Jun 16, 2008

2008 USCAA National Convention Recap

Virginia Beach, Va. - Wyndham Hotel

2008 USCAA National Convention

Dave Gonyea opens meeting
Bill Casto "State of the Association Speech" - (Click to read)
- Annual Report
Financial Report - Matt Simms
- Upcoming increase in dues to $2,250 for 2009-10. Will allow for extra funding invested into awards, marketing and tournaments.
Championship Report - Michael Cecchini
- Summary of championships

Marketing Committee

Recommendations from committee

1) National Office works with all coaching associations to push membership as a way to get recognized by associations.
2) USCAA Branded Items - plaques with mission statement, press conference banners
Legislation
Article 3, Section 1 to read: Colleges in the United States that meet set criteria from the Board of Directors offering educational quality that meet or exceed criteria that is required to grant the school an accreditation.
Motioned: Matt Richards; Seconded: Mike Fischer; Vote: unanimous accepted

Championship Committee

Recommendations

1) Start cycling championship bids to be known three years in advance. Bids sent out after end of year one of a current cycle. Increasing host terms to three years.
2) Survey of membership for Division II in women's basketball.
3) Require teams for post-season tournaments to send roster and stats to national office.
4) Award size standard
5) Coaches/Player of the Year awards for all sports

EligibilityTown HallMeeting

Legislation
- To keep the grade point average guideline with the exception of having the 12 in the 12/24 rule. Allowing a freshman student athlete in those sports that span both semesters not to lose eligibility after one semester.
- Motioned: Matt Richards; Seconded; Vote: unanimous accepted

Power Ratings/Statistics

Recommendation

- National Office form sport specific committees of coaches/athletic directors who have a vested interest in a particular sport.