Several meetings were held associated with the WC in Durban.

Firstly, the Rules Meeting was held just prior to the championships. There were not many changes nor any of major major import:

1) free subbing after goal and/or penalty shot is offically legla
2) corner rule - now only 2 'holders' not 3
3) attempts to improve glove color rule and swim suit color rule
4) reduction in age of juniors to 'cannot be 18'
5) preferred month for WC is July
6) changes in 'legal' materials for composition of stick

As usual, there was a referees meeting and captains meeting.

Mid tournament the WAA meeting was held. Organizing document was approved, and I will make it public just as soon as I can confirm it is accurate. I want/need to run it by all reps present to make sure I have what was agreed.

Elections of WAA officers:
President Graham Henderson - Oz
VP Neil Dixson - GB
Sec/Trea Carol Rose - USA
Rules Simon Talbot - Oz
Referees Pizazz - SA

Reps present at meetings:
USA - Doug (Duck) Roth
Canada Margaret Francis (had to leave early - written proxy to C Rose)
SA Piet Joubert
NZ Ray Dolman/Tristan
Argentina Gully
Colombia Natalia
Holland Erwin Post
France Ulysse Munoz
Australia Simon Talbot
GB Neil Dixson
Spain and Namibia did not attend meetings

WC 2010 was set for Colombia. Euros 2009 discussed without final decision.

Minutes of Rules meeting available on request. Minutes of WAA meeting will be public in week or so.

Carol Rose, Secretary WAA

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Carol Rose