Chairperson Cassel White,
William Amerson, Randy Barrett, Dennis Bunda, Phillip Gardner,
The minutes of the
APPROVE THE VOLLEYBALL PROPOSALS
The Exe
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.
The Executive Staff acknowledged
that items two and four did not require action as the requested formats will be
in place in 2004-05. Proposal one,
three, and five were not recommended for approval. A motion to approve the volleyball coaches recommendations was made by Phil Hoskins; seconded
by Randy Barrett; motion failed 0-13.
Steve Witty, IBCA president and Jerry Bomholt,
REPORT FROM THE
Cindy
Lester,
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
Full eligibility 2,468
Limited eligibility 173
Ineligible 54
Total transfers 2,685
SPORTSMANSHIP
Assistant Commissioner Wynns
reviewed the unsportsmanlike conduct reports that have been received by the
Association. Thus far, the total number of reports for the winter season have declined from
last year. Assistant Commissioner Wynns
also reported on the progress of the NCAA Ambassadors Program. Training sessions have begun, and are being
held at nine member schools across the state.
FINANCIAL REPORT
Commissioner Ress presented a
financial report of the Association.
LTITGATION
Attorney
Robert Baker updated the Exe
The following penalties were
assessed for various violations of the IHSAA By-Laws:
Commissioner Ress reported
the following action as a result of a violation of Rule 15-1.2 (Boy’s
basketball player participated in YMCA game during season).
1. The
2. The student athlete involved in this rule violation
shall be suspended for three games at the start of the 2004-05 basketball season.
3. The administration of
Commissioner Ress reported
the following action as a result of a violation of Rule 15-2.2a (Four boys
basketball players participated on the same non-school team).
1. The
2. The four student athletes involved in this violation
shall be suspended for three basketball games.
If necessary, some of these suspensions may be carried forward into the
2004-05 season.
3. The administration of
Commissioner Ress reported
the following action as a result of a violation of Rule 5 (Boys track athlete
received remuneration from booster for athletic related activities).
1. The
2. The actions taken by
3. The three student athletes who were given cash in
violation of Rule 5 are, hereby, declared ineligible. Should the student athletes make full
restitution, they may request that their amateur status be reinstated.
4. The administration of
Commissioner Ress reported
the following action as a result of a violation of Rule 15-2.2a (Baseball
player missed school and solicited funds to play in
1. The
2. The student athlete was suspended for 15% of the
2003-04 baseball season.
3. The administration of
Commissioner Ress reported
the following action as a result of a violation of Rule 15-2.2b (Non-school
volleyball team coached by assistant coach with current players).
1. The
Portage High School volleyball program is issued a warning
2. Coach
Chris Dixon and Assistant Coach Ed Dixon are reprimanded for causing this
violation to occur.
3. The
IHSAA accepts the removal of Ed Dixon as an assistant volleyball coach at
4. The administration of
Commissioner Ress reported
the following action as a result of a violation of Rule 9-13 (Assistant girls
track coach transported athletes to non-school Sunday event).
1. The
2. Assistant Coach Grace Stichter
is reprimanded for causing this violation to occur.
3. The administration of
Commissioner Ress reported
the following action as a result of a violation of Rule 9-4 (Baseball practice
conducted that included a post graduate).
1. The
2. Coach Steve DeGroote is
reprimanded for causing this violation to occur.
3. Due to the illegal practice involving a
post-graduate, the
4. The administration of
Commissioner Ress reported
the following action as a result of a violation of Rule 100 (Girls tennis team
conducted a practice prior to Monday of Week 36).
1. The Whitko High
School girls’ tennis program is issued a warning.
2. Coach Larry Schuh
is reprimanded for causing this violation to occur.
3. The
determination by the school administration to not allow another practice until
March 9th is appropriate and supported by the IHSAA.
4. The administration of
1. IHSAA Centennial Scholarships
Commissioner
Ress presented a timetable for selection & presentation of the first annual
Centennial Scholarships. The
announcement of the 10 winners will be made in May 2004.
2. Meeting with the Presidents of Coaching Associations
Commissioner
Ress will meet with coaches association presidents and
secretaries on April 26, 2004. Various
topics concerning specific sports will be discussed.
3. Discussion of possible dates for
4. Communications:
a. Congratulations to
b. Correspondence with Blessed Theodore Guerin High
School
c. Letter from Philip Apple, Principal; John Spinks,
Athletic Director; and Rick Ashmore, Volleyball
Coach; Twin Lakes HS
d. Letter from David Land, Executive Director, Indiana
Football Coaches Association
e. Letter from Kay Schluessler,
Edwardsport, IN
f.
Thank you from
Erin Sparks, Carmel HS, Mental Attitude Award Winner in Girls’ Swimming
5. For the Good of the Order
A
motion to adjourn the March meeting of the IHSAA Exe