Minutes of AGM at the Grey Horse on the 8th of February 2010

1/. Role Call was taken, the following teams were not present and are therefore fined £2.
Hoyle Mill Inn
Millers Inn
2/. The Chairman’s Remarks were read out by Phillip Chapman, including a list given to all delegates with a list of their duties. The General Rules for 2010 will be followed to the letter.
3/. The Secretaries Report was read out by Roy Chapman.
4/. The Treasuries Report was read out by Assistant Treasurer Lynn Robinson.
5/. Their was No Other Business
6/. The 2009 Barnsley Monday Night Pool League will be closed.
7/. The Committee is to take the following structure.

Phillip Chapman – Chairman
Roy Chapman – Secretary
Kevin Goodall – Treasurer

Sub Committee

Richard Goodall – Results Secretary
Lynn Robinson - Assistant Treasurer
Dave Lane – Events Co-ordinator
Steve Goodyear – Venues Secretary

8/. Game Rules Proposed Amendments 2010

D ) If a red or yellow is potted from the break the player making the break shot must decide to which colour he/she wishes to play and nominate that colour.
If a red ball is potted from the break and the player nominates red the play remains on red.

Replace with:-

D) If a red or yellow ball is potted from the break and the player wishes to remain on that colour, then they do not need to nominate. However, if a red or yellow is potted from the break and the player making the break shot decides to play the opposite colour, he/she must nominate that colour.

PASSED

9/. General Rule Proposed Amendments 2010
Rule 2 B)
All teams have to play 7 registered players.
Replace with:-
All teams have to play 6 registered players.

DECLINED

Rule 2 D)
When a player has played for a team, he is automatically tied to that team for the rest of the season and cannot transfer, unless the team he as played for has quit the league. If the said team are in arrears then the player must be pay 10% of their outstanding costs. The only exception is if a landlord moves to another pub within the league.
Replace with:-
A player is allowed one transfer per season, before the first meeting in September. This will incur a £5 fee. However, the player is financially bound to both clubs all season. Landlords are allowed to move to another pub within the league, free of charge.

PASSED

Rule 4 I)
New Rule:
All meetings will be at a designated venue for the whole season, the venue will be decided by the delegates at the AGM.
DECLINED

Rule 8 E)
Four teams will be promoted from the 2nd, 3rd & 4th divisions to their respected higher leagues relegation will depend on the constitution of the leagues.

Replace with:-
Four teams will be promoted from the 2nd, 3rd divisions to their respected higher leagues relegation will depend on the constitution of the leagues.

PASSED

Rule 8 H)
New Rule:
January will see a finals weekend, where the following will take place
Friday Evening:- Masters:- Semis.
Saturday Afternoon:- Under 21s.
Saturday Evening:- Rimmington Final
Sunday Afternoon:- Three man team event.
Sunday Evening:- Over 50s
Individuals:- Semis
Pairs:- Semis
Monday Evening:- Pairs Final
Individuals Final
Masters Final
Venue to be decided by the Venue’s Secretary.

DECLINED

9/. Constitution of the 2010 season.

Division 1	Division 2	Division 3
Butchers Arms	Gawber Rd WMC	Tin Hat (B)
Oaks (B)	Engineers (A)	Grey Horse
Wombwell SC	KG's (B)	Engineers (B)
Mount	Cudworth SS	Vitoria (B)
Red Rum	Boatmans Rest	Shaw Inn
Victoria (A)	Trades WMC	Hoylemill Inn
New Lodge WMC	George (A)	Oaks (A)
KG's (A)	Priory Arms	Millers
Pheasant Inn	Kings Head	George (B)
Keel Inn (SF)	Gilroyd WMC	Manx
Tin Hat (A)	Waggon & Horse	Kendray
Longcar Inn	Locke Parke WMC	Tappers
Rose & Crown	Monk Bretton WMC	Chambers
Alexandra	Station Inn	Full House

AT LEAST 2 OBJECT BALLS TO HIT A CUSHION, FAILURE TO DO SO IS A FOUL BREAK AND WILL RESULT IN THE BALLS BEING RE-RACKED. THE OPPOSING PLAYER RE-STARTS THE GAMES WITH 2 VISITS. ) THE OPENING PLAYER PLAYS AT THE TRIANGLE OF OBJECT BALLS BY STRIKING THE CUE BALL FROM THE OPPOSITION ON OR WITHIN THE ‘D’.
C ) THE OPENING PLAYER PLAYS AT THE TRIANGLE OF OBJECT BALLS BY STRIKING THE CUE BALL FROM THE OPPOSITION ON OR WITHIN THE ‘D’.