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The MG Sportswear
Bromsgrove

 & District
 
Football League
a 'RESPECT' League

 
 

 

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Bromsgrove Area Full Member Clubs Meeting 
**New date Bromsgrove Area Full Member Clubs Meeting 
Please be advised that a meeting of the Bromsgrove Area Full Member Clubs will be held on Tuesday 16th March 2010, at Catshill Working Mens Club, Meadow Road, Bromsgrove, at 7:30pm.

Andy Norman from the Worcestershire Football Association will also be in attendance to answer any questions you may have on football development.

 

For further information, please contact Colin Waldron on 01527 874038

For New Clubs wishing to join the Bromsgrove League 2010/11

The Bromsgrove League is now taking applications from prospective new clubs wishing to join the league in time for the new 2010/2011 season, which will start in August 2010.
 
New clubs wishing to join should fill in an application form which can be downloaded here and return it to the General Secretary by email (simonkhfc@hotmail.com) or by post to 26 New Forest Close, Far Forest, Rock, Near Kidderminster, Worcs, DY14 9TJ. The closing date to make an application is Friday 21st May 2010.
 
The New clubs meeting, which all prospective new clubs must attend, is scheduled to be held on Tuesday 25th May 2010, at Catshill WMC, Bromsgrove, 730pm. At this meeting, the league will talk you through the relevant league paperwork/processes and it is your chance to ask any questions you may have prior to joining.

Please contact me on 01299 269434 or by email: simonkhfc@hotmail.com with any other queries you may have at this stage.

Simon Burgess,
General Secretary


Player wanting team
Michael Cohen
0121 453 9673
07763 788723

Had trials at 3 football league clubs when he was younger.
Left sided midfielder/winger.
Call him directly if interested.



Boxing Night

Any teams wishing to take in a nights boxing, possibly as a team night out, please contact Todd Reeves for further information.
 




 



Bromsgrove U21 League?

The Bromsgrove and District football league are currently investigating the possibility that an U21 League could be created within the league for season 2010/2011.
 
Any club wishing to seek further information or register their interest should email the General Secretary, Simon Burgess (simonkhfc@hotmail.com) leaving their contact details and club name.
 
The league stresses that this is only an idea which is being investigated at this early stage. We will keep everyone informed as developments occur.


2010 Cup Finals

We are pleased to announce the Confirmed dates for the end of season Cup Finals.
 
March 21st - Rose Bowl Cup Final
March 28th - Centenary Cup Final
April 11th - Division 1 Cup
April 18th - Bridgwater Cup
May 2nd - WA Harris Cup
May 9th - LMS Shield

Finals will be held at Redditch United FC with an 18:30 hours k/o on all games.
 
Admission to all finals will once again remain at £2 to include a programme.
 
We are hoping to add a few different "things" to the Cup Final experience this year, so please watch the website in the coming weeks for further information as details are confirmed



North Bromsgrove Hgh School - Kit request for Gambia

Following the recent request for old football kit, we have received a thank you letter from the school. All kit donated will be sent with the next visit in February.
 
Thank you to all clubs who took part in the appeal

LSPL Update - Stoke Works

Some months ago, we reported that Bromsgrove League Division 3 side STOKE WORKS FC had successfully won through into the 2009/2010 Lucozade Sport Performance League (LSPL), a
unique online virtual league pitting 80 teams against each other all around the country.
 
The LSPL works by taking the league results that are put into clubwebsite.co.uk and LSPL points are based on average points per league game multiplied by 100. The league will shortly be split into 4 divisions and there are prizes to be won for winning or coming runners up in each division, with the top prize being a weekend in the life of a top professional team, including the chance to play 90 minutes at a Barclays Premier League club stadium! 
 
Click on the link below to see how Stoke Works are getting on in this national competition:
http://www.lucozade.com/sport/football/competitions/ or visit the Stoke Works website:
http://www.clubwebsite.co.uk/stokeworks/

We wish Andy Wild and his team the very best in the coming months.

 inspections.

Goalkeeper - Meadow Park

Division 1 side Meadow Park require a goalkeeper.
Contact the manager on 07917 326023 should you be interested.

New players - Woodrow

Woodrow FC in the third division are looking for new players.
Anyone interested can go training every Wednesday at Arrow Vale Astroturf, in Redditch, 7.30pm to 8.30pm
Contact Danny on 07807136375 for more information.

Friendlies - Redditch League Team
Arrow Athletic in the Redditch and South Warwickshire Combination Division Two are looking to arrange some friendlies, with Bromsgrove League teams when both sides do not have league commitments.
 
Please contact Martin on 07595751029 should you be interested.

Nailers Arms
League One Team the Nailers Arms FC are inviting players to train with them on a Wednesday evening at their Redditch training ground. We are looking to add quality players to our squad. If you are not currently getting a game with your club and want to join a good bunch of lads then give Stuart Day a call on 07868723162

Kings Park Rangers
KPR
are currently looking at holding trials for some new players on Wednesday nights at the Abbey Stadium in Redditch.
Any players interested can get in touch with Chris Walker on 07796615241 and arrange to attend one of these trials.


Air Ambulance

The League would like to advise all clubs that it has made a £25 one off donation to the Air Ambulance to say thank you for their efforts in attending Droitwich Playing Fields to attend to Davie Webb and his suspected broken leg last month.


Parking at Harris Brush Works

 Please remember to park in the relevant proper parking spaces and not on the "No Parking" signs that are in place at the complex. Thank you for your co-operation.

REFEREES FEES - CUPS PLAYED IN LEAGUE FORMAT

Following several queries, clubs playing in "league" format cup competitions should note that during the group stages, the referees fees are to be paid by the HOME team.

Nailers Arms

League One Team the Nailers Arms FC are inviting players to train with them on a Wednesday evening at their Redditch training ground. We are looking to add quality players to our squad. If you are not currently getting a game with your club and want to join a good bunch of lads then give Stuart Day a call on 07868723162



Resignation of Gary Dwyer

The league regrets to announce the resignation of Gary Dwyer from the management committee.
 
Gary has served on the league in a number of capacities over the past decade and given sterling service, as a referee, as vice-chairman, as fixture secretary and as minute secretary.
 
We wish Gary well in the future and his services will be sorely missed.


Football Boots and Charford
Can all teams please remember to not clean their boots out in the showers at Charford. Your help in keeping these facilities neat and tidy will help is much appreciated.

MESSAGE TO ALL CLUBS - UNREGISTERED PLAYERS

 The League is becoming increasingly concerned at the number of unregistered players, playing in games in the Bromsgrove League this season - The league is currently investigating another batch of cases from recent games.
 
Would Club Secretaries please take extra care and attention to ensure that any player that is playing is correctly registered with the league.
 
Sending a registration card in the post, especially with the current Royal Mail strikes, is NOT sufficient guarantee and evidence that a player has been signed and that the card has been received/accepted by the league.
 
Should you wish the Registration Secretary to return the registration card docket slip back to you and you can not wait until the next league meeting, please enclose a S.A.E. Alternatively please contact the Registration Secretary by telephone to receive confirmation that the player is eligible to play. We would rather have 100 telephone calls than have to investigate ineligibility cases month upon month.

But remember the Registration Secretary is unable to attend to your query on a Sunday morning from about 9am onwards, so please get organised and seek out the registration situation in advance to avoid potential embarrassment.
 
In all instances should you have the slightest doubt as to whether a player has been registered or not, then the advice is to not play the player.
 
Thank you for your attention to this important matter.
 
Simon Burgess,
General Secretary.

NOTICE

Would clubs sending in registration cards please make sure they are sent in a strong envelope and/or jiffy bag. A number of registration cards have recently been received where the envelope has been ripped, so for your assurance, please ensure you send your cards in a suitable conveyance. The league will not be responsible for any cards lost or damaged in the post and any subsequent registration offences that may occur.

Congratulations to Stoke Works FC
The Bromsgrove League would like to congratulate STOKE WORKS FC who have successfully won through into the 2009/2010 Lucozade Sport Performance League (LSPL), a
unique online virtual league pitting 80 teams against each other all around the country.
 
The LSPL works by taking the league results that are put into clubwebsite.co.uk and LSPL points are based on average points per league game multiplied by 100. The league will be split at Christmas into 4 divisions and there are prizes to be won for winning or coming runners up in each division, with the top prize being a weekend in the life of a top professional team, including the chance to play 90 minutes at a Barclays Premier League club stadium!
 
Stoke Works are also able to gain access to Sports Scientists, receive Lucozade Sport products, receive a new kit and have access to expert training sessions held by the likes of Martin Keown and Les Ferdinand. There will also opportunities to appear on talkSPORT radio, as well as FourFourTwo magazine.

We wish Stoke Works the very best of luck and hope they do the Bromsgrove League proud. We will keep you posted on how they are getting on throughout the season.

Transfer Fees - From the Registration Secretary

Would all teams please ensure that when submitting transfer forms, they enclose the relevant transfer fee of £10.00. Your transfer can (and will) not be processed until this is received. Thank you for your co-operation.

Glyn Lloyd

Rubery Sunday DVD's

Rubery Sunday have DVD copies of all their games played so far this season (and for all future games). If you would like a copy of a specific game, please contact Jim Nicholls on 07504 857068. Copies are £5 each, with additional copies after that £2 each


NEW SPONSORSHIP DEAL FOR THE BROMSGROVE AND DISTRICT FOOTBALL LEAGUE 
 
The League is delighted to announce it has secured a new sponsorship deal for the 2009/2010 season with MG Sportswear, a football kit and equipment supplier, based in Kidderminster.
 
The League will now be known as "The MG Sportswear Bromsgrove and District Football League"

 
Commenting on the new sponsorship deal, General Secretary Simon Burgess said "We have been looking for new league sponsors for two seasons and we are absolutely delighted Gino Ruffinato at MG Sportswear has agreed to join up with us. We thank him and his team for their input into the league and we look forward to working with them during the coming season."
 
As part of the sponsorship deal, MG Sportswear will be providing a new football for the winners of the "performance of the month award", this replaces the small trophy previously awarded as feedback from clubs suggested a football would be a more practical reward.


Players with the Armed Forces     

F.A. RULE C – RULES RELATING TO PLAYERS
PARAGRAPH 2(C) SERVICE PLAYERS

(c) Service Players

(i) While serving in any branch of Her Majesty’s Regular Forces, a Player may not hold
a contract of employment with any Club under the jurisdiction of The Association or an Affiliated Association.

(ii) Neither a Club nor any person may attempt to induce a Player of a Club of any branch of Her Majesty’s Regular Forces to play for another Club during the current season* without at least 14 days’ written notice of approach – in the case of the Army to the Secretary of The Army Football Association, the Royal Navy to the Secretary of The Royal Navy Football Association, and the Royal Air Force to the Player’s Commanding Officer.
The notice must be forwarded by Special Delivery or Recorded Post, or a written acknowledgment otherwise obtained. Facsimile or e-mail transmission may be used provided a receipt of acknowledgment is also obtained.

(iii) Players are required to inform Civilian Clubs of their rank and service number, which information must be stated on League or other registration forms.

*a current season runs from 1st July to the following 31st May
With reference to clause (ii), herewith enclose a copy of the Royal Navy F.A. Notice of Approach Form for season 2009-2010. The form can also be downloaded from the RNFA website www.royalnavyfa.com

Please make sure your club fills out one of these forms ( document here ) if you have any players who will be registered for you and who serve in the Armed Forces. Any queries, please contact Glyn Lloyd (Registration Secretary) or Simon Burgess
(General Secretary)


Law 4 - Season 2009/2010

Please see the attached guidance note received from the Worcestershire Football Association regarding players equipment in Season 2009/2010.
 
Jewellery, of any description, is NOT allowed to be worn. This includes wedding rings which can NO LONGER be taped up.  If they can not be removed, then you will not be allowed to play by the referee.

Vacancies for Committee Members 2009/2010

 The league is looking to fill the following position on the Management Committee for the 2009/2010 season.
  • Minute Secretary
If you would like to join us and help the league grow from strength to strength, please contact Simon Burgess (League Secretary) for further information.
 

Braces Lane Football Pitch
We have recently received communications from the Local Council regarding concerns around parking in and around Braces Lane when matches are taking place.

We are aware that once the car park is full that parking is limited in the area. However, Local residents have highlighted that some people are parking on the pavements which is restricting access and making the footpaths unsafe for pedestrians.

Please ensure that your teams and players are parking responsibly and where possible please car share.

If the problem persists, the Local Council have advised that they will look into other options such as parking restrictions.

Racial Language

Unfortunately, the league has recently had to deal with a case of Racial Language which was used by one club's player against another club's player.
 
The league takes these incidents very seriously. The player concerned has been charged by Birmingham County FA and the league, with both charges being proved/admitted.
 
The player concerned has now seen his registration withdrawn from the league for the remainder of this season and his registration will also not be accepted for the duration of the 2009/2010 season.
 
We hope this will be the only case that we ever have to deal with, but please take this notice a warning that the Bromsgrove League does not accept any form of racial language/abuse to be used and will continue to serve order with appropriate sanctions as it feels fit, against those charged and found guilty.


League Meetings
It has come to the committees attention that many clubs are continually NOT attending league meetings and offering poor or no excuses.

Given that we recently switched these meetings to bi-monthly ones once the season is up and running, we find it extremely sad that clubs can not make the effort to attend or at least send a representative to listen to league messages/collect paperwork, given most clubs have at least 20 players signed on and a host of supporters.

With effect from the April 2009 clubs meeting, apologies will no longer be accepted from clubs, unless the circumstances are extreme/unavoidable. Please ensure your club is represented in order to avoid being fined.

Simon Burgess,
General Secretary.

HANDBOOK AMENDMENTS 
Please remember to email the general secretary with your handbook amendments as soon as they change, you must also advise your local parent County FA with the new details to ensure that your paperwork does not go missing; there will be no sympathy should you rack up a large fine due to non notification of new contact details!



Referee Marking cards   
Referee's marking cards must be completed for all games (including cup Finals), sent to Mike Imms and must arrive with him as per league rules. Anyone wishing to be able to e-mail Mike the the referee's marking cards, please let Mike know and he will send you a template which you can save and use for each game.

 

International Clearances 

 

With the large number of migrant workers coming to England from other EU countries, the FA have issued a reminder that ALL players moving countries (including Wales, Scotland and N Ireland) MUST have International Clearance.

 

This includes players outside the National League System  i.e includes players playing for clubs in local Saturday and Sunday leagues – And it applies to children 12 and over.

 

A brief guide to International Clearance can be found at www.Thefa.com as well as the full FIFA regulations for the status and transfer of players.

 

If you have players who are affected by the above, even if they are currently signed for your club, you should contact the Registrations Staff at the FA for further advice. Either via email registrations@thefa.com or by phone on 0207 745 4629/4630/4631/4852/4966

 

Official Club Representative 

Clubs are reminded that JOHN WRIGHT is still the official club representative on the League Management Committee

 
Any club wishing to contact John with any issues they feel relevant, please feel free to do so. John can be contacted on 0121 477 5968
 

CHARFORD FOOTBALL PITCHES - VERY IMPORTANT 

 
This warning has been received from Bromsgrove Council's Parks and Community Services Manager and summarised below.
 
On 13th April, the council sent a letter out to all teams using Charford football pitches advising of parking restrictions at Lyttleton Avenue following complaints from Local residents.

They are disappointed to hear that this is still an issue and have had numerous complaints of parking and cars speeding into roads around Lyttleton Avenue. The car-parks that front onto the recreation ground are strictly for residents use only - They are not a parking facility for clubs
 
Please can you be aware of the parking restrictions for visitors and ensure you find alternative parking to avoid blocking allocated spaces and driveways.

Clubs have been turned away this season due to popularity of the site. Bromsgrove Council are monitoring this situation and clubs/teams identified using residents car parking bays will not be given preference for pitches next season.
 
Thank you for you co-operation with this matter and hope it can be resolved immediately.
 
Regards,
Simon Burgess,
General Secretary,

DROITWICH LEISURE CENTRE 

May we remind clubs that when they play at Droitwich Leisure Centre, they must be careful where they park their cars. Following problems last year getting the emergency services to the ground, cars must not block the emergency gate at the end of the car park which gives access to all pitches.
There is an overflow car-park as you turn into the complex off the main
road. We would ask that clubs park here and walk to the changing complex as opposed to blocking emergency gates. Thank you for your co-operation with this matter.

Concerning Paperwork! 

With the new season under way, clubs are ONCE AGAIN reminded to ensure that league paperwork finds its way to the right officer. A number of officers are still receiving paperwork not intended for them. Clubs will be invoiced the cost of moving the paperwork on from here on in.
 
Registrations/Transfers/Match Report Forms GLYN LLOYD
Treasury/Financial MIKE PEARMAN
Referees and Referee Marking Cards MIKE IMMS
Fixtures, Games and Open Date Requests MIKE IMMS
General enquiries, suspensions etc SIMON BURGESS
Press Officer/Website TONY REES/SIMON BURGESS

 

FIRST AID
 
Clubs are reminded of the importance of ensuring they have somebody within their ranks who is trained in basic first aid proficiency. Although the league can not force clubs to do this, it is something we strongly recommend as you never know when you may need it.
 
Clubs wishing to send someone on a first aid course/sports injury management course are advised to contact Kidderminster Harriers FC’s “Football in the Community” on 01562 823931 who will be able to advise on future courses.
 
Message from the WFA 
 
 "It is regrettable that we seem to be having to deal with an increasing number of Cheques that have not been cleared. All persons paying disciplinary fines by cheque should be aware that a "bounced" cheque means that payment was not received by the prescribed date and therefore attracts an automatic £20 late fine and more importantly, a club suspension

 
Club Secretaries

Club secretaries are reminded of the necessity to ensure that all paperwork concerning players who are registered as “emergency signings” on the morning of league games, are completed BEFORE the match commences. Attempting to complete the paperwork after the game is against league rule 8B (2).

 
Clubs are reminded that when handing paperwork in at league meetings into the “box”, all documentation must be contained in a sealed envelope and clearly marked for the attention of the appropriate league officer. This is to ensure paperwork does not go astray.

 
Age Limits

FA confirm that to play Adult Football this season, players must be 16 on or before 31st August (FA Rule 4).

 
Keep it Clean!

Notice to Clubs playing their home games at Charford Rec:
All litter etc. must be removed from the pitch-side after the game. It is the HOME Clubs responsibility to ensure this happens. Also dressing rooms must be left clean and litter free

General Meeting Dates

GENERAL MEETING DATES - ALL MEETINGS TO COMMENCE AT 8.30 PM

The general meetings of the BROMSGROVE AND DISTRICT FOOTBALL LEAGUE will take place at the Catshill Working Men’s Club, Meadow Road, Catshill, Bromsgrove on the following dates.

2010
March 2nd L.M.C
April 6th Clubs & L.M.C
May 4th L.M.C
June 8th AGM

All clubs MUST be represented, otherwise an automatic fine will be imposed in accordance with rule 5J.

Latest News

Can all clubs please check the
 
'Club Contacts'
section of the site for updates on Handbook alterations.

Signing-On Info

 
Please can all clubs note that players who are signed on the day of a league game, the registration card must be received by the league within 3 days.

Many registration offences have been uncovered already this season, please ensure that players you play are fully signed before playing and if in doubt, contact the Registration Secretary for clarification
 


 
Miscellaneous Info

Worcestershire Football Association Limited
Craftsman House
De Salis Drive
Hampton Lovett Industrial Estate
Droitwich Spa
Worcestershire
WR9 0QE
 

Birmingham Football Association Limited
Company Secretary: Mr D Shelton
Ray Hall Lane
Great Barr
Birmingham
B43 6JF
(0121 357 1278/9)

 

Newspaper Contacts

Bromsgrove Advertiser & Messenger
Editorial: Peter McKinney  (sports editor)
Telephone: 01527 837000
Fax: 01527 83568

Bromsgrove & Redditch Standard
Editorial: Gareth Holmes (sports Editor)
Telephone: 01527 588688

Worcester Evening News
Editorial: Paul Ricketts
Telephone: 01905 748200
Fax: 01905 748009

Birmingham Evening Mail
Editorial: Roger Clarke
Telephone: 0121 2345531
Fax: 01212345511

Express & Star
Editorial: Karen James
Telephone: 01902 319000
Fax: 01902 319458