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T h e r e t u r n o f t h e G F A
18 JUL - 25 OCT
EACH TEAM VIES FOR SUPREMACYOnly one will be crowned the champion
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Vision & Mission Statements
Corporate Information
Executive Members & Staff
Standing Committees
Clubs by Parish
Notice of Annual Meeting
President’s Report
Parish Director’s Report
- St. David/St. Mark
- St. George
- St. John
- St.Patrick
Secretariat’s Report
Technical Director’s Report
Women’s Committee Report
Legal Committee Report
Annual General Meeting 2014 Minutes
Annual General Council Meeting 2014 Minutes
Audited Financial Statements
2015 Budget
Propsoals from Clubs
Application for Membership
2015 Calendar of Events
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VISION STATEMENT To provide a platform for the development
of world class footballers, coaches and
administrators through increased training
opportunities from the grassroots onwards
involving every stakeholder.
MISSION STATEMENTTo build a solid and credible administrative unit
that will ensure the growth and development
of football in Grenada, Carriacou and Petite
Martinique responsive to the needs and
aspirations of all of its members, by ensuring
credible and decisive leadership is supported
by a vibrant and effective team of professionals.
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Grenada Football Association National Stadium, Queens ParkP. O. Box 326St. George’s GrenadaTel: 1 (473)440-9903Fax: 1 (473) 440-9973Web: www.grenadafa.comEmail: gfa@spiceisle.comwww.facebook.com/GFAGrenada
Auditors:PKF
BankersGrenada Co-operative Bank LimitedScotia BankRepublic Bank (Grenada) Limited
Legal CouncilSabrina Khan-Rhamdani
PresidentCheney Joseph
General SecretaryAmbrose Phillip
CORPORATE INFORMATION
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EXECUTIVE MEMBERS & STAFF
General SecretaryAmbrose Phillip
Technical DirectorLester Smith
Media OfficerOslyn Crosby
Women’s Development OfficerMalaika Church
Admin/SecretaryBarbara Joseph-Buckmire
Women’s Football CoordinatorFranklyn Simpson
Finance OfficerBernadine AndrewsWayne Francis
EXECUTIVE MEMBERS
Cheney JosephPresident
Vice PresidentAllan James
Peter Blair
Jester Noel
Patrick Francis
Wayne Francis Eric Peters
STAFF
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STANDING COMMITTEES
Medical CommitteeChairman: Mr. Jester Noel Deputy Chairman: Mr. Allan JamesDr. Francis Martin Dr. Elliott Mc Guire Mr. Lindon Charles
Competition CommitteeChairman: Mr. Patrick FrancisDeputy Chairman: Mr. Allan James Mr. Peter James Mr. Carl LeeMr. Phillip James
Player Status CommitteeChairman: Mr. Eric Peters Deputy Chairman: Mr. Peter BlairMr. Max Toussaint Mr. Kelly Patrick Mr. Kim Cato
Finance CommitteeChairman: Mr. Wayne Francis Deputy Chairman: Mr. Eric Peters Mr. Glynne James Mr. Wayne James Mr. Alonzo Pope
Marketing Committee Chairman: Mr. Cheney JosephDeputy Chairman: Mr. Allan JamesMs. Malaika ChurchMr. Ian Marshall Mr. Aaron La Grenade
Technical and Development CommitteeChairman: Mr. Patrick Francis Deputy Chairman: Mr. Allan JamesMr. Lester Smith Mr. Norris Wilson Head Coach
Committee for Youth FootballChairman: Mr. Cheney JosephDeputy Chairman: Mr. Patrick FrancisMr. Kelvin Hector Mr. Richard Logan Mr. Kim Cato Mr. Dexter Joseph Mr. Ricky AberdeenMr. Lindon Charles
Committee for Women’s FootballChairman: Mr. Allan James Deputy Chairman: Mr. Jester NoelMrs. Sherrian Hector Ms. Kasandra PascalMr. Franklyn Simpson
Futsal & Beach Soccer CommitteeChairman: Mr. Cheney JosephDeputy Chairman: Mr. Patrick FrancisMr. Christopher Joseph Mr. Kenton Roberts Mr. Oscar Williams
Referees and Assistant Referees CommitteeChairman: Mr. Allan JamesDeputy Chairman: Mr. Peter BlairMr. David Griffith Mr. Norris ForteauMr. George Phillip Mr. Valman BedeauMr. Clifton Marrast
Legal CommitteeChairman: Mr. Eric Peters Deputy Chairman: Mr. Allan James Ms. Karen Samuel
Compliance & Integrity CommitteeMs. Karen Samuel – Chairman PersonMr. Randy ConnaughtMr. Collin Laborrie
General Competitions CoordinatorMr. Patrick Francis
[Standing Committees were reconstituted in March 2014 and reshuffled in December 2014.]
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AFFILIATES BY PARISH
ST. GEORGE’S Parish Representative: Patrick Francis
Ball Dogs
Carenage United
Christian Strikers
Combined Northerners
Fontenoy United
FUTGOF
GBSS
Springs
Hampshire United
Happy Hill
Honved
Morne Jaloux
Royal Grenada Police Force
Sports Club
Queens Park Rangers
South Stars
St. George University
St. Paul’s Sports and Culture
Organisation
T A Marryshow Community
College
Tempe All Blacks
Willis Youths
ST. PATRICK’SParish Representative:Jester Noel
Boca Juniors
Chantimelle
Eagles Super Strikers
Hard Rock
Mt. Rich
North Stars
Shamrock
ST. DAVID’S / ST. MARK’S Parish Representative:Ken Whiteman/Wayne Francis
Belle Vue Rangers Hurricane Spartax Sunsetters
ST. ANDREW’S Parish Representative:Peter Blair
Five Stars
Paradise
St. Andrew’s Football League
ST. JOHN’S Parish Representative:Eric Peters
Blue Stars
CLASS Herb Roots
Gouyave Football Club
St. John’s Sports
Sunjets United
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NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING
TO: ALL AFFILIATES
Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of the Grenada Football Association Inc. will be held at the Grenada National Stadium South Conference, Queens Park, St. George’s on Saturday 11th April, 2015 at 10 a.m.
THE AGENDA IS AS FOLLOWS:
a. Verification of the composition of the meeting.
b. Approval of the minutes for the meetings of:Saturday 15th March2014Saturday 03rd May 2014
c. Approval of the report of the President.
d. Parish Directors Reports-St. Andrew-St. David /St. Mark-St. George-St. John-St. Patrick
e. Technical Director’s Report
f. Secretariat Report
g. Approval of the 2014 audited accounts
h. Approval of the 2015-2016 budget.
i. Proposals to amend the Statutes-Legal Committee Minutes (attached)
j. (i) Items proposed by North Stars (attached)(ii) Items proposed by Combined Northerners (attached)
k. Admission for membership- Sab Sports Club.
l. Appointment of independent auditors.
Papers for the above will be available in the week of 23rd March, 2015.
Notice should of been out one (1) month before11th April, 2015. The General Secretary accepts full responsibility for the delay.
By Order of the Executive Committee
Ambrose PhillipGeneral SecretaryGrenada Football Association25th February, 2015
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MY DEAR COLLEAGUES,
Greetings to you on the occasion of our ninety first anniversary and wishing each of our affiliates best wishes for future endeavours.
Your President is humbled by the overwhelming support received last year at the Annual General Meeting of the GFA and the resounding victory at the polls.
First let me congratulate all the new Executive Committee members elected to administer football on your behalf and to wish each and every one of them my sincerest best wishes.
The elections of 2014 was convened in a spirit of mutual recognition and respect and we have since proceeded with the business of football and are happy to report that the progress made in the past year was significant.
ADMINISTRATION Mr. Ambrose Phillip replaced Alexander Roberts as the General Secretary in September of 2014 and is currently doing a good job in the position. He assumed responsibilities at a time when opportunities have increased and preparations for major projects are moving into full gear.
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REFEREEING Our hard work is paying dividends and I am happy to inform you that for the first time in the history of the Grenada Football Association, we now have two female Match Officials. They are Referee, Asha Wellington, and Assistant Referee, Tia Mc Intosh- Edwards. Additionally, Mr. Kuan Budd has been reappointed as a FIFA Assistant Referee for yet another year.
It is our intention to produce many more Match Officials and as such, training will continue to advance their cause for future International appointments.
On the domestic front, we are very thankful to our local Match Officials who have made sacrifices for the advancement of the game. We therefore congratulate each and everyone for their contributions.
In 2015 the Referees Committee is challenged to evaluate our Match Officials and to formalize appointments for future engagements in our domestic tournaments. Our focus therefore will be on recruitment, training and certification.
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COMPETITIONSCongratulations to all of our winners in the respective competitions. We salute the achievements of Paradise FC, Chantimelle United FC, Springs FC and all others who have gained promotion or improved on the previous year's performance.
Our competitions have all been completed however the quality of organization must be addressed in moving forward. To do so we have charged the General Secretariat with additional responsibilities, to improve on the delivery of service as well as planning and coordination for future domestic events.
YOUTH Our emphasis on youth football continues and the GFA will continue to place heavy focus on the development of structures to benefit in the future.
GRASSROOTSThe coordination of Grassroots football is a major area of focus for the Association since it is those seeds that are planted and carefully nurtured that will germinate in future years. On this note we were able to continue with our focus in this area with the emergence of additional Grassroots centres.
In 2015, we call on clubs to do their part by establishing their own centres and solicit support from the GFA. To do so however a proper structure must be put in place by each of our affiliates.
We once again call on clubs to establish a Grassroots Program with persons charged with responsibility to coordinate this program. The development of quality players starts with attention from an early age and our clubs must understand that this is an area requiring much attention at an early stage.
NATIONAL TEAMS During the past year Grenada participated in a number of regional and international tournaments. Our youth, Senior Male and Female teams all participated in regional and international events.
WOMEN'S FOOTBALL Female football is poised to take off and with the additional focus being given to our women's programs we can expect our ladies to make the entire country proud in a couple of years’ time. Women's football received great attention in 2014 with the establishment of a Women's League and some Grassroots festivals. We shall
I AM FURTHER HAPPY TO
ADVISE THAT AS A DIRECT
RESULT OF IMPROVED
RELATIONS EXTERNALLY, WE
HAVE SECURED ASSISTANCE
FROM THE ALBERTA
SOCCER ASSOCIATION,
SOME CANADIAN PARTNERS,
AND ARE IN DISCUSSIONS
FOR MORE ASSISTANCE.
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continue to engage everyone in securing additional success in the future. We managed to secure support from the Guyana and Trinidad Mutual Insurance Company who came on board with a financial contribution. This is committed for 2015 and 2016 also.
FIFA AND CONCACAF COURSES We provided opportunities for a significant number of persons to attend courses both at home and abroad and more will be convened in 2015.
MARKETING AND PROMOTIONS The GFA Newsletter returned in the latter part of the year and we have a commitment from the General Secretariat to see more attention to this medium.
The GFA successfully negotiated with some partners to come on board in varying aspects of our programs. We anticipate support from partners with sponsorship of our Newsletter “Goalpost" and the wrapping of the GFA bus.
Facebook and our website, www.grenadafa.com continue to attract numbers and we are satisfied these two mediums are reaching the intended targets.
During 2014, the GFA successfully negotiated with FLOW Grenada to bring live broadcasts of Premier League
matches. Additionally we commenced our half hour television program "Half Time" with great reviews from the public.
Newspaper, Radio and Television programs, articles and stories were regular features of the GFA and we will continue in this light in the future.
GOVERNMENT RELATIONS During 2014 a number of meetings were convened with various Government officials including the Hon. Minister of Sports and the Hon. Prime Minister. We are happy to state that the relationship with the Government is satisfactory.
INTERNATIONAL RELATIONSDuring the past year a number of meetings were convened with various partners including FIFA President, Joseph Sepp Blatter, Concacaf President, officials of international organizations during a visit to SoccerEx which was convened in Barbados. Officials represented the Government, UEFA, German Football Federation, Mexico Football Federation, US Soccer , The Peoples Republic of China Football Association and Scotland Football Association.
Additionally, through your President, a number of successful negotiations were concluded to provide material and technical assistance for the GFA. As such
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the following can be expected shortly.
1. Material and Technical support from UEFA
2. Technical Support from Mexico, Germany, US Soccer and Scotland
3. Coaching Certification for coaches
4. Refereeing certification for our Match Officials
In addition, we wish to confirm that additional discussions will be held with other Member Associations (MA’s) to initiate relations on a bilateral basis. I am further happy to advise that as a direct result of improved relations externally, we have secured assistance from the Alberta Soccer Association, some Canadian partners, and are in discussions for more assistance. Additionally, a follow up meeting is planned with some potential partners from the United Kingdom which we are certain will result in support for our development.
LOOKING FORWARD IN 2015 The Executive Committee has approved the introduction of three new competitions and additional enhancement of existing programs.
These include:
I. Introduction of the SUPER 8
II. National Youth League (Inter-Parish 12 Teams)
III. Reintroduction of the Inter-Parish League
IV. New format for the Second Division (Championship match)
V. Coaching Certification Program
VI. Establishment of Parish Youth Academies
VII. Recruitment of new Match Officials
VIII. Review and updating of all competitions Rules and Regulations
IX. Concacaf Club Licensing Course and Club Administration Workshop
X. Strategic Planning Workshop involving all Shareholders and Stakeholders
During 2015 we do expect the completion of the much talked about FIFA Special Fond Lighting Project and the GFA Goal Project as well as the confirmation of additional new projects.
Finally, let me wish each and every affiliate best wishes and I look forward to your respective organizations growing from strength to strength. May God richly bless each and every one of our affiliates for the ensuing year.
President
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The Director representing the two Parishes of St. David and St. Mark for most of 2014 was Mr. Ken Martin Whiteman. After his resignation in the last quarter of 2014, I was elected in January of 2015 to replace Mr. Whiteman up to 2016, when an election should take place to appoint a new Director.
Sadly, Belle Vue Rangers in the Parish of St. David did not do too well in the Second Division Group B; however, we hope that they would do much better in the 2015 Season. The Parish is well ahead in their training and plans for the Parish U-15 to be held in 2015.
I have been informed that Bonair Government School and the Samaritan Presbyterian School did extremely well for St. Mark in both the Boys and Girls Primary School Competitions sponsored by GTM Insurance. Footballs given to Sunsetters and Hurricanes by the former Director, Mr. Ken Martin Whiteman, were donated to both the Bonair Government and Samaritan Schools; as well as Donations of $250.00 to both Schools by Hurricanes Sports Club.
Sunsetters did not have a very good 2014 Season after gaining promotion from the Second Division in 2013. Spartax did not take part in any Football competitions in 2014 and some kind of re-organisation is required for Spartax to once again become an active Affiliate of the Grenada FA.
Hurricanes Sports Club had a very good 2014 Season as Runners up in the GFA Premier League and are looking forward to having a much better 2015 Season.
The Alston George Park, formerly Elizabeth Park, continues to be a cause for concern for all Footballers in St. Mark whilst work is on-going on the Grounds; work that should have been completed in February, 2015 seems unlikely to be completed immediately.
Wayne H. Francis
PARISH DIRECTOR’S REPORTST. DAVID/ST. MARKWAYNE H. FRANCIS
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DEAR COLLEAGUES
As Director for the Parish of St. George the challenges continue to remain current. The period under review is no exception. During the period in question the most noticeable event was the pre-season tournament which was organized to assist teams with their preparation for the 2014/15 Season. Fifteen (15) Teams participated in the Tournament, the finalist were St .Paul’s and Happy Hill. St. Paul’s won on penalties, it was the general feeling that the tournament did assist the participants in preparation for the season.
The fact that many of our affiliates continue to operate without an organized structure is one the biggest challenges for the parish. In the Months ahead I will endeavor to engage affiliates to aggressively tackle this impediment.
The following subject matters which are of equal importance will also be pursued during the period.
• Youth football (Girls & Boys)
• Women Football
• Coaches Education
• Parish Executive
• Football League
2014/15 SEASONThe 2014/15 season was of a bitter- sweet nature for Affiliates within the parish. While two of our teams managed to gain promotion in the Premiership and First division, the overall performance of our St. George Teams declined in comparison to that of previous years. That being so, Congratulations must be bellowed out to Queens Park Rangers for placing third in the Premiership, Springs Sports Club for winning the second division and
promotion to the First Division and Hampshire United for placing third in the First division and promotion to the Premiership. In the same breath commendations are also in order for St. Paul’s, Carenage United and South Stars for reaching the quarters in the Second Division and to Morne Jaloux for qualifying for the semi-finals in the Second Division.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEEAs an Executive member I served on the following Committees for the period under review, Technical & Development, Competitions, and Beach and Futsal. These committees continue to offer me the platform to serve in areas of my prowess. While serving on the Executive Committee I continue to advocate for the decentralization of football governance and the empowerment of Parish structure. I must hasten to say though that the formation of our Parish Executive will inch us closer towards this idea. I’m of the view that the FA should subsidize the Parishes to enable them to better serve their respective Affiliates; in so doing the governance of football will be much more effective.
Allow me to place on record sincerest gratitude to everyone for their support and advice as we prepare ourselves to partake in the 2015/16 season. I will like to encourage all of us to make use of the many training opportunities that the FA will be staging in the coming months.
I’m cognizant of the fact that there is a lot of work to be done, however I am optimistic that we can collectively foster the change. I will like to wish you and your entire Club membership the very best of every success in the 2015/16 season. God Bless!!!
Patrick Francis
PARISH DIRECTOR’S REPORTST.GEORGE
PATRICK FRANCIS
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Greetings to all,
It is with a great sense of pleasure and tremendous humility that I pen these thoughts in reflection of my first year as the representative for St. John’s and consequently as a member of the Executive Committee of the Grenada Football Association (GFA).
Most of this year has been largely spent acclimatizing myself with the GFA culture and also establishing myself as a leader with particular values, ethics and way of life that would guide my dealings during my time of service.
As the representative for St. John’s I initiated the construction of the St. John’s Football Executive which consists of the heads of every affiliate within the parish. These are all persons who I am convinced have the best interests of football at heart and are committed to the development of the sport without exception.
This has been a welcomed gesture as it provides for the following:
1. Addressing of pertinent parish issues to the EXCO on behalf of the parish
2. Strategizing football development
3. Engaging in discussion with interest groups as a parish
4. Representation to Government
for access to and the development of facilities
5. The planned establishment of the St. John’s football league
6. Assisting specific clubs with challenges including technical assistance
7. Facilitating the establishment of club structures for every affiliate
While our meetings could have been much more frequent we were still able to convene at least two meetings and maintain contact with each other through various informal means.
A draft statute was prepared and circulated to every member which is intended to assist them in the development of their own statutes which would in turn enhance their systems of operation.
In addition to the heads of teams we co-opted other persons who can assist in various areas and are presently seeking to increase the pool of persons to encourage wider community involvement. One example is that of Mr Pecos Lewis who will be responsible for coordinating our youth football.
As the representative my vision is to experience the reality of a Football Academy within the parish and this is a dream shared by all concerned.
In this regard a proposal was prepared
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and submitted to the EXCO for their consideration and possible implementation.
While we have not yet had any official approval of our proposal which we desire to be a pilot program for National implementation, we are pleased to see the implementation in part with the re instating of the national U15 tournament. We are anxiously awaiting the comprehensive implementation which we believe will positively alter our results nationally in the future.
As a member of the Executive Committee I am privileged to be a part of a working team which by no means is without its challenges as is reasonably expected but is a force for the good of the GFA and is anticipated to continue establishing a strong foundation for the building of the sport we all love in Grenada.
I am of the firm belief that the future of football in Grenada can be as bright as we choose to make it by the decisions we make, the support we provide and the culture we encourage.
Yours in the Sport
Eric Peters
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Let me first commence by saying a very special thank you to the Grenada Football Association (G.F.A) affiliated teams of St. Patrick’s for unanimously voting me on February 19th 2014, and which was officially declared at the G.F.A annual general meeting on March 15th 2014 to first and foremost develop and promote the general interest of football in St. Patrick’s and by extension Grenada at large.
My first meeting with the G.F.A affiliated clubs of the parish took place on Saturday the 22nd March 2014 at the St. Patrick’s Anglican School which was mainly to discuss and plan the St. Patrick’s Major League (S.P.M.L) which takes place normally within the first quarter of the year.
At this meeting I was able to get the teams to buy into the idea of playing the preliminary round of matches in a particular venue on a weekend, with double headers on both Saturday and Sunday with matches starting at 2:30 and 4:30, which would have changed the S.P.M.L for the very first time in the history of the tournament and so it started off on Saturday 5th April at the Rose Hill playing field where it was declared opened by the Honorable Clifton Paul for the year 2014. The other two rounds of preliminary matches were held on the 12th and the 13th April and on the 19th and 20th April at Chantimelle and River Sallee respectively.
The semi finals and finals were contested under lights at the Hermitage playing field. The line up for the Semi finals was E.S.S vs.
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Boca Juniors and Hard Rock vs. Chantimelle which were played on Friday 2nd May. On completion of the semifinals Boca Juniors had advanced to the final over E.S.S on penalty kicks 4 goals to 3 after the both teams would have remained dead locked 1 goal each at the end of regulation time. In the other semi final Hard Rock defeated Chantimelle 4 goals to nil and was ready to meet Boca Juniors.
The final which was contested on Sunday 4th May would have seen Hard Rock emerge as the winner of the 2014 S.P.M.L football Tournament after defeating Boca Juniors on penalty kicks 4 goals to 2 after being dead locked 2 goals apiece at the end of regulation time.
At this juncture, I would like to extend a very heartfelt thanks in a very special way to all those who would have contributed in one way or another to make the St. Patrick’s Major League (S.P.M.L) the huge success as it was in 2014 and we look forward with bigger and better intentions in mind for the year 2015. Once again on behalf of all the G.F.A affiliated teams of St. Patrick’s. I would like to express my profound gratitude for your involvement.
Let me say, that after the completion of the S.P.M.L football tournament, I would have called two meetings for the G.F.A affiliated teams of St. Patrick’s to be represented. However, that had proven to be futile because on both occasions the majority of teams/ clubs failed to send representatives so that the meetings could have taken place.
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I made another effort inviting representatives from all the G.F.A affiliated clubs/ teams of St. Patrick’s to a special meeting on Saturday 27th September 2014 at 10:00 a.m. at the St. Patrick’s Anglican School. It is also important to note that I had also invited some other people to that meeting who were not footballers but had a keen interest and commitment in working towards the development of football in the parish and I am also committed and willing to work with them by any means necessary to take football to a higher level in St. Patrick’s.
As parish representative for St. Patrick’s, I would be working aggressively towards achieving the following:
1. To set up an executive committee and task force in place to execute our goals and objectives regarding the overall development of football in St. Patrick’s.
2. To organize a constitution to govern the football In St. Patrick’s.
3. To work along with my accountant to organize business proposals in seeking sponsorship from the business community regarding the hosting of the 2015 St. Patrick’s Major League Football tournament.
4. To continue to hold discussion with the St. Patrick’s west representative the Honorable Anthony Boatswain asking Government under a special
project to bring up on the existing walls surrounding Fond Pasture which will help to make the venue more secure.
5. To also continue to work along with Minister Anthony Boatswain to achieve a playing field for the people of Mt. Alexander, which once a reality will see many young footballers being developed from the villages of Davie and Prospect.
6. To identify a piece of land close to a Beach front in St. Patrick’s to organize a Beach soccer field.
7. To meet with the organizers of the local Leagues in the Parish in an effort to restructure and better organize these local league competitions.
8. To establish our vision and mission statements for football in St. Patrick’s.
In closing let me say special thanks to all with best regards.
Yours Sincerely,
Jester Noel
PARISH DIRECTOR’S REPORT
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SECRETARIAT REPORT
INTRODUCTIONThe GFA Secretariat experienced a challenging year in 2014. It was an election year and, effectively three persons functioned in the position of General Secretary. The GFA also prepared a number of national male and female teams for participation in regional competitions.
ADMINISTRATIONMr. Alexander Roberts resigned from the position of General Secretary in mid-April 2014 after less than six months service. Mr. Ken Martin Whiteman, a member of the Executive Committee, functioned in the position until the engagement of Mr. Ambrose Phillip in September 2014. Mr. Phillip was the Association’s first General Secretary consequent upon a constitutional change in 1982.
Ms Oslyn Crosby was recruited as the Association’s first Marketing & Communications Officer in February 2014, and, in October, Ms Malaika Church was also recruited as Assistant-to-the-General Secretary with special responsibility for Women’s Development.
GOVERNANCEThe Association held its Annual General Meeting on 15 March 2014; this was continued on 3 May. An Extra-ordinary General meeting was also held on 20 September 2014.
The General Council held one meeting on15 November 2014 at the request of a number of affiliates.
The Executive Committee held 11 meetings during the year ended.
The Disciplinary Committee conducted 2 sittings during which two matters or referees’ or clubs’ reports were considered.
One matter, relating to Boca Juniors FC vs. Sunjets FC, was referred to the Appeals Committee that met once and allowed the appeal by Boca Juniors.
Two courses targeted at affiliates were delivered during 2014. A Club Licensing Course was facilitated by CONCACAF, 8-10 January; and a Club Management Course was also delivered 12-17 May 2014. The latter focused on club structure, finance, marketing, and infrastructure.
In addition to the above the Secretariat facilitated and functioned as the coordinating center for the conduct of 6 other courses that are detailed in the Technical Director’s Report.
FIFA’s Development Officer for the region, Mr. Howard Mclntosh, and FIFA consultant, Mr. Kevin Pipe, visited in September and conducted a performance review of the Association. The Association emerged creditably with consideration being given by FIFA officials for Grenada to being used as pilot project or case study.
FINANCEGFA activities were financed primarily from FIFA’s Financial Assistance Programme in the amount of US$250,000.00. Another injection of the same amount was also received as a bonus arising from Brazil World Cup proceeds. Overall FIFA support totaled in excess of EC$1.34m.
The Association was able to obtain FIFA’s approval to use FAP resources to reduce the burdensome debt level that had plagued the Association over the past six years. By year end the $888,854.00 indebtedness had been reduced to less than $280,000.00. Arrears to Clubs, Referees, and to former President, Mr. Ashley Folkes, were eliminated or significantly reduced.
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GFA’s net worth declined from $294K to166K primarily as a result of a significant write down of the inventory. The statement of Income and Accumulated Deficit shows that while there was a surplus of$524.1K, the overall accumulated surplus was reduced to $71K. The financial statements also for the first time, recognize GFA’s rights to properties at Seamoon and Queen’s Park.
The Association also benefitted from FIFA’s Performance & Incentive programme. US$30,000.00 was received in support of women’s football activities. Another US$70,000.00 budget was submitted in resect of IT, Grassroots football, and Marketing activities.
Mr. Wayne Francis was appointed Finance Officer replacing Ms Bernadine Andrew in mid 2014.
MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONSThe recruitment of a Marketing and Communications Officer has facilitated better communication between the Association and its affiliates as well as to the wider public.
In collaboration with FLOW 18 games of the Premier League were telecasted on Sundays during the 2014 Season. Some 30 telecasts of the television production, Halftime, were produced and aired. The Secretariat extends special appreciation for the contributions of Mr. Lester Smith and Ms Malaika Church in respect of these reproductions. The 2014 Awards Ceremony also recognized the contributions of Mr. Franklyn “Nat” Simpson and Mr. Rae Roberts in respects of the telecasts of games.
The GFA website, www.grenadafo.com, its You Tube account, “GFA”, and its Facebook account, “Grenada Football Association” are all actively maintained.
SPONSORSHIPDuring 2014 the Association redoubled its efforts to attract sponsorship support of its activities and competitions.
Special appreciation is extended to the GTM Group of Insurance Companies for their part sponsorship of the Womens League that was played between July and November 2014. GTM also co-sponsored the Primary Schools Champion of Champions that was played in December.
Appreciation also needs to be extended to Geo. F. Huggins & Co. Ltd. and its product line, Ribena, for support of the Primary Schools Champion of Champions.
Republic Bank (G/da) Ltd. has generously continued to collaborate with the Ministry of Sports and the GFA for the continued conduct of the Right Start Football Programme for Secondary Schools. The Bank also afforded support for the Association’s Award Ceremony in February 2014.
DIGICEL’s KickStart programme was conducted for yet another year in collaboration with the Chelsea FC of England. The progamme delivers a two-day coaching clinic for 30 U-15 players selected by the GFA and an educational session for coaches. The best three players, and a wild card pick are selected for a regional camp in Barbados at the end of the year. The Association extends its deepest appreciation to the telecom provider for its contibution to the Game.
FRATERNAL COLLABORATIONThe GFA continued its collaboration with the Ministry of Sports in promoting and developing the game of Association Football. To this end the Ministry continues
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to afford the use and preparation of fields around the country. The GFA has also afforded the Ministry over 200 footballs for the Ministry’s school-based programmes.
A fraternal relationship exists with GNOW and in May 2014 the GFA facilitated the delivery of two GNOW seminars to affiliates QPR FC and Gouyave FC. The seminars focused on “Gender Based Violence and HIV/AIDS”. Condoms and educational literature were distributed to the members of both clubs and their communities.
The GFA has afforded considerable material support to communities and institutions. These included equipment donations to Her Majesty’s Prisons, and the Child Protection Authority.
PROJECTSDuring 2014 the Association obtained FIFA’s consent for a Special Project at Fond, St. Patrick. Government’s approval for GFA’s control of the playing field by way of a tenancy agreement was secured. Musco Sports Lightening LLc was awarded the construction contract for the installation of lights on the ground. Inexplicably the contract documents have not been executed by Musco and FIFA although the GFA has signed off on the documents.
The Association initiated a new Goal Project in respect of the construction of administrative quarters in 2014. A lease of approximately 6600 square feet of land at Queens Park was secured from Government. A short list of 5 construction firms was invited to bid for the construction contract. Further work is to be done in 2015.
OTHERThe Association hosted Monsieur Michel Platini, President of UEFA and Vice President of FIFA 5 - 6 April - 2014. In addition to a cocktails reception at Grand Anse, the UEFA President and his delegation paid a courtesy call on the Hon. Prime Minister and made site visits to Beausejour playing field and to a Grassroots Football Festival at the National Stadium.
27 February 2014 witnessed the return of the Annual Awards Ceremony of the Association. Although poorly attended, the event served to show case the best performers of the various competitions as well as an opporfunity for the Association to extend its thanks to the various stakeholders for their contributions and support.
Ambrose Phillip General Secretary
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INTRODUCTIONThe Technical Department of the G.F.A takes great pleasure in welcoming you the Annual General Meeting 2015. We are also pleased to inform you on our plans and/or programs that we accomplished in 2014.
We have had a very busy schedule in the past year as much emphasis was placed on Grassroots, Youth and Women Football. We can also boast of our record-breaking Educational Programs as we partnered with FIFA to deliver eight (8) programs that included a Club Management Seminar.
It is my hope that we continue in this vein and that we continue to gather all of our resources to further develop the beautiful game football.
GRASSROOTS FOOTBALLClose to one five hundred (500) footballs were distributed to the Grassroots Football Program in 2014 together with Bibs, Markers, Cones and Uniforms. The high point of Grassroots football activities was the National Youth league that culminated at the National Cricket Stadium on 30 August 2014.
The finals brought together elite teams from each parish including Carriacou and Petite Martinique for ages U-10 and U-13.
In the end, St. George’s won the U-10 Division and St. Andrew’s won the U-13 category. At the end of the Tournament a pool of forty (40) players (U-13) were selected for further training.
COACHING EDUCATIONIn 2014, the G.F.A experienced a record number of Courses, Workshops and Seminars geared at developing the various departments or aspects of Football.
FIFA Instructor Mr. Figge Jochen was pleased to conduct
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his second Football Coaching Course, 17 – 19 July, 2014 at the National Stadium. Thirty one (31) participants attended the Course,
Clubs also benefitted from the FIFA Goalkeeping Course, 10 – 14 November, 2014 at the National Stadium, delivered by FIFA Instructor Hans Leitert. Twenty-Seven (27) persons attended the Course.
The G.F.A was one of the first set of recipients to host the CONCACAF Club Licence Seminar which was held during the period: 8 – 11 January, 2014 at the National Stadium.
Apart from hosting these Courses, the G.F.A seized the opportunities to participate in Regional and International courses as was the case with Jerry Alexis who attended FIFA/ CONCACAF Physical Fitness Course 16-19 October 2014 in Miami and Mr. Franklyn Simpson who attended the FIFA Women’s Football Coaching Course, August 2014 in Canada.
REFEREEINGThe G.F.A embraced a record number of Referees and Assistant Referees who registered with the G.F.A through its recruitment program in 2014. Persons were able to attend a FIFA Referee Course to further assist with their application of the Laws of The Game. The course was held 10 -14 March 2014 at the National Stadium. Additionally Ernest Richardson, Valman Bedeau and George Phillip assumed the roles of Local Instructors:Ernest Richardson – Physical InstructorValman Bedeau – Technical InstructorGeorge Phillip – Referee Assessor
Mr. Ernest Richardson developed a training program on Wednesdays to assist local officials with the Physical fitness tests throughout the year. One such test was to qualify persons who were recommended to FIFA for approval to the FIFA International Referees and Assistant Referees List.
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Mr. Kuan Budd (Male) was approved to FIFA International Assistant Referee List.
Ms. Arsha Abraham (Female) has been appointed to the FIFA Women List of Referees and Ms. Tia Mc Intosh to the FIFA Women List of Assistant Referees.
DIGICEL KICK STARTThe Digicel Kickstart Clinic took place during the period 24 – 26 June 2014. The Clinic was considered a success as thirty (30) U-15 players got the opportunity to train with the Chelsea FC Coaches.
In 2014 the Clinic had an additional feature which was a training session for our National U-20 Women Team. At the end of two (2) day clinic three (3) boys were selected for the regional camp later on in the year in Barbados they were: Darren Modoo (SAASS), Jeremy Richardson (GCA), Coby Thomas (SMSS).
YOUTH FOOTBALLOur Men’s National U-17 and U-20 teams participated in their respective FIFA Qualifying Tournaments. The U-17 National Team coached by Clark John and managed by Oscar Williams played their Qualifying Round in St. Lucia, during the period 18 – 25 August, 2014.Participating in the Round were: Trinidad, Curacao, Grenada and host country St. Lucia.Trinidad & Tobago and St. Lucia advanced to the next stage.The National U-20 was played in Aruba during the period 16 – 21 July, 2014. Participating teams were: Aruba, Jamaica and Grenada
Originally Trinidad & Tobago was stated in our group but was later a group host for another group. The team was coached by Andrew Munro and managed by Phillip James. Aruba was the only country advancing from the Group.
WOMEN FOOTBALLThe two main focus areas for Women Football 2014 were:
The Women’s League and Girls Grassroots Festivals. The Women’s League started on 5 July, 2014 at the Alston George Park.
The League involved seven (7) teams. Most of the funding came from FIFA which also included uniforms and other equipment. The League was called the GTM Women’s League due to the fact that GTM Insurance contributed financially towards the success of the League.
In the end, prizes were awarded to not only the outstanding individual and team performances but also to the managers and coaches of the various teams.
Teams placing first, second and third were: St. George’s Flamboyant, St. Patrick’s Leapers Girls and St. David’s Spice Divas respectively. The League ran for approximately four (4) months.
Some EC $47,000 was spent on the League. However, there was a lot to be desired from the level of organization and competence of the players.
A national women’s team was selected from the League in preparation for a tournament, the Carnival Cup, in the USVI. However this was cancelled and the team toured St. Vincent & the Grenadines playing two matches at 1:1 and 2:2, then onto Barbados where the one game was drawn at 1:1. The Team was coached by Nat Simpson and managed by Delis Peters with Jerry Alexis as the Fitness Trainer.
GIRLS GRASSROOTS FESTIVALSt. David’s and Carriacou were recipients of Girls Grassroots Festivals which was supported by FIFA Women Football Development. Close to forty girls in St. David’s turned up at the Belle Vue Playing on July 12th, 2014 to participate in Grassroots Football activities. The following weekend, the Hillsborough Playing Field in
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Carriacou was the venue for the second festival but due to inclement weather conditions the turnout was poor. Only fifteen girls attended.
G.F.A LEAGUE SEASON 2014/2015The G.F.A League Season commenced on the 31st May, 2014 at the Fond Recreational Ground. The opening game featured Defending Champions Hard Rock against newly promoted Mt. Rich FC.
The following listing pertains to individual and teams awards at the end of the GFA’s Football Season 2014.
CATEGORIES AWARDEES
Women’s League Appreciation
Sherryann Hector, Latoya Nelson, Alison Prosper, Innocent Lezema, Presley Samuel, Kasandra Pascal, Neisha Peters, Delis Peters, Bernie Nicholas, Michael Paul, Akeisha Clovey, Dexter George, Bernadine Andrew, Arsha Wellington, Alana Francois, Rockell Hood, Lindy Frederick,Vyna Wilson, Tia Mc Intosh, Afy Fletcher, Lottie Cato.
Broadcast of Televised Games Appreciation Franklyn Simpson and Rae Roberts
Assistant Referee of the Year -Female Tia McIntosh
Assistant Referee of the Year- Male Kuan Budd
Referee of the Year-Female Arsha Abraham
Referee of the Year-Male Devon Roberts
Coach of the Year Andrew Munro
Fair Play Award Christian Strikers
National U-15 - Women’s League Alisha Charles
National U-17- Women’s League Samantha Mc Sween
National U-20- Women’s League Sherice Hood
Youngest Player Award- Women’s League Kimel Robertson
Best Junior Player of the Year- Female Aaliyah Jackson
Best Junior Player of the Year-Male Lemoy Augustine
Sports Ambassador Inductees Jason Roberts and Dr. Calum Macpherson
President’s Award-Volunteer of the Year Oscar Williams
President’s Award- Club of the Year Blue Stars
President’s Award-Sponsor of the Year Guyana and Trinidad Mutual Insurance Company
2nd Division- 3rd place North Stars FC
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CATEGORIES AWARDEES
2nd Division-2nd Place Shamrock FC
2nd Division–Champion Springs United FC
1st Division -3rd place Hampshire United FC
1st Division-2nd place Boca Juniors FC
1st Division-Champion Chantimelle FC
Golden Boots-2nd Division Daryl Jeffery North Stars (23 goals)
Golden Boots-1st Division Carl Raeburn E.S.S (8 goals)
Kellon Baptiste Award Jason Belfon
Tyrone Harbin Golden Boots Jake Rennie (13 goals)
Most Valuable Player-2nd Division Luciano Charles
Most Valuable Player 1st Division Mackell Ganess
Most Valuable player Premier League Jake Rennie
Women’s League 3rd Place Spice Divas (St. David)
Women’s League 2nd Place Leapers Girls (St. Patricks)
Women’s League Champion Flamboyant (St. George’s A)
Premier League 3rd Place GBSS
Premier League 2nd Place Hurricane FC
Premier League Champion Paradise FC
The following listing pertains to clubs that were promoted and relegated at the end of the GFA’s Football Season 2014. Promoted to the Premier League Division: Chantimelle FC, Boca Juniors FC and Hampshire United FC
Promoted to the First Division: Springs United FC, Shamrock FC and North Stars FC
Relegated to First Division: Five Stars FC, Happy Hill FC and Mt. Rich FC
Relegated to Second Division:S.A.F.L, Sunjets FC and Sunsetters FC
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TECHNICAL DIRECTOR’S REPORT
Senior Men’s TeamName School/Club
Shemmel Louison
Josh Charles
Irvin Smith
David Cyrus
Kitson Bain
Denron Frederick
Terry James
Kevin Wellington
Leaon St. John
Leran Harris
Kareem Coutain
Jake Rennie
Raymond Alleyne
Michael Mark
Moron Phillip
Ariel Jacob
Cassim Langaigne
Lisdon Jules
Wendell Rennie
Brian Andrew
Caledonia AIA
Boca Juniors FC
Queens Park rangers
Balcattta fc
Alpha United
Cunapia fc
Queens Park rangers
Hard Rock FC
Hurricane FC
Happy Hill FC
GBSS FC
Paradise FC
Cunapia fc
Paradise FC
Hurricane FC
GBSS FC
Hurricane FC
Hard Rock FC
Paradise FC
Queens Park rangers
Officials
Max Toussaint
Anthony Modeste
Kennedy Phillip
Thomas Alexis
Jerry Alexis
Manager
Head Coach
Asst. Coach
GK Coach
Trainer
U-17 Men’s TeamName School/Club
Rahim Stephen
Oneil Hosten
Jehreem Auld
Kerry Horsford
Brandon Hood
Reshane Houston
Kendon Joseph
Romell Gilbert
Kemo Alexander
Earldon Millette
Keron Charles
Jeremy Richardson
Tyric George
Daren Modoo
Auturo Cornwall
Rodney Edwards
Rickell Charles
Kobe Thomas
G.B.S.S
S.A.A.S.S
M.D.C
G.B.S.S
P.B.C
S.M.S.S
S.M.S.S
S.M.S.S
M.D.C
G.C.A
S.A.A.S.S
G.C.A
S.M.S.S
S.A.A.S.S
M.D.C
S.M.S.S
G.B.S.S
S.M.S.S
Officials
Oscar Williams
Clarke John
Shane Marshall
Kenton Roberts
Tyron John
Manager
Head Coach
Asst. Coach
GK Coach
Trainer
U-20 Men’s TeamName School/Club
Jamal Charles
Reigh Alexander
Shamari Mark
Romar Frank
Jamil Sandy
Nakin Straker
Kwazim Theodore
Marcio McQueen
Andre Welsh
Lemoy Augustine
Jacob Charles
Jeremy Lewis
Kishon Mason
Hard Rock
SAASS
Sunsetters FC
Willis Youths
Happy Hill
Hurricanes
South Stars
Queens Park Rangers
SMSS
Hurricanes
Hard Rock
SMSS
SMSS
Name School/Club
Kellroy Murray
Kriston Julien
Chad Mark
Delroy Brathwaite
Shakim Richards
Shavon John-Brown
Mt. Rich
HHSS
Boca Juniors
SMSS
Willis Youths
Hard Rock
Officials
Phillip James
Andrew Munro
Curt Rennie
Franklyn Baptiste
Desmond Noel
Team Manager
Head Coach
Assist Coach
Physio/Trainer
Gk Coach
NATIONAL TEAMS IN 2014
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Eight of the nation’s finest teams go head to head this November5 Premiere League Teams
2 First Division Teams1 Second Division Team
21st November-26th December at Athletic & Football StadiumWho will emerge as the Ultimate Winner?
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Since March, 2014, five (5) meetings were convened by the Women’s Committee.
1. GTM/GFA INAGURAL WOMEN’S LEAGUEThe 2014 Inaugural GTM/GFA Women’s League had a press launch on Wednesday 25th June, 2014 at 10:00 am at the GFA Secretariat Conference Room. Present were the Chairman of the Women’s Committee Mr. Allan James and the Women’s Coordinator Mr. Franklyn Simpson. During the press launch we updated the media on the goals and objectives of the league, the naming of the eight teams and the start date of the tournament were announced. After the deliberation there were some questions from the media and answers were given by the head table.
On Wednesday 2nd July at 4:00 pm, a meeting was held at the GFA Secretariat with all the management staff of the various teams and the women’s committee and we discussed the way forward and what was expected for the league and the opening match day. On Friday 4th July, at 10:00 am, we had a photo shoot at the National Stadium with some players and management staff in uniform.
Saturday 5th July, 2014 at 9:00 am was the kick start of the Women’s League at Alston George Park, Victoria, St. Marks. Present at the opening were President of the GFA, Cheney Joseph, Vice President and Chairman of the Women’s Committee Allan James, Women’s Coordinator Franklyn Simpson, Technical Director Lester Smith, Father Hugh Logan, Executive members, Ken Whiteman, Jester Noel and Eric Peters, female match officials and the management staff for the various teams. We had over 95 ladies registered on the opening day to participate in the tournament from all the parishes.
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The ladies were placed into teams and three matches were played. So far three successful rounds of matches were conducted at St. Marks, St. Patrick’s and St. David’s. One at St. John’s was unsuccessful due the after carnival break and heavy rains the night before. The Women’s League resumed on Saturday 13th September, 2014 at Cuthbert Peters Park, Gouyave, St. John’s from 10:00am.
2. TEAM NAMESSt. Patrick’s – Leapers GirlsSt. Mark’s – White DiamondsSt. John’s – Groovy GirlsSt. George’s A – The FlamboyantsSt. George’s B – City HawksSt. David’s – Spice DivasSt. Andrew’s A – Rainbow City BallersSt. Andrew’s B – Big Parish Blazers
3. SPONSORSHIPGTM Insurance sponsored the Women’s League with $7000.00 in cash.
4. EQUIPMENTAll equipment for the league was donated by FIFA, through our women’s program. We received tops, pants, socks, shin guards, goal keeper pants, tops, socks and gloves, bibs, ball bags and size 5 balls.
5. REGIONAL APPOINTMENTOn the 4 – 17 August, 2014 three of our female match officials participated in the CFU U15 Girls Tournament in the Cayman Islands. They were Arsha Wellington, Rockell Hood and Vyna Wilson.
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6. GIRLS FESTIVAL
• Seven (7) Girls Festivals were planned for 2014. We received balls, bibs, cones and markers for 200 girls.
• It was for girls 6-14 years.
• We are mandated to have the first 3 festivals and after send a report to FIFA.
7. FIFA FOOTBALL COACHING COURSEFive (5) of our women participated in the FIFA Football Coaching Course held on the 17 – 19 July, 2014 at the Grenada National Stadium, conducted by German Coach and FIFA Coaching Instructor Jochen Figge. The course was both theory and practical. It is the GFA’s vision to engage and incorporate more women in the sport.
8. REGIONAL COACHING WORKSHOPFranklyn “Nat” Simpson attended the FIFA Women’s Football Regional Coaching Course in Toronto, Canada from the 4 – 13 August, 2014. There were both Theory and Practical sessions. Sessions were held on Trends in International Women’s Football, Match Analysis, From Analysis to Practical, Role of a coach and Talent Identification. All participants were given a certificate at the end of the course. He made some recommendations which the Executive reviewed.
9. CONCACAF WOMEN’S SYMPOSIUMMs. Kasandra Pascal attended the Inaugural CONCACAF Women’s Football Seminar “Lets Develop Women’s Football” held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The objective of the seminar was to deal with:
• Current status of women football in CONCACAF.
• Common needs in the region.
• Strategic planning.
10. FIFA INTERNATIONAL MATCH APPOINTMENTSThree (3) of our Female officials were nominated to the FIFA International match officials list for 2015. They were Arsha Wellington, Tia Mc Intosh and Afy Fletcher. Two of the three got appointed. They are Arsha Wellington (Female Referee) and Tai Mc Intosh (Assistant Referee). They have all since received their official badges and kits.
11. LONG TERM DEVELOPMENT PLANGFA has developed a long term development plan for women football development programmes for 2015 – 2018 and have since appointed a Women’s Development Officer for the Association, Ms. Malaika Church.
12. WAY FORWARDIt was agreed at the Executive level that each parish will have a coordinator for women and to develop a center for girls.
Allan JamesChairman – GFA Women’s Committee
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1. THE MEETING BEGAN WITH A PRAYER LED BY MS SAMUEL AT 17:38 P.M.Present were:
Mr. Eric Peters Chairman
Mr. Allan James Member
Ms. Karen Samuel Member
Mr. Ambrose Phillip General Secretary
2. BELLE VUE RANGERS’ PROPOSALS
I. BVR’s letter dated 15th January 2015 proposed amending Article 37 to provide for a Director for each Parish. The Committee considered the proposal and decided that the existing provision should not be changed as BVR’s proposal could result in one club having a Director if it were the only club in the parish.
II. BVR’s second proposal per letter of 15th January proposed to amend Article 38 to expand the Executive to provide for two (2) Vice Presidents. The Committee decided that BVR should identify the harm or problem that had arisen or that was foreseen; and to clarify how the proposed change was to address or resolve the harm or problem.
3. POLICE SPORTS CLUB’S PROPOSAL
I. Police Sports Club’s letter dated 20th January 2O15 proposed amending Article 43 (3) to remove the provision that all chairmen and deputy chairmen of Standing Committees by changing the word “shall” to ‘may’. The Committee agreed to recommend the change.
II. The Committee also agreed to recommend that the Standing Committees be as follows:
• Audit & Compliance
• Legal - to consist of a sub-committee for Appeals
LEGAL COMMITTEEREPORT
RECORD OF A MEETING OF
THE LEGAL COMMITTEE
OF THE GENERAL
COUNCIL HELD AT THE
NATIONAL STADIUM
QUEENS PARK ON MONDAY
9TH FEBRUARY 2015
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• Finance
• Disciplinary
• Competitions
• Technical
• Security & Integrity
• Referees & Assistant Referees
• Women’s Football
III. The Committee also decided that the number of Standing Committees be reduced by having all other named committees removed from the Statutes and that provision be made for the appointment of ad hoc committees as was required from time.
4. ARTICLE 15The Committee considered Article 15 of the Statutes and decided to recommend that the following be included:
I. an obligation to maintain the requirements of obtaining membership; and
II. an obligation not to be absent from three (3) consective meetings of the General Council.
5. ARTICLE 32
I. The Committee considered Article 32(L) and decided to recommend that the term “absolute majority” be changed to ’simple maiority’.
II. The Committee considered Article 32(3) and decided to recommend that same be amended to provide for members present thirty minutes after the scheduled start of a meeting to constitute themsleves into a sub-committee of the Council
to consider matters on the agenda that had been circulated, make recommedations thereon and to submit a record of its proceedings to the reconvened meeting of the Council the next week.
6. OTHER MATTERSConsideration of the following matters was deferred to next meeting of the committee:
I. Whether Article 3 was sufficiently broad in scope to cover the FIFA Directive on Discrimination
II. Whether the Statutes or the Articles of Incorporation needed to be amended to provide the Association with the power to borrow.
The meeting ended at 18:42 p.m.
Ambrose PhillipGeneral Secretary
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AGENDA
a. Verification of the composition of the meeting;
b. Approval of the minutes of the previous meeting;
c. Approval of the report of the President;
d. Approval of the audited accounts for the previous year;
e. Approval of the budget for the following year;
f. Appointment of Scrutineers;
g. Election for any vacant position;
h. Votes on proposals for amendments to the Statutes, the regulations governing the application of the Statutes and the standing orders of the General Council, proposals submitted by Members and Executive Committee, and any other proposal;
i. Discussion of proposal submitted by the members of the Executive Committee;
j. Admission for membership;
k. Dismissal of person or body (if applicable) upon the proposal of the Executive Committee;
l. Appointment of independent auditors (if applicable) upon the proposal of the Executive Committee;
m. Election of the President and Vice President of the Executive Committee;
n. Installation of Parish Representative for St. John, St. George and St. Patrick;
o. Items proposed by Combined Northerners
I. The status of the uniforms purchased for the GFA Super League 2012.
II. The status of the replicas purchased by the GFA in 2011.
III. Payments made to executive members in 2013.
IV. Analysis of GFA – Financial performance 2013.
V. GFA Budget 2014 – Cash flow document.
VI. The interpretation of Article 38. Section 1 & 2.
VII. The election of parish representatives – Grenada’s “exoneration”?
VIII. CFU bribery scandal 2011 – Grenada.
IX. Financial relief for members of GFA.
X. The status or lack thereof of St. George’s University.
XI. Minutes of Extraordinary General Council held in 2013.
The meeting was called to order at 11:00 a. m. by Mr. Alexander Roberts, General Secretary of the Grenada Football Association (GFA). Prayers led by Mr. Kelly Patrick, a representative of Happy Hall.
Mr. Roberts extended a special welcome to all present including GFA’s special invited guests to the Annual General meeting.
SPECIAL INVITED GUESTS:
• Mr. Mark O’Neal – FIFA Legal Council
• Mr. Howard McIntosh – FIFA Development Officer/ Observer
• Mr. Alfredo Whittaker – CFU Official
• Mr. Francis Williams – Attorney/GFA’s Legal Committee Representative
• Mr. Joseph James – Panel Kerr Foster (PKF)
• Ms. Sabrina Khan-Rhamdanny – GFA Legal Council
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2014MINUTES
Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Grenada Football Association (GFA) held on Saturday March 15, 2014 at 10:00 a. m.
at the Grenada National Stadium South Conference Room, Queens Park, St. George’s
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a. Verification of the composition of the meeting
Executive Committee members Clubs present Clubs absent
Cheney Joseph – President
Roderick Griffith – Vice President
Patrick Francis
Bruce Swan
Wayne James
Ken Whiteman
Absent was: Peter Blair
Secretariat Staff present were:
Alexander Roberts – General Secretary
Lester Smith – Technical Director
Barbara Buckmire
Cadisha Chetram
Ball Dogs
Belle Vue Rangers
Blue Stars
Boca Juniors
Carenage
Chantimelle
Christian Strikers
Class Herb Roots
Combined Northerners
Eagles Super Strikers
Five Stars
Futgof
GBSS
Gouyave Football Club
Hampshire United
Happy Hill
Hard Rock
Honved
Hurricanes
Morne Jaloux
Mt. Rich
North Stars
Paradise
Queens Park Rangers
RGPF
SAFL
Shamrock
South Stars
Springs
St. John’s Sports
St. Paul’s
Sunjets United
Sunsetters
TAMCC
Tempe All Blacks
Fontenoy United
Spartax
SGU
Willis Youths
The General Secretary indicated that there were thirty-two (32) affiliates present. A quorum was established for the commencement of the meeting.
Mr. Cheney Joseph, President commenced chairing the proceedings by inviting all present to observe one minute of silence for the passing of the father of a member of an affiliate, Mr. Max Toussaint, the sister of the Former President of the GFA, Mr. Ashley Folkes and all those affiliated to the GFA who went to the great beyond since the last AGM.
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AGM 2014 MINUTES
The President introduced to the members of the General Council the visiting delegates; Mr. Alfredo Whittaker, representing the President of CONCACAF, Mr. Howard McIntosh, Observer/FIFA Development Officer and Mr. Mark O’Neal, Legal Council representing FIFA and CONCACAF.
Mr. Whittaker apologized on behalf of Mr. Webb for not being present at the meeting since he was attending the opening of the U-17 Female World Cup in Costa Rica. He also conveyed a message from the Mr. Jeffery Webb, President of CONCACAF which reads:-
“On behalf of CONCACAF I thank you for the invitation to Grenada for participation in your Annual General meeting unfortunately work commitments prevent me from attending this important event.
Nevertheless, I will like to extend my deepest appreciation to all of you for your continued thrust and support on this journey towards the advancement of sports within our region.
Furthermore, it is only encouraging to feel the commitment of your President, Cheney Joseph and the Executive Committee working towards excellence. I express my sincere respect as you have embraced the occasion with the love in the name of football. We have also made a strong pledge directed at the sport in Grenada by ensuring great leadership skills working along all stakeholders.
Furthermore, we are very pleased with your commitment towards transparency which will contribute to promoting the sport and ultimately getting the road map for expanding the reach of your football.
At CONCACAF we are committed to encouraging the development of the game while we are now ……
b. Approval of the minutes of the previous meeting;
The President indicated that the members of the General Council would have received the minutes of the last Annual General meeting from the GFA Secretariat. Combined NorthernersMr. Carl Phillip indicated that Combined Northerners was yet to receive the full complement of the minutes of the Annual General meeting 2013.
The General Secretary pointed out that all members of the General Council were provided with a copy of minutes of the last Annual General meeting. It was indicated that the minutes can be found from page 1-19 of the booklet provided to the members.
Sunjets UnitedMs. Bernadine Andrews referred to page 12 of the meeting document. It indicated “Mr. Joseph proposed that a meeting be convened to discuss items b and e on a date towards the end of April 2013. Members of the General Council will be advised accordingly by the GFA Secretariat whenever that date is identified.” Ms. Andrews further stated that what she read was proof that there was a second meeting so there is a need to have all the minutes. She also pointed out that the minutes provided was from the meeting held that particular Saturday but there was two additional meeting held during the year 2013.
At this time Mr. Joseph asked for a one on one discussion with Mr. Smith to seek clarity on the matter with the minutes.
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St. Paul’sMr. Robinson mentioned that he had in his possession the correspondence from the Secretariat indicating that the date for the second meeting was suppose to be Saturday April 27, 2013.
Mr. Joseph mentioned that while the Secretariat was asked to make available copies of the portion of the minutes missing, that the other part be reviewed in the meantime.
Combined NorthernersMr. Phillip suggested that the minutes be deferred for two (2) weeks which will give sufficient time to the Executive Committee and members of the General Council to review the content of those documents.
St. Paul’sMr. Robinson indicated that the procedure proposed was unconstitutional and solicited the advice of the FIFA Legal Council on the matter.
North StarsMr. Max Toussaint expressed thanks to the President and the members of the General Council of GFA for the support rendered to him and his family on the passing of his father. Mr. Toussaint stated that in relations to item (B) on the Agenda, begged the members of the General Council and the Chairman to defer the item to a later date. He further indicated that for the expedience of time and for the process of the AGM that the matter be deferred.
The proposal presented by North Stars to the members of the General Council was that item b on the Agenda be deferred until all the other information is available.
St. Paul’sMr. Robinson mentioned that the same situation occurred at last year’s meeting, that wasted three days so to avoid a similar situation that the members of the General Council vote to eliminate this problem.
Morne JalouxMr. Victor Daniel rose in support of the proposal made by North Stars to defer the minutes. As suggested in the interest of time requested that the members of the General Council support the proposal.
Mr. Mark O’Neal, FIFA’s Legal Council made the comment that procedurally the statutes are clear, as the highest decision making body of the GFA, if the minutes are not approved now then they can be deferred and approved at a later date.
Proposal - North Stars: - “Item b on the Agenda be deferred to a meeting of an Extra-ordinary General Council and that the items missing from today’s minutes be circulated sufficiently early so that members can discuss the items at the next meeting.”Seconded by: Morne JalouxVoting: In favour – 30 clubs Abstain – 2 clubs (Carenage, Combined Northerners) Against – 0
Mr. Joseph informed the General Council that the Executive Committee made an effort to have for the first time an AGM Booklet which should have been in Grenada originally two weeks ago. There have been some delays with the printers and some further delays but unfortunately all efforts to get the booklet into
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Grenada for the meeting proved futile. However, as soon as the booklets arrive in Grenada each affiliate shall receive an AGM report which will include all the items distributed excluding the minutes. The AGM booklet will consist of the Secretariat Report, Financial Report, 2014 Budget proposal, the Calendar of Events etc.
The President sincerely apologized to the members of the General Council for the non availability of the AGM Booklet and assured the members that it will be in Grenada no later than Tuesday March 18, 2014.
c. Approval of the report of the President;
Mr. Cheney Joseph read his report to the members of the General Council. See a copy of the President’s report already distributed to clubs. A motion was moved for the approval of the report of the President by St. Paul’s and seconded by Happy Hill. The General Council voted unanimously in favour of the report.
Questions
North StarsPage 2 – paragraph 3 – “…emphasis on female football was a major accomplishment of the President in 2013…” It was pointed out that that “the President” should be replaced by “the GFA Executive Committee”
Eagles Super StrikersMr. Jester Noel pointed on page 2 paragraph 4 “…our support for women football cannot be complete without the integration of women into the administrative aspect of the game. Our request is for each of our affiliates to make provisions for at least
one female member on their respective executive committee. I therefore call on this house to also make provision for the provision of one female on the National Executive Committee by virtue of cooperation with no voting rights until the next Annual General Council where we can consider electing a lady to serve on the National Executive Committee for a period of two years.”Mr. Noel asked if the President was indicating that the lady vying for the position of Vice President was incompetent of being placed on the Executive Committee.
Mr. Joseph responded by explaining that the members should take the report into context since the report was prepared and submitted to the GFA Secretariat since December 2013. At that pointing time there was nothing about elections in terms of nomination so his report was on the basis of his thoughts.
Sunjets UnitedMs. Bernadine Andrews made the comment that for the third consecutive year made the same point that in the President’s report she has not seen a report from the parish representatives on their stewardship. It was expected this year to be included into the President’s report but it’s not incorporated. According to the constitution there are a number of committees and those committees are appointed and again there are no reports from those committees in the President’s report on what was achieved or not achieved in the last year.
Mr. Joseph stated that he does support the desire to have other reports included but does not believe that it has to be part of the President’s report but supports the idea that committees and the parish representatives give some accountability to their stewardship.
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St. John’s SportsMr. Peters indicated that he was in support with the comments made by Sunjets United but it cannot form part of the President’s report since the President’s report is independent. However, what needed to be done by the General Council was to move a motion where they would request that at the next Annual General meeting all standing committees and parish representatives would have to submit written reports to the General Council.
Mr. Peters made the point that for the image of the GFA and for GFA Parliament proper Parliamentary procedures should be established and asked that the Executive Committee look assiduously at instituting those procedures.
Mr. Peters also stated that it is important for the members of the General Council stand and contribute to the proceedings but whenever certain members are exceeding their speaking time a mechanism should be implemented to cut short those practices.
Motion proposed by St. John’s SportsThe General Council considers making it a requirement that committees and parish representatives are accountable to the members of the Congress and therefore reports from these committees and the parish representatives is part of future meetings.
St. Paul’sMr. Robinson disagreed with the comments made by the previous affiliates and stated that the reports should form part of the President’s report. He also wanted to know if the parish representatives are a part of the GFA Statutes. The President said yes.
Mr. Joseph recognized the presence of the GFA Legal Counsel, Mrs. Sabrita Khan Ramdhanny at the meeting.
Sunjets UnitedMs. Andrews made reference to item 3 of Article 30 – Agenda for AGM which states “…the Agenda may be modify providing that you have a presence of two thirds majority of the votes in favour of the modification….”
Ms. Andrews stated therefore that in support of the proposal made by St. John’s Sports the General Council can modify the Agenda of the AGM to include the proposal and vote on it for the matter to become an item for the Agenda.
GFA’s Legal CouncilMrs. Ramdhanny advised that there was no need to modify the Agenda all that needed to be done was to ask the parish representatives and the respective committees to provide a report to the General Council.
Sunjets UnitedMs. Andrews went on to ask, under which Agenda item will the General Council take those reports.
St. John’s SportsMr. Peters made reference to the Statutes as it relates to the Annual General Meeting speaks to Article 29 sub section (3) states “The Agenda will include the President’s report, the budget, the accounts and any other relevant documents.”He also stated that the General Council should not ignore the relevance of the parish representative reports and any report that the Council made deem necessary. All that needed to be done was to propose and for Council to approve the proposal.
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St. Andrew’s Football League (SAFL)It was indicated the Agenda made provisions for the President’s report. The President’s report should be a reflection of the Executive Committee’s work for the year so the President must seek to obtain those reports from the parish representatives and incorporate them into the President’s report.
FIFA Legal CouncilMr. Mark O’Neal stated that the GFA Statutes are clear. For any change to be made to the Agenda two third of the members of the General Council must agree. If the General Council has to make any decision on the matter they first have to agree to include it into the Agenda and once the approval is received by two thirds of the votes then the modification can be made.
Combined NorthernersMr. Phillip suggested that the inclusion of the parish representatives’ reports be under item (o) on the Agenda of the Annual General meeting.
d. Approval of the audited accounts for the previous year;
Report by the representative of Panel Kerr Forster (PKF), Mr. Joseph James.
The audited financial statement of the Grenada Football Association (GFA) as of December 31, 2013
A motion was moved for the approval of the audited accounts for the previous year was moved by Hurricanes and seconded by South Stars. Voting – In favour- unanimous
e. Approval of the budget for the following year;
Combined NorthernersMr. Phillip stated that according to the approved budget for 2013 there was suppose to be a FIFA grant for IT equipment. Mr. Phillip wanted to be informed as to the status of this matter.
The General Secretary informed that the matter is still being discussed for 2014.
Queens Park RangersMr. David Griffith referred to page 11 of the statement and pointed out the outstanding amounts owing to Mr. Ashley Folkes and suggested that some arrangements be made with Mr. Folkes and the GFA to work out a payment plan regarding the outstanding monies.
Mr. Joseph said that it was the intention of the Executive Committee to reduce its debt by a certain amount in 2013 but has not been able to do so. The commitment is still there to ensure that this is done going forward and has already began engaging in some of those creditors.
Sunjets UnitedMs. Andrews stated that she was presenting a motion requesting the members of the General Council not to approve the budget at its present form but to ask the General Secretary and the Chairman of the Finance Committee to provide to the General Council some additional information as well as a document justifying those figures presented in the budget.
Mr. Ken Whiteman, member of the Executive Committee provided some clarification on the proposed budget to the members of the General Council. The budget that was prepared by the Finance Committee consisted of a Capital component (GFA Headquarters, Fond Project, balls and donations, etc) and a separate document was prepared comprising of
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all expenditure which included amount owing to Mr. Folkes.
North StarsMr. Toussaint wanted to know if the member of Sunjets United is a member of the Finance Committee or is she employed with the GFA as the Finance Officer over the previous year. This is the second Annual General meeting Ms. Andrews attended where she criticized the Executive Committee.
St. John’s SportsMr. Peters asked whether the budget prepared for 2014 was prepared and binding of the incoming Executive Committee. Mr. Peters wanted to know if the budget had to be approved at the meeting or whether it can be postponed to another meeting after being examined by the new Executive Committee members.
Motion by Sunjets United: The budget not be approved at the present form Seconded by; Combined NorthernersVoting:
A motion was moved for the approval of the 2014 budget by Hurricanes and seconded by North Stars.Voting- in favour – 17 against – 6 abstain – 4 Motion failed
f. Appointment of Scrutineers;
The Scrutineers proposed by the Executive Committee were Blue Stars, Class Herb Roots and Eagles Super Strikers.
g. Election for any vacant position;
Mr. Mark O’Neal addressed the General Council on this matter.
He said over the past months CONCACAF has been receiving complaints, queries and questions from many of the GFA affiliates in relation to the elections on the position of Vice President. This matter appears to be causing doubt as it relates to the election. The Statutes clearly states although strange that the Vice President will first serve in the position for two years and then can be reelected to serve for four years.
Mr. O’Neal stated that in view of the aforementioned, asked the members of the General Council to decide whether the election for the position will be held now or at a later date giving the candidates sufficient time to campaign for the position.
It was recommended that the mandate (2 or 4 years) be agreed upon by the members of the General Council. The General Council will decide whether or not they will proceed with the General Elections for the position of Vice President. Then the voting will require two thirds majority of the delegate in favour of what was agreed.
Combined NorthernersMr. Phillip made the point that it was unfortunate that it came to this point since he can recall at that meeting the President indicated that the term of office was for four years which was supported by the then General Secretary. Mr. Phillip also stated that only the representative from North Stars made a comment to the contrary.
North StarsMr. Toussaint that he was in agreement with FIFA’s Legal Council on his interpretation of the GFA Statutes on the matter.
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GFA’s Legal CouncilMrs. Khan stated that there seems to be a difficulty with the election for the position of Vice President based on the various comments made as to whether the term should be for four or two year. In those circumstances, suggested that based on Article 33 that there is a motion that the Agenda be modified which required two thirds of the votes of the clubs present to defer the election of the Vice President to another date to be set by an Extra-Ordinary General Council meeting.
TAMCCA motion was moved for a special meeting to be called at a later date for the election of the position of Vice President. This motion was seconded by GBSS.Voting: In favour 7 Against 16 Abstained 2Motion failed
h. Votes on proposals for amendments to the Statutes, the regulations governing the application of the Statutes and the standing orders of the General Council, proposals submitted by Members and Executive Committee, and any other proposal;
Mr. Francis Williams, member of GFA’s Legal Committee brought forward to the attention of the members of the General Council a proposed change to the GFA Statutes. The Legal team consists of Mr. Peter Blair, Mr. Cheney Joseph and Mr. Francis Williams. The content of the proposed change reads:
“Moreover as it relates Chairmen and Deputy Chairmen of the standing committee shall be members of the executive committee and we have also form the opinion that it would make good practical sense to replace the word “shall” in the statute with the word “may”. In the statute “shall” mean must, leaving no discretions, but “may” give
u an option, so it is the recommendation of the committee that “may” replace “shall” as it relates to the Royal Grenada Police Force recommendation and this is also the recommendation of the committee.”
Sunjets UnitedMs. Andrews pointed out that FIFA has provided member associations with standard statutes and those standard statutes provide a guide for the member associations to generate their statutes.
In the preamble to those standard statutes the first paragraph said “Statutes form the backbone of an association regulating its activities on how it’s organized. Moreover, the association must take care to ensure that its statutes are fully compliant with the provision of FIFA Statutes.” FIFA Statutes on Standing Committee says “the Chairman and Deputy Chairman on Standing Committees shall be members of the Executive Committee with the exception of those of the audit and compliance committees.”
Ms. Andrews asked whether the proposed change was forwarded to FIFA’s Legal Department for their opinion or solicited the input from the FIFA Legal Council present on the matter.
FIFA Legal CouncilMr. O’Neal stated that until 2013 the FIFA’s Standard Statutes were not mandatory on associations. It was a recommendation so associations did not have to follow it. The FIFA’s Standard Statutes indicated that member association must be guided by the principles which FIFA consider mandatory.
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St. Paul’sMr. Robinson suggested that the word “shall” remain in the GFA Statutes and the Executive Committee work around that to reflect GFA’s situation.
A motion was presented by the Legal Standing Committee that the world “shall” be replaced by the word “may” in the GFA Statutes as it relates to Chairmen and Deputy Chairmen of GFA Standing Committees being members of the Executive Committee.Seconded by Royal Grenada Police ForceVoting: In favour16 Against 12 Abstained 0Motion failed
i. Discussion of proposal submitted by the members of the Executive Committee;
There was none.
j. Admission for membership;
No application was received for consideration.
k. Dismissal of person or body (if applicable) upon the proposal of the Executive Committee;
None.
l. Appointment of independent auditors (if applicable) upon the proposal of the Executive Committee;
The Executive Committee proposed that the General Council retain the services of the current accounting firm Panel Kerr Foster (PKF) for another four (4) years 2014-2018. Voting on the proposal: In favour 25 Against 0 Abstained 1
m. Election of the President and Vice President of the Executive Committee;
The election process was assisted by Mr. Royston La Hee. A ballot paper was provided and members were asked to tick the candidate of their choice.
Position of President Name of delegates Votes
• Mr. Cheney Joseph 29
• Mr. Bruce Swan 6
The three Scrutineers were Blue Stars, Mr. Cadore, Class Herb Roots, Mr. James and Eagles Super Strikers, Mr. Raymond.
Mr. Roderick Griffith addressed the members of the General Council thanking them for their support to him while serving as Vice President over the last two years. However, this morning he found that the procedure did not give him the opportunity to conduct any form of campaigning and believed that it was unfair based on his interpretation which he thought was four years as the Vice President. Therefore, informed the members of the General Council and FIFA representatives that he was redrawing himself from this election for the position of Vice President.
Position of Vice PresidentName of delegates Votes
• Mr. Allan James 21
• Ms. Bernadine Andrews 13
The three Scrutineers were Blue Stars, Mr. Cadore, Class Herb Roots, Mr. James and Eagles Super Strikers, Mr. Raymond.
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The General Secretary extended congratulations to Mr. Cheney Joseph who was reelected as President of the GFA and Mr. Allan James who was elected as the Vice President.
The President and Vice President were invited to give some brief remarks on being victorious at the elections.
n. Installation of Parish Representative for St. John, St. George and St. Patrick;
The General Secretary invited the new members of the Executive Committee to take their seats as Directors.
• Mr. Allan James – Vice President
• Mr. Ken Whiteman – Representative for St. David’s/St. Mark’s
• Mr. Eric Peters – Representative for St. John’s
• Mr. Patrick Francis – Representative for St. George’s
• Mr. Jester Noel – Representative for St. Patrick’s
• Mr. Peter Blair – Representative for St. Andrew’s
The meeting reconvened at 4:00 p. m. and a quorum was established.
A motion was moved by the representative from Blue Stars that the term of office for the position of Vice President be for a period of four years. The motion was seconded by Honved.Voting: In favour -10 Against-6 Abstained-16Motion failed
The term of office for the position of Vice President will be for a period of two years in the first instance then after elections that person will serve four years.
o. Items proposed by Combined Northerners;
I. The status of the uniforms purchased for the GFA Super League 2012.
II. The status of the replicas purchased by the GFA in 2011.
III. Payments made to executive members in 2013.
IV. Analysis of GFA – Financial performance 2013.
V. GFA Budget 2014 – Cash flow document.
VI. The interpretation of Article 38. Section 1 & 2.
VII. The election of parish representatives – Grenada’s “exoneration”?
VIII. CFU bribery scandal 2011 – Grenada.
IX. Financial relief for members of GFA.
X. The status or lack thereof of St. George’s University.
A motion was moved for the adjournment of the meeting by Class Herb Roots and it was seconded by Happy Hill.
The meeting ended at 4:20 p. m.
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THE AGENDA IS AS FOLLOWS:
o. Items proposed by Combined Northerners
I. The status of the uniforms purchased for the GFA Super League 2012.
II. The status of the replicas purchased by GFA in 2011.
III. Payments made to executive members in 2013.
IV. Analysis of GFA - Financial performance2013.
V. GFA Budget 2014 - Cash flow document.
VI. The interpretation of Article 38. Sections 1 &.2-
VII. The election of parish representatives – Grenada’s “exoneration”?
VIII. CFU bribery scandal 20ll - Grenada’s
IX. Financial relief for members of GFA.
X. The Status or lack thereof of St. George’s University.
XI. Minutes of Extraordinary General council held in 2013.
1. Opening prayer – Randy Campbell
2. Roll Call
Executive Committee members present were
Affiliates present were
Cheney Joseph – President
Allan James – Vice President
Jester Noel
Absent with apologies:
Peter Blair – O.O.S with SNMT in Dominica
Other Executive Absent: with NO excuse
Ken Whiteman
Eric Peters
Patrick Francis
GFA Secretariat present:
Mr. Lester Smith – Technical Director
Ms. Barbara Buckmire
South Stars – Christopher Joseph
St. John’s Sports – Randy Campbell
TAMCC – Franklyn Simpson
Combined Northerners – Carl Phillip
Happy Hill – Sherryann Hector
Hard Rock – Garvin Charles
RGPF – Kasandra Pascal
Mt. Rich – Keim Cato
Sunjets United – Bernadine Andrew
Christian Strikers – Kerina Henry
Eagles Super Strikers – Michael Phillip
3. Welcome
The president welcomed all to the continuation of the meeting.
ANNUAL GENERAL COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Annual General Council Meeting Continuation of the Grenada Football Association (GFA) held on Saturday 3 May, 2014 at 10:00 a.m.
at the Grenada National Stadium South Conference Room, Queens Park, St. George’s
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It must be noted that a quorum was not established on Saturday 26th April, 2014 so the meeting had to be convened on Saturday 3rd May, 2014 at 10:00am at the National Stadium players’ conference room.
4. Corrections of the minutes: Saturday 30th March, 2013
Pg. 2 Should read……Clarice Charles
Pg. 8 Should read……..In shortened format
Pg. 10 Should read…….Mr. Clifton Paul
Pg. 11, No.2…. Should read…….US $500,000 and not $500,000 US
Pg. 13, H Should read…..vote on proposal
Pg. 16 Should be……US infront of $70,000.00
Pg. 19 Should read…..Sabreita
5. Approval of the minutes held on Saturday 30th March, 2013
6. A motion to approve the minutes by Carl Phillip, Combined Northerners and seconded by Christopher Joseph, South Stars.
7. Matters arising from the minutes
Mr. Carl Phillip indicated that on April 27, 2013, we did not do the budget and the audit financial statement. They are both outstanding. Mr. Phillip also stated that we had a draft budget from Mr. Wayne Francis and indicated we can pass it, but he cannot remember the date, but a meeting was convened.
The President indicated that the responsibility to provide the minutes is the secretariat.
Mr. Carl Phillip indicated that the member from Queens Park Rangers, Mr. Griffith suggested we use a matrix in moving forward with the minutes.Page. 2 Sunjets:The former General Secretary, Mr. Victor Daniel court matter went to mediation and it was remedied. We have to return to court on October 24th, 2014. The chairman indicated that when Mr. Jeffrey Webb was in Grenada he had a discussion with Mr. Daniel and a proposal was made to him, but the president said he could not make that decision while he was in the Cayman Islands. He further stated that Mr. Daniel requested another meeting, but was not convened. Both Mr. Daniel and G.F.A feels they have a strong case.
Page. 7Combined Northerners:Mr. Carl Phillip indicated that he did not get a report on the US $40,000.00 as yet.The Chairman said he spoke at length on the matter on more than one occasion. The chairman indicated to Mr. Phillip that he spoke to Mr. Ruel Edwards on the matter and a report will be presented to him at the most convenient time. Same will be presented at the next Extra Ordinary Council meeting.
Mr. Phillip inquired about the status of Spartax. The Chairman said he cannot speak on the issue because the club representative in question is not present. Mr. Carl suggested we can reach Spatax by submitting an article in the newspaper and use all the other mediums to reach them, and this can be done by the secretariat or we remove them from the list of affiliates.
Sunjets:Ms. Bernadine Andrew indicated that based on the GFA statutes Article #16, Spartax suspend themselves.
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Page.11Update on Goal and Special Projects:The President gave the meeting an update on both projects. For the Goal Project, the chairman indicated that there are some legal issues to be dealt with in terms of termination clause, which FIFA legal does not want. The Attorney General Mr. Cageton Hood said they will bring the matter to the Cabinet. The Fond project is now a Licence agreement as stated by FIFA. The GFA legal is in discussion with FIFA legal on the matter.The GFA is looking forward to propose our third goal project by September, 2014, which is a Technical Center.
Page 14Combined NorthernersMr. Phillip inquired the status with S.G.U as an affiliate of GFA. The chairman responded by saying they were supposed to be at the AGM, but was unable to attend. They will participate in our Knock-out tournaments, but not in the league competitions. The GFA and S.G.U is working on Certification programme for coaches, Medics, trainers and technical persons in partnership with TAMCC.
Page 16Sunjets Ms. Bernadine Andrew indicated that one club voted against the membership of SGU in 2013, which is Sunjets.
The chairman informed the meeting that the Secretariat received a letter from Five Stars indicating that former member of Futgof is now a member of Five Stars. It was suggested that Futgof send a letter to GFA in regards to the letter from Five Stars. The letter was read to Council by the chairman. Letter received on the 17 April, 2014.
Ms. Bernadine Andrew suggested that the Secretariat send a communiqué to Five Stars informing them of the number of delegates each member is allowed to submit at Council and who are the three persons.
8. Corrections of the minutes: Saturday 27th April, 2013
Pg. 2-d….should read…..Carl Phillip of Combined Northerners
The President suggests a summary page with all the affiliates present with their club and name of the representative.
Pg.3, No. 2 should read….. Ms. Bernadine Andrew…..
Pg.7, No.2 should read……information is lick…….
Pg. 7, No.3 should read….confidentially clause……
Pg.7, No.14 should be……US infront of $40,000.00
Pg. 8 should be…….$70,000.00 E.C.C
Pg. 12, No.g should be…….to remove that whole paragraph by Mr. Smith……
9. Approval of the minutes held on Saturday 27th April, 2013
A motion to approve the minutes by Carl Phillip, Combined Northerners and seconded by Bernadine Andrew, Sunjets.
10. Matters arising from the minutes
It was suggested that affiliates present at meetings, their names must be recorded for the minutes. Members must write to GFA of the delegate’s representatives for their club.
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Members must inquire from the secretariat, all the courses which will be held for the year and send the names of members to attend each course with a Bio along with it.
Parish representatives must inform their membership on the courses that are available to the GFA for the year.
Mr. Carl Phillip indicated that the secretariat must include in the agenda: the minutes, matters arising and correction for the way forward.
Item – OCombined Northerners:Mr. Carl Phillip indicated that he is asking for information and he not getting it. He further stated that he note it and move on.
The Chairman told council that remuneration is in the statutes. For 2013, February, $300.00 in March and $150.00
Financials:The Chairman suggested that the Secretariat will put a letter together for the members of council who request information at least six weeks before the meeting.
AdjournmentThe motion to adjourn the meeting was moved by Carl Phillip, Combined Northerners and seconded by Happy Hill, Sherryann Hector. The meeting ended at 12:20 p. m.
Allan JamesRecorder
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AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER, 2014
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTSAT 31ST DECEMBER, 2014TABLE OF CONTENTS
Auditors’ Report
Statement of Financial Position
Statement of Income and Accummulated Deficit
Statement of Cash Flows
Notes to the Financial Statements
Management Information Schedules
49
50
51
52
54
60
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTSAT 31ST DECEMBER, 2014
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTSAT 31ST DECEMBER, 2014
We have audited the accompanying financial statements of the Association which comprise the statement of
financial position at 31st December, 2014 and the related statements of income and accumulated deficit and
cash flows for the year then ended and a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory notes.
Responsibility for the Financial StatementsThose charged with governance are responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these financial
statements in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards for Small and Medium-Sized
Entities. This responsibility includes: designing, implementing and maintaining internal controls relevant to the
preparation and fair presentation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to
fraud or error; selecting and applying appropriate accounting policies; and making accounting estimates that are
reasonable in the circumstances.
Auditors’ ResponsibilityOur responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit. We conducted
our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing. Those standards require that we comply
with ethical requirements and plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance whether the financial
statements are free of material misstatement.
An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the
financial statements. The procedures selected depend on the auditor’s judgment, including the assessment of
the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk
assessments, the auditor considers internal control relevant to the entity’s preparation and fair presentation of
the financial statements in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for
the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the entity’s internal control. An audit also includes
evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates
made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements.
We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit
opinion.
OpinionIn our opinion, the accompanying financial statements present fairly in all material respects, the financial position
of the Association as of 31st December, 2014 and of its financial performance and its cash flows for the year then
ended in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards for Small and Medium-Sized Entities.
GRENADA
March, 2015 Accountants & business advisers:
REPORT OF THE AUDITORS TO THE MEMBERS OFGRENADA FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTSAT 31ST DECEMBER, 2014
Notes 2014 2013
ASSETS
Non-Current Assets
Property, plant and equipment
Current Assets
Inventories
Accounts receivable and prepayments
Cash and cash equivalents
TOTAL ASSETS
REPRESENTED BY:
ACCUMULATED DEFICIT AND LIABILITIES
ACCUMULATED DEFICIT
Current Liabilities
Accounts payable and accrued charges
TOTAL LIABILITIES
TOTAL ACCUMULATED (DEFICIT)/SURPLUS AND LIABILITIES
4
5
6
7
8
4,234
37,799
73,103
50,885
161,787
$166,021
(71,002)
237,023
237,023
$166,021
8,821
184,365
55,735
44,854
284,954
$293,775
(595,079)
888,854
888,854
$293,775
The notes on pages 54 to 59 form an integral part of these financial statements
: President : Secretary
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION AT 31ST DECEMBER, 2014
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTSAT 31ST DECEMBER, 2014
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTSAT 31ST DECEMBER, 2014
STATEMENT OF INCOME AND ACCUMULATED DEFICIT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER, 2014
Notes 2014 2013
FIFA grant
Less: Direct expenses - Technical (schedule 1)
Other income
CONCACAF grant
Gate receipts
Other income – (Schedule II)
Club registration and affiliation fees
Sponsorship and donations
Operating surplus
Administrative expenses
Salaries and wages
National insurance scheme contributions
Postage and courier
Advertising
Legal and professional fees
Office supplies and stationery
Telephone and fax
Miscellaneous
Bank charges
Depreciation
Motor vehicle expenses
Accounting fees
Rent
Repairs and maintenance
Seminars and training
Transportation
Audit fees
Donations
Fines and penalties
Directors’ fees
1,432,736
824,130
608,606
-
876
281,144
64,030
7,000
353,050
961,656
123,406
5,290
1,384
9,570
46,643
19,502
21,236
320
464
4,587
47,653
4,750
54,407
782
67,447
65
8,170
4,100
-
6,300
769,742
1,112,665
(342,923)
265,971
5,297
13,308
37,295
203,341
525,212
182,289
88,058
6,897
867
5,956
46,499
19,069
13,464
8,839
1,338
24,345
33,343
7,170
63,378
495
40,893
138
6,000
20,922
3,199
4,050
The notes on pages 54 to 59 form an integral part of these financial statements
52 Grenada Football Association Annual Report 2014
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTSAT 31ST DECEMBER, 2014
Notes 2014 2013
Administrative expenses
Goal project II expenses
Insurance
Congress
Dues and subscriptions
Medical services
Total expenses
Net surplus/(deficit) for the year
Accumulated deficit brought forward
Accumulated deficit carried forward
1,208
1,601
8,694
-
-
437,579
524,077
(595,079)
$(71,002)
-
3,956
16,721
604
450
416,651
(234,362)
(360,717)
$(595,079)
The notes on pages 54 to 59 form an integral part of these financial statements
STATEMENT OF INCOME AND ACCUMULATED DEFICIT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER, 2014 (continued)
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTSAT 31ST DECEMBER, 2014
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTSAT 31ST DECEMBER, 2014
Notes 2014 2013
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Surplus/(deficit) for the year
Adjustments for:
Depreciation
Operating surplus/(deficit) before working capital changes
(Decrease)/increase in accounts receivable
(Decrease)/increase in accounts payable and accrued charges
Decrease/(increase) in inventories
Cash provided by operating activities
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of the year
- end of the year
524,077
4,587
528,664
(17,368)
(651,831)
146,566
6,031
6,031
44,854
$50,885
(234,362)
24,345
(210,017)
19,129
296,707
(52,383)
53,436
53,436
(8,582)
$44,854
The notes on pages 54 to 59 form an integral part of these financial statements
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWSFOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER, 2014
54 Grenada Football Association Annual Report 2014
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTSAT 31ST DECEMBER, 2014
1. INCORPORATION AND PRINCIPAL ACTIVITY
The Association was established in 1924 to control and regulate the game of football in the tri-island state of Grenada,
Carriacou and Petite Martinique.
2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The principal accounting policies applied in the preparation of these financial statements are set out below. These policies
have been consistently applied to all years presented, unless otherwise stated.
(a.) Basis of Accounting
These financial statements have been prepared in compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards
for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (IFRS for SME’s) and under the historical cost convention. The financial
statements are expressed in Eastern Caribbean Currency dollars.
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with IFRS for SMEs requires the use of certain critical
accounting estimates. It also requires management to exercise its judgment in the process of applying the
Association’s accounting policies. The areas involving a higher degree of judgment or complexity, or areas where
assumptions and estimates are significant to these financial statements are disclosed in Note 3.
(b.) Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost.
Depreciation is provided on the straight-line basis at rates expected to apportion the costs of the assets over the
period of their estimated useful lives. The rates used are as follows:
Per annum
Furniture and equipment 10%
Computers 25%
Motor vehicles 20%
Fencing 10%
(c.) Foreign Currency
Foreign currency transactions during the year have been effected at the rates of exchange ruling at the dates of
the transactions. Assets and liabilities expressed in foreign currencies are translated to Eastern Caribbean Currency
dollars at the rates of exchange ruling at the end of the financial period. Profits or losses on subsequent conversion
are reflected in the operations of that period.
Grenada Football Association Annual Report 2014 55
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTSAT 31ST DECEMBER, 2014
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTSAT 31ST DECEMBER, 2014
(d.) Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents consists of cash on hand and at bank.
(e.) (e) Trade Payables
Trade payables are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of
business from suppliers. Accounts payable are classified as current liabilities if payment is due within one (1) year
or less, if not, they are presented as non-current liabilities.
3. CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES AND JUDGMENTS IN APPLYING ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The development of estimates and the exercise of judgment in applying accounting policies may have a material impact
on the Association’s reported assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses. The items which may have the most effect on
these financial statements are set out below.
Property, plant and equipment
Management exercises judgment in determining whether future economic benefits can be derived from expenditures to
be capitalized and estimates the useful lives and residual values of these assets.
2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
56 Grenada Football Association Annual Report 2014
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTSAT 31ST DECEMBER, 2014
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Grenada Football Association Annual Report 2014 57
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTSAT 31ST DECEMBER, 2014
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTSAT 31ST DECEMBER, 2014
4. PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT(continued)
A) The Association holds the following leases.
i. Property known as Fond playing field, St. Patrick’s for a period of thirty years expiring 2043 at a price of $1.00 per
annum.
ii. Property at Queen’s Park Darbeau, St. George’s measuring 6,563 square feet of land together with the building
thereon for a term of thirty-three years expiring in 2047 at a price of $1.00 per annum.
B) Freehold Property
10 acres of land situated at Paradise known as Seamoon, St. Andrew’s was conveyed to the Association by the
Government of Grenada at no value.
5. INVENTORIES
2014 2013
Garments, uniforms and equipment $37,799 $184,365
6. ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE AND PREPAYMENTS
Registration and affiliation fees outstanding
Security deposit
Less: Provision for doubtful amounts
146,488
3,000
149,488
(76,385)
$73,103
130,785
3,000
133,785
(78,050)
$55,735
7. CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
Petty cash
Republic Bank Grenada Limited – Current account
Grenada Co-operative Bank Limited – Current account
– Injury fund account
Bank of Nova Scotia – Current account
16
14,533
33,924
1,123
1,289
$50,885
133
32,858
4,177
6,397
1,289
$44,854
58 Grenada Football Association Annual Report 2014
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTSAT 31ST DECEMBER, 2014
8. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND ACCRUED CHARGES
2014 2013
Admiral (Grenada) Limited c/o A. Paterson
Apex Printers
Agnes Henry
Angies Restaurant
AR Enterprises
Ashley Folkes
Beacon Insurance Company Limited
BOSS FM
Cash prizes - Premier league
- First division
- Second division
CFU
Cheney Joseph
Concacaf
Constance Baptist
Curtis McDonald
D’ Sport Shop
Diocesan Secretariat
Design Factory
Dexter George
Elvis Andrew
Flamboyant
Franklyn Simpson
Geo F. Huggins & Company Limited
Government of Grenada
Island Catering
J D Consulting
Jefferson Noel
Leon Francis
LIAT
LIME
Maitland Supplies Limited
National Insurance Scheme
National Stadium Authority
National Water & Sewerage Authority
2,451
523
1,340
512
-
43,800
1,731
4,600
35,000
26,000
12,000
-
308
-
1,588
300
-
-
-
816
2,400
6,733
597
5,612
909
362
1,590
-
1,200
2,000
-
-
1,455
33,719
512
2,451
523
-
512
643
146,000
4,790
4,600
47,856
48,448
26,772
27,169
1,443
257,027
1,588
600
2,130
808
3,220
816
1,800
6,733
597
1,508
-
6,371
1,590
7,370
1,200
162
2,899
1,029
6,725
89,540
512
Grenada Football Association Annual Report 2014 59
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTSAT 31ST DECEMBER, 2014
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTSAT 31ST DECEMBER, 2014
2014 2013
Nigel Gibbs
Nixon’s Electrical Services Limited
Pannell Kerr Forster
Phillip Belgrave
Point Salines Hotel
Premier Events
Quess Gas Station
Referees
Reginald Charles
Rex Grenadian Hotel
Royal Grenada Police Force
Sabrita Khan-Ramdhani
Salaries
Shields Promotions
Silvan Chan
Spartex Sports/ Andall Hike and Sports
Spice Island Beach Resort
Spice vibes
Steve Ranger
Sundries creditors
Trevor Thwaites
Tropicanna Inn Restaurant and Bar
Victor Daniel
Waggy T Rental and Sound Company Limited
Willis of Texas
-
5,018
6,000
680
2,163
-
-
-
760
-
-
-
-
-
1,000
973
13,316
-
-
9,358
-
1,162
7,200
1,335
-
$237,023
1,852
5,018
17,170
1,320
-
11,964
1,871
38,002
-
25,692
8,790
10,000
4,700
542
1,000
2,000
6,585
2,250
508
6,425
1,000
1,162
7,200
1,335
27,036
$888,854
9. CONTINGENT LIABILITY
At the statement of financial position date there was a claim against the Association by Mr. Mr. Victor Daniel. Since there is
uncertainty regarding the outcome no provision has been made in the financial statements.
60 Grenada Football Association Annual Report 2014
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTSAT 31ST DECEMBER, 2014
SCHEDULE 1
2014 2013
TECHNICAL EXPENSES
Salaries
Season cash prizes
Referees
Men’s competitions (Schedule 3)
Seminars and training
Youth football
National Insurance Scheme contributions
Rent
Women’s competitions
Ground preparation
Transportation
Grass roots
Sundry expenses
National senior team
National U-15 team
UEFA visit
Award ceremony
82,205
37,203
17,982
203,921
126,436
123,889
4,610
-
101,747
2,930
110
13,609
-
58,782
-
26,368
24,338
$824,130
103,182
73,000
45,174
54,008
149,539
118,693
4,590
17,811
416,826
100
300
15,412
984
2,163
110,883
-
-
$1,112,665
SCHEDULE 2
OTHER INCOME
Interest income
Replica sales
Miscellaneous
TV rights
30
6,828
1,959
272,327
$281,144
115
5,800
7,393
-
$13,308
MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SCHEDULE FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER, 2014
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTSAT 31ST DECEMBER, 2014
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTSAT 31ST DECEMBER, 2014
SCHEDULE 3
2014 2013
MEN’S COMPETITION
Advertising, promotion and public relations
Coaches, equipment and managers’ fees
Entertainment and artist performa
Matches fees and player stipends
Security expenses
Travel, accommodation and transportation
Uniforms
Other expenses
2,260
10,367
1,980
-
160
41,665
146,567
922
$203,921
9,400
2,500
-
750
-
14,435
23,373
3,550
$54,008
MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SCHEDULE FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER, 2014
(continued)
62 Grenada Football Association Annual Report 2014
2014 2015 2016
Budget EC$ Budget
EC$Budget
US$Budget
EC$Budget US$
INCOME
FIFA:
FAP
Grant Performance
Courses
Bonus
World Cup 2018 Qualifiers Support
Womens Development Support
Income Generating Project
CONCACAF WIN
GOAC Grant
Private Sector:
Grenlec
Other Sponsorship
Gate Receipts:
Local
International
Bars
Merchandising
Club fees (39) Affiiation
Competition fees
Injury Fund
Admin Fees
Bus
Stadium Opening
TOTAL INCOME
$672,050
$349,466
$94,500
$1,344,100
$5,000
$104,840
$60,000
$33,750
$30,000
$18,750
$10,800
$63,880
$2,787,136
$675,000
$54,000
$540,000
$810,000
$100,000
$40,500
$270,000
$5,200
$100,000
$75,000
$75,000
$100,000
$15,000
$11,700
$39,000
$19,500
$9,750
$15,600
$30,000
$2,985,250
$250,000
$20,000
$200,000
$300,000
$37,037
$15,000
$100,000
$1,926
$37,037
$27,778
$27,778
$37,037
$5,556
$4,333
$14,444
$7,222
$3,611
$5,778
$11,111
$1,105,648
$675,000
$54,000
$100,000
$270,000
$5,200
$100,000
$75,000
$93,750
$125,000
$15,000
$11,700
$39,000
$19,500
$9,750
$19,500
$1,612,400
$250,000.0
$20,000.0
$37,037.0
$100,000.0
$1,925.9
$37,037.0
$27,777.8
$34,722.2
$46,296.3
$5,555.6
$4,333.3
$14,444.4
$7,222.0
$3,611.0
$7,222.2
$597,185.2
EXPENSES
Secretariat
Staff costs
Health Insurance
Pension
Rent
Telephones/Fax/Internet
Electricity
Stationery/office supplies
Motor vehicle expenses
Repairs & maintenance
IT maintenance
Lighting equipt
Depreciation
Professional fees
Legal fees
$245,070
$39,108
$9,600
$19,000
$18,000
$35,000
$2,000
$6,000
$5,000
$6,284
$30,000
$20,000
$223,020
$8,400
$10,593
$39,108
$19,350
$19,000
$8,065
$18,000
$5,000
$6,000
$6,284
$15,000
$10,000
$82,600
$3,111
$3,924
$14,484
$7,167
$7,037
$2,987
$6,667
$1,852
$2,222
$2,327
$5,556
$3,704
$227,480
$8,568
$10,593
$29,331
$19,737
$19,380
$8,226
$18,000
$5,000
$6,000
$6,284
$15,000
$10,000
$84,252.0
$3,173.3
$3,923.5
$10,863.3
$7,310.0
$7,177.8
$3,046.8
$6,666.7
$1,851.9
$2,222.2
$2,327.4
$5,555.6
$3,703.7
BUDGET 2015
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2014 2015 2016
Budget EC$ Budget
EC$Budget
US$Budget
EC$Budget US$
Accounting fees
Audit fees
Projects Officer
Interest & bank charges
Postage & courier
Insurances - vehicles
other
Donations
Staff training
General Council meetings
Directors Stipends
Affiliations -external
Congress
Meetings Workshops Seminars
Duties & Brokerage
Medical services
Income generating project
Marketing & Communication
Staff costs
NIS
Half-Time TV programmes
News letter
Website
Technical Development
Referees:
Coordinator
Technical Instructor
Fitness Instructor
Assessor
Uniforms
Training
Grassroots
Coaches allowances
Parish Festivals
National Festivals
Youths
U15 Boys - Parish
U15 Boys - National
U17 Boys - Parish
U17 Boys - National
$7,170
$2,000
$1,500
$5,563
$2,000
$5,000
$3,600
$25,000
$5,000
$25,000
$20,000
$104,568
$89,520
$10,000
$110,000
$40,000
$7,200
$7,170
$7,200
$2,000
$1,500
$5,750
$5,000
$3,000
$7,160
$19,800
$5,100
$25,000
$5,000
$25,000
$40,500
$42,000
$2,100
$13,500
$7,700
$7,700
$9,600
$1,000
$1,000
$1,000
$7,500
$13,800
$80,000
$40,000
$25,000
$35,000
$20,300
$35,000
$20,300
$2,667
$2,656
$2,667
$741
$556
$2,130
$1,852
$1,111
$2,652
$7,333
$1,889
$9,259
$1,852
$9,259
$15,000
$15,556
$778
$5,000
$2,852
$2,852
$3,556
$370
$370
$370
$2,778
$5,111
$29,630
$14,815
$9,259
$12,963
$7,519
$12,963
$7,519
$7,200
$7,170
$7,200
$2,000
$1,500
$5,750
$20,000
$3,000
$7,160
$19,800
$5,100
$25,000
$5,000
$25,000
$42,840
$2,142
$13,770
$7,854
$7,854
$9,600
$1,000
$1,000
$1,000
$7,500
$13,800
$80,000
$40,000
$25,000
$35,000
$20,300
$35,000
$20,300
$2,666.7
$2,655.6
$2,666.7
$740.7
$555.6
$2,129.6
$7,407.4
$1,111.1
$2,651.9
$7,333.3
$1,888.9
$9,259.3
$1,851.9
$9,259.3
$15,866.7
$793.3
$5,100.0
$2,908.9
$2,908.9
$3,555.6
$370.4
$370.4
$370.4
$2,777.8
$5,111.1
$29,629.6
$14,814.8
$9,259.3
$12,963.0
$7,518.5
$12,963.0
$7,518.5
64 Grenada Football Association Annual Report 2014
2014 2015 2016
Budget EC$ Budget
EC$Budget
US$Budget
EC$Budget US$
Elite training
U13
U15
U17
Primary School Champ of Champ
Beach Soccer
Coaches Education
FIFA Courses
Womens Development
Administration
Coaching Education
Promotion & Marketing
Grassroots
Youth
League & Competitions
WIFA Tournament
Competitions (Local)
Season cash prizes
Award Ceremony
Refereeing
Domestic competitions men
Premier
First Div
Second Div
FA Cup
Parish Lague
Match Commissioners
Ground preparation
Media broadcast
Gate & Bar expenses
Miscellaneous
Competitions (International)
Youth:
U-15 Cayman
U-17 CFU
U-20 CFU
Men:
WIFA
FIFA World Cup Qualifiers
Elite (Men)
International Friendlies
$10,000
$94,500
$60,000
$43,000
$41,400
$50,000
$180,000
$2,000
$65,740
$15,000
$580,000
$45,000
$60,000
$21,000
$21,000
$40,480
$11,500
$75,000
$54,000
$167,424
$21,024
$49,000
$118,500
$46,100
$225,000
$44,437
$90,000
$30,000
$14,400
$14,400
$28,800
$28,700
$6,720
$20,000
$5,000
$18,000
$15,000
$38,100
$76,200
$76,200
$49,700
$99,400
$170,000
$200,000
$7,778
$7,778
$14,993
$4,259
$27,778
$20,000
$62,009
$7,787
$18,148
$43,889
$17,074
$83,333
$16,458
$33,333
$11,111
$5,333
$5,333
$10,667
$10,630
$2,489
$7,407
$1,852
$6,667
$5,556
$14,111
$28,222
$28,222
$18,407
$36,815
$62,963
$74,074
$21,000
$21,000
$40,480
$11,500
$25,000
$75,000
$54,000
$167,424
$21,024
$49,000
$118,500
$46,100
$225,000
$44,437
$90,000
$30,000
$14,400
$14,400
$28,800
$28,700
$6,720
$20,000
$5,000
$18,000
$15,000
$38,100
$76,200
$76,200
$249,700
$99,400
$170,000
$100,000
$7,777.8
$7,777.8
$14,992.6
$4,259.3
$9,259.3
$27,777.8
$20,000.0
$62,008.9
$7,786.7
$18,148.1
$43,888.9
$17,074.1
$83,333.3
$16,458.1
$33,333.3
$11,111.1
$5,333.3
$5,333.3
$10,666.7
$10,629.6
$2,488.9
$7,407.4
$1,851.9
$6,666.7
$5,555.6
$14,111.1
$28,222.2
$28,222.2
$92,481.5
$36,814.8
$62,963.0
$37,037.0
BUDGET 2015
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2014 2015 2016
Budget EC$ Budget
EC$Budget
US$Budget
EC$Budget US$
Elite training
U13
U15
U17
Primary School Champ of Champ
Beach Soccer
Coaches Education
FIFA Courses
Womens Development
Administration
Coaching Education
Promotion & Marketing
Grassroots
Youth
League & Competitions
WIFA Tournament
Competitions (Local)
Season cash prizes
Award Ceremony
Refereeing
Domestic competitions men
Premier
First Div
Second Div
FA Cup
Parish Lague
Match Commissioners
Ground preparation
Media broadcast
Gate & Bar expenses
Miscellaneous
Competitions (International)
Youth:
U-15 Cayman
U-17 CFU
U-20 CFU
Men:
WIFA
FIFA World Cup Qualifiers
Elite (Men)
International Friendlies
$10,000
$94,500
$60,000
$43,000
$41,400
$50,000
$180,000
$2,000
$65,740
$15,000
$580,000
$45,000
$60,000
$21,000
$21,000
$40,480
$11,500
$75,000
$54,000
$167,424
$21,024
$49,000
$118,500
$46,100
$225,000
$44,437
$90,000
$30,000
$14,400
$14,400
$28,800
$28,700
$6,720
$20,000
$5,000
$18,000
$15,000
$38,100
$76,200
$76,200
$49,700
$99,400
$170,000
$200,000
$7,778
$7,778
$14,993
$4,259
$27,778
$20,000
$62,009
$7,787
$18,148
$43,889
$17,074
$83,333
$16,458
$33,333
$11,111
$5,333
$5,333
$10,667
$10,630
$2,489
$7,407
$1,852
$6,667
$5,556
$14,111
$28,222
$28,222
$18,407
$36,815
$62,963
$74,074
$21,000
$21,000
$40,480
$11,500
$25,000
$75,000
$54,000
$167,424
$21,024
$49,000
$118,500
$46,100
$225,000
$44,437
$90,000
$30,000
$14,400
$14,400
$28,800
$28,700
$6,720
$20,000
$5,000
$18,000
$15,000
$38,100
$76,200
$76,200
$249,700
$99,400
$170,000
$100,000
$7,777.8
$7,777.8
$14,992.6
$4,259.3
$9,259.3
$27,777.8
$20,000.0
$62,008.9
$7,786.7
$18,148.1
$43,888.9
$17,074.1
$83,333.3
$16,458.1
$33,333.3
$11,111.1
$5,333.3
$5,333.3
$10,666.7
$10,629.6
$2,488.9
$7,407.4
$1,851.9
$6,666.7
$5,555.6
$14,111.1
$28,222.2
$28,222.2
$92,481.5
$36,814.8
$62,963.0
$37,037.0
2014 2015 2016
Budget EC$ Budget
EC$Budget
US$Budget
EC$Budget US$
Stadium Opening
Surplus/(Deficit)
Balance sheet items Note 1
Past Service Fund
Archiving Capital
Debt elimination
Grassroots Equipment Capital
Mktg & Com Equipment Capital
Womens Dev Equipment Capital
Total Balance Sheet Items
Cash Surplus = Operating Surplus - Balance Items
$2,137,623
$649,513
$100,000
$2,891,785
$93,465
$19,731
$21,600
$304,000
50,000
4,100
80,420
$479,851
$(386,386)
$37,037
$1,120,854
$194,229
$-
$2,888,525
$(1,276,125)
$20,125
$4,000
$24,125
$1,069,824.1
$(472,638.9)
$-
Note 1: FIFA Goal and Special Projects not included
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January February March
FIFA Match Officials Badges Distribution
WIFA Committee Meeting
Referee Training
Private Primary Schools Tournament
Anton Corneal Visit
Referee Training
Women’s Medical Experts Meeting
Prince Ali Bin Al-Hussein Visit
GFA Awards Ceremony
Men’s Friendly : Bermuda
Referee Fitness Run
FUTURO III
Referees Training
Referees Symposium
NSWT Medical Checks
Men’s Friendly: Guyana
April May June
Beach Soccer Seminar
Digicel KickStart Press Conference
Digicel Kickstart Clinic (DAY 1)
Digicel Kickstart Clinic (DAY 2)
WIFA Women’s Tournament
Referees Training
Annual General Meeting
CFU & Concacaf Congress
National Youth League
Referees Course
GFA Football Season Opens
WIFA Men’s Tournament
Premiere League Matches
1st Division Matches
2nd Division Matches
FIFA Congress
Referees Training
Premiere League Matches
1st Division Matches
2nd Division Matches
World Cup Qualifier (Puerto Rico)
FIFA World Cup (Canada)
Women’s Coaching Course
World Cup Qualifier (Grenada)
CALENDAR OF EVENTS 2015
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July August September
Premiere League Matches
1st Division Matches
2nd Division Matches
Women’s Symposium
Women’s U-16 League Tournament
FA Knockout
Grassroots coaching Course
Premiere League Matches
1st Division Matches
2nd Division Matches
Concacaf Club License Course
Concacaf Boy’s U-15
Referees Training
Premiere League Matches
1st Division Matches
2nd Division Matches
Referees Training
Concacaf Fitness Instructors Course
Private Primary Schools Grassroots
Programme
Women’s League
FA Knockout Qtr Finals
October November December
Premiere League Matches
1st Division Matches
2nd Division Matches
Women’s League
FA Knockout Semi-Finals
Referees Training
Premiere League Matches
1st Division Matches
2nd Division Matches
SUPER 8 Tournament
Referees Training
SUPER 8 Tournament
National Parish Primary Schools
Champion of Champions Tournament
WIFA Women’s U-14 Tournament