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Appendix G – Track & Field Coaches Association Indoor Minutes
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS
TRACK & FIELD COACHES MANUAL
I. Call to Order and Introductions Ted Bowers, Taylor, NAIA-TFCA President
Meeting was called to order at 8:15am. TFCA Officers and championship meet personnel were introduced as follows:
Starters: John Deardorff, Larry Able, Vic Everett
Head Event Referees: David Lawhorn (KY) Running, Richard Messenger (WV) Field, Cornie Wassink (IA) Multi
Media Coordinator: Rudy Roediger, Notre Dame Col.)
II. Indoor Championship Meet Information Charlie Powell, Meet Director
Reviewed start/split locations, access to the outdoor track venue, access points to the competition area, coaches boxes,
athletic training area/hours, venue layout, warm-up areas, spike restrictions, etc.
III. Report on Minutes Ford Mastin, OK Baptist, NAIA-TFCA Secretary
Minutes from the May 2010 business meeting can be found in the coaches manual.
Motion to approve as written: Bob Willey, Rio Grande
Second: Justin Horner, Midland University
NAIA-TFCA Vote: Minutes approved unanimously as written
IV. Committee Reports
A. Indoors Games Committee Jack Kegg, Oregon Tech
Highlighted important issues of the upcoming meet and gave starting heights for high jump and pole vault. Items of
discussion included advancement to finals in field events, uniforms, credentials, coaching boxes and warm-up areas,
electronic devices, bib placement, the appeals process, awards instructions, and results posting.
B. Standards Committee Randy Dalzell, Concordia (OR)
The standards committee has been proactively looking at standards in light of the increased in participation for the last
several years. The committee will continue to work within the direction of the NAC
C. Events Committee Ford Mastin, Oklahoma Baptist
Committee members were introduced. The committee will work with the standards committee on task force questions.
D. Hall of Fame Committee Rod Wortley, Cornerstone
June is the nomination deadline for next year. There are many folks who deserve this honor, and coaches were
encouraged to continue reviewing their school history to identify possible nominees.
E. Past President Committee Ed Fye, Doane
No report.
F. USATF Update John Foss, Indiana Wesleyan
Coaches were encouraged to get involved in their local associations. Local associations are mandated to send
representation to the annual convention, so it is possible to have the trip paid for by the local assoc. It is a good way to
get involved in coaches education.
G. NAIA Update Dustin Wilke, NAIA National Office
Thanked the host and alerted that Spire Institute will be the host for 3 more years. Other topics of discussion included
the new NAIA website, the Champions of Character Program, NAIA Convention and the letter of intent proposal, the
NAIA Eligibility Center, and NAIA Scholar-Athlete nominations.
V. Committee Composition Ted Bowers
A. Outdoor Games Committee has one open position for 2012. Larry Hartwick (Northwood) and Kent Allshouse (Bethel
Ks.) were nominated. Larry Hartwick was elected by a vote of 99-12.
VI. New Business Ted Bowers
A. Sport Motions
Eliminate the Race Walk as an Indoor and Outdoor Track & Field Event (NAIA Track & Field Events Committee)
Rationale:
1) The event is not a part of any other collegiate national championship track and field meet.
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