 Football  2013 – Schedule is OK as is  2014 – Prepare for no Dome

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 TCF Bank available for two straight weeks in November  Tournament must be 2 weeks earlier  Start one week earlier – August 10  Shorten Playoffs  Top four in each section qualify  Others match-up for 9 th game  OR ? ? ? ? ?

 Should be in New Stadium  If not  TCF available one week earlier  Start Season on August 8  Can play full playoff schedule  Creates challenges for scheduling  OR – shorten playoffs again as in 2015  Could complete schedules well in advance  Playoff schedule depends on Stadium

 Soccer – Outdoors in 2015 for sure  2014 and 2016 unknown  Site TBD  Basketball  2013 as is  2014 – 2018 Challenges (especially ’16)  Hockey Tournament at Target Center  NIT/NCAA and Robotics at U of M  Still exploring options at both site s

 Results in:  Tournament Dates may be affected  Boys or Girls or both  Tournament format could be affected  Either of these could cause changes to:  Section Tournament Schedules  Start of the season  Final plans for 2014 by December

 2013 – Prep Championship Series  Target Field on June 17  Midway Stadium back-up – June 17 or 18  Future Possibilities  U of M  New Saints Stadium in 2015??

 Helmet Attachments  Pro Cap  Shock Strips  Guardian  Not prohibited by NFHS Rules  Studies claim to they provide more protection  NFHS cannot come to definite conclusions  Beneficial or Detrimental?  More surface – Players will use head more?  Any attachments MAY VOID helmet warranty  Use is up to school, coaches, parents and athletes

Guardian ProCap

Shockstrip

 Separate Handout  Uniform and Equipment Updates

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