Meeting update from Dec 14

Thanks to all who attended last night’s meeting.

Below is a summary of what went down

* Team allocations and divisions

There are 7 divisions – four open and 3 masters – 2 x35s and 1 x 40s

We have been allocated Div 1 and Div 2 O35s which means grading is a reality.

Both Div 1 and Div 2 have a space in the draw and there is an opportunity to perhaps recruit a few more players, trim back the squad lists from the usual 20 or so and enter three teams. We had 44 players involved last season and so far I’ve heard of THREE who don’t wish to play.

The reality is that the Maroons and Whites have been split and an A team will be chosen from the two squads. I’ve already had one player decide not to return based on that – if there are others who don’t wish to play please let me know as soon as you can so we can make a judgement on whether we nominate a third team.

If you know of anyone who might be interested in joining the club please have them contact me asap.

* Preseason competition

There is always a preseason comp, we haven’t entered previously because it has just mixed in all teams from all divisions. This year they will have a separate mini comp for the masters teams.  This takes the form of two weekends in preseason 2 x 40m games each weekend. We will nominate one or two teams.

* Competition dates

Preseason Feb 25 and March 3.

Season starts  March 24, ends Aug 18. Finals from Sep1-15.

* Fees and Rego

They have not been set by FSC yet. They are flagging an increase but at this stage we will hold ours at $220 – this includes a $20 fundraising fee. A reminder that the fees pay for ground hire of 1500 per season, refs/linesmen fees of $1100, equipment and lights at training etc.

 We will have more details on how and when to pay and the registration process soon. The plan is for everyone to be paid up  by Jan 31 – the date of the next FSC meeting – and to complete rego forms soon after that.

* Grading process

A five man panel was elected – two each from the previous Whites – les and AB - and Maroons – Ant and Paul - and me as club president. The grading process was discussed with all present having a say in their preferred options. More information will follow ion this soon.

* Kit

As shirts will need to be redistributed please give to me or Vinny asap. You can put them in my mailbox at 547 LHD if this suits.

Voting

Well, no voting was required but we have emerged with a committee that looks like this

President/ Sec: TH

Treasurer: Keith

Registrar: Fergus

Social/ fundraising director Dan

Gear steward: Vinny assisted by Shane with lines etc

Grading officials: as above

Cheers

TH

MEETING TONIGHT WED 14 DEC

Hi all a reminder that we will have a meeting tonight (WED Dec 14) at the Scarborough Wombarra surf club, Monash Street

Beer will be served!

The meeting will be held at 7.45pm, following the conclusion of the Wednesday night kick around, so please make it if you can regardless of your participation in the kickaround. It is for current players and those interested in joining the club. If you have a playing shirt from last season please bring along as these will need to be audited and redistributed. If you aren’t coming please arrange to drop the shirt to me at 547 LHD asap.

As well as being an information night about pre-season and next season we will also be electing a committee to run the seniors.

I have already received nominations for certain roles but will be happy to accept any more on the night or beforehand if you are not available tomorrow.

The positions we want to fill are as follows

President/ secretary

Treasurer

Registrar

Social/ fundraising director

Gear steward

Grading officials x 4 (two each from 2011 whites and maroons plus club president to form a grading panel)

Voting will be open to all players who have played for Coledale seniors either in 2011 or previously who are returning in 2012.

The grading officials will determine how best to arrive at teams for 2012 to play in the Div 1 and Div 2 over 35s competitions.

Please feel free top raise any issues during the evening.

AGENDA

1 An update on business from the FSC meeting on Tuesday Dec 13, including

Team allocations and divisions

Preseason competition

Competition dates

Fees

Registrations

2 A report from the grading subcommittee of Ant, TH, Les and AB

3 Voting for a new committee

See you there

  

Updated Update: Senior club meeting 7.30pm Wed Dec 14 JAO

Hi all

Football South Coast will have a meeting next Tuesday Dec 13 where we will receive confirmation of divisions etc for next season. I have been unoffically informed today that there will be 2x O35s divisions and an O40s division. It has been suggested that we should expect a team in div 1 and div 2 of the O35s.

I would like to call a meeting of all team members for Wednesday evening, Dec 14 7.30pm at Jim Allen Oval. We will do this after the usual 6pm Wednesday kickaround. Hopefully those who find the kickaround too early because of work commitments can make it down for an hour from 7.30pm.

At this meeting I’ll update you on news from the Tuesday meeting. I would like to hear any feedback anyone has on the club’s progress next season, grading, registration, anything. Please feel free to speak your mind on any aspect of the seniors.

Following that meeting we’ll come up with a plan on how to proceed.