CIF-SS BULLETIN VOL. 73, NO. 1 FALL 2010 For Full CIF-SS Spring Playoff Results See pages 12-15, 17-21. See MARKETING UPDATE, page 3 Serving High School Athletics Since 1913 Page 2 CIF-SS BULLETIN -- Fall 2010 PRESIDENT'S CIF-SS COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES April 29, 2010 MESSAGE 1. OPENING BUSINESS 1. Addition of Bylaw 313, Concussion A. Call to order by Sr. Cheryl Milner, President Protocol – Action - It was moved and seconded of the Council to support STATE381. The motion was supported Bylaw 206 B. Pledge of Allegiance unanimously. and C. Roll Call 2. Girls Wrestling State Invititational "Athletic D. Adopt Agenda – Action - It was moved and – Action - It was moved and seconded to seconded to revise the agenda. The elections support STATE382. The motion was supported Motivation" for “President” and “Treasurer” will occur prior unanimously. to item B1 in the Southern Section Action Items. 3. Revision of Bylaw 206, Residential The regional elections will remain in B3. Council Eligibility – Action - It was moved and seconded By William Dabbs, President accepted this revision unanimously. to support STATE383. The motion was supported CIF-SS Executive Committee E. Minutes of Previous Meeting unanimously. 1. Council – January 28, 2010 – Action - It 4. Revision of Bylaw 207, Transfer Beginning in the 2003-2004 school year, the was moved, seconded and supported to approve Eligibility – Action - It was moved and seconded CIF State Federated Council began adjusting the minutes of the January Council meeting. to support STATE384. The motion was supported the transfer rule (Bylaw 207) to refl ect lan- 2. PUBLIC HEARING SESSIONS unanimously. guage dealing with what most administrators A. Recognition of anyone wishing to address 5. Revision of Bylaw 209, Foreign Student the Council. Speakers must limit their remarks Eligibility – Action - It was moved and seconded agreed was their chief frustration: transfers to three minutes. to send our representative to Federated Council for athletic reasons. Athletic directors and Tom Frekker – Soccer Offi cials Organization: uninstructed on STATE385. The motion was coaches frustrated over the number of stu- The soccer offi cials would like council to consider supported unanimously. dents who, not liking a coaching decision, the non-varsity soccer fee of $33. The next lowest 6 . R e v i s i o n o f B y l a w 12 0 3 t o b e c o m e B y l a w moved to another school to seek athletic fee currently being given in any sport for non- 500.A, B, C, Student Participation – Action - It was opportunity. The Bylaws however were silent varsity games is $48. The soccer association moved and seconded to support STATE386. The on the family that moved (Bylaw 206) for the is hoping the lower level fee can be adjusted to motion was supported. same reasons. It seemed they were immune a more fair rate as they anticipate diffi culty in 7. Revision of Bylaw 600.C, Competition covering lower level games at $33 per game. on an Outside Team – Soccer – Action - It was from any limitation. Tony Diaz – Ethic in Sports Committee: moved and seconded to support STATE387. The Reminded everyone to please take time to motion was supported unanimously. In the school year 2009-2010 Federated nominate deserving individuals for this honor. 8. Wrestling Weigh-In Violation Penalty – Council approved language that mirrored 3. ACTION SESSION Bylaw 207 and limited a student who moved A. STATE FEDERATED COUNCIL (See COUNCIL MINUTES page 7) (changed residence) for athletic reasons. This appeared to be a natural extension of California Interscholastic Federation the transfer language and made sense. Why Southern Section allow those who had the means to become 10932 Pine Street eligible if they were doing the very thing that Los Alamitos, CA 90720 is prohibited under Bylaw 207? (562) 493-9500 * FAX (562) 493-6266 Our schools have responded by notifying the Section Offi ce of those instances of OFFICERS movement that, on the face of it, is strictly William Dabbs, Principal because of athletics. The protocol the offi ce Pacifi ca/Oxnard High School, President has employed has been to deny immediate eligibility, call the family in to discuss the cir- Jim Monico, Principal cumstances of the move and then determine if Paramount High School, President-Elect the Bylaw’s limitation should be invoked. The press, naturally, has been quick to follow these decisions as well as coaches from programs Sr. Cheryl Milner, Principal that have lost students. Some schools as well Bellarmine-Jefferson High School, Past-President as some parents have been disappointed by the outcome of these determinations. Reggie Thompkins, Principal Santiago/Corona High School The Bylaw was not written with the intent of Treasurer denying families the ability to move and re- quest immediate eligibility. It was intended to James Staunton, Ed.D., Commissioner of Athletics limit those who, based on credible evidence, were clearly attempting to subvert rules and gain varsity status. BULLETIN EDITOR Thom Simmons, Director of Communications This is what the Section must consider when determining that athletic motivation should EDITORIAL ASSISTANT limit a student’s eligibility: Sharon Hodge, CIF-SS Administrative Assistant * Evidence of parental or student dissat- isfaction with a coach or coaching decision Photos provided by Heston Quan (See PRESIDENT page 21) Bulletin published three times yearly by CIF Southern Section CIF-SS BULLETIN -- Fall 2010 Page 3 SOUTHERN SECTION MARKETING UPDATE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA FORD DEALERS COMMISSIONER'S BECOME CIF-SS TITLE PARTNER CORNER The CIF Southern Section is pleased to announce the Southern California Ford Dealers Association as their new title sponsor for the 2010-11 school year. Why a The one-year title partnership includes all 23 CIF-SS high Golf school championships, the 14 Fox Sports West Games of the Week on Prime Ticket, as well as the CIF-SS Handicap? Academic Awards program each spring. “The Southern California Ford Dealers are excited to be By James Staunton, Ed.D. a part of the CIF-SS and the development of student-athletes,” said Southern California CIF-SS Commissioner of Athletics Ford Dealers Association President Ken Grody. “Every dealership takes pride in being an important part of their communities and the partnership with the CIF and Fox Sports helps The Southern Section Offi ce, anxious to hear promote the outstanding achievements of our local student-athletes.” from our golf coaches and athletic directors, posted a questionnaire through Google docs The union of the CIF-SS and the Southern California Ford Dealers Association creates an to allow feedback from our schools on a ideal partnership. The CIF-SS represents 581 high schools in Southern California and the number of questions. We asked about course Southern California Ford Dealers Association’s 80 dealer’s touch every community CIF-SS locations, the use of electronic devices and schools encompass. whether coaches should communicate with athletes during stipulated rounds. The results “On behalf of our member schools, the CIF Southern Section is pleased and proud to partner will be published soon. One topic that has with the Southern California Ford Dealers Association,” said CIF-SS Commissioner of Athletics caused some concern among coaches is Dr. Jim Staunton. “This agreement allows the Section to provide fi rst class championships the requirement that student athletes in CIF as well helping to keep the promise of low costs to our schools.” Section competition have a GHIN number (handicap) prior to entry into playoffs. One The CIF-SS generates 20% of an annual operating budget through corporate partnerships. coach called this “elitist” another complained These partnerships save the schools money each year that would otherwise be assessed that it is expensive. through member dues and increased ticket prices. The CIF-SS does not presently charge member student dues and has not raised ticket prices in fi ve years. Why require a handicap number? Special note to CIF-SS members from Commissioner Staunton: The answer: it is good for the golfers. Both the SCGA and WSCGA are represented on Support from our title sponsor Ford can only continue with the assistance and com- the Section Golf Committees. For years they pliance of our member schools. By now every school has received one new CIF-SS/ have advised that golfers competing in high FORD Championship banner. It is a membership requirement that you display this school should have numbers. Last year this banner at your football fi eld during the season and then display it in your gymnasium became especially important. The USGA the rest of the year. announced that no golfers would be allowed into any amateur events without an index While most of our schools have been great in this effort the past 9 years, it only takes (handicap) number: none. We’ve known for a few to cost us a sponsor. We experienced this fact during the Toyota agreement, several years that golfers who participate in and again during negotiations with another potential sponsor. These sponsors have AJGA tournaments have and maintain index kids or grandkids at all our member schools and they notice whether banners are numbers. Without teaching our students the present or if they are not. In both cases, these sponsor felt that too many schools value and importance of these numbers we were not displaying the old Toyota banners. do them a disservice. Our members must display the Ford banners. If your school does not display ban- What golfer, aside from the occasional “duf- ners than we can provide you art to place the Ford Championships on your electronic fer” does not know about a handicap? Golf message board. Contact John Costello in the CIF-SS offi ce.