November 20, 2006
Number 10

1. VOLLEYBALL WILDCARDS DECISIONS – “A”, “AA” and “AAA” wildcards will be posted on the MHSAA website on Thursday. You can view the site by going to Current Items (right hand side) on our homepage. (please note revised deadline dates, as posted on the website)

2. “AAAA” Volleyball FINAL FOUR – will be at the University of Manitoba on Wednesday, November 29 with the girls semi’s, Wednesday, November 30 on Thursday with the boys semi’s and the championship games on Monday, December 4. (this is contrary to the handbook, due to scheduling conflicts at the U of Manitoba)

3. The Manitoba Basketball Hall of Fame is seeking nominations. The have athlete, builder and team categories. Criteria and nomination forms are available by accessing the Hall website at http://mbhof.com/inductees/Nomination2.pdf.

4. The Manitoba Volleyball Association is currently accepting applications for the 2007 18U Women and 19U Men Provincial Team Program coaching staff. Application Deadline is this Friday, November 24, 2006. For a complete job posting and qualifications please visit: http://www.manitobavolleyball.com/index.asp?Page=34

5. Dr. Dale Iwanoczko Memorial Volleyball Scholarship – Application forms are now available on the website, http://www.mhsaa.mb.ca/pages/forms.php, please inform your qualified athletes. The scholarships have increased to $750.00 this year.

6. Sport Manitoba Travel Assistance – A reminder to all schools, that will participate in Volleyball Provincials, and those that will be participating in upcoming provincials, to apply for travel assistance from Sport Manitoba, through your regional manager. The link to the application form is http://www.sportmanitoba.ca/downloads/Athlete_Travel.pdf

7. Board Minutes – The minutes from the November 9th MHSAA Board of Directors Meetings are now posted on the website, http://www.mhsaa.mb.ca/pages/directory/board_minutes.php.

8. Wrestling – If your school has a wrestling program, please let the MHSAA know. The Manitoba Wrestling Association is starting up again, and trying to create an inventory of the sport across the province.

9. School Leadership programs – Sport Manitoba is looking at developing a student program that will include officiating, scorekeeping, CPR, stats, etc. If you currently offer a student leadership program in your school, please email Rick Lambert at lambert@sport.mb.ca, with information on the topics you cover.

10. Eligibility Appeals – the next eligibility appeal meeting has been scheduled for December 6. All appeals must be submitted by noon on December 4th to be considered. Please see page 8 of the MHSAA handbook for all required information.

11. Unique Fundraiser – The Ultimate Scarf – this is an interesting and unique fundraiser. For further information, check out www.ultimatescarf.com, or call Devon at 694-3217. The scarves regularly sell for $29.99, however school groups can sell them for $25.00 and keep $10.00 as profit.

12. HOT 103 Report – now has an audio link off of the MHSAA homepage. Please listen in to reports about high school athletes of the week and other MHSAA happenings.