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Regular Meeting of PIAA District 6 – June 15, 2010
Chairman Wotkowski called the meeting of the District 6 Committee to order at 9:00 AM at the Forest Hills Middle School, Sidman, PA. Present were: Raymond Wotkowski, Alberta Ake, Kenneth Bussard, Ralph Cecere, David Crumrine, Kathy Getz, Donald Hosterman, Kim Hubler, Michael Hudak, William Marshall, James Price, Dean Rossi and Curtis Whitesel. Four guests were present, William Reimer, Steve Rhodes, Thomas Musselman and James Mehall. Those not in attendances were Charles Glasser, Thomas Kakabar, Norman Krumenacker, Gary Jubas and Ken Salem.
Approval of Minutes
A motion was made by Kathy Getz and James Price to approve the minutes of the May 17, 2010.
Financial Reports
On a motion by Kenneth Bussard and William Marshall, the Committee unanimously approved the May 2010 Financial Report.
On a motion by David Crumrine and Curtis Whitesel, the Committee unanimously approved the financial report for Tennis prepared by Eric Hovan.
On a motion by William Marshall and Michael Hudak, the Committee unanimously approved the financial report for Baseball prepared by David Crumrine.
On a motion by Dean Rossi and Kim Hubler, the Committee unanimously approved the financial report for Softball prepared by Donald Hosterman.
On a motion by Kim Hubler and Kathy Getz, the Committee unanimously approved the financial report for Programs and Promotions prepared by James Price.
On a motion by Ralph Cecere and Kenneth Bussard, the Committee unanimously approved the financial report for Swimming and Diving prepared by Susan Werner.
On a motion by Alberta Ake and Ralph Cecere, the Committee unanimously approved the financial report for Track and Field prepared by William Reimer and Thomas Musselman.
On a motion by David Crumrine and Donald Hosterman, the Committee approved to create the positions of assistant directors for AA and AAA in Track and Field, with the fees being $200.00 for AA and $175.00 for AAA.
On a motion by James Price and Curtis Whitesel, the Committee unanimously approved the financial reports for Boys Volleyball prepared by Kathy Getz. The Committee would like to congratulate State College on winning the state championship.
On a motion by Alberta Ake and Kathy Getz, the Committee unanimously approved to include the position of Assistant Wrestling Chairman with the fee being set at $300.00.
On a motion by Michael Hudak and Kenneth Bussard, the Committee unanimously approved to include the position of Assistant Swimming Chairman with the fee being set at $300.00.
On a motion by Kim Hubler and Kathy Getz, the Committee approved to reimburse Committee members for mileage, meals and hotel expenses for attending any state championship sporting event.
Sportsmanship
“ One man practicing good sportsmanship is far better than 50 others preaching it”
-Knute Rockne
Michael Hudak and Kath Getz reviewed the below-listed disqualification forms.
SB Altoona player arguing call and removing helmet in play
Eligibility Hearings
A motion was made by James Price and Donald Hosterman and unanimously approved to grant eligibility to Thomas O’Connell, a 9th grade student transferring from Blacklick to Bishop Carroll, to participate in football, baseball and basketball.
A motion was made by Kathy Getz and Alberta Ake and unanimously approved to grant eligibility to James Brother Jr., a 11th grade student transferring from Blacklick to Bishop Carroll.
A motion was made by David Crumrine and William Marshall and unanimously approved to grant eligibility to Derek Brothers, a 9th grade student transferring from Blacklick to Bishop Carroll, to participate in football.
A motion was made by Donald Hosterman and Curtis Whitesel and unanimously approved to grant eligibility to Charles Litzinger III, a 9th grade student transferring from Blacklick to Bishop Carroll, to participate in football and track and field.
A motion was made by James Price and Donald Hosterman and unanimously approved to grant eligibility to Amber Litzinger, a 10th grade student transferring from Blacklick to Bishop Carroll, to participate in track and field.
A motion was made by Kim Hubler and Kathy Getz, to grant eligibility to Blake Morder, a 12th grade student transferring from Huntingdon to Mount Union, to participate in wrestling. The motion was approved with a vote of 12-0-1. Curtis Whitesel abstained from voting.
A motion was made by James Price and Kathy Getz to have Westmont student Nathan Bennett’s eligibility heard at the August 3rd meeting. Chairman Wotkowski was asked to contact the school for more supportive information.
Information
A request for a cooperative agreement between Bishop Guilfoyle and Bishop Carroll in girl’s tennis was denied as the two schools are not contiguous. Private school boundaries are determined by the geographic boundaries of the school district for which each building is physically located. Central Cambria and Altoona are not contiguous.
A motion was made by William Marshall and Michael Hudak to limit single A football championship playoffs to the top twelve qualify teams based on the points system, with a vote of 13-0. There is no minimal win requirement.
The Committee discussed the javelin throw in track and field sport event for junior high. The javelin throw is permissible at the junior high level and within the track and field rules.
A lengthy discussion was conducted to develop a draft of suggested sportsmanship measures for each school to follow and specifically will be implemented at all District Six play-off contests. Dr. Crumrine is the chair of this committee and will share the final copy to each school for consideration.
Foreign Exchange Eligibility Hearings
There were no foreign exchange hearings.
The meeting adjourned at 2:15 PM.
The next meeting of the PIAA District 6 Committee will be held on
Tuesday, August 3, 2010, at the Scotch Valley Country Club, Hollidaysburg, PA at 9:00.
Respectfully Submitted,
Sherry Montgomery Secretary/Treasurer