Minutes of the meeting of Aylesbury and District Football League Committee held at 7.30p.m. on Wednesday 3 January 2024 at Aylesbury Vale Dynamos Ground
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Present: P Rice, K Dunnings, M Griffin, N Sabatini, K Saw, Mrs M Stevens, M Thoday.
Apologies were received from Mrs M Harrison, A. Morgan A Skeggs, R Small,
The Minutes: of the meeting of 6 December 2023 were agreed
Matters Arising:
There were none
Correspondence:
Stoke Mandeville have a new away kit, light grey shirts and green GK shirt.
AW v Ayles Vale Marsworth Senior Cup match held on 25 November 2023 was abandoned and the Berks and Bucks FA said it was due to the conduct of both teams. Both teams have appealed and there is to be a hearing on 9 January.
Rod Noble of Berks and Bucks FA would like to attend one of our meetings, but they have not yet resolved the problems we told them of at our September meeting.
AWFC are attempting to work with St John’s to rectify the problems with the changing rooms.
Potten End want a meeting with the committee, which will be held after their hearing with Herts FA, the date of which has not been set.
We have received a query about timing of pitch inspections, and Rule 20 was quoted:
Clubs must take all reasonable precautions to keep their Grounds in a playable condition and if the occasion arises, either club shall contact the ADFL allocated pitch inspector no later than three (3) hours before the ad-vertised kick-off time who will decide as to the fitness of the pitch
Registration Secretary’s Report:
No report.
Fixtures Secretary’s Report
Postponed games
9th December Aylesbury Royals Vs Wendover: Aylesbury Royals unable to raise a side, League cup game awarded to Wendover
Missing Teamsheets
11th November Bucks Utd never received – over 21 days fine increases to £50
2nd December Aylesbury Hornets – not by 6pm Monday
9th December Aylesbury Hornets – not by 6pm Monday
St Leonard’s – not by 6pm Monday
16th December Potten End and Bucks Utd – over 7 days late £30 fine
Free Weeks
20th January – Wendover Res agreed
27th January – Haddenham and Chesham Youth agreed
Referees Secretary’s Report:
Peter thanked Kevin for all his work as Referees Secretary, and welcomed Mark Griffin as the new Referees Secretary.
9 December
Aylesbury Hearts no date on teamsheet rule 21A fine £10
Aylesbury FC. No GK colours on teamsheet rule 21A fine £10
St Leonards no referee mark rule 23H fine £10
Aylesbury Hornets no referee mark rule 23H fine £10
16 December
Gt Missenden late ko, no corner flags rule 20A fine £10
Stoke Mandeville no assistant named rule 21A fine £10
Stoke Mandeville. 2 subs no shirt numbers rule 19G fine £10
Bucks Utd no referee mark rule 23H fine £10
Potten End no referee mark rule 23H fine £10
Bill Cleere who was the president of Wycombe Referees Association has been awarded an OBE in the New Years Honours list.
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.
There was discussion on the format of the Cup Finals.
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