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New Athletic Conference for Independents
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The Patriot League also welcomes schools who may have a sport that plays as an independent, even if that school is already in a conference for other sports.For more information contact -
Patriot League Gary A. Miller, Jr. Athletic Director Marion Harding High School 1500 Harding Highway East Marion, OH 43302 gary_miller@marioncity.k12.oh.us Athletic Office: (740) 223-4635 AD's Direct Line: (740) 223-4634
updated 11-19-11
CLICK HERE - Time For Kenton To Move On...Does Your School Need To Evaluate The Future?
updated 10-21-11
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updated 4-1-11
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the above article is posted at the Athleltic Management web site.
updated 10-4-11
CLICK HERE - "It's None Of Your Business" Communication Disaster
Public Vs Private
Email us with your comments to seniorreports@aol.com. We would like to hear from coaches, principals, athletic directors and superintendents on this issue. We hope to post comments.
updated 12-31-11
Public Vs Private
Lima (Ohio) Central Catholic AD Ron Williams talks about the Private vs Public issue LCC faced this year...
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OHIO HIGH SCHOOL CONFERENCE CHANGES
OHSAA to Continue to Study Competitive Balance Issue
Association provides update following Tuesday’s Competitive Balance Committee meeting
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Members of the Ohio High School Athletic Association’s Competitive Balance Committee met at the OHSAA office Tuesday, January 31, and came to the consensus that they will continue to study the competitive balance issue, Commissioner Daniel B. Ross, Ph.D., said. The issue came to the OHSAA’s attention a few years ago when a group of member school administrators expressed concern over the high number of state championships being won by non-public schools, even though non-public schools make up only 17 percent of the Association’s membership. The Competitive Balance Committee first met in January 2010.Discussion on Tuesday included the possibility of reassessing the referendum issue that was narrowly defeated by the membership last spring, whereby schools would be placed into tournament divisions based on a sport-by-sport athletic count that included a school boundary factor, a socioeconomic factor and a tradition factor. The committee also discussed a recent letter that was sent to the OHSAA Board of Directors from a member school superintendent who requested that the Board place a referendum issue on the upcoming ballot to separate OHSAA tournaments between public and non-public schools.
“We had some very healthy, open dialogue, and I believe everyone on the committee felt as though we had a chance to review all of the issues and concerns that have come up since last spring’s referendum voting, the August survey that was conducted with over 300 member school principals and recent meetings of both a competitive balance subcommittee and a committee to study the enrollment disparity that exists in Division I,” Ross said. “We even addressed how some legislative issues that have been raised could impact Ohio’s schools.”
Ross said an update will be provided to the OHSAA Board of Directors during the February 15 board work session and that the competitive balance committee hopes to reconvene later in February in an attempt to determine the direction to take next.
“It is possible a referendum issue dealing with competitive balance could be placed on the ballot for the May voting by the membership, but at this point it’s premature to speculate what, if any, proposal the Board of Directors may approve.”
updated 2-1-12
CLICK HERE - OHIO ATHLETIC CONFERENCE CHANGES
Check out changes over the past couple of years in Ohio Athletic Conferences
updated 1-31-12
The “OCC” to Fold?
Story courtesy of www.swankonsports.com
Like a ten-point lead against Mansfield Senior on the basketball floor, the Ohio Cardinal Conference may cease to exist if the rumors are true anyway.The word is out that the Mansfield area schools (Mansfield Senior, Mansfield Madison, Lexington, Clear Fork and Ashland) are looking to perhaps sever their relationship with Orrville and West Holmes, and maybe Wooster. The group would then join with a combination to possibly include Ontario, Shelby, Galion or Willard. Ontario and Galion are currently members of the North Central Conference that will suspend operations after the 2013 and Willard and Shelby are with the Northern Ohio League.
An administrator within the Ohio Cardinal Conference told www.swankonsports.com that Orrville was seeking to form a league toward Stark County to reduce travel expenses. “If that happens I wouldn’t mind cutting lose Wooster and West Holmes and picking up Galion, Ontario and Shelby,” said that administrator. He said he looks for Orrville to leave the league within two years.
Meanwhile, a coach in the “OCC” told Swankonsports.com that he understood that “OCC” was considering expansion with the addition of Ontario and Galion, but if that were the case the schools in the eastern part of the league, especially Orrville and West Holmes, would strongly consider dropping out due to the increased travel associated with adding two schools west of Mansfield. This source says the Mansfield area schools want to keep Wooster and the practicality of any new group may hinge on Wooster staying as part of the mix.
Sources within the Northern Ohio League, currently with only six members, but adding Vermillion, say they have not been invited to any meeting to discuss any future affiliation outside of the “NOL.” Willard, last fall, held a press conference to announce its intension to stay as part of the “NOL” long term and Shelby has consistently said they want to keep the “NOL” going.
Upper Sandusky, also out once the “NCC” closes shop, has been accepted by the Mid-Ohio Athletic conference and still another source has told www.swankonsports.com that Ontario and Galion are considering entering that league, which would take it to 16 teams.
Depending on who you talk to a meeting may, or may not, be held this week to discuss options regarding the Ohio Cardinal Conference.
Midland Athletic League
updated 1-30-12Email received by The Senior Reports from MAL President
RE: MAL meeting
Dave,
There really is nothing to report. We are moving into more discussions with other leagues. I wish I had more to report to you but that is it.
Rebecca Heimlich
Superintendent of Lakota Local Schools
updated 1-24-12
Email received by The Senior Reports from Elmwood on possibly being a candidate to join the MAL.
At this time we are staying with the NBC.
Michele Story - Elmwood Athletic Director
updated 1-17-12
Email received by The Senior Reports from MAL President
No decisions were made on 1/10. We voted on some language changes for our constitution.
On Monday, 1/30 we have invited four districts to come and have a discussion with the MAL Executive Committee. I will let you know how it goes.
Rebecca Heimlich
Superintendent of Lakota Local Schools
updated 12-10-11
CLICK HERE - MAL to send out invitations
CLICK HERE - Elmwood says it'll remain in NBC for now
updated 12-9-11email reply to Senior Reports
Dave
We did have an MAL meeting yesterday, December 8, 2011. At that time we received three letters of withdrawal from MAL schools. Carey, Mohawk and Seneca East have withdrawn from the MAL commencing in the 2014-2015 school year. At this time the MAL will be posting an invitation to all schools who might have an interest in joining our league.
Rebecca Heimlich Superintendent of Lakota Local Schools
OHSAA
updated 1-31-12
CLICK HERE - OHSAA may add seventh division
updated 1-26-12
CLICK HERE - OHSAA again looking at competitive balance in high schools
CLICK HERE - OHSAA looking at adding 7th division in football
updated 1-13-12
OHSAA Board of Directors Meeting Highlights – January 12, 2012
The Board unanimously approved a motion to continue to support the work of the OHSAA’s Competitive Balance Committee, which meets again January 31. The motion was in response to a letter received from an Ohio public school superintendent that requested the Board of Directors immediately create a referendum item to go to the membership this spring that would place public and non-public schools into separate tournaments.
CLICK HERE - Separation Of Public And Private School Tournaments
Northern Buckeye Conference
updated 1-27-12
From: Larry Jones – Northern Buckeye Conference Commissioner Re: Northern Buckeye Conference Members Date: January 27, 2012In light of the possibility of movement of schools in other leagues the superintendents, principals and athletic directors of the Northern Buckeye Conference met this morning to discuss the stability of the conference. After much discussion the feeling was that the Northern Buckeye Conference is a solid conference and it will be moving forward with the eight schools who are presently members. All eight schools are committed to the success of the conference. In the future the Northern Buckeye Conference will always be committed to do what is best for its members.
Thank you. Larry Jones Commissioner – Northern Buckeye Conference
Bucyrus
updated 1-26-12
UPDATE
Bucyrus was suppose to join the Northern 10, but tabled the move at the Board of Education tonight. The Board will now have to make a decision at the February meeting of what direction they will go.The Board did opt out of the NCC ending with 2013-14 school year.
updated 1-24-12
CLICK HERE - Bucyrus leaves NCC, tables N10 vote
CLICK HERE - Bucyrus residents weigh in on league switch
Bucyrus has considered the Mid Ohio Athletic Conference, a possibility of a new league involving a mixture of schools from both the Ohio Cardinal Conference and the Northern Ohio League, the Midland Athletic League and the N10.
Ohio Cardinal Conference
updated 1-20-12Conference members have verified to us via email that the OCC could be seeing some changes in the very near future.
from the email - Orrville is considering a league change that would reduce their travel and that the remaining OCC schools have discussed possible replacements and their individual options.
UPDATED 1-21-12
Wooster is not actively looking to leave the OCC.
Toledo Public Schools
updated 1-20-12
CLICK HERE - Grant helps TPS revive freshman basketball
Hardin Northern
updated 1-19-12
CLICK HERE - HN community: Keep varsity football
South Central Ohio League
updated 1-15-12
CLICK HERE - Winner: Adding East Clinton may have saved SCOL
updated 1-12-12
CLICK HERE - SCOL has no plans to expand
Galion
updated 1-11-12
CLICK HERE - Next Step Occurs in NCC Breakup; Galion Still Seeking a Home
Upper Sandusky
updated 1-10-12Confirmed today to The Senior Reports by AD Brad Ehrman that Upper Sandusky is applying for membership in the MOAC. The MOAC principals will probably vote on this at their February meeting.
updated 1-11-12
CLICK HERE - Upper Sandusky applies for membership to MOAC
Mid-State League
updated 1-17-12
CLICK HERE - Madison-Plains MSL bound
updated 1-11-12
CLICK HERE - London leaving, maybe M-P
updated 1-10-12
CLICK HERE - London leaving for MSL
CLICK HERE - London, Plains to decide SCOL future Tuesday
CLICK HERE - Madison-Plains residents vote to leave SCOL for MSL
updated 1-4-12
CLICK HERE - Bexley happy with realignment
updated 12-21-11
CLICK HERE - Madison-Plains, London may join West Jeff in Mid State League
updated 11-20-11
CLICK HERE - Mid-State League to announce expansion plans in December
CLICK HERE - MSL approaches London, Madison-Plains
CLICK HERE - Two schools considering leaving SCOL
updated 11-18-11
CLICK HERE - Proposed MSL realignment garners positive reaction
updated 11-17-11
CLICK HERE - MSL closing in on realignment
CLICK HERE - Mid-State League accepting applications for commissioner
Seneca East
updated 12-26-11
CLICK HERE - Seneca East Rationale Explained
updated 11-24-11
CLICK HERE - Seneca East to sever ties with MAL
North Central Conference
updated 12-24-11
CLICK HERE - NCC Acrimony Rises to New Level
CLICK HERE - Wynford board votes to join N-10, backs administrators
CLICK HERE - Colonel Crawford school board votes to leave NCC, join N-10
CLICK HERE - Galion on the hunt for new athletic home
updated 12-9-11
CLICK HERE - Leftover North Central Conference schools speak out
release sent out on 12-8-11It is very unfortunate that the NCC is breaking up in the first year of league competition following the admittance of Galion and Upper Sandusky. The NCC schools (Galion, Upper Sandusky, Ontario, Lucas and originally Bucyrus) that are not part of the newly formed “Northern 10 Athletic Conference” were shocked to basically be told in November they were no longer wanted. We don’t understand why the smaller schools in the current NCC (and now Northern 10) didn’t have more foresight when the decision was made to invite Galion and Upper Sandusky to join the North Central Conference.
Regarding expansion, there was never an official application by any school, nor was an official vote taken by current NCC member schools to admit or deny other schools into the NCC. Presentations and discussions occurred, but never formal applications submitted, or votes taken as required by the NCC Constitution (Article III, Sections 2 and 3).
Again, it is very unfortunate and disheartening that a league that appeared to have such a great future has fallen apart in the manner in which it has. However, it is what it is; we will move forward and consider options that will best serve our schools, athletes, coaches and communities.
Respectfully Submitted, Fritz Caudle Principal, Galion High School Jim Klenk Principal, Ontario High School Jim Clifford Principal, Upper Sandusky High Schoolupdated 12-8-11
CLICK HERE - Expansion issues led to NCC's break up
updated 12-2-11
CLICK HERE - North Central Conference to fold
OHSAA
updated 12-19-11
CLICK HERE - OHSAA's legal dispute over Whitmer senior LeRoy Alexander's eligibility
Mid-State League
updated 12-15-11
CLICK HERE - MSL invites five new schools to join
CLICK HERE - London's future in SCOL uncertain
Sandusky Bay Conference
updated 12-6-11
CLICK HERE - PANTHERS STAY PUT IN SBC
Toledo City League
updated 12-2-11
CLICK HERE - New era begins for Toledo-area hoops
Northern 10
updated 12-2-11
CLICK HERE - Changes in the prep landscape
CLICK HERE - Ridgedale leaving Mid Ohio Athletic Conference
CLICK HERE - Carey and Riverdale to join new league
updated 12-1-11
CLICK HERE - Administrators from 10 schools create Northern 10 conference
CLICK HERE - Northern 10 Athletic Conference set
DEVELOPING - Northwest Conference
updated 12-7-11
CLICK HERE - LCC's removal, NWC sending the wrong message
updated 12-1-11
Press Conference
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Thanks to Aaron Matthews of 104.9 The Eagle
CLICK HERE TO LISTEN - Listen to the entire press conference on the decision of LCC to withdraw from the NWC
CLICK HERE TO LISTEN -Aaron Matthews talks with LCC Athletic Director Ron Williams about the decision for LCC to withdraw from the NWC
CLICK HERE TO LISTEN - Aaron Matthews talks with LCC Football Coach Jerry Cooper about the decision for LCC to withdraw from the NWC
CLICK HERE TO LISTEN - HOUR 1 - Ron Williams on 93.1 The Fan on Koza's Show
CLICK HERE TO LISTEN - HOUR 2 - Ron Williams on 93.1 The Fan on Koza's Show
L.C.C. REQUESTS WITHDRAWAL FROM NORTHWEST CONFERENCE
The Northwest Conference is announcing today that in accordance with Article III, Section 2.4 of the NWC Constitution, Lima Central Catholic High School has submitted a request to withdraw from the Northwest Conference at the conclusion of the 2012-13 school year.The conference is also announcing that a two year scheduling agreement between LCC and other NWC schools will be implemented to assist all parties in a smooth transition of athletic scheduling. This agreement will cover schools years 2013-14 and 2014-15 and will conclude at the end of 2014-15.
This decision was reached after productive meetings between the principals and athletic directors of both LCC and all other NWC schools. After being approached by certain conference members expressing concerns about competitive balance in the NWC, LCC felt it was in the best interests of all to initiate discussions to address these issues.
updated 11-30-11
UPDATED - Press Conference to be held at 1pm Thursday, 12-1-11
courtesy 93.1 the Fan in Lima
Vince Koza comments on the Northwest Conference possibly asking Lima Central Catholic to leave...
near the end of the audio...you will hear Coldwater football coach Chip Otten first and Kenton football coach Mike Mauk discuss LCC...
updated 11-29-11
email to the Senior Reports
Dave:
At this time, there has been no formal agreement reached regarding the future status of
Lima Central Catholic in the Northwest Conference.
Discussion on this matter has occurred, and naturally, there are rampant “rumors.”
The post you have listed below is one of the options being considered, but there
has been no resolution of the matter as yet.
If and when a change is made in the status of membership in the NWC, the media
will be officially notified.
Mike
changes coming to the NWC and it looks like LCC will no longer be a member of the NWC. Rumors say there was a vote today...that has not taken place at this time. But there is enough known that it will take place as all involved are discussing terms.
updated 11-29-11
Including the following -
Bryan HS is the school in charge of the NWOAL this year. As the acting President of the league we will
answer your query below. LCC and the NWOAL have been in contact about this possibility and the answer is
that the NWOAL is not interested in LCC's membership in either scenario included in your email.
courtesy of
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It seems as if the North Central Conference will soon be no more and that has left some schools scrambling.
Wynford, Buckeye Central, Colonel Crawford, Crestline and Riverdale from the current “NCC” are almost certain to leave to form another conference, which will include Seneca East, Mohawk and Carey from the Midland Athletic League. Nothing has been said formally about that configuration, but barring any problems with approval from the local board’s of education it seems to be a foregone conclusion. That grouping of schools might also include Bucyrus and Ridegdale making it a 10 team league.
Other “NCC” schools left out of that mix might combine with some schools from the Mid-Ohio Athletic Conference, which also might be dissolving. The proposed new league would include Ontario, Upper Sandusky, Galion, River Valley, Elgin, Pleasant and North Union, with the possibility of Clear Fork and or Loudonville. A meeting was held Thursday which included principals and athletic directors from those schools.
Galion football coach Chris Hawkins has been outspoken about the folding of the “NCC” and told Swankonsports.com on Thursday that he felt the situation could have been handled better. “When I initially heard it I was shocked. The thing that disheartened me the most was not that they wanted to leave and that they had made a mistake. Those are things you can live with. We all change our minds and you have to do what’s best for your program and do what’s best for your school. They should have sat down and said, hey, we made a mistake and we really want to do this. It’s not that they’re leaving, it’s just kind of how it all went down,” said Hawkins.
The Galion coach says that he does not wish the schools leaving any ill will. “Now that I have had some time to reflect on it, so be it. I wish them the best of luck. It’s a done deal. They are having another meeting December 1 at Mohawk. Basically what they are doing this month is going to their boards to make sure the boards approve it before they make it official. They will eventually have to answer to why they did it because honestly I don’t know. Let them answer that because I don’t want to focus on the negativity,” said Hawkins.
When speaking of the new group of schools, Hawkins says a meeting was held on Thursday, but nothing has been decided. “These are schools that we are all talking too, but nobody has made any commitment. The “MOAC” is going to break up, they are unhappy with Jonathan Alder coming in there. The Morrow and Knox Country schools are looking to form their own league,” stated Hawkins.
Although nothing has been written in stone, Hawkins believes this would be an outstanding football league. “River Valley made the playoffs. Pleasant is a juggernaut, who just won its first playoff game 79-7. North Union made the playoffs. You have Elgin that’s an up and coming program. Upper has 18 starters back, Ontario has their program headed in the right direction and Clear Fork is a great football program,” he said.
email sent to Senior Reports
The Northwest Central Conference has added Lehman Catholic of Sidney as full member starting in the fall of 2013-14 school year.
Below is a reply from of those we contacted -
Dave,
Good afternoon. As an independent, Northwest is always open to meeting with schools to discuss the creation of a new league or the expansion of a current league. We believe that a league affiliation is what is best for our students and community.
Thanks for your inquiry.
With two schools "definitely" leaving, and a third "strongly considering," the Midland Athletic League superintendents will be meeting today to discuss the future of the league, according to Old Fort superintendent Jude Meyers.
Meyers would not say which schools where planning on leaving the conference, but mentioned St. Joseph Central Catholic, Tiffin Calvert, Fostoria St. Wendelin, New Riegel, Bettsville, and Old Fort as strong supporters of the conference. Lakota, which just joined the conference in 2010, is hosting the meeting in hopes of helping plan the future of the MAL. The schools leaving have cited distance traveled as one factor in the change.
Represenatives from Carey, Mohawk and Seneca East attended a meeting last week at Mohawk High School with five schools currently in the North Central Conference, including Buckeye Central, about the possible formation of a new conference.
Information based off a school board meeting at Old Fort High School
The principals of the Northern Ohio League have worked tirelessly during the past two years to secure additional members and we feel that Vermilion fits well with the current members of the NOL based upon enrollment, geographic location and community. We are excited to welcome Vermilion into the NOL and are aware that our work needs to continue so that we can accomplish our goal of again becoming an eight team league.
updated 10-18-11
Sources are telling us that Vermilion will announce tonight that they are joining the NOL.
We have also been told should Vermilion join, Willard will remain in the NOL. Still trying to
verify both of the above.
updated 10-12-11
We emailed the administration at Clear Fork to ask if they had applied to the NOL -
No application has been made to the NOL or any other conference. We are very satisfied with our position in the Ohio Cardinal Conference.
according to a Norwalk Reflector article Willard has a meeting scheduled with the North
Central Conference.
Willard City Schools Superintendent Dave Danhoff, like Ball, said never say never when it comes to a change.
“We’re concerned and we think we have to be proactive,” Danhoff said. “Our No. 1 goal is to stay in the NOL. But we feel we have to bring in some schools more comparable to our size. We have been in the NOL a long time and I don’t want to see the NOL go by the wayside, but I don’t want to see Marion Harding, Fremont and Findlay right now. We are in the state in inquiry to find out what our options are right now.
“We have a meeting scheduled with the North Central Conference. They would like to talk to us and we would like to listen. We are not making any commitments right now.”
in an email reply from the Toledo Public Schools to The Senior Reports on future expansion or merger
with another conference -
Toledo Public Schools will be exploring the opportunity to expand the Toledo City League and/or merge with other teams (league).
At this point, we have only had discussions in house but look forward to continue and provide the best athletics programs for our students.
At a special meeting of the MOAC athletic directors and principals on May 18,2011, the Executive Committee voted to extend an offer of membership in the Mid-Ohio Athletic Conference to the following four (4) schools: Centerburg, Fairbanks, Fredericktown and Jonathan Alder,starting in the 2013-2014 school year.
updated 5-21-11
"The Ohio Capital Conference Executive Committee of Principals discussed the future of the OCC at its summer meeting on June 23rd in Powell, Ohio. The Alignment and Expansion Committee (A&E/C), in coordination with the Commissioner’s office has been reviewing the current issue of conference structure and expansion since the Fall of 2010. The A & E/C is in the process of conducting a thorough evaluation of options and briefed the Principals on the study.
The Executive Committee understands that speculation about this conference and other leagues is ongoing. The Executive Committee has asked the A & E/C to construct preliminary options and recommendations to present to the Executive Committee in September while continuing formal discussions with leadership of schools who have expressed interest in joining the conference.
The Principals applauded the work that the Alignment and Expansion Committee has provided them thus far and requested that additional specific information be prepared and that the Committee continue the process of exploring the options that are the best interest of all the schools as they move forward with a recommendation."
updated 6-16-11
“After the last conversations among Committee members and discussions with several
schools that have shown strong interest in joining our Conference we felt it would be in
our best interest to look at both the short-term and long term vision and strategy of our
current membership. The decision by Watkins Memorial has accelerated our plans and
our current members are looking forward to exploring our options but in a very
methodical and well thought out process”, said Commissioner Dave Cecutti
“For several years and especially in the last twelve months we have monitored different
Conference affiliations and how it could impact the The Ohio Capital Conference. We
think the timing is right to look at all of our options” Cecutti added. Below is information
that will be distributed to High Schools and potential members as to what is needed by
prospective schools to submit for consideration:
The Ohio Capital Conference (OCC) and its Committee on Alignment and Expansion are currently
inviting high schools who might be interested in future affiliation with the OCC to submit a letter of
interest to the Conference Commissioner. When submitting a letter of interest, schools are asked to
include the following information: 1) the school's current Conference affiliation and membership
withdrawal requirements; 2) a school profile that includes current enrollment and 4-year
projections and; 3) school sponsored sports offered listed by boy's and girl's category's;
4) considerations that might limit the opportunity for admittance to the OCC. Deadline for
submitting this information is May 27, 2011. Inquiries can be sent to via email to:
David Cecutti - Commissioner - The Ohio Capital Conference
updated 4-25-11
" All of the member schools of the Ohio Capital Conference are aware of the ongoing discussions concerning conferences and schools who are exploring situations that best fit the needs of their particular schools, student-athletes, budgets, communities and their competitive athletic balance both in Central Ohio and around the state. Our position has been to always monitor what is developing but not to speculate on what will happen before all of the discussions are completed and firm decisions are made. At this point, we are aware that the administrators of Watkins Memorial High School are in discussions with the other schools who are considering the re-formation of the Licking County League. Several of the Boards of Education for those schools/and or districts have passed resolutions to proceed but others have either tabled the vote on resolutions or asked for additional information.
In addition, we have not been officially notified that Watkins Memorial will be leaving our Conference. All of our scheduling remains intact with them as part of our Capital Division for now and in the future cycle which includes the 2011-12 academic year. We are also sensitive to the other Conferences that could be effected by the movement of schools to other leagues and will continue to communicate with them to protect their interest as well as ours. It is safe to say that we will continue to have discussions with our Executive Committee and our Athletic Directors as to contingency plans which would allow our Conference to act appropriately if, in fact, there is a need to do that."
Fairbanks, Marion Harding, Danville, East Knox, Fredericktown, and Centerburg are in talks to become part
of the MOAC. All schools involved are seeking admission to the league for different reasons. The four Knox County schools have been affected by the recent Mid State League shakeup. Fairbanks is looking to leave the NWCC for a better situation and more competition. Marion Harding is still seeking a home due to the Greater Buckeye Conference breaking apart.
MOAC met along with schools from MSL this past Monday. Some sources have reported that there was some opposition from a few schools, but for very different reasons. The majority of the schools were interested in what the expansion could offer.
While the MOAC has entertained expansion in the past, this scenario seems to be very intriguing to the majority of the members due to the proposed realignment of the league into East & West divisions. The potential opportunity to reduce travel costs, create security with additional membership, stimulate rivalries, and increase gate receipts is something that has the attention of all involved.
One of the schools that seems to be a driving force behind this expansion plan is Sparta Highland. Some sources have shared that there are concerns within the league that if expansion does not happen, Highland may seek to leave the conference and start a new conference with the Knox County schools. If that were to happen, speculation is that at least one - maybe two - schools would consider following them.
While some may view Marion Harding as an odd choice for the is league, sources point out that Marion Harding is already closely tied to many of the current MOAC schools in all of their high school level sports - except for football at this point. In fact, Marion Haring's youth programs and middle school programs currently compete against the MOAC schools. With a decline in enrollment over the past 10 years, Marion Harding may be a better fit than people realize. While researching some high school level MOAC vs. Harding matchups in recent years, one source disclosed that these outcomes favored the MOAC.
The MOAC is said to be considering two proposals if they approve expansion:
1) All Sports - all of the previously mentioned schools would be involved with the league for all of the sports in which they field a team.
2) No Harding Football - because of their size, football is the only sport which member schools are hesitant about. Therefore, you could see a NOTRE DAME scenario take place if the league lets them in.
updated 2-17-11
Dwight,
Thank you for your email. At this time the ECC in not in a position to consider expansion. Should a time for expansion occur, the ECC will announce it's intention to pursue expansion and give direction as to how a school may apply for consideration.
We were told two months ago that there would be a formal application process and we would need to apply, although the other 7 FAVC schools did not have to. When we did not hear anything more from the new league, we submitted a formal application to ECC.
We are deeply disturbed by this turn of events as our student athletes have no league in which to play and time is running out for the 2012-2013 season. I hope that ECC will reconsider and generously allow Winton Woods High School to join the league. Our student-athletes only want an opportunity to compete. They deserve no less.
Dear Dave:
Winton Woods High School Principal, Dr. Terri Holden, and Athletic Director, Dwight Campbell, have completed the application for ECC and are waiting to hear when ECC will accept it. I have called and written all ECC superintendents to emphasize our desire to be in the same league with the other seven high schools with whom we have competed for many years and the rationale for not shutting us out. Our students are eagerly awaiting the ECC's response to our application, which will determine their ability to play competitively and garner college scholarships. I'm expecting that the ECC will do right by our student athletes.
Sincerely,
According to a source at a recent TCL Athletic Director's meeting it was discussed adding a possible
addition of Harding as a seventh member. the Toledo City League will be down to the six Toledo City Schools next year. The addition of Harding would be a win for both sides, although several details would need to be worked out. At thispoint no official statement has come out from either side. The Toledo school system just announced this past week they were planning on bringing back middle school athletics that were cut last year.
We also know several Northern Ohio League members who would now like to add Harding as the seventh member. The change in heart by some NOL members was due to a recent failed moved to merge with the Sandusky Bay Conference. The SBC principals voted no on the move. The NOL reportedly also had some merger discussions with the Ohio Cardinal Conference in an effort to create a big school/small school division which could have included Harding.
The OCC also had been discussing an East/West divisional format in which Harding was a central component. While several members saw the benefits of reduced travel costs, the ability to have middle school leagues, and increased revenue potential, it is unclear why the league chose to stay at 8 members when increasing the league to 12 members had so much potential to create long term stability for the league.
The other OCC - Ohio Capital Conference could also be a future site for Harding, but does not seem
to be a current solution and by the time it would be Harding most likely would have found a new home.
In addition to these current conference scenarios, there are some discussions that are in the "infant" stages with several other central ohio schools about the creation of a new athletic conference. Due to recent realignments and other expansion discussions, several schools may be willing to "listen" to a scenario that would change their current league affiliation. We are hoping to verify that information soon.
Yeager will become the Commissioner of the Northern Ohio League begininng with the 2011-2012 school year following the retirement of current commissoner Jim Oberlander.
Yeager is the current commissioner of the Suburbarn League and has served as a basketball official since 1976.
reply from OHSAA to our question - did the OHSAA do a "dry" run on all of this and show where each school would end up in a division?
The committee conducted many, many tests of various percentages within the three factors to see how many teams moved to a different division, but they never saw the specific school names to see exactly which schools moved. For example, they would run a test with a certain set of percentages, and would receive a report that listed how many schools moved to a different division based on those percentages. As Dr. Ross, the committee didn’t want “chaos” to come from this, so they eventually settled on the percentages that are now listed with the resulting number of moves, which are less than a dozen per division.
Seeing exactly which schools moved to a different division wasn’t something the committee wanted to be a part of. That might have affected their decision as to which percentages to use. The point of their work was to create a fair formula for everyone, not move any specific school(s).
as you know, football is the only OHSAA sport in which regular-season results factor into deciding who qualifies for the postseason tournaments. (In all other sports, all teams qualify for the postseason.) If the new proposal is adopted by our member schools, out-of-state teams that play Ohio teams in football will not have their enrollment numbers passed through the same formula to determine their athletic count like Ohio schools. Just like how the football computer points system works now, the out-of-state teams will supply the OHSAA with their male enrollment number, and that number will decide how many points the Ohio team will receive if the Ohio team wins.
COLUMBUS, Ohio (1-13-11) – Acting on a recommendation from the Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) Competitive Balance Committee, the OHSAA Board of Directors today unanimously placed a new bylaw up for vote of the OHSAA membership that would be the first step toward possible changes on how schools are assigned to tournament divisions. The proposed new bylaw, which will be voted upon by OHSAA member schools during the annual referendum voting process in May, states that “each school shall be placed into tournament divisions based on its sport-by-sport athletic count.” Schools would not be separated into tournaments for public schools and non-public schools, nor would a “multiplier” be applied to non-public schools to increase their enrollment, which a few other states utilize. Rather, the enrollment numbers for all schools (both public and non-public) would be entered into a three-part formula to establish their “athletic count.”
The proposed bylaw goes on to say that the formula for determining “athletic counts” and to which sports the athletic counts shall be applied will be determined every other year by the Board of Directors and will be listed in the OHSAA’s General Sports Regulations. If approved, implementation of the new formula would begin no later than the 2013-14 school year. In addition, a standing committee would be formed to monitor the effectiveness of the athletic count formula and to recommend to the Board of Directors any changes in the weight to be given to any one or more of the factors in the formula.
At the present time, all schools are placed into tournament divisions based strictly on enrollment figures that the schools submit to the Ohio Department of Education. The proposed three-part formula to establish athletic counts would require the OHSAA to also include a school boundary factor (how students are obtained – non-public schools with no boundaries; non-public schools with limited boundaries; public schools with statewide open enrollment; public schools with adjacent open enrollment, and public schools with no open enrollment), a socioeconomic factor (the number of free lunch participants) and a
tradition factor (state championship game appearances, state tournament appearances and regional finals appearances). The school boundary and tradition factors could increase a school’s enrollment while the socioeconomic factor could decrease a school’s enrollment. The tradition factor is the only one of the three that would be implemented on a sport-by-sport basis. Once all three factors are applied to the enrollment count, each school will have a sport-by-sport “athletic count” for purposes of tournament division assignments.
“The issue of competitive balance has been discussed for years not only in Ohio but also in other states,” said OHSAA Commissioner Daniel B. Ross, Ph. D. “Ohio is unique in that our public schools have the option to approve open enrollment policies, but, at the same time, there’s no question that most non-public schools in the state have no geographical boundaries in which they can secure students and the result has been a disproportionate number of championships won by those schools.
“The meetings we have conducted with the Competitive Balance Committee have been both productive and professional, and I believe the proposal from the group is fair and equitable and we will see some leveling of the playing field.
“Competitive balance is a complex issue,” Ross continued. “The formula recommended by the committee is not as complex as it sounds, nor is it as complex as any of the viable alternatives and the unintended consequences of those alternatives.”
The Board’s current plan is to propose that athletic counts only be utilized in the sports of football, soccer and volleyball in the fall; basketball in the winter, and baseball and softball in the spring. Consideration will be given to add other sports in the future.
The OHSAA Competitive Balance Committee was formed in January 2010 in response to concerns raised by a group of school administrators in northeast Ohio who conducted a study that showed that 43 percent (146 of 340) of the state championships in selected team sports between 1999 and 2010 have been won by non-public schools, even though non-public schools make up only 17 percent of the total membership of the OHSAA. The OHSAA Competitive Balance Committee met numerous times throughout 2010 in an attempt to identify competitive balance factors and to propose changes that would bring the competitive inequities into balance. The Committee was comprised of 29 school administrators and coaches from across the state from public and non-public schools both large and small along with members of the OHSAA Board of Directors and administrative staff and representatives from both the state superintendents and state principals associations.
In the near future, the OHSAA will place on its website examples of how the athletic count formula could look when applied.
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“I am excited to announce this new media collaboration between EZStream and the Little East Conference,” Commissioner Jonathan
C. Harper said. “LittleEast.mobi will allow fans, parents, alumni and student-athletes to view selected contests on any smartphone
free of charge. Once again, EZStream has proved to be at the forefront of new media by providing video streaming to the most popular
phones that LittleEast.tv viewers own. No longer do our fans need to be in front of a computer to view these broadcasts.”
The Little East Conference office will launch its newest feature on Feb. 15 by showcasing two of the conference’s long-standing basketball rivalries. The first contest will pit Eastern Connecticut State University at Western Connecticut State University in a crucial women’s basketball tilt at 5:30 p.m. Approximately two hours later, fans will be able to view the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth and Rhode Island College men’s basketball game from Providence.
The conference office will also select a pair of marquee matchups on the final afternoon of the Little East schedule on Saturday, Feb. 19. These four conference contests will serve as a prelude to the 2011 Little East Men’s and Women’s Basketball Championship. The semifinal and championship rounds of the men’s and women’s tournament will be broadcasted on both LittleEast.tv and LittleEast.mobi between Friday, February 26 and Saturday, February 27.
The Little East champion will earn an automatic qualifier into the 2011 NCAA Division III Tournament.
The Little East debuted LittleEast.tv on Feb. 4, 2008, when the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth hosted Tufts University in a men’s basketball non-conference game. Since its initial appearance, the Little East has expanded its coverage to all 19 championship sports. During the 2009-10 academic year, the conference office video-streamed a total of 16 Little East Championships. The Little East in partnership with Eastern Connecticut State University broadcasted both the 2009 and 2010 NCAA Division III Baseball New England Regional Championships in Mansfield, Conn. attracting over 40,000 combined viewers.
EZStream prides itself as the easiest and most cost-effective way available to create and present streaming audio and video. Websites powered by the EZStream system provide some of the best content on the Internet today. In the past six years, EZStream sites have delivered over 120,000 audio and video broadcasts to millions of viewers and listeners worldwide.
Initially formed in 1986 as a six-team men's and women's basketball conference, the Little East Conference has since grown to its present eight-school membership, sponsoring championship play in 19 intercollegiate athletics: baseball; men's and women's basketball; men's and women's cross country; field hockey; men's and women's lacrosse; men's and women's soccer; softball; women's swimming; men's and women's tennis; men's and women's indoor track; men's and women's outdoor track and women's volleyball.
LCC AD Ron Williams
Just talked on the phone with Ron and he has verified Mike Mullen's email below concerning this issueMike Mullen - NWC Commissioner/Secretary
updated 11-28-11LCC out of the Northwest Conference
Vince Koza on The Fan talked about this today...
Vince Koza Audio
audio courtesy 93.1 The Fan
CLICK HERE - WIMA's Todd Walker - WALK THIS WAY
Mohawk
updated 12-1-11
CLICK HERE - Mohawk BOE Votes 3-2 To Leave MAL
North Central Conference
updated 11-30-11
CLICK HERE - Bucyrus superintendent: Breakup of NCC under way
NWOAL
updated 11-30-11NWOAL Says "No" To LCC
Below is the questions we asked the NWOAL on LCC, plus there answer to us
With LCC's impending move out of the Northwest Conference several media sources are reporting that LCC is being considered for NWOAL membership.
* - full membership
* - football only membership, plus some scheduling in other sports
Would appreciate your thoughts and input on this. Would also like an official conference statement on this.NWOAL Answer
Dave-
Brian Arnold
AD, Bryan HS
Northern Buckeye Conference
updated 11-25-11
CLICK HERE - More prep realignment to come?
Toledo Public Schools
updated 11-25-11
CLICK HERE - Bowsher speaks out on cuts to JV soccer
Northern 10
updated 11-22-11
CLICK HERE - Carey looks at joining new athletic conference
updated 11-17-11Leagues Forming Quickly (NCC and MOAC)
story by Jeff Swank
Northwest Central Conference
updated 11-17-11
Dave May
NWCC Commissioner
Midland Athletic League
updated 11-16-11
CLICK HERE - Members ponder the future of MAL and the future of local competition
updated 11-15-11New Conference
We have several emails out to schools who might be in the process of forming a new conference in Northeast Ohio.
Eric
Eric Bornstine
Principal
Northwest High School
Canal Fulton, Ohio
Coventry
Coventry is happy in the PTC and is not looking to be part of any new league. Our school district has not been involved in any the closed door chats that you mentioned below. Actually, Northwest and Barberton had formal presentations to join the PTC last spring but the league principals and athletic directors voted to table any decision to expand the league last year.
Manchester
Manchester has never attended any meeting as mentioned in your e-mail, and has no interest in such meetings.
Portage Trail Conference
updated 11-13-11
CLICK HERE - PTC not replacing Windham, East Canton at this point
Blanchard Valley Conference
updated 11-10-11
CLICK HERE - An idea for remaking the BVC
Midland Athletic League
updated 11-9-11
CLICK HERE - Prep Basketball: No girls team at Bettsville this season
updated 11-8-11MAL schools to meet on league's future
courtesy Tiffin Advertiser-Tribune
Vermilion
updated 11-3-11
CLICK HERE - Vermilion: NOL the right fit for us
North Central Conference
updated 11-3-11
CLICK HERE - New NCC doomed, but why?
updated 11-2-11
CLICK HERE - Fact finders gather info about possible changes to North Central Conference
updated 11-1-11
CLICK HERE - Changes may take place in NCC
CLICK HERE - Future look of NCC uncertain
Sidney
updated 10-22-11
CLICK HERE - In high school, league status always a sensitive issue
updated 10-21-11
CLICK HERE - Should Sidney be playing in GWOC?
Northern Ohio League
updated 11-1-11Vermilion 7th Member of NOL
On October 31, 2011 at the Northern Ohio League Fall Banquet, the principals of the Northern Ohio League reviewed a letter of application from Vermilion High School in regards to admission into the Northern Ohio League. Upon review of the letter, the principals of the Northern Ohio League, voted unanimously to accept Vermilion as the newest member of the Northern Ohio League.
CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO - WLKR talks with Willard AD Dave Ball About Staying In the NOL
updated 10-14-11
CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO (mp3) - WEOL's Jim Allen Talk About Vermilion Joining The NOL
CLICK HERE - Willard To Stay in NOL; Vermilion on the way?
updated 10-13-11
CLICK HERE - VIDEO - Willard To Remain In NOL
UPDATE
updated 10-12-11
CLICK HERE - Willard leaving NOL? Find out Thursday
updated 10-10-11
Don Thogmartin
Athletic Director
Clear Fork High School
North Central Conference
updated 10-4-11
CLICK HERE - Would more expansion benefit North Central Conference?
Ohio Division I
updated 10-3-11
CLICK HERE - The Division I question: OHSAA studies enrollment disparity
North Central Conference
updated 9-9-11
CLICK HERE - New leagues ready to kick off (More on the NCC)
Northern Ohio League
updated 9-12-11
CLICK HERE - Willard AD: We're not looking to leave NOL but our ears are open
Toledo City League
updated 9-9-11
CLICK HERE - Numbers game hampers City League teams
updated 8-25-11
Brian A. Murphy
Interim Assistant Superintendent of Secondary Schools
Toledo Public Schools
Marion Harding
updated 8-24-11
CLICK HERE - Harding begins life as an independent
North Central Ohio Soccer Association
updated 8-20-11
CLICK HERE - A new look for the NCOSA
CLICK HERE - Area girls soccer teams form new conference
Three Rivers Athletic Conference
updated 8-14-11
CLICK HERE - Changing times - Demise of old City League allows rise of powerful TRAC
Northern Buckeye Conference
updated 8-14-11
CLICK HERE - Ex-SLL members get new look with NBC
updated 8-3-11
CLICK HERE - Fostoria, Elmwood excited about new league
Midwest Athletic Conference
updated 8-3-11
CLICK HERE - A Solution To The MAC’s Worst Nightmare?
Ohio Capital Conference
updated 8-1-11
Toledo Public Schools
updated 7-28-11
CLICK HERE - TPS restores cross country
Dayton Area Schools
updated 7-24-11
CLICK HERE - Success can work against teams
Southeastern Ohio Athletic League
updated 7-23-11
CLICK HERE - GAHS has no interest in leaving SEOAL
updated 7-21-11
CLICK HERE - SEOAL membership getting smaller each year
Mid-State League
updated 7-21-11
CLICK HERE - Defections leave MSL alignment unclear for 2013
updated 7-2-11
CLICK HERE - MSL proposal is a viable short-term fix
Marion Harding
updated 7-7-11
CLICK HERE - Harding continues search for league
Windham
updated 7-2-11
CLICK HERE - Windham waves goodbye to the PTC
Mid-Ohio Athletic Conference
updated 7-2-11
CLICK HERE - Mid-Ohio Athletic Conference expands for the first time since its inception
updated 6-5-11
CLICK HERE - Jonathan Alder joins MOAC, starting in 2013
updated 6-2-11
CLICK HERE - Schools verbally agree to join MOAC
updated 5-18-11
CLICK HERE - MOAC extends invitation to four schools
Ohio Capital Conference
updated 7-1-11
CLICK HERE - Teays Valley expresses interest in OCC
updated 6-30-11
CLICK HERE - Latest on leagues (OCC)
updated 6-27-11Statement from Ohio Capital Conference Commissioner Dave Cecutti
"The Alignment and Expansion Committee of the Ohio Capital Conference has initiated the first round of
school visits and interviews and will continue to explore the options that have been presented to them as
we move towards a decision on the future of the expansion in the conference. The Committee met on Wednesday
to review and discuss all aspects of this process and will continue discussions leading up to the June 23rd
meeting of the Executive Committee. I am confident that this group of administrators will make a recommendation
that is in the best interest of all 32 of our schools, administrators and our Student-Athletes. The timeline
for this recommendation will depend on additional conversations over the next few days."
Chillicothe
updated 6-29-11
CLICK HERE - Chillicothe mulls move to MSL, OCC
Mid-State League
updated 6-25-11
CLICK HERE - LHS attends discussion meeting with Mid-State League officials
Mid-Buckeye Conference
updated 6-25-11
CLICK HERE - Deadline looming for Mid-Buckeye Conference
updated 5-11-11Ohio Capital Conference Announces Expansion Study
(Columbus, Ohio--) The Ohio Capital Conference (OCC) took action last week with the
Alignment and Expansion Committee to develop a strategy that will look at possible
plans for future expansion within the conference. The OCC will be impacted by the
departure of Capital Division member Watkins Memorial possibly as early as the 2012-
13 season. Watkins Memorial will join the newly formed Licking County League.
updated 5-11-11Mid-Ohio Athletic Conference
The following schools have applied for membership in the Mid-Ohio Athletic Conference: Centerburg, Danville,
East Knox, Fairbanks, Fredericktown, Jonathan Alder, Marion Harding. No decision has been made on how many schools,
if any, will be offered membership to the MOAC. Hopefully the expansion committee will have a proposal to
recommend to the Executive Committee on June 8th. Our position has been to monitor what is happening but
not to speculate on what will happen before all of the discussions are complete and decisions have been made.
Jerry Widder - MOAC Commissioner
Licking County
updated 6-6-11
CLICK HERE - Licking County schools pushing to save activities
Winton Woods
updated 5-25-11
CLICK HERE - Winton Woods flying solo (for now)
CLICK HERE - Winton Woods will be independent in 2012-13
updated 5-15-11
CLICK HERE - Winton Woods considering CMAC
South Central Ohio League
updated 5-23-11
CLICK HERE - Pair of SCOL schools changing football divisions
Toledo City League
updated 5-19-11
CLICK HERE - 4 athletic directors from TPS schools to step down
updated 5-18-11Utica
CLICK HERE - Utica High School sports to end in August
updated 5-17-11Sandusky - Perkins Merger Talks
CLICK HERE - STORY and Video - Sandusky, Perkins to consider merging
Licking County League
updated 4-28-11
CLICK HERE - Licking Heights latest to join Licking County League
updated 4-19-11
CLICK HERE - Utica, Johnstown returning to Licking County League
Western Buckeye League
updated 4-17-11
CLICK HERE - WBL - Some public schools say OHSAA competitive balance plan unfair
CLICK HERE - OHSAA may not really be leveling playing field
updated 4-22-11
CLICK HERE - OHSAA proposal would change the way high school tournaments are formatted
Toledo Area Athletic Conference
updated 4-17-11
CLICK HERE - Rick Kaifas New Commissioner of the Toledo Area Athletic Conference
Mid-Ohio Athletic Conference
updated 4-15-11
CLICK HERE - MOAC expansion takes a step forward
updated 4-14-11
CLICK HERE - MOAC votes to open up membership
(4-14-11) - Several schools have informally been seeking membership in the Mid-Ohio Athletic Conference. The MOAC is willing to explore the possibility of expansion. Any school interested in applying for formal membership in the Mid-Ohio Athletic Conference should make a formal application in writing to the Commissioner by May 10, 2011.
Jerry Widder, Commissioner
Mid-Ohio Athletic Conference
1385 Ashley Drive
Marion, Ohio 43302
Contact Commissioner
jerry_w@roadrunner.com
740-382-6772
NWCC adds 3 schools for football.
updated 4-14-11
CLICK HERE - Burgbacher says NWCC 'an upgrade'
April 13th, 2011 -
The Northwest Central Conference added three schools for football starting in the 2012-13 school year. NWCC is adding Sidney Lehman Catholic, Fort Loramie and Troy Christian for football starting in the 2012-13 school year.
CLICK HERE - NWCC adds three in football
CLICK HERE - NWCC adds Lehman, Fort Loramie
CLICK HERE - NWCC adds three for football
GIRLS SOCCER
updated 4-9-11
CLICK HERE - OHSAA adds 3rd division in girls soccer
updated 4-7-11Ohio Capital Conference
Here is a statement from the Ohio Capital Conference and Commissioner Dave Cecutti:
The Athletic Alliance
updated 4-5-11
CLICK HERE - Super league on ice for now
updated 4-3-11Mid-Ohio Athletic Conference Update On Expansion Talks
(this comes from various sources to THE SENIOR REPORTS)
CURRENT MOAC
Blue Division
Cardington-Lincoln Pirates
Mount Gilead Indians
Morral Ridgedale Rockets
Marion Pleasant Spartans
Galion Northmor Golden Knights
Red Division
Sparta Highland Fighting Scots
Delaware Buckeye Valley Barons
Marion Elgin Comets
Caledonia River Valley Vikings
Richwood North Union Wildcats
Youngstown Chaney/East
updated 4-1-11
CLICK HERE - Coaches, Players Talk about Chaney/East Merger
Licking County League
updated 3-22-11
CLICK HERE - Utica puts Licking County League on hold for now
updated 3-18-11
CLICK HERE - Southwest Licking board endorses Watkins Memorial for revamped Licking County League
CLICK HERE - Licking County League could be on brink of returning
updated 3-15-11
CLICK HERE - Area school boards voting to bring back Licking County League
updated 3-14-11
CLICK HERE - BOARD AGENDA
Southwest Licking Board of Education -- Watkins Memorial --
will vote on Licking County League membership. See item #15 of
meeting agenda found at the link above
Winton Woods
updated 3-9-11
CLICK HERE - VIDEO -Winton Woods Claims Racial Bias In League Formation
CLICK HERE - Winton Woods not pleased with exclusion from new league
CLICK HERE - VIDEO -Principal Alleges Racism in Conference Realignment
CLICK HERE - Winton Woods principal alleges race issue with new league
UPDATE - From Winton Woods Superintendent Camille Nasbe
We have not made progress. We submitted a formal application to ECC last week. Our athletic director, Dwight Campbell, received the following email in response:
Rod Russell
ECC Commissioner
While Mr. Russell said that the ECC was not expanding, Mr. Campbell heard that ECC had invited two other teams, but they had declined. No explanation was given as to why they didn't want us as an 8th team.
Sincerely,
Camille A. Nasbe,
Superintendent
Winton Woods City Schools
updated 2-17-11
CLICK HERE - VIDEO - Milford High School Athletic Director, Mark Trout Talks About ECC
updated 2-5-11Winton Woods Applies to Eastern Cincinnati Conference
The following is a reply to our email from Winton Woods Superintendent Camille NasbeCamille Nasbe, Superintendent, Winton Woods City Schools
updated 2-5-11
CLICK HERE - GMC or ECC for Winton Woods?
updated 2-7-11
CLICK HERE - ECC names commissioner
Eastern Cincinnati Conference
updated 3-10-10
CLICK HERE - Loveland to Leave FAVC Athletic Conference
updated 12-24-10
CLICK HERE - New athletic league to be named Eastern Cincinnati Conference
updated 12-9-10
CLICK HERE - Loveland AD: New league upside is tremendous
updated 12-8-10
CLICK HERE - The past 24 hours in the FAVC
CLICK HERE - 7 to defect from FAVC in fall of 2012
CLICK HERE - 14 teams split; FAVC in shambles
updated 12-7-10
CLICK HERE - 7 schools leaving FAVC to form new league
CLICK HERE - New athletic league to start in 2012
updated 12-7-10
CLICK HERE - Seven schools to form new conference: Read why
OHSAA
updated 3-7-11
CLICK HERE - Opinion: OHSAA falls short on competitive balance
updated 3-1-11
CLICK HERE - Chief faces tough issues
East Canton
updated 2-26-11
CLICK HERE - East Canton to join IVC in 2013-14 school year
updated 2-4-11
CLICK HERE - East Canton may switch leagues for 2013-14 school year
Greater Buckeye Conference
updated 2-24-11
CLICK HERE - FHS, Lima to clash in GBC finale
Toledo City League
updated 2-25-11
CLICK HERE - City League breakup like losing family
updated 2-22-11
CLICK HERE - Playoffs signal end of era in CL
Marion Harding
updated 2-21-11
CLICK HERE - Changes on Marion Harding's horizon
Bettsville
updated 2-11-11
CLICK HERE - Bettsville’s future with athletic group uncertain
Southwest Ohio Conference
updated 2-8-11
CLICK HERE - New league seeks a commissioner
updated 2-2-11
CLICK HERE - New Conference - Southwest Ohio Conference
CLICK HERE - Monroe staying put in SWBL
SPORTS ALERT
Last Greater Buckeye Conference Member (Marion Harding) May Be Close to Finding Home
(2-4-11) - As the curtain falls on the last season of the Greater Buckeye Conference only one member
is still looking for a new conference home - Marion Harding. Several possibilities are now possible
according to several sources that we have contacted.
Northern Ohio League
updated 2-4-11
CLICK HERE - Yeager set to begin as NOL commissioner
Southwestern Conference
updated 1-28-11
CLICK HERE - Berea school board approves new facilities plan
Northern Ohio League
NOL announces new commissioner
(1-26-11) SHELBY - The Northern Ohio League announced on Monday that Jim Yeager has been named Associate Commissioner for the remained of this school year.
updated 1-21-11
CLICK HERE - OHSAA's Competiitive Balance Guide
updated 1-23-11
REACTIONS TO OHSAA PROPOSAL
updated 2-8-11
CLICK HERE - Thoughts about OHSAA proposal
updated 1-27-11
CLICK HERE - City Series AD Joe Howard supports OHSAA changes
updated 1-25-11
CLICK HERE - OHSAA dives into the public vs. non-public debate
updated 1-24-11
CLICK HERE - OHSAA expects minimal moves despite tourney division changes
updated 1-20-11
CLICK HERE - OHSAA state tournament proposal piques interest, questions among ADs
updated 1-17-11
CLICK HERE - Sports issue is getting fans overheated
updated 1-16-11
CLICK HERE - Local coaches no fans of OHSAA division proposal
CLICK HERE - Reactions mixed to proposed division changes
updated 1-14-11
CLICK HERE - OHSAA members to vote on new division formula
CLICK HERE - Domsitz warns of Catholic split from OHSAA if alignment formula is approved
updated 1-14-11
CLICK HERE - Proposal would shake up OHSAA playoffs
Out-of-State Computer Points
email reply from OHSAA on how out-of-state schools computer points for football will be calculated
OHSAA
OHSAA Board of Directors Tackles Competitive Balance Concerns
Referendum Issue is First Step in Possible Changes on How Schools are Placed Into Tournament Divisions
CLICK HERE - OHSAA proposal could revamp assigned divisions for private school athletic powers
CLICK HERE - OHSAA board proposes change in tournament landscape
updated 1-11-11
CLICK HERE - OHSAA Board likely "to act" on Public-Private Proposal this Thursday
updated 1-9-11
CLICK HERE - OHSAA's proposed playbook complex, incomplete
Home School Ruling
updated 1-17-11
CLICK HERE - Home-school sports eligibility isn’t new
updated 1-14-11Dayton Christian
Dayton Christian School will remain in the Metro Buckeye Conference for all conference sports.
Seeing as MBC football will become extinct so to speak after the 2011 & 2012 season(s),
beginning in 2013 we will rejoin the Miami Valley Conference as an Associate Member
in Football. DC was an Associate Football Member in the MVC during the 2007 & 2008 seasons,
prior to joining the MBC in football.
Toledo City League
updated 1-2-11
CLICK HERE - Tough road lies ahead for Toledo City League
Conference convergence: how it came to be
Springfield (Ohio) Sun Series
updated 12-26-10
CLICK HERE - CBC, OHC unlikely to expand
CLICK HERE - League affiliation has helped Emmanuel Christian athletics
CLICK HERE - Springfield, GWOC a perfect fit
updated 12-24-10
CLICK HERE - OHC has leveled playing field ?for the area's small schools
CLICK HERE - Looking back at birth of OHC/CBC 10 seasons later
CLICK HERE - CBC move to go to divisions has paid dividends
updated 12-24-10
CLICK HERE - Little Miami Schools planning more teacher layoffs, end to extracurricular activities
Northeast Ohio Conference
updated 12-11-10
CLICK HERE - Shaker Heights applies to join Northeast Ohio Conference
CLICK HERE - Shaker Heights poised to join NOC
Southern Buckeye Academic and Athletic Conference
updated 12-8-10
CLICK HERE - Norwood joining the SBAAC
Toledo City League
updated 12-3-10
CLICK HERE - Time to say farewell City League enters final season with traditional lineup
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NORTH DARTMOUTH, Mass. – The Little East Conference office, in partnership with
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to its conference media campaign, - LittleEast.mobi
is an extension of LittleEast.tv
which will allow viewers to watch selected video-streamed conference contests free of charge on their mobile smartphones. Click here to see the Little East Conference broadcast site
The Little East is the first conference in any of the three NCAA Divisions to feature this application. Viewers will be able to watch selected contests on Android, Blackberry, iPhone, iPad, and Flash platforms.
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1.Conference level events are FREE!
2.Schools can generate new revenue using the EZStream platform.
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conference broadcast web page.
5.Great public relations tool! All conference and school events under one site!
6.Schools can keep their own sites!
7.New online replacement to "Game Tape Exchange".
8.Outstanding recruiting tool for parents and athletes to view school games.
9.EZStream support on call 24/7. Opportunity to secure League wide Sponsor
Deals by having all schools moving in the same direction under one umbrella
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