Minutes of the meeting of Aylesbury and District Football League Committee held at 7.00p.m. on Wednesday 5 July 2023 at The Tennis Club, Aylesbury
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Present: P Rice, Mrs M Harrison, K Saw, R Small, K Dunnings, M Griffin, N Sabatini. Mrs M Stevens.
Apologies were received from A Skeggs, M Thoday,
The Minutes: of the meeting of 7 June 2023 were agreed
Matters Arising:
ADL/Marsworth fees for Tring Athletic FC have been paid
Correspondence:
Buckinghamshire Council have been contacted, and asked to attend the Secretaries meeting on 31 July, to discuss the football grounds and amenities in Aylesbury. We have not as yet had a reply.
Following the AGM there was discussion about the Cups each team could enter. It was decided that they could enter four cups, plus the Oving Cup if applicable. The clubs will be informed by email.
Aylesbury Hornets will be playing at Bierton FC ground next season, as well as Aylesbury F.C. (formally Stone F.C.)
Registration Secretary’s Report:
Teams need to go on the WGS, it is available from 7 July.
Team sheet books have been ordered
The registration form has been amended, so the necessary information for Marcie is all on one side, making it necessary to only scan in one side.
As discussed at the AGM the rule change means two players need to be registered by Friday mid-day and three on match day, with the manager’s approval.
Transfers should be paid direct by bank transfer prior to being submitted and the transfers are not completed until the fee is in the bank.
14 players per team need to be registered by the Sunday before the SGM.
Fixtures Secretary’s Report
Marc needs to know when the league is affiliated, so he can check facts with Alastair. The proposed divisions will be sent out to clubs for their comments.
If Clubs have changed their pitches since last season, can they please confirm.
Referees Secretary’s Report:
Emails have been sent out for next season’s referees, and there have been 10 replies so far. We need a minimum of 20 referees for the season.
The information about the highest marks and the best rookie will be declared at the referees meeting on 6 September.
Berks and Bucks FA have sent out a request for referees for various leagues, we should ask them to include ADFL.
The Committee are looking into why details of Referees requirement are missing from the present rules.
Press/Results Secretary’s Report:
Can clubs send information on friendly or player requests via WhatsApp, email or the Facebook Page
Any Other Business
Nik has sourced some lightweight jackets for Committee who need to go out to games.
We need to ask someone from Berks and Bucks FA to come to the SGM and give their support for the need for pitches in Aylesbury.
We still need a Chair for the Committee.
Meetings will be at 7.30 in future, 7.00 is too early for some members.
The President’s Cup will be renamed the Tom Munt League Cup.
The meeting closed at 8.50. The next meeting will be on Wednesday 13 September at 7.30 p.m.
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