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Football league could face closure
OUTGOING Essex County Girls Football League secretary Mark Hargrave fears the competition could face closure if a replacement sponsor cannot be attracted ahead of the new season.
Such a closure would leave more than a thousand girls across the county disappointed.
Hargrave, who will move on from the league shortly due to personal circumstances, is aware the current lack of volunteers in football could have its harshest effect on the competition he has served for a number of years.
He explained: "It's a sensitive point and we don't want to use shock tactics, but the eague genuinely could close down if we don't find another secretary."
Roles covered by the position include helping to compile the constitution, preparing the handbook and dealing with incoming and outgoing correspondence from clubs and the Essex County FA.
And Hargrave is certain there are candidates locally who could do the job proud.
"The new secretary doesn't even need to be a historically football-loving person, although it would be a distinct advantage," he added.
"We just need someone to come forward and stop well over a hundred teams from having to consider whether they can compete again next season."
Hargrave is also aware any incoming officer would have the full support of the experienced committee, as well as benefiting from full training. He concluded: "I've had many years of fulfillment knowing I'm helping so many young girls play our national game and it's great to get out and watch some of the games, including our own cup finals' day.
"Now it's time to pass the baton before it's too late."
Interested parties should contact Hargrave on 01279 325143 or 07527 389402 or E-Mail mark.hargrave@ntlworld.com
7:17am Tuesday 24th June 2008
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CommentPosted by: Someone, Somewhere on 7:27am Tue 24 Jun 08
It's no wonder volunteer officers are dropping out of football when they simply spend all their time dealing with unnecessary sh1t and other abuse from team managers, parents, players and just about anyone else involved in football, in some cases unfortunatly including those who work on the same body.
Good luck to whoever wants to take the job on, but statistically you probably won't last more than two years.
It's no wonder volunteer officers are dropping out of football when they simply spend all their time dealing with unnecessary sh1t and other abuse from team managers, parents, players and just about anyone else involved in football, in some cases unfortunatly including those who work on the same body.
Good luck to whoever wants to take the job on, but statistically you probably won't last more than two years.
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