NEICAAA Fall Convention @ WPI 10:00 am 9/10/24 Attendance: Assumption, Bryant, Colby Sawyer, Franklin pierce, Holy Cross, Husson, Keene state, Merrimack, MIT, Mount Holyoke, Quinnipiac, Southern Maine, Stonehill, Trinity, Tufts, UMass Amherst, UMass Dartmouth UMass Lowell, UNH, WPI, Worcester State 21 total coaches, a 2/3 majority vote needs = 14 Others in attendance: Larry Newman, John Copeland Minutes: 10:14 Start- Welcome- Shawn Green- 2023-2024 recap- Discussion on hacked financial accounts with Citizen bank - Increased attendance in the championships over the last year. - Summer convention was helpful to get everyone on the same page. - Thoughts on holding convention at the annual USTFCCCA convention, vs. zoom convention. Financial Update- Rueben was a fantastic help with building out and projecting budget Goals for this year: Social media- intern for Instagram, LinkedIn, how do we create a network for our student athletes? We successfully set up this LinkedIn page this summer so what we are asking is for coaches to help us spread the word to SA’s, alumni etc. -Corporate sponsorship – we need to get more corporate sponsors -Reestablish and edit NEICAAA constitution Motion to approve Minutes from Fall of 2023 UMass Dartmouth motioned 2nd from- Keene State. 20-0-1 Motion to Approve Slate officers- Colby Sawyer- motioned 2nd – UMass Amherst 20-0-0 Discussion- How do we want to rotate the executive committee members Can we move up the slate of members- Vice President- to President and set terms limits of other 4 members to rotate members of the committee. Southern Maine- Suggested that we rotate positions so that we are not losing everyone all at once and we replace a couple each year to keep more continuity UMass Dartmouth- Suggested to look at the USTFCCCA to use as a model John Copeland- suggested using IC4A committee as a model Proposal – To return the dues back to the original 500 per school Motion – to return dues back to 500 per school: Franklin Pierce- Motion to approve Stonehill- 2nd Merrimack- votes yes to lower the dues and suggested other ways to increase income would be to increase the individual entry fee Holy Cross- We lost certificates and only medals to top 3 Bryant- How do we help enhance the meet, instead of lowering the dues, bring back certificates and medals. Shawn- if we keep it at 600, we might be able to add both those things in UMass Dartmouth- Asked for a financial update Shawn- Apologizes for skipping it and Gives Financial update: Shows Reubens. expense spread sheet – Notes that It has not been officially audited. Outdoor we made a lot of the money because there is no facility fee, we offset some of the costs with collecting entry fees for both the indoor and outdoor meets. Bundled the insurance which was a small savings. MF- donates numbers and luncheon cost Mancini Medals- Mancini is comping ONE gender for ONE championship so instead of paying for six sets of championship medals, we only pay for five. Shows breakdown of expenses and recap 2023-24 sheet Shows 2024-25 projections Returning - to the Proposal - To return the dues back to the original 500 per school Motion- QU – Officially raise the Dues to 600 or 300 per Gender and look for ways to enhance the meet. 2nd- UMass Amherst 13-8-0- Does not pass Mount Holyoke- Concerned about D3 attendance because of all the last chance meets and the fact that people want to get on the flat tracks because of the conversions. UMass Lowell- For the next 2 years there are multiple weekends, and more people will choose to compete to use it as a chance to qualify for NCAA’s MIT- A lot of schools will choose to pay the dues to keep their options open, feels strongly that making the meet better is the best way to improve. Trinity- Agrees with MIT and knows that he is getting squeezed and so are many schools. Southern Maine- How do we make and create value in being part of the association? UMass Amherst- social media Shawn- Streaming the meets would that UMass Dartmouth- would like to see it go back to 500, and if we need an increase in the future we can increase individual fees to continue to draw people in. Original motion- Proposal - To return the dues back to the original 500 per school Vote: 8-12-1- Does not pass… The dues will stay at 600 or whatever Shawn chooses to do based on emergency. Per the Constitution, dues will remain at $500 but Commissioner must decide if he still feels the need to apply the $100 emergency overage Outdoor- Can we use all 9 lanes? Discussion: Rulebook does not allow, you cannot do it as it wouldn’t not be able to be used for NCAA’s. withdraw proposal. Taking 9 to finals- Stonehill- This is not against the rules, you are allowed to take as many as you have lanes for. UMass Amherst- expanding fields to 36, Long jump won’t take that long because they have multiple pits. Rich- amendment to the proposals 30 Tufts- Can we go to 28 in the field Southern Maine- These should be viewed as separate things, one is a meet management who advances to finals and the other is deciding field sizes which is part of the constitution. Shawn- Expanding the field sizes would have had to be a proposal for the future so we cannot continue to the conversation. Motion- to take 9 to the finals for 2025 only. (UMass has a 9-lane track) 20-1-0- passes Shawn- plans to make a subcommittee to work on changes to the constitution. - Email Shawn with interest to serve on this committee -Corporate sponsorship meeting- Gold, Silver Bronze figuring out dollar amounts with that you get if you sponsor at a certain level. -Social Media Coordinator- We need to find a student, maybe an internship for credit? If anyone has anyone that might be interested, please reach out. Championships: XC- Oct 12- Hopkinton Fairground- 10 runners for women 12pm ( 5k ) 10 runners for men 12:45pm ( 8k) One combined open race- 1:15pm ( 5k) Rich- Described the course and the changed starting line Shawn- Alumni race at New England’s, is it worth starting this year and how do we get it rolling? Indoor Championships- Return to Reggie Lewis Friday Saturday March 7-8 Significant savings from rental. MIT- Suggested looking at the cage area and throwing on the infield for the championships so it can accommodate men’s weight throws for the elite athletes. UMass Lowell- New balance now has a permanent cage on the outside of the track to accommodate Outdoor Championships- UMass Amherst Friday and Saturday May 9-10 Talked about dining passes and hotel accommodations for the meet. Larry Newman- XC- He is working on Championships going back to 1912- top 7 runners of the winning teams with their places and times for each of the years. - Should we have a records committee – formally recognize people and keep track of records broken in each event. - Media Sponsorship- for press releases and donations. Shawn- What do people think about moving Convention to the USTFCCCA - It doesn’t seem like people were in favor although more than 50 percent of the attendance said they do attend the USTFCCCA convention. QU- What about moving the date- there didn’t seem to be any interest. UMass Lowell- Make sure your meets are on world calendar (90 days before the event) or USATF sanctioned so they count for US championships, trials and junior championships. Holy Cross- Should we have a zoom component? UMass Dartmouth- If we stream the meeting can we make the zoom component non- voting? Everyone seemed in agreement to adding that component if it is non-voting. MF- Lisa just thanked everyone for using their equipment and talked about the new first place weights. Motion to adjourn- Unanimous 12:03 Adjourn

March 15, 2023 via Zoom The coaches approved in principle an Executive Committee proposal to add an additional championship race for both men and women with medals and place trophies for each race. Coaches would have the option of entering either race depending on the level of competition. It was left with the Executive Committee to tweak race procedures at a future meeting. In addition, another non championship combined men and women race would be run with unlimited entries. The timing system would differentiate 5k(women) and 8k(men) performances. It was hoped that an additional race would increase the number of competing teams . Change of dates were discussed, but the date of October 7 would remain. The site and date of the indoor championship was discussed and it was decided to remain at the New Balance facility. The date, however was moved to March 1 ,2, Friday and Saturday. In a subsequent call to the New Balance Director, these dates were confirmed and cost for the meet would be raised 5 percent and not the 20 percent that was discussed at the meeting. The last order of business approved an accounting change with regard to the calendar cycle. The year would run from January 1 to December 31 and not July 1 to June 30. Schools would be invoiced prior to January 1. It is hoped that sufficient funds would be available to finance the cross country championship. If so, procedure would go into place this coming January, 2024

The annual fall convention will be held at Holy Cross in the Hogan Building on Tuesday September 13 Lunch will be served at the conclusion of the meeting. Please rsvp so we can be prepared. A delegate authorization form is attached and may be found on the website Due to extraordinary circumstances , an ex officio group was formed to assist the Executive Committee. The proposals formulated were implemented and now need to be incorporated into the constitution. Agenda 1. Attendance 2. PROPOSED AMENDMENTS 1. Amend Article VII-section 1 The officers of the association must be athletic administrators and shall be President, Vice president , and Second Vice President. In addition, four coaches and the Commissioner will form an Executive Committee to which the the immediate management of this association shall be entrusted. 2. Amend Article XIV Membership Dues Structure Proposal: The below proposal was created to meet the NEICAAA Membership directive to create a more equitable dues structure for member programs, while bringing in required revenue to ensure future sustainability of the Association. The model includes a standard membership fee to be a part of the Association and an Entry Fee model for participation in Championships. Membership Dues: · $250/per gender · Must be paid by August 1 of each year Cross Country Championship: · $10/per entered athlete Indoor Championship: · $20/per accepted athlete/ per event · $20 per relay · $50 per multi-event athlete Outdoor Championship: · $20/per accepted athlete/per event · $20 per relay · $50 per multi-event athlete 3. Election of officers President--Dave Fraizer Vice President--Rubin Sanca Second Vice President--open Executive Committee Mark Connolly Richard Hart Carolyn Martin Katie Moulton Ex officio--John Copeland Kristen Morwick 4. College division race in cross country instead of a sub varsity race. Schools may choose, but if entered in both will not be counted in team placement for the college race. 5. Championship dates and sites Cross Country--Franklin Park--October 8, 2022 Women-sub varsity--NOON--varsity -- 12:45 pm Men--Varsity 1:30 pm--sub varsity--2:15 pm Indoor Track--New Balance facility--Thursday and Friday--February 2,3 2023 Outdoor Track May 12,13 2023--site tba 6. Financial report

Annual Convention 2021 - Agenda ​ Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85169094348?pwd=NzRWd08veGhSek9qaTRHTENEeThLQT09 Annual Convention 2021 The annual convention of the Association will be held on September 15, 2021 at 10:00AM. 1. Roll Call 2. Correction and adoption of 2020 convention minutes (can be found HERE) 3. Election of officers President: Steve Fitzgerald, Stonehill College Vice President: David Fraizer, Northeastern University Second Vice President: Ruben Sanca, University of Mass/ Lowell Executive Committee: John Copeland, University of Rhode Island (Temporary until new nomination) Executive Committee: Kristin Morwick, Tufts University 4. Future Championships Cross Country Franklin Park October 9, 2021; Indoors, Reggie Lewis February 4-5 2022; Outdoors, May 14,15, 2022 Site TBD 5. New business; Plymouth State a. Membership Suffolk University b. Guest membership outside of New England c. Reorganization of dues structure 6. 2022 Championship standards Women: Carolyn Martyn (2022 Proposed Women HERE) Men: Rich Hart (2022 Proposed Men Standards HERE) 7. Finances

The meeting was held virtually via Zoom. The zoom convention was called to order at 10:00 A.M. by President Steve Fitzgerald Schools represented were: Amherst, Babson, Bates, Boston College, Brandeis, Bridgewater State, Bryant, Connecticut College, Dartmouth, Fitchburg State, Franklin Pierce, Hartford, Holy Cross, Husson, UMass/Amherst, UMass/Dartmouth, UMass/Lowell, Maine, Merrimack, Middlebury College, MIT, Mount Holyoke, New Hampshire University, Northeastern, Quinnipiac, Rhode Island University, Sacred Heart, Smith, Southern Connecticut, Southern Maine, Springfield, Stonehill, Trinity, Tufts, U.S.Coast Guard Academy, Vermont, Wellesley, Wentworth, Wesleyan, Westfield State, Wheaton, Williams, Worcester State, and WPI. One guest was in attendance. All told, 73 people signed on. Please let me know if a school was listed or omitted as there was difficulty in reading sign-ons. The previously circulated minutes of the fall convention was adopted. The following slate of officers was approved for the upcoming year:President, Stephen Fitzgerald;Vice Presidents, David Fraizer and Ruben Sanca;Executive Committee, John Copeland and Kristin Morwick. The 2019-2020 financial report was presented and discussed. Much discussion ensued regarding the dues situation in consideration that last year’s outdoor championship along with this year’s cross country championship were cancelled. There is serious speculation that the indoor championship could be cancelled. The Director of the Reggie Lewis Track has us scheduled for 2021 championship, but the high schools have first consideration. Our Association received confirmation last year from the President of Roxbury Community College that we would be scheduled for 2021, but….. It is hoped that all will be resolved as we get closer to January. In the meantime, dues invoices had been sent out based on original membership specification. According to our constitution, dues are required and not based on competition. Dues collection will be suspended until a committee made up of members from all 3 divisions determine how to handle finances, procedures and competition. Discussion on outdoor championship scheduled for Northeastern University followed. NU coach unsure as to University procedures regarding outside participation at facility; to be determined. Meeting adjourned at 11:05 A.M. Respectfully submitted, Irwin Cohen

The convention was called to order at 10:00 A.M.. Schools represented were: American International College, Babson, Bates, Boston College, Brandeis, Bridgewater State, Bryant, Connecticut College, Dartmouth, Fitchburg State, Franklin Pierce, Hartford, Holy Cross, UMass/Amherst, UMass/Dartmouth, UMass/Lowell, Merrimack, MIT, Middlebury, Mount Holyoke, New Hampshire University, New Haven, Northeastern, Quinnipiac, Rhode Island College, Rhode Island University, Smith, Southern Connecticut, Southern Maine, Springfield, Stonehill, Trinity, Tufts, U.S.Coast Guard Academy, Vermont, Wesleyan, Westfield State, Wheaton, Williams, Worcester State, and WPI. Guests present were Steve Vaitones, Bob Muldoon, and Lisa Wilson The previously circulated minutes of the fall convention were adopted. The following slate of officers was approved for the upcoming year: President, Stephen Fitzgerald; Vice President, David Fraizer; Executive Committee, John Copeland and Kristin Morwick. The 2018-2019 financial report was published. The 2019 indoor and outdoor standards were presented by Ethan Brown who announced his retirement. The Convention gave him a round of applause for his many years of accomplishment. Wentworth Institute was approved for membership. Championship site for the 2020 outdoor will be Northeastern. Stonehill was selected over MIT and Williams College for 2021. The amendment to only accept entries in the high jump and pole vault failed to be brought up as the standards in those events have been changed to obviate the problem of having entries who have never cleared the opening height. The salary of the Commissioner was raised to $10,000 to be effective with the next Commissioner.(one negative vote) The title of the Press Steward was changed to Assistant Commissioner (unanimous) Discussion ensued on the use of the new track facility at New Balance to be ready in 2022. Proposed dates suggested is first or second week in February The meeting was adjourned at 11:35. Respectfully submitted, Irwin Cohen

Minutes of the 2018 NEICAAA Convention Sept 11, 2018 Prior to the start of the meeting, a moment of silence was held in honor of Bill Falk who recently passed away. The convention was called to order at 10:00 A.M.. Schools represented were: Amherst, Babson, Bates, Boston College, Brandeis, Bridgewater State, Bryant, Connecticut College, Connecticut University, Dartmouth, Fitchburg State, Franklin Pierce, Hartford, Holy Cross, Husson, UMass/Amherst, UMass/Dartmouth, UMass/Lowell, Merrimack, MIT, Middlebury, New Hampshire University, New Haven, Nichols, Northeastern, Quinnipiac, Rhode Island College, Rhode Island University, Sacred Heart, Saint Anselm, Smith, Southern Maine, Springfield, Stonehill, Trinity, Tufts, U.S.Coast Guard Academy, Vermont, Wellesley, Wesleyan, Westfield State, Wheaton, Williams, Worcester State, and WPI . Guests present were Steve Vaitones and Mark Strawderman The previously circulated minutes of the fall and spring conventions were adopted. The following slate of officers was approved for the upcoming year: President, Stephen Fitzgerald; Vice President, David Fraizer; Executive Committee, John Copeland and Kristin Morwick. The 2017-2018 financial report was published. The 2019 indoor and outdoor standards have been published on the website Dean College, Newbury College, and Nichols College were approved for membership. In separate votes 400 and 500m conversions as well as 800 and 1000M were approved for qualification purposes, 15-7; 3000 and 5000m conversions were approved 18-9. Allowing schools to enter all relays, indoors and outdoors without a qualifying time failed to be seconded. Motion to move championship to IC4A weekend was defeated 15-23. Motion to move Championship back to last weekend in February was defeated 18-22 Motion to allow schools to enter 4 x 800m and distance medley relays without qualifying time was approved with one negative vote. Change in indoor schedule was approved almost unanimously-one negative vote; major changes, men and women high jump on Saturday, quarter finals in dash and hurdles on Friday. See website for full schedule Championship site for the 2020 outdoor will be either MIT or Northeastern The meeting was adjourned at 11:35. Respectfully submitted, Irwin Cohen

Minutes of the 2017 NEICAAA Convention Sept 12,2017 The convention was called to order at 10:00 A.M.. Schools represented were: Amherst, Babson, Bates, Boston College, Bowdoin, Bryant, Central Connecticut, Connecticut College, Dartmouth, Eastern Connecticut, Fitchburg State, Franklin Pierce, Hartford, Holy Cross, Husson, UMass/Amherst, UMass/Dartmouth, UMass/Lowell ,Merrimack, MIT, Middlebury, Mount Holyoke, University of New Hampshire, New Haven, Northeastern, Quinnipiac, Rhode Island College, Rhode Island University, Smith, Southern Connecticut, Southern Maine, Southern New Hampshire, Springfield, Stonehill, Trinity, Tufts, U.S.Coast Guard Academy, Wellesley, Wesleyan, Westfield State, Wheaton, Williams, Worcester State, and WPI. Guest present and authorized to attend, Steve Vaitones. The previously circulated minutes of the fall 2015 and spring 2016 conventions, were adopted. The following slate of officers was approved for the upcoming year: President, Stephen Fitzgerald; Vice President, David Fraizer; Executive Committee, John Copeland and Kristin Morwick. The 2016-2017 financial report was presented. Ethan Brown presented the 2018 indoor and outdoor standards which are posted on the web page. Indoor performances will still be eligible for outdoors. Elms College was approved for membership The 2017 Cross Country Championship will be held at Franklin Park, October 7 The 2018 Indoor Championship will be held at the Reggie Lewis Track, February 3 and 4 (please take note of new date). The 2018 Outdoor Championship was awarded to Dartmouth College, May 12 and 13. The 2019 outdoor meet was scheduled for Southern Connecticut. The meeting was adjourned at 11:05. Respectfully submitted, Irwin Cohen

The convention held at Holy Cross on March 28, 2017 was called to order at 11:35 by Irwin Cohen. Schools in attendance: AIC, Assumption, Babson, Bates, Bryant, Connecticut College, University of Connecticut, Franklin Pierce, Holy Cross, Husson, Mass/Boston, Mass/Dartmouth, Mass/Lowell, Merrimack, New Hampshire, Northeastern, Quinnipiac, Rhode Island, Smith, S. Connecticut, S. New Hampshire, Springfield, Stonehill, U.S. Coast Guard Academy, Wellesley, Wesleyan, Westfield State, Wheaton, Worcester Polytechnic Inst, Worcester State and guest school, St Joseph. John Copeland facilitated a sense of the Association vote based on moving the meet to the first weekend in February. The result was overwhelmingly in favor of moving the meet to the first weekend in February. Greg Roy motioned to move the meet to the first weekend in February which was seconded by Casey Carroll. Voting against were: Assumption, Merrimack, Northeastern, S. Connecticut with Worcester State abstaining. All others in favor. Mail ballot, Vermont for; Sacred Heart against. Fine tuning would take place as well as final approval at the fall convention. e.g. men first on Friday, start at 11:00, run heats in 3000, 5000 back to back, etc. Respectfully submitted, Irwin Cohen

Minutes for the 2016 NEICAAA Convention held at Holy Cross on September 8, 2016. The convention was called to order at 10:00 A.M.. Schools represented were: Amherst, Assumption, Bates, Bentley, Boston College,Bridgewater State, Bryant, Connecticut College,,Dartmouth, Eastern Connecticut, Franklin Pierce, Hartford, Holy Cross, Husson, UMass/Amherst, UMass/Boston, UMass/Dartmouth, UMass/Lowell ,Merrimack, MIT, Middlebury, Mount Holyoke, University of New Hampshire, Northeastern, Quinnipiac, Rhode Island College, Rhode Island University, Smith, Southern Connecticut, Southern Maine,Southern New Hampshire, Springfield, Stonehill, Trinity, Tufts, U.S.Coast Guard Academy, Westfield State, Wheaton, Williams, Worcester State, WPI. Guests present and authorized to attend, Steve Vaitones,, Larry Newman, and M-F representatives. 1. The previously circulated minutes of the 2015 convention, was adopted. 2. The following slate of officers was approved for the upcoming year: President, Branwin Smith King, Tufts University lst Vice President, David Fraizer, Northeastern University Executive Committee, John Copeland,University of Rhode Island Christine Lowthert, Assumption College Jay Moran, Southern Connecticut Kris Morwick, Tufts University 3. The 201-2016 financial report was presented. 4. Ethan Brown presented 2016 indoor and outdoor standards. 5. The distance of the women’s cross country championship was maintained at 5,000M. 6. Time schedule change in outdoor championship: 5,000M—7:00 PM; 10,000M—8:30 PM 7. Multi events will start at noon. 8. Discussion ensued with regard to date change of the championship, indoors and outdoors. Several dates were presented. A committee was set up to pursue the process: Division 1 John Copeland, Julie Heyden Division II Rich Hart, John Wallin, Division III Ethan Baron, Halston Taylor 9. Dates and sites of Championships 2016 Cross Country Championship at Franklin Park, October 8, 2016 2017 Indoor Championship at Reggie Lewis, February 24-25, 2017 2017 Outdoor Championship at Williams College, May12-13, 2017 10. MIT was approved for 2018 outdoor championship. Convention adjourned at 11:05 AM Respectfully submitted, Irwin Cohen

College of the Holy Cross, Sept. 15, 2015 Minutes of the 2015 Convention of the NEICAAA The convention was called to order at 10:00 A.M.. Schools represented were: Amherst, Assumption, Bates, Boston College, Central Connecticut, Connecticut College, Eastern Connecticut, Fitchburg State, Franklin Pierce, Hartford, Holy Cross, UMass/Amherst, UMass/Dartmouth, UMass/Lowell, MIT, Middlebury, Mount Holyoke, University of New Hampshire, Northeastern, Quinnipiac, Rhode Island College, Rhode Island University, Smith, Southern Connecticut, Southern Maine, Stonehill, Tufts, U.S.Coast Guard Academy, Wesleyan, Westfield State, Wheaton, Williams, Worcester State, WPI, and non voting Spingfield . Guests present and authorized to attend, Steve Vaitones, and M-F representatives. The previously circulated minutes of the 2043 convention, was adopted. The following slate of officers was approved for the upcoming year: President, Branwin Smith King, Tufts University lst Vice President, David Fraizer, Northeastern Univefsity Executive Committee, John Copeland, Rhode Island Christine Lowthert Jay Moran, Southern Connecticut Kris Morwick, Tufts The 2014-2015 financial report was presented. Ethan Brown presented 2016 indoor and outdoor standards. All events will have standards. Under championship rules, opening heights in pole vault and high jump will be one increment below standard. Discussion ensued regarding New England’s and IC4A occurring on same weekend. Vote to move New England to third weekend in April was defeated. The first day of men’s decathlon will be moved to Friday. T-shirts as prizes in cross country were eliminated. Medals will be awarded for the first three places and certificates will be awarded for the next five places. Motion to run trials on Friday in 4 x 100m relay was defeated Dates and sites of Championships 2015 Cross Country Championship at Franklin Park, October 10. 2016 Indoor Championship at Boston University, February 26-27 2016 Outdoor Championship at Southern Connecticut, May13-14 Williams College was approved for 2017 outdoor championship. Convention adjourned at 11:20 AM Respectfully submitted, Irwin Cohen

Minutes of the 2014 Convention of the NEICAAA College of the Holy Cross, Sept. 10, 2014 2014 Fall Convention Agenda I Roll Call II Reading, correction and adoption of minutes of last convention III Unfinished business IV. New business A. Election of officers: President, Branwin Smith-King Tufts University Vice President, John McCutcheon Umass/Amherst Executive Committee, Pat Nicole, Southern Connecticut State University John Copeland, University of Rhode Island Kristin Morwick Tufts University David Fraizer, Northeastern University B. New Business 1. Cross Country time schedule-men vs women; varsity vs jv Time Schedule Women’s Sub-Varsity 11:00 a.m. Women’s Varsity 11:45 a.m. Men’s Varsity 12:30 p.m. Men’s Sub-Varsity 1:15 p.m. 2. Seeding procedures, indoor and outdoor Starting heights - recommended one increment below qualifying standard (15cm in pv - 5 cm in hj) 3. Procedure and penalty for late entries Late fee $50 per event per athlete missed entry, no acceptance after publication of performance list 4. Preferences – provisional entries Check with Direct Athletics to have them do provisional entries 5. Lane Preferences in Lane Seeding In Lane races only lanes 2-6 will be used In 4x400 Relay top 3 sections will use lanes 3-6 and other sections will use 2-6 6. Qualifying Standards In the relays top 32 teams qualify. Will need times. 7. Membership Application Simmons College, Post College Approved C. Dates and sites of championships Cross country Championship October 11, 2014, Franklin Park Indoor Championship February 27, 28 2015 BU Outdoor Championship May 7-9, 2015 MIT Please note the date of the cross country championships is October 11. Entries this year will close with DIRECT ATHLETICS on Friday, October 3 at noon. Last year's starting time was 11:00 AM with women's sub varsity followed by men's sub varsity at 11:45 and women's and men's varsity to follow at 12:30 pm and 1:15 pm respectively. As some coaches displayed some consternation regarding the time schedule and placement, it will be on the convention agenda. If changes are mandated, sufficient time will remain to effect them. As we will be using chips which are charged per runner, it is hoped that coaches will only enter those runners who will participate and who are of championship calibre, suggested number--20. Any questions, call 508 944 7086 or write. Have a great summer. Irwin Cohen

Minutes of the 2013 Convention of the NEICAAA College of the Holy Cross, Sept. 10, 2013 The convention was called to order at 10:00 A.M. by Irwin Cohen. Schools represented were: Amherst, Assumption, Bentley, Boston College, Boston University, Bridgewater State, Colby, Connecticut College, Connecticut University, Franklin Pierce, Hartford, Holy Cross, Husson, UMass/Amherst, UMass/Dartmouth, UMass/Lowell, MIT, Middlebury, Mount Holyoke, University of New Hampshire, New Haven, Northeastern, Quinnipiac, Rhode Island College, Rhode Island University, Smith, Southern Connecticut State, Springfield, Stonehill, Trinity, Tufts, U.S.Coast Guard Academy, Vermont, Wellesley, Wesleyan, Westfield State, Williams, Worcester State, and WPI The previously circulated minutes of the 2012 convention, was adopted. Massachusetts Maritime Academy was unanimously accepted into the Association. The following slate of officers was approved for the upcoming year: President, Branwin Smith King, Tufts University lst Vice President, Nancy Lyons, Boston University 2nd Vice President John McCutcheon UMass/Amherst Executive Committee, Patricia Nicole, Southern Connecticut State John Copeland, Rhode Island Kris Morwick, Tufts The 2012-2013 financial report was presented and after questions from the floor, accepted. An alternate date for the outdoor championships when a conflict exists with the IC4A was discussed but not acted upon. Discussion ensued with regard to the site of the indoor championship, but no action was taken. The policy of not allowing non-member schools to participate in the Championships was affirmed. By unanimous vote, the raising of dues to $1000 and $500 respectively was approved. Larry Newman, track and cross country historian presented his compilation of cross country results. Steve Vaitones, Chairman of USA Track and Field, New England and made a presentation about the upgrading of the cross country course at Franklin Park. Dates and sites of Championships 2013 Cross Country Championship at Franklin Park, October 12 Chips will be utilized and team entries over 25 will be charged $2.00/entry. 2014 Indoor Championship at Boston University, February 28-March 1 2014 Outdoor Championship at Westfield State, May 8-10 was approved Convention adjourned at 11:10 AM Respectfully submitted, Irwin Cohen

Minutes of the 2012 Convention of the NEICAAA College of the Holy Cross, Sept. 12, 2012 The convention was called to order at 10:00 A.M. by Irwin Cohen. Schools represented were: Amherst, Bentley, Boston College, Bridgewater State, Central Connecticut, Colby, Connecticut College, E. Connecticut, Fitchburg State, Hartford, Holy Cross, Husson, Keene State, UMass/Amherst, UMass/Dartmouth, UMass/Lowell, MIT, Middlebury, Mount Holyoke, New England College, University of New Hampshire, New Haven, Quinnipiac, Rhode Island College, Rhode Island University, Smith, Southern Connecticut State, Southern Maine, Springfield, Stonehill, Tufts, U.S.Coast Guard Academy, Vermont, Wesleyan, Westfield State, Williams, WPI, and Worcester State. The previously circulated minutes of the 2011 convention, was adopted. UMass/Boston, Franklin Pierce, and Lyndon State were unanimously accepted to the Association. The following slate of officers was approved for the upcoming year: President, Branwin Smith King, Tufts University lst Vice President, Nancy Lyons, Boston University 2nd Vice President John McCutcheon UMass/Amherst Executive Committee, Patricia Nicole, Southern Connecticut State John Copeland, Rhode Island Kris Morwick, Tufts Use of second best performances for entry using TFFR standards was approved. The change of date for outdoor championship when it conflicts with IC4A was tabled. The 2011-2012 financial report was presented and questions from the floor were accepted. The new qualifying standards for indoors and outdoors were approved as posted. Steve Vaitones, Chairman of USA Track and Field, New England attended and made a presentation about the upgrading of the cross country course at Franklin Park and assured us that it would be ready for the 2013 season. Dates and sites of Championships 2012 Cross Country Championship at Stanley Park, October 7 2013 Indoor Championship at Boston University, February 22-23 2013 Outdoor Championship at Stonehill, May 9-11 Convention adjourned at 11:10 AM Respectfully submitted, Irwin Cohen

Minutes of the 2011 NEICAAA Convention at the College of the Holy Cross, September 12, 2011 The convention was called to order at 11:30 A.M. by Irwin Cohen. Schools represented were: Amherst, Assumption, Bates, Boston College, Bridgewater State, Central Connecticut, Connecticut College, E. Connecticut, Fitchburg State, Hartford, Holy Cross, Keene State, UMass/Amherst, UMass/Dartmouth, UMass/Lowell, MIT, Mount Holyoke, University of New Hampshire, Northeastern, Quinnipiac, Regis, Rhode Island University, Smith, Southern Connecticut State, Southern Maine, Springfield, Stonehill, Tufts, U.S.Coast Guard Academy, Vermont, Wellesley, Wesleyan, Westfield State, Williams, WPI, and Worcester State. Two other schools were present, but not voting. The previously circulated minutes of the 2010 convention, was adopted. Lasell College and New England College were unanimously accepted to the Association. The 2010-2011 financial report was presented and questions from the floor were accepted. Steve Vaitones, Chairman of USA Track and Field, New England attended and made a presentation about cross country at Franklin Park and also discussed future plans for the 100th running of the Cross Country Championship in 2012. There were no changes to the by-laws, but the policy of allowing indoor performances in the outdoor meet without reservation was affirmed. Dates and sites of Championships 2011 Cross Country Championship at Franklin Park, October 8 2012 Indoor Championship at Boston University, February 24-25 2012 Outdoor Championship at MIT, May 10-12 Convention adjourned at 12:01 PM Respectfully submitted, Irwin Cohen

Minutes of the 2010 NEICAAA Convention at the College of the Holy Cross, September 8, 2010 The convention was called to order at 10:05 A.M. by Irwin Cohen. Schools represented were: Amherst, Boston College, Brandeis, Bridgewater State, Central Connecticut, Connecticut College, Dartmouth, E. Connecticut, Holy Cross, Keene State, UMass/Amherst, UMass/Dartmouth, UMass/Lowell, Middlebury, MIT, Mount Holyoke, Northeastern, Regis, Rhode Island University, Smith, Southern Connecticut State, Southern Maine, Springfield, Stonehill, Trinity, Tufts, U.S.Coast Guard Academy, Vermont, Wellesley, Wesleyan, Westfield State, Wheaton. Two others schools were present, but not voting. The previously circulated minutes of the 2009 convention, was adopted. Lesley University was officially accepted to the Association. Financial report was presented and questions from the floor were accepted. Steve Vaitones, Chairman of USA Track and Field, New England attended and made a presentation about cross country at Franklin Park The proposal to include the 4 x 200M relay in the men’s and women’s indoor championship was defeated on a roll call vote -no:15 Amherst, Boston College, Brandeis, Central Connecticut, Holy Cross, UMass/Dartmouth, UMass/Amherst, MIT, Rhode Island, Southern Connecticut, S. Maine, Stonehill, Vermont , Trinity, Westfield, 15-yes: Bridgewater State, Connecticut College, E. Connecticut State, UMass/Lowell, Middlebury, Mount Holyoke, Regis, Smith, Springfield, U.S. Coast Guard Academy, Trinity, Tufts, Wellesley, Wesleyan, Wheaton, 1 abstention: Dartmouth Motion to include first day of women’s heptathlon on Thursday in conjunction with men’s decathlon: no, Bridgewater. Connecticut College, Hartford, Keene State, UMass/Lowell, Regis, Smith, Springfield, Trinity, Wellesley, Wheaton, (10); yes, Amherst, Boston College, Brandeis, Holy Cross, MIT, UMass/Amherst, Quinnipiac, Rhode Island, S. Connecticut State, Stonehill, Tufts, Vermont, (11). Motion defeated Dates and sites of Championships 2010 Cross Country Championship at Franklin Park, October 9 2011 Indoor Championship at Boston University, February 25-26 2011 Outdoor Championship Southern Connecticut State May 12-14 Discussion ensued with regard to expenses for the championships chaired by Kris Morwick and John Copeland. The costs for cross country at Franklin Park and at BU for indoors were determined to be acceptable, but a committee will be set up by the coaches’ to determine an acceptable stipend for schools wishing to host the outdoor championship. Stonehill bid for the 2012 outdoor championship and will submit an expense budget Convention adjourned at 12:01 PM Respectfully submitted, Irwin Cohen

Minutes of the 2009 NEICAAA Convention College of the Holy Cross, Sept. 9, 2009 The convention was called to order at 11:30 a.m. by Irwin Cohen. Schools represented were: Amherst, Boston University, Bridgewater State, Central Connecticut State, Connecticut College, E. Connecticut State, Hartford, Holy Cross, Keene State, UMass/Amherst, UMass/Dartmouth, UMass/Lowell, MIT, Mount Holyoke, Quinnipiac, Regis, Rhode Island College, University of Rhode Island, Smith, Southern Connecticut State, Southern Maine, Springfield, Stonehill, Trinity, Tufts, U.S.Coast Guard Academy, Vermont, Wellesley, Wesleyan, Westfield State, Wheaton. Five others schools were present, but not voting. The previously circulated minutes of the 2008 convention, was adopted. The slate of officers as approved by the Executive Committee: Branwin Smith-King, President; Nancy Lyons, Vice-President; John McCutcheon, 2nd Vice-President; Executive Committee, Kristen Morwick and John Copeland were elected. Endicott College was unanimously admitted to the Association. Lesley University was admitted conditionally pending adoption of the minutes of the 2009 Convention. The vote for conditional admittance was unanimous. This was due to the fact that Lesley University’s petition of membership was not circulated 30 days prior to the Convention. The proposal to increase dues from $800 to$1000 and $400 to $500 was defeated on a roll call vote. Yes:12 Amherst, Boston University, Central Connecticut, Hartford, Keene State, UMass/Amherst, UMass/Lowell, Quinnipiac, Rhode Island, Southern Connecticut, Stonehill, Vermont No: 18, Bridgewater State, Connecticut College, E. Connecticut State, UMass/Dartmouth, MIT, Mount Holyoke, Regis, Rhode Island College, Smith, Southern Maine, Springfield, U.S. Coast Guard Academy, Trinity, Tufts, Wellesley, Wesleyan, Westfield State, Wheaton. Dates and sites of Championships 2009 Cross Country Championship at Franklin Park, October 10, 2010 Indoor Championship at Boston University, February 26-27, 2010 Outdoor Championship at Northeastern University, May 6,7,8 2011 Outdoor Championship Southern Connecticut State, Stonehill Tentative based on availability and costs Motion to include 4x200 relay for women and amended to include men received a majority vote of 16 yes and 14 no. Subsequently, it was determined that a 2/3 vote was needed for passage. Because of the confusion in the vote, an email ballot was sent out to the coaches in attendance. Schools returning a positive vote were: E. Connecticut State, Hartford, Keene State, UMass/Lowell, Regis, Smith, Springfield, Trinity, Wellesley, Wheaton, (10). Schools returning a negative vote were: Amherst, Boston U., Holy Cross, MIT, UMass/Amherst, Quinnipiac, Rhode Island, S. Connecticut State, Stonehill, Tufts, Vermont, (11). Motion defeated. Convention adjourned at 12:30 pm Respectfully submitted, Irwin Cohen

Minutes of the 2008 NEICAAA Convention at the College of the Holy Cross, September 10, 2008 The convention was called to order at 10:00 a.m. by Irwin Cohen. Schools represented were Amherst, Boston College, Boston University, Brandeis, Central Connecticut, Connecticut College, University of Connecticut, Fitchburg State, Holy Cross, UMass Dartmouth, UMass Lowell, MIT, Mount Holyoke, New Hampshire, Northeastern, Quinnipiac, Rhode Island College, University of Rhode Island, Smith, Southern Connecticut, Southern Maine, Stonehill, Trinity, Tufts, U.S.Coast Guard Academy, Vermont, Wesleyan, Westfield State, Wheaton and Williams. Four others schools were present, but not voting. The previously circulated minutes of the 2007 convention was adopted after adding Central Connecticut State University, which was originally not included in attendance. The slate of officers as approved by the Executive Committee: Jack McDonald, President; Patricia Nicole, Vice-President; Branwen Smith-King, 2nd Vice-President; Executive Committee John McCutcheon, Nancy Lyons, Kristen Morwick and John Copeland was elected. Worcester Polytechnic Institute was unanimously admitted to the Association. The proposal to increase dues from $800 to$1000 and $400 to $500 was defeated on a roll call vote. 16-yes: Amherst, Boston College, Boston University, Brandeis, Central Connecticut, University of Connecticut, Holy Cross, UMass Lowell, New Hampshire, Northeastern, Quinnipiac, Rhode Island, Southern Connecticut, Stonehill, Tufts, Vermont 14-no: Connecticut College, Fitchburg State, UMass Dartmouth, MIT, Mount Holyoke, Rhode Island College, Smith, Southern Maine, U.S. Coast Guard Academy, Trinity, Wesleyan, Westfield State, Wheaton, Williams It was a 53.4 percent plurality, less than two-thirds as required by the constitution. The following by-law changes were not approved: Addition of trials in 4x100 relay (12-18) Addition of trials in 800M outdoors (12-18) Addition of 1500M trials (10-18-2) Compete on Saturday and Sunday (1-1) 2008 Cross Country Championship at Franklin Park, October 11 2009 Indoor Championship at BU, February 27-8 2009 Outdoor Championship at University of Mass./Amherst, May 7-9 Convention adjourned at 11:30 a.m. Respectfully submitted, Irwin M. Cohen

Minutes of the 2007 NEICAAA Convention College of the Holy Cross, Sept. 12, 2007 Irwin Cohen called the convention to order at 12:37 PM. Schools represented were: Amherst, Boston College, Boston University, Bryant College, Connecticut College, Connecticut University, Dartmouth, Hartford, Holy Cross, Keene State, UMass/Amherst, UMass/Lowell, MIT, New Hampshire, Quinnipiac, Rhode Island University, Smith, Southern Maine, Springfield, Stonehill, Tufts, U.S.Coast Guard Academy, Vermont, Wesleyan, Wheaton, and Williams. Two other colleges were present. Jon Litchfield reported that he would again handle the top 25 poll and requested better input from the coaches. He will have an internet system in place. At the coaches meeting, Steve Vaitones reported on Franklin Park Cross Country procedures. The previously circulated minutes of the 2006 convention, was adopted. The slate of officers as approved by the Executive Committee; Jack McDonald, President; Patricia Nicole, Vice-President; 2 nd Vice-President, Branwen Smith-King; Executive Committee John McCutcheon, Nancy Lyons, Kristen Morwick and John Copeland was elected. The following By-law changes were approved unanimously in the outdoor championship: 800 and 1500M races would be run in seeded consecutive sections. (editorial change, fastest section last) The block schedule for women and men was eliminated on Friday with men's and women's events run consecutively. Cross Country Championship time was adjusted to allow 45 minutes between each race, to take effect with the 2007 Championships: women, sub-varsity, noon; women, varsity, 12:45; men, varsity, 1:30, men, sub-varsity, 2:15. The 2008 Cross-Country Championships were approved for October 11 with one dissenting vote. 2007 Cross country championship at Franklin Park, Oct. 6. 2008 Indoor championship at BU, February 29, March 1 2008 Outdoor championship at New Hampshire, May 9-10 2008 Cross country championship at Franklin Park, Oct. 11 2009 Indoor championship at BU, Feb. 27-28 2009 Outdoor championship at UMass, May 8-9, tentative, subject to other bids Convention adjourned at 1:04 PM. Respectfully submitted, Irwin M. Cohen

Minutes of the 2006 Convention of the NEICAAA College of the Holy Cross, Sept. 13, 2006 The convention was called to order at 1 p.m. Schools represented were: Amherst, Assumption, Bentley, Boston College, Boston University, Central Connecticut, Connecticut College, Connecticut University, Dartmouth, Fairfield, Hartford, Holy Cross, Keene State, Maine, UMass/Amherst, UMass/Lowell, Middlebury, MIT, New Hampshire, Northeastern, Quinnipiac, Rhode Island College, Rhode Island University, Smith, Southern Connecticut, Springfield, Stonehill, Trinity, Tufts, U.S.Coast Guard Academy, Vermont, Wesleyan, and Williams. Jon Litchfield reported that he would again handle the top 25 poll and requested better input from the coaches. Steve Vaitones reported on Franklin Park Cross procedures. The previously circulated minutes of the 2005 convention, was adopted. The slate of officers as approved by the Executive Committee; Jack McDonald, President; Patricia Nicole, Vice-President; 2nd Vice-President, Branwen Smith-King; Executive Committee John McCutcheon, Nancy Lyons, Kristen Morwick and John Copeland was elected. The proposal to increase dues $25/sport/sex was defeated 1-32-0 with University of New Hampshire in the affirmative. The following by-law changes were approved unanimously: 1. Hammer and javelin would be contested on day one (1), at least two hours apart; shot and discus on day two (2), at least two hours apart 2. Trials in 4x100m relay eliminated 3. Unseeded miles to be run on Saturday at 11 a.m. 4. Seeded sections in field event trials will be utilized 5. No changes in number of All New England Certificates to be awarded Use provisional entries to increase entries to 24 in indoor field events passed, 31-2-0 with UMass/Lowell and UMass/Amherst opposed. Disallow discretional choices in provisional entries failed, 2-31-0 with Trinity and UMass/Lowell in favor. 2006 Cross country championship at Franklin Park, October 7 2007 Indoor championship at BU, February 23-24 2007 Outdoor championship at Dartmouth, May 10-12 2007 Cross country championship at Franklin Park, October 6, 2007 2008 Indoor championship at BU, February 22-23 2008 Outdoor championship at University of New Hampshire May 8-10 Convention adjourned at 1:40 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Irwin M. Cohen

  Minutes of the 2022 NEICAAA Convention, held at Holy Cross, Sept 13, 2022 ·       The convention was called to order at 10:00 A.M. by Irwin Cohen.  Schools represented were:  American International College, Assumption College, Boston College, Bryant, Hartford, Holy Cross, Keene State College, UMass/Amherst, UMass/Dartmouth, UMass/Lowell, Merrimack, New Hampshire University,    Northeastern, Quinnipiac, Rhode Island College, Rhode Island University,  Southern  Maine,  Stonehill, Trinity, Tufts, U.S.Coast Guard Academy, Wentworth Institute,  Wesleyan, Westfield State, Wheaton, and WPI, .  Guest  approved by Association, Larry Newman. ·       Article VII-section 1 was amended to include four coaches with the Constitutional officers and Commissioner to form an Executive Committee to which the immediate management of the Association shall be entrusted. Article XIV was amended to require a modified financial structure as follows: Membership dues to be $250 per gender to be paid by August 1 Cross Country entry fees--$10 per entered athlete Indoor and outdoor championships--$20 per accepted athlete, $20 per relay, $50 per multi athlete The following slate of officers was approved for the upcoming year: An amendment to replace the sub varsity race with a college division championship was tabled. The sites and dates for the 2022-23 championships were presented. No site at this time was set for outdoors, but several sites are being investigated. Discussions ensued regarding date and location of cross country championship and meet mechanics at the New Balance facility.  Further discussion on schedule to be reexamined. The previously circulated 2021-2022 financial report was approved            The meeting was adjourned at 11:00. Respectfully submitted,Irwin Cohen