City of Leeds Water Polo Club
Annual General Meeting Minutes
5.30pm Sunday 12th January 2025, The Edge Sports Centre, Leeds University.

1.      Apologies

Apologies from

Alison Colhoun was unable to attend as it was her daughter's birthday.

2.      Clubs Annual Report

In 2024, our Junior and Senior teams achieved significant progress and commendable results, further strengthened by the addition of numerous new athletes who contributed to our success.

Our participation in the Wakefield & District Water Polo League was marked by impressive performances:

• Junior Team (U16s): Secured 5th place, demonstrating determination and growth.
• Senior Men's Team: Achieved 3rd place, matching the points of the 1st-placed team, showcasing exceptional skill and competitiveness.

Looking ahead to 2025, we plan to expand our involvement in the Wakefield League by fielding two junior teams (U14s & U16s) and one senior men's team, aiming for even greater accomplishments.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the committee and coaching team for their unwavering dedication, which has been instrumental in fostering a club environment rich in camaraderie and ambitious sporting goals.

3.      Financial Report

The Treasurer provided a verbal financial update, highlighting an improvement in the club's financial position. This positive development has enabled us to cover the cost of G. Peters' Level 2 coaching course and purchase new balls for our teams.

Looking ahead to 2025, Alison is beginning a Level 1 coaching course, with the club covering the fee, further enhancing our coaching resources. However, with the recent increase in pool fees, we will need to monitor its potential impact on the club's finances.

4.   Election of Officers

All the officers were proposed and seconded by a club member present at the AGM

Chairperson     
Nigel Graves.
 
Secretary
Kevin Hayes has decided to step down due to a lack of spare time. Open Role

Treasurers
Zois Koklas.

Welfare officer
Rowan Aston.

Coaches
Zois Koklas, Grant Peters, Mark Lister, Sarah Craig & Alison Colhoun agreed to continue for the next year. To send Alison for a level 1 coaching course.

Marketing/Publicity Officer
Open role

5. Other Appointments

ASA Registration: Zois Koklas to register players with the ASA for 2025.

6.      Any Other Business

The monthly junior training fee will increase from £20 to £22 per month due to the rise in pool costs. However, we will continue to offer family discounts: a 10% discount for the second child and a 15% discount for the third child.

In addition, a single club membership fee of £40 will apply per family.

7.      Next Committee Meeting

A committee meeting will be arranged for before Summer 2025.