Minutes of MCDL Meeting
Meeting Date: March 18, 2003

Opening and Officers Reports

I. Board Reports

President John Currie opened the meeting.

Vice President Al Goins was not in attendance. In his absence, John Currie reported that work with the insurance carrier is ongoing to streamline our registrations. He also reminded all that a signed permission slip and the $10 fee must be collected prior to a child's first participation with an MCDL coach or in any team-sanctioned activity.

Secretary Nancy Ale was unable to attend. Karl Borst and John Currie agreed to share the responsibility of keeping the minutes.

Treasurer Lynn Chapman was unable to attend. John Currie reported that league dues of $200 are due by April 15 and should be mailed to Lynn.
Lynn Chapman
Treasurer, MCDL
15004 Donna Dr.
Silver Spring, MD 20905

Records and Publicity Chair Karl Borst reported that the next meeting is when the box of forms (and Ribbons) will be handed out, so someone from each pool needs to attend. Also, any changes to pool information in the 2002 book needs to be sent to Karl by April 30 so the 2003 book can be printed in time for the May meeting.

Rules Committee Co-Chair Lori Puente deferred to later in the meeting for rules changes. Co-Chair Melissa Huey-Burns was unable to attend.

Way and Means Chair Wendy Hamm reported that ribbons had already been ordered and that participation ribbons would have a new look. Also, Visors are IN this year.

Safety Chair Bill Leith was not in attendance. In his absence, John Currie reminded clubs that inspection forms from our outside contractor had been delivered to each pool last summer or at the fall meeting. He also reminded clubs that they are responsible for their own inspections this year. Those pools deemed to have significant safety violations would be inspected separately by Bill or John. If a report was not received, email John for a copy. For more information on diving board maintenance standards, see http://www.duraflexinternational.com/maintenance.htm

II Old Business

Selection of Division Coordinators, Divisional and All Star sites, and Judges Clinic Sites
Division Coordinators:
Lynn Chapman (1),
John Currie (2),
Meg Flanders (3),
????? (4),
Randy Crocker CG (5)

Divisionals will be held at: Div. 1-?, Div. 2-EG, Div. 3-CS, Div. 4-?, Div. 5-CG

All Stars will be held at: 12 & Under-MW, 13 & Over-NCC

Officials Clinics will be held at:
June 8, Old Farm, 5:00PM
June 15, Aspen Hill, 5:00PM
Mandatory Clinic for Coaches: June 21, East Gate, 5:00PM
June 26, N. Chevy Chase, 6:00PM

Officials Certification: John Currie reminded that certification is good for three years and Judges will be certified at all Clinics.

Advertising Contracts: Anyone wishing to place an ad in the handbook should contact Karl Borst and have the ad to him by Apr. 15.

III New Business

2003 Rule Changes
A. 8 and Under Ribbons: In a reversal of last year's change, it was approved that all participants in the 8&U events will receive participation ribbons regardless of place. (MCDL will publish suggestions for awarding ribbons to 8&Us to avoid the distinguishing of places.)
B. Section 4, sub a, subsection 6: It was approved that we change the three step requirement in forward approaches to one step per John Wolsh's suggestion. The forward approach now must contain at least one step and a hurdle to be satisfactory.
C. D.D for dive 101 for all 12&U divers (excluding 8&U) will now be 1.3 regardless of position
D. In a change we promise to revisit at the end of the season, it was approved that front and back jumps will be allowed as optional dives for all age groups, with a D.D. of 1.0 regardless of position.
E. 8&U divers will have D.D. of 1.0 on all dives, regardless of dive number or position.
F. Section 3, sub e: In the event of an error on a dive sheet, the dive number listed takes precedence over what is written in English on the sheet. Reminder: dives may not be changed on the board but position may be changed.
G. Section 3, sub f: Clarification: The Rules now state that "No diver may fail two dives, either voluntarily or involuntarily, and remain in the competition."
Nominating
We're always looking for excited new faces! Let us know if you're interested in serving in some capacity on the board of Directors.

IV Closing/Comments etc.

John Currie asked members to continue to consider options for the current wild card system for next season. He also asked members to consider whether they have any interest in allowing 8&U to become part of the official meet and whether or not the creation of a 6&U exhibition event consisting of only a front jump and front dive would be appropriate. These ideas will be discussed at the fall meeting.