The Wessex Basketball Association AGM Aldworth School, Basingstoke 8 PM Thursday 13th July 2011
ITEM TITLE 1. Apologies: Secretary
Trevor Funnel – League Chairman Mary Brown – League Secretary Marc Harris – Windsor Martin D Mellow – Farnborough Nikki Rowland – Referee
2. In Attendance:
Tim Brown (Area Chairman) Keren Day (Area Vice Chair)(Camberley rep) Chris Bunnett (Registrar/Treasurer) Cliff Chen (Officials Sec/Outgoing Dev Offr) Jon Clausen-Berg (Women’s League Sec) Richard Bell (Competitions Secretary) Martin Marshall (Men’s League Sec) Ian Lester (Webmaster/Fixtures Sec) Pete Dimond (Aldworth Arrows) Alan Harrod (Aldworth Arrows) Chris Giles (Aztecs) Pete Daines (Yateley Silverbacks) Michelle Taylor (Woking Blackhawks) Ian Taylor (Woking Blackhawks) Phil Parry (Woking Blackhawks) Dave Harper (Referee) Stuart Czarnecki (Basingstoke Bobcats) Kevin Creed (South Bucks Comets) Jo Evans (Woodley Ladies) Jenny Marshall (Woking) Martin Marshall (Woking) Damian Knode (Woking) Richard Styants (Winchester) David Senart (Winchester) Marcel Mavronicholas (Basingstoke Blizzards) Ray North (Diamonds) Fiona Davies (Diamonds) Alison Adamson (Chiltern) Morrell Hills (Referee/Slough) Rebecca Clark (Reading Rockets) Jill Palmer (Panthers)
Keith Palmer (Panthers) Ben Rodger (Windsor Warriors) Neil Macwatters (Woodley) Steve Darke (Woodley)
MATTERS ARISING FROM PREVIOUS AGM CHAIRMAN MINUTES:
None STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTS: TREASURER Copies of the audited account summary and the Chairman’s subsequent analysis were handed out at the meeting and there were no comments from the floor. REGISTRAR REPORT/UPDATE/2011 LEAGUE & REGISTRAR CUP ENTRIES: 1. It was agreed that a fee of £5 (seniors) and £2.50 (juniors
U18) would be charged for out of area team’s that do not register any players via the Wessex area to a minimum Out of area team 2. Entry fees will be raised by £5 per competition for the 3. A new registration form will be available by the end of
the week on the website and it will also be e-mailed to
4. All team entries must be submitted by the end of July Club/Team sec’s 5. Secretaries were asked to note that; when completing
entry forms, please could they ensure that all nominated
referees have a valid e-mail address, that is accessed
Club/Team Sec’s COMMITTEE MEMBERS REPORTS: CHAIRMAN
The League Chairman’s report highlighted several points
regarding discipline. Morrell Hills enquired whether the
results of the disciplinary committee decisions could be
published on the Web. The Chairman saw no reason why not as EB published them on the EB Website NL Bulletin. RB
raised concerns over the Data Protection Act. IL was tasked
to check with EB whether names and lengths of bans etc
could be published on local league websites. Providing EB
give the all clear this will be done in future.
WEBMASTER/FIXTURES. WEBMASTER
1. Fixtures live is now being utilised for Wessex fixtures
2. Allan Harrod of Aldworth Arrows asked if Fixtures live
could be unblocked to allow teams to utilise it to input
CUP COMPETITIONS/DRAW/FINALS DAY CUP COMP SEC FORMAT AND VENUE. Everyone agreed with the new format of the finals with trophies and medals being presented after each game. WARRIOR TOURNAMENT. CHAIRMAN
TB asked everyone if they enjoyed the Warrior Tournament
and did they wish to continue to enter or would they like to
take up SABA’s offer of an alternative ‘tournament of
champions’. It was agreed to stay with the entry into the
Warrior Tournament. As a backup plan if the Warrior
tournament did not continue we would consider the SABA
proposal providing they hosted it first.
MEN’S LEAGUE STRUCTURE 2011/12. OPEN DIV’S LEAGUE MGR
1. MM stated that he would like to even up the numbers in
each division. MM outlined things as they stood from a
relegation/promotion perspective and asked all club/team secretaries put their preferences as to which division they would like to be in on their entry form.
2. TB reminded everyone that any outstanding fines from
the 2010/11 season must be paid before the start of the
2011/12 season or any games played would be voided 20 – 0 with the possibility of future expulsion from all WOMEN’S LEAGUE STRUCTURE 2011/12. WOMEN’S LEAGUE MGR
1. JCB explained the difficulties encountered this season
with regard to the ‘Dimond’ system with the split after
Christmas. TB reminded everyone that it was agreed at
last year’s AGM that it would be used providing entries
were between 10-12 teams. After much debate the
Chairman and the membership agreed the following
changes if there were between 10-12 teams next season:
a. The season will start no later than the 3rd week in
b. No games will be played after the second week in
December with any games not played voided.
c. Results from the pre-Christmas league will not be
2. It was felt by all present that this would help to solve the
problems highlighted from last season if 10-12 teams
enter next season. If less than 10 teams enter we will
revert to one division. If more that 12 teams enter we will go to two division using last season’s final league tables
as the basis for deciding which division teams would be
PROPOSALS: CHAIRMAN
Limit the amount of teams permitted to play on Sundays to a
manageable number to be set by the League committee
subject to the number of Referees available to officiate on
Sundays. The limit will be decided and set prior to the issue
of entry forms. Clubs with more than one team will be given
priority but only one of their teams may play on a Sunday.
The remaining Sunday slots will be allocated on a first come
first served basis when entries are submitted. Any new teams
entering will be advised that they will not be permitted to
play on a Sunday. Once the limit set is reached any team
wishing to enter that plays on a Sunday must resubmit their
Not carried.
Any team that plays on a Sunday is NOT permitted to have a
National League Referee as their nominated official and if
they have a team member on the committee this will not
negate the requirement to provide a referee who is able to
From the beginning of the 2012/2013 season all Open
Division One and Ladies Division One matches must have at
least one qualified and registered table official. Failure to
comply with this regulation will result in a £10 fine for each
Carried.
For teams that enter Wessex League and/or cup competitions
in addition to entering competitions in another Area, e.g.:
Solent. Priority must be given to games played under the
jurisdiction of Wessex Area. If a Wessex Area game is
postponed in favour of a game in another Area competition
Carried.
4. Introduce a 'final four' playoff system In all divisions in
Wessex League, starting from season 2011/12.
Carried.*
*Caveat – The Chairman explained that as no entry fee
charged this year for ‘Play offs’ there would be no trophies
for this competition this year unless Cliff’s sponsor came
forward with them at no cost. It was also agreed that the play offs for all division’s would not be on a home and away
basis. Teams 1 & 2 would have home advantage v 4 & 3
respectively with the highest placed team having home
advantage in the final. E.G: if team 2 beat team 3 in their
game and team 4 beat team 1 in their game team 2 would be
at home in the final. This will be trialled this season and may well be amended in future seasons depending on how it goes and feedback from teams. It should also be noted that play
offs will only apply to the Women’s league if the ‘Dimond’
format is not used.
5. In order to build an even stronger Wessex Men's Division Not voted on as 1, I would like to propose to introduce a relegation freeze for Chairman stated no the season 2011/12 so that the division can maintain a strong requirement for this 10 teams plus structure. proposal as already done when deemed necessary
6. To restructure the Wessex Committee to maintain cost
effectiveness and improve efficiency. See attached
Carried. ELECTION/RE-ELECTION OF COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN MEMBERS:
All current committee members were asked if they wished to stand again and were voted in by club members eligible to vote who were in attendance. Wessex Area Basketball Association Committee
Area Chairman – Tim Brown Treasurer/ Registrar – Chris Bunnett Secretary – Mary Brown Technical Secretary – Vacant Development Officer (Men) – Martin D Mellow Development Officer (Women) – Phil Parry Webmaster/Fixtures Sec – Ian Lester Competitions Manager – Richard Bell Wessex Basketball League Committee
League Chairman – Trevor Funnel Officials Manager – Cliff Chen
Open Division’s Manager – Martin Marshall Ladies Division’s Manager – Jon Clausen Berg
a. Decision on attire worn on religious grounds.
Chairman
The Chairman explained the background behind the question raised regarding two female players requests to wear full
tracksuits under their playing kit on religious grounds. He
explained that the Wessex Area welcomed all participants
regardless of race, ethnic background or religious beliefs.
Whilst the religious requirements of female players are
respected, the Wessex Area has a responsibility to all its
members to ensure equality. After consultation with EB, and committee members, it has been decided that where a female player wishes to keep her body covered on religious grounds the following rule will apply:
Tight fitting leggings and undershirts (e.g. lycra) that fully
cover arms and legs, which is a similar colour to the home
kit, may be worn when written permission has been granted
by the Wessex Area committee. A tight fitting headscarf may also be worn but the face must be fully visible. Chairman
Tim and Mary Brown were unanimously voted in as the
Wessex Area representatives for the Regional Management
Committee (South). The Chairman explained that the grant
made by Wessex was put to good use for the regional age
group teams as our contribution to development in the area.
Reports are being requested from the coaches with regard to
Chairman
The Chairman notified the EB decision that any court that
had the new court markings is now permissible and would be played on accordingly. RB asked if the ‘no charge circle
would apply. TB explained that it would not until the rule
Chairman
The Chairman informed that Wessex is running a Level 2
Referees course in September over two Sunday’s at Richard
Aldworth School Basingstoke. Details can be found on the
website and have also been circulated to all club and team
secretaries. It is hoped that a table official’s course will be
run in tandem with this course, details to follow.
PRESENTATION OF TROPHIES: CHAIRMAN
a) Women’s League – Chiltern Ladies b) Women’s Div 2 – Reading Rockets c) Women’s Div 1 – Woking Blackhawks Ladies 1 d) Women’s Plate – Winchester Panthers e) Women’s Cup – Diamonds f) Open Men’s Div 3 – Winchester Kings g) Open Men’s Div 2 – Woodley Green Flash h) Open Men’s Div 1 – Woking Blackhawk Flyers i) Karl Taylor Plate Men’s – Aztec Jaguars j) Karl Taylor Cup Men’s – Woking Blackhawk Flyers k) The Lallament Trophy – Gediminas Luksas
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The Wessex Basketball Association AGM 
4. Introduce a 'final four' playoff system In all divisions in
Wessex League, starting from season 2011/12.
Carried.*