Present: Alan Wilkins, Steve Simmonds, Paul Lyon, Mary Simmonds, Dave Taylor, Kevin Trendall, Lakis Christodoulou, Tracey Haslam.

Apologies: Kenny Moore, Dave Ashman.

1. Minutes of last meeting. Left out a question on how the 7 day registration period is calculated. Day 1 is taken as day registration card is dated. Thus to play on a Saturday ID card has to be dated by previous Sunday and to play on a Sunday ID card has to be dated by previous Monday.

2. Matters arising.

Matters arising Item 3h. Headington Sharks had sent their reply to OFA Welfare Officer and expected him to forward to General Secretary which didn’t happen. They have taken steps to ensure coach attends Coaching Course and Safeguarding Children course. No further action required at present but letters held on record.

Item 3a. No reply from Blackbirds (time limit not yet expired).

Item 5c. Didcot Town Youth appealed to O.F.A. over committee decision to award game to Quarry. Paul attended hearing for the League. Appeal board upheld Didcot’s appeal on the grounds that they had been treated too harshly. Game to be rearranged.

Item 6a. Florence Park assures committee that person concerned has left the club.

Item 6b. No reply from Kidlington (time limit not yet expired).

Item 6c. No reply from Grove (time limit not yet expired).

Item 11e. AGM is Monday June 29th, 7.30pm, Exeter Hall, Oxford Road, Kidlington.

3. General Secretary.

a. Entry forms for next season posted to all current clubs and clubs seeking admission.

b. All clubs must have a named Welfare Officer in place. If not then their club affiliation will be refused by the County FA and they will not be permitted to play in any League.

c. FA has issued amendments to the standard league rules which are mandatory.

4. Treasurer Cheque account at £6122-12.

5. Fixtures.

a. Cup Finals on April 25th, 26th and May 10th at Abingdon Town.

b. Leagues should be completed on time-several mid week games.

6. Referees.

Match report from referee on after match problems at U15 Didcot Town v Radley. Write to Didcot for their observations.

7. Registrations - No report.

8. Results - No report

9. Press Officer - No report.

10. Rep. Teams - U11’s won tournament winning all their games.

11. A.O.B.

a. Saturday league for U10’s? All 34 U9 teams contacted to judge feasibility. Only 6 wanted Saturday league. This is not a viable option so U10’s will remain as a Sunday league.

b. Sanctions for breeching Respect codes of conduct discussed and agreed. Complaints with a welfare issue to be sent to OFA Welfare Officer for investigation.

c. Some committee members are standing down at the AGM. The League thanks them for their service.

New members are therefore needed. Anyone interested please contact Steve Simmonds, gensec.boysleague@ntlworld.com

Next Management Committee meeting

Thursday May 28th