Start 10.38, aim is to finish at 1.
First, shape of EC to be discussed, lot of interest so far. 5 people required to work with Sean and Keith. Sean's role will reduce, a vote will decide on the 5 additional people, based on individual one page manifesto, to be done by end of next weekend. All tour pros to vote, for as many people as they want.
Expressed interest: Mark, David B, Martin, Scott, Steve L, Adrian, Will, Chris S, Tony, Adam, (10)
EC will involve running tournaments (before and during) , rankings, so time will need to be given.
The EC will be for 2 years
34 people for motions today (in room and proxy)
Manifesto: why want to be on it, what skills you have, why people should vote for you
And now here comes the main event, the voting....... starting at motion 30 (scroll down!)
The Motions
MOTION 1: Introduce a new revised Order Of Merit for the 2015 Season CARRIED 20
MOTION 2: The top 16 players in rankings, plus any BMGA strokeplay tournament winner over the last 5 seasons CARRIED
MOTION 3: Abolish the Season Only Rankings.REJECTED 21
MOTION 4: The agreed OoM rankings system must be adhered to CARRIED 29
MOTION 5: Reduce category 4 to players in their first three strokeplay events CARRIED
MOTION 6: A new rule for all BMGA tournament on all lanes which feature a pipe: if the ball goes into the pipe, it counts as being holed. REJECTED
MOTION 7: All tournament rules and formats to be published when the entry forms are released – no last minute surprises. CARRIED
MOTION 8: The BMGA should introduce a zero tolerance disciplinary policy so that players who break the BMGA event rules are punished. CARRIED BY 1
MOTION 9: As the BMGA was formed 17 years ago in 1998, it is imperative that both its Constitution Rules and Playing Rules are now clearly stated and located on the BMGA website”. CARRIED
MOTION 10: All BMGA Competitions’ play-offs to be on a “sudden–death” basis commencing at Hole 1 CARRIED
MOTION 11: All BMGA Competitions to be on a “one ball in play” basis (excluding the final round of the WCGC) CARRIED 17-3
MOTION 12: In all BMGA Competitions only the “present” participants, designated / authorised coaches, referees and scorers to be on the course; CARRIED
MOTION 13: Abolish the golf ball for the World Crazy Golf Championship. REJECTED
MOTION 14: A 3 question feedback survey should be emailed to every entrant after a BMGA tournament: question 1: rate the course out of 10; question 2: what did you like about the tournament.... CARRIED
MOTION 15: All players in the top 6 at every BMGA strokeplay event should win a cash prize. (Albeit that at tournaments with smaller fields this is likely to be £5, £10, £15 for positions 6th, 5th and 4th respectively.) REJECTED 18-10
MOTION 16: Cap the category money prizes at events to a maximum of a category winner & aces champion per category REJECTED
MOTION 17: No outdoor events should be held in November, December, January or February. REJECTED 18-11
MOTION 18: Create a Club Championship policy so that everybody knows what the format will be in advance. CARRIED 26-4
MOTION 19: Nominated refs at each minigolf event. CARRIED
MOTION 20: There should be a £50 prize for top Cat 2 & 3 players placed outside the top 5/7 at the World Crazy Golf Championship CARRIED
MOTION 21: Ensure that anybody who wants to play for Great Britain in Europe is allowed to play – subject to them being ranked in the top 50 of the Order of Merit, self funded, and spaces being available CARRIED
MOTION 22: Abolish the proposed policy for selecting international teams as stated in the press release of 10th February. Instead, return to the existing selection policy whereby the top 5 ranked players in order who are available are automa........ REJECTED
MOTION 23: A BMGA feedback survey must be sent out to all BMGA tour pros at the end of each year, with full results being released. CARRIED
MOTION 24: All tournament rules/rankings/selection criteria can only be changed by a proposed motion at the AGM, which is then voted on, and if the motion is carried, then the rule change is implemented SUPERSEDED BY 30
MOTION 25: All information should be sent to all members at the same time. CARRIED
MOTION 26: End the manipulation of proxy votes by treating all motions the same. REJECTED
MOTION 27: The Annual Accounts together with the Finance Report should be distributed to BMGA members as part of the AGM Information Pack prior to the AGM CARRIED
MOTION 28: The BMGA should return to sending out email newsletters. REJECTED
MOTION 29: Defeated Motions at the AGM cannot be proposed aga... REJECTED 16-14
MOTION 30: The new BMGA Executive Committee, however assembled, to have the authority to manage and make the appropriate decisions CARRIED 22
MOTION 2: The top 16 players in rankings, plus any BMGA strokeplay tournament winner over the last 5 seasons CARRIED
MOTION 3: Abolish the Season Only Rankings.REJECTED 21
MOTION 4: The agreed OoM rankings system must be adhered to CARRIED 29
MOTION 5: Reduce category 4 to players in their first three strokeplay events CARRIED
MOTION 6: A new rule for all BMGA tournament on all lanes which feature a pipe: if the ball goes into the pipe, it counts as being holed. REJECTED
MOTION 7: All tournament rules and formats to be published when the entry forms are released – no last minute surprises. CARRIED
MOTION 8: The BMGA should introduce a zero tolerance disciplinary policy so that players who break the BMGA event rules are punished. CARRIED BY 1
MOTION 9: As the BMGA was formed 17 years ago in 1998, it is imperative that both its Constitution Rules and Playing Rules are now clearly stated and located on the BMGA website”. CARRIED
MOTION 10: All BMGA Competitions’ play-offs to be on a “sudden–death” basis commencing at Hole 1 CARRIED
MOTION 11: All BMGA Competitions to be on a “one ball in play” basis (excluding the final round of the WCGC) CARRIED 17-3
MOTION 12: In all BMGA Competitions only the “present” participants, designated / authorised coaches, referees and scorers to be on the course; CARRIED
MOTION 13: Abolish the golf ball for the World Crazy Golf Championship. REJECTED
MOTION 14: A 3 question feedback survey should be emailed to every entrant after a BMGA tournament: question 1: rate the course out of 10; question 2: what did you like about the tournament.... CARRIED
MOTION 15: All players in the top 6 at every BMGA strokeplay event should win a cash prize. (Albeit that at tournaments with smaller fields this is likely to be £5, £10, £15 for positions 6th, 5th and 4th respectively.) REJECTED 18-10
MOTION 16: Cap the category money prizes at events to a maximum of a category winner & aces champion per category REJECTED
MOTION 17: No outdoor events should be held in November, December, January or February. REJECTED 18-11
MOTION 18: Create a Club Championship policy so that everybody knows what the format will be in advance. CARRIED 26-4
MOTION 19: Nominated refs at each minigolf event. CARRIED
MOTION 20: There should be a £50 prize for top Cat 2 & 3 players placed outside the top 5/7 at the World Crazy Golf Championship CARRIED
MOTION 21: Ensure that anybody who wants to play for Great Britain in Europe is allowed to play – subject to them being ranked in the top 50 of the Order of Merit, self funded, and spaces being available CARRIED
MOTION 22: Abolish the proposed policy for selecting international teams as stated in the press release of 10th February. Instead, return to the existing selection policy whereby the top 5 ranked players in order who are available are automa........ REJECTED
MOTION 23: A BMGA feedback survey must be sent out to all BMGA tour pros at the end of each year, with full results being released. CARRIED
MOTION 24: All tournament rules/rankings/selection criteria can only be changed by a proposed motion at the AGM, which is then voted on, and if the motion is carried, then the rule change is implemented SUPERSEDED BY 30
MOTION 25: All information should be sent to all members at the same time. CARRIED
MOTION 26: End the manipulation of proxy votes by treating all motions the same. REJECTED
MOTION 27: The Annual Accounts together with the Finance Report should be distributed to BMGA members as part of the AGM Information Pack prior to the AGM CARRIED
MOTION 28: The BMGA should return to sending out email newsletters. REJECTED
MOTION 29: Defeated Motions at the AGM cannot be proposed aga... REJECTED 16-14
MOTION 30: The new BMGA Executive Committee, however assembled, to have the authority to manage and make the appropriate decisions CARRIED 22
