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Woodall selected to serve on AIA board
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| Sports work: Benson Superintendent David Woodall will be working at the state level in the coming three years after being selected to serve on the Arizona Interscholastic Association Legislative Council. (Thelma Grimes/photo.) |
Thelma Grimes/San Pedro Valley News-Sun
Benson Schools Superintendent David Woodall will have some say in the state's sports program, since he was selected to serve on the Arizona Interscholastic Association Legislative Council.
The Arizona Interscholastic Association (AIA) is a group of Arizona private and public high schools that govern sporting events among its members.
Each year, nine people statewide are appointed to the legislative council.
Woodall said he was honored to be selected. He will be the representatives for school administrators for the next three years, starting in July.
Woodall said the seat was held by an administrator from the Gilbert School District, but he retired. The AIA sought a replacement, and Woodall expressed interest. He said he had to submit his qualifications to be considered for the position.
He will now serve with eight other representatives as a governing body over sports programs from the 1A to 5A levels. Benson is a 2A district.
"I am happy to have this opportunity," Woodall said. "I have no particular issues to bring up at this time. AIA is a very complex program, so initially I will need to learn the ropes and get myself acquainted with programs and procedures."
Woodall, who has been with the Benson School District for about three years, said he hopes to become a voice for rural schools and communities on the AIA council.
One of the issues Woodall agreed might be discussed at a later date is the discrepancies in the so-called "neutral" meeting place in playoff games.
On numerous occasions Benson sports programs have had to travel to Phoenix to play a post-season game. With the drive nearing two hours for the 2A district, many of their opponents are coming from schools from the Phoenix area.
One example was during the 2008 football season where the Bobcats earned a ticket to the state semifinals.
The Benson team traveled to North Canyon High School in Phoenix to play Phoenix Christian.
While Benson players and fans traveled more than two hours, it was estimated that Phoenix Christian had about 15 minutes to drive.
Benson Athletic Director James Driggers said Woodall is a great choice for such board.
Benson Schools Superintendent David Woodall will have some say in the state's sports program, since he was selected to serve on the Arizona Interscholastic Association Legislative Council.
The Arizona Interscholastic Association (AIA) is a group of Arizona private and public high schools that govern sporting events among its members.
Each year, nine people statewide are appointed to the legislative council.
Woodall said he was honored to be selected. He will be the representatives for school administrators for the next three years, starting in July.
Woodall said the seat was held by an administrator from the Gilbert School District, but he retired. The AIA sought a replacement, and Woodall expressed interest. He said he had to submit his qualifications to be considered for the position.
He will now serve with eight other representatives as a governing body over sports programs from the 1A to 5A levels. Benson is a 2A district.
"I am happy to have this opportunity," Woodall said. "I have no particular issues to bring up at this time. AIA is a very complex program, so initially I will need to learn the ropes and get myself acquainted with programs and procedures."
Woodall, who has been with the Benson School District for about three years, said he hopes to become a voice for rural schools and communities on the AIA council.
One of the issues Woodall agreed might be discussed at a later date is the discrepancies in the so-called "neutral" meeting place in playoff games.
On numerous occasions Benson sports programs have had to travel to Phoenix to play a post-season game. With the drive nearing two hours for the 2A district, many of their opponents are coming from schools from the Phoenix area.
One example was during the 2008 football season where the Bobcats earned a ticket to the state semifinals.
The Benson team traveled to North Canyon High School in Phoenix to play Phoenix Christian.
While Benson players and fans traveled more than two hours, it was estimated that Phoenix Christian had about 15 minutes to drive.
Benson Athletic Director James Driggers said Woodall is a great choice for such board.
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