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ELGIN & DISTRICT POOL LEAGUE
AGM
Wednesday 12th August 2015
Bonnie Earl
Minutes
1) 21 teams registered for the coming season 2015-2016, Apologies from Raymond Mackenzie (Treasurer) who was on holiday and unable to attend. All treasurer duties were fulfilled prior to AGM
Teams that have registered
Bonnie Earl A
Bonnie Earl B
Commercial
Rileys
Harbour Inn A
Harbour Inn B
Ionic A
Ionic B
New Club A
New Club B
New Club C
Reillys
Rising Sun
Seaforth Club
St Andrews A
Grant Arms A
Grant Arms B
The Vic
White Horse
Cottar Hoose
Springer
This is comparable with last season as the league finished with 21 teams
2) Election of committee members
Elected Committee for 2015-16- Unanimously elected
Chairman: Tony Donovan
Treasurer: Raymond Mackenzie
Secretary: Richard Mackenzie
Player Member: Andrew Cormie
Player Member: Ian Maclennan
Player Member: Shaun McKay
Tony Donavan has volunteered and been voted to take up the vacant Chairman’s position and Shaun McKay been elected as a Player member. Both were elected unanimously and a big thank you to both for stepping up to these positions. Due to Tony moving from his role as player member there is still a vacant position on the committee for another player member
3) Teams moving venue’s – Motion from last AGM (2013) to allow teams to move pubs without having to start again as a new team in the bottom division of the league. This was passed unanimously with the stipulation that each case will be at the committee’s discretion.
4) Meldrum Cup - Trial of 7th single and blackball shoot out in event of a draw was deemed a success and was voted unanimously to roll this out to both the Knockout Cup and Consolation Cup. The Divisional cups will remain 2 legs.
5) Match postponements – This was discussed at great lengths with many different views presented. In the end a compromise was proposed in that every team will now have 1 life that they can use to postpone/re-arrange a match providing they give the opposition team 24 hours’ notice and also inform the secretary. Once that life has been used any other games postponed will result in a 10-0 loss
6) The Treasurer’s report was accepted unanimously.
7) Annual registration fees - There will be no change in fees for next season £45. A question was asked as to why the figure came about and it was explained that the fee prior was less for existing teams than new teams and a flat fee was felt as fairer. £45 was chosen as it brought the EDPL into line with the local darts leagues. This will of course be reviewed each season.
8). Proposals
Proposal from Seaforth Club
(i) Proposal for EDPL to adopt Blackball rules in place of World rules. This was discussed and an amendment was raised by the Secretary that all teams should be able to vote on this matter.
It was agreed to put this to all teams to discuss with their players and to give all players time to understand the implications of adopting a new set of rules. The Secretary will notify all team captains and give them a week to respond with their vote. 1 vote per team which will be published for all players to see.
The secretary will now put in place plans for a vote
Proposal from White Horse
(ii) Proposal to amend the world rules by the removal of the deliberate foul. The proposal was withdrawn to allow for the vote on blackball rules to take precedent.
Proposal from Shaun McKay
(iii) Proposal for the introduction of a Captains cup. Shaun explained his idea for an end of season competition similar to the singles format for all captains of teams to take part. This was accepted unanimously and Shaun will finalise the format and present to the committee for adding to the calendar.
Proposal from Shaun McKay
(iv) Change of format in Meldrum Cup to replace doubles and make the singles best of 3.
Motion rejected 6-2
Proposal from Alan Duncan
(v) Proposal that the league reverts back to previous format of 3 doubles and 6 singles with the removal of the 7th single. This would include the points system returning to 2 points for a win with no possibility of a draw.
Motion rejected 7-5
(vi) Proposal from Alan Duncan – All league, cup, singles and doubles draws should be made in advance of due dates and must be witnessed by a minimum of 2 committee members. In addition Fixture sheets draw sheets etc must be sent to venue’s/posted on facebook/EDPL page a minimum of 7 days in advance of said competition. The Secretary accepted this is already part of the constitution but occasionally this was bypassed last year due to issue’s getting the league running. The secretary will look to ensure all draws are carried out in compliance with the constitution.
viii) Proposal from Alan Duncan - All singles and doubles should be taken down to last 8/16 in order to ensure no byes are given to players in latter stages of the competition as happened last season (singles were last 10 with then 2 players receiving byes in last 10) All byes should be accounted for in first stage of competition. Amendment was raised by Andrew Cormie that the doubles and singles be moved to Sundays for the coming season to enable this. Motion passed unanimously
ix) Proposal from Kieron Wood – Mandatory for each team to have a set of match balls for use in league and cup matches, these can be purchase for as little as £15. This was accepted that all teams should be made aware of the advantages of new match balls and encouraged to look at purchasing a new set for Wednesday nights.
x) Proposal from Cameron Spence - All tables must be brushed and levelled prior to the commencement of each match. Passed unanimously – Secretary will make sure all teams are aware before season starts
9. A.O.B
10. Close of meeting
Richard Mackenzie
EDPL Secretary
19/08/15
AGM
Wednesday 12th August 2015
Bonnie Earl
Minutes
1) 21 teams registered for the coming season 2015-2016, Apologies from Raymond Mackenzie (Treasurer) who was on holiday and unable to attend. All treasurer duties were fulfilled prior to AGM
Teams that have registered
Bonnie Earl A
Bonnie Earl B
Commercial
Rileys
Harbour Inn A
Harbour Inn B
Ionic A
Ionic B
New Club A
New Club B
New Club C
Reillys
Rising Sun
Seaforth Club
St Andrews A
Grant Arms A
Grant Arms B
The Vic
White Horse
Cottar Hoose
Springer
This is comparable with last season as the league finished with 21 teams
2) Election of committee members
Elected Committee for 2015-16- Unanimously elected
Chairman: Tony Donovan
Treasurer: Raymond Mackenzie
Secretary: Richard Mackenzie
Player Member: Andrew Cormie
Player Member: Ian Maclennan
Player Member: Shaun McKay
Tony Donavan has volunteered and been voted to take up the vacant Chairman’s position and Shaun McKay been elected as a Player member. Both were elected unanimously and a big thank you to both for stepping up to these positions. Due to Tony moving from his role as player member there is still a vacant position on the committee for another player member
3) Teams moving venue’s – Motion from last AGM (2013) to allow teams to move pubs without having to start again as a new team in the bottom division of the league. This was passed unanimously with the stipulation that each case will be at the committee’s discretion.
4) Meldrum Cup - Trial of 7th single and blackball shoot out in event of a draw was deemed a success and was voted unanimously to roll this out to both the Knockout Cup and Consolation Cup. The Divisional cups will remain 2 legs.
5) Match postponements – This was discussed at great lengths with many different views presented. In the end a compromise was proposed in that every team will now have 1 life that they can use to postpone/re-arrange a match providing they give the opposition team 24 hours’ notice and also inform the secretary. Once that life has been used any other games postponed will result in a 10-0 loss
6) The Treasurer’s report was accepted unanimously.
7) Annual registration fees - There will be no change in fees for next season £45. A question was asked as to why the figure came about and it was explained that the fee prior was less for existing teams than new teams and a flat fee was felt as fairer. £45 was chosen as it brought the EDPL into line with the local darts leagues. This will of course be reviewed each season.
8). Proposals
Proposal from Seaforth Club
(i) Proposal for EDPL to adopt Blackball rules in place of World rules. This was discussed and an amendment was raised by the Secretary that all teams should be able to vote on this matter.
It was agreed to put this to all teams to discuss with their players and to give all players time to understand the implications of adopting a new set of rules. The Secretary will notify all team captains and give them a week to respond with their vote. 1 vote per team which will be published for all players to see.
The secretary will now put in place plans for a vote
Proposal from White Horse
(ii) Proposal to amend the world rules by the removal of the deliberate foul. The proposal was withdrawn to allow for the vote on blackball rules to take precedent.
Proposal from Shaun McKay
(iii) Proposal for the introduction of a Captains cup. Shaun explained his idea for an end of season competition similar to the singles format for all captains of teams to take part. This was accepted unanimously and Shaun will finalise the format and present to the committee for adding to the calendar.
Proposal from Shaun McKay
(iv) Change of format in Meldrum Cup to replace doubles and make the singles best of 3.
Motion rejected 6-2
Proposal from Alan Duncan
(v) Proposal that the league reverts back to previous format of 3 doubles and 6 singles with the removal of the 7th single. This would include the points system returning to 2 points for a win with no possibility of a draw.
Motion rejected 7-5
(vi) Proposal from Alan Duncan – All league, cup, singles and doubles draws should be made in advance of due dates and must be witnessed by a minimum of 2 committee members. In addition Fixture sheets draw sheets etc must be sent to venue’s/posted on facebook/EDPL page a minimum of 7 days in advance of said competition. The Secretary accepted this is already part of the constitution but occasionally this was bypassed last year due to issue’s getting the league running. The secretary will look to ensure all draws are carried out in compliance with the constitution.
viii) Proposal from Alan Duncan - All singles and doubles should be taken down to last 8/16 in order to ensure no byes are given to players in latter stages of the competition as happened last season (singles were last 10 with then 2 players receiving byes in last 10) All byes should be accounted for in first stage of competition. Amendment was raised by Andrew Cormie that the doubles and singles be moved to Sundays for the coming season to enable this. Motion passed unanimously
ix) Proposal from Kieron Wood – Mandatory for each team to have a set of match balls for use in league and cup matches, these can be purchase for as little as £15. This was accepted that all teams should be made aware of the advantages of new match balls and encouraged to look at purchasing a new set for Wednesday nights.
x) Proposal from Cameron Spence - All tables must be brushed and levelled prior to the commencement of each match. Passed unanimously – Secretary will make sure all teams are aware before season starts
9. A.O.B
10. Close of meeting
Richard Mackenzie
EDPL Secretary
19/08/15