GRENADA FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION

01 Vision & Mission Statements

02 Corporate Information

03 Executive Members & Staff

04 Standing Committees

05 Clubs by Parish

06 Notice of Annual Meeting

07 President’s Report

Parish Director’s Report 09 - St.Patrick 10 - St. David/St. Mark

11 Referees Committee Report

12 Women’s Committee Report

13 Annual General Meeting 2014 Minutes

14 Audited Financial Statements

15 2015 Budget

16 2016 Calendar of Events

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Mission “Building an effective organisation to ensure the development of football from grassroots to national teams in Grenada, Carriacou & Petit Martinique, through the participation and support of all our stakeholders.”

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Vision Your Game Our Passion One Goal

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Corporate Information

Registered Name: Grenada Football Association

Address: Queens Park, P.O.Box 326, St. George’s Grenada

Telephone: 1 (473) 440-9903

Fax: 1 (473) 440-9973

Email: Email: [email protected]

Website: Web: www.grenadafa.com

FaceBook: www.facebook.com/GFAGrenada

Auditors: PKF

Bankers: Grenada Co-operative Bank Limited Scotia Bank Republic Bank (Grenada) Limited

Legal Counsel: Sabrina Khan –Ramdhani

President: Cheney Joseph

General Secretary: Ken Whiteman

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Executive Members

Cheney Joseph Patrick Francis Wayne Francis Jestor Noel PRESIDENT VICE-PRESIDENT

Peter Blair Randy Campbell Nigel Gibbs

The Staff

Front Ken-Martin Whiteman - General Secretary Neisha Peters - Communications Officer Barbara-Ann Fraser Buckmire - Administrative Secretary Areen Lewis - Commercial Officer

BACK Andray Charles - Finance Officer Leon Nelson - Driver Lemoy Augustine - Imani Trainee (Administration) Bruce Swan - Competitions Director

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Standing Committees 2017 - 2018

FINANCE COMMITTEE STADIUM SECURITY AND INTEGRITY TECHNICAL YOUTH & Mr. Wayne Francis - Chairman COMMITTEE DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Mr. Randy Campbell - Deputy Chairman Mr. Jester Noel - Chairman Mr. Cheney Joseph - Chairman Mr. Ronald Peters Mr. Jessmon Prince - Deputy Chairman Mr. Patrick Francis - Deputy Chairman Ms. Gail-Ann Newton Mr. Ron Joseph Mr. Sheldon Alexander Mr. Lenox Andrews Mr. Allan James Mr. Jude Mitchell Mr. Wayne James Mr. Phillip James Mr. Richard Logan Mrs. Michelle Bedeau Mr. Norris Wilson COMPETITIONS COMMITTEE Mr. Andy Mitchell Mr. Franklyn Simpson Mr. Patrick Francis - Chairman Mr. Oscar Williams Mr. Ricky Aberdeen Mr. Peter Blair - Deputy Chairman Mr. Ralph Joseph Mr. Carl Lee Mr. Akim Flemming Mr. Raymond Matthew Mr. Johnell Mitchell Mr. Peter James Mr. Thompson Cadore Mr. Reon Radix Mr. Paul Mc Queen Mr. Leslie Nicholas REFEREES AND ASSISTANT REFEREES Mr. Arco Mark AUDIT & COMPLIANCE COMMITTEE COMMITTEE Technical Director and Head Coach Mr. Peter Blair - Chairman Mr. Randy Campbell - Chairman Mr. Alister Bain - Deputy Chairman Mr. Allan James - Deputy Chairman MEDICAL COMMITTEE Ms. Bernadine Andrew Mr. Valman Bedeau Mr. Peter Blair - Chairman Mr. Alvin Sayers Mr. David Griffith Dr. Francis Martin - Deputy Chairman Mr. Colin Laborie Mr. Ernest Richardson Dr. George Mc Guire Mr. George Phillip Mr. Lindon Charles LEGAL COMMITTEE Mr. Norris Forteau Dr. Sonia Johnson Mr. Cheney Joseph - Chairman Mr. Finbar Charles Mr. Mario Christopher Ms. Claudette Joseph - Deputy Chairman Mr. Ricky Aberdeen Mr. Kelly Patrick MARKETING, EVENTS & Ms. Karen Samuel PLAYER STATUS COMMITTEE PROMOTIONS COMMITTEE Mr. Francis Paul Mr. Randy Campbell - Chairman Mr. Cheney Joseph - Chairman Mr. Valman Bedeau - Deputy Chairman Mrs. Thera Lee - Deputy Chairman COMMITTEE FOR WOMEN’S FOOTBALL Mr. Allan James Mr. Sheldon Alexander Mr. Nigel Gibbs - Chairman Mr. Glen Alexander Ms. Racquel Phillip Mrs. Sherry Ann Hector - Deputy Chairman Mr. Junior Braveboy Ms. Gabriella Grant Ms. Kasandra Pascal Mr. Ian Marshall Mrs. Judy Mc Cutcheon Mr. Shakeem Lord Ms. Alana Francois Mr. Aaron La Grenade Ms. Ramona Otway Mr. Delon Charles Ms. Bernadine Andrew

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Notice of Annual General Meeting

TO: ALL AFFILIATES Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of the Grenada Football Association Inc. will be held at the Grenada National Stadium South Conference, Queens Park, St. George’s on Saturday 26th March, 2016 at 10 a.m.

THE AGENDA IS AS FOLLOWS: a. Verification of the composition of the meeting. b. Approval of the minutes for the previous meetings. c. Approval of the report of the President. d. Approval of the audited accounts for the previous year. e. Approval of the budget for the following year. f. Appointment of scruntineers g. Elections for any vacant post. h. Votes on proposal for amendments to the statutes, the regulations governing the application of the statutes and the standing orders of the General Council, proposals submitted by members and the executive committee and any other proposal i. Discussions on proposals submitted by the members of the Executive Committee. j. Admission for membership. k. Dismissal of a person or a body (if applicable). l. Appointment of independent auditors (if applicable) upon the proposal of the Executive Committee. m. Election of the President, Vice President and members of the Executive Committe (if applicable). n. Suspension or explusion of members (if applicable). o. Items proposed by Combined Northerners i. Expulsion of ‘Members’ Spartax and St. George’s University. ii. Payment of Fine imposed on Mr. Anthony Benedict Modeste by FIFA. iii. Status of Mr. Lester Smith with GFA. iv. Status of matter with erstwhile General Secretary with GFA.

By Order of the Executive Committee

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Minutes of the Annual General Meeting held on Saturday 26th, March 2016 at the Grenada National Stadium

The meeting commenced at 10:54 a. m. with prayer by Mr. Randy Campbell, St. John’s Representative.

(A) VERIFICATION OF THE COMPOSITION OF THE MEETING (ROLL CALL)

# Affiliates Delegate 1 Delegate 2 1. Ball Dogs Marvin Frederick Kendall Alexander 2. Belle Vue Rangers Presley Samuel 3. Blue Stars Paul Mc Queen Thompson Cadore 4. Boca Juniors Bruce Swan Alister DeBellotte 5. Carenage Aaron Lalgie 6. Chantimelle Lonne Alexis 7. Christian Strikers Kerina Henry Devon Roberts 8. CLASS Herb Roots Randy James Javed Duncan 9. Combined Northerners Carl Phillip Bernadine Andrew 10. Eagles Super Strickers 11. Five Stars Paul Roberts Jason Skeete 12. Fontenoy Semon Redhead 13. Futgof Franklyn Simpson 14. Gouyave Football Club Wayne Barry 15. Grenada Boys Secondary School Robert Samuel Nigel Gibbs 16. Hampshire United Alexander Roberts 17. Happy Hill Kelvin Hector 18. Hard Rock Garvin Charles 19. Honved Kenton Roberts Alonzo Pope 20. Hurricanes Jennifer Clement 21. Morne Jaloux Alvin Sayers 22. Mt. Rich Kiem Cato Rick Cato 23. North Stars Max Toussaint 24. Paradise Oscar Andall Neisha Peters 25. Queens Park Rangers Roderick Griffith Anthony Modeste 26. Royal Grenada Police Force Frederick Richardson

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# Affiliates Delegate 1 Delegate 2 27. Sabb Sports Club Basil Richards Danisha Fortune 28. St. Andrew’s Football League Ricky Aberdeen 29. Shamrock Alvin Andrew 30. South Stars Christopher Joseph 31. Spartax 32. Springs Timothy Cox 33. St. John’s Sports Jerry Alexis 34. St. Paul’s Sheldon Noel 35. St. George’s University 36. Sunjets United Oliver Charles 37. Sunsetters Arco Mark 38. T. A. Marryshow Community College Ronne Lambert 39. Tempe All Blacks Lindon Lewis Cuthbert Brown 40. Willis Youths Claude Francis

There were thirty-one (31) members present out of thirty-nine Statutes. The suspension or expulsion of a member (39) members which constitute a quorum. must take place before any item other than those listed in paragraph 1(a) (b) of this Article. What is the term of office for the representative from St. David’s/St. Mark’s and St. Andrew’s? According to the The two members proposed for suspension are St. Statutes, the member can serve up to March 31, 2016 George’s University and Spartax. similarly to the AGM. A new representative for St. Mark’s/ St. David’s will be expected by March 31, 2016. JUSTIFICATIONS Both St. George’s University and Spartax have not participated Why is Spartax and St. George’s University part of the roll in activities of the Association nor have they met any of their call? The body responsible for the expulsion of members financial obligations, nor participated in any competitions is the General Council. organized by the GFA, nor have they participated in any ordinary or extra ordinary council meetings in the past Mr. Randy Campbell was presented as the member serving three years. On the basis of these, the Executive Committee the remainder of the term for the parish of St. John’s. proposes their immediate suspension in accordance with Article 16 of the GFA Statutes. ƒƒ Appointment of Scrutinizes (Minutes) – Sabb Sports Club, RGPF and Sunjets United. Were any attempts made by the Executive Committee to ƒƒ Suspension or expulsion of a member (if applicable) enquire as to why Spartax or St. George’s University were unable to participate in GFA activities? The Executive Committee has submitted a proposal to the General Council for consideration and St. Mark’s/St. David’s Representative – Mr. Francis reported deliberations on the suspension of two members that efforts were made in the parish of St. Mark’s to revive St. George’s University and Spartax. Spartax but from investigations it was discovered that Spartax was run by one individual which was not functioning. Reference was made to Article 30 (2) the admission of a member must appear on the Agenda after all From investigations it was discovered by the Presidents items other items listed in Article 30 (1)o of the GFA of the GFA that based on the extended season by GFA St.

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George’s University has been unable to mobilize the members to participate in all the games. However, SGU expressed it interest in partnering with the GFA in other areas.

Voting on the proposal for the suspension of St. George’s University and Spartax

Affiliates Voting Spartax St. George’s University Ball Dogs abstain abstain Belle Vue Rangers Blue Stars √ abstain Boca Juniors √ √ Carenage abstain abstain Chantimelle abstain abstain Christian Strikers abstain abstain CLASS Herb Roots √ √ Combined Northerners abstain abstain Eagles Super Strikers Five Stars √ √ Fontenoy √ √ Futgof √ √ Gouyave Football Club Grenada Boys Secondary School abstain abstain Hampshire United √ abstain Happy Hill abstain abstain Hard Rock √ Honved √ Hurricanes √ √ Morne Jaloux √ √ Mt. Rich √ √ North Stars abstain abstain Paradise √ Queens Park Rangers √ √ Royal Grenada Police Force √ √ Sabb Sports Club √ √ St. Andrew’s Football League √ √ Shamrock

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Affiliates Voting South Stars √ √ Spartax Springs √ √ St. John’s Sports √ √ St. Paul’s √ √ St. George’s University - Sunjets United √ √ Sunsetters abstain abstain T. A. Marryshow Community College √ abstain Tempe All Blacks √ √ Willis Youths √ abstain

»» The motion to suspend Spartax was (D) APPROVAL OF THE AUDITED ACCOUNTS FOR THE moved – 24 clubs voted in favour of the PREVIOUS YEAR suspension Mr. Wayne France, Chairman of Finance reported that Mr. Paul »» The motion to suspend St. George’s Isaac was appointed as the new Finance Officer for the GFA as of University – 27 members voted - 17 voted October 2015. Mr. Isaac is responsible for preparing the accounts for the motion, 11 abstained and 1 against with Panel Kerr Foster for the GFA. – the motion passed A request was made for a representative from Panel Kerr Foster to attend the General Council meeting but no one showed up. ƒƒ The members Spartax and St. George’s University have been suspended for a period The Auditors have approved the accounts and it was circulated to of one (1) year within which time both clubs members 15 days prior to the date of the General Council. There will be engaged in discussions to remedy those were no changes to the draft accounts. concerned. Hampshire United Reference was made to the Financial Statements (B) APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING »» Who authorizes the expenses of the GFA beyond what was budgeted? A motion was moved for the approval of the minutes by Hampshire United and seconded by Paradise FC. ƒƒ The President stated that the GFA must find a way to manage its expenses by increasing revenue through creating the perception that football is united so that (C) APPROVAL OF THE REPORT OF THE potential sponsors must be confident in the GFA. PRESIDENT ƒƒ The Finance Chair and the Finance Committee must A copy of the President’s report was circulated to be more active in assisting the Executive Committee in all the clubs. managing the plans and programmes of the GFA. A motion was moved for the approval of the President’s report by the Royal Grenada Policy Force and seconded by Queens Park Rangers.

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St. John’s Sports 4. 1463 – circular – December 2014 – FIFA 1.3 million Grenada is currently participating in he men’s team in the US dollars CFU tournament but there are no expense reflections a. Where is the accounting for the remainder of in the budget. funds not shown under FIFA grant?

»» CFU tournament will be held March, June, October and b. 2.123 thousand (needs to be accounted for December 2016. The cost for the team’s participation in the budget) in those tournaments must be in the budget

»» The grant from FIFA included FAP, monies for the North Stars men teams and projects. Accounts – page 4 FAP Grants »» Fines and penalties (2015), what are those? »» January 6, 2016 - $80,636.00 »» Directors fees - $63000-$29,000.00 »» January 21, 2016 - $451,642.55 Administrative Fees »» July 7, 2016 - $252,670.05 »» Match Commissioners »» Referees FIFA Grants and courses The activities of the GFA in 2015 was much more than »» March 31, 2016 - $252,617.00 in 2015 »» April 13, 2016 - $806,450.00 »» Participation in World Cup »» October 2, 2016 - $252,659.89 »» Partially employed a national coach »» Courses - $36, 864.53 »» Airline tickets Total $ 2,123,593.00 »» Team started camps from February 14, 2015 Ms. Andrews suggested that the clubs write to the GFA »» Weekend camps requesting an explanation for the remainder of the fund »» Girls teams (2 or 3 teams) went. »» The last General Secretary worked for $300-$350 »» Two other grants from FIFA – Fond Project and more money on salary the GFA Administration Building. »» Fines and penalties »» The President suggested that within fourteen (14) that the GFA Secretariat make available »» Fine by FIFA to the Head Coach Mr. Anthony Modeste all the answers to the questions asked by the ($10,500.00 US) members in writing. »» Directors fees - $300.00 per month (stipend telephone and travelling allowance) Grenada Boys Secondary School Mr. Gibbs asked about the number of outstanding debtors Combined Northerners by the GFA and the amount of monies owing to Mr. Ms. Andrews raised the following:- Victor Daniel. 1. Penalties and fines – 2012-2013 – requested further explanation Victor Daniel – legal matter regarding gratuity. No monies have been paid out by the GFA 2. 2nd schedule – other income - $88,682.00 – miscellaneous ( request explanation) Thompson Cadore – Security Services 3. Mr. Paul Isaac, Accountant – Is he working for free? Hermian Baptiste – FIFA for Health in conjunction with a. Under Legal and professional fees the Ministry of Education and Health.

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Royal Grenada Police Force – final payment was made (H) VOTES ON PROPOSALS FOR AMENDMENTS last week. At an Extra-ordinary General Council Meeting convene last month; a motion was presented by members in attendance Hampshire United that they defer the amendments which were proposed to Mr. Roberts suggested that there be monthly financial a later date. reports. The President requested for an appropriate date for an Extra- Reference was made to page 16 – Uniforms ordinary General Council meeting where the amendments – 2014 $146, 567.00 to the Statutes will be voted on by the members. – 2015 $155,021.00 What was done with the uniforms? The date of Saturday June 25, 2016 was proposed for this Extra-ordinary General Council meeting to vote on the »» The President informed that the GFA purchased new proposed amendments. kits for both boys and girls teams. U-15 boys/girls The current Statutes speak that the GFA will organize competitions in Premier and First and Second Divisions. U-17 boys/girls The responsibility for organizing competition is under the Senior men/women purview of the Executive Committee. The members will Home and away kits vote on playing football in Conference.

4 sets each »» Saturday April 30, 2016 – Extraordinary General Travel outfits for the boys/girls teams Council meeting – differences on the Statutes

»» Saturday June 25, 2016 – Extraordinary General St. John’s Sports Council meeting – voting on the Statutes Mr. Alexis expressed concern with the new kits purchased by the GFA regarding the numbering of the t-shirts. The Voting – unanimous t-shirts are numbered from 2-50. »» A hard copy of the document to be made available to all clubs. Reference to the audited account it was suggested that

a special extra ordinary council meeting be convened one month from now to discuss and approve the audited (I) DISCUSSION ON PROPOSALS SUBMITTED BY THE accounts. An invitation will be sent to the auditors to be MEMBERS present at this meeting. In 2016, all Premier League matches will be played in venues where the GFA can access revenue. (E) E.APPROVAL OF THE BUDGET FOR THE FOLLOWING YEAR The parish representative for the venues will be responsible for putting together a committee that will be in charge for The proposal was that the budget for the following year coordination the game. Consideration should be given be also looked at in the upcoming meeting to discuss the for the home team will guarantee revenue from the game. audited accounts. The home team will be the only team to benefit from the revenue from the game. (F) APPOINTMENT OF SCRUTINEERS (ELECTIONS) a. Conference Distribution - Premier League The following member clubs were appointed as scrutineers for the meeting Mt. Rich FC, Ball Dogs and Carenage United »» North Western Conference – Chantimelle, Hurricanes, St. John’s Sports, Gouyave FC

(G) ELECTION FOR ANY VACANT POSITION »» Eastern Conference – Mt. Rich, Boca Juniors, Hard There is no vacant position on the Executive Committee Rock, Paradise FC currently.

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»» Central Conference – Fontenoy United, Queens Park Rangers

»» Southern Conference - no team presently

There will be promotion and demotions in the conferences.

»» Proposal by Hard Rock – It was proposed that all Premier League teams (10 teams) play their matches on the weekend at one venue so that the clubs and GFA will be able to generate revenue.

A meeting will be scheduled with the ten (1) premier league teams to discuss the proposals going forward.

»» Premier League teams are starting a conference in 2016.

Central Conference Southern Conference North Western Eastern Conference Conference Willis United RGPF Eagles Super Strikers SAFL Happy Hill United Carenage United North Stars FC Five Stars Ball Dogs Honved FC Chantimelle United Sabb Spartans SC TAMCC Morne Jaloux United Sunsetters SC Belle Vue Rangers Christian Strikers Springs FC Sunjets United SC St. David’s FC (new) Tempe All Blacks South Stars Blue Stars Mt. Horne FC (new) Hampshire United St. Paul’s Sports Club CLASS Herb Roots St. Andrew (new) Combined Northerners GBSS Shamrock

(J) ADMISSION FOR MEMBERSHIP Mt. Horne FC The two clubs seeking membership into the GFA are St. David’s There were two representatives from Mt. Horne FC in FC (St. David’s) and Mt. Horne FC (St. Andrew). the persons of Mr. Nate Francois, Vice Captain and Mr. Roger Cosnel. The Mt. Horne Progressive Organization The inspection of the clubs was done by the parish has been in existence for the past sixteen (16) years representatives (St. Mark’s/St. David’s and St. Andrew’s) who which representing all sporting activities in the village. reported to the Executive Committee on the readiness for admittance into the GFA. The Mt. Horne FC Executive Committee consists of Mr. Nicholson Fletcher-President, Pamela Panchoo- St. David’s FC Secretary, Treasurer- Steve Philbert, and Jerry The St. David’s FC was presented to the General Council by Pascal-PRO. Mr. Leon Radix, President who indicated that the club was established approximately one year ago with a membership The main objective of the Club is to be the leading of over twenty (20) players. community in sporting activities in the parish and to secure a heritage to promote a well balanced community The main objective of the club is to create machinery that in sports, education and religion. will produce younger players, male and female players in St. David’s. »» The main training ground – St. David’s FC – La Saggesse and Mt. Horne FC- Victoria Park The structure for the St. David’s FC is Mr. Leon Radix- President, Elise- Vice President, Mr. Leon Sylvester-Manager, Voting on the admission of the St. David’s FC and Mt. Mr. Max- Technical Director and a Secretary. Horne FC

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All in favour – unanimous against – noneabstain-1 Number of votes:- club (Combined Northerners) Names of candidates Mr. Allan James Mr. Patrick Francis Number of votes 14 23 Mr. Peter Blair, St. Andrew’s Parish Representative and Mr. Wayne Francis, St. Mark’s/St. David’s conveyed Results of the elections: The new Vice President is Mr. Patrick congratulations to both clubs for being accepted into Francis. the GFA. St. David’s FC was informed that Season’s Fashions will be their official sponsor going forward. Acceptance Speech by Mr. Patrick Francis

The GFA welcomed both the St. David’s FC and Mt. »» Give thanks to God and the members for believing in Horne FC into the General Council of the GFA. The his capability President informed the new members that they will »» Focusing on good governance not be able to participate in the voting in of the new »» Respect to the clubs and the General Council Vice President. »» Finance (proper reporting) »» Capacity building within the General Council (K) DISMISSAL OF A PERSON OR BODY (IF APPLICABLE) »» Involvement of knowledgeable persons within the General Council There was no proposal for dismissal. »» Thanks to all for placing confidence in his ability during his tenure (L) APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS »» Pledge to give support to the President in the further UPON THE PROPOSAL OF THE EXECUTIVE development of football COMMITTEE The GFA Executive Committee recommends that the Congratulatory remarks by the President, Mr. Cheney Joseph services of Panel Kerr Foster (PKF) be retained for a period of two (2) years. Mr. Joseph congratulated Mr. Patrick Francis on being voted in as the new Vice President of the GFA. The President conveyed best wishes to Mr. Francis for a successful term of office. (M) ELECTION OF THE PRESIDENT, VICE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE COUNCIL (IF APPLICABLE) (N) SUSPENSION OR EXPULSION OF MEMBERSHIP Elections of the Vice President:-

Nominees were:- (O) FURTHER ITEMS PROPOSED BY MEMBERS TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 1. Mr. Patrick Francis ƒƒ Combined Northerners 2. Mr. Nigel Gibbs (presented a declaration indicating his withdrawal) i. Expulsion of members Spartax and St. George’s University 3. Mr. Allan James The approach to the suspension of Spartax and St. George’s University was not encouraged. The ballot consisted of two (2) candidates Mr. Patrick Francis and Mr. Allan James. ii. Payment of the imposed on Benedict Modeste by FIFA

The Presiding Officer:– Senator the Honourable Mr. Phillip said that he was concerned that Mr. Anthony Raymond Roberts. Benedict Modeste was asked to pay the fine imposed by FIFA. The GFA was supposed to send a report on behalf Number of Clubs:- 39 clubs of Mr. Modeste but eventually it was not done. It is unfair that Mr. Modeste was asked to pay this fine as a result of Number of ballots:- 37 the negligence of the President and the General Secretary.

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Mr. Phillip moved a motion that the GFA cease from 2. The girls’ team will be allowed to participate in girls’ requesting that Mr. Modeste pays the remainder of the tournament in the near future. fine of 45 percent of the amount. Motion seconded by Five Stars. 3. Discussions are being held with Digicel regarding collaboration with the GFA for the Premier League.

DISCUSSION 4. A meeting was convened yesterday with the General »» Immediate contact was held with Mr. Modeste on Manager of Grenlec. There is a small delay with the the matter project in Fond regarding the transformer. The GFA is awaiting a feedback from Grenlec on this matter. »» An appeal was held and Mr. Modeste lost »» Legal advice was offered to Mr. Modeste. 5. Two other projects – 3000 seats take a seat in Fond; commencement of a technical center in Beasejour »» The discussion held with the lawyers was submitted to FIFA 6. The GFA has invited the FIFA President for the official »» Suggestion – Precedence needs to be set by the GFA opening of the GFA Administration Building at Queens that when a player or official get into a confrontation Park during August-September 2016. All members of with the match officials for whatever circumstances the General Council will be part of the official opening. they are liable to certain penalties. 7. Apologies – It was brought to the attention of the ƒƒ It was recommended that the General Council President that some members were not extended the support the payment of the fine imposed on necessary courtesies to attend international events Mr. Anthony Benedict Modeste. when hosted by the GFA.

a. The President stated that in an effort to curb Voting – The GFA pay 100% of the fine imposed on Mr. this issue he will propose to the Executive Anthony Benedict Modeste Committee to create an identification card for All in favour – unanimous against- 0 abstain-1 Council members and others which will last for the duration of his tenure as President. Motion carried »» Technical Director – The Technical Director position was advertised and those applications were sent to iii. Status of Lester Smith with GFA the FIFA Technical Development Officer, and Mr. The decision was taken by the Executive Committee Howard McIntosh. The list was shortlisted together of the GFA to terminate the employment of Mr. Lester with the former General Secretary and a name was Smith and as such Mr. Smith is no longer employed proposed to the Executive Committee. with the GFA. »» Goal Project 1 – What is the status of Goal Project 1 in Seamoon? The government of Grenada wrote iv. IV.Status of matter with GFA General Secretary to the GFA indicating its intentions to repossess the What are the plans of the Executive Committee in 10 acres of land in Seamoon which they did. The replacing the General Secretary? GFA and the Government of Grenada continues to discuss this matter with the aim of identifying a The Executive Committee has already taken the suitable alternative parcel of land for the GFA. The decision to give priority to number two or three of GFA still owes FIFA US$406,000.00 but the GFA is the person previously interviewed for the position. negotiating FIFA not to ask for the repayment of this amount. Any other business 1. The GFA has been in discussions with CONCACAF »» Visit of the President of Canada Football Association on the possibility of supporting the girls programme – The Canada Soccer President visited Grenada to which has started. CONCACAF has agree to lend discuss why he should be voted in as the President technical support in the form of a coach. of CONCACAF and his vision for the region.

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»» GBSS – At the end of the 2015 season, Newim GBSS Football Club contested the result of the Premier League in writing. Legal representation has written to the GFA but has not received any response from the GFA. The representative indicated that if the situation is not rectified and the 2016 season commences without addressing the complaint from the GBSS an injunction will be filed until the matter is solved.

A three man committee was formed by the Executive Committee to meeting with Newim GBSS to discuss the specifics and if there was no mediation then the best course of action will be determined.

A motion was moved for the adjournment of the meeting by GBSS and seconded by St. Paul’s. The meeting ended at 4:10p.m.

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President’s Message

was a good year in most 2016respect for Grenada's football with many major achievements accomplished by the association. It started with the launch at the Radisson Resort of the tournament for the Concacaf U17 Women’s Tournament for the first ever hosting by the Grenada Football Association of a major Concacaf event since its inception in 1924.

This was followed by the successful staging of the tournament from March 3-13th at the two stadia and positive reviews by Concacaf following the conclusion of the tournament.

During the first quarter, Grenada hosted two FIFA presidential candidates including current FIFA President, Gianni Infantino and Sheikh Salman Bin Khalifa as well as Concacaf Presidential candidate Victor Montagliani.

The grand final of the "SANDALS SUPER 8" was staged on January 23rd in conjunction with the opening of its new athletic and football stadium and Paradise FC emerged Champions over Hurricanes FC.

Grenada hosted a girls team from the United States as part of its preparation for the Concacaf Women's Tournament in March.

Additional events during 2016 included Grenada’s participation in the Concacaf U15 Girls tournament which was staged in Orlando, Florida.

Grenada took part in the Concacaf U17 qualifying tournament in St. Vincent against the host, Bermuda and St. Lucia. Cheney Joseph President

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Our Senior Men’s Team participated in the FIFA2018 World The Fond Lighting Project although challenged as an unworthy Cup Russia Qualifiers and was eventually eliminated by Haiti. project has now transformed that parish and already many successful events have taken place there. It is our pursuit The Senior Men’s Team participated in the Caribbean to instal bleachers in 2017 to further improve on revenue Football Union Senior Men's Tournament and enjoyed opportunities for the association. measured success but was eventually eliminated by Antigua. A management committee has been put in place. And that body Grenada was one of only two Caribbean countries to host has convened several meetings since their commissioning. matches against the Canada U23 in 2016. Probably one of the greatest accomplishments in the ninety Our referees and administrators also enjoyed participation three year history of the Grenada Football Association was in FIFA and Concacaf courses in Refereeing, administration, the completion and commissioning of the final home for the coaching and club Licensing. association on April 9th 2017.

The association introduced the FIFA Club Licensing program This administrative building which was officially opened by in 2016 and teams wanting to participate in the 2017 have FIFA President, Gianni Infantino will now allow the association already began their application process. to focus on the task ahead. Plans are also in the making for the addition of a third floor to house our national teams The Grenada Football Association General Council adopted during team preparation. a new statutes which will go into effect from January 1st 2017. It is my administrations vision to transform the area into a football complex with additional amenities for coaching and We are pleased to inform of the Grenada Football Association Refereeing education as well as club development. and the Grenada Union of Teachers having joined forces to launch a National Youth League on January 9th 2017. The GFA secured training for its Technical Director, Trevor This new strategic partnership will see the involvement Mc Intosh through a FIFA initiative which saw him travel to of both entities in join development projects for players, both Slovenia and Antigua this year. Though we regret his coaches and administrators. subsequent resignation in February of this year.

A new two year strategic plan has been completed following As part of their caring campaign, our women’s U15 and U17 consultations with FIFA and this new strategic. Plan is team visited various institutions and homes as part of its expected to be unveiled to the public in the first quarter “WE CARE” program. of 2017. The GFA hosted a FIFA Consultant in December to commence After a slow start the Fond Lighting Project totaling EC$1.5m plans for the construction of a Technical Centre expected to and the GFA Administrative building totaling EC$1.7m be constructed in 2017-2018. His reports to FIFA was well were both undertaken in 2016 and are now completed. received and highly recommended.

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In January of this year the CONCACAF President, Victor Some major adjustments were also made within the Montagliani visited Grenada and met with government Secrétariat as the GFA seek to improve on its delivery of officials. football in Grenada. We welcome Bruce Swan, Areen Lewis and Andray Charles to the family. Two CONCACAF Coaching Certification Courses for Primary and secondary schools teachers as well as club coaches took Later on this year we hope to secure an finial Memorandum of place in the first quarter of 2017. In February we hosted a Understanding (MOU) with the Ministry of Education, Health Concacaf E License and in April a Concacaf D License. Over and Sports to capitalize on the tremendous opportunities 100 coaches participated in these two events as well as a which are now available from both FIFA and Concacaf FIFA Women’s Grassroots Coaching Course. in youth development, coaching education, health and infrastructure. The inaugural National Youth League began with a Press Launch on January 9th followed by the successful staging With our new two year strategic plan already completed of the U19 tournament which commenced on March 4th following consultations with FIFA, our stakeholders and and concluded on April 29th. Over 12 teams participated shareholders, we shall embark on a very robust plan to in the inaugural event. improve football on the island. This strategic plan is expected to be unveiled to the public in the first quarter of 2017. Plans are also on the way for the staging of a Women's Parish League and we await the committee activation this plan. Following discussion with my Executive Committee, we are pleased to confirm plans to provide each affiliate with a set We are pleased to confirm that a very successful staging of of uniforms for the 2017 season. This will be followed by a Match Commissioners Workshop was held with support financial support in 2018 following the establishment of from Concacaf. Some 26 participants benefitted from the some Contracts of Objectives for our affiliates. expertise of FIFA Match Commissioner, Mario Monterrosa. We propose to construct a state of the art Technical Centre Grenada hosted Trinidad and Tobago in 2016 and again with support from FIFA and the Government of Grenada. on April 29th as part of 2017 season opening. This Technical Centre will therefore serve as the institution which will focus on all aspects of player, coaches and club A number of international events including the WIFA development sometime in the future. SENIOR MEN'S TOURNAMENT, International friendlies against Bermuda, Panama and Guyana are slated for 2017 However before we embark on such a project, efforts will as well as the visit of FC Dallas Girls Team in the summer. be made to assist with the improvement of selected playing facilities around the island. Grenada is to participate in WIFA Women's Tournament in St. Lucia this June as well as the Concacaf U20 and U17 2017 will be an even more hectic year for the association Women's Tournament. as plans for the continued education of our coaches, administrators, and the assistance with governance at the During the FIFA President Gianni Infantino first official Conference level is being finalized. visit since taking office major initiatives for the GFA has been discussed and those discussions will continue during It is our plans to improve on all aspects of the game starting subsequent meetings. with our youths. Plans are already in place to discuss early talent identification and nurturing. This new program shall Yours truly was reelected First Vice President of the Caribbean see us working closely with both the ministries of Education Football Union at the CFU Congress in Mexico but has since and Sports to extend the playing period for our youth players resigned in April to focus on the further development of and providing specialized training on an ongoing basis. football in Grenada. Discussions have started with the government to identify Our Match Officials were not to be left out and Reon Radix, talents for daily training changing the status quo in how we received positive reviews following his attendance of an prepare for future tournaments. This will require serious elite Referees and Assistant Referees three week program efforts on the part of players, coaches and administrators. in Mexico in January. Discussions are already taking place for the visiting of US

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Soccer coaches to come to the island and scout for talents and public echoing. The sport will only move forward when as well as conduct training programs for our primary and we embrace change, accept our short comings and invite secondary schools footballers. professionals to help us make a difference. We owe this to the next generation and together we can achieve more Our clubs have been introduced to club Licensing and this for the greater good of the game. we are certain will provide an opportunity for professionals on the island to lend their expertise in club restructuring. It is our intention to ensure all GFA affiliates meet the requirements of the Concacaf Club Licensing Program with support from the Association. Cheney T. Joseph President To continue with our Longterm Player Development Program, the GFA shall be participating in the Concacaf Boys U15 Tournament in Orlando, Florida and this team will continue in training beyond their participation. Similarly our Girls U15 and U17 programs shall be retained and special tournaments and training pursued for these players.

The revamping of our domestic league has started but even more review will form the basis of our constant efforts at improving the product as well as the delivery of attractive events organized.

To this light, focus shall be placed on the recruitment of new referees, coaching certification of every club and school coaches, uniform and material support for our affiliates as well as providing incentives for clubs to improve revenue generation through our revised policies.

2017 promises to be a bumper year for football on the island and we look forward to the support coming from everyone including sponsors, government, affiliates and committee members.

A busy year awaits the GFA and we look forward with excitement to the many activities planned aimed at developing the game on the island.

Ladies and gentlemen as we plan for Grenada’s reemergence in Caribbean Football many things must change for the better. Many opportunities has been provided to club's such as the CFU and Concacaf Clubs Championship, a challenge we ask our winning teams in this year's competition to explore.

We are also happy to announce of CONCACAF's plans to stage the NATIONS CUP from March 2018 and preparations must begin now for this major opportunity to showcase our talents to the world.

Finally as I conclude, me challenge our football Administrators to lift the bar in the delivery of service, quality of debate

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Parish Director Report ST. DAVID/ST. MARK - Wayne Francis

I felt honoured to be have been re-appointed the Parish In a small impoverished community like St. Mark, it became Director for St. David and St. Mark and look forward to harder and challenging for both Clubs to transport Players make whatever contribution I can for football in general and and Staff to train mainly at the Cuthbert Peters Park in in particular the Parishes I now represent. St. John.

In St. David, there are two Conference League Teams After winning the Premier League title in 2015, without participating in the Eastern Conference; the older Affiliate, playing a game in the Community which the Club belongs Belle Vue Rangers in the Group Stage, played ten (10) games, too, in the 2016 Season, Hurricanes finished fifth (5th) in winning only one (1) game, drawing three (3) and lost six (6). the Premier League; a totally unsatisfactory Season for the Belle Vue Rangers only managed to score sixteen (16) goals Players and their supporters in the Parish. They (Hurricanes) and had forty-six (46) scored against them. In light of those played Eighteen (18) games, winning only six (6), drew six results, smaller teams like Belle Vue Rangers find that it is (6), and lost six (6). They scored twenty-four (24) goals and quite a challenge to hold on to their better players; as a matter a similar number, twenty-four (24) scored against them. of fact all Clubs playing Amateur football find it particularly hard to hold on to and keep their best Players. As a majority of the Grenada FA’s Ex Co took the decision for all Premier League games must be played in enclosed St. David F.C. in their first season as an Affiliate of the Grenada venues, it had meant that Hurricanes had to adopt a Home FA, in their ten (10) games in the Group Stage of the Eastern away from Home; so they, for the last two (2) years played Conference, won five (5) of the games played, drawing two (2) their Home games at the Cuthbert Peters Park in Gouyave, St. and losing three (3). They were able to score twenty-eight (28) John. It therefore meant that for the time being Hurricanes goals, whilst twenty-five (25) goals were scored against them. or any other Club from St. Mark in the foreseeable future can no longer play Premier League Football, until and unless I trust that in the 2017 Season both Teams would be able to we can find a way to have the Alston George Park enclosed. perform better in their League; it is necessary though, that Some of us in the Community see this as a challenge and both Teams may find a way to attract Sponsors as well as we have begun the task of fencing and enclosing the Alston some support from the Grenada FA to obtain much needed George Park, so that we can have Premier League football equipment for training, so that they can in fact have a better return to that Community. 2017 season in the Conference. I hope that in the 2017 Season both Clubs in St David, Belle In St. Mark, Sunsetters played their ten (10) Group Stage Vue Rangers and St. David F.C would have a much better matches in the North Western Conference, ending up in season as well as the two functioning Clubs (Sunsetters the 4th position in a Group consisting of Seven (7) Teams. and Hurricanes) in St. Mark. Even though Spartax has Sunsetters won five (5) games, drew two (2) and lost three not been functioning for the past few years, we are still (3) of their games; they scored nineteen (19) goals and had working for that Club to return as a functioning member eleven (11) goals scored against them. of the Grenada FA.

Like Hurricanes SC, whose traditional home was the Alston George Park in Victoria, both Sunsetters and Hurricanes Wayne H. Francis were unable to even train on that ground for well over two (2) years, after the Authorities took on a project to rehabilitate and restore the ground.

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Parish Director Report ST. JOHN - Randy Campbell

Over the last year after taking up the responsibilities of to ensure a U19 Participation and with Pecos to ensure a Parish Director for St. Johns I have meet with all affiliates to U 15 Participation. establish contacts and to let clubs know that I was willing to serve them openly and equally. I must say that it has been a very trying experience working at that level. I will say that we did not always get it right but I I had a meeting with the clubs at the St. Johns RC School am committed to working at it to build better relationships where everyone expressed themselves and expectation with clubs not only in my Parish but all Parishes. of me going forward. Football development remains my objective while I am Unfortunately, it was the only such meeting. However, I entrusted by clubs to carry out their business. never failed to meet with them whenever a matter was needed to resolve or whenever my assistance was needed. Thank you all for the trust and confidence placed in me.

I had closer contacts with Class Herb Roots, Gouyave FC To God be the Glory. Great things he has done and continues and St Johns Sports. Blue Stars and Sunjets was difficult to do. to communicate with at times. Therefore, I made up with regular visit to Sunjets. Blue Stars Unfortunately remained Randy Campbell. with little communication until 2017.

Over the period we have seen the relocation of Gouyave FC to the Central Conference and also the non-participation of Blue Stars in the 2017 season.

I provided equipment support to three Grass roots camps during this period and continues to support. This was made possible through the Grenada Football Association (GFA).

In 2017, I worked along with the St Marks and St Patrick Parish Directors to get the conference up and running.

I worked closely with the GFA Parish Coach Mr. Carlos “Pecos” Lewis in ensuring that we have equipment and have been visiting the primary schools during the school week to work along with the youths.

It was a pleasure working along with both St. John’s Sports

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Parish Director Report ST. GEORGE - Nigel Gibbs

OVERVIEW Strikers. Southern Conference statutes were adopted Greetings to all my footballing family. I wish to acknowledge on March and Executive elected on 29th April 2017. The firstly the honor bestowed upon me by the Affiliates of the elected President is Mr. Allan James(RGPF), Vice President parish of St. George to take the leading role in management Mr. Timothy Cox (SPRINGS FC), Members Carenage FC, of football business in the Parish. In the year that I have Honved FC and Wills FC. served so far, the challenges I have encountered at times seems insurmountable but my will to improve on what PROGRAMS AND DEVELOPMENT was left me dives me on. The dynamics and scope of the As the Parish with the most Affiliates St. George has been football globally have change within recent years and this lacking in adequate organized development of individuals must be taken whole heartedly here in Grenada. regarding football. While we have been the beneficiary of national development programs there is little or no The governance of the game has seen much improvement emphasis on the Parish development. Considerations through FIFA instituted programs such as Club licensing. have to be given to the following with priority areas clearly Which is geared to bring about proper club structure and identified. management of the game we so love. While it was a daunting task to execute and to get clubs interested in moving swiftly 1. Youth Development programs male and female. to achieve this most pertinent objective; in the end, we realized 85-90% clubs compliance, with the remaining clubs 2. Officiating (training and development Parish-wise) moving towards achieving the same. The task is now set for 3. Club Admin. Development all involve to not just receive a document but to implement their licenses for the overall improvement by adhering to 4. Parish Youth Competitions the regulations stipulated within and administering proper club management practices. That is the only way we can 5. Parish Elite Competitions see the benefits of the game. 6. Academic Programs

After several attempts we were finally able to bring the 7. Playing facility upgrade- match equipment Conference executive and statutes into existence. The conferences are the very core of our football development in the sport and it must be given level one priority, so as to be Support to academies and development centers has been the true manifestation of our elite player development and pledged but barely provided. The talent pool is the Parish the catalyst for the premier league. The Central Conference though high compare to our neighbors are not efficiently statutes were approved and executive voted in on the utilized by our development centers. We have seen in 29th April 2017. The Executive consist of President, Ms. the Parish in 2016-2017 the birth of two (2) goal keeping Bernadine Andrew, Vice President Mr. Alexander Roberts, academies in the parish with little support from the leaders members Willis FC, Fontenoy United FC and Christian of football. That neglect will be remedied by engaging the

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FA to prioritize support mechanisms for such academies sacrifice and times spent in the service of football. In time and centers in the immediate future. Decisions to assist we will reap the benefits. To the secretariat, many thanks development must be provided to all without bias. for the support, looking forward to improved support in the future. To all affiliates who continue to support and The lack of officials in the Parish due to retirement and encourage me I will endeavor to fulfil my obligations to the lost of interest have to be reversed. It has deteriorated best of the ability working with all for the development of the level of our football and has hindered the match the football in the Parish and Grenada. playing seriously in previous seasons. I will embark on a drive to renew interest in the officiating of the Parish with the hope of equipping the parish and the nation with competent officials. Nigel Gibbs

While there are several centers operating in the Parish. Much more can be done by the Clubs to develop youth. There must be a plan to encourage and support youth development among clubs and work intricately with the Secretariat to ensure that all necessary support can will be provided. However, the final say rest with the clubs. Administration within Affiliate clubs in St. Georges is very disorganized in the Majority. The task of reversing this trend is indeed a daunting one but must be pursued. The holding of meetings and practicing good organizational structure must be the aim of all the affiliates as we move into the next level of club licensing their must be a improved level of operation. This is the only way there can be timely and effective instituting of governance for the game holistically.

ACHIEVEMENTS ƒƒ Club Licensing: In The Parish we have achieved 85 Percent Compliance.

ƒƒ Conferences: Central and Southern Conference formed and operational

ƒƒ U-15 Boys Parish Tournament Winners

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS Appreciation must be given to the Vice President Patrick Francis for his drive in ensuring that the affiliates in St. George. It was a long undertaking but in the end we had major success. To the Parish coaches who worked with the development centers, Gerald Alexander, Christopher Charles, Randy Boca, Desmond Noel, I appreciate the

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Parish Director Report ST. PATRICK - Jester Noel

As I picked up my pen and paper to compile this report for Jester Noel who was the chairperson. The Committee also the year 2016, I realized that I should first use this medium had the support of the General Secretary of the GFA Mr. to salute the entire sporting communities throughout St. Ken-Martin Whiteman. Patrick with the emphasis being more specifically related to football. August 12th, 2016 would always vividly be part of my memories for basically two reasons, a negative and a positive. Having said that, I would also like to highly recognise and Let me first outline the negative which was the attendance show my greatest appreciation to all the GFA affiliated clubs/ of some of the officially invited NNP Government Ministers teams of historical St. Patrick, namely Hard rock, Mt. Rich, to the above-mentioned event, but at the same time they Chantimelle, Eagles Super Strickers (E.S.S), North Stars and had chosen to boycott the event by the time the ceremony Shamrock. For all those that, may or may not realise that was about to commence. How sad and unfortunate that Boca Juniors F.C was not highlighted within that grouping, was the amazement of some football lovers who also had simply because they would have taken a decision not to expressed their disgust and disappointment of what would further partake in any GFA competition i=until there’s a have transpired. For the many of you all out there, who different indication. What I however would like to encourage would have asked, “why did that happened in the manner is for ‘Boca Juniors’ to sort themselves out, so they can once in which it did?” to answer that question, in a nutshell I again become an active affiliated club of the GFA. would say in my humble opinion, it was politically motivated. However, the positive or silver lining came about when the As I further proceed, let me make special mention of the switch was turned on for the lights that came beaming down Fond lighting Project which started on 16th September of within the fond Arena. The ambience that was created from 2015 and was completed in July of 2016. Regarding the very a first-time experience to the delight and amazement of successful completion of that project, I would like to express the scores of football fans that had converged on the Fond on behalf of the football fraternity of St. Patrick a heartfelt Arena to witnessed a wonderful game that was contested thank you to first, President Cheney Joseph for the vision under the lights between Paradise FC International and St. of such an initiative, also to FIFA for the key role played in Johns Sports. The match was eventually won by Paradise funding the project. Special mention must also be made FCI four (4) goals to three (3). of the Government for a minor but significant with regards the said project of which we all are grateful for. Let me now turn my attention onto the performances and successes of the GFA affiliated teams of St. Patrick, except In recognition of the project, the GFA Executive Committee for ‘Boca Juniors’ who would have been demoted from the had taken a decision to commission the lights at Fond on Premier League, I thought that all the other teams performed Friday 12th August 2016, whereby the opportunity was well. While the performance of some were better than simultaneously used to contest the inaugural Carnival Cup the others, they were quite reasonable for the Premier final between Paradise FC International and St. Johns Sports. League teams of the parish, let me say congratulation to At this Juncture, I must highly recognise and say special Hard Rock for placing second (2) for what I have termed thanks to the members of the Local Organising Committee the Preliminaries of the Premier League, and they may (LOC) that were involved in putting the logistics in place soon be declared the 2016 Premier League Champion. for the hosting of that event. They were Ms. Joseian John, Congratulations must also be extended to Mt. Rich FC for Mrs. Jeannette Robertson, Mr. Karl Andall and Myself Mr. placing fourth (4) in the Preliminary round of the Premier

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League competition. Chantimelle must also be highlighted It is quite evident that Mr. Mitchell would have served with for being able to secure their position in the Premier League great distinction I each capacity of which he was involved after contesting a playoff against North Stars who had and as a result would have left a rich legacy throughout placed forth (4) in the Conference League. this country.

Special mention must be made of Eagles Super Strickers The S.P.M.L football competition this year is expected to (ESS), who placed third (3) in the Conference and this would be played under the lights at Hermitage playing field for have earned them the rights to contest on a play off against June 16th, 2017. Fontenoy United on a home and away basis. In conclusion, I believe 2016 was an excellent year generally In the first encounter which was played at Fond, had ended based on what would have been achieved by the teams one (1) goal each. In the return leg, which was played at of the parish. Let me continue to implore upon all and Queens Park Ground two (2), ESS won one (1) goal to nil. sundry, with regards to the overall development of the The result would be reflected in the history book, that sport, to always strive for excellence to bring more and ESS was the first team that had denied one of the most better rewards for football in St. Patrick. prominent established club/Team Fontenoy United AKA ‘Point’ the opportunity of playing at the highest level of the Special thanks to all for your unwavering support towards GFA since 1967. me as the parish Representative.

I say better luck next time to Shamrock FC who narrowly With best regards, missed out last season on an opportunity to contest a Sincerely yours playoff in the Conference League. Nonetheless, what is Jester Noel quite noticeable about Shamrock in 2016, is that they would have done serious restricting of their club and I do expect remarkable things from them this season.

At this juncture, it would be very much remiss of me if I did not acknowledge Denron Daniel Frederick AKA ‘Toco’ who is from the general area where Shamrock F.C is based. The talented Stricker has worn many caps for Grenada and was also involved in playing Semi-Professional football in Trinidad about two (2) years ago. He would have last played for Hard Rock FC; however, greater opportunities have cross the path way of Denron whereby he had recently sign on to play for ‘Brooklyn Italian’ soccer Club based in the USA. This is fascinating news for us all, and we would like to wish him the best in his endeavours with his new club.

Let me once again for yet another year highlight Mc Donald College who successfully defended the ‘Republic Bank Right Start Cup’ boys under twenty (21) Championship title in 2016. With such a remarkable achievement of this noble Institution that overlooks the town of Sauteurs, is one of the clear indicators of the solid foundation upon which football is being built in the Parish.

The St. Patrick’s Major League (S.P.M.L) football competition from this year onward will be held in the honour od Adrian ‘Spaceman’ Mitchell. Mr. Mitchell was a founding member of the S.P.M.L. In addition to that, he was a former Sports Minister and a former Executive member of the GFA.

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Women’s Committee REPORT - Nigel Gibbs

CHAIRMAN REMARKS 4. Ms. Bernadine Andrew

The women’s committee is responsible for the policy 5. Ms. Allana Francois construct of women development within the confines of the GFA. The Committee is mandated to make recommendations 6. Ms. Judy Mc Kurchin to the Executive Committee of the Association, with the aim of seeking approval for its planned programs and ensuring 7. Ms. Kasandra Pascal that those plans and networked into the general Strategic Plan of the association for holistic development of the game. In 2017, two individuals joined the Women’s committee: Mrs. Ramona Otway (accountant), Ms. Bernadine Andrew In 2017, I have been given the task of spearheading the (Accountant). women committee to continue in the conceptualization of football development plans and participation of national MEETINGS women team in the various competitions organized, locally and internationally. From the Month of February the committee met fortnightly to discuss women development. My observations are, that while we have made forward Main items on the agendas were as follows: strides in our women developmental programs, we have 1. Technical development not been consistent with ensuring that progress is steady and the development is extended to all aspects of women 2. Women competition participation. 3. Corporate Sponsorship In 2017 the committee embraces the challenge of implementing sustainable and continuous development Regarding quorums for meetings, generally all meetings throughout the Tri- island state. It is our hope to improve on held had a quorum, with two members expressing difficulty what has been achieved thus far and harmonize objectives in attending meetings. Meetings have been successful with the Executive Committee and Secretariat in moving with several action items being established for execution forward. It is our Vision that in the first year we would have regarding our strategic plan by the secretariat. been able to move women’s development beyond just competition but increase the level of technical development To date we have spearheaded the commencement training and administration. of the Senior National women’s team and are in preparation for the re-establishment of technical development centers MEMBERSHIP for the players from grass roots to elite throughout the The committee is comprised of the following members: island at the different age groups. The requisite minutes 1. Mr. Nigel Gibbs (Chairman) of meetings are recorded and filed with the secretariat.

2. Mrs. Sherry-Ann Hector (deputy chairman) STRATEGIC PLAN In keeping with the Strategic Plan of objectives under 3. Mrs. Ramona Otway the Technical plan, the Women’s Committee is poised to

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strengthen and grow the program for gender development in FUTURE EVENTS the sport. Our modus Operandi will be hinged on development a. Development centers. in the following areas: a. Coaching development and certification In the immediate future the Committee will be organizing the Development program plans by collaborating with the b. Official development and Certification GFA technical centers and other academies to provide women development at grass roots and elite developmental c. Player development stages. The intention is to add recently trained grass roots and D-licenses coaches to existing and new centers d. Competition development commencing this summer and continuing throughout the Tri Island. Provisions and funding has already been committed. Equipment from previous programs is currently being b. WIFA women Senior tournament. incorporated. Funding through FIFA Forward, one-CONCACAF c. COCACAF women day. and general FAP funds should realize the execution of our programs in terms of technical resources and personnel. With The footballing fraternity would be visited by EX-Canadian, this vital support, we will be able to pursue our programs Dominican born Professional goal Keeper Ms. Karena with an increase degree of success. LeBlanc

ACHIEVEMENTS d. Women U17, U20 and Olympic Qualification. To date the women committee has established a Staff to prepare the National Senior women team for participation On behalf of the Women Committee I will like to extend in the WIFA tournament to be hosted in July of 2017. A date appreciation by giving us the opportunity to serve football. is yet to be released by WIFA. We look forward to your support and will endeavor to improve the state of football for women in Grenada The committee thru secretariat and GFA has hosted a women Carriacou and Petite Martinique. grassroots course March 6-10, 2017 at the Grenada National Stadium was conducted by FIFA Instructor, Andrea Rodebaugh. On completion some 17 coaches received certificates.

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Referees Committee REPORT - Allan James

Five (5) meetings were convened by the Referees/Assistant (3) ASSESSMENT/TRAINING: Referees Committee for the year 2016. Four of those Most of the match officials for the 2016 season meetings were convened with the committee and the were being assessed, by Valman Bedeau, Earnest other one was convened with the committee and all match Richardson and Mr. Finbar Charles. Referees fitness officials. The support and working relationship from the and technical training is being conducted every week members was generally good in 2016. at Queens Park, St. Patrick’s, St. David’s, St. Andrew’s, Cuthbert Peters Park, Gouyave, by Earnest Richardson (1) GFA MATCH OFFICIALS ROLL CALL: our CFU and GFA Fitness Instructor, Mr. Valman Bedeau our Technical Instructor and sometimes There were thirty-nine active (39) match officials on assisted by Mr. Kuan Budd, FIFA Assistant Referee. All the GFA list for the 2016 season including women. match officials were encouraged to do their individual Fifteen of these persons are junior officials and the work on their own. The turn-out to these training remainder are senior officials. Four of which are sessions was generally good but there needs to women. The timely attendance and deportment to be improvement in terms of attendance. In 2017 match appointments for the season was generally greater emphasis will be placed on Technical training good, but there is still room for improvement. especially on the new revision of the Laws of the game which came into effect in July 2016. (2) TRAINING/COURSE: On 13-17 September, 2016, twenty-five (25) persons (4) REFEREE WORKSHOP HELD IN CARRAICOU participated in a five day FIFA Referees Course at the A two-day Referees Workshop was conducted in National Stadium. Twenty-two males (22) and three Carraicou during the month of November 2016 by females (3) participated. The course was conducted the GFA Referees Officer and Technical Instructor Mr. Joseph Taylor (CFU Fitness Instructor) and Mr. Mr. Valman Bedeau. Ten (10) persons participated Victor Stewart (CONCACAF Technical Instructor). in the session. Topics discussed were, The Referee, Also present making presentations were Mr. Valman Dangerous foul, the Assistant Referee, the start and Bedeau (CFU & GFA Technical Instructor and Referees restart of play, off-side and free kicks to name a few. Officer) assisted by Mr. Earnest Richardson (GFA There was classroom session and field session in Fitness Instructor). The course comprise of classroom which all the participants took part. All the participants sessions and practical sessions including Trivia’s welcomed the workshop and they looked forward to and a FIFA Fitness Test was also conducted. Out of more sessions like these in the future. the twenty-five participants, seven persons passed the fitness test which were only males. The course commence with an opening ceremony and ended (5) FIFA FITNESS TEST CONDUCTED & NOMINATION with a closing ceremony, where all the twenty-five TO FIFA LIST participants were presented with a certificate of On Wednesday 14th September, 2016, our annual FIFA participation and successful completion of the course. Fitness Test was conducted at the National Athletics Stadium from 8:00am. The test was conducted by Mr. Joseph Taylor (CFU Fitness Instructor), Mr. Victor

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Stewart (CONCACAF Technical Instructor) and assisted presently addressing that issue and we intend to have by Mr. Valman Bedeau and Mr. Earnest Richardson. constant dialogue and meetings with all match officials in Also present was Doctor Francis Martin, Chairman moving forward to better our delivery in terms of officiating of GFA Medical Committee and the Grenada Red at a professional level. There is still more work to be done. Cross. Nineteen (19) officials participated in the test including one female. The test comprise of Sprints THE WAY FORWARD: and 400m laps to be done in a required time set. At Ongoing recruitment drive for persons who are desirous of the end of the test six persons pass overall. On Friday becoming match officials both male and female between 30th September, 2016 a meeting was convened by the ages 18-25. the Referees Committee and the following persons were nominated; Kuan Budd, Akeeba Clovey and Jade Paul (Assistant Referees) and Reon Radix (Referee) Yours truly, and subsequently their names were submitted to FIFA Referees Committee for consideration. During the month of December, 2016, the Secretariat was Allan James informed by FIFA that Kuan Budd and Akeeba Clovey Chairman – Referees & Assistant Referees Committee nomination was approved and accepted for FIFA International List and Reon Radix and Jade Paul was not accepted as International Referees. The Committee wish the nominees all the best on their journey.

(6) REGIONAL APPOINTMENTS: The following FIFA match officials, namely Kuan Budd and Akeeba Clovey (FIFA Assistant Referees), were all appointed in regional tournaments in 2016 at CONCACAF and CFU.

(7) GENERAL MEETING WITH MATCH OFFICIALS: Two meetings were held with all match officials in 2016. One in May and the other in September. The meeting was convened on the request by the members of the Committee to deal specifically with referee matters and to get suggestions, recommendations on the way forward. Over twenty (20) GFA match officials attended those meetings held. Present at the meetings were the Chairman of the Referees Committee, The Referees Officer and other committee members. The match officials welcome and encourage that more meetings like these is good and recommend we continue on that path moving forward.

CHALLENGES: The GFA is faced with challenges at times with match appointments, where persons are accepting appointments and they are not showing up for matches. The lack of timely reports by match officials is an issue especially where there are serious incidents resulting from the games. Officials who were at fault was called in and spoken to. We are

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2016 Activity Review The following are the major highlights for the year

SANDALS LA SOURCE SUPER 8 TOURNAMENT CLIMAX Paradise FC’s Vernon Scoon found the net in the 66th minute The Grenada Football then Captain Jake Rennie equalized in the 71st minute. Association introduced a new exciting competition It was Travis Rennie who sealed the game for Paradise FC in 2015 which culminated in the 82nd minute in front of a cheering crowd of more in January 2016.The than 5000 people. vision behind the tournament was giving During the closing ceremony, Paradise walked away with a citizens the opportunity number of individual titles including the Golden Glove which to experience a big went to Goal Keeper Jason Belfon. Additionally, Paradise FC’s football classic on Boxing Captain Jake Rennie walked away with the Golden Boot Title Day. which he has to share it jointly with 3 other players; fellow Est. 2015 team mate Travis Rennie, Hurricanes’ Rickel Augustine and Hence the birth of the Queen’s Park Rangers’ Irvine Smith, all with 3 goals apiece. Sandals Super 8 Knockout Tournament. The exciting knockout format featured 4 days of double headers involving Sabb Spartans copped the title of fair play team with the least the best teams in Grenada. Of the eight teams, five were the yellow cards of the competition and Paradise FC Captain top teams in the Premier League, the top 2 of the second Jake Rennie was named Most Valuable Player. division and the winner of the second division. Delivering brief remarks at the Sandals Super 8 closing These teams in competition were Hurricanes Sports Club, ceremony, PR Manager for title sponsors Sandals, Tahira Paradise FC International, St. John’s Sports, Boca Juniors, Carter said her organization was proud to partner with the Queen’s Park Rangers, Mt. Rich Football Club, Gouyave GFA for the development of football. Football Club and Sabb Spartans. GFA Vice President Allan James congratulated both teams The top 2 teams in the GFA Premier League Paradise FC for a superb final. He further stated, “Special thank you to and Hurricanes Sc dominated the competition to set up Sandals and the other partners for making this tournament the ultimate final in which both teams were battling to a reality and we look forward to 2016 for more top notch put a second domestic title to their names and walk away football. It’s a great opportunity for our players to participate $20,000 dollars richer. at the highest level at such a tournament.”

However, the Boxing Day Classic had to be postponed due The Sandals Super 8 final was witnessed by FIFA Presidential to inclement weather. This paved the way for the set up Candidate Gianni Infantino and CONCACAF EXCO Member of the grand final in front of a massive crowd at the newly Captain Horace Burrell among other invited guests. refurbished Athletic and Football Stadium on January 23rd. It was early tense moments for Paradise as Hurricanes Following the final, Mr. Infantino tweeted, “Great game in went 2-nil up in the first ten minutes of play off the boot Grenada at the Sandals Super 8 Final between Hurricanes of number 91 Rickel Augustine. SC and Paradise FC. Thumbs up to the Grenada FA for a superb event.” The strong showing from Hurricanes continued until the team lost one of its players to a red card; number seven (7) PITCH MANAGEMENT WORKSHOP Lemoy Augustine in the 45th minute. 10 man Hurricanes SC Two Grenadian grounds men were certified in Football Turf lost its momentum as Paradise FC came back in the second and Pitch Maintenance after completing a FIFA Workshop half with a different defensive game plan which paid off. in Barbados at the end of January,2016. Kevin Holas and Roger Buckmire were awarded certificates.

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The workshop was facilitated by International Pitch Expert GFA President Cheney Joseph welcomed all the teams but Dr. Stephen Baker who made presentations on maintenance warned that Grenada would give a fight. He said, “We wish theory for natural grass and football turf. each of the participating teams best of luck and should the draw permit us to take on the might of the USA, Canada or Practical sessions were also held to test their knowledge. Mexico or any other CONCACAF power house, we say to you we shall cherish the moment, while fighting hard to the end Holas and Buckmire were among more than 30 professionals and possibly create a few upsets within the tournament.” from the English and Dutch Speaking Caribbean to attend the meeting. Following the launch Grenada received regular visits form CONCACAF delegations who engaged the LOC on preparing The groundsmen’s attendance to the workshop was made the match and practice venues for the tournament. The possible via a FIFA course offering which came through the match venue was Grenada’s National Football Stadium, while Grenada Football Association. practice venues included Tanteen, Beausejour, La Sagesse, Queens Park and Morne Rouge. These playing field were CONCACAF U17 WOMEN’S CHAMPIONSHIP GRENADA resurfaced and upgraded by the Government of Grenada. 2016 2016 was quite a prolific year Team Grenada had by then been in training for a number for the Grenada Football of months and were participating in regular weekend camp Association. Grenada sessions paid for by the GFA. Head Coach Alister Debellotte became the first OECS oversaw the girls training along with assistant coaches Alana island to host a CONCACAF Francois, Franklyn Baptiste, Carlos Lewis and Team Manager qualifying tournament and Patricia Patrice. The girls showed steady improvement in their that process had lasting technique. The camps also included development sessions benefits. based on injury management, nutrition and engaging the media. On January 21st, the historic official draw The GFA also invested in 2 international friendlies against US for the CONCACAF U17 team Weston FC . Though Team Grenada lost both matches Women’s Championship all agreed that the team improved remarkably since they Grenada 2016 was held at began training a few months ago. Team Grenada scored the Radisson Grand Beach one goal apiece in the two international friendlies against Resort. The draw was conducted by CONCACAF Acting Weston FC. Both matches were keenly contested especially General Secretary Ted Howard with assistants Grenada’s in the first half with Team Grenada holding Weston to a one former English Premier League footballer Jason Roberts all draw. However, Grenada lost both matches 4-1 and 6-1 and Grenada Tourism Authority Communications Officer respectively.Grenada also secured three overseas based Chrislyn Lashington. players for the tournament- Jasmine Joseph from New Jersey, Eeron McSween from New York and the youngest Grenada was grouped with Haiti, Canada and Guatemala. player on the team Melania Fullerton out of Texas. In Group B, 2013 Champions Mexico were in with two time champions the USA, Jamaica who appeared in all five The Tournament got underway on March 3rd and ended CONCACAF Championships and Costa Rica who participated with a spectacular closing ceremony on 13 March,2016. In in the tournament 3 times. the end, Team USA added a 3 rd CONCACAF U17 Women’s Championship Title to their name beating Mexico.Canada Opening the proceedings was CONCACAF Vice President was 3rd in the competition. Team Grenada did not win any Horace Burrell saying that CONCACAF, “feels privileged to of their group stage matches. collaborate with the island of Grenada to host for the first time a competition of this magnitude.”He further stated Sporting rehabilitated fields and top class facilities, Grenada that the tournament will provide an immense platform demonstrated that it has what it takes to host major for young footballers, from diverse backgrounds, to fulfill international competitions. their true potential.

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The feedback from Grenada’s hosting was positive with GFA SEASON OPENING congratulatory messages pouring in. Coach of Team USA The GFA Season opened on June 10th at the National Football BJ Snow said, “It’s been such a marvellous run event from Stadium with a double header; 2015 Premier League Hurricanes top to bottom and I think it made the experience even SC played 1st division winners Mt.Rich SC while 2nd placed greater for our players to get to know the people here.” Premier League Team Paradise FC played Gouyave FC the 1st division runners up in 2015. Hurricanes and Paradise won Mexico’s Head Coach Christopher Cuellar was equally their opening encounters. The competition was played under impressed with Grenada. He said, “It’s a beautiful country new rules which would see three rounds of competition in the and it’s been a very positive experience for us and the Premier League. After two rounds, the team with the most girls and we want to thank the people of Grenada for points were awarded monetary prizes. However, the top four putting on a great tournament.” teams had to go on to play the Big Four to determine the premier league champions. The 1st and 2nd divisions were The Grenada Football Association and Ministry of Sports also divided into four conferences: Eastern, Northwestern, worked hand in hand to ensure that the tournament Central and Southern. The conference winners entered a was run at a very high level and the legacy is already playoff for two automatic promotions to the Premier League. noticeable. GFA President Cheney Joseph presented this legacy in several points: improved training facilities, CLUB LICENSING increased technical knowledge, opportunities for future Strengthening club structure and professionalism was the events, potential of Grenada becoming a training venue, focus of a 2 day FIFA/CONCACAF Club licensing workshop international visibility, establishment of a National held in Panama January 27-28,2016. Then GFA Acting General Volunteer Program and positive visitor experience reviews. Secretary Malaika Church and Chairman of Competitions Patrick Francis attended the seminar. This event followed CFU MEN’S QUALIFIERS the CONCACAF club licensing launch in early 2015 which Training sessions for footballers hoping to make the seeks to globalise club licensing and establish systems in National Men’s Senior Team for the CFU Caribbean Cup every corner of the world. Mr. Patrick Francis who is also Qualifying Round 1 began in February 2016. All GFA the GFA Vice President was named Club License Manager Clubs were invited to submit the names of players while and he led a robust education and engagement process the FA engaged a number of overseas based players. with local clubs. Grenada then began implementing its club Training sessions were held 3 times weekly; Tuesdays license programme in late 2016. A First Instance body was and Thursdays at Victoria Park and Saturdays at the setup and requirements for obtaining a license distributed National Cricket Stadium. In the lead up to the start to each club. in 2016, more than 25 clubs met the criteria of the qualifiers, Grenada played Trinidad and Tobago to obtain a license. with the latter managing to draw the match 2 all in the final seconds. The Head Coach of the team was Andrew FOND LIGHTING PROJECT ‘Brother’ Munro, along with Jerry Alexis-physical trainer, The 1.5 million EC Fond Lighting project in St.Patricks was Thomas Alexis-Goalkeeper Coach, Mario Christopher- completed in July 2016. The project which began in 2015 is physiotherapist and Harry Varley- Coaching Assistant. aimed at illuminating the rural playing field according to FIFA In the qualifiers, Grenada sailed past round one beating standards. As part of the FIFA Goal Project, 8 light poles holding St.Maarten 5-0 and the USVI 2-1. However, in round 2, 12 lights were installed. Fond was the home ground for St. Grenada was knocked out of the competition in June Patrick’s based premier league teams in the 2016 GFA season. losing at home to Puerto Rico 4-3 via penalty kicks then Another phase of upgrade is being planned as it relates to losing to Antigua and Barbuda 5-1. seating and proper drainage for the facility. Already the lights at Fond have stimulated economic activity for vendors and GRENADA VS CANADA-MAY 18TH,2016 football clubs in the area. Project Consultant Cecil Frederick The GFA collaborated with businessman Wayne Redhead applauded the GFA for taking the step and said residents can ‘Waggy T’ to host an international friendly match between look forward to much more at Fond. He said, “The playing Grenada and Canada’s Olympic Men’s Team. Grenada lost surface is to be upgraded along with additional seating for the match 3-nil. The match saw participation from over 4,000 people and a state of the art dressing room for player 3500 patrons and was used as a practice match before comfort.”An official opening ceremony did not happen in the Grenada played Puerto Rico for the CFU qualifiers in June. year in review due to challenges beyond the GFA’s control.

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CFU UNDER 17 WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS At halftime, victory seemed sure for St. John’s Sports who The GFA fielded a team for the CFU Under 17 World Cup were 3-1 up thanks to a brace from Shevon Sampson Qualifiers in July. The team travelled to St.Vincent and the (34’and 36’) and a 39th minute strike from Damion Ross. Grenadines for round one qualifiers. The boys won their Saydrel Lewis was the only Paradise player to past a score first match won their first match against St.Vincent and the at that time in the 22nd minute. Grenadines 2-0 at Victoria Park, St.Vincent. However, the Spice Boys lost their second match to St.Lucia 2-0. Finally, However, Captain Jake Rennie saved the day in true heroic the team drew 1 all against Bermuda. The team was coached style with a hat trick to secure the title for Paradise FC by Jake Rennie of Paradise FC International. International. His first goal came in the 58th minute which was followed closely by a strike in the 71st minute. Finally, NEW STATUTES PASSED Rennie did not miss the chance to net a penalty kick in the The GFA passed new statutes on July 2nd,2016, becoming 76th minute. the first in Grenada to pass new FIFA requirements. The process of stakeholder engagement and preparation of Speaking after the victory, Paradise FC Captain Jake Rennie the document was supported by FIFA. The new statutes said, “I am very proud of my players seeing that came after increases the membership on the Executives from 7to 11. the Carnival season and gave their all. The grand prize was It also has the effect of changing the composition of Council EC 3,000. as well as providing for women’s representation. FIFA REFEREES COURSE CONCACAF U15 GIRLS TOURNAMENT Twenty Four local referees completed the FIFA Advanced Following on the heels of the historic hosting of the CONCACAF course in September at the Grenada National Stadium. The U17 Women’s Championship, Grenada participated in the group had to undergo a fitness test as well as classroom CONCACAF U15 Girls Championships in Orlando Florida in sessions. In the fitness test one referee and 4 assistants August,2016. In their first match at the ESPN Wide World passed. On the technical side the instructors reviewed the of Sports Complex, Grenada drew one all with Nicaragua. 92 revisions of the law issued by FIFA. Other topics included Here are the full results: standardization, interpretation of the laws of football, recent amendments and match management i August 9-21, 2016 Grenada Results & Goal Scorers The course was facilitated by FIFA Fitness Instructor Joseph Taylor together with FIFA Technical Instructor Victor Stewart. August 9, 2016 Grenada 1 - Nicaragua 1 GFA STRATEGIC PLANNING PROCESS Cassie Rennie 45’ At the end of September 2016, the GFA embarked on a Strategic planning process supported by FIFA. The process August 12, 2016 involved a three day consultation with the GFA Executive and Grenada 1 - Puerto Rico 7 other stakeholders at the Radisson Beach Resort. The result Britney Charles 54’ was refreshed mission and exciting new vision. The workshop was led by Consultant Kenny MacLeod and attended by August 14, 2016 FIFA Development Officer Howard McIntosh and FIFA Grenada 1 - St. Lucia 2 Technical Development Officer for the Southern Caribbean Shaniah Johnson 53’ Anton Corneal. The workshop involved brainstorming and prioritizing the areas that need urgent reorganization August 15, 2016 to take Grenada’s football to the next level. Youth and Grenada 3 - St. Vincent & the Grenadines 0 Women’s Football, National Teams, Revenue Generation Coie Smith 38’; Sheranda Charles 45’ pen; Malia Ramdhanny 69’ (sustainability) and Competitions were identified as part of seven key pillars to be discussed with stakeholders with PARADISE WINS INAUGURAL GFA CARNIVAL CUP the aim of transforming the GFA. Since the workshop, the Paradise FC International are the champions of the inaugural GFA has engaged stakeholders such as Government, the GFA Carnival Cup played under the lights at the Fond business community and clubs and the media to get their Recreational Ground. Spectators enjoyed a match that input. proved to hold a few surprises.

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NEW VISION GFA ADMINISTRATIVE BUILDING “YOUR GAME, OUR PASSION, ONE GOAL” New Mission-“Building an effective organisation to ensure the development of football from grassroots to national teams in Grenada, Carriacou & Petit Martinique, through the participation and support of all our stakeholders.”

Pillars: Governance, Organizational Development, Better Financial returns, National Teams, Clubs and Competitions, Infrastructure and Technical Department.

PRINCE HARRY VISITS GRENADA For the Grenada under-17 women’s national team, a memorable 2016 was capped in December by Prince Harry of Wales’ visit to the Spice Island.

The opportunity to meet royalty, elicited high levels of excitement. Significant progress was made on the GFA Administrative Prince Harry’s stop was part of a 15-day Caribbean tour, which Building in 2016. The foundation, concrete work, concluded in Guyana. Grenada Football Association President installation of windows and much more was completed Cheney Joseph presented Prince Harry with a framed Grenada in 2016. The building which is a goal project funded by national team shirt at the Queen’s Park playing field, where a FIFA to the tune of 1.5 millions EC dollars is located at sporting and cultural event featuring football, cricket and netball Queen’s Park opposite the National Cricket Stadium. was organized. The building will become the administrative home of the GFA. Presently, because of slow FIFA disbursement Said Joseph: “Though a short visit and somewhat brief time finishing work on the building has been delayed. together, we will always remember his words to the girls Projections are that the official opening will take place encouraging them to balance education with sports and life in May. will be better as you grow older.” GFA technical director Trevor McIntosh was delighted that the U17 team had an active part CFU UNDER 17 WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS to play in the unique opportunity. “I hope this is one experience The GFA fielded a team for the CFU Under 17 World that motivates them to keep playing football,” he remarked, Cup Qualifiers in July. The team travelled to St.Vincent adding that Prince Harry said he would “hang the gift on his wall.” and the Grenadines for round one qualifiers. The boys won their first match against St.Vincent and the WE CARE INITIATIVE Grenadines 2-0 at Victoria Park, St.Vincent. However, On Saturday 17th December, 2016, the young ladies of Grenada’s the Spice Boys lost their second match to St.Lucia 2-0. U17 and U15 National teams brought Christmas cheer to three Finally, the team drew 1 alls against Bermuda. Their of the children’s homes on the island. goal average was not enough to take them through to the next stage, however, their effort was applauded. The initiative of the Grenada Football Association Women’s The team was coached by Jake Rennie of Paradise FC Committee was dubbed, WE CARE, W-Women E-Everywhere International. C-Changing A-Attitudes, R- Rewarding E-Excellence.

The programme is a legacy of Grenada’s hosting of the CONCACAF Women’s U-17 Tournament in March 2016. The homes visited were the Dorothy Hopkin, Queen Elizabeth and Bel Air Homes for Children. On the visits, the girls interacted with residents showed them some basic football skills and show off their own skills. CONCACAF sponsored “Football CARE Kits” were also presented to each home to support their recreation programmes. The initiative was sponsored by Bryden and Minors and Huggins Grenada Ltd.

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Audited Financial Report 2016

01 Auditors’ Report

02 Statement of Financial Position

03 Statement of Income and Accummulated Deficit

04 Statement of Cash Flows

05 Notes to the Financial Statements

06 Management Information Schedules

2016 ANNUAL REPORT 39 Pannell House | P.O. Box 1798 NOTES| Grand Anse TO | St. George’sTHE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Grenada | West Indies At 31st December, 2016...continued Tel (473) 440-2562/3014/2127/0414 Fax (473) 440-6750 | Email [email protected]

INDEPENDENT AUDITORS’ REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF GRENADA FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION

OPINION We have audited the financial statements of Grenada Football Association, which comprise the statement of financial position at December 31, 2016, and the related statements of comprehensive income and cash flows for the year then ended, and notes to the financial statements, including a summary of significant accounting policies.

In our opinion, the accompanying financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Association as at December 31st, 2016 and its financial performance and its cash flows for the year then ended in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards for Small and Medium-sized Entities (IFRS for SMS’s).

BASIS FOR OPINION We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (ISAs). Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditors’ Responsibilities for the Audit of the Financial Statements section of our report. We are independent of the Association in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial statements in Grenada, and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF MANAGEMENT AND THOSE CHARGED WITH GOVERNANCE FOR THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of the financial statements in accordance with IFRSs for SME’s, 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.

In preparing the financial statements, management is responsible for assessing the Association’s ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless management either intends to liquidate the Association or to cease operations, or has no realistic alternative but to do so.

AUDITORS’ RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE AUDIT OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditors’ report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with ISAs will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these financial statements. AUDITED FINANCIAL REPORT

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INDEPENDENT AUDITORS’ REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF GRENADA FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION ...continued

As part of an audit in accordance with ISAs, we exercise professional judgment and maintain professional skepticism throughout the audit. We also:

ƒƒ Identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error, design and perform audit procedures responsive to those risks, and obtain audit evidence that is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. The risk of not detecting a material misstatement resulting from fraud is higher than for one resulting from error, as fraud may involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions, misrepresentations, or the override of internal control.

ƒƒ Obtain an understanding of internal control relevant to the audit 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 Association’s internal control.

ƒƒ Evaluate the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates and related disclosures made by management.

ƒƒ Conclude on the appropriateness of management’s use of the going concern basis of accounting and, based on the audit evidence obtained, whether a material uncertainty exists related to events or conditions that may cast significant doubt on the Association’s ability to continue as a going concern. If we conclude that a material uncertainty exists; we are required to draw attention in our auditor’s report to the related disclosures in the financial statements or, if such disclosures are inadequate, to modify our opinion. Our conclusions are based on the audit evidence obtained up to the date of our auditor’s report. However, future events or conditions may cause the Association to cease to continue as a going concern.

ƒƒ Evaluate the overall presentation, structure and content of the financial statements, including the disclosures, and whether the financial statements represent the underlying transactions and events in a manner that achieves fair presentation.

We communicate with those charged with governance regarding, among other matters, the planned scope and timing of the audit and significant audit findings, including any significant deficiencies in internal control that we identify during our audit.

GRENADA June 12th, 2017 Accountants & Business Advisers

2016 ANNUAL REPORT 41 NOTESSTATEMENT TO THE OF FINANCIAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS POSITION At 31stAt December, 31st December, 2016... 2016continued

Notes 2016 2015 ASSETS Non-Current Assets Property, plant and equipment 4 3,137,838 69,120

Current Assets Inventories 5 15,640 20,542 Accounts receivable and prepayments 6 97,057 99,170 Cash and cash equivalents 7 195,069 6,639

307,766 126,351

TOTAL ASSETS $3,445,604 $195,471

REPRESENTED BY:

ACCUMULATED DEFICIT AND LIABILITIES

ACCUMULATED DEFICIT (670,016) (269,645) 8 Non-Current Liabilities Capital grant 3,055,236 -

7 Current Liabilities 9 Bank overdraft - 8,053 Accounts payable and accrued charges 1,060,384 457,063

1,060,384 465,116

TOTAL LIABILITIES 4,115,620 465,116

TOTAL ACCUMULATED DEFICIT AND LIABILITIES $3,445,604 $195,471

The notes on pages 9 to 17 form an integral part of these financial statements

: President : Secretary AUDITED FINANCIAL REPORT

42 ANNUAL REPORT 2016 STATEMENTNOTES OF TO INCOME THE FINANCIAL AND ACCUMULATED STATEMENTS DEFICIT ForAt the 31st Year December, Ended 31st 2016... December,continued 2016 AUDITED FINANCIAL REPORT

Notes 2016 2015 FIFA GRANT 1,297,671 2,123,593 Less: Direct expenses - Technical (schedule 1) 1,008,304 2,108,171

4 289,367 15,422 OTHER INCOME Gate receipts 54,708 79,379 Other income – (Schedule 2) 5 19,722 274,298 Club registration and affiliation fees 6 66,375 89,575 Sponsorship and donations 7 67,733 81,423 Fifa grant - other 73,072 -

281,610 524,675

Operating surplus 570,977 540,097

ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES Salaries and wages 8 149,791 160,550 National insurance scheme contributions 7,252 9,423 Postage and courier - 2,132 Advertising 7 8,914 - Legal and professional fees 9 - 19,350 Office supplies and stationery 25,778 35,808 Telephone and fax 21,740 23,903 Miscellaneous 3,884 - Bank charges 3,114 4,702 Depreciation 84,098 9,778 Motor vehicle expenses 18,377 28,153 Accounting fees 7,200 - Rent 40,978 78,969 Repairs and maintenance 3,189 1,105 Seminars and training 65,701 89,206 Transportation 11,201 2,608 Audit fees 10,125 7,178 Donation and subscriptions 85 14,574 Fines and penalties 3,318 105,450

The notes on pages 9 to 17 form an integral part of these financial statements

2016 ANNUAL REPORT 43 STATEMENTNOTES OF TO INCOME THE FINANCIAL AND ACCUMULATED STATEMENTS DEFICIT For the YearAt 31st Ended December, 31st December, 2016...continued 2016...continued

2016 2015 ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES Directors’ fees 34,000 29,800 Travel and accommodation - 8,455 Duties and taxes 6,800 44,271 Bad debts 60,199 11,783 Dues and subscription 3,702 - Electricity 3,870 - Merchandising - 14,158 Goal project II expenses 8,770 - Insurance 3,887 4,274 Congress 10,862 32,360 Property tax 1,580 750

Total expenses 598,415 738,740

Deficit for the year (27,438) (198,643)

Net CONCACAF expenses (Schedule 4) (372,933) -

Total deficit for the year (400,371) (198,643)

Accumulated deficit brought forward (269,645) (71,002)

Accumulated deficit carried forward $(670,016) $(269,645) AUDITED FINANCIAL REPORT

The notes on pages 9 to 17 form an integral part of these financial statements

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Notes 2016 2015 OPERATING ACTIVITIES Deficit for the year (400,371) (198,643) Adjustments for: Depreciation 84,098 9,778 (188,865) Operating deficit before working capital changes (316,273) Decrease/(increase) in accounts receivable 2,113 (26,067) Increase in accounts payable and accrued charges 603,320 220,040 Decrease in inventories 4,902 17,257

Cash provided by operating activities 294,062 22,365

INVESTING ACTIVITIES Purchase of property, plant and equipment (3,152,815) (74,664)

Cash used in investing activities (3,152,815) (74,664)

FINANCING ACTIVITIES Net grant funds 3,055,236 -

Cash provided by investing activities 3,055,236 -

Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 196,483 (52,299)

Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of the year (1,414) 50,885

- end of the year 7 $195,069 $(1,414)

The notes on pages 9 to 17 form an integral part of these financial statements

2016 ANNUAL REPORT 45 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS At 31stAt December, 31st December, 2016... 2016continued

1. INCORPORATION AND PRINCIPAL Building 2.5% ACTIVITY Lighting equipment 5%

The Association was established in 1924 to (c) Foreign Currency control and regulate the game of football in the tri-island state of Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Foreign currency transactions during the year Martinique. have been effected at the rates of exchange ruling at the dates of the transactions. Assets and liabilities expressed in foreign currencies 2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES are translated to Eastern Caribbean Currency dollars at the rates of exchange ruling at the The principal accounting policies applied in the end of the financial period. Profits or losses preparation of these financial statements are set on subsequent conversion are reflected in the out below. These policies have been consistently operations of that period. applied to all years presented, unless otherwise stated. (d) Cash and Cash Equivalents Cash and cash equivalents consists of cash on (a) Basis of Accounting hand and at bank. These financial statements have been prepared in compliance with International Financial (e) Trade Payables Reporting Standards for Small and Medium- Trade payables are obligations to pay for goods sized Enterprises (IFRS for SME’s) and under or services that have been acquired in the the historical cost convention. The financial ordinary course of business from suppliers. statements are expressed in Eastern Caribbean Accounts payable are classified as current Currency dollars. liabilities if payment is due within one (1) year or less, if not, they are presented as non-current The preparation of financial statements in liabilities. conformity with IFRS for SMEs requires the use of certain critical accounting estimates. It also requires management to exercise its judgment 3. CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES AND in the process of applying the Association’s JUDGMENTS IN APPLYING ACCOUNTING accounting policies. The areas involving a higher POLICIES degree of judgment or complexity, or areas where assumptions and estimates are significant The development of estimates and the exercise to these financial statements are disclosed in of judgment in applying accounting policies may Note 3. have a material impact on the Association’s reported assets, liabilities, revenues and (b) Property, Plant and Equipment expenses. The items which may have the most effect on these financial statements are set out Property, plant and equipment are stated at below. cost. Depreciation is provided on the straight-line Property, plant and equipment basis at rates expected to apportion the costs Management exercises judgment in determining of the assets over the period of their estimated whether future economic benefits can be useful lives. The rates used are as follows: derived from expenditures to be capitalized and Per annum estimates the useful lives and residual values of Furniture and equipment 10% these assets. Computers 25% AUDITED FINANCIAL REPORT Motor vehicles 20% Fencing 10%

46 ANNUAL REPORT 2016 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS At 31st December, 2016...continued AUDITED FINANCIAL REPORT 4. PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT NET BOOK VALUE Balance at 31st December, 2016 NET BOOK VALUE For the year ended 31st December, 2016 NET BOOK VALUE Balance at 31st December, 2015 NET BOOK VALUE For the year ended 31st December, 2015 NET BOOK VALUE Balance at 1st January, 2015 Accumulated depreciation Cost Depreciation charge for the year Additions for the year Opening book value Accumulated depreciation Cost Depreciation charge for the year Additions for the year Opening book value Accumulated depreciation Cost $1,666,865 $1,666,865 1,666,865 1,666,865 Building $ - $ - $ ------Equipment $1,411,179 $1,411,179 1,485,452 1,485,452 Lighting (74,273) (74,273) $ - $ - $ ------Computer $ 4 (21,589) (19,973) (18,357) $3,237 $3,237 24,826 $4,853 24,826 18,361 $4,853 (1,616) (1,616) 4,853 6,465 4 - (177,698) (177,698) (177,698) Vehicles $ 2 $ 2 $ 2 $ 2 $ 2 177,700 177,700 177,700 Motor 2 2 - - - - Equipment Furniture Furniture $56,554 $64,264 $56,554 123,745 $64,264 123,246 (50,820) (67,191) (58,982) 68,199 64,264 $4,227 55,047 (8,209) (8,162) 4,227 and 499 $ 1 $ 1 $ 1 $ 1 $ 1 Fencing (47,099) (47,099) (47,099) 47,100 47,100 47,100 1 1 - - - - $3,137,838 $3,137,838 3,525,688 3,152,816 (303,752) (293,974) (387,850) $4,234 $69,120 $69,120 372,872 298,208 (84,098) 74,664 69,120 (9,778) 4,234 Total

2016 ANNUAL REPORT 47 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS At 31st December, 2016...continued

4. PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT...continued (a) The Association holds the following leases. i. Property known as Fond playing field, St. Patrick’s for a period of thirty years expiring 2043 at a price of $1.00 per annum.

ii. Property at Queen’s Park, St. George’s measuring 6,563 square feet of land together with the building thereon for a term of thirty-three years expiring in 2047 at a price of $1.00 per annum.

(b) Freehold Property Ten (10) acres of land situated at Paradise known as Simon, St. Andrew’s was conveyed to the Association by the Government of Grenada at no value.

5. INVENTORIES

2016 2015 Garments, uniforms and equipment $15,640 $20,542

6. ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE AND PREPAYMENTS

2016 2015 Registration and affiliation fees outstanding 208,379 184,338 Security deposit 3,000 3,000 Prepayment 34,045 - 245,424 187,338 Less: Provision for doubtful amounts (148,367) (88,168) $97,057 $99,170 AUDITED FINANCIAL REPORT

48 ANNUAL REPORT 2016 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS At 31st December, 2016...continued AUDITED FINANCIAL REPORT 7. CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

2016 2015 Petty cash 254 38 Republic Bank Grenada Limited – Current account 179,176 - Grenada Co-operative Bank Limited 2,283 4,205 - Current account 7,833 1,107 - Injury fund account 217 1,289 - Concacaf 194 - - Concacaf U-17 women’s 5,112 - Bank of Nova Scotia – Current account 195,069 6,639 Cash and cash equivalents - (8,053) Republic Bank Grenada Limited – Current account $195,069 $(1,414) Cash and cash equivalents in the statement of cash flows

8. CAPITAL GRANTS

These amounts were received as grants from FIFA towards the Grenada Football Association office building and lighting equipment for the Fond playing field in St. Patrick’s.

9. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND ACCRUED CHARGES

2016 2015 Admiral (Grenada) Limited c/o A. Paterson - 2,451 A & R Enterprise 2,322 - Agnes Henry - 1,340 ALLYDAY 1,553 - Alexander’s tent rental 2,015 2,015 Alvin Thomas 250 - Barbara-Ann Buckmire - 300 BOSS FM - 1,000 Bryden & Minors Limited - 304 Cartridges - 122 Cash prizes 88,000 85,330 Chris Merryman - 350 Claude’s taxi and tours - 750 Clifton Marrast 360 100 Concacaf 186,729 - Constance Baptist - 930

2016 ANNUAL REPORT 49 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS At 31st December, 2016...continued

9. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND ACCRUED CHARGES...continued

2016 2015 Curtis Regis - 300 Coaches 8,000 8,000 D’ Sport Shop 2,757 2,757 Deco Industries (1990) Limited - 1,033 Donna McIntosh - 300 Dora Cambridge - 600 Dorothy Lessey - 1,415 Double D Sounds - 150 ECI Inc 2,455 1,754 Eddie Greenidge - 1,000 Elvis Andrew 23,545 725 Executive committee fees - 2,450 Findley Flether 1,420 520 Flamboyant Hotel 20,000 7,971 Flow (Advertising) 29,877 2,415 Franklyn Simpson - 500 GBN 1,210 7,210 George Phillip - 120 Geo F. Huggins & Company Limited - 2,052 Going Places Travel 26,335 25,946 Government of Grenada Printery - 1,260 Government of Grenada 70 900 GrenGraphics Designs 7,531 2,063 Grenada Electricity Services Limited 2,136 - Grenada Laundry Services - 45 Gabriel’s Rental & Taxi Services 748 1,285 Grooms Beach Resort 40,000 - Guadeloupe FA 5,222 5,222 Hermain Baptiste - 9,000 Jason Paterson - 540 J D Consulting - 1,590 Jeff Alexis - 2,000 Jefferson Noel 4,301 1,435 Johny Sylvan 200 - Kalinago Beach Resort 14,669 - Kenson Fleming 128 - AUDITED FINANCIAL REPORT Leon Nelson - 82 Lennox Corion 50 -

50 ANNUAL REPORT 2016 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS At 31st December, 2016...continued AUDITED FINANCIAL REPORT 9. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND ACCRUED CHARGES...continued

2016 2015 LIME 916 1,060 Lyndon Francis - 350 Malaika Church - 371 MTV (Advertising Super 8) - 2,700 Mario Christopher 3,901 - Max Toussaint 2,000 - Moeth Gaymes 815 - National Insurance Scheme - - National Stadium Authority 146,967 1,244 Nadiyia Francis - 44,255 Neila Duncan - 1,546 Nyrone Alexander 1,000 4,100 Nixon’s Electrical Services Limited - 1,000 Nzinga Alexander 200 5,018 Olive George - - Patricia Patrice 150 160 Pannell Kerr Forster (2015 & 2016) 16,503 6,000 Paul Isaac 7,200 3,600 Peter James 1,589 - Peter McEween 4,500 7,500 Petite Anse Hotel - 612 Phillip Belgrave 300 2,830 Point Salines Hotel 4,162 2,163 Presley Samuel - 1,275 Preston Peters - 900 Prizes Super 8 - 27,000 Public Workers’ Union - 200 Radisson - 11,280 Rainbow Janitorial Services - 403 Ramdhani & Associates 43,634 6,000 Real FM - 300 Referees 21,900 34,560 Reginal Joseph - 250 Rex Grenadian Hotel 228,791 27,911 Roy Grenada Police Force 33,950 - Salaries - 8,272 Selwyn Noel - 100

2016 ANNUAL REPORT 51 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS At 31st December, 2016...continued

9. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND ACCRUED CHARGES...continued

2016 2015 Silvan Chan - 1,000 Sonia Phillip 3,400 700 Southern Waste Management - 932 Sogecoa Caribbean Limited 42,885 - Spartex Sports/ Andall Hike and Sports - 973 Spice Island Beach Resort 2,050 - Spice Isle Imaging Centre Inc. - 1,197 Spice Isle Retreaders 620 - Staffing senior men’s team - 11,026 Staffing U-17 - 22,725 Streamline Networks - 144 Sundries creditors - 827 Thompson Cadore 4,500 6,525 Tropicanna Inn Restaurant and Bar 14,987 8,523 Valman Bedeau - 500 Victor Daniel - 7,200 Virginia Bruno 500 1,500 Waggy T Rental and Sound Company Limited 1,081 1,305 Wayne Phillip - 23 Wee FM (Advertisement Super 8) - 621 Wilbert Simon - 750

$1,060,384 $457,063

10. CONTINGENT LIABILITY

At the statement of financial position date there was a claim against the Association by Mr. Victor Daniel, the former General Secretary. Since there is uncertainty regarding the outcome of the matter, no provision has been made in the financial statements therefor. AUDITED FINANCIAL REPORT

52 ANNUAL REPORT 2016 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS At 31st December, 2016...continued AUDITED FINANCIAL REPORT 10. CONTINGENT LIABILITY...continued

SCHEDULE 1

2016 2015 TECHNICAL EXPENSES Salaries 141,251 147,910 Season cash prizes 72,030 68,850 Referees 56,770 78,814 Men’s competitions (Schedule 3) 110,750 380,203 Seminars and training 20,568 72,776 Youth football - 5,889 National Insurance Scheme contributions 2,910 5,470 Rent 36,160 587 Women’s competitions 152,091 212,998 Ground preparation 16,408 900 Transportation 1,111 5,028 Grass roots - 29,504 Sundry expenses 4,099 4,500 National senior team 264,827 667,543 National U-15 team 40,291 105,999 National U-15 team - 162,077 National U-15 team 89,038 71,960 Award ceremony - 40,685 Uniforms - 46,348 Donations - 130

$1,008,304 $2,108,171

SCHEDULE 2

2016 2015 OTHER INCOME Bus tour 12,184 26,776 Replica sales 2,119 9,126 Miscellaneous 5,419 88,682 TV rights - 149,714

$19,722 $274,298

2016 ANNUAL REPORT 53 MANAGEMENTNOTES TO INFORMATIONTHE FINANCIAL SCHEDULE STATEMENTS For the YearAt 31st Ended December, 31st December, 2016...continued 2016

SCHEDULE 3

2016 2015 MEN’S COMPETITION Advertising, promotion and public relations 12,042 12,847 Coaches, equipment and managers’ fees 63,235 98,287 Entertainment and artist performance 6,450 18,584 Security expenses 8,425 5,768 Travel, accommodation and transportation - 86,644 Uniforms 672 155,031 Other expenses 19,926 3,042

$110,750 $380,203 AUDITED FINANCIAL REPORT

54 ANNUAL REPORT 2016 MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SCHEDULE NOTESMANAGEMENT TO THE FINANCIAL INFORMATION STATEMENTS SCHEDULE For the Year Ended 31st December, 2016 ForAt the 31st Year December, Ended 31st 2016... December,continued 2016...continued AUDITED FINANCIAL REPORT SCHEDULE 4

2016 CONCACAF WOMEN’S U-17 CHAMPIONSHIP Income Concacaf – Tournament support 1,652,388 Concessionary booths 3,800 Gate receipts 72,840 Merchandising 6,290

1,735,318 Expenses Accommodation and meals – teams 993,195 Accommodation- Concacaf staff 579,473 Accreditation 120 Bank charges 562 CONCACAF – Guests Hospitality 9,844 Field preparation 486 Insurance 4,848 Laundry and toiletries 6,169 Liaisons and staff 7,530 Marketing and public relations 11,089 Medical support 27,959 Merchandising 17,908 Legal fees 37,635 Rental of match venue 27,000 Salaries 55,836 Security 73,079 Stadium operating expenses 14,165 Stationery, print and office expenses 6,346 Miscellaneous 1,578 Telephone and fax 26,229 Ticketing 18,232 Transportation 184,540 Volunteer expenses 4,428

2,108,251

NET LOSS $(372,933)

2016 ANNUAL REPORT 55 BUDGET Jan - Dec 2017

EC$ US$ ORDINARY INCOME/EXPENSE INCOME

GROSS RECEIPTS Appeal Fees 0.00 0.00 Gate Receipts - Ticket Sales 209,201.30 77,000.00 Sale of Replicas 5,433.80 2,000.00 Vending & Bar 149,429.50 55,000.00 Other Income 2,716.90 1,000.00 Club Registration 65,748.98 24,200.00 GRANTS DONATION & SPONSORSHIP One CONCACAF 339,612.50 125,000.00 CFU - TV Rights 122,260.50 45,000.00 Local Sponsorships 0.00 0.00 FIFA - Receipts-Operational 1,358,450.00 500,000.00 FIFA - Contract of Objectives 4,075,350.00 1,500,000.00 FIFA - Accommodation & Travel 950,915.00 350,000.00 FIFA - Equipment 230,936.50 85,000.00 7,510,054.98 2,764,200.00

Total GROSS RECEIPTS, GRANTS DONATION & SPONSORSHIP 7,510,054.98 2,764,200.00

Total Income 7,510,054.98 2,764,200.00

Gross Profit 7,510,054.98 2,764,200.00 EXPENSE

Administrative Expenses 888,931.64 327,186.00 Staff Training 54,897.68 20,206.00 FIFA - Equipment 230,936.50 85,000.00 Travel & Accommodation 950,915.00 350,000.00

Total Administrative Expenses 2,125,680.82 782,392.00

Technical Expenses Referees and Referees Development: 88,299.25 32,500.00 Ground Preparation-Nets, Goals Etc. 27,169.00 10,000.00 Governance 187,390.03 68,972.00 MENS FOOTBALL Men Competition 286,046.50 105,284.15 U-15 Team Travel & Visa 56,402.84 20,760.00 U-17 Tournerment 102,610.60 37,767.53 U-15 Tournerment 57,445.89 21,143.91 U-19 Tournerment 45,991.80 16,928.04 National Senior Team Expenses WIFA 407,535.00 150,000.00 Inter. Friendlies 271,690.00 100,000.00

Total National Senior Team Expenses 1,227,722.64 451,883.63

3,656,261.74 1,345,747.63 BUDGET Jan - Dec 2017...Continued

EC$ US$ Rental Stadium 0.00 0.00 Seminar & Training 0.00 0.00

WOMEN’S FOOTBALL Women Competition 89,793.55 33,050.00 WIFA - Women 27,670.27 10,184.50 U-15 - Team Tournerment 49,485.68 18,214.02 U-17 - Team Preparation - Female 0.00 0.00 Senior Team Preparation - Female 0.00 0.00 National Senior Team WIFA - Female 0.00 0.00

Total WOMEN’S FOOTBALL 166,949.49 61,448.52

Grass Roots 66,107.61 24,332.00 National Teams Preparation 466,567.80 171,728.00

532,675.41 196,559.19

Total Expense 4,355,886.64 1,603,256.15

Net Ordinary Income 7,510,054.98 2,764,200.00

Net Income Before Additions 3,154,168.34 1,160,943.85 ADDITIONAL Infrastructure 2,038,196.24 750,191.85 Assets 357,402.76 131,548.00

Total Capital Grant 2,395,599.00 881,739.85

Total Net Income After Additions 758,569.34 279,204.00

Debt Repayment - FIFA 581,878.47 214,170.00 Accounts Payable Debt NOTES

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