Minutes of the meeting of Aylesbury and District Football League Committee held at 7.30p.m. on Wednesday 3rd July 2024 at Aylesbury Vale Dynamos FC
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Present: P Rice, M Griffin, K Saw, R Small, M Thoday.
Apologies: Mrs M Harrison, Mrs M Stevens, N Sabatini, K Dunnings, A Morgan, A Skeggs.
Congratulations to our Vice Chairman Kevin Saw, who was nominated for an ‘Outstanding Contribution’ Award by the Berks and Bucks FA. The Awards Ceremony is on 25th July.
The Minutes: of the meeting of 5th June 2024 were agreed
Matters Arising:
Following Peter and Kevin’s visit to Aylesbury Prison and the discussion at the AGM, more will be discussed at the SGM with regards a Football Team being created with games being played at the Prison. The aim is to play friendlies for Season 2024-25, pending a possible entry to Season 2025-26.
We have a reply back from Jon Wood from the Berks and Bucks regarding Aylesbury Council pitches and other alternatives. An investigation has been made regarding School Pitches, however only a Grass Pitch and 4G pitch price has been quoted with no further information on where the location is. The Committee will seek further information.
Peter will revisit Tring Athletic FC with regards usage of their facilities for Season 2024-25 for the 2 Marsworth Cup Finals.
Correspondence:
Tring Town Zebra’s will known as Tring Athletic ‘A’ for the forthcoming season.
AWFC and AWFC FC Reserves will affiliate as one Club for season 2024-25 but as two individual and independent teams as AWFC and AWFC AC in the Premier Division.
Treasurer’s Report:
Outstanding Fines
Buckinghamshire Utd 90.00 (May) + 170.00 (June) = £260
Potten End 70.00 (May) + 160.00 (June) + 50.00 (Failure to attend AGM) + £50 Failure to adhere to League Business at July’s Committee Meeting = £330
Tony to confirm the above amounts
Oustanding Fines need to be paid by the end of July, if not an item will be on the SGM Agenda for Clubs to vote on whether these sides who owe substantial fines should be voted in or out for next season.
Registration Secretary’s Report:
Player Registration Forms are now on the website.
Clubs are reminded to obtain authority from the Player by them completing the Paper form first, then to submit the Player to Whole Game System. Once submitted issue free, they can scan the Paper form to Marcie, Registration Secretary.
League Sanction will open on 4 July
Fixtures Secretary’s Report
Clubs were asked at the AGM to forward details of their County Cup requests so we can ensure they are entered after issues in previous seasons. Only 5 Clubs have communicated. Please can all Clubs who are entering the B&B or Herts FA Cups to confirm by 14th July.
Referees Secretary’s Report:
A Referees Meeting is being organised to discuss next season and how things cn be improved.
Any Other Business
After a question was raised at the AGM on the League’s Finances, further support for Clubs is being investigated. If Clubs have any ideas on what they would like the League to do with funds, they should put things in writing before 14th July.
AWFC were invited by the Committee to discuss both their Teams behaviour, On and Off the pitch last season and their comments for the forthcoming Season. A stern warning was given that their behaviour is not acceptable and must improve. AWFC confirmed they would take the appropriate steps to improve things.
Potten End were invited by the Committee to discuss their Teams behaviour, On and Off the pitch last season and their comments for the forthcoming Season. Potten End failed to attend the meeting
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Reminder of the ADL Special General Meeting on Thursday 8th August 1930 at Rivets Sports & Social Club. All Clubs must be represented by 2 Club Members, the Secretary and Team Managers for each Team.
The meeting closed at 9.00 p.m. The next meeting was arranged for 7th August 2024
