West Midlands Basketball League

WEST MIDLANDS BASKETBALL LEAGUE

COMMITTEE MEETING – 4 MAY 2010

PRESENT: Mike Neal (Chair), Dave Slade (Vice Chair), Andy Millington (Secretary), Keith Kershaw (Referees), Jane Huffer (Treasurer), Tony Johnson (Appeals), Denise Kearney (Fixtures), Barrie Viner and Kevin Henry.

APOLOGIES: Zoran Pancic, Stephen Barnes, Nigel Evans and Jim Smith.

The Minutes of the meeting held on the 13 April 2010 were approved.

1. Matters Arising
1. An e-mail had been received from Aston University stating that they would not be able to attend the May meeting to discuss outstanding fines. Aston University and all teams are reminded that outstanding fines must be cleared by 31 May 2010.

3.1 Four teams have shown interest in joining the West Midlands Basketball League for the 2010/2011 season. Two have been invited to attend this meeting for interview.

Missed from the April Meeting Minutes. Dave Slade had visited David Lloyds Basketball Club to report on the safety of their backboards. His written report was not
received in time to insert them in the April Minutes. A copy has now been sent to David Lloyds Basketball Club who must either find new premises or acquire properly approved backboards suitable for indoor use, as
they will not be allowed to participate with their current equipment next season.

2. Secretary’s Report (Andy Millington)
1. Committee members have been contacted to see if they wish to stand at the AGM. Unfortunately John Taylor has resigned, having served on the Committee for several years. The Chairman voiced his sadness over John’s departure and it has been proposed that he be made a Life Vice President. The Secretary is to invite John to the AGM where a presentation will take place.

2. Invitations for teams to be considered for a place in next year’s premier league have been sent out. The replies received will be considered at the next meeting.

3. Only four application forms have been received from teams for next season. It is important that application forms are received by 31 May 2010 at the latest in order that Leagues can be formulated in time for the AGM, thus preventing the problems encountered last season. Please complete the application form attached and return to the Secretary as soon as possible.

3. Referees (Keith Kershaw)

3.1 Many thanks to Tony Johnson for stepping in at the last minute to referee the K O Shield final. We wish Brett McCormick a speedy recovery.

Competitions Committee

Cup competitions

Congratulations to Lordswood & B’ham Mets in the Rosebowl and Plate Competitions.

Many thanks to Kevin Henry & Lasers for organising and staging the games.

League fixtures

All programmed fixtures have now been complete.

Player suspensions.

At the March Committee meeting 2 players from Aston University – A Vladimirov & S Murray were suspended for 6 games. At present they have missed only 1 game, therefore they are suspended for the 1^st 5 games of season 2010/2011.

Summer League

The event starts on Tuesday 4^th May and will run for 7 consecutive weeks concluding on 15 June at Leasowes Sports Centre commencing at 8pm prompt.

4. Treasurer (Jane Huffer)

Monies Received

Balance of Summer League entry fees from competing clubs.

Outstanding monies

JH05/09 (WM285) Stoke. Rule 6f. £25 + referee expenses £40. Not paid.

3^rd month outstanding & increased to £56.62 + £40 expenses.

JH 07/09 (WM186) Rule 3ciii.Aston University £20

2^nd month outstanding increased to
£30

JH 08/09 (WM337) Rule 3ciii. Aston University £20

2^nd month outstanding increased to £30

JH 10/09 (WM281) Rule 6f Aston University £25 + referee expenses £22

2^nd month outstanding & increased to £37.50 + expenses £22

JH 11/09 (WM170) Rule 3ciii. Stoke £10.

2^nd month outstanding & increased to £15

JH 12/09 (WM362) Rule 6f. Worcester University £25 + referee expenses £30.

2^nd month outstanding & increased to £37.75 + expenses £30

JH 13/09 (WM198) Rule 3ciii Worcester £10.

2^nd month outstanding & increased to £15

JH 14/09 Aston University, player disqualifications MN 05/09 & MN 06/09. £40.

1^st month outstanding & increased to £60

The following are under Rule 6n- failure to complete assessment form

All 1 month outstanding & increased by 50%

AJ 26/09 (WM 257) Stoke £5. Now £7.50

AJ 27/09 (WM270) Walsall Wizards B £5. Now £7.50

AJ 28/09 (WM281) Worcester £5. Now £7.50

AJ 29/09 (WM286) Redditch £5. Now £7.50

ALL outstanding fines and expenses MUST be paid by 31 May for clubs to be accepted into the league for season 2010/2011.

5. Appeals (Tony Johnson)

5.1 I have received no appeals during the month of April.

5.2 Missing Assessment Sheets.

The following teams are missing Assessment Sheets during March and are fined £5 iaw rule 6n.

5.3 Poor Conduct

The following teams have received a poor conduct mark during March:

Walsall Wiz B in WM 328.

Shropshire B in WM 324.

6. Any Other Business
1. The AGM of the West Midlands Basketball League will take place on Tuesday 15 June 2010 in the Lecture Theatre at Leasowes School, Kent Road, Halesowen
   at 6.30pm for registration for a prompt 6.45pm start. ALL TEAMS MUST BE REPRESENTED AT THE AGM.
2. Any teams wishing to add or amend League rules must submit their changes to the Secretary in writing by the 1^st June 2010.
3. Linas Pakenas representing Balts Basketball Club, based in Worcester, addressed the meeting and answered questions from the Committee regarding their application to join the League next season. He was invited to attend the AGM.
7. Date of Next Meeting

The next Committee Meeting will take place on Tuesday 1 June 2010 in Room 45 at Leasowes Sports Centre, Kent Road, Halesowen at 6.30pm prompt.