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For the convenience of our members who are unable to make our meetings (we know you want to), the minutes of the past few meetings will be published on this page. Feel free to browse, or select a meeting date below. Press Home on your keyboard, or the Back to Top link to get back here.
| April 14 | May 12 | June 9 |
| July 14 | August 11 | September 8 |
April 14, 2011 (Approved)The meeting was called to order at 7:05 pm by Elo Veselka, President.
The minutes of the March 10 meeting were approved as written.
At a recent Dynamo game, the referee used a can of spray marker to indicate where the 10 yards mark was. The marker is formulated to disappear within about a minute of application. At times the referee first marked where the ball was to be placed. There was a discussion of the need for and usefulness of this tool.
There was a retirement/going away party for Randy Francis last Sunday. It was well-attended.
BAYSA spring season is almost over. State Cup play for Division 2 and higher is just starting.
The BASRA tickets to Dynamo home games are available.
There were various discussions on Division 2, referee shirts, referee shorts, the recreational soccer program, and team trainers.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:30pm.
May 12, 2011 (Approved)The meeting was called to order at 7:00pm by Elo Veselka, President.
The Minutes of the April 14 meeting were accepted as written.
An article from US Referee Connection, "Control Aggressive Feelings and Actions", was distributed and discussed. It addressed the referee's feelings and actions.
The 2011 MLS Reserve League Handbook was passed around for review and comment. It covers almost every incident that could face a referee, including how to handle fatalities before or during a match.
BAYSA Spring season has concluded. Play for State Cup Div 2 and higher is continuing.
It was noted that during a home and home series between Barcelona and Real Madrid, the Real Madrid manager was dismissed by the referee during the match in Madrid. The manager was allowed to take a seat in the stands behind the Real bench. The manager was not allowed in the stadium for the Barcelona leg.
There will be an Instructor/Assessor In-Service Clinic in Houston June 26. All Instructors and Assessors are encouraged to attend.
There are news reports that as many as six FIFA Executive Committee members may have accepted bribes to vote for Russia and Qatar to host the World Cup in 2018 and 2022 respectively. This comes from an official with the England World Cup proposal team. FIFA is investigating.
Dynamo season ticket holders can purchase tickets to the CONCACAF Gold Cup Semi-Finals to be held at Reliant Stadium June 22. It is anticipated that the US will play in one match and Mexico in the other. Also, the Dynamo will host English Premier League club Bolton Wanderers in the third annual Dynamo Charities Cup on July 20. Contact Elo if interested.
TASO has been granted a temporary injunction against UIL
The meeting was adjourned at 8:20pm.
June 9, 2011 (Approved)The meeting was called to order at 7:00pm by Jim Kunke, Secretary.
The Minutes of the May 12 meeting were accepted as written.
There being no business to conduct, the meeting was adjourned to allow Dick Triche to present recertification training.
July 14, 2011 (Approved)The meeting was called to order at 7:05pm by Elo Veselka.
BASRA is now meeting at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Nassau Bay.
The Minutes of the June 9 meeting were accepted as written.
Dick Triche's recertification training presentation went well. It was intended as part of a Grade 8 to 7 upgrade series in lieu of the traditional two day course. However, there was insufficient interest to warrant the effort and the series has been cancelled.
Miral Kotb, Magdy's daughter, will be appearing with her dance group on America's Got Talent August 3. This is the group's second appearance, having advanced from the first round.
There was a general discussion of the refereeing for the Women's World Cup. It was considered spotty overall, with some good officiating being offset by some terrible officiating. It was felt that part of this is attributable to the lack of quality women's programs in some parts of the world leading to inadequate quality experience for the referees.
Magdy spoke about the State Assessors Clinic held June 24-27 in Fresno, TX. It was scheduled to coincide with a major showcase youth tournament and playoffs. He was very impressed with the way the clinic was conducted.
Most MLS assessments are now being conducted via TV and conference calls.
The 2011 Volkswagen Junior Masters Tournament will be held at the Dynamo practice facility on SH288 in Pearland August 19-21. Space City Futbol Club is the Regional Host Club. Magdy is working on referee assignments.
Pre-selection for Dynamo VIP Season Tickets in their new stadium is underway. Because of the cost of the VIP tickets, Elo is investigating regular season ticket pricing.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:45.
August 11, 2011 (Approved)The meeting was called to order at 7:05pm by Elo Veselka.
The Minutes of the July 14 meeting were accepted as written.
Elo and Magdy met with BAYSA's new president, Tom Morrow and Sam Ghalayini to discuss BASRA assigning referees for BAYSA. BASRA could pay the referees, allowing BAYSA to save on administrative costs by issuing one check to BASRA. BASRA would provide training and mentoring for the referees, something lacking now; with only two State Referees and few/no Grade 7 Referees in the BAYSA area, training and mentoring are needed. Tom will discuss this proposal with the BAYSA Board and get back to Elo.
STSR is establishing referee development programs. STSR would work with local leagues and/or referee associations to provide training and mentoring. Beginning programs would be hosted by either STSR or local associations. Local academies would be a collaborative effort between STSR and local associations. Intermediate and advanced academies would be sponsored by STSR. Academies could be held in conjunction with tournaments.
USSF has issued two new Position Papers, The Advantage Signal and "I Got the Ball."
There was a general discussion of the US v Mexico friendly played August 10, and of the U20M World Cup underway currently.
Jaime Salas has been appointed as STSR's new State Assigning Coordinator. He has stated his intent to meet with assignors to review and reinforce the Code of Ethics and to address the problem of some assignors displaying a god complex.
The membership directed Elo to pursue Dynamo season tickets located comparably to those held at Robertson Stadium.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:05.
The meeting was called to order at 7:05pm by Elo Veselka, President.
The Minutes of the August 11 meeting were accepted as written.
Dynamo 2012 season tickets have been ordered. They are in about the same place in the new stadium as they have been at Robertson, section 104, row J, seats 21&22. Elo is checking on a parking pass.
The BAYSA spring season starts this weekend, September 10-11. The BAYSA scheduler left and took his software with him. BAYSA has switched to ArbiterSports.com and is registering and assigning referees through that site. Priscilla Benoit is still assigning referees for Baytown, North Channel, Quest and possibly East Lake Houston the "old fashioned way," by email and phone calls.
BAYSA President Tom Morrow has not yet gotten back to Magdy concerning referee mentoring. Elo was going to assign mentors to the new referees at the recent Texas City Tournament, but many referee assignments were being made at the fields, making assigning mentors impossible.
The OSI website has apparently been hacked and credit card and bank information compromised. This could have started as long as two years ago.
USSF has issued a paper on "An Unusual Approach to the Ball for a Penalty Kick." A kicker approached the ball normally, then turned and heeled the ball into the goal. FIFA discussed this later and decided that this was legal and the goal should stand.
UEFA is using two goal line officials again this season. However, they have been relocated from the side away from the AR to the same side as the AR.
There was a general discussion of the Dynamo-Monterrey "friendly."
The meeting was adjourned at 7:55.
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