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Executive Board
Meeting OHSAA – October , 2007 Present-Assistant
Commissioner John Dickerson, President - Ken Campanizzi, VP-Joe Matheny,
Treasurer Casey Milligan, Jonathan Laube, Russ Edington, Mike
Gardner, Dominic Williams, Kevin Smith, Randy Miskell, Steve Youmans, Richard
Bohne, Reese Snyder, Diane McCall, Gail Riehl, Brain Riegel, Richard
Scaife, Ken Youngman, Alice James, and Gerald Sargent. I.
State
Tournament: Assistant Commissioner John Dickerson a.
Golf season went fairly smooth
prior to the State Tournament. There
were a few concerns of athletes participating in non-interscholastic
competitions. However, an
exception was made for Ali while so that she could represent the b.
Thanks those present who
officiated the State Tournament. Better weather conditions helped make the
tournament weekends go smoother but the pace of play was still slow. c.
A change in management has
occurred at the OSU golf course. While
this has happened, Coach Brown has attempted to keep our tournaments at a high
level for the players. The Grey
Course may not be enough of a challenge for the young men to play no matter
what the conditions. Threw out the
question as to whether or not Scarlet is too much of a challenge and who
should play the course. d.
Distributed the 2007
participation numbers for the girls. It
appears the girls have reached approximately 265 teams.
Once these numbers are confirmed, I look to recommend two divisions for
the girl and maybe as soon as next year. It
would be nice to have these numbers put together by the January Board of
Control meeting. Once this happens
the tournaments will have the same number of participants as in the past with
12 teams and 12 individuals for each division.
C.M. this will need to be
done quickly enough to set up the sectional tournaments.
A.J. How will
the numbers for each division be decided?
J.D. We will
use the list of schools involved and split the number per division as equally
as possible. It looks like the
Grey course at OSU would make a good location for the girl’s State
Tournament.
D.M. How will the rotation
go?
J.D. Once the
decision has been made to split the girls into two divisions, there would be a
one year rotation for next season and then they will follow a normal two year
rotation.
B.R. Does the
increase in the number of individual players in girl’s golf effect the
format of what division they will play in?
J.D. No, it
will be done as in the past for both boys and girls.
D.M. Could the State
Tournament start later because of darkness for the players on the range for
the Grey course?
J.D. This is
being evaluated.
K.Y. There was a problem
for some teams playing the Grey course with transporting their players to #10
tee. Some considerations are
being made to help athletes get to #10 tee when team transportation cannot be
used.
R.B. Complimented the format for the State Tournament from how the
practice rounds were set up to the way the range was handled.
Slow play on the Scarlet course may have been contributed to the pin
placements.
B.R. Do all state
tournament officials have walkie talkies?
Someone commented that there appeared to be clusters of officials.
J.D. This is
an area we are trying to take care of, so please have individuals contact me
so I can address this personally.
C.M. If coaches will inform us of parking problems, we will try to
handle it.
B.R. A coach had 2
individuals qualify for the girl’s State Tournament.
They were placed on opposite sides so coaching was a problem.
Is there anything that can be done to improve this situation?
J.D. We should
be able to make accommodations for the first day but, the second day will be
determined by their play on day 1.
B.R. Food on the
course went better this year. However,
should food be given to the athletes in the parking lot?
K.Y. Should casts and/or
caddying during the practice round of the State Tournament be permitted?
If this is not a problem then we don’t need to address the issue. II.
Clinic Information:
Steve Youman
S.Y. The dates this year are
Sunday, May 4 and Monday, May 5. With this being a mandatory rules year, I
spoke with Brad Sparling, the O.S.U. Associate Men’s Coach and former Duke
Assistant, about doing the rules interpretation meeting and he has agreed.
Dues will be required by
D.W. Emphasize the definitions.
D.M. Hazards
G.R. Lost Ball
A.J. The use
of rule 3-3
K.Y. Remember that the
rules are to help the athletes. Athletes
should deal with the situation immediately and not wait until they are
finished with the round.
C.M. We may need to raise
the clinic fee to $50 in the future. The
main problem appears to be with the cost of the luncheon.
If we could get a more accurate count of those who will be eating, we
may be able to reduce our cost of the luncheon. We hope that by simplifying
the form it will help. This year
we will give a satchel similar to the past but black and gold in color.
C.M. Motion:
The date of dues be changed from Oct 1 to Sept 1 for future years.
M.G. Seconded Vote: Unanimous in favor. III.
Hall of Fame and
Sportsmanship: Kevin Smith
K.S. John Mihocik will be going into the Hall of Fame this year.
There will be a special announcement made to induct Duke golf coach and long
time OHSGCA supporter, Rod Meyers into the Hall of Fame. The Hall of
Fame form will be updated and available on line. Please
return them to Kevin Smith by
The Distinguished Service Award goes to the N.E. this year and
should be given to Kevin Smith by
The Sportsmanship and Ethics Award goes to the East girls and Northwest for
boys this year and should be given to Kevin Smith by IV. Old
Business
G.R. What is happening with the coaching rule for OHSAA?
Could it be similar to the college rule?
R.B. The survey at the spring clinic indicated that two-thirds of the
coaches voting wanted to change the present coach rules.
C.M. 162 of 257 voted for
a change from the present rule.
K.Y. How many of the
coaches attending the clinic paid their dues?
Was the vote legitimate?
D.W. Was the vote accurate? Do
other districts want a change in the coaching rule?
R.B. There appears
to be some resistance in this group to making a change in the coaching rule.
G.S. If we change
the coaching rule, I believe that it will increase the time to play a round of
golf. Will we allow one coach to
talk with player or will more coaches be involved.
Since we have adopted the present coaching rule, the rounds have taken
more time.
D.W. What happens that slows play the most?
G.S. When a player
has a lost ball.
D.W. I believe the new rule would speed up play.
If I could talk with one of my players who is about to take a risk, I
could help him to make a better decision and avoid the problem of slow play.
C.M. I belief that we should we should be representing junior golf
in Ohio
as a whole.
M.G. While the new
coaching rule was not discussed at our N.W. District meeting, I feel this is a
tremendous opportunity to help our players as long as we don’t slow down
play.
A.J. I don’t
think the girl’s are ready for this rule.
J.L. We didn’t
discuss the rule at our N.E. District meeting, but I agree with Mike Gardner.
D.M. I like to help our players, so I’m in favor of the new coaching
rule.
R.E. The C District
appears to be split on the new rule. Some
athletes need help and some don’t.
B.R. The girl
coaches of the SW would probably be split with maybe more in favor.
D.W. The S.W. District is in favor of the change. If the change is
made, this should eliminate the problem of deciding what is or isn’t
coaching.
R.B. I believe the
coaching rule should change.
K.S. The majority of
coaches in the East like the present coaching rule.
R.M. I believe the coaching rule should stay the same.
K.Y. Motion:
I move that the Executive Committee vote on a coaching rule that allows
the coach to talk with their player at any time until all player’s balls in
that group come to rest on the green being played and coaches may not be on
the green.
R.B. Seconded
Vote: Favor - 9
Oppose - 9 with the President’s deciding vote going to the oppose. V. New Business
S.Y. Motion:
I move that the fall Executive Meeting of the OHSGCA will be the second
Wednesday following the final State Tournament date.
G.R. Seconded
Vote: Unanimous
B.R. How are we
going to explain our vote today to the coaches at our spring meeting?
K.C. Based on the results of the coaching rule survey taken at the 2007
Spring meeting, the Executive Committee voted 10-9 not to change the coaching
rule. VI.
DISTRICT
CONCERN:
M.G. Asked about the rule for interrupted play and the number of teams
advancing in tournament play.
J. L. Coaches wanted to know why there aren’t six players
instead of five at the State Tournament.
B.R. What is the rule about scrimmages? There is one
scrimmage at any time during the season. Are communication devices being
used by officials at tournament sites?
R.E. Coaches wanted to know if there could be volunteer coaches
assigned to each group. Could the rule for substitutions at the State
Tournament be re-evaluated.
G.R. Coaches like the scheduling of practice round for the State
Tournament.
D.W. Can anything be done about the substitution rule for the State
Tournament?
K.S. Nothing.
J. M. Coaches wanted to know how the number of teams to qualify to the
District Tournaments was determined. Why aren’t six players permitted
to play at the State Tournament. Could there be more rule officials at
Sectionals and District sites? Could district dues be collected with
State dues? Why aren’t there more vendors at the Spring meeting? VII.
MISCELLANEOUS
J. L. Please send me
your updated information for your District Officers so I can place this
information on the web site.
K. S. Motion:
R.B. Seconded Vote: Unanimous |
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