Mid-Atlantic
Division
Meeting held november 3, 2008 4:30
PM
Attending: Dan Sharadin,
Commissioner; University of Pennsylvania, Ben Naecker; Penn State
University, Alexis Chercwka; University of Pittsburgh, Kelly
Martin; West Chester University, Kasey Mcmanus; Duke University,
Brian Itami; James Madison University, Tiffany Mothershead;
University of Virginia, Meredith Weiner; Virginia Tech, Lindsay
Chapon
The Commissioner asked everyone if they knew of any teams wishing
to join. He also mentioned that Slippery Rock had officially
declined, so unless another team moved into the northern region,
the division would be unable to split at this time.
Georgetown was mentioned as a possibility to join the southern
region and one of the coaches indicated they would send their
contact info to the office so the CWPA staff could follow up.
The league schedule was the first item on the agenda. Teams
decided to maintain the same format used for both the championship
and the regular season.
The dates and sites tentatively agreed upon were as follows:
- January 31-February 1 -- Northern regional at Pennsylvania
- February 14-15 -- Southern regional at Virginia
- March 20-22 -- Crossover at Virginia Tech
- April 4-5 -- Championship at Penn State
If Penn State is unable to secure
the championship date, teams voted to keep the date and allow
another team to try and host. Penn would get first option, followed
by Virginia Tech. We will still try to maintain the championship
and the crossover in different regions if possible.
Teams hosting were reminded to submit their Pool Reservation Form
as soon as possible in order to complete the schedule. The form can
be completed online by going to the Tournament page on the website.
Hotels will be reserved as soon as we receive these forms.
The Commissioner reminded everyone to have their Club Supervisor
submit a Participation Contract by December 15 to ensure
eligibility. It can be found on the Coaching page under
Administrative Forms.
The Commissioner also requested that each team contact ensure
their athletes have read the Code of Conduct before the season
starts. Likewise, Deck coaches should adhere to the Dress Code
established.
All coaches were urged to complete an Evaluation Form about the
officials following each of the competitions. These forms are
available on the Coaching page under Administrative Forms. If you
are unsure of which referee you are evaluating, simply go to the
officiating assignment page and click on their picture for easy
identification.
For new team leaders, it was mentioned that the CWPA will be
hosting webinars to help team contacts become more familiar with
their CWPA responsibilities. Teams will be notified when these are
scheduled later this fall.
The Commissioner mentioned the revised website that is now online
and urged teams to send in pictures or story leads to enhance the
interest of the site.
Lastly, teams were reminded to update their contact information
using the link on the Membership page.
Midwest
Division
Meeting held November 11, 2008 at
5:00 PM
Attending: Dan Sharadin,
Commissioner; Dayton, University of, Allison Hamm; Grand Valley
State University, Michelle Clancy; Miami University, Christine
Ahern; University of Notre Dame, Brian Coughlin and Kelly Horner;
Ohio University, Katie Walter
The Commissioner asked everyone if
they knew of any teams wishing to join. Several schools were
mentioned, but no one knew of any team at this point in time.
The league schedule was the next
item on the agenda. Teams wanted to continue to follow the
two-tournament schedule currently used. The following dates and
sites were determined:
- January 31 -- February 1 Grand Valley State
- April 18-19 -- Championship at Ohio
In the event Grand Valley is unable
to host, the University of Dayton will serve as the location. Teams
hosting were reminded to submit their Pool Reservation Form in
order to complete the schedule. The form can be completed online by
going to the Tournament page on the website. Hotels will be
reserved as soon as we receive these forms.
The revised website was discussed
and suggestions made to improve its usefulness. Teams were urged to
send in pictures or story leads to enhance the interest of the site
as well as take advantage of the Player of the Week program and
nominate athletes each week, regardless of whether the games are
within the CWPA league play.
The Commissioner reminded everyone
to have their Club Supervisor submit a Participation Contract by
December 15 to ensure eligibility. It can be found on the Coaching
page under Administrative Forms.
All coaches were urged to complete
an Evaluation Form about the officials following each of the
competitions. These forms are available on the Coaching page under
Administrative Forms. If you are unsure of which referee you are
evaluating, simply go to the officiating assignment page and click
on their picture for easy identification.
The Commissioner requested that
each team contact ensure their athletes have read the Code of
Conduct before the season starts. Likewise, Deck coaches should
adhere to the Dress Code established.
For new team leaders, it was
mentioned that the CWPA will be hosting webinars to help team
contacts become more familiar with their CWPA responsibilities.
Teams will be notified when these are scheduled later this fall.
Lastly, teams were reminded to
update their contact information using the link on the Membership
page.
New England
Division
Meeting held November 4, 2008 at
4:00 PM
Attending: Dan Sharadin,
Commissioner; Dartmouth College, Katie Pease; Middlebury College,
Brian Goodwin; Wesleyan University, Allison Heaney; Williams
College, Emily Deans; Yale University, Alina Yang
The Commissioner asked everyone if they knew of any teams wishing
to join. Coast Guard was mentioned as a possibility and the
Commissioner indicated that he would follow up with them
directly.
Wesleyan indicated that they would like to leave the New England
Division and move to the North Atlantic Division in order to locate
teams in their ability range. Pending another team’s
willingness to join, they may do so for the upcoming season. In
addition, Yale indicated they were not planning on fielding a
women’s team this season.
The league schedule was the first item on the agenda. The dates
and sites tentatively agreed upon were as follows:
- February 14-15 -- Williams
- February 28-March 1 -- Middlebury
- April 18-19 -- Championship at Yale
If Williams or Yale are unable to secure their dates, Dartmouth
will attempt to get their pool and Middlebury would be bumped out
of the rotation, with the locations switching to other
institutions. February 21-22 was also a possible date that might be
used.
Teams hosting were reminded to submit their Pool Reservation Form
as soon as possible in order to complete the schedule. The form can
be completed online by going to the Tournament page on the website.
Hotels will be reserved as soon as we receive these forms.
The Commissioner reminded everyone to have their Club Supervisor
submit a Participation Contract by December 15 to ensure
eligibility. It can be found on the Coaching page under
Administrative Forms.
All coaches were urged to complete an Evaluation Form about the
officials following each of the competitions. These forms are
available on the Coaching page under Administrative Forms. If you
are unsure of which referee you are evaluating, simply go to the
officiating assignment page and click on their picture for easy
identification.
The Commissioner requested that each team contact ensure their
athletes have read the Code of Conduct before the season starts.
Likewise, Deck coaches should adhere to the Dress Code
established.
For new team leaders, it was mentioned that the CWPA will be
hosting webinars to help team contacts become more familiar with
their CWPA responsibilities. Teams will be notified when these are
scheduled later this fall.
It was mentioned the revised website that is now online and
everyone was urged to send in pictures or story leads to enhance
the interest of the site.
Lastly, teams were reminded to update their contact information
using the link on the Membership page.
New York
Division
Meeting held November 6, 2008 at
4:00 PM
Attending: Dan Sharadin,
Commissioner; Colgate University, Claudia Piacence; Columbia
University, Kacie Rice; Cornell University, Chloe Hillmer; New York
University, Mike George; Syracuse University, Krystle Edwards
The Commissioner asked everyone if
they knew of any teams wishing to join. Binghamton was mentioned,
but no one was certain of their interest level.
The league schedule was the first
item on the agenda. The dates and sites tentatively agreed upon
were as follows:
- February 14-15 -- Cornell
- February 28-March 1 -- Syracuse
- April 4-5 -- Championship at Colgate
Columbia was also going to check
into hosting, but they were unlikely to be able to secure their
pool. NYU also indicated they would be unable to get their pool
this semester.
Teams hosting were reminded to
submit their Pool Reservation Form as soon as possible in order to
complete the schedule. The form can be completed online by going to
the Tournament page on the website. Hotels will be reserved as soon
as we receive these forms.
The Commissioner reminded everyone
to have their Club Supervisor submit a Participation Contract by
December 15 to ensure eligibility. It can be found on the Coaching
page under Administrative Forms.
The Commissioner also requested
that each team contact ensure their athletes have read the Code of
Conduct before the season starts. Likewise, Deck coaches should
adhere to the Dress Code established.
All coaches were urged to complete
an Evaluation Form about the officials following each of the
competitions. These forms are available on the Coaching page under
Administrative Forms. If you are unsure of which referee you are
evaluating, simply go to the officiating assignment page and click
on their picture for easy identification.
For new team leaders, it was
mentioned that the CWPA will be hosting webinars to help team
contacts become more familiar with their CWPA responsibilities.
Teams will be notified when these are scheduled later this fall.
The Commissioner mentioned the
revised website that is now online and urged teams to send in
pictures or story leads to enhance the interest of the site.
Lastly, teams were reminded to update their contact information
using the link on the Membership page.
North Atlantic
Division
Meeting held November 4, 2008 at
4:00 PM
Attending: Dan Sharadin,
Commissioner; Boston College, Tory Pascoe; Boston University, Joan
Kisthardt Rajfer and Jenna Martin; Massachusetts Institute of
Technology, Analiese Di Conti; Wellesley College, Jean Yau
The Commissioner asked everyone if they knew of any teams wishing
to join. None were mentioned. He also asked if anyone would be
willing to move to the New England Division, as Wesleyan would like
to move to the North Atlantic and they cannot unless they find a
replacement for their team within the division. Boston College,
Boston University, and MIT all indicated they would discuss it with
their teams. Wellesley said they were not interested.
The league schedule was the first item on the agenda. Teams were
unable to locate three weekends in which no one had a conflict.
Therefore, it was determined that two weekends would be selected
and Boston College would play a portion of their games during the
weeknights against teams in the Boston area. Those played at Boston
University would take place on Monday or Wednesday nights between 7
and 9 PM.
The dates and sites tentatively agreed upon were as follows:
- February 28-March 1 -- Bates
- April 4-5 -- Boston University
- April 18-19 -- Championship at Bowdoin
Since two of the three teams slated
to host were not on the call, the schedule will remain unconfirmed
until these teams respond.
Teams hosting were reminded to submit their Pool Reservation Form
as soon as possible in order to complete the schedule. The form can
be completed online by going to the Tournament page on the website.
Hotels will be reserved as soon as we receive these forms.
The Commissioner reminded everyone to have their Club Supervisor
submit a Participation Contract by December 15 to ensure
eligibility. It can be found on the Coaching page under
Administrative Forms.
All coaches were urged to complete an Evaluation Form about the
officials following each of the competitions. These forms are
available on the Coaching page under Administrative Forms. If you
are unsure of which referee you are evaluating, simply go to the
officiating assignment page and click on their picture for easy
identification.
The Commissioner requested that each team contact ensure their
athletes have read the Code of Conduct before the season starts.
Likewise, Deck coaches should adhere to the Dress Code
established.
For new team leaders, it was mentioned that the CWPA will be
hosting webinars to help team contacts become more familiar with
their CWPA responsibilities. Teams will be notified when these are
scheduled later this fall.
It was mentioned the revised website that is now online and
everyone was urged to send in pictures or story leads to enhance
the interest of the site.
Lastly, teams were reminded to update their contact information
using the link on the Membership page.
Pacific Coast
Division
Meeting held November 5, 2008 at
7:00 PM
Attending: Dan Sharadin, Commissioner; University of California,
Irvine, Casey Gonzales; University of California, Los Angeles A
& B, Kelly Bouman; University of California, San Diego, Casey
Armstrong; Cal Poly State University, Greta Carroll; Pepperdine
University, Katie Craig
The Commissioner asked everyone if they knew of any teams wishing
to join. University of San Diego was mentioned as a possible new
team.
The league schedule was the first item on the agenda. The
following dates and sites were determined:
- January 31-February 1 -- Pepperdine
- Feb 14-15 or April 4-5 -- Cal Poly or UCLA
- April 18-19 -- Championship at Cal Poly or UCLA
The April 4-5 date was voted as the preferred weekend, provided a
team was able to secure their facility. UCLA was going to check on
the dates they have available and Cal Poly will fill in on the
remaining open time.
Teams hosting were reminded to submit their Pool Reservation Form
as soon as possible in order to complete the schedule. The form can
be completed online by going to the Tournament page on the website.
Hotels will be reserved as soon as we receive these forms.
The Commissioner reminded everyone to have their Club Supervisor
submit a Participation Contract by December 15 to ensure
eligibility. It can be found on the Coaching page under
Administrative Forms.
All coaches were urged to complete an Evaluation Form about the
officials following each of the competitions. These forms are
available on the Coaching page under Administrative Forms. If you
are unsure of which referee you are evaluating, simply go to the
officiating assignment page and click on their picture for easy
identification.
The Commissioner requested that each team contact ensure their
athletes have read the Code of Conduct before the season starts.
Likewise, Deck coaches should adhere to the Dress Code
established.
For new team leaders, it was mentioned that the CWPA will be
hosting webinars to help team contacts become more familiar with
their CWPA responsibilities. Teams will be notified when these are
scheduled later this fall.
It was mentioned the revised website that is now online and
everyone was urged to send in pictures or story leads to enhance
the interest of the site.
Lastly, teams were reminded to update their contact information
using the link on the Membership page.
Southeast
Division
Meeting held November 11, 2008 at
4:00 PM
Attending: Dan Sharadin,
Commissioner; Emory University, Kai Sung; University of Florida,
Dana Simons; Florida International University, Anthony Zayas;
Florida State University, Jennifer Propst; Georgia, University of,
Sallie Watkins; University of Miami, Justin Bosquin
The Commissioner asked everyone if
they knew of any teams wishing to join. No one knew of any team
with enough women at this point in time.
It was mentioned the revised
website that is now online and everyone was urged to send in
pictures or story leads to enhance the interest of the site.
Likewise, teams should take advantage of the Player of the Week
program and nominate athletes each week, regardless of whether the
games are within the CWPA league play.
The league schedule was the next
item on the agenda. Teams wanted to continue to follow the
two-tournament schedule currently used. The following dates and
sites were determined:
- Feb 14-15 -- Florida International University
- April 18-19 -- Championship at Georgia
Teams hosting were reminded to
submit their Pool Reservation Form in order to complete the
schedule. The form can be completed online by going to the
Tournament page on the website. Hotels will be reserved as soon as
we receive these forms.
The Commissioner reminded everyone
to have their Club Supervisor submit a Participation Contract by
December 15 to ensure eligibility. It can be found on the Coaching
page under Administrative Forms.
All coaches were urged to complete
an Evaluation Form about the officials following each of the
competitions. These forms are available on the Coaching page under
Administrative Forms. If you are unsure of which referee you are
evaluating, simply go to the officiating assignment page and click
on their picture for easy identification.
The Commissioner requested that
each team contact ensure their athletes have read the Code of
Conduct before the season starts. Likewise, Deck coaches should
adhere to the Dress Code established.
For new team leaders, it was
mentioned that the CWPA will be hosting webinars to help team
contacts become more familiar with their CWPA responsibilities.
Teams will be notified when these are scheduled later this fall.
Lastly, teams were reminded to
update their contact information using the link on the Membership
page.
Texas
Division
Meeting held November 5, 2008 at
5:00 PM
Attending: Dan Sharadin, Commissioner; Baylor University, Alicia
Starkey; Rice University, Lauren Schaefer; Texas A & M
University, Rachel Edwards; University of Texas, Austin Karin
Chopin and Rebecca Glaser; Trinity University, Catherine Casteel;
Texas State University, Chelsea Bailey
The Commissioner asked everyone if they knew of any teams wishing
to join. Only Houston was mentioned as a possibility for 2010, but
not next season.
The league schedule was the first item on the agenda. The
following dates and sites were determined:
- February 21-22 -- TX A&M
- April 4-5 -- Texas State
- April 18-19 -- Championship at U of Texas
Teams hosting were reminded to submit their Pool Reservation Form
as soon as possible in order to complete the schedule. The form can
be completed online by going to the Tournament page on the website.
Hotels will be reserved as soon as we receive these forms.
The Commissioner reminded everyone to have their Club Supervisor
submit a Participation Contract by December 15 to ensure
eligibility. It can be found on the Coaching page under
Administrative Forms.
All coaches were urged to complete an Evaluation Form about the
officials following each of the competitions. These forms are
available on the Coaching page under Administrative Forms. If you
are unsure of which referee you are evaluating, simply go to the
officiating assignment page and click on their picture for easy
identification.
The Commissioner requested that each team contact ensure their
athletes have read the Code of Conduct before the season starts.
Likewise, Deck coaches should adhere to the Dress Code
established.
For new team leaders, it was mentioned that the CWPA will be
hosting webinars to help team contacts become more familiar with
their CWPA responsibilities. Teams will be notified when these are
scheduled later this fall.
It was mentioned the revised website that is now online and
everyone was urged to send in pictures or story leads to enhance
the interest of the site.
Lastly, teams were reminded to update their contact information
using the link on the Membership page.
Heartland
Division
Meeting held November 12, 2008 at
5:30 PM
Attending: Dan Sharadin,
Commissioner; Carleton College, Rachel Stephenson; Iowa State
University, Danielle Faas; Knox College, Elizabeth
Mcphail
The Commissioner asked everyone if
they knew of any teams wishing to join. Illinois Wesleyan was
mentioned as a possibility. He indicated that with only four teams
in the division, the league would grant them a one-year waiver to
receive an automatic bid to the championship. After one year they
would lose the bid unless they gained at least five teams. At that
point they could remain a division or merge into another division.
The league schedule was the next
item on the agenda. Teams voted to play a double round robin
schedule with the following dates and sites:
- March
7-8
Carleton
- April
18-19
Championship at Iowa State or Grinnell
In the event Iowa State is unable
to host, Grinnell will serve as the location. Teams hosting were
reminded to submit their Pool Reservation Form in order to complete
the schedule. The form can be completed online by going to the
Tournament Host page on the website. Hotels will be reserved as
soon as we receive these forms.
The revised website was discussed
and suggestions made to improve its usefulness. Teams were urged to
send in pictures or story leads to enhance the interest of the site
as well as take advantage of the Player of the Week program and
nominate athletes each week, regardless of whether the games are
within the CWPA league play.
The Commissioner reminded everyone
to have their Club Supervisor submit a Participation Contract by
December 15 to ensure eligibility. It can be found on the Coaching
page under Administrative Forms.
All coaches were urged to complete
an Evaluation Form about the officials following each of the
competitions. These forms are available on the Coaching page under
Administrative Forms. If you are unsure of which referee you are
evaluating, simply go to the officiating assignment page and click
on their picture for easy identification.
Each team contact should ensure
their athletes have read the Code of Conduct before the season
starts. Likewise, Deck coaches should adhere to the Dress Code
established.
For new team leaders, it was
mentioned that the CWPA will be hosting webinars to help team
contacts become more familiar with their CWPA responsibilities.
Teams will be notified when these are scheduled later this fall.
Lastly, teams were reminded to update their contact information
using the link on the Membership page.
Southwest
Division
Meeting held November 12, 2008 at
7:00 PM
Attending: Dan Sharadin,
Commissioner; University of Arizona, Jeff Whitmore; University of
Colorado, Alexandra McLain; New Mexico, University of, April
Kendrick; U. S. Air Force Academy, Mackey Contreras
The Commissioner asked everyone if
they knew of any teams wishing to join. No one was aware on any at
this time.
The league schedule was the next
item on the agenda. Teams voted to play a double round robin
schedule with the following dates and sites:
- February
14-15 New
Mexico or Utah
- March 7-8
New Mexico or Utah (preferred by New Mexico)
- April
4-5
Championship at Air Force
Utah was not present on the call,
so teams were unable to confirm which weekend they would be able to
host. Teams hosting were reminded to submit their Pool Reservation
Form in order to complete the schedule. The form can be completed
online by going to the Tournament Host page on the website. Hotels
will be reserved as soon as we receive these forms.
The revised website was discussed
and suggestions made to improve its usefulness. Teams were urged to
send in pictures or story leads to enhance the interest of the site
as well as take advantage of the Player of the Week program and
nominate athletes each week, regardless of whether the games are
within the CWPA league play.
The Commissioner reminded everyone
to have their Club Supervisor submit a Participation Contract by
December 15 to ensure eligibility. It can be found on the Coaching
page under Administrative Forms.
All coaches were urged to complete
an Evaluation Form about the officials following each of the
competitions. These forms are available on the Coaching page under
Administrative Forms. If you are unsure of which referee you are
evaluating, simply go to the officiating assignment page and click
on their picture for easy identification.
Each team contact should ensure
their athletes have read the Code of Conduct before the season
starts. Likewise, Deck coaches should adhere to the Dress Code
established.
For new team leaders, it was
mentioned that the CWPA will be hosting webinars to help team
contacts become more familiar with their CWPA responsibilities.
Teams will be notified when these are scheduled later this fall.
Lastly, teams were reminded to update their contact information
using the link on the Membership page.
Northwest
Division
Meeting held November 12, 2008 at
8:00 PM
Attending: Dan Sharadin,
Commissioner; University of Oregon A & B, Liz Flower; Oregon
State University, Kat Reab; University of Washington A & B,
Mike Wallen and Mira Ho; Western Oregon University, Abby Turver and
Melissa Ineck; Western Washington University, Elise Averill and
Rachel Ashleman
The Commissioner asked everyone if
they knew of any teams wishing to join. No one was aware on any at
this time. The league schedule was the next item on the agenda. The
following dates and sites were determined:
- January
24-25
Curtis High school
- February
21-22
Curtis High school
- March 7-8
Championship at Willamalane
If Oregon is unable to secure the
pool for the championship, Oregon State will inquire about Osborn.
As soon as the Pool Reservation Form is completed for the
championship, hotels will be reserved. The form can be
completed online by going to the Tournament Host page on the
website. 2/3 of the cost of the pool will be absorbed by the host
and 1/3 shared by the remaining teams not hosting a tournament.
The new website was discussed and
suggestions made to improve its usefulness. Teams were urged to
send in pictures or story leads to enhance the interest of the site
as well as take advantage of the Player of the Week program and
nominate athletes each week, regardless of whether the games are
within the CWPA league play.
The Commissioner reminded everyone
to have their Club Supervisor submit a Participation Contract by
December 15 to ensure eligibility. It can be found on the Coaching
page under Administrative Forms.
All coaches were urged to complete
an Evaluation Form about the officials following each of the
competitions. These forms are available on the Coaching page under
Administrative Forms. If you are unsure of which referee you are
evaluating, simply go to the officiating assignment page and click
on their picture for easy identification.
Each team contact should ensure
their athletes have read the Code of Conduct before the season
starts. Likewise, Deck coaches should adhere to the Dress Code
established. For new team leaders, it was mentioned that the CWPA
will be hosting webinars to help team contacts become more familiar
with their CWPA responsibilities. Teams will be notified when these
are scheduled later this fall. Lastly, teams were reminded to
update their contact information using the link on the Membership
page.
Sierra Pacific
Division
Meeting held November 11, 2008 at
9:00 PM
Attending: Dan Sharadin,
Commissioner; University of California, Berkeley, Natasha Cuk;
California State University, Chico, Rachel Christie; University of
California, Davis A & B, Kristina Forest and Tony Seto (among
others); Fresno State University, Jacque Ritchie
The Commissioner asked everyone if
they knew of any teams wishing to join. No one knew of any team at
this point in time.
The league schedule was the next
item on the agenda. Teams wanted to continue to follow the
two-tournament schedule currently used. The following dates and
sites were determined:
- February 21-22 UC
Davis
- March
7-8
TBD-hopefully Cal Maritime can secure a pool
- April
25-26
TBD-hopefully Cal Maritime can secure a pool
In the event Cal Maritime is unable
to gain a facility for one or more, Fresno State will attempt to
rent one for the championship. Since Cal Maritime was not on the
call, the schedule could not be confirmed at this time. Teams
hosting were reminded to submit their Pool Reservation Form in
order to complete the schedule. The form can be completed online by
going to the Tournament page on the website. Hotels will be
reserved as soon as we receive these forms.
The new website was discussed and
suggestions made to improve its usefulness. Teams were urged to
send in pictures or story leads to enhance the interest of the site
as well as take advantage of the Player of the Week program and
nominate athletes each week, regardless of whether the games are
within the CWPA league play.
The Commissioner reminded everyone
to have their Club Supervisor submit a Participation Contract by
December 15 to ensure eligibility. It can be found on the Coaching
page under Administrative Forms.
All coaches were urged to complete
an Evaluation Form about the officials following each of the
competitions. These forms are available on the Coaching page under
Administrative Forms. If you are unsure of which referee you are
evaluating, simply go to the officiating assignment page and click
on their picture for easy identification.
The Commissioner requested that
each team contact ensure their athletes have read the Code of
Conduct before the season starts. Likewise, Deck coaches should
adhere to the Dress Code established.
For new team leaders, it was
mentioned that the CWPA will be hosting webinars to help team
contacts become more familiar with their CWPA responsibilities.
Teams will be notified when these are scheduled later this fall.
Lastly, teams were reminded to
update their contact information using the link on the Membership
page.
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