UPDATE TO THE BAFA DISCIPLINARY CODE

An updated version of the BAFA Disciplinary Code comes into effect on 1st October 2008. The new Code is the third version of what was originally introduced in 1990.

The update follows a long period of consultation across the sport and reflects developments both within British American football and also disciplinary practice in other sports such as soccer, rugby union and

volleyball.

As a sport, we are fortunate to have had few serious disciplinary incidents in recent years, but the new Code gives us the ability to deal effectively with anything that might crop up in the future.

The 2008 version of the Code retains the central role of BAFA's member organisations in disciplining their members, with BAFA itself only dealing with unusual or cross-sport cases. There are also changes to the processes of appeal that are available to participants.

The full text of the Disciplinary Code can be found (temporarily until the BAFA website is upgraded) at

http://www.bafra.org/rulesctee/hdbk/index.htm

New rules that govern the inter-relationships between the BAFA organisations also come into force. They can be found at the same URL.

Jim Briggs
president@bafra.org

CHANNEL 5 COVERAGE

Channel 5 did a short report on BritBowl during their NFL programme last week. If you missed it, you can find it at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LbS-Nv7NNDU

Jim Briggs
president@bafra.org

MORE KIT FOR SALE

Following the successful sale of Tony Heywood’s kit as advertised last week, one of our honorary members, Mike Fenton, is offering a variety of kit for sale. The following are available:

• Long sleeved shirts – new sizes XL (2) and L

• Long sleeved shirts – used sizes 44/46 and 42/44

• Short sleeved shirts – new size XL (2)

• Knickers – new size XL (2)

• Knickers – used sizes 36, M, L (2) and short legged

• Black hats – new (2)

• Black hat – used

• Rain jackets – used (2)

• Referee’s gloves – new

• White tube socks – (6 pairs)

• Stirrup socks – new (3 pairs)

• Stirrup socks – used (3 pairs)

• NFL stripe socks – new

• Shorts – new size 38

• 5 yard clip

• Acme finger whistle – new

• Bean bags (4)

• Chain clip

• Down counters (4)

• Game day cards

• Lanyards – new (8)

• Penalty flags – new (23)

• Black laces (3 pairs)

• Hi-tech trainers – used size 8

• High-viz w/coats (3)

• Linesman tabard – used (2)

• Pen/pencil clip – new

• Shoe bag – used

Mike’s contact details may be found in the membership listing in the members only page of the website. Anyone interested in making an offer for any or all of the above should contact Mike direct.

Paul Sutton

secretary@bafra.org

OCTOBER ASSIGNMENT AND AVAILABILITY

I have uploaded October assignments to the website and have also sent emails to all assigned officials. We only have 8 games to cover in October.

There are still a number of people who have not submitted availability forms. Could I urge you to do so as soon as possible please. I am about to start looking at assignments for the college season. Even if you do not intend to work college games please update your availability accordingly. It does make things easier.

Pete Johnson

operations@bafra.org

MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS

So far I have had 26 membership renewals (including those who joined just before the renewal date whose membership is automatically renewed). Officially, renewals are due from 1st October. The renewal fee goes up on 1st November, so it pays to get your renewal in before then. I will start publishing a list of those members who have renewed in future copies of Newsflash.

Paul Sutton

secretary@bafra.org

DISCIPLINARY CASES

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