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Minutes of North East Dekstars Dek Hockey Meeting 11/04/2010
Present: Kingy, Leafy, Bazza, Helen, Grabham, Warrior, Magpie, Tazz, Ali Cree, Deano, Leafsfan, Pope, Lynchio, Christine, Freakshow, Ross, Redwing,Oddity, Bic, Capt Spalding.
1) Election of Committee
It was decided that only 3 positions would be created at this time, Chair, Secretary and Treasurer. Volunteers stepped forward, there were no objections. They are as follows:
Chair – Barry Perryman (“Bazza”)
Secretary – Paul King (“Kingy”)
Treasurer – Helen Grabham, deputised by Christine Lynch
2) Constitution
A draft Constitution was proposed by Kingy and voted unanimously to accept this and implement it with immediate effect. The club is now constitutionalised.
3) Tournament Team Selection
It was agreed that selection would initially be based upon an A Team to be chosen by the Selection Committee (yet to be formed) with any remaining slots given to B team players and lastly to non-regulars or non-members who come forward. Regardless of ability, non-regulars would not be chosen over regular members without prior consent.
4) Membership Fees
A decision was deferred until after the club has arranged a bank account. Helen and Christine to organise this immediately after the Constitution is published.
5) Goals and Objectives
No specific objectives were discussed as time was short. It is proposed to initially follow those in the constitution, pending review.
6) Practice Session Format
An open discussion took place, with various avenues discussed. Generally, it was accepted that a move to regular practice using a ball is preferred and desirable with regards to progression of the team in competition, but that the current venue is unsuitable for contact games and games with a ball. It was decided to pursue alternative venue arrangements, but at this time, the objective was not assigned to an individual. Members should look out for potential venues for future discussion.
The structure of regular weekly training sessions was also discussed, with the need for a bench coach during competitive games raised. Redwing offered to do some coaching at practice, working on positional play etc. and this was considered to be a good idea., with the preferred option being to use the first half hour of 2-hour sessions to further this, preferably on a monthly basis.
Bazza mentioned the need for members to work on fitness away from the court, taking a run for an hour once a week as an example, in order to improve fitness in preparation for matches.
7) Other Business
Grabham mentioned there were upcoming tournaments planned and that other teams had expressed an interest in playing the Dekstars in home and away competition. At this time it seems prudent for Grabham to continue his unofficial role as fixtures officer, pending a decision on required positions within the club.
The constitution is to be published within 1 week and a bank account set up ASAP. A further meeting will then be arranged to discuss the way forward.
Minutes Produced By Paul King, Club Secretary.
Distribution: Dekstars Forum, File.
Any corrections / additions- please contact the writer.
Present: Kingy, Leafy, Bazza, Helen, Grabham, Warrior, Magpie, Tazz, Ali Cree, Deano, Leafsfan, Pope, Lynchio, Christine, Freakshow, Ross, Redwing,Oddity, Bic, Capt Spalding.
1) Election of Committee
It was decided that only 3 positions would be created at this time, Chair, Secretary and Treasurer. Volunteers stepped forward, there were no objections. They are as follows:
Chair – Barry Perryman (“Bazza”)
Secretary – Paul King (“Kingy”)
Treasurer – Helen Grabham, deputised by Christine Lynch
2) Constitution
A draft Constitution was proposed by Kingy and voted unanimously to accept this and implement it with immediate effect. The club is now constitutionalised.
3) Tournament Team Selection
It was agreed that selection would initially be based upon an A Team to be chosen by the Selection Committee (yet to be formed) with any remaining slots given to B team players and lastly to non-regulars or non-members who come forward. Regardless of ability, non-regulars would not be chosen over regular members without prior consent.
4) Membership Fees
A decision was deferred until after the club has arranged a bank account. Helen and Christine to organise this immediately after the Constitution is published.
5) Goals and Objectives
No specific objectives were discussed as time was short. It is proposed to initially follow those in the constitution, pending review.
6) Practice Session Format
An open discussion took place, with various avenues discussed. Generally, it was accepted that a move to regular practice using a ball is preferred and desirable with regards to progression of the team in competition, but that the current venue is unsuitable for contact games and games with a ball. It was decided to pursue alternative venue arrangements, but at this time, the objective was not assigned to an individual. Members should look out for potential venues for future discussion.
The structure of regular weekly training sessions was also discussed, with the need for a bench coach during competitive games raised. Redwing offered to do some coaching at practice, working on positional play etc. and this was considered to be a good idea., with the preferred option being to use the first half hour of 2-hour sessions to further this, preferably on a monthly basis.
Bazza mentioned the need for members to work on fitness away from the court, taking a run for an hour once a week as an example, in order to improve fitness in preparation for matches.
7) Other Business
Grabham mentioned there were upcoming tournaments planned and that other teams had expressed an interest in playing the Dekstars in home and away competition. At this time it seems prudent for Grabham to continue his unofficial role as fixtures officer, pending a decision on required positions within the club.
The constitution is to be published within 1 week and a bank account set up ASAP. A further meeting will then be arranged to discuss the way forward.
Minutes Produced By Paul King, Club Secretary.
Distribution: Dekstars Forum, File.
Any corrections / additions- please contact the writer.
