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Issue: 12/10

21^st April 2010

2010 EXAMINATION

To date (Wednesday 21^st April) I have received answer sheets from Ashley Allen, Graham Baker, Lee Baker, Ian Ball, Andrew Binns, Bernard Bradley, Dan Bridgland, Colin Bright, Amir Brooks, Alisha Cockerill, Martin Cockerill, Graham Coleman, Phil Cottier, Charles Dean-Young, Tim Fisher, Gordon Galloway, Cameron Gibson, Murray Gibson, Paul Gillings, Ray Grace, David Graves, Ben Griffiths, Graham Hedges, Pete Johnson, David Knight, Mike LeFevre, Andrew Lovell, Julian Mallia, Lee Mills, Russell Newton, Tim Ockendon, Richard Prattley, Alun Price, Larry Rigby, Tony Rivers, Richard Samples, Nobby Scott, Scott Silver, Ian Sneddon, Lee Sowden, Lee Stephenson, Ron Vale, Tim Vickers, Ian Wainwright, Mark Wilson, Lee Wood, Dean Wright and Brian Yates. I will keep this list updated on a weekly basis throughout the exam period. I remind people that a field diagram is available on the website for those who require it.

The examination must be returned to me by Saturday 24^th April at the latest, unless an extension has been granted. As it says on the preamble to the exam, extensions may only be granted by the Director of Training; the Examination Committee do not have this authority. As the Directors are still debating the best option regarding the appointment of the Director of Training, applications for extension should be sent to Davie Parsons until otherwise notified. Davie may be contacted via either president@bafra.org or training@bafra.org.

Because of applications for extensions that have been granted, any paper received by first post on 4^th May will be marked. However, if you have not been granted an extension, any paper received after 24^th April will be subject to a penalty. I remind all qualified members that, if you fail to return you paper, you will lose qualified status and be required to sit a competency exam then complete a further 10 games as an associate member before you may regain your qualified status. For associate members, you are strongly encouraged to submit an exam so that you, and your trainer may see how you are progressing.

Results will be sent out individually after the exam period closes.

Paul Sutton

exam2010@bafra.org

KIT FOR SALE

Former member Gary Parkes (#204) is looking to sell his kit. He has the following uniform items for sale:

1 Large waterproof Jacket £10.00
2 pairs trousers size 42 £5.00 each
1 Large shortsleeve shirt £5.00
1 XL longsleeve shirt £5.00
1 Black cap 7 3/8 plus Cap Cady £3.00

All prices plus post and packing, or buyer can collect. (Gary lives in the West Midlands). If anyone wants to purchase any items from Gary please contact me and I shall pass you his contact details.

Ben Griffiths

recruitment@bafra.org

DISCIPLINARY CASES

NAME	#	TEAM	CODE	Q	OFFENCE	SUSPENDED
New this week - None

Previous weeks (from last season)
Cornelius Walker	??	Leicester Falcons	BGD	-	At the end of an abandoned game, the player threw a water bottle that struck an official.	25/04/10 v Colcehster Gladiators & 16/05/10 v Ipswich Cardinals
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.

GAME MANAGEMENT REPORTS

HOME TEAM	REPORT	NEXT HOME GAME
New this week
Shropshire Revolution	It was reported to me with 50 seconds remaining that the down box operator had a two way radio, which he had used to update the scoreboard operator and the commentator errors on the board. Lancashire had objected claiming an unfair advantage. By rule no offence had occurred, unless the league has sanctions. This was a great game with a 50yard field goal, and both sides playing good hard football. Charlie Dean-Young #258	06/06/10 v Sheffield Predators
Outstanding items from previous weeks
Hampshire Thrashers	No numbers or 9 yard marks. No sideline markers to indicate yard lines. Home team only had a down box - fortunately one of the officials had a chain set in the boot of his car! Chain crew changed at half-time. Game kicked off 5 minutes late due to late arrival of ambulance. However, offsetting the above, we had an officials changing room with leather armchairs and a private bar! Jim Briggs #31	23/05/10 v Gloucester Banshees
Note: it is possible that any game may be cancelled, or any team may arrange additional games. Any dates mentioned here are intended only as a guide.

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PLAY OF THE WEEK:

New this week

Play: None
Ruling?

Previous week's play

Play: Third and 6 on A's 34. While running the option, A18 is hit on A's 33 and fumbles. The ball is rolling on A's 36 when muffed by A66. The ball rolls backward to A's 32 where A19 picks up the ball and immediately passes the ball to A84 who catches the pass on A's 37 and advances to A's 49 where he is downed. Play Clock?
Ruling? The answer will appear here after the end of the examination period.

CALENDAR

Date	Event	Contact for details
2009
April 24^th (Sat)	BAFRA exam deadline	exam2010@bafra.org
May 8^th (Sat)	BAFRA board meeting	president@bafra.org
May 9^th (Sun)	BUAFL Final
July 24^th (Sat)	BAFRA board meeting	president@bafra.org
October 31^st (Sun)	Broncos @ 49ers, Wembley
November 20^th (Sat)	BAFRA board meeting	president@bafra.org

BAFRA Directors
President	David Parsons	president@bafra.org	General Secretary	Paul Sutton	secretary@bafra.org
Finance	Andrew Lovell	finance@bafra.org	Operations	Pete Johnson	operations@bafra.org
Recruitment	Ben Griffiths	recruitment@bafra.org	Training	Post Available	training@bafra.org
Director without Portfolio #1	Martin Cockerill	dwp1@bafra.org	Director without Portfolio #2	Steve Tonkinson	dwp2@bafra.org

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Editor: Dean Wright - Email: newsflash@bafra.org