NEHYL Updates

As most will already know the 2019/20 season has been closed in keeping with the guidance given out by the FA and Hampshire FA. All the outstanding fixtures in the Under 7 through Under 11 age groups (i.e. development football) have seen all remaining fixtures removed from FA FullTime. In the older age groups (i.e. Competitive) the remaining outstanding league fixtures have been decided based on a formula (average points) and this has produced divisional winners and runners up - all has been updated on FA FullTime.

 

As for the various league cup competitions, and in line with Hampshire FA, a number of other leagues and indeed our own club voting, we’ve decided that we would attempt to complete any cup competition that has reached final or semi-final stage - any not at those stages will be cancelled. Of the ones that are at semi-final or final stage we hope to get the remaining knock out games and finals done at the very beginning of next season. As soon as is possible we will be talking to the teams involved about their players and availability in September whilst searching for suitable venues. It’s likely that a number of the cup semis and finals may end up being scheduled for mid week due to availability of suitable venues during daylight hours on a weekend day.

 

We are hoping to start next season in September but use that entire month for finishing off the cups, friendly warm up games for transitioning age groups, the odd club tournament and perhaps some divisional seeding games. Then once we get to October league and cups can kick off the 2020/21 season. With a delayed start we may need to restrict division sizes so as to avoid overrunning the end of May 2021, especially if the winter weather sees fit to throw in yet more spanners.

 

On the upside….. a delayed season start will give clubs more time to get all their players registered on FA FullTime !

 

If it transpire to be the case that we are prevented from starting to play in September, then we will need to re-apply the thinking caps again, but we’ll be keeping a close eye on everything to get everyone back on the pitch as soon as is permitted.

The league’s AGM was scheduled for June 11th at Princes Hall in Aldershot (7.30pm) – but this will not take place. In this light we have recently applied to Hampshire FA to re-schedule the AGM to Thursday 23rd July - we’ll let you know more when we know. 

 

Whilst it’s usually a formality, ‘new’ to NEHYL clubs have to be voted in /approved by existing members, so when we do hold the AGM we’ll vote the ‘newbies’ in.

 

Will be held at Princes Hall in Aldershot if government restrictions have been lifted and the Princess Hall has a suitable slot for us in their booking schedule. Failing a face to face meeting the AGM may end up being held virtually or by email, but either way copies of the AGM agenda, minutes and associated paperwork will be sent with details of arrangements in due course.

 

No matter which method of meeting we end up using, each club will need a representative in attendance.