Marc Thoday

Minutes of the meeting of Aylesbury & District Football League Committee held at 7.30pm on Wednesday 6 December, 2023 at Aylesbury Vale Dynamos, Haywood Way, Aylesbury.

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Present: P.Rice, K . Saw , M. Thoday , A.Morgan , K.Dunnings , M.Harrison , M.Griffin.

Apologies: M.Stevens , R.Small , A.Skeggs , N.Sabatini ( on line with Berks & Bucks AGM).

The Minutes: of the meeting on 1st November 2023 were agreed but there was an omission of Roger Small phone number 07907 740397.

Matters Arising:

Bucks County Council pitches & facilities report published in the Bucks Herald has been forwarded to Berks & Bucks FA . We are still awaiting a response .

We have had NO response from AWFC regarding the condition of their changing facilities and toilets.

Aylesbury FC have changed their kit colours to Sky Blue/Black/Sky Blue with their previous kit becoming their 2nd kit in the event of a colour clash.

Berks & Bucks issued invitations to Key Consultation Events but the committee were unsure if all clubs had received it.

Correspondence:

Potten End FC are suggesting a Rule change and we are awaiting their formally worded suggestion. They also requested a meeting with the ADL Committee.

Chesham Youth queried the levying of fines impacting upon their finances. The ADL Secretary replied the Committee is in place to uphold the rules of the League and offered help should Chesham Youth need any further explanation.

Treasurer Report:

Michael Anthony sponsorship was paid to ADL ,should be split with Marsworth Cup.

Outstanding fines due Aylesbury Hornets, Buckinghamshire Utd, Haddenham, Potten End & St Leonards will now be increased due to non-payment last month. These teams urgently need to contact Tony Skeggs (Treasurer).

Registration Secretary Report:

Wendover wanted to sign a player who has already been signed by 2 teams this season. The Committee have agreed under its powers of Special Permission to permit the transfer as the player had not actually played for one of the previous 2 clubs, despite being registered.

Refer to Rule 18H . Once a player has registered for a team and then registers to another during the season can only then re-sign back to the original team and cannot register for a 3rd team in the same season except with Special Permission from the Committee.

Wing FC asked if they were allowed to sign a player on a Marsworth Cup match day. They were told NO.

Fixtures Secretary Report :

Haddenham , Stoke Mandeville , Aylesbury Royals & Potten End are falling behind with League games compared to other teams ,which may result in other teams not playing every week.

Clubs should not assume replying to the FA Full Time text constitutes sending in a result. There have been occasions where the result has not shown. To avoid a fine for a missing result showing or manually text the Fixture Secretary as a back up.

Postponed games: Awaiting updates from relevant County FA ‘s

4th November (League) Thame B V Potten End – Game Abandoned

25th November ( Marsworth) Aylesbury Vale TT v AW FC – Game Abandoned

Free Weeks: 16th December Wendover First – Agreed

Late Teamsheets:

4th November

Oving Dev. – NOT by 6pm Monday £10 fine RULE 21B

11th November

St Leonards – NOT by 6pm Monday £10 fine Rule 21B, Buckinghamshire Utd – over 7 days late £30 fine Rule 21B

18th November Aylesbury Hornets – NOT by 6pm £10 fine Rule 21B

25th November Aylesbury Hornets over 7 days late Fine £30 Rule 21B

Late Game Confirmation:

25th November Potten End FC Late confirmation ( Friday) of game & kit colours as away side. Rule 20C Fine £10

Referee Secretary Report:

During November all 54 games were covered with badged officials.

Kevin went along to a Berks & Bucks referee course in Aylesbury in November and was able to recruit up to 6 new officials. These new referees will gain appointments in the New Year.

Remind ALL teams when marking officials to refer to the idiots guide as some marking bears no resemblance to the marking criteria as issued .

Referees will be reminded to enforce the FA RULING that club assistants are not permitted to coach their team during play but must adhere only to their responsibilities in assisting the referee.

Another reminder that ALL teams must adhere to :

Law 4 : All items of jewellery (necklaces, rings, bracelets, earings , leather bands, rubber bands. Snoods etc) are forbidden and must be removed. Using tape to cover jewellery is NOT permitted.

The 2 teams MUST wear colours that distinguish them from each other and match officials.

Each goalkeeper must wear colours that are distinguishable from all other players and officials, to include shirts and stockings.

If in the opinion of the referee they are not distinguishable then the home team shall change colours ( ADL Rule 19).

Fines: RULE FINE COMPETITION

4th Nov Ayles. Roya ls– NO club colours on TS 21A £10 Field Shield

“ Tring Zebras — NO name or Signature on TS 21A £10 League

“ Stoke Mandeville – Named assistant unreadable 21A £10 Pres. Cup

11th Nov Wendover — NO GK Colours on TS 21A £10 League

“ Wingrave Dev. – Named assistant unreadable 21A £10 League

18th Nov Oving — NO Referee Mark 23H £10 League

“ Wingrave Dev – Named assistant unreadable 21A £10 League

“ Ayles. Hornets – NO Colours on TS 21A £10 League

“ Bucks Utd – NO date on TS 21A £10 Field Shield

“ “ 13.45 late KO 20A £10 Field Shield

18th Nov Ayl. Vale TT Res. – 2 players no. 20 shirt 19 G £10 League

“ AW FC Res. – NO colours or GK on TS 21A £10 League

25th Nov. Ayles. Hearts – NO GK Colours on TS 21A £10 League

“ Bucks Utd – NO names assistant on TS 21A £10 League

“ “ “ – NO first aider on TS 25 £10 League

“ Ayles. Vale TT – NO Competition on TS 21A £10 Field Shield

“ Stoke Mand Res. – NO date on TS 21A £10 League

“ AW FC Res. – NO GK colours on TS 21A £10 League

“ Ayles. Hornets – NO Referee mark 23H £10 League

2nd Dec Potten End – Late referee confirmation 20C £10 League

“ Stoke Mandeville – Named assistant unreadable 21A £10 Field Shield

“ Wendover Res – Team sheet 10 mins late to referee 20A £10 Res Cup

“ Oving Dev. – NO GK colours on TS 21A £10 League

With effect January 1st 2024 the Referee Secretary is changing to : Mark Griffin markgriffin1986@hotmail.co.uk 07734 630080

Mark will assume all duties previously attributed to Kevin Saw .

A.O.B.

Elmhurst FC will now be playing their home fixtures @ Kingsbrook School 4g PITCH with 14.30 ko if agreed by opponents & Referee. Otherwise they revert to 2pm ko @ alternative venue if necessary. Rule 21 B.

Bucks Council have apologised to the League for their action in calling off Dec 2nd games too early in the week and have promised to liaise more closely with the League in future .

We will be inviting Potten End to attend a Committee meeting at a date in the New Year pending County FA decisions.

Teams are reminded of Rule 20A in respect of 3 hour ruling when considering a pitch as being unfit to play and requiring inspection . NO team is allowed to postpone any game prior to League consultation see Rule 21.

Presidents Cup Qtr Finals;

Oving/Ayles. Hornets v Wingrave/AW FC

Wendover.Ayles.Royals v Stoke Mandeville/ Haddenham

Ayles. FC /Chesham Youth v Elmhurst/ Ayles. Hearts

Gt. Missenden v Tring Zebras/SC & Ludgershall

Following our change of venue for Committee meetings, Aylesbury Vale Dynamos was agreed as a suitable venue and will continue for future meetings.

This meeting included Field Shield Committee and Marsworth Cup Competition.

Next Committee meeting will be @ 19.30 on Wednesday 3RD January, 2024.

Meeting ended @ 9.23pm

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year

Minutes of the meeting of Aylesbury and District Football League Committee held at 7.30p.m. on Wednesday 1November 2023 at The Tennis Club, Aylesbury

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Present: P Rice, M Griffin, A Morgan,K Saw, N Sabatini, A Skeggs, R Small, Mrs M Stevens, M Thoday.

Apologies were received from K Dunnings, Mrs M Harrison,

The Minutes: of the meeting of 4 October 2023 were agreed

Matters Arising:

Potten End appealed about the fine for an incomplete teamsheet, but Marc has explained the reason for the fine to them.

One of the semi-final pitches at Thame will need to be staked, Roger has the necessary equipment.

We are still awaiting a response from Buckinghamshire Council and from Berks and Bucks FA about the council pitches.

Correspondence:

Berks and Bucks FA have sent details of an early warning system for teams in trouble.

They also asked what we do to support clubs who are having problems – a reply has been sent.

They have informed us that someone wants to start a Sunday League in this area, and asked our opinion as a committee – a reply has been sent.

Treasurer’s Report:

Outstanding fines:

Aylesbury Hornets £10

Buckinghamshire Utd £50

Elmhurst £15

Potten End appeal pending. £10

Registration Secretary’s Report:

No report

Fixtures Secretary’s Report

Late Teamsheets. Rule 21B

7^th October  Wingrave Dev – Not by 6pm Monday

Buckinghamshire Utd – Not fully completed. days £30 fine

14^th October. Buckinghamshire Utd – over 7 days late (£30 fine currently) 

21^st October Aylesbury Royals – not by 6pm Monday

Oving Dev – not fully completed by Wednesday 6pm

28^th October. Aylesbury Hornets – not by 6pm Monday

St Leonards – not by 6pm Monday. Buckinghamshire Utd – not by 6pm Monday

Free Weeks

18^th November  Stoke Mandeville Firsts (2^nd request). Great Missenden,

Aylesbury Royals

November 25^th  Rivets Reserves

Aylesbury FC request declined for 28^th October as not within 4 weeks

Postponed games

Potten End Vs Stoke Mandeville – rescheduled due to a funeral 

Other

The Oxford Road, from Fairford Leys to Sedrup is due to be closed due to HS2 works from Friday 17^th to Monday 20th.  There is no access bar residents via Sedrup. Please check the situation before going to any venue that may be affected.

Games have been attempted to be moved to accommodate where possible

The same issue could arise on the 1^st – 4^th December. 

Clubs are reminded they MUST NOT amend KO times on FA Full Time. This will be completed by the Fixtures Secretary once confirmation by both teams and the Referee has been received via email. KO Times are now 2pm for League Games and 1330 for Cup Games until March 2024, If your opponent is happy to change the KO time it can be agreed, if they do not the League rules must be followed as above. 

Referees Secretary’s Report:

All games have been covered so far.

The sportsmanship marks given by referees to teams averages at less than 80%.

The highest marks have been given to Wingrave Reserves.

Please note that NO rings or jewellery are permitted on the football field, it is not sufficient to tape rings. Colours for opposing teams must be different, both shirts AND socks – rule 19.

Fines

9.9. S/C Ludgershall no first aider fine £10 rule 21A

7.10 Elmhurst – no team name, clolours or GK colours. Fine £10 rule 21A

Haddenham – no competition name or signature on teamsheet fine £10 rule 21A

14.10 St Leonards -wrong date (14.9.23) fine £10 rule 21A

Aylesbury Hearts no GK colours on teamsheet fien £10 rule 21A

Haddenham no signature on teamsheet fine £10 rule 21A

Buckinghamshire Utd no referee mark finr £5 rule 23H

21.10 Aylesbury Hornets no ref confirmation until Friday fine£10 rule 20C

Potten End incorrect shirt numbers fine £5 rule 19

Potten End wrong competition team sheet fine £10 rule 21A

Wendover Reserves no date on teamsheet fine £10 rule 21A

28.10 Chesham Youth no team name on teamsheet fine £10 rule 21A

Gt Missenden no colours on teamsheet fine £10 rule 21A

Elmhurst no GK colours on teamsheet fine $10 rule 21A

The dressing rooms for AWFC are not in a fit state.

Press/Results Secretary’s Report:

Thank you to Stoke Mandeville, Haddenham and Aylesbury Hornets for match action.  More clubs should provide match action

Any Other Business

Please note there is to be a one minute silence on 11 November before the start of games

Roger has a new phone number, it is

Cup Dates

Minutes of the meeting of Aylesbury and District Football League Committee held at 7.30p.m. on Wednesday 4 October 2023 at The Tennis Club, Aylesbury

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Present: P Rice, K Dunnings, M Griffin, R Small, Mrs M Stevens, M Thoday.

Also present was Ashley Morgan

Apologies were received from Mrs M Harrison, N Sabatini, K Saw A Skeggs

The Minutes: of the meeting of 9 September 2023 were agreed

Matters Arising:

There were none

Correspondence:

There is an Early Warning System being arranged by Berks and Bucks, for any clubs that are having difficulties. The League needs to contact Berks and Bucks with details.

There is a manager from a recent division 2 match who is under investigation for miscon-duct.

A division one game is being dealt with by Berks and Bucks FA for a melee.

Registration Secretary’s Report:

St Leonards are in correspondence with Herts FA over registration issues.

Fixtures Secretary’s Report

Postponed games

16th September Aylesbury Royals Vs Haddenham Utd – abandoned 12 minutes due to a broken leg to a Haddenham player – to be replayed

23rd September

Buckinghamshire Utd Vs Oving. Game awarded to Oving, Buck Utd unable to raise a side. £50 fine. Rule 20E

30th September

Elmhurst V AWFC Res – abandoned 82 minutes due to broken leg of AWFC player – set to be replayed.

Late Teamsheets

9th September, Wingrave Dev. 10 players listed and signings on the date not back date. £30 fine rule as over 21 days late

30th SeptemberAWFC Reserves – not by 6pm

Aylesbury Hornets – not by 6pm

Potten End – incomplete teamsheet by Wednesday

Other:

Aylesbury Hearts were under suspension prior to 16th September, but contacted the B&B who confirmed fine was paid, but B & B failed to lift the ban on WGS.

Can clubs please monitor WGS regularly to check all is in order.

When a club has a suspended player, can they please inform Berks and Bucks FA when the suspension is completed, so it can be removed from the website.

Referees Secretary’s Report:

Sept 9. Rivets – no assistant named Fine £10 rule 21A

Sept 22 Thame B late referee confirmation. Fined £10 rule 20C

Sept 23 Haddenham no named assistant, club signature fined £10 rule 21A

Rivets no named assistant, GK colours fined £10 rule 21A

Elmhurst no assistant flag

Sept 30 Elmhurst no club name, no club colours fined £10 rule 21A

AW FC Res were late (14.25) in giving their team sheet to referee £10 Rule 23E

Referee game coverage is currently 100%. We now have 26 referees on the ADL panel,

Also had 4 reports from teams about referees.

2022/23 the highest club marked referee was Lee Parrack, and the highest rookie referee was Nathan Parrin.

Press/Results Secretary’s Report:

The weekly report is now on the Facebook page

Roger’s Report

Roger has watched some games; a new referee Adrian Green was very good.

Another game between Stoke Mandeville and Elmhurst was played in a very good manner, but in a third game he watched the manager was very offensive and abusive.

Any Other Business.

.Condolences to Harry Collins of AWFC who broke his leg in two places while playing in a match v Elmhurstl. We wish him a speedy recovery.

Thame have agreed for us to hold all the Cup semi-finals there.

The Marsworth Cup and Reserve Cup finals will be held at Tring, 18n and 25 March respec-tively.

The meeting closed at 9.00 p.m. The next meeting was arranged for 1 November 2023

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Minutes of the meeting of Aylesbury and District Football League Committee held at 7.30p.m. on Wednesday 13 September 2023 at The Tennis Club, Aylesbury

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Present: P Rice, K Dunnings, M Griffin, Mrs M Harrison, K Saw, R Small, Mrs M Stevens, M Thoday. Also present was Rod Noble from Berks and Bucks FA.

Paul Timms Chair of Aylesbury United Women’s football also joined us later to take part iin the discussion about the state of pitches.

Apologies were received from N Sabatini ,A Skeggs,

The Minutes: of the meeting of 2 August 2023 were agreed

Matters Arising:

Since the last meeting Toqeer Titans will not be continuing, they have now merged with Aylesbury Vale and will be playing at Haddenham Airfield, and called Aylesbury Vale Toqeer Titans

Correspondence:

Aylesbury Hearts have changed their training ground to Walton Court Playing Fields, and

Their home ground to Edinburgh Playing Fields.

Berks and Bucks will be having Inclusion Training for leagues on 11 December, via the in-ternet. Nik and Kevin D are willing to log in.

There have been queries about various procedures by new teams, they have all been an-swered.

We have received comments about the state of the pitches, the changing facilities and the cost of hiring the pitches in Aylesbury Vale.

Wendover’s home ground is now back at the John Colet School

Treasurer’s Report:

All the league and cup fees were paid before the deadline, so there are no fines due.

Deposits have been returned to Prestwood and Toqeer Titans less fines as per the league rules.

Kings Sports have now returned the Sheffield Jackman trophy.

Registration Secretary’s Report:

Everyone has now registered successfully.

To register a player, 2 can be registered before midday on Friday before Saturday’s match,

3 can be registered on the Saturday, per team.

For Cup games registrations must be made 7 days before.

Fixtures Secretary’s Report

Free weeks

9th September. Oving 1sts and Development, Aylesbury Hornets

30th September. Haddenham Utd

7th October. Stoke Mandeville

Cup Draws have been made and are Online

Late game confirmation

Potten End – confirmed Friday before the game on 9th September. Fined £10 rule 21B

Late Teamsheets

None – thank you to most teams who added their Teamsheets ok. Guidance was given to a few, fines will now be applicable if they are not fully completed with the below by 6pm Mon-day

· Players who started

· Players who started as substitutes

· Players who came on and went off with the approx time

· Goal scorers and the minutes scored

· Yellow and red cards and minutes

Referees Secretary’s Report:

We are in dire straits, there are no spare referees. When people complete their referees course we are not being given their names because of GDPR. There is no communication from Berks and Bucks FA.

Rod Noble informed the committee that a new referees secretary has just been appointed, and Rod would pass our concerns about the lack of information about referees to him.

Also we need local courses to be run for people locally who want to take part.

Press/Results Secretary’s Report:

Please send in reports and photographs.

Any Other Business.

There are spare branded match balls available at £10 each, a set of 5 with a ball carrier and 6 water bottles for £60.

There was some discussion with the representative from Berks and Bucks about the state of the pitches for hire in Aylesbury. Edinburgh Playing Field have no showers and the Council do not have money to fund a new boiler. Walton Courts changing facilities have a damaged roof and Bedgrove do not have up to date changing facilities. Rod Noble was also shown pictures of the state of the playing surface on one of the pitches.

There are 319 teams in Aylesbury Vale, mostly youth. There should be 8.5 full sized pitches and there are 2.75. We have reached out to Bucks Council, with no positive out-comes and we need the support of Berks and Bucks FA to help our cause. Rod agreed to meet with members of Berks and Bucks FA to see what help they could provide. There are funds available, but only to individual clubs, not for Council pitches.

The meeting closed at 8.55 p.m. The next meeting was arranged for 4 October 2023

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