CIF-SS BULLETIN VOL. 67, NO. 3 SPRING 2005 For Full CIF-SS Winter Playoff Results See pages 8-11, 13, 16-19 Serving High School Athletics Since 1913 Page 2 CIF-SS BULLETIN -- Spring 2005 CIF-SS COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES PRESIDENT'S January 20, 2005 MESSAGE The January meeting of the CIF Southern Section A. Proposal by Cross Country Advisory Council was called to order by President John Committee to amend State By Law 1702 – vote Dahlem at 9:10 a.m. at The Grand in Long Beach, to support. CA. All leagues were present with the exception B. CBED’s using 9-12 enrollment – vote to THANK of Agape, At-large Dr. Mendoza, At.-Large Ms. support. YOU!!!!! Tate, Camino Real, Christian, Desert Valley, C. Article 7.70G: Election tie breaker – vote Freedom, Harbor, Heritage, International, Liberty, to support. Majestic, Metro, Mulholland, Pioneer, Santa Fe, D. Waiver request for By Law 1200 – vote Sea View, Valley, Victory and Westside. to support. 1. ADOPT AGENDA – It was moved, seconded 5. COMMISSIONER’S PROPOSAL TO DEFINE and passed to adopt the agenda. MEMBERSHIP STATUS OF NEW SCHOOLS – By Dr. John Dahlem, President 2. MINUTES – It was moved, seconded and John Dahlem, President, presented a proposal CIF-SS Executive Committee passed to approve the minutes of the CIF Council which divides membership status of new Meeting of October 14, 2004. Additionally, schools into two categories. Following We have had a very successful year so far minutes of the CIF-SS Executive Committee discussion, it was moved, seconded and passed and I want to thank all of you for your meeting of September 29, 2004 and November to approve the proposal. 10, 2004, were submitted as informational items. continued support. PLEASE DO ME A 6. SOUTHWESTERN LEAGUE PROPOSAL TO 3. PUBLIC HEARING SESSION – Matt LaBelle, REVISE OFFICIALS MILEAGE DURING FAVOR. The next time you attend a CIF-SS Marmonte League Representative and Bob REGULAR SEASON – Stan Ford, representing athletic event take the time after the contest Ritzau, Ivy League Representative, requested the Southwestern League, reviewed the to find the individual(s) that officiated, Council consideration and discussion regarding proposal which identifies the origination point refereed, evaluated, judged, etc., and changing entries in all sports to allow four (4) for officials mileage during the regular season THANK THEM. As the President of your entries for all seven (7) and eight (8) team and playoffs effective immediately. Following organization that represents over 550 leagues. They shared a concern regarding the discussion, it was moved, seconded and passed possibility seven (7) and eight (8) team leagues schools, I want to be sure that we “all” to approve the proposal. will be dropped from the new releaguing cycle. 7. SOUTH COAST LEAGUE PROPOSAL express our respect, gratitude and 4. STATE FEDERATED COUNCIL – Earl Haugen, REGARDING ALLEN BILL – Tom Ressler, appreciation for the 6,000 men and women President-Elect, presented the following agenda President, South Coast League, reviewed a who spend their time providing the items for State Federation Council in order to proposal which would add language to Blue opportunity for close to 300,000 student give delegates voting direction: Book Rule 211 regarding transfers under the athletes to express themselves on the Allen Bill. See COUNCIL- JAN. 20 page 19. playing fields. Officials are doing the best job they can just like our coaches and you. As a young wrestling and football coach I California Interscholastic Federation can remember venting my frustrations on Southern Section some poor official and as I grew more 10932 Pine Street mature I realized I needed to control myself Los Alamitos, CA 90720 not them. I have often wondered how it (562) 493-9500 -- Fax (562) 493-6266 would be if during one my faculty meetings I was booed for a questionable decision or told to, “Get a real job!”…ouch! OFFICERS Dr. John Dahlem, Principal We all need to set an example for our Western High School, President student athletes by being proactive with officials and remembering the tenets of Earl Haugen, Director Pursuing Victory with Honor. Introduce Downey USD, President-Elect yourself to officials before the contest and afterwards, win or lose, thank them for Paul Breit, Principal on Assignment their effort. That makes us all “winners.” Pomona USD, Past-President Thank you, Susana Arce, Assistant Principal Nordhoff High School John S. Dahlem, Ph.D. Treasurer President of the CIFSS Council James Staunton, Ed.D., Commissioner of Athletics BULLETIN EDITOR Thom Simmons, Sports Information Director EDITORIAL ASSISTANT Sharon Hodge, CIF-SS Secretary Bulletin published three times yearly by CIF Southern Section CIF-SS BULLETIN -- Spring 2005 Page 3 MARKETING UPDATE END OF THE YEAR NEWS FROM OUR SPONSORS COMMISSIONER'S AN IDEA TO IMPROVE SECTION COVERAGE ON TELEVISION CORNER As part of our on-going revenue and budget committee efforts, Southern Section staff continues to seek out new and improved ways to operate on behalf of the member Working schools. During this process, one area of opportunity that was identified is television. Together A proposal to modify the Section’s television rights structure was given a first-read at the April council meeting. Proposal: The Executive Committee has recommended a staff proposal to have the CIF Southern Section office negotiate co-operative television agreements with commercial television entities (those available over the air and on DirecTV) for both By James Staunton, Ed.D. regular season and playoffs games. This is essentially the same model college Commissioner of Athletics conferences use where the schools have the conference negotiate for revenue and gender equity opportunities. It is presently unknown what new revenue may be available I had the occasion to attend the Officials’ but it is known that currently it generates none. Further, these negotiations would seek Relations Committee meeting last week. to add some Title IX gender equity coverage for our girl’s sports where no regional TV This important committee links schools coverage is occurring. and officials in a cooperative manner and Further, the proposal to allow the Section to negotiate TV as a group would begin allows for representatives of both groups to protect schools for the hidden costs, such as longer security costs, associated with to express differences and air problems. these broadcasts. Also, any agreements reached would not require a school to change a game date. TV outlets would coordinate through the Southern Section staff but could The issues identified by representatives not demand a date or venue change. from both sides were familiar: Background: At present, neither the Southern Section nor our schools are 1. Fees generating revenue from regular season broadcasts of football games on ‘commercial’ 2. Fan, coach and athlete behavior TV outlets such as those carried on DirecTV. In the past and in other states, they do 3. Parking generate some revenue. In the college conference world, these games generate a lot 4. Administrative coverage of events of revenue. Only two football games (Poly-DeLaSalle and Poly-Mission Viejo) have 5. Training, competency and retention generated any revenue in the past five years. In fact, schools hosting these games lose of officials. money when factoring in the added security and staff time required. Further, what TV is being done is completely football related and no gender compliant broadcasts are I was impressed with the professional occurring. and positive manner in which the Local TV not effected: This proposal makes no change in your schools ability discussions are held. As I listened, I was to do local cable nor the school or school district TV games. No charge, no change in reminded of what spring is like at our control. This means those local games being done on Adelphia, Cox, Charter and Time schools: never enough coverage, Warner cable on your local school district stations would not be impacted or effected. counselors busy with senior grad checks, As mentioned, this proposed change is innovative but we believe not disruptive prom, testing, and more athletic events to the present situation. It will come to the Council in the fall for a vote. It is our hope that than administrators to cover. Often times we can create new opportunities for all our member schools, our girl’s sports and our officials, or crews, work the game or possibly even be in a position to share some new revenue in the future. meet unsure of how to exit campus or what to do in the event of a problem. This 24 HOUR FITNESS SUMMER PROGRAM FOR VARSITY ATHLETES uncertainty often causes officials to complain and feel unsecured. Our long time partner, 24 Hour Team Sports, is again offering the discounted summer membership program for varsity athletes at all of their locations this summer. I believe it is important for our Your student-athletes can access the registration information beginning Mid- administrators and/or athletic directors to May at the Southern Section web site: www.cifss.org. introduce themselves to our officials and Thanks to 24 Hour Fitness for their continued support of the Summer Membership give some type of contact so our games and Free Varsity Team Workout programs. may be conducted in the best manner possible. FOOTBALL FINALS RETURNING TO HOME DEPOT CENTER It simply may not be possible to be available The CIF Southern Section is pleased to announce that the 2005, 2006 and 2007 for every inning of a baseball game if lower Football Finals will include at least three games each season at Home Depot Center. level softball is happening across the fields, A tremendous venue to play and watch football, the Division I and Division II finals, plus but administrative presence can go far to one more to be determined, will be played each year.