The Nova Scotia Arm Wrestling Association hosted a Referee Seminar and Annual General Meeting on October 24.
The following people received their Level 1:
Angela McNamara
Brett Landsburg
Paula O’Connell
Pauline Surkan
Pat DeWolfe
Ricky Cheverie
Sebastien Bertin
Stephan Cormier
Will Harpell
Ashley Jamieson received the level of Spotter.
The Annual General Meeting
Called to order 2:45pm
Attendees:
Rick Pinkney
Paula O’Connell
Angela McNarara
Rob McNamara
Pauline Surkan
Pat DeWolfe
Perry Bruhm
By Phone:
Mark MacPhail
Patrick MacKinnon
Andrew Yakamovich
Elections:
The following were elected:
President – Rick Pinkney
Vice-President – Mark MacPhail
Secretary/Treasurer – Paula O’Connell
Referee-in-Chief – Rob McNamara
Directors:
Andrew Yakamovich
Brett Landsburg
Pat DeWolfe
Patrick MacKinnon
Shawn Ross
New Business:
– BOTA Championship will move to a place where food is more available and there won’t be a junior competition at the BOTA Championship. The BOTA championship is the one held in the fall for the belts. PASSED
– Pauline Surkan has volunteered to be a first-aid coordinator. (If you are a first responder or are up to date on first aid please let Pauline know.) – PASSED
– We will be eliminating team points for the “Overall” at Provincials. – PASSED
– Starting in 2027 any new business must be submitted to the Secretary 8 days prior to the AGM.
– Starting 2027 the NSAWA will bring back annual awards. These awards and their recipient will be handed out at the AGM. The Directors will determine the awards and the recipients. – PASSED
– Team points for Provincials and Atlantics will will be limited to 1 right and 1 left arm. PASSED
– The host for Atlantics will cover the cost or 1 hotel night for the referees. Any referee that is also competing will not receive the room. – PASSED
– Add Strong Hand Hold to team points at Provincials. – DEFEATED
– Roles and responsibilities will be made for each member of Board of Directors. – PASSED
– All tournaments will now be double elimination. – PASSED
– Directors will determine who is Amateur and who is an Open puller – PASSED
– Add 198 and 198+ for both hands to the Juniors 13-15 and 16-18. – PASSED
– Have a tournament to raise money for those that go to Worlds. Money will be split amongst those that win Provincials, Atlantics and Nationals. – PASSED
– Referee money will will increase. Provincials and Atlantics $250 for Masters, $150 for Level 3, $100 for Level 1 and 2. Head Scorekeeper $150 and assistant $100. All other tournaments will be $150 for Masters, $100 for all other levels and Scorekeeper.
Meeting adjourned at 4:30