Minutes 2024

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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Minutes of the meeting of Aylesbury and District Football League Committee held at 7.00p.m. on Wednesday 3 April 2024 at Aylesbury Vale Dynamos Ground

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

Apologies were received from N Sabatini

The Minutes: of the meeting of 6 March 2024 were agreed

Matters Arising:

After chasing Berks and Bucks, we have now had a reply from Jon Wood regarding his meeting with Buckinghamshire Council. We will invite him to attend our next meeting.

Correspondence:

There has been an email from Berks and Bucks FL. The football season must conclude by 31 May 2024. They are still waiting for confirmation of changes to the Standard code of Rules by the FA. The League Governance Conference will be held on Wednesday 12 June. County FA Awards are currently open for nominations

Treasurer’s Report:

Outstanding fines

Buckinghamshire United 95

Aylesbury Hornets 50

St Leonards 20

Teams participating in finals must pay all outstanding fines before their final.

Registration Secretary’s Report:

No report

Fixtures Secretary’s Report

Postponed games:

9th March. Stoke Mandeville Vs Chesham Youth. Chesham unable to raise a side, third offence. Fine £75 rule 20E

Marsworth Semi Finals 2nd March Moved to 13th April. Cup Final moved to Friday 26th April – 1930 KO

Thomas Field Shield Final – 29th March Moved to Friday 10th May 1930 KO

Missing Teamsheets

9th March St Leonard’s – not by 6pm Monday Aylesbury Hornets – not by 6pm Monday

16th March Aylesbury Royals – not by 6pm Monday Potten End – not by 6pm Monday

23rd March Potten End – not by 6pm Monday

30th March Tring Ath Zebras – not by 6pm Monday Potten End – not by 6pm Monday

Misc

Free Week request AWFC Res – 4th May – declined as after 1st March

ADL Senior Cup Semi Finals – 4th May Final – 11th May

ADL Junior Cup Semi Finals – 27th April Final – 4th May

Referees Secretary’s Report

All games have been covered by a qualified referee this month.

For teams in Finals – if team colours clash both teams need to change kit.

Fines

9 March Potten End late fixture confirmation fined £10 rule 21A. league

Thame Utd C incorrect teamsheet fined £10 rule 21A league

16 March Potten End no referee mark fined £10 rule 23H league

23 March Aylesbury Royals no Club official signature fined £10 rule 21A. league

Thame Utd B no competition name fined £10 rule 21A league

30 March Wendover Res no goalie colours on teamsheet fined £10 rule 21A league

Haddenham no goalie colours on teamsheet fined £10 rule 21A league

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.

Alan Webber (Bierton FC and ex-ADL Committee member) died recently, a memorial ser-vice will be held soon.

There have been several reports of cannabis being used by spectators during a match, and by players after matches. This is an illegal substance, and can affect others nearby. Man-agers need to ban its use by their players and spectators.

 

The meeting closed at 9.20 p.m. The next meeting was arranged for 1 May 2024

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Minutes of the meeting of Aylesbury and District Football League Committee held at 7.30p.m. on Wednesday 6 March 2024 at Aylesbury Vale Dynamos Ground

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

Apologies were received from K Saw. N Sabatini

The Minutes: of the meeting of 7 February 2024 were agreed

Matters Arising:

We have had no communication from Berks and Bucks FA concerning their meeting with Buckinghamshire Council.

Correspondence:

Great Missenden queried their fine about late confirmation and late teamsheet.

Aylesbury Hornets queried their fine about not recording referee marks.

After the complaint from one team about the fine issued to another Berks and Bucks FA were consulted and we were informed that only the subject of a decision can submit an ap-peal.

We received a complaint about the language and attitude of the manager of one team, who will be contacted.

 

Treasurer’s Report:

Outstanding Fines.

Buckinghamshire United £145

Aylesbury Hornets. £40

 

Registration Secretary’s Report:

The system went down before the cut-off date of 1 March, so some players transfers need to be added.

 

Fixtures Secretary’s Report

Postponed games

17th February – Thomas Field Shield. Wendover Vs Potten End. Potten End unable to raise a side. Game awarded to Wendover. Potten End fined £50 rule 20E

2nd March – Aylesbury Vale TT Vs Chesham Youth. Chesham unable to raise a side, game awarded to Aylesbury Vale TT. (2nd offence) fine £50 rule 20E

Bucks Utd – Fixtures. 10th Feb – awarded to Oving. 17th Feb – awarded to AWFC Res

Missing Confirmations

10th February – Haddenham Utd – no confirmation of postponement. Rule 20 2B

17th February – Haddenham Utd – no confirmation of County Cup Result Rule 21 B

2nd March – Aylesbury FC – failure to confirm game by Wednesday. FC claimed it was not delivered, but did not chase Elmhurst to confirm they received it.

Missing Teamsheets

3rd Feb. Chesham Youth – incomplete by Wednesday

10th Feb. St Leonards – incomplete by Wednesday

17th Feb. St Leonards – not by 6pm Monday

2nd March. Tring Ath Zebras -not by 6pm Monday. Aylesbury Hornets – not by 6pm Monday

 

Haddenham have had pitch issues, if they cannot play on it this weekend they will have to find an alternative venue or face a fine.

 

Referees Secretary’s Report:

10 2.24 Potten End incorrect teamsheet (wrong player) fine £10 rule 21A

No goalkeeper colours on teamsheet fine £10 rule 21A

Wingrave Development N assistant named or club official signature fine £10 rule 21A

24.2.24 Thame Utd C. No club colours fine £10 rule 21A

2.3.24 Aylesbury FC late fixture confirmation fine £10 rule 20C

Mark has recruited a couple more referees, but is still having problems in securing enough for each game, so needs to use some newly-qualified referees on occasion.

 

Press/Results Secretary’s Report:

The weekly write up will now be on the Bucks Herald Website with the potential for Photos and videos. as well as our FB Page.

 

Any Other Business.

Buckinghamshire Council have declared some pitches out of action.

The AGM needs to be booked, hopefully the last Monday in June.

The semi-finals and finals of cups were discussed. Because of the very wet weather it may be necessary to rearrange them. Possible presenters of Cups and medals have been

approached.

Peter is dealing with the two Marsworth Cups.

Marc will liaise with Thame about the semi-finals of the other cups and Kevin will deal with the finals when he returns from holiday.

 

The meeting closed at 8.55.m. The next meeting was arranged for 3 April 2024.

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Minutes of the meeting of Aylesbury and District Football League Committee held at 7.30p.m. on Wednesday 7 February 2024 at Aylesbury Vale Dynamos Ground

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

Apologies were received from K Dunnings, K Saw.

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

Matters Arising:

A member of Berks and Bucks F A met with Buckinghamshire Council, we were not allowed to attend but sent an email protesting about the cost and condition of Council pitches.

No rule change suggestions have been received. Any club wanting a rule change needs to quote the original rule and the change(s) they would like to make.

Correspondence:

Peter has been asked to complete a form by Berks and Bucks FA about an end of season conference.

Ahmar Muktar is to be congratulated following his interview with Berks and Bucks FA, in which he said that regardless of his disability, it has not held him back.

The game between Potten End and Thame B was abandoned and as Potten End were found proven of rule E20 the game has been awarded to Thame B.

Berks and Bucks FA have an early warning system – a support tool for any teams display-ing signs of folding.

Aylesbury Hearts have a new reserve kit, red and green shirts, green shorts and green socks.

Treasurer’s Report:

Outstanding Fines. Buckinghamshire United £100

Failure to Pay Fines by the Due Date – Rule 6J Fined £10 Aylesbury Hornets, Buckinghamshire Utd, and Potten End.

Registration Secretary’s Report:

There has been very little transfer movement

The last date for registration or transfers is 1 March 2024.

Fixtures Secretary’s Report

Late Teamsheets

6th January

Aylesbury Hornets – not by 6pm Monday

Tring Ath Zebras – not by 6pm Monday

13th January

Aylesbury Hornets – not by 6pm Monday

Potten End – not by 6pm Monday

20th January

AV TT Res – not by 6pm Monday

AV TT Firsts – not by 6pm Monday

Wingrave Dev – – not by 6pm Monday

27th January

Bucks Utd – not within 7 days. £30 Fine so far.

Tring Ath Zebras – – not by 6pm Monday

Postponed games

3rd February.

Bucks Utd Vs Stoke Mandeville Res 2nd offence, unable to raise a side. Game awarded to Stoke Mandeville Res Fine £50 rule 20e

13th January

Great Missenden Vs Chesham Youth

Chesham unable to raise a side. No communication to leave on postponement. Game awarded to Great Missenden. £50 fine rule 20e

Free weeks

Wingrave Development – 17th February. Agreed

 

ADL Senior and Junior Cup

During March and April, 5 groups of 4 Teams have been divided into the above 2 Cup com-petitions. Some games will be played between League and Cup fixtures based on availa-bilty.

Senior Cup – 8 teams in the top positions over the 3 Divisions. 2 groups of 4. Top 2 into a semi final the winners into the Final.

AWFC, Wendover, Aylesbury Hearts, St Leonards,

AWFC Res, Wingrave, AVTT, Aylesbury FC

Junior Cup – 12 teams in the bottom of the top two divisions and the majority of Division 2. Three groups of four. The top 3 sides into a Semi Final, the best place 2nd placed team also reaches the Semi’s.

Bucks Utd, Rivets Res, Chesham Youth, Wendover Res, Rivets Sports, Tring Ath Zebras, AV TT Res, Wingrave Dev. Ayles Hornets, Steeple & Ludgershall, Thame C, Oving Dev

Aim is to finish by 4th May before the Bank Holiday

Referees Secretary’s Report:

06/01/24

Thame Utd C: No goalkeeper colours on teamsheet rule 21A fine £10 LEAGUE

Aylesbury Hornets: Late referee confirmation rule 20C £10 LEAGUE

Aylesbury Hornets: No referee mark rule 23H fine £10 LEAGUE

13/01/24

Wendover 1st: No assistant named rule 21A fine £10 LEAGUE

Aylesbury Hornets: No referee mark rule 23H fine £10 LEAGUE

27/01/24

Potten End: No goalkeeper colours on teamsheet rule 21A fine £10 LEAGUE

Potten End: Late referee confirmation rule 20C £10 LEAGUE

Buckinghamshire United: No referee mark rule 23H fine £10 LEAGUE

03/02/24

Steeple and Ludgershall: No assistant rule 21A fine £10

Great Missenden: Late confirmation of fixture (01/02/24) rule 20C fine £10

Great Missenden: Late team sheet rule 21A fine £10

All January’s 40 games were covered and some referees attended County Cup games.

Mark reported that he has only been in the referees secretary role a short time, but is alarmed at how badly behaved some teams are becoming. A game on 27th January has resulted in one referee deciding to take a break from the ADL due to poor behaviour of one team. The individual received a barrage of abuse. He dealt with it appropriately, but we have now lost his services due in part to this incident, and other incidents throughout the season.

On another occasion a player who was sent off attacked the opposition’s bench.

There was also a new young referee who received awful abuse and intimidation by one of the teams he was refereeing. This was reported by a spectator, and the matter has been dealt with.

The fear is that soon we will not have enough referees left, as they will leave the sport or just go elsewhere. The situation is worsening, and several clubs need to seriously improve their behaviour.

Press/Results Secretary’s Report:

The weekly report is now on the Facebook page

Any Other Business.

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

If there is a kit clash the home team has to change, including shorts and socks.

We do not condone the use of drones flying over a pitch during the course of a game, it causes distraction to players and officials.

Peter was wished a Happy 80th Birthday for later this month.

The meeting closed at 9.15p.m. The next meeting was arranged for 6 March 2024

Marsworth Cup matches

The game between AW and AV on 25 November was abandoned, the date of the appeal was set 1 day too late, so County did not deal with it. The Committee decided to remove both clubs from the Marsworth Cup.

Wingrave Development played an ineligible player in the Marsworth reserve Cup, so the game has been awarded to Wendover reserves. Mr Morgan was asked to leave the room when the matter was discussed.

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