THE WEST KENT SUNDAY FOOTBALL LEAGUE

CHANGE OF WEBSITE MANAGEMENT

After 22 years of operating the WKSFL website, I am now handing over. Time to pursue other interests as they say, while body and mind still allow! The new website person will be John Francis. John is with Tunbridge Wells Ridgewaye FC and is well versed in the lore of local football. I am sure you will give John all the support I have enjoyed over the years. The contact email address (webmaster@wksl.org.uk) will not change.

It's been a pleasure and a privilege, but time to say farewell. You may see me on a touchline from time to time, as and when I visit the UK.

Tom Allen 13th August 2022

SEPTEMBER FIXTURES

Fixtures for the first two weeks of September will be on the website on Monday 15th August.

REGISTERING PLAYERS FOR THE 2022/3 SEASON

You are reminded that Rule 18.C says ' Each Team must have at least 12 Players registered 21 days before the start of the Playing Season. Failure to comply with this Rule will result in a fine in accordance with the Fines Tariff.'

SENIOR CUP FINAL

The senior cup final for 2021/2 between Dormansland Rockets and Paddock Wood will be on Sunday 4th September at 2pm at Tunbridge Wells FC.  The full address is the Culverden Stadium, Culverden Park Road, TN4 9SG.

COUNTY FA AFFILIATION NUMBERS

If you have not yet affiliated to your County FA please do not delay. Send your confirmed affiliation number to secretary@wksl.org.uk

PRE-SEASON CLUBS MEETING

You are all reminded that this will be on Thursday 18th August at the TW Ridgewaye FC Pavilion, Yew Tree Road, Southborough. Please be there at 7.45pm for an 8pm start.

PRE-SEASON AND CLUB ADVERTS PAGES NOW OPEN

If you are a player looking for a club, there are adverts here from various clubs looking for players.

The pre-season page is for clubs arranging pre season matches. If you can offer a pre season game on your own pitch or are seeking a game away from home, send your details for others to see. The Club Adverts page is for clubs seeking players, players seeking clubs and for the disposal of unwanted and surplus equipment. Items for both should be sent to webmaster@wksl.org.uk

MEMBERSHIP FOR NEXT SEASON

We have twenty - four confirmed teams entered for next season. The constitution of the League can be seen here.

INDIVIDUAL AWARDS 2021 - 2022 PRESENTED AT THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Secretary of the Year : Matt Noonan (Sedlescombe Rangers)
Referee of the Year : Jim Bodle
Refereed most matches : Mark Perrin
Club Assistant Referee of the Year : Alan Rogers (Simla)
Sportsmanship award : Dormansland Rockets.

LAST SEASON'S FINAL TABLES ETC TRANSFERRED TO ARCHIVE

I have now transferred last season's final tables, results grids and cup results over to the archive. Those pages have now been cleared in readiness for the new season. If you find any problems or broken links, please email webmaster@wksl.org.uk

AMENDED - TOP GOALSCORERS AND GOALKEEPER'S CLEAN SHEETS - FINAL TALLY AND AWARDS

Very sorry, my fault entirely. I failed to record a clean sheet by Dave Holdstock of Artois United. The Division One award is therefore shared.

Top Goalscorers : Division 1 Bal Maher (Simla / Green Lane); Division 2 Rich Wetton (Dormansland Rockets); Division 3 Ollie Sugden (Artois United Reserves).
Most clean sheets : Division 1 Joe Cullipp (Simla) and Dave Holdstock (Artois United FC); Division 2 Alex Gunn (AFC Borough); Division 3 Jamie Holder (Artois United Reserves)

FOOTBALL DEBT RECOVERY

With the season coming to a close, NOW is the time to chase up players who owe your club money. The process you must follow is set out on this website page - https://www.kentfa.com/leagues-and-clubs/finance/debt-recovery Players who do not clear their debts will be suspended next season until they pay, if the process is correctly followed.

AWARDS TO LONG SERVING REFEREES

The West Kent Sunday Football league is delighted to be able to present six of its long serving referees with these very prestigious clocks having all been with the league for over ten years now.   Congratulations to Micky Syrett, Mark Wilson, Leigh Judd, Mark Miller, Paul Terry and Ricky Riddall.

Click the picture to see it full size.

RACISM

The League and Football as a whole will not tolerate racist remarks or comments being made by players, officials or spectators. Reported cases will be thoroughly investigated. The FA stance is set out here.

KCFA INSURANCE CLAIMS

It seems that clubs are either submitting injury claims late or not at all. Information can be found at :- https://www.kentfafoundation.co.uk/how-to-apply/injured-player-fund/ and  http://www.kentfa.com/players/player-support/insurance

Clubs affiliated to other County Associations should check the relevant websites.

TEAM PHOTOS WANTED

One of the newspapers who prints our reports has asked if we can send them a team photo or two. If you are able to take a simple team photo before your game, please send it to me. Email webmaster@wksl.org.uk

MAILING LIST REMINDER

For the benefit of club secretaries and others, I keep a mailing list through which all subscribers are notified of website updates.  If you wish your email address to be added, please email me. All messages from me will have WKSL WEBSITE UPDATE in the title. I recommend that you include this information in your 'whitelist' or whatever, as some spam filters have a habit of dumping my well-intentioned emails in the dustbin.

You will be notified of results and updated league tables (normally) around 10.00am every Monday morning, also of the availability of the monthly fixture lists plus any ad-hoc updates that may occur through the season.

We like to have the small cost of running the website paid through advertising by local businesses We currently have space for small adverts on several pages. If you are interested, please contact Chairman Stuart Turner.

GIVE YOUR OLD KITS TO PEOPLE WHO NEED THEM

Support and resources for 11 v 11 adult football from the Kent County FA :

KCFA have published a dedicated page for new and existing 11v11 adult football teams full of useful resources and information. This can be accessed by clicking here. They have also updated their volunteers page which includes information, websites and contacts on recruiting, supporting and developing volunteers – you can access the page by clicking here.
 
Please do not hesitate to get in touch if you have any questions or require support.
 
Lee Suter | Football Development Manager
Kent County Football Association
Invicta House | Cobdown Park | London Road
Ditton | Near Aylesford | Kent | ME20 6DQ
T: 01622 792 140

SECOND EDITION OF THE WEST KENT SUNDAY LEAGUE HISTORY IN PLANNING.

Andrew Newman is thinking in advance of a new edition of the WKSFL history, which was a sellout when it was published in 2007. This might be a 60th Anniversary edition, in 2027!!

Andrew is wishing to get hold of copies of photos from 2007 - 2008 onwards and into future seasons, particularly of winning teams with their trophies. Any other photos of interest would be welcomed. Send them by email if you can to courierfootball@btinternet.com or contact Andrew at that address if there are pictures you can't send that way. Andrew may also be interested in videos, but please speak with him first. By the time it comes to season 2026/2027 no doubt 3D holograms will be sought after!

Dedicated to the memory of the following, whose service to the League was invaluable and greatly appreciated Dave Brennan League Council Member in various rôles 1971 - 1984 Brian Cheal League Council Member 1971 - 1973 Malcolm Foy League Council Member 1972 - 1985 Harry Friend Registration Secretary, Referees Secretary 1968-1979 & 1979-1987 Minutes Secretary, League Council Member, Vice Chairman 1984-87, Vice President 1987-2011 Cecil King League Council Member and Benevolent Fund Secretary 1969 – 1979 Tony Norman Minutes Secretary, Registrations Secretary, Referees Secretary, Benevolent Fund Secretary 1975 – 1985 Alan Rofe League Council Member and Registration Secretary 1985 – 1999 Paul Rogers League Council Member 1979 - 1984 Jim Smith League Council Member and Treasurer 1973 - 1985 & 1994 - 2001 Vice President 1985 – 2001

Members of Community Amateur Sports Clubs (CASC’s) can claim tax rebates on certain types of fund raising.
This could bring clubs additional income of 28p in the pound. Details can be found at http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/casc/index.htm

The West Kent Sunday League cannot offer advice on this scheme. Your County Football Association may have some information.