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ELIGIBILITY WORKSHOP

ELIGIBILITY WORKSHOP. 2012 - 2013 . NYSPHSAA New Executive Director. Taught middle school and high school in Central Texas 10 years with New Mexico Athletic Association Responsibilities included: “A to Z” administration of swimming, T/F, and Soccer State Championships. Website Development

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ELIGIBILITY WORKSHOP

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  1. ELIGIBILITY WORKSHOP 2012 - 2013

  2. NYSPHSAA New Executive Director Taught middle school and high school in Central Texas 10 years with New Mexico Athletic Association Responsibilities included: “A to Z” administration of swimming, T/F, and Soccer State Championships. Website Development Media Relations Classification and Alignment Life of an Athlete

  3. REVIEW MATERIALS “Athletic Administrator’s Tool Kit” Link: http://www.nysphsaa.org/members/pdf/ADToolKit1213.pdf Save to your desktop Structure of Workshop Brief Review of New Issues and Rules “Eligibility Challenge”

  4. RESPONSIBILITY Athletic Administrators and Coaches To protect the eligibility of your student athletes and inform parents of the rules and regulations – KNOW THE RULES Leadership Positions To protect the fairness and equity in competition for all other athletes – KNOW THE RED FLAGS Member Schools Obligation to self report any violations

  5. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Join the New York State Athletic Administrators Association Attend the NYSAAA Conference March 13-15, 2013 in Saratoga Springs New NYSAAA Hall of Fame – First Class 2014

  6. QUESTIONS OR REVIEW • Selection Classification • Sanctioning • Age & Grade • Amateur • Duration of Competition • Transfer • Overtime • Foreign Exchange • Heat Index • Scrimmages • Practice • Number of Contests • Senior All Star • Sportsmanship • Modified • Penalties • Skin Infections

  7. COMMUNICATION Efforts to Improve Communication Emails - Important information DIRECTLY to YOU Albany Office Report – Sent last day of each month Website – Constantly trying to improve Handbook on website – updated after NYSPHSAA meetings Rely on Representatives and Sport Coordinators Online Webinars

  8. REMINDERS Eligibility Brochures On website for additional printing Included in “Tool Kit” Participation Survey 2012-2013 YEARLY SUBMISSION Cooperation is expected Vital to committee work

  9. REMINDER Scrimmages Simulated Contest Game rules MUST be altered Developed sport specific criteria for a scrimmage Concerned that games will be “called” scrimmages with the reduction of contests

  10. RECENT NFHS NEWS NFHS Decertification Bat The NFHS has decertified the REEBOK VECTOR TLS 32’’ non – wood bat effective immediately.

  11. New and Noteworthy Championships Girls and Boys Volleyball – Glens Falls Civic Center Amateur Rule Entry fees now an allowable expense Appeals A fee of $300.00 for telephone conference call appeals Paid in full by the Appellant

  12. HANDBOOK CHANGES NYSPHSAA Handbook Changes/Clarifications Exemption to College Rule Individual Sport Athlete – Olympic Trials/Games Penalty for Exceeding Maximum Number of Games Individual sports – Team NOT penalized Transfer Rule – Multiple High School Districts School Policies/Boundaries will be followed Enrollment in 9th grade – district building of residence

  13. BALL ADOPTIONS Basketball – Wilson “Evolution” Basketballs B/G Volleyball - Molten Football /Baseball – Rawlings Softball – Dudley Soccer – Brine’s Championship Ball 100 Pink Soccer Balls email charley.dumphy@brine.com 2 weeks prior to event. Brine Believes in Sportsmanship Program

  14. UNIFORM WAIVERS Girls Lacrosse, Rule 2-13 2012 – 2013 Side panel and trim around neck Field Hockey, Rule 1-5-1 2012 – 2014 Solid white home uniforms Soccer, Rule 4-1-1 (goal keeper) 2012 – 2014 Soccer, Rule 4-1-1b 2013 – 2015 Solid white home uniforms Football, Rule 1-5-1b 2012 – 2014 White body including yoke Volleyball, Rule 12-1-3-1 2012 – 2014 Solid libero jersey Elimination of all Section uniforms for State Championships

  15. CHEERLEADING NYSPHSAA East and West Invitational Event West: March 9, 2013 at RIT (5) East: January 26, 2013 at Arlington HS (1) 4 Divisions (small, medium, large, co-ed) Entry Requirements: CoachesAthletes AACCA Safety Certification Selected in sport season Current First Aid/CPR NYSPHSAA Eligibility Standards CDC Concussion Course SED Standards of Eligibility

  16. FISCAL CONCERNS Executive Committee Approved a One Year Extension of Actions 2012 - 2013 For 2012 - 2013 Reduction In Contests Host Officials at Regional Games Telephone Conference Call meetings

  17. MEMBER DUES Dues amount “frozen” for 2 years School dues will remain the same for the 2013 – 2014 school year

  18. CONCUSSION LAW – July 1, 2012 School Requirements Education Coaches/PE teachers www.cdc.gov/concussions/HeadsUp/online_training.html Athletic Trainers/School Nurses http://preventingconcussions.org Information – Permission Process Removal from Athletics Symptom free for a minimum of 24 hours Evaluated by a physician – cleared by SMD All NYSPHSAA member schools must follow the Law.

  19. CONCUSSION MANAGEMENT LAW SED and Law Recommendations Board of Education Policy - advised Draft Policy and Guidelines (www.nysphsaa.org) Post Concussion Management Return to Learn Accommodations (www.biany.org) Return to Play Protocol (AD tool kit) Concussion Management Team Members could include – School medical director, school nurse, athletic trainer, AD, PE teachers, parents, students, classroom teachers, medical professionals, coaches.

  20. NYSPHSAA CONCUSSION RESOURCES “The Invisible Injury” 2nd Edition DVD Released August 2012 Website Resources – www.nysphsaa.org/safety SED Guidelines, Summary of Concussion Law, Student Parent Information Sheet, Concussion Checklist, Draft BOE Policy and Guidelines, CDC Concussion course links, recorded concussion law webinar. Helpful Websites NYS Athletic Trainers Association http://gonysata2.org/concussion_guidelines.html State Education Department www.p12.nysed.gov/sss/schoolhealth/schoolhealthservices/

  21. COMMUNITY SERVICE Community Service Challenge “You Can Help Change The World” 2012 Winner – Ossining Wrestling Team (Section 1) May 1 – Schools submit application to Section June 1 – Section submits winner to NYSPHSAA For applications go to www.nysphsaa.org

  22. SCHOLAR ATHLETE PROGRAM Important Change Pins – 95% and above Certificates – 90% to 94.999% Banner – highest average statewide Scholar Athlete Team Award Deadlines Fall - December 7, 2012 Winter - March 1, 2013 Spring - May 17, 2013 School of Distinction Deadline June 30, 2013

  23. SPORTSMANSHIP Hazing Webinar Recorded webinar - www.nysphsaa.org Sportsmanship Brochure – Be Loud, Be Proud, Be Positive – www.nysphsaa.org Sportsmanship Promotion Award Sportsmanship Committee will be discussing revamping the program Free NFHS Sportsmanship Course Creating a Safe and Respectful Environment www.nfhslearn.com

  24. WRESTLING Wrestling Program Booklet Increase understanding & communication Wrestlers Certified to a Minimum Weight Reminder S/C students must meet minimum weights to be eligible to compete, not to be certified Revised Skin Infection Form – Logo, Approved 8/12 Tool Kit On-line (www.nysphsaa.org)

  25. CLASSIFICATION CUT-OFF NUMBERS No change for 2012 – 2013 school year 5 Classification Cut-Offs for 2013 -2014 Class AA 910 – Up Class A 480 – 909 Class B 280 – 479 Class C 170 – 279 Class D 169 – Below Variation Sports for 2013 – 2014 Recommendation to Executive Committee October 2012

  26. REMINDER - SAFETY Heat Index Procedures Available @ www.nysphsaa.org/safety Wind Chill Procedures Available @ www.nysphsaa.org/safety Sport Nutrition Webinar – Molly Morgan Available @ www.nysphsaa.org/safety Free NFHS Heat Acclimatization Course Available @ www.nfhslearn.com

  27. PROFESSIONAL DEVLOPMENT FOR COACHES 2012 - 2013 Webinars and On-line Video Library 9 sports and sport medicine topics Ability to reach wide range of coaches Economic advantages – coaches, schools, NYSPHSAA NFHS On-line Coaching Courses Visit www.nfhslearn.com Wide range of sport specific courses

  28. MODIFIED PROGRAMS - Approvals “Geography” approved as a criteria for organization of teams for competition **Softball Game Format – 5 runs or 3 outs **Track and Field – hurdle height (boys); Shot Put (girls) **Multiple school contests/invitational – award place ribbons to top finishers ** Needs Section/League approval

  29. SANCTIONING Attending an out of state event Enter notice of entry @ www.nysphsaa.org Verify host school has filed proper application form Verify the event has been properly sanctioned 30 days prior (nysphsaa.org/nfhs.org) Any questions/concerns contact NYSPHSAA office NYSPHSAA will approve events with non-member schools provided no direct competition with member schools.

  30. SANCTIONING Hosting an event File proper application – 60 days prior NYSPHSAA form (no fee) – boarding states including Canada NFHS form (fee) – non boarding states and/or co- sponsored by outside agency Verify application approval – 30 days prior to the event All applications are found on-line www.nysphsaa.org

  31. OUTSIDE AGENCIES Cooperation with organizations, colleges and universities for use of facilities School, league, section or NYSPHSAA co-sponsor the activity School personnel responsible for planning & conducting activity Insurance Financial arrangements clearly specified in application for approval APPLICATION FORM for approval is to be submitted to the Section Athletic Council

  32. CHAMPIONSHIP PROGRAMS Rosters and pictures submitted after Sectional Championship Special Features Where Are They Now Photo Gallery Sport Trivia Contest Submit rosters for Football, Volleyball, Basketball, Soccer, Lacrosse, Baseball and Softball at the beginning of the season - MaxPreps

  33. NYSPHSAA PARTNERS

  34. TICKET SALES TICKETLEAP Online Ticketing – Schools can take advantage of the Association’s online ticketing partner TicketLeap. Schools control the event and can see who is buying their tickets. Championship Tickets - www.ticketleap.com Contact Joe Altieri for more information.

  35. INCOMPLETE TEAMS No Independent Competitors One Student is the Team List on school website Include information on Participation Survey Same as any other team Need a Certified Coach not a “proctor” Must compete against member schools – not club teams Open to all students

  36. NYSED UPDATES & CHANGES Student with a Disability Waiver - NYSED (Age and Duration of Competition Rules) One year waiver Non Contact Sports - Non Scoring Not displace another student Previously on the team Selection Classification – possible name change to Advanced Athletic Placement No changes expected for 2012-2013 school year Contact Darryl Daily – ddaily@mail.nysed.gov

  37. TRANSFER With a corresponding change of parental address the student is eligible Without a corresponding change of address Ineligible for 1 year – sport specific Appeals – Hardship Waivers Academic, health & safety, financial College level classes are now included Students who return from any school to the public school of the residence of his/her parents (or other persons with whom the student has resided for at least six months) or a private school within that districts boundaries shall receive a waiver of the transfer rule. Such transfer without penalty will only be permitted once in a high school career.

  38. “ELIGIBILITY CHALLENGE” Small Group Work Discuss assigned questions Report answers to the group

  39. “ELIGIBILITY CHALLENGE” (16) Skin Infections During weigh-ins, the coach presents the nurse practitioner a hand written note stating a lesion on the wrestler is not contagious. The nurse practitioner determines the lesion is not contagious and permits the wrestler to compete. Is this the correct process that should be followed, why or why not? Answer Yes, a nurse practitioner can be the “designated on-site appropriate health care provider” and they do have the authority to allow a wrestler to compete or not compete.

  40. “ELIGIBILITY CHALLENGE” (1) Transfer St. Margaret and Mercy HS have merged for Boys Soccer. A male soccer player who attended St. Margaret’s transferred to Mercy without corresponding change of address. Is he eligible to compete on the merged Soccer team? Answer No, The student is subject to the transfer rule and would be ineligible to compete in soccer without a waiver of the transfer rule.

  41. “ELIGIBILITY CHALLENGE” (8) Age and Grade A student enters 9th grade in 2009. They participate in soccer in 9th – 12th grade. Students birthday is June 27, 1993. Was this student eligible as a 12th grader and if not what are the consequences? Answer The student was not eligible in 12th grade because he/she had turned 19 before July 1st. The team would have to forfeit any game he/she participated.

  42. “ELIGIBILITY CHALLENGE” (6) Amateur .A local golf club has offered to waive the $2500 junior membership fee to an accomplished HS golfer. The player will be entering his senior year in HS. Will his eligibility be jeopardized by accepting this offer, why or why not? Answer Yes, This would be a violation of the Amateur Rule. The student would be capitalizing on his athletic fame.

  43. “ELIGIBILITY CHALLENGE” (26) Transfer An out of district student attends Bradshaw HS and participates in Field Hockey. In Spring transfer to a private school. In the Fall transfer back to Bradshaw HS and wants to participate on the cross country team. Is she eligible, why or why not? Answer Yes, because she did not participate in cross country the year prior to her transfer.

  44. “ELIGIBILITY CHALLENGE” (19) Practice Football team practices Monday through Friday and plays a game on Saturday during the regular season. On Sunday the team meets for a team dinner and the coach reviews a game ending drive for the purpose of instruction. Is this a legal activity, why or why not? Answer No, physical and/or instructional activities specific to the sport on 7 consecutive days are prohibited.

  45. “ELIGIBILITY CHALLENGE” (10) Bona Fide Student A GED student is taking 2.5 hours of instruction and PE. In January, he received his GED diploma. He then decided he wanted to finish the year and participate on the track team. Is he eligible to participate, why or why not? Answer If the student is enrolled in the school and is taking 3 classes plus physical education he would be eligible for track, as long as he met all other eligibility standards.

  46. “ELIGIBILITY CHALLENGE” (21) Scrimmage Lincoln’s baseball team wants to scrimmage three other teams. They will play round robin with each team scrimmaging every other team. They will play 6 outs per 1/2 inning and no umpires will be used. Is this a permissible scrimmage, why or why not? Answer No, because you are only allowed to have two scrimmages per day. Each school may be censored, sanctioned, or placed on probation by the Section.

  47. “ELIGIBILITY CHALLENGE” (17) Transfer A student a JFK has transferred to RFK to follow a teacher that is going to teach the same 3 AP courses at RFK. RFK has applied for an academic waiver so the student may participate on the bowling team. Should the waiver be granted, why or why not? Answer No, an academic waiver requires a combination of 3 AP, IB, or college level courses not offered from the sending school.

  48. “ELIGIBILITY CHALLENGE” (30) Transfer Female athlete participated in tennis and track during her freshman year. At the beginning of her sophomore year she enrolls in a tennis academy. In the Spring of her sophomore year, she enrolls back into her public school and wants to participate in track. Is she eligible? Junior year, why or why not? Answer She is eligible in her sophomore year with a District of Residency Waiver but would be ineligible to participate in her junior year.

  49. “ELIGIBILITY CHALLENGE” (12) Transfer An out of district student swims for Praire View HS, where her mom is a math teacher. Before her junior year, the HS eliminates the swim program. She decides to transfer to Sand Beach where her parents reside. Is she eligible to swim at Sand Beach and if so, how? Answer The new school would request a District of Residency waiver of the transfer rule. Once the paper work is filed she can begin to practice. Once the Section approves the waiver she may compete.

  50. “ELIGIBILITY CHALLENGE” (2) All – Star Contests A Girls Basketball team was eliminated from the Sectional Tournament. The leading scorer participated in the approved league all-star contest. She then participated in the approved Section All-Star Contest. Does this raise a red flag? Answer .Yes, A student may only participate in one approved all-star contest.

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