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MONTHLY NEWSLETTER – MARCH 2015
NEXT MEETING
THURSDAY 19th MARCH 2015
CUP FINAL PREPARATION & MATCH INCIDENTS
KICK OFF AT 8pm
FARNBOROUGH OLD BOYS SPORTS CLUB, FARNBOROUGH
VILLAGE, KENT(behind the Woodman Public House)
LUCKY BALL DRAW
The value of the Lucky Ball for March will be £20 but only if you’re there to win it?
(subject also to the number of members in attendance)
THE MEMBER DRAW
At every branch meeting throughout the season we have a member draw when
those members present get the chance to win £10. If you don’t know your member
(receipt) number these can be viewed on the website: http://bromleyreferees.org/
(look on ‘The Boring Stuff’ page and click on the ‘Member Receipt Numbers’ file or,
click on the link on the home page).
The member number for February was not drawn
AROUND THE LEAGUES
METROPOLITAN SUNDAY LEAGUE NEWS
Unfortunately December to February saw three more teams fold, one of which had
been with the MSFL for eleven seasons. The reason in all cases was the
unreliability of players which is a comment I hear from other clubs and not only in
the MSFL. Blokes in their twenties no longer seem able to go out on the razzle on a
Saturday night, get to bed by 4am, grab four hours’ sleep, go and play football then
have a couple of pints before crashing out in the afternoon. Not like the Sixties and
Seventies!
Despite some teams going there are replacements in the pipeline with eight
enquiries from clubs about joining the MSFL in 2015-16, five of which are in other
leagues. This is encouraging and I hope they all turn into definite applications, as it
shows that people think well of the league and know it is worth joining. It would lead
to our numbers getting back to where we want them.
As with all leagues, the weather has affected us adversely and we will need a small
number of double headers starting this month to help finish the season in
reasonable time. Our smaller cups are at the semi-final stage and arranged for
March so I hope the Finals arranged for April will be OK.
Golden Eagles FC, our last team in a County Cup, lost their semi-final of the London
Sunday Senior Challenge Cup from a goal in added time at the end of the ninety
minutes.
Cup Final appointments have been made but one or two officials cannot make
certain dates. We are switching them around as we want to use the original 16
chosen for our four Finals if possible as they were selected on their club markings
and general support for the MSFL.
We are always open to Bromley Branch members joining our Referees’ Panel.
Those not with us might enjoy the challenge of different grounds and new faces.
John Pitts – Hon. General Secretary. 01689-836648.
ORPINGTON AND BROMLEY DISTRICT SUNDAY FOOTBALL LEAGUE
Our Cup Final officials have now been appointed as follows: Presidents Charity Cup
Referee – Michael Harney
Assistant Referees – Paul Chick & Martin Cook
4th Official/Reserve Referee – Andy Menzies
Paul Picard Cup
Referee – Michael Creatura
Assistant Referees – Rob Preedy & Leslie Marrilier
4th Official/Reserve Referee Rob Williams
Jack Standen Cup
Referee – Mick Bakewell
Assistant Referees – Matt King & Dave Beach
4th Official – Dave Muller
Vic Farrow Cup
Referee – Adam Bakalarz
Assistant Referees – Colin Misselbrook & Chris White
4th Official / Reserve Referee – Trevor B Bailey
All games are, as usual, at Bromley FC, Hayes Lane, Bromley, Kent.
We look forward to our 2 “big” cup final Sundays but also to a thrilling season
climax.
Bob Potts, OBSDFL Joint Referee Secretary
PLUM APPOINTMENTS
Kent Senior Trophy (Final) - Referee, Tom Marshall
Kent Saturday Junior Cup (Semi – Final) – Referee, Rob Preedy
OBSDFL Paul Pickard Cup (Final) – Assistant Referee, Rob Preedy
OBSDFL Presidents Charity Cup (Final) – Assistant Referee, Paul Chick
OBDSFL Jack Standen Cup (Final) – 4th Official, Dave Muller
If you have any plum appointments to share please let Rob Preedy know for the
April Peep.
BRANCH RULE AMENDMENTS
In accordance with branch rule 13, rule amendments for consideration at the AGM
must be submitted in writing to the Society Secretary by the 31st March.
Amendments should be submitted to the Secretary, Rob Preedy at 16 The Avenue,
St Pauls Cray, Kent, BR5 3DL or by e-mail bromleyra.secretary@ntlworld.com
SUBSCRIPTION TIME
Please note the RA has extended its membership until the 30th September 2015.
Therefore the new RA membership year will commence on the 1st October 2015
and ends on the 30th September 2016.
In accordance with the Bromley Referees’ Society rules, membership of the Society
commences as of the 1st April 2015. However if you are currently a full member your
Society membership for season 2015 / 16 will be free until the 31st March 2016. This
was voted on and agreed at the 2014 AGM. Your RA Subscription will automatically
be paid by the Society at the end of September 2015.
Any other person who is currently not a full member of the Society will have to pay
the Society and RA subscription.
Any person wishing to have Physiocare will have to pay the agreed additional cost.
A Society membership form can be filled in on-line or downloaded from the website
after the 31st March 2015: http://bromleyreferees.org/membership-renewal.php
Only full members whose subscriptions are not in arrears are allowed to vote at the
branch AGM.
REFEREE REGISTRATIONS 2015 / 16 (KENT FA)
Dear Colleagues,
Please note that the annual referee re-registration process is now available
through the Whole Game System which is mandatory for All Match Officials wishing
to officiate into the 2015/2016 Season. Paper Registration forms are no longer being
circulated. Level 9 Trainee Referees are also to complete the process.
If you have any problem accessing the Whole Game System (WGS), please call the
office between 9am and 5pm, or my mobile 07878 465550.
Could I take this opportunity to remind you that all Discipline & Misconduct must now
be reported through the WGS.
Nick Dunn Kent Referee Development Officer
REFEREE SUPPLIES
Basic referee supplies are now available at every branch meeting or if you need
referee kit, polo-shirts etc. then, place an order by contacting our Supplies Officer,
Alexis Stacchini using e-mail stacchini@hotmail.co.uk
BRANCH POLO SHIRTS (BLACK WITH BROMLEY LOGO) ARE NOW
AVAILABLE TO PURCHASE AT A COST OF £10.
LOOK EXTRA SMART FOR THE BIG FINAL DAY
NEWS IN BRIEF
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The KRA County Quiz will be held on the 25 March 2015 at the Aylesford
Village Hall. This is a light hearted affair and is a great development evening.
A buffet will also be provided on the night. Please offer your support and come
along to what is a very enjoyable evening
RA CONFERENCE 2015
Saturday 4th July 2015 - The RA Conference
2015
The RA conference is FREE to members and
priority will be given to members - £25 to nonmembers. (Please check your affiliation status.
email - ra@footballreferee.org)
9.30am Entry - 10.00am Conference opening by
The RA President, David Elleray
Keynote 1 - "Understanding Football"
Interactive Workshop 1
Lunch
Interactive Workshop 2
Interactive Workshop 3
Conference Closes at 5.30pm
Saturday Workshops
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Managing the technical area
Promising attack or DOGSO?
When to play 'advantage'
How to recognise simulation
Keeping the lid on things
How to plan your fitness training
Assisting or insisting
Admission to Workshops is by ticket only; you
must present the correct ticket (topic and
sessions for each workshop)
You can now book your tickets on-line at www.participant.co.uk/tra/raconference2015
NOTHING TO DO WITH REFEREEING
A man sees a sign outside a house - 'Talking Dog ForSale.' He rings the bell, the
owner appears and tells him the dog can be viewed in the back garden.
The man sees a very nice looking Labrador Retriever sitting there.
"Do you really talk?" he asks the dog.
"Yes," the Labrador replies.
After recovering from the shock of hearing the dog talk, he man asks, "So, tell me
your story."
The Labrador looks up and says, "Well, I discovered that I could talk when I was
pretty young. I wanted to help the government, so I told the SAS.
"In no time at all they had me jetting from country to country, sitting in rooms with
spies and world leaders because, no one imagined that a dog would be eaves
dropping "I was one of their most valuable spies for eight years.
But the jetting around really tired me out and I knew I wasn't getting any younger so
I decided to settle down. I signed up for a job at Heathrow to do some undercover
security work, wandering near suspicious characters and listening in. I uncovered
some incredible dealings and was awarded several medals. I got married, had a few
puppies, and now I've just retired."
The man is amazed. He goes back into the house and asks the owner how much he
wants for the dog.
"Ten quid," the owner says.
"£10, but this dog is absolutely amazing! Why on earth are you selling him so
cheaply?"
"Because he's a blooming liar, he's never been out of the garden."
Riddle from last month’s Peep
Q. A murderer is condemned to death. He has to choose between three rooms.
The first is full of raging fires, the second is full of assassins with loaded guns,
and the third is full of lions that haven't eaten in 3 years.
Which room is safest for him?
A. The Lions that haven’t eaten in three years because they’ve died of starvation
AND FINALLY>>>>>>>>>>.
Ed That’s all for now folks but I look forward to seeing you on Thursday 19th March 2015.
Further information can be found on the Bromley Referees’ Website or Kent
Referees Association Website: http://bromleyreferees.org/