Wednesday 14 November 2007

2007 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

MARKET HARBOROUGH AND DISTRICT LADIES ROUNDERS LEAGUE

AGM MEETING HELD ON 08.11.2007
At WELLINGTON SUITE. MARKET HARBOROUGH

Minutes are subject to approval at 2008 AGM. Draft only

MINUTES PREPARED BY WENDY HAYWARD

MEETING STARTED 7.45
Committee – Jan (Chairperson), Linzi, Flo, Pam, Sue, Audrey, Wendy, Kara, Jess & Jack.
Belinda, Lisa, Emma, Katie Walker, Clare, Sue, Justine, Hannah, Jane, Truda, Chris, Helen, Shenna, Trevor. All teams present except The Bell (Apologies received), All Blacks & Naesby.
APOLOGIES:-
Sue Handy, Cally, Sally, Bell Ladies , Karen Frappe, Louise Morris, Nessa, Lucy, Michelle Tansur, Liz Seward, Julie Bentham & Ali Tulley

WELCOME FROM THE CHAIRMAN

MINUTES READ FROM THE 2006 AGM MEETING AND WERE SIGNED AS CORRECT

TREASURERS REPORT READ THROUGH. Accounts signed as true record.
Confirmed that teams who do not pay at Northampton Road do not pay for paint & marking there.

Arising from both 2006 & 2007 Agenda

· · ½ Rounder Rule
Voted 18 for, 11 against to play ½ rounder rule in the league –
½ rounder to be played in 2008 season with review at 2008 AGM.
To confirm ½ rounder goes to the player and can only be scored if the ball is hit. You cannot score half off the last ball.

· · NRA Rules. As the ½ rounder rule was introduced for the 2008 season, it was also voted that the league will play to NRA rules which will include the reduction of the 10 rounder follow on rule to 5 rounders. The Committee during closed season will ensure that all current NRA rules are checked and implemented into our playing rules. Any rules that need to be brought to players attention as they may be different will be highlighted at the Pre Season meeting or in newsletters (first Post)

· · Tournament attendance discussed as was the fact despite changes in 2007 season, attendance was the same. This could have been due to the dates available. 2008 Season will have three tournaments only to include the Clik,. These may be open dependant on numbers and the committee will make a final decision.

· · Score Sheet Deadlines The change to Saturday noon will remain in force as it has seen and improvement.

· · Umpires This was discussed at length as were possibilities of changing the current format. It was voted that teams will not provide their own umpire but designated teams per the handbook fixtures will be arranged as is our normal practice. This will be reviewed at 2008 AGM. The possibility of umpiring qualifications to be run along side the NRA were discussed and agreed that the committee will enquire about how this can be arranged, costs, dates and possible funding through the Sports Council, this can be checked through Deb Craddock (Kettering League) & Sue Handy (Tester).

· · Knock out Cup – Eligible Players. A ruling had been introduced in 2007 to try to ‘police’ players playing in the League knock-out cup who are not necessarily League players. This was not effective and the system considered possibly unfair. The league would hope that teams and players alike enter this competition sportingly. It was voted that players must be registered with the league on or before 01.06.2008 to be eligible to play. Any player or player detail change from 02.06.2008 will have a ‘6’ prefix and not be eligible to play in the knock out cup.

· · Starting Time - Some games have started very late and a number of possible solutions were discussed to stop this but again, it could be very complicated to enforce. The 2008 score sheets will have the box on the bottom which asks the start time and reason for lateness. If the match was late, the results officer will advise the committee and the reason considered. If the reason is not acceptable, a 1 pint fine may be issued against the guilty team.

· · Bad light Ruling Proposed rule agreed –
When light is poor during or before a game, both captains and both umpires will each have one vote to decide if is safe and sensible to continue, the vote governed by the highest number. In the event of a tied vote, the umpires can have one additional joint vote as to continue play or not. The vote can be re-done should the weather deteriorate further.

· · NRA Rules. As the ½ rounder rule was introduced for the 2008 season, it was also voted that the league will play to NRA rules which will include the reduction of the 10 rounder follow on rule to 5 rounders. The Committee during closed season will ensure that all current NRA rules are checked and implemented into our playing rules. Any rules that need to be brought to players attention as they may be different will be highlighted at the Pre Season meeting or in newsletters (first Post)


ANY OTHER BUSINESS

200 club to be run in 2008 Season

Northampton Road pitches – This is still a major concern and correspondence from and to the council was passed to all members. The league will not be charged for the pitches in 2007. The possibility of Symington’s and Great Bowden were discussed too. This is an active issue and needs to be addressed during closed season.

· · Jack Farrow to find out when the next Sport or Council open meeting is and advise league. All players possible are urged to attend and highlight our plight.

· · The committee will look at all options and make the best decision possible whilst keeping all league members informed immediately. If anyone can offer assistance, this would be gratefully received.

Committee for 2008 season as follows
Chairperson Jan Lally
Vice Chair Flo Wallis
Jack Farrow
Secretary Min Curtis
Treasurer Pam Sutton
Committee (positions to be decided) Sue Brotherton
Flo Wallis
Audrey Marlow / Katie Walker
Jess Bulley
Kara Badger
Linzi Selby
Chris Gordon
Plus one member to be co-opted on.

Meeting Closed 9.25

Saturday 3 November 2007

AGM 2007

Notice of Annual General Meeting
07.11.2007. The Wellington Suite Market Harborough.
(Top Club) 7.30 PROMPT

We would be pleased to see as many people as possible at this years AGM. Please remember that each person will have a vote on the night as agreed last year so the more the merrier. Please take 5 minutes to call your team members.

There are vacancies on the committee including vice Chairman & Secretary and all candidates must be nominated & seconded and in agreement to serve. If you have any nominations, please let me know.

Thanks

Wendy Hayward
Secretary to MHDLRL

Saturday 13 October 2007

Presentation Night 19th Oct 2007

Hi All

If anybody has any trophies they need presenting on the night can they please let me know.
Also can all committee members please let me know if they are available to help at the rugby club on 19/10/07 I will be coming and going from about 2.00pm
Thanks
Jan

Newsletter 0707

Market Harborough Ladies Rounders League

First Post
Newsletter Issue 0707(051007)

Dear Captain


Firstly, should you have any useful newsletter info, match, hatch or despatch, please let us know for future issues.

Presentation Night As you all know 19.10.2007 8PM at the Rugby Club. You can pay on the door if preferred or contact Wendy for your tickets.
Any raffle prize donations would be very gratefully received on the night.

AGM Invites will be forwarded to you all shortly
07.11.2007 at the Wellington Suite.
Please contact Wendy or Jan if you wish to stand on the 2008 committee.

BLOG
Jack has been busy preparing some internet blog for the league – check it out http://mhdlrl.blogspot.com/

200 Club
£75 P Bulley
£40 H Varnsverry
£20 S Carter
£15 J Faulkner

See you at presentation Night

Tuesday 28 August 2007

Newsletter 0607

Market Harborough Ladies Rounders League
First Post


Newsletter Issue 0607(230807)

Dear Captain

News
Congratulations to Emma & Kevin on the birth of Cameron (Husbands Bosworh)
May we wish a speedy recovery to Louppy (Nellies)

Tournaments
02.09.2007 Arthingworth & Bosworth Tournament

BLOG
Jack has been busy preparing some internet blog for the league – check it out http://mhdlrl.blogspot.com/

Umpiring
Whilst generally this year we have had a great season for the Umpires with the focus that has been made, a small few have made their task rather unpleasant. The committee would like to express their sincere apologies to anyone who has had an unpleasant umpiring experience and remind everyone that we are a friendly league and constant derogatory behaviour is both unnecessary and can lead to rounders being awarded against your team. Please start to support the umpire; we all do it to the best of our ability.

Votes Please advise Jan or Wendy (using email address on top of this letter) your votes for the following –
Most promising young player (U18)
Vote for the best umpire (three votes per team please)
Any suggestions wished for consideration for the Chairman’s Trophy.

Presentation Night Tickets from Wendy. Please post / give your cheque to me (payable MHLDRL) with your requirements and I will deliver the tickets.
Please return all trophies to Jan ASAP.

AGM Set for committee 7pm, members 7.30 PM on 07.11.2007 at the Wellington Suite. Resignations and candidates to Jan please.
2007 Season Accounts should be ready for the AGM but the only known outstanding money at close of play was £10 from Kilworth for registration due to Bosworth.

200 Draw £75.00 D. Jones
£40.00 H Varnsverry
£20.00 N. Lee
£15.00 K Joy

Saturday 11 August 2007

Monday 6 August 2007

News Letter 0507

Market Harborough Ladies Rounders League
First Post
Newsletter Issue 0507(01082007)

Dear Captain

Firstly, should you have any useful newsletter info, match, hatch or despatch, please let us know for future issues.

Handbook Amendments
Royalist Cally has a new mobile number
Tournaments
12.08.2007 Mixed Symingtons - Please let Jess know urgently if you have
spare players
02.09.2007 Arthingworth & Bosworth Tournament

BLOG
Jack has been busy preparing some internet blog for the league – check it out http://mhdlrl.blogspot.com/

Umpiring
When umpiring in pairs – please can only one person make the decision. Also, both to keep mobile, moving from the oncoming ball & to 4th post with each part of active play

Rule definitions Still some confusion on a couple of matters but it is nice to see we are all thinking.
Definition of hand. When stumping a post, the ball itself does not need to touch the post, just the hand or any part of the hand holding the ball (hand is below the wrist)
Making a Bad ball good This comment is meant that a batter can ‘make the best’ of a bad ball. Also, that a ball may be bad, but if the batter moves before the ball reaches them, it could be that this will then deem the ball good in the eye of the umpire. I.e. a ball which may fall short when the batter starts at the back of the box. If the batter moves forward a period before the ball arrives, on arrival, the ball may be a good ball.
Runner and scorer. If a runner is stumped out on a post, and a potential scorer is running behind, the scorer must also be stumped out – the stumping will not count for both persons.

Registration Fees
If teams have any more players, please complete the continuation sheets and hand to Flo with fees.

200 Club
£75 Chris Gubbins
£40 Jane Evans
£20 Denise LoGalbo
£15 Nessa Gray
Have a great Season

Thursday 26 July 2007

News Letter 0407

Market Harborough Ladies Rounders League
First Post
Newsletter Issue 0407(01072007

Dear Captain

Firstly, should you have any useful newsletter info, match, hatch or despatch, please let us know for future issues.

Hatches!! Congratulations to Mel (Harborough Ladies) & Chris Mason on the birth of Toby James.

Handbook Amendments
Michelle Tanser from Welford telephone numbers . Apology to Bowden Blacks as incorrectly listed as All Blacks in Directory.
Knock Out Cup
It has also come to the leagues attention that 2006 handbook had an omission, subsequently, 2007 has this same omission. At 2005 AGM the following rule amendment was voted by members.
To be eligible to play in a semi final or final of the knock out cup, a player ‘Must have played in three league matches of two innings’. As this rule was voted for in 2005, it must stand.
To enable this to be monitored, the committee request the following procedure is implemented from this date –
Any player not batting in a game should have ‘f’ marked by their name. The umpire should verify that this player has indeed played. Obviously at this stage, this need only apply to teams remaining in the knock out cup.

Mixed 08.07.2007
Please get your registrations to Jess ASAP. Could teams kindly bring a raffle prize on the day? Future Tournaments -
12.08.2007 Mixed Symingtons
02.09.2007 Arthingworth & Bosworth Tournament

Score sheets
Note from Linzi that people are still not putting full names on sheets which will cause problems for highest scorer etc if you have team players with the same Christian name. Please PLEASE fill in sheets in full.

Knock out cup – Semi Final Draw. 05.08.2007, 2PM
Umpires
Welford V Nellies / Bowden Blacks Nellies or Bowden Blacks & Lyns
Arthingworth V Husbands Bosworth Wharf & Royalist
Loosing semi finalists to Umpire the final please.

Cancelled Matches
The procedure is that Linzi will call home captain with re-arranged date. The home captain should then call the other captain and both umpires immediately.

Rule Notes
Please, as ever, can Umpires stay mobile? Not only on first post running to 4th but on second, you may be asked to assist the other Umpire to make a decision. Thanks

Remember, when running from one post to another – once stopped, you may position yourself to run on, over the line. The only restriction is that the post must be fully upright or then, if not you may be asked to run on.

If a batter takes their second no ball, the extras still apply. For example - If you hit the ball and run a rounder, you score one and the umpire will mark ½ in the extras column.
You can not be caught out off a no ball.

Sporting Behaviour / General demeanour.
We have received a number of complaints about general ‘nastiness’ and attitude of both players to players and players to Umpires. This is very upsetting at this stage of the league and we should all know better. Barracking is very un-necessary and creates a bad atmosphere!! It has to stop. The Umpire does the best of their ability and this should be respected. This is a fun league – we can all compete but rudeness is not completive and will not be tolerated by umpires.

Remember, should anyone have a justified complaint or issue that they wish to raise with the committee, this should be done in writing to the secretary. Any team representative is welcome to contact the committee and can be assured that their point will receive a full democratic hearing. If any person on the committee is involved with said issue, that person would leave the room to enable an unbiased hearing.
It is suggested however that when an issue arises at a game, umpires be barracked etc, captains should bring their team to order. If an issue is to be raised with the umpire, the captain or a team representative should do this politely, not a team on mass. We should be able to iron out problems as we go, politely, and carry on playing rounders.
Let’s keep it fun!

Rounders Promotion 07.07.2007
The Council is organising a Sport Presentation in order to let people know what sporting activities are available in the area – to encourage growth. Do you have anyone free who would like to play? If so, please let Wendy know by return. We should know what time (1/2hr sample game) by Tuesday 3rd.

Registration Fees
If teams have any more players, please complete the continuation sheets and hand to Flo with fees.

Communication
We are concerned about leaving messages on telephones. If that person was on holiday, the message may not get passed on in time. Please can teams try and speak to someone to ensure messages are received

200 Club
First Draw
£75 Justine Lawrence 71
£40 Bo & Bocia 147
£20 Jane Evans 165
£10 Rachel Hardy 70
Tickets still available – Now £9.00. See Jan.
Nellies sold 47 tickets. Thank you Nellies.

Have a great Season

Handbook amendments

Dear All

I have been advised of a couple of handbook amendments if you would all be so kind.

AVP Kilworth Ladies contact should read -

Captain is Truda Wilson,

Sec / Vice captain is Carol Hancock.



Market Harborough Ladies -

Melanie Mason's contact number

Many thanks & kind regards

Wendy Hayward
League Secretary

News Letter 0307

Market Harborough Ladies Rounders League
First Post
Newsletter Issue 0307(180507)

Dear Captain

Firstly, should you have any useful newsletter info, match, hatch or despatch, please let us know for future issues.

Hatches!! Congratulations to Ali Bailey (Royalist) on the birth of Ruben

Birthdays!! Happy Birthday to Sulwyn (70). Our pitch marking man!!

200 ClubTickets have been issued, thanks for your support.

Handbooks These will be available next week & delivered to you. Sorry for the delay
You will also receive your U18 consent forms which can be photocopied.

Tournament Dates 03.06.2007 Clic Symingtons
You should now have your entry form, please support this good cause. Raffle prizes on the day would be a great help please!!!
08.07.2007 Mixed Symingtons
12.08.2007 Mixed Symingtons
02.09.2007 Arthingworth & Bosworth Tournament

Scoresheets A reminder to all teams to complete the scoresheets with full names, full player names and Umpires, please make sure the totals agree !!!.scoresheet deadline has been moved to 12 noon on the Saturday following the game (hard copy). SCORESHEETS TO LINZI

Presentation Night The Rugby Club 19.10.2007. Tickets available from Wendy priced £5.00

Bats Available from Audrey at £27.00.

Players We have been approached by a lady wishing to play again. Anyone interested???? contact Martine Poyser

Knock out cup draw
14.06.2007 Umpires
Nellies or H.Ladies v Bowden Blacks Vivid & Lyns
Naesby v Arthingworth HB ladies & Welford
21.06.2007
Royalist v Welford Green Arrows & Naesby
Wharf v HB Ladies or Lyns Harborough L. & Arthingworth

Umpiring Evening These were a big success and thanks to Sue Handy from everyone. The league is looking to repeat this next year and possibly carry out umpiring qualifications.
A few people are a little unsure on the running on rule between posts. This is not set in stone and left a little to the umpire’s interpretation. If the umpire has to think whether the player ran on, they probably did. A few guide points - If you run past the post in a straight line, you can come back to the post and have not ran on. If you cross the white guide line (turning), the umpire may consider that you have ran on. If you cross the guide line and the post is held and not upright when the ball is live, you will be asked to run on the next post. If you have stopped behind the line, a dead ball situation comes and you prepare for your next run, you may cross the line whilst maintaining contact with the post but it mist remain in the upright position.

Have a great Season

News Letter 0207

Market Harborough Ladies Rounders League
First Post
Newsletter Issue 0207 (110407)

Dear Captain

Firstly, should you have any useful newsletter info, match, hatch or despatch, please let us know for future issues.

Hatches!!
Congratulations to Michelle Tansur on the birth of her daughter Lucy Emily (18.03.2007)
Practice Matches
Blackjacks will be at Northampton Road on the following dates, anyone wishing to join is welcome.
Wed 11th April 6pm onwards
Mon 16th April 6pm onwards
Tues 24th April 6pm onwards.
200 Club
Tickets available shortly. 1st draw to be June 07 with 5 draws.
Handbooks
These will be available shortly but all teams should now have fixtures and knock out cup. Any problems, please contact the committee. You will also receive your U18 consent forms which can be photocopied.

Tournament Dates 03.06.2007 Clic Symingtons
08.07.2007 Mixed Symingtons
12.08.2007 Mixed Symingtons
02.09.2007 Arthingworth & Bosworth Tournament

Scoresheets
A reminder to all teams that scoresheet deadline has been moved to 12 noon on the Saturday following the game (hard copy). SCORESHEETS TO LINZI
Email / Website
The league is considering providing this facility to members and are gauging response and asking if any one can help? Please contact Wendy if you are able to offer assistance or your thoughts.
Presentation Night The Rugby Club 19.10.2007. Tickets available from Wendy priced £5.00

News Letter 0107

Market Harborough Ladies Rounders League
First Post
Newsletter Issue 0107 (060307)

Dear Captain

Firstly, should you have any useful newsletter info, match, hatch or despatch, please let us know for future issues. This issue is a brief update with arrangements for the forthcoming season so far
Tournament dates
There is a fun ‘warm up’ tournament in Leicester (oadby) 22.04.2007. Cash pize for winner & runner up. Anyone interested should contact Kate
The Arthingworth & Bosworth tournament is pencilled in for 02.09.2007 – keep your diary clear.
League Badges
Sew on badges are available from Wendy at £1.50 each. They are an attractive retro style.
200 Club
200 Club tickets will be issued to teams to sell shortly (April). The team who sells the most will win a bat & ball.
Umpiring
A league umpiring course would be very useful it was agreed, Jan will try to arrage this and teams will be advised accordingly.
Scoresheets
A reminder to all teams that scoresheet dealine has been moved to 12 noon on the Saturday following the game. SCORESHEETS TO LINZI
Sponsorship of League
All reminded that the league is looking for a sponsor. For approx £500, the league will publicise who it is sponsored by.
Adverts for handbooks please - £30.00 full page, £15 ½ page & £10 for ¼. Money and proofs to Jan as soon as possible please.
Practise Sessions
Please can all teams let Wendy know when they are practising if they would like Company and this can bye passed around to their captains. This can also be put on HFM
Division One 2007 Season
HB Ladies. MH ladies. Green Arrows. Arthingworth. Welford. Bowden Blacks. Lyns Misfits
Division Two 2007 Season
Kilworth. Naesby. Nellies. Black Jacks. Wharf. Vivid vixens. Royalist.
Child Protection
Can all captains please ensure that parental permission is sought for any photographs prior to the season starting. Photographs should not be taken without prior consent and that should any persons not wish photos to be used, this is adhered to. Any queries can be addressed to Jan in the first instance.
Have a great Season

Saturday 7 July 2007



Market Harborough and District Ladies Rounders League

· League Fixtures played between May and August
· Tournaments April to September
· Knockout cup
· Mixed Tournaments
· Disco and Presentation evening at the end of the season

From ages 12 to 99

Approx. 250 ladies of all abilities participate every season in this
fun sport, keeping fit and making new friends.

Individuals to join a team - a team to join the league

Please contact: Jan , Jack 01536 763515 or Wendy