HIGHLIGHTS OF THE
KINGSTON MIXED BROOMBALL
EXECUTIVE & TEAM REP MEETING
7:00 P.M. – 7 OCTOBER 2008

In attendance were:

John Allum President
Marcel Roy Vice President
June Prenger Secretary/Treasurer/Web Site Manager
Rick Prenger Team Rep Kingston Knights
Paul DeVett Team Rep Pilot House
James Hayes Team Rep East Side Mario’s
Mike Harrett Team Rep Reliable Pools
Chris Barker
Paula Ormsbee

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(1) The President (John) welcomed the teams back.

(2) The minutes of the October 2007 meeting were reviewed and accepted. Copies were given to all in attendance.

(3) The league finances were discussed and June provided a copy of the league financial statement to the team reps.

(4) John advised that the season will begin on 17 October and our league will now be playing at the Invista Centre instead of Wally Elmer. Games will be one hour later, i.e. start at 9:00 on Friday nights and 8:00 on Sunday nights. Friday night games will be on the Rona ice pad and Sunday night games on the Ambassador ice pad. The season schedule will be out in a few days, once the new 5th team is confirmed.

(5) John explained that due to higher ice costs the team fees would be up again this year. We will be playing two Sunday’s in Westport (2 & 9 November) to defray some of the cost. He will check into other areas, i.e. Napanee to see if there are any Sunday afternoon times available for games.

(6) Timekeepers will continue to be paid $8 per game. Referees will continue to be paid $18 per game.

(7) Balls. It was decided that once again this year, the league would purchase enough balls so that each team receives two new ones and have two left for the play-offs.

(8) It was discussed and decided by all, that team fees would be due in two installments. The first installment due on the 26 October in the amount of $1,000 and the balance to be paid on 30 November. John will re-calculate the total amount per team for the season, once he checks to see if the ice rates will be going up in January 09. The team reps will be advised.

(9) The broomball nets will be moved from Wally Elmer to the Invista Centre.

(10) It was emphasized that the rules about no alcohol in the dressing room would be strictly enforced and that there would be no second chance.

(11) As in previous years, there will be no loaning of players between teams. If there are not enough players on a team then that team will default and the two scheduled teams will play a practice game.

(12) The outstanding trophy case was also discussed. John will check with the City to see if there is a spot at the Invista Centre for our Broomball trophies.

(13) Timekeeper. We do not have a Timekeeper this season. Team Reps were requested to ask around to see if anyone would be interested in this position.

(14) Timekeeping. It was discussed that with five teams, each team would have a bye and it was suggested that the team with the bye provide a player as timekeeper for that night until we find someone. Paula mentioned that Dan may be able to volunteer to do some of the timekeeping. June asked that when playing in Westport with a new timekeeper, that teams/volunteer referees, ensure that the timekeeper is told which player scored, penalties, etc.

(15) Game Sheets/Stats. Each team will be given a stack of game sheets. That way if there is no timekeeper, there would be game sheets available.

(16) Game Sheets/Stats. June requested that copies of the game sheets be given to her, phoned in to her, or emailed to her by the Team Rep of the winning team, by no later than the Tuesday after the game. Then, the game sheets should be given to her the next time they see her. This way the web site can be kept up to date and the timekeeper and referees can be paid accurately. John will check with the arena staff to see if there is a mailbox, or somewhere that the game sheets could be left for June to pick them up.

(17) We have a new referee this year (Sheldon), who has a number of years of broomball refereeing experience.

(18) The Vice President (Marcel) will organize a Rules Committee meeting for the 15 October at 6:00 p.m. Meeting place TBA.

(19) Web Site. June advised that there were a few names of players available from the web site.

(20) The location of the end of season banquet was discussed. John will look into organizing this. Possible places such as Fanatics or The Merchant were discussed.

The meeting ended at 8:15 p.m.

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HISTORY OF BROOMBALL IN KINGSTON

The Kingston Broomball League has been around longer than the Ontario Federation - approximately 35 years. In the 1970's it was eight teams strong and teams played occasionally in tournaments around Ontario.

Jim Thompson was our first league president and promoted a league that was vibrant and growing. Over time, one team continually won, leading to a division of levels of play, i.e. fun teams and competitive teams. Gradually rough play came in and a some teams opted to quit the league. The league was then down to six teams.

The league remained six teams strong well into the 1990's, then became the problem of aging players, with a lack of upcoming younger players. This eventually reduced the league to four to five teams, depending upon the year.

The introduction of an Ontario Co-Ed competitive regional and provincial championship aided the leagues more skilled players by providing an additional outlet for them. Kingston players have been on the Gold or Silver winning teams every year since then and attended the only Nationals for Co-Ed teams in 2000, finishing sixth overall.

The Kingston league has provided players and coaches to many teams playing in tournaments and has had players on winning teams at the Broomball World Championships, held every two years.

Kingston has had a strong tradition of skilled players, thanks in part to the local Canadian Forces Base - CFB Kingston, and the willingness of local players to develop their individual skills and talents.

Our small league has produced teams and players that have created a winning tradition that is recognized across the province of Ontario.

Our Kingston Co-Ed Broomball League continues to provide lively entertainment each and every Sunday evening and some Friday evenings throughout the winter months, that is free to all who wish to attend. Our home ice is at the Invista Centre (Friday night on the Rona Ice Pad and Sunday night on the Ambassador Ice Pad) - so why not come out and watch us play - you might even want to try it yourself!!