Member Organizations Represented: Findlay, Gem City, Cincinnati, Kettering Fairmont, Dayton Bombers, Columbus Bluejackets, Cincinnati, Columbus Chill, and Butler Co./Hamilton
Meeting was called to order by President Tracy Merritt. Introductions were made.
The minutes from the 9/18/99 board meeting were reviewed and accepted.
Treasure's report was accepted into record. Current Balance is $12,230.25. All expenses are current. The bill for the 9/14/99 conference call was turned in.
No agenda was presented, so the meeting proceeded to Old Business.
Update on the End-of-Season Play-Offs was given. Tournament will take place the weekend of February 18-20 for Mites, Squirt A/AA, Bantam A and Midgets. Games will be played in Dayton and Cincinnati. Play-Offs will take place the weekend of February 25 – 27 for Pee Wee A/AA and Bantam AA. Games will be played in Columbus and Dayton. Additional information including team fees should be available by the December meeting. A check was written for the deposit on ice at Sportstown.
A question was asked as to the accuracy of the rosters posted on the WEB and the players on the teams showing up for games. As stated in the by-laws and in accordance to USA Hockey Rules, a team has until December 31 to set their roster. Teams must also continue to comply with the A/AA rule. If there is a question concerning the eligibility of a player, bring to Len's attention. Len reiterated the fact that stamped, official USA Hockey Roster should be sent to him as soon as the teams get them back.
A comment was made to the number of game misconducts so early in the season. Some instances of problems in handshake lines were reported. The question was posted to have the team shake hands prior to the start of the game. The League feels very strongly that the handshake should remain at the end of the game. It's important that the players can have that control and the coach's responsibility that they maintain their composure.
There were reports of some "extra curricular" activity going on that the officials were not calling. The decision was made to send out a "courtesy" letter to the referee associations involved with BTHL games asking their help in maintaining control of the games and reminding them of their obligations to league games. Kim to draft the letter for review.
A discussion that took place between meetings was brought up again for the record. Kettering Fairmont in the past has had two Midget teams and players would move from one team to the other during the season. It was not a problem as far as the BTHL was concerned because only one team has ever played in the League. Since both teams are in the League this year, Chuck assured the board that there would be no movement of players between teams for league play.
After the first full weekend of league play, there were still 10 unreported scores as of Monday morning. Five scores game in during the day, Len had to follow-up for the rest. It is the home teams responsibility to report game scores and send in the scoresheet. Scores can be reported via the WEB, e-mail or over the phone. Be timely about reporting your scores.
There will be no November meeting. Next meeting will be held during Silver Sticks. Meeting time and location will be announced after schedules are released.
Motion was made and seconded to adjourn the meeting.