2023.
Postponed Games
5th November – Kings Sports Vs Haddenham – waterlogged pitch, unable to switch as Haddenhams pitch was not marked. Game to be rescheduled.
5th November – Potten End Vs Oving – waterlogged pitch. Game was rescheduled 12th November.
26th November – Ludgershall Res Vs Wingrave Development – game awarded to Ludgershall. Rule 20 (E) (1) £50 fine.
26th November – Ludgershall Vs Prestwood. Cup Game awarded to Ludgershall. Prestwood unable to field a side. Rule 20 (E) (1) £50 fine.
Late Results Rule 21B £10 fine
County Cup Results -. The following teams failed to follow Rule 21 B
Both Clubs shall reply to the text message issued from the FT (Full-Time) system by 5.30pm for Saturday matches and 9.30pm for Evening Matches.
Results of County Cup fixtures shall also be communicated to the Fixture’s Secretary. Failure to comply with this Rule will result in a fine in accordance with the Fines Tariff. If no result is received by midnight on the day of the game, a fine not exceeding £50.00 as set out in the Fines Tariff may be imposed.
12th November – Aylesbury Vale, Prestwood, Wendover Berks & Bucks Cup.
19tth November – Potten End – Away Herts County Cup.
12th November – AVD Sports – not received by 1730 via Full Time.
19th November – Aylesbury Vale – not received by 1730 via Full Time.
Late Team sheets. Rule 21A. £10 fine
12th November – Oving Firsts & Oving Reserves – Not by 6pm Monday.
19th November – Ludgershall Reserves – Not by 6pm Monday.
26th November – Tring Athletic Zebras and Thame B – Not by 6pm Monday.
Free Weeks – All accepted
10th December – FC Aristocrat.
17th December – King Sports.
7th January – King Sports.
Referees Secretary’s Report:
All 59 games were covered by a qualified referee in November.
2 new referees have become available, but there is still an acute shortage of referees and no news from the Berks and Bucks FA regarding future referee courses.
Sophie Dennington has started a role as the Middlesex FA Referee Development Officer, congratulations Sophie.
Concerns have been received by referees regarding the behavior of some clubs towards match officials. The chairman will come to see these clubs.
Incorrect Team sheets – Fined £10 as listed below
5th November – Toqeer Titans – No details on team sheet Rule 21A
– Ayl Vale Reserves – No club or colours on team sheet Rule 21A
12th November – Oving Reserves – No date on team sheet Rule 21A
19th November – AWFC Reserves – No assistant flag Rule 23C
26th November – Rivets – No assistant provided Rule 21A
Press/Results Secretary’s Report:
Please send in pictures so they can be used to advertise teams and ADFL.
The Cup rules are on the website.
Thank you to Stoke Mandeville, Wingrave, AWFC and Elmhurst for their Match Action. Please can clubs update their Team sheets or send a message with match reports before Sunday PM for the write up.
Any Other Business
Please can clubs have a think about potential rule changes they would like to see for next season and let Margaret Stevens know.
The meeting closed at 9 p.m. The next meeting was arranged for 4 January 2023.
It has been noted that there are several fixtures not correctly updated on FA Full-Time, despite correspondence informing teams of this. It is important that these records are updated correctly.
Incorrect FA Full-Time – Fined £50 As listed below
8th October – Prestwood only listed 10 starting players – Rule 21A.
15th October – Kings Sport only listed 9 starting players – Rule 21A.
22nd October – Prestwood only listed 10 starting players – Rule 21A.
– Thame Utd B only listed 10 starting players – Rule 21A.
– Kings Sports only listed 10 starting players – Rule 21A.
– Aristocrat only listed 10 starting players – Rule 21A.
– Oving only listed 10 starting players – Rule 21A.
– Wendover Reserves B only listed 10 starting players – Rule 21A.
29th October – Thame Utd D only listed 9 starting players – Rule 21A.
– Wendover Reserves only listed 9 starting players – Rule 21A.
5th November – Wendover Reserves only listed 10 starting players – Rule 21A.
Please see below a summary of all fines
Summary of fines
26th November – Ludgershall Res Vs Wingrave Development – game awarded to Ludgershall. Rule 20 (E) (1) £50 fine.
26th November – Ludgershall Vs Prestwood. Cup Game awarded to Ludgershall. Prestwood unable to field a side. Rule 20 (E) (1) £50 fine.
Late Results Rule 21B £10 fine
12th November – Aylesbury Vale, Prestwood, Wendover Berks & Bucks Cup.
19tth November – Potten End – Away Herts County Cup.
12th November – AVD Sports – not received by 1730 via Full Time.
19th November – Aylesbury Vale – not received by 1730 via Full Time.
Late Team sheets. Rule 21A. £10 fine
12th November – Oving Firsts & Oving Reserves – Not by 6pm Monday.
19th November – Ludgershall Reserves – Not by 6pm Monday.
26th November – Tring Athletic Zebras and Thame B – Not by 6pm Monday.
Incorrect Team sheets – Fined £10 as listed below
5th November – Toqeer Titans – No details on team sheet Rule 21A
– Ayl Vale Reserves – No club or colours on team sheet Rule 21A
12th November – Oving Reserves – No date on team sheet Rule 21A
19th November – AWFC Reserves – No assistant flag Rule 23C
26th November – Rivets – No assistant provided Rule 21A
Incorrect FA Full-Time – Fined £50 As listed below
8th October – Prestwood only listed 10 starting players – Rule 21A.
15th October – Kings Sport only listed 9 starting players – Rule 21A.
22nd October – Prestwood only listed 10 starting players – Rule 21A.
– Thame Utd B only listed 10 starting players – Rule 21A.
– Kings Sports only listed 10 starting players – Rule 21A.
– FC Aristocrat only listed 10 starting players – Rule 21A.
– Oving only listed 10 starting players – Rule 21A.
– Wendover Reserves B only listed 10 starting players – Rule 21A.
29th October – Thame Utd D only listed 9 starting players – Rule 21A.
– Wendover Reserves only listed 9 starting players – Rule 21A.
5th November – Wendover Reserves only listed 10 starting players – Rule 21A
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