High School Basketball Post-season Meeting Minutes

March 14, 2006

1. Attendees

Allen Gallup, Bert Church Varsity Boys
Andy Kirk, Bert Church JV Girls
Brian Utley, Chestermere Varsity Girls
Chris Hopchuk, Springbank JV Girls
Danny Everleigh, Springbank JV Boys
Dave Morris, Bow Valley JV Girls
Doug Wilde, Bert Church Varsity Girls
Earl Binder, Cochrane Varsity Boys
Ed Pohill, Bow Valley JV Boys
Garth Turgeon, Chestermere Varsity Boys
Jacquie Mirtle, RVSD
Joe McLaughlin, George McDougall Varsity Girls
Joy Moore, Chestermere JV Girls
Ken Payne, George McDougall JV Boys
Linda Binder, Cochrane Varsity Boys
Mike Friesen, Cochrane JV Boys
Mike Sera, Bert Church JV Boys, Commissioner, Statistician
Nancy Dutchik, Cochrane JV Girls
Paul Prochnau, Bow Valley JV Boys
Rhonda Bartel, Cochrane Varsity Girls
Rob Wilson, Chestermere JV Boys
Ron Kuzmickas, Springbank JV Boys
Ryan Haggarty, George McDougall Varsity Boys
Ryan Reid, Bert Church Varsity Boys
Sam Wilson, Springbank JV Boys
Wally Dick, Cochrane JV Boys
Wendy Ruzicka, Cochrane JV Girls

2. Commissioner

Thank you to Mike Sera for the great work in his first year as commissioner.

3. Reviews and Evaluations
1. Stats Review

Thanks to Mike Sera for his work as statistician. Season stats were distributed. In general, score sheets were filled out correctly and clearly this year.

2. Regular Season Varsity

The causes, consequences and possible solutions for the running of scores were discussed. The inequity between teams and coaches new to Rocky View are some of the reasons cited for the disparity in scores. The risk of injury that goes up when the score runs up was mentioned as a consequence. Other comments included the fact that some teams don’t like being played down to and that strong teams can’t expect their second string not to play its best. The group concluded that the issue needs to be sorted out between administrators but that it would be brought forward to the Parameters meeting in June. It was decided that we want to avoid introducing regulations regarding running scores.

3. Regular Season Junior Varsity

The inability of junior varsity Rocky View teams to play zone defence in league play was discussed. Some coaches thought that, in order to develop the fundamentals, it’s good for Rocky View teams to play man-to-man. Others thought it frustrating that once teams get to Zones or Provincials, zone defence is allowed and teams have limited time to practice. It was also mentioned that community leagues don’t play zone defence either. The group discussed different solutions.
Motion:  Rob Wilson, Chestermere, moved that junior varsity boys play the first five games of the season man-to-man defence and the second half zone/multiple defence. Mike Friesen, Cochrane, seconded the motion.
Vote: Motion passed: 5 in favour, 1 abstained
ACTION: JM to determine if rule changes go to Parameters and update handbook.
Motion: Nancy Dutchik, Cochrane moved that junior varsity girls play the first five games of the season man-to-man defence and the second half zone/multiple defence. Joe McLaughlin, George McDougall, seconded the motion.
Vote: Motion defeated: 3 in favour, 3 against

4. Officials

1. Some coaches requested that officials not work the same schools all the time. ACTION:  JM to talk to John Weiland about this.
2. There were some instances of officials being late. Coaches must let JM or John Weiland know about it as officials are fined by the CBOA for being late.
3. Coaches felt that, in general, officials were more “user-friendly” this season.
4. Player technical fouls were down; coach technicals were up slightly. In general, coaches thought that this season showed a positive result of the removal of the three-technical rule.

  
Motion: Ryan Haggarty, George McDougall, moved that we permanently abolish the three-technical rule. Dave Morris, Bow Valley, seconded the motion.
Vote:  Motion passed: 13 in favour, 0 against, 8 abstained
ACTION: JM to take to Parameters as this rule was implemented on a trial basis this past season.

5. Divisional Tournament

Thanks to George McDougall for hosting a great day of basketball.

4. Banquet

George McDougall
March 27
Time: 6:30 pm
Cost: $15.00
Ticket deadline: Tuesday, March 21, noon
ACTION: Athletic directors to notify George McDougall of attendance numbers.

5. 2006-07 Season
1. Stats

The group discussed discrepancies between team scoring stats and what’s produced by the league and whether or not we want to continue tallying scoring leaders. The group consensus was yes.

2. Schedules

1. Specifics
1. Opening day Dec. 5-6, season to close the week before Divisionals.
2. Teams will play two games in one week so we avoid playing league games the week of the Divisional tournament. The “double-up” week will be in December.
3. Chestermere and Bert Church will play during the Family Day/lieu days/Teachers’ Convention week.
4. Coaches discussed switching girls and boys on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

Motion: Allen Gallup, Bert Church, moved that girls and boys switch playing days for the next two seasons. Doug Wilde, Bert Church, seconded the motion.
Vote:  Motion passed
ACTION: JM and MS to draft schedules:
2006-07: Girls play on Tuesdays, Boys play on Wednesdays
2007-08: Boys play on Tuesdays, Girls play on Wednesdays
5. Coaches discussed boys and girls playing times.
Motion: Ron Kuzmickas, Springbank, moved that for the 2006-07 season Junior Varsity teams always play first at 6:00 pm and Varsity teams always play second at 7:45 pm. Sam Wilson, Springbank, seconded the motion.
Vote:  Motion passed: 10 in favour, 8 against, 4 abstained

1. Divisionals: Mar. 1-3
1. Divisionals will run over three days: Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.
2. Boys finals will go after girls finals at the 2006-07 Divisional tournament.
3. Junior Varsity teams will play their semi-finals at the higher seed.
2. Zones: Mar. 8-10, 2007
3. Provincials: Mar. 15-17, 2007

3. Officials

ASAA will most likely changing to FIBA rules next season.

4. Divisional Tournament

2006-07 tournament host is Bert Church.

5. Banquet: Monday, April 2, 2007

The group discussed moving back the date of the banquet to accommodate a later post-season meeting, thereby avoiding conflicts with preparing for Provincials.
Motion: Ryan Haggarty, George McDougall, moved that we move the meeting and banquet back one week. Rob Wilson from Chestermere seconded the motion.
Vote: Motion passed: unanimous

6. Pre-season Meeting

Thursday, November 16, 2006

7. Post-season Meeting

Tuesday, March 20, 2007

6. Awards

Be sure to check spelling and keep award winners quiet until the banquet. Award winners will be circulated to athletic directors.