October 19, 2025
Members present:
Rick Pinkney
Scott MacInnis
Paula O’Connell
Robert McNamara
Yaniev Vaida
Andrew Yakomovich
Madison Seely
Mark MacPhail via video conference
Pauline Surkan via video conference
Meeting called to order 5:42pm
Motion by Rick Pinkney, seconded by Rob McNamara
Motion passed Unanimously
Change Junior Classes to the following:
Mixed 6 & Under
Mixed 7-8
Mixed 9-10
Girls 11-12
Girls 13-15
Girls 16-18
Boys 11-12
Boys 13-15
Boys 16-18
Motion by Rick Pinkney, Seconded by Scott MacInnis
Passed Unanimously
Whereas the 2026 Provincials will be held more than 3 hours from Halifax, the NSAWA will cover 1 room night per referee for the event
Motion by Rick Pinkney, seconded by Chris Scott
Passed Unanimously
Add a 225lb class to Battle of the Atlantic for left and right arms
No more Elite 1, 2 and 3
Motion by Rick Pinkney, seconded by Scott MacInnis
Passed Unanimously
Whereas it takes considerable time to set up for the Atlantic Championships, the NSAWA will cover 1 night hotel room for Rick Pinkney.
Motion by Rob McNamara, seconded by Scott MacInnis
Passed Unanimously
Change Ladies classes for Atlantic Championships to 143, 170, 170+
Motion by Mark MacPhail, seconded by Andrew Yakomovich
Passed Unanimously
Change Provincial Classes to the following:
154, 176, 198, 220, 220+ for both left and right arms (165 class has been deleted)
New Business:
– Whereas 2026 will be the 40th Provincial Championships, the NSAWA will look at special awards for the the Championships
– The NSAWA will investigate having Team concept for Atlantic Canada much the same as what the Table Monkeys (Jason Costantini) are doing, whereby we have team captains and they draft their team.
Meeting adjourned at 7:12pm
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