Winter 2015 Bulletin

Volume 84, Issue 2 • Winter 2015

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Volume 84, Issue 2Winter 2015

Editorial StaffEditor:

Howard W. VoigtAssistant Editor:Ellen Rajkowski

Contributing Editors:David SteadKevin Merkle

Lisa LissimoreCraig Perry

Jody RedmanJohn MilleaRich Matter

Chris Franson

Board of DirectorsRegions 1-2A

Scott McCready, St. CharlesRegions 3-4A

Bob Grey, MontevideoRegions 5-6A

Emmett Keenan, St. Cloud CathedralRegions 7-8A

Chad Stoskopf, EskoRegions 1-2AA

Tom Graupmann, NorthfieldRegions 3-4AA

Troy Urdahl, St. Anthony VillageRegions 5-6AA

Dan Johnson, HopkinsRegions 7-8AA

Mike Olson, Little FallsState School Boards Assn.

Betsy Anderson, HopkinsDeborah Pauly, Jordan

MN Assn. of Secondary PrincipalsWade Johnson, Warren-Alvarado-Oslo

Erich Martens, Sauk Rapids-RiceBoys Sports

Mark Solberg, Cambridge-IsantiGirls Sports

Shelly Hotzler, Jackson County CentralMN Music Educators Assn.Lane Powell, Fillmore Central

Speech Assn. of MNChris McDonald, EaganGovernor's Appointees

Lea B. Olsen, MinneapolisSteven Beals, Montevideo

Steve Eklund, BrahamPaul McDonald, Ely

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League Office Personnel

The Minnesota State High School League Officehas been established to provide special services tothe member schools. Listed below are the officepersonnel:

Extension / Voice MailboxExecutive Director - David Stead ........................ 480

Executive Assistant - Lynne Johnson ........... 490Associate Director - Jody Redman ..................... 481

Administrative Assistant - Amie Ince ............. 491Associate Director - Kevin Merkle ...................... 484

Administrative Assistant - Amanda Johnson 494Officials Coordinator- Katie Schulte .............. 496

Associate Director - Craig Perry ......................... 482Administrative Assistant - Susi Hollenbeck ... 492

Associate Director - Lisa Lissimore .................... 483Administrative Assistant - Sheila Robinson .. 493

Director of Information - Howard W. Voigt .......... 485Assistant - Ellen Rajkowski ........................... 542

Assistant Director - Richard Matter ..................... 497Accounting Assistant - Sharon Bahma ......... 541Ticketing Assistant - Nancy Myers ................ 487

Assistant Director - Chris Franson ...................... 488Web Site Coordinator - Nancy Etter .............. 551Graphic Designer - Tracie Bressler ............... 552

Media Specialist - John Millea ............................ 554Program Specialist - Amy Doherty ..................... 495Office Manager - Kristi Vesall ............................. 489

Administrative Assistant - Yvonne Walsh ..... 486Receptionist - Nancy Etter ............................ 540

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obtained from the League.

Schedule of Board of Directors Meetings

October 2 ................................. MSHSL OfficeBrooklyn Center

December 4 ............................. MSHSL OfficeBrooklyn Center

February 5 ................................ MSHSL OfficeBrooklyn Center

April 2 ....................................... MSHSL OfficeBrooklyn Center

June 1 ...................................... MSHSL OfficeBrooklyn Center

Representative Assembly Meeting

March 13 ........ Edinburgh USA, Brooklyn Park

When calling the League Office (763-560-2262),direct your requests to staff persons as designated:

Accounts Payable .............................................................. Sharon BahmaAccounts Receivable ......................................................... Yvonne WalshActivity / Late Registrations ................................................ Chris FransonActivity Section Assignments ............................................. Chris FransonAdministrative Regions ........................................................... Dave SteadAnyone Can Save A Life (EAP) ......................................... Jody RedmanArchive Information ........................................................ Howard W. VoigtAthletic / Activity Director Advisory Committee ................... Kevin MerkleBoard of Directors Information ............................................... Dave SteadCamps and Clinics .................................................................. Craig PerryCharter Officials Associations .............................................. Kevin MerkleChemical Rule Interpretations ................................................ Craig PerryContiniung Education Requirement (CER) ........................ Jody RedmanCooperative Sponsorship ................................................. Lynne JohnsonDebate, Speech, One Act Play & Music Judges ............... Chris FransonRegistration of Debate, Speech, One Act Play & Music Judges ........... Nancy EtterEducation Outreach ............................................................ Jody RedmanExCEL Program ................................................................. Lisa LissimoreFine Arts Rules Interp. (Debate, Speech & Music) ........... Chris FransonFine Arts Rules Interp. (One Act & Visual Arts) ................ Chris FransonGender Equity ......................................................................... Dave SteadGeneral Information on MSHSL ............................................. Dave SteadHall of Fame ....................................................................... Lisa LissimoreInsurance ................................................................................. Rich MatterInterstate Sanctions ................................................................ Dave SteadLeague Publications ...................................................... Howard W. VoigtMarketing and Promotions ................................................. Lisa LissimoreMembership Information ................................................... Lynne JohnsonNews Media Services .................................................... Howard W. VoigtNon-School Competition ......................................................... Craig PerryOffice Management ................................................................. Kristi VesallOfficials Program .................................................................. Kevin MerklePSAs and TV Visuals ..................................................... Howard W. VoigtRegistration of Officials ....................................................... Katie SchulteResults and Records ..................................................... Howard W. VoigtRulebooks, Supplies, Awards ............................................ Yvonne WalshRules Interpretation Meetings ............................................. Katie SchulteSchool Eligibility ...................................................................... Craig PerrySports Medicine Advisory Committee .................................... Craig PerrySpotlight on Scholarship Program ..................................... Lisa LissimoreStudent Ejections .................................................................... Nancy EtterStudent Eligibility .................................................................... Craig PerrySupplemental Allowances ...................................................... Kristi VesallTEAM UP Program ............................................................. Jody RedmanTicket Assistant ..................................................................... Nancy MyersTriple “A” Award .................................................................. Jody RedmanWeb Site Development ....................................................... Chris FransonWeb Site Assistance ............................................................... Nancy EtterWHY WE PLAY ................................................................... Jody Redman

Activity Rule Interpretations,Coach Incidents Reports, andActivity Advisory Committees

Adapted Athletics (Bowling, Floor Hockey, Soccer, Softball) ... Rich MatterAlpine Skiing / Boys’ & Girls’ .................................................. Rich MatterBadminton / Girls’ .............................................................. Lisa LissimoreBaseball ................................................................................. Kevin MerkleBasketball / Boys’ ................................................................. Kevin MerkleBasketball / Girls’ ............................................................... Lisa LissimoreCheerleaders ....................................................................... Jody RedmanClay Target .............................................................................. Craig PerryCross Country Running / Boys’ & Girls’ ............................ Lisa LissimoreDance Team / Girls’ .............................................................. Kevin MerkleDebate ................................................................................. Chris FransonFootball .................................................................................. Kevin MerkleGolf / Boys’ & Girls’ ................................................................. Dave SteadGymnastics / Girls’ .............................................................. Jody RedmanIce Hockey / Boys’ & Girls’ ..................................................... Craig PerryLacrosse / Boys' & Girls’ ......................................................... Rich MatterMusic ................................................................................... Chris FransonNordic Ski Racing / Boys’ & Girls’ .......................................... Rich MatterOne Act Play ....................................................................... Chris FransonRobotics ................................................................................ Amy DohertySoccer / Boys’ & Girls’ ........................................................ Jody RedmanSoftball / Girls’ .................................................................... Lisa LissimoreSpeech ................................................................................ Chris FransonSwimming and Diving / Boys’ & Girls’ ............................... Lisa LissimoreSynchronized Swimming / Girls’ ........................................ Lisa LissimoreTennis / Boys’ & Girls’ ............................................................ Craig PerryTrack & Field / Boys’ & Girls’ ............................................. Jody RedmanVisual Arts ........................................................................... Chris FransonVolleyball / Girls’ ................................................................. Jody RedmanWrestling ................................................................................. Craig Perry

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Athletic ActivitiesAthletic ActivitiesAthletic ActivitiesAthletic ActivitiesAthletic ActivitiesSports Medicine Advisory Committee initiatives under way ......................................... 9The benefits of implementing the ePPE for preparticipation exams .......................... 10Football safety policy revisions possible ...................................................................... 11

OfficialsOfficialsOfficialsOfficialsOfficialsGreat spontaneous sports moment ............................................................................. 13BOLD lauded for sportsmanship.................................................................................. 13Appreciation for hosting winter sports training clinics ................................................ 13

AlsoAlsoAlsoAlsoAlsoBoard of Directors Meeting Minutes ........................................................................... 15Congratulations to the Fall 2014 State Team Champions ............................................ 172014-2015 Calendar of State Events ............................................................................ 17Winter 2015 Calendar of Meetings .............................................................................. 18

On the CoverOn the CoverOn the CoverOn the CoverOn the CoverGrand Meadow played the first outdoor Prep Bowl game on Friday morning, Nov. 21, at the University ofMinnesota’s TCF Bank Stadium. The Superlarks won their second consecutive and overall Class 9-Manchampionship in convincing fashion, finishing the season undefeated at 14-0 with a 48-0 victory againstEdgerton/Ellsworth. Senior Landon Jacobson (No. 5) rushed 34 times for 143 yards and three touchdowns.After raising the championship trophy high for fans to see, Jacobson rushed to the stands to receive a hugfrom girlfriend Rachel Oehlke. (Photographs by Minnesota Prep Photo / www.MNPrepPhoto.com)

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Dave’sDave’sDave’sDave’sDave’sDialogueDialogueDialogueDialogueDialogue By David V. Stead

Executive Director

High on a hilltopoverlooking thebeautiful city ofVenice, Italy, therelived a wise old manwhom people called agenius. Legend had itthat he could answerany question posed tohim.

Figuring they hada plan that wasperfectly foolproof,two boys caught asmall bird andheaded for thehilltop. As theyapproached the wiseold man, one of theboys held the littlebird in his hands.

“Wise old man,”he said, “Could youtell me if this bird inmy hands is dead oralive?”

The old man sizedup the two boys and,without hesitation, heanswered. “Son, if Itell you that the birdis alive, you will closeyour hands and crushthe bird to death. If Isay the bird is dead,you will open yourhands and he will flyaway. You see, son, inyour hands you holdthe power of life anddeath.”

The boys looked atone another in totalamazement. This oldman truly is verywise, they thought.They had not fooledhim for one minute.The old man thenstroked his long whitebeard and smiledgently. “This I say toboth of you withoutqualification,” heexplained with asincere, caring voice.“In your hands youhold the seed offailure or thepotential for success.Your hands are verycapable, but theymust be used for theright things. Theymust be used to reap

rewards that you arecapable of attaining.”

As the boysdescended from thewise old man’s hill, anew attitude overtookthem, and theyeagerly freed theircaptive bird. As theywatched the bird flaphis wings and fly tofreedom, the boysrealized how veryprecious the oldman’s advice reallywas.

As leaders, you,too, hold in your

hands the seeds offailure or thepotential for success.People look to you forguidance andwisdom. Your impactis felt at every turn,and your advice, likethat of the old man inthe story, is soughtby all who findthemselves underyour leadership.

What will historysay about you? Will itchronicle your effortsto provide leadershipand support forothers? Will itrecount the growthyou provided to yourMinnesota schoolcommunity? Will yourrecord of successbuilding youngpeople, rather thanthe number of gamesyour school teamswon or lost, be the

Our challenge as educators

standard by whichthose whom youserve will be judged?

The mantle ofleadership is a heavyone, and noteveryone who picks itup will be successful.As a leader, you arecalled to guide yourschool, your team, oryour community awayfrom potentiallydangerous decisions;to develop policiesthat may beunpopular but whichsupport the missionof your school,community oractivities program; todevelop strategiesthat enable yourteammates to findsuccess; and to standalone when the worldaround you mayseem to be comingapart.

Our challenge asleaders is todemonstrate a visionthat extends beyond

the immediate issuesplaced before us. Wemust be open enoughto accept thechallenge and skilledenough todifferentiate betweentruth and trickery. Wemust know when todefend an ideal andsupport a dream.

Dan Rather saidthat a dream beginswith anadministrator,teacher, coach, oractivity director“…whobelieves…who tugsand pushes andleads…to the nextplateau, sometimespoking…with a sharpstick called ‘truth’.”Is that you? Have youchosen to put on themantle of leadership?

I don’t know thesource of thefollowing wishes, butI trust you’ll findthem to be more thanphilosophical. Some

of you may alreadyhave faced bothsuccess and failure.And only those whoare truly committedto affirming theirleadership abilitieshave empoweredothers to join you tobest meet the needsof those whom youserve.

● “I wish youcould know how itfeels to run with allyour heart andlose…horribly.”

● “I wish youcould achieve somegreat good formankind, but havenobody know about itexcept you.”

● I wish youcould find somethingso worthwhile thatyou deem it worthy ofinvesting your life.”

● “I hope youmake a stupidmistake and getcaught red-handedand are big enough tosay, ‘I’m sorry. I waswrong.’”

● “I wish for youa magnificentobsession that willgive you reason forliving and purposeand direction, andlife.”

But most of all, Iwish for you theexperience ofleadership; thechallenge to reachout to those who mayhave seemed to beunreachable; and thewillingness to investyourself in the livesof others.

Our challenge asleaders is todemonstrate avision that extendsbeyond theimmediate issuesplaced before us.We must be openenough to acceptthe challenge andskilled enough todifferentiatebetween truth andtrickery. We mustknow when todefend an ideal andsupport a dream.


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By Jody RedmanAssociate Director

Playing high schoolsports has the

potential to providestudents withmeaningful andgrowth-filledexperiences. Throughplay, students aredeeply connected totheir peer group, tocaring adults and totheir schoolcommunity. Aseducators, we wantstudents to be a partof these importantdevelopmentalexperiences thatteach them valuablelife lessons.

For growth-filledexperiences to occur,coaches must beaware of their greaterpurpose and must beintentional aboutproviding studentswith experiences thatkeep them engagedand coming back.Unfortunately, by theage of 13, more than70 percent of

students whoparticipate in youthsports quit. In arecent study theMilken InstituteSchool of PublicHealth at GeorgeWashington Universityfound that the numberone reason why kidsquit is because it’s nolonger fun.

When we talkabout sports, wetypically use the wordPLAY to define theexperience. We PLAYsports. Play has anatural attraction. It’sfun.

When we lose sightof this and viewsports as WORK, welose kids. We have tobe intentional aboutand focus on why kidsshow up in the firstplace—because it’sfun. Paul Wagner, theauthor of Play says,“Remembering whatplay is all about andmaking it a part of ourdaily lives areprobably the mostimportant factors in

Fun—it’s why they play

being a fulfilledhuman being. Theability to play iscritical not only tobeing happy, but alsoto sustaining socialrelationships andbeing a creative,innovative person.”

If we want to keepkids participating inprograms that willconnect them to oneanother and theirschool community,and develop skills thatwill sustain thembeyond high schooland a game, we mustkeep them coming

back. We mustconnect with themthrough play.

“Play energizes usand enlivens us. Iteases our burdens. Itrenews our naturalsense of optimismand opens us up tonew possibilities.”That is according topsychiatrist Dr. StuartBrown.

Be intentionalabout incorporatingFUN into your practiceevery day. Fun doesn’tmean puppies andbunnies, it meansengaging your

students in activitiesthey enjoy. Ask yourstudents to assist youin putting together theteam’s Top 10 FunGames or Drills andthen be sure toinclude them in yourpractice plan.

When yourstudents begin to losefocus, and you getfrustrated, turn tofun—take 10 minutesto re-engage themthrough PLAY.

Follow the Why WePlay movement onTwitter:@MSHSL_Coaches.

If we want to keepkids participating in

programs that willconnect them toone another and

their schoolcommunity, and

develop skills thatwill sustain them

beyond high schooland a game, wemust keep them

coming back. Wemust connect withthem through play.

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By Kevin MerkleAssociate Director

(Special thanks toOsseo, Hopkins, EdenPrairie, Prior Lake,and SCSU)

For several yearswe have been

aware of the need toplay the state footballtournament semifinalgames and Prep Bowloutdoors while thenew stadium is underconstruction. Weknew that it could bequite cold, and weknew that snowwould be a possible,but historically,playing footballoutdoors inNovember can bedone without specialeffort.

Obviously, thatwas not the case in

2014. The media,especially in the TwinCities metro area,made a bigger dealout of this than wasnecessary, but never-the-less, therecertainly were specialchallenges.

Hosting a gameafter your season isover and your team isnot playing takes aspecial effort in anycircumstance.Keeping the facilityopen, maintained andavailable; schedulingworkers; and makingthe many specialarrangements toaccommodate theparticipating teamsand their fans ischallenging, to saythe least. With theconditions this year,those challengeswere even greater.

Specialrecognition andkudos to Ray Kirch atOsseo; Dan Johnsonat Hopkins; MikeGrant at EdenPrairie; Eric Rodineat Prior Lake (theschools’ activitiesadministrators) andRon Seibring at St.Cloud StateUniversity (director of

intramural and recsports). That specialrecognition extendsto their assistants,their maintenancestaff, game workersand others who wereinvolved in makingsure that theseevents took place. Inaddition, eachlocationdemonstrated

nothing short of atremendous attitudeas they workedthrough their specialchallenges.

Osseo hadperhaps the biggestchallenge becausethe site had the mostsnow and the first

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Hosting a gameafter your season isover and your teamis not playing takesa special effort inany circumstance.Keeping the facilityopen, maintainedand available;schedulingworkers; andmaking the manyspecialarrangements toaccommodate theparticipating teamsand their fans ischallenging, to saythe least. With theconditions thisyear, thosechallenges wereeven greater.

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game. Kirch andschool staff workedthroughout the weekto make sure theirfacility was ready,and by Thursdayevening the field wasin great condition.The complication ofhosting a large youthbasketballtournament andfinding locker roomspace for four teamson Saturday justadded to thechallenges.

When someoneasked him why gothrough all of thiseffort when Osseowasn’t even playing,Kirch responded,“Because that’s whatwe would expect ifanother school washosting our team.”

I’d like to offerspecial recognition toBob Anderson, whospent countlesshours on a tractorclearing andgrooming the field—always with a smileon his face.

At Hopkins, thedistrict contracts forsnow removal, whichmeant there waslimited equipmentand personnel. Eden

Prairie came to therescue. Eden Prairiepersonnel hauledtheir equipment toHopkins and clearedtheir field.

Other than a lightstandard going outthe night before thefirst game (creatingthe need foremergency repairs); awater pipe in theconcession stand thatburst; having to usebrooms to sweep thesnow off the lines byhand during the twogames on Saturday;and having to workaround the schoolmusical . . . therewas nothing to it.Add in that Hopkins

graciously agreed tohost an additionalgame on Wednesday,just three days priorto that game beingplayed on Saturday.

As mentioned, theEden Prairie staffcleared two fields,had to keep the lineson their field clearedfor three games onSaturday, and had todeal with heavydemand from mediaand limited press boxspace. They also hadmultiple events goingon at their facility,creating additionalchallenges whenhosting six footballteams. This was theonly site to host three

games in one day,making for a long dayfor all involved.

At Prior Lake—a“walk in the park.” Ifound out on Tuesdaythat they hadinstalled artificial turfthis summer, and bynoon on Wednesdaythey agreed to hosttwo games thatSaturday. Hats off toRodine and his stafffor the quick turn-around, and beingable to pull this offwithout a hitch. PriorLake, too, had manyother events at theschool. When Iquestioned him as towhether or not hecould make this

happen, Rodine neverhesitated,commenting,“Helping others out;that’s what we do.”

St. Cloud Statecontinues to be agreat site for us tohost games. Inaddition to the threesemifinal games,SCSU hosted fourquarterfinal games.Every year we havebeen able to hostmultiple games atthis great facility.Seibring and his staffare veryaccommodating.Clearing the field,grandstand andsurrounding areaswas never a concernor a problem, andlike the other sites,the field was in greatplaying condition bythe time that thegames were played.

I’d be remiss if Ididn’t also thank thecoaches and ADs atthe schoolsparticipating in thesemifinals. All 28schools wereextremelycooperative, as they

Players, coaches, ADs and fans had many positive comments about their experience at TCF BankStadium. While attendance declined significantly, there were great games in a great atmosphere.

Osseo Activities Director Ray Kirch wielded a snow shovel ina team effort to make the football field ready. By game time,if you ignored the snow piles around the field you would behard pressed to realize that just days before it was coveredby 6-to-8 inches of snow.

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repairs); a waterpipe in the

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Waterville-Elysian-Morristown/Janesville-Waldorf-Pembertonjunior Tierney Winter (left) and Esko senior Kailee Kiminski(right) assisted Jackson County Central ninth-grader JessicaChristoffer (center) across the finish line.

By Lisa LissimoreAssociate Director

A cross countrycourse has many

turns and obstacles.When runners toe theline, the goal is tocompete to the bestof one’s ability. Startfast, navigate theterrain and turns,pace yourself, andfinish strong is therace plan. That planchanged for two ClassA runners whodisplayed an unselfishact of sportsmanshipwhen they helped astruggling runnerfinish the 2014 statemeet race.

Esko senior KaileeKiminski andWaterville-Elysian-Morristown/Janesville-Waldorf-

Pemberton juniorTierney Winterstopped running whenthey saw JacksonCounty Central ninth-grader JessicaChristoffer on theground less than 100yards from the finishline. Both runnersgrabbed Christofferand helped her up.They then locked theirarms around her andfinished the racetogether.

All of the runners— Kiminski, Winterand Christoffer —knew that they wereviolating race rulesand that they wouldbe disqualified. TheNational Federationcross country rulesprohibits competitorsfrom assisting otherrunners. The

Minnesota State HighSchool League and itsmember schoolsfollow NationalFederation rules. Thespecific rule statesthat it is an unfair actwhen a competitorreceives assistance.

Doing the right thing is seldom easy

By Dan Dornfeld and Greg Utecht

Editor’s Note: The disqualification ofthree cross country runners raises newquestions about how meet officialshandle situations that involve athleteswho assist other runners. It’s an issuethat the National Federation Track andField and Cross Country RulesCommittee will address when it meets inJune. Here, the 2014 state meet refereeand starter offer their insight aboutaiding a runner.

It has been common in recent yearsthat state championship meets will haverunners that are in distress, particularlynear the finish area. Officials are well-educated on the rules about aiding arunner and are reminded aboutprotocols prior to each meet. Part ofthis protocol is to guarantee that arunner should not be moved withoutmedical assistance, is not moved by theofficials, teammates and othercompetitors, coaches and spectators.

To honor the rule during a race, if arunner begins to show physical stress,the official will:

● Watch the individual and offer aidwithout having contact.

● Ask the runner if s/he needsassistance, as well as restricting othersfrom having direct contact with theathlete.

● Notify the medical team at thefinish line of a runner that might be atrisk.

Officials diligently work to haverunners finish under their own powerwhile making sure they can bring helpimmediately if needed or desired by therunner.

Officials diligently workto have runners finishunder their own power

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A cross countrycourse has manyturns andobstacles. Whenrunners toe theline, the goal is tocompete to thebest of one’sability. Start fast,navigate the terrainand turns, paceyourself, and finishstrong is the raceplan. That planchanged for twoClass A runnerswho displayed anunselfish act ofsportsmanshipwhen they helped astruggling runnerfinish the 2014state meet race.

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had to go throughpart of the week notknowing when andwhere they wouldplay. Also, specialthanks to ADs TroyStein at Edina andJaime Sherwood atWayzata, who hadmade plans to hostgames and were veryunderstanding andcooperative whengames they were tohost were moved inan effort to play atfewer sites and siteswhere snow removalwas minimal.

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With all of thesechallenges, I amextremely grateful forthe efforts andattitudesdemonstrated by allinvolved at the hostsites. I’m alsograteful that thesnow came early inthe week and wasless than predicted.We were alsofortunate in havingthe games on someof the best daysduring that stretch ofbad weather. Whileconditions weren’t

good, they could havebeen much worse.Overall, we werefortunate thateverything workedout as well as it did.

The other positivewas TCF BankStadium at theUniversity ofMinnesota. Players,coaches, ADs andfans had manypositive commentsabout theirexperience. Whileattendance declinedsignificantly, therewere great games in

a great atmosphere.The U of M staff wasvery accommodating,and stadiumfacilities—lockerrooms, press box,heated benches,heated field andtremendousscoreboard, all addedto the experience.

There were evenmultiple commentsmade that we shouldcontinue to play therein the future, evenafter the newstadium is built.

One year down,

one year to go, as welook forward tomoving into the newstadium in 2016.Let’s hope forimproved conditionsin 2015, but with thegreat attitudes andcooperationdisplayed by ourmember schools andtheir staffs, I’mconfident that we willbe successful inhosting another greatround of playoffs,even if the weatherdoes not cooperate.

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a. Interferencewith anothercompetitor.

b. Pacing by ateammate not in therace or persons notparticipating in theevent.

c. Competitorsjoining or graspinghands with eachother during a race.

d. Competitorusing an aid duringthe race.

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coaches are awarethat athletes cannotassist or interferewith another runner,”said Dan Dornfeld,the Minnesota StateHigh School LeagueCross Country RulesInterpreter. “This is along-standing rulethat’s based onfairness and thebelief that eachcompetitor mustcomplete the courseon their own.”

The decision to

disqualify the runnersdid not come easy forrace officials. In fact,a course officialwalked along sideChristoffer to: 1) callfor help if sherequested; and 2) toverbally keep otherrunners fromassisting Christoffer— allowing her tofinish the race on herown. Winter andKiminski acted withgood intentionsdespite the verbal

warning.“This type of

preventativeofficiating is to becommended,”Dornfeld added. “Ourfirst priority as raceofficials is to ensure afair and safe race forall runners. Thecontest rules must beapplied at all times.Officials cannotselectively applyrules. Such actionswould jeopardize theintegrity of the meet.”

The Leaguereceived its share ofpublic criticism fordisqualifying therunners. And it’s easyto understand why.Those of us who arein charge of athleticprograms strive toproduce studentleaders like Kiminskiand Winter who arewilling to stand up forwhat they believe isright. Because oftheir unselfishness,the League willnominate bothrunners for the Spiritof Sport Award,which is presentedannually by theNational Federationof State High SchoolAssociations.

In the book “InsideOut Coaching”,author Joe Ehrmannwrites that part of theresponsibility ofcoaching is that yougive your playersmemories, for betteror for worse, thatstay with them untilthe day they die.Jessica Christoffer,Tierney Winter andKailee Kiminski willalways remember theevents that took placeon Saturday, Nov. 7,2014. For theseevents will foreverremind us all of thelife lessons youngpeople learn fromeducation-basedactivities.

The greatest crosscountry champions!

The following Letter to theEditor of Lake Region Life,Waterville, was shared with theLeague.

Winning isn’t everything, asdemonstrated by Tierney Winterfrom WEM-JWP and KaileeKiminski from Esko at the statecross country meet. It was themost touching good sportsmanship we have ever personallywitnessed. Both girls are truly cross country champions.

Our freshmen daughter Jessica was excited to run at state crosscountry for the first time. Her legs gave out on her; she collapsed asthe finish line was in sight, but got up with the help of Tierney andKailee, who helped her cross the finish line. This ultimate act ofsportsmanship and kindness disqualified these two GoodSamaritans and Jessica.

Our family is sorry that you were disqualified for assisting, butwe wanted you to receive the recognition you truly deserve. Thanksto your family, school and community for raising such outstandingstudent-athletes. You should be proud of them. We sure are! It stillbrings tears to our eyes! Thanks again for demonstrating care andcompassion on the course! Champions are not always measured bymedals, but by character.

Dean and Andrea ChristofferRound Lake

Dornfeld andUtecht havebeen registeredcross countryand track andfield officialswith theMinnesota StateHigh SchoolLeague fornearly fourdecades.Dornfeld is thechief rulesinterpreter andhead of officialsfor crosscountry andtrack and fieldfor the League.They are alsoco-executivesecretaries ofthe Metro EastConference insuburban St.Paul.

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“Our first priority asrace officials is toensure a fair andsafe race for all

runners. Thecontest rules must

be applied at alltimes. Officials

cannot selectivelyapply rules. Such

actions wouldjeopardize theintegrity of the

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GIRLS’VOLLEYBALL

CROSS COUNTRY RUNNING

(Clockwise from top): Mankato West played the finale ofPrep Bowl XXXIII, the first played outdoors, and won theClass AAAAA title with a 42-19 victory over Simley. Seniorquarterback Ryan Schlichte (2) ran for one touchdown andthrew for two more. Top seeded Stewartville blocked three-time defending Class AA champion Marshall from making itfour straight, but needed five sets to win the match and thefourth title for the Tigers. Emily Donnay was all alone as sheascended the final hill of the Class A girls’ cross countryrace. The Eden Valley-Watkins/Kimball Area senior’s timewas 22.5 seconds faster than the runner-up.


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GIRLS’ SWIMMING AND DIVING

GIRLS’TENNIS

ADAPTED

SOCCER

SOCCER

(Clockwise from top): Albert Lea juniorLindsey Horejsi set an All-Time and Class A

record in the 100-yard breaststroke.Ninth-grade forward Bryce Smith scored

twice, including the game-winner inovertime, to lead the South WashingtonCounty Thunderbolts to the CI Divisionadapted soccer title. Junior midfielder

Leighton Lommel (10) scored the only goalto lead the St. Cloud Apollo Eagles to their

first title in Class A boys’ soccer.Top-seeded Edina senior

Caitlyn Merzbacher successfully defendedher Class AA singles title and contributed

to her team’s 18th consecutive title, anational record.

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FEBRUARY 4, 2015

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National Girls and Women in Sports Day, in 1987, shines a light

on the accomplishments of women and girls in sports. It is a day to nationally recognize the community

and personal impacts of Title IX legislation. Each year celebrates and commemorates girls and women

who participate in sports, encourages increased participation, and honors our athletic leaders.

The Minnesota Coalition of Women in Athletic Leadership invites you join the statewide celebration of

National Girls and Women in Sports Day!

Nominate an individual or an organization in your Minnesota community to be honored for their

positive impact on girls/women sports programs with the Breaking Barriers Award. This award

celebrates individuals or organizations that have broken barriers, overcome challenges and/or

strive to provide athletic opportunities for girls and women of all races, all ages, and all levels of

ability. To nominate someone in your community, go to ngwsd-mn.com to fill out the Breaking

Barriers online nomination form. Nominations are by December 1, 2014.

Celebrate National Girls and Women in Sports Day at the Minnesota History Center, Wednesday,

February 4, 2015 from 12-1 p.m. All NGWSD Award winners, including the Breaking Barriers

winners will be honored at this event.

The Minnesota Coalition of Women in Athletic Leadership thanks you for your ongoing support of National

Girls and Women in Sports Day.

MINNESOTA NGWSD CELEBRATION Wednesday, February 4, 2015, 12-1 p.m.

Join us at the Minnesota History Center for the National Girls and

Women in Sports Day celebration and help honor this year s NGWSD

award winners.

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to be honored for their positive impact on girls/women sports

programs. A limited number of recipients will be selected each year.

RECOGNIZE LOCAL FEMALE SPORTS TEAMS Cheer on our local female athletes!

Look up local games times in your

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local college websites or attend a

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By Craig PerryAssociate Director

The MinnesotaState High School

League’s SportsMedicine Advisorycommittee’s workimpacts nearly everyactivity that memberschools sponsor.Committee membersconstantly monitoremerging health andsafety issues.

Here is a brieflook at some of theissues that thecommittee isaddressing.

ePPE physical andhealth historyquestionnairesIt is an exciting

time for theinterscholastic sportsenvironment as wecontinue to grow andadapt in a digitalworld. With arecommendationfrom the LeagueSports MedicineAdvisory Committee,the League Board ofDirectors hasselected PrivIT, aColumbus, Ohio-based company thatprovides an onlinesolution called PrivitProfile for themanagement andcollection of physicaland health historyforms required forparticipation in highschool sports. About40 member schoolsbegan this initialimplementation withthe start of thewinter sports season.All member schoolsare encouraged tobecome part of thisimplementation.

Each school willhave its own school

specific link to thedocuments. Studentsand parents will loginto the site andcomplete the ePPE.The designatedschool administratorcan login to thepassword-protectedschool site to viewand confirm thecompletion status ofstudent-athletes.

After logging in,schooladministrators willbe directed to changethe temporarypassword to apassword of theirchoosing, and thennavigate to theschool’s home page.From there, schooladministrators willbe able to manageschool information,teams, andauthorized users.With this newprocess, schooladministrators willno longer need todistribute and collectthe pre-participationphysical and healthhistory forms.

With PrivIT, thereare multipleresources to helpschooladministratorsfamiliarizethemselves withPrivIT Profile, and toassist in educatingother school staff.This includes WebExtraining sessionsdesigned to providestep-by-stepimplementationinstructions, theAdministratorReference Guide, and“How To Guides” foradministrators,coaches, athletictrainers, andparents/athletes.

Sports Medicine Advisory Committee initiatives under way

Additionally, thePrivIT Help Centerprovides FrequentlyAsked Questions(FAQs), VideoTutorials, ReleaseNotes, andinformation forcontacting support.

Dr. Bill Roberts,Chair of the MSHSLSports MedicineAdvisory Committeehas providedadditionalinformation regardingthe PrivIT ePPE onPage 11.

Now that theinitial trial is underway, additionalmember schools willbe invited toparticipate in thisprogram. If you areinterested inaccessing this onlineprocess, please e-mail me and we canbegin the setupprocess for yourschool.

Skin infectionseducationmoduleDr. BJ Anderson, a

Sports MedicineAdvisory Committteemember, is workingwith the League todevelop a skininfections educationmodule to be used

primarily withwrestling programs,but it will also coverother skin issues likeMRSA that canimpact all athleticprograms.

The completedmodule will beavailable on theLeague website and itis also hoped that adownloadable appwill be available.

Asthma and theathlete moduleCurrently under

development, thismodule should beavailable in latespring. The educationmodule will providegeneral informationas well as standardsof care needed forthose students whohave asthmaepisodes whileparticipating withtheir athleticprograms

Practice lengthand work-to-restrecommendationsSports Medicine

Advisory CommitteeMember Dr. DavidBacharach is leadingthe committee in thedevelopment of aneducation modulethat will address

proper practicelength and theoptimal rest betweenactivity necessary toensure the physicaland mental healthand safety of athleticprogram participantscan be maintained.This module will alsolook at the impactweather and theseasons can have onstudent performanceand recovery.

The world ofsports and sportsmedicine is anexciting area in whichto work. The Leagueand its SportsMedicine AdvisoryCommittee willcontinue to bringinspired peopletogether to providemember schools withcutting edgesolutions and healthand safety educationto best serve yourschool communityneeds. We appreciateyour support andleadership at yourhigh school as wework together toimprove the healthand safety ofstudent-athletes.

The League and itsSports Medicine

Advisory Committeewill continue to

bring inspiredpeople together to

provide memberschools withcutting edge

solutions andhealth and safetyeducation to bestserve your schoolcommunity needs.



By William O. RobertsM.D., M.S.

The MinnesotaState High School

League has had apreparticipationevaluation (PPE)form since the late1980s and has been aleader in the area ofpreparticipationevaluation. The ePPEis the next stepforward for ourathlete evaluationprogram to promotesafe participation, tolearn more about theexam questions, tounderstand the pre-existing conditions ofour athletes, and tostudy the outcomesof participation.

ePPE HistoryThe ePPE was

developed in theearly 2000s by Drs.Gordon Matthesonand WinneMeeuessee, bothM.D.s-Ph.D.s with a

long-time interest inpreparticipationevaluations. Theprogram usesbranched chaintechnology to expandthe initial PPEquestionnaire bydigging deeper witheach question that isanswered with aresponse thatrequires additionalinformation.

When the ePPEbecame a part ofPrivit, the requiredHIPAA complianceand securityprotection for thestudent-athleteinformation, which isessential to its designand use, made theePPE more functionaland acceptable forhigh schools. It hasbeen in use for over adecade at StanfordUniversity (Palo Alto,CA) in the UnitedStates and at theUniversity of Calgaryin Alberta, Canada.The ePPE data is

securely stored in ade-identified formand can be accessedby research teams toevaluate componentsof the exam.

Benefits forthe AthleteThe ePPE should

improve the qualityand accuracy of thePPE exam as it willgo beyond the simpleyes-or-no answers tothe questions onpaper by using thebranch chainquestions to digdeeper into the yesanswers. This is

especially importantfor new physicians,non-sports medicinetrained physicians,and mid-levelproviders. It requiresa parent to sign offon the form, helpingensure the entirepertinent history isavailable to theexamining provider.Prompts can be builtinto the program forfollow up oradditional testing(e.g.; consider ECG orconsider glutstrengthening andbalance training) thatmay benefit theathlete’s health andreduce injury risk.

The ePPE can beused to distributeand document athleteeducation forconcussion and otherimportant topics thataffect health andsafety. The programcan also trackparticipation in thoseeducation sessions.

The ePPE has thepotential to improveteam care and makemedical informationavailable to the on-site medical team,event physicians,athletic trainers, andER physicians inemergency situations,improving medicalcare for the athletes.The access can begraduated andavailable on a need-to-know basis sophysicians would seethe full record while

other providerswould only haveaccess necessary fortheir level of trainingand licensure.

Once the initialform is completed,there will be apermanentretrievable record forthe athlete. It willjust need to beupdated for changesin health.

Benefits forResearch andEducationePPE has a

research componentthat will provide forevaluating thequestions andrevising them tobetter detectproblems or to bemore easilyunderstood. This hasgreat potential toimprove the exam, asthe questions havenot beensystematicallyevaluated in the past.

The ePPE has thepotential to trackinjury and relate it toa specific andaccuratedenominator that canguide policy andimprove risk andsafety profiles forathletes. Forexample, low-incidence problemslike cardiac arrest orneck fracture couldbe fed back into the

The benefits of implementingthe ePPE for preparticipation exams

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2014-2015 SPORTS QUALIFYING PHYSICAL EXAMINATION FORM

Minnesota State High School League

Student Name: ___________________________________ Birth Date: __________ Age: ____ Gender: M / F

Follow-Up Questions About More Sensitive Issues:

1. Do you feel stressed out or under a lot of pressure?

2. Do you ever feel so sad or hopeless that you stop doing some of your usual activities for more than a few days?

3. Do you feel safe? 4. Have you ever tried cigarette smoking, even 1 or 2 puffs? Do you currently smoke?

5. During the past 30 days, did you use chewing tobacco, snuff, or dip?

6. During the past 30 days, have you had at least 1 drink of alcohol?

7. Have you ever taken steroid pills or shots without a doctor's prescription?

8. Have you ever taken any supplements to help you gain or lose weight or improve your performance?

9. Question “Risk Behaviors” like guns, seatbelts, unprotected sex, domestic violence, drugs, and others.

Notes About Follow-Up Questions:

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

MEDICAL EXAM

Height _______ Weight ________ BMI (optional) _______ % Body fat (optional) ______ Arm Span _________

Pulse ___________ BP _______ / ________ ( _______ / ______ )

Vision: R 20/____ L 20/____ Corrected: Y / N Contacts: Y / N Hearing: R____ L____ (Audiogram or confrontation)

Exam

Normal Abnormal Notes

Initials*

Appearance

Y / N

Marfan stigmata (kyphoscoliosis, high-arched palate,

pectus excavatum, arachnodactyly, arm span > height,

hyperlaxity, myopia, MVP, aortic insufficiency) Y / N

HEENT

Y / N

Eyes

Y / N

Fundoscopic

Y / N

Pupils

Equal / Unequal

Hearing

Y / N

Cardiovascular

Y / N

Murmurs (auscultation standing, supine, +/- Valsalva) Y / N

PMI location

Pulses (simultaneous femoral & radial)

Y / N

Lungs

Y / N

Abdomen

Y / N

Genitourinary (Male)

Y / N

Hernia

Y / N

Tanner Staging (optional)

I II III IV V

Skin (HSV, MRSA, Tinea corporis)

Y / N

Musculoskeletal

Neck

Y / N

Back

Y / N

Shoulder/Arm

Y / N

Elbow/Forearm

Y / N

Wrist/Hand/Fingers

Y / N

Hip/Thigh

Y / N

Knee

Y / N

Leg/Ankle

Y / N

Foot/Toes

Y / N

Functional (Duck Walk/Single Leg Hop)

Y / N

* Required Only if Multiple Examiners

Notes: ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Assessment: Cleared for sports without restriction Restricted participation (see Clearance Form)

Plan: Immunizations: Up-to-Date Immunize as needed (Tdap, meningococcal, HPV, MMR, hep B, varicella, polio, influenza)

Health Maintenance:

Lifestyle, health, and safety counseling Discussed dental care and mouthguard use

Discussed Lead and TB exposure – (Testing indicated / not indicated)

Attending Physician Signature: ______________________________________________ Date: _________________

The ePPE shouldimprove the qualityand accuracy of thePPE exam as it willgo beyond thesimple yes-or-noanswers to thequestions on paperby using the branchchain questions todig deeper into theyes answers. Thisis especiallyimportant for newphysicians, non-sports medicinetrained physicians,and mid-levelproviders.

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ePPE ................................................................ continued from Page 12system and give amore precise ratethan we currentlyhave available for ouroverall athletepopulation, or inspecific sports likeboys’ basketball orhockey. Likewise,more frequentlyoccurring injuries likeACL disruption of theknee or brainconcussion could betracked to help withinjury preventionpolicies and rulechanges.

The ePPE data canhighlight areas ofconcern that mayalter what we teachathletes, coaches,and parents.

Benefits forActivitiesAdministratorsThe ePPE process

should save time forADs as the ePPE

program will buildthe roster for theschool and record theessential emergencycontact data for eachathlete along withaddresses andemails.

The ePPE programtracks completion ofthe form by theathlete and clearanceby the physician –also saving time forthe AD.

Updates toparticipationclearance can betransmittedelectronically torescind or modifymedical eligibility foreach athlete.

The ePPE providesa documentation trailthat may improve thedefensibility of claimsagainst the Leagueand the school. Thischain of

documentation mayimprove insurancerates and reducecosts to the schoolsand to the League.

SummaryThe ePPE should

be a time-saver forall involved—athletes, parents,ADs and staff—oncethe initialquestionnaire iscompleted and saved.The ePPE has thepotential to improvethe quality of theexam on an individualand statewide basis,and it will give theLeague and theSports MedicineAdvisory Committeereal data to help withsafety and policydecision-making. Thedata that we canobtain from the ePPEprocess can help

shape our educationprogram for athletes,parents and coaches,and the ePPE willrapidly become the“State Standard” fordelivery of improvedathlete care.

DisclosureI am the chair of

the PrivIT ePPEScience AdvisoryBoard. It is avolunteer positionand I have nofinancial interest inthe product. I do,however, have astrong interest in itspotential to improvethe exam processand outcomes.

The League Boardof Directors inOctober approved atrial period duringthe winter activityseason during which

80-100 memberschools willimplementpreparticipationphysicalexaminations usingthe secure electronicsystem developedand managed byPrivIT. The systemwill not cost theLeague or memberschools anything.Additional featuresadvantageous toactivitiesadministrators willalso be explored.

William O. Roberts,M.D., M.S., is aprofessor of FamilyMedicine andCommunity Health,Division of SportsMedicine, University ofMinnesota MedicalSchool, and also ischair of the League’sSports MedicineAdvisory Committee.

By Kevin MerkleAssociate Director

League staff, incooperation with the

Minnesota FootballCoaches Association,continues to work onpolices to minimize riskin football and othersports. Last spring theLeague RepresentativeAssembly approved abylaw amendment thatputs restrictions onwhat football coachescan do with theirathletes during thesummer waiver period,beginning in thesummer of 2015. Thatpolicy requiresacclimatization to heatand equipment and putslimits on the number ofpractices with contact.

Since then, newinformation has beenreceived from theNational Federation aswell as other sources.With this additionalinformation and moreinput from the coaches

Football safety policy revisions possible

The National Federation of State High School Association held aConcussion Summit this past July and recently released the

recommendations from that Task Force. Those that met includedexperts in sports-related concussions, including top doctors and sportsmedicine experts, trainers, coaches, representatives from the NationalFootball Rules Committee, the NFHS, and the NIAAA.

While the Minnesota State High School League has been “ahead ofthe curve” in the implementation of some of these recommendations,others are still in progress. These recommendations are forming afoundation for the policies that are being developed to minimize risk infootball and other sports.

All activities administrators and coaches are encouraged to reviewthese recommendations. There is a link to this information on the homepage of the League website under League News—NFHS Guidelines-HeadImpact & Concussion.

National Federation announces football safety recommendations

association, revisionsare being proposed.

Highlights of thepossible revisions:

1) Definitions of sixlevels of contact basedon recommendationsfrom USA Football: “Air,Bags, Control,Restricted, Thud, andLive Action.”

2) Limitation of 11days of practice duringthe summer waiverperiod, four of whichcan be contact

practices (Thud orLive Action).

3) Limitationson the length ofpractices and thenumber of practicesin one day.

4) Limitationson what can be doneduring summercamps.

A second bylawamendmentpertaining to thePre-seasonAcclimatization

Period in August wasalso proposed lastspring. It was notpassed by theRepresentativeAssembly, but a newversion will bepresented to the LeagueBoard of Directors at itsFebruary meeting, withthe intent the Board willmove it on to theRepresentativeAssembly forconsideration in March.

Highlights of this

policy include thefollowing:

1) Limitations onthe length of practicesand a required recoveryperiod betweenpractices.

2) Definitions of acontact practice (sameas above).

3) Two practicesallowed in one day witha proper recoveryperiod.

4) If there are twopractices in one daythere can only be onepractice the next day.

5) Limitations onthe amount of contactin a practice and thenumber of contactsessions per weekduring the pre-seasonand during the regularseason.

The FootballAdvisory Committeemet in December tofurther review andrefine this proposal.More specificinformation will be sentto schools in Decemberor early January.

A second bylawamendment

pertaining to thePre-season

AcclimatizationPeriod in August

was also proposedlast spring. It wasnot passed by the

RepresentativeAssembly, but a

new version will bepresented to theLeague Board of

Directors at itsFebruary meeting,with the intent theBoard will move it

on to theRepresentative

Assembly forconsideration in

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Great spontaneoussports moment

The following note andaccompanying photograph weresent to Executive Director DaveStead, Media Specialist JohnMillea and Richfield ActivitiesDirector Todd Olson.

Dave, John and Todd,I just returned from a

spirited and very competitiveMSHSL volleyball match (Oct. 7, 2014) between Richfield HighSchool and Academy of Holy Angels.

Both student sections were packed and the students enjoyedcheering for their teams and cheering back and forth with oneanother in a good-natured fashion.

After several close sets, Academy of Holy Angels pulled out avictory in the fourth set. Each team lined up to shake oneanother’s hands and as they did so, each student sectionfollowed suit and took the floor to go through a long line to dothe same with one another.

It was a very spontaneous event that occurred quickly, butseeing the smiles on the kids faces as they went through andwished each other well at the end of a very good match willleave a lasting impression as to all that is good with high schoolsports.

Just wanted to share this great MSHSL moment!

Michael KautzmanActivities Director, Academy of Holy Angels

BOLD lauded forsportsmanship

Thefollowinge-mailwassharedwith theLeagueby BOLDActivitiesDirectorMelissaSagedahl.

Melissa and Jean (Herdina, Sagedahl’sadministrative assistant):

Good morning. Congratulations on yourbig football win last Saturday in EdenPrairie over Caledonia. Your players, yourcoaches, and your fans are perfectexamples of what sportsmanship andleadership are all about.

I was the referee (white hat) at yourgame last Saturday, and my officiatingcrew was selected by the League toofficiate your game. We were honored andlooked forward to the game, and we had agreat experience as well. We were soimpressed with what we saw on the fieldand on the sidelines in regards tobehavior, competitiveness, andsportsmanship.

Hats off to BOLD. Best of luck thisweekend in the championship game.Please share this email with yourcoaching staff as well.

Thank you. And, again –congratulations on making it to the statechampionship game. Well done!

Tim LitfinRegistered Official

Appreciation for hosting winter sports training clinicsThe League thanks the following schools and their athletic

administrator for assisting the League by hosting winter sporttraining clinics for officials:

● St. Paul Highland Park High School – Nancy Gallivan● Edina High School – Troy Stein● Hermantown High School – Beth Clark● Marshall High School – Bruce Remme● Roseville High School – Jeff Whisler● St. James High School – Les Zellman● Farmington High School – Bill Tschida● National Sports Center, Mankato Arena and Carlton Arena for

hosting hockey clinicsProviding the use of their facilities enabled us to train nearly 700

officials prior to the winter sports seasons in basketball, girls’gymnastics, hockey and wrestling. We appreciate the extra effortsfrom you to allow us to hold a clinic at your facility. Training clinicsimprove the skills of our officials which leads to better events forparticipants, coaches and fans.

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Be part of education that shapes today’s young athletes. Get into the game as an official to teach goodsportsmanship, fairness, equity, and how to play by the rules. The need is great. The time is now.

Become a Minnesota State High School League official.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A high school graduate or 18 years of age. • A thorough understanding of the sport you wish to officiate. • The ability to interpret and apply rules. • Poise, courage, and strong communication skills.

BENEFITS

• Staying involved in your favorite sports. • Opportunities to meet and work with students and others who share your interest in sports. • Staying physically fit. • Earning extra income. • Giving back and paying it forward. • Provide students with lessons for a lifetime.

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Summary of the Minutes of the August 5, 2014, Board of Directors MeetingReflection, Pledge of Allegiance

Board Actions1. Approved the agenda.2. Approved the minutes of the June 2, 2014 Board of

Directors meeting.3. There were no individuals or delegations who had

asked to speak to the Board regarding items on thepublished agenda.

4. Received lobbyist’s report including it is an electionyear and that Board members would be able to makecampaign donations should they choose to do so. Anumber of issues had been reported to legislators insupport of the High School League as a studentorganization. The work done by the League’s memberschools in support of the student athletes and finearts participants is appreciated.

5. Received legal counsel’s report including no pendinglitigation.

6. Received Board of Directors Reports and Commentsincluding Positive comments regarding the NationalFederation Summer Meeting in Boston affirming thatcommunications from the Board of Directors RoundTable Session indicated that Minnesota does thingsright and that a number of people from other statesasked what Minnesota has already done. The BoardMembers felt proud of the work of our Minnesotaschools as well as the positive comments made aboutLeague staff. The July 28th Why We Play Conferencewas put on by the High School League and organizedby Jody Redman. Positive comments to the Leaguestaff for the Workshop format and materials.

7. Received Executive Directors report including theLeague office is ready for the 2014-2015 school year.A new Board Member Orientation, Rules CliniciansMeetings, and updates have been held. The staff hasreviewed information from the NFHS Summer Meetingand is ready for the upcoming school year.Jody Redman attended an Uncommon Coaches’ Clinicin Denver, CO and presented the Why We Playworkshop materials. Positive comments were made byBoard Members about the various workshops andheard reports from staff members about their variousactivities during the summer as well as plans for theupcoming school year. Dave Stead indicated that iswhy Board Members can be proud of the League staff.

8. Received Executive Committee report including:● Monticello requested that they be allowed to

participate in Class A boys’ hockey as compared toClass AA where their co-op numbers placed them.The request had been denied, but Monticello couldcertainly make that appeal again prior to the nextplacement cycle; and

● The Executive Committee reviewed the requestfrom Mayer Lutheran, Holy Trinity, and LesterPrairie regarding their District football placement.The Committee was not in favor of approving anyappeals and that the two-year cycle would bereviewed prior to placements for the next cycle.

9. Denied request for Monticello to participate in Class Aboys’ hockey as compared to Class AA for the 2014-2015 school year.

10. Approved the resolution in appreciation andrecognition for service and dedication for Board ofDirectors members whose terms had been completed.

11. Approved the 2013-2014 expense reimbursementdollar amounts to member schools.

12. Approved the renewal of membership of schoolsalready submitting information to the High SchoolLeague and that staff will approve future membershiprenewals that have been submitted following theBoard of Directors meeting

13. Approved the following publications: OfficialHandbook, Board Policy Manual and Guidelines,Region Secretaries Manual, Officials Policy Manual,and Employee Handbook.

14. Approved the IEP/504 Plan. Roger Aronson thoroughlyexplained the legislative process as well as themeeting held in the League office with numerousspecial education groups and others regardingstudents with an IEP. The legislation requiring theBoard of Directors to develop a policy is effectiveupon Board of Directors action.

15. Approved the minutes from the August 5, 2014Eligibility Committee meeting as presented.

16. Approved May and June financial statements aspresented.

17. Approved the insurance increases and policies for theHigh School League.

Discussion ItemsA. Board of Directors Goals for 2014-15 will be

presented at the October WorkshopB. Discussion from the Marketing Committee included:

● The student comments section gathered byListening to Students and discussed by AmyDoherty;

● Lisa Lissimore‘s internal communications as wellas a booth at the State Fair; and

● Bids for tournament programs and additionalpublications information that will be developedduring the school year.

C. Technology/Coaches and Officials Educationinformation was supported by the CER Policy and WhyWe Play; the ADs connection to the High SchoolLeague and the involvement in the Why We Playcurriculum; the number of people who have taken thecourse; and the applicability of the information forWhy We Play is well done and much appreciated.

Information ItemScott McCready discussed the Board Meeting schedulefor 2014-2015, and reminded Committee membersthere would be a Board Workshop beginning at 3:00p.m. on October 1, 2014 with the ExecutiveCommittee meeting immediately following theworkshop at 5:00 p.m.

The complete official Minutes may be obtained from theLeague office by the designated schools representative ofmember schools.


Summary of the Minutes of the October 2, 2014, Board of Directors Meeting

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Reflection, Pledge of Allegiance

Board Actions1. Approved the agenda with the following changes:

move Action Item 9B, Transgender Policy, to ActionItem 9A; and move Discussion Item 10B, MSHSLStaffing, to Action Item 9E.

2. Approved the minutes of the August 5, 2014 Board ofDirectors meeting.

3. Several individuals were present to speak or toobserve discussion regarding Action Item 9A –Transgender Policy

4. Received lobbyist’s report including an update on theHealth Insurance Transparency Act (HITA) and how itaffects school districts; and the upcoming election.

5. Received legal counsel’s report including no pendinglitigation.

6. Executive Director’s report received including:● Board of Directors goals for 2014 2015;● 100 Years of Memories starting in the fall of 2015

and concluding during the 2016 State Girls’Basketball Tournament;

● New AD Workshop was held in September; and● Fall Area Meetings have concluded.

7. Approved the MSHSL submitting a request to theNFHS to conduct a baseball experiment allowingpitchers to be designated hitters.

8. Approved the following ticket pricing for football postseason play:● Quarterfinal tickets: $9/adult and $6/student

(increased from $8/adult and $5/student);● Semifinal tickets: $10/adult and $7/students

(decreased from $12/adult and $8/student); and● Prep Bowl (final) tickets: $13/adult and $9/student

(increased from $12/adult and $8/student).9. Approved accepting the low bid from Trophies Plus,

for the 100 Years of Memories medals, pending thedevelopment and approval of a sample medal beforethe bid will be fully accepted.

10. Tabled action of the Transgender Policy to theDecember 4, 2014 Board of Directors meeting.

11. Approved staff appointing a committee to review therevised DRAFT Transgender Policy and requestfeedback from stakeholders. The Committee wouldmeet prior to November 1, 2014 and forwardfeedback to the full Board for review by midNovember.

12. Approved the Board of Directors Goals for the 2014-2015 school year as presented.

13. Approved the addition of one staff person to support,develop education, and recruit officials in all MSHSLsponsored programs. This position may also beassigned tournament and communicationresponsibilities.

14. Approved moving forward inviting 80-100 memberschools to test the e-PPE (electronic pre-participationexamination form).

15. Approved the New Overtime Procedures for Boys’ andGirls’ Hockey as presented (teams will switch endsbefore the start of each overtime period).

16. Approved the minutes of the October 2, 2014Eligibility Committee.

17. Approved July and August 2014 financial statementsas presented.

18. Rejected a bid, submitted by e-mail, for the statetournament souvenir programs because it did notmeet the bid specification that required the bid to besealed, marked in an envelope, and delivered to theLeague office.

19. Accepted the bid submitted by Carlson Print Group ofEden Prairie for the 2014-2015 through 2016-2017school years.

Discussion ItemOfficials’ background checks.

The complete official Minutes may be obtained fromthe League office by the designated schoolsrepresentative of member schools.


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2014-2015 Calendar of State Events

Jan. 16-17 .......................................................................................................... STATE DEBATE TOURNAMENT – University of Minnesota, MinneapolisFeb. 11 .................................................................................................................................................. STATE ALPINE SKI MEET – Giants Ridge, BiwabikFeb. 12 .................................................................................................................................. STATE NORDIC SKI RACING MEET – Giants Ridge, BiwabikFeb. 12-13 ................ STATE ONE ACT PLAY FESTIVAL - Class A (12) & Class AA (13) - O’Shaughnessy Auditorium, St. Catherine University, St. PaulFeb. 13-14 ...................................................................................................... STATE GIRLS’ DANCE TEAM TOURNAMENT – Target Center, MinneapolisFeb. 18-21 .................................................................... STATE GIRLS’ HOCKEY TOURNAMENT – championship rounds @ Xcel Energy Center, St. Paul

& consolation rounds @ Ridder Arena, U of MFeb. 20-21 ........................................................................................................................... STATE GIRLS’ GYMNASTICS MEET – Sports Pavilion, U of MFeb. 26-28 .............................................................................................. STATE WRESTLING TOURNAMENT – Xcel Energy Center, RiverCentre, St. PaulMarch 2 ............................................................... Opening date for girls’ synchronized swimming, adapted bowling, adapted softball & girls’ badmintonMarch 4-7 ..................................................................... STATE BOYS’ HOCKEY TOURNAMENT – championship rounds @ Xcel Energy Center, St. Paul

& consolation rounds @ Mariucci Arena, U of MMarch 5-7 ............................................................................................................... STATE BOYS’ SWIMMING & DIVING MEET – U of M Aquatic CenterMarch 9 ...................................................................................................................................... Opening date for girls’ fast-pitch softball & track and fieldMarch 11-14 ...... STATE BOYS’ BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT – Target Center, Williams Arena, U of M, Minneapolis & Concordia University, St. PaulMarch 13-14 ................................................................ STATE ADAPTED FLOOR HOCKEY TOURNAMENT – Bloomington Jefferson Senior High SchoolMarch 16 .............................................................................................................................................................................. Opening date for golf & baseballMarch 17-21 ........................ STATE GIRLS’ BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT – Mariucci Arena & Williams Arena, U of M, & Target Center, Minneapolis,

& Concordia University, St. PaulTBD by each Region ................................................................................................................................. VISUAL ARTS FESTIVALS - TBD by each RegionTBD by each Region .................................... SECTION / STATE MUSIC CONTESTS / FESTIVALS - various Minnesota sites, dates TBD by each RegionMarch 23 .................................................................................................................................................................................. Opening date for boys’ tennisMarch 30 .............................................................................................................................................................. Opening date for boys’ and girls’ lacrosseApril 17-18 ......................................................................... STATE SPEECH TOURNAMENT – Class A (17) & Class AA (18), Lakeville North High SchoolMay 15 ....................................................................................................... STATE ADAPTED BOWLING TOURNAMENT – Brunswick Zone, Eden PrairieMay 16 ...................................................................................................... STATE ROBOTICS TOURNAMENT – Williams Arena & Sports Pavilion, U of MMay 16 ................................................................................................................................................................. Final date of GIRLS’ BADMINTON seasonMay 29-30 ....................................................................................................... STATE ADAPTED SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT – Coon Rapids High SchoolJune 2-5 ...................................................................................... STATE BOYS’ TENNIS TOURNAMENT – Class AA @ Baseline Tennis Center, U of M;

Class A @ Reed-Sweatt Family Tennis Center, MinneapolisJune 4-5 ........................................................................................................... STATE GIRLS’ SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT – Caswell Park, North MankatoJune 5-6 ................................................................................................................................. STATE TRACK & FIELD MEET – Hamline University, St. PaulJune 6 ................................................................................................................................................ Final date of GIRLS’ SYNCHRONIZED SWIM seasonJune 9-10 ....................................................................................... STATE GOLF TOURNAMENT – Class AAA @ Bunker Hills Golf Course, Coon Rapids;

Class AA @ Ridges at Sand Creek, Jordan; Class A @ Pebble Creek Golf Club, BeckerJune 9, 11, 13 ................................................................................................. STATE LACROSSE TOURNAMENT – Chanhassen & Chaska High SchoolsJune 11-13 ....................................... STATE BASEBALL TOURNAMENT - Class AAA @ Saints Stadium, St. Paul & Dick Siebert Field, U of M (11-12);

Class AA @ Dick Putz Field, St. Cloud & Joe Faber Field, St. Cloud (11-12); Class A @ Athletic Park, Chaska & Mini Met, Jordan (11-12);Prep Championship Series, Target Field, Minneapolis (13)

July 4-10 ........................................................................................................................................................................... COACHES NO-CONTACT PERIOD

Congratulations to the Fall 2014 State Team ChampionsGirls’ Tennis .................................................................................................................................................... A – HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC, Victoria

AA – EDINABoys’ Soccer ......................................................................................................................................................................... A – ST. CLOUD APOLLO

AA – ANOKAGirls’ Soccer .............................................................................................................................................................................................. A – ORONO

AA – EAGANBoys’ Cross Country Running .................................................................................................................................................................... A – MORA

AA – WAYZATAGirls’ Cross Country Running ................................................................................................. A – TRINITY SCHOOL AT RIVER RIDGE, Bloomington

AA – WAYZATAGirls’ Volleyball ............................................................................................................................................... A – BETHLEHEM ACADEMY, Faribault

AA – STEWARTVILLEAAA – CHASKA

Adapted Soccer ................................................................................................................................................ CI – SOUTH WASHINGTON COUNTYPI – ROBBINSDALE/HOPKINS/MOUND-WESTONKA

Girls’ Swimming & Diving ............................................................................................................................... A – VISITATION, MENDOTA HEIGHTSAA – WAYZATA

Football ............................................................................................................................................................................ 9-Man – GRAND MEADOWA – MINNEOTA

AA – HOLDINGFORDAAA – ROCHESTER LOURDES

AAAA – BECKERAAAAA – MANKATO WESTAAAAAA – EDEN PRAIRIE


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Winter 2015 Calendar of MeetingsJan. 13 ............................................................................................................................................... Wrestling Advisory Committee, League Office, 9 a.m.Jan. 14 ................................................................................................................................................... ExCEL Selection Committee, League Office, 9 a.m.Jan. 24 ........................................................................................................................................................ SAT National Test Date (www.collegeboard.org)Jan. 29 ............................................................................................................................. Athletic Directors Advisory Committee, League Office, 9:30 a.m.Feb. 5 ..................................................................................................................................... League Board of Directors Meeting, League Office, 9:30 a.m.

Feb. 7 ............................................................................................................................................................. ACT National Test Date (www.actstudent.org)Feb. 17 ................................................................................................................................................. Baseball Advisory Committee, League Office, 9 a.m.Feb. 18 ...................................................................................................................................... Boys’ Lacrosse Advisory Committee, League Office, 9 a.m.Feb. 18 ....................................................................................................................................... Girls’ Lacrosse Advisory Committee, League Office, 3 p.m.

March 11 ........................................................................................................................................ Minnesota Adapted Athletics, League Office, 3:30 p.m.March 14 .................................................................................................................................................... SAT National Test Date (www.collegeboard.org)March 16 .............................................................................................................................................................. Region Secretaries, League Office, 9 a.m.April 2 .......................................................................................................................................... League Board of Directors Mtg., League Office, 9:30 a.m.

April 8 ............................................................................................................................................. Officials Advisory Committee, League Office, 9:30 a.m.April 18 .......................................................................................................................................................... ACT National Test Date (www.actstudent.org)April 20 ....................................................................................................................... Area Meeting, Best Western Garden Inn, North Mankato, 9:30 a.m.April 24 ....................................................................................................................................................... Area Meeting, Clarion Inn, Rochester, 9:30 a.m.April 27 ............................................................................................................................................... Area Meeting, Best Western, Fergus Falls, 9:30 a.m.April 28 ......................................................................................................................................... Area Meeting, Best Western, Thief River Falls, 9:30 a.m.

May 2 .......................................................................................................................................................... SAT National Test Date (www.collegeboard.org)May 5 ................................................................................................................................ Area Meeting, The Lodge at Brainerd Lakes, Brainerd, 9:30 a.m.May 7 ............................................................................................................................................. Area Meeting, Edinburgh USA, Brooklyn Park, 9:30 a.m.

Bigger than the game

The following Letter to the Editor of the Kerkhoven Banner was shared withthe League.

On behalf of our school community, the girls’ basketball team at Lac quiParle Valley wants to commend Coach (Brady) DeBaere, his staff and playersalong with their faithful fans for helping us create something bigger than thegame held at LqPV High School on Dec. 12, 2014.

With one minute left in the game, we entered No. 55, four foot, 10 inchninth-grader Sainora Dokoche who is originally from Micronesia and amember and honorary sixth starter for our team for the three Friday nightgames on our schedule. Sainora has Down Syndrome and loves to shoot hoops.

A true act of sportsmanship was displayed by your Fighting Saints girls’basketball program and our dream came true for Sainora when she was allowed to shoot a basket. Sainora wasable to swish it from 10 feet away! Unbelievable!

That was great, but even better was the reaction of your five girls on the floor, your girls and coaches on thebench and all of the Saints fans in the stands when they cheered along with the LqPV players, coaches andfans. Emotions filled the players, coaches, refs and fans when this life lesson unfolded.

When it comes down to it, the outcome(score) of the game we love ismeaningless but the outcome(sportsmanship) of what happened ispriceless!

K-M-S Fighting Saints, you earned yourschool community a lot of respect. Youlived up to your nickname. K-M-S players,coaches and fans in attendance were“Saints,” “Fighting” for someone not asfortunate, but blessed the same as all ofus! Best of luck to the K-M-S girls’basketball team from the LqPV girls’basketball team!

Also, thanks to Owen Gustafson andDan Dolan who were the officials thatdidn’t see the travel and double dribbleand allowed Sainora to enjoy the momentof being on the court!

Ryan GilesLqPV Head Coachand the Girls’ Basketball Team

The Lac qui Parle Valley girls’ basketball team posed for thisphotograph following their Dec. 12, 2014, game againstKerkhoven-Murdock-Sunburg. Sainora Dokoche (center, holdingthe ball), a four foot, 10 inch ninth-grader with Down Syndrome,got into the game and was able to score.

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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 non-

negotiable.◆ Student participants who choose to be chemically

free must be supported.◆ Collaborative relationships with parents enhance a

school’s opportunity to positively impact studentsuccess.

◆ Academic priorities must come before participationin athletic or fine arts activities.

◆ Positive role models and an active involvement in astudent’s life by parents and others are critical tostudent success.

◆ High school activity programs are designed forstudent participants, and adults must serve in asupportive role.

◆ The success of the team is more important thanindividual honors.

◆ Compliance with school, community and Leaguerules is essential for all activity participants.

◆ Participation in school-sponsored activities must beinclusive, not exclusive.

◆ Ethical behavior, fairness, and embracing diversitybest serve students and school communities.

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