Minutes of the
AGM held on 27 January 2009 at Kelvedon cricket club.
Present:
Sophie
Southgate, Chris Rowland (Mistley C.C) Ruth West, Jenny Lees (Kelvedon
and Ferring), Carole Warren (COL &EE), Shirley Smith, Audrey Mitchell,
Debbie, Guppy (Woodham Mortimer), Chloe Elliott, Laura Bayley (Old
Chelmsfordians), Dave Letch (Essex, County Cricket Board), Caroline
Hill, Sue Miller(Eight Ash Green),Hayley Thorogood, Laura Thorogood,
Rebecca Throrogood, Sam Marling (Woodham Mortimer), Emily Bradbury
(Sudbury), Jackie and Taylor Martin (Copdock), David Jones (Fixture sec)
Mike Randall (Maldon), Minal Patel, Sue Theobald, Jo livings, (Abberton),
Becky Wild (Great waltham)
Apologies
Sally Cade (
Homewood House), Allison Simeon (Eight Ash Green), Rayleigh, Victoria
Brown (Woodham Mortimer).
Minutes of the
last AGM, were accepted as accurate and correct 27/1/09 signed by
Debbie.
4)
Copdock and Rayleigh would like to join the
league. The committee proposes that we accept these two teams into the
league.
All
in Favour.
Accepted
Eastwood were
also keen to join the league, however this would make the league odd, it
would also be awkward to fit the games in the summer season.
Sophie will
email all teams with Eastwoods contact details these will also go in the
handbook.
5) Chairman’s
report
Debbie welcomes everyone here tonight and Kelvedon for holding the venue
and Beaumont Seymour for continually sponsoring us.
Last season the
league saw a huge success with the inclusion of new teams.
There has been a huge improvement in all teams; we need to not forget
the importance of the younger players and to continue to work with
E.C.C.B.
New teams again
this year giving us more scope for next year.
All
games were played in a great spirit; we ended up with very close finals
and semi finals. This is great to see such strong teams now.
The
sponsors match was against a league team, we did unfortunately have bad
weather, therefore we had a bowl off, enjoyed by all, but won by the
league team. There is now a trophy which has been brought for this
event. Beaumont Seymour will have the privilege of keeping the trophy in
the office, regardless of result.
The
indoor league again went well this season with three of our teams
reaching the top.
Word of caution that we need younger players coming through we can not
rely on one or two players.
Thanks to all cricket member and a special thank you to;
Caroline and V.chairman
Chris as Treasurer
Dave as fixture secretary
Sophie for being secretary
6) Treasurers
report
Sponsorship has
been received this year £750, this was received at the end of the
sponsors game.
We
are in the position whereby we can afford to buy the cricket balls for
all teams this year. Chris is organising this. Suppliers are getting the
balls hopefully before the next committee meeting.
Teams will need to be at the next committee meeting. If you do not
attend you will be billed for your balls.
Trophies costs
= £175, Presentation = £277. Three teams were funded for coaching
courses. Mistley, Kelvedon and Old chelmsfordions.
The
Essex bat raffle was won buy Chris Rowland.
7)
All officers stand
down all are prepared to stand again.
Carole proposes
that we reelect in block. Becky seconded.
All in favour.
8)
Dave letch is
the cricket officer for South and Central over seeing ladies and girls
cricket.
Women’s teams
are currently unbeaten. 3 years ago they were 25th in the
tables they are now 12th. The county team has also been mention on TV
that we are the County to look out for. The women are playing in the
second division of the County Championships . Their average age is 18.
Thanks to
similar leagues that back this up but more development is needed we need
to be really pushing the youngest through. Each board will receive £800
to try and get girls into cricket more. This has been successful in the
past moving girls into Essex .
We
have strong relationships between the two ECB, if you complete your
level one course you will receive £125 back, if you would like to
continue your cricket coaching and go on to a level two course they will
also assist you.
Dave has been
offered the county ground for our semi final and finals, the dates will
be fixed for the 1st August. Traditionally we do not play
this late however we are given a lot of notice what do people think?
The
first semi final will be 10:30
Second 13:00
Final 16:00
All the games
will be played in one day. Saturday the 1st August. We would
have finished two weeks before so playoffs can be the week after the
season, for those teams that wish to play for their set positions in the
table that will not be playing for the top positions.
This will be a
one – off event.
Committee would
like to give a massive thank you to Dave letch for organising the Lady
traveners bags and this event.
Overall the
committee say that the final event at Chelmsford is a brilliant idea.
All teams should put the date in their diary making it another important
event like the sponsors match. Even if teams do not play in these
matches, it would be nice to go and support the teams that are. If your
team is playing in these matches you must wear WHITES. Balls will be
provided.
Umpires are
also needed, if a qualified umpire in your team would like to umpire a
game or two for the semi finals please let Sophie or Dave know,
Scorers will
have to be sitting in the pavilion if we have a scorer from each team we
cam swap around.
Essex have given us this because of the importance and huge increase in
international cricket this year. Women’s cricket in this county is also
promoted this year on the 29th 30th of June
England v Australia floodlit at the Ford County ground.. The Essex
Country Cricket board have given their full support for our final event
and really want to promote girls and ladies cricket.
EWCA – AGM is
Thursday 5th March, at the County ground, it would be nice if
representatives from each team could be there, to show the same support
they have given us. After the AGM will be a 20min workshop to discuss
issues in womens cricket.
They would like
to hear voices from our own clubs, about what we would like to see re:
international cricket, where do you see it going?
Any club photos
or articles are also more than welcome on their web site.
A.O.B
Minal; re: the
indoor league Abberton were unable to enter an indoor team, because of
the restriction on days. They were given a Wednesday which none of the
team could do.
-- Originally
you got to pick your day, next time just make sure that it is clear,
that you didn’t enter last year, and you would like a Tuesday.
Simm Gibbs,
NEECB:
U13 +U15 girls
cricket could get under way if we work in clusters. Some people will be
approached to see if they have clubs that are available to take part in
these competitions.
i.e U13 N vs S
set a date and see if it happens
Approaches will
be coming through clubs to set dates, dates will be set and its up to
the teams to make the fixture.
B.S Fixtures
sheet- Are produced and ready for the handbook – all club
representatives should have a copy of their fixtures for their clubs.
Any changes
please email Dave before 31st March.
Can you bring
start times forward?
As long as both
teams have agreed. Can also play on Sundays but please let Dave know by
the above date, Could also swap, home to away.
If nothing is
heard by the clubs it will be assumed that all will be the same.
Each team was
given a contacts form – could you please fill these in and bring them to
the next meeting. These details need to be up to date.
The primary
contact needs to be the contact that will be called if a game has been
called off.
Homewood House:
sessions have been running at Highwood’s from 11-12 for beginners and
12-1 for district girls.
If anyone knows
of any girls years 5,6,7, &8 that are keen to play, please encourage
them to come along there are 4 more Sundays to go and the numbers are
increasing each week.
Meeting Closed
20:25
