West Midlands Basketball League

WEST MIDLANDS BASKETBALL LEAGUE

COMMITTEE MEETING – 6 JULY 2010

PRESENT: Mike Neal (Chair), Dave Slade (Vice Chair), Brett McCormick (Referees), Tony Johnson (Appeals), Denise Kearney (Fixtures), Barrie Viner, Nigel Evans, Zoran Pancic, Kevin Henry, Douaine Anderson, Mark Harrison

APOLOGIES: Jim Smith, Andy Millington (Secretary), Jane Huffer (Treasurer)

The Minutes of the Meeting held on 1 JUNE 2010 were approved.

1. Matters Arising

There are no matters arising

2. Chairman’s report

The Chairman welcomed the new Committee members and wished them all a long and happy service with the League.

3. Secretary’s Report (Andy Millington)

3.1 Two new clubs have joined the League - they are Wolverhampton Big Sky and Cheslyn Hay. They will be in Division 3 which will bring the total in
that League to 10. Because they both join the League after the AGM they will have to pay a late entry fee. The arrival of Wolves Big Sky and Cheslyn Hay will bring a total of 6 new teams to the WMBL.

3.2 New Committee members to the League are Brett McCormick (Ref Secretary), Douaine Anderson (Wolves CC Slam) and Mark Harrison (TCAT Warriors). Roy Francis is no longer considered a Committee member due to his long absence with no reasons given.

3.3 The 2010/2011 season League Division layout as approved by the AGM is shown at the end of these minutes.

4. Treasurer’s Report (Jane Huffer)

Old fines:

All old fines have been paid.

League fees:

All League fees have been paid – except:

Blazers B (A team only have paid to enter)

Featherstone Wasps

Wyre Forest & David Lloyds overpaid and are to be reimbursed.

New fines:

£15 for teams who failed to attend the AGM.

5. Appeals Secretary (Tony Johnson)

5.1 I have received a correctly formatted protest from Redditch Regents with regard to the Summer League’s match against Wolverhampton CC. The protest will be progressed when a report from the match referee has been received.

5.2 We are hoping to run a Table course this October. The course will be run by Paul Virgo and Marian Ryan. The details of the course dates are yet to be finalised, but the course will take place at Solihull College.

6. Any Other Business

6.1 Tony Johnson – An EB level 2 Table Officials’ course will be held at Solihull college in October, the date to be finalised. The course to be run by Paul Virgo and Marian Ryan and will be funded by the WMBBA and is free to those who are selected to attend. All new clubs to the WMBL must send 2 representative to take the course, unless they can prove that they have EB qualified Table Officials. If you wish to register a candidate please contact tony.johnson2256@yahoo.co.uk

6.2 Kevin Henry – The league Rule and Handbook will be produced and placed on the web site. Team Secretaries are to download the Rule and Hand book when the handbook for the new season is completed. If you wish to receive a printed handbook please contact Nigel Evans.

6.3 Kevin Henry – Match reports - Kevin mentioned that a few teams would like to see the re- introduction of match reports and from these produce
League stats. Kevin to contact Makis and discuss feasibility of a match report on the web site.

6.4 Douaine Anderson – Name change -Wolves CC slam has changed their name to “Team Wolves Slam”.

6.5 Douaine Anderson – Youth development in the League – The subject was discussed and it was pointed out that the League has in the past made efforts to encourage youth development, all be it without much success. The League has approach and discussed the topic with organisations like CBBC. Further efforts to promote the League to college and University leavers will be looked at.

6.6 Mark Harrison – Fixtures – Mark has highlighted that the fixtures do not run on a home then away basis, and would like the fixtures manager
to look at the possibility of doing this. Also for the entire season fixtures to be produce in PDF format so that teams can better manage their fixtures during the season. Kevin to contact Jim Smith about fixtures.

6.7 Mark Harrison – Referees assessment and mentor – The topic was discussed at length, and suggestions for improvements put forward. The new Referees’ Secretary will look at the subject.

6.8 Mark Harrison – Court Safety – The topic was discussed at length, it was pointed out that as a League we have a responsibility and duty of care to all who participate in the WMBL. To that end the League needs to ensure that all courts that are used in the WMBL are “Fit for Purpose”. Team Secretaries are to approach the management of the court that they use and request a copy of the Risk Assessment for the sport of Basketball on their court. The Risk Assessment is to be attached to the team registration form at the beginning of the new season.

7. Date of Next Meeting

The next Committee
Meeting will take place on Tuesday 14^th September 2010 in room 45 at Leasowes Sports Centre, Kent Road, Halesowen at 6.30pm prompt.

Apologies received for this Meeting from Andy Millington.

Addendum

The Secretary has been informed by Geoff Garwood that Aston Sills are reluctantly withdrawing from the West Midlands Basketball League due to a fall in the squad of players and a doubling of their Court hire. Aston Sills will continue to play at Solihull. Would Clubs insure that they remove Aston Sills from the fixtures already circulated.

WMBL Season 2010/ 2011 League Divisions

Premiere

BC Bears

Churchbridge A

Lasers

Lordswood

Redditch Regents

Smithwood Sabres

Stoke Stealers

TCAT Warriors A

Wolves CC

Worcester Wolves 2

Division 1

Balkan Express

Balts

Birmingham Mets

Blazers A

Bromsgrove Blaze

Newtown Warriors

Orillo

West Mids Police

Worcester Kings

Wyre Forest A

Division 2

Aston Sills (withdrawn)

Barton Colts

BC Bears B

B.U. Medics

David Lloyd A

Midlands Lithuanian Community

Old Sills

TCAT Warriors B

Team Wolves Slam

Worcester Uni

Division 3

Blazers B

Cheslyn Hay

Churchbridge B

David Lloyds B

Featherstone

Hawks

TCAT Warriors C

Warley C

Wolverhampton Big Sky

Wyre Forest B