Chairperson
The minutes of the February
18, 2005 meeting were recommended for approval.
A motion for approval was made by Phil Gardner; seconded by Roy Simpson;
motion passed 12-0.
APPROVE THE TENNIS PROPOSALS
The Exe
1. The number of players permitted to participate in the
preseason scrimmage should be extended from the current limit of 14 to a new
maximum of 20 as long as the courts are available. The scrimmage still must be completed in 90
minutes.
A motion to approve the
first proposal was made by Phil Hoskins; seconded by Geoff Penrod;
motion passed 12-0.
GYMNASTICS COACHES PROPOSALS
Miriam Farrell of
1. At tournament meets, do not flip the order of
rotation within the blocks.
2. Provide more individual medals at the State
Meet.
3. Provide more team medals at the State Meet.
The Executive
Committee will take action on these proposals at their next regularly scheduled
meeting.
SWIMMING COACHES PROPOSALS
Keith Buetow
of
1. In the case
of a tie for the 32nd qualifying position (not a cut-off time) for
the State Meet, all ties will be accepted and those participants will compete
in the preliminary round of the State Meet.
2. Sixteen
(16) place scoring be used for Sectionals and award
ribbons for places 1 through eight (8) at the Sectional Meet.
The
Executive Committee will take action on these proposals at their next regularly
scheduled meeting.
WRESTLING COACHES PROPOSALS
J.D. Minch
of
1. The IHSWCA
proposes the implementation of full wrestlebacks,
from the quarterfinals, during the state tournament series at the Regional and
Semi-State levels.
The
Executive Committee will take action on these proposals at their next regularly
scheduled meeting.
Associate Commissioner Craft
reported on transfers that have been ruled upon during the 2004-05 school
year. This report included the following
actions as of March 2005:
Full
eligibility 2,690
Limited
eligibility 190
Ineligible 58
Total
transfers 2,938
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.
FINANCIAL REPORT
1. Swimming
Assistant Commission Searcy presented a financial
report of the girls and boys swimming and diving financial reports. The IHSAA State Championships experienced
record attendance, which is reflected in increased revenue. Overall, both tournaments show a marked
increase in the net figures to the IHSAA.
2. Wrestling
Assistant Commissioner Cox reported on the financial
status of the wrestling tournament series.
The IHSAA net figures was decreased slightly (2%) from last year’s
figures.
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 15-1.2c
and 52-3 (Freshmen boys basketball team played game
vs. parents)
1. The
2. Freshman Coach Andy Sargent
is reprimanded for causing this violation to occur.
3. As a result of participating in this game the
freshmen team played twenty-one games exceeding the limit of twenty games. Therefore, the 2005-06 boys’ freshman
basketball schedule shall be limited to a maximum of eighteen games. This is a reduction of two games.
4. The administration of
Commissioner
Ress reported the following action as a result of a violation of Rule 3-9
(Non-roster boys basketball player participated in a
sectional game)
1. The
2. The student athlete is ineligible to dress for or
compete in any remaining
3. Coach Gary Carter is reprimanded for causing this
violation to occur.
4. The administration of
Commissioner
Ress reported the following action as a result of a violation of Rule 18-1
(Academically ineligible wrestler participated in seven meets)
1. The
2. The student
athlete involved in this violation shall be suspended and declared ineligible
for further competition until his academic record meets the minimum standards
of Rule 18-1.
3. It is the
understanding of the IHSAA that in accordance with Rule 3-9, the schools
against whom the ineligible athlete participated have
been notified of this violation, the matches that he won have been forfeited,
and the scores of the meets recalculated to reflect the forfeits.
4. The
administration of
1. IHSAA Centennial Scholarships – Timetable for
selection & presentation
2. Meeting with the Presidents of Coaching
Associations (April 25th)
3. Communications:
a. Email from Tom & Melanie Caldwell, Parents,
b. Letter from Tim Fitzpatrick, Associate Athletic
Director,
c. Letter from E. Jo Hoy, Principal,
d. Letter from David E. Marcotte,
Principal,
e. Letter from Ryan T. McDonald, Executive Director,
f.
Letter from
Phyllis L. Tubbs, Assistant Athletic Director,
4. Congratulations:
a. Dennis Bunda,
b. Geoff Penrod,
5. For the Good of the
Order
A
motion to adjourn the March meeting of the IHSAA Exe