Minutes

Minutes of the meeting of Aylesbury and District Football League Committee held at 7.30p.m. on Wednesday 5 February 2025 at Aylesbury Vale Dynamos Ground

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

Apologies were received from K Dunnings, N Sabatini

The Minutes: of the meeting of 8 January 2025 were amended.  Page 3 should read Aylesbury Lions, not Loons, and Peter Rice will enact Tring pitch inspections, not Kevin Saw.

Matters Arising:

Trophies need to be returned by March 1 to a League Committee member.

Correspondence:

Aylesbury Hearts firsts and Aylesbury Vale Toqeer Titans firsts have been enrolled on the FA’s behaviour improvement programme.

Stoke Mandeville FC First) have reached Stage 1 of The FA Respect procedures having accumulated 25 disciplinary points since the start of the season.

Jon Wood of Berks and Bucks has been notified that we believe Bucks Council intend to raise the cost of Council pitches yet again, despite the lack of facilities.

Aylesbury Hornets v Steeple and Ludgershall – both teams fined £100 by Berks and Bucks FA

Alastair Kay will be leaving Berks and Bucks FA on February 14th.

Aylesbury Lions FC are withdrawing from the league.

We have received an enquiry about starting a new team.

A posting has been put on Facebook which was very derogatory to ADFL.  It has been removed, the person has been written to and Berks and Bucks FA have been informed.

Treasurer’s Report:

Outstanding Fines.      Buckinghamshire United £110 & Chesham Youth.             £10

Registration Secretary’s Report:

There has been very little transfer movement

The last date for registration or transfers is midnight 1 March 2025.

Fixtures Secretary’s Report

Late Teamsheets

18^th January

– Wingrave Dev – not by 6pm Monday. £10 fine.

-Wingrave – not by 6pm Monday £10 fine

1^st February

– Aylesbury Hornets – not by 6pm Monday. £10 fine

Marsworth 

25^th January

• Stoke Mandeville – not by 6pm Monday – £10 fine.  – Marsworth
• Great Missenden – not by 6pm Monday – £10 fine –  Marsworth
• AWAC – not by 6pm Monday – £10 fine
• Wingrave Dev – not by 6pm Monday £10 fine
• Rivets Reserves – incomplete by Monday. £10 fine. Marsworth

Free weeks

Oving 15^th February – declined only 3 weeks notice.

Wingrave Development – 8^th March – agreed. 2^nd request

Postponed games

25^th January – AVTT Vs Aylesbury Lions. Game awarded to AVTT.  (Aylesbury Lions folded. No further fines

Kingsbrook school is unavailable on 8^th March for any bookings.

Quainton pitch was unplayable so as per the rules the game was switched to Rivets Ground on 1^st February. Rivets owed £90 pitch fee by Quainton.

Aylesbury Prison – great feedback again on the game and the process from Elmhurst   Elmhurst won 6-2.

• Next game 15^th February when Aylesbury Hearts will play them.  Have agreed to find them  an opponent every 3 weeks until end of May and then pre-season games will start.

Miscellaneous

Some Clubs are running out of games / subject to not having bad February weather – especially in Division Two and the Premier Division. Thus a Senior and Junior Subsidiary Cup will be set up from mid March to mid May. Most Division One sides should play to end of             April minimum.

Reminder-  season will end a little later with the Cup Finals played a little later.

Referees Secretary’s Report:

18/1/25

Rivets Reserves – late fixture confirmation fine £10 rue 21A

Quainton – late fixture confirmation fine £10 rule 21A

Wingrave – no referee mark by 6p.m. on 30.1.25 fined £10 rule 23H

Wingrave Development – no referee mark by 6p.m. on 30.1.25 fined £10 rule 23H

Aylesbury Royals – no goalkeeper colours, incorrect teamsheet fined £10 rule 21A

25/01/25

Chearsley no goalkeeper colours, incorrect teamsheet. Fined £10 rule 21A

AWAC no referee mark by 6p.m. 27/01/25. Fined £10 rule 23H  (Marsworth)

Great Missenden. no referee mark by 6p.m. 27/01/25. Fined £10 rule 23H  (Marsworth)

Stoke Mandeville. no referee mark by 6p.m. 27/01/25. Fined £10 rule 23H  (Marsworth)

Wingrave Development. no ref mark by 6p.m. 27/01/25. Fined £10 rule 23H  (Marsworth)

Aylesbury Hornets no referee mark by 6p.m. 27/01/25. Fined £10 rule 23H

Aylesbury Hearts  no referee mark by 6p.m. 27/01/25. Fined £10 rule 23H

Aylesbury Hornets late fixture confirmation 23.1.25. Fined £10 rule 21A

Aylesbury Hornets late Teamsheet given to referee 13.50 Fined £10 rule 21A

01/02/25

Aylesbury Hornets no referee mark by 6p.m. on 3.2.25

Miscellaneous

Yet again a referee has resigned, this time because of Stoke Mandeville’s bad behaviour

Roger’s Report:

Only one game was watched, Quainton v Rivets, where the venue had to be switched be  cause Quainton’s pitch was unplayable.  Threatening behaviour was displayed by a few Rivets players.

Any Other Business.

Can clubs please send in their suggested Rule changes, and the name of the rule they want changed to the secretary.

It is necessary for each team to have two kits, with different coloured tops and socks.

The dates for the AGM, Thursday June 26, and Secretaries Meeting Thursday August 7 have been booked at Rivets Sports and Social Club.

Wingrave’s new changing rooms are now in use.

Congratulations to Great Missenden and Stoke Mandeville who are in the B&B Charles Twelvetrees Semi Finals Stoke Mandeville being played 8^th February, Great Missenden 15^th February.

Our Treasurer, Tony Skeggs, will be standing down at the end of this season, partly for personal reasons and partly because he has had enough of the violent behaviour of a number  of our teams.

The meeting closed at 9.15p.m.  The next meeting was arranged for 5 March 2025

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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

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Minutes of the meeting of Aylesbury and District Football League Committee held at 7.00p.m. on Wednesday 4 December 2024 at Aylesbury Vale Dynamos Ground.
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Present: K Saw (Chair), K Dunnings, M Griffin, A Skeggs, M Thoday, and A Morgan.
Apologies were received from P Rice, R Small, N Sabatini, M Harrison, and Mrs M Stevens.
The Minutes: of the meeting of 6 November 2024 were agreed.
Matters Arising:
• Buckinghamshire Utd FC – They had only replied to the B&B FA request for a meeting on the4th December on the 3rd December. A new date will now be set.
Correspondence:
• Aylesbury Royals FC – Change of club secretary. The new contact details are Ryan Lee –ryan.lee.2106@gmail.com / 07719 309255.
• The B&B FA – They have a run a referee’s course inside Aylesbury Prison and have reported that successful attendees are now officiating in the ADFL. The referee’s secretary to clarify with the B&B what they mean and who are the referees.

Treasurer’s Report:
Lloyd’s bank will now be applying an account charge of £4.25 per month plus there will be charges
for paying cash and cheques into the account.
Outstanding Fines
From October Meeting
Aylesbury FC £30, Buckinghamshire Utd FC £40, Chesham Youth FC £10, and Rivets £50 (paid).
A couple of teams had queried their fines. Both had not followed the rules and so the fines wouldstand.
Clubs have seven days from being notified to pay otherwise fixtures will be withheld.
From November Meeting
Aylesbury FC £30, Aylesbury Hearts £10, Buckinghamshire Utd FC £70, Chesham Youth FC £30, Rivets £30(paid), and Tring Athletic £50.

Registration Secretary’s Report
Transfers
• Raymond Long – Aylesbury Lions to Rivets
• Dean Baldwin – Aylesbury Lions to Rivets
• Sol Defoe – Aylesbury Lions to Rivets
• James Chapman – Aylesbury Lions to Rivets
• Ricardo Araujo – Stoke Mandeville to Haddenham

Fixtures Secretary’s Report
Awarded Games
• 16 November – Aylesbury Lions v Stoke Mandeville. Aylesbury Lions unable to raise a team.
Game awarded to Stoke Mandeville. Aylesbury Lions fined £75 as third offence. Rule 18M1.
• 23 November – St Leonards v Oving. St Leonards forfeited against Oving as unable to raise
a team. Game awarded to Oving. St Leonard’s fined £50 plus half match fee of the referee.
Rule 20E1. Fined £10 for failing to notify the opposition – Rule 20E.
Late Team Sheets – Fined £10. Rule 21A.
• 16 November – Not received by 6pm on the Monday – St Leonards FC.
• 23 November – Not received by 6pm on the Monday – Aylesbury Vale TT FC.
• 30 November – Not received by 6pm on the Monday – St Leonards FC.
Incomplete Team Sheet – Fined £10. Rule 21A.
• 30 November – Not fully completed by the Wednesday – Both Rivets teams.

General
• Quainton FC had played Aylesbury Prison on the 30 November. Feedback from the Prison was positive. Waiting for Quainton FC to respond.
• The League has received messages regarding alleged ineligible players. If a team has suspicions, they must check their opponents photo id, ask the player to sign the team sheet, and/or provide photographic evidence of the ineligible player. Complaining after the match does not give the League scope to assist.

Referees Secretary’s Report:

• All games are being covered. Have picked a couple of new referees.
• Aim to hold a training course for referees on how to run the line efficiently.
• There was a discussion over the usefulness of the 4th official at the League finals. Agreed to keep with them.

• Fines
9 November

– Aylesbury Lions – Late fixture confirmation. Fined £10. Rule 20C.
Aylesbury Royals – Late fixture confirmation. Fined £10. Rule 20C.
Rivets Reserves – Late fixture confirmation. Fined £10. Rule 20C.
Aylesbury FC – Late fixture confirmation. Fined £10. Rule 20C.
Haddenham – Late team sheet to referee. Fined £10. Rule 20A.
Aylesbury Vale TT – Late team sheet to referee. Fined £10. Rule 20A.

16 November

– Thame Utd B – Incorrect team (Multiply omissions). Fined £10. Rule 20A.
St Leonards – No referee mark by 6pm. Fined £10. Rule 21A.

23 November

– Rivets Reserves – Late fixture confirmation. Fined £10. Rule 20C.
Haddenham – Late fixture confirmation. Fined £10. Rule 20C.
Aylesbury Hornets Res – Late fixture confirmation. Fined £10. Rule 20C.
Aylesbury Vale TT – Late fixture confirmation. Fined £10. Rule 20C.
Aylesbury Vale TT – No referee mark by 6pm. Fined £10. Rule 21A.
Aylesbury Hearts – Late team sheet to referee. Fined £10. Rule 20A
Aylesbury Hearts – Late kick off (14.06). Fined £10. Rule 20A.

30 November

– Aylesbury Royals – No official signature. Fined £10. Rule 21A.
Haddenham – No club assistant named – Fined £10. Rule 20A.
St Leonards – No referee mark by 6pm. Fined £10. Rule 21A.
Rivets Reserves – No referee mark by 6pm. Fined £10. Rule 21A.

Behaviour Problems
• Following several incidents at matches some clubs and players have been fined and received suspensions.
Aylesbury Vale TT v AWAC – Player suspended for 530 days, fined £215 and has been banned from all grounds.

Aylesbury Hearts v Stoke Mandeville – Aylesbury Hearts fined £230, Stoke Mandeville £200.
The player who refused to leave the field received a fine and a three-game ban.
• The following matches are under investigation by the B&B FA.
• Stoke Mandeville Res v Oving – A warning has been issued to both clubs.
• Quainton v Aylesbury Hornets Res.
• Steeple & Ludgershall v Aylesbury Hornets Res.

Any Other Business
• Clubs are reminded that trophies won last season will need to be returned in the new year.
• Advertisers will be needed for the cup final programmes.
• Kevin Dunnings had found a potential sponsor for Thomas Field Shield / League. Secretary to follow this up.
• Elmhurst v AW – It has been reported that a bag left pitch side which has been reported  the police due to the contents of the bag. The bag has been identified to one of the clubs who will be written to by the League. Again this unacceptable behaviour.

Thomas Field Shield
• 23 November – Steeple & Ludgershall v Great Missenden. Steeple & Ludgershall unable to
raise a team. Game awarded to Great Missenden. Steeple & Ludgershall fined £50 plus half
match fee of the referee. Rule 18M1.
• A presenter for the Thomas Field Shield medals is needed.

Marsworth Cup
The hire of Tring Athletic FC for the two finals was discussed. It was agreed to arrange another
meeting with Tring Athletic FC, Peter and Kevin S to attend, as the League would not be signing
the proposed hire agreement.

The meeting closed at 8.45 p.m. The next meeting was arranged for 8 January 2025 starting at 7
o’clock

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Minutes of the meeting of Aylesbury and District Football League Committee held at 7.00p.m. on Wednesday 6 November 2024 at Aylesbury Vale Dynamos Ground

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Present:  K Dunnings, M Griffin, Mrs M Harrison, A Morgan,K Saw, R Small, Mrs M Stevens, M Thoday.

Apologies were received from P Rice, N Sabatini, A Skeggs,

The Minutes: of the meeting of 9 October 2024 were agreed

Matters Arising:

Stoke Mandeville have denied that they instigated an attack on a Chesham Youth player.

Rivets now have access to Full Time.

Correspondence:

The secretary of Buckinghamshire United has resigned.  Until a new secretary is in place correspondence should be sent to Shaye, email shaye@buckinghamshireutdfc.co.uk.

We have received a report from Oscar Boyle about his experience playing against Aylesbury Prison.  This will be sent round to clubs in a separate email.

Bobbi Francis is Berks and Bucks FA’s Football Behaviour and Impact Officer.

Treasurer’s Report:

Outstanding fines:

Aylesbury FC. £30          AVD Warriors FC £10      Aylesbury Royals  £10

Chesham Youth FC £10   Rivets FC. £50   Buckinghamshire UtdFC. £40

Registration Secretary’s Report

October transfers are as follows:

Will Robertson. AW to Stoke Mandeville

Frank Blacker,  Rivets to Plough Penguins

Nathan Perna Aylesbury Royals to Quainton

Matt Gomm. AW(AC) to AW

Ineligible Players

Marsworth Rule 18K

Haddenham Utd played Lorrell Lewis on 2nd November in the Marsworth Senior Cup- he was not signed on correctly following his Registration on the day from the 26th October League Game.  Haddenham fined £50 for ineligible player.

Fixtures Secretary’s Report

Awarded games Rule 20E

19th October Bucks Utd Vs Stoke Mandeville

Bucks Utd unable to raise a side. Game awarded to Stoke Mandeville. Bucks Utd fined £50 First Offence .

Postponed Games 

12th October   Oving Vs Aylesbury Hearts Game abandoned at 0-0 due to serious  injury.   Game to be replayed from the start.

Free weeks 

30th November AGREED

Wendover Res,  Oving Res,   Wingrave Dev, Plough Penguins

7th December AGREED

Tring Athletic A,    Quainton

14th December AGREED

Aylesbury Hornets 1sts and Reserves

Missing / Incomplete Teamsheets (Rule 21a) 

12-10-24

Aylesbury FC – not by 6pm Monday

Wingrave 1sts – not by 6pm Monday

02-11-24

Aylesbury FC – not by 6pm Monday

 

Tring Athletic A     missing registered players from 5 weeks ago in their last five    teamsheets and failed to be back dated.

• Fined £10 for each incomplete Teamsheet for 5th,12th, 19th, 26th October and 2nd November.  Rule 21A

 Late Results 

02-11-24 – Chesham Youth – Rule 21B  fined £5

 Fixture Postponement Process – Clubs MUST contact their Referee if they are      concerned over the fitness of a pitch and ask the official to visit the pitch before            KO. They can Video Call the Referee. (Photos are not acceptable)    If the designated Referee is not available, a committee member from the Pitch      Inspection Team should be contacted, they may send a badged official to assist  with the inspection.

Bucks Utd – Fixtures will not be provided until fines are paid up to date and             confirmation of the ability to fulfil the season is provided by the Club to the League.

There are Teamsheet concerns regarding players signed on the day. Clubs MUST             backdate players not added to the teamsheet by the Monday 6pm deadline. The deadline for this is Wednesday 6pm. A club should NOT play a player until they show on Fulltime Squad list as a qualifying player.

Referees Secretary’s Report:

All games were covered last month, however the behaviour of some teams has caused a great deal of concern, with referees being threatened and attacked, something that is not at all acceptable.

Fines

12.10.24. Aylesbury FC no referee mark by 6.00 p.m.fined £5 rule 23H

Aylesbury Hearts no referee mark by 6.00 p.m fined £5 rule 23H

Wingrave 1^st  no referee mark  by 6.00 p.m fined £5 rule 23H

19.10.24. Great Missenden. Late Fixture confirmation. Fined £10 rule 20c

Rivets Reserves.  Late Fixture confirmation. Fined £10 rule 20c

Buckingham Utd.  Late Fixture confirmation. Fined £10 rule 20c

Chesham Utd Youth late teamsheet to referee. Fined £10 rule 21A

Quainton Late Fixture confirmation. Fined £10 rule 20c

Thame Utd B no team names or club name fined £10 rule 21A

26.10.24 Aylesbury Vale Toqeer Titans –no goalkeeper colours. Fined £10 rule 21A

2.11.24   Rivets fixture confirmation late. Fined £10 rule 20c

Aylesbury Hornets Reserves no club name, colours or goalkeeper colours.   Fined £10 rule 21A

St Leonards incorrect teamsheet, no date . Fined £10 rule 21A

Aylesbury FC. No referee mark by 6.00 p.m. fined £5 rule 23H

Chearsley no referee mark by 6.00 p.m. fined £5 rule 23H

Aylesbury Hearts Late kick-off fined £10 rule 20C

Elmhurst. Incorrect teamsheet, no date. Fined £10 rule 21A

Any Other Business

Two Minutes silence to be observed on 9 November

Teams are reminded they need to return their trophies

We need to source advertisers for Cup Final programmes

Semi-final and final dates need to be booked

 

The meeting closed at 9.00 p.m.  The next meeting was arranged for 4 December 2024 at 7.00 p.m.

 

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Minutes of the meeting of Aylesbury and District Football League Committee held at 7.00p.m. on Wednesday 9 October 2024 at Aylesbury Vale Dynamos Ground
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Present: K Saw (Chair), K Dunnings, M Griffin, Mrs M Harrison, N Sabatini, A Skeggs, and M Thoday.
Apologies were received from A Morgan, P Rice, R Small, and Mrs M Stevens.
The Minutes: of the meeting of 4 September 2024 were agreed.
Matters Arising:
• The pitch at St Michael’s School was too short, so AV Dynamo Warriers would be playing at
Kingbrook School.
• A new quote for cup final programme production had been received at 78 per copy.
• The Prison game did not taken place.
Correspondence:
• Wingrave FC – The Development team was struggling for players and had requested two weeks off. They had called off the game on the 12th, so it was agreed to give them a free week on the 19th and 26th October.
• Ryan White – The B&B FA wanted more evidence that Ryan White had attended matches despite being reported by the referee. Further FB comments would be forwarded to the B&B.
• Aylesbury Lions FC – Dispute over a DofB of a player. B&B investigating.
• Buckinghamshire Utd FC – Buckinghamshire Utd had won their appeal due to the League not forming a constitution at the AGM as specified in the rules, despite minuting that this would not take place until the SGM. The reason for the expulsion was not a consideration.
• Chesham Youth FC – Chesham Youth had reported an alleged assault by a Stoke Mandeville player and manager on one of its players at the end of the match. Secretary to write to Stoke Mandeville FC for their comments.
• AV Dynamo Warriors FC – There were several players still not registered as the forms had not been submitted to the Registration Secretary. The Registration Secretary had explained the process to the Warriors Secretary.
• Aylesbury Royals FC – New home pitch. Now Bedgrove Park.
• Rivets FC – The Secretary did not have Full Time access. This needed to be set up via WGS or failing that The FA need to be contacted. Rivets were to be given 7 days to set up access or fixtures would not be scheduled.
• Aylesbury Hearts FC – Complaint about a referee. The contents were noted, and the Referees Secretary would respond. A committee member would attend future games.
• Elmhurst FC – New home kit – pink & black tops, black shorts and socks. New away kit – green & black tops, white shorts and socks.
Treasurer’s Report:
No Outstanding monies noted

Registration Secretary’s Report:
• An email on the registration process had been sent to all the clubs.
• There was an issue with Full Time that you cannot add player telephone numbers, but this
was being investigated.
• For B&B FA cup games players needed to be registered by midday on the Friday.
• One transfer – D Fountain Rivets FC to Aylesbury Vale TT FC.
Fixtures Secretary’s Report
Free Weeks
• Aylesbury Hornets FC wanted a free week on 12th October, not within the 4-week period, so
declined. They wanted the 4-week notice for a free week changed. They would need to submit a rule change request to the AGM and reason for it.
• Wendover FC had requested a free week, 2nd and final, on the 9th November. Accepted.
Awarded Games
• 7 September – Rivet Reserves played an unregistered player, Chris Morbey. Game awarded
to Steeple & Ludgershall. Rivets FC fined £50. Rule 18M1.
• 28 September – Wingrave Development forfeited against AVTT Reserves as unable to raise
a team. Game awarded to AVTT Reserves. Wingrave Development fined £50 plus half
match fee of the referee. Rule 20E1.
• 12 October – Aylesbury Lions FC had forfeited against AWAC as unable to raise a team.
Game awarded to AWAC. Aylesbury Lions fined £50 plus the cost of the referee. Rule 20E1.
Late Team Sheets – Fined £10. Rule 21A.
• 5 October – Not received by 6pm on the Monday – Aylesbury FC and AWAC FC.
Incomplete Team Sheet – Fined £10. Rule 21A.
• 5 October – Not fully completed by the Wednesday – Buckinghamshire FC.
General
• There had been no missing / late team sheets during September.
• Very few match videos or photos sent in except from Stoke Mandeville and Plough Penguins.
Social media updates from AW, Aylesbury and Wendover.
Referees Secretary’s Report:
• The referee had reported the behaviour of Haddenham Utd players in their recent match
against Aylesbury Hornets.
• Fines
7 September – Wingrave Development – Late fixture confirmation. Fined £10. Rule 20C.
14 September – Aylesbury Royals – No club assistant. Fined £10. Rule 23C.
AV Dynamos Warriors – No referee mark. Fined £10. Rule 23H.
21 September – Great Missenden – Late fixture confirmation. Fined £10. Rule 20C.
Aylesbury – Late fixture confirmation. Fined £10. Rule 20C.
28 September – Aylesbury Hearts – No referee mark. Fined £10. Rule 23H.
Chesham Youth – No club assistant. Fined £10. Rule 23C.
5 October – Buckinghamshire Utd – Late team sheet to referee. Fined £10. Rule 20A.
Buckinghamshire Utd – Late kick off. Fined £10. Rule 20A.
AWAC – No referee mark. Fined £10. Rule 23H.
Buckinghamshire Utd – No referee mark. Fined £10. Rule 23H.
Aylesbury FC – No referee mark. Fined £10. Rule 23H.

Any Other Business
• Kevin Dunnings would not around from December until April.

The meeting closed at 8.45 p.m. The next meeting was arranged for 6 November 2024 starting at 7 o’clock

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Minutes of the meeting of Aylesbury and District Football League Committee held at 7.00p.m. on Wednesday 4 September 2024 at Aylesbury Vale Dynamos Ground

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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 31 July 2024 were agreed, with the amendment to explain that

Haddenham will only be charged by the Parish Council when they are able to play on their pitch.

Matters Arising:

We are still waiting for a date suitable for Alastair to meet with the Secretary and Chair.

Correspondence:

Buckinghamshire United have appealed against their removal from the league. They have not yet affiliated.

Aylesbury FC have changed their kit colour to grey tops, black shorts and grey socks. Their blue kit will be their second kit.

There will be an adult referee course on 12 & 13 October at Ascot.

Stoke Mandeville have a new reserve manager Lee Benton lee.benton@hotmail.co.uk 07900996455.

Aylesbury Hearts Home ground will be Edinburgh Playing Fields.

AVDFC Spartans have folded

Aylesbury Lions will no longer have a reserve team.

Thame have been put into Division 1

A new Code of Conduct has been sent from the FA. Love Football. Protect the Game: 2024-25 Grassroots Football Season

Registration Secretary’s Report:

There have been several enquiries about rules concerning signing on players. Two can be signed before Friday midday, and three on the matchday – excluding cups.

Players who have played at a higher level for 6 matches need to wait 21 days to play at grass roots level.

Forms and queries need to be sent in by just one person from a club.

If it comes to the attention of the Committee that any players are being paid, it must be reported. We are an amateur league and do not receive payment for playing.

Fixtures Secretary’s Report

All fixtures are done till the end of September

Two clubs have arranged matches against Aylesbury Prison.

Free Weeks

Haddenham – 21st September. – County Cup Date

Aylesbury Hornets – 21st September – County Cup Date

Wendover – 28th September -First XI – agreed

Aylesbury Royals – 28th September – agreed

All Council Pitches are back available, could clubs using them please provide any feedback on their condition, from the pitch to the changing facilities.

Clubs are reminded that they must not rely on the FA Full Time text for Results, they should check the website to ensure it’s been received correctly, a back-up to guarantee avoiding a fine is to also manually send it via Text or Whatsapp to the Fixtures Secretary on 07738215353.

Clubs most not change a KO time or pitch location without informing the Fixtures Secretary. Things will usually be granted with mutual agreement with both teams and the Official.

Referees Secretary’s Report:

The pre-season meeting of referees was held on 27 August.

The winning rookie referee was Stephen Griffiths, Neil Harding won overall.

There will be a referee course here on 6 October which Mark will attend to scout for new referees.

Coverage of referees for matches is o.k. until the end of the month, when it may be difficult.

Mark will not find referees for friendly matches in future.

Any Other Business

Pitch inspections have been made, the teams with problem pitches have been emailed.

Mark has enquired about a new source of programmes for Cup Finals.

The meeting closed at 9.13 p.m. The next meeting was arranged for 2 October 2024

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­Minutes of the meeting of Aylesbury and District Football League Committee held at 7.00p.m. on Wednesday 31 July 2024 at Aylesbury Vale Dynamos Ground

(this replaces the August meeting, which would be the day before the SGM)

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

Apologies were received from. M Griffin, A Morgan,

The Minutes: of the meeting of 7 July 2024 were agreed.

Matters Arising:

Peter will not be available during part of the winter so Kevin Saw will take over as Chair.

Haddenham will only be charged when they are able to play on their pitch, at other times they will hire a Council pitch, which will help alleviate their fixture issues.

Correspondence:

We have heard from Berks and Bucks about the cost and usage of school 3G and grass pitches, but there would be no changing facilities and times would vary. We have informed them that is not of much help to us.

County have asked us to declare areas around football pitches to be smoke-free zones, but we have no way of policing this so it is impractical.

The Secretary and Chair have been invited to meet with Alastair from the B&B FA for an up-date meeting.

Treasurer’s Report:

Outstanding fines

Buckinghamshire Utd. £300

Potten End £310

Registration Secretary’s Report:

Some teams have registered, all have until 8 August to do so.

Managers need to do the Players Well-being Course before they can register.

Fixtures Secretary’s Report

If any team wants a free week in September we are very close to the deadline of 4 weeks’ notice.

The deadline to enter County Cups is Sunday 4 August.

Referees Secretary’s Report:

Registration forms have been sent out

We have some new officials recently qualified, plus some experienced referees that has moved to the area or are picking up the whistle again

Mark will be attending a referee course as ADL representative on 11/08 @AVD

The preseason meeting for referees in August is still to be arranged.

There are some important rule changes that will be briefed to clubs at the SGM,

Any Other Business

There will be pitch inspections of all pitches before the start of the new season.

A considerable amount of time was spent on the final draft of the divisional set-up. It will have been sent to clubs, for approval at the SGM.

The table of Cups each team has entered has been sent out, if any club has not seen it please contact Margaret a.s.a.p, definitely before the draws are made on 9 August,

The agenda for the SGM has been revised and was sent out on 1 August, 7 days before the SGM. The Committee are recommending the removal of two clubs in the league, a two thirds majority is needed for this to happen.

The meeting closed at 8.55 p.m. The next meeting was arranged for 4 September 2024

Marsworth Cup Report

Tring Athletic have been approached about holding next year’s Marsworth Cup Finals there, following problems last season.

It was agreed, with the proviso that teams in the Cup Finals would each supply three stewards to monitor and deal with any unsatisfactory behaviour of the spectators. Prospective teams have been informed of this, and advised to withdraw from the Cup if they are not prepared to supply stewards.

Due to the issues that occurred during the 2024 Reserve Final, both this season’s fixtures will be planned for a Monday evening.

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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

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Minutes of the meeting of Aylesbury and District Football League Committee held at 7.30p.m. on Wednesday 5 June 2024 at Aylesbury Vale Dynamos Ground

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

Apologies there were none

Congratulations to Kevin Saw who was chosen to referee the ESFA National Under 13 Cup Final at West Bromwich between Thames Telford School and Upton Grammar School on 23 May.

The Minutes: of the meeting of 1 May 2024 were agreed

Matters Arising:

The Marsworth Cup and the Thomas Field Shield are separate competitions to the ADFL

Cups and therefore need to be separated from the main body of the ADFL Minutes.

On 11 May Peter and Kevin attended a game at Aylesbury Prison between the prisoners and Berks and Bucks representatives. They will speak about this at the AGM.

Clubs were emailed to discover whether they would use Aylesbury Council pitches if they were in a better condition and less expensive. Five have replied positively.

It is worth noting that Berks and Bucks have the ability to provide a grant for clubs with their own pitches that need improvement. Contact Berks and Bucks for further details.

Good quality footballs have now been obtained for Cup Finals.

Correspondence:

We have had correspondence from Buckinghamshire Council about clubs signing up for a Smokefree Sidelines campaign, they informed us that some clubs have already done this. The Committee felt this would be impossible to enforce.

The Secretary of Oving FC will be Paula Cairney, with immediate effect. The email address is secretary.ovingfc@gmail.com

Treasurer’s Report:

Outstanding Fines

Buckinghamshire Utd 90.00

Potten End 70

St Leonards 30

Teams will not be accepted for next year unless fines are paid by the AGM

Registration Secretary’s Report:

League sanction will open on 4 July, the FA systems will be down from 1 – 3 July.

As from this coming season teams cannot affiliate unless managers have a DBS form, and if they have players under 18 years old they will also need to have a welfare officer.

Fixtures Secretary’s Report

All the existing teams have been sent registration forms, all returned with the exception of Buckinghamshire United.

Postponed Games

Potten End Vs Haddenham – game awarded to Haddenham Utd, Potten End withdraw Saturday AM £50 fine rule 20E

Missing Teamsheets

24th April Potten End – failed to upload a teamsheet. Over 21 days late. £50 fine. Increased from £10 rule 21A

27th April Bucks Utd Vs Potten End. Both teams failed to upload a teamsheet. Over 21 days. £50 each rule 21A

Potten End Vs Bucks Utd. Both teams failed to upload a teamsheet. Over 21 days. £50 each rule 21A. Increased fine from £10 each

1st May Bucks Utd. Failed to upload a Teamsheet. Over 21 days late. £50 fine.rule 21A

Late Teamsheets

4th May rule 21A

– Thame B, not by 6pm Monday. £10

– Stoke Mandeville Res – not by 6pm Monday. £10

– Wingrave Development – over 7 days later. £30

Referees Secretary’s Report:

A pre-season meeting for referees is yet to be arranged.

24th April

Potten End no referee mark fine £10 rule 23H league

Buckinghamshire United no referee mark fine £10 rule 23H league

27th April

Potten End no referee mark fine £10 rule 23H league

Buckinghamshire United no referee mark fine £10 rule 23H league

1st May

Buckinghamshire United no referee mark fine £10 rule 23H league

4th May

Potten End no referee mark fine £10 rule 23H league

Haddenham United no referee mark fine £10 rule 23H league

Any Other Business

Two proposed rule changes have not been agreed by Berks and Bucks FA as they are mandatory under FA rules, 18 D and 18L/O.

Cups and awards this year have been given to:

Premier Division – Stoke Mandeville

1st Division. – A W reserves

2nd Division. – Aylesbury Hearts

Field Shield. – Stoke Mandeville

Shefield Jackman – Potten End

League Cup. – Elmhurst

Reserve Cup – Stoke Mandeville

Marsworth Senior. Aston Clinton

Marsworth Res – Stoke Mandeville Reserves

ADL Senior – AWFC

ADL Junior. – Rivets Sports

 

All trophies need to be brought to the AGM for engraving.

 

The meeting closed at 9.30 p.m. The next meeting was arranged for 3 July 2024

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Minutes of the meeting of Aylesbury and District Football League Committee held at 7.30p.m. on Wednesday 1 May 2024 at Aylesbury Vale Dynamos Ground

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Present: P Rice, Mrs M Harrison, K Saw, A Skeggs, R Small, Mrs M Stevens, M Thoday.

Apologies were received from K Dunnings M Griffin, A Morgan, N Sabatini

The Minutes: of the meeting of 3 April 2024 were agreed

Matters Arising:

Jon Wood of Berks and Bucks FA attended our meeting and gave us an update on their meetings with Buckinghamshire Council. They are aware of the state of the Council pitches and changing facilities, also the cost of hiring the pitches. No decisions have yet been made, but now Berks and Bucks FA are actually doing something we are hopeful they will pursue our cause. Jon asked how many teams would want to use Council football grounds if the quality of the pitches and changing facilities were improved, and the cost became more reasonable. We will email all clubs to find out.

He also spoke about the referee shortage, and it was pointed out to him that although courses have been put on within travelling distance of Aylesbury, the people from the Aylesbury area were not informed until the courses were practically full.

Correspondence:

Berks and Bucks FA have an early warning system to highlight any teams displaying the initial signs of potentially folding. A copy will be sent to all clubs.

They have also sent the grassroots open-age football safeguarding requirements for sea-son 2024-25, which will also be sent to clubs.

An update on Cup details has also been sent, which has been forwarded to committee members.

Treasurer’s Report

Outstanding fines

St Leonards £20

There are fines for the late return of trophies. Rule 13C fine £20

Aylesbury Vale. Division 1, Potten End Division 2.

Registration Secretary’s Report:

No report

Fixtures Secretary’s Report

ADL Junior Cup

Oving Dev Vs Aylesbury Hornets. Oving unable to raise a side. Game awarded to Ayles-bury Hornets

Free date Request Chesham Youth – 4th May – declined as after 1st March

Late confirmations

20th April – Potten End, not by Wednesday

24th April Bucks Utd – failure to confirm inside timescales for midweek game

Late Teamsheets

6th April Bucks Utd – not by 6pm Monday (incomplete)

Elmhurst- not by 6pm Monday

Potten End – not by 6pm Monday

13th April Aylesbury FC – not by 6pm Monday

AW Reserves – not by 6pm Monday

20th April AW Res – not by 6pm Monday

Steeple & Ludgershall – not by 6pm Monday

Bucks Utd – not by 6pm Monday (incomplete)

24th April Potten End – over 7 days late

St Leonard’s – over 7 days late

Bucks Utd – over 7 days late

27th April Aylesbury Hornets – not by 6pm Monday

Potten End – not by 6pm Monday

Bucks Utd – not by 6pm Monday

St Leonard’s – not by 6pm Monday

Late Results

27th April. Bucks Vs Potten End – late result both teams

Referees Secretary’s Report

6th April

Buckinghamshire United No club name listed & No assistant named Fine £10 rule 21A

Wingrave Late team sheet rule 21A fine £10

Potten End no referee mark fine £10 rule 23H league

13th April

Rivets Reserves late fixture confirmation fine £10 rule 20C

Stoke Mandeville no club colours or club name fine £10 rule 21A

20th April

Buckinghamshire United late fixture confirmation fine £10 rule 20C

Potten End late fixture confirmation fine £10 rule 20C

24th April

Potten End no referee mark fine £10 rule 23H league

St Leonards no referee mark fine £10 rule 23H league

Buckinghamshire United no referee mark fine £10 rule 23H league

27th April

Wendover No club assistant, no first aider, no official signature, no official name Fine £10 rule 21A

Press/Results Secretary’s Report:

The weekly write-up will be on the Bucks Herald website, with the potential for photos and videos, also on our Facebook page.

Any Other Business.

The AGM will be held on Thursday 27 June and the SGM on 8 August, both at Rivets Sports and Social Club. We would like to remind you that we need one representative per team, not per club.

If a player owes money to their club, the club needs to contact Berks and Bucks FA to arrange restitution.

The ADL are very pleased to be advised that our referee Sophie Dennington has been ap-pointed to Senior Assistant on Women’s FA Cup Final next Sunday May 12th @ Wembley Stadium. We send her many congratulations and all our best wishes on this amazing achievement.

We need to buy better quality balls for Cup Finals next year, also a card machine has been ordered.

All teams are reminded of their responsibility towards ensuring that the changing rooms they visit should be left clean and tidy, there have been several reports over the year of teams leaving changing rooms in a state. If you go to an opposition’s changing room and there are problems within it when you arrive, please contact the home team immediately to inform them.

The meeting closed at 9.15 p.m. The next meeting was arranged for 5 June 2024

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