Peter Houseman Youth League Handbook 2019 – 2020 HISTORY OF THE LEAGUE Peter Houseman played for Chelsea in their "Golden Years" of the late '60's and early '70's. He moved to Oakley in 1967 and soon became involved in coaching local boys in the art of football. Obviously, as Peter was a 'star', word soon got around and Peter found his group getting larger and larger. From this he thought that these players should be formed into teams and set about encouraging other people to join in. Soon after, Peter and other members of the community formed The Basingstoke and District Boys Sunday League. They played their first league games on 9th February 1969 with six teams making up the league. The original six were Oakley, South Ham, Wellington, Buckskin, Rotherwick and Worting. Today the league has grown to over 50 clubs and well over 200 teams ranging from under 7 to under 16. Whilst it may not be the largest of leagues, it has always tried to remain as Peter intended in that it gives boys and girls a chance to play football in an organised fashion. In the early days Peter was aided by his wife Sally and the two of them would often be seen going to football matches with a car full of lads. Peter was elected Secretary of the League but later stepped down due to FA rules, and was inaugurated as the first league President. Sally volunteered to take up the post and served as Secretary for 3 seasons. She had to retire owing to the fact that their own family had arrived and demanded more of her time, but she kept in touch as Vice President. In March 1977 they were both tragically killed along with friends in a motor accident. They left behind 3 young children, many friends, and the legacy of this League. In memorial to Peter, his name was added to the League in 1977, and the playing fields at Oakley were also dedicated to him. League Rules 2019 Peter Houseman Youth League Handbook 2019 – 2020 CHILD WELFARE IN FOOTBALL Our focus is on safeguarding the welfare of all young people who participate in the Peter Houseman Youth League, and protecting them from physical, sexual, or emotional harm, and from neglect or bullying. Serious causes for concern are fortunately comparatively rare, and should be reported to the Hampshire County F.A. for further investigation. There is however equal concern for incidents which affect the conditions under which youth football is played, particularly those which are considered poor practice. These range from conflict between opposing teams’ parents, spectator incursion onto the pitch, and general threatening behaviour towards players, officials, and supporters. Such incidents have become too common, and every club needs to work towards their elimination, to ensue that the children in their charge are provided with a safe environment in which to play. Clubs are held responsible for the behaviour of their managers, coaching staff, players, parents, and spectators (and may incur considerable fines for neglection of this duty), and are expected to engender responsible behaviour by way of education and example. A mandatory requirement under F.A. rules is the appointment of an officer (Child Welfare Officer) by each club, and these persons have an important role in the implementation of the spirit of child welfare. They are trained to a high standard, and act as a first point of contact for anyone having concern in such matters. Names and contact details of club CWOs are now published in this handbook For help or further details, please contact PHYL Child Welfare Officer, Jo Lees-Smith, at [email protected] F.A. RESPECT PROGRAMME Following from the Child Welfare in Football detailed above, the Peter Houseman Youth League, and all of our member clubs, are committed to the F.A. RESPECT programme, which has been developed to eliminate poor practice at all levels within our sport of football. We expect ALL participants of the League to vigorously support the programme, and trust, in turn, that ALL will benefit by its adoption. As a league this year we require all teams at all age groups to provide a Respect Steward who will be required to wear a respect hi-viz jacket Please see details on the PHYL web site on their role. We have also introduced a change to the respect line on the parents’ side of the pitch, for forms of the game where assistant referees are used. The line will run along only half way along the pitch. This will be the opposite end to the assistant referee. League Rules 2019 Peter Houseman Youth League Handbook 2019 – 2020 Officers of the League 2019/2020 Season President Ian Walkom Chairman Kevin Cleveland [email protected] 49 Sibelius Close Brighton Hill Basingstoke 07768728684 Hants RG22 4HU Vice Chairman Gary Smith [email protected] Secretary Sarah Labagnara [email protected] 56 Loggon Road, Basingstoke, Hants RG21 3PF 07948089039 Treasurer Theresa Smith [email protected] Referee Secretary Gary Smith [email protected] 07885807323 Publicity Officer Antonio Labagnara [email protected] Child Welfare Officer Jo Lees-Smith [email protected] League Rules 2019 Peter Houseman Youth League Handbook 2019 – 2020 Management Committee 2019/2020 Season Life Vice Presidents A King, D Lailey, R Stratton, I V Walkom, J McBryde, M Thomas, R Hunter. Vice Presidents S Ballard, C Reed, P Farmer, H Livingstone, K Cleveland, J Mulley, D Walton, L Nelson, R Nelson, C Jeremy. Assistant Secretary Jacky Mulley Breach of Rules Secretary S Labagnara Hampshire FA Reps S Labagnara, K Cleveland North Hants Divisional FA Rep Micheal Davies League Rules 2019 Peter Houseman Youth League Handbook 2019 – 2020 Divisional Secretaries 2019/2020 Season Under 7's Rachel Nelson [email protected] 07971 797 015 Under 8's Lyn Nelson [email protected] 07800 858 306 Under 9's Courtney Brown [email protected] 07789 666 677 Under 10's Joanna Lees-Smith [email protected] 07470 038 745 Under 11's Lee Deadman [email protected] 07947 303 141 Under 12's Kevin Cleveland [email protected] Mob: 07768 728 684 Under 13's John Hewson [email protected] 07887 504 143 Under 14's Charlotte Cleveland [email protected] 07565 515 536 Under 15's Sarah Labagnara [email protected] 07948089039 Under 16's Ian Walker [email protected] 07973 560 391 Under 17's Kevin Cleveland [email protected] Mob: 07768 728 684 Cup Secretary Rodney Hunter [email protected] 01256770099 League Rules 2019 Peter Houseman Youth League Handbook 2019 – 2020 Club Secretary and Welfare Officer AFC Aldermaston Secretary Damion Bone [email protected] 07810518353 Child Welfare Officer Ben Hiscock [email protected] 07887788045 AFC Newbury Colts Secretary Steve Taylor [email protected] 07793663038 Child Welfare Officer Sarah Hill [email protected] 07796941481 AFC Newbury Boys and Girls Secretary Steve Taylor [email protected] 07793663038 Child Welfare Officer Sarah Hill [email protected] 07796941481 Alton Secretary Shaun Hobbs [email protected] 07765220521 Child Welfare Officer Tara Naylor [email protected] 07880498034 Andover New Street Secretary Chris Green [email protected] 07828953381 Child Welfare Officer Lynda Richmond [email protected] 07805 040979 Andover Town Youth Secretary Liz Evans [email protected] 07732453830 Child Welfare Officer Nick Stephens [email protected] 07545333200 Baltic Youth Secretary Ewelina Zalewska Child Welfare Officer ferdinand Chifon [email protected] 07400930363 Barton Rovers Secretary John White [email protected] 07968139101 Child Welfare Officer Steve Anderton [email protected] 07810 247073 Basing Royals Secretary Andy Butler [email protected] 07472630364 Child Welfare Officer Andy Ennis [email protected] 077755992907 Basingstoke Colts Secretary Richard Henney [email protected] 07572112010 Child Welfare Officer Stuart Wright 07453292612 Basingstoke Town FC Secretary Richard Trodd [email protected] 07887507447 Child Welfare Officer John Gaston [email protected] 07782379400 League Rules 2019 Peter Houseman Youth League Handbook 2019 – 2020 Beggarwood Secretary Jamie Nash [email protected] 07946509411 Child Welfare Officer Kate Essery [email protected] 07827921347 Berg Secretary Charlotte Cleveland [email protected] 07565515536 Child Welfare Officer kevin Cleveland [email protected] 07768728684 Burghclere Secretary Richard Goodman [email protected] 07778408991 Child Welfare Officer Jane Davenport Chinham Tigers Secretary Andy Hoiles [email protected] 07522903726 Child Welfare Officer Zoe Mawle [email protected] 07966 422343 CSA Secretary Toby Tyler [email protected] 07848929555 Child Welfare Officer Nick Herne [email protected] 07798 693662 Down Grange Secretary Paul Case [email protected] 07788177438 Child Welfare Officer C Brown [email protected] 07789666677 Dragonfly Secretary Stacey Melluish [email protected] 07547371315 Child Welfare Officer Jo-Ann Dawber [email protected] 07889858563 Durrington FC Secretary Diane Hilton [email protected] 07900197263 Child Welfare Officer Les Edwards [email protected] 0752165755 FC Salisbury Secretary Gemma Foot [email protected] 07760401759 Child Welfare Officer Stephen Edgar [email protected] 07955464419 Hatch Warren Phoenix FC Secretary Malcolm Leake [email protected] 07787133212 Child Welfare Officer Helen Harris [email protected] 07880207365 Hook Secretary Ian Warner [email protected] 07557198890 Child Welfare Officer Ian Warner