Page 4 - 2020-21 Boys Swimming & Diving State Finals Program

Welcome to this 2020-21 IHSAA Board of Directors and
State Championship Event Special Thanks To Our Host Executive Committee

Every state championship season brings its own
unique set of conditions and circumstances with it, The IHSAA is governed by its legislative body, the Board of Directors. Composed of 19 individuals elected by member
but no year in the IHSAA’s 117-year history has been school principals from three legislative districts, they serve staggered three-year terms. Twelve board seats are filled by any
more challenging than this one. qualified individual (open seats), and six board seats are filled by two qualified female representatives, two qualified minority
representatives, two qualified urban school representatives and one private school representative. The Board of Directors
The teams who are competing today have demon- meets annually with the responsibility of establishing the Association’s By-Laws and regulations.
strated a level of excellence and
responsibility that goes far beyond the norm. Not Indiana University - Purdue University The Executive Committee meets monthly and is responsible for organizing and directing state tournaments and meets,
only have they competed at a level worthy of making Indianapolis interpreting the Association’s By-Laws, determining penalties for rules violations, and establishing the Association’s state
it to the IHSAA state finals, they have exercised www.iunat.iupui.edu office and employing a commissioner and staff to administer the Association.
the good judgment and self-restraint necessary to
remain healthy. Competitive Program Manager
Ed Merkling IHSAA Board of Directors
This is high school sports at its best. There is no Carroll Stadium Facility Manager/Tech.Support Technician District, Seat Board Member Term Ends IHSAA Executive Committee
greater lesson to be learned from participating in the Dave Thibodeau District I, Class A Tom Finicle, Southwood June 2023 Chris Conley, Delta (Chairman)
IHSAA’s 22 sanctioned sports than the importance Learn to Swim Coordinator District I, Class AA John Steinhilber, Hebron HS June 2021 John Steinhilber, Hebron (Vice-Chairman)
District I, Class AAA
Nathan Dean, Jimtown HS
June 2023
of putting the goals and Renice Dobbs District I, Class AAAA Ed Gilliland, LaPorte HS June 2021 Stacy Adams, Valparaiso
objectives of the team Business Manager Jim Brown, Fishers
ahead of your own. And Tammy Shields District II, Class A Martin Brown, North Vermillion HS June 2021 Martin Brown, North Vermillion
Matt Martin, Knightstown HS
June 2023
District II, Class AA
the student athletes com- State Finals Personnel District II, Class AAA Chris Conley, Delta HS June 2021 Victor Bush, MSD Lawrence Township
peting here today have District II, Class AAAA Jim Brown, Fishers HS June 2023 Nathan Dean, Jimtown
done exactly that. Tournament Administrator Jeff Doyle, Barr-Reeve
Kerrie Schludecker, IHSAA Assistant Commissioner District III, Class A Jeff Doyle, Barr-Reeve HS June 2023 Brent Duncan, Connersville
Not only do we con- Tournament Assistant District III, Class AA Tim Grove, South Knox School Corp. June 2021 Rae Ferriell-Woolpy, Richmond
Mike Whitten, Boonville HS
June 2023
District III, Class AAA
Kayley Howell, IHSAA Administrative Assistant
Tom Finicle, Southwood
gratulate them, we also Tournament Director District III, Class AAAA Brent Duncan, Connersville HS June 2021 Chad Gilbert, Charlestown
acknowledge—with great Arlene McDonald North District, Female Patti McCormack, Lowell HS June 2022 Ed Gilliland, LaPorte

admiration and respect— Starter Roger Dombkowski, Sr. North District, Minority Stacy Adams, Valparaiso HS** June 2022 Tim Grove, South Knox School Corporation
the extra effort that every Assistant Starter Todd Maiden North District, Urban Brian Strong, Logansport HS June 2022 Matt Martin, Knightstown
school administrator and Diving Referee Jim Simons South District, Female Rae Ferriell-Woolpy, Richmond HS June 2022 Patti McCormack, Lowell
coach in Indiana made Stroke & Turn Judges Robert Corkwell, Joseph South District, Minority Victor Bush, MSD Lawrence Township June 2022 Brian Strong, Logansport
to field a team this year. It has not been business as Brozinick South District, Urban Chad Gilbert, Charlestown HS* June 2022 Mike Whitten, Boonville
usual. The additional planning, special monitoring Diving Judges/Timers Kurt Hass, Gloria Dombkowski, Private School Rep. Dave Worland, Indianapolis Cathedral HS June 2022 Dave Worland, Indianapolis Cathedral
and extra precautions that have been required have Barbara Chambers, Roger Dombkowski, Jr., Vincent
been extraordinary. As a result of this commit- Quinones, Douglas Gard * President ** Vice-President
ment, thousands of student-athletes throughout our Timers Roger Whaley, Walter Bennett
state have been able to experience an afterschool, Announcer Mike Miles
education-based experience they will cherish for the Diving Announcer Ralph Mundt
rest of their lives. Clerk of the Course Linda Horn
Athletic Training Staff & COVID Safety Officer
We also extend a special thank you to Governor Methodist Sports Medicine - The Orthopedic Specialists
Holcomb, the Indiana State Department of Health
and the Department of Education for their continued Program Credits
guidance and support. Publisher Paul Neidig, Commissioner
Editor Brandon Baxter, Communications Assistant
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