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DRAFT KANSAS KIDS WRESTLING The USA Kansas Kids Wrestling Executive Council meeting was called to order on Sunday, September 17, 2006 at 9:15 am by Executive Director, Jeff Sheets. Roll call was taken by a sign-in sheet. Those in attendance were: Jeff Sheets, Leanna Grater, Michael Rockhold, Mike Brown, Tom Peterman, Richard Salyer, Bob Gonzales, Barry Disney, Charles Knox, Rob Brewster, Jess Keith, Jeff Harrington, Ned Price, Loren Anthony, Steve Woody, Kyle Wright, Lance Engel, Rick Bazan, Mike Juby, and Randy Hinderliter. Jeff Sheets read the minutes of the previous meetings. OFFICERS REPORT Executive Director: Jeff Sheets said the District Directors that they need to remind the rules of the seeding meeting. State Chairman: Mike Juby talked about Southern Plains 2007. The bid was presented at the 2006 Southern Plains and Kansas received the tournament (Kids/Cadets/Juniors). In their original proposal they wanted to use the funds spent for the bus trip to distribute $1000 to each district to pay workers, etc. for their time at table workers, specifically for Southern Plains 2007. Mike handed out the proposed time schedule for of 2007 Southern Plains. He said each of the districts would be responsible for getting the people to work at the tournament and this just might be a good idea to pass this along to Freestyle Directors from each District. Jeff Harrington made a motion to distribute $1000 to each district for the district to be used however they see fit. (This money will be reallocation from the bus money). Charlie Knox seconded the motion. Ned Price would like to add to the motion that each district submits a report to the Executive Council showing receipts and how the money was spent. Leanna Grater seconded the motion. The motion passed. Leanna asked about the qualifying for juniors/cadets and if it was an “open” regional or wrestlers must participate in their own regional. Mike Juby will check on this. In regards to a request made by Richard Salyer, Mike said that anyone that is a member of USA Wrestling Kansas can request the detailed reports. He said he generally doesn’t run copies of the General Ledger (several inches thick) but that he did run one for Richard. He also handed out balance sheets for 2004 and 2005 for everyone‘s reference. He explained that some reports we receive are handed out early and are DRAFTS and not final reports. These reports balanced from beginning cash / ending cash, which was something Richard Salyer had questioned. He also printed copies of the corporate income tax return, Form 990. Richard had also requested a copy of the Corporate By-Laws, so Mike handed a copy out to all members on the Exec. Council. Richard had also asked about an audit of our books. Mike advised the board that it would cost in the area $3500 to have the books audited. He felt our funds could be spent in better ways!! In regards to corporate restructuring, Mike stated that in 1997, the board realized that the majority of the wrestlers came from the Kids Division and that it was revised at that time to give more vote power to the Kids Division (7 votes from our division). Ned Price asked if we could put a “pie chart” on the web site for the general membership showing the breakdown of where our membership money is distributed. Other issues would be discussed throughout the meeting. KWCA Clinic: The annual coaches’ clinic and banquet will be held October 28-29 in Salina. In addition to the coach’s clinic, Ken Chertow will be putting on a wrestler’s clinic Saturday afternoon, 2006 Weekend Warrior. State Competition: Ned reported that the national tournament was a little better than in the past. We had approximately 75 wrestlers attend. National Competition: Bob Gonzales said that he is involved with work being done to bring the Brute Nationals from Nebraska to Kansas City. It will be open from K-12, a Folkstyle Tournament, Easter Weekend, April 5-7, 2007 - NOT USA SANCTIONED! Ricky Bazan questioned the age groups that will be used (year of birth or age as of a certain date). Bob did not know at this time. Charlie Knox asked about feelings of USA Wrestling and all of these other tournaments going on. USA Wrestling is working on addressing these issues. Jeff Harrington talked about the issue of what is a “National Champion” when there are so many other national tournaments around the area; several felt they were just becoming another tournament. USA Wrestling is trying to set things up for the regional levels for the folk style area. Charlie Knox and Ned Price both felt we needed to SUPPORT USA WRESTLING, as well as others. Bob said he started his second summer in the capacity and it‘s working well. He was able to ensure that we promoted Freestyle/Greco Roman in our state - mini clinics at Wamego & Ellsworth - any wrestler who wanted to attend had opportunities to do so. He would like to continue with the Sunday clinics in different areas of the state (approx. 4 hours long). Schoolboy Duals - he stated that they had some problems with a theft issue but it was handled with discipline while still at the tournament. The most difficult issue was finding an official (last minute information). Bob said this was a great group of kids to work with! Cadet Level: he did get to go to the KCI (Cadet Duals) in Kansas City with his drivers ed students. A great group of kids, however, some were a little green in freestyle/Greco area. They would like to see some mini-camps in different areas for training purposes. Treasurer: Barry Disney went over a couple things - He stated that we didn’t have anything to do with the finances of the Cadets/Juniors (Duals or Fargo). Our main source of income is from wrestling cards and State Tournament. Our fiscal year starts on September 1 and runs thru August 31. As of August 31, we had $22996 in money-market and $21831 in checking account and that Leanna gave him a check from the profits of the State Tournament $ 18645.06 - leaving us a balance of funds in the amount of $63,472 approximately. Others have commented about the funds being spent on Freestyle vs. Folkstyle. He reminded us that we are a non-profit organization and these funds needs to be spent. If those wanting to see more done for folk style, he suggested they have some ideas on how we could use some of these funds to promote folk style and then bring those ideas to the budget meeting. Jess mentioned that there was $1500 if he remembered correctly (combination of kids/corporate) to each district to be used for camps / clinics. He wanted to know why District 2 only received $1000 of that money. There money was used for the camp held in Winfield, KS. Officials: Loren Anthony went over his income and expense report for the year. His expenses included calendars and patches for officials and mileage to drive to the clinics. He said went he went to Beloit for the clinic, only one official stayed for the Kids Clinic. Conformity at all the Officials Clinics needs to be done. Discussion was held regarding the high school officials being registered but not certified - dress of officials at duals and/or tournaments. Loren would like to receive his $750 that we budget upfront instead of at the end of the year! Balance in his account at year-end was $59.01. A discussion followed in regards to the shortage of officials - politics and sportsmanship of those involved seemed to keep coming up. District Officer Reports District 1 - Henry was not in attendance. In his absence, Mike Brown said his understanding was that Henry was not going to run. District Meeting will be held October 15th in Wellsville High School - 12:00 District 2 - Jess Keith stated everything is going fine. The financial issue is being dealt with and $1900 as partial payment of what is owed back to the district. District Meeting will be held October 15th Derby Rec Center - 10:00 am. *** Since our meeting, time changed to 1:00 pm ** District 3 - Lance Engel said several people have asked how officials are nominated for the State Tournament. District Meeting - TBA ** Since our meeting, date set for October 15th at 9:00 am at VFW in Salina District 4 - Steve Woody announced that the District Meeting will be held October 15th at Scott City Carpenter (4H) Building at 1:30. He also had heard about some discussion about officials and how his family is hired. Steve went over the health issue with Dale Samuelson - Freestyle Directors District 1 - Tom Peterman reported they had a clinic with Kevin Klemm and also held four Sunday Clinics and Tom did one before Cadet Duals - $1000 spent District 2 - Charlie Knox wants to challenge District 3 & 4 to step up their level of freestyle & Greco District 3 - Lance wanted to commend Charlie on the work he does - In the absence of Pete Orozco, Bob Gonzales stated that District 3 is on the move. District 4 - Nothing to report The board then took a short recess for lunch - Meeting called back to order - State Tournament Committee: Ned reported that from the operations standpoint, it was a little easier getting people in the doors on Saturday, weigh-ins went fine with a small incident running in plastics (15 didn’t wrestle because of weigh-in (3 of those did not make weight). He stated that he is going to work on bag searches and concession prices with the Expocentre for next year. He thanked all district directors for all their work and those who stepped out and helped in Greg‘s absence. Leanna went over the profit side in which is showed $18645.06 from the tournament. There have been no personal expenses turned in from Leanna, Ned, & Bob this year because of things that went on and with Greg’s death. When asked about other concerns, a short discussion followed about the congestion of awards at the end of the tournament. It was felt that because of the way the final matches are done (1&2 - 3&4 - 5&6); it slows down the presentation, along with those wrestlers who do not come immediately to pick up their awards. NEW BUSINESS Rules Committee: Jeff Sheets went over what was discussed at the Rules Meeting held earlier. Rule 2-1-2: Every wrestling area, no matter what size, must have a minimum three (3) foot safety mat area next to any floor surface and five (5) foot from any wall or post. Every wrestling area, no matter what size, must have a minimum three (3) foot safety mat area next to any floor surface and five (5) foot from any wall or post. Two (2) coaches’ boxes will be marked in appropriate locations within the safety area. The coaches’ boxes are to be no more than five (5) foot in width. The wrestling area of the mat for all sanctioned tournaments shall be based on the age group competing as follows: Under 11 must have a minimum wrestling area of 15’ x 15’ Vote: Lance Engel made the motion to accept the rule change to 2-1-2 with Tom Peterman seconding. Motion accepted unanimously. Rule 3-1-1 A minimum of one (1) USAWA-Kansas Kids certified official will be present at all times. He will serve on the tournament committee and be in charge of all officials. It is recommended that all officials be both kids and high school certified. A minimum of fifty-percent (50%) of the officials will be required to be USAWA-Kansas and high school certified for all sanctioned tournaments. One certified official will serve on the tournament committee and be in charge of all officials. It is recommended that all officials be both Kids and High School certified. Vote: Steve Woody made a motion to accept this rule with Loren Anthony seconding. After discussion, Jeff Harrington called the question. Motion carried 9-6. Rule 10-2-2 Wrestling will not begin until the wrestler is represented by a coach at mat side. Coaches shall be permitted a maximum of two (2) minutes to appear at the mat. Failure of a coach to appear shall result in forfeit to the opponent. Reworded: Wrestling will not begin until the wrestler is represented by a coach at mat side. Coaches and wrestlers shall be permitted a maximum of two (2) minutes total to appear at the mat. Failure of a coach or wrestler to appear shall result in forfeit to the opponent. Barry Disney made the motion to add “total” to the above motion. Lance Engel seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously. New Rule: No official may coach or stand near mat side with or without a jacket on watching his/her child or team members they are affiliated with while under contract to officiate. Vote: Ned Price made the motion to accept with Steve Woody seconding. Discussion followed - Lance Engel called the question. Motion failed 6-7. Rule 5: Omit the uncontrolled high bridge rule modification. (HS Rule 5-21) Vote: Lance Engel made the motion to accept this rule change with Steve Woody seconding. Motion passed unanimously. Mike Juby brought up about what we would like for them to do if a tournament does not follow the rules for sanctioned tournaments. After MUCH DISCUSSION, Jeff Sheets moved to bring this up during Constitutional Updates. Other Committees: Bob Gonzales reported on the Kansas Chapter of the Natl. Wrestling Hall of Fame. We currently have a charter under this organization. A meeting held in June with “hall of fame” type people and later found out from the National Wrestling Hall of Fame that it could not be done under our current charter. The site in Colby that had been previously discussed in null and void. Nominees for the SW Kansas Hall of Fame October 21 in Garden City 6:00 Plaza Inn are Dale Sharpe, Cleve Currier, John W. Dickerson, Bill Fry, Marion Harper, Johnny Johnston, and Wallace Welton and Bob & Jeannie Dey. State Officer Recommendations State Director: Ned Price made a motion to nominate Jeff Sheets as State Director with Charlie Knox seconding the motion. Asst. Director: Tom Peterman made a motion to nominate Ned Price with Lance Engel seconding the motion. Treasurer: Ned Price made a motion for Leanna Grater with Mike Rockhold seconding the motion. Lance Engel made a motion nomination cease. Parliamentarian: Leanna Grater made the motion for Richard Salyer for Parliamentarian with Lance Engel seconding. Nomination ceased. At-Large Rep (Elected) - A motion and second was made to nominate Rob Brewster for this position. Freestyle/Greco Roman Competition Director (Natl. Competition Director) - Mike Brown nominated Bob Gonzales with Ned Price seconding the motion. Folkstyle Competition Director (State) - Barry Disney was nominated and seconded for this position by the board. At-Large Rep (Appointed) - Bob Phillips has said he would like to stay in the position and Charlie Knox with Tom Peterman seconding the motion. Kids’ Official Representative - Loren has stated he will stay another year. Steve Woody made the motion with Bob Gonzales seconding Loren Anthony to this position. All recommendations for officers were approved by the Executive Council. Financial Reports (Budget Meeting): It has been brought up why we do the budget meeting in January-February. Mike Juby brought up that at this point in time (Sept), there is so much to discuss at the September meeting that it would add another 4-5 hours to the meeting. Most expenses are not “big items” until after the State Tournament. It is also at a point of time when we know what our income from card money will be. When people bring in requests for funds, they need to bring in a plan of what the money will be used for! Jeff Sheets would like to see us do a 2-year budget 2006-07 and 2007-08 at the budget meeting. Therefore, we could approve items for the upcoming year and revise later if need be. Getting back to doing more during the Folkstyle Session, Tom Peterman made a motion to give State Competition Folkstyle Director (currently Ned Price) $2000 to be distributed to each of the four districts ($500 each) to be used for folkstyle. Motion died for lack of second - Jess Keith decided to wait until our budget meeting to discuss this issue. State Tournament Selection: A letter from Will Cokeley asked about how the tournament site selection was handled. The State Tournament Committee reported that letters are mailed to each site interested in detail what is needed/expected. Several years ago, the state body voted to let the Executive Council make the selection after bids were presented. After reviewing the letter, Jeff Sheets said he would respond. Coaches Passes: Loren Anthony has asked about the way Coaches Passes are handled. It was explained that they are given 2 free and then 1 per 5 wrestlers (lose one if you did not attend State Body meeting). There was some discussion about the extra passes that are given out during the tournament and some issues that Districts have with clubs getting additional passes. It was decided that at the State Tournament, after the coaches meeting is held, all district directors are to stay with Ned Price after the coaches meeting to hand out extra passes. After the coaches meeting is held, NO ADDITIONAL PASSES WILL BE DISTRIBUTED. All Access Passes: Mike Brown was concerned about those who receive all-access passes at the State Tournament and wondered why it would be such a problem in getting these. It was explained that the All Access Passes are for the Tournament Committee, those that they need to get back and forth in different areas, run errands, some head table personnel, etc. These passes are not for coaches or table workers and are mainly to make it easier for Security and Tournament Staff to recognize these individuals. Extra passes (table workers passes) are given to District Directors for themselves and the assistant directors. 2007 Tournament Recommendations: Entry Fees: $15 Official Fees: $280 base pay. If mileage is over 75 miles one-way, then supply the official with a motel room (double occupancy). If mileage is less than 75 miles, then pay round trip mileage (one-time). Gate Fees: $4 / $2 All were in favor of state tournament recommendations - these will be recommendations to the State Body Meeting. Southern Plains: Bob Phillips asked Jeff Sheets to bring up that all participants (Southern Plains Kids) in the Southern Plains Tournament be required to attend the camp held prior to Southern Plains. Charlie Knox and Barry Disney made the motion and seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously. National Teams: There was some concern mentioned about the junior age wrestlers staying with parents other than their own while attending the Dual Team Tournament. Scoreclocks: Jeff stated that he would like them to stay in central Kansas - Jeff has a location and they will be stored in Chapman. Novice Tournaments: At some point, Jess Keith felt this board needs to look at novice tournament guidelines. Jeff Sheets suggested that we have the novice guidelines looked at during the constitutional re-organization. Some discussion followed about that since the novice tournaments are sanctioned tournaments why do they not follow our rules. Therefore, any rule changes regarding novice tournaments should be directed as follows, the mat side goes to the Rules Committee / other things to Constitutional Committee. State Body Agenda: The board then went over briefly issues to appear on the State Body Meeting Agenda. The meeting was then adjourned! |