Rink Hockey Committee Meeting at Nationals

July, 2010

1. Treasurer’s report:
   Jim J. Withdrawal of $300 for participation fee for one team at the
   Open International Tournament in Barcelona, reimbursing Jimmy T. $200
   and Barb, $100. Each of the players, coaches and Barb contributed
   10 Euros each to pay the other team’s fee; these fees are necessary
   so that the country hosting these tournaments can receive money from
   their government to help cover their expenses.
2. Minutes of prior
   Conference Calls have been posted on P.J.’s and USARS’ web sites.
3. We are still waiting
   for approval to use the USOC “mark” on our “How to Start. . .”
   booklet, stationary and fax forms. They are changing from a wreath
   to a “mark” and this process will be completed soon. Bill
   is following up on this with Richard Hawkins.
4. Open International
   Tournament in Barcelona, June 21^st – 27^th.
   Frankie and Jimmy
1. Having all of our
   expenses paid made it possible for our teams to participate and gain
   valuable international experience.
2. Teams got their
   first exposure to the “new” rules.
3. Participating countries
   were: Men’s Teams from Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Costa Rica,
   Ecuador, Germany, South Africa, U.S.A. and Uruguay; Ladies’ Teams
   from Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Germany, U.S.A. and Uruguay. Colombia
   had hoped to send a Men’s Team and Costa Rica, a Ladies’ Team, but
   were unable to do so. The fact that Teams came from Ecuador, Uruguay
   and a new program in Costa Rica is a wonderful indication of our sport
   strengthening and expanding in the South/Central American region.
   Panama is also actively working on starting a new program. This
   can only strengthen our position regarding consideration for inclusion
   in the Pan American Games.
4. It was great for
   the Men’s and Ladies’ teams to see each other play and support each
   other. This is the first time they have had this opportunity.
   Future tournaments will be held separately.
1. 2011 Ladies Open
   International: Argentina, specific dates TBD
2. 2012 Men’s Open
   International: Chile, specific dates TBD
5. Special thanks to
   Cheri Lewis for her help coordinating logistics.
5. Nationals, July
   11th – 16^th, Bremerton, WA. Bill and Frankie
1. “Old rules”
   will be used. But, again, it is extremely
   important for everyone to read the
   “new” rules which are posted

   on both P.J.’s and USARS’ web
   sites BEFORE arriving at Nationals

   so that discussions will be more
   productive. The Men’s and Ladies’ teams which went to
   Barcelona will be playing “exhibition” games so everyone can see
   how the changes in rules affect how the game is played.

2. Schedule for Nationals:
1. 9:00 a.m. – 4:00
   p.m.: Club team practice time – needs to be scheduled with Frankie
2. 4:00 p.m.:
   Referees and Coaches Meeting, discussion of “new” vs. “old”
   rules, etc.
3. 5:00 p.m.:
   General Meeting; among topics will be a discussion of the proposed Age
   and Division Changes
4. 8:30 p.m.:
   Men’s Open Tryout for Team USA
5. There will be no
   teams participating from other countries.
6. TravMed insurance
   is now MANDATORY for all players and Staff participating in international
   tournaments. It has been required by Speed, Artistic and Inline
   Hockey for several years. It is only $3 per day. Any player
   who does not purchase this insurance will be replaced by the next ranked
   player. If anyone already has the same type of insurance, this
   information must be given to Peggy Young at USARS to make sure it meets
   all of the necessary requirements.
7. 2010 Ladies’ WC,
   Alcobendas, Madrid, Spain, September 25^th – October 2^nd.
   Depart from the U.S. on Monday, September 20^th and from Madrid
   on Sunday, October 3^rd.
1. Open Tryouts will
   be on Friday, July 16th, one hour after the last game of Nationals ends.
2. Ladies’ (and Men’s)
   Team Training: Saturday, July 17^th and Sunday, July
   18^th until 1:00 p.m.
3. Our Trainer will
   be Gina Gerona.

8. Pan American Championships will be October 12^th
– 17^th in Rosario, Argentina. Men’s Rink Hockey
Teams will be included; Ladies’ Teams will not.

9. Men’s “B” WC: October 24^th – 30^th,
Dornbirn, Austria. Possible departure from the U.S. could be Wednesday,
October 20th. There will be no training in Italy between the Pan
American Championships and the W.C. as previously considered.
Departure for the U.S. will be on Sunday, October 31^st.

a. “Open Tryouts”
will occur Saturday, July 10^th, 8:30 p.m.

b. Men’s final
cut: Friday, July 16^th, 6:30 p.m.

c. Men’s (and
Ladies’) Team Training: Saturday, July 17^th and Sunday,
July 18^th until 1:00 p.m.

d. Our Trainer
will be Chuck Dowell.

Repeat items:

1. Remember to renew
USARS memberships or complete registration forms. The
more players we have registered with

USARS, the more money they can
return to our sport.

2. Fundraising, sponsorship
and grant ideas should be given to Cheri Lewis and Yvvonne Ashlock.
Their contact information is: Cheri, Cheri@reachonetravel.com, (c) 360.789.1947 and Yvvonne, itsmeyvvonne@aol.com, (c) 940.255.9759.

Let’s skip the month of August
and schedule the next Rink Hockey Conference Call for Saturday, September
11^th at 12:00 noon EDT if this is ok with everyone’s schedule.
The 11^th is ten days before the Ladies leave for their WC
in Madrid.

Prepared by,

Barb
Brooks

MINUTES

Rink Hockey Conference Call

Saturday, April 17^th, 2010

Participating
were: Bill, Frankie, Don, Pat, Toby and Barb. Jimmy T. was
in Hawaii on vacation and Jim J. was attending a conference.

Jim J. emailed
the Treasurer’s report. The balance remained unchanged at $2,126.00.

Pat made a motion
to spend $600 for U.S.A. Rink Hockey buttons to be distributed at international
tournaments. Toby seconded the motion; it was passed unanimously.
Several players have requested over the past few years to have these
to distribute.

We are waiting
for the U.S.O.C. to finalize their process for using a “mark” rather
than a “wreath.” Bill is submitting an official request to
Richard for its use on our “How to Start. . .” booklets, stationary
and FAX forms.

South American
Open International Tournament, June 26^th – July 4^th
in Barcelona. We hope to be sending a Ladies’ Team if we can receive
financial assistance. We will not be sending a Men’s Team.
[Update: This Tournament was moved back a week to June 21^st
- 27^th and we are receiving financial assistance; therefore,
we will be sending both a Men’s and a Ladies Team.] Player selection
will follow our established procedure: go down the World Team
list, then go to the Training Camp ranking list. In a rare case
where there are extenuating circumstances, this exact order may not
be followed.

Nationals:
The schedule is posted on both P.J.’s and USARS’ website.
[Update:

Daniel Skill Development Clinic
will not occur this year because of his travel schedule and other conflicts.
It will be resumed at 2011 Nationals. That time-slot will be made
available as practice time for Club teams; these times MUST be scheduled
with Frankie.]

USARS
Board Meeting, April 23^rd – 25^th, in Las Vegas.
Our requested changes in Age Divisions and Categories will be discussed
at Nationals.

RSA’s Annual
Conference, April 25^th – 29^th, with exhibit
dates April 27^th – 28^th. Jim J. and his
fiancé, Jennifer staffed our part of USARS’ booth. [Jim recently
posted a report on this Conference.] They thought it was time
very well spent.

Regarding the one-week
international tournament in San Juan, Argentina in December for players
ages 8 – 10, the U.S. will not participate this year. We do
hope to participate in December of 2011.

The rest of the
Agenda was discussed with no comments being added.

The next Conference
Call will be on Saturday, May 22^nd at 12:00 noon, EDT.

Respectfully submitted,

Barb Brooks

[] Please note
three recent updates in brackets.

Rink Hockey Committee Conference Call

Saturday, June 12^th, 2010

1. Treasurer’s Report:
   Jim J.
2. Minutes of the April
   17^th and May 22^nd Conference Calls will be posted
   on both web sites in the next couple of days.
3. We are still waiting
   for approval to USOC “mark” on our “How to Start. . .” booklet,
   stationary and fax forms. They are changing from a wreath to a
   “mark” and this process will be completed soon.
4. South American Open
   International Tournament (formerly Copa America) in Barcelona, June
   21^st – 27^th. We are sending both a Ladies’
   and a Men’s Team.
1. Has the uniform
   situation been resolved? Frankie and Jimmy
2. Frankie, please
   bring 400 U.S. Rink Hockey buttons.
5. 2010 Nationals,
   July 11^th – 16^th, Bremerton, WA. Bill
   and Frankie
1. “Old rules”
   will be used. But it is extremely important for everyone to
   have read the revised rules, or “new” rules, posted on both P.J.’s
   and USARS’ websites BEFORE arriving at
   Nationals so that discussions will be
   more productive.
2. Events scheduled
   for Saturday, July 10^th – all taking place at Skateland
1. The Skill Development
   Clinic conducted in 2009 by Daniel V. will not be held because
   of Daniel’s travel schedule and other obligations; it will be resumed
   at Nationals in 2011.
2. 9:00 a.m. – 4:00
   p.m.: Club team practice time – needs to be scheduled with Frankie.
3. 4:00 p.m.:
   Referees and Coaches Meeting, discussion of “new” vs. “old”
   rules, etc.
4. 5:00 p.m.:
   General Meeting; among topics will be a discussion of the proposed Age
   and Division changes (Don, you still need to get this to Barb).
5. 8:30 p.m.:
   Men’s Open Tryout for Team USA
6. Teams from other
   countries participating – none confirmed yet
3. Don: Cards
   for players of each team to write down their name, address, phone numbers
   (home, cell, etc.) and email addresses?

6. 2010 Ladies’ WC,
Alcobendas, Madrid, Spain, September 25^th – October 2^nd.
Depart from U.S. on Monday, September 20^th and from Madrid
on Sunday, October 3^rd.

a.
Open Tryouts will be on Friday, July 16^th one hour after
the last game of Nationals ends.

b.
Ladies’ (and Men’s) Team Training: Saturday, July 17^th
and Sunday, July 18^th until 1:00 p.m.

c.
Trainer will be Gina Gerona.

7. Pan American Championships
will be October 12^th – 17^th in Rosario, Argentina.
Men’s Rink Hockey Teams will be included; Ladies’ Teams will not.

8. Men’s “B” WC:
October 24^th – 30^th, Dornbirn, Austria.
Depart probably from Argentina on Monday, October 18^th for
Italy for training, then on to Austria for the WC. Depart for
U.S. on Sunday, October 31^st.

a.
Open Tryouts” Saturday, July 10^th, 8:30 p.m. at the
end of Nationals

b.
Men’s final cut: Friday, July 16^th, 6:30 p.m.

c.
Men’s (and Ladies’) Team Training: Saturday, July 17^th
and Sunday, July 18^th until 1:00 p.m.

d.
Trainer will be Chuck Dowell since Rob Murphy will not be available
this year for these dates.

Repeat items:

1. Reminder to renew
USARS memberships or complete registration forms. The more
players we have registered with USARS, the more money they can return
to our sport.

2. Daniel V. needs to
postpone our possible participation in the one-week international tournament
in San Juan, Argentina, December for 8 – 10 year-olds because of conflicts
in his schedule. He would still like to pursue this opportunity
in 2011.

3. Fundraising, sponsorship
and grant ideas should be given to Cheri Lewis and Yvvonne Ashlock.
Their contact information is: Cheri, Cheri@reachonetravel.com, (c) 360.789.1947 and Yvvonne, itsmeyvvonne@aol.com, (c) 940.255.9759.

Next Rink Hockey Committee
Meeting: at Nationals whenever Bill can schedule it.

Prepared by,

Barb Brooks

AGENDA

Rink Hockey Committee Conference Call

Saturday, March 20, 2010

1. Treasurer’s Report:
   Jim J.
2. Minutes of the February
   27^th Conference Call posted on both web sites
3. Rink Hockey logo:
   We will now be using the USARS Rink Hockey logo for everything, rather
   than using one we created our own.
4. Use of USOC wreath:
   Richard has sent our request to the USOC to use their wreath on our
   “How to Start. . .” booklet, stationary and fax forms. We
   are waiting for their approval.
5. 2010 Nationals,
   July 11^th – 16^th, Bremerton, WA. Bill
   and Frankie
1. “Old” rules
   will be used. But, it is extremely important

   for everyone to have read the
   revised rules, or “new” rules,

   posted on both P.J.’s and USARS’
   web sites before arriving at Nationals.

2. Events scheduled
   for Saturday, July 10^th
   – all at Skateland
1. 9 a.m. – 12 noon:
   Skill Development Clinic, Daniel V.
2. 12 noon – 4:00p.m.:
   Team practice; to be scheduled with Frankie
3. 4:00 p.m.:
   Referees and Coaches Meeting; discussion of “new” vs. “old”
   rules, etc.
4. 5:00 p.m.:
   General Meeting
5. 8:30 p.m.:
   Men’s Open Try-Out for Team USA
3. Josh Englund will
   do merchandise
4. Teams from other
   countries participating:
1. Possibly Mexico
2. Australia will not
   be able to afford to participate.
3. The Ladies’ Colombian
   Federation has requested playing time with Team USA Ladies’ Team to
   better prepare their Team for the Ladies’ WC September 25^th
   – October 2nd. We will be inviting them to participate in Nationals
   to play several games against our Ladies, including games after our
   National Team and World Teams have been selected.

6. Pan American Championships have been postponed until probably
October. Exact dates and location, TBA. The Men’s Rink
Hockey Team will be included; the Ladies will not.

7. USARS Board Meeting, April 23^rd – 25^th.

a. Bill needs nominations for USARS Hall of Fame

8. RSA will hold their annual Conference April 25^th
-29^th. Exhibit dates will be April 27^th
– 28^th. Jim. J. will be coordinating our effort,
combined with USARS. Toby and Tom Hughes will be helping him.

9. South American Open International Tournament (formerly Copa
America) in Barcelona. We will not be sending a Men’s Team,
but hope to send a Ladies Team if we can receive substantial financial
assistance; we should know these details by early April. Daniel
V. will be the Coach since it will be close to Nationals and Frankie
needs to concentrate on that.

10. 2010 Ladies’ WC, Alcobendas, Madrid, Spain, September 25^th
– October 2^nd.

a.
Staff: Frankie, Coach; Daniel, Assistant Coach; Tom Hughes, Manager;
Gina Gerona, Trainer.

b.
Depart from U.S.: Peggy put, tentatively, Monday, September 20^th;
depart from Madrid, Sunday, October 3^rd. Please

confirm.

c.
“Open Try-outs:” Friday, July 16^th beginning one
hour after the final game ends at Nationals

d.
Ladies’ (and Men’s) Team Training: Saturday, July 17^th
and Sunday, July 18^th until 1:00 p.m.

11. 2010 Men’s “B” WC: October 24^th –
30^th, Dornbirn, Austria

a.
Staff: Jimmy T., Coach; Pat and Daniel; Assistant Coaches; Ron,
Goalkeeper Coach; Don, Manager; Rob Murphy (hopefully), Trainer.

b.
Depart from U.S: Peggy put, tentatively, Tuesday, October 19^th;
depart for USA, Sunday, October 31^st. Please

confirm.

c.
“Open Try-outs:” Saturday, July 10^th, 8:30 p.m.

d.
Men’s final cut: Friday, July 16^th, 6:30 p.m.

e.
Men’s (and Ladies’) Team Training: Saturday, July 17^th

and Sunday, July 18^th until 1:00 p.m.

12. Rink Hockey pins for distribution at international tournaments:
now that the logo “issue” has been resolved, Jim J. will move forward
with this.

13: One-week international tournament in San Juan, Argentina in
December, 2010, for players ages 8 – 10: In 2009, 48 teams participated;
this tournament has been occurring for 10 years. A meeting will
be held at the beginning of Nationals for parents with interested players;
these players will be selected at Nationals if there is sufficient interest.

14. USARS has a new telephone system: Extension numbers
are: Ricci Porter, Media and PR, #14; Peggy Young, International
Events, #15; Ken Hobza, Financial Services, #18; Kevin Kmetz, Hockey
Athlete Memberships and Club Charters, #20; Michael Steib, Website and
Email Blasts, #21 and Richard Hawkins, Executive Director, # 22.

15. Brent Benson has been hired by USARS to “cover” Rink Hockey,
Inline Hockey, Marketing and Sales. His USARS extension is #13.

Repeat items:

1. Reminder to renew
   USARS memberships or complete registration forms. The
   more players we have registered,

   the more money USARS can return
   to our sport.

2. See the C.I.R.H.
   website for international tournament dates, www.inf.fh-dortmund.de/rollhockey/forms/InternatCalendar.pdf.
3. P.J.’s website
   for our sport is: www.usarinkhockey.com
4. USARS’ website
   is: www.usarollersports.org/
5. Fundraising, sponsorship
   and grant ideas should be given to Cheri Lewis and Yvvonne Ashlock.
   Their contact information is: Cheri, Cheri@reachonetravel.com, (c) 360.789.1947 and Yvvonne, itsmeyvvonne@aol.com, (c) 940.255.9759.

Next Conference Call:
Saturday, April 17^th, 12:00 noon EDT?

Prepared by Barb Brooks

AGENDA

Rink Hockey
Committee Conference Call

January 16, 2010

Conference
Call Attendees: Bill – Barb – Don – Pat – Toby – Jim

1. Treasurer’s Report:
   Jim J.

No
activity since last month. Balance is $2,126.00

2. Minutes of the
   November 14^th Conference Call were posted on both web sites

Approved

3. 2010 Nationals,
   July 11^th – 16^th, Bremerton, WA. Bill
   and Frankie

a.
Meetings will be on Saturday, July 10^th

b. “Old rules”
will be used.

c. Scheduling
of seminars for Referees, then Referees and Coaches to discuss the “New
Rules.” It is extremely important for everyone to have read
the revised rules posted on both P.J.’s and USARS’ website BEFORE
arriving at Nationals so you can ask knowledgeable questions and have
relevant discussions.

Seminar
times and days will be announced at a later date.

d. Do you want
Cricket Loft to be your merchandise vendor again?

Frankie
must decide.

e. Scheduling
Mini-Camps and announcing final selection for both the Ladies' and Men’s
World Teams. Frankie and Jimmy T. To
Be Announced.

f. Timers and
scorekeepers. Bill &

Don

g. Possible change
in age categories for 2011. Bill and Don

Don's
proposal was discussed. Don will rewrite his proposal and re-submit
it at the next meeting.

h. Is there any
interest in inviting teams from other countries to participate?

Committee
recommended that other countries be invited to our Nationals to provide
experience to our teams.

i. Skill Development
Clinic will be held again in 2010. Daniel V. would like for us
to consider the following:

i.
Dividing the Clinic into Beginner and Intermediate levels, and possibly
adding an Experienced level, as well.

ii. Holding
a Coaches’ Clinic

Possibility of
holding Clinics in the 3 major regions, not just at Nationals

Tabled
until the next meeting.

4. “Let’s Play Hockey
Expo” in Las Vegas, January 25^th – 28^th.
Barb, Daniel and, hopefully, Bill will be attending, as well as Francesco
Rossi, 1^st VP of C.I.R.H. We will be meeting with George
Kolibaba the evening of January 26^th to give Francesco and
George the opportunity to meet for the first time and discuss USARS’
future plans for Rink Hockey.

5. Pan American Championships,
April 24^th – May 1^st: Chances are slim
that Rink Hockey will be included, but participating sports have not
been announced yet.

6. USARS Board Meeting,
April 23^rd -25^th
in Las Vegas. RSA will hold their annual Conference, April 25^th
– 29^th at the same location. Specific Exhibition
dates to be determined. We hope to have a booth. So far
Jim (Jost), Barb, Daniel, Cheri Lewis and Yvvonne Ashlock hope to be
staffing our booth, as well as a couple of players to demonstrate our
equipment. Others are welcome to help; please email Barb (bbbrooksao@aol.com) if you are interested. Toby
and Tom Hughes also expressed interest in helping.

The Committee
discussed the fact that there is no information currently on line for
this convention. Jim stated he would need to know by April if the booth
is a go. Barb and Jim will continue to seek information on the Convention.

7. South American Open
International Tournaments (formerly Copa America) – both Ladies’
and Men’s, will take place in Barcelona, Spain in June (no specific
dates have been determined). The U.S. will be sending both a Ladies’
and Men’s team.

Committee requested
that Barb ask what "incentives" can be acquired for attendance
of any U.S. teams to these types of international tournaments. Barb
will report back.

8. 2010 Ladies’ WC,
Alcobendas, Madrid, Spain, September 25^th – October 2^nd.

a.
Staff: Coach, Frankie Lee; Assistance Coach, Daniel Vianna; Manager,
Tom Hughes; Trainer, hopefully Gina Gerona.

b. No Training
Camps will be scheduled. Preparation will occur at the South American
Open International Tournament in Barcelona.

9. 2010 Men’s “B”
WC: October 24^th – 30^th, Dornbirn, Austria.

a.
Staff: Coach, Jimmy Trussell; Assistant Coaches Pat Ferguson and
Daniel Vianna; Manager, Don Allen; Goalkeeper Coach, Ron Torvik; Trainer,
hopefully Rob Murphy.

b.
Training Camp. TBA, but may not be scheduled because of other
tournaments in Bremerton, Burlington and the South American Open International
Tournament in Barcelona.

10. Sanctioning of Tournaments
and the requirement of USARS membership cards. Bill

The Committee discussed
how to get rinks and players to purchase USARS membership cards.
There are still non-sanctioned tournaments being held where players
are not registered with USARS. In an attempt to increase Rink
Hockey membership, USARS has waived its sanctioning fee for all Rink
Hockey tournaments. In order for USARS benefits (athlete accident
insurance and venue liability insurance), all participants would have
to be USARS members. USARS hopes this will increase membership,
lower expenses for tournament directors and give the members the benefits
of the insurance, in addition to receiving the Magazine. By increasing
membership dollars, more money may be available in the future to assist
in the support of Rink Hockey programs, i.e., marketing and promotion,
assisting with World Team expenses and added benefits to members.
Due to insurance restrictions, USARS is not able to extend insurance
coverage to non-sanctioned tournaments or non-registered members.

11. Rink hockey pins
for distribution at international tournaments. Jim J. Still checking.

12. Barb emailed revised
Directories January 12^th to everyone who has an email address.
She included contact information for Cheri Lewis and Yvvonne Ashlock
who are in charge of fund-raising, sponsorship and grant opportunities.

13. Please check out
Tom Hughes’ articles on pages 17 – 22 of the Fall 2009 edition of
the USARS Magazine! They are wonderful!

Repeat items:

1. Testing of Rink
   Hockey Coaches will be discussed after we know more about the USARS
   reorganization of the various sports. Bill
2. USARS is currently
   interviewing candidates to coordinate administrative responsibilities
   for Rink and Inline Hockey.
3. “Athlete of the
   Month” featured on USARS and P.J.’s website needs more biographies
   from players. Please take the time to complete the form under
   the USARS website and get these to Peggy Young at USARS.
4. See the CIRH website
   for dates of international tournaments. That web site is: www.inf.fh-dortmund.de/rollhockey/forms/InternatCalendar.pdf.
5. The USARS website
   is: www.usarinkhockey.com.
6. P.J.’s website
   for our sport is: www.usarinkhockey.com .
7. Fund-raising, sponsorship
   and grant ideas should be given to Cheri Lewis and Yvvonne Ashlock.
   Their contact information is: Cheri, Cheri@reachonetravel.com, (C) 360.789.1947 and Yvonne, itsmeyvvonne@aol.com (C) 940.255.9759.
8. Pat
   reported that both Duane and Gary will be available to referee at the
   2010 Nationals.
9. There
   is a annual 10 & under international tournament held in San Juan,
   Argentina each year in December. The Committee recommended we approach
   players and parents at the 2010 Nationals to see if there is interest
   in sending a U.S. team.

Next Conference Call:
Saturday, February 6 ^th, 12:00 noon, EST.

Prepared by,

Barb Brooks

Notes by Jim J., Barb, Bill

AGENDA

Rink Hockey
Committee Conference Call

January 16, 2010

1. Treasurer’s Report:
   Jim J.
2. Minutes of the
   November 14^th Conference Call were posted on both web sites
3. 2010 Nationals,
   July 11^th – 16^th, Bremerton, WA. Bill
   and Frankie

a.
Meetings will be on Saturday, July 10^th

b. “Old rules”
will be used.

c. Scheduling
of seminars for Referees, then Referees and Coaches to discuss the “New
Rules.” It is extremely important for everyone to have read
the revised rules posted on both P.J.’s and USARS’ website BEFORE
arriving at Nationals so you can ask knowledgeable questions and have
relevant discussions.

d. Do you want
Cricket Loft to be your merchandise vendor again?

e. Scheduling
Mini-Camps and announcing final selection for both the Ladies’and
Men’s World Teams. Frankie and Jimmy T.

f. Timers and
scorekeepers. Bill

g. Possible change
in age categories. Bill and Don

h. Is there any
interest in inviting teams from other countries to participate?

i. Skill Development
Clinic will be held again in 2010. Daniel V. would like for us
to consider the following:

i.
Dividing the Clinic into Beginner and Intermediate levels, and possibly
adding an Experienced level, as well.

ii. Holding
a Coaches’ Clinic

3. Possibility of holding
   Clinics in the 3 major regions, not just at Nationals

4. “Let’s Play Hockey
Expo” in Las Vegas, January 25^th – 28^th.
Barb, Daniel and, hopefully, Bill will be attending, as well as Francesco
Rossi, 1^st VP of C.I.R.H. We will be meeting with George
Kolibaba the evening of January 26^th to give Francesco and
George the opportunity to meet for the first time and discuss USARS’
future plans for Rink Hockey.

5. Pan American Championships,
April 24^th – May 1^st: Chances are slim
that Rink Hockey will be included, but participating sports have not
been announced yet.

6. USARS Board Meeting,
April 23^rd -25^th
in Las Vegas. RSA will hold their annual Conference, April 25^th
– 29^th at the same location. Specific Exhibition
dates to be determined. We hope to have a booth. So far
Jim (Jost), Barb, Daniel, Cheri Lewis and Yvvonne Ashlock hope to be
staffing our booth, as well as a couple of players to demonstrate our
equipment. Others are welcome to help; please email Barb (bbbrooksao@aol.com) if you are interested.

7. South American Open
International Tournaments (formerly Copa America) – both Ladies’
and Men’s, will take place in Barcelona, Spain in June (no specific
dates have been determined). The U.S. will be sending both a Ladies’
and Men’s team.

8. 2010 Ladies’ WC,
Alcobendas, Madrid, Spain, September 25^th – October 2^nd.

a.
Staff: Coach, Frankie Lee; Assistance Coach, Daniel Vianna; Manager,
Tom Hughes; Trainer, hopefully Gina Gerona.

b. No Training
Camps will be scheduled. Preparation will occur at the South American
Open International Tournament in Barcelona.

9. 2010 Men’s “B”
WC: October 24^th – 30^th, Dornbirn, Austria.

a.
Staff: Coach, Jimmy Trussell; Assistant Coaches Pat Ferguson and
Daniel Vianna; Manager, Don Allen; Goalkeeper Coach, Ron Torvik; Trainer,
hopefully Rob Murphy.

b.
Training Camp. TBA, but may not be scheduled because of other
tournaments in Bremerton, Burlington and the South American Open International
Tournament in Barcelona.

10. Sanctioning of Tournaments
and the requirement of USARS membership cards. Bill

11. Rink hockey pins
for distribution at international tournaments. Jim J.

12. Barb emailed revised
Directories January 12^th to everyone who has an email address.
She included contact information for Cheri Lewis and Yvvonne Ashlock
who are in charge of fund-raising, sponsorship and grant opportunities.

13. Please check out
Tom Hughes’ articles on pages 17 – 22 of the Fall 2009 edition of
the USARS Magazine! They are wonderful!

Repeat items:

1. Testing of Rink
   Hockey Coaches will be discussed after we know more about the USARS
   reorganization of the various sports. Bill
2. USARS is currently
   interviewing candidates to coordinate administrative responsibilities
   for Rink and Inline Hockey.
3. “Athlete of the
   Month” featured on USARS and P.J.’s website needs more biographies
   from players. Please take the time to complete the form under
   the USARS website and get these to Peggy Young at USARS.
4. See the CIRH website
   for dates of international tournaments. That web site is: www.inf.fh-dortmund.de/rollhockey/forms/InternatCalendar.pdf.
5. The USARS website
   is: www.usarinkhockey.com.
6. P.J.’s website
   for our sport is: www.usarinkhockey.com .
7. Fund-raising, sponsorship
   and grant ideas should be given to Cheri Lewis and Yvvonne Ashlock.
   Their contact information is: Cheri, Cheri@reachonetravel.com, (C) 360.789.1947 and Yvonne, itsmeyvvonne@aol.com (C) 940.255.9759.

Next Conference Call:
Saturday, February 20^th, 12:00 noon EST?

Prepared by,

Barb Brooks

AGENDA

Rink Hockey Committee Conference Call

November 14, 2009

In attendance:
Bill, Barb, Don, Frankie, Jim

1. Treasurer’s Report:
   Jim J.

Sent via
e-mail to committee members. Approved.

2. Minutes of the October
   17^th Conference call were posted within 5 days of that Call.

3. Report on USARS
   Board Meeting, October 30^th – November 1^st.
   Bill
1. Proposed reorganization
   of each sport, i.e., resumes to apply for any position are due to USARS
   no later than February 28, 2010.
2. Potential position
   for Hockey Director for Inline and Rink Hockey

USARS will be changing the administrative structure for all sports.
Each position for all committees will need to be applied for via resumes.
Also, USARS is trying to hire someone to coordinate many aspects for
both Inline and Rink Hockey.

4. Approval of use
   of new CIRH Rules for Rink Hockey. Bill

Bill stated
that the rules were approved by USARS in 2010. There was further discussion
on this issue after Bill and Don had dropped off the Call. Pat, Frankie
and Jim would like to see the rules stay the same for this year’s
Nationals since the new rules do not take effect until the 2011 World
Championship. The 2010 Men’s "B" and Ladies’ World Championships
will be played under the old rules. It was suggested that we do some
training on the new rules first with the referees on a conference call,
then with coaches and referees on a call and lastly with a seminar held
at this years Nationals. Jim will call Bill on Monday to express Pat,
Frankie and his views on this. This will be discussed further during
the next Conference Call. [An update on this was posted on USARS’
and P.J.’s websites 12/22/09.]

1. They are listed
   on the USARS and P.J.’s web site.
2. Discussion of age
   categories used internationally compared to those used in the U.S. This was tabled until
   the January Conference Call.

5. 2010 Nationals,
   July 11^th – 16^th, Bremerton, WA. Bill
   and Frankie
1. Meetings will be
   on Saturday, July 10^th
2. Do you want Cricket
   Loft to be your clothing merchandise vendor again?

Frankie
will consider this; he has some other options and will make his decision
by the January Conference Call.

3. Discussion regarding
   holding Mini-Camps and announcing final selection for both the Ladies’
   and Men’s World Teams. Frankie and Jimmy T. This was tabled until
   the January Conference Call.
4. Timers and scorekeepers.
   Bill

Don
will check with his personnel and Frankie will seek helpers.

5. Skill Development
   Clinic will be held again in 2010. Daniel V. would like for us
   to consider the following: This was tabled till
   the January Conference Call.
1. Dividing the Clinic
   into Beginner and Intermediate levels, and possibly adding an experienced
   level, as well.
2. Holding a Coaches’
   Clinic
3. Possibility of holding
   Clinics in the 3 major regions, not just at Nationals

6. 2010 Ladies’ WC:
   Alcobendas, Madrid, Spain, probably in September, but no specific dates
   are listed yet on the CIRH International Calendar.

1. Scheduling of Training
   Camps. Frankie (See #7 Below)
2. Barb has officially
   requested Gina Gerona as their Trainer again.

7. Possibility of combining
   Ladies’ and Men’s – formally know as Copa America – Tournaments
   in Barcelona. The name of these Tournaments officially has been
   changed to South American Open International Tournaments, for Speed,
   Artistic and Inline Hockey, as well as Rink Hockey. Dates have
   not been announced yet. Barb
   These could be used as training camps for Ladies’ and Men's Teams.
   We need more information before deciding if this is a possibility.
   Players must be made aware of the fact that they could be asked to attend
   two major international events in 2010 so they can to plan ahead, both
   financially and scheduling of vacation time.

8. 2010 Men’s “B”
   WC: October 24^th – 30^th, Dornbirn, Austria.
1. Scheduling of Training
   Camp(s). Jimmy (See
   #7)
2. Barb has already
   officially requested Rob Murphy as our Trainer again.
9. Testing of Rink
   Hockey Coaches. Will be discussed after we know more about the
   USARS reorganization of the various sports. Bill

10. RSA Convention
    booth manning. Barb

Barb will
need at least two or three people to help man the booth should RSE extend
us the booth invitation again. She would like to have some demonstrations
going on also. The Trade Show is at The
Flamingo, Sunset Ballroom,

Sunday April 25^th
– Thursday, April
29^th. Exhibit dates will be announced soon.

Repeat items:

1. “Athlete of the
   Month” featured on USARS and P.J.’s web site needs more biographies
   from players! Please take the time to complete the form under
   the USARS web site and get these to Peggy Young at USARS.
2. See the CIRH web
   site for dates of international tournaments. That web site is: www.inf.fh-dortmund.de/rollhockey/forms/InternatCalendar.pdf.
3. For those of you
   who do not know this, the web site for USARS is: www.usarollersports.org.
4. P.J.’s web site
   for our sport is: www.usarinkhockey.com
5. Fund-raising and
   sponsorship ideas should be given to Cheri Lewis and Yvvonne Ashlock.
   Their contact information is: Cheri, Cheri@reachonetravel.com, (C) 360.789.1947 and Yvvonne, itsmeyvvonne@aol.com,
   (H) 940.427.8323 or (C) 940.255.9759.

Next Conference Call:
Saturday, January 16, 2010 at 12:00 noon EST.

Agenda prepared by,

Barb Brooks

Notes/Minutes prepared by,

Jim Jost

1. Closing balance in Foundation account as of 9/30 is $2,126.00

2. Bill Sisson will give a report to the USARS Board at the October Meeting regarding the number of teams at Nationals and the success of our first Skill Development Clinic with 17 participants; this Clinic, and possibly others, will be held again the day before Nationals begin in 2010.

3. Jimmy has not been able to assemble a team to compete in the 2009 Men’s South American Club Championship in San Juan, Argentina, November 23rd through 28th, so the U.S. will not be participating in this invitational Tournament.

4. 2010 Nationals will be held Sunday, July 11th through Friday, July 16th in Bremerton, Washington. The address of the rink is: 1740 NE Fuson Rd., Bremerton, WA 98311. Meetings and Clinics will be held on Saturday, July 10th. Officials will be named at the February USARS Board Meeting. A “sign-up sheet” for “Tryouts” for both the Men’s and Ladies’ World Teams will be posted at the beginning of Nationals. Final selection and announcement of both Teams will be on either Friday, July 16th or Saturday, July 17th, depending on how many teams register to play at Nationals.

5. The new rules have not been officially approved by the CIRH, but will be and will be posted to the official web site in November. There are variations of the rules currently being proposed by several different countries. For the best explanation on the new rules, go to, http://cerh.eu/en/ .

6. All other topics listed in the Agenda will be discussed during the next Conference Call on November 14th at 12:00 noon, EST.

Submitted by,

Jim Jost

1. Treasurer’s Report: Jim J.

2. No Minutes from the September 19th Conference Call because of technical problems getting connected and we did not have a quorum.

3. Report on Nationals

a. Number of teams registered. 40
b. 1st Skill Development Clinic
i. 17 players participated, including one goal keeper
ii. T-shirts for those players will be printed and mailed to them

c. Training Camp for the Sub-20 Team

i. Number of players and goalkeepers who tried out
ii. Other comments. Pat

4. Recent Sub-20 WC in Bassano. Pat, Toby

a. Final ranking: 12th out of 17 Teams
b. $2,000 from USARS from the number of teams registered at Nationals contributed toward players expenses.
c. Additional comments

5. Invitation to 2009 Men’s South American Club Championship in San Juan, Argentina, November 23rd -28th. We would leave on Saturday, November 21st. Room and board and internal transportation will be paid for by the Organizing Committee. The only expense for our players will be airfare to and from San Juan. Jimmy, Barb

a. Players participating
b. Staff
c. Dotty Chapa will be helping us with reservations, and can be reached at 559.673.9239.

6. 2010 Nationals, July 11th – 16th, Bremerton, WA. Bill, Frankie

a. Meetings will be on Saturday, July 10th
b. Do you want Cricket Loft to be your clothing merchandise vendor again?
c. Discussion regarding holding Mini-Camps and announcing final selection for both the Ladies’ and Men’s World Teams. Frankie and Jimmy T.
d. Timers and scorekeepers. Bill
e. Skill development Clinic will be held again in 2010. Daniel V. would like for us to consider the following:
i. Dividing the Clinic into Beginner and Intermediate levels, and possibly adding an Experienced level, as well.
ii. Holding a Coaches Clinic
iii. Possibility of holding clinics in the 3 major regions, not just at Nationals

7. 2010 Ladies WC: location to be confirmed soon. Spain is the probable location.

a. Scheduling of Training Camp(s). Frankie

8. Possibility of combining Ladies’ and Men’s – formally known as – Copa America Tournaments in Barcelona. The name of these Tournaments officially have been changed to South American Open International Tournaments, for Speed, Artistic and Inline Hockey, as well as Rink Hockey. Dates have not been announced yet. Barb

9. 2010 Men’s “B” WC: October 24th – 30th, Dornbirn, Austria.

a. Scheduling of Training Camp(s). Jimmy
b. Barb has already officially requested Rob Murphy as our Trainer.

10. Testing of Rink Hockey Coaches. Bill, did you talk with Richard about the forms Don revised two years but the changes not reflecting how coaches are classified.

11. Men’s “A” WC in Spain. Jimmy

12. 2009 Ladies Copa America Tournament was postponed.

13. Pan American Games Qualifications were canceled because of Swine Flu.

14. “Athlete of the Month” featured on USARS and P.J.’s website needs more biographies from players!! Please complete the form under the USARS website and get these to Peggy Young at USARS.

15. See the CIRH website for dates of international tournaments. That web site is: www.inf.fh-dortmund.de/rollhockey/forms/InternatCalendar.pdf

16. For those of you who do not know this, the web site for USARS is: www.usarollersports.org

17. P.J.’s web site for our sport is: www.usarinkhockey.com

18. Next Conference Call: Saturday, November 14th at 12:00 noon EST? Some of us will be leaving for San Juan, Argentina on the 21st. Is 12:00 noon Eastern time still convenient for everyone?

Prepared by,
Barb Brooks

General information: Fund-raising and sponsorship ideas should be given to Cheri Lewis and Yvvonne Ashlock. Their contact information is: Cheri, Cheri@reachonetravel.com, (C) 360.789.1947 and Yvvonne, itsmeyvvonne@aol.com, (H) 940.427.8323 or (C) 940.255.9759.

1. Treasurer’s Report: Jim J.

2. Approval of Minutes from February 21, March 21 and May 16 Conference Calls. No official Conference Call took place on April 25 because we did not have a quorum.

3. Nationals, June 21st – 26th

a. Number of teams registered
b. Don providing score keepers
c. Money made from late registrations
d. Change of time for the Skill Development Clinic organized by Daniel V.: 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. at the Rink for all players, ages 5 – 12.
1. Assisted by Gwen Catlidge and Toby Tagliapietra
2. Items contributed for drawing:
a. 2 sticks contributed by Ron Torvik
b. 1 pair of Reno gloves and knee pads contributed by Jim Jost

3. U.S. Rink Hockey t-shirts contributed to all participants by Don Allen and Rusty Trower.

e. Meetings, Saturday, June 20th

1. Officials and Coaches: 4:00 p.m.
a. Discussion of location of 2010 Nationals

2. Open Meeting: 4:30 p.m.
3. Rink Hockey Committee Meeting: 7:00 p.m.

f. Number and nationality of foreign teams participating.

g. Training Camp for the Sub-20 Team will begin as soon as Nationals are over, hopefully, on Friday, June 26th and end about 12:00 noon on Saturday, June 27th. The World Team will be announced at that time.

4. Bill talking with Richard about testing of Rink Hockey Coaches. Don revised the forms two years ago, but those changes have not reflected how coaches are classified.

5. Men’s “A” WC, July 4th – 11th, Vigo/Pontevedra, Spain

a. Depart for Spain on Tuesday, June 30th; depart from Spain for the U.S. on Sunday, July 12th.
b. Toby was approved by the Hockey Committee to replace Brian Stallman as goalkeeper.
c. Players purchasing equipment from Skater through Gus Lizano at cost
d. Don ordering uniforms
e. Trainer is Rob Murphy who was the Trainer for the Ladies in Portugal. He is very good.
f. Change in staff: Don will not be able to go to Spain, so Jimmy asked Daniel Vianna to assume the role of Manager, in addition to Assistant Coach. Daniel accepted.
g. Daniel is working on arranging practices and practice games for the Team before the WC begins.

6. Ladies Copa America Tournament. Barb will hear something hopefully this week regarding the status. Argentina is supposed to be making a decision about hosting it by Saturday, June 20th.

7. 2009 Sub-20/Junior WC, Saturday, September 26th – Saturday, October 3rd in Bassano, Italy.

a. Coach, Pat Ferguson
b. Assistant Coach, Toby Tagliapietra
c. Manager, Tom Hughes

8. Pan American Games Qualifications have been at least postponed, if not cancelled, in Mexico because of the Swine Flu. Bill and Barb will keep everyone informed about the status of these Qualifications.

9. Winter issue of USARS Magazine: The Ladies’ and Men’s World Teams have a split cover with accompanying articles. It’s GREAT! Unfortunately, the USARS Membership List for Rink Hockey dated 5/13/09 listed only 144 names. This means that very few of our players and staff saw this issue, which is really sad. This was an important “first” for our sport.

10. Daniel V. would like the Committee’s feedback about (for both Ladies and Men):

a. The possibility of holding a Training Camp in Spain or Argentina for players 14 – 17 years of age to enhance skill development and give them more exposure to international competition.
b. Players 15 and older to explore opportunities to train in Europe or South America for maybe 4 – 6 weeks

11. Who should be featured on USARS Web site as our “Athlete of the Month” for July?

12. Next Conference Call: Saturday, August 15th or September 19th at 12:00 noon, EDT?

Prepared by,
Barb Brooks

General information: Fund-raising and sponsorship ideas should be given to Cheri Lewis and Yvvonne Ashlock. Their contact information is: Cheri, Cheri@reachonetravel.com, (C) 360.789.1947 and Yvvonne, itsmeyvvonne@aol.com, (H) 940.427.8323 or (C) 940.255.9759.