 Minutes of CYCL Management Meeting
Held at Ossett C C On 7th February 2008
Apologies P Swire, P Arundell.
Minutes of Last Meeting. Approved and agreed.
Matters Arising. None
Minutes of Last Meeting. Approved and agreed. The Meeting noted the change of email address for Geoff Parkes.
Matters Arising
Correspondence
Letter had been received from Wakefield City requesting a change of match date. This was refused. It was apparent that no panel umpires would be available for Division 2 games in 2008. Umpires nominations received from Moorlands, Methley and Hopton Mills. Carlton advised that they were unable to nominate an umpire. Adwalton advised their new Secretary was Chris Priestley.
Most Urgent Business
The meeting discussed at length the proposals resulting from the latest discussions with the LWRL and the various pros and cons of the proposed merger. Members of the Management Committee felt strongly that the name of the CYCL must be retained. The merger proposal was approved after a vote and this would be put before the Clubs at an Emergency Meeting to be held at Ossett on 21st February 2008
Disciplinary Review
The Chairman reported that he had attended the Umpires Association Meeting on 31st January 2008 and the Umpires Association had agreed to participate in the review of our disciplinary procedures. Accordingly a sub committee had been set up to carry out the review consisting of Barry Haigh, Mark Heald, John Sheard and Andy Lightfoot. It was hoped that recommendation could be received before the start of the Season 2008.
Handbook
D Morris asked the Chairman to look at the wording of Rule 38 in respect of Overseas Players as he felt this needed to be tidied up.
League Sponsorship
The Chairman reported the latest developments in respect of the League Sponsorship which had been discussed with a number of interested parties. It was hoped that a new deal for Season 2009 could be resolved by the summer.
Heron White Rose Competition
The Chairman commented that we had received a request to alter the date of the first round of our cup competitions which clashed with the date of our White Rose tie. He felt it was very frustrating that we continually suffered problems in fielding a strong side in this competition due to a clash with our cup dates. The Meeting voted to retain our cup dates and the Chairman would write to the Secretary of the White Rose Competition accordingly. It was agreed to make arrangements for nets to be hired for the White Rose squad. The Chairman commented that a decision would have to be made as to whether we continued to support this competition in 2009.
Treasurers Report Paul McFarlane gave a report. He reported that the Clubs had now started to send in their subscriptions for 2009.
Outside Agencies
Report given on the recent YCC Meeting. The YCA Annual General Meeting would be held at Whitcliffe Mount on 23rd February 2008. The next YCB Meeting would be held at Headingley on 19th March 2008.
Any Other Business
The V & E Trophy fixtures were now complete, although there was still space for an additional team. The final would be held at Birstall CC. A report was received from the Dinner Sub Committee confirming arrangements were in hand for the 2008 Dinner. Concern was expressed at the changing facilities at Wakefield Thornes in view of their promotion to the Premier Division. The Chairman stated that Wakefield Thornes were in the throes of the planning and grant procedures for extensive redevelopments and was obviously very reluctant to spend money on their existing facilities. A meeting would shortly be held with the Club to examine what improvements could be made to the existing facilities. It was agreed that arrangements would have to be made to inspect the facilities of the Clubs where no panel umpires reports would be available.
Date of Next Meeting
Thursday 21st February 2008 at 7.30 pm EGM Thursday 6th March 2008 at 7.15 pm Management Meeting Chris Madden - Chairman
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