APRIL2018

BULLETINNorth Dakota High School Activities Association

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NDHSAA BULLETINWritten by NDHSAA StaffEditor: Tom Mix, NDHSAA Media Specialist

TABLE OF CONTENTS

NDHSAA MUSIC CONTEST INFORMATION

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NDHSAA SPRING SPORTS IMPORTANT DATES

PAGE 13 Inside This Issue 2 North Dakota High School Activities Association 3 Mandatory Fall Administrator Meetings 4 2018 NDHSAA Girls Regional and State Tennis 4 NFHS #MyReasonWhy 4 The Role of a Tennis Spectator 5 2018 Softball Workshops 5 2018 Baseball Workshops 5 NDHSAA Spring Golf Regions 6 Golf Sportsmanship Reminder 7 Music and Speech State Schedules 7 Class A Speech Tournament 7 Class B Speech Tournament 8 2018 NDHSAA Class A Plays 8 2018 NDHSAA State Music Check-In 8 State Class A Music Festival 8 State Class B Music Festival 9 NDHSAA Coaches Education - Permit Submission Form due April 1st 10 State Fine Arts Sites Chosen at April Board Meeting 10 Winter/Spring Region Sites Chosen at April Board Meeting 10 2018 NDHSAA Class B Track and Field Regions 10 Team Scholar Recipients 11 2017-18 NDHSAA Board Meetings 11 Participants Must Be Accompanied 12 ACT/SAT Test Preparation Programs 12 2017/2018 Officials Registration Online 12 Spring Sports Important Dates 13 Spring NDHSAA Website Requirements 13 ACT/SAT National Test Dates 14 2018-19 Distinguished Service Award Nominees Requested 14 NCAA Eligibilty Center 14 2018-19 Directory Update Reminder 15 NDHSAA Music Contest Information 16 NDHSAA Music Region Information 17 NDHSAA Speech Region Information 17 Girls Soccer Information 17 Fine Arts/Career & Tech Ed Calendar 18 2018 Additions to NDHSAA Baseball Pitch Count Regulation 18 Guidelines for NDHSAA Cooperative Applications 18 2018 Track and Field Minimum Standards 19 Coaches and Officials Mandatory Online Testing 19 NDHSCA Information for 2018-19 School Year 20 2018 NDHSCA Coaches Convention 21 NDHSCA Coaches Convention (Continued) 22 Winter Recap 22 2018-19 Officials’ Basketball Day Camps 22 April Calendar 23

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North Dakota High School Activities Association

NDHSAA STAFFMATT FETSCHExecutive Directormatt.fetsch@ndhsaa.org(701) 845-3953

BRIAN BUBACHAssociate Directorbrian.bubach@ndhsaa.org(701) 845-3953

JUSTIN FLETSCHOCKAssistant Directorjustin.fletschock@ndhsaa.org(701) 845-3953

KEVIN MORASTAssistant Directorkevin.morast@ndhsaa.org(701) 845-3953

BRENDA SCHELLAssistant Directorbrenda.schell@ndhsaa.org(701) 845-3953

TOM MIXMedia Specialisttom.mix@ndhsaa.org(701) 845-3953

SHARON PROSBYBusiness Manager sharon.prosby@ndhsaa.org(701) 845-3953

SUE CARLSRUDAdministrative Assistantsue.carlsrud@ndhsaa.org(701) 845-3953

PATTY BASSAdministrative Assistantpatty.bass@ndhsaa.org(701) 845-3953

NDHSAA CONTACT INFORMATION

NDHSAA NOW is where you will find news and current information about NDHSAA and our member schools. This is the site where you will find current teams, districts and region placement, team schedules, pictures, and rosters. Basketball standings, human-interest stories, twitter feed and much more! This is

also the site where you will access video from the NFHS Network and video streams from member schools. Check it out NOW!!! www.ndhsaanow.com

Street Address:350 2nd Street NorthwestValley City, North Dakota 58072Mailing Address:PO Box 817Valley City, North Dakota 58072

Phone: (701) 845-3953Fax: (701) 845-4935

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The NDHSAA is on Twitter (@NDHSAA), Instagram (profile name: ndhsaa) and Facebook. Be sure to follow NDHSAA on these platforms for updates on statewide activities.

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Mandatory Fall Administrator Meetings

NDHSAA will host mandatory Administrator meetings in July/August of 2018. Each member school must send at least one representative which may be a superintendent, principal, or activities/athletic director.

Coaches are also welcome to attend. Each school not in attendance at one of the meetings will be required to pay a $50 non-attendance fee. The meetings will cover information pertinent to administration of NDHSAA sponsored activities, Constitution & By-Laws, general regulations, and publications covering all activities shall also be reviewed.

All meetings are scheduled from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. local time with locations listed:

July 31, 2018 Regional Administrators Meeting, Dickinson August 1, 2018 Regional Administrators Meeting, Minot August 2, 2018 Regional Administrators Meeting, Bismarck August 6, 2018 Regional Administrators Meeting, Larimore HS August 7, 2018 Regional Administrators Meeting, Valley City

2018 NDHSAA Girls Regional and State Tennis

May 24-26, 2018 has been set for Girls Regional Tennis Tournaments. West Region will be held in Minot and East Region will be in Fargo. The deadline for team play-in is May 21. Coaches and ADs are reminded regional registrations are due to the NDHSAA office and tournament managers by NOON (CDT) May 16. Entry forms will be emailed to coaches May 7, 2018. State Girls Tennis will be May 31, June 1-2, 2018 in Grand Forks. All regulations for state and regional tournament play may be found on the Girls Tennis page of the NDHSAA website.www.ndhsaa.com/regulations/tennis-girlsREGION/STATE INFORMATION:

West Region - Minot East Region – Fargo State - Grand ForksMay 24-26 - Mitch Lunde, Mgr. May 24-26 - Todd Olson, Mgr. May 31, June 1-2 - Mark Rerick, Mgr.

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NFHS #MyReasonWhy

There are countless benefits to participating in high school sports and activities, but a lot of concerns as well. To overcome resistance and drive participation, #MyReasonWhy highlights diverse stories and memories shared by students, parents, coaches, officials and community members. We’re working together to show how participation not only develops individual skills and character for the future, but drives a stronger sense of self and community that students will feel immediately and for the rest of their lives.

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The Role of a Tennis Spectator

Being a tennis spectator is not just like any other sport. You are expected to abide by the following sportsmanship guidelines. If you do not follow these guidelines you put the tournament officials and your team/coach in an uncomfortable situation. Schools are encouraged to share this information with your parents before the beginning of your tennis season.Spectators:• Are not permitted on the court• Should not lean or crowd around the fence• May not converse with players once they enter the court• May not, in any way, assist the players with the match (coaching, scoring, line calls, rules, etc.)• Should refrain from distracting the players• May cheer or applaud when one of the players hits a winning shot• Should not cheer or applaud when players commit unforced errors. If you do not understand the difference between an unforced error and a good shot by your player, DO NOT CHEER! The last thing the State or Region Tennis Tournaments need is the match to become a matter of which crowd can cheer the loudest. This is very distracting to the players.• Should realize they are watching the match from angles that differ from the players. Line calls are very different to make as a tennis player. It is easy to criticize a player for making a bad call when you are standing still watching. Players who officiate their own matches are not always in a position to make quality calls.• Good Sportsmanship means respecting the abilities of all players involved. It means giving credit to both sides – win or lose.

The North Dakota High School Activities Association, Tournament Officials, Coaches, and most of all the players thank you for your role in applying good sportsmanship in the stands. Thanks for your cooperation!

JOIN US IN GOOD SPORTSMANSHIP!

2018 Softball Workshops

Site Supervisor Date Time Dickinson High School Todd Fisher Wed. April 4 6:00 p.m. (MT)Grand Forks Red River High School Donald Doyle Wed. April 4 6:00 p.m.Jamestown High School Trev Zerr Wed. April 4 6:00 p.m.Minot Auditorium Tom Lawson Wed. April 4 6:00 p.m. Williston High School Darin Krueger Wed. April 4 6:00 p.m.

2018 Baseball Workshops

Site Supervisor Date Time Dickinson High School Todd Fisher Wed. April 4 7:30 p.m. (MT)Grand Forks Red River High School Ryan Ingeman Wed. April 4 7:30 p.m.Jamestown High School Brad Nold Wed. April 4 7:30 p.m.Minot Auditorium Brian Hornecker Wed. April 4 7:30 p.m. Williston High School Darin Krueger Wed. April 4 7:30 p.m.

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NDHSAA Spring Golf Regions

The B Boys and Girls golf schools will be divided into six regions. Schools not listed will be assigned a region by the NDHSAA.NOTE: Each regional manager will set the tournament starting time.(B) = boys only; (G) = girls only REGION 1: Boys at Napoleon; Girls at LintonSchools: Edgeley/Kulm, Ellendale,Hankinson/Lidgerwood, LaMoure/Litchville-Marion, Linton/Hazelton-Moffit- Braddock, Lisbon, Milnor/Wyndmere, Napoleon/Gackle-Streeter, North Sargent, Oakes, Sargent Central, South Border, Tri-State (Fairmount/Campbell-Tintah/Roshot)

REGION 2: Boys at Carrington, Greg Johnson, Mgr.; Girls at Carrington, Greg Johnson, Mgr.Schools: Carrington, Central Cass, Enderlin/Maple Valley, Griggs County Central, Hillsboro/Central Valley, Kindred, May-Port CG, New Rockford-Sheyenne, Northern Cass, Oak Grove, Richland (B)

REGION 3: Boys at Langdon; Girls at Park RiverSchools: Drayton, Grafton/St. Thomas, Hatton/Northwood/Thompson), Langdon Area/Edmore/Munich, Larimore, Midway, Minto, North Star/Starkweather, Park River Area/Fordville-Lankin/Valley-Edinburg (B), Park River Area/Valley-Edindburg (G), Pembina County North (North Border/Cavalier)

REGION 4: Boys at Westhope; Girls at RollaSchools: Benson County (Leeds/Maddock), Bishop Ryan (B), Bottineau, Central McLean (McClusky/ Underwood/Turtle Lake-Mercer), Drake-Anamoose, Dunseith, Garrison/Max, Glenburn, Harvey/Wells County/ Goodrich, Nedrose (G), Northern Lights (St. John/Rolla/Rolette/Wolford), Our Redeemer’s (B), Rugby, South Prairie, TGU (Towner/Granville), Velva, Westhope/Newburg

REGION 5: Boys at Dickinson; Girls at South HeartSchools: Beach, Beulah, Bowman County, Center-Stanton, Dickinson Trinity/New England (B), Grant County/Flasher, Hazen, Heart River (South Heart/Belfield/Billings County), Killdeer, Mott-Regent, Shiloh Christian, Standing Rock/Selfridge, Southern McLean (Washburn/Wilton/Wing) (B), Western Morton County (New Salem-Almont/Glen Ullin/Hebron)

REGION 6: Boys at Mohall; Girls at RaySchools: Bowbells, Burke Central (B), Des Lacs-Burlington, Divide County, Kenmare, Lewis & Clark (Berthold/North Shore), Mohall-Lansford-Sherwood, New Town/Parshall, Powers Lake, Ray, Stanley, Tioga, Watford City, White Shield Class AEAST REGION: Fargo - Rose Creek, Todd Olson, Mgr.Devils Lake, Fargo Davies, Fargo North, Fargo South, Grand Forks Central, Grand Forks Red River, Shanley, Valley City, Wahpeton, West Fargo, West Fargo SheyenneWEST REGION: Dickinson, Guy Fridley, Mgr.Bismarck Century, Bismarck High, Bismarck Legacy, Bismarck St. Mary’s, Dickinson, Jamestown, Mandan, Minot, Turtle Mountain, Williston

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Golf Sportsmanship Reminder

NDHSAA requests that sportsmanship and golf etiquette be emphasized during the spring golf season.Golf coaches are asked to teach the rules of golf etiquette to their participants. There has been concern that some players are not being honest in counting their score and other rules are being broken because of ignorance of the rules.Regional and State managers are asked to make an extra effort this year to see foursomes are properly supervised, rules and sportsmanship are covered in the pre-tournament meeting and the scoring procedure is followed.The following rules of golf etiquette/sportsmanship should be taught to each golfer and covered at every tournament.

1. Be honest; count every stroke.2. Make sure you know how many strokes to add for each specific penalty. Don’t guess; ask the tournament manager or club pro.3. Don’t move, talk, or stand too close to a player while the player is making a stroke.4. Don’t play until the group ahead of you is safely out of the way.5. Play without delay but stay with your foursome. Leave the putting green without delay with your foursome.6. Each person should call out his/her score as soon as you have holed out so the score is verified.7. Replace divots, smooth out bunkers, etc.8. Don’t step in the line of another golfer’s putt.9. Keep control of your temper. Do not use offensive language or throw clubs.10. Be a lady/gentleman at all times. Do what is proper and sportsmanlike.11. Electronic devices are not to be used on the course at any time. – Exception – Distance measuring devices in both Class A and B.

Music and Speech State SchedulesSchedules for State Class A & B Music and Speech will be posted as soon as possible on their respective website pages prior to the contests.

Music: http://www.ndhsaa.com/tournaments/music Speech: http://www.ndhsaanow.com/tournaments/speech

Class A Speech Tournament

The 2018 State Class A Speech Tournament will be April 21 at Jamestown High School. Sue Anderson and Laura Weis will serve as tournament managers.

Registration will be 7:30-8:00 a.m. A full schedule including rounds will be posted after completion of regional speech and state scheduling at http://www.ndhsaanow.com/tournaments/speech. Please note schedules will be online-only this year. Schools will need to print schedules, use QR code for live schedule link, or direct students to take pictures of the posted tournament schedules. Extemporaneous Speaking participants should be prepared to have file box checked at entry to Media Center. (Be sure no speech outlines or extensive notes written on source material.) Because lunch/concessions will be available all day in the commons/cafeteria area, schools are asked not to bring outside food in unless for students with special dietary needs. Students must be in competition attire for awards. Lunch will be available all day in the commons/cafeteria area.

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Class B Speech Tournament

The 2018 State Class B Speech Tournament will be April 28 at Mandan High School. Sue Anderson will serve as tournament manager. Registration will be 7:30-8:00 a.m. A full schedule including rounds, parking information and building locations will be posted after completion of regional speech and state scheduling at http://www.ndhsaanow.com/tournaments/speech. Please note schedules will be online-only this year. Schools will need to print schedules, use QR code for live schedule link, or direct students to take pictures of the posted tournament schedules. Extemporaneous Speaking participants should be prepared to have file box checked at entry to Media Center. (Be sure no speech outlines or extensive notes written on source material.) Because lunch/concessions will be available all day in the commons/cafeteria area, schools are asked not to bring outside food in unless for students with special dietary needs. Students must be in competition attire for awards.

2018 NDHSAA Class A Plays

2018 State Class A Plays will be held on April 9-10 at LRSC with Tony McIntyre as manager. Schedule and contest information can be accessed at:http://www.ndhsaanow.com/tournaments/play

2018 NDHSAA State Music Check-In

Music directors are reminded to check in upon arriving at State Class A and B Music contests to verify participation numbers. These numbers are used for school participation checks that will be sent in June.

State Class A Music Festival

The 2018 NDHSAA sponsored Class A Music Festival will be held at the University of Jamestown on Friday, April 27. Class A music participants qualify for the State Festival by receiving a Star rating at East or West Region vocal and strings festivals held in late March or early April. Schedules will be posted on the Music page of the NDHSAA website at: http://www.ndhsaa.com/tournaments/music Registration will begin at 8:15 a.m. at the Reiland Fine Arts Center Lobby with the festival beginning at 9:00 a.m. Upon arrival, directors need to report to the registration desk to confirm entries and participants. Directors are asked to remind students to be ready for oral critiques following their performance and bring recorders if they want their performance and one-minute oral critique taped. Schools may order UJ cafeteria lunch tickets for students and directors at $8.00/each. Lunch at the UJ Cafeteria will only be available to those who purchase a lunch ticket. Tickets will not be available at the Cafeteria. The deadline for lunch order completion is April 18--directors were sent the order link through email on March 2. Students must be accompanied to the contest by their director. Directors are responsible for picking up ballots and awards at the State site or leaving $5 at the results table for their materials to be mailed. The official NDHSAA T-shirt will be available in limited supply at the festival. Questions can be directed to brian.bubach@ndhsaa.org

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State Class B Music Festival

The 2018 State Class B Music Festival is set for Saturday, May 5 at Bismarck State College. Registration will begin in the National Energy Center of Excellence (NECE) building at 8:15 a.m. with the festival beginning at 9:00 a.m. Schedules will be posted on the Music page of the NDHSAA website at: http://www.ndhsaa.com/tournaments/music A Bismarck State College campus map may be accessed at: https://bismarckstate.edu/uploads/13/BSCCampusMap.pdf Buses may park in NECE south lot and drivers are welcome to use the vending area on NECE first floor as a break/waiting area. Vocal and instrumental soloists and ensemble members that received a Star rating at one of the 10 regional contests will advance to the State contest. There will be 9-minute time slots for each performance allowing for written and oral critique to each performer or performing group. It is important that each school’s director check in at the registration desk to receive directions and report final participation numbers before going to performance areas. Judges may be assigned to the same students s/he had at regions. Two percussion rooms will have equipment present. SJL Auditorium will have timpani (4), bass drum, bells, chimes, drum kit, marimba (1 ), snare, vibes, and xylophone. Leach Music Center band/choir room will have timpani (4), marimba (1), small bass drum. Marimbas are 4 1/3 octave. Schools are responsible to bring sticks/mallets and any other percussion equipment not listed for these sites, including larger marimbas if needed. The official NDHSAA T-shirt will be available in the Schafer Hall lobby in limited supply at the festival. On-Campus Lunch:$5 and $10 meal ticket options for the Market Place in the Student Union will be available for purchase near the registration desk from 7:00-10:00. The options are: Pizza and beverage - $5.00Chicken strips, fries and beverage - $10.00Cheese/ hamburger, fries and beverage -$10.00Taco in a bag and beverage - $5.00Cold deli sub, chips and beverage - $10.00Salad bar and beverage: Lg. to go - $10.00Sm. to go - $5.00 Lg. plate - $10.00 Sm. plate - $5.00 Bottled beverage options in barrels (with the purchase of a prepaid ticket) throughout the Marketplace (Grab N Go cooler closed):20 oz. Gatorade20 oz. Asst. sodas20 oz. Water15.2 oz Minute Maid juicesFree coffee Directors are asked to remind students to be ready for oral critiques following their performance and bring recorders if they want their performance and one-minute oral critique taped. Students must be accompanied to the contest by their director. Schools are specifically asked to not bring sunflower seeds into buildings. Doing so may result in removal. Directors are responsible for picking up ballots and awards at the State site or leaving $5 at the results table for their materials to be mailed. Questions can be directed to brian.bubach@ndhsaa.org

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NDHSAA Coaches Education - Permit Submission Form due April 1st

Coaches Education submission forms are due to NDHSAA on April 1 each year. Schools not submitting their Coaches Education form by April 1st will be fined $300 and will not be eligible for postseason competition until their fine has been paid and their submission has been received. All schools will be fined $200 for each coach appearing as non-certified for any two years in any school.

State Fine Arts Sites Chosen at April Board Meeting

State Fine Arts sites are determined at the April Board meeting. Please contact Brian Bubach (brian.bubach@ndhsaa.org) with questions regarding invite process and timeline.

Winter/Spring Region Sites Chosen at April Board Meeting

• Anyone wishing to submit an invitation to host a 2018-19 winter or spring regional tournament may download invitation forms from our website at www.ndhsaa.com. Click on Administrators & Coaches and Forms. Please complete and send those forms to the NDHSAA office for placement on the April Board agenda.• The policy used to set sites is as follows: basketball and volleyball chairpersons meet with the other district representatives in their region to mutually agree on regional sites.

2018 NDHSAA Class B Track and Field Regions

The Class B Regionals are organized as follows (Region Meet Sites and Managers):Southeast Region – Kindred - Perry PiatzBarnes County North, Central Cass, Edgeley/Kulm, Ellendale, Enderlin/Maple Valley, Hankinson, Kindred, LaMoure/Litchville-Marion, Lisbon, Milnor/Wyndmere/Lidgerwood, Montpelier, Northern Cass, Oak Grove, Oakes, Richland, Sargent County (North Sargent/Sargent Central)Northeast Region – Larimore - Patti AanensonDrayton/Valley-Edinburg, Finley-Sharon/Hope-Page, Grafton (Grafton/St. Thomas), Griggs County Central, Hatton/Northwood, Hillsboro/Central Valley, Langdon Area/Edmore/Munich, Larimore, May-Port CG, Midway/Minto, Nelson County (Dakota Prairie/Lakota), Park River/Fordville-Lankin, Pembina County North (North Border - Pembina & Walhalla/Cavalier), ThompsonNorth Central Region – Rugby - Scott GrochowBenson County (Leeds/Maddock), Bottineau, Dunseith, Four Winds, Glenburn, Harvey/Wells County, New Rockford-Sheyenne, North Star (North Star/Starkweather), Northern Lights (St. John/Rolla), Rolette/Wolford, Rugby (Rugby/TGU Towner), Velva/Drake-Anamoose, Warwick, Westhope/NewburgSouth Central Region – Bismarck - Dave ZittlemanCarrington, Center-Stanton, Central McLean (Underwood/Turtle Lake-Mercer/McClusky), Hazen, Kidder County/Napoleon/Gackle-Streeter, Linton/Hazelton-Moffit-Braddock, Medina/Pingree-Buchanan, Midkota, Shiloh Christian, South Border (Ashley/Wishek), Southern McLean (Washburn/Wilton/Wing), Standing Rock/Selfridge/Solen, Strasburg, ZeelandSouthwest Region – Dickinson - Gregg GrinsteinnerBeach, Beulah, Bowman County, Dickinson Trinity, Glen Ullin/Hebron, Grant County (Elgin-New Leipzig)/Flasher, Heart River (Belfield/South Heart), Hettinger/Scranton, Killdeer, Mott-Regent, New England, New Salem-Almont, Richardton-TaylorNorthwest Region – Minot - Lyall KrugerBishop Ryan, Burke Central, Des Lacs-Burlington/Lewis & Clark (Berthold/North Shore), Divide County, Garrison/Max, Kenmare/Bowbells, Mandaree, Mohall-Lansford-Sherwood, Nedrose, New Town, Parshall, Powers Lake, South Prairie, Stanley, Surrey/TGU Granville, Trenton/Williston Trinity Christian, Watford City, White Shield, Williams County (Tioga/Ray)

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Team Scholar Recipients

Principals and coaches are reminded that Team Scholar Award applications may be submitted as soon as your school has reached the first grading period. It is requested the school principal identify all fall and winter teams that have met the cumulative 3.20 Grade Point Average and submit those all at one time. If you have questions, please contact brian.bubach@ndhsaa.org or (701) 845-3953.

Activity School GPABoys Basketball Bowman County 3.36Girls Basketball Bowman County 3.97Boys Basketball Carrington 3.56Girls Basketball Carrington 3.86Speech Carrington 3.33Boys Basketball Devils Lake Firebirds 3.21Girls Ice Hockey Devils Lake Firebirds 3.32Boys Ice Hockey Fargo North 3.55Girls Basketball Grant County 3.61Boys Basketball Grant County 3.47Girls Basketball Hatton/Northwood 3.88Boys Basketball Hillsboro/Central Valley 3.66Girls Basketball Hillsboro/Central Valley 3.91Wrestling Hillsboro/Central Valley 3.48Boys Swimming & Diving Jamestown 3.49Girls Ice Hockey Jamestown 3.34Girls Swimming & Diving Jamestown 3.41Gymnastics Jamestown 3.67Boys Basketball Jamestown 3.25Girls Basketball Jamestown 3.77Volleyball Jamestown 3.81Boys Basketball Richland 3.86Girls Basketball Richland 3.78Boys Basketball Thompson 3.69Girls Basketball Thompson 3.82Wrestling Valley City 3.50Boys Basketball Valley City 3.55Gymnastics Valley City 3.71Girls Basketball Valley City 3.76Boys Basketball Westhope/Newburg 3.48Girls Basketball Westhope/Newburg 3.57Boys Basketball Wyndmere/Lidgerwood 3.49Girls Basketball Wyndmere/Lidgerwood 3.72

2017-18 NDHSAA Board Meetings

Following is a list of NDHSAA regularly scheduled Board meeting dates. Agendas, Board minutes, special meeting information and other Board documents may be found on the NDHSAA website by clicking the Board Agendas and Minutes link under the Boards & Committees across the top of every page on the NDHSAA website. http://www.ndhsaa.com/board/meetings

2017-18 NDHSAA BOARD MEETINGS

April 10, 2018 - Valley CityJune 11-12 - Valley City

June 28-July 2 - NFHS Summer Meeting - Chicago, IL

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Participants Must Be Accompanied

Please be reminded all regional and state individual and team members must be accompanied by a coach or school official as noted in the NDHSAA By-Laws on page 4, Part Two, Article III-CONTESTS, Section V. Managers of regional and state NDHSAA sponsored activities have been notified to strictly enforce this rule. No participant or team will be allowed to participate without a coach or faculty representative present at the contest.

ACT/SAT Test Preparation Programs

Editor’s Note: This information was sent to NDHSAA from Bob Gardner, NFHS Executive Director.

eknowledge has partnered with the NFHS to offer free SAT and ACT Preparatory DVDs to NFHS member state associations and their constituent high schools. These programs created by eKnowledge normally sell for $199.95; however, through this generous gift, students in your schools can receive a complimentary copy for only shipping and handling costs. The PowerPrep programs include 11 hours of video instruction, practice tests, sample questions and more than 3,000 files of supplemental test prep material. This program is designed for the students to study at their own pace.

In the past several years, eknowledge has donated more than 200,000 programs with a value of $42 million. To secure a donated program, contact www.eKnowledge.com/NFHS or order by phone (951-256-4076) and reference the National Federation of State High School Associations.

If you have any questions, contact Support@eKnowledge.com or 951-256-4076.

2017/2018 Officials Registration Online

All officials hired for interscholastic competition at the high school level must be registered with the NDHSAA before officiating. Out-of-state officials who officiate contests in North Dakota must submit a reciprocity form and fee to NDHSAA before working games or meets. Registration is not complete until forms and fees have been received and processed by the NDHSAA office. Officials registration will be available online only through NDHSAA and officials must have an NDHSAA account in order to register. Officials registration is due July 1st of each year. Registration after July 1st of each year until the last rules clinic date in each sport is available, however late fees will apply to all renewals.

Rules clinic completion is mandatory for all officials in the sport(s) they plan to officiate. (See Online Rules Clinics for Coaches and Officials article in this BULLETIN). Exams must be taken each year in the sport(s) in which exams are offered. Each basketball official must have officiated or have been a supervisor at an NDHSAA approved day camp within the previous three years to be eligible for officiating region and state tournaments. Officiating requirements vary from sport to sport and will be available in their entirety in the May BULLETIN and on the Officials & Judges tab of the NDHSAA website. https://ndhsaa.com/officials/requirements

Complete registration information will be available on our website in the beginning of May. Registration for 2018/19 will open on May 15, 2018.

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Spring Sports Important Dates

BaseballOpening Date - March 19First Game - March 30Roster, Picture, Cutline & Schedule due on NDHSAA website - April 9State Tournament - May 31, June 1-2

Boys A GolfOpening Date - April 9First allowable meet - April 13Roster, Picture, Cutline & Schedule due on NDHSAA website - April 30Deadline for Regional Meets - May 30State Meet - June 5-6

Girls and Boys B GolfOpening Date - March 26First Allowable meet - March 30Roster, Picture, Cutline & Schedule due on NDHSAA website - April 16Deadline for Regional Meets - May 22State Meets - May 29-30

Girls SoccerOpening Date - March 26First Contest - April 6Deadline Picture, Cutline, Roster & Schedule on NDHSAA - April 16Deadline for Regular Season - May 26State Tournament - May 31, June 1-2

SoftballOpening Date - March 19First Game - March 30Roster, Picture, Cutline & Schedule due on NDHSAA website - April 9Deadline for Regional Meets - May 26State Tournament - May 31, June 1-2

Girls TennisOpening Date - April 2 First Contest - April 13Roster, Picture, Cutline & Schedule due on NDHSAA website - April 23Deadline for electronic submission of region entries - May 16 (NOON CDT)Deadline Team Play-In - May 21Region Tournament (Fargo & Minot) - May 24, 25, 26State Tournament (Grand Forks) - May 31, June 1-2

Track & FieldOpening Date - February 26Roster, Picture, Cutline & Schedule due on NDHSAA website - April 15Deadline for Submitting Friday Region Track Entries - May 17 (NOON CDT)Deadline for Submitting Saturday Region Track Entries - May 18 (NOON CDT)A & B Regionals - May 18 or 19Deadline for Submitting State Track Qualifiers - May 20 (NOON CDT)Deadline for State Track Declaration - May 22 (4:00 pm CDT)A & B State Meet - May 25-26

Spring NDHSAA Website Requirements

Spring sport rosters/pictures/cutlines and schedules are soon due. Schools are required to have information for all spring sports uploaded to NDHSAA three weeks into each season. Failure to upload required information will result in a $50 late fee. Schools have the ability to edit this information as rosters change throughout the season. NDHSAA member schools are required to upload a team picture, cutline, which identifies the lineup on the team photo, team roster and schedule/record for all sports.

This process allows invitational, district, regional and state tournament managers the ability to download and prepare tournament programs. For additional information on uploading team information to NDHSAA, please contact Brenda Schell at the NDHSAA office.

Sport/Activity DeadlinesSoftball: April 9, 2018Baseball: April 9, 2018Boys & Girls Track & Field: April 15, 2018Girls Soccer: April 16, 2018B Boys Golf: April 16, 2018B Girls Golf: April 16, 2018Girls Tennis: April 23, 2018 A Boys Golf: April 30, 2018

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ACT/SAT National Test Dates

Administrators, activities directors and coaches should remind their students of the following 2017-18 dates so they may avoid conflicts. Please have them contact their school counselor for deadline registration dates and further details.

ACT NATIONAL TEST DATES

April 14, 2018June 9, 2018

SAT NATIONAL TEST DATES

May 5, 2018June 2, 2018

2018-19 Distinguished Service Award Nominees Requested

NDHSAA is requesting nominations for the 2018-19 Distinguished Service Award. Nominees must exemplify the highest standards of professional ethics, sportsmanship, moral character, and carry the endorsement of their local high school. One may nominate an administrator, board of education member, coach, contributor, fine arts coach/director, fine arts judge, or game official.

The criteria letter and nomination form can be found at www.ndhsaa.com under Administrators & Coaches>Forms. Nominations should be based on the following criteria:

• School administrators would be considered on the merits of their high school administrative achievements and contributions to interscholastic activities.

• Board of education nominees would be considered on the merits of their contributions to interscholastic activities, especially on a state level.

• Coaches would be considered on the merits of their high school coaching achievements only.• Contributors would be individuals who have made a contribution to interscholastic activities in some other capacity

other than those previously mentioned (may include such areas as sports medicine, sports media, or reporting other school activities).

• Directors would be considered for their contributions to the interscholastic activities in their school and on a statewide basis.

• Officials would be considered on the basis of their service as a high school official, adjudicator, judge, etc.

All candidates will be judged on their significant and/or long term contributions to interscholastic activities. While many have served their local programs over a long and distinguished career, longevity without meaningful state impact does not constitute appropriate credentials for Distinguished Service Award consideration. Their accomplishments must have been worthy of state recognition to be considered.

An appointed selections committee will review the nominations with a final list submitted to the entire Board of Directors.

NCAA Eligibilty Center

The NCAA Eligibility Center provides information for students considering Division I or II collegiate athletics. Reference sheets, course and GPA requirements, and updated eligibility rules may be accessed at:

https://web1.ncaa.org/hsportal/exec/homeAction

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2018-19 Directory Update Reminder

Administrators are reminded the 2018-19 NDHSAA Directory of Member Schools will be sent to schools in September and published on our website under the Member Schools link. Schools are requested to check and edit their school information prior to the deadline.

Schools are requested to have all information updated in the NDHSAA website by August 9, 2018. We understand that all positions may not be filled by the deadline. Contact Brenda Schell if you would like TBA listed for any position. Please check your NDHSAA school profile now and update any changes in August for accurate printing. Call or email NDHSAA if you have any questions.

Administrator’s 5 Step NDHSAA To Do List - See NDHSAA Help below for more information on each step listedStep 1: Remove incorrect roles in your school.Step 2: Create/Edit NDHSAA accountsStep 3: Approve all requested rolesStep 4: Check/Edit/Update your school’s directory information **Step 5: Enter 2018/19 anticipated enrollment**This step is a signal to NDHSAA that your school information has been verified and is correct.NDHSAA Help for Above StepsStep 1: Remove incorrect roles in your school.a. Log in to NDHSAA (www.ndhsaa.com) - > Sign In box on top right side of page. b. Click Admin Portal (Bell) for your schoolc. Click School Roles on the grey menu bard. Click Remove by those roles to be removedStep 2: New Users Create/Edit NDHSAA accounts and request the appropriate role at your schoola. Administrators & coaches new to NDHSAA must create NDHSAA accounts and request appropriate roles at your schoolb. If moving schools – users must change their office and home phone numbers in their individual accounts.c. If changing email addresses users must edit current accounts as this allows history and roles to follow users. Do not create an

additional NDHSAA account.d. Current administrators & coaches changing schools or roles should request new roles within their current NDHSAA accounte. Administrators are urged to have staff members create/amend NDHSAA accounts as hiring for 2018/19 is complete.To Request a New Role:Log in to NDHSAA (www.ndhsaa.com) -> Sign In box on top right side of page. -OR-Click Create New Account box.i. Fill out information – Click blue Submit buttoni. Under Request Role1. Choose your role from drop down menu – click Request Role2. Select School from the drop menu and sport/activity – click Request Role3. Note: Fine Arts advisors should choose the role of Activity Advisor/Coach NOT the role of CoachStep 3: Approve/Deny requested rolesa. Log in to NDHSAA (www.ndhsaa.com) -> Sign In box on top right side of page. b. Click Admin Portal (Bell) for your school on the top left side of the pagec. Click School Roles on the grey menu bard. Click Approve/Deny roles requested.NOTE: If you do not see the School Roles tab, contact Brenda Schell at NDHSAAStep 4: Check/edit/update your school’s directory informationa. Log in to NDHSAA (www.ndhsaa.com) -> Sign In box on top right side of page. b. Click Admin Portal (Bell) for your schoolc. Click Edit button on the right side of the page1. Confirm/change Main School Contacti. User must have administrative privileges in NDHSAA accountii. All NDHSAA correspondence will be sent to your school’s Main Contact2. Confirm/change school name, school website URL, physical address, mailing address, school phone/fax numbers, or main school

email addressi. Provide both physical AND mailing address. Both will be listed in the 2018/19 Member School Directory.3. Click Mascot to change mascot, add/change a logo and add/change school colors.i. To add/change coop information, contact Brenda Schell at NDHSAA.4. Click Teams on the grey menu bar – NOT the teams listed on the right side of the page.i. Verify your teams and coops and contact Brenda Schell concerning changesStep 5: Enter 2018/19 Anticipated Enrollmenta. Log in to NDHSAA (www.ndhsaa.com) -> Sign In box on top right side of page. b. Click Admin Portal (Bell) for your schoolc. Click Enrollment tab then click green Add Enrollment button.d. Enter grade 9-12 enrollment for 2018/19e. Click blue SAVE button.

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NDHSAA Music Contest Information

School Registration: Each director must electronically register through NDHSAA. Instructions for roster and registration may be found under the Music Files section at: https://ndhsaa.com/fine-arts/music.

When the roster and registration are complete, directors will need to print their Registration Report for voucher attachment to their business managers. Please send a copy of your registration along with your check (payable to Region Music) to your Region

Manager on or before the deadline. Entries not registered by 11:59 p.m. CDT on the deadline date will be allowed to participate only under the 3 day late registration window (fee: $250).

Once the deadline lapses, changes to entries, including change of category, may not be made unless under the 3 day late window.

Reminders:April 27-State A Vocal & Strings at University of Jamestown May 5-State B Music at Bismarck State College

Regional Recommendations:1. The regional scheduler, contest manager, and site manager may be different individuals. Each regional treasurer should have a fee schedule with reference in Region meeting minutes.2. Judge mileage is state rate ($0.545 cents per mile).3. Piano tuners and piano rental/moving should be done by a bid process.4. Regional Recommended Judge Fees: Minimum fee is $150.

Points of emphasis for 2018:**Any photocopy at performance event without publisher permission, or, without proof of Public Domain, will be disqualified.

1. State A and B Music Contests will have a 9:00 a.m. start time.

2. Entries may not be changed after the region registration deadline. This includes changing the type of entry (e.g. Clarinet Ens) or the number within the group (e.g. 2-3, 4-6, 7-12). Entries that are not correct with registration will DQ. PRINT, POST, and PROOF your registration report or portion of the manager’s report. Request students to VERIFY their entries are present and correctly listed.

3. Judges must be NDHSAA certified.

4. Festival manager must enforce the quota system.

5. Directors should inform parents state schedules are on the web at www.ndhsaa.com under Fine Arts>Music>Tournament.

6. Information. Managers are requested to submit region schedules as soon as they are developed.

7. Accompanists full names must be entered. Contests are primarily scheduled by accompanists. The fewer you have, the longer your day could be.

8. NDHSAA does not accept special requests for state music contest scheduling.

9. Awards and critique sheets should be picked up at the conclusion of the festival. If you must leave early, you may request a manager to send awards and ballots if you pay postage. For state contests, $5 must be left with the contest management.

10. Directors are not allowed to read critiques on the festival premises. If you have a concern with a judge, talk to the manager. If you have a concern with a written critique, send a copy to NDHSAA.

11. Schools must participate in their assigned region. The Region chairperson must make the final decision on postponement because of weather or other concerns.

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NDHSAA Music Region Information

Region Event Manager Manger email Site Date Registration DeadlineRegion 10 Vocal Small/Large Jana Schweigert jana.schweigert@k12.nd.us Richardton 4/3/18 3/13/18Region 1 Vocal/Instrumental Jessica Stoppleworth Jessica.Blair@k12.nd.us NDSCS 4/4/18 3/14/18Region 9 Instrumental Small/Large Kathy Brenna Kathy.Brenna@outlook.com Tioga 4/5/18 3/15/18EDC Strings Deb Wald harley003@hotmail.com Fargo 4/5/18 3/15/18WDA Strings Jenny Michalenko Jennifer.Michalenko@k12.nd.us Minot 4/5/18 3/15/18Region 4 Instrumental Liz Haraseth Elizabeth.Haraseth@k12.nd.us Langdon 4/6/18 3/16/18EDC Vocal Deb Wald harley003@hotmail.com Fargo 4/6/18 3/16/18WDA Vocal Al Kary allan_kary@bismarckschools.org Bismarck 4/6/18 3/16/18Region 2 Instrumental Jill Bergstedt jillbergstedt@yahoo.com VCSU 4/12/18 3/22/18Region 5 Vocal/Instrumental Chris Redfearn christopher.redfearn@vcsu.edu VCSU 4/12/18 3/22/18Region 3 Vocal/Instrumental Jeremy Marquardt jeremy.marquardt@may-portcg.com MaSU 4/13/18 3/23/18Region 7 Instrumental Randy Hall ranhall60@gmail.com Washburn 4/14/18 3/24/18Region 8 Instrumental Sandy Starr starr@srt.com MiSU 4/14/18 3/24/18Region 7 Vocal Randy Hall ranhall60@gmail.com Washburn 4/14/18 3/24/18Region 8 Vocal Sandy Starr starr@srt.com MiSU 4/14/18 3/24/18Region 6 Vocal/Instrumental Kandy Edwards kedwards@drtel.net  Edgeley 4/14/18 3/24/18

NDHSAA Speech Region Information

Region Manager Email Site Date Registration DeadlineRegion 10 Sue Anderson Susan.Anderson@k12.nd.us Richardton-Taylor 4/5/18 3/29/18Region 7 Vickie Mayer Vickie.Mayer@k12.nd.us Washburn 4/6/18 3/30/18Region 1 Gayle Hyde hydeg@fargo.k12.nd.us Enderlin 4/6/18 3/30/18Region 2 Gayle Hyde hydeg@fargo.k12.nd.us Enderlin 4/6/18 3/30/18Region 6 Sandra Meidinger Sandy.Meidinger@k12.nd.us Linton 4/7/18 3/31/18Region 9 Justine Haase justine.haase@rayschools.com Ray 4/7/18 3/31/18EDC Gayle Hyde hydeg@fargo.k12.nd.us Fargo North 4/7/18 3/31/18WDA Sue Anderson Susan.Anderson@k12.nd.us Bismarck 4/7/18 3/31/18Region 8 Cheryl Nilsen Cheryl.Nilsen@minotstateu.edu Nedrose 4/10/18 4/3/18Region 3 Chris Pankow chris.pankow@gospoilers.org Cooperstown 4/14/18 4/7/18Region 4 Rebecca Kingsley REBECCA.KINGSLEY@k12.nd.us Rolette 4/14/18 4/7/18Region 5 Michele Seil Michele.Seil@k12.nd.us Cooperstown 4/14/18 4/7/18

Girls Soccer Information

New Regulations - No new regulations for the 2018 girls soccer season Important dates:Opening Date - March 26First Contest – April 6Deadline Picture, Cutline, Roster, Schedule on NDHSAA website – April 16 Deadline for Regular Season – May 26State – May 31, June 1-2 in Bismarck, Dave Zittleman, Mgr.Complete Girls soccer regulations are available on the NDHSAA website: http://www.ndhsaa.com/regulations/soccer-girls

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Fine Arts/Career & Tech Ed Calendar

Statewide Fine Arts/Career Tech Dates 2018-19 Start DateStudent Congress 1st Competition Date 9/1/2018 State Student Congress 11/1/2018Debate 1st Competition Date 11/9/2018State B Plays 11/19/2018A Speech Ist Competition Date 1/5/2019B Speech 1st Competition Date 1/5/2019NDHSAA State Debate 2/1/2019State DECA, Bismarck 3/10/2019State TSA, Mandan 3/18/2019NDMEA All State 3/21/2019State FBLA, Bismarck 3/31/2019State A Plays 4/1/2019State Science Fair, UND 4/4/2019A Speech Regions 4/6/2019State FCCLA, Bismarck 4/7/2019A Music Regions Deadline 4/8/2019Last Date for B Speech Regions 4/13/2019B Music Regions Deadline 4/13/2019A Speech State 4/13/2019SKILLS USA, Wahpeton 4/14/2019Good Friday 4/19/2019Easter Sunday 4/21/2019State A Vocal/Strings 4/26/2019State Science Olympiad, NDSU 4/27/2019B Speech State 4/27/2019State B Music 5/4/2019Fine Arts Review (tentative) 5/23/2019State FFA 6/3/2019

New to Pitch Count Rules for 2018 Season:-“Play-in games count as part of a tournament”-Eliminate the “3 consecutive day tournaments” from the regulations-3 appearance limit in tournaments.-(Clarification) For all other pitch limit thresholds, there is no allowance to “finish the batter”. This rule only applies to the pitch count maximum.

2018 Additions to NDHSAA Baseball Pitch Count Regulation

Guidelines for NDHSAA Cooperative Applications

The NDHSAA Board of Directors must approve all cooperative sponsorship applications and dissolutions. Complete guidelines for cooperative sponsorships are available on the NDHSAA website. Deadlines for coops are included in the guidelines available on the NDHSAA website under Forms at: http://www.ndhsaa.com/about/forms

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GIRLS EVENT BOYS13.04 100 Meter Dash 11.4426.94 200 Meter Dash 23.2461.74 400 Meter Dash 52.242:25.24 (A) 800 Meter Run 2:01.74 (A)2:26.24(B) 2:03.24 (B)5:30.24 (A) 1600 Meter Run 4:35.24 (A)5:35.24(B) 4:40.24 (B)12:05.24 (A) 3200 Meter Run 10:05.24 (A)12:16.24 (B) 10:20.24 (B)16.84 100 Meter Hurdles 110 Meter Hurdles 16.14 (A) 16.24 (B) 48.84 300 Meter Hurdles 42.14 (A) 42.24 (B)16’ 8” (A) Long Jump 20’ 9”16’ 5” (B) 34’ 4” (A) Triple Jump 41’ 6”34’ (B)5’ 1” High Jump 6’ 2”35’ 6” Shot Put 48’ 6” (A) 46’ 9” (B) 110’ Discus 145’ (A) 140’ (B)110’ (A) Javelin 160’115’ (B) 9’ 3”(A) Pole Vault 12’ 6” (A)9’ (B) 12’ (B)52.84 4 x 100 Meter Relay 45.44 (A) 45.94 (B) 1:51.54 4 x 200 Meter Relay 1:34.24 (A) 1:35.24 (B)4:16.24 4 x 400 Meter Relay 3:34.24 (A) 3:36.24 (B)10:10.24 (A) 4 x 800 Meter Relay 8:24.24 (A)10:20.24 (B) 8:35.24 (B)

2018 Track and Field Minimum Standards

Coaches and Officials Mandatory Online Testing

Officials and head coaches of spring sports (baseball and softball) must take an open book test in the sport(s) in which he/she is a head coach/official. The test will be available online only and must be completed and submitted within the applicable window. The test will be available by following the Online Testing link on the main page of the NDHSAA website. (www.ndhsaa.com)

The NDHSAA office will assess a penalty of $25 for non-completion of any mandatory online exam by a headcoach. Officials non-completion of a mandatory online exam will result in a lower classification the followingyear. If an official is certified, they will drop to probationary for one year in that sport. If an official is probationary they will drop to ineligible for one year in that sport.

Baseball and Softball Spring sports testing window:April 3-12, 2018

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NDHSCA Information for 2018-19 School Year

September 15, 2018 Deadline for NDHSCA Fall Sports’ head coaches to join NDHSCA for Fall Sports’ NDHSCA Awards eligibility

January 15, 2019 Deadline for NDHSCA Winter Sports’ head coaches to join NDHSCA for Winter Sports’ NDHSCA Awards eligibility

April 15, 2019 Deadline for NDHSCA Spring sport head coaches to join NDHSCA for Spring Sports’ NDHSCA Awards eligibility

April 24, 2019 NDHSCA-NHSACA National Coaches’ Convention PRE-REGISTRATION Opens

June 22, 2019 - North Dakota High School Coaches Association and the National High School Athletic CoachesJune 27, 2019 Association National Convention at the Ramkota in Bismarck. North Dakota hosts the National Convention in conjunction with the State Convention.

June 26 – NDHSCA Sports Advisory Committee Planning Sessions at NDHSCA Convention for the sports June 27, 2019 of baseball, basketball, cross-country, football, golf, softball, swimming & diving, tennis, track & field, volleyball and wrestling

June 24, 2019 NDHSCA Convention Social and Taco Bar, hosted by Universal Athletics

June 25, 2019 NHSACA Hall of Fame Luncheon

June 26, 2019 NHSACA National Coach of the Year Banquet

June 27, 2019 NDHSCA Coach of the Year and Hall of Fame Banquet as a part of NDHSCA Coaches’ Convention

NDHSAA Dates:Sports Advisory Committee Meeting Dates: To develop recommendations to NDHSAA Board of Directors through NDHSAA Athletic Review Committee (dates set by NDHSAA)NDHSAA Athletic Review Committee Meeting dates (dates set by NDHSAA)

NDHSCA Contacts:Tracey Heisler, NDHSCA President, Grand Forks Red River HStheisler020@mygfschools.org 218-779-3021 (cell phone)

Randy Johnson, NDHSCA Executive Secretary, Hazen HSduck@westriv.com 701-870-1064 (cell phone)

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2018 NDHSCA Coaches Convention

The NDHSCA Coaches Convention will be held July 24-27, 2018 at the Ramada in Fargo, ND. A Room block has been reserved and will be held until July 13th with the North Dakota State rate applying. NDHSCA is making every attempt to prepare coaches for the 2018 NDHSCA Coaches Convention and the prepared curriculum for the Convention. Attendants are reminded of the special room rates at the Ramada and the July 13th deadline for having the room block held for coaches. Make reservations early!

Here are some key points in preparation and registration for the Convention.

1. The “Permit Preparation Seminar” course work will be offered on Tuesday, July 24th. Each registrant will need to pay an additional $60.00 book fee and First Aid, CPR & AED Certification Card in advance with registration. If a person only needs to update their First Aid, CPR & AED Certification it will be $25.00. We will also have seminars on Concussion Management which will update a coach’s concussion education. There are two sessions and a coach should be at both sessions.

2. There will be four seminar tracks offered on Tuesday, “Permit Preparation Seminar”, “Coaching & Conflicts”, “Special Topics”, and “Speed, Strength, & Nutrition”. Registrants for these seminars and the convention can earn two NDSU graduate credits in the four days.

3. All registration will be done on-line! If people have a problem with the registration process, they are urged to contact their school’s information technician, computer instructor or Randy Johnson at duck@westriv.com.

4. All Athletic Directors are reminded to have newly hired coaches prepared for Coaches Education Permit Requirements; those requirements can be satisfied by registration for the Seminar and the convention.Register Early!

In addition to the required Coaches Education Preparation Seminar, three concurrent tracks will be offered on that date for coaches who have already completed the requirements for Coaches Education Permit. There will be some dynamic sessions. Please register early.After the seminar day (Tuesday), the Sport Specific Clinics will begin with sessions for basketball, football, track & field and volleyball. The other sport specific offerings will include cross-country, golf, softball, swimming & diving, tennis, and wrestling.

Another very popular activity over the past years is the Taco Bar with the “wall-horse” Races that are sponsored by Universal Athletics. Universal Athletics also sponsors these races and the Taco Bar in other states, but the North Dakota “connection” seems to attract special Universal Athletics personnel, including the Universal Athletics’ President. The Universal Athletics Social will be held on Wednesday (July 25th) evening at the Ramada.

NDHSCA will return to the traditional format for the convention with the NDHSCA Annual Meeting on Thursday morning. There will be four to six presentation sessions each day on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. One session in each sport will be reserved in order to review the developments and planning from each Advisory Committee.

Specific speakers in each sport are going to be finalized in most sports. Note the list for each sport on the website where you will find great local college and university speakers; however a great roster of high school coaches from North Dakota is scheduled.

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NDHSCA Coaches Convention (Continued)

Be sure to check the “ever-changing” Schedule on the NDHSCA Website (www.ndhsca.com). Additions and changes will be made as they develop. NDHSCA has contacted several highly-successful speakers in other sports who have not confirmed acceptance as of this writing (February 10). Only top high school and college coaches have been invited to complete the sessions for each sport. Confirmed speakers will be injected into the schedule, as they occur.

NDHSCA encourages every coach to go to the North Dakota High School Coaches Association website, www.ndhsca.com, for further information, registration forms, hotel information, and other pertinent information related to the NDHSCA Coaches Convention. All coaches are also encouraged to share this information with all fellow coaches, grades 7-12, in their school system. The opportunities for professional development, graduate credit, and networking with outstanding coaches nationwide will be phenomenal.

The NDHSCA Convention Registration form will be found on the NDHSCA Website around May 10. Please feel free to direct fellow coaches to the online site. All head coaches should feel an obligation to include their entire staff to attend the convention for professional development and to complete Coaches Education Requirement.

All registrants are reminded that the NDHSCA Registration Fee includes a ticket to the July 26th NDHSCA Hall of Fame/Coach of the Year Banquet. Sleeping rooms have been blocked for NDHSCA at the Ramada (state rates apply with one rate regardless of number in the room). Hotel accommodations can be made by calling the Ramada at 1-701-235-3333. Should you have additional questions, please feel free to contact Randy Johnson, NDHSCA Executive Director at: 1-701-870-1064 or Email at duck@westriv.com.

Winter Recap

Congratualtions to all student-athletes who participated in extra-curricular activities and sports this winter! Below is a list of teams that won state championships in NDHSAA-sponsored activites:

Class A Team Dual Wrestling: BismarckClass A Individual Team Wrestling: BismarckClass B Team Dual Wrestling: South BorderClass B Individual Team Wrestling: LisbonBoys Hockey: Grand Forks CentralGirls Hockey: BismarckGymnastics: Dickinson

Class B Girls Basketball: Grant CountyBoys Swimming and Diving: MinotClass A Girls Basketball: Bismarck CenturyClass A Boys Basketball: Bismarck CenturyClass B Boys Basketball: Hillsboro/Central ValleyState Debate: Fargo Davies

2018-19 Officials’ Basketball Day Camps

Each basketball official must have officiated or have been a supervisor at an NDHSAA approved day camp within the previous three years to be eligible for officiating region and state tournaments. Below is a list of confirmed Basketball Officials Day Camps. Updated list of camps will be published in May & September 2018 NDHSAA Bulletin.

Jamestown (Newman Arena)June 8, 2018 7:30 - 9 a.m. Classroom Games: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.Fee: $35Contact: Mark Ukestad 701-320-0603E-mail: mark.ukestad@k12.nd.us

Williston State CollegeJune 9, 2018 Fee: $35Contact: Larry Grondahl E-mail: grondahl@dia.net

Minot State DomeJuly 21-22, 2018Fee: $100Contact: Jeff Risk 701-720-2820E-mail: jeff.risk@k12.nd.us

Dickinson High SchoolNovember 17, 2018 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.Contact: Mickey Jordan 701-290-9723E-mail: maj624@ndsupernet.com

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April Calendar

4/1/18 Easter4/2/18 Girls Tennis Opening Date4/3/18 Region 10 Vocal Music, Richardton4/3/18 Baseball & Softball Online Exams, April 3-124/4/18 Region 1 Small Groups Music, NDSCS-Wahpeton4/5/18 EDC Region Strings, Fargo4/5/18 WDA Region Strings, Minot4/5/18 Region 10 Speech, Richardton-Taylor HS4/5/18 Region 9 Instrumental, Tioga4/5/18 State Science Fair, Grand Forks UND, April 5-64/6/18 WDA Region Vocal Music, Bismarck4/6/18 EDC Region Vocal Music, Fargo4/6/18 Region 4 Instrumental Music, Langdon4/6/18 Region 7 Speech, Washburn4/6/18 Girls Soccer First Contest4/7/18 Region 6, Speech, Linton4/7/18 EDC Region Speech, Fargo4/7/18 Region 9 Speech, Ray4/7/18 WDA Region Speech, Bismarck4/7/18 NDIAAA Board Meeting, Fargo4/7/18 NDIAAA Spring Conference, Fargo April 7-94/8/18 SkillsUSA State Conference, Wahpeton, April 8-104/9/18 A Boys Golf Opening Date4/9/18 A Plays State Contest, Devils Lake - LRSC, Apr. 9-104/9/18 Picture, Cutline, Roster, Schedule Deadline: A & B Baseball4/9/18 Picture, Cutline, Roster, Schedule Deadline: A & B Softball4/9/18 NDHSAA Combined Tournament Committee Meeting, Fargo4/9/18 Final date for Class A Vocal/Strings Music Regions4/10/18 NDHSAA Board of Directors Meeting, Valley City4/10/18 Region 8 Speech, Nedrose4/12/18 Region 2 Instrumental Music, Valley City SU4/12/18 Region 5 Small Groups Music, Valley City SU4/13/18 Region 3 Small Groups Music, Mayville SU4/13/18 A Boys Golf First Contest4/13/18 Girls Tennis First Contest4/14/18 Region 1 Speech, Hankinson4/14/18 Region 5 Speech, Griggs Co. Central4/14/18 Region 6 Small Groups Music, Edgeley4/14/18 Region 7 Small Groups Music, Washburn4/14/18 Region 3 Speech, Griggs Co. Central4/14/18 Region 4 Speech, Rolette4/14/18 Region 8 Small Groups Music, Minot SU4/14/18 ACT National Test Date4/14/18 Final Date for B Music Regions4/14/18 Final Date for B Speech Regions4/15/18 FCCLA State Convention, Bismarck, April 15-174/15/18 Picture, Cutline, Roster, Schedule Deadline: Track & Field4/16/18 Picture, Cutline, Roster, Schedule Deadline: B Boys & Girls Golf4/16/18 Picture, Cutline, Roster, Schedule Deadline: Girls Soccer4/21/18 State Science Olympiad, NDSU-Fargo4/21/18 A Speech State Tournament, Jamestown HS Apr. 214/22/18 National Honor Society Spring Conference, Bismarck Ramkota April 22-234/23/18 Student Council Spring Middle Level Conference, Bismarck Ramkota April 23-244/23/18 Picture, Cutline, Roster, Schedule Deadline: Girls Tennis4/27/18 A Music--State Vocal/Strings, University of Jamestown, Apr. 274/28/18 B Speech State, Mandan High School, Apr. 284/30/18 Picture, Cutline, Roster, Schedule Deadline: A Boys Golf