THE WEST KENT SUNDAY FOOTBALL LEAGUE

AMENDMENTS TO DIVISION THREE TABLE

The Management Committee has made decisions concerning recent unplayed matches. These can be seen here. Points have been awarded which affect the top of the table. The updated Division Three table is here.

RESULTS SUNDAY 22nd MAY 2022 - NEWS REPORT - TOP GOALSCORERS

All the results here. For updated League tables please start here. The week's news report is here and the updated Top Goalscorers page here.

MEMBERSHIP FOR NEXT SEASON

We have twenty confirmed teams entered for next season with two or three still in the pipeline. We are keeping application for Membership of the League open for a while. The formation of an Under 21 Division is also under consideration. Any club interested in either or both should make contact with League Chairman Stuart Turner. Contact details are to be found at http://www.wksl.org.uk/handbook/Handbook_index.htm

REMINDER - ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING THURSDAY JUNE 23rd

All concerned are reminded that the 2022 Annual General Meeting will be held at the Six in One Club, Northwood Road, Tonbridge, Thursday 23rd June. Please be there by 745pm to sign in for an 8pm start.

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.

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PRESENTATION EVENING 3rd JUNE POSTPONED

A variety of circumstances have required the postponement of the presentation evening planned for 3rd June. A new date will be announced. Meanwhile, enjoy the extra Bank Holiday.

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.

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.

CHECK YOUR PLAYER'S NAMES ON THE MATCH FORM!

To avoid problems, would all concerned please ensure that the player's name is exactly correct on the match form. That is, it is the same as on the player's registration.

Goudhurst United will be looking for new management for the oncoming season, to involve the taking of training and pre season games and match days during the season. More information and contact details 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.