Category Archives: Meetings

Barkston Ash RA Meetings – Open to York RA Members

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Barkston Ash RA are holding two meetings in September, and York RA members are invited to attend – for more information, see the Barkston Ash RA Facebook page.

 

Monday September 1st, 7.30-9.00pm
Venue: Sherburn White Rose FC (LS25 6EL)
This will be an outdoor activity with a focus on decision making and teamwork. Having taken part in the trials, it will be fun yet great for learning. Please bring a whistle and flags if you have them. Dress appropriately for some running around (not too strenuous). The ‘new’ signal for assistant referees giving a penalty will also be covered in this session.

 

Monday 15th September, 7.30-9.00pm
Venue: Hambleton CE Primary School (YO8 9HP)
This will be a classroom session on ‘Dealing with Dissent and Mass Confrontations’

Next Meeting

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Thursday 4 September 2014

Remember the next meeting (first of the new season) is at our usual venue (York Hospital Social Club).

We start at 7.30pm (until 9.30pm approx.)

Guest speaker is Paul Scott, Sports Medic

Come and join your fellow colleagues in an informal setting.

All current and new refs are most welcome. New refs are entitled to free membership for the first season (only the insurance to pay – free if you attend at least 4 meetings) – an offer not to be missed.

If you have never attended a meeting come a try it out; it is a great learning environment.

Do you know the law changes and the alteration for Assistant Referee’s at the award of a penalty kick?

Come along to learn….and more.

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Minutes of the 1st May 2014 Meeting

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Minutes of meeting held on 1st May 2014

At NHS Club with 24 members present

Apologies were received, from Mssrs G Hartley; Bradbury; Godson; Shiers; Bishop; Coote; Allenby and B Ballantyne.

Mins of Last meeting  were read and accepted, no matters arising.

Correspondence regarding; CFA central appointments system; fitness tests; RA insurance and reply to complaints about the dinner were read and discussed.

Membership stands at 35, members to be aware you are not covered by insurance if not paid your subs.

York Legends Evening chairman gave a report of a good evening.

Cricket, 29TH June names to Joe Ballantyne. Jonny Ham had been in conversation with a Morcambe member who would like to restart the ties between the RAs in some way.  Thoughts for Sept meeting.

Problem Corner,  advice on a player and spectator at grips was discussed, also length of grass on the pitch, penalty spot in a hole, geography, the web site has  you are the ref questions  and other articles of interest.

Congratulations  were given to promotion candidates and advice given as what to expect and what is expected when you make the step up.

Liam Wodsworth told of his experience in a Croatian tournament , Jan Suchecki and Amy Humphries are going to a tournament in the States

Peter  Hartley asked for sponsorship and assistance in forthcoming cycle ride.

A.o.B. York College always on the lookout to referee matches, contact P Hartley or John Ledgeway

Meeting closed at 9.25

AGM Secretary’s Report – May 2014

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Secretary’s Report May 2014

Another season gone.  There was an improvement in membership up to 72 (65 last season). Meeting attendances averaged out at 26 which is roughly a third of the membership, with a good turnout of our younger members attending (then everyone is younger to me).

I think we had a varied spectrum of speakers, with PGMOL referee coach Graham Laws, Ross Joyce CFA RDO, Michael Ingham, York City (though once again the jinx appears after attending our meetings), Syd Nye training officer standing in at late notice, Head of PE at St Johns (amongst other positions) Mark Sullivan, our own Dave King and the quiz presented by Tony Thornton. Though the April meeting  with nothing arranged went well with numerous topics raised and discussed.

Dinner, we had Sharon Shortle, Radio York presenter as guest. Meal was not to everyone’s  taste, with a few complaints. The entertainment made up for it, thanks to Glynn. Colin Fawcett was presented with his RA 50 year membership award. Sam Bayley received the chairman’s award.

The Lol Cussons evening went well, it would be nice if a few more members could attend.

We attained a RA Quest Bronze Award for our procedures and administration.

Thanks go to all committee for their efforts during the season and also to donated prizes, sold raffle tickets , posed problems and assisted in any way.

Congratulations to all who gained promotions and received final appointments for their efforts during the season.

 Proposed meeting dates 2014/5:

Sept 4…Oct 2…Nov 6…Dec 4…Jan 8 ?…Feb 5…Mar 5…Apr 2…May 7.

Anyone who has contacts with someone who they feel will make an evening’s  guest please let me know.

Agenda AGM

1…Apologies

2…Mins last AGM

3…Matters arising

4…Secretary’s Report

5…Treasurers Report

6…Election of Officers

7…Any permissible business

Minutes of AGM held on 1st May 2014
At NHS Club with 22 members present.

Apologies, were received from Mssrs ; G Hartley; Bradbury; Godson; Shiers; Bishop; Coote; Allenby; and B Ballantyne.

Mins of Last AGM were read and accepted with no matters arising.

Secretary’s Report was accepted.

Treasurers Report, due to the Paypal system of on line payment the report was given verbally by Dave King. We are in a healthy position and balance sheet will be ready for September meeting.

Election of Officers. There was a new position created of a membership secretary to ease the treasurers workload, also two new candidates had been put forward for committee. The committee was elected  en block;

President/Secretary…Ian Hotchkies

Chairman/Treasurer..John Ledgeway.

Vice Chair…Paul Ballantyne                              Supplies..Joe Ballantyne

Membership Sec…Sam Bayley                          Ex Officio….Anthony Thornton

Training Officer….David King

Committee..Brian Smith; Glynn Ellwood; Dave Milburn; Peter Cook; Geoff Hartley; Jonny Ham and Brandon Bishop.

CRA Delegates, Ian Hotchkies; Dave King; Brian Smith; Paul Ballantyne

York FA Reps; Dave King, Graham Bradbury

Auditor, Ron Price.

There being no permissible business meeting closed at   7.55

Minutes from the 3 April 2014 Meeting

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Minutes of meeting held at NHS S&S Club

On 3rd April 2014 with 25 members present.

Apologies, were received from Mssrs; Bradbury, Milburn, J Ballantyne, Godson, Allanby and Ms Humphrys

Minutes of last meeting, were read with no matters arising.

Correspondence,  re, charity match, appeal for refs, Sharon Shortle was read. Congratulations were given to all who had gained promotions.

Dinner and Lol Cussons Evening,  Reports were given for a successful Lol Cussons evening though we would like to see more members attend.  After  deep discussion on the dinner it was decided to send a letter listing our complaints regarding the meal, service  and bar. Photos from the event here.

Subs were now due, £23 rising to £25 in September.  There as an increase in benefit for stolen gear at no extra cost. Anyone interested in joining the club can do so for £6.00.

Cup Final Tickets, Jan Suchecki was first out followed by Richard Simpson then Ben Ballantyne.

Conference details given out for anyone attending for the day. More details here.

A.G.M  anyone interested in putting forward for the committee were asked to do so.

There being no speaker  the meeting was opened up, there followed debate on various items including; 5-a-side discipline; social media; red cards.  Advice was given to the new level 4s as to what is expected of them, on and off the pitch.

A.o.B. P Hartley outlined a charity cycle ride he is organising, appealed for helpers and sponsors. More details here.

Meeting closed at 9.30

Minutes from the 6 March 2014 Meeting

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Minutes of meeting held at NHS S&S Club
on 6th March 2014 with 25 members present.

Before starting the meeting the chairman reiterated protocol procedure regarding mobile phones, trips to the bar and toilet when speakers are talking, which gives a bad impression.

Apologies were received from Mssrs; Bradbury, Smith, Ellwood, P Hartley, Ham, P Ballantyne,

Mins of last meeting were read with no matters arising.

Correspondence: there was various appeals for refs to cover charity matches.

Dinner and Lol Cussons Evening: details were given for both.

Subs: for the coming season starting 1st April were set at £23 going to £25 in Sept, also anyone interested in joining the social club could do so with subs at £6.

The evening’s guest Mark Sullivan, Senior lecturer in sport, exercise and health at St Johns, and a Queens Bodygaurd of the Yeomen of the Guard gave an interesting and different presentation regarding the workings/ duties/requirements of the Queens Bodyguard.

A.O.B. congratulations were given to all our members who had received CFA final appointments.
CRB, those doing regular youth football will have to update shortly. It will be online , then take your documents to be verified when arranged.

Meeting closed at 9.20

Minutes from the 6 February 2014 Meeting

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Minutes of the meeting held at NHS S&S Club
on 6 Feb 2014 with 30 members and guests present.

Apologies were received from Mssrs Bradbury; Wadsworth; Butler; Shiers and Sutton

Minutes of last meeting, were read with no matters arising.

Correspondence regarding, York against Cancer concert, Taxation on fees, RA news was given

Membership now stands at 71

Dinner and Lol Cussons Evening, details were given for both events

Cup Final Tickets, names to secretary if you would like to go into the draw for.

Problem Corner, there was a discussion on the amount of diving/pulling/holding /simulation that is going on the top levels of the game.

Syd Nye training officer from Northallerton gave a presentation entitled, Managing. He showed a clip regarding a defensive wall, got everyone into teams and put various scenarios to the groups. This got everyone involved and made an interesting evening.

A.o.B. a ref was asked for to ref a charity match involving Emmerdale cast and for Hamilton Panthers Gala Day on 4th May.

Meeting closed at 9.35

Minutes from the 9 January Meeting

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Minutes of meeting held at NHS S&S Club
On 9th Jan 2014 with 30 members and guests present.

A minute’s silence was observed in remembrance of Guy Mitchell, well known sporting stalwart.

The chairman welcomed all to the meeting wishing all the best for the new year.

Apologies were received from Mssrs, GHartley; Ham; Blakey and B Ballantyne.

Minutes of the last meeting were read with no matters arising.

Correspondence re; Futsal course, RA Draw, R Rich was read.

Membership stands at 70

Dinner 29th March, £28, names and seating required. Tickets can be purchased online.

Cricket Joe Ballantyne taking names from those interested.

Lol Cussons evening, 14th  March, names required.

Problem Corner Dave King gave scenario of; penalty kick taken, hits x bar, kicker goes to kick ball for second time, a defender pulls him back. What is the offence? Various thoughts muted around.  Decision, penalty award and caution to defender. Ball still in play and kicker had not committed an offence..

The evening’s guest Michael Ingham was in attendance. He and Graham Bradbury did a player’s forum presentation which lasted over an hour with interaction from the floor.

A.o.B. subs to the social club were due £6.00

Meeting closed at 9.25

Minutes from the Meeting 6 December 2013

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Minutes from the Meeting on 6 December 2013
at the NHS Sports and Social Club
with 28 members present.

The chairman welcomed all to the meeting

Apologies were received from Mssrs; Smith; Simpson; Butler; Godson; B Ballantyne; Blakey and Miss Humphrys

Minutes of the last meeting were read with no matters arising.

Correspondence: Highlights were given from ; FA Refs committee re; staying with black shirts; CFA workshop; RA-FA Inspired Fund; RA News. Details of an FA Commission survey on our web page was given. All these documents are on the web site.

Membership: stands at 70

Dinner/ Lol Cussons Evening: details were given of both to be held in March.

Problem Corner: Joe Ballantnye asked for the correct procedure for the taking of touchline photos in youth matches. This had been discussed at the Minor meeting the previous night. On a public pitch, ie, Knavesmire there are no restrictions. On private pitches permission must be sought through team managers who must consult the parents. Referee has no say in the decision.

A.o.B: Mike Parkes sent his regards to all..Roko 5-a-side appealing for refs.

The highlight of the year (the Christmas Quiz) was presented by Tony Thornton to the usual acclaim!

Thanks were given, to Tony and Gail for the work and effort put in for the quiz and buffet.

The chairman gave good wishes to all for the festive season .

Proceedings finished around 10.15

Ian Hotchkies
Hon Secretary

Minutes from the 7 Nov 2013 Meeting

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Minutes of meeting held on 7th Nov 2013

At NHS sports and Social Club with 22 members present

Apologies were received from Mssrs Bradbury; Hotchkies; G Hartley; Bishop; Sutton; Simpson; B Ballantyne.

Minutes of Last Meeting were read and accepted with no matters arising.

Correspondence, it had been dealt with by the committee.

Membership, stands at 69

Dinner, Sat 29th March, Park Hotel, Sharon Shortle of Radio York is guest, £28.00 per head. Names to Chairman or myself.

Problem Corner, the chairman raised the question; if you are swore at by a player/official, would you issue a red card? The consensus was yes which is the correct decision.

Dave King, gave a DVD presentation entitled Good Practice/ Bad Practice covering referee and assistants pre match from good and bad. This was very humerous in part but it got a message across.

There being no more business, meeting closed at 9.40