West Midlands Basketball League

WEST MIDLANDS BASKETBALL LEAGUE

COMMITTEE MEETING - 7 July 2009

Present: Mike Neal (Chair), Dave Slade (Vice Chair), Andy Millington (Secretary), Keith Kershaw (Referees), Jane Huffer (Treasurer), Makis Chatzimichalis (Media Manager), Tony Johnson (Appeals), Denise Kearney (Fixture Changes), Barrie Viner, John Taylor, Kevin Henry, Zoran Pancic and Stephen Barnes.

Apologies:Jim Smith and Nigel Evans

The minutes of the previous meeting were read over and signed as being correct.

1. Matters Arising.

3.1 All fines have been paid with the exception of Aston A’s, who still owe £23.00.

6.2 The EB Level 2 Table Officials’ Course has now been booked for Monday/Tuesday 21-22 September 2009, the revision/exam will take place of 29^th September between 7-9pm, all at Leasowes School, Kent Road, Halesowen. EB fees remain the same with the Tutor fee of £100. All clubs are reminded that they must have two qualified
table officials. This course is funded by the West Midlands Area and is free to all those selected on a first come first served basis. Contact Tony Johnson at tony.johnson2256@yahoo.co.uk for details.

2. Secretary (Andy Millington)

1. A report was read out from Mike Steel formally of Chase Panthers, explaining why the club had merged with Warriors for the forthcoming season.

2. A letter was read out from Ivan Fabo, asking for a donation towards his level 2 referee course at Ellesmere Port. The matter was discussed and it was felt that as Ivan is yet to referee within the League this could not be granted, however, Barrie Viner took the matter on board and would present it to the West Midlands area at their next meeting.

3. A report from Bromsgrove was read out concerning a match in April against Warley C and comments allegedly made by Mr. Steve Challoner. Mr Challoner has now had sight of the letter and strongly disputes its contents. The referees had been spoken to by Keith Kershaw and they had no recollection of the incident. It was therefore felt that as there was no independent corroborative evidence no further action would be taken by the League.

4. A question was asked by Aston Uni, as to whether the League intended to adopt the new FIBA court markings next season. The League will not be adopting this rule.

3. New Club

Mr. Bobby Abule attended the meeting representing T Morgan Marshalls, who had been unable to attend the AGM. Mr Abule apologised for not attending, and was
questioned regarding his teams application. T Morgan Marshalls were accepted into the League in Div 3.

4. Summer League (Keith Kershaw)

4.1 Redditch beat Warriors in a very exciting Summer League Final. Mike thanked Keith and the Competitions Committee for all their hard work, and thanked all the people who attended the final after the AGM.

5. Any Other Business

1. Aston A’s. Despite assurances given to the Committee at the May meeting by Dawn Hall of Aston A’s the fines remain unpaid. Aston A’s were not represented at the AGM. A discussion took place and in view of the circumstances, bearing in mind Rule 7c Aston A’s were not accepted into the League for the forthcoming season. The Secretary is to write to Aston A’s returning their application fee.
2. The final date for any alteration to clubs venue and tip off times MUST be sent to the Secretary by 31.7.09, to enable the handbook to be updated.

3. An error by the Secretary has meant that all new clubs have not paid the guarantee fee which is set at £20. This fee is held against any fines which may be incurred and is returnable when a club leaves the League not owing any fines. The fee should be sent to the Treasurer as soon as possible.

4. A proposal from the Competitions Committee put forward the revised League format for the coming season. This was approved by the Committee and a copy of this is attached to the minutes.

5. Multi team clubs. New Rule regarding best 6 players. All clubs MUST send their nominated 6 players by 1^st September so that you can bring the list to the September meeting.

6. Date of Next Meeting

There will NOT be a meeting in August.

The next Committee meeting will take place on Tuesday 8^th September 2009 in Room 45 at Leasowes Sports Centre, Kent Road, Halesowen at 6.30pm prompt.