LEAGUE SCHOOLS AND LOCATIONS1
Philosophy And Goals Of Middle School Athletics ................................................................................................................. 3
Sportsmanship and Conduct .................................................................................................................................................... 4
Participation and Eligibility ....................................................................................................................................................... 4
Behavioral Expectations for Coaches ...................................................................................................................................... 5 Code of Conduct for Spectators………………………………………………………………………………………………………….7 I. District Athletic Policies ....................................................................................................................................................... 8
A. Student Regulations ............................................................................................................................................................ 8
C. Transportation ..................................................................................................................................................................... 8
G. Sports Chairperson Responsibilities ................................................................................................................................. 12
H. Eligibility (Student) ............................................................................................................................................................ 12
J. Non-District Students ........................................................................................................................................................ 13
M. Violations Hearing Committee ........................................................................................................................................... 14
N. Penalties for Violations ...................................................................................................................................................... 14
O. Appeals Process ............................................................................................................................................................... 15
V. Participation Fee ............................................................................................................................................................... 17
X. Guidelines for Acquiring Third Coach - Boys & Girls Track/Wrestling ............................................................................... 20
Y. Guidelines for Acquiring Fourth Coach – Boys’ & Girls’ Track .......................................................................................... 20
Z. Banners ............................................................................................................................................................................. 20
AA. Outside Competition ........................................................................................................................................................... 20 II. Middle School Athletic Program ........................................................................................................................................ 22
A. Leagues ............................................................................................................................................................................ 22
III. Athletic Program ................................................................................................................................................................. 27
B. Track - Boys ...................................................................................................................................................................... 31
D. Volleyball ........................................................................................................................................................................... 35
E. Wrestling ........................................................................................................................................................................... 36 IV. Revision of Middle School Athletic Handbook ................................................................................................................. 40
A. Meetings ........................................................................................................................................................................... 40
B. Emergency Situations ....................................................................................................................................................... 40
C. Model for Middle School Athletic Handbook Revision ....................................................................................................... 40 V. Definitions ........................................................................................................................................................................... 41
VI. Master Plan for Athletic Health Supervision ..................................................................................................................... 42 APPENDIX……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………44
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League Schools and Locations Middle Schools participating in the District 11 League are listed below:
School/Mascot: Colors: Phone: Address:
Royal Blue/Gold 570-7822 4220 E. Pikes Peak Ave. 80909
Galileo (School of Math & Sciences) Carolina Blue/Navy 328-2200 1600 N. Union Blvd. 80909
Holmes (Hawks) Green/Gold/Grey 328-3800 2455 Mesa Rd. 80904
Irving (Patriots) Red/White/Blue 328-6900 1702 N. Murray Blvd. 80915
Jenkins (Jaguars) Black/Gold 328-5300 6410 Austin Bluffs Pkwy. 80918
Mann (Lancers) Purple/Silver 328-2300 1001 E. Van Buren St. 80907
North (Vikings) Black/Red 328-2400 612 E. Yampa St. 80903
Russell (Raiders) Red/Blue 328-5200 3825 E. Montebello Dr. 80918
Sabin (Saints) Dk.Green/White/ Orange 328-7000 3605 N. Carefree Circle 80917
West (Warriors) Purple/Gold 328-3900 1920 W.Pikes Peak Ave. 80904
School District Eleven Athletic Office Phone: 520-2690 2020 Glenn Summer Rd. 80909 FAX: 520-1720 SPORTS CHAIRS
Sport: Chair:
Boys Basketball Gerald Freeman Spring Boys Track
Girls Volleyball Leslie Barthlow
Philosophy and Goals of Middle School Athletics
School District #11's Middle School Interscholastic Athletic Program strives to provide an atmosphere for all interested students to discover and grow within the offered sports
while competing in a developmentally appropriate arena.
Colorado Springs School District Eleven encourages participation by all interested boys and girls in various programs offered by the school district. Our aims for the interscholastic athletic program are two-fold:
to provide a program which encourages participation by ALL interested sixth, seventh and eighth graders, and
to provide a program which encourages all students to improve their natural skills and to use these skills in competition with students of equal or similar ability.
GOAL: The goal of the District Eleven Middle School Interscholastic Athletic Program is to provide young people with a positive, enjoyable experience within a wholesome atmosphere of teamwork and sportsmanship. The degree to which this goal is attained is directly related to the accomplishment of the following specific objectives for participants:
1. Fun from participating.
2. Development of interpersonal skills needed to succeed as a team player (group sportsmanship, cooperation, leadership, self-motivation, etc.).
3. Development of physical skills needed to improve as a player (dexterity, coordination, etc.) both now and in the future.
4. Development of positive self-esteem and self-discipline.
5. Instruction resulting in the realization that both winning and losing demand behavior which shows respect for opponents.
6. Awareness of mature, appropriate modeling by adults (coaches, parents, spectators, and officials).
7. Development of friendships as a result of taking part.
8. Development of a healthy sense of competition.
9. Opportunity, when appropriate, for all team members to participate in contests. Participants in athletic programs will represent their respective schools according to the standards set forth by the school administration and coaches. Good sportsmanship by athletes, spectators and coaches will be emphasized throughout the entire program.
Therefore:
Each student expressing an interest in the sports offered should be provided the opportunity to participate during the season regardless of size or ability. (Coaches are encouraged to creatively find ways for interested
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students to be involved. For example, students may be involved by being managers, statisticians, reporters to the school newspaper and/or parent newsletter, taking part in intramurals, etc.)
The sport season (practices and interscholastic games) will be organized so that each student will be actively involved in every game, meet, or match.
Emphasis will be on the individual success of each student and that success will be a common goal for students and coaches.
All students will be able to experience learning opportunities in self-discipline, emotional control, and sportsmanship.
Every opportunity will be used to train each student to exhibit good sportsmanship on and off the field or court.
Sportsmanship and Conduct As participants in the District 11 League, all persons, whether coaches or athletes, are expected to conduct themselves with the utmost integrity and sportsmanship. This includes, but is not limited to, respectful behavior toward all opposing team members, officials, and other adult support staff. The expectation is that all participants will be courteous, honest, and maintain the integrity of the sport. All coaches will exhibit the highest standards of sportsmanship and fair play thus being positive role models for their athletes. Each coach will ensure their teams exhibit the highest qualities of sportsmanship at all times. Coaches hold the greatest responsibility for maintaining the District 11 Middle School Philosophy and the highest ideals of sportsmanship. Coaches are role models for young athletes; students will learn as much from how a coach acts as from what a coach says. Therefore, it is vitally important that a coach's actions and behavior at all times bring credit to himself, his institution, and the sport. The lessons taught by the coach on and off the playing field/court will influence the athlete for a lifetime.
Participation and Eligibility The players and their parents must understand that participation in the District 11 League, as in high school sports, is a privilege and not a right. Each school has the right to establish more stringent participation and eligibility rules than are stated in the Athletic Handbook.
Daily Attendance: The District 11 Athletic Department believes and promotes the importance of academic student achievement and the health and well being of all students. It is suggested that students be in attendance all day the day of competition in order to compete in a contest. However, realizing that extenuating circumstances sometimes prevent that, it is understood that the building administration will communicate with the coach regarding the eligibility of a student in the case of absence. Suspension: Students who are suspended from school are not eligible to participate in practices or contests and should not be on any D11 campus.
Eligibility: Participation in the District 11 Athletic Program is open to all sixth, seventh, and eighth grade students.
Title IX Considerations: The middle school sports philosophy promotes equal and/or separate programs for members of both sexes. Participation in activities is offered on an equal basis for boys and girls.
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Behavioral Expectations for Coaches
It is vitally important at all times that a coach's actions and behavior bring credit to her/himself, herhis institution, and the sport. In the relationships with players under their care, the coach should always be aware of the tremendous influence they wield, for good or bad. Parents entrust their dearest possession to the coach's charge; and, the coach, through their own example, must always be sure that the athletes who have played under them are finer and more decent for having done so. The coach should never place the value of a win above that of instilling the highest desirable ideals and character traits in their players. The safety and welfare of the players should always be uppermost in the coach's mind, and they must never be sacrificed for any personal prestige or selfish glory. Before and after each game, rival coaches should meet and exchange friendly greetings. If there are any unique circumstances anticipated during the game, coaches should discuss that prior to the game and come to agreement regarding the approach to take. During the game, coaches should act in a controlled and professional demeanor so as to not make themselves conspicuous. The center of attention should always be the game and the players. Coaches should interact with their players in a respectful, non-degrading manner while encouraging them to perform at their highest level. The attitude of the coaches toward officials should be on a respectful, professional, and controlled level of communication. A coach must accept the responsibility for the sideline and game behavior of all his players regarding actions towards officials and players and coaches of the opposing team. Habit formation is developed on the practice field. Where coaches permit, encourage or condone performance that is dangerous to an opponent, they are derelict in their responsibility to teach fair play and good sportsmanship. When we teach not to play fair (i.e. throwing elbows) we are demonstrating to athletes that manipulation of the rules is more important than the self-esteem that goes along with demonstrating better technical skill. We must teach against not playing fair by planning practices that incorporate how to play fair. This aspect of coaching must be attacked just as vigorously as the teaching of offense and defense, and to the players it is far more than all the technical aspects of the game combined. Any coach who fails to stress this point, or who permits, encourages, or defends the use of unsportsmanlike tactics shall be considered guilty of the most serious breach of coaching ethics.
• The use of foul language on the court, in the locker room, at practice, and during games is NEVER APPROPRIATE.
• Regardless of personal feeling, never publicly criticize an opposing coach, athlete, official, or administrator. If you lose a game, give credit to your opponent. At least admit that on this given day or occasion, the opponent played better. Or, perhaps the other coach simply did a better job. Do not blame the loss on injuries or on the officials.
• Always participate in the traditional post-game handshake. This simple act sets the necessary tone for your players and fans. Avoid degrading your team or players verbally. The correcting of mistakes and criticizing of performance should take place in the privacy of the locker room and during practice sessions. At all times, conduct yourself in a dignified manner with politeness, compassion, courtesy and respect, even under the most trying circumstances. Insure that your players follow the National Rulebook guidelines for appropriate uniform.
COACH EJECTIONS:
A coach ejected from a contest for committing an unsportsmanlike act shall be ineligible to coach the next regularly scheduled match or contest of the same level. He/she may not coach in any other contest at any level during this time.
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A coach ejected from a game is automatically placed on probation. A coaching ejection is NOT a reviewable offense. No appeals.
If a coach is ejected from the final game of the regular season and the team advances to the playoffs, the penalty follows into the playoffs and the coach must miss the appropriate number of contests. During the period of time between ejection and missing the contest(s), a coach MAY coach at practice.
The ejected coach must remove her/himself immediately from the premises (building) until after the conclusion of the event.
TAUNTING:
Taunting is considered any action(s) or comments by coaches, players, spectators which are intended to bait, anger, embarrass, ridicule or demean others, whether or not the deeds or words are vulgar or racist. Officials shall, in all sports, follow the rules set forth by the National Federation for each sport. Penalties under these rules may include ejection or other penalties for flagrant unsportsmanship-like offenses.
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Code of Conduct for Parents and Spectators In order to establish a positive, sportsmanlike atmosphere at the District Eleven middle school events, the District Athletic Office, middle school administrators and Athletic Council Parent Committee decided that specific behavioral expectations for parents and spectators need clarification. Therefore, parents and all other spectators must:
Remain in the designated area during competitions.
Refrain from coaching his/her child during games and practices.
Encourage good sportsmanship by demonstrating positive support for all players, coaches, officials and spectators.
Refrain from any booing, taunting, profane language or gestures.
Support a sports environment for his/her child that is free of drugs, tobacco and alcohol.
Expect his/her child treat other players, coaches, fans and officials with respect regardless of race, sex, creed or ability.
Positively cheer for their team and not denigrate the opponent.
Praise his/her child for competing fairly and trying hard.
Maintain self control at all times.
Know the rules of the contest.
Make an appointment to discuss any concerns at an agreed upon time and place. It is not appropriate to confront an official, coach or school administrator before, during or after a contest.
Remember that children participate to have fun and that the game is for youth- not for adults. Parents/Spectators that fail to follow these expectations may be subject to disciplinary action to include, but not limited to the following:
Verbal warning Written warning Game ejection/suspension Season suspension
ANY PARENT OR SPECTATOR EJECTED FROM A CONTEST FOR COMMITTING AN UNSPORTSMANLIKE
ACT SHALL BE INELIGIBLE TO ATTEND THE NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED CONTEST. HE/SHE MAY NOT ATTEND ANY MIDDLE SCHOOL CONTEST AT ANY LEVEL IN ANY SPORT DURING THIS TIME. FURTHER CONSEQUENCES MAY BE IMPOSED AS WARRANTED.
References:
1. National Youth Sports Safety Foundation, Inc., “Sport Parent Code of Conduct.” (nyssf.org) 2. American Sport Education Program, “A Sport Parent’s Conduct” from Sport Parent. (asep.com)
“What we don’t correct, we promote!”
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A. Student Regulations
1. Students MUST HAVE on file prior to tryouts and their first practice a Parent Permission Card (see appendix A-1) which contains the following:
a. Parent signature
b. Physician signature, including the doctor's stamp, by a medical doctor licensed to practice in Colorado, indicating the student has had a physical within the year. Only chiropractors that are sport physical certified may give physicals. (List is on file at the District Athletic Office.)
c. Insurance coverage
2. Sixth, seventh and eighth grade students who are enrolled in a District 11 middle school are eligible for participation in the athletic program. Any other interested students (home school, charter school, etc.) must contact the District Athletic Office to determine eligibility.
3. All activities will be structured for involvement by three grade levels. There will be an A-squad and a
B-squad representing each school.
B. Emergency Procedures: (See Master Plan, page 42)
1. All coaches must have access to a telephone after school hours. 2. Coaches are responsible for handling emergencies.
a. Effective August, 1987, all coaches must have First Aid and/or CPR certification. Sport First Aid offered through the District ASEP Program fulfills this requirement.
b. A first aid kit containing the emergency card (A-2) for each athlete will be carried at all times.
c. Coaches should notify parents of injured athlete immediately.
d. In extreme cases where parents or guardians cannot be reached, professional assistance should be obtained immediately.
e. Coaches must submit a detailed SAR (Student Accident Report) to the Risk Related Activities Office within 24 hours.
3. All emergencies must be reported to the principal and the District Athletic Office immediately.
C. Transportation
1. School District Eleven does have policies regarding the transportation of students. It is the responsibility of coaches to know these policies. (See Appendix A-3 for required forms.)
2. The individual school will schedule buses or private transportation. 3. Coaches should be aware of district and building policies for volunteer drivers.
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D. School Responsibilities
1. Each school must provide adequate supervision for all athletic contests from the beginning of the event until all their students /athletes have left the facility.
2. Administrators will assist coaches in obtaining game help (ticket takers, scorers, gate personnel,
etc.). Scorers, timers, line judges must be adults. (Exception: See Volleyball section, page 35) 3. Intramurals will have precedence over athletics for use of facilities and equipment. 4. Practice times and practice facilities will be scheduled in an equitable manner for all teams. 5. Administrators will enforce handbook policies/regulations. 6. All training and eligibility rules should be put in writing by the coach and a copy given to each
athlete and his/her parents. 7. Sportsmanship should be a concern of the individual schools, not only of its athletes and coaches,
but also its spectators. Please report any sportsmanship violations to the District Athletic Office immediately.
8. Administrators will attend the pre-season Parent/Athlete Meetings.
E. Coaches are responsible for:
1. Being certified as a Colorado teacher or processing the necessary paperwork to demonstrate completion of an ASEP course prior to the 2nd coaching season.
2. Obtaining CPR and/or First Aid Certification prior to the start of the season. 3. Adhering to all district policies and procedures to include eligibility, physicals, fees, participation
rules, practicing out of season, unsportsmanlike conduct, etc. 4. Establishing parent-athlete meetings at the beginning of the season. (Coordinate date with
administrator in charge of athletics so they are present.) 5. Attending building coaches' meetings. 6. Attending all district scheduled events and contests for her/his sport. 7. Attending district pre- and post-season coaches' meetings. 8. Knowing and adhering to sport specific participation guidelines and the Middle School Philosophy as
identified in the Athletic Handbook. 9. Adhering to sport rules spelled out in the National Federation rulebooks and modified by District 11
policy.
11. Demonstrating appropriate sideline conduct during matches, games or meets toward players and
officials.
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12. Communicating and cooperating with district and building level administration.
13. Providing written training rules and expectations to athletes, parents and building administration identifying appropriate consequences for violations.
14. Preparing daily practices that maximize instruction for all students.
15. Collecting all district equipment, providing clean uniforms for storage, turning in all keys, and meeting any additional building responsibilities to complete the season.
16. Providing inventory lists of all equipment and uniforms to the designated building administrator at the
end of the season.
18. Unsportsmanlike conduct for his/her team and himself/herself.
19. Making every effort for all team members to participate in contests. 20. Immediately reporting emergencies to the building principal, Risk Management and the District
Athletic Office. 21. Coaches will not be allowed to conduct any form of practice before or after established season
dates. Intramural programs prior to the season, are legal if :
(A) Open to entire student body, and (B) No uniforms are issued.
22. ATHLETES (6, 7, 8) MUST HAVE FIVE DAYS OF PRACTICE IN THAT SPORT PRIOR TO THEIR
FIRST ATHLETIC COMPETITION AND/OR SCRIMMAGE.
23. Teams may not be selected prior to season dates.
24. Stipends: Payment of stipends will be initiated by the building principal or designee through the District Athletic Office once the coach has completed all responsibilities at the building level.
25. No organized practice will be allowed on Sundays, Thanksgiving Day, from December 24 through
January 1, and the week scheduled as Spring Break. No contact with students is permitted. 26. Volunteer Coaches and/or Volunteer Assistants
a. All personnel employed by the school district are covered by personal liability insurance and accident insurance.
b. To insure district insurance coverage, all non-District Eleven employees, adults and students,
who wish to volunteer services in the middle school program must do the following:
(1) Meet with the head coach and building principal to get approval. (2) Register with the Department of Athletics located at 2020 Glenn Summer Rd., and complete
a Volunteer Contract (see Appendix A-4b).
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(3) Be under the direct supervision of the coach and building administration at all times. (4) Abide by all the rules and regulations of School District Eleven. (5) Attest to never having been convicted of a felony, misdemeanor or alcohol/drug related traffic
offense. 27. Non-District Coaches The hiring of a coach who is not a district employee begins with an interview of candidates at the
building level. Once a decision is made, the form "Intent to Hire - Paid Employee" (Appendix A-5) must be completed. After contacts have been made with two of the candidate’s former employers, as documented on the form, it is signed by the building administrator in charge of athletics and filed with the District Athletic Office. The candidate then schedules an appointment with the Assistant Director of Athletics to begin the necessary paperwork.
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• CBI Fingerprinting: Forms are taken to the School District 11 Security Office located at 1104 North Franklin to be fingerprinted. This is done in their office on Tuesdays and Thursdays (9:00 am-11:00 am), and Wednesdays (2:0 pm – 3:30 pm).
a. Complete a First Aid or CPR certification prior to the first day of the sport season. ASEP Sport First Aid certificates cover the coach for the duration of his/her employment.
b. Attend all district organizational meetings before and after the sport season.
c. If non-certificated, register in the District Athletic Office prior to the beginning of the season. Middle school coaches must complete an ASEP course prior to their 2nd year of coaching in District Eleven.
F. Duration of Coaching Assignments According to the Master Agreement, “assignment of a teacher to a stipend position is for one (1) school year. The decision to renew or not renew such assignment may be made by the District by May 15 or by the teacher in accordance with the paragraph below1. A teacher will be provided written notice that his/her assignment has not been renewed on or before May 15 of the school year preceding the school year in which the non-renewal takes effect. The only exception to the foregoing shall be for teachers serving in the stipend positions(s) whose season(s) (in athletics) and activities (in club and activity stipends) have not been completed by May 15. These teachers shall be notified in writing of non-renewal no later than June 1. Teachers receiving additional compensation for extra services and/or responsibilities shall not, during the duration of their one year assignment, be deprived of the compensation without just cause.”
1 “A teacher desiring to resign from a stipend position effective the following year shall notify the principal in
writing prior to May 1. A teacher who fails to do so shall be required to fill the position unless personal health problems make this impossible, a qualified replacement is available and agrees to accept the assignment, or the teacher transfers from the building.”
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3. Assist with the assignment of officials for the season.
4. Obtain officials for the District Classic.
5. Conduct final District Classic.
6. Conducts post-season coaches’ meeting and season evaluation, along with the coaches of that sport.
7. Serve on violations committee in designated sport.
8. Represent coaches at the sport chair-principals’ meetings.
H. Eligibility (Student)
Student will participate on the school team of the school they attend as long as that school offers the sport. If the school does not offer the sport desired, the family will work with the school and Athletic office to join an appropriate D11 school program.
1. Middle School Transfer Rule:
a. Any student enrolled at a middle school by the first day of practice/tryouts in any sport season will be permitted to participate on a team.
b. Any student who enrolls in a middle school after the first day of practice/tryouts in a sport season falls under the CHSAA guidelines for eligibility to participate on the team and has made a bona fide move.
2. GUIDELINES FOR ELIGIBILITY AS LISTED IN THE DISTRICT HANDBOOK ARE MINIMAL. INDIVIDUAL BUILDINGS MAY HAVE MORE RESTRICTIVE POLICIES AS LONG AS THEY ARE BASED ON BUILDING PHILOSOPHY CONCERNING GRADES, CITIZENSHIP, AND SPORTSMANSHIP.
a. If an athlete gets more than one “F”, he/she is ineligible to participate in any competition. He/she may practice but never compete.
b. Eligibility will be checked at least every three weeks. If an athlete is ineligible, he/she may not become eligible until the next grade check. An athlete who is ineligible may have a weekly grade check until eligibility is established. EXCEPTION: Please see End of Quarter/1st semester below.
c. Eligibility forms will be checked for eligibility by the building principal or designee.
d. If an athlete is ineligible, the administrator/designee will notify the coach.
e. The building administration will be responsible for maintaining the eligibility forms on file.
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3. End of Quarter/1st Semester: If an athlete gets more than one "F", he/she may try out and practice but not compete with the team for a period of two weeks at which time the athlete may regain eligibility by a grade check. (The key is the ineligible athlete may always practice, but never compete.)
4. An "I" grade is considered an "F."
5. Any use of alcoholic beverages, smoking, or possession of an illegal substance or weapon will not be tolerated and will be reported to the building administrator.
a. Violation of the above policy will result in an automatic one-week suspension from athletics and may result in a full season suspension.
b. A second violation will result in a full-season suspension.
I. Home School Students
According to state law, home school students may participate in public school athletic programs. District Eleven Athletics welcomes their involvement. However, there is a specific procedure that must be followed so that the eligibility and tournament status of public school interscholastic athletic teams are not jeopardized. THE CHSAA (Colorado High School Activities Association) BYLAWS STATE THAT IT IS ILLEGAL FOR STUDENTS NOT OFFICIALLY ENROLLED AS ATHLETES TO BE ON CAMPUS OR HAVE ANY CONTACT WITH COACHES UNTIL THE ENTIRE REGISTRATION PROCESS HAS BEEN COMPLETED AND THEY ARE OFFICIALLY ENROLLED AS ATHLETES OF THAT SCHOOL.
Therefore, parents who home school their children and wish for them to be involved in the District Eleven Athletics program at either the Middle School or High School levels must do the following:
• Contact the District Athletic Office at 520-2690 to set up an appointment for the purpose of officially registering their student(s) as a home schooled athlete(s) and pay the participation fee.
• Realize that home schooled athletes fall under the same rules and regulations as regular school students regarding:
Academic eligibility Participation Appropriate behavior All CHSAA and Middle School Athletic Handbook rules and regulations
Once paperwork is completed at the District Athletic Office, a copy will be provided to the parent and to the enrolling school. Home school students should not tryout without providing the necessary form to the school.
J. Non-District Students
All non-district students wishing to participate in the District 11 Athletic Program will pay the full 150% of the District’s sport fee allowed by state law and follow the same procedures for enrollment as listed for Home School Students.
K. Violations
1. All middle schools and their coaches should adhere to the total requirements as set forth in this Middle School Athletic Handbook.
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2. The Assistant Athletic Director will have the option to solve the dispute or call for a meeting of the violations committee.
L. Process of Investigation of Violations
1. An alleged violation of district athletic policies (eligibility, participation guidelines, practicing out of season, unsportsmanlike conduct, etc.) must be reported to the Assistant District Athletics Director within two working days.
2. The report will be acted upon within one week by the Assistant District Athletics Director and/or
Violations Committee. a. Once the alleged violation has been reported, the first step will be an investigation by the
Assistant District Athletics Director. Once the investigation is completed a hearing will be scheduled for the coach/student (student's parents), with the Principal and/or designee, and the Assistant District Athletics Director. Every effort will be made to resolve the violation and impose penalties outlined in the Handbook. Written results of the hearing will be provided to all parties outlining the action taken. If the issue cannot be resolved at the building hearing, the Violations Committee will be convened at the direction of the Assistant District Athletics Director to review the violation and impose penalties. Resolution of the incident will be at this level.
b. A second confirmed failure to adhere to the Middle School Handbook and/or District Policies
would result in probation or exclusion from future coaching assignments.
M. Violations Hearing Committee
1. The duties of the committee shall consist of solving athletic disputes and imposing penalties.
2. Composition of the Committee: a. Chair - Representative from the District Athletic Office or designee not involved with that sport.
This person will present the information for the committee to review and will not have any voting power to determine the penalties imposed.
b. A representative from the Middle School Principals c. The Assistant District Athletics Director or designee. d. The sports chairperson from the sport in question as long as they are not directly involved in the
incident in question. e. At least one other sport chairperson.
f. A coach of the sport in question not associated with the incident.
N. Penalties for Violations When a coach is found to be in violation of the Middle School Athletic Handbook or District Eleven
Policies, any of the following penalties or combination thereof may be enforced:
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1. A letter of warning sent to the coach with a copy to the building principal and the District Athletic Office for the first violation.
2. A probation period of one year in duration for all District Eleven coaching assignments that will
include any of the following or combination thereof:
• While performing coaching responsibilities, the coach will be closely monitored by the building administrator in charge of athletics and the Assistant District Athletics Director.
• The coach will submit upon direction all requested documentation substantiating evidence of compliance with district policies and the Handbook.
• The coach will show evidence of completing the ASEP course and Sport First Aid course.
• The coach will successfully complete the CHSAA test under supervision in the District Athletic Office.
• The coach will attend the CHSAA mandatory meeting with officials.
• The coach will complete other assigned activities as agreed upon. A coach will be removed from probation through written and oral communication at the end of the one-year period. This will be done as the result of the end of season meeting between the coach and building administrator when going over the Coach’s Responsibility Checklist.
3. Suspension of the coach for the remainder of the season. 4. Exclusion of the coach from future coaching assignments in District Eleven. 5. Forfeiture of all points and awards earned in the contest by an individual and/or team.
O. Appeals Process If the coach disagrees with the outcome of the Violations Committee, the next step in the appeals
process requires the coach to submit their concerns in writing within five working days to the Executive Director of School Management In Charge Of Athletics and to the Chair of the Violations Committee with a copy to the District Athletic Office. The decision of the Executive Director is final.
P. Protest
1. Protests, which involve judgment calls by the officials, will not be recognized.
2. Protests, which involve violation of the Handbook or District Policy by coaches, players, etc., will follow the violation process in the Handbook.
Q. Cheering Schools have the opportunity to have groups within a school such as a "Pride Team or Squad" with
different responsibilities than cheerleaders had in the past. Emphasis involves a change in criteria from "performance of routines" to participation, service, hosting, and community involvement.
Uniforms will be a T-shirt or sweatshirt and shorts or slacks (nothing expensive).
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This group may lead pep club or audience at home school only. They will not travel to other schools.
Track meets are considered to be District events/neutral territory so "pride teams" can be in the crowd, but not in front of the crowd. It is suggested that this group be considered a part of student government or leadership class. The goal is to get away from the concept of cheerleaders entirely and to encourage student participation in school spirit and leadership activities.
R. Performing Groups No noisemakers and/or bands are allowed at league games/matches or at District Classic Tournaments. No drill teams, dance teams or organized performance groups are allowed at league games/matches or
at District Classic Tournaments.
S. Admissions
1. Regular Season Games: Only those students who are in uniform or display a pass from the coach indicating they are a team member will be admitted free.
Adults/H.S. Students/Senior Citizens $1.00 Middle School & Younger $ .50
Lifetime Passes for senior citizens may be obtained through the District Athletic Office. The senior must live in District Eleven and be at least 60 years old.
2. District Classic: Only those students who are in uniform or display a pass from the coach indicating they
are a team member will be admitted free. District Classic Prices: Adults/High School Students $2.00 Middle School and Younger/Senior Citizens $1.00
T. Refusal to Compete During league play if a team refuses to compete in or complete a contest, they forfeit their right to participate in the end of season District Classic. If they refuse to compete in any part of the District Classic, they forfeit their right to compete any further in the District Classic and will take last place.
U. Cancellation of Contests
1. CRITERIA USED BY THE ASSISTANT DISTRICT ATHLETICS DIRECTOR IN MAKING A DECISION TO CANCEL:
a. Evaluate the weather conditions and forecast for the afternoon/evening. b. Evaluate road conditions as they relate to the safe transportation of athletes, coaches, and
supervisory personnel before and after the game. c. Contact various areas of the city by phone.
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d. Listen to parental concerns in regard to providing transportation for athletic teams. e. Confer with other administrative personnel. f. Determine the effect of the cancellation on the district-wide athletic schedule. g. Make a decision to cancel by 2:00 p.m. to enable principals and coaches to inform students and
parents at the earliest opportunity.
2. Once a decision has been made to cancel, notification of all building principals will occur as soon as possible.
3. Contact the assignor of officials to cancel officials. 4. When a game or match (basketball, volleyball or wrestling) is cancelled district-wide, a Saturday
make-up day has been built into the schedule. For track, any time a school misses two or more meets due to weather, when possible that school will be added in the next available meet. Participating in the make-up is mandatory. Any other emergency cancellations are the individual school’s responsibility to schedule make-ups.
V. Participation Fee 1. When reporting for a middle school team, all athletes will pay a $40.00 participation fee in each sport. 2. Collection a. All fees will be collected in the school's main office. Coaches will not collect money. b. Each athlete will receive a receipt for payment.
c. A list of athletes who have paid will be placed in the hands of the coaches. This payment will be made prior to the first competition of that sports season. (If payment is not made prior to the cutoff date listed, the athlete will be ineligible for further participation unless the necessary paperwork has been completed to institute a payment plan with the approval of the building principal.)
3. Guidelines for Payment a. Full Payment - $40.00 b. Partial Payment (This category will continue to use the federal guidelines for "free" or "reduced
price" lunches.) (1) Reduced price lunch - $20.00 (2) Free lunch - $15.00 c. If athletes or parents indicate the above payment would create a hardship: (1) The principal may choose to create a payment plan over a period of time until the fee has
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(2) The parent may call the District Athletic Office after meeting with the Principal (designee) to initiate consideration of a fee waiver.
4. Refunding Fees (must occur not later than the last day of the sport season.) A written request for
refund must be submitted to the District Athletic Office. This request must have the coach’s signature, a copy of the payment receipt, and the name and address where the refund is to be sent. Before a refund is requested, all equipment must be returned to the coach.
a. Full Refund (1) If dismissed by the coach before the first scheduled competition.
(2) If the athlete drops before the first scheduled competition.
b. Half Refund (1) If athlete is injured prior to the mid-point of the competitive season. c. No Refund (1) If athlete is dismissed for disciplinary reasons. (2) If athlete quits voluntarily after the first scheduled competition.
(3) If inclement weather impacts the season. (4) If athlete practices with team but never competes due to ineligibility.
5. Inform athletes and parents of administrative regulations regarding fees. Publicize as necessary in each school.
6. Reporting Income to District a. Each school will send the collected monies to Accounting immediately following the cutoff
day for paying fees (beginning of fourth week of each season).
b. See appendix (A-6) for the Recapitulation Form to be used. EACH SCHOOL MAY PICK UP COPIES AS NEEDED FROM THE DISTRICT ATHLETIC OFFICE OR USE ELECTRONIC SHEET FROM S DRIVE/MIDDLE SCHOOL ATHLETICS/FINANCIAL FORMS.
(1) Send white copy to accounting with the collected monies.
(2) Send yellow copy to the District Athletic Office not later than one week after the first scheduled competition or e-mail electronic form.
7. Appeals Procedure
The Building Principal must approve a fee waiver. Then, it is the parent or guardian's responsibility to get approval from the District Athletic Office.
8. Donations may be made to a named or unnamed individual for payment of fees. Checks are to be made out to the school.
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W. Minimum Numbers of Participants
The following minimum numbers per squad will be adhered to in order to justify payment of a coach's stipend. If minimum numbers of athletes are not out by the end of the first week, building principals will consult with the District Athletic Office to determine if the number of athletes justifies a coach's stipend. The District Athletic Office, in conjunction with the Middle School Principals, will review participation numbers annually.
*Coaches are not allowed to cut below the designated number of participants. Coaches may keep more participants than designated. Coaches may not cut participants in basketball or volleyball unless both teams meet minimum number requirements. NO ATHLETES SHOULD BE CUT FOR
BOYS’ TRACK, GIRLS’ TRACK OR WRESTLING.
Boys' Basketball (each coach at 5.6% stipend) 15 - 7th & 8th grade athletes (A-squad); 15 - 6th & 7th grade athletes (B-squad)
Girls' Basketball (each coach at 5.6% stipend) 15 - 7th & 8th grade athletes (A-squad); 15 - 6th & 7th grade athletes (B-squad).
Volleyball (each coach at 5.6% stipend) 15 - 7th & 8th grade athletes (A-squad); 15 - 6th & 7th grade athletes (B-squad) See Section X. for guidelines for acquiring third and fourth coaches for the following sports: Boys' Track (each coach at 5.6% stipend) 15 athletes = one coach 30 athletes = two coaches 61+ athletes = three coaches 81+ athletes = four coaches (if budget monies allow)
Girls' Track (each coach at 5.6% stipend) 15 athletes = one coach 30 athletes = two coaches
61+ athletes = three coaches 81+ athletes = four coaches (if budget monies allow) Wrestling (each coach at 5.6% stipend) 15 - 7th & 8th grade athletes (A-squad) 15 - 6th & 7th grade athletes (B-squad)
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X. Guidelines for Acquiring Third Coach - Boys & Girls Track/Wrestling
Sixty-one (61) athletes must have participation fees paid by the end of the first week of the season in order for a school to qualify for a third stipended coach. A list of those 61 athletes indicating amount paid and signed by the building principal will be submitted to the District Athletic Office immediately.
Once approval for hiring the third stipended coach has been granted by the District Athletic Office the building principal will be notified and all three coaches will meet with the Assistant District Athletics Director.
At that meeting coaches will submit an organizational practice outline specifying that at least one coach will be assigned to field events for each track practice. For wrestling, it will specify practice responsibilities for all three coaches. The additional stipended coach will fall under the same policies as the originally hired track/wrestling coaches.
Y. Guidelines for Acquiring Fourth Coach – Boys’ & Girls’ Track
81 athletes must have participation fees paid by the end of the first week of the season in order for a school to qualify for a fourth stipended coach.
A list of those 81 athletes indicating amount paid and signed by the building principal/designee will be submitted to the District Athletic Office immediately.
Once approval for hiring the fourth stipended coach has been granted by the District Athletic Office, the building principal will be notified.
Z. Banners
Only posters of a positive nature may be displayed at athletic events, including the District Classic. They must be removed at the conclusion of the event.
AA. Outside Competition
1. Sixth, seventh and eighth grade team members will be considered as individuals. They may be involved in unlimited outside competition. They may not use school uniforms, equipment, facilities, or school name without District Eleven approval.
QUESTION: Can our basketball teams play the faculty? ANSWER: Yes. QUESTION: Can we have a coed basketball team composed of our A- squad girls' team and A-squad boys' team play the faculty? ANSWER: Yes. QUESTION: Can our faculty play the 6th, 7th and 8th graders who did not compete on an interscholastic team? ANSWER: Yes.
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2. Students may compete on outside teams. An individual may participate in US Volleyball, Boys Club, Y-Programs, etc., that are not associated with the school.
3. Due to the district's catastrophic liability insurance coverage, students are covered only from the
starting date of the season to the ending date of the season; therefore, after the District Classic a team may not use school uniforms, school equipment, school name or school facilities and may not compete as a school team.
BB. Physical Exams, Insurance, and Parent Permission
1. District regulations require all students who participate in interscholastic sports to have adequate
accident insurance protection, parent permission, and to have been examined by a physician in the last calendar year and found physically fit to engage in sports. A student may not participate in practice or tryouts until the signed physician/parent card is on file.
2. Each school will keep a central file located in the main office where coaches will file alphabetically
the signed physician/parent permission card. This will allow all coaches the opportunity to check for cards from previous seasons.
3. At the end of the school year physical cards will be placed in the students’ folder to travel with the
student.
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A. Leagues
1. Round robin scheduling will be utilized for track, wrestling, basketball and volleyball. Groupings of teams shall be adjusted yearly at the respective coaches’ post-season meeting.
2. Competitions will begin no later than 4:30 p.m. with the exception of wrestling which begins at 4:45 p.m.
2. Sports Seasons
The District Athletic Office, in conjunction with the middle school principals, will review sport seasons at the end of the school year. The program will consist of six sport seasons. Competitive days of the week are indicated after each sport.
Boys Girls
Fall Sports
Wrestling (M/W)
Track (T/W) Wrestling (M/W)
Winter Sports Spring Sports
Basketball (M/W) Track (W/Th)
Basketball (T/Th) Volleyball (T/Th)
Club Volleyball Club Volleyball
C. Season Dates Starting and stopping dates of the 2008-2009 competitive seasons will be as follows: BOYS GIRLS Aug. 25 – Oct. 15 (8 weeks) Track Oct. 6 – Dec. 6 (8 weeks) Wrestling Oct. 16 – Dec. 13 (8 weeks) Basketball Jan. 12 – Mar. 7 (8 weeks) Basketball Mar.9 – May 9 (8 weeks) Volleyball Mar. 16 – May 13 (8 weeks) Track Mar. 16 - May 2 (7 weeks) Club Volleyball May 28 - Last Day for Students
Intramurals are offered throughout the entire school year and vary according to building preference.
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1. The maximum number of competitive dates during the regular season is 10 (9 league funded by the District Athletic Office,1 funded by the school site). A consecutive-day(s) tournament will count as 1 competition. Non-league competitions are scheduled by the school.
2. Two scrimmages may also be scheduled. A player must have completed 5 practices prior to
participating in a scrimmage or competition. Teams may use a clock to designate playing periods. In scrimmages, uniforms are not used and no score is kept.
3. In case of cancellation, a make-up day/or procedure is in place. Participation in make-ups is
mandatory. Scheduling make-ups in case of emergency at individual sites is the responsibility of that school.
4. A-squads will be involved in a District Classic at the end of the season if organized by the coaches in conjunction with the sports chair and indicated timelines are met. B-squads may participate in culminating tournaments if organized by coaches prior to the District Classic in each respective sport.
D. District Classics:
1. Basketball, Volleyball, Wrestling. a. Each school's A-squad team may be involved in an end of season District Classic providing an
opportunity for additional games/matches by:
- a coach volunteering to assume all responsibilities to organize and host the event for all ten middle schools. Sports chairs will assist with organizing and implementing the event.
- the events cannot be used as a money making project for the host schools unless the District Classic is held in a high school. Then, that high school may choose to sell t-shirts, open concessions, etc. for profit.
- all written information is sent out to coaches and principals concerning the event, and it is previously cleared through the District Athletic Office.
- placement in the District Classic is conducted as specified for each respective sport. - teams must bring 15 participants to the District Classic Tournament. Seventh graders may
be brought up from the B squad to complete the 15 player roster at the coach’s discretion. Sixth graders are not permitted to move to the Classic roster for basketball or volleyball. No consequences will be imposed for less than 15 player rosters.
b. The District Classic Tournament concludes season competition for A and B squads and no
additional school-sponsored competition may be scheduled after that date. 2. Track Each school's sixth, seventh and eighth grade track teams will be involved in a culminating District
Classic Track Meet organized by the chairperson and the District Athletic Office to be held in Garry Berry Stadium.
- Individual entries for each school will be as follows: Boys: 3 entries per event, per grade level. Girls: 3 entries per event, per grade level. 3. Schools may choose to recognize 1st place teams in the District Classic in ways they deem
appropriate.
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E. Awards Team sports (Basketball, Volleyball): 1. The District Classic Championship may contain several divisions, each declaring a champion. 2. Championship teams will receive an engraved nameplate. 3. The Championship team(s) will be awarded individual medals. The second place team(s) will be
awarded ribbons.
4. The awards will be ordered by the Assistant District Athletics Director. 5. All participants will be awarded participation certificates by their schools. 6. Any other recognition of teams or individuals is up to the discretion of the building principal.
Individual Sports Awards (Track, Wrestling)
1. District Classic Championship 1st place teams will be awarded an engraved nameplate. The
individual awards will be ordered by the Assistant District Athletics Director. 2. The individual awards will be as listed below. All participants will be awarded participation
certificates by their school: Wrestling: 1st place medal, 2nd through 4th place ribbons with participation ribbons to all other
participants. The host high school may provide t-shirts to the champions in each weight class.
Track: 1st place medal, 2nd through 8th place ribbons. (Ribbons will be provided to substitutes
on winning relay teams.)
F. Admission Policies for Athletes (District Classic) All competitors who participated in the sport during the current season will be admitted free if they show a participant pass or are in uniform.
G. Officials
1. Officials will be arranged through the District Athletic Office with the assistance of the local officials' organization.
a. Officials will be arranged for all league games.
b. The home school will pay officials at the time of the athletic contest.
c. In case an assigned official fails to show up for a contest, the District Athletic Office should be notified as soon as possible so that follow up can occur.
2. Game Help Forms for payment of wrestling, basketball and volleyball workers will be initiated by the buildings
(see Appendix A-9) and sent to the District Athletic Office for processing at the end of each month.
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LEAGUE GAMES/MATCHES (PAY SCHEDULE): BASKETBALL TRACK VOLLEYBALL WRESTLING Ticket Taker $22/day $27/day $22/day $22/day Lower NE Gate - - - - - - - - $27/day - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Timer $22/day $25/day $22/day $22/day Field Event Judge - - - - - - - - - $25/day - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Scorer $22/day $29/day $22/day $22/day Line Judge - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $22/day - - - - - - - - Clerk - - - - - - - - $28/day - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Assistant Clerk - - - - - - - - $28/day - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Head Timer - - - - - - - - $28/day - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Starter - - - - - - - - $40/day - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Announcer - - - - - - - - $28/day - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Officials $32/A-team - - - - - - - - $26/A-team $32/A-team (16 matches) $27/B-team - - - - - - - - $26/B-team $32/B-team (16 matches) When preliminary games (basketball) for the District Classic are held at middle school sites, Workers and officials should be paid using the District Classic tournament rate found on the following page.
NOTE: We DO pay a scorer for traveling to AWAY games/matches for basketball and volleyball. For wrestling, we pay TWO SCORERS if there are more than 18 total matches.
For Wrestling: For 18 or more total matches there will be 2 officials ($32 each). For less than 18 matches there will be 1 official paid one and ½ stipend ($48).
For ten or less matches there will be 1 official paid one stipend ($32).
TWO FULL FEES ARE NEVER PAID TO ONE OFFICIAL IN ANY SPORT!
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DISTRICT CLASSIC TOURNAMENTS (PAY SCHEDULE): BASKETBALL TRACK VOLLEYBALL WRESTLING Ticket Taker $14/game $32/day $14/game (High School Site) $32/day $32/day $32/day Lower NE Gate - - - - - - - $30/day - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Scorer $14/game $37/day $14/match $24/session Timer $14/game $27/day $14/match $24/session Field Event Judge - - - - - - - - - $27/day - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Line Judge - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $14/match - - - - - - - - - Clerk - - - - - - - - $34/day - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Assistant Clerk - - - - - - - - $34/day - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Head Timer - - - - - - - - $37/day - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Starter - - - - - - - - $45/day - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Announcer - - - - - - - - $34/day - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Press Box - - - - - - - - $30/day - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Officials $32/game - - - - - - - - $25/match $75/day B Squad Tourn. $25/game $24/match Game Supervisors $32/AM - - - - - - - - $32/AM $32/AM $32/PM $32/PM $32/PM Meet/Site Director $32/AM $32/AM $32/AM $32/PM $32/PM $32/PM Lynx System:
Operator - - - - - - - - $100.00 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1st Reader - - - - - - - - $ 50.00 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2nd Reader - - - - - - - - $ 50.00 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Chairperson $200.00 $250.00 $200.00 $200.00
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A. Basketball - Girls and Boys
1. Teams will be designated as A-squad and B-squad. The A-squad may consist of 7th and 8th graders. The B-squad may consist of 6th and 7th graders. Teams must be established by the first competition and no movement between squads is allowed.
2. National Federation rules will be followed.
a. Eight minute stop-time quarters will be used for both boys and girls A-squads.
b. Exception: 6-minute stop-time will be used for both boys and girls B-squad competition.
c. Girls will use the smaller basketball. (28 1/2 to 29 inches in circumference and 18-20 ounces in
weight)
3. There will be ten minutes between games. Team introductions and announcements should be done with 5 minutes left until game time.
4. Half time will be five minutes. As soon as the buzzer sounds at the end of second quarter, the clock
will be reset to 5 minutes.
5. Extra periods If the game is tied at the end of the 4th quarter, play shall continue without change of baskets for
one or more extra periods with a one-minute intermission before each extra period. A-Squad – extra period = 4 minutes B-Squad – extra period = 3 minutes 6. Time outs
3 full time outs of 60 seconds each. 2 – 30 second time outs. For extra periods each team is entitled to one additional full-length time out during each extra period.
7. Any player who is ejected or receives more than one technical foul during one game will
automatically be ineligible for the next game. The building administrator will report coaches who receive the same to the District Athletic Office.
8. NATIONAL FEDERATION RULEBOOK STATES UNDER THE COACHES RULE:
a. "When the coaching box is utilized, then the first technical foul charged directly or indirectly to
the coach results in loss of the coaching box privileges and the coach shall remain seated on the bench except to spontaneously react to an outstanding play, but must immediately return to his/her seat."
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b. "The third technical foul or the second technical foul charged directly to the coach or a single flagrant foul results in disqualification and ejection from the premises (building) until after the conclusion of the event.”
DIRECT TECHNICAL FOULS: INDIRECT TECHNICAL FOULS: The coach's own actions: The action of others (examples): Unsportsmanlike conduct Pre-game dunking Coaching box infraction Failure to replace injured or disqualified
player Technical foul charged because of the actions of a player ejected for a flagrant technical after the player is banished to the bench
Playing after disqualification Unsportsmanlike conduct Enter court without permission Technical foul charged to bench
personnel not ejected for a flagrant technical foul.
9. The scorekeeper and timekeeper will be adults.
10. For both A & B squads: If a team has a 20-point lead, a running clock is instituted. The clock will be stopped during free throws, substitutions, time outs and injuries or at the discretion of the officials. If the lead drops below 20 points at any time, the running clock becomes a stop clock.
11. If a team is ahead by 20 points, the team that is ahead may not use a full court press. 12. All lighting in school gymnasiums will remain on before, during, and following athletic events. This
is to ensure the safety of all present. 13. Rules for B-Squad Participation: (6 minute quarters)
The coach will divide the team into two groups of 7/8 players. Each group will be designated to play in the first or second quarter. Those who play in the first quarter (blue team) cannot play in the second quarter (green team).
At the beginning of the third quarter, only 3 minutes will show on the clock. During the first 3
minutes, the first quarter group (blue team) will play. When the buzzer sounds a second 3 minutes will show on the clock and in the second 3 minutes the second quarter group (green team) will play.
During the third quarter, those two students (blue team) who did not start in the first
quarter MUST START the third quarter. During the second 3 minutes of the third quarter those 2 students (green team) who did not start the second quarter MUST START.
Possession of the ball will remain with the team that had it when the buzzer sounded at the 3-
minute mark. That team will be awarded the ball out of bounds at the point where play was stopped. If there is no possession at the buzzer, the arrow will determine possession.
Fourth quarter substitutions are made at the coach’s discretion.
If a team has 12-14 players (due to illness, injury or eligibility problems) coaches will divide the team into two equal (or as equal as possible) groups. These groups will follow the previously mentioned rules for substitution.
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If a team has less than 12 players, the coach will divide the team into two equal (as possible) groups and prior to the game the opposing coach will randomly draw substitutions until each group has 6 players. Example: with 11 players, blue group will have 5 players and green group will have 6. The opposing coach will draw 1 name from the green group to substitute on the blue team.
14. Rules for A-Squad Participation: (8 minute quarters)
The coach will divide the team into two groups of 7/8 players. Each group will be designated to
play in the first or second quarter. Those who play in the first quarter (blue team) cannot play in the second quarter (green team).
At the beginning of the third quarter, only 4 minutes will show on the clock. During the first 4
minutes, the first quarter group (blue team) will play. When the buzzer sounds a second 4 minutes will show on the clock and in the second 4 minutes the second quarter group (green team) will play.
During the third quarter, those two students (blue team) who did not start in the first
quarter MUST START the third quarter. During the second 4 minutes of the third quarter those 2 students (green team) who did not start the second quarter MUST START.
Possession of the ball will remain with the team that had it when the buzzer sounded at the 4-
minute mark. That team will be awarded the ball out of bounds at the point where play was stopped. If there is no possession at the buzzer, the arrow will determine possession.
• Fourth quarter substitutions are made at the coach’s discretion.
If a team has12-14 players (due to illness, injury, or eligibility problems) coaches will divide the team into two equal (or as equal as possible) groups. These groups will follow the previously mentioned rules for substitution.
If a team has less than 12 players, the coach will divide the team into two equal (as possible)
groups and prior to the game the opposing coach will randomly draw substitutions until each group has 6 players. Example: With 11 players, blue group will have 5 players and green group will have 6. The opposing coach will draw 1 name from the green group to substitute on the blue team.
15. Jersey Colors The home team shall wear the light colored jerseys and the visiting team the dark colored jerseys for all contests.
16. Team Shirts and Undershirts:
Shall be of the same solid color front and back.
Undershirts must be similar in color to the shirt and shall not have frayed or ragged edges.
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Third Place Consolation
18. DISTRICT CLASSIC
PLACEMENT OF TEAMS INTO BRACKETS Based on the season record and strength of schedule, teams will be seeded into two brackets. The top five (5) teams will play for the District Classic Championship. The remaining four (4) teams will play for the Fab Four Championship. Games will be played at the home site of the higher seeded team. Criteria for Placement: Record and strength of schedule, record of play against common opponents, coin toss.
Brackets: 4th Seed 5th Seed High School Site Classic Champion 2nd Seed
3rd Seed
Fab Four Champion
B. Track - Boys
1. Participation is open to all 6th, 7th, and 8th grade boys. 2. National Federation rules will be followed.
3. Each competitor will be attired in his competitive uniform that consists of a school-issued jersey and
shorts. Any other visible apparel must be a short or long sleeved T-shirt (SOLID WHITE ONLY) and/or spandex leggings (SOLID COLOR = BLACK OR SCHOOL COLOR). The length of the spandex leggings does not matter. NO underwear may be visible according to the District Eleven dress code. The waistband of the shorts must be worn above the hips.
4. Schools are limited to three entries per grade level in each event. Schools may enter one relay
team as point earners. 5. Competitors may enter 4 events. Running events are not to exceed a total of one and one-half
miles (2400 meters) in distance per meet. Exhibition events are included in the 4 event and distance total. In the District Classic, running events are not to exceed a total of one and one-half miles (2400 meters) in distance per day.
6. To create more participation opportunities, exhibition entries will be accepted in league meets for
relays and the 800 and 1600-meter runs. Inclement weather may cancel exhibition entries. At the stadium, no heats will be added as a result of exhibition entries. Schools will be rotated alphabetically to place exhibition entries.
7. To add a “B” exhibition relay team, all “A” relays must be filled in that grade level. To add a ”C”
relay team, all events must be filled per grade level. Exhibition runners in the 800/1600-meter runs will total no more than 30 at the stadium and 24 at the school sites.
8. Records will be established for the District Classic Meet (prelims and finals) held in Garry Berry
Stadium.
9. During the District Classic Meet, all grades will be allowed a maximum of four throws in the shot put or four jumps in the triple and long jump events. This eliminates the need for prelims and finals. All throws and jumps must be completed during the designated open pit time for that grade level.
10. Meet officials may choose to combine any grade (6, 7, 8) levels in running events if the number of
entries will allow it.
11. Events: Running Events
300 Meter Hurdles, 100 Meter Dash, 4 X 200 (800 M) Relay*, 1600 Meter Run 4 X 100 (400 M) Relay*, 400 Meter Dash, 110 Meter Hurdles, 800 Meter Run, 200 Meter Dash, 800 Meter Sprint Medley Relay*, 4 X 400 (1600 M) Relay*
*Relay teams will be by grade level.
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Field Events high jump, long jump, shot put, triple jump2
12. WEATHER CANCELLATIONS: Any time a school team misses 2 or more meets during a season due to inclement weather, that team will be given an opportunity to be added into a subsequent meet. The meet should be the next possible meet.
2 Open Pit time is 45 minutes for regular season meets and 1 hour and 30 minutes for the District Classic.
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C. Track - Girls
1. Participation is open to all 6th, 7th, and 8th grade girls.
2. National Federation rules will be followed.
3. Each competitor will be attired in her competitive uniform that consists of a school-issued jersey and shorts. Any other visible apparel must be a short or long-sleeved T-shirt (SOLID WHITE ONLY) and/or spandex leggings (SOLID COLOR = BLACK OR SCHOOL COLOR). The length of the spandex does not matter. No underwear, including sport bra straps, may be visible according to District 11 dress code.
4. Schools are limited to three entries per grade level in each event. Schools may enter one relay team as point earners.
5. Competitors may enter 4 events. Running events are not to exceed a total of one and one-half miles (2400 meters) in distance per meet. Exhibition events are included in the 4 event and distance total. In the District Classic, running events are not to exceed a total of one and one-half miles (2400 meters) in distance per day.
6. To create more participation opportunities, exhibition entries will be accepted in league meets for relays and the 800 and 1600-meter runs. Inclement weather may cancel exhibition entries. At the stadium, no heats will be added as a result of exhibition entries. Schools will be rotated alphabetically to place exhibition entries.
7. To add a “B” exhibition relay team, all “A” relays must be filled in that grade level. To add a ”C”
relay team, all events must be filled per grade level. Exhibition runners in the 800/1600-meter runs will total no more than 30 at the stadium and 24 at the school sites.
8. Records will be established for the District Classic Meet (prelims and finals) held in Garry Berry Stadium.
9. During the District Classic Meet, all grades will be allowed a maximum of four throws in the shot put or four jumps in the triple and long jump events. This eliminates the need for prelims and finals. All throws and jumps must be completed during the designated open pit time for that grade level.
10. Meet officials may choose to combine any grade (6, 7, 8) levels in running events if the number of entries will allow it.
11. Events: Running Events Field Events
300-Meter Hurdles, 100 Meter Dash, 4 X 200 (800 M) Relay*, 1600 Meter Run, 4 X 100 (400 M) Relay*, 400 Meter Dash, 100 Meter Hurdles, 800 Meter Run, 200 Meter Dash, 800 Meter Sprint Medley Relay*, 4 X 400 (1600 M) Relay*
*Relay teams will be by grade level.
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Field Events high jump, long jump, shot put, triple jump3
12. WEATHER CANCELLATIONS: Any time a school team misses 2 or more meets during a season
due to inclement weather, that team will be given an opportunity to be added into a subsequent meet. The meet should be the next possible.
3 Open Pit time is 45 minutes for regular season meets and 1 hour and 30 minutes for the District Classic.
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D. Volleyball
1. Participation is open to all 6th, 7th, and 8th grade girls.
2. Teams will consist of one A-squad team and one B-squad team. A-squads may be composed of 8th and 7th graders. B-squads may be composed of the 7th and 6th graders. The B-squad team will play first. Teams must be established by the first competition and no movement between squads is allowed after that.
3. National Federation rules will be followed. 4. A match will consist of the best of a 3-game series using rally scoring (every serve scores a point.)
Games are played to 25 points with a team winning by two points. 5. The scorekeeper and the two linespersons will be adults. Where it is impossible to get adults, high
school seniors (or older) may volunteer. 6. The toss for side/serve for both A & B-squad matches will be prior to each match. After the coin
toss, all teams will line up on their respective sidelines so that the referees can check each team member’s jersey number with the team’s roster. After this procedure, the referees will notify the timekeeper to begin the two-minute shared warm-up.
7. The net divides the court once the opponents arrive for competition. Teams shall not be allowed to
run onto the opposing team’s half court. Warm-up time will begin after the coin toss/captains’ meeting/roster check. A maximum of 10 minutes will be allotted for warm-ups prior to the match; the first two minutes will be shared warm-up time, followed by four minutes for the visiting team on the net and then four minutes for the home team. (Stretching should be completed prior to the designated warm-up period.) During a team’s warm-up time on the net, the opposing team may ball handle off the court. Prior to the second game the warm-up times will be 4-4 including serving time for each team, totaling 8 minutes. If necessary, there will be 3 minutes between the 2nd and 3rd games.
8. The coach will turn in a line-up prior to each game and in accordance with the Federation rules. All
players must play in either game one or two but those who play and sub in the first game cannot play or sub in the second game. The third game, if needed, is at the coach’s discretion (i.e. anyone listed can play or sub during these games).
9. Should a team be short of players for any reason, we trust the coaches' discretion in determining
who plays and subs in game 2. Coaches should be governed by integrity in their effort to maintain fair, equitable play.
10. The District Classic will consist of A-squad teams only.
• For the District Classic only, if a team does not have 15 players, they must move up enough players from the B-Squad to have a total of 15 athletes to participate in the District Classic.
• The coach must submit in writing the number and names of players moved up and file it with the Assistant District Athletic Director at least 24 hours prior to the date of the District Classic.
11. Pre-Season Scrimmage: Teams may choose to wear uniforms or t-shirts/shorts.
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POOL A POOL B POOL C
A 1 (1) B1 (2) C 1 (3) A 2 (6) B2 (5) C 2 (4) A 3 (9) B3 (8) C 3 (7)
All 9 teams will be seeded for tournament play using the following criteria for placement:
• Record and Strength of Schedule
• Record of play against common opponents
• Vote of Coaches
• Coin Toss
E. Wrestling
1. Participation is open to all 6th, 7th, and 8th grade boys. All participants must fill out a Risk Warning Card (see Appendix A-1) and a Wrestling Weight Permit Form (see Appendix A-7) and have it on file with the coach prior to the first practice. If the minimum weight recommended by the parent and the building administrator differ, the wrestler must wrestle at no less than the higher of the two weights. REVIEW THESE FORMS CAREFULLY BEFORE PLACING ON FILE. The weight may not be revised downward by a second examination once it is placed on file with the Assistant District Athletic Director. This card must be filed before the first match. Any matches wrestled without having this card on file at the District Athletic Office will not count as a qualifying match for District Classic.
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2. Teams will consist of one A-squad and one B-squad. A-squads may include 7th and 8th graders. B-squads may include 6th and 7th graders. If a wrestler is injured or ill for an extended period of time or quits, seventh graders can move back and forth between A & B-Squads at the coaches’ discretion. (8th only A-Squad.)
3. Exceptional Sixth Grader Rule: In exceptional circumstances sixth graders will be permitted to wrestle on the A-Squad. The sixth grader must have previous organized wrestling experience demonstrating a high level of success. This wrestler’s coach is responsible to file a four-step procedure form, which includes parent permission, to qualify the sixth grader for A-Squad competition. This form must be on file with the Assistant District Athletic Director prior to the wrestler’s first match.
4. With parent permission, coaches may match sixth and eighth graders of like ability and experience in exhibition matches. These matches will not count toward qualifying for the District Classic Tournament for the eighth graders.
5. National Federation rules will be followed. 6. Scorers and timers must be adults. (Age 18 and up)
7. Weigh-Ins - Both A & B-Squads will weigh in at their school site the day of the match prior to
traveling or hosting the match or be weighed in by referees upon arrival at the competition site if district dictates. Weigh-ins of wrestlers and inspections of all wrestlers will be observed and certified by the school principal or designee. Wrestlers shall weigh-in wearing a legal uniform or equivalent, minus shoes and ear guards. A coach may not serve as the designee. It is the responsibility of the coach to provide the certified list of wrestlers and their weights to the opposing coach prior to the match.
Further Clarification of Weigh In Procedures
• Athletes must complete all weigh-ins and visual inspections wearing a legal uniform or equivalent.
• Weigh-ins and visual inspection shall be completed in open areas, not behind closed doors.
• If a weigh-in and inspection must be done behind closed doors there will be at least two D11 employees of the same gender as the athlete. (This includes alternate weigh-in sessions)
• Wrestlers may only participate in one weigh in session per day.
8. A wrestler may wrestle only one class above his actual weight. 9. UNCONSCIOUS ATHLETE: National Federation rules indicate that an unconscious wrestler must
have approval from a physician before he can return to competition. 10. INJURY & BLEEDING TIME OUTS: Each wrestler may take up to two time outs for no more than a
total of 1 1/2 minutes for injuries, through the match, not to include bleeding. If a second time out is taken, the opponent will get his choice of position on the restart (he may choose up, down, or neutral). If this occurs in the tiebreaker there is no choice of position (see National Federation regulation). Any bleeding can accumulate up to five minutes for time outs to control the bleeding.
11. SKIN DISEASE: If a wrestler is suspected of having a skin disease, and the wrestler is to be
cleared for wrestling, the letter from a physician must state the following: 1) the lesion is not contagious; 2) the location of the lesion; 3) the letter must be no older than 7 days. A contagious lesion cannot be covered in order to allow the wrestler to participate.
12. EJECTION OF A WRESTLER: Any wrestler ejected at any time (for a dual meet, for a one-day tournament, or a multi-day tournament) by a referee for repeated unsportsmanlike acts or a flagrant misconduct will be removed from the remainder of the contest and/or multi-school event and will be
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ineligible for the next match, tournament or multi-school event. The playing of any ineligible athlete will cause the school to forfeit the match in which the ineligible athlete participated. There is no appeal to this rule, and coaches are urged to review the rule with team members prior to the start of the season and provide a constant reminder as the season progresses. If the ejection occurs during a tournament, the wrestler will be ineligible for the remainder of the tournament and the next scheduled match or tournament at the level from which he was ejected. All points previously earned by the wrestler in the tournament will be negated. He may not wrestle at any level until the suspension is completed. The second ejection during a season results in a two-match suspension. A third ejection will result in a review by the Department of Athletics.
13. HAIR COVER REGULATIONS-NATIONAL FEDERATION: If an individual has hair longer than
allowed in National Federation Rules, it may be braided or rolled if it is contained in a cover so that the hair rule is satisfied. The cover can either be part of the headgear or worn under the headgear. The cover must be of a solid material and it must be nonabrasive. Bandannas are not considered as a legal hair cover. The hair rule states that hair must be in its natural state but if a cover is worn it can be braided or rolled under the cover.
14. FACIAL HAIR: Wrestlers with facial hair may wrestle if the facial hair is covered by an approved
face mask. 15. REPORTING TO TABLE READY TO WRESTLE: All wrestlers in tournaments and dual meets
must report to the score table immediately prior to their match. In an effort to keep on schedule and have the event action transpire in an even fashion, athletes must be ready to wrestle when they report to the table. This will also be the procedure at the District Classic Tournament. Consistency during the regular season will help athletes understand this expectation.
16. A match will consist of three time periods. 1st period - 2 minutes 1st Overtime – 1 minute (sudden death) 2nd period - 1 minute 2nd Overtime - 30 sec. (if necessary) 3rd period - 1 minute
17. District Classic weigh-ins will be conducted in accordance with the National Federation Rulebook. 18. THE USE OF SWEATBOXES, HOT SHOWERS, WHIRLPOOLS, AND RUBBER, VINYL, AND
PLASTIC SUITS OR SIMILAR ARTIFICIAL HEAT DEVICES FOR WEIGHT REDUCTION IS PROHIBITED AT ANY TIME. VOMITING, SPITTING AND THE USE OF DIURETICS OR OTHER DRUGS AS A MEANS OF WEIGHT REDUCTION ARE ALSO PROHIBITED.
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77 (minimum wt. 65) 72 (minimum wt. 60)
82 77
88 82
93 88
98 93
103 98
108 103
113 108
118 113
123 118
128 123
135 128
145 135
155 145
170 160
SHWT*
SHWT*
*(Min. wt. above 190, max.wt. 230)
20. District Classic a. The end-of-season District Classic is for A-squad wrestlers only.
b. Wrestlers must have wrestled three A-Squad matches in order to participate in the District Classic. Any matches wrestled without having a Weight Permit Form on file at the District Athletic Office will not count as a qualifying match for District Classic.
c. One week prior to the District Classic, coaches will turn in a list of all eligible athletes
in each weight class to the District Athletic Office.
d. Four wrestlers in each weight class will be seeded into the bracket based upon the following criteria: 1) Season point total from league matches only using the following system: 5 for a pin or win by forfeit, 4 for a technical fall, 3 for a major decision, 2 for a win and 1 for a loss; 2) league record; 3) Head to head competition; 4) vote of coaches and 5) coin toss. The first and fourth seed will be on one side, with second and third on the other. If 4 byes are available they will be respectively assigned to the top 4 seeds.
e. For purposes of placement in the brackets, the following criteria will be followed:
1. Point earners will be placed first, followed by placement of the unattached wrestlers.
2. Unattached wrestlers from the same school will be separated in all brackets when possible.
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A. Meetings
1. Post-season meetings with the boys’ and girls’ middle school coaches will be held to determine school and individual program needs and concerns.
2. Following the coaches' meeting, the principals will meet with the Assistant District Athletics Director
to discuss coaches' and principals' recommendations. 3. At least one meeting will be scheduled during the year for sports-chairs to meet with principals to
discuss concerns and issues.
B. Emergency Situations
1. If a change is requested during the year, the decision would be made by a committee consisting of the sport chairperson, the Assistant District Athletics Director and the middle school principals’ Athletic Representative.
C. Model for Middle School Athletic Handbook Revision
1. Proposals submitted by principals a. Principals may present proposals for change in the handbook during their respective meetings.
At that time discussion of the proposal and a vote indicating the position of the principals on said proposal will determine disposition.
b. If the proposal has a majority vote, then the principals' athletic representative(s) will refer the
proposal