E.D.V.A MEETING 

06.12.2007 Coaver 7pm

Present

Ros Sutherland – Kings, Dawn and Richard – Taunton, Guy Patrick – Channings, Paul Tearle – Kirton, Ed Maule – Exeter Uni, Simon Padley – Wanderers, Dave Reece – Press and Comp Secretary, Rachel Swindell -  Fixtures Secretary, Dave Gibbs – Chairman, Alan Liebermann – Treasurer, Nikki Batho – Secretary, Julie Smith and Elke Nachtigal – Torexe.

Chairman’s Report

Website is excellent, also thanks to Ian Sidwell.

Spoken to Mike Halse and 4 a side league still a work in progress.

Secretary’s Report

Had a request from Exeter Uni players who wanted to know if any tournaments could be played on Saturdays instead of Sundays – it was reported that when tournaments had been played on Saturdays there was usually a much lower attendance as a lot of people work on Saturdays.

Still following up on perpetual trophies, relevant teams to return a.s.a.p.

• Follow up on spare trophies

Treasurer’s Report

Changeover of signatures still work in progress. All monies and outstanding amount collected. Cheque to be issued to Jason Hendy for £233 towards beach nets – approved by previous committee. Each club rep now has a summary sheet for extra player registrations, please use this as an invoice.

• Check to see what teams owe or need refunds of £10 goodwill deposits

Individual players letters to be sent to clubs for players fines (e.g. for yellow card's etc).

Fixtures Secretary Report

1^st Division seems to be flowing well, no major problems. 2 yellow cards issued, 1 against Kings and 1 against Uni. 2^nd Div had a few problems with late score sheets, 1 from Taunton who accepted the decision. Wanderers Vikings also failed to send in a score sheet on time and the committee voted 6-1 on this items to fine the team 1 league point and £2 fine. Wanderers Lions also postponed a match against Birdmen due to a lack of players, this is against the leagues rules and the match would be awarded to Birdmen. A match at Channings wood had to be cancelled due to a leaking roof this would be rearranged. Uni also had to cancel a match at short notice due to a B.U.S.A. Tournament, this would also be rearranged.

Finding referee’s had been difficult, Kings were having more problems that most as their matches clash with a lot of the Exeter home fixtures.

Could all teams make sure that they tick the relevant boxes on the score sheet for play up’s and new registrations.

Tournament Secretary’s report

Dates for your diary 6^th July 2008 – Beach Tournament

7^th and 8^th June – Coaver open

Application forms would soon be out for the men’s and ladies tournaments

Ros Sutherland reported that £400 was available for anyone running a junior grass tournament. Nikki Batho and Rachel Swindell to speak to St Luke’s sports co-ordinator to see if they had the facilities to host.

Press Secretary’s report

So far 1 items printed in the local Exeter papers and 1 in Sidmouth gazette – keep looking.

Constitutional Changes

The relevant items were changed at the A.G.M. but the items were read out to make sure all were aware of the changes.

A.O.B.

• Dave Reece is keen to get an Associated Club Membership Approval to clubs which are just starting up and need a bit of help, for a small fee possible benefits could include; use of league equipment, junior funding, league support, non voting seat on the committee.

• The committee agreed that funding could be spent on a new net at Exeter school and new junior weight balls for use in the local area.

• International Junior match in February v Guernsey will be sponsored by junior development fund.  

• E.D.V.A. Primary school tournament – this should be arranged for the end of season.

• E.D.V.A. Survey, this has been emailed to team contacts – please can individuals respond. It is also on the website under documents.

• Ros Sutherland running a level 1 coaching course at Taunton on 30^th March and 13^th April.

Next Meeting Thursday 7^th February