NO INCREASE IN TEAM FEES

Lincs League costs stay same in 2010

By Mike Savage, general secretary, Lincs League
The Lincolnshire County Cricket League AGM was held at Market Rasen CC on Wednesday, October 21 at 7.30pm.
The roll call was taken, present being the president, all officials (except vice-chairman Preston Wallhead who was on holiday) and the ECB rep.
The minutes of the AGM in 2008 were received with no matters arising.
The chairman, Bob Welton, thanked all club officials, helpers and umpires for their contributiosn throughout the season, which had been blessed with good weather.
He congratulated all the winners and hoped Hartsholme would enjoy their elevation to the Lincs ECB League next year.
The general secretary thanked all the committee for their hard work and dedication that had helped the league run smoothly. He commented on cases of discipline which had made work that could have been unnecessary with goodwill - but most teams were playing within the Spirit of the Game.
The treasurer (Bryan Simpson) reported a surplus for the season of £83.13p and a balance in hand of £6,338.92p. He recommended that the handbook and registration fees remain the same for 2010, and that the league paid the ECB affiliation fees for clubs in this league. These recommendations were agreed and the report adopted, subject to audit.
The fixture secretary (Glen Sands) and results secretary (Nigel Fisher) reported on their work and commented on the success of the points deduction "fine" in getting results in on time. The Press were thanked for their reports, and clubs generally thanked for their help.
The statistician (Andy Sharp) was thanked for his detailed report presented to clubs. He commented on the fact all clubs should make scoresheet entries as clear as possible, with names and initials, to make his work a little easier.
All officers were thanked for their reports and efforts throughout the season.
The president and all officers offered themselves for re-election and were voted back en bloc by the meeting.
The general secretary gave 12 months' notice as to his position.
The following rule changes were voted on (see handbook for current rules):
Rule 6.2: September starts to be 12.30pm in the premier and 1pm in all other divisions. Carried 29-1.
Rules 4.1 and 4.4: Re-wording and addition to rules about strengthening teams with players of a higher standard - two motions carried 28-1 and 26-3.
Rule 4.5: No longer permit overseas players. Rejected 3-20.
Add Rule 11: Restrict overs for bowlers in all games. Rejected 5-20.
Ground inspection reports were received and noted by the meeting, Ron Borsberry and Gordon Turner (the inspectors) being thanked for their efforts.
After much debate and discussion the committee's recommendation for 11 teams in the premier division for 2010 - and 10 in all other divisions - was adopted.
This meant Scunthorpe 3rds, Market Rasen 2nds and Louth 3rds needed to make presentations of their cases for election/re-election, with a vote for two places out of three being made by secret ballot. This resulted in Market Rasen receiving 35 votes, Scunthorpe 3rds 23 and Louth 12 - the first named two being re-elected.
Clubs were reminded of the need to pay subscriptions by November 30, to bring to the January meeting match ball orders per half-dozen at £15 per ball, to send back the pro forma, make nominations for the most improved player under-21, bring along scorebooks, and make nomintions for secretary of the year.
Also at the January meeting, if possible, will be a presentation about the idea of introducing an online results/registration system.
Presentations of pennants to league winners will also be at that meeting, at which all trophies are to be returned in a clean state.
Fixtures for 2010 will be formatted for Saturdays, and clubs are asked to let Glen Sands know unavailable home dates so fixtures can be formatted as soon as possible.
Proposed dates for 2010 meetings: Wednesday, January 13; Wednesday, April 14; Wednesday, July 14; Wednesday, October 13 (AGM), all at Market Rasen CC (7.30pm).
The meeting closed at 9.53pm.