Glyn reported that the season had been busy, but without any
major problems. Next season is expected to be busier still,
particularly with the Olympics, and the resignation of two committee
members this year (Treasurer and Secretary). Major emphasis from his
point of view this season on raising the standard of officiating.
Treasurer: (in absentio)
Income: £1192.57
Expenditure: £837.27
Total Assets: £1858.56
Situation good, and recommended (accepted) that HVA fees will remain same for coming season. Formally resigned.
Fixtures:
Request that all date changes between teams are notified to Fixtures sec as well.
No particular problems, but had noticed refereeing complaints on
scoresheets. There followed general discussion re. refereeing, where it
was decided that all clubs need to take officiating very seriously. All
matches must have two referees (subject to fines if not for responsible
team), and in particular Division 1 matches must have at least one
registered referee. Misbehaviour will not be tolerated. Clubs will be asked to supply details of registered referees (if any).
Youth Development
Good and busy season. Dawn mentioned that Guy has been doing an
increasing amount of work for which she is grateful, and hinted that he
may be succeeding her soon. Strongly encouraged all clubs to get
Clubmarked and undergo CRB checks etc.
Nomads
Good season - promoted to Division 2.
Elections
Chair: Glyn (unopposed)
Secretary: Philip Mould, Vale (unopposed)
Treasurer: no candidate (though Krys from Luton may be able to do
it). Email will be sent to clubs requesting candidates by end of July
for election at Fixtures meeting.
Fixtures: Mick (unopposed)
Webmaster: Mick (unopposed)
Juniors: Dawn (unopposed)
League Structure
Welwyn A will be promoted to
Division 1. VK Barnet 2 will drop to Division 2. St Clement Danes will
enter a team (mostly juniors) in Division 2. There will be a mixed
Division (3 men / 3 ladies on court). There was some concern that
standard might be too high in some teams without restrictions, but we
will see how it goes.
Forthcoming Events
Rule updates (mainly typos, and changes to refereeing requirements)
will be emailed, along with requests for Treasurer candidates soon,
both to be voted on in Extraordinary General Meeting to take place for
1/2 hour pre-fixtures meeting.
Glyn will contact Guy re. refereeing course.
Team applications (for league) official deadline 14th August.
Pre-season mixed tournament to take place Sunday 18th September at
Herts SportsVillage. Entry is £6 per player, HVA will provide
funding for prizes.
Fourplay will take place in July.
St Clement Danes are offering open training for men in last two weeks of August (details to be confirmed).
