DISTRICT 9 COMMITTEE MEETING
RIDGWAY, PA
On November 12, 2003, the District 9 Committee meeting was held at Aiello’s Café in Ridgway, PA. Chairman Hoover called the meeting to order.
The following members were present: D.J. Bevevino, Roger Collins, Gary Elder, Tony Flint, Denny Geitner, Terry Hoover, Jeff Jovenitti, Jerry Linsenbigler, Jim Manners, Larry Stiner, Aaron Straub, Susan Valentine, and Tom Wagner.
A motion was made by Tony Flint and seconded by D.J. Bevevino to accept the minutes of the October 22, 2003 meeting. The motion carried.
A motion was made by Gary Elder and seconded by Jeff Jovenitti to accept the treasurer’s report. The motion carried.
A motion was made by Tony Flint and seconded by Gary Elder to authorize the payment of bills. The motion carried.
ELIGIBILITY:
A motion was made by Larry Stiner and seconded by Jerry Linsenbigler to grant athletic eligibility to Maria Pesantez a foreign exchange student enrolled at Bradford Area High School. The motion carried unanimously.
A motion was made by D.J. Bevevino and seconded by Gary Elder to grant athletic eligibility to Ross Ladlee, a transfer student enrolled at Bradford Area High School, under Article III, Section 8. The motion carried unanimously.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
AWARDS: (Aaron Straub, Chairman)
Schools are reminded that by contacting Chairman Straub they can purchase additional plagues.
CHEERLEADING: (Jeff Jovenitti, Chairman)
Cheerleading competition was held at Clarion University. The effort continues to have cheerleading recognized as a P.I.A.A. sponsored sport.
FINANCE: (Susan Valentine, Chairwoman)
The finance committee met to discuss various ways to increase revenue. After the fall sports revenues are reviewed, the finance committee will make recommendations. Sports chairmen will be asked to submit a budget for their sports. A district budget will be presented to the district committee at the April meeting.
MERCHANDISE: (Jerry Linsenbigler, Chairman)
The sale of merchandise for soccer and cross-country was good. District 9 merchandise will be sold at more events in the coming year.
FOOTBALL: (Larry Stiner, Chairman)
Two football playoff games were played at Clarion University. The football committee will discuss future sites.
GOLF: (Tony Flint, Chairman)
Thanks were given to the Cameron County Country Club for hosting a district tournament. The host provided refreshments and volunteers at no cost to the district. Following the P.I.A.A. tournament, the golf steering committee met. The committee discussed holding a team golf tournament the week prior to the individual tournament. Consideration is being given for four golfers to make-up a team. As mentioned last year, the York country clubs are an excellent location for the state tournaments.
CROSS COUNTRY: (D.J. Bevevino, Chairman)
The cross-country chairman is still waiting for the cost for the timing system used at the district meet before the financial report can be given. A number of coaches mentioned a concern with the course used for the state meet.
SOCCER: (Tom Wagner, chairman)
Suitable sites to hold district matches continue to be a problem. Future consideration may be given to using more sites with lights and possibly holding matches on Saturdays. Throughout the state there has been a considerable increase in the number of red cards issued.
VOLLEYBALL: (Aaron Straub, Chairman)
St. Marys Area High School was a very suitable site to hold the district “A” final matches.
OLD BUSINESS:
There was the approval on a first reading to permit districts to move the starting date for football forward one week. Another item attached to the motion was to “regionalize” the four classes in football. A motion was made by Larry Stiner and seconded by Roger Collins to instruct Chairman Hoover to oppose this motion on the second reading. The motion carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS:
Due to losing a week of playing time during the 2004 – 2005 basketball season, a motion was made by Aaron Straub and seconded by D.J. Bevevino to request the P.I.A.A. to move the district deadline for basketball from Friday and Saturday to Tuesday and Wednesday. The motion carried unanimously.
A motion was made by D.J. Bevevino and seconded by Susan Valentine to adjourn. The motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 1:20 PM.
THE NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED DISTRICT 9 MEETING WILL BE HELD ON JANUARY 21, 2004 AT 11:00 AM AT AIELLO’S CAFÉ IN RIDGWAY.
Respectfully submitted,
Robert J. Tonkin
District 9 Secretary