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Minutes of 4 April Meeting

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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

Howard Webb – Guest Speaker at March Meeting

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Howard WebbWe are delighted to announce that World Cup Final referee Howard Webb has confirmed he will be attending our meeting on 7 March 2013.

One of the world’s leading referees, Howard is an engaging speaker and it is sure to be an enjoyable evening.

Meetings are held at the York Hospital Social Club on the first Thursday of each month, beginning at 7:30, and are free for all members to attend.

Minutes of 7 February Meeting

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 Minutes of meeting held on 7th Feb at The NHS Sports and Social Club
With 29 members and guests present

A minute’s silence was observed for Bryan Shearer a referees friend and member of York & District League, York FA and former player who passed away.

G Bradbury recounted a humorous episode of a disciplinary meeting Bryan sat on that Graham was involved in.

Apologies were recieved from Mssrs; P Ballantyne,G Hartley;Simpson; Sucheki; Thorpe; Butler; M Smith, P Hartley who arrived later.

Minutes of the last meeting; were read and accepted. No matters arising.

Correspondence; regarding Tony Kennedy was read.

Pig Racing Evening; Report was given regarding a very enjoyable and profitable evening. Thanks were given to all who were involved.

Details were given; of the annual dinner 6th April and Lol Cussons evening 15th March.

Subs for season 13/14, were set at £25, if paid before end of Sept this will be reduced to £22. Subs were also due for the Social Club.

Membership; now stood at 65.

FA Cup Final Tickets; an allocation had been applied for. Names in writing to secretary.

Brendan Bishop; gave details of a tournament in May/June, appealing for refs.

Problem Spot, there was discussion on the habit of goalkeepers and refs in televised matches with same colour shirts. Also players wearing gloves of different colours, considering the recommendation involving undershirts/shorts, tape and ankle supports.

Due to late backword, from the evenings guest, Dave King arranged a quick group quiz of match situations/incidents. Thanks were given to Dave at the end

There being no more business the meeting closed at 9.35

I Hotchkies
Secretary