FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Susan Waananen

November 1, 2010

Minnesota State High School Nordic Ski Coaches’ Association Fall Meeting Minutes

Fall Meeting Minutes

October 23, 2010

Mora Vasaloppet Nordic Center

Agenda

1. Welcome – Pete Tremaine, MSHSNSCA President
Meeting called to order at 10:00 am

2. Introductions and reports
  • Review and approval of spring meeting minutes
  • Treasurer’s report – Susan Waananen
  • Victor C. Dunder Award – Mike Miller
    • 16 recipients this year
    • Recipients should be encouraged to write thank you notes
  • Academic Awards – Pete for Fred Kueffer
    • Team awards based on section team GPA
    • Individual awards based on rank in class
    • May need permission from skier/parents to release information
    • Forms due by February 6
  • Charlie Banks Relays – Mark Walters
    • Need a new race director to replace Mark
    • Complete instructions and support crew already in place; timing and course are set.
    • Coaches Association’s only fund-raiser
  • Vendor Fair Review – Dave Johnson
    • 2nd year; open to the public this year
    • 25 participants, bigger than the West Yellowstone event
    • Included vendors, races, shops, colleges, clubs and resorts
    • Goal is to have more athletes and their families attend in the future
  • Coaches Awards – Dave Johnson
    • Any nominees for Coaches Hall of Fame?
    • Section reps are responsible for nominating the section Coach, Assistant Coach and Volunteer of the Year at the end of the season
  • Past-President’s Review
    • Audio from Mike Hecker relaying final thoughts on his presidency and the direction of the association
    • Thanks to Bob O’Hara, John Filander, Jack Jeffries, and Dave Johnson for work on state meet course changes
    • Support the sport through MYSL, local retailers, universities and the coaches association

  • Group Introductions/Comments
    • 48 schools represented by 64 coaches
    • Kate Ellis has V boards available at a discount; extras from the order for the JOs being held at Wirth in March

15 minute break (11-11:15)

3. Rules Interpretation - Bob O’Hara
  • Travel restrictions lifted for all sports due to efforts by Nordic community
  • Make sure to coordinate eligibility of team with AD
  • Spend time on classic technique to avoid any disqualification issues at championship meets
  • Rosters
    • MSHSL website deadline is November 19. You can update and make changes later.
    • Double check spelling of skiers’ names before submission
  • Go to www.mshsl.org by November 16 to submit the rules meeting attendance code


Meeting adjourned at 11:50am, followed by raffle prizes, lunch, continued Vendor Fair and informal discussion of True Team State Meet concept.