IHSAA Executive Committee

Minutes of the November 8, 2002 meeting in Indianapolis

PRESENT

Chairman Phillip Gardner, Randy Barrett, Dennis Bunda, Curtis Casbon, Jim Feist, Phil Hoskins, Lee Lonzo, Patrick Mapes, Pam Noble, Michael Powell, Janis Qualizza, Roy Simpson, Debb Stevens, Roger Weaver, Cassel White, John Williams, Commissioner Blake Ress, Associate Commissioner Ray Craft, Assistant Commissioners Bobby Cox, Sandy Searcy, Theresia Wynns, Sports Information Director Jerry Baker, and Attorney Robert Baker.

MINUTES

The minutes of the October 10, 2002 meeting were presented for approval. A motion to approve the minutes was made by Michael Powell; seconded by Pam Noble; motion passed 15-0.

2002-03 BOYS BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT FORMAT

Associate Commissioner Craft reported on the general format, sites and other preliminary plans for the 2002-03 Boys Basketball Tournament Series. These recommendations included the following schools being designated as host sites:

Sectionals – March 4, 7, 8 2003

Class AAAA		Class AAA
Sect.	Host	Sect.	Host
#1	Gary West Side	#17	Hammond Clark
#2	Valparaiso	#18	Calumet
#3	Michigan City	#19	Plymouth
#4	Elkhart Central	#20	Frankfort
#5	Warsaw	#21	NorthWood
#6	Huntington North	#22	Leo
#7	Lafayette Jefferson	#23	New Haven
#8	New Castle	#24	Blackford
#9	Noblesville	#25	Yorktown
#10	Indianapolis Arlington	#26	Lebanon
#11	Ben Davis	#27	Greenfield-Central
#12	Perry Meridian	#28	Shelbyville
#13	Terre Haute North	#29	Madison
#14	Columbus North	#30	Greencastle
#15	Seymour	#31	Washington
#16	Castle	#32	Boonville

Class AA			Class A
#33	Boone Grove	#49		Whiting
#34	Triton	#50		Kouts
#35	Westview	#51		Fort Wayne Blackhawk Christian
#36	Winamac	#52		Culver Community
#37	South Adams	#53		Tri-County
#38	Cass	#54		Tri-Central
#39	Mississinewa	#55		Southern Wells
#40	Hagerstown	#56		Monroe Central
#41	North Montgomery	#57		North Vermillion
#42	South Putnam	#58		Southwestern (Shelbyville)
#43	Speedway	#59		Clay City
#44	Triton Central	#60		Milan
#45	Southwestern (Hanover)	#61		North Daviess
#46	Salem	#62		Tecumseh
#47	North Knox	#63		Orleans
#48	Southridge	#64		Henryville

Regionals – March 15, 2003

Class AAAA

Reg.	Host	Sectional Sites
#1	Michigan City	#1, 2, 3, 4
#2	Marion	#5, 6, 7, 8
#3	Pike (Hinkle Fieldhouse)	#9, 10, 11, 12
#4	Seymour	#13, 14, 15, 16

Class AAA

#5	Plymouth	#17, 18, 19, 20
#6	NorthWood	#21, 22, 23, 24
#7	Shelbyville	#25, 26, 27, 28
#8	Washington	#29, 30, 31, 32

Class AA

#9	Triton	#33, 34, 35, 36
#10	Mississinewa	#37, 38, 39, 40
#11	Speedway	#41, 42, 43, 44
#12	Southridge	#45, 46, 47, 48

Class A

#13	Culver Community	#49, 50, 51, 52
#14	Tipton	#53, 54, 55, 56
#15	White River Valley	#57, 58, 59, 60
#16	Loogootee	#61, 62, 63, 64

Semi-States – March 22, 2003, 1:00pm and 3:30pm

Host	Regional Sites
Southport	South 4A and 2A
Lafayette Jefferson	North 4A and 3A
Warsaw	North 2A and 1A
Seymour	South 3A and 1A

State – Conseco Fieldhouse, March 29, 2003

A motion to approve the proposals for the 2002-03 boys basketball tournament series was made by Jim Feist; seconded by Patrick Mapes; motion passed 15-0.

2002-03 GIRLS BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT FORMAT

Assistant Commissioner Wynns reported on the general format, sites and other preliminary plans for the 2002-03 Girls Basketball Tournament Series. These recommendations included the following schools being designated as host sites:

Sectionals – February 11, 14, 15, 2003

Class AAAA		Class AAA
Sect.	Host	Sect.	Host
#1	East Chicago Central	#17	Hammond Noll
#2	Portage	#18	Calumet
#3	South Bend Riley	#19	Plymouth
#4	Concord	#20	Frankfort
#5	Columbia City	#21	New Prairie
#6	Fort Wayne Northrop	#22	West Noble
#7	Harrison (West Lafayette)	#23	Fort Wayne Elmhurst
#8	Anderson Highland	#24	Blackford
#9	Indianapolis Broad Ripple	#25	Alexandria
#10	Connersville	#26	Tipton
#11	Avon	#27	Beech Grove
#12	Franklin Central	#28	Greensburg
#13	Plainfield	#29	Scottsburg
#14	Columbus East	#30	Greencastle
#15	Seymour	#31	Vincennes Lincoln
#16	Evansville Central	#32	Evansville Bosse

Class AA		Class A
Sect.	Host	Sect.	Host
#33	Rensselaer Central	#49	Michigan City Marquette
#34	Bremen	#50	West Central
#35	Prairie Heights	#51	Fort Wayne Canterbury
#36	Manchester	#52	Caston
#37	Garrett	#53	North White
#38	Clinton Central	#54	Tri-Central
#39	Oak Hill	#55	Wes-Del
#40	Winchester	#56	Randolph Southern
#41	Fountain Central	#57	North Vermillion
#42	Cascade	#58	Southwestern (Shelbyville)
#43	Monrovia	#59	White River Valley
#44	Batesville	#60	Milan
#45	Southwestern (Hanover)	#61	Loogootee
#46	Charlestown	#62	Oakland City Wood Memorial
#47	South Knox	#63	West Washington
#48	Forest Park	#64	New Washington

Regionals – February 22, 2003

Class AAAA

Reg.	Host	Sectional Sites
#1	Valparaiso	#1,2,3,4
#2	Huntington North	#5,6,7,8
#3	Southport	#9,10,11,12
#4	Bedford North Lawrence	#13,14,15,16

Class AAA

Reg.	Host	Sectional Sites
#5	Twin Lakes	#17,18,19,20
#6	Peru	#21,22,23,24
#7	Greenfield-Central	#25,26,27,28
#8	Jasper	#29,30,31,32

Class AA

Reg.	Host
#9	Triton	#33,34,35,36
#10	South Adams	#37,38,39,40
#11	Speedway	#41,42,43,44
#12	Forest Park	#45,46,47,48

Class A

Reg.	Host
#13	Caston	#49,50,51,52
#14	Lapel	#53,54,55,56
#15	Southwestern (Shelbyville)	#57,58,59,60
#16	Loogootee	#61,62,63,64

Semi-States – March 1, 2003, 1:00pm and 3:30pm

Host	Regional Sites
Warsaw	North 1A and 2A
Plymouth	North 3A and 4A
Southport	South 3A and 4A
Southridge	South 1A and 2A

State – Conseco Fieldhouse, March 8, 2003

A motion to approve the proposals for the 2002-03 girls basketball tournament series was made by Janis Qualizza; seconded by Cassel White; motion passed 15-0.

2002-03 GYMNASTICS TOURNAMENT FORMAT

Assistant Commissioner Searcy reported on the general format, sites and other preliminary plans for the 2002-03 Gymnastics Tournament Series. A motion to approve the recommendations for the gymnastics tournament series was made by Patrick Mapes; seconded by Roy Simpson; motion passed 16-0.

2002-03 BOYS & GIRLS SWIMMING & DIVING TOURNAMENT FORMAT

Assistant Commissioner Searcy reported on the general format, sites and other preliminary plans for the 2002-03 Boys & Girls Swimming & Diving Tournament Series. These recommendations included the following changes in host sites:

Site Changes			Reason
Girls Sectional	To Ben Davis	From Avon	Rotation
	To Penn	From Mishawaka	New Site
	To Concord	From Penn	New Site
Boys Sectional	To Avon	From Ben Davis	Rotation
	To LaPorte	From Chesterton	Renovation
Boys Diving Regional	To Hamilton Southeastern	From Carmel	Request

School Assignment Changes – Girls

Site	School
Ben Davis	Indianapolis Ritter, Indianapolis Scecina, Pike
Boonville	Forest Park
Carmel	Heritage Christian
Center Grove	Beech Grove, Perry Meridian, Southport
Columbus North	Salem
Crawfordsville	Western Boone
Fort Wayne South Side	Garrett
Hamilton Southeastern	Greenfield-Central, Mt. Vernon (Fortville), New Palestine
Penn	Mishawaka, Mishawaka Marian, Penn, S.B. Adams, S.B. Clay, S.B. Riley, S.B. St. Joseph’s, S.B. Washington
Warsaw	Columbia City, Fairfield

School Assignment Changes - Boys

Site	School
Avon	Indianapolis Ritter, Indianapolis Scecina, Pike
Carmel	Heritage Christian
Center Grove	Beech Grove, Perry Meridian, Southport
Columbus North	Salem
Crawfordsville	Western Boone
Hamilton Southeastern	Greenfield-Central, Mt. Vernon (Fortville), New Palestine
Mt. Vernon	Gibson Southern
Richmond	Oldenburg Academy
South Bend Riley	Mishawaka Marian, Penn
Wawasee	Columbia City

A motion to approve the recommendations for the boys and girls swimming and diving tournament series was made by Roger Weaver; seconded by Janis Qualizza; motion passed 16-0.

2002-03 WRESTLING TOURNAMENT FORMAT

Assistant Commissioner Cox reported on the general format, sites and other preliminary plans for the 2002-03 Wrestling Tournament Series.

Individual Tournament Summary

Thirty-two (32) sectionals of 8-12 teams. The top four (4) individuals from each weight class advance to the regional. Wrestlebacks from the quarter-final round. Wrestle out to 6th place.

Sixteen (16) regionals. The top three (3) individuals from each weight class advance to the semi state. Single elimination format.

Four (4) semi states. The top four (4) individuals from each weight class advance to the state finals. Single elimination format.

State finals. 16 individuals in each weight class. Single elimination format with an additional round added for quarter-finals losers to wrestle for placement in the medal round matches.

Team Tournament Summary

Thirty-two (32) sectionals of 8-12 teams. The top two (2) teams from each sectional advance to the team regional.

Sixteen (16) regionals. Two (2) sectionals feed into each regional. 1st round pairings are cross-bracketed (ie: 1st place team from Sectional A vs. 2nd place team from Sectional B)

ight (8) semi states. Winning team advances to the team state tournament.

State Finals - Eight (8) teams. First round opponents determined by draw.

INDIVIDUAL TOURNAMENT

Host Schools In Bold

SECTIONALS (Hosts & Number of Schools)

1. East Chicago Central (10) East Chicago Central, Hammond, Hammond Clark, Hammond Gavit,

Hammond Morton, Hammond Noll, Highland, Lake Central, Munster, Whiting.

2. Calumet (11) Calumet, Gary Mann, Gary Roosevelt, Gary Wallace, Gary West Side, Gary Wirt, Griffith, Hobart, Lake Station Edison, Merrillville, River Forest.

3. Crown Point (8) Andrean, Boone Grove, Crown Point, Hanover Central, Kankakee Valley, Lowell, North Newton, Valparaiso.

4. LaPorte (8) Chesterton, Glenn, Knox, LaPorte, Michigan City, New Prairie, North Judson, Portage

5. Mishawaka (9) LaVille, Mishawaka, Mishawaka Marian, Penn, South Bend Adams, South Bend Clay, South Bend Riley, South Bend St. Joseph’s, South Bend Washington.

6. Plymouth (9) Bremen, Culver Community, Culver Military, Plymouth, Rochester, Tippecanoe Valley, Triton, Warsaw, Wawasee.

7. Twin Lakes (10) Cass, Caston, Logansport, North White, Pioneer, Rensselaer, South Newton, Twin Lakes, West Central, Winamac.

8. Lafayette Jefferson (9) Benton Central, Carroll (Flora), Delphi, Harrison (W. Lafayette), Lafayette Central Catholic, Lafayette Jefferson, McCutcheon, Seeger, West Lafayette.

9. Elkhart Memorial (8) Concord, Elkhart Central, Elkhart Memorial, Fairfield, Goshen, Jimtown, Northridge, NorthWood.

10. Westview (10) Angola, Central Noble, DeKalb, East Noble, Fremont, Howe Military, Lakeland, Prairie Heights, West Noble, Westview.

11. Carroll (Fort Wayne) (11) Carroll (Fort Wayne), Churubusco, Columbia City, Eastside, Garrett, Fort Wayne Concordia, Fort Wayne Dwenger, Fort Wayne North Side, Fort Wayne Northrop, Leo, Whitko.

12. New Haven (10) Fort Wayne Elmhurst, Fort Wayne Luers, Fort Wayne South Side, Fort Wayne Snider, Fort Wayne Wayne, Harding, Heritage, Homestead, New Haven, Woodlan.

13. Peru (9) Huntington North, Maconaquah, Manchester, North Miami, Northfield, Peru, Southwood, Wabash, White's.

14. Oak Hill (10) Eastbrook, Eastern (Greentown), Kokomo, Madison-Grant, Marion, Mississinewa, Northwestern, Oak Hill, Taylor, Western.

15. Jay County (9) Adams Central, Bellmont, Blackford, Bluffton, Jay County, Norwell, South Adams, Southern Wells, Union City.

16. Delta (10) Daleville, Delta, Monroe Central, Muncie Central, Muncie Southside, Randolph Southern, Wapahani, Wes-Del, Winchester, Yorktown.

17. Crawfordsville (9) Covington, Crawfordsville, Fountain Central, North Montgomery, North Vermillion, Rockville, South Vermillion, Southmont, Turkey Run.

18. Zionsville (11) Carmel, Clinton Central, Clinton Prairie, Frankfort, Hamilton Southeastern, Lebanon, Rossville, Sheridan, Western Boone, Westfield, Zionsville.

19. Hamilton Heights (11) Alexandria, Anderson, Anderson Highland, Elwood, Frankton, Hamilton Heights, Lapel, Noblesville, Pendleton Heights, Tipton, Tri-Central.

20. Lawrence Central (12) Indiana School for the Blind, Indianapolis Arlington, Indianapolis Arsenal Technical, Indianapolis Broad Ripple, Indianapolis Cathedral, Indianapolis Chatard, Indianapolis Howe, Indianapolis Manual, Indianapolis Scecina, Lawrence Central, Lawrence North, North Central (Indpls.)

21. Decatur Central (12) Ben Davis, Brebeuf Jesuit, Decatur Central, Indiana School for the Deaf, Indianapolis Northwest, Indianapolis Ritter, Indianapolis Washington, Park Tudor, Perry Meridian, Pike, Southport, Speedway.

22. Franklin Central (11) Beech Grove, Eastern Hancock, Franklin Central, Greenfield-Central, Indianapolis Lutheran, Mt. Vernon (Fortville), New Palestine, Roncalli, Shelbyville, Triton Central, Warren Central.

23. Shenandoah (11) Blue River Valley, Cambridge City Lincoln, Centerville, Hagerstown, Knightstown, New Castle, Northeastern, Richmond, Rushville, Shenandoah, Tri.

24. South Dearborn (10) Batesville, Connersville, East Central, Franklin County, Greensburg, Lawrenceburg, Milan, North Decatur, South Dearborn, Union County.

25. Avon (10) Avon, Brownsburg, Cascade, Cloverdale, Danville, Greencastle, North Putnam, Plainfield, South Putnam, Tri-West Hendricks.

26. Martinsville (8) Center Grove, Franklin, Greenwood, Indian Creek, Martinsville, Monrovia, Mooresville, Whiteland.

27. Owen Valley (9) Bloomington North, Bloomington South, Edgewood, Northview, Owen Valley, Sullivan, Terre Haute North, Terre Haute South, West Vigo.

28. Jennings County (9) Bedford North Lawrence, Brown County, Columbus East, Columbus North, Jennings County, Madison, Seymour, Scottsburg, Southwestern (Hanover).

29. Jeffersonville (9) Charlestown, Corydon, Eastern (Pekin), Floyd Central, Jeffersonville, New Albany, New Washington, Providence, Salem.

30. Southridge (10) Crawford County, Forest Park, Jasper, Mitchell, North Knox, Paoli, Pike Central, Southridge, Vincennes Lincoln, Washington.

31. Castle (9) Boonville, Castle, Gibson Southern, Heritage Hills, Oakland City Wood, Princeton, South Spencer, Tecumseh, Tell City.

32. Evansville Central (9) Evansville Central, Evansville Bosse, Evansville Harrison, Evansville Mater Dei, Evansville Memorial, Evansville North, Evansville Reitz, Mount Vernon, North Posey.

REGIONALS (Hosts)

1. Calumet: Calumet, East Chicago Central

2. LaPorte: Crown Point, LaPorte

3. Mishawaka: Mishawaka, Plymouth

4. Logansport: Lafayette Jefferson, Twin Lakes

5. Goshen: Westview, Elkhart Memorial

6. Carroll (Fort Wayne): Carroll (Fort Wayne), New Haven

7. Peru: Oak Hill, Peru

8. Delta: Delta, Jay County

9. North Montgomery: Crawfordsville, Zionsville

10. Pendleton Heights: Hamilton Heights, Lawrence Central

11. Perry Meridian: Decatur Central, Franklin Central

12. Richmond: Shenandoah, South Dearborn

13. Martinsville: Avon, Martinsville

14. Bloomington South: Owen Valley, Jennings County

15. Jeffersonville: Jeffersonville, Southridge

16. Castle: Castle, Evansville Central

SEMI-STATES (Hosts)

1. Merrillville (at Merrillville H.S.): Calumet, LaPorte, Logansport, Mishawaka.

2. New Haven (at Allen County Coliseum): Carroll (Fort Wayne), Delta, Goshen, Peru.

3. New Castle (at New Castle H.S.): North Montgomery, Pendleton Heights, Perry Meridian, Richmond.

4. Evansville Reitz (at Roberts Stadium): Bloomington South, Castle, Jeffersonville, Martinsville.

STATE

Conseco Fieldhouse - Friday & Saturday, February 21 & 22, 2003

TEAM TOURNAMENT

Host Schools In Bold

REGIONALS (Hosts)

1. Highland: Calumet, East Chicago Central

2. LaPorte: Crown Point, LaPorte

3. South Bend Clay: Mishawaka, Plymouth

4. Harrison (WL): Lafayette Jefferson, Twin Lakes

5. Jimtown: Elkhart Memorial, Westview

6. Garrett: Carroll (Fort Wayne), New Haven

7. Huntington North: Oak Hill, Peru

8. Muncie Central: Delta, Jay County

9. North Montgomery: Crawfordsville, Zionsville

10. Indpls. Manual: Hamilton Heights, Lawrence Central

11. Beech Grove: Decatur Central, Franklin Central

12. Milan: Shenandoah, South Dearborn

13. Avon: Avon, Martinsville

14. Seymour: Jennings County, Owen Valley

15. Jasper: Jeffersonville, Southridge

16. Evans. Mater Dei: Castle, Evansville Central

SEMI STATES (Hosts)

1. Valparaiso: Winner at Highland vs. Winner at LaPorte

2. Rochester: Winner at South Bend Clay vs. Winner at Harrison (WL)

3. Columbia City: Winner at Jimtown vs. Winner at Garrett

4. Bellmont: Winner at Huntington North vs. Winner at Muncie Central

5. Lawrence North: Winner at N. Montgomery vs. Winner at Indianapolis Manual

6. New Castle: Winner at Beech Grove vs. Winner at Milan

7. Avon: Winner at Avon vs. Winner at Seymour

8. Southridge: Winner at Jasper vs. Winner at Evansville Mater Dei

STATE

Center Grove High School – Saturday, March 1, 2003

A motion to approve the recommendations for the wrestling tournament series was made by Dennis Bunda; seconded by Lee Lonzo; motion passed 16-0.

APPROVE PAY SCHEDULE FOR WRESTLING TOURNAMENT OFFICIALS

Assistant Commissioner Cox presented recommendations for an increase of wrestling tournament official’s stipends. The adjustment is due to the realignment of the wrestling tournament series, as well as the addition of wrestle backs. A motion to approve the recommendations was made by Patrick Mapes; seconded by Lee Lonzo; motion passed 16-0.

APPROVE COMPONENTS OF TEEN EXPO

Commissioner Ress presented preliminary plans for the Teen Expo, which will be held on November 27 and 28, 2003, in conjunction with the IHSAA Centennial Celebration. The IHSAA intends to sponsor a boys and girls basketball double header on both days. Commissioner Ress recommended that teams participating in these events be allowed to schedule 21 games. A motion to approve the recommendation was made by Patrick Mapes; seconded by Lee Lonzo; motion passed 16-0.

REVIEW GYMNASTICS STATUS AS A SPORT

Assistant Commissioner Searcy reported on the status of gymnastics as an IHSAA sport. Per IHSAA By-Law C1-4, sports that do not maintain at least 25% participation of the member schools will be reviewed annually for purposes of determining future tournament and recognition status. The number of member schools that participate in gymnastics has remained consistent for the past 10 years at approximately 85.

UPDATE ON BROADCASTING RULES AND REGULATIONS

Commissioner Ress reported he met with approximately 70 radio stations on October 16, to discuss the IHSAA Broadcast Network. Currently, 29 radio stations have committed to be a part of the IHSAA Broadcast Network.

OFFICIAL ENROLLMENTS FOR REALIGNMENT

Commissioner Ress presented the 2004-07 enrollment figures. These figures will be released to member schools by Tuesday, November 12, 2002.

TRANSFERS

Associate Commissioner Craft reported on the transfers that have been ruled on for the 2002-03 school year. This report included the following actions as of November 5, 2002:

Full Eligibility	1,740
Limited Eligibility	123
Ineligible	31
Total	1,894

SPORTSMANSHIP

Assistant Commissioner Wynns updated the Executive Committee on the unsportsmanlike conduct reports that have been submitted. As of November 8, 2002, there have been 353 reports filed. The breakdown on unsportsmanlike conduct reports by sport is: Boys Soccer – 185; Football – 125; Girls Soccer – 36; and Volleyball - 7. Member schools are continuing to focus on sportsmanship through seminars, clinics, and educational opportunities.

LITIGATION

Attorney Robert Baker updated the Executive Committee on the current status of pending litigation against the Association.

PENALTIES ASSESSED

Franklin Central High School – (Boys’ JV soccer coach removed team from field)

Commissioner Ress reported the following action as a result of a violation of Rule 9-16.

1. The Franklin Central High School boys soccer program is placed on probation through September 27, 2003.

2. Coach Ryan Cannon is severely reprimanded for removing the team from the field prior to the conclusion of the contest.

3. The IHSAA accepts the actions, including the suspension of Coach Cannon, taken by Franklin Central High School to preclude future, similar incidents from occurring.

4. The administration of Franklin Central High School is commended for its reporting and handling of this matter.

Franklin County High School – (Non-rostered player participated in football sectional)

Commissioner Ress reported the following action as a result of a violation of Rule 3-9.4.

1. The Franklin County High School student athlete is disqualified for participation in the second round of the IHSAA football tournament series.

2. If Franklin County advances beyond the second round of the tournament series, the student athlete may be added to the entry list with a $200 penalty.

3. The administration of Franklin County High School is commended for its reporting and handling of this matter.

Heritage Christian High School – (Sunday practice session of boys’ soccer team)

Commissioner Ress reported the following action as a result of a violation of Rule 9-13.

1. The Heritage Christian High School boys soccer program is issued a warning.

2. Athletic Director Mark Gallo is reprimanded for allowing this violation to occur.

3. The soccer match versus Warren Central High School is to be forfeited in accordance with Rule 3-9.

4. The administration of Heritage Christian High School is commended for its prompt reporting and handling of this matter.

Huntington North High School – (Football player exceeded 5 quarter limit per week)

Commissioner Ress reported the following action as a result of a violation of Rule 54-3.1.

1. The Huntington North High School football program is issued a warning.

2. The coaching staff is reprimanded for allowing this violation to occur.

3. The freshman football game versus Muncie Southside High School, in which the student athlete exceeded the five quarter limit, shall be forfeited in accordance with Rule 3-9 of the IHSAA By-Laws.

4. The administration Huntington North High School is commended for its reporting and handling of this matter.

Jeffersonville High School – (Football player participated in 2 games during same week)

Commissioner Ress reported the following action as a result of a violation of Rule 54-3.3.

1. The Jeffersonville High School football program is issued a warning.

2. The coaching staff is reprimanded for allowing this violation to occur.

3. New Albany High School shall be notified that this violation occurred in accordance with Rule 3-9 of the IHSAA By-Laws. Since New Albany High School was victorious in the junior varsity contest, there is no forfeiture.

4. The administration of Jeffersonville High School is commended for its reporting and handling of this matter.

Mishawaka Marian High School – (Volleyball player exceeded 5 game limit versus same school on same day)

Commissioner Ress reported the following action as a result of a violation of Rule 111-4.

1. The Mishawaka Marian High School volleyball program is issued a warning.

2. The coaching staff is reprimanded for allowing this violation to occur.

3. The varsity match versus Mishawaka High School, in which the student athlete exceeded the five game limit, shall be forfeited in accordance with Rule 3-9 of the IHSAA By-Laws.

4. The administration of Mishawaka Marian High School is commended for its reporting and handling of this matter.

Muncie Central High School – (Two football players exceeded 5 quarter limit per week)

Commissioner Ress reported the following action as a result of a violation of Rule 54-3.1.

1. The Muncie Central High School football program is issued a warning.

2. The total number of quarters for each of these players shall be calculated to determine if they are within the limits outlined in Rule 54-3.

3. The coaching staff is reprimanded for permitting this violation to occur.

4. The junior varsity football games versus Anderson, Lafayette Jefferson and Logansport shall be forfeited in accordance with Rule 3-9 of the IHSAA By-Laws.

5. The administration of Muncie Central High School is commended for its reporting and handling of this matter.

Noblesville High School – (Inappropriate conduct @ boys’ soccer sectional)

Commissioner Ress reported the following action as a result of a violation of Rule 8-1 and 8-2.

1. The coaching staff is reprimanded for allowing this violation to occur.

2. The IHSAA accepts the actions, including the suspension of two student athletes, taken by

Noblesville High School to preclude future, similar incidents from occurring.

3. The administration of Noblesville High School is commended for its handling of this matter.

North Central (Indpls.) High School – (Non-rostered player participated in boys’ soccer tournament)

Commissioner Ress reported the following action as a result of a violation of Rule 3-9.4.

1. The North Central High School student athlete is disqualified for participation in the third round of the IHSAA boys soccer tournament series.

2. If North Central advances beyond the third round of the tournament series, the student athlete may be added to the entry list with a $200 penalty.

3. The administration of North Central High School is commended for its reporting and handling of this matter.

Perry Meridian High School – (Boys’ JV soccer coach removed team from field)

Commissioner Ress reported the following action as a result of a violation of Rule 9-16.

1. The Perry Meridian High School boys soccer program is placed on probation through September 27, 2003.

2. The IHSAA severely reprimands Coach Matt Correll for removing the team from the field prior to the conclusion of the contest.

3. The IHSAA accepts the action, including the suspension of Coach Correll, taken by Perry Meridian High School to preclude future, similar incidents from occurring.

4. The administration of Perry Meridian High School is commended for its reporting and handling of this matter.

South Adams High School – (Sunday practice session for girls’ soccer team)

Commissioner Ress reported the following action as a result of a violation of Rule 9-13.

1. The South Adams High School girls soccer program is issued a warning.

2. Coach Jose Brito is reprimanded for allowing this violation to occur.

3. The actions taken by the school, including the suspension of the coach, to remedy this situation are appropriate and accepted by the IHSAA.

4. The administration of South Adams High School is commended for its prompt reporting and handling of this matter.

Warsaw High School – (Two volleyball players exceeded the maximum number of season games)

Commissioner Ress reported the following action as a result of a violation of Rule 111-3.

1. The Warsaw High School volleyball program is issued a warning.

2. The student athletes involved shall be suspended for the number of matches they exceeded the maximum.

3. The junior varsity matches versus Lakeland, Elkhart Memorial and Concord shall be forfeited in accordance with Rule 3-9 of the IHSAA By-Laws.

4. The administration of Warsaw High School is commended for its reporting and handling of this matter.

Zionsville High School – (Nine boys’ basketball players played on same team in spring tournament)

Commissioner Ress reported the following action as a result of a violation of Rule 15-2.2a.

1. The Zionsville High School boys basketball program is issued a warning.

2. The nine student athletes involved in this violation shall be suspended for three games during the 2002-03 basketball season.

3. The administration of Zionsville High School is commended for its reporting and handling of this matter.

ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION

1. Area Principal Meetings Survey Results

Currently, 233 schools have responded to IHSAA membership survey. The IHSAA will continue to solicit responses from all member schools.

2. Information pertaining to the Indiana Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Program was distributed to the Executive Committee. Upcoming activities include:

a. IHSAA/ITPC Anti-Smoking CD and Public Address Announcements – November 6 delivery date

b. IHSAA/ITPC Role Model Posters (1 of 4) – November 15 delivery date

c. IHSAA/ITPC Traveling Display for middle school students will debut at the Indiana Association of School Principals (IASP) Conference on Monday, November 25

COMMUNICATIONS

1. Letter from Roland Fletcher, Athletic Director, Edgewood High School

2. Letter from Dr. Jeffrey L. Schaffer, Bluffton, IN

3. Letter from Don Street, Principal, West Central High School

A motion to adjourn the November meeting of the IHSAA Executive Committee was made by Lee Lonzo; seconded by Patrick Mapes; motion passed 16-0. The next meeting of the Executive Committee will be at IHSAA headquarters at 8:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 12, 2002.