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Issue: 15/08 |
1st May 2008 |
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Issue: 15/08 |
1st May 2008 |
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COACHES' CREDENTIALS
BAFA have informed us that they have now sent out individual credentials to all BAFCA level 1 and above qualified coaches. These bear the coach's name and photo and have a blue stripe down the side that meets the requirements of Rule 1-2-4-b.
Jim Briggs
BAFRA CLOTHING AVAILABILITY
Shower proof jackets and the polo shirts were showcased at the convention and are currently on sale. Anybody interested in purchasing one should email me by the 10th of May stating what you want, the size required and what you want printed on the front.
Charlie Dean Young
GAMEDAY PAPERWORK
Please remember that paperwork for games should be posted in to be received by the Thursday after the game. I am still awaiting paperwork from Dundee's game on the 20th. Will whoever has this paperwork please send it by return.
Charlie Dean Young
ANOTHER INJURED OFFICIAL
I have to report that Alan Dobson has unfortunately fallen ill with chicken pox. We would like to offer our best wishes and hope that Alan enjoys a very speedy recovery.
Pete Johnson
AVAILABILITY
The senior season is now under way and I thank everybody for providing their availability to me. While I have the availability for 73 officials, most weeks I struggle to get enough officials out to cover all the games we have to schedule. During some weeks in May there are as few as 48 officials available, looking forward through the rest of the season the picture is very similar. In most weeks of June, July and August we simply have too few officials to cover games. Could I ask everyone to take a look at their diaries and see if they could make themselves more available.
In addition we will need to cover several games in the West Country. If any individual or crew is prepared to travel to the West Country for a game could they please drop me an email. We have games to cover down there during June, July and August.
I would be very grateful if anyone could make themselves for available over the forthcoming season.
Pete Johnson
NEW HOME GROUND
The Lincolnshire Bombers have a new home ground:
South Kesteven Sports Stadium
Trent Road
Grantham
NG31 7XQ
Pete Johnson
ANNUAL EXAMINATION
Members are reminded that the annual examination period closes on 10th May. Please ensure that your answer sheet is returned by that date.
Paul Sutton
RESULTS
Sunday 27th April 2008
BAFL 1
Staffordshire Surge 6 v Yorkshire Rams 42
Ipswich Cardinals 14 v Kent Exiles 25
West Coast Trojans 12 v South Yorkshire Mustangs 13
BAFL 2
Hull Hornets 10 v Shropshire Revolution 0
Tamworth Phoenix 12 v Nottingham Caesars 12
Cornish Sharks 7 v Hampshire Thrashers 27
Colchester Gladiators 0 v East Kent Mavericks 7
Watford Cheetahs 6 v Bedfordshire Blue Raiders 12
Edinburgh Wolves 0 v Glasgow Tigers 16
Milton Keynes City Pathfinders 3 v Reading Renegades 33
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Outstanding items from previous weeks |
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Jason Osei |
79 |
Hertfordshire Hurricanes |
FPF |
4 |
Lifted an opponent into the air and dropped him on his head. |
Next regular season or playoff game he is eligible for |
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Jonathan Varney |
80 |
Sheffield Tomahawks |
FPF |
2 |
Ran 10 yards to block defenceless player, using helmet to lead his block |
18/05/08 vs Yorkshire Rams |
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Maliki Hidar Saad |
79 |
Bolton Bulldogs |
TUF |
2 |
Two unsportsmanlike fouls. Shouted "see you" and blew a kiss at ejected Sheffield player, then shouted profanity at official who threw first flag. |
18/05/08 vs Lancashire Wolverine Colts |
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New items this week |
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Ian Taylor |
44 |
Cornish Sharks |
FPF |
2 |
After the play, #44 reacted to being blocked by leaping at an opponent's head and grabbing him by the facemask. When he found out that he had been disqualified, #44 attempted to re-enter the field, though whether this was to remonstrate with the referee or with a Hampshire player was not clear. #44 was restrained by his teammates and returned to the team area. |
03/05/08 at Reading Renegades |
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Note: it is the responsibility of the individual teams to ensure that their suspended players serve their suspensions in the proper game (according to the BAFA Disciplinary Code), and any dates mentioned here are intended only as a guide. |
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HOME TEAM |
REPORT |
NEXT HOME GAME |
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27/04/08 |
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Shropshire Revolution |
Game was delayed for 20mins due to an injury to Revolution's #67 who suffered a broken leg. The crew wish him well with his recovery and congratulate both sides for their patience and effort during a hard-fought game. Keith Alldritt #323 |
08/06/08 vs Lincolnshire Bombers |
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Bolton Bulldogs |
No team areas, ten yard lines only. The second half started late 30 minutes due to the ambulance taking two injured players to hospital. Charlie Dean Young #258 |
01/06/08 vs Highland Wildcats |
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Gateshead Senators Youth |
The chains broke
6 times during the game. The game was scheduled for an apparent
11am kick off, however the officials were informed that the KO was
12.00. Plaudits to Highland Warriors who travelled for 8 hours and
were a credit to Scottish Football! Thanks go to both teams for an
excellent game. |
22/06/08 vs Sheffield Tomahawks |
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Hampshire Thrashers |
Numbers only 6yds from sideline. Coaching box was 12ft and team area was 24ft from sideline. Three changing rooms were used. The first was too small (would fit only 2 or 3 people), the second was dirty and wet having recently been vacated by a rugby team. The third was also dirty and had half-drunk beer bottles left presumably by the colts rugby team that had vacated it. Jim Briggs #31 |
11/05/08 vs East Kent Mavericks |
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South Yorkshire Mustangs |
Thanks to the Mustangs game management, it was a pleasure to officiate at this venue – 100yrd pitch perfectly marked, ball boys & chain crew excellent. It was a real credit to the Mustangs brand and to the league! Tony Newsham #302 |
11/05/08 vs Redditch Arrows |
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Milton Keynes City Pathfinders |
No 9 yard marks or numbers. The team areas were marked between the 30 yard lines. Officials changing room was too small for one person, let alone 5. Local council had changed locks on the original rooms and so we had to use rugby referees' room. Outstanding hospitality by home team - 1st class . Brian Yates #29 |
04/05/08 vs Peterborough Saxons |
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Note: it is possible that any game may be cancelled, or any team may arrange additional games. In addition, the large number of game cancellations this week means that the fixtures listed here are highly likely to change. Any dates mentioned here are intended only as a guide. |
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2008 |
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May 10th (Sat) |
BAFRA board meeting |
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June 27th - 29th (Fri - Sun) |
BAFCA meeting |
n/a |
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July 26th (Sat) |
BAFA board meeting |
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August 9th (Sat) |
BAFRA board meeting |
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September 20th & 21st (Sat/Sun) |
Britbowl weekend |
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October 18th (Sat) |
BAFA board meeting |
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October 26th (Sun) |
NFL game at Wembley |
n/a |
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November 22nd (Sat) |
BAFRA board meeting |
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BAFRA Directors |
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President |
Jim Briggs |
General Secretary |
Paul Sutton |
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Finance |
Charles Dean-Young |
Operations |
Pete Johnson |
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Recruitment |
Alun Price |
Training |
David Parsons |
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Director without Portfolio #1 |
Dan Bridgland |
Director without Portfolio #2 |
Keith Wickham |
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The opinions expressed in this Newsflash are those of the contributors, and not necessarily of BAFRA or its Directors. All Incident Reports to be submitted via www.bafra.org. Deadline for articles submitted by email (newsflash@bafra.org) is midnight Tuesday. |
Editor: Dean Wright - Email: newsflash@bafra.org