Post by schlager7 on Feb 14, 2009 20:01:05 GMT -6
With many thanks to Brad Baker and his post on Fencing Net. Here is the agenda.
Among the items coming up for a second hearing:
Motion (Mr. Streb): QUALIFICATION PATH TO SUMMER NATIONALS THROUGH SECTIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
WHEREAS, the qualification path for Division II fencers to the Summer National Championships through Sectional Championships was previously eliminated, and;
WHEREAS, this has worked a hardship on the organizers of Sectional Championships by reducing the number of fencers and consequently the amount of entry fee revenue;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the prior qualification path for Division II fencers to the Summer National Championships through the Sectional Championships be restored and that the Athlete Handbook, Section 2.11.3, be revised to again state: DIVISION II Fencers must have a classification in the weapon of "C", "D", "E" or Unclassified at the time of the qualifying competition AND meet the age requirements as above
AND—
--Place in the top 25% of the current season's Division Qualifying competition (see Chapter 2.7.2 for detailed chart) OR
--Qualify for current season's Division I-A National Championships OR
--Qualify for the current season's U-19 National Championships in that weapon OR
--Qualify for the current season's U-16 National Championships in that weapon OR
--Placed in the top 4 at the previous season's Division III National Championships
RATIONALE: Previous board action eliminating the qualification path to the Division II National Championship through the Sectional Championship has decreased attendance for Sectional Championships, and therefore, decreased revenues, making the hosting of the Sectional Championships a greater burden for the organizers. The prior qualification path should be restored. The rationale given for the prior board action eliminating this qualification path was to strengthen Division qualifier events, but there has been no significant impact on Division qualifier events, only a negative impact on Sectional Championship events. An apparent unstated rationale for the prior board action was to reduce the number of fencers qualifying for Division II National Championships; however, assuming arguendo there was merit to this unstated rationale, no significant reduction has been achieved in that manner.
Second: Ms. Bell
Tournament Committee Response With the Board reinstating the Auto qualification for Summer Nationals Division II to Division III events in September 2008, the TC and the National Office believe that the passage of this motion would significantly increase the workload on the National Office in verifying qualification and processing of entries thus creating an excessive increase in expenses and person hours on the National Office staff.
Among the items coming up for a second hearing:
Motion (Mr. Streb): QUALIFICATION PATH TO SUMMER NATIONALS THROUGH SECTIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
WHEREAS, the qualification path for Division II fencers to the Summer National Championships through Sectional Championships was previously eliminated, and;
WHEREAS, this has worked a hardship on the organizers of Sectional Championships by reducing the number of fencers and consequently the amount of entry fee revenue;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the prior qualification path for Division II fencers to the Summer National Championships through the Sectional Championships be restored and that the Athlete Handbook, Section 2.11.3, be revised to again state: DIVISION II Fencers must have a classification in the weapon of "C", "D", "E" or Unclassified at the time of the qualifying competition AND meet the age requirements as above
AND—
--Place in the top 25% of the current season's Division Qualifying competition (see Chapter 2.7.2 for detailed chart) OR
--Qualify for current season's Division I-A National Championships OR
--Qualify for the current season's U-19 National Championships in that weapon OR
--Qualify for the current season's U-16 National Championships in that weapon OR
--Placed in the top 4 at the previous season's Division III National Championships
RATIONALE: Previous board action eliminating the qualification path to the Division II National Championship through the Sectional Championship has decreased attendance for Sectional Championships, and therefore, decreased revenues, making the hosting of the Sectional Championships a greater burden for the organizers. The prior qualification path should be restored. The rationale given for the prior board action eliminating this qualification path was to strengthen Division qualifier events, but there has been no significant impact on Division qualifier events, only a negative impact on Sectional Championship events. An apparent unstated rationale for the prior board action was to reduce the number of fencers qualifying for Division II National Championships; however, assuming arguendo there was merit to this unstated rationale, no significant reduction has been achieved in that manner.
Second: Ms. Bell
Tournament Committee Response With the Board reinstating the Auto qualification for Summer Nationals Division II to Division III events in September 2008, the TC and the National Office believe that the passage of this motion would significantly increase the workload on the National Office in verifying qualification and processing of entries thus creating an excessive increase in expenses and person hours on the National Office staff.