PDYFL AGM Booklet 2016

ANY OTHER BUSINESS: There being no other business of which due notice shall have been given and accepted as being relevant to an Annual General meeting. The Chairman then introduced Mr Robert Windle (Peterborough Referees Association) to the floor. Mr Robert Windle addressed member clubs on the current structure of developing Referees, including the new role of the Select Group of Referees going out to game in addition to the regular referee monitors, to assist new referees in their development. The aim is to provide not only referee coverage on every fixture, but also the quality of refereeing. In addition to the local Peterborough Leagues funding of Referees, additional funding had been secured through Northamptonshire FA and Vivacity. The success of the present refereeing structure in the area has again lead to a number of local young referees officiating in tournaments around the world, including China, Croatia and Spain. Lines Persons Courses were to be held at various clubs to help with the understanding of assisting the referees when running the line. Further information on up-coming courses or if your club would like to hold a course in their area then please contact Robert Windle on email: rwindle@sky.com

The Chairman thanked Robert Windle for his informative presentation on the referee situation.

PRESENTATION OF AWARDS: David Stapleton presented the following award. CHAIRMAN’S AWARD:

Coates Athletic

Francis Dudley presented the following awards. FAIR PLAY AWARDS:

Under 15: Coates Athletic Under 16: Ketton Junior Under 18: Glinton & Northborough Amber

Francis Dudley presented the following awards. REFEREE OF THE YEAR AWARD:

Michael Ward

Bill Wright presented the following awards. Under 15 Division 3 Runners Up:

Yaxley Blue

Under 18 Division 1 Winners:

Whittlesey Junior Red

The Chairman wished everybody a successful season.

Clubs were thanked for their attendance and wished a safe journey home.

The President was then asked to close the meeting.

Presidents closing remarks: The President thanked the Focus Centre for allowing the use of their facilities to hold the League’s Annual General Meeting.

The Clubs were asked to play their games as early as possible, including early season mid-week evening games if they so wish, to try and avoid the inclement weather usually experienced over the winter period and due to the size of the divisions, thus causing less fixture problems towards the end of the season.

The President also added that it was not all about winning, unfortunately there has to be losers. There can only be one winner without the also rans there would be no Leagues.

There being no other business the meeting closed at 8.10pm.

Hazel Dudley Hon (Competition) Secretary

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