Oxford Softball Association and the league is run by an executive committee, occasional captains’ committee meetings (the ‘full’ committee), and by working groups.
The Full Committee
Also known as ‘Captains Meetings’, comprising of a rep from each team, plus the Exec Committee
- Should meet at least once per year (usually pre-season)
- Two meetings may be necessary if significant changes are planned for the season
- A form of the full committee is also needed for disciplinary, appeal or protest meetings (see rules and constitution)
Executive Committee 2025/26
- Chair: Jacob Murphy (Angels)
- Vice Chair: George Young (Angels)
- Secretary: Stella Ackrell (Knights)
- Development Officer: Jen Edis (Angels)
- Treasurer: Mark Norman (Oddsox)
- Div 2 Players rep: Elizabeth Rabett (Beavers)
- Div 1 Players rep: Lesley Roberts (Oddsox)
Other Positions
Umpire chief: Paul Taylor (Angels)
Weather watchers
John Christianson (Angels), Jacob Stevens (Spirits)
Remit
- At least two people (ideally two)
- Check weather on meteorology websites
- Make call on postponing games by 4.30 pm on game day
- Either inform Exec, or Comms/Publicity Secretary (as appropriate) to make an announcement by 4.30pm on game days
Safeguarding group
Safeguarding secretary: Stella Ackrell (Knights)
Lesley Roberts (Oddsox), Lesley Bowman (Beavers)
Contact the safeguarding group
Remit:
- Point of contact for the league and BSUK
- Look after policies re children, vulnerable adults and overbearing behaviour
- Oversee or directly manage parental permissions etc. for U18 players
- (If needed) be the conduit for investigations (although we would expect to use the resources of BSUK in such situations)