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NORTH EAST HOCKEY LEAGUE & CONFERENCE
MINUTES of meeting on Wednesday 10th March 2010 at 7.30 pm at Ashbrooke, Sunderland
1.0 Present: Apologies: Tim Lewis John Sale David Thorman Steve Moore Simon Jones Rob Allchin Miles Hudson Jeremy Gough Ian Coultas Jonathan Couhig David Miller Robin Hart Brian Wilson
2.0 MATTERS ARISING FROM LAST MEETING
2.1 Tynedale HC Richard Thompson [Hon. Secretary] and Sean Cunningham [First Team Captain] attended at the request of the committee to review concerns regarding administration of the club with particular reference to communication problems with the club experienced by the League Secretary and Administrator with regard to matters in general and by other clubs in relation to match details. It was appreciated that the club had experienced pitch condition and player availability problems. After some discussion the Tynedale representatives indicated that Sean Cunningham would be taking on the role of Fixture Secretary, and that negotiations were ongoing to establish firm pitch bookings, for next season. It was hoped that the status of the club for next season would be resolved at their AGM on 10.04.10. TL to write to the club requesting a written undertaking for them to establish appropriate and reliable points of contact for the committee, for all matters, and for other clubs in matters relating to fixtures [ref Rule 2.3]. Club to be placed under a 2 year period of probation on the basis that failure to improve their administration during this time would lead to expulsion from the league.
2.2 Website Updating JC reported that all problems had been resolved.
2.3 Tynedale I v Northumbria St Georges II & Tynedale II v Morpeth III [07.11.09] Tynedale had withdrawn their appeal on the advice of NCHA
2.4 Northumbria St Georges – Transfer of Lewis Robson Northumbria St Georges’ appeal had been substantially upheld by the Panel and the penalty reduced to a fine of £50. The committee did not consider that this ruling had any bearing on other ‘strengthening’ decisions made by them during the season. Other clubs involved to be informed that replays are no longer required.
2.5 Hild Bede I v Durham Univ. III Result Card [21.11.09]. Appropriate action had been taken by the club and they were in consultation with Miles Hudson with a view to him being their ‘Club Mentor’ in future.
2.6 Weather Problems The season had been extended to 28.03.10 with all postponed games to be played within 43 days and the final date to be 18.04.10. Newcastle Univ. had experienced particular problems and could not arrange two 4th team games within the 43 day period although they could meet the 18.04.10 deadline in both cases. Easter week to be discounted from 43 day period, in line with Christmas. NB events subsequent to the meeting impact on this decision and therefore to be reviewed at next meeting.
2.7 Marton Furness Website Content Appropriate action had been taken by the club.
2.8 Unpaid Fines Following the previous meeting 6 clubs had been contacted with regard to unpaid fines totaling £260. DT to check with JG to confirm if payments were made on time and, if not, to double fines as agreed at last meeting. JG also to provide details of any fines not paid within 30 days since the last meeting and DT to take the same action as previously.
3.0 HON.SECRETARY’S & LEAGUE ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT Page 1 NEHL Minutes 10.03.10 3.1 League Tables & Disciplinary Cards Records JC handed out current copies. It was agreed that the committee would recommend the highest placed eligible team for promotion to North Div 2E. With the likelihood of 2 teams relegated to Div 1 this would mean 2 promoted and 3 relegated throughout the NEHL divisions. JS noted an error in that Stockton II were recorded as receiving a red card on 13.02.10 and that this should have been Sunderland II. JC to check cards and confirm.
3.2 Match Rearrangements JC distributed copies of a schedule showing the current situation which showed a number of outstanding details. DT to chase up and games out of time to be voided. NB events subsequent to the meeting impact on this decision and therefore to be reviewed at next meeting.
3.3 Proposed rule amendments for AGM DT had distributed these prior to the meeting. They removed the need for a guidance document through a process of rewording and inclusion of appropriate penalties after the rule concerned. Rule 4.2d had been rewritten to introduce the concept of ‘starred’ players as per the North. In hindsight he considered that in certain cases the award of a 3-0 win to the offended club should be reintroduced. Rule 4.2b – date to be October 1st. Rule 4.2d – to be reworded to apply only to all teams above NEHLC Div 3. Rules 4.2g & 4.11c – 3-0 win to offended club to be inserted.
3.4 Fines Records 7 clubs had been identified as having poor records. Hild Bede [£175], Newcastle Medics [£90], Northumbria St Georges [£90], Richmond [£80], Stockton [£320], Tynedale [£150] and Whitley bay & Tynemouth [£170] TL to write to Northumbria St Georges to inform them that administrative improvements had been insufficient and to request a written undertaking that they would establish appropriate and reliable points of contact for the committee, for all matters, and for other clubs in matters relating to fixtures [ref Rule 2.3] and that their current probationary period would be extended for a further year [i.e. to the end of season 2010-11] pending the success of such arrangements. Other clubs to be considered at the next meeting.
3.5 Gateshead Probationary Period It was noted that this would expire at the end of the current season. DT to inform the club.
3.6 EH Document on U13 Players in Adult Hockey Rule to be amended to reflect the fact that they can play immediately after their 13th Birthday.
3.7 Conference Cup & Plate Finals North Shields had requested a central venue for the Plate final. However John Sale had made arrangements at Norton and it was agreed to stick with them. TL to confirm details for Cup Final and DT to inform clubs of all arrangements.
3.8 Wilton I v Newcastle Univ III [14.02.10] One of the umpires had written in praise of the conduct of the 2 teams Both clubs to be awarded 4 Fair Play plus points.
3.9 Stokesley II v Richmond IV [06.02.10] Richmond cancelled on the evening prior to the game. Richmond to be instructed to compensate Stokesley for pitch hire costs.
3.10 Gateshead II v Wilton II [07.02.10] Gateshead had informed JC of match rearrangements on 28.01.10. They claim to have informed Wilton of the start time of 1:00pm but the Wilton FS had recorded it as 3:00pm. Gateshead had stopped Wilton travelling when it became obvious they would not be on time. DT had instructed the game to be rearranged. Further investigation to take place for discussion at the next meeting.
3.11 Tynedale II v Stockton V [12.12.09]
Page 2 NEHL Minutes 10.03.10 Stockton had complained regarding lack of response from Tynedale to rearrange this game. DT had queried Tynedale but had obtained no answer. Game awarded 3-0 to Stockton V. NB events subsequent to the meeting impact on this decision and therefore to be reviewed at next meeting.
3.12 Whitley Bay & Tynemouth Club involved in a rearranged national competition game on 28.02.10 and DT had given permission to postpone a rearranged 3rd team fixture v Sunderland III.
3.13 Guidance Document As a result of the appeal covered in 2.4 it had been noted that there were a number of reference errors in the published document. This had been corrected by DT and a revised document circulated.
3.14 Richmond I v Stockton III [06.03.10] The appointed umpires for this game had not been kept properly informed of details and Richmond had arrived just before the start giving insufficient time for the Stockton captain to complete card details. They had left the venue before the Stockton captain had signed the card. Richmond fined £10.
3.15 Billingham I v Sunderland III [20.02.10] Billingham had only 10 men and had persuaded an ex player to take part. However he was unregistered. The committee considered it had no choice but to apply past precedent. Billingham I deducted 3 points and fined £50. Game to be replayed at Billingham’s expense subject to Sunderland wishing to do so.
3.16 Stockton IV v Gateshead II & Gateshead III v Stockton V [23.02.10] G Massey had started for both Stockton teams. He had been substituted in the first game and then taken by the 5th team as they thought they would be short although, it transpired, they were not. It was not considered there had been an act of ‘strengthening’. Stockton fined £25
3.17 Whitley Bay & Tynemouth II v Richmond II & North Shields II v Richmond III [13.02.10] S. Lord started for both Richmond teams, the 2nd time as a goalkeeper. The committee considered it had no choice but to apply past precedent. Richmond III deducted 3 points and fined £50. Game to be replayed at Richmond’s expense subject to North Shields wishing to do so.
3.18 Newcastle Univ II v Stokesley I & Newcastle Univ. IV v Sunderland II [13.02.10] M Cosby started for both Newcastle Univ teams both times as a goalkeeper. Investigation had identified him as the 4th team goalkeeper therefore this was within rules.
3.19 Transfer D. Marriage – Sunderland to Hartlepool Caledonians [change of abode]. Dependant on settlement of players £2.50 debt with Sunderland.
3.20 Richmond IV This team had been withdrawn from Conference South. There was concern regarding the high number of games the team had played and the effects of voiding all of these. All outstanding games to be awarded to opposition by 3-0.
3.22 Letter from Ean MacKellar regarding a junior [Badgers] league DT to respond pointing out decisions made at the last AGM and to circulate letter to committee for discussion at the next meeting.
3.22 Email of Complaint from Sunderland I Captain Objection had been raised regarding a fine for lack of umpire details on a results card. Captain had stated that the opposition umpire had been unable to provide his reg. no. and that he had correctly filled in his umpire’s details. DT to investigate further and respond appropriately. To be discussed at next meeting if necessary.
3.23 Email regarding ‘Northumberland Pitch Strategy’ A short questionnaire had been received from ‘Strategic Leisure’ working on behalf of Northumberland CC. Page 3 NEHL Minutes 10.03.10 DT to circulate to committee to get feedback for a suitable response.
4.0 HON. TREASURER’S REPORT
No report tabled.
5.0 UMPIRES REPORT & DISCIPLINE
5.1 15 people were attending a level 1 course at Barnard Castle School on Friday 12th March. A similar course had been arranged on Tyneside for the following week.
6.0 NORTH REPORTS
No reports tabled.
7.0 ANY OTHER BUSINESS
7.1 Match Results from 17/18th April DT to request that these be phoned in to JC so that he could finalise tables for next meeting.
7.2 Sponsors Prizes & Buffet for AGM DT to contact SRB to enquire about these matters.
8.0 DATE & TIME OF NEXT MEETING
Wednesday 21st April 2010 commencing at 7:30pm at Ashbrooke, Sunderland
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