SECTION VI ATHLETIC COUNCIL MINUTES
Sept. 17, 1997
1.0 Call to Order/Introductions
The meeting was called to order by President Mark Ward at 1:30 PM at the Ismalia Temple Shrine. Mr. Lloyd Mott, the newly appointed NYSPHSAA Assistant Director, and the new representatives to the Athletic Council, David Thomas-Buffalo, Alan Derry-NO, Timm Slade-NO were introduced and welcomed.
2.0 MINUTES: May 21, 1997 Approved as submitted. Polka/Kopeck
3.0 FALL SPORTS REPORTS
Post-Season Report (January) Pre-Season Reports (May)
3.1 Field Hockey S. Fuller
The Council approved use of Canisius for the Far West Regionals on Sunday Nov.9 due to lack of facility availability on Sat. A reminder was issued that the rules do not allow practice 7 days in a row.
3.2 Football C. Funke
The Council was reminded of the Calendar of events presented at the May AC meeting.
The two options for the finals were presented and discussed:
a) Rich Stadium on Thurs.Nov. 6, and Fri.,Nov.7 (unavailable on Sat.) at 5:00 PM. Same cost as 1996. Concern with playing on a school night was expressed. Difficulty may be encountered with getting teams to Rich (traffic) at that hour on a week night. Cost is $36,000.
b) UB on Fri.,Nov.7 and Sat., Nov.8. Sufficient lighting to be provided at a cost of $5000. Additional cost would include an electrician and site manager. Security can be easily done with volunteers. NCAA Track & Field at UB may affect condition of the field.
A motion to enable the Football Committee to make the decision based on the best interests of the athletes Polka/Slavin was withdrawn. A motion to recommend to the Football Committee to change the venue for the finals from Rich Stadium to UB for 1997, with the Football Committee making the final decision was carried. Polka/Wiggers
A reminder was given by the Media Chairperson, L.Kosobucki that the official spokesperson for the Section is President M.Ward.
3.3 Soccer(Girls) J. Dentinger
The issue regarding Ellicottville having hosted the Girl D finals for 10 consecutive years was referred to the Sportschair for resolution.
4.0 WINTER SPORTS REPORTS
Pre-Season Report (September) Post-Season Report (May)
4.1 Basketball (Boys) J. Walker Absent - no report submitted
4.2 Basketball (Girls) M. Swanson Absent - no report submitted
4.3 Bowling (Boys) L. Marcantonio Absent - no report submitted
4.4 Bowling (Girls) K. Majchrzak Absent - no report submitted
4.5 Ice Hockey A. Day Absent - no report submitted
4.6 Indoor Track (Boys) K. Carriero Report accepted and distributed
4.7 Indoor Track (Girls) W. Mallican Report accepted and distributed
4.8 Rifle P. Borkowski Absent - no report submitted
4.9 Swimming (Boys) R. Pauley Absent - no report submitted
4.10 Wrestling B. Davenport Absent - no report submitted
5.0 SPRING SPORTS REPORTS
Post-Season Reports (November) Pre-Season Report (January)
5.1 Softball T. Murphy
5.1.1 The State Committee has given the Section the option to require that all Section final games be played to completion. The Sportchairs would prefer that the finals be played the complete full 7 innings. The Sectional/Intersectional Committee agrees. Financial impact is the cost of the second day in the case of a rainout. The Council recommended to the Softball Committee to take the issue to the Leagues for input and make it an Action Item for November.
5.1.2 Super Regional Concept - refer to Item 3.0 Sectional/Intersectional Minutes Sept.4, 1997. This concept was not supported by the Sectional/Intersectional Committee. The main issue is the financial impact on local schools. A motion to reject the concept of the Super Regionals was carried. Kopeck/Polka
5.2 Tennis (Boys) T. McMahon Report accepted
6.0 TREASURER'S REPORT C.Roesch
Approved as submitted Kopeck/Stedman
7.0 EX.SECRETARY'S REPORT B. Dinse
7.1 Outside Agency: Cross Country - Evening Optimist - Sat., Sept. 20, 1997
Approved Kopeck/Nuffer
7.2 Combining Teams: Holland & Pioneer - Boys Swimming
Approved Riccio/Vredenburg
7.3 Requests for facilities:
7.3.1 Girls Soccer: Clint Small Stadium - Tonawanda Public Schools - $ 30.00/hour
Oct.30, Nov.1, Nov. 5 - Approximately three hours plus clean-up time needed
7.3.2 Boys Soccer: Clint Small Stadium - Tonawanda Public Schools - $ 30.00/hour Oct. 28
7.3.3 Girls Swimming: ECC
7.4 Pine `Ridge Enterprises - T-shirts
This company at no cost to the Section will make T-shirts on site with the Section getting 20% of the gross sales. It is scheduled for the Girls Volleyball semis and the Football finals. All other sports chairs have been encouraged to investigate its use a fund raiser to help balance budgets.
8.0 COMMUNICATIONS B. Dinse
8.1 The Monsignor Martin League has activated last years application for membership in Section VI.
Since the application was made as a League, according to procedure, the next step is to assign each school within the MML to one of the six leagues within the Section. A committee headed by Bob Dinse with the following members: D.Thomas-Buffalo, G.Nuffer-Catt, B.Hair-Chautauqua, TBA-ECIC, B.Banker-NFL, and B.Stedman-NO will meet on Oct. 2 at 1:00 PM at Erie I BOCES for this purpose. Each league must than approve the addition of these Catholic schools. Sister M.Pares to provide B.Dinse with the list of 12 schools involved.
8.2 Lloyd Mott has requested sports information from Section VI Sportchairs archives for a State project.
8.3 Good Sport Program: There were no applicants last year. Participation was encouraged.
8.4 Forms for nominations to the National Foundation Hall of Fame are available at the Section office.
9.0 COMMITTEE REPORTS
9.1 Awards J. Trampert
Awards were distributed at the Sportchair meeting Sept.4, 1997. Please count items received so corrections if necessary, can be made in a timely manner.
9.2 Chemical Awareness D. Ames Report accepted
9.3 Extended Eligibility G. Baldelli Report accepted
Reminder that clarification of the 19 year old rule appears in the Newsletter p.2. Reminder that accident or illness is the only reason for extended (5th year) eligibility. To appeal, the chief school officer must submit a letter of request along with the 3 page form.
9.4 Finance C. Amo Refer to 13.1
9.5 Media L. Kosobucki
Reminder that only radio is allowed a live broadcast. Broadcast of the State playoffs on cable TV requires a contract with the State. L.Mott will send to the Section office, information as to what is required. State plans are to establish a State Web-site and a Media Advisory Committee to address media issues.
9.6 Modified (Boys) ****** A Chairperson is still needed *****
9.7 Modified (Girls) P. Boggan Meeting is set for Oct. 17.
9.8 Officials Coordinating H. Holway
A meeting was held Sept. 17 to finalize the Section position on most issues. A meeting will be held Sept.24 with league assigning agents for spring sports. Recommendations for next year to be discussed.
9.9 Policy Handbook R.Wachter
A proposal for a change to the by-laws of the constitution regarding sale of merchandise is attached. Please review for discussion at the November AC meeting.
9.10 Safety L. Bryant
Regarding weight certification - a nutritionist is now available. A representative from Buffalo, Cattaraugus and Chautauqua is still needed for the Committee. A meeting will be held in October.
9.11 Sectional/Intersectional B. Dinse Report accepted
9.12 Sportsmanship P.Slavin No report
9.13 Transfer R.Penale Report to the office early next week
9.14 Transportation M.Foyle No report
9.15 Programs P.Boggan
Mary Foyle has requested pictures from the last 26 years and information about the season for the football program. Please send all to C.Funke.
10.0 STATE EXECUTIVE/CENTRAL COMMITTEE
10.1 Superintendent R. Wachter
R.Wachter will be available to attend any CEO meetings in the leagues to answer any questions regarding dues, budget, etc.
10.2 Principal R. Black
R.Black will also be available to attend any CEO meetings in the leagues.
10.3 Boys Representative B. Dinse Report accepted
10.4 Girls Representative P. Boggan Report accepted
Sectional recommendation to be taken to the State was that the swimming exhibitions should be run during the meet.
10.5 Attorney D. Marky
Contract with Rich Stadium - can go no further until decision is made on location of playoffs. Reminder: We are all ultimately responsible for the $550,000 operating cost of the Section since we are operating in a fiduciary capacity. It is extremely important to deal with that aspect of our financial situation.
11.0 COMMITTEES (SPECIAL)
11.1 Soccer Sportsmanship P. Boggan
The three meetings that were held in August were well attended. Information on sportsmanship and roster forms were distributed.
11.2 Corporate Sponsor C. Amo
11.3 Veterans (Retirees) T. DeBolski
The Annual Veterans Recognition Dinner is today at 5:30 PM. All are invited.
12.0 GUEST REPORT Lloyd Mott, Assistant Director, NYSPHSAA
12.1 Section VI Newsletter was complimented.
12.2 State information was covered in 10.4 by P.Boggan.
12.3 Good Sports Program: Headed by L.Mott. ADs were recommended to assess the program and consider applying.
12.4 Please read the Rule book regarding sanctioning. Make sure coaches and ADs are up to date.
12.5 Weight Certification: New and different. Packets will be sent to the schools soon. Schools are recommended to send coaches to the Nutrition workshops.
13.0 OLD BUSINESS
13.1 Finance
13.1.1 There was a motion proposing: "The Section will not be involved with pre-quarter and quarter finals (except in boys basketball). All expenses and revenues will be the responsibility of
the host school. In some sports, the host school will also be responsible for semi-finals. This will be determined by the sport chair and the Section." Slavin/Polka Discussion revealed that confusion may be caused regarding which sports the semi-finals applied to. There was a motion to amend the proposal to read: "The Section will not be involved with pre-quarter and quarter finals (except in boys basketball). All expenses and revenues will be the responsibility of the host school." Riccio/Polka Motion carried as amended.
13.1.2 Motion to increase dues 50%. Polka/Kaszubski
Detailed budget and office expense information will be disseminated from the Section office. Motion to table until November. Kopeck/Riccio Motion carried.
14.0 NEW BUSINESS
14.1 The meeting with the League Presidents has been found to be a good device for communication. Another is planned for October.
14.2 Philosophy statement for equity in sports is in the Newsletter p.2. Please call R.Black with suggestions and comments.
14.3 Bob Dinse has resigned as the Boys Representative to the NYSPHSAA Central Committee
Please call the office to obtain from R.Dinse the description and qualifications required for the position. If interested, please send a letter of application and a resume to L.Kosobucki, Media Chairperson. It is hoped that the position will be filled by November.
14.4 President Mark Ward will write a letter to Sandy Scott, NYSPHSAA suggesting alternatives to
the Sport Chair State meetings in Albany on Fridays. Air fares which are required are exorbitant.
Over $11,000 per year is spent on air fare for these meetings. A suggestion was made to hold an Athletic Council meeting via the Long Distance Learning Lab facility as a model for the State Chairpersons meeting.
14.5 A motion to increase the mileage reimbursement for transportation from $.20 per mile to $.31 per mile was carried. Polka/Nuffer
14.6 A motion to authorize the Executive Committee to explore the issue relative to athletic trainers and protocol for injuries at sectional events was carried. Polka/Riccio
14.7 Extension of the Executive Committee to include a representative form each league. A representative is still needed from each league for the committee to resolve this issue. A meeting will then be scheduled
15.0 GOOD OF THE ORDER
16.0 ADJOURNMENT Banker/Vredenburg
NEW YORK STATE PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION
Section VI Athletic Council Meeting Roll Call
September 17, 1997
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS
President Mark J. Ward Awards Jim Trampert
President-Elect Patrick Slavin Chem. Awareness Doug Ames ab
Exec. Secretary/ Boys Rep Robert A. Dinse Eligibility Gerry Baldelli
Treasurer Carl J. Roesch Finance Chuck Amo
Counsel Douglas Marky Media Leonard Kosobucki
Superintendents Rep Richard Wachter Modified (Boys)
Principals Rep Ronald Black Modified (Girls) Patricia Boggan
Girl's Rep Patricia Boggan Safety Larry Bryant ab
Officials Coordinator Robert Holway Sportsmanship Patrick Slavin
Transfer Ralph Penale
Transportation Mary Foyle ab
CATTARAUGUS Veterans Tom DeBolski
Superintendents Rep Dr. John Edwards ab
Principals Rep George Nuffer III SPORTCHAIRS
Girl's Rep Paul Ksionzyk Softball Peter Scott
Boy's Rep Rick DeKay Field Hockey Sue Fuller
Football Chuck Funke
CHAUTAUQUA Tennis Terry McMahon
Superintendents Rep Richard Thom ab
Principals Rep Stephen Vanstrom ab
Girl's Rep Karen Cotton ab
Boy's Rep William Wiggers
CITY OF BUFFALO
Acting Supervisor of PE David Thomas
Acting Director of PE Art Serrotte ab
Boy's Rep David Thomas
Girl's Rep DeRutha Blue-Riding ab
E.C.I.C.
Superintendents Rep Joseph Girardi ab
Principals Rep Charles Vredenburg
Girl's Rep Nancy Riccio
Boy's Rep Greg Kaszubski
NIAGARA FRONTIER
Superintendents Rep Walter Polka
Principals Rep James Dunnigan
Girl's Rep Brett Banker
Boy's Rep Ralph Penale
NIAGARA ORLEANS
Superintendents Rep Alan Derry
Principals Rep Norman Kopeck
Girl's Rep Timm Slade
Boy's Rep Bill Stedman
ab - absent; alt - alternate
HIGHLIGHTS
SECTION VI ATHLETIC COUNCIL MEETING
September 17, 1997
3.1 Field Hockey Regionals to be Sunday November 9th.
Reminder: State Rule prohibits practice for 7 consecutive days.
3.2 Football Committee presentation of options regarding location of the finals.
8.1 Committee to meet October 2nd to attempt placement of Monsignor Martin schools into leagues.
13.1.1 The Section will not be involved with pre-quarter and quarter finals (except boys basketball).
14.3 Section seeking letter of application for Boys Representative to the State.
14.5 Mileage reimbursement increased from $.20/mile to $.31/mile.