Weightlifting Advisory Committee

Minutes
August 21, 2006
Robert W. Hughes FHSAA Building
Gainesville, Florida


I. Purpose and Introductions
Shanell Young called the meeting to order at 10:05 a.m. Ms. Young at this time noted the purpose of the meeting, procedures and went through brief introductions of the members in attendance. Members present were: Mike Randow, Spruce Creek HS (Port Orange); Les Rogers, St. Edward’s (Vero Beach); Phillip Yancey, Vanguard HS (Ocala); and David Tullis, Lake Brantley HS (Altamonte Springs), visitor. FHSAA staff members present were: M. Denarvise Thornton, Senior Director of Athletics and Officials; Shanell Young, Associate Director of Athletics; and Jamie Watkins, Associate Director of Athletics.

II. Since there was not a quorum, Ms. Young lead the discussion.

III. Minutes were read, but no action taken.

IV. Action (Quorum was not present for action – discussion items)

A. WtAC Recommendations
1. 2005-06 Recommendations (Effective 2006-07)
a. Record breaking platform
Recommendation: All lifts shall be competed on the same platform once competition has begun, unless emergency situations.
Rationale: Creating this policy for regular season ensures this practice is continued at the state finals. Motioned by Marsee, seconded by Tullis to accept.
1st WtAC Rdg 5-0 passed. (8/22/05)
1st ADAC Rdg 9-0 support. (9/07/05)

b. 105.08 (e) Spotters
Recommendation: Allow coaches and/or student-athletes who are already on the competition floor to spot other athletes.
Rationale: Establishing this policy will allow this practice at the state finals which currently remains at the discretion of the administration and host. Motioned by Marsee, seconded by Tullis to accept.
1st WtAC Rdg 5-0 Passed. (8/22/05)
1st ADAC Rdg 9-0 did not support. (9/7/05) Safety concerns.

c. 109.05 Meet Regulations
Recommendation: Allow a maximum of two coaches/floor passes for schools participating in the state finals.
Rationale: This will allow a maximum number of coaches into the competition area for the purpose of spotting athletes during their lifts but allow for better “crowd control” on the floor. Motioned by Tullis, seconded by Randow to accept.
1st WtAC Rdg 5-0 Passed. (8/22/05)
1st ADAC Rdg 9-0 Did not support. (9/7/05) Actually increases the number of coaches in the competition area.

d. 204 Qualifying Sections
Recommendation: Require all sections to use the structured format for qualifying.
Rationale: Adds consistency to how athletes advance. Survey conducted and 79 coaches prefer structured, 5 open and 46 prefer for each section to decide. No girls coaches who were surveyed indicated a preference for open. Motioned by Randow, seconded by Rogers to accept.
1st WtAC Rdg 5-0 Passed (8/22/05)
1st ADAC Rdg 9-0 Support. (9/7/05)

e. Boys weightlifting calendar
Recommendation: Begin season during week 29, first competition week 32, sectional meets week 39 and 40, state finals week 42.
Rationale: Allows for proper amount of training as is consistent with other sports. Allows for more flexibility in scheduling sectional, qualifying meets.
1st WtAC Rdg 5-0 Passed. (8/22/05)
1st ADAC Rdg 9-0 Support (9/7/05)

f. Girls weightlifting calendar
Recommendation: Begin season during 17, first competition week 20, sectional meets weeks 29 and 30, state finals week 32.
Rationale: Allows for proper amount of training as is consistent with other sports. Allows for more flexibility in scheduling sectional, qualifying meets.
1st WtAC Rdg 5-0 Passed. (8/22/05)
1st ADAC (recommendation not presented due to recognized status of girls weightlifting)


2. FACA Recommendations (Effective 2006-07)
No recommendations submitted.

V. Discussion
1. Reporting of violations
It was discussed to use the miscellaneous section of the unsportsmanlike form to report any delay or stoppage in meets, due to behavior from parents and or other spectators.

2. Coaches Education
Mr. Rogers shared with the committee the need for a coaches’ education program. The committee supports Mr. Rogers’ sentiments in that more educational opportunities should be made available for coaches in the sport of weightlifting. He also submitted a coach’s education booklet for feedback. Due date for feedback is Dec. 15, 2006.

3. Adding another class to Boys Weightlifting
Mr. Yancey discussed the option of adding another class to boy’s weightlifting to increase the opportunity for more athletes to get the “State Finals” experience.

4. Meeting time
Members of the committee expressed an interest in meeting in May and the meeting time be changed to 9 a.m.

VI. Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 12:20 p.m.