Football.

Matamata Record, Volume XIII, Issue 1110, 31 March 1930, Page 1

Football.

WAIKATO RUGBY UNION. Annual Meeting. The annual meeting of the Waikato Rugby Union was held on fortnight, the president, Mr. F. Quin, occupying the chair. The delegates present were: Messrs. B. Chapman (Putaruru), C. M. McDavitt and L. Pole (Morrinsville), J. E. Cummings and A. G. Yardley (Matamhta) , V. G. Boulton and J. Gardner (Camhidge),' J. Rawlinson and T. Clarkin (Raglan)., EL T. Haselden .(Waipa), W. Farrelly, W. Fraser, P. A. Sayers, F. Udy, Mathieson, E* Whiting (Hamilton),, F. Harris (Taupiri), H. Vause (Referees’ Association). The secretary, Mr. T. W.. Thompson, and the treasurer, Mr. C. Speight, were also present. The annual report referred to the success of the previous .season, and gave the list of games played and results as follows:—Waikato 17 v. Auckland 25, at Hamilton; Waikato 27 v. Xing Country 8, at Te Awamutu; Waikato 11 v. Hawke’s Bay, 11, at Hastings; Waikato 6 v. Wairoa 8, at Wairoa; Waikato 15 v. East Coast 11, at Ruatoria; Waikato 3 v. Poverty Bay 16, at Gisborne; Waikato 8 v. Bay of Plenty 21, at Whakatane; Waikato 0 v. Auckland 30, at j Auckland; Waikato 3, v. Hawke’s Bay 11, at Hamilton; Waikato 12 y. Thames Valley 11, at Paeroa; Waikato .21 v.. Canterbury 17, at Hamilton; Waikato 6, v. Wellington 22, at Hamilton; Points for 129; against 191. Won, 4; lost'7; drawn, 1. | Reference was made in the report to the resignation of the selector, Mr. T. A. Cooper, after several years’ service in that position. The Union’s principal trophies, Finlay Senior representative Cup and Junior Clark Cup, had been won by Cambridge and Matamata respectively. The balance-sheet showed the union to be in credit to the extent of £169, with liabilities nil. The total receipts for the year were £940 4s 6d. The main items of expenditure were travelling expenses £466 ‘ 15s 9d, and representative matches expenses £139 6s 6d. Election of Officers. Officers for the year were elected as follows: —President, Mr., A. G. Yardley; selector, Mr. R. J. McKenzie; management committee, Messrs. B. Chapman, C. M. McR. J. Rawlinson, V. G. Boulton, A. G. Yardley, H. T. Haselden, W. Fraser, F. Udy, E, Whiting, H. Vause and the secretary and treasurer; delegates to the New Zealand Rugby Union, Messrs B. Chapman and C. M. McDavitt; auditor, Mr. R. English. General. The retiring chairman, Mr. Quin, referred to the resignation of Mr. T. A. Cooper, who had been selector and a member of the management committee for several years. Mr. Cooper was in ill health and could no longer participate in the union’s affairs. Mr. Quin, Mr. Chapman and the newly-elected president also referred to the retirement of Mr. T. B. Booth, who had been chairman of committee. The speakers .complimented Mr. Booth on his impartiality and his ability as chairman and hoped that he would again stand for office in coming years. I Mr. Cooper was unanimously elected a life member of the union. There was a general discussion regarding a remit to the New Zealand Rugby Union by the Wellington Union referring to the old kick into touch rule. The general opinion was that there should he no fixed instructions to the unions to revert to the old rules. The delegates were instructed to oppose a general reintro-

duction of the old nile,. hut to vote to allow any union which desired to adopt the rule to do so. The question of the reservation of seats for Test matches for country union patrons was brought up by Messrs. Boulton and Cummings. It was decided that if no .mention is made of the matter at the annual meeting of the New Zealand Rugby Union the Waikato delegates shall interview the delegates of the Auckland union on the question. It was explained that each union will manage its home match against the British team. Insurances. Mr. Haselden said he had been instructed by the Waipa Union to enquire as to whether the Waikato union could -institute a scheme for the the insurance of players participating in representative matches. Several sub-unions Had insurance schemes, he said, but these were not strong enough to guarantee payment for injuries in representative matches. His sub-union would be prepared to pay an addition to the affiliation fee, say, £2 2s, to get its players covered. The president (Mr. -Yardley) said the total increased revenue would be £l6 16s under Mr. Haselden’s scheme. It was out of the question to try to cover the representative players for that amount. The union had frequently discussed the matter of insurance, and was honest in its endeavour to provide or find a sound scheme. Mr. Chapman said one player had cost the union £4O for medical and. hospital expenses. It could easily be seen that such a scheme as suggested by Mr. Haselden was unsound. The question had been frequently discussed by the New Zealand Union and that body had been unable to provide a workable scheme. It was decided that it be a recommendation to the management committee to endeavour to provide- a scheme for insurance of representative players. MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE. Subsequent to the annual meeting the management committee met. Mr. W„ Fraser was elected chairman. It was decided to meet on the first Friday of each month, commencing on May 2. The secretary was instructed to investigate as to whether any insurance companies had a policy covering football accidents. Matters in connection with the forthcoming visit of the British team were discussed, and the Hamilton delegates were asked to submit a report on the capacity of Rugby Park as regards spectators.