OGLA Annual Meeting Oct 18, 2014

Today’s Agenda  OGLA60 min  Introduction of Board  2015 Points of Emphasis  OWLUA10 min  League Breakouts15 min

OGLA Board Members  Executive Board  Lacey Beaty – President, Former Beaverton Head Coach  Kolis Crier – Vice President, West Salem Head Coach  Andrew McElderry – Treasurer, Hood River Head Coach  Lisa Longtain – Secretary, West Linn Parent  Members-at-Large  Ali Berg – Former Lincoln Head Coach  Jim Bergevin– Lake Oswego Parent  Polly Purcell – Summit High Coach

2015 Points of Emphasis  Important DatesLacey  FeesAndrew  League Alignment Kolis  League RepresentativesKelly  OGLA Grievance ProcessAli  State PlayoffsLacey  Updates for 2015 Lacey  Scheduling Reminders Kelly

Important Dates & Deadlines Date Season Calendar 12/02/2014Fees Deadline 12/12-13/2014Coaches, Players Clinic 03/02/2015OGLA Practice Start Date/OSAA Spring Start Date 03/13-14/2015JV Jamboree/Varsity Jamboree 03/16/2015OGLA Games Start Date 03/23-27/2015Spring Break 05/07/2015Last Contest Date 05/08/2015Settle Any Ties 05/11-15/2015Playoffs 05/18/2015State Semi Finals 05/20/2015State Finals 05/24-26/2015WDNT

Registration/Fees Dues –  Varsity $400  Junior Varsity $300  New Teams $150  Jamboree: $175 per team $250 for Both JV and Varsity  State Semi’s and Finals Attendance Fee $10 Registration  Due in full December 2, 2014  Register and pay via Invoice/Check

League Alignment  Preserve league alignment from 2014 season  Out of league games recommended to match OSAA League Alignment

League Representatives  Each league will have two leagues reps  Please inform OGLA the names of these reps before leaving today’s meeting  League Representative Duties  Assist in the scheduling of games  Ensure stats are imputed in a timely and accurate manner (including yellow/red cards)  Mediate issues within the league  Keep OGLA informed of resolved/unresolved issues with league

OGLA Grievance Process  In an effort to resolve more issues without OGLA intervention, all teams are asked to follow the 3-step grievance process. Note: This does not apply to grievances with officials.  Step 1 – Head Coach to Head Coach Communication(48 Hrs)  Please allow for cool down period  Upon Resolution, the details to OGLA  Step 2 – Head Coach to League Rep Communication(72 Hrs)  If no coach to coach resolution, contact league rep to resolve  Upon Resolution, details to OGLA  Step 3 – Contact OGLA  If unable to resolve, contact OGLA via with completed “Grievance Procedure Form” (on OGLA website)  Quick resolution will be made by OGLA Exec Board

Proposed Site Change for State  Bidding Process  Interested programs may apply to host semi’s and finals  Criteria to be released on-line  Sites will be reserved for 2 years  Will also host WDNT tryouts  Split for Revenue

Updates to the Reference Manual Clarifications/Reminders:  2 Half Rule is now increased to a 3 Half Rule  PLEASE DO NOT SWING STARTING VARSITY  Harsher penalties for teams using more that allotted halves  Forfeit and lose player for an additional game  Penalties for teams that repeatedly omit stats and card/ submit incorrect stats and cards

Game Change Requests Acceptable cancellations: Unplayable Fields  12:00pm or before on game day home team contacts OWLUA with a phone call  OWLUA is the only entity who shall determine that the game is officially postponed or cancelled Send an to all of the following if field is unplayable:    Need confirmation that the message was received

Reminders: Scheduling Scheduling  Each team must play each contest for which they are scheduled  Double check school and district calendar before finalizing schedule  Think about scheduling 1-2 makeup games  Must have minimum of 9 field players to start a game without forfeiting the game Reminder of Deadlines  Last Regular Season game must be played by 05/07/2015

Reminders: Scheduling Non League Games Non league Games  All Teams will be responsible for scheduling their own Non League matchups and contests.  Plan the # of NL matchups your program can handle (max. 18 games in- state)  Contact coaches directly to schedule  Reminder – we need all teams to be willing to share in travel, make sure you meet coaches for teams in leagues you haven’t played in past.  Use today as a “Speed Date” to meet some non-league opponents.