NWOA MEETING MINUTES
THE
PALACE AT
FRIDAY, MARCH 16, 2007
The meeting was called to order by NWOA President, Pat McCormick at 3:20 PM.
Pat welcomed all of our members in attendance and gave a brief History
NWOA was started in 19__
The first NWOA President was Pascal Perry
Pat McCormick was the Secretary-Treasurer
OLD BUSINESS:
- Pat discussed our NWOA Website (www.nwoaofficials.org).
Some new additions include:
a) Tournament Information
b) Table Help information for those working at the match scoretables.
c) Updated information on the “Role of the Assistant Referee” as revised by
Pat McCormick.
- It was M/S/P to Approve the meeting minute of our March, 2006 NWOA Meeting
held in
- Pat reviewed the Video Clip process for securing video clips for the annual
Wrestling Rules Clinic – Tough Calls segment.
a) The evaluators note situations throughout the NCAA D1 Tournament and
Pat sends the information to Gordon Connell who obtains the clips from the video taping that is done at the tournament and sends them back to Pat
for use in the rules video. The information send to Gordon Connell includes the Match number, mat number, time in the period that the
situation occurred, the two schools involved and the situation.
- Pat explained his role as the Coordinator of Officials for Wrestling. This position
was established in 1989. For the first time, the coordinators of all sports met in
August, 2006, so that they could learn and understand what the coordinators role
is in every NCAA sport. It was very informative.
- Evaluators-The role of the evaluators was explained. Pat pointed out that an
attempt is made to use evaluators who have officiated at the D1 Championships.
At the present time five of the ten evaluators have NCAA D1 Officiating
experience. Also, coaches are used to evaluate and at the 2007 tournament two
past members of the Wrestling Rules Committee are serving as evaluators.
- A review of the rule change recommendations that were made by NWOA
Members at the 2006 NWOA meeting was held.
a) Coaching attire was discussed and it is felt that the coaches and trainers
appear much more professional with the new coaches Code of Conduct.
b) The rule was clarified so that any part of the foot or hand on the line is
in bounds and could result in a takedown being scored.
c) Fleeing-Point of Emphasis. Give points when fleeing is “felt’ by the
official.
NEW BUSINESS:
- The treasurers report was given.
a) As of March 16, 2007 there was a balance of $4500 in the NWOA bank
account.
b) To increase our membership it was recommended that we place more
emphasis on each state and the state associations to become involved.
NWOA members were to contact the officials associations in their state
t encourage membership in NWOA.
c) It was suggested that we put our membership application form on our
website.
- Recognition of recently retired D1 Officials was given. Tom Gaylin, Ken Mara,
Fred Ambrose and Chuck Yagla were each presented with a “Golden Whistle” award by Pat McCormick.
Note-The awards were engraved incorrectly. The engraver was contacted and
he corrected the engraving and mailed the awards to the four officials at his expense.
- A discussion was held on possible new rule changes. The following suggestions
were made:
1-The choice of position after the second time out should be a major point
of emphasis in the rules video.
2-The figure 4 around either the body or head should be a Technical Violation.
3-It was also discussed weather the figure four “sash or drape” should be a
Technical Violation.
- Vice President, Pat Fitzgerald gave an update on the NWOA rings. An official
can purchase a ring if they meet the following criteria:
1-The official has officiated one Division I Championship match.
2-The official has officiated any combination of five NCAA D1, D2, or
D3 championships
The meeting was adjourned at 4:30 PM. by President, Pat McCormick.
Respectfully Submitted,
Lynn Dyche
NWOA Secretary.