O.C.A.
Oxfordshire Cricket Association
Minutes of Executive Meeting held on Monday 10th October 2011 – 7.30 pm
at Kidlington Cricket Club – Stratfield Brake Sports Club – Kidlington C.C.
Present:
Brian Standish (BS) (Chairman), Colin Olliffe (CO) (Gen’Secretary) Peter Baring (PB), David Burns (DB), Paul
Duester (PD), Simon Morse (SM), Ivan Mulford (IM), Chris Probert (CP), David Quinn (DQ), Nick Treweeke (NT)
and Andy Worman (AW)
1. Apologies:
Kieren Bushnell, Norman Ellison & Tim Hamp.
2. Minutes of Meeting 5th September 2011:
The minutes of the meeting were read, approved and signed by the Chairman.
3. Matters arising from the above minutes:
a) Women’s League in Oxfordshire ….see (1) below
b) Rep’ game – Member clubs response…..see (2) below
c) Dubious bowling action update ….see (3) below
d) Standard ball proposal …….see (4) below
e) Mike Belcher gift update ….see (5) below
f) Nominations for various awards/certificates for Nov’ awards…..see (6) below
g) Circular to clubs re: 1.30 pm start for games…..see (7) below
h) OCA dinner update …..see (8) below
(1) Women’s League in Oxfordshire:
CO reported that he and NT had attended a meeting of the OCB and had raised this issue. The OCB had agreed
to look into the possibility of organising a Women’s League and to take control of this. Since this time a meeting
between interested clubs has already taken place. The details of this meeting have yet to be advised.
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(2) Rep’ game – new format proposal feedback:
CO confirmed that a good number of member clubs had responded positively to the proposal and the only
cause for concern was the ‘monetary prize’, and it was agreed that this suggestion should be dropped and
another form of benefit for the winners to be considered by the sub-committee. The new format for the Rep’
game will begin in 2012. (Action sub-committee)
(3) Dubious bowling action feedback:
DB had been in contact with the OCB and had spoken to Graham Charlesworth who is the ‘expert’ in these
matters. He would be able to provide video coverage/surveillance of any bowler, which would take place
possibly at Brookes Oxford at a cost of £40.00 per hour. Having analysed the bowlers he would be able to give
an opinion which would lead to a serious discussion with the club and bowler, when hopefully a decision could
be reached? The idea is now to contact the clubs and players in an attempt to bring them all together to carry
out the investigation. DB agreed to contact the clubs and players involved. (Action DB)
(4) Standard Ball proposal:
This proposal is to be put to the member clubs by means of a form with the agenda, stating simply YES or NO
which should be brought to the November AGM, as it was felt pointless to do a lot of the ‘legwork’, only to find
that the clubs are not interested in the overall concept. If the proposal is carried then this will apply from the
2013 season. (Action CO)
(5) Mike Belcher Gift update:
CO advised that he had overlooked checking into this but would contact Norman Beech in the next few days.
(Action CO)
(6) Nominations for various awards and ‘certificates’ for Presentation Evening:
Apart from the ‘Young Player of the Year’, all the other awards (Fair Play, Batting, Bowling and Grounds) are
decided using the data base, so it was agreed that the Young Player award should fall in line with this, and that
the young person should be Under 19 rather than Under 21 as in the past. This will be for any player in League
and Cup matches and it was pointed out that the award cannot be given to the same person twice. AW agreed
to draw up a short list for consideration at the next meeting. One nomination had already been sent to the
General Secretary, which will be forwarded to AW. (Action AW)
CO had drawn up a ‘proof’ certificate which was accepted but the OCA logo needs ‘some work’ to make this a
better copy. It was thought the The Flying Press might be able to help with this as they have the logo for the
printing of the handbook. Framed certificates will be presented to all winners and runners up of the League and
Cup competitions. (Action CO)
(7) Circular to clubs re: 1.30 pm start for games in 2012:
CO confirmed that a circular had not yet been sent out to member clubs and it was felt that this should form the
basis of a proposal from the Executive. DB proposed this, seconded by CP and the result of the vote taken was
8-1 for the proposal. (Action AGM)
(8) OCA dinner update:
CO advised that Charlotte Edwards had now confirmed that she would be available and her fee would be
£600.00 plus expenses. All the necessary information had been circulated to clubs and committee but as yet
nothing had been received, which is the norm and reminders will need to be sent out. It was thought we should
try and arrange press coverage on the dinner particularly with Charlotte Edwards being the Guest speaker. The
format of the dinner will be discussed in detail at the next meeting. (Action KB/CO)
4. Correspondence:
List of OCA divisions in 2012 – BS had drawn up the final list which has been circulated to the committee. The
only alteration to this list was to confirm that Garsington 3rds will go into Division 10 and Cowley Royals Division
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Cowley Royals update – following the Admissions Committee meeting CO had contacted Jason Lowe to advise
that one team had been accepted into the OCA and would be playing in Division 11 and that the list of players he
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had provided should form the basis of this team. This had resulted in an e-mail requesting permission to prepare
another list of players as he felt some might not be interested in playing in this lower division and the request
was to provide a new list by December. The Executive felt that as they were late in applying and were a very
new team they must comply with the OCA decisions, and be prepared to have their players monitored by the
Registration Secretary throughout the season, particularly if they try to register extra players. It was felt the
new list should be made available by mid-November. (Action CO)
Rule changes – Andy Worman had drawn up various rule change proposals which had been circulated to all
committee members and it was agreed to discuss these with the ones that PD had previously circulated – see
under Registration.
5. Treasurer’s report:
There was no report and the situation of the ‘return of trophies’ was not known. CO will send an e-mail to SO to
ascertain this? (Action CO)
6. Disciplinary
DB will produce a summary of Disciplinary Actions during 2011 for the AGM in November. (Action DB)
The Great Horwood/East Oxford issue is ongoing and DB is waiting for further information from Great Horwood
CC. (Action NE)
DB had written to Frank Eley requesting more information on an umpiring issue but to date had not received a
reply. If nothing is forthcoming, DB will ask if Frank Eley if he wants to continue with the complaint. (Action DB)
7. Fixtures:
The Cassington/Oxford Rescue had not yet advised the OCA, despite them meeting on the previous Tuesday,
but it was felt that they would be joining up as one club and fielding two teams. The General Secretary will
contact them for this information and to enquire as to what name they will be using. (Action CO)
The Kings Sutton ground situation still is a cause for concern as despite the promises made to the Executive,
very little (if nothing) has been done to the ground. Apparently they are waiting for a loam delivery on Monday
17th October, but as was pointed out, just to put down loam and not scarify is a pointless exercise. Simon Morse
agreed to visit the ground in the next few days and will meet BS on site to discuss the way forward. As the
fixture list will be worked on from the 24th October, a decision must be made before then as to whether we are
prepared to allow them to use the ground in 2012. (Action SM/BS)
8. Registration:
AW had drawn up rule change proposals for Rules 21, 33, 35 and 37 and these were discussed in depth, all mainly
to do when rain interrupts play. A few ‘tweaks’ were agreed to the proposals and AW will now re-write these
and forward to the General Secretary in readiness for the AGM. KB had provided a suggestion for inclusion in
the ‘wet weather’ rules and this will be forwarded to AW to include in his re-write.
PD had drawn up a proposal relating to Rules 12 & 13, and again, after discussion a few minor changes were
agreed and AW will re-write and include these with the other proposals. (Action AW)
9. Cups:
A suggestion had been received from Combe C.C. to make the cup competitions a lot fairer in the way in which
they are organised, as they felt all the cups should be run on the same basis as the Airey (div 1-2) and Telegraph
(div 3-4) with the other cups between the other divisions. A lively discussion ensued which in the end produced
a proposal from AW, seconded by CO to re-organise as follows:
Airey Cup: Divisions 1 and 2
Telegraph Cup: Divisions 3 and 4
Steve Dixon: Divisions 5 and 6
Osb’Radiators: Divisions 7 and 8
Keith Crump: Divisions 9, 10 and 11. (*concern re: Chinnor C,C.)
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Result of the vote: 6 – 3 in favour of the proposal with one abstention. AW to ‘adjust’ the rules slightly and this
does not need to go to the AGM for a vote as it is covered in the Constitution – Rule 5 and also under Rule 26.
10. Umpires
An umpiring course (Part 1 ECB) has been arranged by Ian Royle in Februray 2012 at Tiddington and the details
have been added to the OCA website, but there is concern that our umpires are just not bothering to attend
any courses arranged. The course arranged recently on a Sunday was poorly attended, bearing in mind the total
number of umpires we have.
PD suggested that we have a plan, which may take up to three years to fully implement but it would ensure that
all umpires have some training. In the first instance we should insist on all nominated umpires attending a
course, moving on to the rota umpires, with a plan to put in place fully, named umpires within three years. Once
we have reached this stage, all umpires will be expected to attend at least one course a year to update them on
any changes that have been made to the laws/rules. It was felt that courses could be run in March,
Sept’/October. (Action NE/NT)
NE to be asked for a list of the umpires who attended the last Sunday afternoon seminar with Ian Royle? (Action
NE)
11. Grounds:
Nothing to add, apart from what has been minuted under ‘Fixtures’
12. Website:
Nothing to report.
13. Media and Results:
Nothing to report.
14. Any other business:
Cassington C.C. had requested, in the event of them joining Oxford Rescue CC, part of their registration fee
should be reimbursed, and this was agreed and will be paid when we receive confirmation from the clubs.
15. Date of next meeting:
To be held on Monday, 31st October 2011 at 7.30 pm - Venue: Kidlington C.C.
Apologies received in advance from Paul Duester.
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Meeting closed 10.03 pm CAO/11.10.2011
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