Issue 14/24 26th April 2024
BAFRA Newsflash | |||
FINANCE HOLIDAY
BAFRA Finance is on holiday.
The next payment run will be w/c 29/04/24.
Please process any invoice requests using the template on the website.
Stuart Tabberer - Director of Finance
QUALIFIED - IGGY GIRLING
Congratulations to Iggy Girling on completing all the requirements to become Qualified.
Thanks to Martin Cockerill and to everyone helping with Iggy’s training.
James Ford-Bannister - Director of Training
DISCIPLINARY UPDATE
A Shropshire Revolution player was disqualified from their game on 21st April for a Flagrant Personal Foul. However, the disqualification has been cancelled after the crew concluded that the action did not meet the definition of a Flagrant Personal Foul.
Ben Griffiths - BAFA Disciplinary Officer
discipline@britishamericanfootball.org
DISCIPLINARY CASES
NAME | # | TEAM | CODE | Q | OFFENCE | SUSPENDED | |
New this week | |||||||
Richard Christion | 60 | Bristol Apache | FPF | 2 | With 1:54 remaining in the second quarter, #60 was seen forcibly headbutting an opponent away from the play. Both calling officials felt that the act was sufficiently forcible to constitute a significant risk of catastrophic injury and therefore a flagrant act. | 28th April 2024 v Bournemouth Bobcats | |
Shaq Athur | 74 | SGS Pride | TUF | 4 | #74 committed two unsportsmanlike conduct fouls. The first was for shoving an opponent long after the play had ended. The second was for disparaging comments made towards an official. | Shaq Arthuer is suspended from the next game that he is registered to play in | |
Sydney Oddoye | 3 | SGS Pride | FGT | 2 | Observed to fight with an opponent. | Sydney Oddoye is suspended from the next game that he is registered to play in | |
Previous weeks | |||||||
James Simpson | 63 | Nottingham Caesars | TUF | 4 | Player committed his first Unsportsmanlike Conduct foul in the first quarter directing an expletive towards the referee. He committed a second Unsportsmanlike Conduct foul in the second quarter for striking an opponent clearly after the play was over and clearly not part of game action. | 4th May 2024 v Leicester Panthers | |
Ben Jenkin | 12 | Plymouth Vanguard | FGT | 4 | Following the end of the play, #12 was witnessed throwing multiple punches at a player who did not retaliate. | 27th April 2024 v Rossendale Bucks | |
GAME MANAGEMENT REPORTS
HOME TEAM | REPORT | NEXT HOME GAME |
New this week | ||
Cambridgeshire Cats | Team areas were marked to the 25-yard lines. Brian Yates #29 | 5th May 2024 v Solent Thrashers |
Chester Romans | Due to serious traffic disruption, the visiting team were delayed in arriving, which resulted in the kickoff being slightly delayed. Team areas were absent. Some inbounds short yad line extensions were unevenly spaced. Paul Todd #289 | 26th May 2024 v Sheffield Giants |
Chester Romans (U19) | Kickoff was slightly delayed due to the non-arrival of the booked medics. Play was able to proceed after alternative medical cover was found to be available. Team areas were absent. Spacing of inbounds short yad line extensions was uneven in places. Otherwise, a well-marked 90-yard field marked in blue on green. Paul Todd #289 | 26th May 2024 v Nottingham Caesars (U19) |
Darlington Steam | Reasonably well-marked 100-yard artificial field. No nine-yard marks or numbers. Team areas were missing but both teams kept to the correct areas. Both goals were two yards behind the end lines but this didn't have any impact on the game. All three game balls were under-inflated and needed pumping up prior to use. David Hewitt #607 | 19th May 2024 v Gateshead Senators |
Derby Braves | The field was marked in blue but markings were clearly visible. Other sports markings were present. No team areas, other markings and cones were used in lieu. Jed Brookes-Lewis #395 | Unknown |
Doncaster Mustangs | One change of personnel on the chain crew at halftime. Eight-yard end zones and a couple of wonky lines. Joel Pearson #405 | 26th May 2024 v Wakefield District Raiders |
East Kent Mavericks | 90-yard field with five-yard end zones well marked in blue with other sports markings in white, red, and yellow. The field length was reduced to 80 yards to allow ten-yard end zones. No limit lines, numbers, or nine-yard marks. Team areas were the incorrect size and the coaching lines were at the incorrect depth. Well appointed, good size, lockable changing room but lacking separate facilities for a female official. Eight-minute delay to kick-off due to the late arrival of medical personnel. Tim Ockendon #481 | 28th April 2024 v London Olympians |
Essex Blades | Narrow NFL-width hash marks, no team areas marked, no nine-yard marks or numbers. Game was suspended late in second quarter for ten minutes to treat an injured Essex player. Brian Yates #29 | Unknown |
Essex Tridents | Field has had team areas, coaches' lines and players' lines marked correctly. Hashes are wider than the previous week but a little too narrow. Other markings were in blue with American Football markings in white. Ground was uneven but playable. The changing room is not lockable Lee Wood #517 | 19th May 2024 v Ipswich Cardinals |
Hereford Stampede | Changing rooms were small and not lockable. Lines marked in blue over white rugby markings with the end line slightly offset from the try line. Julian Mallia #336 | 28th April 2024 v Somerset Wyverns |
Highland Stags | Some holes on the field but these were filled in sufficiently by game management prior to kick off. Kenneth Glover #71 | 12th May 2024 v Clyde Valley Blackhawks |
Merseyside Nighthawks | Field well marked. No team areas were marked, but cones were used. John Roberts #145 | 12th May 2024 v Tamworth Phoenix |
Newcastle Vikings | 90-yard field with eight-yard end zones. No limit lines. Team areas were incorrectly marked. No numbers or nine-yard marks. No three-yard marks. Henry Richardson #25 | 28th April 2024 v Manchester Titans |
NE Academy Giants (U19) | 90-yard field. No limit lines. Team areas were incorrectly marked. No numbers or nine-yard marks. Henry Richardson #25 | 19th May 2024 v Edinburgh Napier Knights (U19) |
Ouse Valley Eagles | The changing room was shared with Rugby Referees. The room was not lockable. Crew were locked in the changing area whilst junior rugby players changed after their match. Well-marked 100-yard Field. The game was suspended at 16:25 for 40 mins with 7:15 remaining in the fourth quarter, whilst an injured Ipswich player was attended to. It was reported that there would be a 1h45 wait for an ambulance. At 17:00 the Head Coaches agreed to shorten the fourth quarter to 0:00 due to concerns over the player and the possible 1900 restart. Graham Smith #149 | 19th May 2024 v Cornwall Monarchs |
Portsmouth Destroyers | 90 yard field, with the hash marks, nine-yard marks, and goal lines repainted in orange. Sidelines and main lines are still the old orange/red colour and are faint but visible. One change of chain crew during the game, and ball person at half-time. The chain crew was generally inexperienced and slow. Changing rooms weren't lockable and were shared with teams (although they weren't present before and after the game.) Oliver Maskell #221 | Unknown |
Rushmoor Knights | Several holes were filled in before kick-off and other mess was dealt with on this public field. The chain crew and ball boys presented late and the away team were asked to provide a ball person for the game. The goals were too wide. The changing room was tight but ok and lockable. Oliver Maskell #221 | 5th May 2024 v London Hornets |
Scunthorpe Alphas | Team areas were marked to 25-yard lines. Otherwise, field was excellent. Dave Black #574 | 19th May 2024 v Yorkshire Rams |
Somerset Wyverns | The changing room is suitable for a maximum of three officials. Officials used a team changing room when vacant. Chains broke once. Dave Moore #92 | 23rd June 2024 v Hereford Stampede |
South East Legion (U19) | Two well-marked pitches. Graham Smith #149 | Unknown |
Swansea Titans | The game was played at Swansea's new artificial field as part of the larger Welsh Varsity event. Kick-off was delayed by 15 minutes due to a preceding rugby match overrunning. 90-yard field with ten-yard endzones. Field markings are in blue with NFL-width hashmarks, no team areas, no nine-yard marks, and no three-yardmarks. One stoppage was made to repair the chain. Amir Brooks #593 | Unknown |
Swindon Storm | Changing rooms were small, unlockable, and was being used as storage space for various items. Darren Urben #438 | 12th May 2024 v Sussex Thunder |
Outstanding items from previous weeks | ||
Clyde Valley Blackhawks | Hash marks were marked to incorrect width, so cones were placed outside of the end lines to mark the correct width. Coaching/Team areas marked to 25-yard lines. Kenneth Glover #71 | 2nd June 2024 v Inverclyde Blackhawks |
Edinburgh Wolves | Well-marked field, but team/coaching areas were marked to the 25-yard lines. Ian Sneddon #427 | 5th May 2024 v Tamworth Phoenix |
Humber Warhawks | 90-yard field. No three-yard marks, nine-yard marks, or numbers. No limit lines. Team areas were marked out between the 24-yard lines. Several lines were wonky and one missing hash mark was added by the referee using aerosol paint. The field surface undulated in several areas, and whilst not a trip hazard, meant you had to be careful with your footing. David Hewitt #607 | 28th April 2024 v Yorkshire Rams |
Leigh Miners | Team areas were absent. Otherwise, a well-marked 90-yard field. Paul Todd #289 | 12th May 2024 v Lancashire Wolverines |
Manchester Titans | 80-yard field as Manchester have been granted an extension to rule 1-2-1 for 2024. There were other sports markings present, some of which were also in white but did not create an issue. Lee Taylor #183 | 19th May 2024 v East Kilbride Pirates |
Manchester Titans (U19) | 80-yard field. There were other sports markings present, some of which were also in white but did not create an issue. Lee Taylor #183 | 19th May 2024 v Chorley Buccaneers |
Nottingham Caesars | Coaching' boxes were too close to the sideline. Other markings were in a similar colour (red) to the gridiron markings. Joel Pearson #405 | 4th May 2024 v Leicester Panthers |
Nottingham Caesars (U19) | Coaching' boxes were too close to the sideline. Other markings were in a similar colour (red) to the gridiron markings. One stoppage for 12 minutes due to neck injury. Joel Pearson #405 | 14th July 2024 v Birmingham Lions |
Rushmoor Knights (U19) | New venue. The changing room is just about big enough for a crew and was lockable. A couple of holes were discovered in the field surface on initial inspection. These were filled prior to the game. No limit lines. Marks were placed at the top and bottom of where the numbers should be. Both sets of hash marks in the middle of the field were uneven in terms of lining up with the inbounds lines. The goal posts at both ends were constructed from a soccer goal, so the crossbar was 8ft high and the uprights were 24ft apart. One ball person and two members of the chain crew changed at half time. Peter Parsons #321 | 5th May 2024 v Somerset Wyverns |
Solent Thrashers | 100-yard field marked mostly in yellow, except the ten-yard lines at both ends which were in a much fainter blue line (used by another sport). This has been acceptable in previous seasons, however, because it's so faint the gameday manager at Solent was informed it needs correcting before the next game. Goals overhang endzones by one yard. Team areas were marked to the 25-yard lines. Oliver Maskell #221 | 28th April 2024 v London Blitz |
Somerset Wyverns (U19) | The officials’ changing room is sized for 3 people (maximum) and is not lockable. One change was made to the chain crew at half-time. In the third quarter, the game was suspended for approximately 30 minutes to treat an injured player. Amir Brooks #593 | 19th May 2024 v Rushmoor Knights |
PLAY OF THE WEEK: | |
Play of the Week Will Return when the Exam Period has concluded |
Date | Event | Contact for details |
BAFRA Directors | |||||
President | David Parsons | General Secretary | Richard Moger | ||
Finance | Stuart Tabberer | Operations | Oliver Maskell | ||
Recruitment | Susannah Taylor | Training | James Ford-Bannister | ||
Director without Portfolio #1 | Peter Parsons | Director without Portfolio #2 | Steve Tonkinson | ||
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