May 7, 2008

Following the quarterly Board of Directors meeting of the Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) held on Tuesday, 6 May, 2008, kindly be advised of the under-mentioned:

Details of the Kappa deal:

The JFF recently agreed a contract with equipment manufacturer Kappa to outfit all nine (9) national teams (Senior, U23, U20, U17 and U15 Men’s and Senior, U20, U17 and U15 Women’s). The following represents the terms for a contract period July 1, 2008 to July 30, 2010:

Signing Fee: USD 120,000

• Annual equipment supply value: USD 400,000 (additional USD 150,000 if the Reggae Boyz qualify for the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa) 2010 WC Bonus:

  • For qualifying for the 2010 WC: USD 350,000

  • For each game of the knock stage at the WC: USD 100,000

• 2009 Gold Cup:

  • For qualifying for the 2009 Gold Cup: USD 100,000

  • For advancing to the semi finals of the Gold Cup: USD 50,000

  • For advancing to the finals of the Gold Cup: USD 100,000

Royalty:

The JFF will receive royalty fees of 6% net turnover exceeding the USD 840,000.00 annual threshold.

Forensic Audit:

The JFF received on Thursday, 1st May, 2008, another claim served by the law firm FDB International in England for GBP 500 for unspecified activity. This follows on claim from NVA Management limited (England) now before the courts. The JFF also received a claim from a donor on February 22, 2008 in the mount of GBP 5,000 and which the JFF has still not been able to identify in its accounts

Consequently, and in light of the current debt to the England Football Association in the amount of GBP 153,000 for match tickets received by the JFF for the England vs Jamaica game and the proceeds not turned over to England FA, the JFF Board felt it prudent to order a forensic investigation of the England tour. The fact also that the information

gleaned from the available documentation has so far proved insufficient on the afore-mentioned unresolved issues and that these issues are arriving almost 2 years following the said tour, without notice, the JFF is most uncomfortable with the lack of disclosure in this regard, specifically at the level of the Board.

The JFF will engage one of the major international auditing firms to conduct the forensic audit of the England tour in order to bring closure in this regard.

National Premier League:

The JFF Board gave approval for the formation of a company in partnership with the national premier league clubs to manage the commercial development of the league. The day to day administrative management will continue to reside with the JFF. Discussions with the clubs will continue in the setting up of the afore-mentioned company, to be called the “Premier League Company Limited (PLCL). The final ratification of this company shall reside with the JFF delegates at a Congress, as previously mandated at the JFF Congress held on 4th November, 2007 in Hanover.

The 2008/2009 national premier league season is scheduled to commence on 24 August 2008.

Craig Butler:

The JFF heard the appeal of Mr. Craig Butler against his expulsion from football by KSAFA. Mr. Butler took the KSAFA to court during a process of mediation over a decision that body made in relation to the affiliation of his club, Phoenix All Stars.

KSAFA expelled Mr. Butler on this action as it contravenes the regulations of the JFF and FIFA. No member of the football family is permitted to take the JFF or any of its affiliate before a court of law. The consequence of this action is immediate expulsion from the sport.

The JFF upheld the decision of the KSAFA and implored Mr. Butler to seek council with that body in the rebuilding of his relationship with that body. Mr. Butler cannot organize or participate in any organized football activity anywhere in Jamaica until the ban is lifted.

Technical Staff:

In order to facilitate the full concentration of Technical Director, Rene Simoes and his Assistant Coach Alfredo Montesso towards the National Senior Team World Cup qualification programme, the JFF Board approved the appointment of Brazilian Prof. Walter Gama as Assistant Technical Director with specific responsibility for the youth teams and women’s programme. The Board also terminated the contract of trainer Alexander Montiero as a means of containing cost in regards to the above.

International Friendly Games:

As part of the preparation of the national Team for the World Cup qualification games versus Bahamas, the JFF has organized the following games:

1. St. Vincent & Grenadines on 3rd June in Kingston, Jamaica

2. Trinidad & Tobago on 7th June in Port of Spain, Trinidad

3. Grenada on 10th June in St. Georges, Grenada

FIFA Goal Project:

The JFF received formal approval from the FIFA to proceed with the sale of the Malvern, St. Elizabeth Training Centre. The receipts from this sale, as a stipulation, must be re-invested in the construction of a FIFA Goal Project to be approved by that body. The JFF is also required to submit to FIFA for its approval, the process for disposal of the site.