BRECKLAND and DISTRICT SUNDAY FOOTBALL LEAGUE OFFICIAL
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Thetford and District Sunday League
1971 – 2009
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SPECIAL NOTICE
The information on this website is
provided as a service to clubs and interested individuals.
Official business of the League is
conducted through correspondence in accordance with Rule 4(d).
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developments in the league
Latest News and
Announcements
Annual Fees Due
Payment
of the annual fees is now due. All payments must be made by 8 July 2009.
Fixtures
The
fixture list for the coming season will be published mid-July. This will enable
clubs to pre-book pitches as far ahead as possible.
Cup and Trophy Competitions
The
League Officers have delegated the management and control of ALL BADSFL Cup and
Trophy Competitions, as detailed in Cup Competitions Regulations, to the
following Competition Sub Committee: Eddie Palfrey (Member), Robbie O’Neill
(Fixtures) and John Finch (Rules and Discipline).
John Finch
Published: 1945 02-07-09
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Matters
Arising from AGM held on Wednesday 24 June 09
1) Officers/Committee2009/2010: The League Officers and Committee Members who make up the BADSFL
Management Committee can be found on the ‘Officers’ page on this website. They
will be published in the League Directory to be published and distributed prior
to commencement of the season. Please contact them should you have any queries
whatsoever but, unless absolutely vital, please avoid phoning between 9pm and
9am. Officers are also contactable by email.
2) Club Details: The ‘Members’ page has been updated with all Member Club’s details.
These will also be included in the League Directory.
3) Membership: Application
for membership submitted by Weeting FC and Tugas United were approved by the
member clubs.
4) Constitution 2009/10: The constitution, as detailed below, was proposed by John Finch. It
was explained that it is an effort to attract new, and retain current,
membership. It was argued that this ‘may’ be achieved by adopting the proposed
constitution which provides for more knock-out competitions, structured to
ensure that no single club will dominant thereby retaining a competitive
interest throughout the season and provide all clubs the opportunity of winning
a honour. Having secured the unanimous support of the League Officers and no
objection from NCFA, the members were urged to support the proposal which
provides for promotion and relegation. The Chairman allowed members the
opportunity to fully and frankly discuss the proposal. Of the 17 members present and entitled to
vote, 13 were in favour and 4 against. The proposal was carried.
Division
One will be contested by Breckland Spirit; Danepak; Feltwell Social Club;
Lakenheath Casuals; Sporting FC Green Dragon; Railway Tavern FC.
Division
Two will be contested by Abbey United; Ashill Harts FC; Barcelona Rangers;
Labas FC; Weeting FC; Tugas United.
5) Kick Off:
The season will commence on Sunday 30 August 2009 and finish on Sunday 25 April
2010.
Note: The pitches at Breckland Sports Centre, having
recently been repaired, may not be available for the start of season. As such
some early games may be reversed.
6) Address by NCFA Member: Mr. Vince Roper, NCFA Area Appointments Secretary briefed the members
on refereeing matters during which he stressed the importance of using the
marking system correctly and adopting The FA Respect programme.
John Finch
Published: 1800 26-06-09
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STATEMENT
BY LEAGUE OFFICERS
League Constitution 2009-2010
At a
meeting of League Officers on the Thursday 18 June 09 the Constitution for
Season 2009-2010 was discussed at some length and it was unanimously agreed
that the League should return to a two division format AND reprise the
divisional trophy competitions, plus a plate competition for those clubs
eliminated from rounds one and two of the League Knock-Out Cup (Florida
Trophy). The NCFA and Member Club Secretaries were informed of the details, as
set out below, (email version) late yesterday. When reaching the decision the
officers took into consideration the status quo (one division, one league
knock-out competition and all clubs being entered in the County Intermediate
Cup irrespective of ability). It is argued that under the new format all clubs
will have ‘something to play for’ (last season the majority’s opportunity to
win a trophy ceased prior to Christmas). Also considered was probable match
days lost to weather (9 lost last season), County Cup replays (2 last season)
and that the new format will negate the probability of the need for double-
headers. Matches should be more competitive, no huge defeats. The introduction
of promotion and relegation will stimulate interest to the season’s end and
‘may’ encourage other clubs interest to joining the league in the future.
Details
34 Match Days (Not including Dec 27th)
Season: Start
Aug 30th, End April 25th
12 Clubs: Grouped
in two divisions
Each club
will play the other 3 times; 15 league games.
Division One:
Breckland
Spirit; Danepak; Feltwell Social Club; SFC Green Dragon; Lakenheath Casuals;
Railway Tavern FC
Winners
only to receive mementoes
Except for
Lakenheath Casuals (SCFA) all above entered in the NCFA Sunday Intermediate Cup
(Confirmed this date by County FA)
Lakenheath
Casuals enter the SCFA Sunday Shield
Division Two:
Abbey
United; Ashill Harts FC; Barcelona Rangers; Labas FC; Tugas United; Weeting FC
Winners
only to receive mementoes
All above
entered in the NCFA Sunday Junior Cup (Confirmed this date by County FA)
League Knock-Out Cup (Florida Trophy)
All
member clubs entered
Winners
and runners up to receive mementoes
President’s Shield.
All clubs
eliminated from rounds one and two will be entered
Winners
and runners up to receive mementoes
Bill Cox Trophy
Restricted
to division one clubs. Will be drawn in two groups of 3 and play a
round-robin. Group winners contest the final.
Winners
only to receive mementoes
Pat Balaam Trophy
Restricted
to division two clubs. Will be drawn in two groups of 3 and play a
round-robin. Group winners contest the final.
Winners
only receive mementoes
Peter Page Memorial Cup
One match
played between Breckland Spirit and Danepak (winners of Sporting Award and Fair
Play Award respectively)
Cup only,
no mementoes
Notes:
Second
Sunday in September and October allocated to NCFA Cup Competitions. Thereafter
dictated by individual club’s involvement
Fourth
Sunday of the month to early rounds of League Knock-Out Cup (Florida Trophy)
and President’s Shield
Bill Cox
and Pat Balaam Trophies will be scheduled at discretion of Fixture Secretary
Peter
Page Memorial Cup will be scheduled at discretion of Fixture Secretary
NCFA
acknowledged and confirmed above format even date
Published 1130 19-06-09
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Meeting
The
League Officers will hold a pre-AGM meeting on Thursday 18 June 09. Amongst
matters to be discussed will be appointment of treasurer and to hear proposals
for the Season 2009-2010 Constitution.
Appointment
The
League Officers will nominate Tracey Holding, Breckland Accountancy Services,
Comfrey Way, Thetford, to be appointed as Auditor to
the BADSFL for Season 2009-2010.
Chase FC
The
proposed formation of Chase FC has not materialised. The club has not been able
to appoint club administrators as required by both the County FA and BADSFL.
John Finch
Published 16.00 16-06-09
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING – WEDNESDAY 24 JUNE 2009
Notice is
given of the forthcoming Annual General Meeting of the Breckland and District
Sunday Football League to be held on Wednesday 24 June 2009 at the Parish Hall,
Weeting, commencing 7.30pm prompt. Member Club Secretaries will shortly receive
individual written confirmation, agenda, and other relevant information direct
from the League Secretary.
As per Rule
6(h), all clubs wishing to be in membership for the season must be represented
(maximum two people allowed per club)
Club
Applications for the Season 2009 / 2010 are to be returned to the League
Secretary by Wednesday 24 June 2009. Club Agreement Forms are to be returned to
the League Secretary by Saturday 1 August 2009. Both forms can be downloaded
from the link on the Home page.
For any
queries or questions relating to BADSFL Affiliation please contact Jackie Skipp
or John Finch – details on Officers page.
Club County
Affiliation for the 2009-10 Season
The
registered club secretary of all Norfolk and Suffolk Football Clubs should have
now received an affiliation form for the 2009/10 season by post. If you were a BADSFL
club in 08/09, are not disbanding, and have not yet received an affiliation
form please contact Football Governance team at your parent County FA to
request your club’s affiliation form. Please remember that the deadline to affiliate to your parent county for
the 2009/10 season is 01/07/09. For any queries or questions relating to
County Affiliation; please contact the Football Governance team at your parent
County FA.
Discipline
Football
is played under The Laws of Association Football as laid down by the
International Board of the Federation of International Football. If these laws
are broken by those playing the game then there are discipline rules that must
be applied by referees and administrators. Football is a very emotive game and
people’s passions are aroused. It is therefore necessary for referees to
enforce the laws and see they are adhered to. Players and managers have a duty
to see the game is played in the right spirit otherwise they will fall foul of
the disciplinary punishments as laid down by The Football Association.
Referees
The
BADSFL are always interested to hear from qualified Referees who may be
interested in refereeing in our League. We offer £22 match fee, plus travel
expenses at the scale determined by NCFA. If you are interested please contact
our Referee’s Secretary, Vince Roper, t 01593 887484. We accept Referee’s
giving 1, 2, 3 and all games per month. See Referee’s Locker Room on the Forum
and, Thanks for your interest.
Football Vacancies
This
website can be used for any BADSFL Affiliated Club to post details of any
vacancies they currently have.
Do you
need a Manager, new players, a club linesman? Whatever the role feel free to
contact John Finch who will advertise your vacancy here.
Forum Contributions
We are
delighted to receive your contributions to the Forum but only on the basis
that:
You
accept that they may be monitored;
You
accept that we may exercise editorial control over them and may decide not to
allow publication at our absolute discretion;
That all
such contributions are not obscene, offensive, defamatory, or infringe any
rights of any third party.
Chase FC
The
possibility of Chase FC joining the league moved a step further following a
brief meeting with a representative of the proposed club. The County FA has
been requested to send out County FA Affiliation forms to assist the club’s
administrators. However support for membership is dependent on the club’s
proposed committee meeting with league representatives prior to the AGM. If
membership is granted member clubs will be grouped in two divisions (Rule
1(a)).
Website
The
domain name of this site has been purchased for the next 2 years by John Finch,
who together with Keith Whitman, will monitor and manage the site which, until
otherwise notified, remains the official medium of the BADSFL. Please refer to
Privacy (Terms of Use).
John Finch
Published 1400 04-04-09