Minutes of the AGM held on the 12th November 2020 at 19.30
Present: Garry Milner (Flitwick), Steve Davies, (Towers) Paul White (LDSC), Simon Marshall (Towers), Martin Wright (Biggleswade), Steve Mullens (Flitwick), Phil Jenkins
Apologies: Paul Main, Sam Morris, Barry Ephgrave, Babs Rai, Ryan Pescod, Barry Smith.
Minutes of 2019 AGM
Minutes agreed as a true and correct record
Reports
County Captain’s Report by Steve Davies
The Inter County weekend was on the 1st and 2nd February with Beds in a group along with Essex, Somerset and Norfolk. The team beat Somerset and Norfolk but lost to Essex. G.Milner will act as Captain of the Over 45 team if it is possible to run it and S.Davies will look into running an Over 35 team.
We have now received a grant from England Squash of a £1,000 to help build a junior team. Steve Davies will organise 4 dates and pull in coaches such as Steve Barlow, Steve Evans, Jen Denyer and himself.
Treasurer’s Report by Paul White
During the past year our funds have increased by £233 from £2,298 to £2,531.
Our main expenditure has been on coach development, league software and the Beds Closed whilst our income was from league entry fees and the England Squash rebate.
Since the year end we have received two grants from England Squash. The first is for £1,000 to develop a junior county team whilst the second of £400 will fund four advertising placards.
League Secretary by Simon Marshall
The League Master system was working very well.
Towers 1 were the clear winners for Division 1. For Division 2, Biggleswade and David Lloyd 2 had near identical points when averaged over the number of games played so they will be asked to play each other to decide the winner.
We need to complete the remaining matches for the Beds cup as soon as it is allowed.
3. Election of officers
The following were elected
Chairman Garry Milner
Secretary Paul White
Treasurer Babs Rai
League Organiser Simon Marshall
Development Officer
County Captain Steve Davies
Junior Team Manager
County Coach
County Association Network Simon Marshall
Regional Representative
Child Welfare Officer Carly Martiello
It was agreed that the Committee would send out brief descriptions of the unfilled roles and ask Team Captains to see if there was anyone at their Club who would be interested in taking one of the roles.
4. Fees Payable and Deadline
It was agreed that the League entry fees should be decided once it is clear when the Leagues can restart. Also that at least 7 players per location/club should be registered with England Squash as at present.
There was a discussion as to whether more players should join England Squash and it was agreed that insurance was the most compelling reason. The question was also raised as to liability should a player in a Beds league match sustain a serious injury if they were not a member of England Squash. P.White agreed to look into this topic and whether these players should be asked to sign a disclaimer.
5. Use of Division 2 to introduce new players to team squash
It was agreed that Division 2 had been successful in introducing new players to team squash.
6. AOB
Phil Jenkins joined the call at this stage and offered his services for a role on the committee in the future.
Minutes by Paul White
Present: Garry Milner (Flitwick), Steve Davies, (Towers) Paul White (LDSC), Simon Marshall (Towers), Martin Wright (Biggleswade), Steve Mullens (Flitwick), Phil Jenkins
Apologies: Paul Main, Sam Morris, Barry Ephgrave, Babs Rai, Ryan Pescod, Barry Smith.
Minutes of 2019 AGM
Minutes agreed as a true and correct record
Reports
County Captain’s Report by Steve Davies
The Inter County weekend was on the 1st and 2nd February with Beds in a group along with Essex, Somerset and Norfolk. The team beat Somerset and Norfolk but lost to Essex. G.Milner will act as Captain of the Over 45 team if it is possible to run it and S.Davies will look into running an Over 35 team.
We have now received a grant from England Squash of a £1,000 to help build a junior team. Steve Davies will organise 4 dates and pull in coaches such as Steve Barlow, Steve Evans, Jen Denyer and himself.
Treasurer’s Report by Paul White
During the past year our funds have increased by £233 from £2,298 to £2,531.
Our main expenditure has been on coach development, league software and the Beds Closed whilst our income was from league entry fees and the England Squash rebate.
Since the year end we have received two grants from England Squash. The first is for £1,000 to develop a junior county team whilst the second of £400 will fund four advertising placards.
League Secretary by Simon Marshall
The League Master system was working very well.
Towers 1 were the clear winners for Division 1. For Division 2, Biggleswade and David Lloyd 2 had near identical points when averaged over the number of games played so they will be asked to play each other to decide the winner.
We need to complete the remaining matches for the Beds cup as soon as it is allowed.
3. Election of officers
The following were elected
Chairman Garry Milner
Secretary Paul White
Treasurer Babs Rai
League Organiser Simon Marshall
Development Officer
County Captain Steve Davies
Junior Team Manager
County Coach
County Association Network Simon Marshall
Regional Representative
Child Welfare Officer Carly Martiello
It was agreed that the Committee would send out brief descriptions of the unfilled roles and ask Team Captains to see if there was anyone at their Club who would be interested in taking one of the roles.
4. Fees Payable and Deadline
It was agreed that the League entry fees should be decided once it is clear when the Leagues can restart. Also that at least 7 players per location/club should be registered with England Squash as at present.
There was a discussion as to whether more players should join England Squash and it was agreed that insurance was the most compelling reason. The question was also raised as to liability should a player in a Beds league match sustain a serious injury if they were not a member of England Squash. P.White agreed to look into this topic and whether these players should be asked to sign a disclaimer.
5. Use of Division 2 to introduce new players to team squash
It was agreed that Division 2 had been successful in introducing new players to team squash.
6. AOB
Phil Jenkins joined the call at this stage and offered his services for a role on the committee in the future.
Minutes by Paul White
