Weightlifting Advisory Committee
Minutes
August 28, 2001
FHSAA Office
Gainesville, Florida
I. Purpose and Introductions
The meeting was called to order at 10 a.m. by Denarvise Thornton. Mr. Thornton at this time noted the purpose of the meeting and those in attendance proceeded with a brief introduction of themselves. In attendance were members: Jack Williams, Interlachen High; Lane Lowery, Spruce Creek High; Robert Smithers, Booker High; Ron Colangelo, Venice High; Dwayne Kouf, Santaluces High; Brian Manley; Seabreeze High / FACA Weightlifting Representative. David Tullis of Lake Brantley attended as a visitor. FHSAA staff members present were: Ronald L. Allen, Associate Commissioner and M. Denarvise Thornton, Associate Director of Athletics.
II. The Committee selected Lane Lowery as the chairperson.
III. The agenda was modified and adopted. The modification consisted of placing recommendations from Mr. Kouf, Mr. Marsee, Mr. Gruber and Mr. Hegarty in a different location for action.
IV. Action
A. Review
1. Mr. Thornton reviewed the minutes from a post-event meeting discussing the concerns raised by the 2000-01 State Weightlifting Meet Directors / Hosts.
2. Mr. Thornton also shared concerns raised via the Sports Medicine Advisory Committee.
3. Committee reviewed items 6.050, 6.073, 6.075, and 6.102(m) in the 2000-01 FHSAA Weightlifting Manual for clarifications.
B. WtAC Recommendations
1. Listed below are the recommendations proposed, active for the 2001-2002 season, as a result of the meeting:
RECOMMENDATION #1
19.010 Squads
Reword item to read as follows: “A team will consist of no more than 15 contestants. A school may enter a maximum of two (2) lifters in seven of the weight categories and one lifter in one of the remaining weight categories.
Motioned by Williams / 2nd by Smithers
1st WtAC Rdg (6-0 Accept)
1st AD Com Rdg (9-0 Approve)
2nd WtAC Rdg (5-0 Approve)
RECOMMENDATION #2
Coaches Training / Rules Clinics
Create a video with good/bad lifts to review with coaches at the rules clinics. (Advisory committee recommended to send this to staff to implement for this upcoming year’s rules clinics.)
[Targeted date for completion – November 30, 2001]
Motioned by Smithers / 2nd by Williams
1st WtAC Rdg (6-0 Accept)
1st AD Com Rdg (9-0 Approve)
2nd WtAC Rdg (5-0 Approve)
RECOMMENDATION #3
6.060 Uniforms
Add 6.065 to read: “Uniforms must not be removed while in the competition area. 1st offense: official/verbal warning to both the athlete and the coach by meet director or judge; 2nd offense: 1 point deducted from team total, notify the coach and disqualify the athlete under guidelines of unsportsmanlike conduct; 3rd offense: offense is considered gross unsportsmanlike conduct.
Motioned by Smithers / 2nd Manley
1st WtAC Rdg (6-0) Accept
1st AD Com Rdg (9-0 Approve)
2nd WtAC Rdg (5-0 Approve)
RECOMMENDATION #4
19.020 Minimum Qualifying Standards
| Weight Class | Class 2A | Class A |
| 119 | 345 | 320 |
| 129 | 400 | 360 |
| 139 | 420 | 400 |
| 154 | 500 | 470 |
| 169 | 530 | 490 |
| 183 | 540 | 505 |
| 199 | 555 | 520 |
| 219 | 570 | 525 |
| 238 | 580 | |
| HWT | 600 |
Modifications from original recommendation denoted by strikethrough.
Motioned by Smithers / 2nd by Manley
1st WtAC Rdg (6-0 Accept)
1st AD Com Rdg (9-0 Disapprove) [In favor of qualifying round]
2nd WtAC Rdg (5-0 Approve)
RECOMMENDATION #5
6.060 Uniforms
Add 6.064 to read: Shirts must be tucked during competition and pants worn above the hip line. See 6.065 for penalties. (Note: competition in this case is interpreted as on the platform.)
Motioned by Williams / 2nd by Manley
1st WtAC Rdg (6-0) Accept
1st AD Com Rdg (9-0 Approve)
2nd WtAC Rdg (5-0 Approve)
RECOMMENDATION #6
19.020 Rules / Scoring
In the state meet, a lifter’s total must meet or exceed the minimum qualifying total in his weight class for his total to be recorded and to score team points.
Motioned by Williams / 2nd by Colangelo
1st WtAC Rdg (6-0 Accept)
1st AD Com Rdg (9-0 N/A due to recommendation #4)
2nd WtAC Rdg (5-0 Approve)
RECOMMENDATION #7
6.080 Rules of Competition
Add rule 6.90 to read: “Weights must be locked on the bars by means of collars / clamps.”
Motioned by Colangelo / 2nd by Manley
1st WtAC Rdg (6-0 Accept)
1st AD Com Rdg (9-0 Approve)
2nd WtAC Rdg (5-0 Approve) [Modifications listed in bold print.]
RECOMMENDATION #8
Entry Fee for Participation in State Finals
Implement the following fee scale, of which fees will go to the host school(s), for teams / schools entering athletes in the state meet:
$20.00 entry fee for schools entering 1-5 athletes.
$40.00 entry fee for schools entering 6-10 athletes.
$60.00 entry fee for schools entering 11-15 athletes.
Motioned by Smithers / 2nd by Colangelo
1st WtAC Rdg (6-0 Accept)
1st AD Com Rdg (N/A due to recommendation #4)
2nd WtAC Rdg (4-1 Approve) [Modifications listed in bold print.]
RECOMMENDATION #9
Classification
Keep a minimum of two classifications
Motioned by Manley / 2nd Williams
1st WtAC Rdg (5-0 Approved)
2. New Recommendations
Listed below are the recommendations proposed, active for the 2002-2003 season, as a result of the meeting:
RECOMMENDATION #1
Powerlifting
Add powerlifting lifts to current lifts in weightlifting
Motioned by Manley / 2nd Williams
1st WtAC Rdg (3-1 and 1 Abstention to Deny)
RECOMMENDATION #2
Qualifying Rounds
Add qualifying rounds (either district and regionals / regionals only) for the state meet.
Motioned by Smithers / 2nd Manley
1st WtAC Rdg (5-0 Deny)
RECOMMENDATION #3
Limiting # of lifters at state meet
NO ACTION
C. FACA Recommendations
Listed below are the recommendations proposed, active for the 2002-2003 season, as a result of the meeting:
RECOMMENDATION #4
Officials Pay
Increase officials’ pay – CR $150 / SR $100
NO ACTION
VI. Discussion
A. Rules Clinics
1. Points of Emphasis
2. Clarifications
Clarifications for the upcoming manual were addressed earlier. Mr. Thornton shared the new / expanded ejection policy regarding coaches for the 2001-02 season.
B. General / Roundtable
The committee was provided with an update regarding the following issues and discussion ensued:
1. Girls weightlifting
2. Use of ammonia capsules during competition
3. Uniforms communications to principals
Meeting was adjourned at 1:00pm.