Minutes of meeting held on 4th April at York Hospital S.C.
With approx 27 members and guests present.
The chairman welcomed all to the meeting.
Apols were received from Mssrs; M & G Ellwood, B Ballantyne,R Simpson, G Bradbury, G Boothman, M Smith, G Hartley.
Minutes of last meeting were read, matters arising. Refs should reports match misconduct
incidents, as more had arisen since last meeting
Correspondence from Saturday League re. Respect markings and payment of fees re Premier Div.
Membership stood at 65 for the year. Subs will be due after 31 March. £22 now and increasing to
£25 in October. £11 for junior members. An added incentive is an included benefit of free legal
aid insurance through the RA (worth £30-50 on your policy) this covers pleasure/ business and
refereeing. Subs can be paid online shortly through the web site.
Details were given regarding; York RA web site, RA draw tickets, dinner, Conference,
Lol Cussons Evening A Thornton gave a report on an enjoyable evening
A.GM. anyone interested in being on the committee, give names and seconder to secretary in
writing.
Social Club, subs were due, still some outstanding and club are hoping that more of our members
will join.
Problem Corner, There was a long discussion on the correct procedures for penalty deciders. What
happens when two players of the same side collide and injure themselves, they do not have to leave the field of play.
The evening’s guest , Barry Sygmuta, a level 3,4,5 coach gave a very interesting presentation entitled Expectations. Using video clips from Scarboro and Blyth with officials we knew. There was plenty of interaction and discussion.
A.O.B, Elliot Shiers gave details of fitness sessions being organised. J Suchecki mentioned that
York, Humberside and W Yorks Supply leagues will be pooled next season
There being no more business meeting closed at 9.55
Ian Hotchkies
Secretary