TISAC Handbook 2013-2014 - Ravenscroft School · 5500 Wake Academy Drive Email: [email protected] Raleigh, NC 27603 Assistant AD: Malcolm Deans Headmaster: Mr

Updated – August 2013

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ATHLETIC HANDBOOK

2013-2014


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T.I.S.A.C.

TRIANGLE INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS ATHLETIC CONFERENCE

CARY ACADEMY

DURHAM ACADEMY

NORTH RALEIGH CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

RAVENSCROFT SCHOOL

SAINT MARY’S SCHOOL

WAKE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY


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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section I T.I .S.A.C. Directory ----------------------------------------------------------------------4

T.I.S.A.C. Administration ------------------------------------------------------------------------------5

General Administrative Information----------------------------------------------------------6

NCISAA Seed Committee Responsibilities--------------------------------------------------7

2013-2014 Seeding Representatives----------------------------------------------------------8

T.I.S.A.C. Sports Chairperson Responsibilities--------------------------------------------------9

Prestige Cup-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------10

Trophies and Awards-------------------------------------------------------------------------11-12

T.I.S.A.C. Site Rotation Schedule------------------------------------------------------------13

T.I .S.A.C. Tournament Format------------------------------------------------------14-15

T.I.S.A.C. All–Conference Selection Procedures ----------------------------------------------------16

“Speed up” Rules for Non Varsity Games-----------------------------------------------------------17

Inclement Weather Policy by Sport----------------------------------------------------------18

Section II Sport by Sport Guidelines Baseball------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 20 Boys/Girls Basketball--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 22 Boys/Girls Cross Country---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 24 Field Hockey------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 25 Boys Golf----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 27 Girls Golf----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 29 Boys Lacrosse------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 31 Girls Lacrosse------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 32 Boys/Girls Soccer------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 33 Softball-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 35 Boys/Girls Swimming-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 37 Boys/Girls Tennis------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 39 Boys/Girls Track & Field---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 41 Volleyball---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 43 Wrestling----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 45

Section III T.I.S.A.C. All-Conference Selection Procedures and Ballots -----------------------------------------46 – 56 *Baseball, Basketball, Field Hockey, Boys Lacrosse, Girls Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball *All-Conference Reporting Sheet Section IV Constitution and By-Laws ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------57 - 62


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TISAC DIRECTORY INFORMATION Athletic Directors and Addresses

Cary Academy Director of Athletics: Kevin Jones 1500 North Harrison Avenue Cell #: (919) 816-7839 Cary, NC 27513 Email: [email protected] Headmaster: Dr. Mike Ehrhardt Assistant AD: Ray Pope Phone: (919) 677-1946, ext. 4566 Cell #: (919) 740-1207 Fax: (919) 677-8761 Email: [email protected] Team Colors: Royal Blue/Gold Athletic Trainer: David McAllister Mascot: Charger Email: [email protected] Athletic Admin: Rebecca Watkins Email: [email protected] ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ Durham Academy Director of Athletics: Steve Engebretsen 3601 Ridge Road Cell #: 919 306-0716 Durham, NC 27705 Email: [email protected] Headmaster: Mr. Michael Ulku-Steiner Assistant AD: Jon Lantzy Phone: (919) 489-6569 Email: [email protected] Fax: (919) 489-7356 Assistant AD: Andy Pogach Team Colors: Green/White E-mail: [email protected] Mascot: Cavalier Athletic Trainer: Jerry Davis Email: [email protected] ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ North Raleigh Christian Academy Director of Athletics: Steve Lykins 7300 Perry Creek Road Cell #: (919) 247-8743 Raleigh, NC 27616 Email: [email protected] Headmaster: Dr. S.L. Sherrill Assistant AD: Mary Beth Lloyd Phone: (919) 573-7900 Email: [email protected] Fax: (919) 573-7901 Assistant AD: Robbie Carruthe Team Colors: Navy/White/Gold Email: [email protected] Mascot: Knight Athletic Trainer: Justin Melanson Email: [email protected] Athletic Admin: Marthe Landis Email: [email protected] ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ Ravenscroft School Director of Athletics: Ned Gonet 7409 Falls of Neuse Rd. Cell #: (919) 369-5894 Raleigh, NC 27615 Email: [email protected] Headmaster: Ms. Doreen Kelly Assistant AD: Jim Gibbon III Phone: (919) 847-0900 Email: [email protected] Fax: (919) 847-0554 Assistant AD: Chip Hoggard Jr. Team Colors: Forest Green/Old Gold Email: [email protected] Mascot: Raven Associated AD/ Athletic Trainer: Michelle Piette, Email: [email protected]

Athletic Admin: Grace Edwards Email: [email protected] ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ Saint Mary’s School Director of Athletics: Dean Monroe 900 Hillsborough Street Work #: (919) 424-4058 Raleigh, NC 27603 Email: [email protected] Headmaster: Dr. Monica M. Gillespie, Ph.D. Athletic Trainer: Caitlyn Davis Phone: (919) 424-4000 Email: [email protected] Fax: (919) 424-4053 Associate Director of Athletics: Kellee Lewis Team Colors: Light Blue/White Email: [email protected] ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ Wake Christian Academy Director of Athletics: Randy Johnson 5500 Wake Academy Drive Email: [email protected] Raleigh, NC 27603 Assistant AD: Malcolm Deans Headmaster: Mr. Mike Woods Email: [email protected] (919) 772-6264 Athletic Trainer: Caitlin O’Connor Team Colors: Navy/Silver Email: [email protected] Mascot: Bulldog Athletic Admin: Robynne Brown Email: [email protected]


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T.I.S.A.C. ADMINISTRATION

President: Kevin Jones Cary Academy Phone: (919) 228-4595 / work (919) 816-7839 / cell

E-mail: [email protected] Treasurer: Ray Pope Cary Academy Phone: (919) 228-4581 / work (919) 740-1207 / cell E-mail: [email protected] Secretary: Becky Watkins Cary Academy Phone: (919) 228-4656 / work E-mail – [email protected]



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TRIANGLE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL ATHLETIC CONFERENCE GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

1. There will be a $5.00 admission for the following conference tournaments: Boys/Girls Varsity

and JV Basketball, Swimming, Volleyball and Wrestling. There will be a $3.00 admission charge for the Track & Field conference championship meet. TISAC students will be admitted for Free with student ID.

2. A conference school hosting a TISAC tournament will be responsible for paying the expenses

of a conference tournament and will be reimbursed for officials, security, support personnel and furnishing supplies for the hospitality room. Net revenue generated from the tournament is then submitted to the conference treasurer.

3. The TISAC will pay up to $150.00 for the hospitality room expense during conference and/or

State tournaments that are hosted by a conference school. 4. The ejection/suspension rule is in effect for all sports at all levels. Any player or coach ejected

or disqualified from a contest will be suspended from playing or coaching in the next scheduled contest. Players serving a suspension may sit on the bench but may not dress. A coach serving a suspension may not attend the contest. A $100 fine will be assessed should a coach be ejected from any game. Any coach who is ineligible due to an ejection will be fined $500 if he/she attempts to coach or to attend a subsequent game. See NCISAA regulations for additional information.

5. Since the TISAC automatic birth into NCISAA tournaments is determined by the results of

conference tournaments in volleyball and basketball, the completion of the conference tournament will take priority over the regular season. In the case of multiple rainouts/cancellations it may become necessary to NOT play all regular season games in order to play the conference tournament as scheduled. In such cases, seeding for the conference tournaments will be based on head to head matchups. If this does not resolve the seeding, winning percentage will be used.

6. In the event of a conference tournament NOT being completed due to multiple rainouts, the automatic birth into NCISAA tournaments will be determined by regular season standings. The conference president must have knowledge of and approve such a circumstance.

7. Prestige cup points will be awarded based on regular season standings. In the event of ties,

Prestige Cup points will be split between the tied schools. 8. The maximum grade level for all JV teams is 11th grade. Seniors are not eligible to participate

on JV teams.



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TISAC NCISAA SEEDING COMMITTEE REPRESENTIVE RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Gather stats and other pertinent information about TISAC teams throughout the season and at the conclusion of the regular season.

2. Be prepared to represent the TISAC teams at the NCISAA seeding committee meeting in a fair

and informed manner.

3. Communicate with other members of the seeding committee prior to the meeting.

4. Be familiar with seeding committee procedures as listed in the NCISAA handbook. Consult with your own school’s Athletic Director if needed. Prior to the meeting devise various seeding scenarios with your justification.

5. Attend the seeding committee meeting.

6. Be prepared to represent the TISAC in selection of the NCISAA All-State team in your

particular sport.

7. Communicate results of the seeding committee meeting with coaches and AD’s from other TISAC schools in a timely fashion.



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TISAC SEEDING REPRESENTATIVES 2013 – 2014

Basketball (Girls) Shon Hardy (1) Ravenscroft Basketball (Boys) Eddie Rogicish (1) NRCA Baseball Verle Regnerus (3) Durham Academy Field Hockey Judy Chandler (1) Durham Academy Football Ned Gonet** Ravenscroft Boys Lacrosse Michael Raskevitz (1) Cary Academy Girls Lacrosse Kerry Norman (3) Ravenscroft Soccer (Girls) Wayne Helder (1) Wake Christian Academy Soccer (Boys) Ed Pinon (2) NRCA Softball Heidi Kearnan (1) Durham Academy Tennis (Girls) Andy Pogach (2) Durham Academy Tennis (Boys) Sean Bilsborrow (2) Durham Academy Volleyball Melanie Bryant (2) Cary Academy * Second term **only rep



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TISAC SPORTS CHAIRPERSON RESPONSIBILITIES

Sports Chairs must be knowledgeable about the conference regulations and procedures for their sport as described in the conference handbook. They should obtain this information from their school’s athletic director and carefully review the information prior to the start of the regular season and again prior to the conference tournament. Sports Chairs will communicate with all other conference coaches on a regular basis throughout the season. Sports Chairs will obtain game results and maintain conference standings. Sports Chairs will conduct the end of the season All Conference Selection Committee Meeting and run the meeting in accordance with established, printed, conference guidelines. In order to effectively and efficiently run the meeting, sports chairs must be knowledgeable of tie breaking procedures and seeding procedures, if applicable (wrestling only). Finally, Sports Chairs are responsible for reporting the final regular season standing in their sport to the TISAC president within 48 hours.



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PRESTIGE CUP Athletic Directors, upon the formation of The Triangle Independent Schools Athletic Conference, established the Prestige Cup. The Prestige Cup is awarded at the conclusion of each school year to a member school in honor of the boys and girls programs that accumulate the most points through varsity team results. These points are awarded based on regular season standings throughout the school year. The girls Prestige Cup is named in honor of Mary Lou Jones, a longtime coach and athletic director at Saint Mary’s School. The formula for determining Prestige Cup points is as follows: Girls: Since there are six member schools, the first place finisher in regular season in any girls sport is awarded 7 points. Second place will receive 5 points on down to 1 point to the last place finisher in any sport. Boys: Since there are five member schools, the first place finisher in the regular season in any boys sport is awarded 6 points. Second place will receive 4 points on down to 1 point to the last place finisher in any sport. Point totals are tallied for each season in both boys and girls sports and a final tally is made at the end of the spring season to determine the winners of the Prestige Cup. In the event of having less than the maximum number of schools participating in any given sport, points are adjusted to fit the number of schools participating in the conference in that sport. Example: In lacrosse there are only 3 schools participating so the points would be awarded at 4 for first place, 2 for second place and 1 for third place.

Prestige Cup Winners

Year Boys Winner Girls Winner 2012-2013 Ravenscroft Durham Academy 2011-2012 Cary Academy Ravenscroft 2010-2011 Cary Academy Ravenscroft 2009-2010 Ravenscroft Ravenscroft 2008-09 Cary Academy Durham Academy 2007-08 Durham Academy Ravenscroft 2006-07 Tie: Durham Academy & Ravenscroft Cary Academy 2005-06 Durham Academy Cary Academy 2004-05 Tie: Cardinal Gibbons & Ravenscroft Cardinal Gibbons 2003-04 Cardinal Gibbons Cardinal Gibbons 2002-03 Cardinal Gibbons Cardinal Gibbons 2001-02 Cardinal Gibbons Cardinal Gibbons 2000-01 Cardinal Gibbons Cardinal Gibbons 1999-00 Cardinal Gibbons Durham Academy 1998-99 Cardinal Gibbons Tie- Durham Academy&

Cardinal Gibbons


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SPORT AWARD QUANTITY BASEBALL Regular Season Champion (Trophy)

Player of the Year (Plaque)

All Conference Certificates

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BASKETBALL Regular Season Champion (Trophy)

Conference Champion (Trophy)



1 Girls 1 Boys

1 Girls 1 Boys

1 Girls 1 Boys

7 Girls 7 Boys

CROSS COUNTRY Conference Champion (Trophy)

Outstanding Runner (Plaque)

Top Nine Conference Champion Ribbons


1 Girls 1 Boys

1 Girls 1 Boys

9 Girls 9 Boys

9 Girls 9 Boys

FIELD HOCKEY Conference Champion (Trophy)


All-Conference Certificates

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GOLF Conference Tournament Champion (Trophy)

Outstanding Golfer (Plaque)


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1

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BOYS LACROSSE Conference Champion (Trophy)



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1

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GIRLS LACROSSE Conference Champion (Trophy)



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SOCCER Regular Season Champion (Trophy)



1 Girls 1 Boys

1 Girls 1 Boys

13 Girls 13 Boys

SOFTBALL Regular Season Champion (Trophy)



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SWIMMING Conference Champion (Trophy)

Outstanding Swimmer (Plaque)

Top 3 Individual Finishers in each event (ribbons) (8 events x 3 places = 24 ribbons girls & 24 boys) Relay Champions (Ribbons) (3 events x 4 relay members x 1 place = 12 ribbons girls & 12 ribbons boys) All Conference Certificates – one for 1st place in each event

1 Girls 1 Boys

1 Girls 1 Boys

24 Girls 24 Boys

12 Girls 12 Boys

20 Girls 20 boys

TENNIS Regular Season Champion (Trophy) 1 Girls 1 Boys


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SPORT AWARD QUANTITY Player of the Year (Plaque)


1 Girls 1 Boys

8 Girls 8 Boys

TISAC Sportsmanship TISAC Sportsmanship Award 11

TRACK Conference Champion (Trophy)

Most Outstanding Performer (Plaque)

Top 3 finishers in each event (Ribbons)

All-Conference Certificates – one for 1st place in each event

1 Girls 1 Boys

1 Girls 1 Boys

90 Girls 90 Boys

30 Girls 30 Boys

VOLLEYBALL Regular Season Champion (Trophy)

Conference Tournament Champion (Trophy)



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WRESTLING Conference Champion (Trophy)

Wrestler of the Year Plaque


Ribbon at each weight class

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TOTALS TROPHIES

PLAQUES

RIBBONS


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TISAC TOURNAMENT & OTHER SITE ROTATIONS Volleyball

2013 Durham Academy 2014 Saint Mary’s 2015 Ravenscroft 2016 Cary Academy 2017 Wake Christian Academy 2018 North Raleigh Christian

Cross Country 2013 Saint Mary’s School 2014 Durham Academy 2015 Cary Academy 2016 Wake Christian Academy 2017 Ravenscroft 2018 North Raleigh Christian

JV Basketball 2014 Cary Academy 2015 Wake Christian Academy 2016 Durham Academy 2017 Ravenscroft 2018 Saint Mary’s School 2019 North Raleigh Christian

Varsity Basketball 2014 Durham Academy 2015 NRCA 2016 Saint Mary’s School 2017 Cary Academy 2018 Wake Christian Academy 2019 Ravenscroft

Swimming @ Ravenscroft 2014 Ravenscroft 2015 North Raleigh Christian 2016 Durham Academy 2017 Cary Academy 2018 Saint Mary’s School


Track & Field 2014 Durham Academy @ Ravenscroft 2015 Saint Mary’s School @ NRCA 2016 Ravenscroft 2017 Cary Academy 2018 North Raleigh Christian 2019 Durham Academy @ Ravenscroft 2020 Saint Mary’s School @ NRCA

Head of School Meeting 2013 Saint Mary’s School 2014 Cary Academy 2015 Wake Christian Academy 2016 Ravenscroft 2017 North Raleigh Christian 2018 Durham Academy

Wrestling 2014 North Raleigh Christian 2015 Ravenscroft 2016 Cary Academy 2017 North Raleigh Christian


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TISAC TOURNAMENT FORMAT

7 Team Tournament 6 Team Tournament

# 4

#5

#3

#6

#1

Winner of Game

Winner of Game

#2

Winner of Game

Winner of Game

Winner of Tournament

# 2

#7

#3

#6

Winner of Game

Winner of Game

Winner of Game


# 4

#5

#1

Winner of Game

Winner of Game


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5 Team Tournament 4 Team Tournament


# 4

#5

#1

Winner of Game

#3

#2

Winner of Game

Winner of Game


#4

#1

#3

#2

Winner of Game

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TISAC All-Conference Selection

I. The sports listed above will select All-Conference teams using the nominating and voting procedure listed below A. It is the responsibility of the coaches to select the best players in that sport for that

season. B. The size of the All-Conference teams is determined by the number of starters on a team plus 2. C. Coaches will nominate players from their own teams that they feel deserve consideration.

a. Players are to be nominated based on their stats for the season, not just the stats in TISAC games.

b. Coaches should discuss the nomination of any player who has not played in at least 50% of the regular season games (not limited to TISAC games)

D. Each coach votes for what they consider the top players in rank order. (1 through # for that sport) and a complete ballot must be submitted

E. Points will be awarded for the rank in which players are voted. (i.e.: top player receives highest # of points for that sport down to last player 1 point).

F. A player that does not receive a vote from a coach automatically receives a "0". G. Coaches may vote for their own players, but the high and low votes received by each player

will be discounted. H. The player receiving the most votes will be named the “Player of the Year” I. The players with the highest point totals will be named All-Conference. J. If there is a tie for the final spot, an additional member or members may be added to the All-

Conference team. II. Honorable Mention

A. A player that receives at least one vote, but not enough to points to make the All-Conference team will receive honorable mention. Example: There are five coaches voting for basketball A player receives the following votes 1 - 2 - 0 - 0 - 0 You throw out the high and the low (removing the 2 and one of the zeros) leaving 1 point; that player would receive honorable mention recognition Example: There are five coaches voting for basketball A player receives the following votes 0 - 2 - 0 - 0 - 0 You throw out the high and the low (removing the 2 and one of the zeros) leaving no points; that player would not receive honorable mention recognition


Baseball - 11 Golf – 8 Boys/Girls Tennis - 8

Boys/Girls Basketball - 7 Lacrosse Girls - 14 Softball - 11

Boys/Girls Cross Country - 9 Lacrosse Boys - 12 Volleyball - 8

Field Hockey - 13 Boys/Girls Soccer - 13 Swimming/Track & Field/Wrestling - individual event winners


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“Speed Up” Rules for Non-Varsity Games

Baseball: There will be a two hour time limit placed on MS Baseball Games within the Conference. No new innings will begin after the two hour limit unless there is a tie. If the game is tied, full innings will be played until the tie is broken. The time limit can be suggested in non-conference games. Officials need to be notified at the beginning of the game. Softball: There will be a two hour time limit placed on JV and MS Softball Games within the Conference. No new innings will begin after the two hour limit unless there is a tie. If the game is tied, full innings will be played until the tie is broken. The time limit can be suggested in non-conference games also. Officials need to be notified at the beginning of the game. Basketball: Middle school games will have 6-minute quarters with a 6-minute half time. JV games will have 7-minute quarters with a 7-minute half time. All non-varsity basketball games will have a 10-minute warm up period.



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Inclement Weather Policy by Sport Baseball All single games will be seven innings. In the event of rain after a game begins, and the game is suspended, it will be continued on the next playing date at the point that it was discontinued. If four and a half innings have been completed, the game will be official and the team ahead will be declared the winner. If the away team is leading after four and a half innings, the game is not official until the home team has had its last at bat in accordance with National Federation rules. If a discontinued game is continued on another date as part of a doubleheader, the resumed game will be complete seven innings and the second game will be a seven inning game. Games scheduled as doubleheaders will be five inning games. Cross-Country If the conference championship meet cannot be continued it will be rescheduled (the next immediate date) and start from the beginning.

Field Hockey If you have completed 10 minutes into the second half and the game cannot be continued; it will be considered a completed game (even a tie). If you have not completed 10 minutes into the second half the game will be reschedule (next immediate date) and continued from the point of suspension Golf During the conference tournament if the last group has completed 9 holes and the match cannot be continued, it will be considered an official match, with only the front 9 scores counting. If 9 holes are not completed the golf index will be used to determine the winner. Boys Lacrosse If you have completed the 3rd quarter and the game cannot be continued; it will be considered a completed game. If you have not completed 3 quarters the game will be reschedule (next immediate date) and continued from the point of suspension. Girls Lacrosse If you have completed 80% of the game and the game cannot be continued; it will be considered a completed game. (15 minutes into the second half equals 80% of a game) If you have not completed 80%, the game will be rescheduled (next immediate date) and continued from the point of suspension. Soccer If you have completed 10 minutes into the second half and the game cannot be continued; it will be considered a completed game (even a tie). If you have not completed 10 minutes into the second half the game will be reschedule (next immediate date) and continued from the point of suspension. Softball All single games will be seven innings. In the event of rain after a game begins, and the game is suspended, it will be continued on the next playing date at the point that it was discontinued. If four and a half innings have been completed, the game will be official and the team ahead will be declared the winner. If the away team is leading after four and a half innings, the game is not official until the home team has had its last at bat in accordance with National Federation rules. If a discontinued game is continued on another date as part of a doubleheader, the resumed game will be complete seven innings and the second game will be a seven inning game. Games scheduled as doubleheaders will be five inning games. Tennis If you have won 5 matches and the match cannot be continued; it will be considered a complete match. If you have not completed 5 matches the match will be rescheduled (next immediate date) and continue from the point of suspension. Track and Field during the conference tournament if the meet cannot be continued; it will be rescheduled (the next immediate date) and resume from the point of suspension.



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SPORT SPECIFIC

GUIDELINES


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BASEBALL I. Eligibility – same as NCISAA rules II. Scheduling

A. The home team will determine game times. B. Rained out games will be played on the next available date, to be agreed upon by the school

coaches and the athletic director. C. All single games will be seven innings. In the event of rain after a game begins, and the

game is suspended, it will be continued on the next playing date at the point that it was discontinued. If four and a half innings have been completed, the game will be official and the team ahead will be declared the winner. If the away team is leading after four and a half innings, the game is not official until the home team has had its last at bat in accordance with National Federation rules. If a discontinued game is continued on another date as part of a doubleheader, the resumed game will be complete seven innings and the second game will be a seven inning game. Games scheduled as doubleheaders will be five inning games.

D. There should be home and away conference games. Doubleheaders should be a last resort. In the event that doubleheaders are scheduled, the following rules apply:

1. The visiting school will be the home team in the first game, and the host school will be the home team in the second game.

2. Both games will be five inning games. 3. The host team will provide game balls and pay for the umpires.

III. Conduct of Games

A. National High School Federation rules will govern play. B. Speed up rules are optional as defined in the National High School Federation rulebook. C. The ten run rule will apply when one team is leading by ten or more runs at the completion

of five innings of play. D. All play-off games must be seven full innings of play. E. Each team will get a maximum of 15 minutes infield/outfield time prior to the game time.

The home team designates this time. The home team is responsible for establishing the ground rule.

IV. Conference Championships

A. The regular season champion will be the automatic bid to the state tournament. Other teams can qualify by an at-large bid to be determined by a seeding committee established by the NCISAA.

B. In the event of a tie for first place in the regular season, the following will be looked at to determine the first place position:

1. Head to head records. 2. If split head to head then look at the record vs. the team below in the TISAC

standings. 3. Record vs. common NCISAA 3A opponents. 4. Record vs. any common opponent. 5. Have a playoff game – site to be determined by a coin toss.

V. All Conference Selections

A. The All Conference baseball team will be named as follows: 1. Eleven players will be named to the All-Conference Team. 2. The player receiving the most votes will be named the “Player of the Year”


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3. A player that receives at least one vote, but not enough to points to make the All-Conference team will receive honorable mention

B. Selection process: Coaches will nominate players from their own teams that they feel deserve consideration. The nomination list and ballots will be distributed to coaches. Each coach votes for what they consider the top eleven players in rank order 1-11. Points will be awarded for the rank which players are voted for (i.e.: top player 11 points down to eleven player 1 point). Coaches may vote for their own players, but the high and low votes received for each player will be discounted. Eleven players receiving the highest vote totals will be named All-Conference. If there is a tie for the final spot, an additional member or members may be added.

VI. Awards

A. One Conference Championship Trophy (Regular Season) B. One Conference Tournament Championship Trophy C. One Player of the Year Plaque

VII. Field Specifications

A. All fields should be as near to regulation as possible. 1. Pitcher’s mound should be as near to 10 inches as possible, with a diameter of 18

feet. 2. Batter’s box should be 4’x 6’ and as level as possible to provide the best possible

footing for the hitters. VIII. Media Coverage

Each school is responsible for contacting local news sources and reporting game, tournament, and all-conference results.



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BOYS/GIRLS BASKETBALL I. Eligibility – same as NCISAA rules

II. Scheduling

A. Each school will play each other conference school twice during regular season play on a home and away format.

B. Game dates and time are to be agreed upon by the schools involved. C. Any game not played due to weather should be made up on the next available date agreed

upon by the schools involved. III. Conduct of Games

A. National Federation rules will be used. B. Seven-minute quarters will be played at the JV level. C. Teams will be given adequate warm-up time prior to games. Non-varsity teams get 10

minutes and Varsity teams get a maximum of 15 minutes. D. The NCISAA suspension/ejection rule will be enforced. E. A Coach or designated school representative must be on the bench at each game, and each

game must be played under the proper supervision of the home school and its staff.

IV. Conference Championship A. The regular season champion will be the automatic bid to the state tournament. Other teams

can qualify by an at-large bid to be determined by a seeding committee established by the NCISAA.

B. In the event of a tie for the regular season title, head to head results will be used to break that tie. If those tied teams split in their head to head games, coin flips may be used to break ties to determine seeding for the conference tournament.

C. The tournament format will be determined and agreed upon by conference Athletic Directors. V. All-Conference Selection

A. The All-Conference basketball teams will be named as follows: 1. Seven players will be named to the All-Conference Team. 2. The male and female players receiving the most votes will named “Player of the

Year” 3. A player that receives at least one vote, but not enough to points to make the All-

Conference team will receive honorable mention B. Selection Process – Coaches will nominate players from their own team that they feel

deserve consideration. The nomination list and ballot is distributed to coaches. Each coach votes for what they consider to be the top seven players in rank order 1-7. Points will be awarded for the rank in which players are voted for. (Example: top player – 7 points, down to 7th player 1 point). Coaches may vote for their own players, but the high and low votes received by each player will be discounted.

The seven players receiving the highest point totals will be named all-conference. If there is a tie for the final spot, an additional member or members may be added.

VI. AWARDS

A. Boys Basketball 1 Regular Season Championship Trophy 1 Tournament Championship Trophy 1 Player of the Year Plaque


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B. Girls Basketball

1 Regular Season Championship Trophy 1 Tournament Championship Trophy 1 Player of the Year Plaque

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BOYS/GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY I. Eligibility – the same as NCISAA rules. II. Scheduling

A. To be eligible to run in the conference championship meet, a runner must have participated in four prior cross-country meets during the current season. Exceptions may be made due to illness or injury. The school asking for the exception will be responsible to alert all other teams.

B. Conference meets are scheduled by individual schools with the host school responsible for the cross-country trails.

C. A course walk will be held prior to the start of a race. D. Host school will have three options in meet organizations:

1. Run everyone in the race. 2. Run boys and girls in separate races. 3. Run a varsity race and a novice race at a reduced distance.

III. Conduct of Meets

A. The recommended distance for varsity meets is 3-3.2 miles, as directed by the NCISAA rules. B. The top five boys and the top five girls determine scoring. C. A coach or designated school representative must be present at each contest in which his or

her school participates. IV. Conference Championship

A. There will be no regular season champion. B. The winning team, regardless of conference record, will be the conference champion. C. Inclement Weather Policy – if the conference championship meet cannot be continued it will

be rescheduled (the next immediate date) and start from the beginning. V. All-Conference Selection

A. Boys & Girls All-Conference runners will be the first nine finishers in the conference meet and will receive medals. *One Team Championship Trophy *One Outstanding Runner Plaque

VI. State Play-Off Representatives

The State Meet is an open meet. Any runner may participate, provided he/she meets participation requirements.

VII. Media Coverage

Each school is responsible for contacting local news sources and reporting meet, tournament, and all-conference results.



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FIELD HOCKEY I. Eligibility – same as NCISAA rules II. Scheduling

A. Each school will play each other conference school twice during regular season play on a home and home format.

B. Game dates and times are to be agreed upon by the schools involved. C. Any game not played due to weather should be made up on the next available playing date

as agreed by the schools involved. III. Conduct of Games

A. National Federation rules will be used. B. 25 minute halves will be played for JV and MS games. C. Teams will be given adequate warm-up time prior to games. D. The NCISAA ejection/suspension rule will be enforced. E. A coach or designated school representative must be on the bench at each game and each

game must be played under the proper supervision of the home school and its staff. F. Inclement Weather Policy - if you have completed 10 minutes into the second half and the

game cannot be continued; it will be considered a completed game (even a tie). If you have not completed 10 minutes into the second half the game will be reschedule (next immediate date) and continued from the point of suspension.

G. TIES: If a game is tied at the end of regulation play, two 7 versus 7 sudden death ten minute periods will be played. The game will end upon the first goal scored in either period of play. Substitutions are allowed during these periods. The other team will have possession of the ball at the beginning of the second sudden death period, if it is required.

If the tie remains after completion of the sudden death periods, then strokes will be taken to determine the winner with five strikers per team. A coin toss will determine which team has the first stroke with the winner of the toss electing to shoot first or defend first. Each team shall alternate strokes and the winner will be the team with the most goals after all five strokes have been taken.

If the tie remains after completion of these strokes, the team will go into a sudden death stroke-off. The same set of five strikers may take the strokes, but the order does not have to be the same. The first team awarded more goals than its opponent, after an equal number of stroke attempts, shall be the winner.

IV. Conference Championship




standings. 3. Record vs. common NCISAA 3A opponents. 4. Record vs. any common opponent. 5. Have a play-off game – site to be determined by a coin toss.


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V. All Conference Selections A. The All-Conference Field Hockey team will be named as follows:

1. Thirteen players will be named to the All-Conference Team. 2. The player receiving the most votes will be named the “Player of the Year”. 3. A player that receives at least one vote, but not enough to points to make the All-

Conference team will receive honorable mention Selection Process: Coaches will nominate players from their own teams that they feel deserve consideration. The nomination list and ballots will be distributed to coaches. Each coach votes for what they consider the top thirteen players in rank order 1 – 13. Points will be awarded for the rank which players are voted for (i.e.: top player 13 points down to 13th player 1 point). Coaches may vote for their own players, but the high and low votes received for each player will be discounted. Thirteen players receiving the highest vote totals will be named All-Conference. If there is a tie for the final spot and additional member may be added.

VI. Awards A. One Regular Season Trophy

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BOYS GOLF I. Eligibility – same as NCISAA rules II. Golf Chairperson

A. The golf chairperson is responsible for recording the scores for every match played by each team during the year to determine the Team Handicap, which is used to determine who goes to NCISAA State Tournament.

B. The Chairperson also records the scores for the conference matches. III. Reporting Scores

A. Each coach should send a team schedule to the Chairperson by March 1 of the current season. B. Each coach should fax match results from each and every match to the Chairperson on the

first school day after the match is played. This should include individual scores, team score, course rating and slope of the course played. In order to be considered for the NCISAA tournament, this must be done on time.

IV. Scheduling

A. Matches are scheduled by the Athletic Directors B. There will be several 9 hole matches with less than the full conference attending. C. There will be one season ending 18-hole match with all of the teams present.

V. Conducting Matches

A. USGA rules shall prevail, except where modified by local rules. B. All ground rules and local rules should be provided to each player before play begins. C. In the case of a rule question during play, a second ball should be played and a ruling shall

be made at the end of round. D. Any rulings should be made by the host professional. E. Unless otherwise requested, “winter rules” should be played. F. Teams will consist of 4-6 players. G. All players will play from the white tee. H. Pairings and starting times will be determined by the host school. I. All matches will be scored by MEDAL PLAY. J. The lowest four individuals’ scores from each team will comprise the team score. K. Each player must carry his or her own bag. With the agreement of the coaches, a physically

handicapped player may use a caddy, but not a cart. VI. Conference Championship

A. To be considered for the Championship, each school must play in the season ending 18-hole match.

B. The team with the lowest score in the 18-hole match will be the conference champion. C. In the event of a tie, the four players on each tying team whose scores counted in the match

(the top 4 scores) will play an extra hole. These four scores are added for each team, and the lowest score would be the winner. This would continue until the tie is broken.

D. In the VERY LIKELY event that other play on the course will not allow this play-off, the championship will be declared a tie.

E. The individual with the lowest round in the 18 hole season ending tournament shall be declared the Conference Individual Champion (Conference Medalist)

F. In the event of a tie for medalist honors, the players will be declared co-medalist. L. Inclement Weather Policy – during the conference tournament if the last group has

completed 9 holes and the match cannot be continued, it will be considered an official match,


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with only the front 9 scores counting. If 9 holes are not completed the golf index will be used to determine the winner.

VII. All-Conference Selection

A. In order to be considered for All Conference, a player must compete in a majority of matches that his/her team plays.

B. The coaches will nominate players from their team for all conference. Coaches should have their player's 9-hole stroke average and current season USGA index (determined the same way the team index) for ALL of the matches the player played including the non-conference matches.

C. Each coach will vote for eight players. The top eight players receiving the most votes will be all conference.

D. The coaches will then vote for one player for Conference player of the year. The player who gets the most votes will receive this honor.

VIII. Qualifying for the NCISAA Tournament

A. The conference champ does not receive an automatic bid to the NCISAA State Golf Tournament

B. The eight teams in the state with the lowest handicap as determined by the Team Handicap Index is invited to the state tournament.

C. The Conference Golf Chairperson calculates this index based on every match played during the year for each conference team. The team can drop its highest index of the year.

D. Any individual not on a qualifying team whose USGA index for the current season is under 15 and is one of the best 8 in the state among players whose team did not qualify will be invited to the state tournament to compete for individual honors.

E. This is explained in the NCISAA Handbook

IX. Media Coverage Each school is responsible for contacting local news sources and reporting game, tournament, and all-conference results.



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GIRLS GOLF I. Eligibility – same as NCISAA rules II. Golf Chairperson

A. The golf chairperson is responsible for recording the scores for every match played by each team during the year to determine the Team Handicap, which is used to determine who goes to NCISAA State Tournament.

B. The Chairperson also records the scores for the conference matches. III. Reporting Scores

A. Each coach should send a team schedule to the Chairperson by March 1 of the current season. B. Each coach should fax match results from each and every match to the Chairperson on the

first school day after the match is played. This should include individual scores, team score, course rating and slope of the course played. In order to be considered for the NCISAA tournament, this must be done on time.

IV. Scheduling

A. Matches are scheduled by the Athletic Directors B. There will be several 9-hole matches with less than the full conference attending. C. There will be one season ending 18-hole match with all of the teams present.

V. Conducting Matches

A. USGA rules shall prevail, except where modified by local rules. B. All ground rules and local rules should be provided to each player before play begins. C. In the case of a rule question during play, a second ball should be played and a ruling shall be

made at the end of the round. D. Any rulings should be made by the host professional. E. Unless otherwise requested, “winter rules” should be played. F. Teams will consist of 3-6 players. G. All players will play from the forward white tee. H. Pairings and starting times will be determined by the host school. I. All matches will be scored by MEDAL PLAY. J. Triple Bogey rule shall be in effect. K. The lowest three individuals’ scores from each team will comprise the team score. L. Each player must carry her own bag. With the agreement of the coaches, a physically

handicapped player may use a caddy, but not a cart. VI. Conference Championship

A. To be considered for the Championship, each school must play in the season ending 18-hole match.

B. The team with the lowest score in the 18-hole match will be the conference champion. C. In the event of a tie, the three players on each tying team whose scores counted in the match

(the top 3 scores) will play an extra hole. These three scores are added for each team, and the lowest score would be the winner. This would continue until the tie is broken.

D. In the VERY LIKELY event that other play on the course will not allow this play-off, the championship will be declared a tie.

E. The individual with the lowest round in the 18-hole season ending tournament shall be declared the Conference Individual Champion (Conference Medalist)

F. In the event of a tie for medalist honors, the players will be declared co-medalist. G. Inclement Weather Policy – during the conference tournament if the last group has

completed 9 holes and the match cannot be continued, it will be considered an official match,


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with only the front 9 scores counting. If 9 holes are not completed the golf index will be used to determine the winner.

VII. All-Conference Selection

A. In order to be considered for All Conference, a player must compete in a majority of matches that her team plays.

B. The coaches will nominate players from their team for all conference. Coaches should have their player's 9-hole stroke average for ALL of the matches the player played including the non-conference matches.

C. Each coach will vote for eight players. The top eight players receiving the most votes will be all conference.

D. The coaches will then vote for one player for Conference player of the year. The player who gets the most votes will receive this honor.

VIII. Qualifying for the NCISAA Tournament

A. The conference champ does not receive an automatic bid to the NCISAA State Golf Tournament

B. The eight teams in the state with the lowest handicap as determined by the Team Handicap Index are invited to the state tournament.

C. The Conference Golf Chairperson calculates this index based on every match played during the year for each conference team. The team can drop its highest index of the year.

D. Any individual not on a qualifying team whose USGA index for the current season is under 15 and is one of the best 8 in the state among players whose team did not qualify will be invited to the state tournament to compete for individual honors.

E. This is explained in the NCISAA Handbook

IX. Media Coverage Each school is responsible for contacting local news sources and reporting game, tournament, and all-conference results.



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BOYS LACROSSE I. Eligibility – same as NCISAA rules

II. Scheduling

A. Each school will play each other conference school twice during the regular season on a home and home format.

B. Game dates and times are to be agreed upon by the schools involved. C. Any game not played due to weather should be made up on the next available date agreed


A. NCISAA rules will be used with certain amendments for the high school level. B. Twelve (12) minute quarters for varsity, ten (10) minute quarters for junior varsity will be

used. C. Teams will be given adequate warm-up time prior to beginning a game. D. Every effort should be made by each school to provide experienced and properly trained

officials for all varsity games E. The NCISAA suspension/ejection rule will be enforced. F. Each school must provide proper game supervision for home games. G. Inclement Weather Policy – if you have completed the 3rd quarter and the game cannot be

continued; it will be considered a completed game. If you have not completed 3 quarters the game will be reschedule (next immediate date) and continued from the point of suspension.




1. Head to head records. 2. If split head to head then look at the record vs. the team below in the TISAC standings. 3. Record vs. common NCISAA 3A opponents. 4. Record vs. any common opponent. 5. Have a play-off game – site to be determined by a coin toss.

V. All-Conference Selection A. The All-Conference Lacrosse team will be named as follows:

1. Twelve players will be named to the All-Conference Team. 2. The player receiving the most votes will be named the “Player of the Year” 3. A player that receives at least one vote, but not enough to points to make the All-

Conference team will receive honorable mention Selection Process: Coaches will nominate players from their own teams that they feel deserve consideration. The nomination list and ballots will be distributed to coaches. Each coach votes for what they consider the top twelve players in rank order 1 – 12. Points will be awarded for the rank which players are voted for (i.e.: top player 12 points down to 12th player 1 point). Coaches may vote for their own players, but the high and low votes received for each player will be discounted. Twelve players receiving the highest vote totals will be named All-Conference. If there is a tie for the final spot and additional member may be added.



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GIRLS LACROSSE I. Eligibility – same as NCISAA rules II. Scheduling




A. NCISAA rules will be used with certain amendments for the high school level. B. Varsity Games will consist of two 25 minute halves. JV/MS games will consist of two 20

minutes running halves. C. Teams will be given adequate warm-up time prior to beginning a game. D. Every effort should be made by each school to provide experienced and properly trained

officials for all varsity games E. The NCISAA suspension/ejection rule will be enforced. F. Each school must provide proper game supervision for home games. G. Inclement Weather Policy – if you have completed 80% of the game and the game cannot be

continued; it will be considered a completed game. (15 minutes into the second half equals 80% of a game) If you have not completed 80%, the game will be rescheduled (next immediate date) and continued from the point of suspension.



B. In the event of a tie for first place in the regular season, the following will be looked at to determine the first place position: 1. Head to head records. 2. If split head to head then look at the record vs. the team below in the TISAC standings. 3. Record vs. common NCISAA 3A opponents. 4. Record vs. any common opponent. 5. Have a playoff game – site to be determined by a coin toss.

V. All-Conference Selection

A. The All-Conference Lacrosse team will be named as follows: 1. Fourteen players will be named to the All-Conference Team. 2. The player receiving the most votes will be named the “Player of the Year” 3. A player that receives at least one vote, but not enough to points to make the All-

Conference team will receive honorable mention Selection Process: Coaches will nominate players from their own teams that they feel deserve consideration. The nomination list and ballots will be distributed to coaches. Each coach votes for what they consider the top fourteen players in rank order 1 – 14. Points will be awarded for the rank which players are voted for (i.e.: top player 14 points down to 14th player 1 point). Coaches may vote for their own players, but the high and low votes received for each player will be discounted. Fourteen players receiving the highest vote totals will be named All-Conference. If there is a tie for the final spot and additional member may be added.



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BOYS/GIRLS SOCCER

I. Eligibility – same as NCISAA rules

II. Scheduling A. Each school will play each other conference school twice during regular season play on a

home and home format B. Game dates and time are to be determined and agreed upon by the school involved C. In the event of a rain out, both schools must make up the game on the next available playing

date as agreed upon

III. Conduct of Games A. Conferences games must be played with three accredited officials and under the proper

supervision of the home school and its staff. Teams may agree to play a conference game with fewer than three officials

B. National Federation rules will be used with two 40-minute halves (JV 35 Minute halves) C. If a game is tied at the end of regulation, the game will proceed with two 10 minute overtime

periods. If at the end of these overtime periods the game is still tied, the game will be left as a tied game. (NO PENALTY KICKS TO BREAK A TIE)

D. The NCISAA Suspension/Ejection rule will be enforced. E. A coach or designated school representative must be present at each game F. Coin flip will be used to break ties for seeding for Conference Tournament G. Inclement Weather Policy - if you have completed 10 minutes into the second half and the

game cannot be continued; it will be considered a completed game (even a tie). If you have not completed 10 minutes into the second half the game will be reschedule (next immediate date) and continued from the point of suspension

IV. Conference Championship A. The regular season champion will be the automatic bid to the state tournament. Other teams

can qualify by an at-large bid to be determined by a seeding committee established by the NCISAA

B. In the event of a tie for first place in the regular season, the following will be looked at to determine the first place position: 1. Head to Head record If split head to head then look at the record vs. the team below in the TISAC standings 2. Record vs. common NCISAA 3A opponents 3. Record vs. any common opponents 4. Have a play-off game – site to be determined by a coin toss

V. All-Conference Selection A. The All-Conference Soccer team will be named as follows:

1. Thirteen players will be named to the All-Conference Team 2. The player receiving the most votes will be named the “Player of the Year” 3. A player that receives at least one vote, but not enough to points to make the All-

Conference team will receive honorable mention B. Selection Process: Coaches will nominate players from their own teams that they feel

deserve consideration. The nomination list and ballots will be distributed to coaches. Each coach votes for what they consider the top thirteen players in rank order 1-13. Points will be awarded for the rank which players are voted for (i.e.: top player 13 points down to thirteen players 1 point). Coaches may vote for their own players, but the high and low votes received for each player will be discounted. Thirteen players receiving the highest vote


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totals will be named All-Conference. If there is a tie for the final spot, an additional member or members may be added

VI. Awards A. Boys Soccer

1. 1 Regular Season Champion Trophy 2. 1 Tournament Championship Trophy 3. 1 Player of the Year Plaque

B. Girls Soccer 1. 1 Regular Season Champion Trophy 2. 1 Tournament Championship Trophy 3. 1 Player of the Year Plaque

VII. Media Coverage

A. Each school is responsible for contacting local news sources and reporting game, tournament, and all-conference results



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SOFTBALL I. Eligibility – Same as NCISAA rules

II. Scheduling




A. National Federation rules will be used. B. All single games will be seven innings. In the event of rain after a game begins, and the

game is suspended, it will be continued on the next playing date at the point that it was discontinued. If four and a half innings have been completed, the game will be official and the team ahead will be declared the winner. If the away team is leading after four and a half innings, the game is not official until the home team has had it’s last at bat in accordance with National Federation rules. If a discontinued game is continued on another date as part of a doubleheader, the resumed game will be complete seven innings and the second game will be a seven inning game. Games scheduled as doubleheaders will be five inning games.

C. The ten run rule after five innings will be used. D. This stepped up rule will be used: courtesy runner for the catcher is optional with less than

two outs but mandatory with two outs. No team will be penalized if they do not have enough players to accommodate this rule.

E. The ball used must be in compliance with NCISAA regulations. F. The home team will be responsible for providing three game balls and scheduling two

umpires through a locally approved officials association. IV. Conference Championships





V. All Conference Selections

A. The All Conference softball team will be named as follows: 1. Eleven players will be named to the All-Conference Team. 2. The player receiving the most votes will be named the “Player of the Year”. 3. A player that receives at least one vote, but not enough to points to make the All-

Conference team will receive honorable mention

B. Selection process: Coaches will nominate players from their own teams that they feel deserve consideration. The nomination list and ballots will be distributed to coaches. Each


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coach votes for what they consider the top eleven players in rank order 1-11. Points will be awarded for the rank which players are voted for (i.e.: top player 11 points down to eleven player 1 point). Coaches may vote for their own players, but the high and low votes received for each player will be discounted. Eleven players receiving the highest vote totals will be named All-Conference. If there is a tie for the final spot, an additional member or members may be added.

VI. Awards

A. One Regular Season Championship Trophy B. One Tournament Championship Trophy C. One Player of the Year Plaque

VII. Media Coverage




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BOYS/GIRLS SWIMMING I. Eligibility – same as NCISAA rules

In order to participate in the conference meet, all athletes must have participated in four regular season meets. Exceptions may be made due to illness or injury. The school asking for the exception will be responsible to alert all other teams.

II. Scheduling

A. Varsity meets will be scheduled among conference teams as facilities and time allow. B. All regular season meets will be run as follows: Boys and girls will swim separate heats,

which will be done in alternating manner. C. All coaches are required to bring their own lineups with individual entry cards for each

participant for each event. D. The host team is responsible for all timing and scoring of the meet.

III. Conduct of Meets

A. High School Federation Rule Book will prevail in all conference meets with the exception of diving competition, which will be eliminated.

B. Order of events: 200 Medley Relay 200 Free 200 IM 50 Free 100 Fly 100 Free 500 Free 200 Free Relay 100 Back 100 Breast 400 Free Relay

It is up to the discretion of the home team to incorporate a break between the 50 Free and 100 Fly.

C. Team Participation In dual meets the number of entries per event will be decided by the coaches pending pool

size and time allotment. In the conference championship meet, each team may enter an unlimited amount of entries in individual event. Only four participants from a given team may score in one event.

D. Individual Participation An individual swimmer may swim in a total of four events, no more than two individual

events per meet. This is true of both dual and conference championship meets. E. A coach or designated school representative must be present at each contest his or her school

participates in. F. In order to participate in the conference meet, all athletes must have participated in at least four

regular season meets. Exceptions may be made due to illness or injury.

IV. Conference Championship A. The boys and girls team winners at the conference meet will be conference champion. B. Awards to be given at the end of the meet:

1. Team Champion (Boys and Girls) 2. Ribbons to top three individual finishers in each event 3. Ribbons to all members of the relay champion team only 4. Male and Female “Outstanding Swimmer of the Year”


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C. Host School – The conference meet site rotates between conference schools that have suitable pool facilities on a yearly basis.

V. All-Conference Selection

The All-Conference team will consist of the winners of the individual events and also the members of the winning relay teams (at the conference championship meet), grades seven through twelve. In addition, coaches will select the male and female outstanding swimmer of the year award during the conference championship meet.

VI. State Championship Meet Representatives

The State Meet is an open meet. Any swimmer may participate, grades seven through twelve as long as they meet or surpass NCISAA State Championship cut-off time. Girls will compete at the same meet.

VII. Media Coverage




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BOYS/GIRLS TENNIS I. Eligibility – same as NCISAA rules

A. Each school shall play each other conference school twice during the season a “home and home” format with the host school furnishing the balls.

B. Match dates and times are to be determined and agreed upon by the school involved. C. Any match not played due to the weather will be made up on the first available playing date

agreed upon by both schools. A match discontinued due to weather will be continued at the point at which it was stopped on the next possible date.

II. League Matches

A. Varsity Matches 1. Team tennis consists of 9 matches, 6 singles and 3 doubles with the team winning the

most matches winning the team event. The team match will begin with doubles play and conclude with singles. Doubles matches will be an 8 game pro set with a 12 Point Tie Breaker played at 8 all (first player to reach 7 points winning by two). Single matches will be 2 out of 3 sets with the third set being played as a tie breaker. The format for this third set being played as a tie breaker will be a Match Breaker Tie Breaker (the first person to reach 10 points by two). Regular add scoring will be used in both singles and doubles.

2. The singles line up should place players in order of ability (as decided by challenge matches or what-ever system the team uses). Any combination of players may be used to make up doubles teams as long as team # 1 is stronger than team #2, which is stronger than team #3.

3. Illness or Injury: a. In case of illness or injury to the #1 through #6 singles players. If the singles matches

have already begun, but the match involving the ill or injured has not started yet, the coach may do one of two things:

1) Default the singles match in question. 2) Substitute another player lower than #6 for the injured or ill player.

b. In the case of illness or injury to the #1 through #6 singles, when none of the singles matches have begun yet. The coach must move all the players up and insert the substitute at the #6 position.

1) If a team does not have enough players the default must come at the bottom of the line-up.

B. Junior Varsity Matches – Regular add scoring.

1. If a team has enough players, junior high matches should consist of 6 singles matches and 3 doubles matches.

2. The singles and doubles matches will be 8 game pro sets with a 12 Point Tie Breaker played at 8 all.

3. All matches should represent strongest to weakest in line-up order, with the strongest players in the #1 positions.

C. Guidelines for All Matches

1. Regular add scoring will be used for all matches. 2. A 12-point tie breaker shall be used when the score becomes 6-all in each set. A 12-

point tie breaker shall also be used when the score becomes 8-all in the Pro set for doubles. The 12-point tie breaker is concluded when one player gets 7 points leading by two. No coaching during breaker.

3. Coaching will be allowed at each changeover, by the designated coaches only.


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4. A coach who is familiar with the point penalty system may use it to penalize his own players only for poor sportsmanship during a match. He or she may do more – not less.

5. The USTA rules and “code” will apply to all matches. Especially emphasized should be the rule concerning line calls. If a ball cannot be definitely called “out” it should be called “in”. Any hesitation on the part of the player indicates some doubt; therefore the ball in question should be called “in”. A let should never be played in the place of making a call.

6. A coach or school representative must be present at each contest in which his or her school participates.

7. Inclement Weather Policy – if you have won 5 matches and the match cannot be continued; it will be considered a complete match. If you have not completed 5 matches the match will be rescheduled (next immediate date) and continue from the point of suspension.

III. Conference Championship





IV. All-Conference Selection

A. All-Conference team is selected by the coaches through the nominating and voting procedure.

B. Eight-person all-conference team will be nominated. The first six players by using the singles flight. The next 2 selections would include the 6 next best players as voted on by coaches.

C. Selection Process: Coaches nominate the players from their teams whom they feel deserve consideration for all-conference honors. The Sports Chairperson will distribute a nomination list and ballot to each coach to vote for the all-conference team. Each coach chooses whom he or she considers the best players in the conference in descending order. Coaches may vote for their own players. The All-Conference team will be named based on the total number of points players receive in the voting. The player of the year will be the top singles player.

D. A player that receives at least one vote, but not enough to points to make the All-Conference team will receive honorable mention

V. Awards

Girls & Boys Tennis: One Regular Championship Trophy One Tournament Championship Trophy One Player of the Year Plaque



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BOYS/GIRLS TRACK and FIELD I. Eligibility –same as NCISAA rules

II. Scheduling

A. Varsity meets. 1. Conference meets are scheduled by Athletic Directors. 2. All regular season meets will be run as follows:

All field events will begin by 4:00 p.m. All track events will begin 30-60 minutes later.

3. The coach from the host school should contact the visiting teams coaches in advance to request help in running a specific event if needed.

4. ALL MEETS SHOULD START ON TIME. III. Conduct of Meets

A. National High School Federation rules shall govern all meets. (refer to rulebook) B. Order of Events:

Boys shot put and long jump To be followed by: Girls discus and high jump Boys triple jump To be followed by: To be followed by: Boys pole vault Girls triple jump Girls pole vault To be followed by: Boys discus and high jump Girls shot put and long jump

Track events should begin between 4:30 and 5:00 OPTIONAL: Girls 4 X 800m relay and boys 4 X 800 relay. Girls 100m hurdles (33”) Boys 110m high hurdles (39”) Girls 100m dash Boys 100m dash Girls 4 X 200m relay Boys 4 X 200m relay Girls 1600m run (may be combined with boys) Boys 1600m run Girls 4 X 100m relay Boys 4 X 100m relay

Girls 400m run Boys 400m run Girls 300m hurdles (30”) Boys 300m hurdles (36”) Girls 800m run Boys 800m run

Girls 200m dash Boys 200m dash Girls 3200m run (may be combined with boys) Boys 3200m run Girls 4 X 400m relay Boys 4 X 300m relay


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IV. Conference Championship A. Varsity teams

1. No regular season champion. 2. Conference championship meet. The winning teams will be the conference

champions. 3. Host School. The conference championship meet site rotates between conference

schools that have rubber tracks. 4. Inclement Weather Policy – during the conference tournament if the meet cannot be

continued; it will be rescheduled (the next immediate date) and resume from the point of suspension.

V. All-Conference Selections.

A. The winner of each event will determine all-conference selections. This includes the relays.

B. There will be a Most Outstanding Performer for both boys and girls to be selected by the coaches at the conclusion of the meet.

C. There will be NO coach of the year award. VI. State Championship Meet Representatives.

All participants in the sate (NCISAA) meet must qualify by time and/or distance standards set by NCISAA. The standard can be found in the NCISAA handbook.

VII. Awards

A. For both boys and girls. 1. One team championship trophy. 2. One Most Outstanding Performer plaque. 3. Ribbons will be presented to the top three finishers in each event. 4. All awards will be presented at the conclusion of the meet.

VIII. Media Coverage.

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VOLLEYBALL I. Eligibility – same as NCISAA rules

II. Scheduling


B. Game dates and times are to be agreed upon by the schools involved. C. Any game not played due to weather should be made up on the next available playing date

agreed upon by the schools involved.

III. Conduct of Games A. Unless otherwise specified, National High School Federation rules will be followed. The 12

player limit is waived. A top of the line leather ball will be used. Rally point will be used with games to twenty-five. The fifth and deciding game will be to fifteen. The libero rule will be followed. Warm-up before any NCISAA match will be twenty minutes. The format will be 5 minutes, 5 minutes, 5 minutes. Only matches of 2 out of 3 games or 3 out of 5 games as defined by National High School Federation rules will be used in seeding teams for the state tournament.

B. The home team is responsible for providing game balls, scheduling two officials through a locally approved officials association, providing linesmen, and a net at the proper height.

C. The home team, as a courtesy, will provide practice balls and water for the visiting team.

IV. Conference Championships A. The regular season champion will be the automatic bid to the state tournament. Other teams

can qualify by an at-large bid to be determined by a seeding committee established by the NCISAA.

B. In the event of a tie for the regular season title, head to head results will be used to break that tie. If those tied teams split in their head to head games, coin flips may be used to break ties to determine seeding for the conference tournament.

C. The tournament format will be determined and agreed upon by conference Athletic Directors.

V. All-Conference Selections A. The All-Conference volleyball team will be named as follows:

1. Eight players will be named to the All-Conference Team 2. The player receiving the most votes will be named “Player of the Year” 3. A player that receives at least one vote, but not enough to points to make the All-

Conference team will receive honorable mention B. Selection Process – Coaches will nominate players from their own teams that they feel

deserve consideration. The nomination list and ballots will be distributed to coaches. Each coach votes for what they consider the top nine players in rank order 1-8. Points will be awarded for the rank in which players are voted for. (i.e.: top player 8 points down to 8th player 1 point). Coaches may vote for their own players, but the high and low votes received by each player will be discounted. The eight players with the highest point totals will be named all-conference. If there is a tie for the final spot, an additional member or members may be added.

VI. Awards

A. One Regular Season Championship Trophy B. One Tournament Championship Trophy C. One Player of the Year Plaque


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VII. Media Coverage

Each school is responsible for contacting local news sources and reporting game, tournament, and all-conference results



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WRESTLING I. Eligibility – same as NCISAA rules. All schools must follow NCISAA weight policy. II. Scheduling

A. Match dates and times are to be determined and agreed upon by the schools involved. B. The host team is responsible for all timing and scoring of the match. C. Any match cancelled due to bad weather should be made up on the next available playing

date agreed upon by the schools involved. III. Conference Matches will follow the format set by the National Federation of High School

Wrestling. IV. Conference Tournament

A. The Conference Tournament will be a Double Elimination competition in weight classes with 4 entrants (1 vs 4 and 2 vs 3). Winners advance to championship round, loser to consolation round for 3rd place.

B. In weight classes with 3 entrants, 2nd seed will wrestle 3rd seed. The winner advances to the championship round vs the first seed.

In weight classes with 2 entrants, both wrestlers will advance to championship round. C. All individual competitors will be seeded, based on conference head to head records and

current season record. Fax lineups to the TISAC Wrestling Sport Chair by a date and time established by the Sport Chair and the host school, prior to the tournament.

D. Team Scoring for each Weight Class 1st Place 7 points 2nd Place 5 points 3rd Place 3 points

V. Awards

A. One Conference Tournament Championship Trophy to the team with the highest point total.

B. One Wrestler of the Year Award C. Winners of each weight class (at the conference tournament) will determine All-

Conference selections and will receive a ribbon. There will be no regular season champion.

VI. Media Coverage

Each school is responsible for contacting local news sources and reporting match, tournament, and all-conference results.



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ALL-CONFERENCE

BALLOT SHEETS


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TISAC BASEBALL ALL CONFERENCE BALLOT

POINTS PLAYER SCHOOL 11 _______________________________ _______________________ 10 _______________________________ _______________________ 9 _______________________________ _______________________ 8 _______________________________ _______________________ 7 _______________________________ _______________________ 6 _______________________________ _______________________ 5 _______________________________ _______________________ 4 _______________________________ _______________________ 3 _______________________________ _______________________ 2 _______________________________ _______________________ 1 _______________________________ _______________________


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TISAC BASKETBALL ALL CONFERENCE BALLOT

POINTS PLAYER SCHOOL 7 _______________________________ _______________________ 6 _______________________________ _______________________ 5 _______________________________ _______________________ 4 _______________________________ _______________________ 3 _______________________________ _______________________ 2 _______________________________ _______________________ 1 _______________________________ _______________________


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TISAC FIELD HOCKEY ALL CONFERENCE BALLOT

POINTS PLAYER SCHOOL 13 _______________________________ _______________________ 12 _______________________________ _______________________ 11 _______________________________ _______________________ 10 _______________________________ _______________________ 9 _______________________________ _______________________ 8 _______________________________ _______________________ 7 _______________________________ _______________________ 6 _______________________________ _______________________ 5 _______________________________ _______________________ 4 _______________________________ _______________________ 3 _______________________________ _______________________ 2 _______________________________ _______________________ 1 _______________________________ _______________________


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TISAC BOYS LACROSSE ALL CONFERENCE BALLOT

POINTS PLAYER SCHOOL 12 _______________________________ _______________________ 11 _______________________________ _______________________ 10 _______________________________ _______________________ 9 _______________________________ _______________________ 8 _______________________________ _______________________ 7 _______________________________ _______________________ 6 _______________________________ _______________________ 5 _______________________________ _______________________ 4 _______________________________ _______________________ 3 _______________________________ _______________________ 2 _______________________________ _______________________ 1 _______________________________ _______________________


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TISAC GIRLS LACROSSE ALL CONFERENCE BALLOT

POINTS PLAYER SCHOOL 14 _______________________________ _______________________ 13 _______________________________ _______________________ 12 _______________________________ _______________________ 11 _______________________________ _______________________ 10 _______________________________ _______________________ 9 _______________________________ _______________________ 8 _______________________________ _______________________ 7 _______________________________ _______________________ 6 _______________________________ _______________________ 5 _______________________________ _______________________ 4 _______________________________ _______________________ 3 _______________________________ _______________________ 2 _______________________________ _______________________ 1 _______________________________ _______________________


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TISAC BOYS & GIRLS SOCCER ALL CONFERENCE BALLOT

POINTS PLAYER SCHOOL 13 _______________________________ _______________________ 12 _______________________________ _______________________ 11 _______________________________ _______________________ 10 _______________________________ _______________________ 9 _______________________________ _______________________ 8 _______________________________ _______________________ 7 _______________________________ _______________________ 6 _______________________________ _______________________ 5 _______________________________ _______________________ 4 _______________________________ _______________________ 3 _______________________________ _______________________ 2 _______________________________ _______________________ 1 _______________________________ _______________________


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TISAC SOFTBALL ALL CONFERENCE BALLOT

POINTS PLAYER SCHOOL 11 _______________________________ _______________________ 10 _______________________________ _______________________ 9 _______________________________ _______________________ 8 _______________________________ _______________________ 7 _______________________________ _______________________ 6 _______________________________ _______________________ 5 _______________________________ _______________________ 4 _______________________________ _______________________ 3 _______________________________ _______________________ 2 _______________________________ _______________________ 1 _______________________________ _______________________


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TISAC BOYS & GIRLS TENNIS ALL CONFERENCE BALLOT

POINTS PLAYER SCHOOL 8 _______________________________ _______________________ 7 _______________________________ _______________________ 6 _______________________________ _______________________ 5 _______________________________ _______________________ 4 _______________________________ _______________________ 3 _______________________________ _______________________ 2 _______________________________ _______________________ 1 _______________________________ _______________________


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TISAC VOLLEYBALL ALL CONFERENCE BALLOT

POINTS PLAYER SCHOOL 8 _______________________________ _______________________ 7 _______________________________ _______________________ 6 _______________________________ _______________________ 5 _______________________________ _______________________ 4 _______________________________ _______________________ 3 _______________________________ _______________________ 2 _______________________________ _______________________ 1 _______________________________ _______________________


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Reporting Sheet

All-Conference Team All-Conference Team for _________________________________________________ (Please write the name of your conference here.) Please return this sheet to Chappell Carter either by e-mail to: [email protected] OR you can FAX this to Chappell Carter at 828-350-7660 BEFORE the NCISAA Selection/Seeding Committee Meetings. This is the numerical order for your All-Conference Team with the TOP PLAYER being the #1 person on the All-Conference LIST and so in the ORDER in which the athletes from that conference were selected. Remember, the #1 slot is your top vote getter or best player, #2 is the next best player, #3 the next best and so on…… NAME SCHOOL GRADE 1.______________________________________________________________________ 2.______________________________________________________________________ 3.______________________________________________________________________ 4.______________________________________________________________________ 5.______________________________________________________________________ 6.______________________________________________________________________ 7.______________________________________________________________________ 8.______________________________________________________________________ 9.______________________________________________________________________ 10._____________________________________________________________________ 11._____________________________________________________________________ 12._____________________________________________________________________ 13._____________________________________________________________________ 14._____________________________________________________________________


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TISAC

CONSTITUTION AND

BY-LAWS


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PURPOSE The charter members of the Triangle Independent Schools Athletic Conference shall promote and administer sound athletic programs which benefit the overall educational goals for all students enrolled in member schools. The conference shall endeavor to insure a climate of wholesome competition, sportsmanship and fair play among its members. The success of the conference is based on the leadership and involvement of member school's Administration and Athletic Directors.

The Triangle Independent School Athletic Conference was formed on Thursday, January 22, 1998.

ARTICLE I - NAME

1.1. The name of this organization shall be the Triangle Independent School Athletic Conference. (TI

SAC)

ARTICLE II- MEMBERSHIP 2.1. Membership in this Conference shall be limited to the charter members and to other independent

schools elected to membership by the methods prescribed in the constitution. Charter members maintaining league membership through the 1997-98 school year are Cardinal Gibbons High School, Cary Academy, Durham Academy, Ravenscroft School and Saint Mary's High School. The North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics was voted into the TISAC on January 7, 1999, to become full participating member for the 1999-2000 school year. North Raleigh Christian Academy was voted into the TISAC on May 3, 2001, to become a full participating member for the 2002-2003 school year. Cardinal Gibbons withdrew from the conference for the 2005-2006 school year to join the North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA). North Carolina School of Science and Math withdrew from the conference for the 2006-2007 school year to join the North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA). Wake Christian Academy was voted into the TISAC on February 9, 2012 as an affiliated member for the 2012 fall season, and will become a full member for the 2012-13 winter season. Wake Christian Academy with be a full member for the 2013-14 school year.

2.2. A non-discriminatory admissions policy on the part of each member school is required for

membership in the Conference. In order to remain members-in-good standing, member schools must maintain admissions policies of non-discrimination without regard to race, color, creed, or national origin.

2.3 Application for new membership shall be made in writing to the President of the Conference

before October 15 in the year prior to the fall season in which membership is being requested. Applicant schools will furnish biographical information as requested by the Executive Committee. Discussion among active members will take place prior to voting at the Annual Winter Meeting. Member schools will be prepared to vote on membership applications at the Annual Winter Meeting or at any specially scheduled meeting prior to the Winter meeting. Upon receiving the approval of three-fourths (3/4) of the active membership, an applicant school will be granted membership. Membership status will commence with the following fall athletic season and new members will participate with full voting privilege in the Annual Spring Meeting following acceptance.


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2.4 When a school desires to withdraw from the Conference, notice must be given prior to the Annual Spring Meeting before the school year in which they wish to begin their non-participation. Hardship cases will be considered in light of their particular problems.

2.5 A school may be expelled from the Conference by a three-fourths (3/4) vote of the Headmasters

(or their representatives) of the active member schools. There will be a one-year probationary period before any school can be expelled from the Conference. Expulsion can occur for failure to comply with the stated regulations of the Constitution and By-laws.

2.6 Any member school in good standing may request and receive at the approval of a three-fourths

(3/4) vote of the active members a membership status of "inactive" for a period of one year Inactive membership will allow the requesting school to schedule athletic competition with active member schools with the understanding that there will be no tournament or league standing eligibility for an inactive school. At the end of one year as an inactive school, said school must request re-instatement as an active member or withdraw from league membership.

ARTICLE III- OFFICERS

3.1 The officers shall be: President, Vice-President, Secretary, and Treasurer. 3.2 The duties of the officers are as follows: the President shall preside at all meetings and shall

appoint chairpersons for all conference committees. The Vice-President shall preside in the absence of the President and shall exercise overall responsibility for the coordination of scheduling. The Secretary shall keep the minutes of all meetings and will be responsible for all conference correspondence. The Treasurer shall be in charge of all conference funds.

3.3 The current officers, immediate past President and one women's athletic representative

designated by the President shall constitute an Executive Committee which shall conduct the business of the Conference between regularly scheduled meetings.

3.4 A vacancy in office or on a committee shall be filled by action of the conference membership. 3.5 All officers are elected by the Conference at the Annual Spring Meeting, and will serve a term of

three years.

ARTICLE IV – MEETINGS 4.1 There shall be four (4) regular annual meetings. The President shall determine the date, time, and

site of the fall, winter, and spring meetings. 4.2 Additional official meetings may be called by the President at such times as business and

conference welfare may demand. An official meeting is defined as any pre-announced meeting attended by three-fourths (3/4) of the active member schools.

4.3 At any meeting each school is entitled to two representatives, the Headmaster and Athletic

Director, or their designated representatives. All member schools are required to have at least one representative at every meeting. Each school should notify the President in advance it they are unable to attend a meeting.


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ARTICLE V - VOTING

5.1 Each member school shall have one vote. 5.2 Three-fourths (3/4) of the membership shall constitute a quorum. 5.3 Proxy votes in writing, signed by the Headmaster or Athletic Director, will be accepted on all

formal motions requiring a vote. 5.4 A three-fourths (3/4) vote is required to, a; amend the by-laws, b; add a new conference member,

c; expel a conference member. 5.5 A two-thirds (2/3) vote is required to pass all other conference legislation.

ARTICLE VI- AMENDMENTS

6.1 The Constitution and By-Laws may be amended at any official meeting of the Conference by

three-fourths (3/4) vote of the entire membership. Constitutional amendments must be presented to all members in writing prior to the meeting and discussed at an official meeting before being brought to a vote.

ARTICLE VII- ETHICAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Members of the Conference athletic departments and coaching staffs should adhere to the principals set forth in the following guidelines: Conference coaches and Athletic Directors must learn to judge and respect the ability and performance level of opposing teams, and at no time seek to enhance the reputation or experience level of his or her own teams in such a manner or degree that will sponsor public embarrassment for the opposition. 7.2 Conference coaches and Athletic Directors should remember that they not only represent a team

and a particular school, but in addition an entire conference of coaches and athletic teams. No coach should act in any manner that will bring public discredit to any member of the conference or any other opponent's school and team members.

7.3 Agreements among Conference Athletic Directors and coaches regarding the schedule will be

considered binding and should be altered only in cases of extreme emergencies. Unfinished, unplayed, or protested games that cannot be resolved by participating schools will be dealt with by the Executive Committee and its decision will be final.

7.4 Conference athletic departments and coaching staffs should encourage good sportsmanship

among the spectators. Those in attendance at games should support their own team in a positive way and not ridicule, insult or berate the opponents or the officials.

7.5 Conference coaches and/or Athletic Directors are responsible to see that officials for all contests

come from certified officials associations. 7.6 Protest. A formal written protest shall be sent to the President within one week of the incident.

The President then shall call a special meeting of the Executive Committee immediately. The


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protesting parties should be available to the Executive Committee to respond to questions. The Executive Committee should render a decision as soon as possible and should communicate said decision to the conference membership.

7.7 Sportsmanship. All members of the conference agree with and will abide by the sportsmanship

standards and ideals as stated in the NCISAA handbook. All members of the conference agree with and will abide by the suspension/ejection rule as described

and mandated by the NCISAA. In addition to following the NCISAA guidelines, proper documentation of the ejection of any varsity athlete must also be sent to the conference president. This documentation must be in written form and will be kept on file by the president.

At the sub-varsity level any athlete or coach ejected from a game must also serve a one game

suspension. The conference president need not be notified of ejection at the middle school or junior varsity level.

7.8 Transfers. If an athlete transfers from one member school to another DURING the school term,

that athlete will NOT be eligible for the remainder of the season in progress. This guideline would not affect the eligibility of students transferring from public schools during the

school term. Transfers from a member school to another after these dates would be INELIGIBLE for that season:

Fall: 3rd Monday in August Winter: November 1 Spring: 3rd Monday in February

7.9 Recruiting. This conference shall prohibit any attempt on the part of any member school to enroll

students on the basis of athletic skills. All members of the conference agree with and will abide by the NCISAA policy on recruiting as stated in the NCISAA handbook.

ARTICLE VIII- REQUIREMENTS OF PARTICIPATION

8.1 Each conference school must participate in at least three (3) fall sports, two (2) winter sports (boys and girls basketball), and four (4) spring sports. Failure to meet these qualifications will result in dismissal from the conference.

The following provisions are for those teams who do not meet the above requirements:

a. If a school does not field the minimum requirement of sports in one season, they will be automatically placed on probation for one calendar year from the season in which the infraction occurs.

b. If a school does not field teams in the minimum number of sports one calendar year from the time of the probation, they will be dismissed from the conference.

c. A school can reapply for conference membership after meeting the requirements that are related above.


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8.2 Requirements to be considered an Official Conference Sport. A program must be in place in any

sport at three out of the six member boy's schools, and at four out of the seven member girl's schools, for that sport to be considered a "conference sport" and to compete for a conference championship.

8.3 St. Mary's School is an all-girls school so they are permitted to only participate in one half (1/2)

the number required sports.

ARTICLE IV - GRIEVANCE COMMITTEE

9.1 Establishment of Grievance Committee. A grievance committee is established to hear and render

decisions on disputes or rules infractions that arise between conference schools or involving a single school.

9.2 Membership of Committee. The Grievance Committee will be comprised of all conference

member school representatives (Athletic Director or Assistant A.D., one per school, who are not involved in the grievance.) and the Sports chairman of the sport in question. A chairman of the committee will be appointed by the conference President at the beginning of the year. If the Chairman's or Sportschair's school is involved in the grievance, the President appoints a pro-tem chairman.

9.3 Decisions of Grievance Committee. The Committee must render a decision with 72 hours. The

rule is binding and must be adhered to by the guilty school(s). If a school refuses to adhere to the rule, the school in question must forfeit all their conference games and not participate in the conference tournament in that sport.

9.4 Voting of Committee Members. A decision is reached by a two-thirds (2/3) majority of the

grievance committee. 9.5 The Grievance Committee's Meeting Time and Place Procedure. The Grievance Committee will

make a ruling on the protest within 72 hours of the game in question. The place, chosen by the committee chairman, should be the most convenient site for the parties involved.

9.6 Grievance discovered after the 72 Hour Time Limit Any grievances involving an ineligible

player is to be reported as soon as possible to the sports chairman. A protest can then be filed.


Documents

TISAC Handbook 2013-2014 - Ravenscroft School · 5500 Wake Academy Drive Email: [email protected] Raleigh, NC 27603 Assistant AD: Malcolm Deans Headmaster: Mr