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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.
| October 11 | November 8 | January 10 |
| February 14 | March 13 | April 10 |
October 11, 2007 (Approved)The meeting was called to order at 7:05pm by Elo Veselka, President.
The minutes of the September 13 meeting were approved as written.
BASRA has purchased two 2008 season tickets to Houston Dynamo home games for use by members.
Referees were reminded that BAYSA has a requirement that a team with a player who has been suspended for a game must indicate the suspension on the Game Card and provide a game suspension form to be attached to the Game Card.
An Instructor ITIP class is scheduled for November 15-18 in San Antonio. Information on this and the entry and recertification clinics can be found on the STSR website.
Various game situations were discussed.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:50pm.
November 8, 2007 (Approved)The meeting was called to order at 7:15pm by Bobby Yates, Vice-President.
The minutes of the October 11 meeting were approved as written.
BAYSA playoffs will be held November 17-18. District and State playoffs are December 1-2 and 8-9 respectively.
STYSA will require all coaches and assistant coaches to have coaching licenses for the District and State playoffs. Also, playing time will be enforced (each player should play at least half the game); if an opposing coach lodges a complaint with the referee, the referee should refer him to a playoff official.
Referees were reminded that BAYSA has a requirement that a team with a player who has been suspended for a game must indicate the suspension on the Game Card and provide a game suspension form to be attached to the Game Card.
An entry level clinic is scheduled for November 30-December 1&2. A recertification clinic is being planned for mid-December, and another one is being planned for January in Crosby.
USSF has issued several memorandums recently. These are available on the BASRA website.
The December 13 meeting will be the winter Eatin' Meetin'. The location is to be announced.
Various game situations were discussed.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:50pm.
January 10, 2008 (Approved)The meeting was called to order at 7:00pm by Elo Veselka, President.
The minutes of the November 8 meeting were approved as written.
The December 13 Eatin' Meetin' was not a business meeting and there are no minutes.
Elections will be held at the February 14 meeting for President and Secretary. Elo has been nominated for President; there are currently no nominations for Secretary. Anyone interested in either position should contact Elo.
The US Men's National Team will play Mexico at Reliant Stadium February 6. Tickets can be purchased through Ticketmaster.
There will be an Entry Level and a Recertification clinic in Lake Jackson January 26. Details are available on the STSR website.
There was a lengthy discussion of high school (National Federation) rules; a comparison of NF and USSF is available through a link on the BASRA website.
There was a discussion of the new USSF uniforms. The pinstripe shirts can be worn for the foreseeable future; the new broad stripe shirts will not become mandatory for at least a couple of years. Crews for youth and amateur games should feel free to wear a combination of the new and old shirts.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:00pm.
February 14, 2008 (Approved)The meeting was called to order at 7:05pm by Elo Veselka, President.
The minutes of the January 10 meeting were approved as written.
Elections were held for President and Secretary. Elo was re-elected President; Jim Kunke was re-elected Secretary.
There will be an Entry Level at the BAYSA offices February 22-24. Details are available on the STSR website. BASRA has purchased two season tickets to Houston Dynamo home games. These will be available to Members when they have been received.
There was a brief discussion of the USMNT vs Mexico match at Reliant Stadium.
It being Valentine's Day, the meeting was adjourned at 7:50pm.
March 13, 2008 (Approved)The minutes of the February 14 meeting were approved as written.
The BAYSA spring season has started. The 6v6 games will be played using the 8v8 rules.
BASRA has purchased two season tickets to the Houston Dynamo home games. These will be available to Members on a sign-up basis at the meetings.
There was a lengthy discussion of the latest happenings in HSSOA.
The need for a mentoring program for new and young referees was discussed.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:00pm.
The meeting was called to order at 7:05pm by Elo Veselka, President.
The minutes of the March 13 meeting were approved as written.
BASRA has purchased two season tickets to the Houston Dynamo home games. These will be available to Members on a sign-up basis at the meetings.
BAYSA Has announced that this fall, U11 games will be played 8v8 and U12 games will be 11v11.
There was a lengthy discussion of local issues. The possibility of HSSOA splitting into three smaller associations was also discussed.
USSF has issued two recent memos: Objects on the Field and Match Reports Involving Discipline. Both are available on the BASRA website.
The STYSA summer GBM will be held at the Nassau Bay Hilton July 11-13.
BAYSA is planning on hosting an Entry Level and a Recertification Clinic in May. No details are currently available on either the BAYSA or STSR websites.
The US Soccer Professional Division web page has a list of weekly MLS Lessons Learned (under Topics of Interest). These include discussions of match incidents, some with videos.
There was a discussion of the hazards of lightning during a match. The meeting was adjourned at 8:20pm.
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