CUP FINALS

Good weather forecast for our 4 Cup Finalists this Saturday 29^th  at Gerard Buxton, with the first game Bassett Bulldogs v Chiseldon, kicking off at 10.45 am, and Shield & Dagger v Nationwide at 3 pm. On behalf of all the officers of the Swindon & District Football League, I would like to wish you all good luck, and whatever the outcome hope you have an enjoyable day, with lots of your supporters there cheering you on.

MEMBERSHIP FORMS

Please remember to send in your completed membership forms for next season and make your payments into the League Lloyds Bank account. The forms are at this link  If you would prefer to receive in the mail, just let me know, please.

FA AFFILIATION WORKSHOPS

The process to affiliate next season has changed and now will be on your club portal instead of the whole game system. The County FA are hosting workshops on the process to ensure clubs are fully up to date and ready to affiliate once the window open in MAY.

The process is straightforward but because there’s a process and system change, it’s important as many of you attend one of these on-line workshops.

1. Thursday 11^th May 2023 @ 7pm
2. Thursday 18^th May 2023 @ 6:30pm
3. Thursday 25^th May 2023 @ 7pm
4. Thursday 1^st June 2023 @ 7pm

The booking link can be found HERE. So book your place.

FA AFFILIATION NEW CLUB RESPONSIBILITIES REMINDER

At the time of affiliation all clubs must name a Welfare Officer, with an in-date welfare officer course and an in in date accepted DBS check.

ENGLAND ACCREDITATION

If you are still working towards your Accreditation the window closes for this years approvals on the 30^th April.  Please check that you have completed the actions and that the FA have approved it.

AGM

The League AGM is on the Wednesday evening of the 14^th June, at the Coleview Club. You will start to receive information regarding the meeting in the next couple of weeks.

COMMITTEE MEMBERS NEEDED

As the FA introduce more changes, we could really do with some help from you, or people you may know looking to volunteer?

We need a Treasurer, comfortable with numbers, and the odd spreadsheet. Of course the League Welfare Officer is a new but extremely important role. The League can arrange any training required. Committee meetings have been virtual for the last couple of seasons, and held once a month. We want to communicate the outcomes of these meetings, and keep everybody in the loop of decision making that affects your League. Can you help with on line promotions and communications, please let me know?

LEAGUE HANDBOOK

Have you checked out the League website recently?

We are introducing on line league & cup rules. In fact everything, that used to appear in the virtual handbook, will be there under a separate heading. More about this at the AGM.