Number 19
April 17, 2006

1. 2006/2007 Tournaments - You can now register your tournaments for next year on the MHSAA website now.

2. 2006 High School Golf Championships HOST - the MHSAA is still looking for a host for the 2006 Golf Championships, which are scheduled on Friday, September 22. We are looking for a 10:00 am shotgun start for approximately 30 foursomes. For more information, contact Carey at 925-5642 or email: carey@mhsaa.ca

3. SAG Conference - Remember that SAG will be held in November now, so that 3rd weekend in October is now open to host tournaments.

4. MTS golf Classic will once again be looking for volunteers this year. The Classic will be held again at Pine Ridge from July 13-16. More info will be forthcoming.

5. Baseball/Fastball facemasks - For the sport of fastball, runners and batters require facemasks on their helmets. Baseball does NOT require the facemask on their helmet.

6. Track and Field implements - please note that the following are the implement weights that are in affect starting this season:

Shot put - JV girls, JV boys and SR girls - 4kg SR boys - 5 kg
Discus - Girls - 1 kg Boys - 1.5 kg
Javelin - Girls 600 grams Boys - 700 grams

This equipment is available through Home Run Sports (255-7687) or through Diana at Athletics Manitoba (925-5744)

7. Tennis Manitoba is hosting a High School Tennis Tournament at Winnipeg Lawn Tennis Club on Saturday, June 3rd and Sunday, June 4th. The tournament is open to all students in grades 10-12 as per MHSAA eligibility guidelines, excluding players on Tennis Manitoba's Provincial Team. The tournament will include both a girls and boys division. Detailed information is available at www.tennismanitoba.com. If you require more information or would like to register please contact Rick at 925-5660.

8. Legion Athletic Camps - the 45th Legion Athletic Camp will occur from July 16 - August 26, 2006. Registrations are now being accepted. Students should register early to ensure that you are not disappointed. This camp is hosted at the International Peace Garden and boasts 12 sports to choose from for 2006! For Further information, check out http://www.legionathleticcamp.com/

9. Rural Track - The Rural Track & Field Championships will be held in Selkirk on June 2 & 3, 2006.

10. The University of Manitoba "Bisons" Women's Soccer Team will be hosting their annual Identification Camp on the weekend of May 5 (7-9 p.m. ), 6 (9- noon), & 7 (2-5 p.m.).The Identification Camp is open to current university players, graduating high school players and S3 high school players. The ID Camp will be held at the University of Manitoba. Interested players should contact Head Coach Mr. Walt McKee at walt_mckee@umanitoba.ca or Assistant Coach Dr. Gary Johnson at gary_johnson@umanitoba.ca for more information.

11. Basketball Summit - There will be a basketball summit held this Friday, April 21st, 2006. Registration forms are available on the MHSAA website, http://www.mhsaa.mb.ca/pdfs/BBall_Summit_Reg_Form.pdf.

12. Annual General Meeting - Registration forms are now available online, http://www.mhsaa.mb.ca/pdfs/2006_agm_reg_form.pdf.

13. Notices of Motions - Just a reminder to fax or email your zone Notices of Motion for the Annual General Meeting. The President's Meeting will take place on April 26th and all motions must be submitted to the MHSAA office by Friday, April 21st.

14. Looking for a Trampoline - Boine Valley School is looking for a trampoline. If you are interested in selling one, please call Abe Friesen at 526-2533 or email him at psboine@mts.net.