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2012 Fixtures (12 Feb)
Thanks for all your feedback in relation to the first version of the Fixture List(V3). Basically the format we put together would not work and we have had to make some fundamental changes. This has necessitated some teams making big compromises but with the feedback we have had from those most affected this should work.
PLEASE LOOK AT THE LISTS (V5) CAREFULLY
This is significantly different to the previous version. Where we have made changes the team names are highlighted- most changes relate to just 3 teams that we have had to completely swop around. Where changes have been made they are highlighted in red. We think that this schedule should work- so could you go ahead and start booking tracks against this now please. An assumption has been made as to which track would be your home track but please advise me soonest if you are intending to use another track. Could you come back to me with confirmation by Feb 19th latest or asap if there is a fundamental problem with what we have outlined here. graeme packman
2012 Fixtures (1 Feb)
The first draft of the 2012 fixture list is now available with all divisions on the same grid. As division two (N, S & W) involve the same teams at each match, only the venue and host club are shown at present. There are a number of changes already known and several other issues currently being resolved, so the next version should soon be available.
2011 AGM
The 2011 Annual General Meeting of the Southern Men's League will take place on Friday at the Cesar Room, Imperial Hotel, Russell Square, London WC1B 5BB 7.00pm - Friday 25th November 2011.
Download Agenda 2011 (pdf)
2012 and The Future?
Following a meeting yesterday with UKA at which the Southern Men's League (Graeme Packman and Graham Berry attended), the Southern Women's Track & Field League and the Southern Athletics League had representatives it was felt only right that we should inform you that the number of clubs competing in the SML in 2012 has fallen significantly.
Basically we have 42 teams that have either committed to the SML or have not yet indicated a preference. This comperes to the 70 teams that participated in the SML during the 2011 season.
The decline in clubs is pretty consistent across all of the divisions. We realise this situation may now make some clubs reconsider their choice of league competition for next year.
The Southern Athletics League's deadline for application is today (19th October) but they have been requested by UKA to extend their deadline for applications to join the league until Thursday 10th November in case any clubs may wish to reconsider based on the above information.
As a Management Team we still feel strongly that the SML has an effective and appropriate competitive experience to offer, in line with our comments contained in a previous e-mail to clubs. However, we also feel that clubs should be aware of all of the facts and background at the time they need to make decisions.
If you have any questions or need more information do not hesitate to contact me.