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Bromsgrove
& District
 Football League
 
 
 
 
 
 

Notice Board
 

Monthly Awards

March performance of the month
NAVIGATION


February performance of the month
WOODROW


January performance of the month
WYCHBOLD RBL WANDERERS
 

    
 

Secretary's New Address:

Simon Burgess
26 New Forest Close
Far Forest
Rock
Near Kidderminster
Worcs
DY14 9TJ
 
Home Telephone number is 01299 269434.
 

Return of Trophies
 
"Clubs who won trophies last season in cup finals are asked to return them to Colin Waldron as soon as possible. Also divisional winners and runners up in leagues must return their trophies. Please call Colin to arrange a dropping off time if you are taking it direct to his house, otherwise please bring to the league meeting on Tuesday April 1st"

Transfer Deadline and Sign on Deadline

 

All clubs are reminded that no players can be signed on or transferred for the remainder of the season, after midnight on Monday March 31st 2008.

 

Presidents Cup

 

Following a query received at the weekend, Presidents Cup and WA Harris Cup group games are played on the same basis as league games – On this basis, players can be signed on the day of the game, subject to the signing on/transfer deadline of March 31st 2008.

Continuation Forms for 2008/2009
 
Continuation Forms for next season will be handed out at the next league meeting. Any team wishing to email their intentions for next season (i.e carrying on or resigning from the league), can do so by emailing the General Secretary

Vacancies in Bromsgrove League

The Bromsgrove and District Football League has vacancies for its 2008/2009 constitution, especially in the top 2 divisions of the league. Any team or club interested is asked to contact the league's general secretary Simon Burgess, as soon as possible

 

 

 

Minutes from December 2007 Committee Meeting
 
Should any club wish to formally see the minutes of the December clubs meeting, then please contact the General Secretary. The minutes were not presented at the February clubs meeting, but will be formally tabled at the April meeting for approval. However advance viewing through the General Secretary is possible.
 

Open Dates - March, April & May

Clubs are reminded of the league rule where clubs will not be granted an open date in March, April or May if they are still involved in internal cup competitions. Moving fixtures to accommodate clubs needs is not always possible as moving the games to suit teams own circumstances, can cause knock on effects to other teams further down the line taking into account conference dates, pitch availability, cup final dates etc.

 

 

Team/Performance of the Month

 

The inaugural January 2008 award went to Wychbold RBL Wanderers for their excellent 2-1 win over Meadow Park, when missing several first team regulars. A presentation was made to secretary Wayne Reid at the last meeting. It could be YOUR team in February 2008 if you achieve a stunning result this month

 

Cup Finals

 

The cup final dates have been agreed with Redditch United FC. They are:


 Sunday April 6th
Rose Bowl Cup Final – Barley Monners FC V Rubery RBL FC

Sunday April 13th
 Centenary Cup Final – Waseley United v Mettis Rovers

Sunday April 27th

Sunday May 4th

Sunday May 11th
Sunday May 18th
WA Harris Final -
Sunday 25th May
 Presidents Cup Final -

 

We are also hoping to hold another final at Westbury Celtic FC (Droitwich), the date of this final will be in May but no date has yet been arranged.

 

 

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
 


FA Groundsman of the Year 2007/2008
 
If you would like to be nominated as the Bromsgrove League's representative in the annual Groundsman of the Year awards, then please get in touch with me stating which clubs ground you look after and why you think you should be nominated. The league will then choose one rep who will be nominated to the WFA.
 
For FA Groundsman of the Year Award purposes, A Groundsman is a person who is responsible for a range of pitch care from organising and/or carrying out any or all of the following duties: seed preparation;  seeding;  ensuring correct drainage and irrigation; grass cutting; pitch marking out and general machine maintenance.
 
Thanks
Simon Burgess,
General Secretary


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

Message from the FA regarding playing age for players.

You are probably aware that John Bostock played for Crystal Palace last Month aged 15 years and 287 days and this prompted a number of calls to The FA seeking clarification on the age limit.

The FA Registrations Department have issued the following advices for clarification:- The FA confirmed that players in the approved School of Excellence programme at Football League level and Academy programme at FA Premier League level are exempt from the restrictions as set out in FA Rules.

This will also filter down to National Conference level where a Club relegated from FL Div 2 retains its licence. The FA are in the throes of communicating this information as a matter of urgency to all affected parties and engaging with our media and website team.

The FA also confirm that this ruling has no bearing on grassroots football where the age limit is 16 - in other words a player cannot play in open age football until his 16th Birthday. This has not changed.
The FA further advise that this does not contravene new Government legislation under the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act (SVGA). The FA  accept that FAPL and FL clubs have qualified staff and necessary procedures in place to safeguard children as they are required to provide their respective Leagues with undertakings specifically dealing with the welfare of children for a licence to be issued.  
I trust this will help you should you receive any queries from your Members.

Mervyn Leggett
Company Secretary
Worcestershire F.A. Ltd
Craftsman House, De Salis Drive
Hampton Lovett Ind. Estate
Droitwich
WR9 0QE 
 

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.

Refereeing Incentive Scheme

The Worcestershire FA are looking for ideas and initiatives designed to keep existing referees active in football, as well as ideas to assist the
recruitment of new ones. The refereeing shortage in the country is at an
extremely critical stage now – Football simply needs more referees
 
The Bromsgrove League Management Committee fully supports any initiatives regarding referees but do you have any ideas you would like to share with us? How would you like to see referees recruited, trained and retained? If you have any comments to make or have a suggestion that you would like to put forward, please email the secretary.

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 PAUL FLANDERS
Fixtures, Games and Open Date Requests MIKE IMMS
General enquiries, suspensions etc SIMON BURGESS
Press Officer/Website TONY REES/SIMON BURGESS

 

WFA Long Service Awards:
 
Has your club secretary been in the job for 21 years or more, continuous
service?  If so, please contact the secretary with details, as they may be
eligible for a WFA Long Service Award.


IMPORTANT: All Clubs, just a reminder that METAL CUP HOOK goalposts are not allowed to be on goalposts for 07/08 season and also FA rules now state the minimum age to play in Adult Mens League football is 16 years old.
 

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.
 

 
THE LEAGUE are looking for new sponsors for the 2007/2008 season. This follows the end of our agreement with Fixings and Power Tools.
 
If anyone has any sponsorship leads or knows of anyone who may be interested, please contact the secretary in the first instance.

 


For the start of 2007/2008, we would like to do short profiles and/or interviews of individuals in the Bromsgrove League. Maybe you could be the manager, the star player or just the supporter who never misses a Bromsgrove League teams game home or away?
 
If interested, please email the secretary with you details
 
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

The General Meeting's 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:

2008
May 6th - LMC
June 10th - (AGM) & League Presentation
 

All clubs must be represented at each meeting, otherwise an automatic fine will be imposed in accordance with rule 5j.

All meetings to commence at 8.30pm

 

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

 

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