April 04

PRESENT: Joanna Rogers (Chair), Peter Jennings (Secretary), Susan Tomes, (Treasurer), Richard Tomes U15, Mick Laybourne U9, Peter Marriott U11, John Mcevoy U8, Ian Heaven U7, Roy Hausley U6

MATTERS ARISING: Apologies - Caroline, Mick B, William, Robert H, Martin C, Martin R. Minutes of previous meeting accepted, proposed Peter M, seconded John M.

CORRESPONDENCE: Various tournament info handed out at meeting, charity donation letter typed and passed to Susan for cheque,

LEAGUE MEETINGS. No info at present

CHILD PROTECTION. various info regarding CRB checks handed out at meeting, main checks to start before new season 04/05 - more info from Caroline at later date.

EQUIPMENT. J.M stated that a plastic part of one of the small goals was missing at Eldwick School.

WEB SITE. Eldwickjuniorsfc. co.uk J .M stated that almost complete, would be good idea to put new address on any correspondance issued to players/parents, also intend to create a chat room for club to use, also if members require any links to other sites - please let me know.

SCHOOL PITCHES. Susan stated that School / Bob were not happy with gates being left open on match days, also dogs coming onto the site, large amount of parking - all day, cones not being replaced etc, it was proposed by Ian that any issue with the school be raised quickley - PJ to speak to Bob to clarify the major issues. School has not given us permission to use any of the pitches during the summer. It was suggested that we should make more use of Cottingley Bar pitches next season.

DADS MATCH. Sunday May 9th 1.30pm, all dads welcome, drink afterwards at the Glen, P.M has spoken to Bob and School re - use of pitch, PJ has spoken to Carlton re- Referee, Alan D stated he could supply a kit, will all team managers give prospective names of Dads willing to play to P.M or M.R ASAP.

MERGER. PJ has had request from Tim Leigh (Bingley Sec) to speak to EJFC committee at one of its future meetings - please let me know if you would be interested in hearing from Tim with his views.

COURSES. Next local Football Coaching Level 1 Course is on Tues Eve 1 June, Sat 5 June, Tues Eve 8 June, Sat 12 June & Sat 19 June inclusive at Oakbank High School, Keighley, any Team Manager wishing to take this course please contact P.J ASAP

MANAGERS COMMENTS:

U15s Contact with William and Mick suggests that this U15s team may fold at the end of the season.

U15s. Richard stated that the end to the season had been poor, only had 7 players last match, no enthusiasm, may take some of William’s players but they must be committed to play.

U12s. Lost last game of season 3-2, organised tournament in June, now finished training.

U11s (11 a side), Having a great finish to the season, finished as League runners up last Sunday, won 17 out of 20 games, also in Semi finals of the League Cup. U11s (7 a side) Suggestions are that this team may also fold due to lack of a manager and not enough players to turn 11 a side, currently have 9.

U10s. A. Not available. U10s B. Not available.

U9s A. Now finished training, intend to start training for new season early, entered Burley Tournament, Had good bunch of parents this year, had lots of help, finished season with 5 wins. U9 Eagles Not available.

U8s A New name - now called U8 Eagles, Going to continue training at Beckfoot on grass if possible, (could liase with Ian U7’s on this), many friendlies arranged, intend to pass our kit down to Roy U6’s, Trevor helping me out every week, intend to pass size 3 balls down to U7s. U8 B. Not available .

U7s A. Finished 7th in the league, now 9 players having lost 2, would like to advertise for new players - P.J to organise, would like to carry on training during summer on grass at Beckfoot, need more footballs size 3, coaching info needed - PJ to supply, also need kit brocher - PJ to supply/ or suggest use soccer sports in Bradford (Cheap)

U6’s Roy stated that he has approx 17 players of all abilities, need a parent to step forward to run a possible 2nd team or will have to concentrate on one team only, typing up a letter to distribute to parents this week, need rule book for Keybury League - PJ to supply, may enter various tournaments over summer.

GALA DAY 26 June & EJFC FUN DAY 3 July. All Team Managers please note that these two days take a lot of organising & that you will be required to do your bit on the day. On gala day there are various stalls to erect, run, and take down between 9am - 5pm, plus a large tea tent to collect , erect serve teas in and take down. Volunteers will be required to serve in the Tea Tent and on the stalls all afternoon - each team needs to organise and supply cakes/buns etc for sale in the tea tent. It was suggested that contact be made regarding use of the large tent - Joanna .R FUN DAY - Team managers need to tell Martin R how many trophies they require for their teams by the next committee meeting, Ian stated the U7s would require 10 trophies, Mick stated the U9’ A would require 10 also.

SOCIAL EVENTS: May 7th - Parents night out, meet at Wetherspoons in Bingley at 7.30pm - 8pm - J.M to put on web site. Also, another golf day planned for June - more info later.