NYSWCA UPDATE ON

The Fight To Make It Right

Assemblyman Joe Morelle (D, Irondequoit) has sent a letter to the state's Athletic Directors (click here to read it) about the amended version of his "Fairness In Competition Bill", A2162a.

Read the memo in support of the amendment

The intent of the amended legislation is the same as the original, only the scope has changed. The bill would still require a multiple entry format for state competition based on proportionality but, as amended, the bill would now be limited to only those individual sports where the NYSPHSAA five tier classification system or a statewide qualifying standard (time or distance) is not currently being used. The amended legislation is intended to address those sports most harmed by the NYSPHSAA's unfair policies - wrestling, as we know, being the most harmed of all.

On another encouraging note, Senator Tom Libous (R, Binghamton), sponsor of the "Fairness In Competition Bill" in the New York State Senate has amended his bill S2064a to match the Assembly version. This is significant in that it shows both sponsors already agree and it will likely avoid the need for a conference committee to resolve differences.

The NYS Wrestling Coaches Association is supporting the legislation (memo of support attached) as it offers the best and probably the only chance to reform the New York State Wrestling Tournament.
More information about the NYS Coaches Association campaign to reform the NYS Wrestling Tournament can be found at www.sectioniiiwrestling.com/NYSWCA/

You can help by contacting Assemblyman Morelle and Senator Libous to let them know you support their efforts.

Assemblyman
Joseph D. Morelle
132nd Assembly District
Assembly sponsor of the Fairness In Competition Bill A2162a
District Office
1945 East Ridge Road
Rochester, NY 14622
585-467-0410
Albany Office
LOB 716
Albany, NY 12248
518-455-5373
Morelle@assembly.state.ny.us

Senator Thomas W. Libous, 52nd Senate District
Senate sponsor of the Fairness In Competition Bill S2064a
Albany Office
512 Legislative Office Building
Albany, NY 12247
(518) 455-2677
District Office
1607 State Office Building
44 Hawley Street
Binghamton, NY 13901
(607) 773-8771
Senator@SenatorLibous.com