 Minutes of CYCL Management Meeting
Held at Ossett C C On 15th May 2008
Apologies: P Swire, P McFarlane, B Haigh, S Kidd
Minutes of Last Meeting: Approved and agreed.
Matters Arising:
- The Chairman confirmed that the payment of Umpires Expenses had been taken up with Birstall C C and this matter would be dealt with without any further delay.
- Concern was again raised regarding the Umpires Changing Facilities at New Farnley in respect of access to the Umpires Changing Room. The Secretary is to write to New Farnley.
- The Chairman and Geoff Parkes had inspected the Stanley ground on 2nd May in order to cancel their Saturday home fixture. At that time the ground was completely waterlogged and there was the prospect of the ground being unfit for several weeks. Our recent spell of dry weather had allowed the ground to recover, however, there was a drainage problem which needed to be addressed. The Chairman had spoken to Wakefield Council, who confirmed that drainage work would be carried out, but they were yet to schedule the work.
Correspondence
- Letter received from Bernard Richardson regarding the failure of Wakefield City to comply with ECB guidelines for young cricketers in respect of the number of overs that could be bowled by a young player. The player in question had not been identified on the Team Sheet as under 19 years old. The Secretary is to write to Wakefield City on this matter. Clubs are reminded that players under 19 must be identified on the Team Sheet and captains must be aware of the regulations on page 116 of the Handbook. Any future infringements of these rules and guidelines will be dealt with severely.
- Letter received from the League Cricket Conference re Ground Flooding.
- Letter received from Woodkirk re change of venue.
- The Secretary confirmed that a number of Clubs had failed to respond to letters requesting details of nominated umpires. It was agreed the fines of £25 would be issued as per the Rule.
- A registered letter received from New Farnley by the Chairman on the 7th May regarding their game against Mirfield Parish on 26th April. This matter had been dealt with at our Meeting on 1st May. Chairman to write to New Farnley.
- Letter received from Graham Brown of Readers informing us of his retirement. Secretary to respond giving the Leagues best wishes for the future.
Merger with the Leeds & West Riding League.
- The Chairman reported that the next meeting would be held at Ossett on 21st May.
- The respective League Handbooks were being checked for mismatches.
- The latest proposed design for the new League was displayed and appeared acceptable.
- The Chairman reported on the subject of the new League Sponsorship.
Cup Draws
The draw was made for the next rounds of the various cup competitions. Details would be published on the website.
Website
The website forum had now been closed. The website working group were due to hold a meeting on 23rd May and we would await their views.
Results and Registration Issues
20 Overseas Players had now been registered with 8 inter club transfers so far this season
White Rose Competition
Our home tie would take place at Ossett on 25th May details would be published on the website.
Any Other Business
- The subject of payment of Umpires was raised in respect of a Jack Hampshire Cup Tie.
- Clubs are reminded that Umpires must be paid their expenses at the tea interval, or earlier, if circumstances dictate. We do not expect Umpires to have to ask for payment.
- Geoff Parkes raised the question of the trophies for last years Barry Winstanley Trophy and their reuse this year. The Chairman agreed to look into this matter.
- Barry Prentice asked that any Umpires Marking Cards with low marks for the Umpires should include a brief explanation, together with a contact number for the Captain, in order that he can contact them to discuss the marks given.
Date of Next Meeting
Thursday 5th June at 7.15 pm
Chris Madden - Chairman
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