Attendees;
M. Oram, L. Foyle, J. Chiverton, G. Wood, P. Notman, D. Samuels

Apologies;
D. Enyon, R. Newell, M. Halse

Chairman opened the meeting at 7pm

1. Previous Minutes
   Signed and accepted
2. Matters arising
   It has now been agreed to adopt the new points system, as discussed at the last meeting, for the start of the next season.
3. Chairman’s report
   Would all clubs please note the increased fees for referees for this season are now £6
4. Secretary’s report
   Nothing to report
5. Treasurer’s report
   balances are:
   Brittania - £2720.67
   Alliance - £662.53
6. Development officer
   Nothing to report
7. Fixtures secretary
   Most teams have now received the new handbooks. Those who haven’t will receive them shortly – apologies for the delay.
   
   Kings’ sports hall is out of action. They are in the process of rearranging fixtures. The majority have been rearranged already.
   
   The national ladies are due to play Mallory on 23^rd January and are requesting the use of Riverside, as this is a high profile game. LF to ask Torexe if they can transfer their game on this date to another venue to make this possible.
   
   The committee have received a complaint from Kirton concerning unsporting behaviour from Exeter University. After discussion with the match official, who considered it to be a one off incident, the committee have decided to take no further action. However all teams are reminded that games are to played in a friendly and sporting fashion.
   
   There is a B.U.S.A. tournament being held at Exeter University this weekend (4^th and 5^th December).
   
   All teams are reminded that 6 players are required at all times for matches.
8. Tournament secretary
   Closed tournament is to be held on 9^th January at the University. All teams are required to attend unless they have been excused through prior arrangement with the committee. There will be fines imposed for non-attendance. PCC have asked to be excused from the tournament. The committee have voted not to grant an exemption.
   
   It is proposed to ask teams at the next closed tournament if they would wish to change the format of the event, so that first division teams play each other in the cup and lower divisions play each other in the plate.
9. Referee’s secretary
   Nothing to report
10. Any other business
    DS is running junior sessions with Torexe but is struggling with costs. There is generally a £12 per session shortfall with 12 sessions being run throughout the year. Committee has agreed to fund any shortfall up to a cost of £150 per season. DS to attend committee meetings in order for funds to be allocated.

Date of next meeting
Monday at 31^st January at 7pm

Peter Notman ( EDVA secretary)