BFC AGM 2025 – Summary Report

BFC AGM 2025 – Summary Report

The 2025 BFC AGM didn’t exactly unfold in the traditional way — a few beers before futsal, a few more after, and suddenly the documents and spreadsheets didn’t seem quite so important. That said, here’s a quick summary of what should have been covered.

🗣️ Welcome & Shoutouts

  • Great to see Muzzy back in Tokyo — his first visit since 2015.
  • Always a pleasure to have Mr Sheard in town for the annual pilgrimage.
  • Special mention to those who couldn’t be there, especially Richard — a long-time BFC player, captain, and manager. He’s currently recovering in Toranomon Hills Hospital, and sends his best. Slow recovery, he says — just like his tracking back in the day.

 

📋 AGM Overview

  • For those new to the club or AGM format: it’s usually a time to reflect on the season, sort logistics, thank contributors, and look ahead.
  • The format was ditched in favour of making the most of Muzzy and Sheard back in town and catching up with everyone, but the important bits of the pre-AGM are noted below.

💰 Finances

  • Club finances are in good shape.
  • Huge thanks to Andrew for doing a sterling job keeping the books in order throughout the season.
  • Huge thanks also to Footnik for their continued support — sponsorship for the upcoming season is in the works and looking positive.

💳 Registration Fees

  • The BFC Masters will adopt a model of ¥5,000 annual registration + ¥2,000 per game.
  • Worth considering whether this structure also makes sense for the BFC side.

👕 Kit & Gear

  • All set for next season — no major kit needs at this time.

🏃‍♂️ Futsal Training

  • Really encouraging to see BFC organising training sessions for the first team — great step forward.
  • Social futsal also continues to run regularly — again, thanks to Andrew for being on top of it.

🌐 Digital & Social

  • Will continues to manage the website and Google account — much appreciated.
  • Yash and Mika will be taking care of  Instagram & Facebook for coming the season.

🧢 Leadership Updates

  • Big thanks to Tomoki for managing and captaining the side and providing strong structure through the past season.
  • The management of BFC now passes to Yash and Mika
  • Ryota will acting BFC Captain for the upcoming season

Player Awards

  • Players’ Player – BFC: Kentaro
  • Players’ Player – Masters: Pete
  • Trophies and medals are available — they’re behind the bar at Osaki Footnik.

Season Highlights

✈️ Tour Recap

  • Thailand Tour brought together BFC old boys and new.
    • Brian celebrated his 50th in style.
    • A memorial for JD was held.
    • JD’s brother came out and scored goal of the tournament — it’s up on the website if you haven’t seen it yet.

🏁 Closing

  • While the AGM wasn’t held in the traditional sense, the spirit of the club — community, competition, and camaraderie — was alive and well.
  • Thanks to everyone for another memorable season, and here’s to making the next one even better.
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