Minutes of meeting held on 5^th Jan 2023

At NHS Club

With 40 members and guests in attendance……best attendance for some while

The Chairman welcomed all, wishing all best wishes for the New Year.

As our guest David Webb; YCFC Manager wanted to be away sharpish, he took the chair.

David gave an insight of his career and his background spanning; youth; coaching; development; and various roles, working his way up with experience before his managerial role with YCFC.

He then hosted a Q & A session, answering all questions and queries put to him.

J Ledgeway gave a VoT.

After the break normal business was resumed;

Apols were received from; PJ Berry; S Bayley; C Jaques-Smith; M Shield; M Messias.

New ref Reece and father were welcomed.

B Casterton gave report on safeguarding, mentioning that all refs have to take safeguarding courses but club officials are not.

He then gave the names of the CFA Senior Cup final officials, which were local lads. Congrats were given.

There had been problems at the Scarboro V Darlington match. CFA awaiting all details.

Dinner was fixed for Friday 19^th May.

Dave Milburn then gave a report on his experiences at the RL Wheelchair Rugby World Cup where he was officiating. He showed his medal to the floor.

The Chairman hoped that all who attended will come again.

The meeting closed at 9.35

Minutes of meeting held at NHS Club

Held on Dec 8^th 2022

With 24 members and guest in attendance.

The chairman welcomed all, including two new members to the meeting who were introduced to the meeting. He mentioned that Mr Askey was the first manager to go before he had attended our meeting.

Apols were received from Mssrs : Messias; Bayley; Gordon; Simpson; Coote; King; Smith; Rich; McEvoy; Blakey; Kay; Hall; Gibson; Naylor.

Dinner:  Mr and Mrs Howard Webb had been approached and both had accepted. This is subject to future commitments by both.

Safeguarding; Barry Casterton York RA safeguarding officer gave an update re; Silent support weekend; Safeguarding and DBS registrations; Improvement in discipline reports.

Membership, John Ledgeway outlined benefits of the RA. Membership 36.

There then followed a discussion on the World Cup.

We then split into teams of four for the Annual Quiz hosted by Conor Ledgeway. This was enjoyed by all with 62 questions and all answers in the 50s, making it a close finish.

Thanks were given to Conor, the buffet then followed.

Next meeting 5^th Jan.

Chairman wished all best wishes for the festive season and New Year.

Meeting closed at 9.25

Minutes of meeting held on 3^rd Nov 22

At NHS Club with 26 members & guests in attendance.

The chairman welcomed all to the meeting, welcoming a new young member and two ladies -Charlotte & Sophie (NRCFA).

Apols were received from Mssrs Casterton; Askew; Messias; Elliott ?; Milburn; Kay; Smith; Coote; McEvoy; Gordon.

Dinner was fixed for 19^th May 23, Marriott Hotel.

The Chairman had two tickets available for Rugby match next day, willing to accept offers for them.

Safeguarding; IH gave a report highlighting the need to make reports concise and accurate.

Conor Ledgeway related a problem arising pre-match regarding a player with a plaster cast on. Various views were given. All was settled pre match (player ending injured and had to leave the FoP.)

G Bradbury brought up the views on Pre match pitch inspections. This due to the problem arising of two EFL matches where the cross bar too high and pitch markings not correct.

Dean Kiely ex YCFC goalkeeper was hosting an evening at Carlton Hotel Pub, Acomb on 26^th Nov.

The evening’s guest Billy Webb (Howards’ Dad) then gave a very entertaining evening reciting experiences between myself and my son. He stated he was a member of the RA for 56 years. He related incidents; good; bad; serious; comical. This developed into a very entertaining evening with a different view on refereeing. After three last incidents he finished and the chairman gave a vote of thanks.

Next meeting has been put back a week to Dec 8^th, which will be a buffet and quiz.

The meeting closed at 9.55

Minutes of meeting held on 6^th Oct 22

 At NHS Club with 37 members and guests attending

This was our highest attendance since March 2013 when a certain Howard Webb was our guest.

The chairman welcomed all to the meeting. Asked new refs to introduce themselves.

Mins last meeting  were on line.

Apols  were received from Mssrs; Rhodes; Bayley; Blakey; Shields; Ballantyne; Cardill; Cottingham; McEvoy.

Life member Colin Fawcett was told that his 90^th birthday had been reached.

Problem Corner; two incidents were discussed at length, with various views and outcomes muted. It was mentioned that when involved in incident’s and reporting, always use exact words etc. Help is available with CFA and the RA.

Safeguarding, Barry Casterton gave a report of the problems arising with  the players/managers. The same advice was given; use actual words etc in reporting.

December meeting has been changed to 8^{th (second Thursday)}

Due to the non appearance of John Askew the York City AFC manager, Matt Messias stood in at late notice and gave a very informative talk on his footballing and leadership/motivation careers. This was a very informative talk, covering; Mental Health/ media, etc.

Next meeting; Billy Webb (Howard Webbs dad);

There being no more business a VoT was given and meeting closed at a late 9.50

Meeting 1 September 2022 at York Hospital Sport Club

Apols were received fro 17 no. including Secretary I Hotchkies, C Ledgeway, A McEvoy, M Messias, T Turner, A Kay, E Heward, J Drummond, J Guerin, B Bishop, S Bayley, G Hartley, B Smith, S Wood, I Smellie

23 no present

[All present received a free drink courtesy of York RA……..great gesture]

Chairman (AK) opened the first meeting of the new season and welcomed all present, including members of Barkston Ash RA ( G Rhodes provide an update)

AK had written to all referees on the NRCFA Core Group and invited those from York and District to the meetings

David King gave a brief update of Law Changes (emphasising Laws 8, 10, 12, 14) and mentioned FA Non-heading in football trial for U12 in York

Barry Casterton provide an update on Safeguarding in the County; also new referees course starts in York at the end of Sept 22

John Ledgeway mentioned that subs were now due (£20 for full members, £10 for U18 and free to first year referees)

After the break AK introduced our guest, Marc Edwards, EFL Referee from Durham

He entitled his presentation “Highs and Lows and How to Progress”

Marc gave an account of his career to date – started in 2004 and is in his 4th year of an FL Referee, stating the highs and lows of his career – RESILIENCE being the key word

Marc inspired those in attendance and spoke on confidence, safe refereeing and controlling the controllables

BC presented Marc with a memento from York RA and he was given the usual York RA thankyou

At the next meeting  it is planned to receive Dave Babski, PGMOL AR Coach and ex-Premiership AR as our guest

Further meetings planned on:

6 Oct – Dave Babski, PGMOL Coach

3 Nov – Billy Webb (Father of Howard Webb)

1 Dec – Christmas Quiz and buffet

5 Jan 23 – Rebecca Welch, FIFA and EFL Referee

Minutes of meeting held at NHS Club,

On 7^th April 22 with 19 members and guest attending

10 Apols; were received from Mssrs; Rich; Kay; Unwin; King; Gordon; McEvoy; Berry; Ballantyne; Rhodes; Cottingham.

The Chairman welcomed all to the meeting. He related an incident he had spotted when observing, which had went unnoticed.  This produced an in depth discussion raising various views. He had reported the incident to the FA who would handle the matter.

Safeguarding; Barry Casterton gave on update of the local transgressions.  There were 4 cases involving local refs (all young). These cover various scenarios/discipline/law/dissent.

Our guest Ian Dunn. Ex York City; Huddersfield player then gave a talk regarding his career from local youth to professional level. He started of playing in York Minor league progressing upwards, mentioning Colin Sanderson as a mentor in his younger days. He talked about managers/players/incidents over the years. He also joined in with discussions on refereeing.

J Ledgeway gave a vote of thanks.

The chairman reminded all of the dinner that is fast approaching (20 May). Menus available on line/ committee.

Meeting closed at a late 9.50