AGM 18/8/25 7:30pm – Larne Bowling and Tennis Club
In Attendance:
Robert Hawkins
Alex Irvine
Ellis Martin
Simon Bell
Darren Witherspoon
Ryan McKillop
Marty Kane
William Irvine
Lewis Millar
Ryan McCauley
Bill McIlroy sr
Scott Hutchinson
Dale Kelly
Davy McKendry
Francis Gribben
Ethan Nelson
Bryan McWhirter
Aaron Wright
Dean McDonagh
Jean McIlroy
Jason Voorhees
Gerry McCorry
Nick McClay
Ross McFerran
Meeting began at 19:40 by chairman Bill McIlroy sr
Minutes of 2024 AGM read out by secretary
Davy
McKendry asked for clarification on league decider, secretary provided
information and also about the new proposals for later in meeting.
Minutes proposed by Robert Hawkins and seconded Dale Kelly
Secretary Report read out to the room
Treasurer passed out Treasurers report to the room, 10 in total.
Alex Irvine asked about LFC Sponsorship, clarified it was correct at £500.
Robert Hawkins asked about future LFC Sponsorship, secretary believes this is unlikely after LFC takeover.
Proposed by Alex Irvine and seconded by Nick McClay
Chairman’s Report read by Bill McIlroy sr
Election of officers
Ryan McKillop and Aaron Wright expressed an interest in possibly helping out.
Francis Gribben proposed the same committee and this was seconded by Alex Irvine
Team Registration
16 teams registered
Ibrox
Gers
Q Stars
Q Club Blues
Q Club Jedis
Super 6
8 Ball Army
The Ladies
LBTC A
Station Slippys
Clonlee
ST Comgalls
LBTC B
Station Bar Seniors
Get Em Racked
Station Bar
Chairman
asked about the Jedis Players ages and whtether they should be admitted
to the league. After some discussion and different opinions on the law
it was decided that the league would need to look into it legally and
seek advice from council/police etc.
Davy McKendry proposed their admittance as long as this was satisfied and seconded by Aaron Wright.
Change of League Format was brought up. Secretary passed out 2 proposals to the room and Gerry McCorry had his own proposal.
Option 1 – Play each other once and then split the league into 2 8s. 22 games and all pool on Thursday night.
Option 2 – 2 Leagues of 8 with 1 up and 1 down. Play 3 times to give 21 games and pool on Thursday night.
Option
3 – Play each other twice to give 30 games, play all league games on
Thursday and use Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday etc for other comps.
Option 1 – 3 votes
Option 2 – 6 votes
Option 3 – 5 Votes
Option 2 – 9 votes
Option 3 – 5 Votes
Squad sizes
Chairman proposed squad sizes were reduced from 12 to 10, seconded by Dean McDonagh.
Simon Bell added a seconded proposal with an amendment to 10 in top division and 12 in second.
Option 1 – 10 and 12 – 3 votes
Option 2 – 10 Both – 5
Option 3 – Stay Same – 5
Vote passed to stay the same 8 to 5.
Player Registration fees to remain the same
Monthly Meetings
Secretary proposed bringing monthly meetings back to St Comgalls 7pm First Thursday every month, passed by room.
Jean McIlroy proposed a £10 fine for missing a meeting and then £50 and a point there after, seconded by Jason Voorhees.
Bill McIlroy proposed the fines only went up by 10s and no points deduction, fine to be paid by next meeting.
Gerry McCorry proposed keeping the same rules
Option 1 – 2 votes
Option 2 – 6 votes
Option 3 – 5 votes
Chairman wants to put backdated fines on agenda for next meeting.
Ryan McKillop proposed that pro cup balls to be used, seconded by Gerry McCorry. Motion dismissed by the room.
Player conduct was discussed, Jean McIlroy proposed bringing in a code of conduct similar to NIPA.
Any other business
Davy
McKendry wanted to improve payouts due to healthy balance of the
league, room agreed with this view and payout structure to be sorted.
Davy also asked if credit union funds were sorted and Jean confirmed a new account had been set up and funds were there.
Gerry McCorry asked about league sponsorship, The Chairman said this was open to all and hoped to be sorted at next meeting.
