League Meeting 6 September 2016 held at Ambleside Club
Chairlady opened meeting.
Since Chairlady Kay Ford was absent from last meeting (AGM 26 July 2016), she read the minutes so as to take it all in better.
Proposed by Tracey Jones. Seconded by Lynn Remmer. Agreed.
Matters arising from the AGM
The Mr & Mrs Cup. Kay said this is a difficult one as it is a donated cup, and the people that donate cups have the say in how they are run. This is how it has always been. Is it fair to take away how it’s run? She noted that it was discussed at the AGM without being on the agenda.
Tracey Jones (LCC) spoke up about not wanting to change the name of the cup. It is not about that. It doesn’t need to be changed to a Couples Cup or Partners Cup, it could remain a Mr & Mrs Cup. It should have the same rules of play just with the equal opportunity for same-sex couples to play.
Tricia said that at the AGM the question was asked about same-sex couples playing and calling the cup a different name. Tricia stated that she has no problem with same-sex couples playing in the cup but the name of the cup must remain the same. She felt it had come across at the AGM that the cup name would have to be changed as well.
It was agreed that same-sex couples can play in the Mr & Mrs Cup and the name will remain the same. Same rules to apply. Only one league member can play otherwise the same-sex couple would have an advantage – some male partners that enter the competition only come out to play darts once a year.
Welcome packs
Welcome packs for the new season were given out and the contents explained. There are ample copies of everything so captains and secretaries have no excuse for not providing the correct paperwork at the correct time.
There is no laminated sheet for captains this year, everything is in your handbook. Everyone was very pleased with the new little books. So a big thank you and well done to Jane Schroder.
There is a separate white A4 fixture sheet for your pub/venue.
Please remember that to be eligible to play in individual cups e.g. mixed pairs, ladies pairs etc, you must be regularly playing league matches. You must have played in 50% of the matches preceding the cup.
Fees
All team registration fees and individual team members’ fees have been paid.
Cups
The Captain’s Cup, Tracey Golding (Vice-Captain’s) Cup and Secretary’s Cup are all being played together on one night at the Eagle Club on 23 January 2017.
Each team must bring 2 (two) £5 raffle prizes instead of 3 £3 ones. This will be a busy night, hopefully with good support. Don’t forget to bring your chalkers and checkers.
Children’s Christmas party
Tickets are £5 per child.
Names and monies for the party are to be handed in at the next meeting. There is a lot of work involved in preparing for this so please note that no names will be accepted after the October meeting. We are hoping to get the same entertainers as last year as they were very good.
Treasurer advised she had received £24 league fees.
Chairlady wished everyone well this season, and please let Windermere win a cup or even just a game 😉
Next meeting Tuesday 4 October 2016, 8pm at Ambleside
Requirements for October meeting:
1. Ladies pairs names + fees
2. Mixed pairs names + fees – remember partners must not have played Super league or county darts in the last 5 years
3. Names and monies for children’s Xmas party also to be handed in. No names will be accepted after October meeting
4. Xmas draw books will be given out – 5 books per registered player.
Meeting closed 8.40pm.
Minutes taken by Sandra Matthews
