West Midlands Basketball League

WEST MIDLANDS BASKETBALL LEAGUE

COMMITTEE MEETING – 6 OCTOBER 2008

Present: Mike Neal (Chair), Jane Huffer (Treasurer), Keith Kershaw (Referees), Andy Millington (Secretary), Makis Chatzimichalis (Media Manager), Denise Kearney (Fixtures), John Taylor, Zoran Pancic, Roy Francis, Jim Smith,

Apologies: Barrie Viner, Dave Slade, Nigel Evans, Tony Johnson, Steve Barnes, Kevin Henry

Changes to 2008/09 handbook – Referee Details

There are 20 changes to referees’ details in the 2008/09 handbook. An up to date list of current officials is attached.

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

1. Matters Arising

3. The paragraph concerning Warley A’s withdrawal from the League was a little ambiguous and the Committee confirm than Jim Smith has not resigned from the League Committee.

2. Secretary’s Report (Andy Millington)

0. 2.1 Will all Club Secretaries ensure that Andy has received all registration numbers on the pro forma circulated and remember that if a player does not have a registration number he may not play in the match. Also the Referees’ assessment form has been changed for this season but the old forms are still being returned. Please destroy your stock of old forms and use the new ones.

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2. 2.3 Proguard have changed their strip colours. Pistons Div 1 will play in black alt white and Pacers Div 2 will play in red alt white. The website has been updated.

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4. 2.4 An e-mail has been received from Barrie Viner, BC Bears, concerning two players, Jonathan Brown and Sam Richards (Pac), who have left the club owing a considerable amount of money. As of this date neither of these players may play in the West Midland League until the matter is sorted out.

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6. 2.5 Despite informing the recipients of trophies at the AGM that they would need to complete a receipt, none have been received. A copy of the receipt form was sent out directly to the clubs after the AGM and has been attached to the last two month’s Minutes. The matter was discussed and fines will be issued – Rule 6k.

3. Appeals (Tony Johnson)

3.1 Tony’s Report was read out by Andy as follows:

0. The Table course is now completed and a total of 12 candidates took place. My thanks go to Rebecca Orleans for being the course tutor and to Jeff Booton for helping out. We have now trained a total of 36 Table Officials. We are hoping to run another course next September.

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2. 3.2 Tony has had another meeting with West Midlands Fire Service who are now happy to sponsor the website, Rosebowl and the Summer League. However they would like more exposure to players of all clubs and not just those who will turn up for the Rosebowl final and Summer League. Tony has suggested that they sent each team Secretary promotional leaflets to be distributed to their players. West Midlands Fire Service will forward a cheque to sponsor the Rosebowl and Summer League before the event. They will forward a cheque for the website with the letter confirming sponsorship.

4. Media Manager (Makis Chatzimichalis)

0. Makis presented a break down of website use and explained that he receives several enquiries from parents trying to place younger children into clubs. If your club has a junior programme please let Makis know in order that he can update the website.

5. Referees (Keith Kershaw)

5.1 Licence numbers. Will all referee’s please let me know their licence number. This applies to those officials who have a National League licence, and to those who have a playing licence.

5.2 October appointments. These are with officials and are posted on the website. Please note that the website list may not be up to date.

5.3 November appointments. Draft appointments will be sent to all active officials by 10^th October, and will include the 2^nd round of the Rosebowl.

4. Holiday. I shall be out of the country between 25^th October and 9^th November inclusive. Any urgent refereeing matters will be dealt with by Roy Francis.

6. Fixture Re-arrangement Secretary (Denise Kearney)

WM –005. Old Edwardians v Stafford Hoops. Match postponed as Old Edwardians had failed to licence players in time. Rule 3eiii applies game awarded to Stafford Hoops 20 – 0.

RB-05. BC Bears v Pro Guard Pistons. Pro Guard conceded the game due to lack of players available. Rule 3 eiii applies game awarded to BC Bears.

WM-013. Chase Panthers A v Lasers. Sports hall is unavailable. New date to be agreed by clubs.

WM-096. Lasers v Redditch. Sports hall unavailable (dog show). New date to be agreed by the clubs.

Please note that Denise Kearney is on holiday between 20^th October and 26^th October.

(amendment :) - Denise Kearney is on holiday between 21st October 2008 and 1st November 2008. During her absence Kevin Henry will deall with all re-arrangements.

7. Treasurer (Jane Huffer)

New fines:

Rule 6k applies to the following for failure to complete Trophy agreement form & return to League Secretary.

JH01/08 Wolverhampton CC

JH02/08 Stoke

JH03/08 Aston Sils (Div 2 winners)

JH04/08 Weston Hoops B (now Stafford Hoops)

JH05/08 Aston Sils (Rosebowl winners)

JH06/08 Redditch

JH07/08 Swinfen Hall

Payments:

The following have been paid:

Trophy Insurance, Tutor fee for table officials course, printing of handbooks.

8. Rose Bowl Round 2

The draw was made by Mike Neal & Roy Francis.

• Stoke Heath v Walsall Wizards B subject to re-assessment of Stoke Heath handicap.

• Will at home clubs ensure they have their sports hall reserved for these fixtures.

• Games MUST be played in this week.

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

9. Any Other Business

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   1. It was decided that the League would look into purchasing a projector for presentation purposes, especially at Referee and Table Official Courses. Enquiries will be made to see whether this is viable and Barrie Viner will seek funding from the West Midlands area.

9. Date of Next Meeting

The next meeting will take place on Tuesday 4 Nov 2008 in Room 45 at Leasowes Sports Centre, Kent Road, Halesowen at 6.30pm prompt.

The following will not be present at the meeting and have forwarded their apologies:

Keith Kershaw and Jane Huffer