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February 2009 minutes

WEST MIDLANDS BASKETBALL LEAGUE

COMMITTEE MEETING – 10 FEBRUARY 2009

Present: Mike Neal (Chair), Dave Slade (Vice Chair), Andy Millington (Secretary), Keith Kershaw (Referees), Jane Huffer (Treasurer), Denise Kearney (Fixture Changes), Barrie Viner, Zoran Pancic, Kevin Henry, Nigel Evans, Makis Chatzmichallis

Apologies: Jim Smith, Tony Johnson, Steve Barnes, Roy Francis, John Taylor

The Minutes of the previous meeting were read over and signed as being correct. There were no matters arising.

  1. Chairman (Mike Neal)


    1. It was agreed that Mike will arrange the purchase of trophies for all competitions including the new Plate Competition.


  1. Secretary (Andy Millington)


    1. Andy reported a great improvement in the scoresheet and assessment forms and has sent an e-mail to all teams thanking them for their efforts.


    1. All teams are asked, once again, to check that the correct postage is applied to correspondence sent to the Secretary as another letter has had to be collected due to insufficient postage.


    1. A letter has been received from Emir Battalogu, from Old Edwardians, apologising for his team’s failure to attend a match at Featherstone.


    1. Chase A v BC Bears.
      Bears failed to field a full team and the match was awarded 20-0 minus 1 point.


    1. With reference to item 8.1 of the January Minutes, Andy has researched all teams with National League players as requested. Players with BC Bears, Wolves CC and Blazers have conformed with League rules. However, Kevin Weeks, Samuel Lynch, Steve Hansel and Mark Jones all from Aston As have failed to play three matches before Christmas and may no longer compete in this League this season.


    1. It was also discovered that two Aston A’s players, Kevin Weeks and Mark Jones participated in match WM156 v Shropshire Warriors on 8 Jan 09 and as a consequence the result was overturned 20-0 minus 1 point in favour of Warriors. No fine was deemed appropriate. Rule 6ciii refers.


    1. Aston A’s v David Lloyd (Rosebowl) – scoresheet not received within 7 days – fine £5. Rule 6bii.


  1. Appeals (Tony Johnson)


    1. All teams should note that trophies received last season should be returned to a Committee member by 1 March 09.


    1. Of the matches played up until 31 Dec 08, forty-nine failed to send in or complete correctly the assessment form. Please note – as of 1 Jan 09 a fine will be issued to teams who fail to comply with this request.


  1. Referees (Keith Kershaw)


    1. February appointments issued, and all games now covered.



4.2 Draft appointments should be sent out by 12th February.


Competitions Committee

    PL-01. Featherstone v Old Edwardians. Old Edwardians failed to arrive for this game. Match awarded to Featherstone. Referee fees and expenses totaling £40 to be paid by Old Edwardians to the League Treasurer by 20th
    February.

    PL-02. Swinfen Hall v ARUP Campus. Game cancelled by ARUP who were unable to field a team on a Sunday morning. Game awarded to Swinfen Hall.

    WM-195. David Lloyd’s v Bromsgrove. David Lloyds have now moved to a new venue because of a broken ring at Bishop Vesey School. Game to be re-arranged.

    WM-196. Swinfen Hall v ARUP Campus. For the 2nd week running ARUP were unable to fulfill a fixture at Swinfen Hall, game awarded to Swinfen Hall 20 -0.

    WM- 201. Chase Panthers A v BC Bears. BC Bears arrived with only 3 players. Game awarded to Chase Panthers A 20 -0. Referee fees of £22 to be paid by BC Bears.

  1. Fixture Re-arrangement Secretary (Denise Kearney)


    5.1 Due to the recent poor weather, and the 2 cup competitions the following games have been re-arranged. All clubs concerned have been contacted by Denise Kearney and agreed to the new dates. All these games have been incorporated into the full list of fixtures.

New Date Home team Away team Match No
11 Feb Lordswood Chase Panthers B WM 126
28 Feb B’ham Uni Medics Warley C WM- 142
1 Mar Swinfen Hall B’ham Uni medics WM-229
12 Mar Stoke Wolves CC WM- 135
13 Mar Pro Guard Aston University WM- 218
15 Mar Lasers B C Bears WM -143
15 Mar Stoke Heath B’ham Blazers B WM- 239
18 Mar Warley B Aston University WM-189
29 Mar Barton B’ham Blazers A WM-145
6 Apr Walsall Wizards A Stafford Hoops WM-150
8 Apr Warley C Bromsgrove WM-230
20 Apr Wolves CC Chase Panthers A WM-148
20 Apr Stafford Hoops Walsall Wizards A WM-323
20 Apr Wyre Forest B’ham Blazers B WM-199
21 Apr Old Sils Warley B WM-232
23 Apr Aston University Churchbridge WM-284
26 Apr Lasers Aston Athletics WM-064
26 Apr Barton Old Edwardians WM-238
26 Apr David Lloyds Bromsgrove WM-195
27 Apr Wolves CC Shropshire WM-009
29 Apr B’ham Blazers B Walsall Wizards B WM-235


To be arranged

TBA Shropshire BC Bears WM-236


Cup competitions

The finals of the Rosebowl & Plate competitions have been put back one week and will now take place at Dame Elizabeth Cadbury Sports Hall on Sunday 3rdMay. The Plate Final will tip-off at 17.15hrs, and the Rosebowl Final will tip-off at 19.00hrs.

The draws were made for the cup competitions on Monday 2nd February and were conducted by Keith Kershaw, Jane Huffer & Denise Kearney.

Rose Bowl, Round 4

Day Date Time Home Away Start Match No
Su 22 Feb 11.30 David Lloyds B’ham Uni Medics 6 – 0 RB - 31
Mo 23 Feb 20.00 Wyre Forest* B’ham Blazers A 0 – 15 RB - 32
Th 26 Feb 20.15 Aston University Walsall Wizards B 0 – 50 RB - 33
Su 1 Mar 20.15 Barton Walsall Wizards A 2 – 0 RB -34


NOTE
David Lloyds now play at Arthur Terry School, Kitoe Road,


Sutton Coldfield, B74 4RZ. Still on a Sunday at 11.30am

Plate competitions, Round 2

Day Date Time Home Away Start Match No
Su 22 Feb 10.00 Swinfen Hall B’ham Blazers B 10 - 0 PL - 06
Su 22 Feb 16.30 Warley C Stoke 74 - -0 PL - 07
Tu 24 Feb 20.15 BC Bears Lasers 6 – 0 PL - 08
We 25 Feb 20.15 Warley B Stafford Hoops 0 – 40 PL - 09
Th 26 Feb 20.15 Churchbridge Smith’s Wood 20 – 0 PL - 10
Fr 27 Feb 20.20 Pro Guard Lordswood 0 – 10 PL - 11
Su 1 Mar 10,00 Featherstone* Chase Panthers B 20 - 0 PL - 12
Su 1 Mar 14.00 Stoke Heath Shropshire 72 – 0 PL - 13


Handicaps

The Competitions Committee have reviewed current team strengths and decided on the following changes to handicaps:

Wyre Forest reduced to 65

Featherstone increased to 86

For both competitions

The Management Committee
reserves the right to alter handicaps if deemed necessary.

Will all home clubs ensure they have their sports hall reserved for these games.

Games MUST be played in this week.

Visiting teams. Please allow plenty of time for travelling if you are visiting an unfamiliar venue.

Summer League

This will be run as in previous seasons initially on an 8 team central venue basis. Clubs should register their interest with the League Secretary with immediate effect. Priority will be given to clubs who have supported the event in past seasons. It is anticipated that the cost will remain the same as last season, subject to the Treasurer’s approval.

  1. Treasurer

    (Jane Huffer)



6.1 Fines paid


The following fines have been paid, JH 11/08, JH12/08, JH16/08

      Stafford Hoops have reimbursed the League for the referee fees owing for fixture WM125.

Outstanding fines

      JH15/08 (WM046). ProGuard Pistons. Rule 6cii. £5.Not paid now increased to £17.12

      Match PL-001. Old Edwardians to reimburse the Committee £40 for referee fees. This MUST be paid by 20th February 09.

7. Any Other Business

      7.1 Makis reported that he had entered the Women’s league contact details on the website as requested.

    1. Barrie Viner reported that despite assurances from Sam “Pac” Richards that he would pay his outstanding monies to BC Bears. He has still failed to cover his debts and as a result the League have once again suspended him from playing for Wolves CC until the debt is clear.


  1. Date of Next Meeting


    The next Committee meeting will take place on Tuesday 3 March 2009 in Room 45 at Leasowes Sports Centre, Kent Road, Halesowen at 6.30pm prompt.

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