12 February 2012

Crowne Plaza Leeds, Wellington Street, Leeds, LS1 4DL

The aim of the day is to ensure people are aware of the responsibilities of the Society Secretary including tips on managing the Board and organising meetings.  Practical advice for trust Secretaries and an overview for those considering volunteering to be appointed as trust Secretary or wishing to have a better insight into the role.

16 February 2012

3rd Floor, Victoria House, Bloomsbury Square, London, WC1B 4SE

The London & South East regional meeting is being in SD headquarters on Thursday 16th February.  The meeting will kick off with refreshments at 6:30 pm, with the business kicking off at 7 p.m.

Daniel Geey of Field Fisher Waterhoue LLP is our guest speaker and will be covering the topic of Financial Fair Play Rules in relation to UEFA and proposed Football League implementation plus the football broadcasting cases.

Financial Fair Play

The aim of presentation is to set out the rationale for the new UEFA Financial Fair Play Rules (FFPRs) and the proposed Football League rules. The talk will examine what the provisions state, offer a conclusion about their significance and what the future may hold for the Football League proposals. The presentation will illustrate that there are a number of criteria and exceptions which clubs playing in UEFA competition can use to their advantage and what stipulations may be included in any Football League proposals. There will also be an explanation regarding the amortisation of transfer fees and how such accounting practices will affect clubs wishing to break-even in order to qualify for UEFA club competitions.

Football Broadcasting

Karen Murphy is a pub landlord. She was prosecuted after purchasing a Greek decoder and decoder card in order to broadcast live Premier League (PL) matches in her pub. She argued that as a Member State citizen she should not be prevented from finding the cheapest subscription in the European Union to broadcast the live matches. The PL alleged that Murphy's actions, among other things, breached its IP rights. The PL argued that the way they sold their rights was backed up by European Court precedent supporting the notion of exclusive territorial licensing. The presentation will go through a few of the legal arguments used and what the potential consequences for publicans, broadcasters and consumers may be.

Draft agenda

  1. Welcome, Introduction and House Keepin
  2. Guest speaker: Daniel Geey, Field Fisher Waterhouse LLP
  3. DCMS Football Governance Inquiry – what does it mean for SD, and the wider Trust movement?
  4. A guide to the New Model Rules – your questions answered
  5. Co-operativeEnterpriseHub – what is it and what is it for?
  6. SD Funding situation and Membership Fees update
  7. Upcoming Regional/Training events
  8. What do you want from SD?
  9. If time – 3 minutes maximum per trust on one recent success

9.30p.m Close

18 February 2012

Brook George Hotel, St. George's Square, Huddersfield, HD1 1JA

We are holding a Development Day for rugby league supporters’ trusts on Saturday 18th February in Huddersfield.

Following the event we have some discounted tickets for the Huddersfield Giants v Warrington Wolves game.  The tickets are priced £10 + 90p booking fee. Please note that you are only able to purchase tickets to the match if you are attending the day event.

Register online


The day includes an interesting presentation on the licensing of Super League Clubs by Chris Thair of the RFL, and how this helps the competition meet the high standards of investment and growth through rigorous assessments.  There will also be a presentation by Tom Hall on the new community share initiative at SD as recently adopted very successfully at football clubs raising significant capital funding.  This will be followed by a short session on how the new SD Model rules will help with any practical issues and a general discussion.

Start Time End Time Session
12:00 13:00 Registration and lunch
13:00 13:05 Welcome
13:05 13:50 RFL presentation on licensing
13:50 14:35 Community Shares
14:35 15:00 SD New Model Rules & SD Update
15:00 15:30 RL Trusts Networking
15:30 15:45 Close
16:45   Huddersfield Giants v Warrington Wolves


04 March 2012

Britannia Hotel Nottingham, 1 St James Street, Nottingham, NG1 6BN

This is an updated version of our introductory event for people who are considering joining the board, have recently joined the board or who would appreciate a refresher on their roles and responsibilities and who can take the information back to their colleagues on the trust board. The day focuses on a range of topics including Strategic Planning, Engaging with Stakeholders, Shareholding, IPS regulation and information on Supporters Direct. Updated to the 2011 Version of the SD Model Rules for supporters trusts and sports club community mutual and the annual return to the FSA. 

It is a full day including lunch and refreshments and is a great way to meet colleagues from around the Trust movement.

To register you must email Vicki your name, trust and mobile phone number by Wednesday 29th February.

15 March 2012

AFC Telford, New Bucks Head Stadium, Watling Street, Wellington, Telford, TF1 2TU

The West Midlands Regional Meeting is being held on Thursday 15th March in Telford.  The meeting will kick off with refreshments at 7 pm, with the business Starting at 7.30 p.m.

Draft agenda

  1. Welcome, Introduction and House Keeping
  2. DCMS Football Governance Inquiry – what does it mean for SD, and the wider Trust movement?
  3. A guide to the New Model Rules – your questions answered
  4. Co-operativeEnterpriseHub – what is it and what is it for?
  5. SD Funding situation and Membership Fees update
  6. Upcoming Regional/Training events
  7. What do you want from SD?
  8. If time – 3 minutes maximum per trust on one recent success

9.30 p.m. Close

22 April 2012

TBC

This is an updated version of our introductory event for people who are considering joining the board, have recently joined the board or who would appreciate a refresher on their roles and responsibilities and who can take the information back to their colleagues on the trust board. The day focuses on a range of topics including Strategic Planning, Engaging with Stakeholders, Shareholding, IPS regulation and information on Supporters Direct. Updated to the 2011 Version of the SD Model Rules for supporters trusts and sports club community mutual and the annual return to the FSA. 

It is a full day including lunch and refreshments and is a great way to meet colleagues from around the Trust movement.

To register you must email Vicki your name, trust and mobile phone number by Wednesday 11th April.

20 May 2012

Supporters Direct's offices 3rd Floor, Victoria House, Bloomsbury Square, London, WC1B 4SE

The aim of the day is to ensure people are aware of the responsibilities of the Society Secretary including tips on managing the Board and organising meetings.  Practical advice for trust Secretaries and an overview for those considering volunteering to be appointed as trust Secretary or wishing to have a better insight into the role.