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Issue: 22/10 |
1st July 2010 |
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Issue: 22/10 |
1st July 2010 |
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SELECTION COMMITTEE VACANCIES
We recently advertised for applications for membership of the selection committee. We have received no applications and have therefore extended the deadline for applications to 5pm Friday July 16th.
Therefore we are again seeking applications from members who would like to join the committee in one of the two vacancies. Applicants should be prepared to attend up to two full day meetings per year and occasional ad hoc telephone conferences. The committee terms of reference can be found in the member handbook. Written applications should be emailed to the Director of Operations with a brief statement outlining why you would like to serve and what you think you can bring to the committee. A brief officiating CV would also be appreciated.
Closing date for applications is now 5pm July 16th. After which the board will consider all applications and advise the members of the new appointees.
Pete Johnson
FIELD AUDITS
There have been a number of games recently where the field audit has not been submitted alongside the rest of the game day paperwork. I remind people that this information goes towards awards given to teams at the end of the season. One team has been unlucky enough to miss its last three audits! If you have ones that were completed but you forgot to include them in the envelope, please ensure they are submitted with your next game.
Also, for double headers, there should be an audit for each game. However, if they are at the same venue and identical, there is no need to fill in two separate sheets, but please note on the sheet that it applies to both games.
Paul Sutton
COLCHESTER GLADIATORS
Please note the following from Colchester.
“Following a number of problems that the Gladiators have had with their home venue, we've now had to switch to an alternative. So for the remainder of 2010 both the Gladiators youth and senior teams will be playing home matches at:
Harwich & Parkeston Football Club
The Royal Oak Ground
Main Road
Harwich
Essex
CO12 4AA
Our home venue map has been updated.”
Pete Johnson
BAFRA WEBSITE
You may be aware that we have changed hosting service provider for our website. The change has taken a month to complete and has been undertaken by our webmaster Colin Willox. On behalf of the board I would like to thank Colin for his efforts in making the transition to the new provider very smooth and for managing the transition for us with very few issues at all.
Pete Johnson
YORKSHIRE RAMS
Please see the note below from the Yorkshire Rams.
“Believe it or not, the Rams have been asked to take part in a music video - we are told this is likely to air on the likes of MTV and could be a hit; the creator has other UK chart hits. The filming is to take place on the 24th July 2010 at the Rams Ground (TBC).
Would any referees be willing to attend to add to the atmosphere as we are trying to recreate a game? They are supplying the cheerleaders. I can give further details but thought I would just see if anyone is interested first.
Justin Lester
Manager - Yorkshire Rams”
If anyone would be interested in this please contact me and I will advise the Rams of the level of interest. There is no payment for this event.
Pete Johnson
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS – EMAIL
Many of you will be used to using my BAFRA166@kit-aviation.com email address. From now on can I request that all email is directed to operations@bafra.org.
Pete Johnson
CORNWALL 4TH JULY
Many thanks to everyone who has responded to my plea for a ref this Saturday at Cornish Sharks. You may be interested to know that the game has been cancelled as the Sharks have mumps in their squad. My best wishes to them for a speedy recovery.
Pete Johnson
KIT WANTED
I am after some officiating kit and wondered if anyone has any for sale. I can be contacted on the email address on the BAFRA website members' area. Thanks everyone.
Alan Christopher
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RESULTS
BAFA Premiership
Bristol Aztecs 31 - 19 Farnham Knights
London Blitz 72 - 0 Sussex Thunder
BAFA Division 1
Gateshead Senators 44 - 6 Dundee Hurricanes
Cambridgeshire Cats 45 - 13 Kent Exiles
Doncaster Mustangs 6 - 35 Yorkshire Rams
Merseyside Nighthawks 13 - 14 East Kilbride Pirates
Oxford Saints 48 - 20 Nottingham Caesars
BAFA Division 2
Manchester Titans 34 - 6 Chester Romans
West Coast Trojans 56 - 40 Clyde Valley Blackhawks
Hampshire Thrashers 17 - 15 Milton Keynes Pathfinders
Glasgow Tigers 47 - 15 Highland Wildcats
Staffordshire Surge 6 - 43 Shropshire Revolution
BAFA Youth
Tamworth Phoenix 58 - 9 Coventry Jets
Leeds Varsity Bobcats 28 - 6 Manchester Titans
Cambridgeshire Cats 6 - 18 Kent Exiles
Gateshead Senators 8 - 30 Lanarkshire Longhorns
BAFA Flag
Coventry Jets 13 - 32 Chichester Sharks
South Wales Warriors 54 - 0 Coventry Jets
South Wales Warriors 32 - 33 Chichester Sharks
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Eric James Leonard |
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Cambridgeshire Cats |
FPF |
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Player kicked an opponent who was on the ground out of bounds after a run. |
18/07/10 v Ipswich Cardinals |
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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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REPORT |
NEXT HOME GAME |
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Bristol Aztecs |
One team area marked (at one end) to the 30-yard line. Otherwise the field markings are perfect. Chain crew and ball boy poor, even making allowances for the heat. Jim Briggs #31 |
08/08/10 v London Blitz |
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Gateshead Senators |
This report applies to the youth game played as first of double header. Game played on a multi-use pre-marked astroturf pitch with white soccer markings. No 9 yard marks, team area indicated by 5 a side markings. 90 yard pitch with 8 yard endzones. Goal posts 12 yards from goal line, one set not parallel to end line. In the senior game only one ball boy was provided Tzvi Lindeman #381 |
08/08/10 v Doncaster Mustangs |
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Staffordshire Surge |
Coaches box missing , team box missing , no nine yard marks, no numbers. Change to chain crew for second half. Martin Cockerill #345 |
25/07/10 v Manchester Titans |
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Merseyside Nighthawks |
Two ball boys were provided, but the second ball boy was also in charge of the down box, which caused some problems regarding down box movement. Mike Cavanagh #465 |
08/08/10 v Yorkshire Rams |
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Norwich Devils |
On arrival at the venue for the scheduled 1200 kick-off, the crew were informed that kick-off was not in fact until 1430. The home team had also made no provision for payment of officials or BAFRA owning to an issue with their bank account. Tim Fisher #439 |
Essex Spartans 04/07/10 |
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Sussex Thunder |
Excellent facilities at Broadbridge Heath stadium, except for goal posts which were only about 14ft tall. Water and fruit provided in officials changing room much appreciated. Officials for future games should note to park in the Bowls Club car park; you may be clamped if you park in Tescos. Jim Briggs #31 |
04/07/10 v London Blitz |
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Sheffield Tomahawks |
Although the field markings appear perfect the field is measured out, at least lengthways, in metres. Both coaches were notified about this as obviously we had to use the chains, meaning that it was possible for it to appear that a drive started on a yard line would gain a first down after an apparent nine and a half yards! Plaudits to Tomahawks management who paid us in exactly the right notes and coins! Tim Vickers #129 |
11/07/10 v Nottingham Caesars |
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South Wales Warriors |
Changing Rooms Inadequate. Ray Grace #272 |
11/07/10 v Oxford Saints |
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East Kent Mavericks |
Played at Folkestone RFC. No team area line or limit lines. No numbers or 9-yard marks. Hashmarks faded as the game progressed and with no hashmarks at the sidelines. Officials assistants changed on multiple occasions throughout the match. Tim Ockendon #481 |
11/07/10 v Colchester Gladiators |
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Birmingham Bulls |
Kick off was delayed by half-hour while chain set was brought from Birmingham University who had borrowed them. Brian Yates #29 |
11/07/10 v Tamworth Phoenix |
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Coventry Jets |
Game kicked off 27 mins late due to late arrival of London Blitz (bus problems). No numbers or 9-yard marks on the side of the field opposite the press box. Coaching box line only 4 feet from sideline and team area only 8 feet from sideline on each side. Very inattentive ball boys. Jim Briggs #31 |
03/07/10 v London Cobras |
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Sheffield Predators |
90 Yard Field with field markings a combination of metres and yards. (eg. last 10 yards to end zone 10 yards, and 40 to 40 were 10 metres). Apart from that, the field was very well marked out. Predators charged a time out in first quarter because ball boy promised had not been allocated, then rushed to get one for the Lancashire sideline. Ball boy on Predators sideline was changed at half time. Mark Snow #430 |
04/07/10 v Shropshire Revolution |
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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:
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Play:
A's ball, 3rd and 4, on B's
8. Ten seconds remain in the fourth quarter. The score is A20-B21.
A7's field goal attempt is blocked and simultaneously recovered by
A63 and B75 on B's 12. Four seconds remain on the clock. Next
play and clock?
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Previous week's play |
Play:
A's ball, try, on B's 3. A6's kick is partially blocked. B65
recovers the ball on B's 2 and, without momentum, runs the ball
into his own end zone. As B65 is being tackled in his end zone, he
throws the ball to the ground just in front of him (illegal
forward pass). Result of play? Next play? |
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Date |
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Contact for details |
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2009 |
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July 17th (Sat) |
BAFRA board meeting |
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Jully 22nd (Thurs) |
Solent Official's Meeting |
Jim Briggs |
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July 24th (Thurs) |
BAFRA Severn Training Meeting (Filton WISE) |
Russell Newton |
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October 31st (Sun) |
Broncos @ 49ers, Wembley |
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November 20th (Sat) |
BAFRA board meeting |
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BAFRA Directors |
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President |
David Parsons |
General Secretary |
Paul Sutton |
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Finance |
Andrew Lovell |
Operations |
Pete Johnson |
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Recruitment |
Ben Griffiths |
Training |
Charlie Dean Young |
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Director without Portfolio #1 |
Martin Cockerill |
Director without Portfolio #2 |
Steve Tonkinson |
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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