IHSAA Executive Committee

Minutes of the February 20, 2004 meeting in Indianapolis

 

PRESENT

Chairperson Cassel White, William Amerson, Linda Barnett, Dennis Bunda, Jim Feist, Phillip Gardner, Phil Hoskins, Lee Lonzo, Patrick Mapes, Pam Noble, Geoff Penrod, Michael Powell, Janis Qualizza, Roy Simpson, Debb Stevens, Roger Weaver, Commissioner Blake Ress, Associate Commissioner Ray Craft, Assistant Commissioners Bobby Cox, Sandy Searcy, Theresia Wynns, Sports Information Director Jerry Baker and Attorney Robert Baker.

 

MINUTES

Minutes of the January 15, 2004 meeting were recommended for approval.  A motion for approval was made by Phillip Gardner; seconded by Patrick Mapes; motion passed 16-0.

 

2003-04 BASEBALL TOURNAMENT SERIES

Associate Commissioner Craft reported on the general format, sites and other preliminary plans for the 2003-04 Baseball Tournament Series.  Listed below are the proposed sites:

 

Sectionals  

Sectional tournament play must begin on Memorial Day, Monday, May 31, 2004.  It is strongly recommended that the sectional championship be completed prior to Saturday, June 5, 2004.

 

CLASS AAAA

CLASS AA

1.   Highland

33.   Boone Grove

2.   Merrillville

34.   Rensselaer Central

3.   South Bend Clay

35.   Jimtown

4.   Elkhart Memorial

36.   Garrett

5.   Carroll (Fort Wayne)

37.   Heritage

6.   Fort Wayne Snider

38.   Cass

7.   Lafayette Jefferson

39.   Sheridan

8.   Brownsburg

40.   Eastbrook

9.   Anderson

41.   Frankton

10. Westfield

42.   Hagerstown

11. Warren Central

43.   Park Tudor

12. Southport

44.   Cascade

13. Terre Haute North

45.   South Ripley

14. Bloomington South

46.   Eastern (Pekin)

15. Jeffersonville

47.   Mitchell

16. Evansville North

48.   Southridge

 

 

CLASS AAA

CLASS A

17. Griffith

49.   Washington Township

18. Andrean

50.   South Central (Union Mills)

19. Plymouth

51.   Carroll (Flora)

20. Angola

52.   Tri-County

21. Tippecanoe Valley

53.   Fort Wayne Blackhawk Christian

22. Fort Wayne Bishop Luers

54.   Wes-Del

23. West Lafayette

55.   Monroe Central

24. Tipton

56.   Indianapolis Ritter

25. Greencastle

57.   Hauser

26. Crawfordsville

58.   Shawe Memorial

27. Yorktown

59.   Northeast Dubois

28. Whiteland

60.   Lanesville

29. Rushville

61.   Riverton Parke

30. Madison

62.   Shakamak

31. Jasper

63.   Loogootee

32. Evansville Bosse

64.   Cannelton

 

Regionals

The regional will be held on the following Tuesday, June 8, 2004, with two teams per site at 32 sites.  The winner of odd number sectionals will serve as host sites for the regional.

 

CLASS AAAA

1. Winner at Highland - Sectionals 1,2

2. Winner at South Bend Clay – Sectionals 3,4

3. Winner at Carroll (Fort Wayne) – Sectionals 5, 6

4. Winner at Lafayette Jefferson – Sectionals 7, 8

5. Winner at Anderson – Sectionals 9, 10

6. Winner at Warren Central – Sectionals 11, 12

7. Winner at Terre Haute North – Sectionals 13, 14

8. Winner at Jeffersonville – Sectionals 15, 16

 

CLASS AAA

9. Winner at Griffith - Sectionals 17, 18

10. Winner at Plymouth – Sectionals 19, 20

11. Winner at Tippecanoe Valley – Sectionals 21, 22

12. Winner at West Lafayette – Sectionals 23, 24

13. Winner at Greencastle – Sectionals 25, 26

14. Winner at Yorktown – Sectionals 27, 28

15. Winner at Rushville – Sectionals 29, 30

16. Winner at Jasper – Sectionals 31, 32

 

CLASS AA

17 Winner at Boone Grove - Sectionals 33, 34

18. Winner at Jimtown – Sectionals 35, 36

19. Winner at Heritage – Sectionals 37, 38

20. Winner at Sheridan – Sectionals 39, 40

21. Winner at Frankton – Sectionals 41, 42

22. Winner at Park Tudor – Sectionals 43, 44

23. Winner at South Ripley – Sectionals 45, 46

24. Winner at Mitchell – Sectionals 47, 48

 

CLASS A

25. Winner at Washington Township - Sectionals 49, 50

26. Winner at Carroll (Flora) – Sectionals 51, 52

27. Winner at Fort Wayne Blackhawk Christian – Sectionals 53, 54

28. Winner at Monroe Central – Sectionals 55, 56

29. Winner at Hauser – Sectionals 57, 58

30. Winner at Northeast Dubois – Sectionals 59, 60

31. Winner at Riverton Parke – Sectionals 61, 62

32. Winner at Loogootee – Sectionals 63, 64

 

Semi-State

Semi-state games, with four teams per site, will be played on Saturday, June 12, 2004, at eight sites. 

South

4A        Evansville Bosse

3A        Jasper

2A        Southridge

1A        Avon

 

North

4A        Lafayette

3A        Plymouth

2A        South Bend Clay

1A        Kokomo

 

State Finals - Victory Field

The State Championships in each of the four classes will be decided at Victory Field in Indianapolis on Saturday, June 19, 2004.The Class 1A game will be held at 9:30am and other games to follow

 

A motion to approve the recommendations for the 2003-04 Baseball Tournament Series was made by Phil Hoskins; seconded by Dennis Bunda; motion passed 16-0.

 

2003-04 TRACK & FIELD TOURNAMENT SERIES

Assistant Commissioner Cox reported on the general format, sites and other preliminary plans for the 2003-04 Track & Field Tournament Series.  Included in this report were the following recommendations for changes in host sites:

 

Girls Sectionals – May 18, 2004

 

Boys Sectional – May 20, 2004

 

From Ben Davis

To Decatur Central

From Decatur Central

To Ben Davis

 

From Angola

To East Noble

From East Noble

To Angola

 

From Rochester

To Tippecanoe Valley

From Lowell

To Crown Point

 

From Shelbyville

To New Palestine

From Franklin Central

To Greenfield-Central

 

 

Girls Regionals – May 25, 2004                                      Boys Regionals – May 27, 2004

From Shelbyville                    To New Palestine                 From Connersville                   To Franklin Community

 

Girls State Championships – June 4, 2004                     Boys State Championships – June 5, 2004

From IUPUI                           To Indiana University            From IUPUI                            To Indiana University                                                               

Assistant Commissioner Cox reported on the status of the girl’s pole vault, which will become a scored event in 2004-05.  A motion to approve the recommendations for the 2003-04 Track & Field Tournament Series was made by Roger Weaver; seconded by Linda Barnett; motion passed 16-0.

 

2003-04 BOYS GOLF TOURNAMENT SERIES

Assistant Commissioner Cox reported on the general format, sites and other preliminary plans for the 2003-04 Boys Golf Tournament Series.  This report recommended the following host site change:

 

Boys Sectionals:          From: Terre Haute North             To Owen Valley

 

A motion to approve the recommendations for the 2003-04 Boys Golf Tournament Series was made by Patrick Mapes; seconded by Roy Simpson; motion passed 16-0.

 

2003-04 GIRLS TENNIS TOURNAMENT SERIES

Assistant Commissioner Wynns reported on the general format and host site changes for the 2003-04 Girls Tennis Tournament Series.  The following changes in host sites were recommended:

Sectional Sites            Previous Site                           New Site                                  Reason for Change

                                    Avon                                         Brownsburg                               Rotation

                                    Castle                                       Heritage Hills                             Rotation

                                    Calumet                                    Crown Point                               New Facility

 

Semi-State Site           Previous Site                           New Site                                  Reason For Change

                                    Portage                                     LaPorte                                     New Courts

                                    Silver Creek                               Floyd Central                             Court Renovation

           

Assistant Commissioner Wynns reported that the staff will be considering a re-alignment of the girls tennis tournament series for 2004-05.

 

A motion to approve the recommendations for the 2003-04 Girls Tennis Tournament Series was made by Janis Qualizza; seconded by Roy Simpson; motion passed 16-0.

 

2003-04 SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT SERIES

Assistant Commissioner Searcy reported on the general format, sites and other preliminary plans for the 2003-04 Softball Tournament Series.  Softball is moving to a four class alignment for 2003-04.  As a result, to insure four team sectionals, the alignment of eight sectional sites will be different than volleyball and basketball.  At the state level, semi-final competition will take place at four sites – Ben Davis High School, Hamilton Southeastern High School, North Central High School, and Pike High School, on Friday, June 11, 2004.  The state finals will be hosted by Carmel High School, and held on Saturday, June 12, at the Cherry Tree Complex.   The following recommendations were made for host sites:

 

 

Sectionals – May 24 – 29, 2004

 Class 4A

1.   Lake Central (6):  East Chicago Central, Gary West Side, Highland, Lake Central, Lowell, Munster.

2.   Valparaiso (6):  Chesterton, Crown Point, Hobart, Merrillville, Portage, Valparaiso.

3.   So. Bend Adams (6):  LaPorte, Michigan City, So. Bend Adams, So. Bend Clay, So. Bend Riley, So. Bend Washington.

4.   Penn (6):  Concord, Elkhart Central, Elkhart Memorial, Goshen, Mishawaka, Penn.

5.   DeKalb (5):   Carroll (Ft. Wayne), Columbia City, DeKalb, East Noble, Warsaw.

6.   Homestead (6):  Ft. Wayne Northrop, Ft. Wayne North Side, Ft. Wayne Snider, Ft. Wayne South Side, Homestead, Huntington North.

7.   Harrison (W. Laf.) (6):  Harrison (W. Laf.), Kokomo, Lafayette Jefferson, Logansport, Marion, McCutcheon.

8.   Anderson (6):  Anderson, Anderson Highland, Greenfield-Central, Muncie Central, Muncie Southside, Richmond.

9.   Noblesville (6):  Carmel, Hamilton Southeastern, Indpls. Broad Ripple, Noblesville, North Central (Indpls.), Westfield.

10.  Lawrence North (6):  Indpls. Cathedral, Indpls. Manual, Indpls. Tech, Lawrence Central, Lawrence North,  Warren Central.

11.  Decatur Central (7):  Center Grove, Decatur Central, Franklin Central, Franklin Community, Greenwood, Perry Meridian, Southport.

12.  Pike (6):  Avon, Ben Davis, Brownsburg, Indpls. Northwest, Pike, Zionsville.

13.  Northview (6):  Martinsville, Mooresville, Northview, Plainfield, Terre Haute North, Terre Haute South.

14.  East Central (6): Bloomington North, Bloomington South, Columbus East, Columbus North, East Central, Shelbyville.

15.  Floyd Central (6):  Bedford North Lawrence, Floyd Central, Jeffersonville, Jennings County, New Albany, Seymour

16.  Ev. Harrison (5):  Castle, Ev. Central, Ev. Harrison, Ev. North, Ev. Reitz.

 

Class 3A

17.  Hammond Morton (6):  Calumet, Griffith, Hammond, Hammond Clark, Hammond Gavit, Hammond Morton.

18.  Andrean (5):  Andrean, Gary Roosevelt, Gary Wallace, Gary Wirt, Kankakee Valley.

19.  So. Bend St Joseph’s (6):  Culver Academy, Knox, Mishawaka Marian, New Prairie, Plymouth, So.Bend St. Joseph’s.

20.  Twin Lakes (6):  Benton Central, Frankfort, Maconaquah, Twin Lakes, West Lafayette, Western.

21.  Lakeland (6):  Angola, Lakeland, Northridge, NorthWood, Wawasee, West Noble.

22.  Whitko (6):  F.W. Elmhurst, F.W. Wayne, Norwell, Peru, Tippecanoe Valley, Whitko

23.  Bellmont (6):  Bellmont, F.W. Concordia, F.W. Dwenger, F.W. Luers, Leo, New Haven.

24.  Blackford (6) Blackford, Delta, Elwood, Jay County, Mississinewa, Tipton.

25.  Crawfordsville (6):  Brebeuf Jesuit, Crawfordsville, Danville, Lebanon, Southmont, Western Boone.

26.  Beech Grove (4):  Beech Grove, Indpls. Chatard, Roncalli, Whiteland.

27.  Hamilton Heights (6):  Hamilton Heights, Mt. Vernon (Fortville), New Castle, New Palestine, Pendleton Heights, Yorktown.

28.  Batesville (6):  Batesville, Connersville, Franklin County, Greensburg, Rushville, South Dearborn.

29.  Edgewood (6):  Brown County, Edgewood, Greencastle, Owen Valley, Sullivan, West Vigo..

30.  Salem (6):  Corydon Central, Madison Consolidated, North Harrison, Salem, Scottsburg, Silver Creek.

31.  Jasper (6):  Gibson Southern, Jasper, Pike Central, Princeton, Vincennes Lincoln, Washington.

32.  Ev. Memorial (6):  Boonville, Ev. Bosse, Ev. Mater Dei, Ev. Memorial, Heritage Hills, Mt. Vernon.

 

Class 2A

33.  Lake Station Edison (5):  Boone Grove, Hammond Noll, Hanover Central, Lake Station Edison, Wheeler.

34.  Fairfield (6):   Bremen, Fairfield, Glenn, Jimtown, LaVille, Westview.

35.  Rochester (5):  North Judson, North Newton, Rensselaer Central, Rochester, Winamac.

36.  North Montgomery (6):  Clinton Central, Delphi, Fountain Central, North Montgomery, Seeger, Sheridan.

37.  Fremont (6):  Central Noble, Churubusco, Eastside, Fremont, Garrett, Prairie Heights. 

38.  Woodlan (6):  Adams Central, Bluffton, Harding, Heritage, South Adams, Woodlan.

39.  Wabash (6):  Cass, Manchester, Northfield, North Miami, Southwood, Wabash.

40.  Eastern (Greentown) (6):  Eastbrook, Eastern (Greentown), Madison-Grant, Northwestern, Oak Hill, Taylor.

41.  Shenandoah (6): Alexandria, Eastern Hancock, Frankton, Knightstown, Shenandoah, Wapahani.

42.  Cambridge City Lincoln (5):  Cambridge City Lincoln, Centerville, Northeastern, Union County, Winchester.

43.  Indian Creek (6): Heritage Christian, Indian Creek, Indpls. Scecina, Park Tudor, Speedway, Triton Central.

44.  Lawrenceburg (6):  Lawrenceburg, Milan, North Decatur, South Ripley, Southwestern (Hanover), Switzerland County.

45.  Tri-West Hendricks (7):  Cascade, Cloverdale, Monrovia, North Putnam, South Putnam, South Vermillion, Tri-West Hendricks.

46.  South Knox (6):  Eastern Greene, Linton-Stockton, Mitchell, North Knox, Paoli, South Knox.

47.  Clarksville (6):  Austin, Brownstown Central, Charlestown, Clarksville, Eastern (Pekin), Providence.

48.  Crawford County (7):  Crawford County, Forest Park, North Posey, Perry Central, Southridge, South Spencer, Tell City.

 

Class A

49.  Whiting (7):  Hebron, Kouts, LaCrosse, Morgan Township, River Forest, Washington Township, Whiting.

50.  South Central (UM) (5):  Culver Community, Michigan City Marquette, South Central (Union Mills), Triton, Westville.

51.  F.W. Canterbury (5): Bethany Christian, Ft. Wayne Blackhawk, Ft. Wayne Canterbury, Hamilton, Lakewood Park Christian.

52.  Pioneer (5):  Caston, North White, Pioneer, South Newton, Tri-County.

53.  Clinton Prairie (5):  Carroll (Flora), Clinton Prairie, Frontier, Lafayette Central Catholic, Rossville.

54.  Wes-Del (4):  Marian Lakeview Christian, Southern Wells, Tri-Central, Wes-Del.

55.  Monroe Central (4):  Cowan, Daleville, Monroe Central, Tri.                                                                                                                                                                                               

56.  Indpls. Lutheran (5):  Covenant Christian, Eminence, Indpls. Lutheran, Indpls. Ritter, Lapel.

57.  Hauser (4):  Hauser, Morristown, Oldenburg Academy, South Decatur.

58.  Jac-Cen-Del (4):  Crothersville, Jac-Cen-Del, Rising Sun, Shawe Memorial.

59.  Loogootee (5):  Loogootee, Orleans, Shoals, Springs Valley, West Washington.

60.  Lanesville (5):  Christian Academy of Indiana, Henryville, Lanesville, New Washington, South Central (Elizabeth).

61.  Riverton Parke (6):  Attica, Covington, North Vermillion, Riverton Parke, Rockville, Turkey Run.

62.  Clay City (4):  Clay City, North Central (Farmersburg), Shakamak, Union (Dugger).

63.  North Daviess (4):  Barr-Reeve, Bloomfield, North Daviess, White River Valley.

64.  Tecumseh (5): Cannelton, New Harmony, Northeast Dubois, Oakland City Wood, Tecumseh.

 

Girls Regionals – June 5, 2004

Class 4A

1.   Merrillville: Winners at Lake Central, Penn, South Adams, Valparaiso.

2.   Harrison (W. Laf.): Winners at Anderson, DeKalb, Harrison (W. Laf.), Homestead.

3.   Center Grove: Winners at Decatur Central, Lawrence North, Noblesville, Pike.

4.   Castle: Winners at East Central, Ev, Harrison, Floyd Central, Northview.

 

Class 3A

5.   Twin Lakes: Winners at Andrean, Hammond Morton, S.B. St. Joseph’s. Twin Lakes.

6.   Bellmont: Winners at Bellmont, Blackford, Lakeland, Whitko.

7.   Pendleton Heights: Winners at Batesville, Beech Grove, Crawfordsville, Hamilton Heights.

8.   Jasper: Winners at Edgewood, Ev. Memorial, Jasper, Salem.

 

Class 2A

9.   LaVille: Winners at Fairfield, Lake Station Edison, North Montgomery, Rochester.

10.  Eastern (Greentown): Winners at Easern (Greentown), Fremont, Wabash, Woodlan.

11.  Cambridge City Lincoln: Winners at Cambridge City Lincoln, Indian Creek, Lawrenceburg, Shenandoah.

12.  Forest Park: Winners at Clarksville, Crawford County, South Knox, Tri-West Hendricks.

 

Class A

13.  Whiting: Winners at F.W. Canterbury, Pioneer, South Central (UM), Whiting.

14.  Tri-Central: Winners at Clinton Prairie, Indpls. Lutheran, Monroe Central, Wes-Del.

15.  Lanesville: Winners at Hauser, Jac-Cen-Del, Lanesville, Loogootee..

16.  Riverton Parke: Winners at Clay City, North Daviess, Riverton Parke, Tecumseh.

 

State Semifinal Games - June 11, 2004

Class 4A

Ben Davis: (6:30 p.m., 8:30 p.m.) Winners at Castle, Center Grove, Harrison (W. Laf.), Merrillville.

Class 3A

Pike: (6:30 p.m., 8:30 p.m.) Winners at Bellmont, Jasper, Pendleton Heights, Twin Lakes.

Class 2A

North Central (Indpls.): (6:30 p.m., 8:30 p.m.) Winners at Cambridge City Lincoln, Eastern (Greentown), Forest Park, LaVille.

Class 1A

Hamilton Southeastern (6:30 p.m., 8:30 p.m.)  Winners a Lanesville, Riverton Parke, Tri-Central, Whiting

 

Championship Games – June 12, 2004

Cherry Tree Softball Complex, 13989 Hazel Dell Parkway, Carmel

Class 1A  - 10:30 a.m.

Class 2A  - 1:30 p.m.

Class 3A  - 4:30 p.m.

Class 4A - 7:30 p.m.

 

A motion to approve the recommendations for the 2003-04 Softball Tournament Series was made by Pam Noble; seconded by Linda Barnett; motion passed 16-0.

 

APPROVE THE LAVERN GIBSON COURSE FOR CROSS COUNTRY STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS

Commissioner Ress presented a proposal to move the IHSAA Cross Country State Championships to the Lavern Gibson Course in Terre Haute.  Commissioner Ress and Associate Commissioner Craft recently met with course administrators, schools, and city officials, to work out the details for hosting the IHSAA State Cross Country Championships in 2004-05.  A motion to approve the recommendation was made by Michael Powell; seconded by Geoff Penrod; motion approved 16-0.

 

NATIONAL FEDERATION LEGAL SEMINAR

Approval was requested for Commissioner Ress and IHSAA Attorney Robert Baker to attend the legal seminar sponsored by the National Federation on April 16-17, 2004.  This seminar will be conducted in Indianapolis.  A motion to approve the IHSAA’s participation in the NFHS’s legal seminar was made by Jim Feist; seconded by Phillip Gardner; motion passed 16-0.

 

APPROVAL FOR EXECUTIVE STAFF AND BOARD MEMBERS TO ATTEND NFHS ANNUAL SUMMER CONFERENCE

Commissioner Ress requested permission for the executive staff and the Board of Directors to attend the annual meeting of the National Federation of State High School Associations, July 1-5, 2004.  A motion to approve this request was made by Roy Simpson; seconded by Lee Lonzo; motion passed 16-0.

 

VOLLEYBALL COACHES PROPOSALS

Gail Gripe of Lafayette Jefferson High School appeared before the Executive Committee to present the following proposal on behalf of the Indiana Coaches of Girls Sports Association Volleyball Committee:

1.       On an experimental basis, schools should be allowed to use Libero (designated defensive player).

2.       The current warm-up formats for Varsity, JV, and Freshman matches should be retained.

3.       The format for regular season tournaments should be standardized.

4.       Non-deciding match games should consist of 25 points.

5.       Teams should be allowed to practice at sectional and regional sites.

 

FOOTBALL COACHES PROPOSALS

Dave Land, the Indiana Football Coaches Association Secretary, and Kirk Sorg of South Adams High School appeared before the Executive Committee to present concerns of high school football coaches.

 

WIBC AND IHSAA RADIO NETWORK REPORT

Commissioner Ress reported on the status of negotiations with WIBC with regard to the 2004-05 contract with the IHSAA Radio Network.

 

TRANSFERS

Associate Commissioner Craft reported on transfers that have been ruled upon during the 2003-04 school year.  This report included the following actions as of February 20, 2004:

 

Full Eligibility

2,277

   

Limited Eligibility

   166

 

Ineligible

     49

 

Totals

2,492

 

SPORTSMANSHIP

Assistant Commissioner Wynns reported on the unsportsmanlike conduct reports that the Association has received as of February 20, 2004.  A total of 266 unsportsmanlike reports have been filed for the winter season, which is improved over last year at this time.  Assistant Commissioner Wynns also reported that the IHSAA has entered into a partnership with the NCAA Ambassadors Program.  Student athletes entering grades 10, 11, or 12 will be given leadership training in order to educate elementary aged students about the importance of citizenship and sportsmanship.  Training sessions will be taking place in area high schools this spring, and will focus on the RICHER principals: Respect, Integrity, Caring, Harmony, Excellence, and Responsibility.   

 

LITIGATION REPORT

Attorney Robert Baker updated the Executive Committee on the current status of pending litigation against the Association.

 

DISTRICT II MEDIA AWARD

Scott Gregg, who has worn any number of hats in the Indianapolis area school systems, has been selected as the 2003-04 recipient of the District II IHSAA Distinguished Media Service Award.  Scott is a graduate of Indiana University, with a Masters Degree in Radio/Television.  He began his teaching career at Carmel High School in 1970, moving into the commercial radio field for two years with WCBK in Martinsville.  He returned to Carmel in 1982, where he was the Department Chairman and manager of the school radio station, WHJE, as well as the school’s cable television facilities, until his retirement in 2003.  He has retained his position as Sports Information Director for the Metropolitan Interscholastic Conference, where he compiles weekly conference statistics, composes a weekly newsletter, publishes conference, individual and team achievements, serves as a liaison to media for conference tournaments and compiles and publishes the conference yearbook and record book.  Over the years, Scott has also served as the public address announcer for many IHSAA events, including football, volleyball, track & field, basketball and softball.  Scott was honored on Friday, February 6, 2004 in a special ceremony at half-time of the Carmel vs. Lawrence North boys’ basketball game, to be played at Carmel High School. 

 

PENALTIES ASSESSED

The following penalties were assessed for various violations of the IHSAA By-Laws:

Bethany Christian High School

Commissioner Ress reported the following action as a result of a violation of Rule 102-3c (Girls basketball player participated in 6 quarters in one session).

1.       The Bethany Christian High School girls basketball program is issued a warning. 

2.       Coach Tim Barwick is reprimanded for causing this violation to occur. 

3.       The administration of Bethany Christian High School is commended for its reporting and handling of this matter.

 

Gary Mann High School

Commissioner Ress reported the following action as a result of a violation of Rule 15-1.1d (Gary Mann student competed on the Gary West Side Boys swim team).

1.   The Gary Mann High School boys swimming program is issued a warning. 

2.   The student athlete is suspended from further participation at Gary West Side High School.

3.   In the event that this or any other individual student practices with a team from another school, a letter as outlined in Rule 15-1.1d(1) must be on file in the principal’s office at both schools. 

 

Gary West Side High School

Commissioner Ress reported the following action as a result of a violation of Rule 15-1.1d (Gary Mann student competed on the Gary West Side Boys swim team).

1.   The Gary West Side High School boys swimming program is issued a warning. 

2.   The student athlete is suspended from further participation at Gary West Side High School.

3.   In the event that this or any other individual student practices with your school’s swimming team/s, a letter as outlined in Rule 15-1.1d(1) must be on file in the principal’s office at both schools.

4.   Scores of the meets in which this student athlete participated must be recalculated with the points he earned being forfeited.

 

Gary West Side High School

Commissioner Ress reported the following action as a result of a violation of Rule 14-1 (Illegal wrestling scrimmage held without a licensed official).

1.       The Gary West Side High School wrestling program is issued a warning.

2.       Coach Eugene Johnson is reprimanded for allowing these violations of the IHSAA By-Laws to occur. 

3.       Since no weigh-in by a licensed official was conducted, neither the weigh-in nor the results of the meet may count for seeding purposes.

 

Greencastle High School

Commissioner Ress reported the following action as a result of a violation of Rule 3-9.4 (Two wrestlers competed in tournament in a weight class in which they weren’t entered - PROBATION).

1.       The Greencastle High School wrestling program is placed on probation through February 21, 2005. 

2.       The IHSAA accepts and supports the suspension of Coach Russ Hesler from coaching during the individual state wrestling tournament as an appropriate response to this violation.

3.       Greencastle High School shall pay a $200 fee to enter the student’s names into the appropriate weight class on the official entry form.  

4.       In response to the actions taken by Greencastle High School and because the student athletes appear to be the victim of circumstances, the Commissioner’s office will allow the student athletes to participate in the individual state wrestling tournament under the hardship eligibility provided in Rule 16 of the IHSAA By-Laws.

5.       It is a requirement that the line-up of wrestlers submitted at the sectional seeding meeting be compared with that school’s sectional entry lists in order to prevent this type of violation from occurring.

6.       The administration of Greencastle High School is commended for its handling of this matter.

 

Hammond High School

Commissioner Ress reported the following action as a result of a violation of Rule 14-1 (Illegal wrestling scrimmage held without a licensed official).

1.   The Hammond High School wrestling program is issued a warning.

2.   Coach Kevin English is reprimanded for causing these violations of the IHSAA By-Laws to occur. 

3.   Since no weigh-in by a licensed official was conducted, neither the weigh-in nor the results of the meet may count for seeding purposes.

4.   The administration of Hammond High School is commended for its handling of this matter.

 

Indianapolis Chatard High School

Commissioner Ress reported the following action as a result of a violation of Rule 9-18.3 (Wrestling coach videotaped match between two future opponents).

1.   The Indianapolis Chatard High School wrestling program is issued a warning.

2.   Coaches Thomas Collins and Jim Norton are reprimanded for allowing this violation to occur. 

3.   The administration of Indianapolis Chatard High School is commended for its reporting and handling of this matter.

 

McCutcheon High School

Commissioner Ress reported the following action as a result of a violation of Rule 9-13 (Gymnastics coach conducted Sunday workout with selected gymnasts).

1.   The McCutcheon High School gymnastics program is issued a warning. 

2.   Gymnastics Coach Mirian Farrell is reprimanded for having a Sunday workout session for selected gymnasts in violation of Rule 9-13.  Ignorance of the rules is an unacceptable excuse for a rules violation.

3.   The action taken by McCutcheon High School in response to this violation is accepted by the IHSAA.

4.   The administration of McCutcheon High School is commended for its reporting and handling of this matter.

 

Michigan City High School

Commissioner Ress reported the following action as a result of a violation of Rule 60-2 (Exceeded maximum number of wrestling competitions - PROBATION).

1.   The Michigan City High School wrestling program is placed on probation through the 2004-05 wrestling season.  Probation is a more severe type of warning. 

2.   For the 2004-05 wrestling season, Michigan City High School will be limited to fourteen dual meets and one tournament.  Additional tournaments may be scheduled provided each counts as two dual meets.  This is a reduction of two dual meets.

3.   Due to their participation in several reserve meets in addition to the full varsity schedule, the three student athletes are ineligible to compete in the 2003-04 Wrestling Tournament Series prior to the semi-state level of the team tournament.

4.   Both the wrestling coaches and athletic office personnel are directed to be more attentive of the wrestling schedule and the number of events in which athletes are participating in order to prevent future, similar incidents from occurring.

5.   The administration is commended for its prompt reporting and handling of this matter.

 

North Central (Farmersburg) High School

Commissioner Ress reported the following action as a result of a violation of Rule 9-13 (Sunday workout for selected baseball players).

1.   The North Central High School baseball program is issued a warning.  This warning is official notice that an unsportsmanlike act has occurred, is a matter of record, and shall not be repeated.

2.   Coach Rob Hester is reprimanded for causing this violation of Rule 9-13 to occur. 

3.   The administration of North Central High School is commended for its prompt reporting and handling of this matter.

 

South Bend St. Joseph’s High School

Commissioner Ress reported the following action as a result of a violation of Rule 20 (Illegal contact with a girls basketball player in a non-feeder school - PROBATION).

1.   The South Bend St. Joseph’s High School girls’ basketball program is placed on probation through January 30, 2005.  Probation is a severe type of warning. 

2.   Coach Mike Megyese is severely reprimanded for causing this violation to occur and for involving the student athletes on the girls’ basketball squad in this violation.

3.   South Bend St. Joseph’s High School is directed to report any future contact with the student athlete.  Should the student athlete enroll at St. Joseph’s at some future date, the IHSAA should be informed so that her athletic eligibility can be determined.

4.   It is strongly recommended that the administration at South Bend St. Joseph’s High School conduct staff development sessions for the entire coaching staff to ensure there is a thorough understanding of the IHSAA By-Laws and a dedication to upholding them.

5.   The administration must remain diligent in its supervision of the athletic programs in order to preclude future, similar incidents, which could result in a more severe penalty.

 

West Washington High School

Commissioner Ress reported the following action as a result of a violation of Rule 9-18.3 (Assistant boys basketball coach videotaped future opponent).

1.   The West Washington High School boys’ basketball program is issued a warning. 

2.   Assistant Coach Dave Huffman is reprimanded for causing this violation to occur. 

3.   The administration of West Washington High School is commended for its reporting and handling of this matter.

 

ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION

1.   Results of IHSAA Volleyball Survey

2.   Area meetings prior to the Annual Meeting of the IHSAA Board of Directors

 

COMMUNICATIONS

1.   Letter from Gregory Hatch, Principal, Lake Station Edison High School and President of the Lake Central Athletic Conference

2.   Letter from James R. Leffler, Director of the Upper School, Park Tudor School

3.   Letter sent to Minnesota School Boards Association from Jim Wheeler, President, Indiana School Boards Association

4.   Packet of letters from member schools supporting the IHSAA/ICJI poster campaign

 

FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER

A motion to adjourn the February meeting of the IHSAA Executive Committee was made by Phil Hoskins; seconded by Patrick Mapes; motion passed 16-0.  The next meeting of the Executive Committee will be at IHSAA headquarters at 8 a.m. on March 26, 2004.