BAFRA ANNUAL CONVENTION – SAT 28^TH & SUN 29^TH MARCH

The Convention is now just a week away. All the preparation work is done (almost) and all we need to do now is turn up and make the most of the weekend. 104 members have registered to attend.

Welcome Desk

The Welcome Desk will be open between 9:00am - 9:25am on the Saturday morning and will be located in the main reception area. A few things will happen when you arrive at the Welcome Desk. Firstly you will need to sign-in and then pick up your Convention Pack. This will contain the following items:

• I.D. Badge

• Game Day Paperwork Packs

• 2 Officiating Review DVD’s

• Convention Pack:

• Programme of Events

• Caption Competition Form

• Charity Voting Form

• Writing Paper and Pen

• BAFA 2015 Rules Changes

• 9-on-9 Rules

• 8-on-8 Rules

• 5-on-5 Rules

You will then be shown to the Main Convention Hall where Tea and Coffee will be available. We have quite a lot to get through during the day so I would ask that everyone makes the effort to be there as early as possible. We will start at 9:30am prompt and the Welcome Desks will close at 9:25am.

Prize Draw

We will be running a Prize Draw again this year and have prizes worth over £150.00 to give away. So remember to pick up some Raffle tickets at the Welcome Desk. They are only £1.00 each and the money collected will be reinvested in next year’s prizes.

Housekeeping Notes

Rooms will be available from 2:00pm on your day of arrival. We will probably have a room available where bags can be stored until you check-in. I will arrive at the Conference Centre around 11:00am on the Friday. If you have any problems please let me know. Directions can be found at: www.yarnfieldpark.com.

Payment

If you have not paid for your accommodation can I ask that you please do so as soon as possible. Payment for Convention rooms were due by 2^nd March, and cheques should be made payable to BAFRA Ltd and sent to Charles Young at 8 Shaw Square, Earby, Barnoldswick, Lancashire, BB18 6SF. Cheques may not be cashed till this date. If you wish to pay out of game fees please let finance@bafra.org know, if paying electronically please quote booking reference and name and use the account numbered 10255350, sort code 16-16-11, BAFRA Ltd, RBS, Cheetham Hill, Manchester. Please let us know by email if you use this method to finance@bafra.org.

And Finally

I look forward to meeting everyone and hopefully we will have an enjoyable weekend.

Davie Parsons

president@bafra.org

APPLICATIONS FOR BAFRA SELECTION COMMITTEE

Applications are invited from BAFRA members who would like to work on this important committee. It’s role include the selection of officials for all UK Bowl Games, NFL Chain Crews and IFAF and Elite Panel.

Terms of reference and full details of the roles and responsibilities are on the website in the Members Handbook – 6.Scheduling and Selection. In accordance with the rules of this committee two places are vacated every year and as a result two places will shortly be available. Please submit an Expression of Interest to me by no later than 10 pm on Thursday 26^th March 2015.

If anyone is considering applying who has not served previously on a BAFRA you are welcome to contact me for an informal discussion about the role and requirements.

Richard Vernon

operations@bafra.org

2015 SAPPHIRE SERIES TOURNAMENT

Can I begin by thanking all the officials who have covered the three rounds of the Sapphire Series. The Sapphire Series is the national championship for women’s contact football. The series, which comprised of 3 Rounds now finishes next Saturday.

TOURNAMENT FINALS DAY - 4^th April

Venue: University of Derby.

Let me know by email if you want to officiate at this event. .

Richard Vernon

operations@bafra.org

DISCIPLINARY CASES

GAME MANAGEMENT REPORTS

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