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FCCTBAI..L/BASKETBALL LEAGUE, INC.
January 10, 1971,
SUBJECT: AFTER ACTION REPORT
TO: All Concerned
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the 1971 basketball program commenced on February 1 and
ended April 6, Approximately 160 boys, ages 6 through 12
partitipated. Three divisions were formed, with boys assigned
according to age and height, and then 2 leagues of b teams each
were c esignated. T':cst ga7ies were played at Lincoln Gym, with
the larger teams playing the final part of the season in the
Consolidated A&m gym. No charges were made for the program.
All expenses were met with Council Funds and money received
from St. i:ary's Catholic Youth Organization. Eleven of the
22 coaches assisting in the program i,,aere Aggie students, and
the rest were parents.
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i:Egistration was held on September 14 at Lincoln Park for
the Flag Football program. The turnout was larger than expected,
and when practice corinenced on September 16, over 225 bogs were
present at Lincoln school and Thomas Park. To accomodate the
large response, it was necessary to use the Little League practice
field near Lincoln school for practice, as well as the two areas
at Lincoln and Thomas, The merchant sponsor for each of the
eighteen teams contributed $35.00 which purchased numbered T-
shirts with the snonsor`s name on the back. No charges were
made for the program as usual, but parents were asked to donate
1.00 per family if they were able, to defray operating costs
in excess of that expected, irlost of the expenses were met with
the Council allocation of $150.00 and a grant. of $50.00 from
5t. X.,arytss Cf 38 people .fairly actively engaged in the coaching
of these teams, fifteen were Aggie students with no children of
their own in,/olved. i�_ore than 230 boys, ages 6 throuc-ffh 12 were
participating at the height of the season, which ended on November
22 with the All-Star game being played on Kyle Field.
GENERIU:
t.oth the basketball and football progrryms have been well
received in the College Station area, and there appears to be
a bright future ahead for both. fs a resuli-_ of the success, it
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has been decided to provide permanency and formality to the
overall program by forming a corporation in the fashion of
Little Leaaue Baseball. Accordingly, the College Station
Junior Flag Football/Basketball League, Inc. was recorded on
November 8, 1971 by the State of Texas as a non-profit
corr)oration. The requisite trustees of the new corporation
consist of Marion L. Clarke, ;Ulen R. Swoboda, Russell J. Kohel,
and Stanley li. Cass. A nine -man board of directors (in the
fashion of Little League) has been designated, which will
administer the forthcoming basketball program starting about
February 1. These officers are#
President -
Idbert Pedulla
Thomas Commissioner -
Robert Stagat
Assistant Thomas Commissioner -
Jim Hull
Lincoln Com.-nissioner -
iron P?urff
Assistant Lincoln Cotu-nissioner
- Roger Feldman
Pla�ser Agent -
woe LeBlanc
Equipment Eanager -
Phil Weihs
Chief Official -
Duane Byrd
Secretary -Treasurer -
Hugh Lewis
RECOM;.1L�VD T!C-A -r_'-ESTI GT S
1. The following items were proposed by the 1971 board
of directors at the end of football season#
a. Assuming that the 1972 football season will
result in at least 200 participants, it might
be more feasible to have 3 divisions, de-
termined by age alone.
b. The maximum number of players on a team should
be 13, and the player agent would assign late-
comers to a team until that limit was reached.
c. A deadline for applications would be reached
when all designated teams had the maximurci limit
of players (appropriate for basketball also).
d. Allow more time between receiving applications
and original organization meeting.
c. Advertise for and secure coaches prior to organi-
zation meeting.
f. Have a coaches briefing as soon as possible after
start of season.
g. As in Little League, schedule entire season among
all teams, both Thcmas and Lincoln, so that "area
rivalry" is minimized.
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h. Designate permanent team names for enough teams
to accomoCate all applicants.
i. Get sponsors prior to start of season, and have
shirts ordered prior to season. Try to avoid
having to aet shirts lettered at the high cost
experienced in 1970-71.
j. Plan to use Little League field for games.
k. Have officials designated early for largest
teams, and plan a mid-season officials meeting.
1. Allow at least 2 days practice for All -Stars,
and set a definite number of players to be
selected from each team. Assure that an equi-
table number of linemen are selected.
m. Buy extra white shirts to be used for All-star
games, and for games between tears with same
color shirts.
2. The following additional items were discussed by the
Trustees for consideration in 1972.
a. An advisory comittee should possibly be established
consisting of an experienced football coach; a doctor;
and someone from a physical education department.
(Trustee responsibility)
b. Donations should be solicited at time of registration.
c. Investigate feasibility of providing medical in-
surance for those who want it.
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Stanley Dw, Cass
President
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