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Volume 80, Issue 2
Winter 2011
12/28/10
THE BULLETIN
Official Publication of the
Minnesota State High School League
2100 Freeway Boulevard
Brooklyn Center, MN 55430-1735
763-560-2262
http://www.MSHSL.org
Information within this Bulletin
may be reprinted only with the
permission of the MSHSL.
Volume 80, Issue 2
Winter 2011
Editorial Staff
Editor:
Howard W. Voigt
Assistant Editor:
Ellen Rajkowski
Contributing Editors:
David Stead
Kevin Merkle
Lisa Lissimore
Craig Perry
Jody Redman
John Millea
Rich Matter
Chris Franson
Board of Directors
Regions 1-2A
Les Zellmann, St. James
Regions 3-4A
Chris Laird, Heritage Christian Academy
Regions 5-6A
Rick Bleichner, Breckenridge
Regions 7-8A
Mike Kolness, Ada-Borup
Regions 1-2AA
Mark Fredericksen, Waconia
Regions 3-4AA
Mike Manning, Rosemount
Regions 5-6AA
Ray Kirch, Osseo
Regions 7-8AA
Perry Aadland, Chisago Lakes Area
State School Boards Assn.
Carol Bomben, Eden Prairie
Walter Hautala, Mesabi East
MN Assn. of Secondary Principals
John Hamann, Underwood
Luanne Wagner, St. Francis
Boys Sports
John Schumacher, Park Rapids Area
Girls Sports
Mindy Sparby, Belle Plaine
MN Music Educators Assn.
Bill Webb, Edina
Speech Assn. of MN
Jill Lofald, Duluth Denfeld
Governor's Appointees
Kim Algoo, Shakopee
Laurie Esau, Orono
Brent Robbins, Plymouth
Mike Rusinko, Eden Prairie
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League Office Personnel
The Minnesota State High School League Office
has been established to provide special services to
the member schools. Listed below are the office
personnel:
Extension / Voice Mailbox
Executive Director - David Stead ........................ 480
Executive Assistant - Lynne Johnson ........... 490
Associate Director - Jody Redman ..................... 481
Administrative Assistant - Amie Symens ...... 491
Associate Director - Kevin Merkle ...................... 484
Administrative Assistant - Amanda Johnson 494
Officials Coordinator- Katie Vanderpoel ........ 496
Associate Director - Craig Perry ......................... 482
Administrative Assistant - Susi Hollenbeck ... 492
Associate Director - Lisa Lissimore .................... 483
Administrative Assistant - Sheila Robinson .. 493
Director of Information - Howard W. Voigt .......... 485
Assistant - Ellen Rajkowski ........................... 542
Assistant Director - Richard Matter ..................... 497
Accounting Assistant - Sharon Bahma ......... 541
Ticketing Assistant - Nancy Myers ................ 487
Assistant Director - Chris Franson ...................... 488
Web Site Coordinator - Nancy Etter .............. 551
Technology Assistant - Tracie Bressler ........ 552
Media Specialist - John Millea ............................ 554
Program Specialist - Amy Doherty ..................... 495
Office Manager - Kristi Vesall ............................. 489
Administrative Assistant - Yvonne Walsh ..... 486
Receptionist - Ann Bailey .............................. 540
When calling the League Office (763-560-2262),
direct your requests to staff persons as designated:
Accounts Payable .............................................................. Sharon Bahma
Accounts Receivable ......................................................... Yvonne Walsh
Activity / Late Registrations ............................................... Yvonne Walsh
Activity Section Assignments ............................................. Chris Franson
Administrative Regions ........................................................... Dave Stead
Archive Information ........................................................ Howard W. Voigt
Athletic / Activity Director Advisory Committee ................... Kevin Merkle
Board of Directors Information ............................................... Dave Stead
Camps and Clinics .................................................................. Craig Perry
Charter Officials Associations .............................................. Kevin Merkle
Chemical Rule Interpretations ................................................ Craig Perry
Cooperative Sponsorship ................................................. Lynne Johnson
Debate & Music Judges ...................................................... Chris Franson
Debate Judge & Music Judge Registrations ..................... Yvonne Walsh
ExCEL Program ................................................................. Lisa Lissimore
Fine Arts Rules Interp. (Debate & Music) .......................... Chris Franson
Fine Arts Rules Interp. (One Act & Visual Arts) ................ Chris Franson
Fine Arts Rules Interp. (Speech) ........................................ Chris Franson
Gender Equity ......................................................................... Dave Stead
General Information on MSHSL ............................................. Dave Stead
Hall of Fame ....................................................................... Lisa Lissimore
Insurance ................................................................................. Rich Matter
Interstate Sanctions ................................................................ Dave Stead
League Publications ...................................................... Howard W. Voigt
Marketing and Promotions ................................................. Lisa Lissimore
Membership Information ................................................... Lynne Johnson
News Media Services .................................................... Howard W. Voigt
Non-School Competition ......................................................... Craig Perry
Office Management ................................................................. Kristi Vesall
Officials Program .................................................................. Kevin Merkle
One Act Play Judge Registrations .................................... Yvonne Walsh
One Act Play Judges .......................................................... Chris Franson
PSAs and TV Visuals .................................................... Howard W. Voigt
Registration of Officials ................................................ Katie Vanderpoel
Results and Records ..................................................... Howard W. Voigt
Rulebooks, Supplies, Awards ........................................... Yvonne Walsh
Rules Interpretation Meetings ...................................... Katie Vanderpoel
School Eligibility ...................................................................... Craig Perry
Speech Judges .................................................................. Chris Franson
Speech Judge Registrations ............................................. Yvonne Walsh
Sports Medicine Advisory Committee .................................... Craig Perry
Sportsmanship Program ................................................... Lisa Lissimore
Spotlight on Scholarship Program .................................... Lisa Lissimore
Student Ejections .......................................................... Katie Vanderpoel
Student Eligibility .................................................................... Craig Perry
Supplemental Allowances ...................................................... Kristi Vesall
TEAM UP Advisory Committee .......................................... Jody Redman
TEAM UP Program ............................................................. Jody Redman
Ticket Assistant .................................................................... Nancy Myers
Triple “A” Award .................................................................. Jody Redman
Web Site Development ....................................................... Chris Franson
Web Site Assistance ............................................................... Nancy Etter
Activity Rule Interpretations,
Coach Incidents Reports, and
Activity Advisory Committees
The MSHSL Logo is a registered mark of the organization
and use in any manner is prohibited unless prior approval is
obtained from the League.
Schedule of Board of Directors Meetings
October 7 ................................. MSHSL Office
Brooklyn Center
December 2 ............................. MSHSL Office
Brooklyn Center
January 24 ............................... MSHSL Office
Brooklyn Center
April 7 ....................................... MSHSL Office
Brooklyn Center
June 6 ...................................... MSHSL Office
Brooklyn Center
Representative Assembly Meeting
May 16 .......... Edinburgh USA, Brooklyn Park
Adapted Athletics (Bowling, Floor Hockey, Soccer, Softball) .. Rich Matter
Alpine Skiing / Boys’ & Girls’ .................................................. Rich Matter
Badminton / Girls’ .............................................................. Lisa Lissimore
Baseball ................................................................................. Kevin Merkle
Basketball / Boys’ ................................................................. Kevin Merkle
Basketball / Girls’ ............................................................... Lisa Lissimore
Cheerleaders ...................................................................... Jody Redman
Cross Country Running / Boys’ & Girls’ ............................ Lisa Lissimore
Dance Team / Girls’ .............................................................. Kevin Merkle
Debate ................................................................................. Chris Franson
Football .................................................................................. Kevin Merkle
Golf / Boys’ & Girls’ ................................................................. Dave Stead
Gymnastics / Girls’ .............................................................. Jody Redman
Ice Hockey / Boys’ & Girls’ ..................................................... Craig Perry
Lacrosse / Boys' & Girls’ ........................................................ Rich Matter
Music ................................................................................... Chris Franson
Nordic Ski Racing / Boys’ & Girls’ .......................................... Rich Matter
One Act Play ....................................................................... Chris Franson
Soccer / Boys’ & Girls’ ........................................................ Jody Redman
Softball / Girls’ .................................................................... Lisa Lissimore
Speech ................................................................................ Chris Franson
Swimming and Diving / Boys’ & Girls’ ............................... Lisa Lissimore
Synchronized Swimming / Girls’ ....................................... Lisa Lissimore
Tennis / Boys’ & Girls’ ............................................................ Craig Perry
Track & Field / Boys’ & Girls’ .............................................. Jody Redman
Visual Arts ........................................................................... Chris Franson
Volleyball / Girls’ ................................................................. Jody Redman
Wrestling ................................................................................. Craig Perry
Inside This Issue
Dave’s Dialogue
Competition Reveals Character (A Class Act) ... ......................................................................................... 2
News and F
eatures
Features
Bootsma Sets
3 Rachel
National Swim Record
4
Ingenuity, Desire and
45.GrandStadium.tv Creates
Enviable Program
Wells Fargo and the League:
Helping Teens and
Young Adults
‘Get Smart About Credit’ ........ 8
Board Prepared to Tackle Football Scheduling Issue ........ 9
Challenge Cup Program Changing .................................. 11
Athletic Activities
15
Orono Runner Sacrificed
His Own Finish to Assist
Fellow Competitor to the
Line
Sports Medicine Advisory Committee:
Working With You and For You Every Day ..................... 16
17
Taking
Concussions
Seriously
Fine Arts Activities
Free Admission for Teens:
Wells Fargo Pays It Forward ........................................... 19
Launches Updated
20 League
Anyone Can Save A Life Web Site
Officials
Officials Award Applications Due Now ............... 22
Also
Board Of Directors Meeting Minutes.................. 24
2010-11 Calendars Of State Events, Meetings ... 26
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Dave’s Dialogue
Competition reveals character
By Dave Stead
Executive Director
A
t the beginning of each
meeting of the League
Board of Directors, one
member is asked to provide a
reflection, and often times the
comments refer to the values
learned through active
involvement in athletic and fine
arts programs.
Mark Fredericksen, principal
at Waconia High School and a
member of the board, is serving
his second year representing
Regions 1AA and 2AA. At the
December 2, 2010, meeting Mark
was asked to share his thoughts,
and as he spoke, I felt as if his
perspective was applicable to
board members as well as to a
much broader leadership group
that touches the lives of students
in school activities every day.
When asked, Mark graciously
allowed me to share his
comments in this Bulletin column
with you. Please, hear his words;
reflect on your role in your school
community; and consciously
interact with other educators in
order to help build character; to
be present in the lives of
students; to demonstrate positive
leadership; and to support
Dave Stead
students who have chosen to
place their faith and trust in you.
Those of you who choose to make
those same choices are …
A Class Act
By Mark Fredericksen, Principal
Waconia High School
A
s I thought about the reflection I was
asked to share, I looked back on my
experience as a board member,
limited as it might be at the present time,
and I have to admit that I haven’t learned as
much about how an organization works
since my first year as a high school
principal. Both experiences have been
exciting, and working with each of my
colleagues has been educational, rewarding,
and a great deal of fun.
I’ve always felt that one of the highest
compliments you could give a person was to
say that they’re a “Class Act” Being a class
act meant they kept their chin up no matter
what happened, maintained their
composure in the most difficult of times,
and that they were dependable, honorable,
and trustworthy. They were the first to
volunteer, the last to leave, and their
actions were guided by an internal moral
compass. They were the kind of person
others wanted to spend time with, the kind
of person others wanted to be like; in short,
they were a person of high character.
I’ve always believed that athletics and
competition are closely tied to character.
One can’t deny that the lessons of hard
work, dedication, and team play build
character, but the longer I’ve been around
activities, the more I’m convinced that
participation in athletic and fine arts
competitions actually REVEALS character.
You’re absolutely right, Mark.
As educators, we have chosen a
leadership position where the
work is hard. We have “…chosen
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As much as I’ve enjoyed
watching and celebrating
championship
performances I’ve been a
part of during this past
year, I find myself more
proud of the student
athletes who have given
their absolute all, and in
the end have come up
short.
It’s easy to talk about sportsmanship,
fair play and handling adversity when
you’re winning or when things are going
your way. It’s a completely different story
when you’re in the heat of competition and
a crucial call doesn’t go your way, or you’ve
just suffered a gut-wrenching loss or a
season/career-ending defeat. Those are the
moments that test a person’s ideals and
beliefs and when true character is revealed.
As much as I’ve enjoyed watching and
celebrating championship performances
I’ve been a part of during this past year, I
find myself more proud of the student
athletes who have given their absolute all,
and in the end have come up short.
to dedicate a part of our life to be
present in those critical moments
when young adults are being
tested….”
Watching athletes and coaches handle
adversity and disappointment, under the
microscope of a state tournament, with
style, grace and class has been so
refreshing. It’s at that very moment that
they reveal true character, and they serve as
examples about what the High School
League and high school activities are all
about, perhaps even more so than the
champions.
And, that’s what makes educators who
sit at this board table so unique. Each of us
has chosen(emphasis added) to dedicate a
part of our life to be present in those critical
moments when young adults are being
tested in the face of competition. Each of us
has provided encouragement and support,
and served as a role model for the students
we work with. And, if they fail to pass the
test and their behavior and actions aren’t
appropriate, each of us uses that teachable
moment to redirect, refocus, and prepare
them for the next test. This is truly
important work, and I feel honored to be a
part of it.
I’ll finish by saying that the best part of
the last year and a half is having the
opportunity to be surrounded by such an
incredible group of people. This
organization, the people around this table,
and the coaches, directors, and
administrators who choose to make a
positive difference in the lives of students in
their school community are truly a “Class
Act.”
When asked what it means to
be a leader, an anonymous source
is quoted as saying, “Frankly, it
means we now have the authority
and responsibility to serve people
in a special way.”
How we respond to the hard
work also reveals our character.
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News & Features
Rachel Bootsma sets national swim record,
but she’s just an ‘average teenage girl’
Minnesota Prep Photo / www.MNPrepPhoto.com
By Samantha Sansevere
T
he latest definition of irony:
A national record-breaking
swimmer who doesn’t like
being wet.
“I don’t really like water. I hate
being wet,” Rachel Bootsma said.
“In the pool I’m fine, but I hate
when I get in and out. I don’t like
it. I hate just standing on deck
when I’m wet because it just
makes me uncomfortable. When
I’m in the pool I’m fine. But the
initial getting in is not always
fun.”
Maybe that’s why Rachel is so
fast. Maybe she’s not racing
against the clock or the other
people in the pool. Maybe she’s
just trying to get out of the water
as quickly as she can.
Whatever the reason, it sure is
working. She’s getting out of the
water faster than many high
school kids ever have,
particularly in the 100-yard
backstroke, an event in which she
recently set two national records.
Rachel, a 16-year-old junior at
Eden Prairie High School, is a
charismatic young woman who
enjoys spending time with her
friends, having a good time with
her older sister, Katie, and
reading. She likes to watch “The
Office” and is a big Taylor Swift
fan. Really, she’s just your
average teenage girl.
Except she likes to swim. A
lot. And she’s kind of awesome at
it.
Most kids in the eighth grade
don’t have many awards or
trophies to put on their shelves.
Only a handful of them have
accomplished more than being on
the honor roll. When Rachel was
in the eighth grade in 2007, she
won her first state championship.
She’s only getting better with age.
On Nov. 20, 2010, Rachel
broke the national high school
record and national age-group
record in the 100-yard backstroke
with a time of 51.53 seconds
during the Class AA state finals at
the University of Minnesota
Aquatic Center. The old record
was 51.85 seconds.
Earlier in the state finals
meet, Rachel dominated in the
100-yard butterfly which she
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Rachel Bootsma exhales and exults after the race of her life in which she established a new
national high school record for girls in the 100-yard backstroke.
swam in state-record time
(52.73) while nearly breaking the
national record in that event, too.
She led her team to a secondplace finish behind Edina.
Early training
Rachel learned how to swim
when she was about three.
“When I lived in Florida, my
dad didn’t want us to drown in
the ocean,” she said. “So, he
started giving us swimming
lessons.”
She started her competitive
swimming career when she was
eight years old.
With a young athlete this
fantastic, one thought that comes
to mind is how pushy the parents
must be. A lot of the time that is
the case: Over-supportive parents
sticking their kids in sports at
young ages, hoping to be the
parent of the next big thing. With
Rachel, that wasn’t the case at
all.
“My parents are really laid
back. Totally supportive of
swimming. They don’t care if we
win or lose, or get disqualified, or
even just want to quit,” she said.
“They just want us to be happy.
They’re always there no matter
what. It’s nice. It’s really nice.”
National and world racing
When Rachel was 14, she
swam a time that qualified her to
take part in the U.S. Olympic
Team Trials. Ten years ago,
Olympic swimming star Michael
Phelps competed in the U.S.
Olympic Team Trials as well — at
the age of 15. Rachel didn’t make
it onto the Olympic swim team,
but to simply compete with such
elite swimmers at the age of 14 is
a feat all its own. She placed 35th
out of 121 swimmers, with a time
of 1:03.17 that was faster than
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News & Features
Ingenuity, desire — combined with
45.GrandStadium.tv — creates enviable program
W
hat school is this? They won state AAA
football and basketball titles in 20092010. Students broadcast all school
sports live over the Internet. They have
produced and broadcast state championship
tournaments in partnership with
45.GrandStadium.tv. They even videotape
classes at the high school for access by
students who are sick and produce video of
elementary music programs and other
community events.
What school could this be? Admit it. You’re
thinking big suburban school districts and
high schools. And who could blame you? But
New London-Spicer has just 1,500 students.
No, not in the high school. In the district! And
yet they have put themselves in the big time
in ways that really count.
Searching for a better way
Aric Harrier, industrial technology teacher
at New London-Spicer, is the architect of a
program you may not have heard about.
“This is my 13th year of teaching,”
explained Harrier. “The first nine I taught a
video movie-making class that was losing its
appeal because students were having trouble
recruiting their friends to act in their videos
and the production process was tedious and
time consuming.”
As Harrier was searching for solutions, he
received some timely encouragement from a
colleague and an invitation to partner with
45.GrandStadium.tv. Cary Haugrud from
Pelican Rapids took a new job as media
specialist at New London-Spicer and told
Harrier about other schools that were
producing live television coverage of school
events. An article in the League’s Bulletin
about Egan High School’s experience with
televising state tournament games prompted
a call to Tom Lapping of Grand Stadium,
resulting in an invitation to attend the first
School Broadcast Team training at KSTC-TV,
Channel 45.
“That article and Cary Haugrud, who has
since returned to Pelican Rapids where he has
a terrific broadcast program of his own,
launched me toward a solution.”
Motivated to engage New London-Spicer
students, Harrier made a major shift toward
television broadcasting that soon captured the
imagination of the students, school and
community. They started the new broadcast
class producing after-school events and soon
branched out with a live news broadcast class
each morning during first hour.
“Shortly after our decision to change the
direction of our media arts program, we
learned about GrandStadium.tv. Attending the
School Broadcast Team training at Channel 45
and getting a chance to produce the state
championship tournaments really motivated
all of us to take our program even further.”
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Industrial tech teacher Aric Harrier assists Jordan Henneson with a jib crane camera
at a home football game.
Broadcasting unifies and serves
the community
New London-Spicer Superintendent Paul
Carlson explained that when you hear a
proposal that is a little out of the box, it’s a
good idea to listen.
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Erin Wermerskirchen directs a home boys’ basketball game.
“We are trying to reform education and
break down the walls of the schools by getting
students more involved in real-world learning
opportunities,” Carlson explained. “When this
happens, everyone benefits. Aric brought us
programs that create excitement and handson opportunities that extend learning beyond
the classroom.
“The support we’ve received from
GrandStadim.tv, the MSHSL and Channel 45
has been phenomenal as well. I attended the
training with our team at Channel 45 where
they really rolled out the red carpet for our
kids.”
There’s no cost for the training and travel
costs are reimbursed.
Ingenuity continues to expand benefits
Harrier had done the seemingly impossible
and expanded a program of project based
hands-on, real-world learning that kids and
the community love in a time of economic
recession. Ingenuity resulted in a benefit to
nearly everyone in the community. Students
love, for example, being able to earn course
credit for 72 hours of broadcasting experience
without attending class. They can earn this
credit while still taking a full six-credit load.
Running a class like this is a significant
commitment beyond the normal school day
since students are using GrandStadium and
its sister EduVision to broadcast several
events per week throughout the semester. The
evening travel to events to observe the
student work was taking a heavy toll on his
family life, wanting to be home more with his
wife and three young children. So, he used his
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“We are trying to reform education and break down the
walls of the schools by getting students more involved
in real-world learning opportunities. When this
happens, everyone benefits. Aric brought us programs
that create excitement and hands-on opportunities that
extend learning beyond the classroom.”
now famous ingenuity to create a way to
watch the video streams of some of the
events from home while giving his students
instructions through text messaging. While his
family has always fully supported him, we’re
pretty sure they were happy to have him home
more often.
Harrier explained that the benefits extend
to some unique places.
“It is quite a surprise to receive thanks
from a person who watched the game from a
campfire on a hunting trip in a very remote
location.
“Even our superintendent’s parents were
able to watch the state championship game
from their home in Arizona. And our students
have been asked by the football coach, Dan
Essler, to make special stop-play tapes of the
games for use in preparing the teams.”
The academic instruction at New LondonSpicer is leveraging the broadcast program,
too. Teachers are involving the production
team in creating video of course resources
that provide a student who is sick or traveling
with the chance to view and report on such
things as a missed concert by the choir they
were assigned to watch. New London-Spicer
now subscribes to EduVision.tv where all of
the videos are archived for easy access by
students and teachers.
But, Harrier readily added, all of this
wasn’t done alone. The New London-Spicer
Education Foundation, Parks and Recreation
Department and local businesses, and many
others, have provided financial and other
support. That doesn’t include, of course, the
investment of time by a dedicated
professional educator.
Priceless experiences for students
Harrier says that the experiences he and
his students have had together are priceless.
“The experience at Mall of America field
broadcasting the state high school soccer
finals was a once in a lifetime experience for
me,” said sophomore Zach Thompson.
“Standing on the field interviewing important
people while considering the Vikings would be
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Rachel Bootsma
her Olympic Trials qualifying time
of 1:03.20.
“It was a really good
experience for me,” Rachel said.
“It was a real eye-opener.”
She’s traveled the world to
compete as a member of USA
Swimming’s National Youth World
Cup Team, and has gone to places
such as Berlin and Guam. Her
favorite location? “In June this
year, I went to Barcelona. It was a
beautiful city,” she said. “I really
liked that.”
While Rachel is familiar to
other swimmers around the
globe, she is not as well-known
closer to home.
“A lot of people at my school
don’t know that I swim,” she said,
after being asked the one thing
that most people don’t know
about her. “So I think that’s
surprising to me. I think they’re
starting to get it, but not really.”
Give it time, Rachel, and I’m
pretty sure they’ll take the hint.
Here is a bit more about Rachel Bootsma:
Favorite color: Purple.
Favorite musician: Taylor Swift
Favorite book: My Sister’s Keeper
Favorite class: Sign Language
Least-favorite class: History
Favorite breakfast food: Yogurt and granola
Favorite TV show: The Office
Lucky charm: “I don’t believe in that.”
Superpower of choice: Reading people’s minds
Most prized possession: “My baby blanket that I’ve had since I
came home from the hospital; I sleep with it every night.”
Samantha Sansevere is a
15-year-old sophomore who lives
in Orono and is a contributor to
FOXSportsNorth.com. She is a
national champion showing
Shetland ponies and miniature
horses and became a varsity
cheerleader at Orono High School
Prior to Bootsma’s record-setting performance, these had been the previous 10 best 100-yard
backstroke performances, according to the National Federation of State High School Association’s
National High School Sports Record Book:
Best of the Best — The Top 10 Honor Roll Performances of All Time
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
Cindy Tran (Huntington Beach Edison, CA) ........................ 2010 ........................
Natalie Coughlin (Concord Carondelet, CA) ........................ 1998 ........................
Mary Beck (Austin Westlake, TX) ......................................... 2008 ........................
Deborah Roth (Larkspur Redwood, CA) .............................. 2009 ........................
Natalie Coughlin (Concord Carondelet, CA) ........................ 1998 ........................
Jenny Connolly (West Lafayette Harrison, IN) .................... 2008 ........................
Cindy Tran (Huntington Beach Edison, CA) ........................ 2008 ........................
Misty Hyman (Phoenix Shadow Mountain, AZ) .................. 1996 ........................
Kate McNeils (Dublin Scioto, OH) ........................................ 2009 ........................
Mary Beck (Austin Westlake, TX) ......................................... 2008 ........................
:51.85
:52.86
:53.03
:53.33
:53.46
:53.53
:53.61
:53.68
:53.74
:53.79
Progression of the National High School Record — 100-Yard Backstroke
1970 — Susie Atwood (Long Beach Rob Millikan, CA) ....................................................... 1:00.0
1974 — Melissa Belote (Staunton R.E. Lee, VA) .................................................................... :59.9
1975 — Pamela Lowenhaupt (Daytona Beach Seabreeze, FL) ........................................... :59.46
1976 — Renee Magee (Houston Clear Lake, TX) ................................................................. :58.94
1978 — Kim Carlisle (Finneytown, OH) .............................................................................. :57.117
1979 — Kim Carlisle (Finneytown, OH) .............................................................................. :57.111
1983 — Debbie Risen (Shawnee Mission West, KS) ........................................................... :56.69
1986 — Beth Barr (Pensacola Woodham, FL) ...................................................................... :56.54
1988 — Sheri White (Worthington, OH) ............................................................................... :56.03
1989 — Sheri White (Worthington, OH) ............................................................................... :56.00
1990 — Barbara Bedford (Hightstown Peddie, NJ) ............................................................. :55.63
1992 — Stacy Potter (Americus, GA) ................................................................................... :54.81
1994 — Denali Knapp (Davis, CA) ........................................................................................ :53.98
1996 — Denali Knapp (Davis, CA) ........................................................................................ :53.85
1996 — Misty Hyman (Phoenix Shadow Mountain, AZ) ..................................................... :53.68
1998 — Natalie Coughlin (Concord Corondelet, CA) .......................................................... :52.86
2010 — Cindy Tran (Huntington Beach Edison, CA) ........................................................... :51.85
Source: 2010 National High School Record Book (www.NFHS.org)
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while in the sixth grade. She also
is a varsity letter winner in track
and field for Orono High School.
This article was posted on Nov.
29, 2010, and is reprinted with
permission of
FOXSportsNorth.com.
Representative
Assembly
Meeting
date changed
The Representative
Assembly Meeting date has
been changed from March
25, 2011 to May 16, 2011.
The time and venue are the
same — 9:30 a.m. at
Edinburgh USA, Brooklyn
Park.
No precinct caucuses
this year
Contrary to the notation
on Page 31 of the League’s
2010-11 Pocket Calendar
for Tuesday, February 1,
there are no precinct
caucuses in 2011.
Precinct caucuses are
held on the first Tuesday of
February in even-number
years only. By state statute,
no school activities may be
conducted on those dates
between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m.
Bottom line: activities
may be conducted at
schools this February 1,
2011.
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on the very same field in a few days – not
many students get that opportunity.”
For one game last season, heavy rain and
high wind nearly forced a game to be
canceled.
“They decided to play, so we set up the
equipment in my classroom,” Harrier related,
“and ran cables across 250 feet of open space
to the field where we duct taped the camera
to the bleachers. We wrapped the camera in
garbage bags and taped a piece of glass
over the camera lens and sprayed it with
Rain-X. Kids had to hang onto the camera
stand in the wind and we sent out a
different crew each quarter to spread the
experience around a bit. But, we had sixty
viewers that night and the families still talk
about that game.”
You can do this
New London-Spicer has now produced
more live broadcasts of state tournaments
than any other school to date in
partnership with 45.GrandStadium.tv, the
Minnesota State High School League and
Channel 45. They worked the live state
baseball tournament broadcast at Target
Field that was simulcast on Channel 45,
and produced live streams of volleyball,
wrestling, softball and soccer.
“Just being in the Metrodome, Xcel
“It is quite a surprise to receive thanks from a person
who watched the game from a campfire on a hunting
trip in a very remote location. Even our
superintendent’s parents were able to watch the state
championship game from their home in Arizona.”
Energy Center and Target field was a thrill
for our kids,” said Harrier.
When Superintendent Carlson was
asked if he would recommend doing a
similar program to other districts he
replied, tongue firmly in-cheek, “No, I
wouldn’t recommend it. We would like to
produce as many events as we possibly
can ourselves. But, seriously, it is hard to
imagine a program offered with a greater
benefit to our students and the
community.”
Ninth-grader Max Mickelson operated a
third baseline camera during the
state baseball championships at Target Field
last June.
An invitation
Go to www.45.GrandStadium.tv to see a
video of the New London-Spicer
experience. To get started and reserve your
space in an upcoming School Broadcast
Training event at Channel 45, contact Tom
Lapping at tlapping@grandstadium.tv or
call 612-208-6650.
The New London-Spicer students hard at work in the press box of the Metrodome during the state championship soccer games
this past November.
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News & Features
Wells Fargo and the League
Helping teens and young adults ‘Get Smart About Credit’
W
ith today’s economic challenges, it’s
more important than ever for teens
and young adults to know about
personal finances and managing credit. The
following facts underscore that need:
● Twenty-eight percent, or nearly 64
million adults, admit to not paying all of their
bills on time, according to the National
Foundation for Credit Counseling.
● The National Foundation for Credit
Counseling reports that nearly four in five
adults (78 percent) agree that they would
benefit from advice and answers to everyday
financial questions from a professional, and
nearly one-third (31 percent) strongly agree.
● The Jump$tart Coalition reports that
four in 10 high school seniors believe that
credit cards and car loans have lower interest
rates than mortgage loans.
It’s never
too early, or
too late, to
teach teens
and young
adults the
skills they need
to budget, save
and manage
money. Without
financial
education,
many young
people will
learn about
money from
the school of
hard knocks.
An
important goal
is to help teens
and young
adults learn
how to use
credit wisely
and
responsibly.
Teaching young
people how to best use credit will equip them
to handle financial responsibilities, from using
credit cards to applying for car loans to
managing a mortgage.
Parents can help prepare their teens for
financial success by teaching them the
following credit card basics and “Get Smart
About Credit:”
Check your credit report
and credit score
It’s important that young people
understand that the interest rate they pay on
credit cards – and other loans – is affected by
their credit history, as shown in their credit
reports and by their credit score. The most
common type of credit score is a FICO score,
a number ranging between 300 and 850.
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Credit bureaus use credit reports and a
mathematical formula to come up with credit
scores. Lenders use credit scores with other
information to gauge the likelihood of being
paid back when they extend credit. Lenders
have different standards and underwriting
guidelines that determine the types of loans
they offer and at what rates. Lenders typically
give their best rates to individuals with scores
of at least 720.
It’s a good idea to get a free copy of credit
reports from each of the three major credit
bureaus and check them for errors every year.
Go to www.annualcreditreport.com or call
(877) 322-8228. To get a free estimate of your
credit score, go to www.whatsmyscore.org.
Shop for credit cards –
and pay close attention to the APR
To be a smart money manager, compare
credit card
offers. Like any
other loan, you
will have to
pay back the
money you
borrow plus
interest and
any other
finance
charges. As
you review all
of the
information,
pay special
attention to
the annual
percentage
rate (APR). The
APR is a
number that
combines the
interest rate,
the length of
the loan and
fees to show
you the cost of
the loan on an annual basis. Lower APRs
mean lower overall costs. Lenders are
required to tell you the APR of a credit card or
loan, which will help you in comparison
shopping.
About “pre-approved” credit card offers
Be cautious about any “pre-approved” card
offers you get in the mail. Read all the details
of the offer and be sure you understand how
the card works. Shred any offers you don’t
want before you discard them. This will help
prevent someone from stealing the
information and trying to impersonate you.
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Ten tips for credit card users
1. Pay on time. Ask your credit
card issuer if it offers automatic
payment options or email alerts to
remind you when a payment is due.
2. Read your cardholder
agreement – all of it. The agreement
spells out fees and finance charges, so
make sure you understand the terms. If
you have questions, don’t hesitate to
ask your card issuer’s customer service
agent.
3. Learn the facts about finance
charges. If you don’t pay the entire
amount due within the grace period,
you will be charged interest on the
unpaid amount. Understanding how
creditors calculate interest can help you
to manage your costs. Make sure you
know the Annual Percentage Rate (APR),
Periodic Rate, and the method the
creditor uses to calculate interest.
4. Know your credit limit.
Monitor your account so you know how
much available credit you have. Stay
well below your limit in case you need
to make an emergency purchase.
5. Create a budget and stick to
it. Budgeting helps you keep control of
your finances and resist spending
sprees. If you plan ahead, you’ll know
whether or not you can afford a
particular purchase.
6. Reduce your debt. Keep your
credit card balance low and don’t take
on more debt than you can handle. This
will also help your credit score.
7. Limit cash advances. These
advances often incur higher fees and
finance charges.
8. Applying for a new account?
Think first. When a potential lender
requests your credit report, an “inquiry”
registers on your report. A high number
of inquiries can negatively affect your
credit score, so only apply for a new
account when you really need it.
9. Prevent credit card fraud.
Keep close tabs on the activity in your
account. Many credit card companies
allow you to check your account activity
online at any time. Make sure that each
transaction was made by you. If you
notice suspicious activity, report it to
your credit card issuer immediately.
10.Review your credit report. At
the Web site www.annualcreditreport.com,
you can receive one free copy of your
credit report once a year from each of
the three largest credit bureaus in the
United States.
Excerpt from the Wells Fargo Hands
on Banking Web site —
www.handsonbanking.org. For more
information about credit card
regulations — www.federalreserve.gov/
consumerinfo/consumercredit.htm.
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News & Features
Board prepared to tackle football scheduling issue
By Kevin Merkle
Associate Director
T
he issues surrounding
football continue to manifest
themselves as the League
Board of Directors moves ahead
with the decision-making
process, with the hope of
resolving the issues that many of
our schools are facing.
Approximately one year ago, a
football task force made up of
coaches, ADs, region secretaries
and Board members was
assembled to discuss the issues
surrounding the scheduling of
football games. The task force
met four times last winter and
spring in an attempt to identify
the issues and find solutions to
the problems, and has met
several more times since.
The issues are many and the
solutions are not obvious. The
Task Force brought forward four
The focus is now on
the alternative
playoff structure.
recommendations for study.
These recommendations were
considered by the Board last
April. These recommendations
were further discussed at the
Spring 2010 area meetings and
the AD Advisory Committee.
Through the course of these
discussions and the input/
feedback received, the
recommendations were narrowed
to: 1) An alternative playoff
structure that would involve
teams playing section opponents
during the regular season to
determine who advances to the
section tournament; 2)
implementing a Zero Week policy
that allows more flexibility in
scheduling; and 3) the
Need for reclassification?
By Kevin Merkle
Associate Director
T
he possibility that the
League Board of Directors
deciding to make a major
change in the structure of the
football playoff system has
lead to an in-depth discussion
of the current classification
system for football. Any kind
of system that will have teams
playing section opponents
during the regular season will
necessitate classification
changes.
The current system utilizes
enrollment figures to
determine the cutoffs for
Classes AAAA and AAAAA.
This creates an uneven
number of schools in those
classes, with those numbers
fluctuating between the mid50s and the low-60s. Those
fluctuating numbers will not
work with a section scheduling
plan. Instead, class cutoffs will
have to be determined by
having a set number of
schools in each class.
A number of proposals are
being considered. Class
AAAAA could become the top
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48 or the top 32 schools, with
Class AAAA being composed of
the next 48 or 64. Classes
AAA, AA and A could be
divided into thirds as is
currently done.
Another suggestion
proposes that there should be
an additional class that only
has 16 or 24 schools. The next
largest class could be the next
48 and the remaining classes
could be at or close to 64. The
major impact of any change
will be for the schools that are
currently AAAA and AAAAA
and perhaps the larger AAA
schools. The impact will be
less for 9-Man, A and AA
schools.
Any change could have a
significant impact on the
current section alignment.
At this point the Board will
first make a decision on an
overall scheduling plan and
whether or not there should be
change. More time will then be
given to classification issues,
which ultimately may have a
larger impact on both
scheduling and the playoff s
than a new scheduling plan.
Stay tuned.
Kevin Merkle
development of a scheduling
clearinghouse to assist teams in
finding opponents to fill their
schedule.
These recommendations were
shared and discussed at the
Board’s workshop in August, at
the fall area meetings, and again
at the Board meetings in October
and December. During this time a
Zero Week policy was developed
and approved, and the scheduling
clearinghouse is “in business.”
The focus is now on the
alternative playoff structure. This
issue is on the agenda for the
Board meeting on January 24.
The Board could decide to move
ahead with an alternative playoff
plan, with or without specific
parameters; could decide not to
move ahead; or could decide that
further study and discussion is
necessary.
The decision is not an easy
one. While almost all
schools have a full
schedule of
games for
2011, we
still have
some that
do not and
are
struggling to
find
opponents.
The schools
that are
struggling come
from all classes
and all parts of
the state. While
some schools have
at least temporarily
fixed their problem,
others that
previously did not
have a problem are
now struggling.
There are many
reasons for the scheduling issue,
too many to discuss in this
article, but an over-riding factor
which has become even more
evident this past fall is
conference membership.
Conference membership
continues to be an issue, with the
root of the conference problems
revolving around football. Many
administrators feel that many, if
not all of the conference issues
could or would be resolved if
football was not part of the mix.
In addition to providing
everyone at least a seven-game
schedule, some sort of section
scheduling plan would take
football out of the conference
structure and likely allow
conferences to become more
stable. This would save a
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Excellence in athletics and the fine arts.
It’s what schools need to win the Minnesota State High
School League Challenge Cup. Awarded annually to two
high schools, the Challenge Cup is a statewide, year-long
competition among League member schools. Points are
awarded to schools based on their success in section and
state fine arts and athletics tournaments. The two
schools — one in Class A and one in Class AA — with the most
points at the end of the year are awarded the traveling
Challenge Cup. Challenge Cup standings are posted on
the League’s Web site throughout the year so schools can
monitor their point totals. To learn more about the
Challenge Cup competition, log on mshsl.org.
Challenge Cup Winners:
2010: Breck School – Class A
Eden Prairie – Class AA
2009: The Blake School – Class A
2008: Perham – Class A
Wayzata – Class AA
2006: St. Cloud Cathedral – Class A
Lakeville – Class AA
2004: St. Cloud Cathedral – Class A
Lakeville – Class AA
News & Features
Challenge Cup program changing
By Lisa Lissimore
Associate Director
I
n 2003 the Minnesota State
High School League, along with
its premier corporate partner
Wells Fargo, created the
Challenge Cup program to
recognize and reward League
member schools for excellence in
athletic and fine arts activities.
Now, after seven years, there
are some positive changes
coming. But first, a little
background may be helpful.
The Challenge Cup is different
from other recognition programs
that the League sponsors. It’s
different because schools don’t
have to do anything other than
compete to be eligible for this
award. There are NO application
forms to complete. NO students
to nominate. And NO deadlines to
meet.
Simply put, this statewide,
year-long program requires
member schools to play their
regular season games/contests
and when each school reaches
post-season play, League staff
begins to chart their success and
awards Challenge Cup points to
each school based on their
performance in section and state
fine arts and athletics
tournaments. The school earning
the most points at the end of year
in each classification — A and AA
— receives the traveling
Challenge Cup.
Ask any school and you’ll find
that the Challenge Cup standings
are definitely watched and
discussed when they are posted
on the League’s Web site after
each state tournament series.
Scores from the 2010 fall sports
season are currently posted on
the Web site. The winter
tournament standings will be
added in April, and the 2011
Challenge Cup winners will be
announced in late June after the
spring tournaments are
completed. The traveling
Challenge Cup will then be
presented to each winning school
during a recognition ceremony
generally held the following fall.
Three-tier Point System
A three-tier point system has
been devised for the Challenge
Cup program — one for team
sports, another for team/
individual sports, and one for
debate, speech, and one act play.
Lisa Lissimore
The Challenge Cup program is patterned
after the Directors’ Cup which goes to
NCAA and NAIA schools for outstanding
athletic achievement. Several other high
school associations — Texas,
North Carolina, Nevada, Virginia,
Washington, Iowa and Oregon — have
similar programs in place.
How does the scoring work?
Teams, and in some cases,
individual competitors earn
points for winning a section
tournament. Athletic teams that
finish first through fifth in state
tournament play also earn points
ranging from 15 to 50 points; and
each individual medalist in the
League’s seven individual/team
state competitions also score
points for their school.
Students participating in
adapted athletics and in debate,
speech, and one act play receive
points for their performances in
section and/or state tournament
competition as well.
Some League activities —
girls’ synchronized swimming,
girls’ badminton, music and
visual arts — are not included in
the Challenge Cup standings
because either the League does
not sponsor a post-season
tournament for the activity or the
event scoring/judging itself is not
done consistently.
Winning the Cup
a regular event
Although the Challenge Cup is
presented annually and hundreds
of schools, big and small, earn
Challenge Cup points, only a
handful of schools have won the
highly sought-after Cup. Eden
Prairie has won four times. The
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Blake School three times. St.
Cloud Cathedral and Lakeville
have each won the Cup twice, and
Wayzata, Perham, and Breck
School once.
Additionally, under the current
two-class system there’s a repeat
pattern of the same schools
finishing in the top 10, and some
schools, those that score less
than 20 points, prefer not to have
their school listed in the
standings.
“It’s a little embarrassing if
your school does not offer a lot of
activities and does not fair well in
the standings,” wrote one athletic
director in an e-mail to League
staff. “As I look at the standings,”
he goes on to write, “many of the
schools in Class AA have
accumulated points in adaptive
sports, swimming and diving,
debate, soccer, Nordic skiing, and
cross country. Our school doesn’t
sponsor these activities so it is
impossible to score a
‘respectable’ amount of points.”
On the other hand, a school
like Eden Prairie offers praise for
the program because every
program, both athletics and fine
arts, has a chance to contribute.
“Every single year that we’ve
been a Challenge Cup winner
there’s been points contributed
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News & Features
League photography partner offering images to news media
Minnesota Prep Photo, the
League’s official photography
partner, is now making fullresolution photos available online
for Minnesota news media
outlets. Here are the details:
● Photos are full-resolution
jpeg files shot with Canon
professional-level cameras.
● Cost is $25.00 per photo.
Purchase is made by credit card
and will be available for
immediate download.
● Available photos will be
displayed in the Stock Albums
section of the MNPrepPhoto.com
home page.
● Photos will be available for
all team sports within 24 hours of
the event — sooner if network
facilities are available on site.
● The photos are available
exclusively for editorial content
only; no other reuse or resale of
these photographs is permitted.
Questions regarding this new
media service can be directed to
Mark Erickson at
mark@mnprepphoto.com.
Credit ................................................................................... continued from Page 8
Stay below the credit limit –
and always pay on time
Once you have a credit card, a good rule of
thumb is to keep what you owe below 70
percent of your credit limit. This helps show
that you can control your use of credit – and
also leaves enough available in case of an
emergency. To build a good credit history, two
of the most important practices are never to
go above the credit limit and always pay on
time. Finally, remember that the minimum
payment is just that – the minimum necessary
to keep your account in good standing. Pay the
full amount if you can – and if you can’t, make
a plan to pay it down.
Establishing a budget
It’s important to control monthly spending
and create good financial habits. A simple
way to do this is to add up all of your monthly
expenses, add up all of your after-tax monthly
income and subtract the expenses from the
income. What is left is what you may spend –
or save.
By teaching these and other credit basics,
parents can help protect their children’s
financial security and help them develop good
financial habits that will last a lifetime.
To learn more about money skills and how
you can become financially successful, visit
Wells Fargo’s Hands on Banking® Web site at
www.handsonbanking.org. A Spanishlanguage version, El futuro en tus manos®, is
available at www.elfuturoentusmanos.org.
Wells Fargo provides these free and fun
financial education programs as a public
service without commercial content. For any
further information, contact Sue Walker, Wells
Fargo Regional Marketing, at 612-667-7082.
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tremendous amount of time and
effort for coaches and school
administrators and in many cases
lead to better experiences for
kids, parents and communities.
With that said, a change to a
section football plan does not
come without trade-offs. Travel
will undoubtedly increase for
some schools. However, that does
not seem to be as big an issue as
originally anticipated. The other
negative is the potential loss of at
least some long-standing rivals
and the end of conference
championships. While one or two
traditional opponents could be
scheduled by every school, other
games may be lost, and some
schools will travel through a
community with whom they
would normally compete in order
to travel further “down the road”
to play a section opponent.
As they decide the best plan
for moving ahead, the Board has
several issues to consider. Some
schools — administrators and
coaches — are patiently or
impatiently waiting for action and
believe the discussion has gone
on too long. Others feel the
opposite: we should not move too
quickly, and further study is
necessary to make sure that
section scheduling is a viable
option.
Those who have or have had
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scheduling problems seem to
understand the issues and for the
most part are in favor of dealing
with it. Those who are in stable
conferences and have not had
problems scheduling football
games are, in most cases, not in
favor of change. Some feel the
issue will take care of itself, but
increasingly that does not appear
to be the case. As some schools
and conferences reorganize and
solve their problems, others
subsequently inherit the problem.
Perhaps an even bigger issue
is classification, especially as it
impacts the schools that compete
currently in Classes AAAA and
AAAAA and the larger AAA
schools. If we move to a new
scheduling plan — and perhaps
even if we don’t — classification
must be dealt with. (See the
related article in this Bulletin for
more information about this
topic.)
When you receive this issue of
the Bulletin, we will be nearing
the January 24 Board meeting. If
you have strong feelings about
the football scheduling issues, I
encourage you to contact your
board representative or your
professional organization. Share
your thoughts and concerns, and
better yet, share any new ideas
that you have. Also understand
that at this point no matter what
decision is made, it will be
Zero Week policy approved
A
t its meeting in October
the League Board of
Directors approved the
Zero Week concept which
allows football teams to
consider the option of starting
practice a week earlier in
August and then playing their
first game a week earlier. The
final details of the plan were
approved in December.
There were not many who
really like the Zero Week
concept, but as we deal with
the many issues surrounding
the scheduling of football
games, most schools were in
agreement that this is a viable
option that creates flexibility
for those schools struggling to
fill a schedule.
In order to play a Zero
Week game a school must file
an application form with the
League office. These
applications will be reviewed
by a committee of two ADs ,
two coaches and a League
controversial. As with any
change, there will be winners and
losers. However, as the problem
continues and as the conference
staff member. Those granted
the opportunity to play this
early game will have a bye
week at some point during the
season. During that bye week
the team may practice up to
three times.
While some are concerned
that some schools will look at
using this policy to gain an
advantage, to date that does
not seem to be happening.
That is also the reason for the
application system and a
review by the committee.
As of late December, the
League office had received
applications that would result
in six Zero Week games being
played. There may be some
additional applications, but
unless an entire conference or
two applies to use Zero Week
(which may need to happen),
our estimate is that there will
be approximately 10 Zero
Week games played next
season.
landscape changes, it seems to
becoming more apparent that
some kind of action is necessary.
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Athletic Activities
Rochester’s Jessica Aney named SportsKid of the Year
year. Rochester Century pulled a
1-2 punch in the tournament’s
singles competition, with junior
Kelsey Frechette elevating her
2009 runner-up finish to stand
atop the podium with the gold
medal. Frechette claimed a 6-2,
4-6, 6-3 victory in a highly
anticipated match against
seventh-grader and teammate
Jessica Aney. The diminutive
Aney drew the attention of
tournament fans in her first state
appearance, winning in straight
sets in the first three rounds of
play.
Aney also plays hockey for the
Panthers and scored five goals in
her first game in mid-November.
Before the holiday break Aney led
her team with 15 points on seven
goals and eight assists, one point
ahead of her ninth-grade sister
Katherine who had 14 points on
eight goals and six assists.
Minnesota Prep Photo / www.MNPrepPhoto.com
Just 12 years old and standing
only four feet, 10 inches tall,
Jessica Aney of Rochester is
already a giant among the
nation’s young athletes. Her
achievements to date earned her
the prestigious selection of
SportsKid of the Year by Sports
Illustrated for Kids magazine. She
is the first girl to receive the
honor.
Aney played on the Rochester
Century varsity tennis team this
Aney returns a shot with her
backhand at this year’s State
Girls’ Tennis Tournament.
A screenshot from the www.sikids.com Web site. The graphic depicts the cover of the December issue of the magazine with
Aney’s photograph. The feature also includes 10 photographs of Aney. To read the feature and view the photos, here is the Web
address — http://www.sikids.com/contests/skoty/2010/winner. There is also an interesting feature on the FOXSportsNorth Web
site — http://www.foxsportsnorth.com/pages/landing?blockID=357042.
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The TEAM
is counting on YOU to —
●
RESPECT the American flag and the
National Anthem.
● Treat PEOPLE the way you want
to be treated.
●
REFRAIN FROM using artificial
noisemakers, laser lights, profanity,
negative chants, booing, trash-talking
or name-calling.
● Display handheld signs that include
POSITIVE and ENCOURAGING
messages. Signs must not obstruct the
view of others.
●
RESPECT public property and
equipment.
● Respect the GAME! Don’t interfere with it.
● Wear clothing that COVERS the entire
torso.
● Know the
CONTEST rules.
THANK YOU for making
this tournament a
POSITIVE and SAFE environment.
Athletic Activities
Orono runner sacrificed his own finish
to assist fellow competitor to the line
The following note was sent to Orono Superintendent Karen Orcutt and others and was
shared with the League. It references the Section 2AA Cross Country Running Meet at
Willmar on October 28, 2010.
I am honored to be forwarding an e-mail that I received today regarding one of our
cross country runners from Orono. What a moment for this person and our school.
I arrived to school today tired, feeling terrible that our soccer team lost in the state
quarterfinals and we had no runners qualify for state. Paula sent me an email that has
changed my day.
Our runner, Trevor Jahn, has defined the true meaning of athletics. At the Section 2AA
meet yesterday, Trevor was so determined to qualify for state and has been working for
that goal for five years.
Knowing toward the finish line that he may not finish in the top 10, a runner from Hutchinson fell and kind of went off the
course. Trevor stopped and helped this runner. They finished the race together.
Looking at Trevor’s finish position, he probably finished 20+ spots worse than where he should have finished. I have known
TJ since sixth grade and have seen this young man lead his life as a person of character. Trevor has never once put his own
goals above the team’s goals. As a leader in our school, Trevor has always helped the underdog and has supported what is
right. Trevor truly believes that anyone else would have done the same thing. My response to that is, then why didn’t the
others that passed you stop.
These are the stories and moments we need to focus on. Twenty years from now nobody will remember who qualified for
state. They will remember the great act of character and sportsmanship that Trevor demonstrated.
Proud to be a Spartan!
Bucky Mieras
Activities Director
Orono High School
The following is the e-mail that Mieras received and forwarded.
Hello!
I am sending you a photo of a wonderful moment that I witnessed today at the Section CC meet in Willmar. A CC runner
from Hutchinson High School fell as he was approaching
the finish line. A runner from Orono, who was also
approaching the finish line, stopped and helped the runner
from Hutchinson up and then proceeded to assist him in
starting to run again, to finish the race.
You should be
very proud of this student-athlete from Orono High School.
Such character and sportsmanship he showed today!
It made me think of an “Athlete’s Prayer” I once heard
at a high school sports banquet:
“God, let me play well but fairly.
Help me to learn something that matters once the game
is over.
Let competition make me strong but never hostile.
Always let me help my opponent up.
Never catch me rejoicing in the adversity of others.
If I know victory, allow me to be happy; if I am denied,
keep me from envy.
Remind me that sports are just games.
If through athletics I set an example, let it be a good
one”.
I don’t know who this young man from Orono HS is, but he certainly set a very good example today!! In a world where
sports tends to be very “me” oriented, it was refreshing to see such a wonderful act of sportsmanship!
I wish I would have taken a photo of him helping the Hutchinson runner up, but I was so in awe of the whole situation that I
almost forgot that I had my camera in my hand!
Please be sure to let this young man know that his act of sportsmanship did not go unnoticed!
Paula Traphagen-Bossert
Mankato
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Athletic Activities
Sports Medicine Advisory Committee:
Working with you and for you every day
By Craig Perry
Associate Director
T
he League’s Sports Medicine
Advisory Committee is
recognized as one of the top
state high school association
medical advisory groups in the
nation, with members who are
acknowledged nationally and
internationally. The committee
members represent a wide
variety of medical fields,
including: family practice,
exercise physiology, chiropractic,
sports medicine, physical therapy,
orthopedic, and dentistry. As
well, membership on the
committee includes
representatives from partnering
organizations: the boys’ coaches
association, the girls’ coaches
association, and the state school
nurses organization.
Included in this issue of the
Bulletin you will find an article
written by Dr. Bill Roberts. Dr.
Roberts is a long time member of
the League Sports Medicine
Advisory Committee and
currently is in his fifth year as the
chair of the committee. His
article in this issue — Taking
concussions seriously — is a
follow-up to the concussion
information in the Fall 2010
Bulletin and addresses the
protocols to be followed when an
athlete shows signs or symptoms
of a concussion during a game or
contest. As all of us who are
involved in athletics know, the
topic of concussions and head
injuries is not just a hot button
issue in Minnesota. It is a global
issue across almost all sports.
Dr. Roberts’ article also
highlights the key discussion
items from the recent Concussion
in Ice Hockey Summit held at the
Mayo Clinic in Rochester this past
October. One of the organizers of
the summit was Dr. Mark Stuart,
a professor of orthopedic surgery
at Mayo, the chief medical officer
for USA Hockey, and also a
The role of the committee is to review
existing medical documents and policies
to ensure they best meet the need of our
participants, and to create new
information and safety protocols to
benefit the students, the schools, and the
school communities.
Craig Perry
member of the League Sports
Medicine Advisory Committee. As
a member of the committee, the
insight and knowledge provided
by Dr. Stuart has helped the
League provide valuable
information and tools for use in
programs at our member schools.
Like Dr. Stuart, the members
of the committee have a longstanding reputation of excellence
in the medical and sports
medicine fields. For example, Dr.
Roberts is recognized as an
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Sports Medicine Advisory Committee
Dr. B.J. Anderson ........................................... Family Practice
Dr. David Bacharach .............................. Exercise Physiology
Dr. Craig Coulliard .............................................. Chiropractic
Sheila Davis ...................................................... School Nurse
Doug Davis ................ Boys’ Coaches Assoc. Representative
Randy Glasmann ...... Girls’ Coaches Assoc. Representative
Doug Nelson .................................................. Athletic Trainer
Jim Olson .................................................... Physical Therapy
Dr. Bill Roberts (chair) ................................... Family Practice
Dr. Michael Stuart ................................................. Orthopedic
Cup ..................................................................................... continued from Page 11
by our adaptive athletic teams,
speech and debate, and a lot of
other athletic teams including our
women’s sports teams,” said
Conn McCartan, Eden Prairie
principal, in a recent interview
with Channel 45.
Another concern is the
fairness of the scoring system
between team sports and
individual sports. Previously, in
individual sports like track and
field or swimming and diving,
points are awarded to each
individual medalist and then
again to the winning team, which
in many cases allows individual
sports to accumulate a
significantly greater amount of
points than a ‘true team’ sport
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such as basketball, football, or
hockey.
All of these concerns have
prompted League staff to review
the Challenge Cup program and
classification system. After
careful review, two major
changes have been made for the
2010-2011 school year.
In sports scored by the results
of individual athletes such as
track and field or swimming and
diving, schools will only receive
points for each individual
medalist. With this change, only
true team sports will receive
team points. Note, however, that
wrestling, tennis, skiing,
gymnastics, cross country
running, and golf will continue to
get both individual and team
points because those activities
are structured as both team and
individual competitions.
A third classification will be
added so three schools now will
have the opportunity to win the
Cup. The breakdown will group
schools by enrollment as follows:
● Class AAA: The largest 96
schools
● Class AA: The next 175
schools
● Class A: The remaining
schools
Additional scoring
opportunities
Other ideas that are under
consideration for future revisions
include earning points for
participating in the League’s
TeamUp program or for
completing the newly revised
Coaches Education program.
There’s talk of working academics
into the scoring and others are
asking that we list only the top 25
point-getters.
Decisions about these
proposed changes won’t occur
until the 2011-2012 school year.
In the meantime, we encourage
member schools to go to our Web
site (go to the Recognition tab on
the home page and click on the
Challenge Cup links) to check out
the Cup standings under this new
and improved scoring and
classification system.
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Athletic Activities
Taking concussions seriously
By William O. Roberts, M.D., M.S.
C
oncussion in sports seemed
to be in the news nearly
every day this past fall with
football, soccer, baseball, and
hockey players in various stages
of recovery. The emphasis on
head injury in the professional
ranks has had the benefit of
increasing awareness at the high
school and community level.
The credo “When in doubt, sit
them out” has taken hold and
there is much less resistance to
sitting out a player who has had a
blow to the head. The League has
implemented the National
Federation of State High School
Associations (NFHS) playing rules
changes related to concussion
and concussed athletes to
improve the safety of players who
sustain brain injury.
The basic rule states: “Any
athlete who exhibits signs,
symptoms or behaviors
consistent with a concussion
(such as loss of consciousness,
headache, dizziness, confusion,
or balance problems) shall be
immediately removed from the
contest and shall not return to
play until cleared by an
appropriate health care
professional.”
Game officials are now
required to remove any player
who shows any of the signs or
symptoms of concussion during a
game or contest. It is critical for
coaches to understand
concussion and be prepared to
also pull athletes from practice
who sustain brain injuries. To
fully close the loop, parents need
to be aware of concussion and its
consequences to protect their
children from pushing to return to
play too quickly.
The key to this program is
education of all involved in
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games, and the League’s Sports
Medicine Advisory Committee
highly recommends that every
coach, official, student-athlete
and parent view and successfully
complete the 20-minute NFHS
online course “Concussion in
Sports — What You Need to
Know. The course can be
accessed at www.nfhslearn.com.
One of the deep-seated myths
of concussion is that loss of
consciousness is required to
make the diagnosis. Loss of
consciousness is a relatively
simple endpoint to assess, but it
is actually relatively rare in
concussion. More commonly one
or more of the following
symptoms herald the presence of
concussion:
● Headache
● Fogginess
● Difficulty concentrating
● Easily confused
● Slowed thought processes
● Difficulty with memory
● Nausea
● Lack of energy, tiredness
● Dizziness, poor balance
● Blurred vision
● Sensitive to light and
sounds
● Mood changes – irritable,
anxious or tearful
When a concussion is
suspected, a qualified health care
professional must assess the
athlete to make the diagnosis. If
the health care professional
deems the injury not to be a
concussion, return to play can be
considered. If there is no health
care professional on site and a
concussion is diagnosed, a player
cannot return to play on the same
day and should start treatment
for concussion, which is simply
rest, both cognitive and physical,
until the symptoms are
completely resolved.
Then a gradual week-long
Sports
Medicine
Dr. William Roberts
New to many involved in high school
sports will be the no return on the same
day – ever; the length of time to return
after diagnosis; and the need for
cognitive rest in addition to physical rest
until the brain heals.
progressive return to activity
● Fighting increases the risk
protocol is started and advanced
of concussion and should
as long as symptoms do not
be eliminated from the
return. This means that most
game (as has been done
athletes will be out a minimum of
successfully in high school
seven to 10 days if the symptoms
competition.
clear in a day or two following the
● Unexpected, blindside, and
blow to the head. On average, all
late hits are related to
symptoms are cleared in seven to
increased incidence of
10 days, which puts the return to
concussion.
play at two to three weeks post● Coaches play a key role in
injury.
modeling and teaching onNew to many involved in high
ice behavior.
school sports will be the no
● Referees also play a major
return on the same day – ever;
role in teaching acceptable
the length of time to return after
on-ice behavior by strictly
diagnosis; and the need for
enforcing the rules.
cognitive rest in addition to
● The rules are critical to
physical rest until the brain heals.
reducing the incidence of
The Mayo Clinic and the
concussion and must be
American College of Sports
supported by players,
Medicine sponsored a Concussion
coaches, officials,
in Ice Hockey Summit in October
administrators, parents,
and fans.
2010. Some key points (many
Concussion is a risk in many
applicable to other sports) from
of the League’s sports for boys
the summit include:
and girls. Everyone involved with
● Helmets do not and cannot
sport must work to reduce the
prevent concussions.
risk and incidence of concussion
● Mouthguards may give
in high school sports to get the
some concussion
most for our student athletes in
protection from the
school and on the field of play.
“uppercut,” but have no
effect on other blows and
William O. Roberts, M.D., M.S.
forces to the head that
is a professor of Family Medicine
affect the brain and do not
and Community Health, Division of
prevent concussion.
Sports Medicine, University of
● Body checking increases
the risk of concussion in ice Minnesota Medical School, and
also is chair of the League’s
hockey.
Sports Medicine Advisory
● Intentional hits to the head
Concussion on Page 19
Committee.
are a major risk and should See
be eliminated from the
game.
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to be a High School
Official?
763-560-2262
or
www.mshsl.org
click on
“Become an Official”
Fine Arts
Free admission for teens: Wells Fargo pays it forward
With Wells Fargo’s renewed
sponsorship, WACTAC will have
the opportunity to expand its
programming beyond the already
popular slate of activities, and the
Walker will offer free admission
to teens.
Wells Fargo supports
organizations working to
strengthen communities. Through
the efforts of team member
volunteers and charitable
contributions and sponsorships,
Wells Fargo shares its success
within its communities by giving
back to nonprofits and
educational institutions that
address vital community needs
and issues.
Wells Fargo is a long-time
supporter of youth initiatives, and
in addition to its support for
Walker Teen Programs, it is the
proud sponsor of the Minnesota
State High School League, a
voluntary, nonprofit association
of public and private schools with
a history of service to
Minnesota’s high school youth
since 1916.
Wells Fargo also helps teens
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Cameron Wittig
A
s the Walker Art Center
celebrates the 14th
anniversary of its innovative
teen programs, it is pleased to
announce Wells Fargo Bank’s
three-year commitment to offer
free admission to teens year
round.
A leader in teen programming,
the Walker has provided cultural
institutions globally with a
successful model for engaging
young adults. From 1990 to 1992,
with support from the Northwest
Area Foundation, the Walker
convened the Adolescent Think
Tank, a group of educators,
scholars, cultural leaders, and
youth workers who envisioned
new ways for cultural institutions
to serve the needs of teens. Soon
after, the Walker began
developing programs specifically
designed to connect young people
to contemporary art and artists,
and in 1996 the Walker Art Center
Teen Arts Council (WACTAC) was
created.
Supported over the last
decade by the Wallace
Foundation, Surdna Founation,
Best Buy Children’s Foundation,
and Wells Fargo, the Walker’s
teen programs model has been
widely replicated by other
museums around the world.
“If I ever need an inspirational
boost, I just attend one of the
meetings of the Teen
Arts Council,” said Sarah Schultz,
Walker director of education and
community programs. “They’re a
remarkably diverse group of
independent-minded young
people with the energy to make a
difference.”
The 2010–2011 Walker Art Center Teen Arts Council. To see some of the contributions of the
WACTAC, check put http://teens.walkerart.org/#tac.
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international expert in preparticipation physical
examinations and health history
questionnaires. He is a one of a
six-member international group
that researches and revises the
medical screening documents to
ensure the health and safety
needs of students are properly
addressed.
Dr. B.J. Anderson is a
nationally recognized expert in
skin related issues and the
wrestling weight certification
process. His medical research
and studies have helped the
Sports Medicine Advisory
Committee craft health and safety
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protocols that best meet the
needs of student athletes.
Committee member Jim Olson
is a physical therapist who works
with the USA Women’s Hockey
team, serves as the lead therapist
for the USA Sled Hockey team,
and has recently been placed on
the International Paralympic
Committee, one of three people in
the world serving in the capacity
of reviewing athletes’ medical
conditions.
I bring the credentials,
knowledge and experience of the
League Sports Medicine Advisory
Committee to your attention to
demonstrate the value of their
commitment to the health and
safety of students who participate
at our member schools. The role
of the committee is to review
existing medical documents and
policies to ensure they best meet
the need of our participants, and
to create new information and
safety protocols to benefit the
students, the schools, and the
school communities.
In addition to programs
already addressed, the
Committee has recently
established new protocols for
cold weather participation for
Nordic and Alpine skiing, created
a statewide network of regional
skin specialists for wrestling, and
reviewed and revised
participation restrictions for track
distance events, just to name a
few. All of the medical documents
and information can be accessed
on the League Web site either on
the home page or by selecting:
Resources>Publications>Medical/
Physical.
The work of the Sports
Medicine Advisory Committee is
evident every day at our member
schools, but perhaps not as
visible as other League programs
and services. This latest article
by Dr. Roberts continues to
demonstrate the valuable
services provided by this
committee to member schools.
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League launches updated Anyone Can Save A Life Web site
By Jody Redman
Associate Director
E
The key is to have a
comprehensive plan
in place prior to an
incident occurring.
very time a student
participates in a program
sponsored by your school
there is a risk that an injury or
life-threatening emergency may
prepared to give each victim a
occur. It may be something as
chance at survival.
minor as a sprained ankle or
The League recently launched
jammed finger — or it may be
something life-threatening as was an updated Anyone Can Save A
Life Web site to assist schools in
the case with Teddy Okerstrom
their preparedness. The key is to
from Wayzata.
have a comprehensive plan in
Teddy collapsed from sudden
place prior to an incident
cardiac
occurring.
arrest
By
during a
utilizing
summer
this web
football
page you
practice,
will have
and due
the ability
to the
to
quick
download
response
training
of his
videos,
coaches
complete
and the
and print
school’s
the
sound
emergency
plan,
response
Teddy
protocol
survived.
worksheet,
It is
and
the hope
provide
of the
the
Minnesota
State
www.anyonecansavealife.org necessary
support
High
to
School
coaches,
League
event staff, students and parents.
that every school, regardless of
In addition, there is also a
location, size or resources, is
Jody Redman
Anyone Can Save A Life
Quick Steps to Implementation
1.
2.
3.
4.
Print the Response Protocol Worksheet
Complete the entire Response Protocol Worksheet
Assign students on your team to each role
Review each student’s role in the event of an
emergency
5. Discuss the plan two to three times throughout the
season
6. Utilize the handouts to educate students about the
symptoms and risk factors
community resource to assist
businesses, churches and youth
sport organizations with the
necessary information so they
may be prepared as well.
Together, with your help, we
will be prepared to give each
victim a chance at survival. When
there is a plan in place — Anyone
Can Save A Life.
Implementing Anyone Can
Save A Life does not take much
time and is easy to do. Simply
follow the steps above to prepare
and empower your coaches,
advisors and students in the
steps necessary to save a life.
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make smart, informed decisions
about their finances through its
Hands on Banking program. At
handsonbanking.org, teens and
others can get valuable
information and learn how to take
control of their financial futures.
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“The Walker’s teen initiative is
particularly close to my heart, as
it began when I first came to
Walker nearly 18 years ago,” said
Schultz. “I have had the joy of
witnessing the powerful impact
that contemporary art and artists
have on the ways young people
engage with the present and
imagine the future. Not only are
the teens transformed, but the
presence, intelligence, and
passion of these young people are
constantly changing and
challenging the institution. Wells
Fargo’s support makes so much
difference.”
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EMT, parents at Edina hockey game save referee’s life
up with the speed of play,” said Whipple, who
Association, a person’s chance of surviving
grew up in Edina and has been a referee for
cardiac arrest is reduced 7 to 10 percent with
more than 25 years.
every minute that passes without CPR and
Justin Johnson was on duty as an EMT
defibrillation. CPR can double or triple a
with Blue Line Medical Services, Inc., which
cardiac arrest victim’s chance of survival, but
provides EMTs for sporting events. Minnesota
the shock from an AED is what restores heart
rhythm.
Hockey, the statewide
“If you know how to do it,
When an Edina
governing body for
Fire ambulance
amateur and youth
you go do it. And everyone arrived four minutes
hockey, requires
the 7:01 p.m.
EMTs present at all
should know how to use an after
emergency call,
tournaments.
Whipple was already
The Edina native
AED. It’s so easy.”
speaking.
and Minneapolis
“By the time our paramedics got there he
firefighter said when he saw Whipple collapse
face-first on the ice, his training automatically was conscious, had some chest pain, but he
By Katie Mintz
was doing very, very well,” said Scheerer.
kicked in.
Whipple was transported to Park Nicollet
“I ran onto the ice and turned him over,”
hanksgiving may have new meaning for a
Methodist Hospital in St. Louis Park. He was
said Johnson. “It was obvious he was in
Minnetonka man.
released Monday, Nov. 29.
cardiac arrest. There was no pulse.”
“I’m very impressed with the training
He yelled for someone to call 911 and
While refereeing the Edina Hockey
people have received in how to respond to an
retrieve the rink’s AED. He was joined on the
Association’s annual Thanksgiving
event like this,” he said, thanking the first
ice by Dr. Nick Schneeman, a physician at
tournament, Kevin Whipple went into sudden
North Clinic in
responders, arena and hospital staff. “They all
cardiac arrest.
Robbinsdale, whose
knew exactly what needed to be done.”
Quick action from
“He’s
really
lucky.
He
got
daughter plays for
Scheerer said the incident demonstrates
parents in the stands,
Highland
Central.
the
importance of early CPR and defibrillation.
an on-site emergency
immediate CPR and rapid
“He’s really lucky.
He said nearly all city of Edina buildings,
medical technician
He got immediate
including Braemar Arena, are equipped with
and the presence of
defibrillation.”
CPR and rapid
an AED. Most of have been donated to the
an AED device
city.
defibrillation,” said Schneeman, who began
“literally saved his life, no question about it,”
“It’s very, very important to do early
administering CPR.
said Edina Fire Chief Marty Scheerer.
electricity combined with CPR, and this is a
Meanwhile, Plymouth resident Mary Kay
A week after the incident, Whipple said
great example of how it’s all supposed to
Hobday, a nurse of 20 years, went with
he’s doing “pretty darn good, all things
work,” said Scheerer.
considered.” He hopes to be back officiating in husband Paul to get the AED from the front
Scheerer said the Edina Fire Department
counter. Physical therapist Lisa Leininger of
a month.
plans to recognize those involved in the
Plymouth, whose daughter is also on the
Whipple said the last thing he remembers
rescue at an upcoming Edina City Council
Wayzata team, assisted setting up the AED as
from the Friday evening, Nov. 26, game
meeting.
Schneeman and Johnson continued CPR.
between Wayzata and St. Paul’s Highland
“If you know how to do it, you go do it,”
Central is feeling dizzy. It was the 54-year-old
Katie Mintz is a writer for the Edina
said Hobday of the fast response. “And
referee’s third game of the day at the Girls’
everyone should know how to use an AED. It’s Sun-Current. This article was published
Cake Eater Classic.
Dec. 5, 2011, and is reprinted with permission.
“It was a pretty fast-paced game for a U-14 so easy.”
According to the American Heart
game. I remember working really hard to keep
Editor’s Note: The following account of the
successful revival of a sudden cardiac arrest
victim attests to the value of training and
education about CPR and the use of an AED.
However, a number of professionals on hand
administered the aid. Such professionals will
more than likely not be available when a SCA
emergency presents itself. Member schools are
urged to implement the Anyone Can Save A
Life program that was sent to them during the
2009-10 school year. Additionally, updated
information about the program has been
posted to both www.MSHSL.org and
www.AnyoneCanSaveALife.org.
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Officials
Officials award applications due now
A new awards program for officials was started last year in
conjunction with the Officiate Minnesota Conference held last summer
in Minneapolis. The awards program will continue, with the
applications for the 2011 awards due on January 10.
There are three awards that are part of this program. One
association will be recognized with the Award of Excellence. This
award goes to an association that has done an outstanding job in
recruiting, training, mentoring, and assigning officials. The Citation
Award is presented to an association that has developed a particularly
strong program in a specific area such as recruiting, training or
mentoring. The third award is the Distinguished Service award that
goes to individuals who have provided exceptional service to their
associations.
Officials associations are strongly encouraged to apply for these
awards. Application forms were sent out in November to charter
clinicians and assignment secretaries. If you need an application form,
contact the League office. Applications submitted last year have been
kept on file and will be given consideration again this year. Those who
made those applications may add additional supporting materials.
The selection committee will meet in late January with the winners
notified in February. The awards will be presented during the State
Boys’ Basketball Tournament on Saturday, March 27.
In addition, the years of service awards program for officials will
continue. This program, initiated in the mid-90s, recognizes officials
when they reach significant milestones of service to our Minnesota
schools. Officials who reach 10, 20, 30, 40 and 50 years of service are
recognized through this awards program.
Urban round-ballers impressed with suburban hosts
The following letter was sent to various personnel of Lakeville South High School and shared with
the League. It references a girls’ basketball game on December 2, 2010.
Dear Lakeville South Athletic Program,
The purpose of this letter is to tell you about the outstanding experience our women’s
basketball program had at Lakeville South High School last night. Our girls were very nervous prior
to the game, realizing the big challenge of playing a larger suburban school. (I must admit that I
was also nervous scheduling this game!)
This morning, it was fun for me to hear our coaches and players speak highly of your facility,
hospitality and sportsmanship. They were especially excited and surprised when they were
provided with a post-game meal! This unique educational experience is a perfect example of the
positive effects of participation in high school athletics. You should all be proud of your efforts; keep up the good work.
Thank you!
Dave Wicker
Athletic Director
Minneapolis Patrick Henry High School
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Board of Directors Meeting Minutes
Summary of the Minutes of the August 10, 2010, Board of Directors Meeting
Reflection, Pledge of Allegiance
Board Actions
1. Approved the Agenda with
the addition of Action Item J
– Felt Sliders for Adapted
Floor Hockey teams.
2. Approved Minutes of the
June 21, 2010 Board of
Directors meeting.
3. No individuals or delegations
had asked to speak to the
Board regarding any of the
identified Agenda items.
4. Received Board of Directors
Members’ Reports and
Comments regarding the
success of the Officials’
Conference. Congratulations
to Kevin Merkle and the
entire League staff for their
active involvement in
Officiate Minnesota and the
NASO meeting.
5. Received Lobbyist’s report
relative to the issues
discussed at the end of the
2010 Legislative session and
the primary elections which
are taking place on Tuesday.
6. Received Legal Counsel’s
report indicated there are no
claims pending.
7. Executive Directors’ Report
was received regarding the
October 6, 2010 Committee
meetings and the workshop
that had been suggested by
members. Committee
meetings will be held from
1:00 to 3:00 p.m. to discuss
the goals that will be
approved by the Board of
Directors, and a Board
workshop regarding the
Classification Placement
Policy will be held from 3:00
to 5:00 p.m.
8. Executive Committee Report
Received:
9. President Zellmann reported
that the Executive
Committee had discussed
the development of statistics
on the website as well as
compliance for the 20112012 school year.
Information will be shared at
the Area Meetings.
10. The strategic plan was
discussed, and there was no
action to provide a strategic
plan; rather the annual goal
setting and Area Meeting
input from member schools
would be more important.
11. Les Zellmann discussed the
baseball tournament format
and Kevin Merkle’s options:
(1) to move the season
earlier (2) to have the games
be played midweek; (3) to
move the schedule a week
later; or (4) to look at some
flexibility depending upon
the Twin’s schedule. Kevin
will provide information to
the Executive Committee and
the Board once the baseball
season schedule has been
determined by major league
baseball.
12. The Executive Committee
discussed the Concordia
Academy request to be
treated as a boarding school.
It was recommended by the
Executive Committee that
the school be allowed to
follow the Policy that allows
them to have students who
attend their school with an
F1 D/S visa and whose
placement is determined by
the school to be allowed to
be considered for eligibility
under this proposal.
13. The FAIR Downtown School
asked for approval to be
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considered as a charter
school. Following a
considerable discussion by
the Executive Committee, it
was recommended that the
distinction not be approved
and that they would be able
to cooperatively sponsor
League-sponsored activities
like any other public school.
Approved Minnesota’s
providing an Amicus Brief in
support of the WIAA to enter
into commercial contracts.
Accepted the decision of the
Kasson/Mantorville school
board regarding the violation
of Bylaws 307 and 308 and
the one (1) year suspension
of the wrestling coach.
Approved Resolution in
Appreciation and Recognition
for Service and Dedication to
the retired members of the
MSHSL Board of Directors:
John Klinnert, Ron Larson,
Gary Lee, Dean Ogg, Chad
Stoskopf and Jeff Whisler
Approved 2010-2011 Board
of Directors Committee
Assignment.
Approved the 2009-2010
expense reimbursement
dollar amount as presented.
Approved the following
publications as presented: 1)
the Official Handbook, (2) the
Board Policy Manual
Guidelines, (3) the Region
Secretaries Manual and (4)
the Employee Handbook.
Approved contract for Mike
Tillman, MSHSL Speech
Consultant and Carl Lipke,
MSHSL Music Consultant.
Approved the 2010-2012
contract for Kelly &
Lemmons to serve as Legal
Counsel for the League.
22. Approved the 2010-2012
contract for Roger Aronson
to serve as MSHSL Lobbyist/
Special Projects Counsel
23. Approved the Region
Consistency Policy.
24. Approved a change to felt
sliders for adapted floor
hockey.
25. Approved the Eligibility
Committee
recommendations as
presented.
26. Approved the financial
reports for May, June, and
July, 2010.
27. Approved change of ticket
prices for One-Act-Play from
$5.00 for each two plays in a
session to a $10.00 four-play
session.
28. Approved the insurance rate
increase as presented by the
Finance Committee.
29. Approved the State Auditor’s
Engagement Letter for the
Minnesota State High School
League audit.
30. Approved a two-year
sponsorship with Sports
Authority.
Discussion Items
1. Football Task Force
recommendations.
2. An implementation strategy
regarding the concussion
rule in NFHS rules books was
recommended.
3. State tournament seeding
process.
The complete, official Minutes may
be obtained from the League office
by the designated school
representative of member schools.
Summary of the Minutes of the October 7, 2010, Board of Directors Meeting
Reflection, Pledge of Allegiance
Board Actions
1. Approved the Agenda with
the addition of Action Items
#9D – Temperature
Standards for Skiing, and
#9E – Spring Advisory
Recommendations.
2. Approved the Minutes of the
August 10, 2010 Board of
Directors’ meeting and to
amend the April 12, 2010
minutes to reflect the
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following date changes to the
Summer Waiver no contact
period: Friday, July 1 –
Thursday, July 7, 2011;
Friday June 29 – Thursday –
July 5, 2012; and Monday,
July 1 – Sunday, July 7, 2013.
3. No individuals or delegations
had asked to speak to the
Board regarding any of the
identified Agenda items.
4. Received Lobbyist’s report
regarding (1) the upcoming
election and what this means
for the 2011 legislative
session and (2) legislation to
appeal the sunset of the
sales tax exemption.
5. Received Legal Counsel’s
report indicating current
work on sponsorship and
site contracts. There are no
claims pending.
6. Received Executive
Director’s report which
included: the Fall Area
Meetings; a football only
conference placement
committee will be identified
for the following schools:
Grand Rapids, Duluth
Denfeld/Central and Duluth
East; and compliments
received from a member
school regarding two staff
members – Jody Redman
and Katie Vanderpoel.
7. President Zellmann reported
that the Superintendent from
the FAIR School Downtown,
See October 7 on Page 25
www.MSHSL.org
Board of Directors Meeting Minutes
October 7 ........................................................................... continued from Page 24
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Minneapolis, met with the
Executive Committee to
appeal their decision that the
FAIR School not be treated
as a charter school. Staff has
been directed to research the
issue and bring findings back
to the December Board of
Directors’ meetings.
A Past President’s luncheon
was approved and will be
held on Friday, March 25,
2011, between the two
sessions of the Boys’
Basketball Tournament.
At their August 2010
meeting, the Board of
Directors’ approved the
MSHSL filing an Amicus Brief
in support of the WIAA to
enter into commercial
contracts due to the
Wisconsin Newspaper
Association’s lawsuit against
the WIAA. More
organizations, including the
NFHS, will also be providing
support. The Amicus Brief
filing date is January 2011.
Approved Insurance changes
by the Federal Health Care
Regulations require
organizations provide level
benefits for all employees.
Executive Committee
members were provided
information regarding the
regulations and voted to
provide 99% full family
coverage for all employees to
bring the MSHSL into
compliance. League Staff will
work with the Associated
Financial Group, LLC, to
ensure full compliance.
Approved the
recommendation of the
Executive Committee to
approve a Bloomington
Jefferson/Bloomington
Kennedy wrestling
cooperative sponsorship,
www.MSHSL.org
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regular and post-season for
the 2010-2011 school year
only with a thorough review
of the wrestling program
prior to any further
consideration of an appeal.
Approved the Third
Amendment to the KSTC-TV
contract was reviewed. The
contract has been extended
through 2021 and calls for a
third-party online streaming
service provider.
A required annual athletic
director exam was
discussed. This topic will be
discussed with the Athletic
Directors’ Advisory
Committee.
Approved the Board of
Directors’ goals as
presented.
The electronic
Preparticipation Physical
Evaluation Form was
discussed and Craig Perry
requested that action on this
item be delayed until the
December Board meeting. If
approved, implementation
could begin with the 20112012 school year.
Approved League staff to
move forward with the Zero
Week Concept and to provide
an application process for
members to consider at the
December meeting.
Approved the proposed
standards for Alpine and
Nordic Skiing. This tool was
developed by David
Bacharach, member of the
MSHSL Sports’ Medicine
Advisory Committee
Approved the Spring
Advisory Committee’s
recommendation for headto-head scoring to be the
primary tiebreaker in speech.
Approved the Spring
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recommendation to no
longer include preliminary
ranks in final score with the
three preliminary rounds
used to advance competitors
to the final round.
Approved the Spring
recommendation that certain
rules violations that do not
result in a competitive
advantage over other
competitors do not result in
a disqualification but a
lowest score.
Approved a contract with the
Minnesota Twins to play the
championship baseball
games at Target Field on
Tuesday, June 21, 2011.
Approved the Eligibility
Committee’s minutes of
September 17, 2010.
Approved the Eligibility
Committee’s minutes of
October 7, 2010.
Approved the financial
statements for year ending
July 31, 2010 as presented.
Approved the financial
statements for month ending
August 31, 2010 as
presented.
Rejected a partial bid
submitted by Bruce
Communications Solutions of
Minneapolis because the bid
did not meet the bid
requirements
Rejected a partial bid
submitted by Bruce
Communications Solutions of
Minneapolis because the bid
did not meet the bid
requirements.
Accepted the bid of Carlson
Print Group of Eden Prairie
and approve a contract for
Production, Printing &
Delivery of State Tournament
Souvenir Programs for the
2010-2011 and 2011-2012
school years.
Discussion Items
1. Potential football scheduling/
playoff formats.
2. The Coaches’ Education
Program will expand to
include all levels of athletic
and fine arts coaches and
advisors.
3. Dave Stead spoke about the
survey distributed to
attendees at the Fall Area
Meetings asking for the ten
most useful and ten least
useful programs and
services provided by the
MSHSL.
4. The Administrative Region/
Class Competition/
Competitive Section Policy
was discussed and continues
to be reviewed by the Board
and League staff. Staff was
directed to provide a draft
policy highlighting key points
of the policy for the
December meeting.
5. Craig Perry updated the
Board on the Ad Hoc
Eligibility Committee that is
reviewing the 100 Series.
The Committee has been
reviewing the 1) intent 2)
interpretation and 3)
application of the Bylaws.
The Committee will meet on
November 4 to make final
recommendations, and that
information will be provided
to the Board of Directors in
December. Mr. Perry asked
Board members to forward
any feedback from their
constituents to him.
The complete, official Minutes may
be obtained from the League office
by the designated school
representative of member schools.
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Calendars
Fall 2010 State Team Champions
Girls’ Tennis .............................................................................. A – ROCHESTER LOURDES
AA – EDINA
Boys’ Soccer ............................................... A – PRAIRIE SEEDS ACADEMY, Brooklyn Park
AA – APPLE VALLEY
Girls’ Soccer .................................................................................................... A – ROGERS
AA – EDEN PRAIRIE
Boys’ Cross Country Running ......................................................................... A – PERHAM
AA – WAYZATA
Girls’ Cross Country Running ........................................................................... A – ADRIAN
AA – EDEN PRAIRIE
Girls’ Volleyball ............................................................................ A – WABASHA-KELLOGG
AA – WADENA-DEER CREEK
AAA – LAKEVILLE NORTH
Adapted Soccer ........................................................................... CI – *ANOKA-HENNEPIN
PI – *ROBBINSDALE/HOPKINS/MOUND-WESTONKA
Girls’ Swimming & Diving ....................................................... A – *HUTCHINSON TIGERS
AA – EDINA
Football .............................................................................................. 9-Man – CROMWELL
A – NEW ULM CATHEDRAL
AA –CALEDONIA
AAA – ROCHESTER LOURDES
AAAA – TOTINO-GRACE, Fridley
AAAAA – WAYZATA
2010-2011 Calendar of State Events
Jan. 14-15 ...... STATE DEBATE TOURNAMENT – University of Minnesota, Minneapolis
Feb. 1 ................................................ Precinct Caucus: No high school activities 6-8 p.m.
Feb. 10-11 ................ STATE ONE ACT PLAY FESTIVAL - Class A (10) & Class AA (11) O’Shaughnessy Auditorium, St. Catherine University, St. Paul
Feb. 16 .............................................. STATE ALPINE SKI MEET – Giants Ridge, Biwabik
Feb. 17 ............................... STATE NORDIC SKI RACING MEET – Giants Ridge, Biwabik
Feb. 18-19 .. STATE GIRLS’ DANCE TEAM TOURNAMENT – Target Center, Minneapolis
Feb. 23-26 ............... STATE GIRLS’ HOCKEY TOURNAMENT – championship rounds @
Xcel Energy Center, St. Paul & consolation rounds @
Ridder Arena, U of M, Minneapolis
Feb. 25-26 ................................... STATE GIRLS’ GYMNASTICS MEET – Sports Pavilion,
University of Minnesota, Minneapolis
March 3-5 ............... STATE WRESTLING TOURNAMENT – Xcel Energy Center, St. Paul
March 3-5 .......... STATE BOYS’ SWIMMING & DIVING MEET – U of M Aquatic Center,
Minneapolis
March 7 ...................... Opening date for girls’ synchronized swimming, adapted bowling,
adapted softball & girls’ badminton
March 9-12 ............. STATE BOYS’ HOCKEY TOURNAMENT – championship rounds @
Xcel Energy Center, St. Paul & consolation rounds @
Mariucci Arena, U of M, Minneapolis
March 14 ................................. Opening date for girls’ fast-pitch softball & track and field
March 16-19 ................. STATE GIRLS’ BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT – Target Center &
Williams Arena, U of M, Minneapolis
March 21 .......................................................................... Opening date for golf & baseball
March 18-19 .................................. STATE ADAPTED FLOOR HOCKEY TOURNAMENT –
Bloomington Jefferson Senior High School
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March 23-26 ..................... STATE BOYS’ BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT – Target Center
& Williams Arena, U of M, Minneapolis
March 28 ...... Opening date for practice for girls’ lacrosse, boys’ lacrosse & boys’ tennis
TBD by each Region ................................................. VISUAL ARTS - TBD by each Region
April 15-16 ........................................... STATE SPEECH TOURNAMENT – Class A (15) &
Class AA (16), Chanhassen High School
TBD by each Region ...................... SECTION / STATE MUSIC CONTESTS/FESTIVALS –
various Minnesota sites, dates TBD by each Region
May 16 ........ Representative Assembly Meeting – Edinburgh USA, Brooklyn ParkMay 20
STATE ADAPTED BOWLING TOURNAMENT – Brunswick Zone, Eden Prairie
May 21 ............................................................. Final date of GIRLS’ BADMINTON season
June 3-4 ....... STATE ADAPTED SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT – Coon Rapids High School
June 7-10 .......... STATE BOYS’ TENNIS TOURNAMENT – Class AA @ Baseline Tennis
Center, U of M; Class A @ Reed-Sweatt Family Tennis Center, Minneapolis
June 7-10 .............................. GIRLS’ LACROSSE TOURNAMENT – Schedule & Site TBD
June 7-10 .............................. BOYS’ LACROSSE TOURNAMENT – Schedule & Site TBD
June 9-10 ..... STATE GIRLS’ SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT –Caswell Park, North Mankato
June 10-11 ........................ STATE TRACK & FIELD MEET – Hamline University, St. Paul
June 11 .......................................... Final date of GIRLS’ SYNCHRONIZED SWIM season
June 14-16 ....... STATE GOLF TOURNAMENT – Class AAA (14-15) @ Bunker Hills Golf
Course, Coon Rapids; Class AA (15-16) @ Ridges at Sand Creek, Jordan;
Class A (15-16) @ Pebble Creek Golf Club, Becker
June 16-17, 21 ... STATE BASEBALL TOURNAMENT - Class AAA @ Midway Stadium,
St. Paul & Dick Siebert Field, U of M, Minneapolis; Class AA @ Dick Putz Field,
St. Cloud & Joe Faber Field, St. Cloud; Class A @ Athletic Park, Chaska
& Mini Met, Jordan; all three championship games June 21 @ Target Field, Minneapolis
www.MSHSL.org
Calendars
2011 Calendar of Meetings
Jan. 7 ................................... Girls’ Dance Team Judges Selection, League Office, 10 a.m.
Jan. 10 ........................................ Gymnastics Officials Selection, League Office, 10 a.m.
Jan. 11 .............................................. Hockey Advisory Committee, League Office, 9 a.m.
Jan. 12 ................................... Herb Brooks Award Committee, League Office, 11:30 a.m.
Jan. 12 ............................................. Hockey Officials Selection, League Office, 8:30 a.m.
Jan. 18 ........................................... Wrestling Advisory Committee, League Office, 9 a.m.
Jan. 19 ......................................... Wrestling Officials Selection, League Office, 8:30 a.m.
Jan. 19 ............................................. ExCEL Selection Committee, League Office, 10 a.m.
Jan. 19 ........................................... Athletic Directors Advisory, League Office, 9:30 a.m.
Jan. 22 .................................................... SAT National Test Date (www.collegeboard.org)
Jan. 24 .............................................. League Board of Directors, League Office, 9:30 a.m.
Jan. 24 ............................ Synchronized Swimming Rules Meeting: St. Louis Park; 4 p.m.
Jan. 25 ................................... Pre-Season Track & Field Clinicians, League Office, 9 a.m.
Jan. 27 ............................................... Basketball Officials Selection League Office, 9 a.m.
Feb. 9 .............................................................. Visual Arts Advisory, League Office, 9 a.m.
Feb. 9 ........................................................... Track & Field Advisory, League Office, 9 a.m.
Feb. 12 ....................................................... ACT National Test Date (www.actstudent.org)
Feb. 15 ........................... Pre-Season Baseball/Softball Clinicians, League Office, 10 a.m.
Feb. 22 ...................... Adapted Floor Hockey Officials Selection, League Office, 9:30 a.m.
Feb. 22 ............................................. Baseball Advisory Committee, League Office, 9 a.m.
Feb. 23 .................................. Boys’ Lacrosse Advisory Committee, League Office, 9 a.m.
Feb. 23 ................................... Girls’ Lacrosse Advisory Committee, League Office, 3 p.m.
Feb. 24 ........... Pre-Season Girls’ Lacrosse Clinicians & Charter Clinicians, League Office,
11 a.m.
Feb. 24 .......... Pre-Season Boys’ Lacrosse Clinicians & Charter Clinicians, League Office,
11 a.m.
Feb. 28 ............................................ Track & Field Rules Meeting: St. Cloud Apollo; 7 p.m.
March 2 ...................................... Minnesota Adapted Athletics, League Office, 3:30 p.m.
March 3 .......................................... Track & Field Rules Meeting: St. Cloud Apollo; 7 p.m.
March 7 ......................................... Track & Field Rules Meeting: Rochester Mayo; 7 p.m.
March 8 ...................................... Officials Advisory Committee, League Office, 9:30 a.m.
March 9 ................... Adapted Softball Rules Meeting: Maple Grove, Officials, 6:30 p.m.;
Officials & Coaches, 7:15 p.m.
March 10 ..................................... Triple “A” Selection Committee, League Office, 10 a.m.
March 12 ................................................ SAT National Test Date (www.collegeboard.org)
www.MSHSL.org
March 14 ............................... Baseball (7:30 p.m.) & Softball (6:30 p.m.) Rules Meeting:
Mankato West (West cafeteria)
March 16 ..................... Adapted Softball Rules Meeting: Bloomington Kennedy, Officials,
6:30 p.m.; Officials & Coaches, 7:15 p.m.
March 21 ............................... Baseball (7:30 p.m.) & Softball (6:30 p.m.) Rules Meeting:
Brooklyn Center (Auditorium)
March 22 ................ Baseball (7:30 p.m.) & Softball (6:30 p.m.) Rules Meeting: Brainerd
March 22 .......................... Boys’ & Girls’ Lacrosse Rules Meeting: Roseville Area; 7 p.m.
March 23 ........................................ Track & Field Section Manager, League Office, 8 a.m.
March 23 ........ Track & Field Meet, Hy-Tek Operators Training, League Office, 10:30 a.m.
April 4 ................................................................ Region Secretaries, League Office, 9 a.m.
April 7 ...................................... League Board of Directors Mtg., League Office, 9:30 a.m.
April 8 ....................................... State Soccer Tournament Meeting, League Office, 1 p.m.
April 9 ........................................................ ACT National Test Date (www.actstudent.org)
April 18 ............................................. State Gymnastics Meet Mtg., League Office, 1 p.m.
April 22 ........................................... TeamUp Advisory Committee, League Office, 10 a.m.
April 26 .................... Area Meeting, Best Western Garden Inn, North Mankato, 9:30 a.m.
April 27 .................................. Area Meeting, The Marshall Golf Club, Marshall, 9:30 a.m.
April 27 .............................................. Speech Advisory Committee, League Office, 9 a.m.
April 29 ................................................... Area Meeting, Clarion Inn, Rochester, 9:30 a.m.
May 2 .............................................. Area Meeting, Best Western, Fergus Falls, 9:30 a.m.
May 3 ........................................ Area Meeting, Best Western, Thief River Falls, 9:30 a.m.
May 3 ................................. Adapted Softball Officials Selection, League Office, 3:30 p.m.
May 4 ........................................................ Area Meeting, Valentini’s, Chisholm, 9:30 a.m.
May 4 .......................................... Minnesota Adapted Athletics, League Office, 3:30 p.m.
May 5 ........................................... Lacrosse Officials Selection, League Office, 11:30 a.m.
May 7 ...................................................... SAT National Test Date (www.collegeboard.org)
May 10 .......................... Area Meeting, The Lodge at Brainerd Lakes, Brainerd, 9:30 a.m.
May 11 .............................. Baseball & Softball Officials Selection, League Office, 10 a.m.
May 12 ....................................... Area Meeting, Edinburgh USA, Brooklyn Park, 9:30 a.m.
May 16 ......................... Representative Assembly, Edinburgh USA, Brooklyn Park, 9 a.m.
May 24 ......................... Athletic Directors Advisory Committee, League Office, 9:30 a.m.
June 4 ..................................................... SAT National Test Date (www.collegeboard.org)
June 6 ...................................... League Board of Directors Mtg., League Office, 9:30 a.m.
June 11 ...................................................... ACT National Test Date (www.actstudent.org)
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The Minnesota State High School League provides educational opportunities
for students through interscholastic athletic and fine arts programs and
provides leadership and support for member schools.
Beliefs
◆ Participation in school activity programs is a
privilege and not a right.
◆ Sportsmanship needs to have a constant presence
in all school-based activity programs.
◆ Students should have an equal opportunity to
participate in all activities offered by their school.
◆ Ethical behavior, dignity and respect are nonnegotiable.
◆ Student participants who choose to be chemically
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◆ Collaborative relationships with parents enhance a
school’s opportunity to positively impact student
success.
◆ Academic priorities must come before participation
in athletic or fine arts activities.
◆ Positive role models and an active involvement in a
student’s life by parents and others are critical to
student success.
◆ High school activity programs are designed for
student participants, and adults must serve in a
supportive role.
◆ The success of the team is more important than
individual honors.
◆ Compliance with school, community and League
rules is essential for all activity participants.
◆ Participation in school-sponsored activities must be
inclusive, not exclusive.
◆ Ethical behavior, fairness, and embracing diversity
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