ANNUAL REPORT 2014 www.barbadosfa.com Vision Statement
Vision of the Barbados Football Association is to be a self sustaining organization of excellence with a holistic view towards overall development of the game while protecting the integrity of football
Mission Statement
To provide an effective and efficient football delivery system
Value Statement
Voluntarism, fair play passion, respect members rights, integrity and professionalism Table of Contents
Notice of Meeting 2
General Secretary’s Report 3
Executive Council 4
Staff, Delegates, Honorary Members, Associates & Committees 5
Minutes of the 2013 Annual General Meeting 6
2013 Year in Review 12
Membership 14
League Standings 2014 14
Women’s Committee Report 16
Youth Committee Report 19
Referees’ Committee Report 22
Disciplinary Committee Report 24
Fixtures Committee Report 26
Facilities Committee Report 27
Public Relations & Sponsorship 28
Congress Meetings 29
Financial Statements 31
Auditors Report 32
Balance Sheet 33
Statement of Changes in Equity 34
Statement of Income & Expenditure 35
Statement of Cash Flows 36
Statement of Football Administration, National &
International Expenditure 37 BFA President - Mr. Randolph Harris Statement of Football Administration, Women’s Football 38
Statement of General Administration Expenditure 39
Notes to Financial Statements 40
Acknowledgements 44
REPORT OF THE BARBADOS FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION 2012/3 1 Notice of Meeting
You are cordially invited to attend the Annual General Meeting of the Barbados Football Association (BFA) on Sunday September 28, 2014 at 9:00am – 2:00pm in the “Sir Hugh Springer” Auditorium, Barbados Workers Union, Harmony Hall, St. Michael.
AGENDA
1. Call to order 2. Prayers 3. Welcome 4. President’s Address 5. Minutes of the 2013 Annual General Meeting 6. Matters arising from Minutes of 2013 Annual General Meeting 7. Consideration and Adoption of the Executive Council’s Annual Report 8. Consideration and Adoption of the Audited Financial Statements 9. Election of Members of the Executive Council to serve for the period 2014 – 2016 10. Election of Chairman, Members of the Disciplinary Committee to serve for the period of 2014/2015 11. Appointment of Auditors for the 2014/2015 Financial Year 12. Consideration and Adoption of motions and resolutions 13. General Business 14. Adjournment
Dated this 28th of August, 2014.
Yours in Football, BARBADOS FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION
...... JOYCE STEWART GENERAL SECRETARY
2 REPORT OF THE BARBADOS FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION 2013/4 General Secretary’s Report
During 2014, the Barbados Football Association continued on its journey of change towards transparency, accountability and organisational governance.
Financial sustainability and strengthening the organisational structure to improve the delivery of programs and services to our members remain an integral component to meet our long term objectives.
History is our litmus test for how effective we are as the caretaker of the game in Barbados. There is no benefit to revisiting the past except to ensure we put thepolicies and procedures in place to protect both the integrity of our brand, but also to ensure we strengthen the legacy of our future.
We must work together to ensure our Members - volunteers, athletes, officials,coaches are supported in all aspects of the game, and to remain committed to the future of Barbados Football Association.
Yours in football,
Joyce Stewart
REPORT OF THE BARBADOS FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION 2012/3 3 Executive Council
The Executive Council administered the affairs of the association, with the Consultative Committee meeting as required to expedite matters, from time to time. The Executive Council held 15 meetings during the period of October 2013 – June 2014.
Randolph Captain Al Basil Joyce Mr. Jabez Bovell 15 Harris Walcott Gittens Stewart Mr. Ashton Chapman 14 President Snr. V. President Jr. V. President Gen. Secretary Mr. Randolph Harris 12 Mr. Mark Forde 12 Mrs. Sylvia Darlington 12 Mr. Thomas Jordan 12 Mr. Al Walcott 11 Mr. Edwyn Wood 11 Mr. Barney Callender 11 Mr. Kurt Trotman 11 Mr. Basil Harewood 10 Mr. Barry Brathwaite 09 Mr. Curtis Hunte 08 Mr. Adrian Mapp 08 Mr. Fabian Wharton 07 Mr. Charles Husbands 07 Charles Ashton Edwyn Barney Mr. Basil Gittens 06 Husbands Chapman Wood Callender Mr. George LasCaris 06 Snr Asst. Secretary Jr Asst. Secretary Treasurer Asst. Treasurer Ms. Sasha Sutherland 06 Mr. Terry Sealy 05
Jabez Fabian Sasha Curtis Barry Sylvia Bovell Wharton Sutherland Hunte Brathwaite Darlington Member Member Member Member Member Member
Terry George Mark Adrian Kurt Thomas Basil Sealy LasCaris Forde Mapp Trotman Jordan Harewood Member Member Member Member Member Member Member
4 REPORT OF THE BARBADOS FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION 2013/4 Staff
Joyce Sherrol Mark Neil Khadijah Ashley Stewart Austin Forde Walker Briggs Scott Gen. Secretary Snr. Admin Officer Referees Manager Admin & Tech. Asst. Comm. & Mrktg Asst. Mrktg & Media Relations Delegates, Committees, Honorary & Associate Members Chairpersons mentioned first.
Delegates Fixtures Tournament Honorary Life Members FIFA Mr. Ashton Chapman Mr. Fredrick Hoyte Mr. Bernard Fischer Mr. Randy Harris Mr. Mark Forde Mr. Barry Brathwaite Mr. LeVere Richards Mr. George LasCaris Mr. Thomas Jordan Mr. Barney Callender Mr. Louis Kirton Ms. Joyce Stewart Mr. Franklyn Gill Grounds Hon. Life Vice Presidents CONCACAF Mr. Mark Forde Youth Mr. Lisle Austin Mr. Randy Harris Mr. Barry Brathwaite Mr. Edward Smith Mr. V. Bernard Codrington Ms. Joyce Stewart Mr. Caveton Greenidge Dr. June Caddle Mr. Frank St. C. Hutchinson Mr. Caveton Greenidge (deceased) CFU Public Relations Mr. Carlos Jackman Mr. Nigel O. Harper Mr. Randy Harris Mr. Randy Harris Mr. Clifton Garnes Mr. Elton Lord Ms. Joyce Stewart Mr. Al Walcott Mr. George LasCaris Mr. Keith Barrow Ms. Joyce Stweart Mr. Gregory Thompson Mr. Dennis Cumberbatch BOA Mr. Samuel Carrington Mr. Randy Harris Referees Associate Members Ms. Joyce Stewart Mr. Barney Callender Sponsorship Mr. Horace Beckles Mr. Andrew Belgrave Mr. Randy Harris Mr. Deryck Barrow Consultative Ms. Beverley Grant Mr. Edwyn Wood Mrs. Patricia Corbin Mr. Randy Harris Mr. Sherlock Wall Mr. Al Walcott Mr. Dennis De Peiza Cpt. Al Walcott Mr. Anthony Farrell Chris Donawa Mr. Anthony Jordan Mr. George LasCaris Clifford Gooding-Edghill Mr. Henderson Jordan Mr. Charles Husbands Rules Revision Mr. Ashton Chapman Mr. Gordon Simmons Mr. Jabez Bovell Mr. Charles Husbands Ms. Sasha Sutherland Sports Medicine Facilities Dr. Raymond Forde Cpt. Al Walcott Selection Dr. Rene Best BFA Office Mr. Barney Callender Mr. Edward Smith Dr. Jerome Jones Operations were from the Mr. Barry Brathwaite Mr. Thomas Jordan Mr. Bandele Serrano premises at Bottom Floor Ms. Sasha Sutherland Mr. Dane Alleyne Mr. Edwyn Wood Disciplinary ABC Marble Complex, Women’s Football Mr. Richard Lavine Fontabelle, St. Michael, Finance Ms. Sasha Sutherland Mr. Barney Callender Barbados. Mr. Fabian Wharton Mrs. Sylvia Darlington Mr. Mark Gittens Mr. Basil Gittens Mrs Elaine Mayers Mr. Michael Murray Mr. Edwyn Wood Mr. Thomas Jordan Mr. Caveton Greenidge Mr. Jabez Bovell Mr. Adrian Mapp Mr. Anthony Jordan Mr. Basil Gittens Ms. Joelle Gibson Mr. Clifton Garnes
REPORT OF THE BARBADOS FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION 2012/3 5 The 2013 Annual General Meeting
Minutes of the Annual General Meeting of the Barbados Foot- 5. Minutes of 2012 Annual General Meeting ball Association, held at the Deighton Griffith School, King- 6. Matters arising from the Minutes of the 2012 Annual Gen- sland, Christ Church on Sunday September 29, 2013. eral Meeting 7. Consideration and Adoption of the Executive Council’s ATTENDANCE Annual Report 8. Consideration and Adoption of the Audited Financial President - Mr. Randolph Harris Statements Senior Vice President - Capt. Al Walcott 9. Appointment of Auditors for the 2010-2011 financial year Junior Vice President - Mr. Basil Gittens 10. Election of Chairman, Members of the Disciplinary Com- Senior Assistant Secretary - Mr. Charles Husbands mittee to serve for the period 2013-2014. Junior Assistant Secretary - Mr. Ashton Chapman 11. Consideration and adoption of motions and resolutions Treasurer - Mr. Edwyn Wood 12. General Business Assistant Treasurer - Mr. Barney Callender 13. Adjournment. Member - Mrs. Sylvia Darlington Member - Mr. Thomas Jordan 2.0 COMMENCEMENT Member - Mr. Jabez Bovell Member - Mr. Fabian Wharton 2.1 The meeting commenced at 9:30am under the Chairman- Member - Ms. Sasha Sutherland ship of the President Mr. Randolph Harris with prayers Member - Mr. Terry Sealy said by Mr. Jabez Bovell. Representative BFRA - Mr. Mark Forde Representative BSSFL - Mr. Adrian Mapp 2.2 The Senior Assistant Secretary, Mr. Charles Husbands, Representative Ch. Ch FL - Mr. Curtis Hunte welcomed all present and especially Mr. Bruce Blake, the Representative St. Philip FL - Mr. Barry Brathwaite CONCACAF representative to our Annual General Meet- Representative CL - Mr. Kurt Trotman ing.
Member Clubs 3.0 PRESIDENT’S ADDRESS
Barbados Cup Federation - Mr. George LasCaris 3.1 The President welcomed all present and acknowledged the Christ Church FL - Mr. Alston Williams presence of Mr. Bruce Blake, a representative of CONCA- Barbados Defence Force - Mr. Michael Jules CAF. Barbados Soccer Academy - Mr. Anthony Jordan Blackspurs FC - Mr. Adrian Foster 3.2 He then spoke about some of the achievements of the As- Clarkes Hill FC - Mr. Mark Gittens sociation during the past year. These included the imple- - Mr. Caveton Greenidge mentation of the Referees Department, the move of the Cosmos FC - Mr. Basil Harewood office to a new location at Fontabelle and the expansion of Jackson SC - Mr. Patrick Arthur the staff which included hiring of a Marketing Assistant. Paradise - Mr. Adrian Donovan Police - Mr. Carlos Jackman 3.3 He added that Mr. Mark Forde was hired as the head of the - Mr. Richard Lavine Referees Department which was responsible for referee- Potential Ballers - Ms. Lisa Lashley ing matters within the Barbados Football Association. He Shilling Square United - Mr. Calvin Williams added that Ms. Gillian Martindale had travel to Canada to Shop Hill - Mr. Simon Marshall participate in a FIFA Women’s Tournament. UWI - Mr. Roland Butcher 3.4 The President further added that a data bank was also es- Disciplinary Committee - Mr. Michael Murray tablish with the names of all current footballers and of- Associate Members - Mr. Gordon Simmons ficials Observer - Mr. Bruce Blakes (CONCACAF) 3.5 Mr. Harris then turned his attention to the 2013 Season. He stated that the National Stadium was under repair and 1.0 AGENDA the cost of using Kensington Oval was prohibitive. He added that the Treasurer had organized Wildey and the 1. Call to Order games were played there. 2. Prayers 3. Welcome 3.6 The President further added that the second phase of the 4. President’s Address Goal Project was reorganized because the problem associ-
6 REPORT OF THE BARBADOS FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION 2013/4 ated with the location meant that the building had to be 5.0 MATTERS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES OF THE LAST moved. He added that this meant that the funds which ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING were already expended in the project would not be avail- able. 5.1 Mr. LasCaris stated that in Minute Item 2.0, Welcome, there was an issue with the eligibility of players who played 3.7 He further stated that the BFA met with all the persons as- in the Lime Pelican Tournament. He added that Mr. Cal- sociated with the project and they agreed to continue with lender stated that people with serious infractions should the reorganized project. He added that the Chief Town not be granted amnesty. He also added that he made a mo- Planner had issued a new certificate and construction tion seconded by Mr. Donovan that only persons who had could now commence. minor infractions should be pardon which was carried and suggested that this should be included in the minutes. 3.8 The President further added that the Women’s National Team and one youth team were currently in training. 5.2 He further stated that he made a motion that the Barba- dos Cup should be granted status which was also carried, 3.9 He added that the Grass Roots Programme, Beach Foot- was also missing from the minutes. He added that Mr. ball and the Youth Tournament will engage the attention Husband, acting General Secretary stated that thirty days’ of the Executive Council in the New Year. notice should be given for this matter to be included on the agenda of the Annual General Meeting was also missing. 3.10 Mr. Harris further stated that there have been some mat- ters which split the Executive Council. These include 5.3 The President stated that he agreed and also stated that Travel. He added that a member of Council had travelled there was an issue raised by Mr. Donovan about the matter on behalf of the BFA without his prior knowledge and of receivables in the financial report. He added that this this was unacceptable. should also be recorded in the report.
3.11 He further stated that equipment in the office was obsolete 5.4 Mr. Adrian Donovan stated that the number of meetings and he requested assistance from FIFA to purchase new Executive Council members attend should be included in equipment, only to learn that FIFA had already provided the Annual Report. funds for the Barbados Football Association to purchase new equipment. He added that a Proforma Invoice was 5.5 The President stated that in Annual Reports in 2013 you presented and a receipt for a payment by Credit Card to J don’t see this information, however if members wants this & R Associates in Miami. He added that it is now evident information recorded it can be included. He added that that the items were not purchase. this information is available.
3.12 Arising out of the above revelation, the President reported 5.6 Mr. Donovan stated that this was standard practice in the that efforts were made to undermine his integrity, when past and it should continue. a letter, proporting to be signed by him and addressed to our member Clubs, requesting that they encourage their 5.7 The President stated that there were eighteen Council members to vote for the Barbados Labour Partying in the meetings held and the following members attended. 2013 General Elections, ended up being read at a meeting of the ruling Government. He also stated that a second 5.8 President - Mr. Randolph Harris 17 unsigned letter was sent to the Executive Chairman of his Senior Vice President - Capt. Al Walcott 13 employer, insinuating that there was some skulldugery at Junior Vice President - Mr. Basil Gittens 07 the 2012 AGM, when he won the Presidency of the BFA , General Secretary - Mr. Chris Graham 13 among other things that imputed dishonesty on his part. Snr Asst Secretary - Mr. Charles Husbands 15 Jnr Asst Secretary - Mr. Ashton Chapman 13 3.13 He further added that these things brought mistrust to the Treasurer - Mr. Edwyn Wood 15 organization and further stated that it does nothing for the Assistant Treasurer - Mr. Barney Callender 13 game. Member - Mrs. Sylvia Darlington 15 Member - Mr. Thomas Jordan 16 3.14 The President added he hoped that we can work together Member - Mr. Jabez Bovell 11 to improve the management and the direction of the game. Member - Mr. Fabian Wharton 06 He added that our responsibility was to the young men and Member - Ms. Sasha Sutherland 11 women of our country. Member - Mr. Hally Haynes 02 Member - Mr. Terry Sealy 07 4.0 MINUTES OF THE 2013 ANNUAL GENERAAL MEETING Representative BFRA - Mr. Mark Forde 14 Representative BSSFL - Mr. Adrian Mapp 10 4.1 The Minutes of the Last Annual General Meeting were Representative Ch Ch FL - Mr. Curtis Hunte 08 adopted unanimously. Representative St. Ph. FL - Mr. Barry Brathwaite 12 Representative Central L - Mr. Kurt Trotman 10
REPORT OF THE BARBADOS FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION 2012/3 7 Representative St. Peter L - Mr. Franklyn Gill 13 5.21 The motion was passed seven (7) votes for and none (0) against with five (5) abstentions. 5.9 Mr. George LasCaris asked if any members gave excuses for their absence or if any of them had missed four con 5.22 A motion by Mr. Jabez Bovell and seconded Mr. Barney secutive meetings. Callender to adopt the minutes of the Annual General meeting was carried unanimously. 5.10 The President stated yes and added that a member missed four consecutive meetings. 6.0 EXECUTIVE COUNCIL REPORT
5.11 Mr. Donovan asked if the member who was present for 6.1 Mr. George LasCaris complemented the BFA for the re- only two meetings gave any excuse for his absence. port but stated that he would like to receive it in a timely manner so that he and other members would be able to 5.12 The President stated that he gave two excuses. read it before the meeting.
5.13 Mr. Adrian Donovan moved a motion which was seconded 6.2 The President stated that he would like to apologize for the by Mr. George LasCaris that as per the constitution Mr. late distribution of the report. He added that he wanted Hally Haynes be removed as a member of the Executive to have the reports distributed in August; however there Council. were some matters that prevented that from happening and added that everybody should have a chance to digest 5.14 The Motion was carried eight (8) votes for, with one (1) the Annual Report and the Financial report. vote against and three (3) abstentions. 6.3 He added that he will ensure that in future these reports are 5.15 The President stated that the person who received the next distributed before the Annual General Meeting. highest number of votes at the last Annual General Meet- ing will be asked to serve as a member of the Executive 6.4 He informed members that they are welcomed to inquire Council until 2014, if they so desire. and to give suggestions to the BFA outside of the Annual General Meeting. 5.16 Mr. LasCaris stated that the Barbados Cup wrote the Bar- bados Football Association about a motion which was 6.5 Mr. Donovan stated that Mr. Tito Jones was banned for the passed at the last Annual General Meeting, four votes to 2014 season and he wanted to know if this player can play one, and that after the vote was passed the Chairman stated in other tournaments during the 2014 season. that he did not agree with the vote. 6.6 The President stated that he was informed from an at- 5.17 He added the Mr. Charles Husbands informed the Chair- torney that the wording of the letter from the Committee man that the constitution 14(b) states “Any member desir- should state specifically that a person is banned for which ous of having a motion or resolution placed on the agenda tournaments. for the Annual General Meeting shall submit same in writ- ing to the General Secretary of the Association at least 30 6.7 Mr. Barney Callender stated that there was need for clar- days prior to the scheduled date of the Annual General ity on this issue as his understanding as a member of the Meeting”. Based on that the Chairman decided that he Disciplinary Committee was that the ban is specific to the would not agree to the vote. BFA’s Tournaments.
5.18 The President stated that Mr. Lascaris moved a motion for 6.8 Mr. Mark Forde stated that he has an issue with the way membership, but the Barbados Cup is already a member of suspensions were done during the year. He added that the BFA. He added that what the Barbados Cup wanted players were suspended from the BFA tournaments and was to be recognized as a league so that the Barbados Cup asked if these players can play in Out of Season Tour- can be represented on the Executive Council. naments. He further stated that there was a need for a Disciplinary Code to give clear guidance on these matters 5.19 The President further stated that the BFA had located the and also, that there be inline with FIFA, CONCACAF and constitution of the Barbados Cup and it do not have any CFU codes of conduct. reference to any league in the constitution. However he added that the Barbados Cup is represented at this AGM 6.9 The President stated that there is an easy way to deal with and can make a proposal if it so desire. this matter. He added that the Disciplinary Committee should be written and informed to specify and state clearly 5.20 Mr. George Lascaris moved a motion which was seconded the intent of their rulings. by Mr. Jabez Bovell that the Barbados Cup be recognized as a League and be eligible to be represented on the Barba- 6.10 Mr. Michael Jules stated that after the discussions, he was dos Football Association Executive as a league. still not clear on how we will proceed. He added that the Executive Council should give clear directions on matters
8 REPORT OF THE BARBADOS FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION 2013/4 such as these. mittee cannot give directives to the Executive Council. He added that directives should be given by the Executive 6.11 The President stated that the Disciplinary Committee Council. made decisions, wrote the players and the letters were clear on the decisions. The Council is operating on the basis of 6.22 Mr. George LasCaris stated that the policy should be to set these decisions. He further stated that the Executive Coun- by the Executive Council and the Committees should carry cil would seek legal opinion on this matter. out these policies. He added that the President should call the Chairman and have them deal with the matter. 6.12 Capt. Al Walcott stated that the Council cannot write out a policy on how to deal with cases. He added that the 6.23 The President in his response stated that it is customary Committee on being elected, should look at FIFA’s Rules for him to give instructions to the office each morning and and Disciplinary Codes and be guided. The Committee he still has to leave work and go to the BFA’s office to should sit down on appointment and work out how there have things done. He believes that members should at- are going to deal with cases. He added that these proposals tend meetings regularly and this will assist with the smooth should then be submitted to the Council for its ratification. running of the organization. The President added that in He further stated that if there is a problem on how we future he will not make decisions until the Council meets. sanctioned players, then the Committee should prepare a proposal on how we proceed next year and submit it to the 6.24 The representative for Shilling Square, stated that too Executive Council. many teams are reporting for games late and suggested that some form of disciplinary measures should be taken 6.13 Mr. Jabez in his contribution stated that he did not know against teams who contravene the BFA Rules. that Eden Stars Club had been banned. 6.25 Mr. Jabez Bovell moved a motion that the ban on Eden 6.14 The President stated that the incident involving Eden Stars Stars Club be lifted. There was no seconder. was a serious one and he felt that it required an immedi- ate response. He added that he was also the President of 6.26 Mr. Roland Butcher moved a motion which was seconded Eden Stars and as President of the BFA he made the deci- by Mr. Mark Forde that the BFA move with haste to have sion to suspend Eden Stars because of the matter at Hold- the matter with Eden Stars resolved. ers Hill and send this matter to the Disciplinary Commit- tee. He added that this decision was made after a meeting 6.27 The motion was carried (16) votes for and none against. was held with the Eden Stars officials. He stated that this decision was made in the best interest of the BFA. 6.28 A motion which was moved by Mr. Adrian Donovan and seconded by Mr. George LasCaris that the Executive Re- 6.15 Mr. Sealy stated that a decision such as this should not be port be accepted was carried fifteen (15) votes for and made by the President, because such decisions may end none against. before the law courts. 7.0 FINANCIAL REPORT. 6.16 The President stated that this matter was sent to the Disci- plinary Committee. 7.1 Mr. Winston Waithe presented the Auditor’s report. He stated that the Auditors Brian Griffith F Griffith have au- 6.17 Mr. J. Bovell stated that the BFA has an Emergency Com- dited the accompanying Financial Statements and added mittee to deal with such matters and the Constitution that in the opinion of the auditors the financial statements should be observed. present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Barbados Football Association as of June 30, 2013, 6.18 Mr. Terry Sealy stated that matter is not recorded in the and its financial performance and its cash flows for the Annual Report. year ended in accordance with International Financial Re- porting Standards. 6.19 The Chairman of the Disciplinary Committee, Mr. Rich- ard Lavine was asked if this matter was sent to the Com- 7.2 The Treasurer presented the Financial Report and stated mittee to which he responded no. that cash at the bank was $27,187.00. He further stated that the assets were $3,205,508. 6.20 Mr. Mark Forde stated that there was no official referee therefore the person who refereed the game was required 7.3 He added that the Accounts Receivable was $243, 893.00 to submit a report. He added that this report was not an up from $143,963.00 last year. He further stated that this acceptable report, it was not drafted correctly. He further represented sponsorship monies from our sponsors and stated that he was told that this report was submitted to the that KFC was carrying over a balance form 2012. Disciplinary Committee and it was returned to the office. 7.4 Prepaid expenses of $6,523.00 represented the security 6.21 Mr. Anthony Jordon stated that the Disciplinary Com- deposit and an advance in rent for July and a deposit on
REPORT OF THE BARBADOS FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION 2012/3 9 electricity at Barbados Light & Power.. motion.
7.5 He added that Accounts Payable and Accrued Ex- 7.20 The President stated that at the beginning of the year the penses was $666,503.00, an increase of approximately BFA had contractual arrangements with CBC and VOB. $323,000.00. He added that this represented prize monies CBC agreement was 50,000.00 for the year. This would across all divisions. normally cost between 300,000.00 for the six month pe- riod and VOB was 25,000.00 for the same thing, radio. We 7.6 He further stated that Income represents gate receipts, were not able to pay CBC. sponsorship, registration, fines the FIFA Grant, and televi- sion rights of $135,575.00 from CONCACAF. 7.21 Mr LasCaris queried the sum of $36,000.00 for the Techni- cal Director. 7.7 He further presented the statement and added that the football administration included advertising, Bar expenses 7.22 The President stated that there was a Technical Director rental of Grounds Lights and equipment, the Technical who had now resigned. Director and Youth Tournament. 7.23 Mr. Lascaris further asked about the $12,300.00 for the 7.8 Mr. Adrian Donovan asked how much money was in the Youth Tournament and if this was Banks Holdings Ltd BFA’s accounts at the beginning of this council’s term. commitment to the BFA. He added that he was concerned that the Caribbean held an under fifteen tournament and 7.9 The Treasurer stated that at the beginning of the term the Barbados did not attend. BFA brought in a professional to look at the finances. He further stated that one of the accounts the FAP account 7.24 The President stated that this tournament came up at short was overdrawn by about $5000.00 whilst the other account notice and that the BFA did not have any funds to attend was overdrawn by about $88,000.00. this tournament.
7.10 Mr. Donovan also stated that this was the first time in thir- 7.25 Mr. A. Donovan queried the sum of $50,897.00 for Island ty years the BFA received monies for broadcasting rights. Habitat and if any members of the BFA were owners, di- rectors or officers of this company. 7.11 The President stated that the BFA received Broadcast Rights Fees in 2012. 7.26 The Treasurer stated that the BFA bought the containers from this company and that we were renting the contain- 7.12 Mr. Donovan stated that his records did not show that the ers month. He added that as far as he knows Mr. Joseph BFA received any funds. Laflouf, the owner is not connected to any member of the BFA. He further stated that Island Habitat bought the 7.13 Mr. Donovan further stated that gate receipts in 2012 containers and the BFA are in a rent to own arrangement was $20,713 for a whole season and asked if these games with them. were played in the National Stadium as opposed to this year when the games were not played in the Stadium and 7.27 Mr. Donovan further asked if the BFA had a contract writ- there is an increase. Mr. George LasCaris asked what the ten contract and if this arrangement was made with this $73,705 in Fixed Assets represents. Council.
7.14 The Treasurer stated that this included two lockers and a 7.28 The Treasurer answered in the affirmative to both ques- storage container at Wildey, office equipment etc. tions.
7.15 Mr. LasCaris asked if the FIFA grant applied to the Astro- 7.29 Mr. Donovan asked about loans payable on page 36 and if turf of $201,600.00 represents an increase of the cost of the BFA was now lending funds to persons. the Astroturf. 7.30 The Treasurer stated that this was a loan to the BFA. 7.16 This represents the amount of monies the BFA would have paid to FIFA out of the FIFA Grant to assist with the 7.31 Mr. LasCaris asked about Accounts payable and the development at Wildey. $8,780.00 owed to Mr. Caveton Greenidge. He added that there was the sum of $7,212.oo owed by Mr. Hally Haynes 7.17 Mr. LasCaris further asked if the BFA paid $58,377 for the and if this sum could not be netted off against Mr. Haynes. rental of grounds, lights and equipment. 7.32 Mr. George LasCaris further added that in Accounts re- 7.18 The Treasurer stated that it was very costly per night to ceivable, he wanted to know what the $14,000.00 repre- play games at Wildey. sents. He added that a lot of the sponsors were feeling the pinch and asked what was being done to recover these 7.19 Mr. Lascaris further inquired about the $48,236.00 for pro- funds.
10 REPORT OF THE BARBADOS FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION 2013/4 7.48 The Treasurer stated that it cost the BFA the sum of $39, 7.33 The Treasurer stated that the registration fees were really 191 which included repairs and maintenance. down and the clubs were written and told that if they did not pay they will be withdrawn from the various tourna- 7.49 Mr. Donovan moved a motion and seconded by George ments. LasCaris for the adoption of the Financial Statement was carried fourteen (14) votes for and none against. 7.34 Mr. Terry Sealy asked if any of the clubs were still owed prize monies from last year. 7.50 Mr. Donovan moved a further motion which was second- ed by Mr. Mark Forde that Brian F Griffith & Company, 7.35 The President stated that some small sums were still owed Chartered Accountants to be reappointed as auditors for to some clubs. the 2013/2014 Financial year was carried fourteen (14) votes for with none against. 7.36 The treasurer stated that outside the BDF only small sums were owed. 8.0 Election of Chairman, Members of the Disciplinary Com- mittee 7.37 Mr. Sealy stated he requested information from the Trea- surer, he was told that he is not employed by the BFA and 8.1 The floor was opened for nominations for the position of he can’t discuss the issue at this time. Mr. Sealy further Chairman of the Disciplinary Committee. stated that if the BFA can’t meet a commitment, the Trea- surer can explained in writing to the club and this will go a 8.2 Mr. Jabez Bovell moved a motion which was seconded by long way in creating harmony with the clubs. Mr. Adrian Donoven that the Disciplinary Committee be elected in Block. Mr. Richard Lavine, Chairman, Messrs 7.38 The Treasurer further stated that Gall Hill club subse- Mark Gittens, Michael Murray, Caveton Greenidge, An- quently received their funds. thony Jordan and Mr Barney Callender as members.
7.39 Mr. Donovan asked who were the two members who bor- 8.3 The Disciplinary Committee was duly elected as follows:- rowed money from the BFA. He further stated that if persons borrowed money from the BFA they should pay Mr. Richard Lavine Chairman it back. He added that a member club paid his club with a Mr. Mark Gittens Member bounce cheque and he was unable to recover the funds. Mr. Michael Murray Member Mr. Caveton Greenidge Member 7.40 The President stated that he agreed and that he had written Mr. Anthony Jordan Member letters requesting that the funds be repaid. He added that Mr. Barney Callender Member he would like Mr Charles Husbands and Mr. Basil Gittens to repay the funds and he had been on a vocation. 9.0. GENERAL BUSINESS
7.41 Mr. Caveton Greenidge stated that he was waiting too long 9.1.1 Mr. Donovan stated that some of the lower division clubs to received these funds and he would like to receive some. are not getting home matches.
7.42 The President stated that Mr. Greenidge would receive 9.2 The President stated that they will be meetings shortly with some of these funds. the clubs to discuss what went well in 2013 and the things that were not so well done to improve the tournaments in 7.43 Mr. Lascaris asked if the sum of $181,201.00 under foot- the New Year. He added that the BFA will be looking to ball administration was an increase in the prize money for have a Reserve League implemented in the new season. this year. 9.3 Mr. Terry Sealy requested some clarity on Mr. Mark Forde 7.44 The Treasurer stated that this sum included prize monies being an employee at the BFA and a director of the orga- for 2013. nization as well.
7.45 Mr. George Lascaris asked about the sum of $16,260.00 9.4 The President stated that his position was a new develop- under General Administration which represented Profes- ment and as the Referees Representative this will have to sional Fees. be looked at in the future.
7.46 The Treasurer stated that examples of professional fees 10.0 ADJOURNMENT were fees for the Auditors and the Lawyers. 10.1 There being no further business the meeting was ad- 7.47 Mr. Terry Sealy inquired about the cost of relocating the journed at 12:37pm. office.
REPORT OF THE BARBADOS FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION 2012/3 11 The BFA Year in Review
Jamaica beat Barbados 2 - 0 in a friendly on the opening day of the 2014 Domestic Season.
Senior Men’s National Team this up six minutes later scoring off a cor- U20 Men’s National Team ner for a 2-0 win. The Barbados Senior Men’s National The Under 20 Men competed in Cuba Team opened the 2014 with a friendly President of the Jamaica Football Federa- June 23 -30, 2014 in the Caribbean Foot- match against Jamaica (FIFA ranked #80) tion (JFF) and Vice President of CON- ball Union Men’s Under 20 Preliminary on March 2nd at the National Stadium. CACAF, Captain Horace Burrell flew in Phase. The results were: to watch his team perform. Also among Barbados vs. Martinique 1 - 1; Cuba vs. The Barbados team under head coach his touring party was General Secretary Barbados 2 - 2; St. Vincent vs. Barba- Colin Forde and his assistant Randolph of the JFF Mr. Raymond Grant. FIFA dos 0 - 0. The team did not advance to Cox, held its own and kept the Jamaica Development Officer for the Caribbean the next round. Reggae Boyz at bay in the first half of the region Mr. Howard McIntosh was also game. The Jamaicans took the lead in the present for the game. U17 Men’s National Team 75th minute. Deshorn Brown followed The Under 17 Men’s team departed for Dominican Republic, Hispaniola on July 16 – 23, 2014 to participate in the Ca- ribbean Football Union Men’s Under 17 Preliminary Phase. They were in Group 3 with Antigua & Barbuda, Dominican Re- public, Guyana. The Team finished first in their zone on 4 points. The Team ad- vanced to the 2nd round of the competi- tion to be held in Haiti. The results were: Barbados vs. Antigua 2:0; Barbados vs. Dominican Republic 2:0 and Barbados vs. Guyana 1:1
Barbados Under 17 and management before departing the Grantley Adams International Airport
12 REPORT OF THE BARBADOS FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION 2013/4 Barbados Defence Force Sports Progamme are the 2014 Digicel Premier League Champions
Weymouth Wales are the KFC Knockout winners. Here they celebrate their win in the final over the Barbados Defense Force Sports Programme with their cheque and Ms. Shekeila Barrow, a representative from KFC.
CHAMPIONS CUP
REPORT OF THE BARBADOS FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION 2012/3 13 MEMBERSHIP 2014 Barbados Masters Footbal Assoc. Bagatelle BDF Sports Programme Barbados Defence Force Barbados Fire Service Barbados Soccer Academy Belfield Benfica Beverley Hills Blackspurs Brittons Hill Caribbean United Carlton Club Cave Hill Central League Spartans Checkerhall Clarkes Hill College Savannah United Combined Faith Cosmos Crumpton Dayrells Road Deacons Diamondshire Eden Stars Elite Sports Club Rendezvous FC are winners of the Banks Division League. Ellerton Empire We look forward to them battling in the Premier League 2015. Exactly Unified Fairy Valley Flat Rock Gall Hill Genesis Greens United Haggatt Hall Digicel Premier League Haynesville Hothersal Turning Hoytes Village Pos Team Pts Ivy Rovers Jackson 1 BDF Sport Programme 41 Kick Start FC 2 Brittons Hill FC 39 Kings Park Rangers L & R United 3 Pride of Gall Hill 36 Lodge Road 4 Weymouth Wales FC 32 Maxwell Mavericks 5 Paradise Football Club 27 Melverton 6 Notre Dame Sports Club 27 Natrional Sports Council Notre Dame 7 Pinelands Football Club 23 Orange Hill 8 Silver Sands FC 16 Oxley Paradise 9 Cosmos 11 Parish Land 10 Dayrells Road FC 6 Pine & Wildey Pinelands Police Sports Club Porey Spring Potential Ballers Banks Division One League Pro Shottas Red & White Rendezvous Pos Team Pts Road View 1 Rendezvous FC 68 Sargeants Shawn Hope 2 University of the West Indies 57 Silver Sands 3 Crompton Football Club 40 St. Andrews Lions St. John Sonnets 4 Empire Club 36 Sunrise Technique Bdos Youth Service 5 Porey Springs Football Club 34 Thyme Bottom 6 Ellerton Football Club** 33 Transport Board S.S.C Tudor Bridge 7 Youth Milan 32 University of the West Indies 8 Bagatelle 31 Victoria Wavell 9 Parish Land Football Club 25 Welchman Hall 10 Maxwell 22 Weymouth Wales White Hall 11 Clarkes Hill Football Club** 20 Wotton 12 St John Sonnets** 11 WRBSSC Youth Milan 13 Kick Start Football Club 7
14 REPORT OF THE BARBADOS FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION 2013/4 Division Two League ** Indicates where 6pts were deducted for failing to parade on opening day.
Zone Play-Offs Pos Team Pts 1 Belfield Soccer Club 4 2 Tudor Bridge Bombers 2 3 Sunrise Ballers 1
Lambert Thomas North Gregory Goodridge Central Edwin Harding South Pos Team Pts Pos Team Pts Pos Team Pts 1 Sunrise Ballers 39 1 Tudor Bridge Bombers 42 1 Belfield Soccer Club 39 2 Road View United FC 36 2. Eden Stars Football Club** 41 2 L & R United** 36 3 Haynesville 26 3 Deacons Football Club** 24 3 Sargeants Football Club** 33 4 Barbados Youth Service 23 4 Carlton Club 24 4 KPR Football Club 24 5 Blackspurs 21 5 Elite Sport Club 24 5 Ivy Rovers 20 6 Central League Spartans 16 6 Exactly Unified 18 6 Barbados Soccer Academy 18 7 Greens United 14 7 Beverley Hills** 14 7 Fairy Valley 16 8 Orange Hill 12 8 Cave Hill FC** 13 8 Benfica Sports Club** 10 9 Wavell United** 6 9 Oxley Football Club 13 9 Lodge Road Sports Club** 9 10 Jackson Football Club 10 10 Haggatt Hall** 6 Division Three League Zone Play-Offs Pos Team Pts 1 Wotton Football Club 6 2 St Andrew Lions 3 3 Pro Shottas Soccer School 0 Gordon Douglas Zone Harold Griffith Major Hugh Barker Pos Team Pts Pos Team Pts Pos Team Pts 1 St Andrew Lions 34 1 Wotton Football Club 35 1 Pro Shottas Soccer School 33 2 Barbados Defence Force 32 2 Potential Ballers FC 28 2 Caribbean United FC 33 3 Welchman Hall F.C 25 3 Flat Rock United 24 3 Police Sports Club 26 4 Diamondshire FC 18 4 Victoria Sports Club 17 4 Red & White United 21 5 Checker Hall FC 17 5 Melverton** 16 5 Pine & Wildey 15 6 White Hall FA (M&QT) 15 6 V.I.P Thyme Bottom 12 6 Barbados Fire Service 13 7 WRBSSC** 6 7 Combined Faith 12 7 Hothersal Turning** 3 8 Hoytes Ambassadors** -4 8 College Savannah 9 8 Transport Board Sports Club** -6 Reserve Leagues
Premier Division One Division Two Pos Team Pts Pos Team Pts Pos Team Pts 1 Brittons Hill FC 44 1 University of the West Indies 39 1 KPR Football Club 25 2 Pride of Gall Hill 40 2 Porey Springs Football Club 35 2 Exactly Unified 23 3 BDF Sport Programme 34 3 Empire Club 35 3 Blackspurs 19 4 Weymouth Wales FC. 27 4 Bagatelle 24 4 Ivy Rovers 14 5 Pinelands Football Club 22 5 Rendezvous FC 17 5 Carlton Club 12 6 Notre Dame Sports Club 22 6 Maxwell 17 6 Barbados Soccer Academy 12 7 Paradise Football Club 22 7 Kick Start Football Club 8 7 Road View United FC 7 8 Dayrells Road FC 17 8 Ellerton Football Club** 7 9 Cosmos 9 9 Clarkes Hill Football Club** 3 10 Silver Sands FC 4
REPORT OF THE BARBADOS FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION 2012/3 15 Women’s Committee Report
Football among girls and women con- players made the final cut to represent tinues to gain international prominence. Barbados. FIFA endures with its commitment to develop the women’s game with semi- Physical Preparations nars, coaching clinics and programmes Coaches Lennux Ferdinand and Eric Al- across the world. At the regional and lo- leyne implemented a six 6) week fitness cal level there has been momentum in the training programme to test the players’ drive to develop football among women fortitude and to measure the amount but there is much more to be done to of work necessary to prepare a team for reach our target of establishing football the qualification tournament in 2014 and as a mainstream pastime for women. The ultimately Canada 2015. During the six following report shows the 2013 mile- week programme, it was revealed that stones that were achieved in Barbados. physical fitness required tremendous at-
Ms. Sasha Sutherland - Chairperson Mrs. Sylvia Darlington Mrs Elaine Mayers Mr. Thomas Jordan Mr. Adrian Mapp Mr. Basil Gittens Ms. Joelle Gibson Mr. Clifton Garnes
Team Building Barbados Senior National Team was another area of Senior National Team tention. The team attended fitness ses- sions at Foul Bay, St Phillip, Browne’s focus identified by the Player Selection and Training Beach, St. Michael and played scheduled The CFU Championship tournament matches against the U17 National and management and was scheduled as a World Cup qualifi- U15 Development Men’s Teams. The technical teams as cation tournament to be held among team also played two matches against the member countries of the Caribbean Unionville Milliken Soccer Club, visiting necessary to ensure a Football Union in 2014. With this in from Canada. The results of the fitness mind, the Women’s Committee proposed sessions were measured by varying skill’s competitive team would a management team and held a meeting test implemented by the technical team. represent Barbados. with eligible players and parents on Au- gust 12, 2012. The new members of the Barbados Cup management team were announced at The 2014 edition of the Barbados Cup that meeting and the players were given was held April 13-18, 2013. The National an overview of what the next two years’ Senior Training Team was able to partici- preparation would entail. Head Coach pate in the tournament and obtain some Lennux Ferdinand shared his coaching match experience from the visiting Trini- plan with the management team and a dad and Tobago development team. preparation programme was developed around that plan. Training for the nation- Match Analysis al team commenced on August 2, 2012 The team also capitalized on the oppor- with fifty four (54) women, and twenty tunity to attend World Cup qualification
16 REPORT OF THE BARBADOS FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION 2013/4 games of the Senior Men’s team against ered an address on March 7, 2014 under nals. The team and the group left Barba- Aruba, Dominica and the Dominican the heading Media Interaction. Ms. Boyce dos on May 20, 2014. Republic at Kensington Oval during the suggested that the team should under- Results: period September 23-28, 2012. These stand the basic precepts of an interview Martinique 3 - 1 Barbados matches presented an opportunity for the if they were to have a successful interface Barbados 0 - 1 Puerto Rico team to engage match analysis, fraternize with the media. outside of the regular training schedule Recommendations and witness the style and technique of Dr. Rene Best delivered a presentation on • The National Programme should now other teams. Anti-Doping in sport on March 14, 2014. focus on rebuilding a strong team to His presentation covered topics such as Conference represent Barbados, but one that has therapeutic use exemptions, the doping the four core elements of football as The year 2012 ended with the team’s at- control process, the dangers of doping tendance at the Barbados Olympic As- well as the important psychosocial el- specific to football, and athlete where- ements of discipline, commitment, sociation’s Women and Sport Confer- abouts information. Dr. Best spoke to ence held at the UWI in November; this dedication and drive. Exceptional tal- the importance of the team understand- ent does not sustain an athlete when presented an opportunity to hear from ing why Anti-Doping was important to all Chelsea FC Girl’s Centre of Excellence circumstances become challenging. sports and briefly addressed that relation- • Weekly training toward the 2016 U20 representative, Robert Unberg. A number ship to football. of skill’s tests were done which resulted in tournament using the age appropriate athletes from the last team and other the team being divided into two groups, The Barbados Olympic Association’s based on the results. talented athletes where applicable. This Women and Sport Commission celebrat- team should be channelled towards ed International Women’s Day on March forming part of the next senior team. The team was assisted by First Class Fit- 22, 2014 and the National Team in Train- ness Centre and began training on morn- • Discussions toward a solution with ings at the gym in the latter half of 2013 with Technical Director Edward Smith joining supporting the sessions.
Mental Preparation, Team Building and Seminars Emmerson Boyce, the English FA Cup 2013 winning team Wigan FC captain, paid a visit to Barbados’ Bajan Belles on June 23, 2013 at a training session at the BFA Astroturf to deliver a message of in- spiration and encouragement.
Team Building was another area of focus identified by the management and techni- cal teams as necessary to ensure a com- petitive team would represent Barbados. The management engaged the services of Network Services Centre and Mrs. Sylvia Under 15 Girls National Team Darlington executed a two hour seminar on the necessities of team work in an ex- ing entered a 5-member team in the Patsy club coaches and parents on the value periential session. Callender Cross Fit National Federation and importance of national duty and Challenge. The senior team won in a time towards furthering education and op- February 21, 2014 saw FIFA Referee of 22.45 minutes, ahead of the second portunity for the athletes. Gillian Martindale sharing updates on placed Cross Fit team in 23.05 minutes. • Technical and Administrative support the laws of the game with the team. She for national team management. spoke about the importance of the match The CFU Women’s Championship group • Fitness is key. commissioner, what the team should ex- stage was announced in April 2014. pect in the countdown to the games, why Under 15 National Team being prepared was necessary and of the Group B comprised hosts Puerto Rico, little details in planning that could impact Dominica, Martinique and Barbados. Subsequently, Dominica withdrew from The Barbados Under 15 Girls’ National the team if they were not mentally pre- Football team consisting of 16 players pared to handle unexpected challenges. the tournament, altering the composi- tion of Group B. This meant that instead and 5 officials was invited to Grand Cay- of two teams qualifying to the finals of man Islands for the CONCACAF U-15 Sports anchor for the Caribbean Broad- Girls’ Championship 2014. casting Corporation, Marsha Boyce also the competition in August, only the first addressed the team in training. She deliv- placed team would go through to the fi-
REPORT OF THE BARBADOS FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION 2012/3 17 for women, the characteristics of female players, women’s nutrition and marketing women’s football.
Match Commissioner’s Course August 11-13 Five women were able to attend the course with an aim of honing their skills in the women’s league 2014. FIFA Match Commissioner’s Instructor Patrick Beck- les conducted a match commissioner’s training course, August 11-13, 2013 at the Barbados Olympic Association.
High Level Technical Course in Women’s Football The Mexican Olympic Committee sup- National Sports Council, 2013 Women’s Premier League Champions ported by the Pan American Sports Orga- nizationconducted a High Level Techni- Women’s Premier League cal Coaching Course for coaches working with selected and preselected national The 2013 edition of the Women’s Pre- teams in the city of Queretaro, Mexico, mier League consisted of seven com- December 1 to 7 2013. Lennux Ferdinand peting teams, Eden Stars, Empire, Gen- attended this course, which provided new esis LaFida, Mavericks, National Sports theories of sports training and the ad- Council, Technique and Unity 1 Soccer vances in sciences applied to sports and Academy. aimed at improving the coaches special- izing on high level athletes. National Sports Council emerged as even- tual winners after an impressive season Referees ‘ Course 2014 followed by Mavericks in second place Two referee’s tests were held last year re- and Genesis LaFida in third place. The sulting in an inreased number of women sixth season of the league was an impres- who are now certified Barbados Referees. sive and intriguing one that demonstrated February 4-8, 2013 resulted in four (4) a growth curve for women’s football at successful candidates. September 8-12, the team and individual level. Shannon Gibson of Mavericks 2013 produced two (2) successful candi- was last year’s most valuable player. dates. There is now a total of seven (7) The Final Standings were as follows: active female referees. Courses Attended Pos Team Pts The Women’s Committee takes this op- 1 NSC 32 CONCACAF D License- Grenada portunity to thank the teams, manage- 2 Mavericks Football Club 26 September 25-30 ment, volunteers, referees and players for 3 Genesis 22 their continued commitment to football. 4 Empire Women Team 21 The CONCACAF D License course was Our commitment remains in contining 5 Technique Football Club 14 held in Grenada from Septemper 26th the development of the game for women 6 Unity 1 Soccer Academy 6 2013 to September 29th 2013. Tonia Jor- and ensuring strong representation at the 7 Eden Stars Unity 1 Women 0 dan was one of three (3) coaches. The Committee and Executive level. We also course instructors were Andre Waugh wish to thank the Ministries of Education 2013 Outstanding Performances from Jamaica and Etienne Siliee from and Sport, the Barbados Olympic Asso- Most Outstanding Goalkeeper Curacao. Mr Jonathan Martinez, CON- ciation, the National Sports Council and Tamisha Marshall - Mavericks CACAF’S representative from the United Arts and Sport Fund for their unwavering Most Outstanding Defender States, was the course facilitator. support for our national teams this year, Kerry Bascombe - NSC and for making the facilitation of exams Most Outstanding Midfielder FIFA Proactive Courses - Programme for in Puerto Rico possible for our senior Shannon Gibson - Mavericks Women’s Football (Barbados) team members. These partnerships dem- Golden Boot This course was held September 1-6, onstrated the fact that balancing educa- Shannon Gibson - Mavericks (25 goals) 2013 at the Barbados Olympic Associa- tion and sport at the highest level is pos- Most Valuable Player tion. With a maximum capacity turnout sible and reinforces the fact that working Shannon Gibson - Mavericks (25), attendees covered general topics in partnerships must exist if milestones are football development, but looked specifi- to be reached and success attained at any cally at how women’s programmes often level. differed from men’s programmes. Topics covered were development programmes Our sincerest gratitude.
18 REPORT OF THE BARBADOS FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION 2013/4 Youth Committee Report
It is our pleasure to report that the Barbados Football Association’s (BFA) Youth Tournament played during March-June 2014 was highly successful. The majority of feedback from players and participants was very positive.
This success can be attributed to a number of factors. One major factor was a fully committed Youth Committee which allowed for issues to be resolved, and the comple- tion of the entire tournament at the specified time. The Committee utilized five (5) age groups at venues primarily centralized. In addition, minor adjustment in rules also allowed for the participation of more players.
Before the start of the tournament, meetings were held with both clubs and inter- ested persons where issues and concerns were addressed. On match days, Committee members were present at each venue to ensure the progress of the tournament. This continued up until the final day with members showing the same level of commit- Mr. Edward Smith (Chairman) ment. These members are: Mr. Edward Smith (Chairman), Mr. Samuel Carrington, Mr. Mr. Samuel Carrington Kenville Layne , Dr. June Caddle, Mr. Clifton Garnes, Mr. Neil Walker, Mr. Gregory Thompson, Mr. Carlos Jackman, Mr. George LasCaris, Mr. Dane Alleyne, Mr. Caveton Mr. Kenville Layne Greenidge and Mr. Frank Holder. Dr. June Caddle Mr. Clifton Garnes As mentioned before, the Youth Committee was able to have five (5) different age groups. These were U9, U11, U13, U15 and U17. The U9 and U11 continued the use Mr. Gregory Thompson of the rolling substitutions system. However, U13, U15 and U17 all moved to five (5) Mr. Carlos Jackman substitutions per team. The U9 and U11 were at Barclays. The U13 was at the former Mr. Geroge Lascaris Banks Breweries’ ground. The majority of U15 games were at the Weymouth Com- plex and the majority of U17 games were played at the Blenheim ground. Mr. Dane Alleyne Mr. Caveton Greenidge The U9 and U11 groups were played in league formats for an eventual winner. The Mr. Frank Holder U13, U15 and U17 groups were played in a round-robin format with the top two teams advancing to the play-off rounds. The Youth Committee is willing to work with all of the clubs in youth football to ensure that the youth get the best opportunity possible
REPORT OF THE BARBADOS FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION 2012/3 19 Due to their simple formats, the results for U9 and U11 were as follow:
Pinehill Under 9 TEAM PTS Pro-Shottas A 19 Kick Start A 16 Pinelands 12 Luanfal 12 Kick Start B 7 Mavericks 4 Pro-Shottas B 3 Kick Start C 0
Pinehill Under 11 TEAM PTS Pro-Shottas A 17 Kick Start 17 Under 9 Champions Pro-Shottas A Spooner’s Hill 13 Pinelands 11 Pro-Shottas B 7 Luanfal 6 Safe Harbour 4 Brittons Hill 3
Initially, the teams in the U13 competition were placed into two (2) zones to contest the league format. The results of both zones are as follow:
Pinehill Under 13 Zone A TEAM PTS Pro-Shottas 16 Pinelands 16 Kick Start 12 Notre Dame 6 Under 11 Champions Pro-Shottas A Eastern 6 Paradise 3 Spooner’s Hill 0
Pinehill Under 13 Zone B TEAM PTS B.S.A 10 Mavericks 9 NSC 7 S.A. Lions 0 Empire 0
The top two (2) teams in each zone contested the semi-finals.
Final results are: Champions = Pro-Shottas 2nd place = Pinelands 3rd place = B.S.A Under 13 Champions Pro-Shottas
20 REPORT OF THE BARBADOS FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION 2013/4 The U15 competition also followed the same format. The results are seen below:
Coca Cola Under 15 Zone A TEAM PTS Mavericks 22 B.S.A W’iors 19 Pro Shottas 19 Noter Dame 11 Gall Hill 10 Safe Harbour 10 Ch Bottom 6 Boscobelle 9 Brittons Hill 0
Coca Cola Under 15 Zone B TEAM PTS B.S.A S’Stars 18 Under 15 Champions Barbados Soccer Academy Kick Start 16 Technique 13 Pine Lands 13 Empire 13 Paradise 5 White Hall 3 Checker Hall 1
Champions = B.S.A Super Stars 2nd place = Kick Start 3rd place = B.S.A Warriors
Like the others before, the U17 teams were also divided into two (2) zones for their league format. All results can be seen below:
Coca Cola Under 17 Zone A Under 17 Champions Mavericks A TEAM PTS Pro-Shottas 18 It is interesting to note the lack of adherence to rules and regu- Cosmos 15 lations. A number of games were not played due to teams not Notre Dame 10 appearing while some teams had less than the required amount Mavericks B 6 of players for a match to proceed. Some teams were also not Paradise 4 properly uniformed. Yung Griffinz 4 Gall Hill 3 Discipline is also still an issue primarily in the higher age groups. In the U15 groups there were some challenges with Coca Cola Under 17 Zone B the condition of the grounds at Weymouth-A. TEAM PTS Mavericks A 15 The Youth Committee is willing to work with all of the clubs S.A. Lions 12 in youth football to ensure that the youth are provided with Kick Start 6 the best opportunities. Parents also must play their part. Empire 6 B.S.A. 6 The youth committee is purposing a longer tournament next White Hall 0 year and the introduction of a knockout competition and the league format. We are also proposing workshops with the Champions = Mavericks A youth players to educate them on the laws of the game. Ad- 2nd place = Pro-Shottas ditionally, the Committee is also proposing youth segments in 3rd place = Cosmos indoor and/or beach tournaments.
REPORT OF THE BARBADOS FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION 2012/3 21 Referees Committee Report
Mr. Barney Callender - Chairman Mr. Andrew Belgrave Ms. Beverley Grant Mr. Sherlock Wall Mr. Anthony Farrell
The 2014 season began at the Barbados tinued during the year with emphasis Football Association (BFA) Artificial on recruitment, and development/edu- Turf at Wildey with pre-season training, cation. The main focus of the Referees where most of the active referees were Committee is to improve the overall stan- involved in physical and technical drills. dard of the refereeing in Barbados and to Training of referees produce referees for the FIFA panel. remains a main The recruitment drive for new referees continued during the year, there was one Recruitment priority for the course for which attracted ten (10) partic- One course was conducted during the Committee. Physical ipants. All the recruits were successful in year. There were ten recruits and all were the final examination, and most of them successful in the final examination. Most and technical training officiated in the Youth Tournament and of the recruits officiated in the BFA sessions were in the School League. youth football competition. The course was held at the Barbados Olympic As- conducted every Referee’s education was again given prior- sociation and was facilitated by MA In- Sunday at the BFA ity. There were five breakfast workshops structors Barney Callender, Mark Forde where Referees were quizzed on the laws and Sherlock Wall. Artificial Turf of the game, and video clips were shown demonstrating correct positioning and Training movement of the referee. Report writing Training of referees remains a main pri- was again taught in an effort to improve ority for the Committee. Physical and on this area. technical training sessions were con- ducted every Sunday at the BFA Artifi- Development Plan for Referees cial Turf and these sessions were super- The development plan for referees con- vised mainly by MA Instructor Andrew
22 REPORT OF THE BARBADOS FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION 2013/4 Belgrave and Barney Callender, with as- Referee appointments for 2014 are as Beverly Grant sistance from Beverley Grant. During follows: Jamaica: CFU Under 20 Women the year MA Physical Instructor Andrew Trevor Taylor: Turk& Caicos Islands: 2014 CFU women Belgrave conducted three physical tests St.Lucia: 2014 CFU Men’s U17 Cup with all FIFA Referees meeting the mini- Mexico: CONCACAF Champion League mum standard. These results were sent to Aruba: CFU Men U20 FUTURO III Regional RAP Instructors FIFA. Antigua: Caribbean Cup, Course: This course was held in Barbados during There were five breakfast workshops Adrian Skeete: April 2014. Four MA instructors attend- where lectures and examinations on the Jamaica: CONCACAF Champion League ed, Mark Forde, Barney Callender, Bev- laws of the games were conducted, while erley Grant and Andrew Belgrave while the attendance to these sessions were Gillian Martindale: Sherlock Wall and Desmond Edwards satisfactory, measures will put in place Trinidad and Tobago: 2014 CFU Wom- were observers. to make sure that more referees attend en’s Caribbean Cup these critical training and development Suspensions sessions. Adrian Goddard Three referees are presently suspended St.Lucia: 2014 CFU Men’s U17 from all BFA sanction tournaments, Mi- During the year, the Assistant Referee Antigua: Caribbean Cup, chael Williams, Adrian Foster, and Rudy Fast Track programme was not imple- Arthur. mented but all of the Assistant Referees, Clifton Garnes who were part of the previous year’s pro- Antigua: Caribbean Cup, Challenges: gramme were promoted to the Premier - There are not enough Referee Asses- League where their performances were During the year two MA Referee Asses- sors to adequately/continuously eval- satisfactory. We were also fortunate to sors Barney Callender and Beverley Grant uate in all divisions. have Shannon Gibson, who was a recruit attended training sessions overseas and - Equipment for training in 2013, officiate in the BFA’s Premier were later given appointments. - The constant changing of fixtures League competition and participated in posed a challenges for allocation of the 2014 CFU Under 15 Girls competi- Appointments for Referee Assessors: referees tion in Cayman Islands and is a prospect Barney Callender for the 2015 FIFA Female Assistant List. Cayman Island: CONCACAF Under 20 Plans for 2015 women - Continue the recruitment programme Referee Education: Jamaica: CFU Club Championship - Increase video analysis sessions Lectures were given on Texas: Dallas Cup - Identify candidates for the FIFA list - Preventative refereeing, Aruba: Caribbean Cup - Increase training days - Report writing, Curacao: CFU Men Under 20 - Trivia, Guatemala: CONCACAF Champion - Video analysis League
REPORT OF THE BARBADOS FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION 2012/3 23 Disciplinary Committee Report
The Disciplinary Committee dealt with a B.F.A until 30th April 2017. number of cases throughout the months of July 2013- June 2014 ranging from Resean Adamson (Gall Hill): banned violent conduct, using abusive language, from all football under the auspices of serious foul play, showing decent and the B.F.A until 30th April 2016. bringing games into dispute. Diquan Adamson (Gall Hill): banned The Disciplinary Committee would also from all football under the auspices of like to see a dress code for persons com- the B.F.A until 30th April 2016. ing to meetings. The Committee would also like the Referees Committee to Andre Daniel (Gall Hill): banned from all inform Referees of the importance of football under the auspices of the B.F.A good report writing as these can have an until 30th April 2016. Mr. Richard Lavine - Chairman impact on how some cases are heard. Mr. Barney Callender Michael Hinds (Checker Hall): to miss The major cases that were heard are as the first two (2) games in 2015 season. Mr. Mark Gittens followed: Mr. Michael Murray Horace Stoute (Bagatelle): banned from Mr. Caveton Greenidge Mr Lennux Ferdinand was suspended for all football under the auspices of the one (1) year from coaching or holding a B.F.A until 30th April 2015. Mr. Anthony Jordan managerial position under the auspices of the Barbados Football Association Chad Miller (Oxley): to miss first four (4) and a two (2) year ban from taking part in games in 2015 season. any courses, seminars or the likes under the auspices of the Barbados Football Bagatelle FC was also fined a fee of The Disciplinary Association. $500.00 to be paid by the start of the 2015 domestic season for bringing a Committee wishes to Mr Marcus Best (Bagatelle): banned from game into dispute. thank the staff of the all football under the auspices of the B.F.A and the referees management for their assistance in getting the cases put together and we look forward to an incident free 2015 season
24 REPORT OF THE BARBADOS FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION 2013/4 The following cases have been dealt with or will be dealt with before the start of the 2015 domestic season.
Person Club Decision Andrea Brathwaite Empire - suspended for two (2) games Regina Hinkson Unity 1 - severely reprimanded Venesa Pilgrim Unity 1 - severely reprimanded Micha Waithe Unity 1 - severely reprimanded Shawn Hackett Empire - severely reprimanded Renaldo Bignall Empire - severely reprimanded Omar Thorne Kick Start - exonerated Moesha Elias EdenStars - exonerated Gabriella Cornibert Eden Stars - exonerated Ricardo Gay Brittons Hill - miss first two (2) games in the 2014 season Marlon Quashie Empire - to miss one (1) game Richardson Rouse Beverley Hills - to miss one (1) game Jamel Kirton Flat Rock - to miss first game in 2014 season Deshawn Bynoe Silver Sands - to miss three (3) games in 2015 season Steve Griffith Oxley - to miss six (6) games. Adika Marville Deacons - to miss one (1) game Kenroy Skinner Youth Milan - to miss one (1) game Ramon Cumberbatch Clarkes Hill - to miss one (1) game Kareem Fedricks Cosmos - to miss one (1) game Shamari Stevenson Haynesville - to miss first two (2) games in 2014 season Kareem Latham Gall Hill - to miss six (6) games Ryan James Elite - to miss one (1) game Rasheed Rock Road View - to miss five (5) games
Debarred The following persons have been debarred from football activities until they appear before the Disciplinary Committee
Mark Thomas Bagatelle Richard Coward Dayrells Road Shane Scott Orange Hill Shane Clarke Crompton Shaheem Thornhill Kick Start Matthew Bushelle Long Bay & Ruby Damien Parris Dayrells Road Ricardo Licorish Exactly Unified Akeem Alleyne Maxwell Akeem Pilgrim Rendezvous Adrian Trotman Kick Start Lamar Grahme Kick Start Maradona Springer Crompton Michael Daniel Silver Sands Fabian Jones Maxwell Jabarry Chandler Gall Hill Ricardo Coward Dayrells Road Norman Forde Youth Milan Tazieo Riley UWIFC Renaldo Roach Bagatelle Shequille Yearwood Empire Shane Clarke Crumpton
The Disciplinary Committee wishes to thank the staff of the B.F.A and the referees management for their assistance in getting the cases put together and we look forward to an incident free 2015 season. The Disciplinary Committee will also like to thank all play- ers and management for attending these hearings.
REPORT OF THE BARBADOS FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION 2012/3 25 Fixtures Committee Report
The Fixtures Committee held several Recomendations meetings in 2013/14 mainly to find solu- The BFA Premier League should com- tions to the many problems encountered mence earlier in 2015, e.g early February during the season. As a result of the late and with Division 1 commencing around start of the season, March 02, 2014, five the end of February to avoid, each Pre- Premier League clubs found difficulties mier League team playing more than one in playing on a few occasions with a one- (1) match per week and the Division 1 day grace period or twice a week . The playing during much of the cricket sea- fixtures were therefore revisited. son.
The Division 1 & 2 competitions saw the i) Each match referee should text the postponement of too many matches but match results to the Referees Manag- the Committee still managed to finish the er as soon as the match is completed competition on time. The Division 3 res or call in (use voice mail). The match Mr. Ashton Chapman - Chairman ponded best to their schedule although form should be presented later (the Mr. Mark Forde there was a long delay between the com- next day). Mr. Thomas Jordan pletion of the zones and the play-offs. ii) An early start to the season would prevent the Division 1, 2 and 3 tour- The many problems that the Committee naments from running too far into encountered were a result of: the dry season when grounds may crack deeply and force matches to be 1) too many fields being unavailable at postponed. the beginning of the cricket season iii) The Tournament Committee should (mid-May to June), meet more often and , at times, use 2) the Referees’ Manager not receiving telephone discussions to make deci- match scores or the match forms in sions on the less serious complaints. good time, iv) The Fixtures Committee should col- 3) unfit grounds, some with large cracks lect all the match scores as soon as during late March and April. the matches are completed. An early start to the 4) the long period of time that the v) Match scores should be placed on the Tournament Committee allowed bet Website by the BFA office only when season would prevent the ween meetings; and having to spend given by the Fixtures Committee. Division 1, 2 and time on too many cases that needed vi) The re-introduction to the As- no round-table solutions. troturf should solve the problem 3 tournaments from 5) volunteers who collected some scores of changing dates at the stadium and then gave up without notifica- at short notice. running too far into the tion, vii) Fixtures should be available to all dry season when grounds 6) A few referees, instead of all, placing clubs (even if not on the same date) scores on the website which made but at least one (1) month before the may crack deeply and standings appear not up-to-date, and start of their respective competitions. force matches 7) some of the dates offered by the Na- (ix The deadline for transfers should be tional Stadium were changed at short permanently fixed (no extensions) to be postponed. notice. 31st January 2015. (x) The deadline for registration The fixtures Committee offers special of all clubs December 31st thanks to Mr. Anthony Jarvis and Mr. Ed- 2014. The registration of play- wyn Wood for their healthy contribution ers; (ALL IDS) should be com- during the 2014 season. pleted by the end of January 2015. This would facilitate and coincide with the OPENING PARADE; around February 8th, 2015.
26 REPORT OF THE BARBADOS FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION 2013/4 Facilities Committee Report
Cpt. Al Walcott - Chairman Mr. Barney Callender Mr. Barry Brathwaite Ms. Sasha Sutherland Mr. Edwyn Wood The BFA Headquarters currently under construction at Wildey.
Wildey Project to the recommended standards on a weekly basis and is in good condition. The work on Phase 2 of the FIFA Goal A concerted effort has been made to Project at Wildey is in progress and is now de-bush the grounds and keep it well at the foundation phase of construction. manicured and maintained. The Wildey The contractual deadline for comple- Turf is an asset to the BFA and continues tion is the 31st October 2014, and we to be utilized by the national teams in are expecting to meet that deadline de- training and it is hoped that the site will spite delays due to prolonged heavy be in full operation for the 2015 domestic The Wildey Astroturf rainfall and the sighting of two fissures season. which were investigated. The results of playing field continues the probing indicated that there was not FIFA Income/Revenue to be maintained threat or risk to the building construction Generation Programme and the recommended reinforcement according to the measures were implemented. We have received tentative approval for recommended the construction of a separate building The FIFA Development officer, Howard that would house two player changing standards on a Macintosh visited Barbados on 5-8 May rooms, a medical room, washrooms, and 25-27 July 2014 respectively to commercial retail space and seating for weekly basis and is meet with the BFA and the contractor, 690 spectators. We hope to finalize the in good condition. Island Projects Inc., to check on the plans with Town and Country Planning progress of the construction and to over the next month and commence address any challenges or obstacles that construction by the year end or early would delay the project completion. The 2015. More details on the project and the construction is progressing steadily and long term plans for the complex will be we are anticipating a completed home for provided in due course. football. This will be our official HOME and we’ve The Wildey Astroturf playing field waited 114 years! We can truly make the continues to be maintained according Wildey complex one to be proud of.
REPORT OF THE BARBADOS FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION 2012/3 27 FIFA Vice President & CONCACAF President Jeff Webb visits PUBLIC RELATIONS & SPONSORSHIP
As a member of FIFA, CONCACAF, CFU and BOA, football continues to be President of CONCACAF and FIFA Vice President Jeffrey Webb arrived in Barbados on Thursday, the beneficiary of financial assistance May 15th with an entourage of six persons, including FIFA Development Officer for the Caribbean, from these entities. Mr. Howard McIntosh, to meet with the President Mr. Randy Harris and other officers of the BFA. FIFA Vice President & UEFA President, Michel Platini visits In addition, the Association significantly increased the value of its partnerships during the period under review.
Digicel Barbados continued its partnership with the Association and football, partnering the BFA in the DIGICEL Premier League.
Banks Holdings came back on board and sponsored the Division One League, naming it the Banks Division One Football League and COCA COLA and Pinehill sponsored the Youth Tournament. Powerade became UEFA President Michel Platini paid a two day visit to the Barbados Football Association. Platini and the official isotonic of the Barbados his legal Advisor to UEFA Mr. Véron Mosengo Omba along with Personal Assistant Mr. Kevin Lamour, met the BFA President Randy Harris and the Executive Council to discus ways in which UEFA could Football Association. assist the local association and by extension the region, in the development of football.
Division Two Football League zones CONCACAF Vice President, Captain Horace Burrell visits were called Lambert Thomas, Gregory Goodridge and Edwin Harding.
The Division Three Football League continued to honour three (3) stalwarts of Barbados’s Football, Major Hugh Barker, Mr. Harold Griffith and Mr. Gordan Douglas.
KFC remained the sponsor of the Knock Out Tournament.
We would also like to acknowledge Starcom Network, CBC , The Nation Publishing and Medic for Hire for their continued support. Vice President of CONCACAF, Captain Horace Burrell visited Barbados to chat with President Randy Harris and to watch his Jamacian team play the Barbados National Team on the opening day of the 2014 season. Burrell is also President of the Jamaica Football Federation.
28 REPORT OF THE BARBADOS FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION 2013/4 Congress Meetings
64th FIFA Congress, Sao Paulo, Brazil June 10-11, 2014 Representatives: Randolph Harris, Presi- involved in football. - Equipment (Grassroots) dent; George Lascaris, EXCO member - Coaches training and Joyce Stewart, General Secretary. Endorsing the initiative of the Nobel Peace Centre, the FIFA “Handshake for For FIFA Connect there will be a foot- President Blatter addressed the 209 del- Peace” will be done before and after ev- ball passport for every stakeholder in the egates and noted it was the first time ery game by the referees. Member As- game by 2018. One player will be identi- that all 209 delegates were present. He sociations are encouraged to endorse the fied at the start of their football involve- reminded all of the Objectives which is “Handshake for Peace” initiative as well. ment and there will be a standard registra- to “Strive to Improve Lives, and Create tion interface ID system in place. More Opportunities”. Women’s Football continues to be sup- details will become available as the pro- ported – President Blatter noted “our gram is developed and tested. The highlights of FIFA Development game is too good not to share”. Programs were provided – FAP; Goal; On the medical side - Prevention contin- Performance; Live Your Goals; Special On the funding side, the following com- ues to be the focus. The new FIFA 11 Allocation for those less privileged na- ments were made: To Health program is the result of a 10 tions and Football for Health which is a - Goal projects increased from year study with FIFA and University of new program. US$500K to US$600K in 2015 to Copenhagen. It has been determined support capital expenditures/infra- that after a period of three months (45 Financially it was a successful year for structure support minutes of football twice a week) results FIFA and he was pleased to announce the - Women’s Development Funding has in lower diabetes cases; blood pressure extraordinary funds that will be provided been increased improvements; heart function improves, to the member associations, as well as the - Capacity Support will be provided for and bones are strengthened. The re- confederations. Futsal and Beach Soccer initiatives search included children, adults, mature - Information Systems continue to be women, aging men, and homeless. 72% of revenues generated are invested supported directly into football development. There Statute Changes are 1.6 Billion people involved in FIFA For Youth Football – Age limit changes – did not pass which represents 6% of the global popu- - Strategy support for the development Term of Office – did not pass lation, in other words 1 in 6 people are of leagues
37th CFU Ordinary Congress, Sao Paulo, Brazil June 2014
Representatives: Randolph Harris, Presi- messaging systems – there will be more • Changes to definition of Execu- dent and Joyce Stewart, General Sec- information provided in due course. tive Committee (Definition Sec- retary tion) Image of the Game and Brand Image are • Amendment to Article 2(4) Non- President Jeffrey Webb addressed the del- critical pillars for the members. The Mar- Discrimination and Stance against egates and encouraged the solidarity of keting Development Program will be able Racism the members. In addition to a successful to assist members in this regard. • Amendment to Article 24 (addi- financial report, CONCACAF developed tion of female member on Execu- an Investment Policy Statement and have Sports Integrity continues to be on the tive Committee) approved US$25M to be managed by radar. Education through the connection • Amendment of Article 26 (Can- Goldman Sachs Investments. They also with Interpol is assisting in the challenges didatures for the Office of CON- established an independent Audit and of match fixing. The whistleblower sys- CACAF President) Compliance Committee. tem is in place and working well (integ- • Amendment of Article 28 (Remu- rity@concacaf.com). neration) The members were reminded that the • Creation and Implementation of planning for competitions will now span It was announced that El Salvador was Audit and Compliance Commit- 4 year cycles and the request for hosting successful in their bid for the 2015 CON- tee and Gold Cup Committee has been sent for the 2016-2021 Compe- CACAF Beach Soccer Championships to • Discipline Committee titions. The deadline for expression of be held in May 2015. • Creation of Ethics Committee interest to host was July 31, 2014. and implementation of Code of Extraordinary Congress was convened to Ethics and Code of Conduct More focus is being centered on the Vi- handle the approval of the following: sual/Social Media streams – website, 1) Code of Ethics The members voted to accept all the Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. They 2) Code of Conduct items listed on the Agenda for the Ex- are moving to maximize the usage and 3) Amendments to Statutes traordinary Congress.
REPORT OF THE BARBADOS FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION 2012/3 29 Caribbean Football Union (CFU) 37th Ordinary Congress – June 9th, 2014
Representatives: Randolph Harris, Presi- A formal Memorandum of Understand- all costs. The members are encouraged dent; George Lascaris, EXCO member ing (MOU) was signed by CFU and the to participate by identifying their best and Joyce Stewart, General Secretary University of West Indies (UWI). This players. The CONCACAF report on the MOU covers areas of scholarship oppor- development of a professional league is Mr. Jeffrey Webb, CONCACAF Presi- tunities for players and administrators. eagerly awaited, but President Derrick dent, and Mr. Joseph S. Blatter, FIFA Copies of the MOU were not distributed. stated the region needs a solution, not a President both provided opening re- Mr. Gordon Derrick, CFU President pro- report that says a professional league is marks to the Congress. Mr. Webb advised vided his address to the delegates. not viable. an agreement with GM has been reached and more details will follow however dis- The CFU newsletter, along with the en- The CFU had some challenges financially counts will be available to member as- hanced website provides the member as- and thanked the investment of CONCA- sociations for the purchase of buses. He sociations with up to date information CAF but they want to achieve economic also noted the need to ensure member as- and is the forum of connectivity between independence. The CFU TV live steam- sociations do their utmost to ensure the all members. Members are encouraged ing of games will provide some added protection of children. to submit information. The challenge revenue for the CFU and this access is of travel costs between the members of open to the Member Associations. Mr. Webb also announced each member CFU remains problematic and Mr. Der- association will receive US$100K, details rick encouraged CONCACAF to come Damien Hughes, General Secretary en- to be provided shortly. Mr. Blatter an- up with some alternative solutions to couraged all members to send informa- nounced the extraordinary bonus that manage this difficult matter. tion, pictures for inclusion in the Annual will be made available to the Member Report. It was also announced that Bo- Associations – US$250K will be made Trials were held on the professional side naire is a new member of CONCACAF. available shortly, and US$500K will be through the Major League Soccer (MLS) announced in December with payment in and two players from the Union made it January 2015. through to club levels. These tryouts will be an annual event and MLS will cover
30 REPORT OF THE BARBADOS FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION 2013/4 Financial Statements for the year ended june 30, 2014
REPORT OF THE BARBADOS FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION 2012/3 31 Auditors Report
To the Members of The Barbados Football Association
We have audited the accompanying financial statements of the Barbados Football Association which comprise the statement of financial position as of June 30, 2014, and the statement of income, statement of changes in equity and statement of cash flows for the year then ended, and a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory information.
Management’s Responsibility for the Financial Statements
Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these financial statements in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards and for such internal control as management determines is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.
Auditor’s Responsibility
Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit. We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing. Those standards require that we comply with ethical requirements and plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance whether the financial statements are free from material misstatement.
An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. The procedures selected depend on the auditor’s judgment, including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, the auditor considers internal control relevant to the entity’s preparation and fair presentation of the financial statements in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the entity’s internal control. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements.
We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion.
Opinion
In our opinion the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Barbados Football Asso- ciation as of June 30, 2014, and its financial performance and its cash flows for the year then ended in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards.
Brian F. Griffith & Co. Chartered Accountants
25 September 2014 Bridgetown, Barbados
32 REPORT OF THE BARBADOS FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION 2013/4 Statement of Financial Position As at June 30, 2014
2014 2013 Notes $ $ Assets
Cash at bank 4 7,282 27,187 Accounts receivable 5 306,624 243,893 Prepaid expenses 6 4,045 6,523 Construction in progress 2,928,427 2,854,200 Fixed assets 2(b) & 3 65,434 73,705
3,311,812 3,205,508
Liabilities
Bank overdraft 4 30,391 0 Accounts payable and accrued expenses 7 712,226 666,503 Loans payable 8 42,700 89,235
785,317 755,738
Equity
Capital grant 9 800,000 800,000 Accumulated surplus 1,726,495 1,649,770
2,526,495 2,449,770
3,311,812 3,205,508
The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements.
Approved by the Board:
President...... Treasurer......
REPORT OF THE BARBADOS FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION 2012/3 33 Statement of Changes in Equity For the year ended June 30, 2014
Accumulated Capital Total surplus grant
$ $ $ Balance at 1 July 2012 1,601,872 800,000 2,401,872
Excess of income over expenditure 47,898 0 47,898
Balance at 30 June 2013 1,649,770 800,000 2,449,770
Excess of income over expenditure 76,725 0 76,725
Balance at 30 June 2014 1,726,495 800,000 2,526,495
The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements.
34 REPORT OF THE BARBADOS FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION 2013/4 Statement of Income & Expenditure For the year ended June 30, 2014
2014 2013 Income $ $
Bar sales 31,687 35,748 Broadcast Rights 0 135,575 F I F A grant - received (See note 11) 365,779 330,521 F I F A grant - applied to Astroturf 137,916 201,600 Gate receipts - domestic 43,928 79,602 Gate receipts - international 15,455 6,555 Insurance - players 21,493 0 Miscellaneous (See note 10) 6,368 6,315 Registration fees and fines 99,333 91,143 Sale of merchandise 469 0 Sponsorship 157,740 235,027 Subventions 265,709 364,237 Vendors’ fees 587 1,827
Total income 1,146,464 1,488,150
Expenditure Football administration (See page 37) 532,491 610,118 National and international (See page 37) 185,591 397,432 Women’s football (See page 38) 32,275 27,810 General administration (See page 39) 319,382 404,892
Total expenditure 1,069,739 1,440,252
Excess of income over expenditure 76,725 47,898
The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements.
REPORT OF THE BARBADOS FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION 2012/3 35 Statement of Cash Flows For the year ended June 30, 2014
2014 2013 $ $ Cash flows from operating activities Excess of income over expenditure 76,725 47,898 Depreciation 14,271 20,948
Operating income before working capital changes 90,996 68,846 Changes in non-cash working capital balances (Increase) in accounts receivable (62,731) (97,993) Decrease / (Increase) in prepaid expenses 2,478 (2,957) Increase in accounts payable and accrued expenses 45,723 323,848
Net cash provided by operating activities 76,466 291,744
Cash flows from investing activities Additions to fixed assets (6,000) (78,786) Increase in construction in progress (74,227) (68,994)
Net cash (used in) investing activities (80,227) (147,780)
Cash flows from financing activities (Repayment) / increase in loans payable (46,535) (186,600)
Net cash (used in) financing activities (46,535) (186,600)
Net (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents for the year (50,296) (42,636) Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year 27,187 69,823
Cash and cash equivalents, end of year (23,109) 27,187
The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements.
36 REPORT OF THE BARBADOS FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION 2012/32013/4 Statement of Football Administration, National & International Expenditure For the year ended June 30, 2014
2014 2013 Football administration $ $
Advertising 42,362 25,028 Bar expenses 26,372 38,856 Casual labour 64,000 49,987 Equipment and gear 15,651 74,537 Finance charges 2,353 1,944 Medical expenses 4,155 20,814 Printing 11,666 15,056 Prize money and trophies 171,356 181,201 Promotion 0 48,236 Referees 80,697 16,861 Rental of grounds, lights and equipment 57,813 58,377 Security 48,152 13,806 Transportation - Local 3,420 17,115 Technical Director 301 36,000 Youth Tournament 4,193 12,300
532,491 610,118
National and International Accommodation and meals 52,803 189,572 Allowances - National team players 0 8,000 Allowances - Management teams 0 5,690 Insurance 0 2,888 Travel and taxes - International 129,863 123,980 Rental of grounds and lights 2,925 53,190 Match Officials - accommodation and meals 0 14,112
185,591 397,432
The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements.
REPORT OF THE BARBADOS FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION 2012/3 37 Statement of Football Administration, Women’s Football For the year ended June 30, 2014
2014 2013 $ $
Accommodation and meals 16,631 1,143 Allowances - Players 0 3,000 Allowances - Management teams 300 0 Equipment and gear 8,134 20,154 Insurance 0 0 Medical expenses 4,114 0 Training and development 0 1,357 Travel and taxes - International 3,096 2,156
32,275 27,810
The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements.
38 REPORT OF THE BARBADOS FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION 2013/4 Statement of General Administration Expenditure For the year ended June 30, 2014
2014 2013 $ $ General administration Affiliation fees and subscriptions 600 12,907 Bank charges 3,559 2,024 Bad debts 1,790 0 Ceremonies and functions 10,423 1,898 Depreciation 14,271 20,948 Donations 500 0 Insurance 22,765 3,530 Office supplies 5,034 5,236 Professional fees 19,537 16,260 Rent 34,914 34,751 Repairs and maintenance 8,406 39,191 Salaries, wages and national insurance 149,251 172,597 Seminar, congress and meetings 8,374 23,010 Stationery 6,591 29,219 Training and development 3,887 16,878 Utilities 29,480 26,443
319,382 404,892
The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements.
REPORT OF THE BARBADOS FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION 2012/3 39 Notes to Financial Statements For the year ended June 30, 2014
1. Formation
The Barbados Football Association was founded in 1910.
2. Statement of accounting policies
a) Basis of accounting
These financial statements are prepared under the historical cost convention. No account has been taken of the effects of inflation.
b) Depreciation
Fixed assets are depreciated at rates sufficient to write off these assets over their estimated useful economic lives on a straight-line basis.
The rates used are as follows:-
Furniture and fittings - 10% Office equipment - 20% Container lockers - 10%
c) Currency
These financial statements are expressed in Barbados dollars.
3. Fixed assets
Furniture Office Container Motor Total and Fittings Equipment Locker Vehicle 2014
Cost $ $ $ $ $ Balance b/f 41,761 104,235 60,000 39,386 245,382 Additions 0 6,000 0 0 6,000
Balance c/f 41,761 110,235 60,000 39,386 251,382
Depreciation Balance b/f 37,583 88,708 6,000 39,386 171,677 Charge for the year 1,197 7,074 6,000 0 14,271
Balance c/f 38,780 95,782 12,000 39,386 185,948
Net Book Value - 2014 2,981 14,453 48,000 0 65,434
Net Book Value - 2013 4,178 15,527 54,000 0 73,705
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4. Cash at bank and bank overdraft
2014 2013 $ $
Cash on hand 35 0 FirstCaribbean International Bank 66 66 Barbados National Bank - Savings account 1,050 1,050 Barbados National Bank - Current account (30,391) 15,813 Barbados National Bank - FIFA, FAP 6,131 10,258
(23,109) 27,187
5. Accounts receivable 2014 2013 $ $
Arawak Cement Co. Ltd.. 35,000 35,000 Banks Holdings Limited 30,341 17,500 Comptroller of Customs - VAT 48,017 43,140 Digicel 80,600 60,600 Hally Haynes 7,212 7,212 Kentucky Fried Chicken 72,739 46,600 Registration fees 18,410 19,745 Other receivable 14,305 14,096
306,624 243,893
6. Prepaid expenses 2014 2013 $ $
B’dos Light & Power Co. 566 566 Security deposits on rent 2,979 2,979 Rent prepaid - July 2013 0 2,978 SOL (B’dos) Limited 500 0
4,045 6,523
REPORT OF THE BARBADOS FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION 2012/3 41 Notes to Financial Statements For the year ended June 30, 2014
7. Accounts payable and accrued expenses 2014 2013 $ $
Archis Design Group Inc 16,746 11,750 B & B Distribution 3,941 4,942 Barbados Football Referees Association 83,807 61,240 Barbados Olympic Association 3,600 3,600 Barbados Red Cross Society 46,325 60,325 Brian F. Griffith & Co. 4,000 8,112 Caribbean Broadcasting Corporation 9,029 0 Caveton Greenidge 1,553 8,780 Commissioner of Inland Revenue 5,451 3,591 Commissioner of Police 10,164 15,164 D H L 0 21,012 Director of National Insurance 46,999 25,554 Going Places Travel 22,083 20,912 Insurance and General Services Ltd. 4,730 4,730 Insurance Corporation of B’dos Ltd 10,656 0 Island Habitat 40,095 50,897 Land Tax Department 5,462 5,462 Mahy, Ridley, Hazzard Engineering Ltd 5,396 5,396 Medical fees payable 18,281 7,797 Kensington Oval Management Inc 11,000 11,000 National Sports Council 68,119 32,921 Prize money - All divisions 184,638 224,892 St. Kitts - Nevis FA 5,600 5,600 Tropical Printing Services 5,518 5,518 University of the West Indies 13,235 13,235 Williams Equipment Ltd 1,045 7,268 Other accounts payable 84,753 46,805
712,226 666,503
8. Loans payable 2014 2013 $ $
Federation of International Football Associations 0 74,235 Other loans payable 42,700 15,000
42,700 89,235
FIFA loan payable represented funds advanced to the contractors of the Astroturf. This balance was deducted from the FIFA Grant in 2013 and 2014.
Other loans payable represents funds advanced by members of the Executive Council to assist with the general administration. The loans are unsecured, noninterest bearing and carry no fixed terms of repayment.
42 REPORT OF THE BARBADOS FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION 2013/4 Notes to Financial Statements For the year ended June 30, 2014
9. Capital Grant
This represents a capital grant fund given by the Federation of International Football Associations (FIFA) as part of their “FIFA Goal Project” to assist with the construction of the Barbados Football Association’s Headquarters at Wildey, St. Michael.
10. Miscellaneous income 2014 2013 $ $
Football levies 2,430 3,767 Interest 1,747 1,081 Other 2,191 1,467
6,368 6,315
11. FIFA Grant
This represents a grant to the Barbados Football Association from The Federation of International Football Associations (FIFA), as a means of improving its administrative and technical infrastructure. FIFA has set rules for the supervision and administration of these funds, as well as measures to be taken in the event of misuse.
The following receipts and payments were made from the fund during the year:
2014 2013 $ $
Balance brought forward - July 1, 2013 177,199 177,199
Receipts – FAP 503,695 532,121
680,894 709,320 Payments 650,866 619,064
Balance carried forward - June 30, 2014 30,028 90,256
REPORT OF THE BARBADOS FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION 2012/3 43 Acknowledgements
During this challenging period under review, we remained most appreciative and grateful for the support received in many ways. We thank God for his continued providence and recognise the invaluable cooperation, assistance and support of the following persons and organizations:
Amalgamated Security Fédération Internationale de Football National Sports Council (NSC) Amaryllis Beach Hotel Association (FIFA) Patrick Arthur Archis Design Group Fix-It-Net Peter Moore Trust Banks Holdings Limited Franklin’s Lawn Care Polly Rentals Barbados Advocate Glacial Pure Ice Ralph Thorne Q.C. Barbados Olympic Association Inc Going Places Travel Richard Hunte Barbados Red Cross Society Golden Sands Apartments Hotel RITS Barbados Football Referees Association Gymnasium Ltd. Royal Barbados Police Force Brewster Trust Indar Wier Travel Seju Selektion Confederation of North Central Ameri- Island Habitat Sports & Games (B’dos) Limted can and Caribbean Associations of Island Projects Sportstown Football CONCACAF Junior Allsopp - Attorney-at-Law Starcom Network Inc. Caribbean Broadcasting Corporation KFC Tyra Bailey Caribbean Football Union KOMI Trevor Best Chief Immigration Officer and the Im- Leroy “Ling Pong” Bartlett Trophy World migration/Passport Departments Mahy Riddley Hazzard Engineering Ltd. University of the West Indies Community Development Department Medic for Hire Wayniahs Wholesale Container Services Ltd. MPact Screenprinters Williams Equipment Ltd Cosmopolitan Pharmacy Ministry of Education Zone 1 Productions DIGICEL Barbados Ministry of Tourism All our membership, players, Dr. Raymond Forde Ministry of Family, Sports & Youth fans, volunteers – the lifeblood of ELLCO Rentals Nation Publishing Company Ltd. our sport!
In Memoriam
Martin Thomas - Thomas Jordan’s EXCO Member father
The Barbados Football Fraternity would like to acknowledge all those former players, fans and friends we have lost, all of whom deserve our utmost respect for their services to our game.
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