The SMAA General & Executive meetings were held in Regina.  Thank-you to those who attended the meeting.  Many issues were discussed throughout the day.  The following are highlights of any discussion or changes in policies.

1. Martensville Karate & Complete Fitness were approved of probationary members.
   

2. Motion was passed to require an ambulance (not just medical personnel) to be present at all Full Contact events.  No bouts may take place if the ambulance is not present.
   

3. Motion was passed stating that any individual competing an a non-SMAA full contact event within Saskatchewan  will face disciplinary action and possible ejection from the SMAA.
   

4. Motion passed to allow athletes 17 years old to compete in the adult division (in Martial Arts tournaments - excluding any Full Contact events) if there are no other competitors in their regular division.
   

5. Any motions to be presented at either SMAA General or Executive meetings must be presented to the SMAA office, in writing (or email) a minimum of 2 weeks prior to the meeting.  These motions will then be distributed to SMAA members for contemplation prior to discussion at the meeting.  Any issues brought up at the meeting without being submitted 2 weeks prior to, will be discussions only and tabled until the next meeting for decision making.
   

6. The SMAA will be purchasing a laptop computer and software to be used for office use.
   

7. Tournament sanctioning fees will be increased by $100. 
   

8. The increase in tournament sanctioning fee will be used to pay an official SMAA Record Keeper to compile tournament results at each tournament.  Tournament results will then be submitted to the SMAA office to be posted under the Provincial Ratings.  Tournament results will not longer be compiled or submitted by tournament promoters.
   

9. Tournament promoters are now required to use the standardized Tournament Draw sheets.  Draw sheets are available for downloading and printing on the SMAA web site or available for purchase from the SMAA.