CIF-SSCIF-SS BULLETINBULLETIN VOL. 70, NO. 2 WINTER 2007-2008 For Full CIF-SS Fall Playoff Results See pages 8-15 Serving High School Athletics Since 1913 Page 2 CIF-SS BULLETIN -- Winter 2007-2008 CIF-SS COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES PRESIDENT'S October 11, 2007 1. OPENING BUSINESS fourth by the wrestling committee. It was moved, MESSAGE D.Introduction of New Commissioners, seconded, and approved to support the bylaw Executive Committee Members and Guests: 3102 deletion. New representatives, coordinators and 2. Proposal to Continue CIF State Football committee members were introduced. Executive Championship Bowl Games: Sister Cheryl Congratulations! committee introductions were made as well as addressed the issue of continuing the “State the introduction of new Commissioners Scott Football Championship”. This was the second Raftery and Kristine Palle. reading of this item therefore a vote on this E. Adopt AgendaAction: Adopt Agenda – It proposal is required. It was moved, seconded was moved, seconded and approved to adopt and approved to continue. the agenda. B. SOUTHERN SECTION F. Approval of Minutes: Council – Minutes of 1. Revised Proposal I from Mountain View By Earl Haugen, President the April 26, 2007 Meeting - It was moved, League to amend Summer Dead Period to be CIF-SS Executive Committee seconded and approved to accept the minutes presented by Dennis Pratt: Dennis Pratt led of the April 26, 2007 meeting discussion to review the amendment of the Well, we are in mid-stride of the 2007-08 2. PUBLIC HEARING SESSION two-week dead period taking place for ALL school season and to date it has been A.Recognition of anyone wishing to address SPORTS at the SAME TIME. Arguments included another outstanding athletic year for the the Council. Speakers must limit their remarks giving all students, parents, coaches and CIF Southern Section. We have already to three minutes: No members of the public to administrators the opportunity to have a break. crowned 31 champions in seven team address the council at this time Discussion also included those opposed. It was sports and many more than that in the Paul Castillo addressed the group in regard to moved; seconded and defeated 50-27. various individual sports. the new transfer form, league coordinator 2. Revised Proposal II from Mountain View packet availability, new directory availability League to amend Summer Dear Period to be (schools who were not in compliance with the presented by Dennis Pratt : It was moved, The section office and staff are to be directory survey and basketball schedule seconded and defeated 48-22 to amend the commended for the incredible job they survey will not receive directories but may current “dead period” as stated in the Blue Book. have done so far in putting on first-class purchase them at the CIF office. Schools who 3. Proposal from Golf Advisory Committee to championship events and handling all did not turn in their basketball schedules will not be presented by Dick Sebek: It was moved, aspects of CIF playoffs. receive a master list). seconded and passed to amend the current 3. ACTION SESSION practice of the way records are reported during I wanted to take time to congratulate all of A.STATE FEDERATED COUNCIL tournament play. 1. Bylaw 3102 Deletion: Wrestling Cmte. 4. Sportsmanship Proposal from Strategic those recognized at the CIF-SS Supports: Rob Wigod clarified the proposal set See COUNCIL MINUTES on page 15. Champions for Character Awards luncheon held in October. The many California Interscholastic Federation coaches, athletes, officials, administrators Southern Section and schools honored should be very proud 10932 Pine Street of their accomplishments in these awards. You do your school, community and city Los Alamitos, CA 90720 proud. I also want thank Jack O’Connell, (562) 493-9500 * FAX (562) 493-6266 the California State Superintendent of Public Instruction, for taking time out of his OFFICERS extremely hectic schedule to come and Earl Haugen, Director of Pupil Services speak to all those in attendance at the Downey USD, President awards ceremony. His presence shows how important this program is. Sr. Cheryl Milner, Principal On the administrative side of things the Bellermine-Jefferson High School, President-Elect current procedures in place really seem to be working as they regard hardships and Dr. John Dahlem, Principal appeals. The end results seem to be fairly Loara High School, Past-President reconciled and the hearing panels are doing an outstanding job. These are good William Dabbs, Principal men and women tasked with difficult Pacifica/Oxnard High School decisions and they do it out of love athletics Treasurer and student-athletes and very little else. They should be commended for volunteering their time. James Staunton, Ed.D., Commissioner of Athletics Finally, I wanted to congratulate the BULLETIN EDITOR Southern Section Office, specifically Rob Thom Simmons, Sports Information Director Wigod and his staff, for hosting the CIF State Football Championships at the EDITORIAL ASSISTANT Home Depot Center in Carson. Those in Sharon Hodge, CIF-SS Administrative Assistant attendance see outstanding football in a top-notch facility run in a professional Photos provided by Heston Quan See PRESIDENT page 15. Bulletin published three times yearly by CIF Southern Section CIF-SS BULLETIN -- Winter 2007-2008 Page 3 SOUTHERN SECTION SCHOOLS CRITICAL COMMISSIONER'S TO CONTINUED SPONSORSHIP SUCCESS The CIF Southern Section is dedicated to providing the highest possible experience and CORNER opportunities to the student-athletes, families and schools of Southern California. From providing great venues with life long memories to cost-effective championships with the least possible burden for the participants. New Transfer Rule Part of the success story of the Section is the dramatic growth of sponsor support from Provides $160,000 to over $500,000 revenue per year. The incredible value of being associated with high school athletics brings support from many companies whose decision makers Option for are former Southern Section families. Subsequently, that support has enable the CIF- Athletes SS to maintain ‘per student’ dues without increase for nearly 20 years. Likewise, what else can student or families with young children do for just $5.00? By James Staunton, Ed.D. Commissioner of Athletics The continued success of marketing sponsorships requires the support of our schools. These sponsorship agreements call for just a few requirements from our member Last year Section Council, as well as the schools in exchange for the millions of dollars in support during each decade. State Federated Council, debated the first ever-statewide transfer rule. While not To those schools that have been so diligent in displaying banners year round, using the enthusiastically received, it was approved proper jugs, reading the public address announcements and sending thank you notes... by our Council and ultimately enacted at MANY THANKS. In particular, these little things are notices when schools like Cathedral the State Council meeting. This new rule and Colony (2 banners) have game highlights shown on the 11pm TV news with that red ushered in a new era in which all transfers Toyota Championships banner in the background or when a St. Bonaventure hangs their were treated the same across the ten banner a their football game.... at the Home Depot Center... during the finals. I recently sections. Many wondered what this new received a call from a Toyota dealer very pleased to have been a his child’s road water era would bring. polo match and their was a Toyota banner at the pool too. Again, many thanks. Like any thing new and untried, the rule Having said this, we still also receive the ‘oh shucks’ phone call when a sponsor goes met with resistance from those who to an event and the banners is missing, the wrong jug is used, the proper tickets are not predicted massive movement by athletes. distributed or even a PA is not read. While these issues are in the minority, it is those Others saw the rule as tacit permission to little moments that seem to stick out. transfer for athletic reasons – something CIF professes to abhor. No matter what A quick hit list of things we need at the playoffs (and more): the thought on the rule, athletic administrators knew the first test of its - Toyota Championships Banner: Must be displayed at all football, basketball and success would be in the numbers. Would volleyball playoff home games. We have distributed 7 per school (3,500 total banners) there be unchecked movement by athletes during the last 7 years. If you need another, please ask. across the Section? Would we see high profile athletes moving from school to - Toyota Championships Banner: Please permanently display in your gym, at your pool school? Would there be gainers and losers or ball field and at home football games year round. By permanently displaying this among schools with in the same district banner, you add so much to our agreement and the continued support of our title sponsor. boundaries? - CIF-SS Ticket Stock: Please acquire and use the provided playoff ticket stock for all The preliminary numbers seem to show football, volleyball and basketball games. This also saves your school money on tickets movement about the same as under the PLUS your fans get a nice 10% off coupon for ‘any’ products at all Sport Chalet stores. old rule. Since July 1, 2007, the date the proposal took effect, the Section office has - Gatorade Jugs/Cups/Bottles: A sponsor for more than 20 years, Gatorade is the processed 402 transfers under the new ‘exclusive’ sideline jug/cup/bottle sponsor. If you do not have Gatorade items, you must rule (207 A). Of those 402, 372 were provide generic (non PowerAde or other drink) sponsored items.