Minutes of the meeting of Aylesbury and District Football League Committee held at 7.00p.m. on Wednesday 8th January 2025 at Aylesbury Vale Dynamos Ground.
PRESENT: K Saw, K Dunnings, M Griffin, Mrs M Harrison, A Morgan, P Rice, R Small, Mrs M Stevens, M Thoday
APOLOGIES: were received from N Sabatini, A Skeggs
THE MINUTES: of the meeting of 4 December were agreed
MATTERS ARISING: Some clubs have still not paid outstanding fines, so their fixtures will be withdrawn until they are paid.
Some trophies are still to be returned.
CORRESPONDENCE: We are still receiving complaints about the bad behaviour of some teams. Two of these teams have been enrolled on to the FA’s Behaviour Improvement Programme by Berks and Bucks FA.
We have been unable to contact Buckinghamshire United, emails have bounced back, this has now been referred to Berks and Bucks FA.
Despite our efforts it is believed the cost of Council pitches will be going up again. Again we will notify Berks and Bucks FA who we have been lobbying to act on our behalf.
TREASURER’S REPORT:
Outstanding Fines.
October Meeting
Buckinghamshire FC – £40
Chesham Youth FC – £10
November Meeting
Aylesbury Hearts FC – £10
Buckinghamshire FC – £70
Chesham Youth FC – £30
December Meeting
Aylesbury Hearts FC – £20
Aylesbury Hornets FC – £10
Aylesbury Lions FC – £85.00
Ludgershall & SC – £75.00
Rivets – £40.00
St Leonards – £105.00
REGISTRATION SECRETARY’S REPORT:
Nothing to Report
FIXTURES SECRETARY’S REPORT:
St Leonards have reached the semi-finals of the Herts Junior Cup
Games awarded (14th Dec)
Marsworth Senior
– AWAC Vs Aylesbury Royals. Royals unable to raise a side. Game awarded to AWAC and £50 fine to Aylesbury Royals
ADL
Aylesbury Lions Vs Wendover. Lions unable to raise a side £75 fine and game awarded to Wendover. 3rd offence
Thame C Vs Rivets Reserves. Postponed game due to a personal passing of a Thame local. Game to be replayed.
Late teamsheets
7th December
Rivets Reserves not by 6pm Monday £10 fine
Aylesbury Hornets Reserves not by 6pm Monday £10 fine
Free weeks
Haddenham Utd 8th and 15th March – -agreed
Prison Games
Quainton were the second team to play Aylesbury Prison and have provided positive feedback, see below. Elmhurst are playing Aylesbury Prison on 25th January
Cup Draws:
Thomas Field Shied Semi Finals
Wendover / AWFC. Vs Stoke Mandeville
Gt Missenden / A.Hornets Vs AWAC / Brewster FC
Presidents League Cup Semi Finals
Aylesbury Hearts vs Gt Missenden / AWFC Vs AWAC / Elmhurst vs Stoke Mandeville
Wendover Vs Aylesbury Hornets Vs Wingrave / Tring Athletic A
There seems to be confusion again about what to do if you believe your pitch is unplayable. Please refer to rule 20A
If the occasion arises, either club shall contact the ADFL allocated pitch inspector no later than three (3) hours before the advertised kick-off time who will decide as to the fitness of the pitch . Only the referee or in their absence a local referee or League Officer of the Aylesbury and District Football League may cancel a League match or decide as to the fitness of the pitch except where a third party such as a Local Authority has overriding authority on pitch usage.
The Management Committee shall have power to decide whether a pitch and/or facility is suitable for Competition Matches and to order the Club concerned to play its Competition Match(es) on another ground. If a team postpones a home match three (3) times or more in a season due to unfit pitch(es), they shall seek an alternative venue, if possible, at least five (5) days prior to the next scheduled fixture, and confirm to the committee their planned action of repairs / alternative venue.
There is a list of contacts to consult three hours before the game. See Below
If the game is called off the referee, referee’s secretary, opposition, fixtures secretary and league secretary have to be informed.
REFEREES SECRETARY’S REPORT:
Mark has currently enough referees for games.
30 Nov 24 – Thame B late fixture confirmation, no competition name, no away team name, no club colours,no official signature, no official named pitch. Fined £10 Rule 23H
7 Dec 24 – Rivets Reserves no goalkeepers colours, no referee mark by 6 p.m.9.12.24 Fined £10 Rule 23H
Aylesbury Hornets – no referee mark by 6 p.m. 9.12.24 Fined £10 Rule 23H
14 Dec 24 – Aylesbury Hearts – no date on teamsheet fined £10 rule 21A
4 Jan 25 – St Leonards Late fixture confirmation 01.01.25 fined £10 rule 20C
ROGER’S REPORT:
Roger observed two games recently and reported back to the committee on the performance of the referees and players.
ANY OTHER BUSINESS:
Sadly we have to report the death of Pauline Humm, who was involved with Ludgershall for several years. Our thoughts and condolences go to her family.
Suggestions for rule changes should be sent in, with the number of the original rule and the wording of the proposed change.
Helpers have been recruited to help with the semi-finals of the various Cups, and we have most presenters for the Cup matches
Pitch inspection team
Roger Small. 07754557177 – Haddenham, Rivets x2, AWFC, AWAC. Thame x2, AVTT x2 (at the Airfield)
Kevin Dunnings 07809826965 – Ayles Royals, Aylesbury Hearts, Plough Penguins, AVD Warriors, Stoke Mandeville x2, Aylesbury Hornets Res. Ayles Loons. All in Aylesbury
Kevin Saw 07884105261 – Oving, Wingrave, Tring, Quainton, Steeple and Ludgershall, Chearsley
Peter Rice 07889942537 – Great MIssenden, St Leonards, Chesham, Wendover x2
Mark Griffin 07734 630080 Aylesbury FC, Elmhurst, Aylesbury Hornets.
Quainton played against the Prison
WE had a really good game playing the prison, comms in advance were good and we submitted our planned squad and managers to the prison in advance, we arrived promptly at the gate at the agreed time and we were asked for our ID and were all checked in and securely cleared for our entry into the prison, we were shown to our dressing room and the managers/supporters were offered drinks which was a nice touch, once we were all changed the changing rooms were locked and we were taken out to the pitch where we warmed up, we had a quick chat with the referee who was very good and we explained we had brought our second 11 to get them some match time and they had the opportunity to get into our first team, the whole game was played in a very good manner and there was no issues whatsoever, they had some very good players and have potential to be a really good team, we managed to get to half time 2-1 up however through a combination of injuries and match fitness we proved to be less of a challenge in the second half and we were soundly beaten by full time, everyone shook hands and congratulated the winners after the game and the process of getting out of the prison was as easy as the entry, we would have no hesitation in arranging a friendly against them again in the future (with a few more players available), overall this was a very positive experience and we would have no hesitation in recommending the experience to others.
The meetuing ended at 9pm – next meeting Wednesday 5th February 2025
