MSHSL Board of Directors Report

The October BOD meeting saw a lot of action on many fronts.

The start date for girls Swimming and Diving for the 2008 season was officially moved one week earlier to avoid having the second week of the season fall on Labor Day weekend.  This adds one week to the season for one year only with no additional contests.

Action taken during the meeting include:

  1. Boys and Girls Lacrosse requested additional players on the roster and it was denied.  The addition on one coach to bring their official roster to 3 coaches was approved.  Section assignments for lacrosse were also approved.
  2. Four person scorecards for golf were approved and coaches can now coach on the course during regular season meets without MSHSL approval.  A Pace of Play Policy was also approved for golf.  Sites for state golf are being reviewed and will be approved at a future meeting.
  3. Basketball requested and received approval for a 35 second shot clock to be used during non-conference and regular season tournaments.  Both teams must agree to its use. 
  4. Tournament sites for 2008-20013 were approved.  Xcel will host Volleyball, Wrestling, and Hockey.  Target Center will host Dance and Basketball.  The University of Minnesota will host gymnastics, consolation hockey, and basketball quarterfinals.  Hamline University was approved for Track and Field for the next five years.  The cost for tournament venues in the metro area are increasing dramatically over the length of the contract.  These costs will need to be addressed. 

Other items of interest included the information gathering regarding fall or summer golf, wrestling weight classes, and summer coaching waiver. 

Coaches and schools are encouraged to put their rosters and schedules on the MSHSL website as early in the season as possible.  If anyone has not used or seen the materials for Team Up, visit your AD and take advantage of the great programs available. 

We both enjoy representing you and encourage you to contact us about any issues that may arise.  Have a great winter.

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