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SECTION VIII

GIRLS SOCCER HANDBOOK

FALL 2017

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NCGSCA Officers

Executive Board Journal Mike Bongino Section VIII

Coordinator Cold Spring Harbor

Mike Scaturro President West Hempstead Lauren Bishar Vice President Port Washington Summer League Committee Lola Intagliata Secretary Carey Janine Bizelia Mepham Gil Kreiss Tresurer Hewlett Geoff O’Connell Valley Stream North Andy Demakopolous Alignment Chair Roslyn Mike Scaturro West Hempstead Geoff O’Connell Sponsorship Chair Valley Stream North Lauren Gotta Awards Chair North Shore Awards Banquet Gil Kreiss Hewlett Alignment Committee Mike Bongino Cold Spring Harbor Mike Scaturro West Hempstead Lauren Bishar Port Washington Andy Demakopolous Roslyn Janine Bilzelia Mepham Steve Cacioppo Cold Spring Harbor Conference Coordinators Conference AA1 Bruce Stegner Massapequa Conference AA2 Jodi Horowitz Plainview JFK Conference AA3 Kevin Daly Uniondale Conference AB1 James Polo Wantagh Conference AB2 Geoff O’Connell Valley Stream North Conference AB3 Dan Kramer Bethpage Conference AB4 Gil Kreiss Hewlett Conference AB5 Demetri Adrahtas Valley Stream

South

Conference AB6 Eric Premisler Sewanhaka

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INTRODUCTION

Fall 2017 Dear Coach, The Section VIII Girls’ Soccer Handbook is a resource for coaches. The handbook contains vital information that will guide you throughout the season. You will find rules, regulations, and important dates including play off information. Please take the time to read the handbook thoroughly. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions or concerns. Once again, let each of us represent our school, communities, and county with the highest level of integrity and character. Compete with dignity and class while maintaining the utmost level of respect for our opponents. Let good sportsmanship prevail at all times. On behalf of the Girls’ Soccer Committee, I wish you the very best this upcoming season and look forward to being a part of the many successes both on and off the field regarding Girls’ Soccer in Nassau County. “I am a member of a team, and I rely on the team, I defer to it and sacrifice for it, because the

team, not the individual, is the ultimate champion” - Mia Hamm

Sincerely, Michael Bongino Director of Health, Physical Education and Athletics Cold Spring Harbor Central School District 631-367-6826 Work 516-241-3805 Cell mbongino@csh.k12.ny.us “A Commitment to Excellence”

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION…………………………………………………...…………3 TABLE OF CONTENTS………………………………………………...…...4 SEASON TIMELINE……………………………………………………..…..5 COACHES’ RESPONSIBILITIES………………………………………..6 2017 SOCCER OVERVIEW & ALIGNMENT……………………………7-10 POST SEASON SEEDING CRITERIA………………………………….11 POST SEASON PLAY…………………………………………………12-13 POST SEASON SELECTION OF OFFICIALS……………………….14 PLAY OFF BRACKETS………………………………………………..15-17 PROTEST PROCEDURES……….……………………………………18-19 NCGSOA RULES INTERPRETATIONS……………………………….20-21 SECTION VIII UNSPORTSMANLIKE POLICY/REPORT…………22-26 CONCUSSION MANAGEMENT/FACT SHEET……………...………….27 SECTION VIII OUT OF SEASON ATHLETIC PARTICIPATION SURVEY …………………………………………………………………………………28 REQUEST FOR MEDICAL WAIVER……….........................................29

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2017 SEASON TIMELINE

Maximum number of soccer games (Non-League and League Combined) for Varsity and Junior Varsity = 15 Required number of team practices prior to first scrimmage= 8 Required number of individual practices prior to the first scrimmage= 6 Required number of team practices prior to the first game= 10 Required number of individual practices prior to the first game= 8 Minimum time between contests- 1 night Individual Contest Limitations per Day- 1 contest Scrimmage Limitations per day- 1 Rules- NFHS (National Federation of High Schools) First Date of practice – Wednesday, August 23, 2017

Preseason Coaches Meeting – Thursday, August 24, 2017 @ Carle Place HS – 5:00pm

Practice reminders – 8 practice days to scrimmage/10 practice days to play non-league

First day to Scrimmage – Friday, September 1, 2017

First Day to Non-League – Monday, September 4, 2017

Rosh Hashanah – sundown Wednesday, September 20 – Friday, September 22, 2017

Yom Kippur – sundown Friday, October 29, 2017 – Saturday, September 30, 2017

Makeup Date for Games on 10/19/17 – October 20, 2017

End of Year Meeting – All Varsity Head Coaches must attend – Friday, October 20, 2017

Out bracket Games Class A – Saturday, October 21, 2017

First Round Class AA Playoffs – Monday, October 23, 2017

First Round Class A Playoffs – Tuesday, October 24, 2017

Quarter Finals Class AA Playoffs – Thursday, October 26, 2017

Quarter Finals Class A Playoffs – Friday, October 27, 2017

Semi Finals Class B Playoffs – Monday, October 30, 2017 @ Cold Spring Harbor - 2:00

Semi Finals Class AA Playoffs – Monday, October 30, 2017 @ Cold Spring Harbor - 5:00/7:30

Semi Finals Class A Playoffs – Tuesday, October 31, 2017 @ Cold Spring Harbor – 4:00/6:30

Nassau County Championship – Friday, November 3, 2017 @ Cold Spring Harbor – 2:00 - AA/4:30 - A/7:00 - B

Long Island Championship – Sunday, November 5, 2017 - @ Nassau Site TBA

NYSPHSAA State Tournament – Friday, November 10 – Sunday, November 12, 2017 - @ SUNY Cortland

Long Island Senior Girls Soccer All-Star Game Nassau vs. Suffolk – Friday, November 24, 2017 @ TBA - 5pm/7pm

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Nassau County Girls Soccer Awards Banquet – Monday, November 27, 2017 @ Crest Hollow Country Club 7:30 pm SECTION VIII GIRLS’ SOCCER

COACHING RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Enter your roster into BOCES website with the name, date of birth, and year of entry

into 9th grade for all Varsity and Junior Varsity players before your first contest.

2. Enter your completed roster on the Nassau County Girls Soccer Website: www.nassaugirlssoccer.com BEFORE your first contest. Be sure to include the correct grade level.

3. Complete the official’s rating card on-line after all games. 85% of your games must be submitting for selection of officials for post-season play. This is in effect for both Varsity and JV levels for the 15-16 year.

4. The winning coach should call Newsday: 631-843-2820 to report the game. In case of a tie, it is the responsibility of the home team. Within 24 hours from the completion of your game, you MUST enter your scores on the NCGSA website: TBD

5. Review the Section VIII Sportsmanship Policy with your players, staff and spectators. Report any problems to your Athletic Director and Section Coordinator.

6. Notify the Section Coordinator (Mike Bongino) and your Athletic Director immediately of any red cards or ejections at your contests. Report any yellow cards to your conference coordinator and your Athletic Director.

7. No Jewelry is permitted. Please check your players prior to the start of the game. A yellow card will be given to the coach as a warning.

8. All players must wear NOCSAE approved shin guards. Anyone without them will not be permitted to enter the game. Goal Keeper jerseys must have a number on the front and the back; they are considered a field player. This is for VARSITY Only.

9. HOME TEAM must wear WHITE socks and the VISITING TEAM must wear dark colored socks.

10. There will be NO OVERTIME in regulation play.

11. In the Semifinals and Finals, there will be three (3) referees.

12. Complete your conference games by October 19, 2017. CANCELLED conference games must be played on the NEXT AVAILABLE DATE. Rain date for October 19th is October 20th. (League games take precedence over non-league).

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CLASS AA

Conferences

• Conference AA1 o Will play 10 conference games and have the opportunity to schedule 5 non conference games o Class AA Playoffs - All 6 teams from this conference will qualify for the playoffs

• Conference AA2

o Will play 10 conference games and have the opportunity to schedule 5 non conference games o Class AA Playoffs - The top 5 finishing AA schools will qualify for the playoffs

• Conference AA3

o Will play 8 conference games and have the opportunity to schedule 7 non conference games o Class AA Playoffs - The Conference Champion will qualify for the playoffs if they have 7 wins or

better o Class AA Playoffs - If the Conference Champion does not have 7 wins or more, the final playoff spot

will revert to the 6th place finisher in Conference AA2

AA1 BEDS AA2 BEDS AA3 BEDS

1. Massapequa 1667 1. Oceanside 1303 1. Long Beach 968 2. Calhoun 924 2. Plain JFK 1190 2. Uniondale 1775 3. Port Wash 1237 3. Baldwin 1164 3. Freeport 1782 4. E Meadow 1158 4. Farmingdale 1425 4. Hempstead 1754 5. Syosset 1546 5. Herricks 969 5. Westbury 1238 6. Hicksville 1236 6. VSC 960

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CLASS AB Conferences

• Conference AB1 o Will play 10 conference games and have the opportunity to play 5 non conference games o Class A Playoffs - All 6 teams will qualify for the playoffs

• Conference AB2 o Will play 12 conference games and have the opportunity to schedule 3 non conference games o Class A Playoffs - The top 5 A schools will qualify for the playoffs o Class B Playoffs – Wheatley will be the number 1 seeded Class B school

• Conference AB3 o Will play 12 conference games and have the opportunity to schedule 3 non conference games o Class A Playoffs - The top 4 finishing A schools will make the playoffs

AB1 BEDS AB2 BEDS AB3 BEDS

1. Southside 824 1. Island Trees 561 1. Mepham 902 2. Garden City 828 2. MacArthur 891 2. NHP 873 3. Wantagh 717 3. VSN 672 3. Jericho 821 4. Manhasset 875 4. Bell Kenn 805 4. West Hemp 540 5. Lynbrook 656 5. CSH 492 5. Bethpage 698 6. N. Shore 632 6. Plainedge 748 6. Division 705 7. Wheatley - B 434 7. Friends - A 289

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CLASS AB

Conferences (Cont.)

• Conference AB4 o Will play 10 conference games and have the opportunity to schedule 5 non conference games o Class A Playoffs - The top finishing Class A school will qualify for the playoffs o Class B Playoffs – Carle Place will be the number 2 seeded Class B school

• Conference AB5 o Will play 12 conference games and have the opportunity to schedule 3 non conference games o Class A Playoffs - The top finishing Class A school will qualify for the playoffs o Class B Playoffs - Oyster Bay will be the number 3 seeded Class B school

• Conference AB6 o Will play 10 conference games and have the opportunity to schedule 5 non conference games o Class A Playoffs - The Conference Champion must have 9 wins or better to qualify for the playoffs o Class A Playoffs - If the Conference Champion does not have 9 wins or more, that playoff spot will

revert back to the 6th place Class A school in Conference AB2

AB4 BEDS AB5 BEDS AB6 BEDS

1. Roslyn 780 1. Clarke 564 1. Mal/ER 493 2. Floral Park 700 2. VSS 622 2. Mineola 604 3. C. Place - B 315 3. GNS 901 3. Roosevelt 776 4. Hewlett 797 4. Oyster Bay – B 358 4. Elmont 872 5. Carey 829 5. GNN 828 5. Sewanhaka 811 6. L. Valley 525 6. Seaford 523 6. Lawrence 684 7. Glen Cove 786

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Schedule Breakdown

Conferences AB1, AB4, AB6, AA1, AA2 – will follow this schedule – 6 team conference

9/8 9/11 9/13 9/18 9/25 2@1 6@1 1@5 1@3 1@4 4@3 3@5 2@3 2@6 2@5 6@5 4@2 4@6 5@4 6@3

10/3 10/5 10/11 10/16 10/18

1@2 1@6 5@1 3@1 4@1

3@4 5@3 3@2 6@2 5@2

5@6 2@4 6@4 4@5 3@6

Conferences AB2, AB3, AB5 – will follow this schedule – 7 team conference

9/7 9/12 9/14 9/16 9/19 9/26 9/28 2@1 6@1 1@7 5@2 1@3 4@1 5@1

4@3 7@2 3@5 6@3 2@4 3@2 6@2

6@5 5@4 4@6 7@4 5@7 7@6 7@3

7 - BYE 3 - BYE 2 - BYE 1 - BYE 6 - BYE 5 - BYE 4 - BYE

10/2 10/4 10/6 10/10 10/12 10/17 10/19

1@2 1@6 7@1 2@5 3@1 1@4 1@5

3@4 2@7 5@3 3@6 4@2 2@3 2@6

5@6 4@5 6@4 4@7 7@5 6@7 3@7

7 - BYE 3 - BYE 2 - BYE 1 - BYE 6 - BYE 5 - BYE 4 - BYE

Conference AA3 – will follow this schedule – 5 team conference

9/12 9/14 9/19 9/26 9/28 1@2 1 - BYE 1@5 1@3 1@4

3@4 3@5 2@3 2 - BYE 2@5 5 - BYE 4@2 4 - BYE 5@4 3 - BYE

10/4 10/10 10/12 10/17 10/19 2@1 1 - BYE 5@1 3@1 4@1 4@3 5@3 3@2 2 - BYE 5@2

5 - BYE 2@4 4 - BYE 4@5 3 - BYE

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GIRLS SOCCER SEEDING CRITERIA SCORING:

Win-3Points /Tie 1 Point

TIE BREAKERS FOR TOURNAMENT SEEDING:

1. Head to Head. 2. Aggregate score between teams that are tied. 3. Record against teams in your conference in descending order. (top to bottom) 4. Common opponents in non-league games.

a. Record against common opponents b. Aggregate scoring between common opponents

5. Non League game record ***If 2 teams are tied for Conference Championship, the tiebreaker procedure will take place.

3 WAY TIE BREAKER Take the three teams and look at record against one another. Whichever team (s) has the best record moves on. After that, then you use the two-team tiebreak.

PLAY OFF BREAKDOWN Class AA Conference AA1 All teams in AA1 will make playoffs, as this is the highest ability conference 10 League games and 5 Non League Games Conference AA2 Top 5 AA schools will qualify for the play offs 10 League Games and 5 Non League Games Conference AA3 Conference Champion will make playoffs if they have 7 wins or more. If they do not, the play off spot will

go to the 6th place finisher in the conference AA2. 8 league games and 7 Non league games Class AB Conference AB 1 All 6 A schools will qualify for the play offs

10 League Games and 5 Non League Games. Conference AB 2 Top 5finishing A schools will make the play offs. 12 League Games and 3 Non League Games. Wheatley is the #1 seed for the Class B play off bracket. Conference AB 3 Top 4 finishing A schools will make the play offs. 12 League Games and 3 Non League Games. Conference AB 4 Top finishing A school will make the play offs.

Carle Place is the #2 seed for the Class B playoff bracket. 10 League Games and 5 Non League Games.

Conference AB 5 Top finishing A school will make the play offs.

12 League Games and 3 Non League Games. Oyster Bay is the #3 seed for the Class B playoff bracket.

Conference AB 6 Conference Champion will make the play offs if they have 9 wins or more. If the

Conference champion does not have 9 wins or more, the play off spot will go to the 6th place A school from Conference AB2. AB6 will play 10 league games and 5 non league games.

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SECTION VIII

NASSAU COUNTY PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION

POST SEASON PLAY

1. Sport’s Committee- will meet on October 20, 2017 at 5pm prior to the coaches meeting to determine seeds and placement for the play offs.

2. Withdrawal- If a school withdraws after the tournament bracket is finalized or while the tournament is in progress, the opposing team will receive a BYE and automatically advance to the next round of play. It is advised that a coach does not take his or her team out of the tournament without prior approval of his/her Athletic Director.

3. Site- All preliminary qualifiers and quarterfinal games are to be played at the higher seed. If this site is

unavailable, the sports committee will provide a suitable site. The opponent’s field is an option.

4. Game Balls- All playoff games MUST be played with the Spalding TF 5000.

5. Ball Personnel- Each school should make a provision to have ball people to assist with the movement of the game. Their service must be provided for the entire contest. Both coaches must agree to any variation.

6. Scorers-Each team should provide a scorer, preferably an adult.

7. Supervision- Each school is to provide at least three (3) adults, paid by that school, who will report to the

scorer’s table and the sports committee before the game. These supervisors MUST wear some type of clothing identifying themselves.

8. Team Area- Each team will be issued a maximum of five (5) sideline passes for the semifinal and final game

of the tournament. These passes are for the coach, athletic trainer, administration, etc. NO ONE WILL BE PERMITEED NEAR THE TEAM BENCH WITHOUT A SIDELINE PASS. The HOME team will occupy the bench to the right of the scorer’s table as you face the field.

9. Procedure for Breaking a Tie- In case of ties at the end of regulation time, there will be two (2) ten minute

overtime periods, to be played in their entirety. An official game ends at the end of these two overtime periods. If the score is still tied, there will then be two (2) five minute sudden victory periods. These periods do not have to be played in completion. Once a team scores, the game is over. If the score is still tied, the teams will go to penalty shots.

10. If the regulation game is not played in its entirety, in case of a tie, the entire game must be played over. Sudden victory and penalty shots will resume at the point that they were ended.

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PENALTY SHOTS: a. The winner of the coin toss will have the option to shoot first or second. This order will remain the same until a winner is determined. b. Each coach will submit a list of five (5) players and the order that they will shoot. These players can be anyone on the team including the goalie. Disqualified players cannot be used. This group goes to completion or until a winner is determined. c. If still tied, after the first group of shooters, five different players will be submitted and a sudden victory situation exists after each pair of shooters. d. If still tied, after the second group of shooters, any list of five players will be submitted and a sudden victory situation exists after each pair of shooters. These players may come from the first two groups. This step is continued until a winner is determined. LATE START- The home team must wait 30 minutes from the scheduled start of the game for the visiting team to arrive. (Schools should use discretion when waiting for teams to arrive. The game will NOT be forfeited and will be made up at another date.

11. Inclement Weather- Prior to playing at a neutral site, the site director will contact the participating schools to reach a decision. The home team (host) will notify the officials when the game is called off. When using a neutral site, the section coordinator will contact the participating schools. In the early rounds it is possible that only part of a bracket will be played. As per the Section VIII Policy, if lighting is observed, activity will be suspended immediately. Shelter should be sought in appropriate locations. Before resuming the contest, officials should wait a minimum of 30 minutes after the last observable lightning strike.

12. Suspension/Termination of Games- Once a game has begun, it is the responsibility of the game officials to determine whether a site is suitable for play or not. Game officials should consult with participating coaches and the site chairperson before making their decision. IT IS SOLEY THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE GAME OFFICIALS TO MAKE THE DECISION! The safety of the participants is the FIRST PRIORITY when making a decision. If a game is suspended during the first half and is not able to be resumed that day, it must be replayed from its entirety from the start. If a game is suspended during the second half, it shall be restarted from the point of suspension (including overtime and tie-breaking procedures).

13. Home Team- The lower seeded teams are considered the home teams during the entire tournament. The

home team MUST wear a white jersey and white socks.

14. Reporting Scores-The winning coach should call Newsday 631-843-2820 and the Section Coordinator: Mike Bongino WORK: 631-367-6826 or MOBILE: 516-241-3805 – EMAIL: mbongino@csh.k12.ny.us

- E-Mails and Texts are encouraged!

15. Practices- No visiting teams should request to practice or scrimmage on the host school’s field. Neither team should request a practice on any neutral site to be used in the tournament.

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Section VIII Girls’ Soccer Official Selection/Post Season Play

The top ranked officials who qualify for the current season will be placed on the officials’ sheet for coaches to rank. Each coach will rank the officials’ 1-12 along with their “non-preferred list” officials which will consist of up to only 3 names. The first round of playoffs will be determined by official’s rankings and matchups between the two schools competing. After the first round officials assignments will be determined by the two teams competing. A team may not get the same officials in consecutive rounds, only in the first two rounds. Teams may see repeat of officials in the semifinal and final due to availability and rank. The pairing for the semifinal and final will be a three man system, 2 linesmen and 1 referee. The entire playoff bracket official’s assignments will be determined by the 2 schools competing. All coaches with teams that qualify for post season play will rank the officials at a seeding meeting. Date: October 20, 2017. Grace Chianese, Assistant Executive Director (Girl’s Athletics) from BOCES will be present to assist and provide copies of the seeding’s once they are completed. *****Please note: If your Varsity and JV teams do not complete 85% of your ratings during the season, your preferred/non preferred lists will not be considered.

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Girls Soccer - Class AA

FIRST ROUND QUARTER-FINALS SEMI-FINALS FINALS Monday Thursday Monday Friday

October 23, 2017 October 26, 2017 October 30, 2017 November 3, 2017 1 8 (@ HS) TIME: TBA

(@ HS) TIME: TBA

9 TIME: 5:00 4 5 (@ HS) TIME: TBA

(@ HS) TIME: TBA

12 3 TIME: 2:00 CLASS AA CHAMPS 6 (@ HS) TIME: TBA

(@ HS) TIME: TBA

11 2 TIME: 7:30

7 (@ HS) TIME: TBA

(@ HS) TIME: TBA

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Girls Soccer - Class A

FIRST ROUND QUARTER-FINALS SEMI-FINALS FINALS Tuesday Friday Tuesday Friday

October 24, 2017 October 27, 2017 October 31, 2017 November 3, 2017 1 -

(@ HS) TIME: TBD

16 - (@ HS) 8 - TIME: TBD

(@ HS) TIME: TBD

9 - 4 - TIME: 4:00

(@ HS) TIME: TBD

13 - (@ HS) 5 - TIME: TBD

(@ HS) TIME: TBD

12 - 2 -

TIME: 4:30 CLASS A

CHAMPIONS (@ HS)

TIME: TBD 15 - (@ HS) 7 - TIME: TBD

(@HS) TIME: TBD

10 - 3 - TIME: 6:30

(@ HS) TIME: TBD

14 - (@ HS) 6 - TIME: TBD

(@ HS)

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TIME: TBD 11 -

Class A - Outbracket Games

Saturday

October 21, 2017

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Winner Plays #1 seed

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Winner Plays #2 seed

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Girls Soccer - Class B

Monday Friday October 30,2017 November 3, 2017

1 – WHEATLEY

Time: N/A 4 - 3 –Oyster Bay Time: 7:00 CLASS B CHAMPIONS

Time: 2:00 2 –Carle Place

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TOURNAMENT PROTEST PROCEDURE

1. A. Protest must deal with rule interpretation or procedure, not judgment. B. If the coach feels that there are grounds for protest, he/she must announce to the other coach and to the officials that a protest is being made. The reason and time into the game must be noted into both scorebooks. As that point, the protest committee will make a decision and the game will continue from the time of the protest. All protests must be ruled on by committee before the teams leave the area of play. The decision of the committee is final.

C. During the final and semifinal rounds, the protest committee shall consist of:

a. Back up official (Official who will serve as a time at the table). b. Site supervising appointed by the sports committee.

c. Section Chairperson- If the section chairperson is unavailable, the site supervisor will appoint a third person before the game begins.

d. In all situations, the site supervisor is responsible for setting up a three (3) person protest committee before the game. The names of the members of the protest committee shall be recorded in both scorebooks.

2. Ejections for Unsportsmanlike Conduct- A game suspension will occur during the next round of the tournament. If that player’s team is no longer in the tournament, the incident will be reviewed by the Section VIII Sportsmanship Committee and the suspension will be carried over to the next season.

PROCEDURES FOR PROTESTS

1. The protesting coach will inform the referee and the opposing coach at that point in the game immediately following the situation protested.

2. The time, score and situation will be identified in the scorebook, by an official or both coaches, as soon as the protest is announced to the officials and the opposing coach.

3. A subsequent protest in the same game will be required to be announced and recorded, using the same procedures described above for each specific point of protest.

4. The protesting coach is required to notify the conference chairperson and sport coordinator within 48 hours of the contest.

5. The protesting coach is required to file a written protest giving specific details of the situation, time, and score to the conference president within 48 hours of the conference. This report must be accompanied by a $75.00 check payable to the Section VIII Athletic Council.

6. The protest will require the signatures of the coach, Athletic Director, and the Principal of the school.

7. Copies of the protest must be sent to the sports coordinator, the protest chairperson, and the opposing coach within 48 hours of the contest by the protesting coach.

8. The Section VIII sport coordinator will notify the Executive Director of Section VIII who, in turn will notify the game officials involved and direct that a written statement from the game officials be

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filed with the sport coordinator within 24 hours. 9. The sport coordinator will arrange for a meeting as soon as possible and have represented:

a. The protesting coach b. The opposing coach c. A rules interpreter d. Sport committee (Girls Soccer)

10. Attendance of the game officials involved in the protested contest will be mandatory, unless extenuating circumstances preclude their attendance.

PROTEST COMMITTEE OPTIONS:

To deny the protest

To uphold the protest and direct that the game be replayed from the point of protest

To uphold the protest and direct that the game be replayed in its entirety

To deny the protest and recommend some further action by the Section VIII High School Association

To uphold and protest and recommend some further action by the Section VIII High School Association

11. An appeal of the decision of the protest committee be made. This request must be filed within 72 hours of notification of this decision to the Section VIII Appeals Committee upon submission of a $75.00 fee (A second fee if original protester).

12. In the case of a Protest or an Appeal that is upheld, the fee will be returned.

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NFHS Rule Changes 2017-2018

4-1-1d: If visible apparel is worn under the jersey and/or shorts, it shall be a single solid color matching the predominant color

of the respective garment. Visible arm compression sleeves shall be a similar length, all alike and of a solid color matching the

predominant color of the jersey. Visible leg compression sleeves shall be of a similar length, all alike and of a solid color

matching the predominant color of the shorts.

Rationale: Players often wear compression shorts, which are longer than the short or jersey. They should be of the same color.

This rule addition is needed to maintain consistency with current uniform rule requirements and color restrictions.

4-2-1 Exception 1: Deleted

Rationale: With the adoption of the change related to the use of headgear as opposed to only headbands, this exception is no

longer necessary.

4-2-9: A soft padded headgear that meets the ASTM standard is permitted.

Rationale: This allows for the newer headgear styles that are currently in the market to be used that are not just headbands.

5-1-3f: Unless otherwise prohibited by the state association, electronic communication devices may be used to communicate

with crew members.

Rationale: This rule allows, but does not require, the use of common communication devices that are currently available and

affordable. This will permit officials to utilize such equipment and improve communication allowing for a better-officiated

game, if permitted by the state association.

8-1-3: The ball shall be kicked while it is stationary on the ground in the center of the field of play and may clearly move in any

direction.

Rationale: Requiring that the ball move forward on the kickoff is meaningless in the modern game.

10-1-3f: A goal may not be scored directly from a kickoff into the kicking team's own goal.

Rationale: This change retains consistency with the concept that a team cannot score against themselves from a free kick, as

provided in 10.1.3 c, d and e.

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13-1-2: All free kicks, with the exception of penalty kicks, may be taken in any direction. Free kicks are taken from the spot of

the foul except for the reasons listed in 13-2-3, which are taken from the location of the ball when the referee stopped play. Free

kicks resulting from fouls committed in the goal area are taken as described in 13-1-3 or 13-1-4. Indirect free kicks for offside

(13-2-2b) are taken from the spot where the offending player interfered with play, interfered with an opponent or gained an

advantage by being in that position.

Rationale: The current rule also does not clearly identify where indirect free kicks for

offside are taken. This change makes it clear.

14-1-4: The ball shall be kicked while it is stationary on the ground from the spot or any place on the penalty mark. To be in

play, the ball shall be moved forward. The player taking the penalty kick is permitted to use a stutter step or a hesitation move

provided there is no stopping and there is continuous movement toward the ball. Failure to kick the ball as specified shall be

considered a violation by the attacking team and the appropriate penalties shall apply. Stutter stepping is not an interruption in

movement.

Rationale: This addition of these sentences clarifies that the stutter step is allowed.

2017-18 NFHS MAJOR EDITORIAL CHANGES

3-3-2, 4-1-1, 5-1-3c, 14-1-3

2017-18 NFHS POINTS OF EMPHASIS

1. Risk Minimization

2. Referee Communication and Teamwork

3. Restarts

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NASSAU COUNTY PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOL

ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION

SECTION VIII UNSPORTSMANLIKE BEHAVIOR/INCIDENT/DISQUALIFICATION REPORT

This report is to be completed and submitted by game officials and athletic directors of both schools within 24 hours of the incident and/or violation.

Sport:

Level:

Date of the event:

Home School: vs. Opponent:

Player(s) / Coach(es) / Official(s) / Spectator(s) Involved:

Name

School

Number

Name

School

Number

Brief description of the incident (attach additional documentation if necessary):

Action taken:

Supervisor(s):

Name

School

Phone

Name

School

Phone

Official(s) assigned:

Name

Number

Phone

Name

Number

Phone

Person filing this report:

Name

Position

School

Complete and return via e-mail to:

Athletic Director

Patrick Pizzarelli: PPizzarelli@nasboces.org (or acting administrator)

Jim Amen: jamen@csh.k12.ny.us

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The Concussion Management and Awareness Act will go into effect on July 1, 2012 for all public schools and charter schools. The items listed below are required for school districts to be in compliance with the law. Some of the items are specifically spelled out in the law and others have been recommended by the State Education Department and the Department of Health and approved by the State Board of Regents. Requirements of School Districts Education: Each school coach, physical education teacher, nurse, and athletic trainer will have to complete an approved course on concussion management on a biennial basis, starting with the 2012-2013 school year. O School coaches and physical education teachers must complete the CDC course. (www.cdc.gov/concussion/HeadsUp/online_training.html) O School nurses and certified athletic trainers must complete the concussion course. (http://preventingconcussions.org) Information: Provide concussion management information and sign off with any parental permission form. The NYSPHSAA will provide a pamphlet to member schools on the concussion management information for parents. The concussion management and awareness information or the State Education Department’s website must be made available on the school website, if one exists. Removal from athletics: Require the immediate removal from athletic activities of any pupil that has or is believed to have sustained a mild traumatic brain injury. No pupils will be allowed to resume athletic activity until they have been symptom free for 24 hours and have been evaluated by and received written and signed authorization from a licensed physician. For interscholastic athletics, clearance must come from the school medical director. O Such authorization must be kept in the pupil’s permanent heath record. O Schools shall follow directives issued by the pupil’s treating physician. State Education Department’s Guidance for Concussion Management Schools are advised to develop a written concussion management policy. A sample policy is available on the NYSPHSAA website at www.nysphsaa.org. The policy should include: O A commitment to reduce the risk of head injuries. O A procedure and treatment plan developed by the district medical director. O A procedure to ensure proper education for school nurses, certified athletic trainers, physical education teachers, and coaches. O A procedure for a coordinated communication plan among appropriate staff. O A procedure for periodic review of the concussion management program. Post Concussion Management O Cognitive rest requires the student avoid participation in, or exposure to, activities that require concentration or mental stimulation. O Physical rest includes getting adequate sleep, taking frequent rest periods, and avoiding physical activity that requires exertion. O Return to school activities may begin once a medical provider clears the student and may recommend a graduated return to activities, after the student has been symptom free for 24 hours. For physical activities, please refer to Zurich Guidelines which can be found at www.nysphsaa.org. Schools may develop a Concussion Management Team to help guide and implement the program. O The team may include, but is not limited to, students, parents/guardians, school administrators, medical director, private medical provider, school nurse, director of PE, certified athletic trainer, physical education teachers, coaches, and regular education teachers.

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SECTION VIII OUT OF SPORTS SEASON ATHLETIC PARTICIPATION POLICY In order to protect all eligible student-athletes from exploitation and coercion, the following principles should be adhered to:

• We, all member districts, do not limit individual students’ opportunities to participate in other sports and athletic experiences.

• We do not exert pressure on student athletes to participate in an athletic activity outside of any sport season (as defined by the Section).

• We support and preserve the integrity of each interscholastic sports program by enforcing these principles.

• We insure that the spirit and intent of this policy be understood and adhered to by all members of the Section.

To that end, the following guidelines will be in force replacing the former “Camp and Recreation Rule”:

• Section VIII members will conduct programs which are recreational in nature as defined by this

regulation. Intramurals, strength and conditioning programs, and recreation programs which are open to all students are permitted.

• During any approved activity individual sport skills may be taught to students. • The same opportunity for instruction and personal improvement must be available to all students

participating in the activity. • Team strategy and roster specific workouts limited to members of an athletic team are

prohibited. • Recreational activities must be open and publicized to all eligible bona fide students. • During the summer, Section VIII members may conduct leagues, camps, clinics, and similar activities

at their facilities. • Members shall observe the starting and ending dates of each sports season as set by the Section

annually. It is also the spirit of this rule that we encourage, enable, and permit athletes to participate in more than one sport during the course of the year. Students should not be coerced to participate in other activities organized during a specified sports season to maintain good standing in an out of season sport. It is the responsibility of the local athletic administrator to regulate, monitor, and require compliance with the tenets of this rule for it to be effectively observed.

All who are concerned with the proper conduct and with the intent and spirit of any interscholastic sport are obligated to report any violation or perceived violation to the Ethics Committee through the Executive Director’s office. All violations will be adjudicated by the Ethics Committee which could result in forfeiture of eligibility and/or sanctions of the students, teams, coaches, or schools involved. It is recommended that this policy and standard be made available to all students, parents, coaches and other school personnel concerned with the conduct of our interscholastic programs. Approved June 9, 2004 Athletic Council

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Request for Medical Waiver of NYSPHSAA – Regulation #25

To be eligible for sectional, intersectional or state competition, a team must have competed in six (6) school scheduled contests during the season. To be eligible for sectional, intersectional or state competition, a team must have competed in six (6) school-scheduled contests which occurred on six different dates during the season. An individual is eligible for the team if he/she has been an eligible participant on a team in that sport in that school for a minimum of six (6) scheduled contests during the regular season. For football, a student must be an eligible participant for a minimum of three (3) contests. Contestants in individual sports (archery, badminton, bowling, cross country, fencing, golf, gymnastics, rifle, skiing, swimming tennis, outdoor track, winter track and wrestling) must also have represented their school in six (6) scheduled contests during the season to be eligible. These required contests must occur on six different dates and must be concluded prior to the conclusion of the team’s regular schedule. School Sport

Athlete Date Request Submitted

Nature of Injury/Illness

Date of Injury/Onset of Illness Date of Medical Clearance Record of Participation in Competitions (Exclusive of Section Tournaments): *For Wrestling Only DATE OPPONENT * Weigh-in validated by Athletic Director

1. * 2. * 3. * 4. * 5. *

Note: All pertinent medical documentation must accompany this request before it will be considered. Such material MUST VERIFY the date of onset of the illness/injury and date physical activity may resume. NOTES FROM PHYSICAL THERAPISTS ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE.

Medical Documents Attached:

1. 2. 3. 4. Request and documentation must be received by the sport coordinator and the Section VIII Office prior to the last league contest.

Approved by the Athletic Council - 2005