HUDDERSFIELD MACRON JUNIOR FOOTBALL LEAGUE GENERAL LEAGUE SECRETARY: Rory Wallin, [email protected] Mobile:07745 978538

LEAGUE COUNCIL MEETING Tue 29th August 2017 at 7.45pm At Bradley & Colnebridge WMC

OFFICERS PRESENT: H Marsden, R Wallin, S Townend, J Pearce, T Thomas, J Kingdom, S Yusuf, R Howatson, J Rayner, P MacDonald, U Spencer, I Laurie, R Bissett, B Elson

APOLOGIES: Paul Watson, Mark Berry, Ian Preston, Eric Kershaw, Jenny Kershaw

CLUBS NOT IN ATTENDENCE: Birchencliffe, Scissett, Silkstone, Birstall Rovers, Gomersal & Cleckheaton, Ossett Town, HAFC and Marsden.

PRESIDENTS ADDRESS: Mr Marsden wished all Clubs all the best for the new season. A minute’s silence was held for Mr Nick Green from Brighouse Juniors. Mr Marsden informed the Council that Mr Eric Kershaw was in hospital and that the League had passed on their best wishes in his fight. 98 clubs, 901 teams will be playing under the League banner this year, and Macron continue to sponsor the League. A big welcome to new committee members Rory Wallin, Ian Laurie and Brenda Elson.

GENERAL LEAGUE SECRETARY:

MINUTES OF LAST MEETING The minutes of League Council Meeting on 4th April were distributed and passed as a true record.

MATTERS ARISING No matters arising.

CORRESPONDENCE None to report.

GENERAL REMARKS The close season is a very busy period and the General League Secretary thanked all the Clubs for their hard work in the Affiliation process and carrying out League business in a timely manner. The General League Secretary reminded clubs he is here to help and support Clubs as much as he can.

TREASURER: Still outstanding League Fees, need to be paid by 6th September. The deadline was 23rd August.

FIXTURES/RESULTS SECRETARY: In Mr Kershaw’s absence the General League Secretary informed the Council that fixtures for September where now on website and thanked them for their patience.

MINI-SOCCER: In Mr Watsons absence, Ursula Spencer spoke and let the Council know that U9 and U10 should be sending in match report forms, fixtures are showing up to 10th October.

REGISTRATION SECRETARIES:

U7-U10 U6s can’t be registered and please don’t forget to send in Team Sheets as well as registration cards.

U11 30 sets set in, some still using the wrong ID Cards

U12-U13 Please remember to send a SAE with your cards, around 70% of teams have players registered. U14-U15 & U18 On your email in the subject line please put Club Name, Age Group and Division. Registration Cards must be in by the 1st September to play on the 10th.

U16-U17 On the email make sure Team and Division are in the subject line. Happy with everything else.

REFEREES SECRETARY: In his absence the General League Secretary stated that Mr Preston will help as much as he can, but clubs must understand he cannot always find a referee.

REPRESENTATIVES REPORT Nothing to report.

ANY OTHER BUSINESS The General League Secretary stated that the Management Committee still need volunteers in various positions such as Results Secretary, Minutes Secretary.

DATE OF NEXT MEETING

League Council Meeting: Tuesday 3rd October 2017.