St Catherine FA under fire

FIFTEEN MEMBER clubs of the St Catherine Football Association (SCFA) have signed a document requesting an extraordinary meeting with the parish’s administration, citing a number of grievances.

The document, which was alleged to have been sent to the SCFA on Wednesday morning, has been signed by representatives of Frazsiers Whip FC, DB Basovak FC, Bodles FC, Beacon Hill FC, Old Harbour United, Alien FC, Old Harbour Bay FC, Eltham FC, Police FC, New Raiders FC, Royal Lakes FC, Braeton FC, Tryall Heights FC, De La Vega City FC, and Newland FC.

Contained in the letter is a request for an extraordinary meeting with the parish association within 21 days of the tabled document.

This falls under the protocol of the parish constitution, which states that such a request can be made with the agreement of a third of the association’s member clubs.

A source close to the situation said that one of the main reasons behind the request comes from clubs not wanting to be in breach of any commitments that would affect their ability to vote in upcoming elections.

“A letter is being served on the president in the morning demanding an extraordinary meeting of the association within 21 days in keeping with the constitution,” the source explained.

“We are demanding that clubs get their statements of accounts so that they may pay any outstanding dues. This is necessary to prevent disenfranchising of clubs who wish to participate in the election.”

The document is also reported to outline the clubs’ concerns regarding the period leading up to the elections as well as information regarding the election date.

According to the SCFA constitution, the date and place for elections must be announced at least 21 days in advance, with all candidates for the elections announced 14 days in advance.

The deadline for parish association elections had been set during a recent Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) congress. According to that congress, the SCFA has to hold elections by August 31.

The current administration, led by Elaine Walker-Brown, is being challenged by Jason McKay for the presidential office.

Up to press time, Walker-Brown had not responded to numerous calls.