Minutes of the Management Meeting held at Ripley Castle - Monday, January 25, 2010

Meeting opened at 19.30 with Sir Thomas Ingilby in the Chair

Committee Members Present

Graham Hyde (GH), Tricia Heard (TH), Isabel Peel (IP), Tony Whittaker (TW), Martin Blackham (MB), Sir Thomas Ingilby (TI), Eric Houseman (EH), Anton Lodge (AL), Peter Crack (PC), Justin Park (JP) Bob Skaith (BS), Ben Drummond (BD), Chris Newton (CN),

1. Apologies for Absence

Received from Steven Coombes (SC), Bill Kitson (BK) John Barratt (JB), Roger Deakin (RD), Ian Sunderland (IS), Alex Houseman (AH)

2. Minutes of the meeting held on October 26th 2009

were accepted as a true and accurate record of that meeting and duly signed by TI

3. Matter Arising

• There were no matters arising

4. Child Awareness Isabel Peel (IP)

• IP gave a presentation to the meeting
• Details of the slides used can be found attached to these minutes
• ECB guidance is to be taken on board by the League and will be incorporated into the 2010 handbook and web site.
• Risk assessment forms must be completed before games and packs will be created and distributed at the pre season Captain’s meeting.

5. Correspondence and Secretary’s business (Tricia Heard (TH)

• Richard Sanderson – Middleham asked for half cost of course for Daniel Ewert Level 2 coaching course. The League agreed to pay 50% up to £100
• Justin Park – mentioned that some people do not complete the course. Should we pay after the course is completed and the exam taken on example of adequate evidence. League policy to be amended accordingly and web site changed.
• Bradford and District Evening League – Taurus Sports Club incurred fines of around £300. All players have been suspended from all YCA cricket until all fines have been paid.
• York Vale Cricket League correspondence – JB suggest Thirsk and Sessay 3rds may suffer. KC reported that Studley Royal 2nds would not move leagues. Ripon also suffer as a result of being on the edge of the YSL catchment. It is not compulsory for lower league teams to move to any new proposed structure.
• TW – Overseas players – Newby Hall have enquired as to Lenny McKitrick’s position as overseas or non-overseas? TW has never seen his proof of residency. May not have applied for one and might not have one. Position needs clarifying.
• GH asked TW to provide details of overs reduction for bowlers in rain affected matches in light of recent rule changes at the AGM. Perhaps something on ECB web site

6. Treasurer’s Report (Bob Skaith (BS)

• Current Account £5,099.48
• Deposit account £3,313.83
• The accounts need to go to Bill Morley for auditing.
• BS reported a note from Bill Kitson with a renewal date for next season for affiliation to the Nidderdale Sports Hall

7. Umpires Secretary (Graham Hyde (GH)

• 12 people are attending the Umpires course being run by Ian Dixon of the ECB ACO with help from Guy Smalley
• All existing umpires have been contacted about availability for 2010 season.
• Bob Hesk has resigned from the Umpires Panel.

8. Junior League Representative (Ken Coad (KC)

• The first Junior League Presentation Night was held on Tuesday 10th November at Harrogate Cricket Club. Mike Bore presented awards and conducted a very enjoyable Questions and Answer session at the end of the evening. It has been agreed to continue with this event.
• The Junior League A.G.M. was held on Thursday 26th November at Knaresborough Cricket Club.
• It was agreed to have a ‘Premier League’ at Under 13 and Under 15 age groups.
• Some rule changes were agreed to try and encourage Teams to play all matches. A Fines structure was agreed and hopefully this will encourage teams to complete all fixtures for the benefit of the junior players.
• We now have Age Group Secretaries for the 2010 season at all age groups except the Under 15’s.
• Although 31st January is the deadline for submitting 2010 team entries, to date only 5 clubs have submitted their applications. Collingham and Linton Cricket Club who had expressed an interest in joining the League in 2010 at Under 11 level did not attend the AGM and have not as yet submitted an entry.
• On behalf of the Junior League, I attended The YCB Junior Cricket Forum at Headingley on Wednesday 28th October. Following the meeting I had to confirm two issues. Firstly that Isobel Peel is the Junior League Child Welfare Officer. I have confirmed this with Isobels permission and we will insert this into the Junior League Handbook in 2010. Secondly the number of Girls playing junior cricket in 2009. There were 79 girls playing cricket in 2009 with Nidderdale Junior League Clubs.

9. Six Aside Junior Indoors (Bill Kitson BK)

• I am happy to report that the sessions have now resumed following the recent bad weather.
• Val spoke to the Centre management regarding payment for the cancellations. She was informed that as the weather was to blame, and this in turn had affected many of their other bookings, they are not going to charge for the missed sessions.
• However, the affiliation fee is now due for renewal, and the dates for next season are being booked.
• We have been approached by Boroughbridge High School who is interested in joining the Indoor League. They have offered use of their facilities and also the possibility of the staff to run the sessions. The rates they propose are in keeping with those currently being charged. Not only would this enable the clubs to play full leagues it would make the organisation much simpler. Of course Nidderdale Leisure Centre would still take priority as they have always been supportive of the juniors.
• I will report further when this has been thoroughly investigated.

10. League Representative Side (Eric Houseman)

• Alec Houseman has started talking to players for the 2010 season.
• AH requested that representative fixtures be passed to him as soon as they were available so arrangements could begin.

11. Golden Oldies (Sir Thomas Ingilby (TI)

• 44 teams from 6 countries including Bermuda.
• 4 English teams registered at the moment
• A plea was made at the AGM – possibly another 9 or 10 teams
• 18 individual names on the web site list for the League side – at least 2 League teams
• 4/5 other possible teams from Yorkshire Post advertising.
• Warehouse at Theakstons only holds 900 people so capacity may be an issue. Will prioritise the welcome party for overseas teams. Reduced price dinner tickets will be offered to those teams not in the welcome party.
• Sponsorship -Yorkshire Bank approached for £10k answer this week.
• Harrogate has withdrawn their ground due to a fixture clash.

12. Any Other Business

• TH – Simon Corner – Harrogate CC – sightscreens – couldn’t find any reference to sightscreens in the handbook but TH found the rule and communicated it. Showers also an issue.
• TW – issue over Harrogate Strays being promoted to Division One and the 4s and 6s on the Nursery Ground. Rule amendment proposal to go to the next AGM.
• EH – Dinner Mike Cowan and Vic Marks (unconfirmed) for speakers or John Emburey, Peter Bowler.
• Apologies to committee members who were not party to Sir Thomas’s presentation for 30 years of service.
• Barry Gill pointed out that there was nothing to signify life members. Lapel shield was proposed by the person who made Sir Thomas’s cufflinks.
• CN – suggested a momento for Golden Oldies – plaques for each ground. Overseas teams will receive some gifts. A pennant was suggested.
• KC – AGM – rule changes – players moving down – understand the principals but questioned the writing of the rule.
• TH – voting at the AGM, approve or not as a committee, should each committee have there own vote? Yes they should have the opportunity to vote either way
• JP – data protection with respect to the handbook?

13. Date of Next Meeting

• Next Management Meeting: Tuesday 23rd March at 7.30pm
• Date for the diary - Friday 26th March Pre season captain’s meeting