The AGM took place on Wednesday at the palatial surroundings of the new Colchester Rugby club. Many thanks to all who attended and for your thoughts and input.
Social Media:
Chairman Geoff Eveling stated strongly that there is a seeming increased use of Social Media to openly have a go at other players or clubs. The MSC do not like this unpleasant trend we are seeing and encourage it to stop or more serious action will be taken.
Decisions taken:
A revision of the Championship structure was agreed – although there were some misgivings it is simply not possible to please all of the people all of the time. There are considerable changes for the 2022 season reflecting a new approach by the MSC, particularly at the “lower” end and a listing is attached. If any club has misgivings about their club’s ability to cope at a higher level then please email Rick Jones with your thoughts by Thursday 21st October.
As a result of a unanimous vote by First Division clubs the ball used in Division 1 next season will be the higher quality Supreme Test from our existing supplier Super County. This will retail at £15.50 inc. The existing ball will be used for all other Divisions and will retail at £12.50 inc. Our thanks to Peter Corke for the negotiation of an excellent three year deal.
It was decided that the MSC would look again at the thorny issue about the return to the provision of teas in all Championship matches and details will follow.
We welcomed Acton CC and Real Oddies CC to our ranks and we wish them success in their association with the Championship.
The Sunday League will adopt a system of 40 overs per side and 8 overs limit on bowlers and no fielding circle for season 2022.
Treasurer Andrew Barnes reported a healthy picture of our finances. His usual quality set of accounts were distributed at the meeting.
We welcome the appointment of Ros Coker to the position of Fixtures Secretary who, ably assisted by Stuart Coker, will soon start on the compilation of the fixtures for 2022 – that should keep them busy for a couple of days!!
We were able to formally welcome Marc Fox of Abberton CC and Richard Polley of EAG to their position as Essex County Representatives and we look forward to their much valued input. There is currently a vacancy for a third Suffolk County Representative and we would appreciate any application from any candidate affiliated to a Suffolk club be forwarded to Rick Jones.
The position of Secretary was given to Rick Jones so that the large work load undertaken by Alan Rogers can be reduced. Alan will still be involved in work as Assistant Secretary as well as the onerous task of Results Secretary. As there are several changes in personnel, it would be appreciated in the early stages whilst a working structure can be developed, if anyone wishes to contact the MSC would email both Rick and Tex who will either deal with the matter or distribute to the relevant Committee member.
We would like to record our thanks to all other Officers who were reappointed at the AGM to their continuing roles. A full list of Officers will be updated on the website shortly.