Hampshire Hockey Umpires’ Association
AGM 2010/11
8.6.11, 7.30pm, Romsey Working Men’s Conservative Club
Present: Richard Wood, Ginette Tessier (minutes), Mick Renfrey, Martin Hannant, Ady Green,
Mark Everard, Nigel Payne, Dave Adams, Eric Holt, Kevan Tate, Frank Stokes, Chris Horton, John
Gawley, Chris Bond, David Hansford, Jason Horne, David Prideaux, Chris Ward, Jason Holcombe,
David Boyle, Mike Robson, Julie Stanton, Marilyn Crocker, Charles Goodchild, Lia Waine, Tex
Lane, Jo Gordon, Jen Mayes, Rob Jenkins, Paul Meacher, Mike Ward, Derek Rutherford, Rob
Stamp, Rowena Shepherd, Alan Thorpe (35)
Apologies: Andy Arnell, Kerry Barker, Jon Broomfield, Nigel Buckley, Dave Carter, Emma Crute,
Malcolm Davies, Alan Dow, Andy Dunning, Mary Edwards, Andy Gagen, Phil Gain, Phil Gibbs,
Paul Gillings, Peter Goss, Phil Griffiths, Alec Heygate, Roy Holcombe, Steve Holyer, Guy Lawson,
David Lewis, Richard Macer, Pauline McBrown, Tam McHale, Sue Merry, Peter Mitchell, Katharine
Morten, James Phillips, Paul Robinson, Phil Roch, Eileen Shepard, Michael Short, Penny van
Berkel, John van Berkel, Rebecca van Berkel, Alan Wilson, Clive Thomson, Mel (Jumbo) Smith,
James Williamson, Matthew Knight, Dave Peebles, Rachel Knott, Allan Notman, Sandy Smith,
Roger Merry, Denis Corlett, Simone Bendoni, Andy Keys, Sue Keys, John Whitworth, Jenny
Peebles, Rick Raumann, Alex Walsh, Steve Downham, Andrew Bray, Lee McEvoy, Nigel King, Les
Tullett, David Weir, Neil (Harry) Fennell, Andy Chrystie, Simon Gibbons, Daniel Faulkener, Simon
Watkins, Campbell Reeman, Rob Scott, Bob Fidler, Stephen Smart, Mark Topp, Adam Payne,
Lauren Mullett (71)
1
Welcome
John Gawley (JMG) welcomed everyone to the meeting and requested apologies for
absence (see below).
2
Apologies for absence
As listed above.
3
Minutes of the AGM 2008/09
JMG asked for any matters arising or amendments to the minutes of the AGM from 2010.
None raised, minutes accepted and signed.
4
Chairman’s Committee Report (attached)
Richard Wood (RW) gave thanks to JMG and asked for confirmation that all had received
a copy of his report. Confirmed all had.
RW advised that he was not going to read out the report but wanted to mention a few
points:
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HHUA urgently needs more and younger umpires and existing members are
responsible for bringing them in. This message will be relayed at the HHA AGM by
David Boyle (DB) who is attending on HHUA’s behalf.
RW welcomed Mike Ward (MW) as Chairman of HHA, but also as an individual
member of HHUA.
Chris Bond (CB), requested further information about the disciplinary action taken against
two members who were given red cards during the season.
RW advised that he was not going to give out full details at the AGM, unless requested by
the membership.
CB declared that the membership had a right to know how the Committee had acted on
their behalf.
RW explained to attendees that the two red cards had been initially dealt with under the
England Hockey Code of Conduct as per HHA’s responsibility (through CB as County
Discipline Administrator), but that the incidents had been referred to HHUA as they were
members of this association. It was agreed by the Officers and Committee of HHUA that
the Chairman would speak to one of the members and that a Committee member would
speak to the other.
CB asked if he could infer that a verbal warning was given to both members from RW’s
statement.
RW confirmed that both members had been spoken with, but gave no details as to the
specific agreements reached.
CB confirmed that he took that as a confirmation of a verbal warning in both cases.
5
Treasurer’s report (attached)
Alan Thorpe (AT) ran through some of the detail of his report and confirmed following a
question from Chris Horton (CH) that steps were underway to roll the Level One Register
fund into the general funds.
AT requested the accounts be formally adopted. Proposed Derek Rutherford (DR),
seconded CH. CARRIED.
Discussion around the proposals contained in the report. Agreed that for all three, the
membership give the Committee permission to adjust throughout the season as
necessary.
1. Mileage rate: No proposed change.
2. Club charges. No proposed change.
3. Subscriptions. No proposed change.
UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED
Conditions: In the event of the mileage rate (assessed against the AA website advice on
running and maintenance costs) being raised prior to the beginning of the 2011/2012
season, the Committee have permission to raise the subscription rate and/or club charges
by a maximum of £2 before requiring consultation with the membership again.
MW stood to offer thanks to HHUA on behalf of HHA for all of the work done by umpires.
He is convinced that HHUA is the best and most efficient umpiring association in the
South, thanks to both the Committee and the membership. HHA exercise discipline and
the umpires assist in that and the County appreciates this.
RW responded by thanking HHA again for their support to HHUA.
6
Election of Officers and Management Committee
Committee 2011/12 (changes in brackets) UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED
Chairman: Richard Wood
Vice Chairman: Rowena Shepherd
Secretary: Ginette Tessier
Treasurer: Mark Everard (Alan Thorpe)
Saturday Appointments Secretary: David Boyle
Sunday Appointments Secretary: Roy Holcombe
Midweek Appointments Secretary: David Boyle
Membership Secretary: Lia Waine
Indoor Secretary: Rob Jenkins (RJ)
Chairman of Selectors: Allan Notman
Chief Coach: Phil Griffiths
Umpire Development Manager: Chris Horton
Young Umpire Development Manager: Jason Horne
HHA Representative: Ady Green (Martin Hannant)
SCHUA Representative: Mark Everard
Lighting Officer: Ady Green
Non-portfolio Members: Nigel Payne, Jason Holcombe, Mick Renfrey
RW offered thanks to Alan Thorpe and Martin Hannant, both of whom leave Committee
this year.
RJ advised that following discussion with Karen Fox, it is anticipated that Indoor will
resume mid-September 2011.
Post meeting note: A bottle of port and decanter was presented to Alan Thorpe as thanks
for all his hard work for HHUA.
7
HHUA Awards
John Deri Bowen Award – presented to the umpire who has achieved the most for HHUA
over the season.
Presented to: Chris Horton
Gill Linnell Award – presented to the umpire who has shown the most improvement and
promise over the season.
Presented to: Ginette Tessier
Claire Wilkinson Award – presented to the Young Umpire who has shown the most
promise over the season
Presented to: Simone Bendoni
John and Dorothy Gawley Award – presented to the coach or assessor who has been
rated most highly in feedback
Presented to: Frank Stokes
8
Presentation of Certificates
Umpires achieving a higher grade during the season were duly presented with their
upgraded certificates. Only GT in attendance!
Those not present will be sent their certificates by GT in due course.
9
Any other business
None.
Post meeting note: RW offered thanks to GT for providing the catering at the AGM.
Meeting closed at 8.05pm.
Signed:
Ginette Tessier
HHUA Secretary
Richard Wood
HHUA Chairman
Chairman’s report to AGM – 8th June 2011
This past year has been challenging – a lack of suitably qualified umpires – a lack of
people wanting to become umpires, and this has hit the Association quite hard. Some
clubs have held back their umpires from developing their skills because there is no one to
replace them. Though HHUA has run four Level 1courses this year, with a great take up
from clubs, we still struggle to bring new members in. We have reduced the number of
Level 1 candidates awaiting assessment this season and hopefully by the end of next
season we will have totally cleared the backlog, but where are these umpires, where have
they gone? Back to their clubs? Why is that? Are we not selling ourselves to the clubs? Is
it because of the attitude of players towards umpires – the constant dissent we seem to be
experiencing! Is that causing people not to take up the whistle?
Can you – an HHUA member – take time out on a weekend and go and watch a game of
hockey before or after your game – and talk to the club umpires. You are the ambassadors
for HHUA. Are there any members here, not taking appointments from HHUA – why not –
HHUA will look after you, coach you, assess you and promote you to the next highest level
if you are good enough. Do you want to coach umpires, if so contact the Chief Coach. Two
coaching sessions met with little enthusiasm but with limited resources we managed to
carry out 122 individual watchings this season. On the umpiring front the reorganisation of
the men's leagues has resulted in a higher standard of hockey in both Hants D1 and Hants
D2 but, HHUA WAS NOT able to appoint to all Hants Men's D2 last season, since there
were just not enough available active umpires. HHUA continues to cover all matches (in
Hampshire) of South Premier Women's 3B and all matches in Hampshire Women's D1,
the latter usually by way of double headers.
With regards to discipline we are grateful for the report from Chris Bond the HHA County
Discipline Administrator. Nine of the 15 red cards were given for non-violent offences, e.g.
misconduct/dissent/umpire abuse. Two red cards were issued to HHUA members and
were dealt with by the Officers and Committee of HHUA.
That sounds gloomy – do we have any good news? Ginette Tessier, Chris Horton, Anne
Costain were accepted as Level 2 umpires umpiring the Ladies programme. Simon
Watkins has been nominated as a Level 2 candidate whilst Matthew Knight was confirmed
as a level 2 on the men’s programme. Rob Jenkins was appointed to the Indoor Finals
night at Wembley. Lia Waine has achieved FIH status. Hampshire umpires operating in the
South are performing well. Well done to all of them and also to the coaching team that
supported them along the way.
Moving on to next year, you will see that Alan Thorpe is standing down as Treasurer – on
behalf of HHUA may I thank you Alan for your stewardship.
As always I cannot close my report without giving my personal thanks to Rowena, Ginette,
Allan and John and of course to ALL the backroom management team.
Lastly, may I thank you all for attending the AGM and may I take this opportunity to invite
any of you who would like to help in the running of the Association to let me know.
Richard Wood
Chairman
Treasurer’s Report:
HAMPSHIRE HOCKEY UMPIRES' ASSOCIATION
ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2011
INCOME & EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
Income Expend.
£
£
Income & Expenditure - Clubs
Appointment Fees & Costs
Men
Women
Indoor
Other - note 1
Income & Expenditure - Members
Subscriptions
Donations
Fines received
Management & Admin. costs - note 2
Bank interest received
15,176
4,365
14,240
4,182
64
19,604
1,043
19,465
2,038
339
621
Level One courses
Excess of Income over Expenditure for the year
Other Funds
McIldowie
Claire Wilkinson
Excess of Income over Expenditure for the year - Total
15,308
554
150
Net Assets
2,419
307
320
(2,214)
7
839
313
505
(193)
(101)
1,625
1,720
(95)
88
24,604
25,422
(818)
658
20
134
20
1,568
0
(1,434)
0
324
24,758
27,010
(2,252)
982
16,013
17,620
146
573
18,339
1,049
95
1,028
1,123
14,964
17,216
0
1,049
1,040
194
1
(1,403)
(168)
3,731
Less:
Liabilities:
Creditors
Accruals
935
183
0
(979)
139
65
3,062
BALANCE SHEET
Assets:
Bank Accounts
Sundry Debtors
Prepayments
2010
£
2,038
339
621
(3,731)
65
(669)
3,731
Members' Shop
Net
£
Debtors:
Fareham
Weymouth
Winchester
Gillingham
Peter Symonds
Bournemouth Uni.
Bryanston
Petersfield
Hamble
2010
2010
Income Expend.
£
£
15,728
4,451
104
20,283
46.50
32.00
93.00
30.00
117.37
45.00
97.50
Prepayments:
Insurance 2011/12
150.00
Financed by:
Accumulated Surplus from previous years
Surplus/(Deficit) for the current year
17,216
(2,252)
16,234
982
14,964
17,216
150.00
Accruals:
2011/12 Subs.
Paid
Paid
Paid to HHA
Paid
14.50 Paid
78.50 Paid
352.87
1,049.00
14,688
4,257
103
1,738
20,786
HAMPSHIRE HOCKEY UMPIRES' ASSOCIATION
ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2011
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
1 Other Appointment costs:
Selectors
Umpire Coaches
618
425
966
437
1,043
1,403
1,134
80
174
249
65
568
1,395
745
150
176
131
82
319
189
0
170
760
331
150
161
244
3,731
2,214
Brought
Fwd. Income Expend.
7,295
3,439
4,661
3,420
1,625
1,720
1,444
15,176
14,858
1,796
4,365
4,182
2
0
0
3,258
134
1,568
0
20
20
Carried
Fwd.
6,073
3,325
1,761
1,979
2
1,824
0
2 Management & Admin. costs
Meeting Costs:
Members' meetings
Officers' meetings
Management meetings
Selectors' meetings
77
197
658
202
Admin. costs:
Postage
Telephone
Printing & Stationery
Miscellaneous
Web Site
46
468
424
26
430
Rule Books
Umpires' Insurance
Coaching costs
Presentations
3 Split of Funds
General Funds
Level One Register Funds
Travel Fund (Men)
Travel Fund (Women)
Travel Fund (Indoor)
Claire Wilkinson Trust Fund
McIldowie Fund
17,215
24,758
27,010
14,964
HAMPSHIRE HOCKEY ASSOCIATION
President : R Glanfield
From the County Discipline Administrator: Chris Bond
Tel: 01202-632292 – e-mail: [email protected]
REPORT OF CDA TO HHUA (8.6.11)
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(last season's figures in brackets)
This season there have been a total of 15 (13) discipline incidents involving Hampshire
players - 15 (11) red cards, 0 (2) M.M.O.s, and 0(0) Disrepute Offences.
Category a) – 9 (3+2)) for non-violent offences, e.g.misconduct/dissent/umpire abuse.
Category b) - 4(5) for using/attempting/threatening violence to another player.
Category c) - 2(3) for using/attempting/threatening violence to an umpire.
Of the 15 red cards, 7 (6) were given by HHUA appointed umpires, 7 (5) by club umpires,
and 1, the first of the season, by a Midlands umpire in a pre-season tournament. In
addition, 2 HHUA members, to my knowledge, gave red cards to players from other South
counties which were dealt with by Surrey CDA & South RDA respectively. Co-incidentally
the same two HHUA members each gave 2 red cards during the season.
Southampton received 3 red cards (2 in one match, and a team coach in another), and
Basingstoke, Gosport Borough & Haslemere each received 2. The other 6 red cards were
shared, 1 each, by Sabha, Havant, Bournemouth, Portsmouth & Southsea, Yateley, and
Andover.
3 of those red-carded were team or club captains, who duly received a consequential
increment in their penalty.
2 red cards were awarded to members of HHUA, and these were referred to HHUA for the
consideration of internal disciplinary proceedings.
Of the 4 Cat.b) offences (physical violence to a player), 3 were committed with the stick.
The penalties imposed reflected the seriousness of these cases, and will hopefully have
some deterrent effect in future.
8 of those red-carded had previously been yellow-carded, and had failed to heed that very
obvious warning!
2 umpires, both club umpires, were assaulted – one quite seriously.
Several clubs, notably Portsmouth & Southsea, Andover, and Haslemere have been very
rigorous in the imposing of salutary and exemplary penalties on their own players, and
HHA thanks them for their support in maintaining discipline within the county. Other clubs,
regrettably, are less inclined to do so.
No fewer than 4 players are carrying over suspensions into the next (2011/12) season.
This was the third season under the new EH Red Card & Matchday Misconduct Offence
Regulations 2008 & the separate EH Disrepute Offence Regulations 2008, both of which
replaced the former EH Code of Discipline 2006.
What is particularly of concern from this past season’s incidents is the high number of
players, etc., who have ‘talked’ their way to an upgrade of their penalty – from 5-10
minutes of temporary suspension to at least 16, and more often 30, days of permanent
suspension. That does seem a very bad deal indeed, and The County is very surprised
that so many people are still willing to enter into it. ’Umpire-abuse’ already attracts the
usual penalty of “not less than 30 days” – one is left wondering what else might deter this
very unnecessary and very unpleasant behaviour – personal fines as well, perhaps(?).
My special thanks go to my Deputy, Steve Downham, and thanks go also to HHA
Chairman and Committee for their advice and support throughout the season. I also thank
the CDOs of those clubs with which we have had dealings during the season, and
especially those Umpires who do not flinch from doing what is right, necessary, and often
unpleasant..
31.5.11