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PEISAA ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING MINUTES

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PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND INTERSCHOLASTIC ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION

Fall Meeting - 1968

Executive

Patron - Honourable Gordon Bennett, M.Sc., Minister of Education

Honourary President - Lorne Moase, Deputy Minister of Education

President - Don LeClair, Provincial Vocational Institute

Vice-President - Stuart Burbine, Prince Co, Vocational H.S.

Secretary Treasurer - Delbert Roche, Colonel Gray H.S.

Executive Secretary - David M. Boswell, Department of Education

Zone Representatives - zone 1 - M. Masih, O’Leary H.s.

- zone 2 - C. Ballem, Summerside H.S.

- zone 3 - J. Gallant, Stella Maris H.S.

- zone 3 - J. Bentham, Colonel Gray H.S.

- zone 4 - B. Simmons, Montague Elem. School

Women’s Representatives - Mary Morrison

Principals Association - Ted Redmond, Queen Charlotte H.s.

Date - Wednesday, September 11th., 7:00 p.m.

Place - Central Queens Regional High School

Present - Don LeClair, Provincial Vocational Institute; Delbert Roche, Colonel Gray; Larry Wright, Athena; Tom MacKenzie, Kensington; Charlie Ballem, Summerside; Darryl Gaudet, Miscouche; Blair Wilkie, Alberton; Stuart Burbine, Prince County Vocational; George Yeamans, Summerside; Gordon Dudley, Summerside; Jamie Gallant, Stella Maris; David Harper, Tignish; Ann Gaudet, Birchwood; George Doughart, Englewood; Joan Stearns, Queen Charlotte; Lyall Huggan, Queen Charlotte; Paul DesRoches, Montague; Mrs. Stanley Bruce, Montague; Gordon Whitlock, Birchwood; Gordon Herman, Cornwall; Eugene Murphy, Englewood; Boyd MacDonald, Englewood; Mrs. Frost, Athena; Roma Deagle, Souris; Mushtaq Masih, I’Leary; John Hughes, Ch’town rural; Sheila Holt, Ch’town Rural; Cecil Taylor, Central Queens; Dave Hall, Colonel Gray; Jim Bentham, Colonel Gray.

The President Don LeClair called the meeting to order and had each person identify himself or herself and explained the structural organization of the Association for the benefit of everyone.

Football - Colonel Gray, Montague, Souris, Summerside and Ch’town Rural

Senior - Tignish, O’Leary, Alberton, Evangeline, Summerside, Miscouche

Boys - Kensington, Athena, Stella Maris, Englewood, Colonel Gray

Senior - Kensington

Intermediate - O’Leary, Tignish, Miscouche, Kensington, Athena

Boys - Stella Maris, Colonel Gray, Queen Charlotte, Birchwood, Summerside

Girls - Colonel Gray, Kensington

Boys - O’Leary, Summerside, Queen Charlotte, Stella Maris, Birchwood

Senior - Summerside, Prince County vocational, Provincial Vocational, Souris, Charlottetown Rural, Morell, Kensington, Montague.

Intermediate - Montague, Prince County Vocational, Summerside, Provincial Vocational, Colonel Gray, Birchwood, Morell, Ch’town Rural, Tignish, Alberton, Central Queens, Englewood, Queen Charlotte.

Junior - Stella Maris, Summerside, Queen Charlotte, Evangeline, Kensington, Birchwood

Zone 1 - David Harper

Zone 2 - Tom MacKenzie

Zone 3 - James Bentham

Zone 4 - Paul DesRoches

Provincial - Jamie Gallant

Senior Girls - Ch’town Rural, Montague, Morell, Colonel Gray, Summerside, Tignish, O’Leary, Alberton, Miscouche.

Intermediate Girls - Miscouche, Summerside, Tignish, Queen Charlotte, Athena.

(a) Constitution committee - Charlie Ballem

A new handbook was circulated and adopted for use in the immediate year.

(b) APPERA - Suggestion of an APPERA Committee

of three persons from our Association. Interested persons to give names to Charles Ballem oru APPERA Member-At-large.

(c) M.F.U. representation to be deferred at present.

(a) Refree-in-chief of football-Len Sirois

(b) Field Hockey Officiating Committee - M. Masih

NOTE: Clinic for officials, coaches and playeers in early November. Information be be forwarded at a later date.

(c) Hockey and Basketball officials Associations - to appoint their own referee-in-chief. Further motion adopted that only rated officials by these associations be used to officiate basketball and hockey competitions.

(d) Soccer Officiating Committee - Stuart Burbine and Charles Morrision.

Clinic For Officials and Coaches - particulars to be announced later

Discussion - strong request that provincial officiating structures become more provincial.

Important: Zone representatives and coaches are urged to hold meetings at once with the schools concerned and schedule whatever zone and interzone eliminations they deem fit, in accordance with constitutional deadlines established by the Association.

Copies of schedules are to be forwarded to provincial office.

Charlottetown, P.E.I.

September 24, 1968

(original signed by David M. Boswell, Executive Secretary)

AGM - April 9, 1969

The annual meeting of the P.E.I.P.E.I.A. was held at P.V.I. on April 9, 1969 with the president, Don LeClair presiding.

The morning session consisted of reports from the President, Treasurer, the National Meeting by Stu Burbine, the Basketball Commissioner - Kimball Blanchard, the Hockey Commissioner - Teddy Redmond, the Provincial A.P.H.E.R.A. Committee by Charles Ballem, Health and Physical Education Curriculum by John Hughes, A.P.H.E.R.A. Conference 1969 by the Chairman B. MacGregor, A.P.H.E.R.A. Association by Dave Boswell, and the Track and Field Association by Charlie Ballem. These reports were discussed and approved.

Mr. Redmond and Mr. Blanchard were congratulated for the excellent work they had done as Commissioners and for the excellent reports which they gave by Mr. Boswell and Mr. Ballem

Barry MacGregor in his report on the A.P.H.E.R.A. Conference 1969 informed the meeting that this conference would be held on November 21st. And 22nd. at the Confederation Centre, and also outlined the various Chairmen of the Committees involved. Mr. MacGregor also discussed what role the new university should play with respect to training of physical education instructors.

The Track Association was asked to send records for each event to the schools and also an order of events which would be followed at zone and provincial meets.

It was moved by Charlie Ballem and seconded by Don MacKenzie that the Volleyball Tournament be held on May 3, the Gymnastics Tournament on April 25th. And 26th., and the Badminston Tournament on May 10th. Motion carried.

The next matter discussed were constitutional changes. It was moved by Mr. Harper and seconded by Mr. Gaudet that Article 1 Section 4 (b) be amended by removing the statement in brackets. Motion carried.

It was moved by Mr. Hughes and seconded by Mr. Harper that the Note on Section 4, Article 1 be amended to read: "If a student transfers to a new school district, etc.". Motion carried.

It was moved by Mr. Hughes and seconded by Mr. Burbine that Section 2 of Article 8 be amended by adding "more than" to read......if he elects to play in more than three games...... Motion carried.

It was moved by Mr. Hughes and Seconded by Mr. MacKenzie that Section 4, Article 8 be amended to read, "A team roster for any given sport must be finalized before the completion of zone play. In the case of a provincial or inter-zone league it must be finalized before the completion of the schedule......" Motion carried.

The allotment of colors for the new consolidated elementary schools was approved.

It was moved by Mr. Burbine and seconded by Mr. Masih that the county track meets be held on May 23 and 24th. and the provincial meet be held on May 30 and 31st. Motion carried.

The following sites and chairman for the track meets were made:

Zone 1 O’Leary - Mr. Masih

Zone 2 Summerside - Mr. Gallant and Mr. Gaudet

Zone 3 Charlottetown - Mr. Arnett, Mr. Firzzell and Mr. MacFadyen

Zone 4 Montague - Mr. DesRoches

Inter-zone High School - Charlottetown - Mr. Boswell

- Summerside - Mr. Wright and Mr. Dudley

It was moved by Mr. Hughes and seconded by Mr. Huggan that the provincial meet be held in Charlottetown on condition the track would be renovated by this date, and if not awarded to Summerside not later than May 15. Motion carried. If the Meet is held in Charlottetown Mr. Huggan will serve as Manager, and if in Summerside Mr. Ballem.

Mr. Boswell then informed the meeting of a proposed course in coaching to be held at S.D.U. this summer. This matter was left in Mr. Boswell’s hands to circularize the various physical education instructors.

Mr. Simmons agreed to contact Mr. Dolan with respect to coaching the soccer team for the Summer Games.

Mr. Simmons then informed the meeting that the high schools in Kings County wanted to remain unclassified until completion of the season. This matter was discussed at length. It was moved by Mr. Yeamans and seconded by Mr. Ballem that the classification for 1969-70 for all schools be left up to the individual schools as to whether they register A or B in basketball and hockey. Motion carried.

It was decided that the various zones should be subdivided for ice sports as the number of entries is becoming impossible to cope with at one time.

The appointment of Commissioners was left up to the new executive.

The inter-zone volleyball tournaments are to be held on April 25th beginning at 4:00 p.m. Summerside will host the western one while the eastern one will be held at P.V.I. and C.R.R.H.S.

It was moved by Mr. Simmons and seconded by Mr. Hughes that Joan Stewarns be reappointed as the women representative on CAHPERA Motion carried.

The report of the nominating committee was then given by John Hughes.

Past President John Hughes

President Donald LeClair

Vice-President Stu Burbine

Secretary-Treasurer Adelbert Roche

Executive Secretary David Boswell

Elementary Representative Gordon Dudley

Zone 1 - Blair Wilkie; zone 2 - Larry Wright; zone 3 - Mushtag Masih; Zone 4 - Bob Simmons; Zone 3 (Rural) - Vernon Frizzell.

Women Representatives: Joan Stearn, Mrs. Robert Frost, Shirley Battersby, Mrs. Stanley Bruce, and Mrs. Chopra

The representative of the principal’s association was to be appointed by them at their Easter meeting. It was moved by John Hughes and seconded by George Yeamans that the above slate of officers be accepted. Motion carried.

Mr. Burbine then led a discussion with respect to the professional aspects of the association. He felt that we devoting too much of our time to interscholastic affairs and not enough to the principal function of physical education teachers that of teaching physical education. He suggested that we should have some clinics on matters such as developing basic skills and conducting good intramural programmes. As the hour was quite late nothing definite was done on this matter, and then the meeting was adjourned.

April 16, 1969

Sept 15, 1969 Fall

The fall meeting of P.E.I.P.E.I.A was held at Central Queens High School on September 15th with the president, Don LeClair, presiding.

After the introduction of new personnel, the minutes of the previous fall meeting were read and adopted. The treasurer then gave a brief report indicating that twenty high schools and two elementary schools had paid their fees last year. The chief expenses last year were for engraving and repairing trophies. There was a balance of $160.04 for the year. It was moved by A. Roche and seconded by C. Taylor that the report be adopted. Motion carried. Mr. Ballem then suggested that it was time the organization should handle all the financial aspects rather than having them going to the Department of Education. He pointed out that the finances would still come from the same source, but would be administered by this association and thus we would have more control and knowledge of the financial aspects of the programme. No decision was made on this question.

The next matter was the registration of the various schools in the fall sports.

These are as follows:

Cross Country: Intermediate Boys: Zone 1 - Alberton; Zone 2 - Summerside High

Kensington, Athena; Zone 3 - Queen Charlotte,

Stella Maris, Ch’Town Rural, Central Queens,

Parkdale, Englewood, and Colonel Gray;

Zone 4 - St. Peters.

Senior Boys: Zone 1 - Alberton; Zone 2 - Kensington, S’side

High, Athena; Zone 3 - Ch’Town Rural,

Englewood, Central Queens; Zone 4 - Montague.

Junior Boys: Zone 1 - Alberton; Zone 2 - S’side, Kensington

Athena; Zone 3 - Queen Charlotte, Stella Maris,

Ch’Town Rural, Central Queens, Parkdale,

Englewood; Zone 4 - St. Peters.

The following meets, managers, places, dates, and times were then set:

Zones 1 & 2 - Balir Wilkie, Alberton, Oct. 17 at 3:30

Zones 3 & 4 - Mustaq Masih, Ch’Town Oct. 17 at 4:30

Provincial - Dave Walsh, Kensington, Oct. 24 at 4:30

It was moved by a. Ryan and seconded by J. Gallant that cross country runners must participate in inter-zone meets in order to enter provincial meets. Motion carried.

It was also decided to support the P.E.I. Track and Field Association in their efforts to promote middle distance and long distance running by holding a second cross-country meet.

The following schools indicated an interest in having a 11/2 mile cross-country race for girls: Ch’town Rural, Montague, St. Peters, Summerside, Kensington, Colonel Gray, Alberton, Stella Maris, Englewood. A maximum of 10 entrants per school was decided upon.

Field Hockey Intermediate: Zone 2 - Summerside, Athena

Zone 3 - Ch’town Rural, Stella Maris

Zone 4 - Morell

Senior: Zone 1 - O’Leary, Alberton, Tignish

Zone 2 - Summerside, Kensington, Athena

Zone 3 - Ch’town Rural, Colonel Gray

Zone 4 - Montague, Morell.

All schedules for Field Hockey were to be drawn at the end of the meeting.

Golf: It was decided to hold the tournament on Oct. 4 at the Rustico Club. Entry fee of $2.00 per player was established. The Atlantic Handicap system is to be used. Entries are to be in by Sept. 30. A tournament for physical education teachers is also to be held on Oct. 4, and possible a tournament for all teachers on the following week-end.

Football: Col. Gray, Summerside, Montague, Souris, and Ch’town Rural are registered.

Soccer: Girls: Intermediate Zone 3 - Birchwood, Col. Gray

Zone 4 - St. Peters.

Senior Zone 3 - Col. Gray

Boys: Junior Zone 1 - O’Leary

Zone 2 - Kensington

Zone 3 - Queen Charlotte, Stella Maris

Zone 4 - St. Peters

Intermediate Zone 1 - O’Leary, Alberton

Zone 2 - Summerside, Athena, Kensington

Zone 3 - Queen Charlotte, Stella Maris, Birchwood, Central Queens

Zone 4 - Morell

Senior Zone 1 - O’Leary, Alberton, Tignish, Evangeline

Zone 2 - Athena, Kensington, Summerside

Zone 3 - Col. Gray, Ch’Town Rural, Stella Maris, Englewood

Zone 4 - Morell

Soccer schedule was to be drawn up at the end of the meeting. Mr. LeClair then thanked the host school for serving coffee to all present.

The next matter was the appointment of commissioners. It was moved by T. MacKenzie and seconded by L. Huggan that Ian MacDonald be appointed football commissioner, and Jim Blair soccer commissioner. Motion carried. It was moved by G. Yeamans and seconded by T. MacKenzie that Mushtaq Masih be appointed referee-in-chief of field hockey. Motion carried.

Cecil Taylor, publicity director for P.E.I.P.E.I.A., then outlined his plans for a weekly column on highlights of the previous week’s activities and also on the coming events. He pointed out that this would not replace feature articles of games played, but would devote more attention to the minor sports being played by the various schools. Zone representatives were asked to make certain that he received all the necessary information.

Mr. McGregor then gave an interim report on the A.P.H.E.R.A. Conference. He asked that all resolutions be sent in early. It was felt that all school principals should be urged to attend.

Kimball Blanchard then informed the meeting that two of the top Swedish badminton players and two of the top Canadian players would be performing at P.V.I. on Nov. 28th. He also circulated a progress test re coaching and told the meeting that J. Turner and D. Blanchard were now qualified Canadian badminton coaches, and that they would be willing to help the schools in any way they could.

Mr. Ballem and Mr. Andrews then informed the meeting as to their roles in the Department of Education, and asked for the support and constructive criticism of their work.

Mr. Masih then informed the meeting of a field hockey clinic for officials and coaches to be held at Col. Gray on November 27th at 9:00 A.M. Mr. Blair also informed the meeting of a soccer clinic for officials and coaches at Summerside on September 20th at 9:00 A.M.

It was decided that all principals should be included on the mailing list.

Meeting then adjourned.

Return to Year Index

April 1970 - Report (May 5 AGM Minutes follow)

P.E.I.P.E.I.A.A

Once again our association has continued to flourish during the past year. There has been continued, and in many cases, increased participation in the various activities under our jurisdiction. The expansion of the office of commissioner to include the sports of soccer and football has certainly lightened the work load for the president. The calibre of people serving on my executive and the capabilities and dedication of our commissioners has made my job a most pleasant one.

During the past year we have, I believe, set a record. There were fewer executive meetings held during the year than during any comparable period in the history of our association. This fact alone speaks well for the efficiency and cooperation shown by members of our executive.

Rather than elaborate upon the activities and achievements of our association, I’d rather turn now to an evaluation of the success we have had in attaining the purposes or aims of our association.

Two years ago our association was changed from being strictly a sports governing body for interscholastic sports into an association with an two-fold purpose: to aid in the professional development of physical education and physical educators; to administer and govern high school athletics in the province. I regret to say that this has been a change in name only. As president I must shoulder a considerable amount of the blame for the laxity in this regard.

I feel, if we are to be really fair and honest with ourselves, that we must ask ourselves a number of questions in order to assess the success this association has had in aiding in the professional development of physical education and physical educators in this province.

How much and/or how well has our association done to help in the professional development of the physical educator or of the profession? What has our association done in the field of research and study in such areas as curriculum, facilities and programs. Has our association recommended to those in authority what we feel to be the needs in our profession? Has our association made representation to the provincial university regarding ways in which they might help our profession: offering courses of value to us, especially to those who feel a need to upgrade their professional qualifications? Has our association, through its members, ever attempted to truly foster the ideals we all profess to hold?

One of the most disturbing features of high school sports which I have noticed, during my two year term of office, is the increasing disregard for authority on the part of our high school athletes. As a consequence of this attitude there has been a very real element of violence creeping into many of our athletic contests. Have we, as physical educators, been doing anything to curb this trend or are we, in fact, fostering it and encouraging it? Have we, while engaged in coaching, lived up to our ideals we hold as physical educators? Have we made every effort to insure that those coaching within our school or our school system have and follow a philosophy of coaching in line with our aims and ideals as physical educators? Have we been

encouraging a proper respect for authority, through our precept and example? Do we all too often preach one philosophy and practice another? For the sake of winning, or in an attempt to win do we sacrifice our principles? Do we expand our interscholastic program at the expense of our instructional program? Do we really practice what we preach?

What about our relation to this association? Do we read our constitution? Or do we merely refer to it when we are looking for a loophole through which to crawl in our attempt to circumnavigate a rule which is not to our advantage? >From my experience as president this is all too often the case. Do we really follow the spirit of the law, or do we merely use the letter of the law for our own advantage? Are we truly developing professionally as physical educators? Is this association really helping us to develop?

As I come to the end of my term in office I feel I would not be fair to your nor to myself if I did not offer these few thoughts upon which we might all reflect.

Hopefully as a result of recommendations at this meeting our situation might change for the better and we shall begin truly to function as an organization engaged in helping professional development. In the meantime I close with the simple thought.

"To Thine Own Self Be True", in your professional as well as your personal life.

May 5 - AGM

The Annual Meeting of the P.E.I.P.E.I.A. was held at Montgomery Hall on May 5, 1970 with the president, Donald LeClair, presiding.

The minutes of the previous Annual Meeting were read and adopted. Mr. Ballem then introduced Miss Harrison and Mr. Morrison, student teachers whoa re doing their practise teaching at Charlottetown Rural. He also introduced Mr. Brander who is employed by the Department of Education to survey the physical education programme in the rural schools.

The president, Donald LeClair then gave his report. He posed several questions dealing with the success the association has had in aiding in the professional development of physical education and physical educators in this province. He pointed out several disturbing features of high school sports, such as the lack of respect for authority and the tendency to try to find loopholes in the constitution rather than upholding the spirit of the constitution. It was moved by Mr. LeClair and seconded by Mr. Burbine that the president’s report be adopted. Motion carried.

The treasurer, Adelbert Roche, then gave his report. He stated that this year all the high schools, with the exception of P.V.I. had paid their registration fees this year. The major expense to the association was the support of the various Winter Games hockey teams. There is a balance to date of $137.06. It was generally felt that P.V.I. should not be allowed to participate in interscholastic sports until they had paid their fees. It was moved by Mr. Roche and seconded by Mr. Masih that the treasurer’s report be adopted. Motion carried.

The executive secretary, Mr. Ballem, then gave his report. He stated that in the near future the statistical report on the various winners and runners up would be coming out. He emphasized the need for the association to become involved in the planning of physical education facilities, programmes, etc. He suggested that a committee on facilities should be set up and present their wishes to the Education Planning Unit. He informed the meeting that Mr. McGregor had been engaged to carry out an evaluation programme of physical education on P.E.I. during the month of May. He pointed out that this was not a teacher evaluation and asked for the support of all for Mr. McGregor. He also informed the meeting that U.P.E.I. would be offering courses in coaching field hockey and ladies basketball, teaching physical education in the elementary school, and health observation this summer. It was moved by Mr. Ballem and seconded by Mr. Ryan that his report be adopted. Motion carried.

The football commissioner, Ian Macdonald, then gave his report. He pointed out the improvements in football this year mentioning the fact that more awards were made this year and also thanked Bill MacKinnon for his work in thei regard and Miss Fry for her work in having the Potato Bowl Queen Contest. The schedule for next fall was left up to the various schools involved to be decided. Some were in favor of a more extended schedule while others were not. The possibility of minor football being started in Charlottetown was discussed. The merits of such a programme were discussed, and several members from Summerside gave their views on the programme as it exists there. It was felt that a committee should be set up o give direction on this matter. It was moved by Mr. Macdonald and seconded by Mr. Frizzell that the report be adopted. Motion carried.

Mr. Blair, the soccer commissioner, then gave his report pointing out the large resurgence of interest in soccer. He felt that the schedule should be completed around November 11, and that the semi-finals be played on Friday and the consolation and final should be played on Saturday since there is a possibility of games going into overtime and such a schedule is too demanding. He pointed out the difficulty in obtaining qualified officials especially in the eastern section of the Island. He also felt that there should be more encouragement of junior soccer. He informed the meeting of an offer from Mount Allison to conduct a coaching clinic in soccer. It was moved by Mr. Blair and seconded by Mr. Burbine that his report be adopted. Motion carried.

In the absence of the hockey commissioner, Teddy Redmond, Mr. LeClair read his report. In his report Mr. Redmond emphasized the need for a very competent referee-in-chief, and thanked Mr. Hogan and Mr. Mulligan for their fine work this year. He was critical of the fact that many teams failed to submit game reports on time. He felt that the Department of Education should sponsor a workshop for all physical education teachers and coaches for the purpose of stressing the aims and aspirations of interscholastic sports, and urged individual schools to hold sessions during the year on the importance of sportsmanship. It was moved by Mr. LeClair and seconded by Mr. MacDonald that Mr. Redmond’s report be adopted. Motion carried.

It was brought to the attention of the meeting that a person had attended two attended two hockey officials’ clinics, but had not been given any games to do. This matter was to be brought to the attention of the commissioner.

The basketball commissioner, Kimball Blanchard, then gave his report. He pointed out that he felt it was necessary to have four or five teams in the Senior a Boys league to make it successful, and that improvement in the Senior A Girls league was an absolute essential. He also pointed out the lack of cooperation from several schools in submitting game reports. He also lamented the failure of teams to uphold their schedules and to fulfill their game commitments. He suggested that something should be added to the constitution to ensure that teams fulfill their commitment. He also thanked George McGuigan and his officials for their cooperation during the past season. It was moved by Mr. Blanchard and seconded by Mr. Hughes that his report be adopted. Motion carried.

Mr. Ryan spoke about elementary participating in interscholastic competition. He felt that this should be emphasized very much; whereas Mr. Frizzell felt that there was a need for greater emphasis on this matter. This question was left to the elementary representative on the new executive.

The next matter discussed was the question of restructuring the P.E.I.P.E.I.A. Mr. Burbine presented a report from his committee which had studied this matter. Mr. Sterling Stratton was present and lead the discussion as to whether or not it would be advisable to become a special assocation under the P.E.I.T.F. It was moved by Mr. John Hughes and seconded by Tom McKenzie that the present committee study whether or not it is advisable to become a special association under the P.E.I.T.F. Motion carried. Mr. Burbine requested and received permission to add to his committee.

Mr. Pendergast, the representative of the high school principals, was present and informed the meeting that the principals felt that they were not as informed as they should be concerning the work of P.E.I.P.E.I.A., but he felt that this was their own fault.

Mrs. Joan Stearns then gave the report of the women’s committee. In her report she recommended that volleyball for girls, at least, be shifted back to the late fall, and suggested that badminton as well might be put back. It was moved by Joan Stearns and seconded by Beverley Fry that her report be adopted. Motion carried.

The next matter discussed was a proposed tournament fee structure. It was felt that this matter needed a great deal of thought as our expenses for various tournaments are becoming far greater than we can presently afford. It was moved by Mr. Roche and seconded by Mr. MacDonald that the proposed tournament fee structure be adopted. Motion defeated. The matter was referred back to Mr. Roche and Mr. Ballem for further study. Mr. Betham felt that tournament managers should be willing to do this work in most situations voluntarily. Many of those present felt the same. Some felt that this should revert back to the idea of a gratuity for various tournaments. At present there is no continuity with respect to fees being charges for various tournaments.

Mr. Taylor, publicity director, then gave his report. He stated that he had received excellent cooperation from The Journal while The Guardian left a lot to be desired. He also criticized several schools for their failure to submit game results, and thus it was impossible to keep up to date league standings. He felt that the column was generally well received by the public. It was moved by Mr. Taylor and seconded by Mr. Burbine that his report be adopted. Motion carried.

It was moved by Miss Fry and seconded by Mrs. Stearns that the Interscholastic Badminton tournament be moved from the spring session to the fall session. After much discussion both for and against this motion, a vote was taken. 9 schools were in favour and 6 schools were against. Since it was not known whether or not this was a constitutional matter which would require 2/3 majority, the final decision on the motion was left to the new executive to rule upon.

Mr. Barry McGregor then spoke on his evaluation programme. He stated that he was primarily studying facilities, both indoor and outdoor, activities, curriculum, and the health aspect. He asked for the cooperation of all involved.

The dates for the Track and Field meets were established as May 22 and 23 for zone meets, and May 29 and 30 for the provincial meet. It was moved by Mr. Ballem and seconded by Mr. Blair that the age for these meets be determined as of January 1, 1970. Motion carried.

Mr. Blair then spoke on the up-coming walkathon to raise money for Canada’s Track and Field Association. He suggested May 16 and June 6 as possibel dates for this. It was moved by Mr. Burbine and seconded by Mr. Gallant that June 6 be the date. Motion carried.

Mr. McKenzie then informed the meeting that there would be a Track and Field Officials clinic at S.H.S. on Friday at 7:00 P.M. and Saturday at 9:00 A.M. There is no fee and people would receive a national rating.

Mr. Dudley then moved that interscholastic volleyball be changed from a spring tournament to a fall schedule, but due to the indecision on a previous motion there was no definite decision on this matter. It was then moved by Mr. Dudley and seconded by Mr. McKenzie that the activity calendar be reviewed. Motion carried.

Mr. John Hughes then presented a motion with respect to constitutional changes:

(1) Article 7 Section 1 be changed from a two-thirds vote to a majority vote,

(2) Article 7 Section 2 be changed to read should be submitted rather than must be submitted.

Mr. Wright then mentioned the fact that some steps should be taken to ensure that trophies are available for presentation at all tournaments. It was felt that this could be included in the duties of the commissioners.

The chairman of the nominating committee, Mr. Hughes, presented the following slate of officers for the upcoming year:

Past President Donald LeClair

President Stu Burbine

Vice-President Larry Wright

Secretary-Treasurer Adelbert Roche

Zone 1 Blair Wilkie

Zone 2 Tom McKenzie

Zone 3 John Hughes - Rural

Mustaq Masih - Urban

Zone 4 Aquinas Ryan

Elementary Rep. Vern Frizzell

Women’s Rep Beverley Fry

Ex-Secretary Charles Ballem

Since there were no further nominations, it was moved by John Hughes and seconded by David LeClair that the above slate of officers be adopted. Motion carried. The appointment of the various commissioners was left to the new executive.

Mr. LeClair then thanked all for their excellent cooperation during his term of office. Mr. Burbine then thanked all for their confidence in him and stated that he hoped to be able to handle the position in spite of the new appointment and additional responsibilities he now has.

After Mr. Ryan had thanked the outgoing executive for their work, the meeting was then adjourned.

Return to Year Index

AGM - May 11, 1971

The Annual Meeting of the P.E.I.P.E.I.A. was held at Montgomery Hall on May 11, 1971 with the president, Stu Burbine, presiding.

Mr. Burbine opened the meeting by welcoming all, and then Mr. Ballem introduced patsy Bowness, Helen McCarron, Sue Monty, and Bob Clive, student teachers who are presently employed in various schools throughout the Island.

It was moved by Chris Annett and seconded by Mushtaq Masih that the minutes of the last annual meeting be adopted as circulated. Motion carried.

Mr. Burbine announced that each member school would have one vote for the meeting.

Mr. Burbine then gave the president’s report. It was moved by Mr. Burbine and seconded by Mr. Frizzell that his report be adopted as circulated. Motion carried. It was moved by Mr. Masih and seconded by Mr. Taylor that Mr. Burbine receive a vote of thanks for the work he has done during the past year. Motion carried.

It was moved by Mr. Roche and seconded by Mr. Taylor that the treasurer’s report be adopted as circulated. Motion carried. Mr. Ballem pointed out that this report did not show a clear picture of expenses incurred by the P.E.I.P.E.I.A. as most of the expenses are paid through the Department of Education.

The executive secretary, Mr. Ballem, then gave his report outlining the various winners in last year’s interscholastic sports and presenting a new form for team registrations to be used in the future. It was moved by Mr. Ballem and seconded by Mr. Wilkie that his report be adopted. Motion carried.

Mr. Masih then gave the field hockey report. He pointed out the need for an additional tournament in the fall and also the efforts which were made to have this sport become a part of the summer recreation programme in the city of Charlottetown. The meeting was informed that field hockey will be part of the Youth Fitness Programme this summer at Holland Cove. It was moved by Mr. Masih and seconded by Mr. Wright that his report be adopted. Motion carried.

There was no report available from the football commissioner.

Mr. Taylor then gave the report on soccer. He pointed out that there was no soccer for girls this year due to field hockey. He also encouraged greater participation at the Junior and intermediate levels. He pointed out the lack of response at the coaches clinic and the need for improving the officiating. Soccer will also be part of the Fitness Camp this summer. It was moved by Mr. Taylor and seconded by Mr. Wilkie that his report be adopted. Motion carried.

Mr. LeClair then gave the basketball report outlining the areas of present concern and presenting several recommendations for the upcoming year. It was moved by Mr. LeClair and seconded by Mr. Annett that his report be adopted as circulated. Motion carried.

It was moved by Mr. Ballem and seconded by Mr. McKenzie that the report of the hockey commissioner be tabled until Mr. Andrews was present at the evening session. However, Mr. Andrews did not attend the evening session and thus the questions raised at the last executive meeting remains unanswered. It was reported that some explanation on this matter would be forthcoming.

It was moved by Mr. Roche and seconded by Mr. Yeamans that the tournament fee scheduled be adopted as previously presented. Motion carried.

Miss Fry then gave the report of the women’s committee and informed the meeting that this committee would meet at the Islander on May 20th at 6:30 p.m. In her report she pointed out that the badminton tournament was poorly attended this year. It was felt by those in attendance, even though many represented schools that do not participate in badminton and despite the fact that the P.E.I. Badminton Association had recommended that this be moved back to a spring event, that badminton should remain as a fall sport for another year. She also pointed out that volleyball should receive more time in the athletic calendar. It was also pointed out that there should be a reduced schedule in intermediate basketball. It was moved by Miss Fry and seconded by Mrs. McCarthy that her report be adopted. Motion carried.

Mr. Taylor then gave his report on Public Relations pointing out the lack of incoming information. It was moved by Mr. Taylor and seconded by Mr. Frizzell that his report be adopted. Motion carried.

Mr. Burbine then gave the report of the structure committee. It was moved by John Hughes and seconded by Aquinas Ryan that the principals’ representatives be moved up to the main branch; that the study committee, curriculum committee, facilities committee be grouped into one health and physical education committee, and also that treasurer be removed in the main branch. Motion carried. It was moved by Mr. LeClair and seconded by Mr. Hughes that there be two vice-presidents who in turn would be chairmen of the Interscholastic Committee and the Health and Physical Education Committee. Motion carried. It was moved by Mr. Hughes and seconded by Miss Fry that the past president in included in the main branch. Motion carried.

It was moved by Mr. Burbine and seconded by Mr. Frizzell that the following be the new structure:

P.E.I.P.E.A

Past President

President

2 Vice-Presidents

Secretary-Treasury

Executive Secretary

High School Principal

Elementary School Principal

Interscholastic Committee Women’s Committee Health & Ph. Ed.

Secretary-Treasurer Committee & Commissioners Curriculum

Zone Representatives

John Hughes then presented the recommendations for a revised athletic calendar. At this time Mr. Hughes moved that "Sanctions for such competitions shall be limited to two games per seasonal sport" be added to Article 4 Section 2 of the constitution. This matter concerned the number of inter-provincial exhibition games being participated in by some teams, particularly in basketball. It was felt by many that despite the fact that some teams found it necessary to go outside the province to get sufficient competition for themselves that this was detrimental to the interscholastic league because it emphasized the fact that the level of basketball and degree of competition was not as good as that which would be gotten by arranging games with teams outside the province. Some felt that the number of games a team participated in with teams outside the province should be a matter left up to the individual schools provided these did not interfere with their regular league games, but others felt that some schools might exploit their athletes and that some principals and staffs would not use discreet judgment in determining how ;many games would be considered beneficial to their teams. Others could not accept this as being a very professional judgment. It was moved by Mr. Roche and seconded by Mr. Masih that the motion be amended to read six encounters not including those played during the holiday season. Motion defeated. It was then moved by Donald LeClair and seconded by Dave Harper that the motion be amended to read four encounters not including those played during the holiday season. Motion carried.

It was moved by Mr. Taylor and seconded by Joan Stearns that the following changes be made in the proposed athletic calendar: badminton finals be completed by November 25, interzone volleyball tournaments be held on week prior to the provincial tournament, and that registration for fall sports be made by June 10 of the preceding year. Motion carried. It was then moved by John Hughes and seconded by Chris Annett that the proposed athletic calendar be accepted as amended. Motion carried.

The following resolutions were duly presented and adopted:

Be it resolved that the dates and locations for all zone and inter-zone tournaments be established by the executive no later than October 15 of the school year.

Be it resolved that the secretary prepare a summary of each executive meeting to be circulated to all schools who have paid their registration fees.

Be it resolved that all team registrations be made to the executive secretary and to the zone representatives who, in turn on or before the final date for team registrations in respective sports, shall report all registrations in his zone to the executive secretary and the respective commissioner or tournament manager, and any registrations for team sports not complying with the athletic calendar be dealt with in the manner outlined in the constitution.

Be it resolved that any student be required to be enrolled in at least four courses to be eligible for participation in interscholastic sports.

Be it resolved that in all zone leagues game reports must be submitted by the home team to the zone representative within 4 days of the completion of the game and in the case of an inter-zone or provincial league all game reports will be submitted to the commissioner by the home team within four days of the completion of the game.

Be it resolved that no student be allowed to participate at different age levels in one sport in zone or provincial tournaments in any one year.

The following resolutions were tabled for further study and research:

Be it resolved that the executive secretary have a nominal roll and birth-dates of all students attending schools which are members of the P.E.I.P.E.I.A. and that these be kept for a period of five years.

Be it resolved that any automatic suspensions incurred by fighting in a hockey game be for the next regularly scheduled league game between the two teams involved.

It was move by Mr. Taylor and seconded by Mr. Chopra that the constitution committee be reactivated to update and prepare the constitution for distribution at the fall meeting. Motion carried.

It was moved by Mr. Yeamans and seconded by Mr. Taylor that the following registration fees be established: Senior High Schools $15, Junior High Schools $10, and Elementary Schools $5. Motion carried.

It was moved by Mr. Wright and seconded by Mr. Chopra that each school be permitted to register one team per age per sport per season. A great deal of discussion took place on this motion. Some felt that some schools were putting too much emphasis on interscholastic competition while others felt that they should register more than one team per sport if their intramural programme was so successful that they could have more than one reasonably well prepared team by various competitions. Maybe the reason for such a motion was best put forth by one zone representative when he stated that it was bad enough to get beaten by Colonel Gray’s #1 team without getting beaten by Colonel Gray’s #2 team.

Mr. Donald LeClair then presented the report of the nominating committee.

President - Stu Burbine

Vice-President to be chairman of interscholastic committee - Larry Wright

Vice-President to be chairman of health and ph. ed. committee - Barry McGregor

Secretary- Treasurer - Cecil Taylor

Executive Secretary - Charles Ballem

Principals’ Representatives to be appointed by them.

Secretary - Treasurer of interscholastic committee - Beverly Fry

Commissioners to be appointed by the executive

Zone 1 representative - Dave Harper

Zone 2 representative - George Yeamans

Zone 3 (rural) representative - Eugene Murphy

Zone 3 (urban) representative - Marty Winslow

Zone 4 representative - Fred McLean

Elementary representative - Aquinas Ryan

Women’s Committee representative to be made by them.

Since there were no additional nominations it was moved and seconded that the above executive be adopted. Motion carried.

It was moved by John Hughes and seconded by Donald LeClair that Article 7 Section 1 of the constitution be changed from a two-thirds vote to a majority vote as presented at the last annual meeting. Motion carried.

It was moved by John Hughes that Article 7 Section 2 be changed to read should be submitted rather than must be submitted. It was moved by Cecil Taylor and seconded by Beverly Fry that the above motion be amended to read should be submitted rather than must be submitted and that any resolution which has not been submitted at least ten days prior to the annual meeting must receive unanimous approval in order to effect a constitutional change. Motion carried.

The meeting was then adjourned.

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MINUTES OF 1971-72 ANNUAL MEETING

Shore Acres Motel, Meadowbank

The annual meeting of the P.E.I.P.E.A. was held on June 6, 1972, at Shore Acres with the President, S. Burbine, presiding. Approximately 55 people were present. The meeting opened with remarks by the President who welcomed all present.

The minutes of the 1971 annual meeting were approved as corrected. Also approved was a section of the minutes of an executive meeting on May 25, 1971, dealing with clarifications of decisions arrived at during the annual meeting. It was agreed to delete the comment on Page 4 in the 1971 minutes, dealing with professional discussion.

The President then gave his report. Mr. Burbine thanked the members of the executive and the commissioners for their year’s work. He pointed out that we made a very good start this year in the area of professional development. He stated that he hoped all members of the P.E.I.P.E.A. were members of A.P.H.E.R.A. and C.A.P.H.E.R. and that he hoped all members would try to attend the A.P.H.E.R.A. conference in November.

It was moved by Mr. Taylor and seconded by Mr. Yeamans that the treasurer’s report be adopted as circulated. Motion carried.

The executive secretary, Mr. Ballem, then gave his report outlining the winners in last year’s interscholastic competition. He noted that a number of smaller schools showed strength in various sports. He pointed out the need for schools hosting championships to submit all information to the Provincial office as early as possible for circulation to the various schools. Mr. Ballem also noted that it was very encouraging to see that the executive had held a number of professional development meetings. It was moved by Mr. Ballem and seconded by Jim Harris that this report be adopted. Carried.

The field hockey commissioner, Mr. Masih, then gave his report. He pointed out that there will be a coaching clinic to be held at Dalhousie University July 13-17. He noted that the time changes adopted last year were successful. Moved by Mr. Masih and seconded by Gordon Dudley that the report be adopted as circulated. Carried.

Mr. LeClair, the basketball commissioner, moved the adoption of his report as circulated, seconded by Chris Annett. Carried.

The hockey commissioner, Mr. Andrews, then gave his report, stating that this would be his last year as commissioner. It was moved by Mr. Andrews and seconded by Mr. Yeamans that this report be adopted as circulated. Carried.

Mr. Taylor, the soccer commissioner, then gave his report. He noted that Central queens, the smallest high school in the Province, had won the senior boy’s championship. He suggested a number of changes for next year. It was moved by Mr. Taylor and seconded by Mr. Masih that this report be adopted as circulated. Carried.

In the absence of Mr. MacDonald, the football commissioner, Gordon Dudley presented the report and commented on it. It was moved by Gordon Dudley and seconded by Paul DesRoches that this report be adopted as circulated. It was moved by Mr. MacGregor and seconded by Mr. Pendergast that the football commissioner’s report be tabled. Carried.

Mr. Ballem then acknowledged the presence of Miss Stewart, secretary at the Provincial office and Mike Duffy, a member of the summer staff at the Department.

Mr. Wright, the interscholastic committee chairman, then gave his report. He pointed out that there should be more communications at the zone level. He suggested a clinic for zone representatives in the fall. He also pointed out there is a need for everyone to become more familiar with the constitution. It was moved by Mr. Wright and seconded by Marty Winslow that this report be adopted as circulated. Carried.

The chairman of the Physical Education Committee, Mr. MacGregor, moved the adoption of his report. It was seconded by Buddy Branber. Mr. MacGregor commented that a definite committee should be set up on Health and Physical Education and the committee needs to do more work on professional development.

Miss Fry, the Women’s Committee chairman, then gave her report. She made a number of recommendations. Miss Fry moved that her report be adopted as circulated. Seconded by Joan Stearns. Moved by Mr. MacGregor and seconded by Mr. LeClair that the section on mini basketball as a competitive sport be deleted and discussed at an executive meeting. Following a great deal of discussion, the Women’s Committee report was adopted as amended.

Moved by B. MacGregor and seconded by C. Annett that elementary schools who did not pay registration fees should have a vote at this meeting. Carried.

Mr. Ballem than gave a report from the curling committee. He stated that the curling committee could sum up their work with the proposal that curling be added to the activity calendar.

Mr. DesRoches gave a report on ice sports. It was moved by Mr. Ballem and seconded by Mr. MacGregor that Mr. DesRoches strike a committee to deal with classification of ice sports.

A discussion on Track and Field followed with the majority of people feeling that Track and Field was on the upswing.

Mr. Burbine read a letter from Mr. Leo Arsenault, superintendent of Area 5, concerning Physical Education.

The following resolution were duly presented and adopted.

(1) Be it resolved that wrestling be added to the activity calendar.

(2) Be it resolved that Article 4 Section 1 be strictly enforced and schools not paying a registration fee or fees on time be not permitted to play until such fees are paid.

(3) Be it resolved that the executive strictly enforce Article 10 Section 3 of the bylaws.

(4) Be it resolved that Article 1 be changed to read: To represent his school in a sport sanctioned by the P.E.I.P.E.A., a student must be eligible under the following rules."

(5) Be it resolved that the commissioner in any sport has the power to overrule the referee-in-chief in that sport.

(6) Be it resolved that Article 8, Section 1, changed to read: A team sport involving a league schedule of games.

(7) Be it resolved that the P.E.I.P.E.A. make recommendations to the Provincial Department of Education and the unit superintendents regarding

(1) Physical Education staff qualifications

(2) Curriculum

(3) Salaries

(4) Responsibility for extra curricular duties

(8) Be it resolved that curling be added to the activity calendar.

The following resolutions were referred to the executive and/or the interscholastic committee.

(1) Be it resolved that for intermediate field hockey, the field length shall be 75 yards.

(2) Be it resolved that there be a Women’s Commissioner of Gymnastics, so that she may coordinate and develop gymnastics in a uniform manner.

(3) Be it resolved that any referee who holds a M.A.H.A. refereeing ticket be eligible to referee interscholastic games.

(4) Be it resolved that the Javelin event be added to the P.E.I.P.E.A. Track and Field program at the Intermediate and senior level for both boys and girls.

(5) Be it resolved that commencing in the spring of 1973, Junior zone and Provincial Track and Field meets include junior girls 440 and 880 yd. running events.

(6) Be it resolved that all sports where trophies are awarded to a team be classified as team sports for the purposes of registration.

The following resolutions are to be submitted to the commissioners for consideration.

(1) Be it resolved that the following changes and additions be made to Article 15, Section 3.

(a) Time of Match  - For Senior and Intermediate boys be 70 minutes playing time (two 35 minute halves with a minimum 5 minute rest period)

(b) The minimum length of the field is to be 100 yards and the minimum width 50 yards. Note: Games may be played on undersized field with the consent of the two teams involved.

(c) All fields must have legally acceptable corner flags (Minimum height - 5 feet)

(d) A team may dress a maximum of 15 players per match

(e) If a visiting team fails to arrive for a match 20 minutes after the scheduled time for the match and has not given notice to the home team of late arrival, the match should then be awarded to the home team by a score of 1-0.

(2) Be it resolved that all teams involved in hockey play a regulation 60 minute game.

Mr. Hughes pointed out that Article 5, Section 2, refers to Article 14 which is not included in the new constitution.

It was moved by Mr. Taylor and seconded by Mr. DesRoches that the new executive have the power to draft regulations regarding membership fees and voting privileges at annual meetings and that these come into effect next year. Carried.

Mr. Donald LeClair then presented the report of the nominating committee.

(1) Past President Stuart Burbine

(2) President Larry Wright

(3) Vice-President in charge of

Interscholastic Sports Adelbert Roche

(4) Vice-President in charge of

Health & Physical Education John Hughes

(5) Secretary-Treasurer Cecil Taylor

(6) Executive Secretary Charles Ballem

(7) Elementary School Reps Aquinas Ryan

(8) Women’s Committee No nominations

(9) Principals’ Representatives David LeClair - to be

Ratified by Principals’ Assoc.

Since there were no further nominations, it was moved and seconded that the above executive be adopted.

The following nominations were made for the interscholastic committee by the nominating committee.

Secretary Bev Fry

Zone Representatives

Zone 1 Louis Arsenault

Zone 2 James Harris

Zone 3 Marty Winslow

Eugene Murphy

Zone 4 Paul DesRoches

It was moved by Mr. Frizzell and seconded by Mr. Masih that Peter Gadd be nominated for secretary.

Miss Fry was voted in as secretary to the interscholastic committee. The zone representatives are to elected at zone meetings held within the next week.

It was moved by Mr. Masih that the Association extend a vote of thanks to Mr. Burbine for his excellent leadership in the last two years.

Meeting adjourned.

ANNUAL MEETING - June 5, 1972

The second year under the new structure has proven very successful. The credit for this success is due mainly to the excellent work of the various commissioners, the committee members, and the Executive of the P.E.I.A. I believe it could be said that we had our most successful year in many sports, but particularly hockey, and I express special thanks to Jack Hynes for the excellent season in this sport.

This year for the first time we established early in the season playoff dates for all sports, and I am happy to say that we were able to adhere to these dates in all cases except one. Unfortunately in many instances some people disregarded this information, and found themselves not prepared in time. I would recommend that the same procedure be followed each year, and, if possible, the establishment of these dates, bites, and managers should be done earlier so that the various schools can make appropriate plans.

Unfortunately each year we must bring up some negative factors. Some schools appear to be more interested in capturing a trophy than in having their teams compete in a higher level as evidenced by the fact that several of the intermediate volleyball teams could have defeated the senior teams in their respective schools. One must question the philosophy of the physical educators in such situations.

Another problem which is causing many difficulties for our tournament managers is the fact that many schools register for a particular sport and then decide to drop out a couple of days prior to the tournament. We view this as totally inexcusable and as evidence of a complete lack of cooperation. At the present time there is a small time for such situations, but if the present situation continues to exist it seems that it will be necessary to take much stronger measures.

To sum up I wish to express my deep appreciation to all committee members and especially to the commissioners and all tournament managers. Interscholastic sports is in a very healthy state, and with greater cooperation from all concerned we can look forward to even more successful seasons, but in order to achieve such we must have each and everyone’s total cooperation. It would be remiss on my part if I did not thank the various amateur sport governing bodies who have been most cooperative and who have hosted several of our tournaments. Also our appreciation for their excellent cooperation must go to the various referees’ associations. Finally, thanks to the Athletic Department of U.P.E.I. who have been most cooperative.

Let us resolve to emphasize during the 1973-74 season the fact which Hon. Gordon Hennett stated, "Sport is not a thing apart in our communities, but a vital element. Good sportsmanship is synonymous with good citizenship."

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September 26, 1974

The Fall meeting of the PEISAA was held at Charlottetown Rural High School on September 26, with the President, Larry Wright, presididing.

The President opened the meeting by welcoming all those present and then commented on the history and the changes that taken place in this Association.

Basketball: Don Matheson stated there are five "AA" teams this year with larger numbers of "A" and "B" teams. He noted that UPEI and the PEIABA are sponsoring a coaches clinic at UPEI in November.

Soccer: Cecil Taylor stated there is a need for game report forms and it was agreed these forms would be sent out from the department in the near future.

Football: Dave MacNeill commented that a number of teams are in need of better equipment for their players.

Field Hockey: Anne Dalziel stressed the need for more officials in the sport and she noted there will be a visit from the National Referee in October.

Hockey: Frank Morrison stated there are 8 "AA" teams, 7 "A" teams and 3 midget teams and that meetings are planned for the near future to get things going.

The meeting closed with the election of a President and Vice-President to complete the slate of officers as agreed at our AGM.

President Larry Wright (unopposed)

Vice-President Walter Mattinson

Larry Wright and Charlie Ballem commented on the annual meeting of CFPSAA and the publication of the first edition of Canadian School Sports. They stated there would be a newsletter coming out concerning the AGM of CFPSAA.

Frank Morrison gave a very interesting talk on his recent trip to Russia

It was agreed that we endorse Dr. Bank’s comment that all students have at least some physical education.

Meeting adjourned.

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       Minutes of General Meeting P.E.I.S.A.A.

Present -List attached.

Walter Mattinson, President and Chairman, welcomed the representatives to the fall general meeting. He than introduced the Executive members of the P.E.I.S.A.A. The chairman than requested the representatives of member schools and physical education teachers to introduce themselves. List attached.

Fall sport commissioners were then introduced. Gary Mancuso outlined plans for the football season, indicating an increased emphasis on safety.He stated the league was underway with some optimism that the Montague team would be able to be competitive.

Margaret MacDonald spoke on the field hockey set-up. She stated that .there was a problem on qualified off,icials and that several local clinics were planned to alleviate this situtation.

Louis Arsenault commented on the changes necessary to the soccer schedules, also pointing out the shortage of qualified officials.

Clare Darby outlined the plans for the volleyball season. With volleyball now a major fall sport considerable work had to be done to set up leagues and establish the sport with a league format. Some schools had withdrawn their entry which has necessitated several adjustments and re-

alignments.

The chairman then introduced Dr. David Boswell, Director of Youth, Fitness and Recreation. Dr. Boswell welcomed new physical education teachers to the province and stated that he was always pleased to have them call at his office. He commended the P.E.I.S.A.A. for doing a very professional job in administering school athletics in the province. Mr. Mattinson thanked Dr. Boswell for his interest and for the support of the department.

Charlie Ballem presented a proposal for public relations for the P.E.I. S.A.A. Paul Jelly has orginially submitted the proposal to the Executive with the Executives' decision to bring it to a general meeting for reaction. The meeting agreed with the desirability of having a publication on school athletics, however, expressed some concern on the financial feasibility of such a venture. Referred back to the Executive for final decision.

Ballots for ice sports were collected with the chairman stating that the results would be tabulated shortly.

Jim Honsberger, Secretary of the P.E.I.P.E.A. and Co-chairman of the A.P.H.P.E.R.A. Conference, addressed the meeting. He emphasized the necessity for full support from all physical education teachers in the province.

Dr. Boswell brought a request to the meeting that he had received from Lt.-Governor Gordon Bennett. Specifically the Lt.- Governor was interested in supporting involvement in physical fitness and was asking for ideas for a project. Dr. Boswell requested members to submit suggestions to him.

The chairman directed the floor to Mike Nicholson, physical education, teacher at Montague Jr. High School. Mr. Nicholson outlined a problem at Montague Jr. High relating to the fact that the school had no gymnasium. They felt that this infringed on the opportunity for students at the school to participate in interschool sports. The school requested permission from the P.E.I.S.A.A. to have students at their school tryout for positions on teams at Montague Sr. High.

A full discussion was directed to the meeting with several points for and against brought out. The chairman directed that the request be discussed at the Unit Level and that a final decision be made at the next Executive meeting.

Chris Annett raised the question on why schedules were late for fall sports. With the June 2Oth registration this problem should not be so acute. Two factors were noted that contributed to the delay, i.e. new commissioners and the September lOth withdrawal date; anew section in the

constitution.

Charlie Ballem emphasized the October 1 deadline for winter sport registration and the necessity to submit team rosters as outlined in the Constitution.

Refreshments were served following the meeting with several commissioners convening meetings specific to their sport.

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ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING -P .E .I. SCHOOL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION

MINUTES OF MEETING -JUNE 9, 1976

The AGM of the P.E.I. School Athletic Association was held on June 9, 1976 at McCrady's Shore Acres Motel with the President, Walter Mattinson presiding.

The meeting opened with remarks from the President. He explained the new voting procedure and called on the Secretary Treasurer, Cecil Taylor to read the Minutes of the 1975 AGM.

-C. Taylor, A. Roche- the Minutes of the 1975 AGM be adopted as read. Carried.

The President then gave his report. He noted the increased participation over the past year and also the high level of performance standards. Reference was made to the fact that; more schools were involved in inter-provincial sports than ever before, increased use of our Provincial Logo,

return of Ice Sports to the Athletic Calendar, use of new awards system. Some of the problems encountered were schedule length, travel, congested tournaments and lack of qualified officials. He thanked the Commissioners, Executive and volunteer workers and a 'special thank you' to Charlie Ballem for his efforts.

-Buddy Brander, C. Taylor- the President's report be adopted. Carried.

The Treasurer then gave his report. He made reference to the fact that the P.E.I.S.A.A. now has a change in equity to a profit. The bank loan that they had outstanding last year has been paid. The reason for the increase in the income figures was due to the increase in gate receipts. In the expenses figures he noted the cost of $400.00 for rental of Curling Clubs, and also the $220.83 for interest charges. He made reference to the fact that if the P.E.I.S.A.A. could get "caught up" from previous years expenses it would be in a much better financial situation. A suggestion was made that the fiscal year be changed to April 31, thus, giving more time to prepare for the AGM.

C. Taylor, V. Frizzell -the Treasurer's report be adopted. carried.

The Executive Secretary then gave his report. He noted the increase in participation from last year and number of teams registered. He noted the loss of gymnastics as a competitive sport but gained Ice Sports. He made note to the Provincial Champions and that in "B" Girls Basketball

Alberton should be added. He stressed the need to have more"feed'back"from the member schools and noted that Ft. Augustus and Air Marshal Johnson School be added to the list of Member Schools. With a "thank you" to the Executive, Commissioners and Dr. Boswell he closed his report.

-C. Ballem, R. Nogler -the Executive Secretary's Report be adopted. Carried.

Cross Country -In Frank Gillans absence C. Ballem presented the report. He noted the increase in participation also the problems he encountered in getting Sr. High Schools to participate. The performance of Nancy Wheatly at the National Championships was noted.

C. Ballem, L. Wright -Report be adopted as circulated. Carried 25-1

Field Hockey -In Margaret MacDonald's absence Trudy MacLeod presented the report. She noted the increase in registration and the fact that Unit IV participated in Field Hockey rather than Girls Soccer.

M. MacNeill, C. Taylor -Report be adopted as circulated. Carried.

Soccer- Louie Arsenault presented the Soccer Report. He noted the establishment of a "best of series" for Provincial playoffs at the Senior level. Some of the problems encountered were lack of competent officials and schools dropping out of competition after the league schedule had been drawn up. He recommended that the P.E..I.S.A.A. sponsor compulsory clinics for both

referees and coaches at the beginning of or before the soccer season. It was noted that 2 teams played off in B classification because one team had dropped out.

L. Arsenault, C. Annett -Report be adopted as circulated.

Football -Gary Mancuso presented the Football Report. He made note of Montague's withdrawal and hoped that they could get back in next year. Each team was responsible for medical coverage and St. John Ambulance was available for all games. It was suggested that more strict crowd control be made for next year. Players were urged to wear mouth guards and recommended this

be made manditory. There will be no increase in referees fees for next year. It was recommended that for next year a doctors approval will be required before a player is allowed to participate, pre-season training recommended to start on September 1 and a more adequate system be made

for picking the League's All-Star Team.

G. Mancuso, G. Edison, report be adopted as circulated. Carried.

Volleyball -Mr. Clair Darby presented the Volleyball Report. He made note of the number of teams involved and the fact that in both Midget Boys and Girls all registered teams advanced to the Provincial Finals and to the fact that the level of volleyball was much better this year. He

suggested that the play-off's be held on 2 weekends rather than one and that the Association consider the possibility of returning volleyball to the spring season. Note was also made to the withdrawal of teams from competition.

C. Darby, B. MacKinnon -Report be adopted as circulated. Carried.

Basketball- In the absence of Dave MacNeill Charlie Ballem presented the Basketball Report. He made note of the good quality of the report and the statistics. It was recommended that a complete change to FIBA Rules be made for next year. A special thanks was given to Mrs. MacNeill who did much of the work on the statistics.

C. Ballem, B. Hunter -Basketball report be adopted. Carried.

Curling -Mr. Stavert gave the report on curling. He made note to the establishment of a quota system. The format used was 16 teams double knockout competition for Sr. High Boys and Girls and 8 teams double knockout forJr. High Boys and Girls. Reference was made to the presentation of the trophy by Premier Campbell. It was recommended that school officials encourage participants and the public be made more aware of eligibility rules.

E. Stavert, Brian Newcombe -Curling report be adopted. Carried.

Gymnastics -Sheilagh Hunt presented the gymnastics report. She commented on the change of emphasis from competitive to demonstration days. This provided ~ more participation on the Demonstration level. One meet was held at Montague Elementary School and one was held at Stonepark.

S. Hunt, B. Brander -Gymnastics report be adopted. Carried.

Hockey- In Frank Morrison's ahsence C. Ballem presented the report. Note was made of the very successful season. It was recommended that schedules be planned well in advance of games and also that the AII-Star game be retained and become part of a schedule. A special letter of thanks is to be forwarded to Mr. Morrison for a job well done.

C. Ballem, Cecil Taylor -Hockey report be adopted. Carried.

Ice Sports -Walter Mattinson presented the report on behalf of Dennis Edgecombe. Reference was made to the setting up of a committee to look into the ice sports. A school vote was taken with the results in favour of reinstating Ice Sports on the Athletic Calendar. The Thirtieth Ice

Sport Competition was held at Community Gardens in Kensington. Kensington Elementary Consolidated finished the competition with a total of 23 points. (lst. place)

B. MacKinnon, V. Frizzell -Ice Sports Report be adopted. Carried.

Softball -The Softball report was presented by Gerard Murnaghan. Note was made to the marked increase in participation over -previous years: The finals will not be held until later, therefore no results were available. It was recommended that fines be administered to schools dropping out of

competitions.

G. Murnaghan, M. MacNeil1 -The Softball Report be adopted. Carried.

Table Tennis -Dave Coleman presented the Table Tennis Report. Reference was made to the Midget competition which was held on April 23 and the Senior Competition -April 24. It was felt that the reason for the decrease in participation this year was because the commissioner was not appointed until late in the year. It was recommended that the practice of declaring provincial and midget champions be continued.

D. Coleman, A. Roche -Table Tennis Report be adopted. Carried.

Orienteering -Lou Daley presented the Orienteering Report. Note was made that orienteering is gathering momentum in a number of areas in the province, and five meets were held. Morell retained the Senior boys trophy and the Sr. Girls went to Colonel Gray.

L. Daley, F. Ripley- Orienteering Report be adopted. Carried

Badminton- Ruth Nogler presented the Badminton Report. She noted that the calibre of play in both divisions was extremely high. It was recommended that the midget age for bantam be under IS as of October I, the midget and senior tourney be held on separate weekends and that there be zone tournaments and each zone send a designated number of participants per age classification.

She also suggested that there should be no extension of the entry deadline next year.

R. Nogler, M. MacNeil1 -Badminton report be adopted. Carried

Track and Field -Chris Annett presented the Track and Field Report. He made reference to the many records that were broken this year - this is a reflection of the good work of coaches. Twenty six of the new marks set were at the bantam and midget levels. It was recommended that the

standards system be shelved, pole vault and hurdles be set aside at the provincial level.

C. Annett, R. Nogler -Track and Field Report be adopted. Carried.

Wrestling- In Mr. Oehlke's absence C. Ballem presented the report. Reference was made to the 25% increase in wrestling this past year, also to the quality and calibre of wrestling. It was recommended a special letter of thanks be forwarded to Mr. Oehlke.

C. Ballem, G. Edison- that the Wrestling Report be adopted. Carried.

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PEISAA - AGM -

June 18, 1980

A commissioners’ workshop was held from 10 am to 12 pm. The hockey, softball and table tennis commissioners were unable to attend.

A special presentation of a "school’ plague was made to Dr. David Boswell in recognition of his contribution to school sports and the PEISAA. Presentation took place following dinner.

At 1:30 pm the business meeting came to order with the president, Charles Brander presiding.

Larry Wright, PEISAA representative to the Canadian Federation of Provincial School Athletic Associations and Vice-President of the CFPSAA, reported on the activities of the national organization.

The name of the organization will be changed to Canadian School Sports Federation (CSSF). The services offered by the CSSF include Focus, Sportlite, Topic Bulletins, video tapes, and track and field rule books. School Sports Week is a national project to focus attention on school sports. With the Dairy Foods Council the CSSF is investigating a series on national television shows highlighting school sports events.

To finance its activities, the CSSF has entered into agreements to test and promote some Bata sports shoes, ex. Fed 10, soccer, and basketball shoes.

CSSF is also planning a national school health insurance program. It will cost ten dollars a year for twenty-four hour-a-day coverage, 365 days of the year. Benefits will be greater than existing programs and dental and physiotherapy services will be included. Profits will be shared with provinces on the basis of participation in the province.

Voting procedures were reviewed .

Motion: The minutes of the June 20, 1979 meeting be approved as circulated. (Fred

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MOTION: In light of the recent ruling by the Saskatchewan Human