Shawn,
I guess I should have state "WE all need to..."

I totally understand how and why the committiee was formed and what they are asking your roll to be!

And I just wanted to share my OPINION!
I think its great that we are taking the time to look into this issue but I dont think we have (or even if theres a real need) the resources to really spend to police this in the way it would take to truely enforce it!

Please understand that if someone comes up with a good way to make this happen then I am ALL FOR IT! I think that novice year is where 90% of the kids fall IN or OUT of love with the sport.

We don't need sharks swimming around while they are learning to swim.

That 1st year should be focused on education (learning the sport), conditioning (becoming physically able), and passion building (doing whatever it takes to make them see that if you are willing to put forth the effort this is a very rewarding sport).