Today’s Agenda
OGLA 60 min Introduction of Board
2015 Points of Emphasis
OWLUA 10 min
League Breakouts 15 min
OGLA Board Members
Executive Board Lacey Beaty – President, Former Beaverton Head Coach
Kolis Crier – Vice President, West Salem Head Coach
Andrew McElderry – Treasurer, Hood River Head Coach
Lisa Longtain – Secretary, West Linn Parent
Members-at-Large Ali Berg – Former Lincoln Head Coach
Jim Bergevin– Lake Oswego Parent
Polly Purcell – Summit High Coach
2015 Points of Emphasis
Important Dates Lacey Fees Andrew League Alignment
Kolis League Representatives
Kelly OGLA Grievance Process Ali State Playoffs Lacey Updates for 2015
Lacey Scheduling Reminders
Kelly
Important Dates & Deadlines
Date 2014 -2015 Season Calendar12/02/2014 Fees Deadline
12/12-13/2014 Coaches, Players Clinic
03/02/2015 OGLA Practice Start Date/OSAA Spring Start Date
03/13-14/2015 JV Jamboree/Varsity Jamboree
03/16/2015 OGLA Games Start Date
03/23-27/2015 Spring Break
05/07/2015 Last Contest Date
05/08/2015 Settle Any Ties
05/11-15/2015 Playoffs
05/18/2015 State Semi Finals05/20/2015 State Finals
05/24-26/2015 WDNT
Registration/Fees
Dues – Varsity $400 Junior Varsity $300 New Teams $150 Jamboree: $175 per team $250 for Both JV and Varsity State Semi’s and Finals Attendance Fee $10
Registration Due in full December 2, 2014 Register and pay via Invoice/Check
League Alignment
Preserve league alignment from 2014 season Out of league games recommended to match OSAA
League Alignment
League Representatives
Each league will have two leagues reps Please inform OGLA the names of these reps before
leaving today’s meeting
League Representative Duties Assist in the scheduling of games
Ensure stats are imputed in a timely and accurate manner (including yellow/red cards)
Mediate issues within the league
Keep OGLA informed of resolved/unresolved issues with league
OGLA Grievance Process
In an effort to resolve more issues without OGLA intervention, all teams are asked to follow the 3-step grievance process.
Note: This does not apply to grievances with officials.
Step 1 – Head Coach to Head Coach Communication(48 Hrs)
Please allow for cool down period
Upon Resolution, email the details to OGLA
Step 2 – Head Coach to League Rep Communication(72 Hrs)
If no coach to coach resolution, contact league rep to resolve
Upon Resolution, email details to OGLA
Step 3 – Contact OGLA
If unable to resolve, contact OGLA via email with completed “Grievance Procedure Form” (on OGLA website)
Quick resolution will be made by OGLA Exec Board
Proposed Site Change for State
Bidding Process Interested programs may apply to host semi’s and
finals
Criteria to be released on-line
Sites will be reserved for 2 years
Will also host WDNT tryouts
60-40 Split for Revenue
Updates to the Reference Manual
Clarifications/Reminders:
2 Half Rule is now increased to a 3 Half Rule PLEASE DO NOT SWING STARTING VARSITY
Harsher penalties for teams using more that allotted halves Forfeit and lose player for an additional game
Penalties for teams that repeatedly omit stats and card/ submit incorrect stats and cards
Game Change Requests
Acceptable cancellations:
Unplayable Fields 12:00pm or before on game day home team contacts
OWLUA with a phone call
OWLUA is the only entity who shall determine that the game is officially postponed or cancelled
Send an email to all of the following if field is unplayable:
Need confirmation that the message was received
Reminders: Scheduling
Scheduling Each team must play each contest for which they are
scheduled Double check school and district calendar before finalizing
schedule Think about scheduling 1-2 makeup games Must have minimum of 9 field players to start a game
without forfeiting the game
Reminder of Deadlines Last Regular Season game must be played by 05/07/2015
Reminders: Scheduling Non League Games
Non league Games All Teams will be responsible for scheduling their own Non
League matchups and contests. Plan the # of NL matchups your program can handle (max.
18 games in-state) Contact coaches directly to schedule Reminder – we need all teams to be willing to share in
travel, make sure you meet coaches for teams in leagues you haven’t played in past.
Use today as a “Speed Date” to meet some non-league opponents.
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