The following is being distributed at the request of Newfoundland Labrador High School Athletic Federation:

The Newfoundland Labrador High School Athletic Federation will be holding its annual general meeting this coming weekend, Saturday, May 25. Delegates from 11 regions and 38 zones throughout Newfoundland and Labrador will meet at the Airport Plaza Hotel in St. John's to set the direction for high school sports in the province. Because of the cancellation of discretionary leave by the Department of Education, the federation's meeting will be shortened, however, many important issues will be discussed.

Funding cutbacks and restraints put on schools because of lack of discretionary leave will be major items on the agenda. Other issues which will be addressed include the restructuring of the federation, new classifications in light of school amalgamation and closures, and tournament technical standards, policies and scheduling. The host schools for the federation's 35 provincial tournaments will also be awarded at this meeting. Kevin Pittman from St. Lawrence will remain as president, finishing out the second year of a two year term along with Joe Devereaux from Gander as vice-president, finance. Positions up for re-election include vice-president administration and vice-president technical.

The annual awards banquet will be held in conjunction with the annual meeting. Winners and runners up for the federation's five major awards as well as the 11 regional recognition awards will be honoured. Awards to be presented include the Coach of the Year Award, Coaching Service Award, Honor Award, Brother G.I. Moore Male and Female Athlete of the Year. The student athlete awards are also sponsored by Newfoundland Power, who provides a $750 scholarship for each winner.

Contact: Karen Richard, (709) 729-2795.

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