Madison Area Lacrosse Association
Board Meeting Minutes
April 6, 2011
Girls Breakout Session: Barb Hoeft - MALA VP/Waunakee, called order at 6:30pm
Present: Barb Hoeft-MALA VP HS Girls, Brad Jackson – MALA President/Stoughton, Mark Blume-MALA Treasurer/Waunakee,
Glenn Teschendorf-MALA Umpire Coordinator, Jon Pflaum- Verona, John Haney- Janesville, Matt Druzba- MALA VP/Middleton,
Rayanne Pedretti-Verona, Mark Meyer-MALA VP/Verona, Judy Murphy-Middleton, Liz Henry-MALA Secretary/Waunakee., Amy
Jones –Sun Prairie, Sally & Craig Ballweg-Madison Eastside Girls, Carley Ballweg-Lancer Ladies
1. Schedule
a. Glitches
i. Discussion of JV games. Most clubs, with the exception of Verona &
Middleton, have 19-20 girls, many of those are new players. Some clubs
were considering dropping their JV team due to low numbers and because
they did not want to play lopsided games. Agreement to keep the JV teams,
but coaches should talk before the game to discourage lopsided games.
b. Changes
i. Notify Officials and teams. PLEASE MAKE SURE TO SEND GLENN
TESCHENDORF AN EMAIL WITH ANY CHANGES.
2. Reporting Scores-The home team is responsible for reporting scores.
3. All American
a. Due April 1
b. All American – Barb Hoeft will email details to coaches
i. MALA Committee Members
1. Karl Walgrehn, Middleton
2. John Mulcahey, Waunakee
3. Jody Spencer, Verona
ii. Academic All-American
1. Barb Hoeft, MALA/Waunakee
4. Scholarship To Badger State Girls Camp. We have one to award. Nominations to Barb Hoeft
– Waunakee/MALA HS Girls VP by May 1.
5. WLF info from Sam Adey – See All American info above.
6. Verona Proposal/information regarding introductions- Before Varsity games announce
starting line-ups for both teams, players shake hands, play national anthem, and start game.
Everyone is OK with this.
7. Open question on taping strings to the shaft. Conflicting info out there. Glenn Teschendorf
will investigate.
8. New SP girls’ field location-Behind all high school, a/k/a “Cardinal Heights Middle School”
9. Glenn Teschendorf discussed umpires philosophy for Yellow Cards and what “techniques”
will be used by the umpires in this process.
Meeting adjourned at 7:00pm
Respectfully submitted, Mark Blume –Treasurer.
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MALA Meeting: Brad Jackson called to order at 7:00pm
Present: Brad Jackson-MALA P/Stoughton, Barb Hoeft- MALA VP/Waunakee, Mark Blume-MALA Treasurer/Waunakee, Glenn
Teschendorf-MALA Umpire Coordinator, Matt Druzba- MALA VP/Middleton, David Wollin- Referee Coordinator, Alex Renk-Sun
Prairie proxy for Chris O’Hearn- MALA Boys Youth/Sun Prairie, Rayanne Pedretti-Verona, Mark Meyer-MALA VP/Verona, Jon
Pflaum- Verona, John Haney- Janesville, Liz Henry-MALA Secretary/Waunakee, Bill Sotis-Westside Regents, Trey BomierWaunakee,Megan Wisersky-Stoughton, Pete & Jackie Anderson- Sun Prairie.
1. Approval of board meeting minutes 2/9/11 and 3/2/11 – Added board voting rules corrected in ByLaws at previous meeting, Meyer moved and Blume Seconded – Approved.
2. High School Rostering
Jackson reminded all that MALA is a volunteer run organization working for the good of the sport
and making every effort to adopt rules as WLF and Lacrosse America write them.
a. Rostering Rules - MALA High School Boys VP reiterated the rules as posted online and
distributed to all MALA teams; 1st go to the school you attend, if no team there, then go to
the nearest co-op available. All Edgewood students play on Westside Regents for the last
several years, regardless of address. Meyer sent the Addendum to MALA Supplemental
Rules and Regulations to all teams. Allowances have been made, more often regarding the 3
high school, 4500 combined enrollment clause in an effort to get teams started. Proposed
Rule 9 will replace previous Rules 9 and provide increased clarification.
b. Request for a Sun Prairie HS player to not conform for this season - Alex Renk, proxy for
O’Hearn- Sun Prairie youth VP, presented the situation, player was on SP youth team for last
four years, recently transferred to Edgewood at parents’ behest, asking that he be allowed
to continue on SP team, this year only. Renk stated that he was unaware of the rules shared
with all boys teams by the MALA HS Boys VP in Feb. Renk questioned how West Regents coop was formed and whether Edgewood parents and school were a part of the decision to
form a co-op? He cited the transportation hardship on the parents and that the player has a
strong and supportive relationship with his youth team. Renk pointed out the player’s
position, contribution to the team, and sense of belonging not yet established as a new
freshman at Edgewood. He felt this ‘new’ rule was being implemented too closely to the
season and that he could not find it posted in old minutes or MALA documentation. (The
MALA secretary is new and catching up and had not posted Feb or Mar 2011 minutes yet)
Rostering issues have existed and been discussed frequently at MALA. There exists an
understanding among and between most MALA coaches and MALA was hoping that the
Wisconsin Lacrosse Federation was going to finalize and post state-wide rules prior to this
season. Bill Sotis, President Madison West Regents informed that Edgewood announced
lacrosse play with West Regents in Dec. and Jan. He stated that they had a reverse request;
an Oregon player asked to play with Regents as practice and games were closer to his
location and that his request was denied and he was informed that he had to play in the
Stoughton/Oregon team. Sotis said that they hoped to grow with enough players next year
to get co-op club status at West HS and Edgewood and then split into two teams recognized
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by both schools. The Edgewood players do not understand why this ‘new guy’ is attending
their school but not playing for Regents and Edgewood rosters have wide geographical
representation but all enrolled there, play there. The players’ parents stated they offered
the player a choice between SP and Edgewood this year but he would have to play at
Edgewood next year. Jackson asked what parents and coach were asking for from MALA?
a. Renk stated that they wanted the player to be able to play for SP for this year since
he had already begun practicing with his former SP team.
b. Blume asked whether board should make a decision on the Rule change first and
then vote on the SP exemption or vice versa?
c. Sotis explained the steps West went through to clarify rostering rule per MALA:
 Meyer sent out the Revised Rules prior to season start, restated that there
are “No Free Agents” and that it is not a player choice. He registered
concern over why Renk and parents didn’t contact him (VP HS Boys) rather
than looking through previous minutes. The Regents realized they had
another eligible player who should be playing for them and so Tom Darcy
requested MALA HS Boys VP, Mark Meyer to reamplify the rule and clarify
rostering decision tree prior to season which prompted Meyer to send email
in Feb regarding the Rules and Regulations for rostering.
 Hoeft stated concern for player well-being. Reminded that MALA wants all
players happy and well-adjusted but that making this allowance would
create special treatment outside the generally accepted rules.
 Sotis has encouraged West Regent/Edgewood players to actively recruit
more players from school so they will have difficulty understanding why this
eligible player is not on their roster? All Regent players understand that
youth may play locally but high school players must play where enrolled.
 Parents implored board to make this exception to assist with high school
transfer. Player parents and coach were allowed to make their appeal,
concern for youth in transition and misunderstanding of rules prior to
making the transition compelled them to make this request.
 Board members do not want to invite exemptions, jrs. and srs. are allowed
to continue or finish playing at their established school of play if moved or
teams change but exceptions have been discouraged for freshman and
sophomores. There are no “free agents”. MALA working to establish rules in
agreement with Wisconsin Lacrosse Federation and ultimately, WIAA as
MALA works to be included in WIAA sports. Board members asked
questions about the parents’ intent and coaches effort to keep this player
on SP roster and not move to Edgewood where he attends school and were
satisfied that this effort was guileless, based solely on the good of the
player.
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Blume made motion that we allow this player, who attends Edgewood but lives in SP, to play the
2011 season at Sun Prairie as a one-time thing, then Jan 1, 2012 he will play in accord with all the
Rules and Regulations of MALA where he attends HS. The Addendum to MALA Supplemental Rules
and Regulations has been finalized, distributed and will be adhered to consistently from 2012
season forward. Seconded by Alex Renk for Chris O’Hearn. Motion passed; six ayes and one nay.
Addendum to MALA Supplemental Rules and Regulations:
a. Hoeft moved and Blume seconded approving the aforementioned MALA addendum. Renk
asked how to address youth out of compliance, not playing at nearest geographical location.
Wisersky of Stoughton Co-op reiterated that youth should be sent to nearest location to
residence where they are needed and will be playing for high school ideally. Renk asked
about club representation at MALA and how clubs are reviewed or notified if out of
compliance. Meyer will contact all MALA teams with the new rules and addendum for clear
review. Meyer is also on Wisconsin Lacrosse Federation and worked to craft MALA Rules
consistent with what the anticipated WLF rules to be implemented statewide next year. All
MALA teams must be familiar with these Rules and Regulations by Jan 1, 2012. Motion
approved unanimously.
WLF Update – Dave Wollin – WLF President
a. WLF is working to construct a comprehensive Rules and Regs document to be posted by this
summer.
b. WLF elections – WLF is reorganizing call for nominations in May. Opening several new
positions board will be structured around functional, task oriented, committees rather than
title or admin orientation. Call for nominations goes to all clubs for leadership and
committee membership to support continued growth of the sport statewide.
c. Fast Break Initiative, $2K equipment grant and Scott Boyle Officials’ Observation grant for
boys ref training and observation were awarded to WLF by USLacrosse.
d. Concussion Policy adopted. Posted and will be reinforced throughout the season. All teams
have received this policy, leading with the head and hits to the head will be strictly
officiated, officials will decide the level of severity based on if there was intent in the hit.
These can be one, two or three min non-releasable penalties.
e. Membership definition – plan to redefine MALA membership, each club will have a
representative and they will get a vote on WLF. WLF board will be elected on June 10 at
meeting prior to the State Championship so all clubs need to get representation and vote to
participate in building MALA.
Girls High School Report –
a. Request has been made that since this is the first year for several varsity and JV teams that
the coaches be respectful of not running scores or playing severely one-sided games.
b. All American deadline was April 1. Girls deadline will be coming with pre-nomination date
later, contact Hoeft with questions.
c. Academic All American – one girls and two boys nominations available – contact Hoeft.
d. Badger State Scholarships available for players with need – contact Hoeft.
e. Sun Prairie has new field – CHUMS – Old HS – remind all.
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7. Boys High School Report –
a. Season started and games have been played
a. Wisersky reported that Stoughton has dropped JV team, will need to rework
schedule and notify all JV teams that were scheduled to play them.
b. Meyer reported that there will not be a JV tournament, will play a single game
‘championship’ based on conference record, top two teams will play at location of #1 seed.
8. Treasurer’s Report –
a. Blume distributed financials
a. Page 1 Transactions – all MALA members paid in full ex. Sauk (in process) and
Middleton (in HS payment process) MALA still owes WLF $600.
b. Balance as of 4/5/2011 is $9073.48
c. Reimbursed Drzuba half the cost of 40 Madison Lacrosse, youth girls jerseys. Fewer
girls registered than anticipated, Drzuba will transfer unused registrations to MALA.
d. Blume sent another letter to the IRS requesting permission to change address of
record for MALA since no one can establish – no response yet.
e. Henry moved and Hoeft seconded motion to authorize Blume to pay final WLF fees
when due, approved.
b. JV Fees –
a. All boys JV teams - were charged $110/team with expectation of holding a
tournament at season end. No time to schedule a tournament so MALA will offer a
single, championship game to be held on the Wednesday between Varsity playoffs.
Meyer will need $300 to cover game expenses (trophies, refs, et.al.) Henry moved
and Meyer seconded reimbursing all JV teams that paid their fees $70 of excess
funding in lieu of tournament, approved.
b. Girls fees - will remain as budgeted, if they chose to hold an end-of-season
tournament they will cover umpires fees themselves.
c. Website manager – Meyer moved and Druzba seconded paying Dave Wollin $1000
for the season to serve as MALA webmaster and to followup with the unsolicited
interest Dick’s Sporting Goods expressed in being a supporting sponsor. Approved.
9. Officials Report –
a. Discussed travel stipend for officials traveling to LaCrosse, three weekends with
three, two and one game to officiate, 182 mile trip at IRS rate of $.52/mile, Meyer
moved and Hoeft seconded offering LaCrosse bound officials $100 flat fee per trip
or weekend of travel to LaCrosse to be worked out between refs. Approved.
b. Teschendorff reported that the first official rating scrimmage was held yesterday. He
is working to have three officials at every game and at minimum one senior official.
He appreciated having the opportunity for rating scrimmage and continues to make
every effort to train and staff all games with good mix of experience.
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10. Travel costs for MALA teams traveling to LaCrosse for games –
a. Stoughton bid out bus cost to travel to LaCrosse = $462 per roundtrip. Meyer moved
and Jackson seconded that MALA reimburse Stoughton for half the low bid cost to
travel to LaCrosse for conference play. Friendly amendment offered to extend
reimbursement of half the low bid bus cost to all Madison area MALA teams
traveling to LaCrosse for conference play, LaCrosse will not be reimbursed for travel
to conference games. Approved.
11. Boys Youth Report – Renk for O’Hearn
a. Still revising and correcting schedule
b. Request all Rules and Policies for youth to be printed and codified so O’Hearn can
develop a handbook to share with future Boys Youth VP. All rules applying to boys
youth should go to O’Hearn.
12. Girls Youth Report – Matt Drzuba
a. Fewer teams than originally expected; Lake County, Verona, Waunakee, Middleton.
Four senior and three junior teams, no request for changes in schedule, creating
divisions on website, 3-5 games each at home field so each team will absorb ref
fees.
13. New Business –
a. Renk exhibited brand new youth and JV Champion brand jerseys that Sun Prairie
purchased for this season from Top Promotions, they are non-conforming (white on
the sleeves) and he requested NFHS approved US Lacrosse jerseys. Blume made
motion, Hoeft seconded that Wollin encourage officials and teams to allow this
jersey violation without penalty, approved.
b. Mission Statement – Hoeft asked that the MALA board and membership develop a
mission statement to guide our growth and development as an organization. To be
taken up at a future meeting – summer planning?
c. Call For Nominations – MALA needs nominations for President and Treasurer
presented at the May meeting, elections in June. Blume is willing to continue
serving as Treasurer, as he was appointed in December, Jackson is finishing his term
as President and needs to be replaced.
d. Proxy representation and voting – need to address how we allow proxy
representation and voting. Blume will draft a By-Law amendment for next meeting.
Meeting Adjourned 9:35 pm
Respectfully submitted by Liz Henry, MALA Secretary.
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Dear coaches, players, parents, and friends of MALA HS Girls' Lacrosse Teams,
The 2011 MALA Girls' Lacrosse season is off and running w/ the first official games scheduled
for 4/12/11. The weather looks as though it will cooperate.
Attached to this note are two statements regarding rules interpretations and JV status for the
2011 season, from the MALA board, drafted by the MALA Girls' VP. Please attend to both and
direct questions to me.
There has been question as to whether there will be a JV championship game, as in the past. If
each JV coach would please send comments to me, I will compile and bring to the board for a
decision at the May meeting. Please make certain to read through the April board minutes
when they become available for information.
Our Varsity post season schedule was forwarded by Sam Adey, WLF Girls' Chair last week. It
will be posted on madlax by the weekend.
Have a great season!
Best,
Barb Hoeft
MALA Girls' VP
Waunakee Lacrosse
Apr 11 (8 days ago)
All,
The 2011-2012 season is underway. This season marks the inaugural MALA girls youth
lacrosse league, with four teams competing in a festival-style schedule. Our thanks to Matt
Druzba and his committee for getting this new league off the ground. The MALA boys high
school league welcomes Lacrosse LC, a co-op of the La Crosse city high schools that played its
first season as an independent last year. We hope that our support of the La Crosse team will
lead to the formation of a western Wisconsin league.
As you know, two years ago we undertook to restructure MALA into a membership organization
governed by written rules concerning off-field matters like eligibility (who plays for what teams),
coaching certification, etc. Before then, these matters were decided on a case-by-case basis
and the only record we had of those decisions were the board meeting minutes. At MALA's last
board meeting we took another important step to clarify eligibility and rostering at the
high school level and defining co-ops. Please review those rules and make sure that your
organization is aware of and abides by them.
Board elections will be held at MALA's June 1st board meeting. Board positions up for election
are President and Treasurer. Mark Blume has indicated his willingness to continue to serve
asMALA Treasurer, which he was appointed just a few months ago. I do not intend to run for
another term as President. I believe that turnover is the lifeblood of a volunteer organization
likeMALA and that the organization benefits from new ideas and new approaches. Please
forward you nominations for either of these positions to me.
Brad Jackson
MALA President