Introduction

The New Brunswick Interscholastic Athletic Association is an CONSTITUTION association of high schools, who through school coaches, operate BY-LAWS athletic teams in various activities. The teams consist of high OPERATING REGULATIONS school students who play in New Brunswick schools using facilities and equipment that are part of the school. of the The association is funded by the Department of Education and through funds from member schools. NEW BRUNSWICK INTERSCHOLASTIC ATHLETIC The NBIAA recognizes that responsibility for all student ASSOCIATION activities within the schools in the Province of New Brunswick rests with the Minister of Education. A member of School Sport Canada and affiliated member of the National Federation of State High School Associations

NBIAA Department of Education 125 Hilton Road P.O. Box 6000 Fredericton, N.B. E3B 5H1

Office: (506) 457- 4843 Fax: (506) 453 - 5311 E-mail: [email protected] www.nbiaa-asinb.org

EDUCATION THROUGH ATHLETICS

Page 3 Page TABLE OF CONTENTS Page n) Gender Participation Principles 55 INTRODUCTION 3 o) Calendar Dates 56

p) Tie Breaking Policy 57 SECTION 1 - DIRECTORY 6 58 a) Who to call at the NBIAA 7 q) Operating Regulations for Activities 59 b) Executive Committee Members 8 20.1 Badminton 62 c) Conference Presidents 9 20.2 Baseball 65 d) Classification of Schools 10 20.3 Basketball 20.4 Cheerleading 68 SECTION 2 – PHILOSOPHY AND RESPONSIBILITY 12 20.5 Cross Country 70 a) Values and Mission 13 20.6 Curling 72 b) Responsibility of School Administrators 14 20.7 Field Hockey 74 20.8 Football 75 SECTION 3 – CONSTITUTION 16 20.9 Golf 79 a) Name, Organization, Objectives 17 81 b) Membership, Executive Committee 18 20.10 Hockey 20.11 Rugby 87 c) Duties of the Executive Committee 19 20.12 Soccer 89 d) Duties and Privilege of Executive Committee Members 19 20.13 Softball 91 e) Executive Committee, Conference Structure 21 20.14 Swimming 93 f) Coaches Associations, Rules of Order 22 20.15 Track & Field 95 g) Annual General Meeting, Voting 22 100 h) Amendments, Conference / Regional Format 23 20.16 Volleyball 20.17 Wrestling 104 SECTION 4 – BY-LAWS 25 SECTION 6 – POLICIES 109 a) Team Eligibility 26 a) Fair Play Code for Athletes & Coaches 110 b) Player Eligibility 27 b) Corporate Sponsor Policy 111 c) Competition with Non-Members 29

d) Classification of Schools, Divisions of Play 31 SECTION 7 – FEE STRUCTURE 112 e) Calendar Sports 32 a) Penalty Fees 113 f) Officials, Activities and Championships 33 SECTION 8 - FORMS 115 g) Protests 34 h) Appeal of NBIAA Ruling 35 SECTION 9 - APPENDIXES 117 i) Discipline Process 37 1 - Lightning Protocol 118

2 - Concussion 119 SECTION 5 – OPERATING REGULATIONS 39 3 - NBIAA Recommendations 120 a) Fees, Registration 40 3 - NBIAA Awards Information 121 b) Eligibility & Recruitment 41 4 - NBIAA Insurance Manual 124

c) Junior Championship Division, Classification of Schools 44 5 - Tournament Manager’s Handbook 128 d) Financial Affairs, Provincial Tournaments/Events, All-Star Games 45

e) Weather Policy, Safety Guidelines for Interschool Athletic Programs 46 ADVERTISEMENTS & SPONSORS 15 f) Discipline 47 Coach NB - Get Coaching! 108 g) Activity Calendar, Canada Games, Sunday Games 49 SSQ Accident Insurance 131 h) Affiliation of Coaches’ Association, NBIAA Coaching Certification 49 Entripy Shops 132 i) Protests, Conference / Regional Format 50 Subway 133 j) Online Schedules & Scores, Athletic Calendar Regulations 51 Comfort Inn 134 k) Seasons of Play, Limits of games per season per sport 52 Mikasa 135 l) Rules on play during instructional time 53 Yonex NBIAA No Swearing 136 m) Mercy Rule, Open Gym 54 NBIAA SCHOOL DIRECTORY 137 IMPORTANT DUE DATES 138 Page 4 Page 5 NBIAA CONTACTS

NBIAA 125 Hilton Road SECTION 1 P.O. Box 6000 Fredericton, N.B. E3B 5H1 NEW BRUNSWICK INTERSCHOLASTIC Phone: (506) 457-4843 ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION Fax: (506) 453-5311 e-mail: [email protected] www.nbiaa-asinb.org

President Andy Clark Hartland Community School 217 Rockland Road Hartland, N.B., E7P 0A2 Phone: 375-3000 Fax: 375-3005

Vice-President Janice Hicks Tantramar Regional High School 223 Main Street Sackville, N.B., E4L 3A7 DIRECTORY Phone: 364-4060 Fax: 364-4735

Past President Yvan Arseneault École Aux quatre vents 499 prom Les Jeux du Canada Dalhousie, N.B., E8C 1V6 Phone: 684-7610 Fax: 684-7599

Executive Director Allyson Ouellette 125 Hilton Road P.O. Box 6000 Fredericton, N.B., E3B 5H1 Phone: 457-4843 Fax: 453-5311

Assistant to the Executive Natalie Landry Director 125 Hilton Road P.O. Box 6000 Fredericton, N.B., E3B 5H1 Phone: 457-6986 Fax: 453-5311

Page 6 Page 7 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE CONFERENCE PRESIDENTS

Conference Representatives

Southern Conference AAA: Carrie Shea St. Malachy’s Memorial High School AA: Amber Lenihan Hampton High School A: Geoffrey McCullogh Rothesay Netherwood School

Western Conference AAA: Kurt Allen Leo Hayes High School AA: Derrick O’Leary Woodstock High School A: Ann Fitton Nackawic High School

Northern Conference AAA: James Watters Miramichi Valley High School Northern Conference President AA: Mae Cameron Sugarloaf Senior High School Mae Cameron A: Rodney Buggie Blackville School Sugarloaf Senior High School, Campbellton, N.B. Phone: 789-2170 Fax: 789-2180 Eastern Conference Email: [email protected] AAA: Stacey Boudreau Bernice MacNaughton High School AA: Josette Allain École Clément-Cormier Eastern Conference President A: Molly Nugent Minto Memorial High School Josette Allain École Clément-Cormier, Bouctouche, N.B. Anglophone District Representative Phone: 743-7207 Fax: 743-7225 Jenny MacDougall School District South Email: [email protected]

Francophone Superintendent Southern Conference President TBD School District Geoffrey McCullogh Rothesay Netherwood School, Rothesay, N.B. Department of Education liaisons: Phone: 847-8224 Fax: 848-0851 Anglophone Francophone Email: [email protected] Fran Harris Carol Bernard Physical Education and Health Agent pédagogique provincial Learning Specialist Programmes d’études et évaluation Western Conference President Ann Fitton Nackawic Senior High School, Nackawic, N.B. Phone: 575-6020 Fax: 575-2336

Email: [email protected]

Page 8 Page 9 CLASSIFICATION OF SCHOOLS CLASSIFICATION OF SCHOOLS

AAA SCHOOLS A SCHOOLS

SOUTHERN CONFERENCE NORTHERN CONFERENCE SOUTHERN CONFERENCE NORTHERN CONFERENCE Harbour View High School Miramichi Valley High School Campobello Island Consolidated School École Aux quatre vents Kennebecasis Valley High School École secondaire Népisiguit Grand Manan Community School Blackville School Saint John High School Polyvalente W.-Arthur-Losier Harvey High School École Carrefour Beausoleil Simonds High School McAdam High School Central NB Academy St. Malachy`s Memorial High School Rothesay Netherwood School Centre La Fontaine Sussex Regional High School École Samuel-de-Champlain Dalhousie Regional High School Sir James Dunn Academy North & South Esk Reg. High School WESTERN CONFERENCE EASTERN CONFERENCE École Régionale de Baie-Sainte-Anne Cité-des-Jeunes-A.-M. Sormany Bernice MacNaughton High School Stanley Regional High School Fredericton High School Harrison Trimble High School Leo Hayes High School École L’Odyssée Oromocto High School École Mathieu-Martin Moncton High School WESTERN CONFERENCE EASTERN CONFERENCE Riverview High School Polyvalente A.-J.-Savoie Belleisle Regional High School Canterbury High School Caledonia Regional High School AA SCHOOLS Fredericton Christian Academy Cambridge-Narrows School École Grande-Rivière Chipman Forest Avenue School SOUTHERN CONFERENCE NORTHERN CONFERENCE Hartland Community School École Mgr-M.-F.-Richard Fundy High School Bathurst High School John Caldwell School Minto Memorial High School Hampton High School James M. Hill Memorial High School École Marie-Gaétane Moncton Christian Academy Rothesay High School Polyvalente Louis-Mailloux Nackawic Senior High School Petitcodiac Regional School St. Stephen High School Polyvalente Marie-Esther Saint Mary’s Academy École Secondaire Assomption Polyvalente Roland-Pépin Tobique Valley High School Sussex Christian School Sugarloaf Senior High School

WESTERN CONFERENCE EASTERN CONFERENCE Carleton North High School Bonar Law Memorial High School École Sainte-Anne École Clément-Cormier Southern Victoria High School J.M.A. Armstrong School Polyvalente Thomas-Albert Polyvalente L.-J.-Robichaud Woodstock High School Tantramar Regional High School

Page 10 Page 11 Values and Mission

Values are the fundamental principles and beliefs that form the SECTION 2 foundation of our organization.

The New Brunswick Interscholastic Athletic Association believes that NEW BRUNSWICK INTERSCHOLASTIC the sport experience makes a significant contribution to the physical, ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION intellectual, personal and social development of the student.

We believe that our conduct as an organization is guided by:

· ethical behaviour · trust and respect · equity and accessibility · cooperative decision-making · partnership

We believe we foster a high quality of athletic experience for all participants through:

· fun, fair play and sportsmanship PHILOSOPHY · quality coaching · safe & healthy environment AND Our mission is an agreed upon statement of the reason for our RESPONSIBILITY organization’s existence:

The NBIAA, as a partner in public education, fosters, develops, and governs student athletic activities within New Brunswick high schools.

Page 12 Page 13 Responsibility of School Administrators

The school principal or his/her designated representative shall be the responsible administrative officer of a school. Due to the Right to Information and Protection of Privacy Act, principals must advise parents that when participating on school sports teams, student names and depending on the sport, grade level, weight and height information may be distributed for use for games sheets, schedules, tournament programs and posting of results in the media. For a sample of an Interschool Athletic Participation Form, principals can refer to Appendix A of the New Brunswick Safety Guidelines for Secondary Interschool Athletics, 2014.

Final authority and ultimate responsibility in all matters pertaining to interscholastic activities of each school shall be vested in the school principal. The school principal’s responsibility shall include, but shall not be limited to, the following:

Host School – The basic responsibility of the host school is to take every possible measure at any athletic activity to assure courteous, friendly, safe and fair treatment to visiting players, school representatives, fans and game officials. Schools are responsible to volunteer to host NBIAA events when their conference rotation permits.

Administrative Control – The administration and supervision of all facets of all activities in the high school program shall be entirely controlled by the properly constituted administrator.

Conduct of Participants – The responsibility for the conduct of the coaches, players and spectators at any athletic contest shall lie with the administrators of the schools whose teams are participating in the contest.

Hazing – A form of team initiation is a behaviour that will not be accepted amongst NBIAA school teams. Any penalty for inappropriate behaviour that is outlined in the Department of Education’s Policy 703 will be administered by the school or schools involved. Upon further review of the incidents, the NBIAA reserves the right to impose further sanctions.

Conduct of Administrators – News Media – A school administrator shall never use the news media or social media to criticize another school administrator, school team, coach, player, game official or the NBIAA. All members have a right to discuss issues with the NBIAA Executive Committee, but these issues should be communicated by all members with due diligence in a professional manner.

Student Eligibility - The school administration must assume responsibility for verification of all student eligibility rules.

Online Access - The username and password for the online registration has been given to the school Principal. The password for the online system is considered to be the signature of approval from the school Principal.

Non-School Teams - The use of the school name, uniforms and equipment by the non- school team gives the perception that the team is under the authority of the principal. To prevent a legal challenge concerning liability, it is strongly recommended by the NBIAA that the non-school team should not be allowed the use of the name, uniforms or equipment of the school unless a formal agreement has been signed by the non- school organization. This agreement should clearly define who has jurisdiction over the non-school team. It is also recommended that facility rental agreements be put in place with the non-school teams. Page 14 Page 15 CONSTITUTION CONSTITUTION

Article 1 - Name

This organization shall be known as the New Brunswick Interscholastic SECTION 3 Athletic Association and shall be affiliated with School Sport Canada and the National Federation of State High School Associations.

NEW BRUNSWICK INTERSCHOLASTIC Article 2 - Organization

ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION The Association came into being at the biennial meeting of the New Brunswick Educational Institute at Fredericton, N.B., June 28, 29 and 30, 1926.

The NBIAA is an organization of New Brunswick high schools that operate athletic teams in various activities. The teams consist of high school students who play in New Brunswick schools using facilities and equipment which are often part of the school. The Association is funded through a grant structure provided by the Department of Education and through funds from member-schools. The New Brunswick Interscholastic Athletic Association recognizes that responsibility for all student activities within the schools in the Province of New Brunswick rests with the Minister of Education.

The New Brunswick Interscholastic Athletic Association further recognizes and accepts that decisions and actions flowing from such decisions, respecting the day-to-day activities of the organization remain the aegis of the Association. The NBIAA will work in a consultative and collaborative fashion with the Department of Education to ensure fair and equitable application of the Constitution, By-laws and Operating Regulations of the CONSTITUTION Association.

Article 3 - Objectives

Section 1. To foster and develop amateur athletics among the High Schools of the province.

Section 2 . To equalize athletic opportunities by standardizing rules of eligibility for individuals and classifying for competitive purposes the institutions which are members of the Association.

Section 3. To promote uniformity in the arrangement and control of contests.

Section 4. To protect the mutual interests of the members of the Association through the cultivation of ideals of clean sport in their relation to the development of character.

Page 16 Page 17 Section 7. CONSTITUTION Article 4 - Membership The expenses of Executive Committee members incurred in traveling to and Section 1. from scheduled meetings shall be borne by the Association.

Any High School in the province of New Brunswick whether public or Section 8. private, may become a member of the New Brunswick Interscholastic The signing officers of the Association shall be 2 of the following: President, Athletic Association providing that: Executive Director and 2 other designates decided by the Executive a) It agrees to register online by June 1st. Committee. b) It agrees to comply with the rules and regulations of the Association. CONSTITUTION CONSTITUTION c) It pays an annual membership fee as shall be determined from time to time Section 9. by the membership, at an Annual General Meeting. Position of the Executive Director a) shall be an appointed full-time position ; Section 2. b) shall not vote at any meetings of the Association ; The fiscal year shall be June 1 to May 31. Article 6 - Duties of the Executive Committee Article 5 - Executive Committee Section 1. Section 1. The EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE shall, subject to the constitution/by-laws or The Executive Committee shall consist of one representative per classification directions given it by a majority vote at any properly constituted General per Conference, one Anglophone and one Francophone designate will act as Meeting, have full control of the affairs of the Association. Regular meetings direct liaisons through the NBIAA to the Department of Education as of the Executive Committee shall be held four times a year, with others called non-voting members and the Executive Officers. Executive Officers shall by the President (in accordance with Article 5-section 5) as often as the include the President, Vice President, Past President and the Executive business of the Association requires. The Executive Committee may authorize Director. exceptions (under extreme circumstances) to the association’s By-Laws and Note: Representatives appointed to the Executive Committee must be Operating Regulations and has the authority to rule on any issue not clearly Principals or regularly employed teachers. covered in the handbook.

A Conference representative may invite principals or teachers from within his/ Section 2. her conference to attend Executive Committee meetings in a non-voting Any member of the committee may resign at any time, upon sending a capacity. written notice to the Executive Director. All members shall remain in office Section 2. until their respective successors are elected or appointed. The Executive The President and the Vice-President shall be elected at Annual Meetings of Committee, with valid reason(s), may request the resignation of any member the Association. For purposes of continuity, the Executive Director shall be at any time prior to the expiry date of that member's term of office. appointed by the Executive Committee rather than elected. Section 3. Section 3. The Executive Committee or its' designates may meet with individuals or The term of office for the President and Vice-President shall be limited to two Executive of other Sport/Education agencies when deemed appropriate. (2) successive two-year terms.

Section 4. Article 7 - Duties and Privileges of Executive Committee Members

Any vacancies which may occur among the Executive Officers from time to Section 1. time shall be filled through appointment by the Executive Committee. PRESIDENT: Section 5. a) shall be presiding officer of the Association and ex-officer of all Meetings of the Executive Committee shall be held at the most convenient committees. place at any time at the call of the President, notice of which shall be sent to b) shall be the official spokesperson for the Association. each member of the Executive Committee. c) shall have general supervision of all matters and affairs of the Association. Section 6. d) shall have power to call special meetings of the Association. Five members of the Executive Committee shall constitute a quorum. e) shall appoint or assign members of the Executive Committee to positions

of responsibility pertaining to the business of the Association.

Page 18 Page 19 CONSTITUTION Section 2. Section 5. VICE PRESIDENT: CONFERENCE REPRESENTATIVES: The Vice President shall attend General and Executive meetings of the a) shall attend all General and Executive meetings. Association and in the absence of the President, have all the powers and duties b) shall liaison concerns, to the Executive Committee from their respective of the President. At all times the Vice President shall assist with the overall Conferences. administration of the Association. c) shall keep the Conference membership informed of happenings and issues pertaining to regional and provincial matters. Section 3. d) shall attend provincial competitions hosted by their Conference when CONSTITUTION CONSTITUTION PAST PRESIDENT: feasible. The Past President shall retain office for two (2) years following his/ her term e) shall ensure that the rules and regulations of the Association are respected of office as President or until the position is taken by a successor. He / she and followed by the membership of their Conference. shall have all rights and privileges of a member of the Executive Committee. f) shall keep the Conference membership abreast of changes of operating procedures. Section 4. g) shall handle issues involving schools they represent within the Conference. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR & ASSISTANT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: a) shall manage the day to day affairs of the Association. Section 6. b) shall be the custodian of the books, records, correspondence and other SUPERINTENDENT REPRESENTATIVES: property of the Association. a) shall attend all General and Executive meetings. c) shall attend all General and Executive meetings, and keep accurate b) shall liaison concerns to the Executive Committee from their respective records of the proceedings. districts. d) shall interact with the media, amateur sports bodies, officials’ c) shall keep the District Superintendents informed of happenings and issues organizations and other sports-associated agencies. pertaining to regional and provincial matters. e) shall prepare press releases relative to competitions and pertinent matters. d) shall attend provincial competitions hosted by their District when feasible. f) shall prepare the annual activity calendar. e) shall ensure that the rules and regulations of the Association are respected g) shall control all financial operations; prepare budgets and financial and followed by the membership of their District. statement, collection of monies, payment of bills, record keeping, f) shall keep the District Superintendents abreast of changes of operating banking and arrange for audit. procedures. h) shall edit and produce the Calendar of Events. g) shall handle issues involving superintendents they represent. i) shall interpret and enforce all articles and policies of the NBIAA. j) shall organize Executive Committee meetings and distribute the minutes Article 8 - Executive Committee to committee members. k) shall organize the Annual General Meeting and distribute AGM minutes Section 1. to the membership. The Executive Committee has jurisdiction over regional and provincial l) shall arrange conference calls or special meetings when required. affairs.

m) shall order and distribute provincial championship awards. Section 2. n) shall oversee all aspects of school membership, team registration, player The Executive Committee shall be the sole agent responsible for rendering registration and insurance. decisions in the specific areas of: Operating Regulations (Activities and o) shall maintain liaison with the School Sport Canada and the National Playoff Systems). Coaches' Associations, Conferences and individual schools Federation of State High School Associations. may petition the Executive Committee to request amendments or revisions to p) shall maintain records of Provincial Champions, records for Swimming established procedures. and Track & Field, etc. q) shall maintain an eligibility check. Article 9 - Conference Structure r) shall keep the President informed of controversial matters and Each Conference shall have identical Executive structures, elected every two regularly report on all activities to the Executive Committee. years- President, Vice-President and Secretary-Treasurer. The Past President s) shall co-ordinate Special Projects. rounds out the slate of table officers. Also, a Discipline Committee and an t) shall attend competitions when feasible. Appeals Committee shall be in place. u) shall be an ex-officio member of all Association committees.

Page 20 Page 21 CONSTITUTION Duties of the Conference President: Section 2. a) Shall be appointed for a two year term. The voting and speaking privileges of a member school at any annual or b) Shall be the presiding officer of the Conference Meetings. general meeting of the Association shall be exercised by the principal or c) Shall have general supervision of all matters and affairs of the Conference. designated teacher from the staff. d) Shall oversee the conference financial affairs. e) Shall be the official spokesperson for the conference. Section 3 . f) Shall call at least three general meetings of the conference members (Fall, With the exception of the Executive Director, each table officer shall have full Winter, Spring). voting privileges at all NBIAA Annual or General meetings.

CONSTITUTION CONSTITUTION g) Shall communicate with the president of the adjacent regional conference Article 14 – Amendments pertaining to regional playoffs sites and tournament managers. h) Shall communicate regional sites and tournament managers’ names to the This Constitution and By-Laws may be amended at any Annual General NBIAA office. Meeting of the Association by either of the two (2) following methods (see i) Shall appoint sport chairs to administer scheduling and standings of Sections 1 & 2):

conference leagues and tournaments. Section 1. j) Shall establish a conference disciplinary and appeals committee. Notices-of-motion submitted in writing to the Executive Director not less than k) Shall enforce all articles and policies of the NBIAA. thirty (30) days in advance of the meeting at which they are to be introduced; l) Shall keep the NBIAA Executive Director informed of controversial may be adopted by a majority of those present* and entitled to vote. matters and regularly report on all activities to the NBIAA Executive * ‘present’ be defined as those present and registered at the beginning of the meeting. Director.

Article 10 - Coaches Associations Section 2. A seventy-five (75) per cent majority vote on a motion introduced and duly Section 1. seconded from the floor at the appropriate time within the framework of the Coaches' Associations are advisory groups only. agenda.

Section 2. Section 3. Coaches' Associations are to follow the same guide lines, as established by the At any annual meeting no motion may be voted upon unless a quorum of provincial body, for their Annual General Meeting re: notices-of-motion and voting delegates is in attendance. For purposes of this Section, a quorum shall quorums (i.e. notices-of-motion are required for passage of significant be 30% of eligible voters. legislation effecting the constitutions and by-laws; quorum consists of 30% of Section 4. the membership). Motions from the floor (as distinct from Notices-of-Motion) involving Article 11 - Rules of Order changes to the Constitution and By-Laws, shall not take effect until one Calendar year has elapsed following the motion. The rules contained in Robert’s Rules of Order shall govern the proceedings at general meetings and associate affairs, unless the rules contradict the Article 15 - Conference / Regional Format Constitution and By-laws of this association. Section 1. Article 12 - Annual General Meeting A two (2) region provincial format shall be used to determine teams for Section 1. advancement to provincial play requiring pre-qualification. The regional The AGM shall be held during the month of June in each school year. alignment shall consist of the following conference combinations: South/West and North/East. (Unless otherwise determined by the Executive committee.) Section 2. The AGM shall be held on one (1) day, commencing at 9:30 AM. A team may apply before the sport registration deadline to interlock with a conference (North, East, South, West) based on safety and travel, when they Article 13 - Voting find themselves the only A, AA or AAA team in their own conference. If the Section 1. conference move is approved, that school will become a team within the At any annual or general meeting of the Association voting shall be conducted approved conference for one sport season . by schools. Each member school in good standing (annual dues paid) shall be entitled to one (1) vote. Page 22 Page 23 BY-LAWS REGIONAL STRUCTURE To determine the participation at the Provincial Championships RE G IO NS

SOUTH W EST NORTH EAST SECTION 4

# 1 S W # 1 N E

CONSTITUTION CONSTITUTION

# 2 S W # 2 N E NEW BRUNSWICK INTERSCHOLASTIC ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION SEMI-FINALS - CROSSOVER NBIAA FINALS (The two winners)

The above chart is for all sports that have 2 teams advancing per Region.

NBIAA PROVINCIAL FORMAT Provincial Conference Structure

CONFERENCES

SOUTHERN WESTERN NORTHERN EASTERN BY-LAWS

Page 24 Page 25 Article 2—Player Eligibility BY-LAWS Article 1 - Team Eligibility Section 1. Section 1. A player must be a student enrolled in a public or private high school in New The school must be a member of the NBIAA in order for its teams or players Brunswick, which has become a member of the NBIAA and must be in

BY-LAWS BY-LAWS to be eligible for NBIAA sanction events. regular attendance during the school year in which he/she wishes to compete Section 2. as certified by the school Principal. A school team shall consist entirely of eligible players who are students of the school and are under the authority of that school's principal. Section 2. A player is eligible: Section 3. a) for five (5) years from entering into Grade 9. A team must complete all conference / regional or provincial obligations and b) unless declared ineligible or suspended by his/her Principal. commitments. Failure to do this will result in a fine of up to $200, removal c) until he/she has graduated and/or received a high school diploma or its from the playoff format and a possible suspension from participating in that equivalent, (or the end of the school year in which the person attains the activity in the succeeding season. age of 21—Education Act).

In Group A * activities individuals who fail to compete in all conference / Section 3. regional or provincial obligations may be suspended from participating for that A student must carry a full complement of regular/credit courses during the school year and the next year (for that sport only) and the school may be fined first four (4) years of eligibility (Grades 9-12). A fifth year student is required $20 per athlete to a maximum of $200. * Badminton, cheerleading, cross- to enrol in the courses needed to fulfill graduation requirements. country, curling, golf, swimming, wrestling and track & field.

Section 4. Section 4. Transfer student eligibility: Compulsory play in provincial leagues shall be prohibited. The criteria for advancement to provincial championship events in all sanctioned activities The intent of this regulation is to prevent recruiting and the transfer of students shall be restricted to conference and regional (if required) leagues and for athletic purposes. All transfer students are ineligible for NBIAA activities tournaments. until cleared by the NBIAA office. The NBIAA Transfer Form must be received by the appropriate group before a decision may be rendered. Section 5. The use of an ineligible player(s) shall cause the team concerned to forfeit all The school year is deemed to start on the first day of school for students in games and all points won in those games in which the player(s) participated. September. Eligibility for NBIAA activities shall begin upon registration of a The Executive Committee may levy such additional penalties as it deems are student in grade 9. Transferring students – applicable date is the first day warranted. The coach or coaches who utilize ineligible player(s) may also face registered in the new member school. Always check with the school principal suspensions. and/or the NBIAA before a student transfers, to determine whether it will affect their eligibility. Disciplinary actions will follow the student-athlete to Section 6. all schools in the province. High schools which repeatedly violate the Constitution and By-Laws of the Association shall be suspended from membership in the Association on a I. A student is eligible to participate for an NBIAA member school if they majority vote of the Executive Committee. meet one of the following 5 conditions: i) Family move : the student has moved with the parent(s)/legal guardian(s) Section 7. who has changed residence and resides within the normal boundaries of The full membership (all teams) shall be enrolled in a universal general the school at which the student has registered. The change of residence accident insurance and a commercial general liability package, whereby, each must be made with the intent that it is permanent. individual team member is covered by the school, to be submitted with the ii) Parent to parent move : the student moves to reside with the parent with team personnel registration form. All NBIAA insurance will be terminated whom they have NOT been living. (The student’s parents are living apart once that sports season is completed. during the school year). The student has not participated in any NBIAA

activities in the current school year before transferring. iii) School to school transfer : the student is transferring from one NBIAA member school to another member school by the first day of school for students in September. OR the student is transferring from one NBIAA Page 26 Page 27 member school to another school for the purpose of playing a non-NBIAA 2. The word ‘participate’ in these regulations means competing for your school in BY-LAWS sport activity and did not participated in any NBIAA activities at that an NBIAA activity. This includes practices/try-outs, exhibition games, school. tournaments and league play. iv) Incoming Exchange or Out of Province Students : the student is 3. Students transferring from other provinces, states or countries, who have transferring to an NBIAA member school and has not received a high graduated from their respective high school programs or equivalent, are BY-LAWS BY-LAWS school diploma. ineligible for NBIAA activities. v) Boarding School Students : the student is transferring from a school 4. Transfer students can ONLY be added to an NBIAA team personnel form outside of New Brunswick to an NBIAA member boarding school as a after they have been deemed eligible by the NBIAA. boarder before the first day of school for students in September. The 5. In calculating the required forty-five (45) school days, only days of boarding school assumes responsibility as the students parents have not instruction from Monday to Friday may be counted. Any holidays are not considered to be “days of instruction”. relocated. After the first day of school for students in September - the student did not participate in any NBIAA activities in the current school Legal Guardian - A legal guardian shall be defined as: year. Returning to the parents’ home - the student did not participate in • A person who has been appointed legal guardian of the child by will and any NBIAA activities in the current school year. has supported, maintained or cared for the child since the death of the vi) District waiting list students : A district waitlist student had transferred parent(s) with whom the child was previously residing. by September 20th. The onus us on the parents to provide supporting • An adult who is under a legal duty to support or maintain the child under a documents from the District or School that the transfer has occurred 3 court order or under a written agreement and has supported or maintained weeks prior to the fall sports season. The waitlist student may participate the child for the previous twelve (12) months. in NBIAA activities prior to transferring, but there is no guarantee that • An adult who has signed a Statutory Declaration stating that they consider they will make a team at the new school. If a waiting list transfer occurs themselves to be the parent of the child and who has maintained, cared for after September 20th, the student will be ineligible until the next season of and financially supported the child for the previous twelve (12) months. play. A statutory Declaration is a Declaration sworn before a Notary Public or II. A transfer student is ineligible to participate for a member school for Commissioner of Oaths, and has the same effect as an oath given in a forty-five (45) school days from the date of enrolment if (after the first day courtroom. A declaration is considered to be sworn evidence. of school for students in September): • Boarding School: Where the administration of the school has assumed i) Non-family move : the student transfers without a change of residence legal responsibility of the student while in attendance of their school. by the parent(s) or legal guardian(s). ii) Parent to parent move : the student moves to reside with the parent Penalties and Sanctions : with whom they have not been living (where a student’s parents are The use of an ineligible player(s) shall cause the team concerned to forfeit all living apart during the school year) and the student HAS participated in games and points won in those games in which the player(s) participated. The NBIAA activities during the current school year. Executive Committee may levy additional penalties as it deems appropriate. iii) School to school transfer : the student is transferring from one NBIAA member school to another NBIAA school after the first day of school for Article 3 – Competition with Non-Members students in September. OR the student is transferring from one NBIAA member school to another school for the purpose of playing a Section 1. non-NBIAA sport activity and has returned home to participate in the No member school shall compete in activities with non-member schools same sport activity for which they left or did participate in NBIAA unless the contest has been sanctioned by the NBIAA.

activities at that school. Section 2. iv) Boarding School Students : the student is transferring from a New No student or team from member schools shall compete in interprovincial or Brunswick school to an NBIAA member boarding school (boarder or international competition unless the contest has been sanctioned by all day student) and HAS participated in NBIAA activities in the current participating provincial and/or state school associations. school year. The student is transferring back to his/her parents’ home from a boarding school and HAS participated in NBIAA activities in the Section 3. current school year. No student or team from member schools shall compete in any tournament or

Notes: exhibition play unless: 1. Once a student has changed schools he/she is considered a transfer student and a) the contest has been sanctioned by the Association: or must comply with the NBIAA Transfer Rules. b) in accordance with these by-laws the contest does not require written sanction. Page 28 Page 29 BY-LAWS Section 4. with the exception of hockey. Beyond this radius permission must be obtained Tournaments hosted by member schools and involving only New Brunswick from the Executive Director. teams and players from member schools do not require written sanction. Section 13. Section 5. Any member school violating the provisions of this article may be fined up to BY-LAWS BY-LAWS All tournaments and exhibition play involving teams or players from out of $1000 and the Executive Committee may levy additional penalties as it deems province schools must obtain written sanction from the NBIAA. are warranted.

Section 6. Section 14. Applications by member schools for tournaments or exhibition games with Any student that is a member of an NBIAA school team who participates in an teams within the ‘Region’ (Maritime Provinces and Maine) must be made in unsanctioned interprovincial or international competition will be declared writing (NBIAA sanction forms) to the Executive Director at least two (2) ineligible from further interscholastic competition in that season and the weeks prior to the event. Applications by member schools for tournaments or following season.

exhibition games with teams outside the “Region” must be made in writing to Article 4 - Classification of Schools the Executive Director at least four (4) weeks prior to the event. Schools will be assessed a fee of $100 in order to approve a sanction request received after The Executive Committee shall classify schools for competition; such the deadline. classification to be based on total school population - Grades 9-12 inclusive (based on a grade average of the previous three (3) years). Section 7. Non-member organizations must apply to the NBIAA through a member Class A Schools - 299 students and under school for sanction of competition involving teams or players of member Class AA Schools - 300 - 699 students schools. The application must be received by the NBIAA office at least four Class AAA Schools - 700 + students

(4) weeks prior to the event. This member school must act as a co-sponsor Each "classification period" shall be three years duration; with a review of the with the non-member organization. Schools will be assessed a fee of $100 in same after the second year. order to approve a sanction request received after the deadline. Note: Section 8. 1. Where there is a significant increase or decrease in enrollment during a Application for sanction by a non member organization must indicate the site, "classification period", a school may be reclassified upon such a change in teams to be invited, schedule of games and the type of awards to be presented. enrollment. 2. A school may register one (1) team only in a division leading to a Section 9. provincial championship. All tournaments to be sanctioned must meet all tournament requirements as set 3. Schools with students of one gender only shall have their enrollment out in the by-laws. doubled for classification purposes.

Section 10. Article 5 - Divisions of Play The NBIAA will sanction International Athletic Competition if the conditions of the competition as outlined on the International Application The Executive Committee sanctions competition at the championship level and Sanction Form are met. (Contact the NBIAA office for the application form.) exhibition level.

Section 11. For all schools in Class AAA, AA & A: a) All teams from member schools which are invited to interprovincial or non -member tournaments will be sent notification of the sanction once it has Junior - Students in their first and second year of high school only in those been granted by the Executive Director. schools comprised of students in grade 9 to 12. Students in a NBIAA member b) If a sanction is not received, the onus of checking for approval is on the high school comprised of grade 8 and below under the authority of the same school Principal may participate in NBIAA activities. team, an invitation should not be accepted until sanction has been received. Senior - Students primarily in grades 9 to 12

Section 12. Exhibition – An exhibition team is one that will not compete for a Provincial Not withstanding anything above, Canadian border area schools may compete Championship banner and does not have a set league schedule they must fol- with out of province teams within a 100 km radius of the school concerned, low.

Page 30 Page 31 BY-LAWS Exhibition Division – An exhibition division team is one that will not viii. On review the Executive Committee can allow the activity to proceed compete for a Provincial Championship banner and does not have a set league to a second year or it can delete the activity. schedule they must follow. An Exhibition Division team is for schools that ix. The Executive Committee will make the final decision to add or not enter a second team in the same sport category ( Ex – AAA Sr. Girls to add the proposed activity.

BY-LAWS BY-LAWS Volleyball). Students are not permitted to move freely from the Exhibition d) Upon recommendation from the Executive Committee with appropriate Division team and the Provincial Championship team, as they are considered notice given to member schools, a calendar sport may be dropped by two separate teams. majority vote at the NBIAA AGM.

Article 6 - Calendar Sports Article 7 - Officials Section 1. Criteria for the dropping or adopting of a calendar sport: a) At the AAA level there must be at least eight (8) schools registered in order Certified officials must be used for all NBIAA sanctioned competitions.

for an activity to be sanctioned for a Provincial Championship at the senior Section 2. and junior level. If there are less than eight (8) registered in an activity, Top level certified officials must be given first consideration for provincial that activity in that division, will become an exhibition sport for one year. playoffs, tournaments and meets. At the AA level there must be at least eight (8) schools registered at the senior level and six (6) at the junior level in order for an activity to be Section 3. sanctioned for a Provincial Championship. If there are less than eight (8) at Whenever possible, neutral certified officials shall be secured to officiate the senior level and six (6) at the junior level registered in an activity, that competitions. activity in that division, will become an exhibition sport for one year. Section 4. At the A level there must be at least six (6) schools registered in order for "Officials' Associations" will not be compensated for costs associated with an activity to be sanctioned for a Provincial Championship at the senior assignment of officials for any of the association's activities. and junior level. If there are less than six (6) registered in an activity, that activity in that division will become an exhibition sport for one year. The Article 8 - Activities and Championships category of 10 A-side football, must have at least 6 schools registered in Section 1. order to be sanctioned for a Provincial Championship. If there are less than League play, exhibition games and scheduling are the responsibility of the 6 registered, then the teams registered will become an exhibition sport for conference. Make up of the league schedule, number of games played within one year. the league and league structure are conference responsibilities. Leagues may b) In classification activities if the number of registered schools is less than have unbalanced schedules with divisions (often determined by geography and the required number of teams registered for a sanctioned Provincial distance travelled); however, whether a league has a single, double, triple Championship, then those schools may compete in a higher operational home and away schedule or an unbalanced schedule, league play will be classification. determined by league members based on the following schedule. The structure c) New activities to be sanctioned by the NBIAA shall be adopted according of the league will be reported to the league chair who will forward the to the following procedures: information to the conference president. i. The safety of the student-athlete must be the highest priority in establishing an activity. League structure will be determined by a majority of schools comprising the ii. The activity must be proposed in writing by a member school not less league: 3 team league (2 of 3 schools must agree to the structure) then forty-five (45) calendar days in advance of the Annual General 4 team league (3 of 4 schools must agree to the structure) Meeting. 5 team league (3 of 5 schools must agree to the structure) iii. The activity must have at least eight (8) member schools willing to 6 team league (4 of 6 schools must agree to the structure) participate on a trial basis, if accepted by the Executive Committee. 7 team league (5 of 7 schools must agree to the structure) iv. The activity must be covered under the NBIAA existing insurance 8 team league (5 of 8 schools must agree to the structure) policies. 9 team league (6 of 9 schools must agree to the structure) v. The Executive Committee will place the activity in a ‘season of play’. 10 team league (7 of 10 schools must agree to the structure) vi. The participating member schools will operate the activity by a 11 team league (8 of 11 schools must agree to the structure) committee which must follow all NBIAA policies and regulations. 12 team league (9 of 12 schools must agree to the structure) Etc. vii. A final detailed report must be submitted to the Executive Committee

for review. Page 32 Page 33 BY-LAWS Section 2. hours of the event in question. A letter fully outlining the details of the protest Regional and Provincial playoff schedules shall be arranged by the Executive must be received within seven (7) calendar days following the incident in Committee. question. All such communication must be over the signature of the school.

Section 3. Section 6. BY-LAWS BY-LAWS Officials for all NBIAA competition shall be appointed by assigners of the A decision rendered by the third party of authority as established in Section officials association. 3B is final.

Section 4. Section 7. The official rules for each NBIAA sponsored activity shall be those All protests under Section 2 shall be accompanied by a fee fixed at the sanctioned by the Sports Governing Body for that activity. These rules shall Conference level. Protests under Sections 3 and 4 shall be accompanied by a be followed with the exception of such modifications as are outlined in the fee of $250.00 . If the protest is upheld, the fee shall be returned and the Operating Regulations pertaining to each sponsored activity. offending school may be required to pay a fine of up to $250.00 . Failure to pay the fine will disqualify the school from all NBIAA activities Section 5. until the fine is paid. The individual charged with coordinating a regional or provincial championship shall be responsible for providing all involved schools and the Article 10—Appeal of NBIAA Ruling Executive Director with a detailed report of the event. Failure to comply shall warrant a fine. There is no appeal of any suspension up to 5 games.

Section 1. Article 9 - Protests The member school may appeal the ruling of the NBIAA to the Executive Section 1. Appeal Committee (EAC) by filing a written Appeal Request Form No individual protests shall be recognized by the Conference or Executive (No.1412) with the Executive Committee within thirty (30) days from the date Committee of the NBIAA. of the ruling.

Section 2. The EAC is comprised of three members of the NBIAA Executive Committee All protests of activities involving conference competition or matters shall be who are not in conflict with the incident. resolved by the Executive or Appeal Committee of that Conference. Appeals will be granted when evidence illustrates one or more of the Section 3. following: All protests of activities involving regional competition or matters shall be 1. An error in fact; resolved by Committee A or if necessary, Committee B. 2. A lack of procedural fairness; Composition of Committees: 3. The suspension committee exceeding its authority; 4. Evidence of excessive/harsh suspension (over 5 games). A - three (3) Executive Committee representatives selected from the region not in conflict. Representatives in the same classification as a Section 2. contesting school shall not be eligible for selection. The Notice of Appeal shall: B - in the event that the Executive Committee has previously rendered a a) include a non-refundable appeal fee of $250. decision on a matter being protested, the protest shall be resolved by a b) clearly set out the bylaw and/or policy at issue; committee consisting of three Conference Presidents. c) clearly and concisely state the grounds upon which the applicant requests an interpretation of, or an exemption from, the bylaw and/or policy at issue; Section 4. d) clearly and concisely state the grounds upon which the applicant member All protests of activities involving provincial competition or matters shall be appeals the ruling of the NBIAA ; resolved as outlined in section 3. (Exception: The Executive Committee may e) specify whether the applicant member school wishes to proceed by video delegate authority to a Tournament Committee to resolve issues associated conferencing or by special EAC meeting; with a provincial tournament). f) submit all documentation that will be presented in support of the appeal; Section 5. g) be signed by the school principal. A statement signifying intention to protest (which may be made by telephone or fax) must be received by the appropriate authority within forty-eight (48)

Page 34 Page 35 BY-LAWS The sanctioned individual must be present at the appeal hearing with the Section 10. administrator or their designate. If the parties cannot be present, the original With the exception of the applicable charges as set out herein and paid by the sanction will stand until the hearing takes place. applicant for video conferencing, the administrative costs of the EAC shall be

Section 3. the responsibility of the NBIAA. Each party appearing before an EAC shall be

BY-LAWS BY-LAWS Upon receipt of the Notice of Appeal in compliance with 1 and 2 of this responsible for its own costs regardless of the decision of the EAC.

section, the EAC shall hear the member’s appeal. Section 11. Section 4. Within seven (7) days of the hearing of the appeal, the EAC shall issue a During the course of the appeal, the EAC may consider materials not written decision detailing its reasons. A copy of the written decision shall be previously considered by the Conference Executive and/or the Executive sent to the school principal. The decision of the EAC shall be final. Director. Article 11 – Discipline Process Section 5. In the event that the applicant member wishes to proceed by video The following procedures as outlined below will be followed for all conferencing, the applicant member shall be responsible for charges that may suspensions: occur. In the event that the applicant member fails to reimburse the NBIAA for the actual cost of the video conferencing as aforesaid, the appeal shall be I. Conference Discipline Committee Duties and Obligations dismissed. II. Inter Conference Discipline Committee Duties and Obligations III. NBIAA Discipline Duties and Obligations Section 6. Before issuing a decision, the EAC shall consider: I. Conference Discipline Committee Duties and Obligations a) all written materials submitted by the applicant member; 1. Each conference will establish a conference discipline committee. b) the written decision of the ruling; 2. The incident must be reported either on a game sheet by an official or c) any other written materials or documents that the EAC deems relevant; by filling out the NBIAA Incident Report Form (No.1411). The d) the NBIAA policy and/or by-law at issue, or any other NBIAA by-law incident must be sent to the conference president and /or league and/or policy and the EAC deems relevant; coordinator within 48 hours of the incident. e) all legislation and regulations the EAC deems relevant; and 3. The Conference President / league coordinator will review the incident f) all verbal submissions made by or on behalf of the applicant member report and if clarification is required, they will request additional and the Executive Director, in the event that the applicant member information from those involved. elects to proceed by video conferencing, 4. Once all information has been gathered and reviewed, the Conference President / league coordinator or the Discipline Committee will consult Section 7. and collaborate for input on sanctions. Appeal hearings of the EAC shall be called by the Chair. The Chair shall be 5. The Conference will render their decision. responsible for arranging the agenda in consultation with the Executive 6. The Conference will inform the school administration, as well as the Director. The Chair controls the meeting and is responsible for outlining the NBIAA Executive Director of the decision. specific procedures to be followed at the hearing. 7. The Conference can impose a maximum suspension of 5 consecutive games, which cannot be appealed. Section 8. 8. The Conference can recommend further suspension be imposed by the The Executive Director will coordinate hearing times and locations and is NBIAA office. responsible for distribution of the agendas and relevant information. In appropriate cases the Executive Director will make the necessary arrangements The conference discipline committee is comprised of the conference for video conferencing. president/vice president, plus 2 other members of the conference committee. Committee members will have no affiliation with the party Section 9. schools directly involved in the incident. The EAC members will be selected to serve on a particular appeal hearing committee as the need arises. Members of the EAC are responsible for President/Vice president (1) reviewing and familiarizing themselves with the agenda/information provided Conference members (2) to them by the Executive Director in advance of the appeal hearing date. They Total (3)

must advise the Executive Director as early as possible if circumstances no longer permit them to attend a scheduled appeal hearing. Page 36 Page 37 II. Inter Conference Discipline Committee Duties and Obligations 1. The incident must be reported either on a game sheet by an official or

by filling out the NBIAA Incident Report Form (No.1411). The incident must be sent to the conference president and/or league

BY-LAWS BY-LAWS coordinator within 48 hours of the incident. 2. The two conference presidents / league coordinators will consult with each other on the incident in question. SECTION 5 3. Each conference will invite all involved parties to submit in writing their version of the incident. 4. Once all information has been gathered and reviewed, there will be NEW BRUNSWICK INTERSCHOLASTIC consultation and collaboration with each of the discipline committees for input on sanctions and a decision will be render. ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION 5. The Conferences will inform the school administration, as well as the NBIAA Executive Director of the decision. 6. The Conferences can impose a maximum suspension of 5 consecutive games, which cannot be appealed. 7. The Conferences can recommend further suspension be imposed by the NBIAA office.

III. NBIAA Discipline Duties and Obligations Two Executive Officers shall consult with each other on the incident in question to render a decision.

It is expected that Committee members will have no affiliation to the party schools directly involved in the incident.

• The incident is reported to the NBIAA Executive Director by the Conference President / League Coordinator with all pertinent information. • The school principal /designate will be given the opportunity to provide further information. OPERATING REGULATIONS • The office of the NBIAA will inform in writing the decision rendered to the school administration.

HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETICS

An integral part of the curriculum

Page 38 Page 39 OPERATING REGULATIONS OPERATING REGULATIONS date may be subject to a fine of up to $200 and possible suspension from

participating in that activity in the succeeding season. The penalty is O.R. 1 - FEES subject to appeal to the Executive Committee. Schools requesting to 1.1 Annual membership dues shall be $300.00 per school. Note: Registration is confirmed upon receipt of payment. A late withdraw from activities before or after the official deadline dates must do administration fee of $50 will be accessed if payment is received after so through the NBIAA online system. th September 15 . Members not in good standing will be ineligible from all 2.3 Schools that wish to register after the official activity due date must NBIAA activities after this date until the fine is received at the NBIAA request special permission from the NBIAA. (Exception: A school may office. register by e-mail to the NBIAA office, subject to a $50 penalty, after the

1.2 Each team registration shall be $50. Exception: badminton (junior boys stated deadline.) Schools requesting to enter activities before the official and girls combined, senior boys and girls combined), track & field (boys, due dates must edit their Activity Entry Form online and the NBIAA girls, junior and senior combined). The team registration fee for boys and office will be notified.

girls hockey will be $200 per team. The team fees and the insurance fees 2.4 Schools will be assessed a fee of $100 plus applicable insurance per are due by the players' list deadline. A late administrative fee of $20 per student when adding to a players’ list after the deadline date. Late players OPERATING REGULATIONS REGULATIONS OPERATING team is applied if fees are not paid by the appropriate deadlines. must be added prior to competing and no later than one week prior to the

1.3 A U.S. Sanction Fee of $50 is required for schools to compete against Regional. Group A * activities and all exhibition teams will be assessed a teams in the United States. This fee must be paid prior to travelling in the fee of $25 plus applicable insurance per student. All late player additions United States. must be submitted using the NBIAA Team Personnel Form signed by the school Principal. * Badminton, cheerleading, cross-country, curling, golf, 1.4 Insurance Fee swimming, wrestling and track & field. • $4.50 per athlete for all sports except hockey • Hockey: $60 per player; $30 per coach; $25 per non -coaching staff 2.5 A players’ list emailed or faxed to the NBIAA office after the due date will be subject to an administrative fee of $200. After a period of 5 school

O.R. 2 - REGISTRATION days, the team will be declared ineligible for the remainder of the season. 2.1 The School Membership Form, Register an Activity Form and the Team 2.6 Failure to pay a fine within fourteen days from the date it was levied shall Personnel Form must be submitted using the NBIAA Online System. The result in the suspension of the school concerned from all NBIAA activities School Membership Form and the Fall Activities must be submitted online until the fine is received at the NBIAA office. by June 1st. When submitting the Team Personnel Form, please make sure the athletes name, date of birth, year entered grade 9 and their current 2.7 Reclassification grade is accurate. The names and contact information of all the coaches, The deadline for receipt of application for reclassifications in all fall and managers and trainers must be submitted with the players list for winter activities shall be April 15th and the deadline for the spring insurance purposes. Schools will be assessed a penalty of $50 for each activities shall be June 15th. Applications for sports reclassification to be coach not on the team personnel form. done every 2 years, starting April 2014, 2016, 2018, etc. a) Applications must be sent to the NBIAA office using the ‘form 1415’ Schools that wish to enter or withdraw from activities before the deadlines on the website. may do so through the NBIAA Online Forms. Once the deadlines have b) Schools given permission to reclassify must compete at the new level passed, schools must notify the NBIAA office by e-mail to enter activities for 2 full years, unless extenuating circumstances arise that warrant a and in order to withdraw from activities, schools must access our Online change as determined by the NBIAA Executive. system and select the activities they wish to withdraw. By withdrawing c) Reclassification requests must be sport specific. online, it automatically notifies the NBIAA office. The NBIAA office will d) A fine of $400 will be applied to schools that withdraw after receiving not accept any phone call notifications to enter or withdraw from the reclassification decision and possible suspension the following activities. year. 2.2 Schools which register for activities requiring a June 1st entry deadline may withdraw by the first Friday after the start of the school year, without O.R. 3 - ELIGIBILITY & RECRUITMENT penalty, if unforeseen circumstances occur over the summer. 3.1 No student may participate in athletics for a school in which they are not Notification of registrations or withdrawals for all activities are due at the enrolled. deadline date. A school withdrawing from an activity after the deadline Page 40 Page 41 3.2 A sport specific education program allows for sport specific education, coach’s school, or whose present school does not directly feed into the OPERATING REGULATIONS training, instruction and/or competition; provides sport skills training in a coach’s school, to attend “open gym” at the coach’s school or attend targeted sport; provides other training/education such as, but not limited to, spring or summer practices, games or camps specifically designated for weight training, sport nutrition, or mental training to support the targeted enrolled students. sport. If this program involves more than 50% of instructional time in one e) a coach shall not entice a student who is not currently enrolled at the sport, it is considered a sport specific education program. coach’s school, or whose present school does not directly feed into the

A student is allowed to enrol in a sport specific program for one semester coach’s school, into transferring to the coach’s school. Examples of the and will remain eligible to compete in that sport with the NBIAA. Once the applicable situations are listed below, but are not limited to: student enrols in a second sport specific program of that same sport, they i. Providing particular inducements such a preferential become ineligible to participate with the NBIAA for that sport until accommodation, reduced fees or employment at any camp program graduation. ii. allowing the non-enrolled student to accompany the team to a school or team function, or by offering a discounted or special 3.3 Insurance becomes available once the player meets the eligibility admission to any school function, including team games requirements of the NBIAA. iii. providing a non-enrolled student with team plans, practice outlines or game plans OPERATING REGULATIONS REGULATIONS OPERATING 3.4 The NBIAA strongly condemns any attempt to recruit a student-athlete into a member school. A recruiting prohibition discourages exploitation of iv. providing transportation, equipment, clothing/footwear or financial students: prevents over-emphasis of athletics; gives average student - inducement in order to facilitate a non-enrolled student’s athletes more opportunity to participate; discourages adults from involvement in out-of-season contests, leagues, camps, clinics or jeopardizing a student’s eligibility and prevents misuse of athletic related programs programs. v. inviting or allowing a student who is transferring to the coach’s school to reside with the coach (and/or coach’s family) who is not 1. Definition: recruiting is defined as a representative of a school, either the student’s parent or legal guardian or being financially supported directly or through another party, encouraging a student to attend a school in anyway by a coach or institution other than that in whose catchment area he or she resides, for the purpose vi. a coach shall not use an evaluation process from an out-of-season of being involved in extracurricular sport. The school representative could program or camp to suggest that a student transfer to any other be a teacher, administrator, school district employee, school employee, school other than the one at which he or she is currently enrolled or student, parent, alumnus or any person representing themselves as a school into which they will directly feed contact. f) Student Approaching a Coach: If a coach is approached by any student

2. Indicators of Recruiting : there are many legitimate times that a school who is not enrolled at the coach’s school, or by any student who will representative and/or coach of a school team will be in contact with not directly feed into the coach’s school, with questions or comments students from another school. Therefore, indicators of recruiting have been regarding any sports program at the coach’s school, the coach must developed to provide parameters of behaviour expectations for coaches and direct the student to the school administration or school district office. other school representative(s). For brevity, the term “coach” is used, but Once a student has registered at the coach’s school, the coach may the policy applies equally to coaches or any other school representatives as discuss school teams. listed above. g) offering monetary or transportation assistance to a student, parent or a) a coach shall not initiate contact with any student who does not attend, guardian (including fees, tuition, bus passes or other allowances or or does not directly feed into the coach’s school, in order to suggest, waivers). Provided however, that for the purposes of these regulations, encourage or explain a transfer to a different school. waiver or any fee ordinarily charge to an international student by a b) a coach shall not encourage any other person, including past and present school, shall not necessarily be considered undue influence or players, to contact any student to suggest, encourage or explain a recruitment. Provided further that, when determining whether undue transfer to a different school. influence or recruitment exists, the NBIAA Executive shall be entitled c) a coach shall not permit a student who is not currently enrolled at the to consider whether such fees are waived for students not involved in coach’s school, or whose present school does not directly feed into the athletic activities. coach’s school, to participate in team practices or participate in If a person has knowledge of undue influence or recruitment, as defined scheduled team activities (including travel to games/events, team herein and allegedly committed by any other student, coach, teacher, meetings or trips), unless specifically agreed to by the NBIAA. school staff, or administrative personnel connected with an NBIAA d) a coach shall not permit a student who is not currently enrolled at the member school, he/she shall provide written notice of the allegation of undue influence or recruitment to the Executive Director. Page 42 Page 43 Sanctions and Penalties: Upon reporting of a recruiting violation in writing O.R. 6 - FINANCIAL AFFAIRS: CHAMPIONSHIP EVENTS OPERATING REGULATIONS and signed by the school Principal to the NBIAA, the Executive Director 6.1 All expenses for officials must be covered by entry fees from all shall initiate an investigation of the allegations contained in the written notice. participating teams (host included if involved). The Executive Director will present the written complaint to the school involved and require a written response from the Principal by 4:00 PM of the 6.2 The NBIAA shall receive a percentage of net profits from regional to next business day. provincial championship events. See each sport O.R. for more details.

Any school staff or administrative personnel of the school involved, who fails 6.3 An admission must be collected from NBIAA Regional to Provincial or refuses to cooperate with and assist in the investigation conducted by the competitions. The rates of $5 per adult and $2 per student are on a per Executive Director, may result in the team being excluded from all game or per day basis, unless otherwise specified. For events held outside competition or subject to alternative penalties as determined by the NBIAA without a fenced in field, admission is not required.

Executive Committee. 6.4 Teachers, on showing their NBTA membership card, will be exempt from

Should the investigation result in confirmation of recruiting, the NBIAA paying admission fees to NBIAA events, except NBIAA Final Executive committee will review the infraction and sanctions may range from: Championships.

1. The player and / or team may be ineligible for participation in NBIAA OPERATING REGULATIONS REGULATIONS OPERATING O.R. 7 - PROVINCIAL TOURNAMENTS/EVENTS provincial playoffs within the same season of play. 7.1 The maximum number of entries per region shall be as follows: 2. Be fined up to $1000.00 Badminton - 4 for each of 5 categories 3. Have the head coach ruled ineligible for participation within the Baseball - 2 CURRENT and NEXT season of play. Basketball - Jr. - 3, Sr. - 4 4. Be subject to any or all of the above mentioned penalties or to alternative Cross Country - 4 top teams + 4 top individuals (totalling 32 runners) penalties as determined by the NBIAA Executive Committee. Curling - 4 Field Hockey - 2 O.R. 4 - JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP DIVISION Football - 2 4.1 Junior competitions shall be conducted in similar manner to senior Golf - 4 teams + 4 top individuals competition in regards to regional play and the number of teams Ice Hockey - 2 (volleyball exception) advancing to provincial tournaments. Rugby - 2 Soccer - 2 4.2 Junior games shall be of the same duration as senior games. Softball - 2

4.3 Junior soccer championships will be conducted one (1) week prior to the Track & Field - 8 per individual event + a school may enter 1 team per relay senior tournaments; basketball and volleyball two (2) weeks before senior Volleyball - Jr. - 4 and Sr. - 2 Regional play is not required for: Cheerleading and Wrestling. events. Badminton, cross country running, swimming, track & field and wrestling will be held in conjunction with the senior championships. 7.2 Consolation play, not effecting final standings, shall not be played.

4.4 A junior eligible player may participate in a maximum of three (3) senior 7.3 The selection of tournament all-stars and MVP are prohibited. games or matches prior to the players’ list deadline without the loss of 7.4 Player of the game/match recognition is permissible. junior eligibility. 7.5 The presentation of Sportsmanship Banners are acceptable providing there 4.5 After the players’ list deadline, a junior player can be transferred to the are not formal obligations to the Association. senior team. Such actions constitute a permanent move. A player cannot be transferred up if their team has competed in regional play. 7.6 Any member who commits to host a NBIAA Provincial Championship and fails to do so may be subject to a penalty of $200, and a possible 4.6 Officials for regional and provincial tournaments are to be assigned from suspension for participating in the activity in the following season. host Conference, where possible, using ‘A’ rated officials.

4.7 Hosting shall be on a Conference rotation. O.R. 8 - ALL-STAR GAMES 8.1 One all star game for girls and one all star game for boys will be O.R. 5 - CLASSIFICATION OF SCHOOLS sanctioned per sport. Games will be organized by the sport specific 5.1 A classification review shall take place every third year with any changes coaches associations without executive committee involvement. The to be implemented one (1) year hence. Association will not bear any financial responsibility for such events.

Page 44 Page 45 O.R. 9 - WEATHER POLICY certified with the team at all practices and events. The minimum requirement OPERATING REGULATIONS The safety of players, coaches, management and spectators is the primary for first aid coverage is the presence of an individual who takes responsibility concern in any weather event that occurs during all NBIAA sanctioned for providing first aid to injured participants throughout the entirety of a activities. By understanding and following the information below, the safety of practice and competition. For further information, refer to the First Aid everyone shall be greatly increased. Ultimately the referee has the final say Coverage for Activities as per Module 6 above.

over delaying or restarting a match due to weather. Referees are expected to The Safety Guidelines on “Universal Precautions Re: Blood and Bodily act responsibly when dealing with such events during matches they are Fluids” must be followed along with the following precautionary measures to controlling. (See Lightning Protocol in the Appendix Section of the reduce the spread of infectious diseases such as Aids, hepatitis, etc., when Handbook) blood is present:

The NBIAA and all schools involved in Conference, Regional or Provincial 10.1 Any athlete with an open wound (cut, scrape, blister, etc.) from which tournaments must be notified of changes to schedules if weather forces a delay blood, plasma, or pus is escaping should be removed from competition by or cancellation. Confirmation must be received from all schools involved an official at his/her discretion and should not be allowed to return until regarding changes. the wound has been adequately covered. No teams shall travel until they are notified that everything is on schedule. OPERATING REGULATIONS REGULATIONS OPERATING 10.2 Any athlete whose uniform is bloodied either with their own or someone 9.1 No NBIAA sanctioned league games, exhibition games or tournaments are else's blood should be removed from the game by the official at his/her allowed to be played if any school involved is closed by their district’s discretion until said uniform has been exchanged, cleaned* or the superintendent. When school districts are closed, all NBIAA activities affected area adequately covered. within that school district are cancelled and teams are not permitted to *Blood spots may be cleaned on the site by spraying a 10% bleach travel. solution (Solution must be prepared daily).

9.2 The NBIAA will suspend regional playoffs and provincial championships *Any bloodied uniform should be laundered in hot soapy water. if the schools involved in these competitions are closed by their district’s 10.3 Any athlete returning to the game after a "blood policy infraction" must superintendent. be cleared by a game official.

9.3 All schools hosting regional playoffs and provincial championships are to 10.4 Any team official dealing with blood in the cleaning/covering of wounds contact the NBIAA Executive Director to prepare alternate schedules that or uniforms must wear clean latex surgical gloves for the protection of all would come into effect if the events are postponed. parties. (gloves are relatively inexpensive and available at any drug store)

9.4 For safety reasons, all private schools are to be considered closed if their 10.5 Gloves must be disposed of in a separate plastic bag after use (if no bag local school district is closed. is immediately available, pull the gloves inside out). Do not reuse gloves even though they appear clean. 9.5 Teams involved in regional and provincial tournaments, that run over two or more days, must be prepared to stay overnight if weather becomes a 10.6 All teams should make provisions to have extra uniforms or adequate safety issue. uniform substitutes which an official could approve.

10.7 Air horns or any other electronic amplifiers will not be permitted during O.R. 10 - SAFETY GUIDELINES FOR INTERSCHOOL NBIAA events. If the NBIAA event organizer, the officials or the ATHLETIC PROGRAMS NBIAA questions the safety or appropriateness of any noise maker, we All coaches must fulfill their obligation to provide the safest possible will ask for it to be removed from the event. environment for their athletes by following the Safety Guidelines for Physical Education in New Brunswick (Secondary Interschool Athletics—Module 6, O.R. 11 - DISCIPLINE 2014) and Policy 709 (Student Physical Activity Safety Standards) published 11.1 Team personnel ejected from a game, or a game of a match, for by the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development. disciplinary measures shall be suspended from the remainder of that

First Aid Certified & High Risk Sports - The following sports are considered contest and the next played scheduled game or match (exhibition, High Risk through the Dept. of Education - Safety guidelines for Physical conference, regional or provincial). Any further disciplinary action Education : Cheerleading, Field Hockey, Football, Hockey, Rugby, Swimming, should come from the Conference Disciplinary Committee or the Track and Field – Discus, High Jump, Javelin, Shot put and Wrestling. Executive Committee. Any team personnel who incurs a suspension cannot participate in any NBIAA activities (league, playoff, exhibition For the high risk sports, a member of the coaching staff must be first aid or tournament) in any capacity (i.e. coaching, officiating, playing, etc.) Page 46 Page 47 until such suspension has been served. Athletes can remain practicing 11.7 When any school event or game is held or played outside the school's OPERATING REGULATIONS and coaches cannot coach in any capacity until that suspension has been facilities, the administration of the school retains the right to discipline served . No additional competitions may be added to a team’s schedule those involved as if the event or game was held or played on school until after the suspension has been served. Team personnel may not property. The host school and/or school representative is responsible for communicate with his/her team before a game / match, between periods, safety, good order and discipline, and can take disciplinary action when at half-time or after a game while serving a suspension. Such action will necessary.

result in a minimum 5 game suspension. If a coach is ejected from a 11.8 To prevent a legal challenge concerning liability, a member school shall contest and an assistant coach or an assigned school representative is not not allow a non-school team use its’ name, uniforms or equipment. available to continue as coach, the event is terminated and forfeited to the opponent. If the ejection takes place during a semi-final regional or 11.9 Upon receiving the Incident Report Form (No. 1411) of the improper provincial event, the athlete is suspended from the next scheduled game, conduct, the NBIAA, Conference President(s) and / or Hockey excluding exhibition games . Coordinator(s) will refer to By-Law Article 11.

11.2 Any player or coach backing an official into a physically threatening O.R. 12 - ACTIVITY CALENDAR position (grabbing or pushing official) shall be suspended from 12.1 In order to avoid conflicts which may occur relative to other school or OPERATING REGULATIONS REGULATIONS OPERATING interscholastic sports for one (1) year. Any verbal abuse to an official non-school activities, the Executive Committee is empowered to make shall be acted upon by the NBIAA upon receipt of written notification by changes in the Calendar where deemed necessary. an NBIAA member school or officials association. A three game suspension will be the minimum penalty, but additional disciplinary O.R. 13 - CANADA GAMES action may come from the Executive Committee upon further review of 13.1 No NBIAA sanctioned playoffs or Provincial Tournaments shall be the NBIAA. scheduled so as to conflict with Canada Games.

11.3 The head coach, as a representative of the school, is responsible for the O.R. 14 - SUNDAY GAMES conduct of all personnel composing of the school’s team (players, 14.1 Schools may be required to engage in competition on a Sunday if assistant coaches, and other bench personnel). Any coach who removes extenuating circumstances arise upon approval of the NBIAA Executive his/her team from the court, ice or playing field prior to the conclusion of Director. a game or match may be suspended for one year.

11.4 Any conduct including, but not limited to deliberate intent to injure, O.R. 15A - AFFILIATION OF COACHES' ASSOCIATIONS fighting, verbal abuse, tobacco, drugs and alcohol use, that results in 15.1 The NBIAA encourages high school coaches in any activity to join dishonour to the athlete, the team, the school or the NBIAA will not be together to improve competition and communication in that activity. tolerated. Team personnel guilty of such conduct will have a 3 game 15.2 Any activity-specific association of NBIAA coaches may apply to the suspension on their first offence; 5 game suspension of their 2nd offence Executive Committee for recognition, providing: and they will have an indefinite suspension on their 3rd offence. Team a.) all coaches in that activity in high schools are eligible to join, and personnel guilty of misconduct before, during or immediately after a the association submits its' constitution to the Executive Committee game shall be reported to the NBIAA office in writing (fax or e-mail) or for review and approval, and the association regularly elects an telephone by a member school administrator, official, or tournament executive from among its' members and manager as soon as possible after the misconduct occurs. (Any penalty b.) the association holds an annual meeting sometime each year prior to for inappropriate behaviour that are outlined in the Department of the NBIAA Annual General Meeting. Education’s Policy 703 will be administered by the school or schools 15.3 Amendments to the NBIAA Operating Regulations specific to an involved.) Upon further review of the incident, the NBIAA reserves the activity may be considered at the Coaches' Association AGM of that right to impose further sanctions. activity. Any recommendations advanced to the Executive Committee from a Coaches' Association must have been properly moved, seconded 11.5 All NBIAA activities are to be alcohol, tobacco and drug free for all and approved by at least 75% of members present at the AGM of that players, coaches, parents, officials and spectators. This applies to activity. All recommendations must be forwarded to the Executive activities held on school property, as well as rented community facilities. Committee for discussion and approval . (See Department of Education Policy 315 on community use.) 15.4 The NBIAA will not pay additional charges to outside associations.

11.6 Coaches and players not following the fair play code of ethics may be O.R. 15B - NBIAA Coaching Certification suspended or placed on probation for a year. The NBIAA has developed an online coaching course designed to educate the Page 48 Page 49

teacher coach, as well as the non-teacher coach who has volunteered to coach OPERATING REGULATIONS in our New Brunswick high schools. Provincial – Eight (8) teams: Sr. Basketball, Jr. Volleyball & Curling only Top Bracket: 1NE vs 4SW, 3NE vs 2SW This course will cover topics such as the Role of the High School Coach, Bottom Bracket: 2NE vs 3SW, 4NE vs 1S School Sport Philosophy, NBIAA policies, School procedures, practice *Formats not included here will be detailed in their sport O.R. planning and the coach and interpersonal skills.

All registered members on the coaching staff must have successfully 17.4 All Regional schedules must be submitted to the Executive Director completed the NBIAA coaching certification course, prior to the beginning of for approval. The first place team may have the right to host regional the sport season. If a coach is not certified, they will not be able to coach until play where required, pending conference approval . they have taken and passed the course. 17.5 NBIAA ONLINE SCHEDULES & SCORES O.R. 16 - PROTESTS Entering schedules and scores has become mandatory for all team sports. 16.1 Any protest involving conference or regional competition, including The NBIAA is recommending that all scores be submitted online within playoffs, shall be referred to the governing body as described in the 48 hours of the game and must be updated two weeks prior to the Constitution. Regional and within 24 hours of your last game. An administration fee of $50 will be applied if the scores are not entered 24 hours following OPERATING REGULATIONS REGULATIONS OPERATING 16.2 Personnel from a school directly involved in a protest shall not hear that protest. your last game before Regionals. 16.3 No member of the Executive Committee shall serve on a committee to hear a protest if he/she is in a conflict of interest position or if he/she, as a O.R. 18 ATHLETIC CALENDAR REGULATIONS member of the Executive Committee, has previously rendered a decision 18.1 The Executive Committee shall be responsible for preparation of the on the matter under protest. annual schedule of activities.

16.4 Provincial tournaments, subject to authorization by the NBIAA President, 18.2 The length of an activity season must be at least one (1) calendar month. may have a “Protest Committee” established. Such committee may 18.3 Interscholastic sports shall have three competitive seasons: include the Tournament Manager, Referee-in-Chief and neutral persons. a) Fall – School opening to the Saturday prior to Remembrance Day. th O.R. 17 - CONFERENCE / REGIONAL FORMAT b) Winter – November 10 or the second Friday in November, 17.1 If a Conference has less than three (3) teams in an activity, then two whichever comes first to the last Saturday in February conference presidents and the appropriate executive members will decide c) Spring – Last Monday in February to the first Saturday in June on the structure for regional advancement. If no agreement can be The sports that fall in these three competitive seasons may not begin play reached, then interlocking play shall take place with the other Conference (league games, exhibition games, controlled scrimmages, jamborees or tournaments) before their respective start dates. in the regional set-up. The proposal shall be sent to the NBIAA for approval. No league play may commence before such approval has been Exception: received. Ice Hockey season – September 20 th - Practices can begin - League play th 17.2 All playoffs and tournaments must be carried out to their conclusion in begins on November 10 or the second Friday in November, whichever order to attain competitive rankings leading into provincial play. comes first. (No team involved in a fall sport provincial All playoffs will consist of a maximum of 4 teams or less. championship will be forced to play a league game until the championship is over.) 17.3 Formats for single elimination play ( except hockey ) shall be: Football - schools will be allowed to play an exhibition controlled scrimmage the weekend prior to the first day of school. Regional – Four (4) teams: North/East 1N vs. 2E, 2N vs. 1E South/West 1S vs. 2W, 2S vs. 1W Formal try-outs or practices will be restricted to three (3) weeks prior to the beginning of the season. (Hockey on October 1 st .) Provincial – Four (4) teams: 1NE vs. 2SW, 2NE vs. 1SW School teams can practice or train only during seasons of play. Regional – Eight (8) teams: Jr. Basketball, Volleyball & Curling only North/East - Top Bracket: 1N vs. 4E, 3N vs. 2E Regular league play for team sports is to be completed the Sunday prior to any regional event . Bottom Bracket: 2N vs 3E, 4N vs 1E South/West - Top Bracket: 1S vs 4W, 3S vs 2W Only teams who are eligible to play after regional weekend are those who Bottom Bracket: 2S vs 3W, 4S vs 1W have qualified for championship play.

Page 50 Page 51 NBIAA SEASONS OF PLAY The following maximum numbers of games per regular season will be as OPERATING REGULATIONS follows: FALL WINTER SPRING (School Opening to Sat. prior to (Nov. 10 or the second Friday in (Last Mon. in Feb. to first Sat. in June) SPORT MAXIMUM SPORT MAXIMUM Remembrance Day) November, whichever comes first to last Sat. in February) NO. NO.

OF GAMES/ OF GAMES/ Baseball Basketball Badminton MATCHES MATCHES Cheerleading Cheerleading Rugby Exhibition Competitive Baseball 12 Games Sr. Basketball 32 Games (NBIAA Championships 2nd Sat. in May) Field Hockey 20 Games Jr. Basketball 28 Games Cross Country Curling Track & Field Football 10 Games Sr. Volleyball 36 Matches Golf Hockey Volleyball (Oct 1) Sr. Soccer 20 Games Jr. Volleyball 30 Matches Field Hockey Wrestling OPERATING REGULATIONS REGULATIONS OPERATING Jr. Soccer 18 Games Rugby 12 Games Football

Soccer Softball 15 Games Ice Hockey 40 Games

It is important to note that every game or match in each sport differs in Softball length of playing time and physical intensity. The safety of the Swimming student-athlete is a major factor in the number of games or matches per (NBIAA Championships competition day. 2nd Sat. in Dec.) The penalty for violations of game limits may result in the following: Violations of Seasons of Play i. Be ineligible for participation in NBIAA provincial playoffs within a) Violations of the seasons of play by a school shall be reported to the the same season of play. school’s Conference President and to the NBIAA Executive Director. Such ii. Fined up to $1000 reports of violations must be corroborated with first hand evidence of iii. Head coach to be ruled ineligible for participation within the next individuals who, through their institutions, are members of the season of play. Association. All such reports must be in writing. iv. Be subject to any or all of the above mentioned penalties or to b) Violation reports received by the Executive Director will be dealt with by alternative penalties as determined by the NBIAA Executive the NBIAA Executive Committee immediately. Penalties imposed are at Committee.

the discretion of the Executive Committee and may result in the individual 18.5 Competitions outside the immediate area (more than one hour away) that or team at fault being ruled ineligible for NBIAA competition for a are held in the evening before a school day shall be restricted to one specified period. game a week. Traveling times to go to these competitions shall be a c) Any school found in violation of the seasons of play policy and penalized maximum of four (4) hours round trip. may appeal the penalty within 48 hours of notification of penalty. 18.6 All league and exhibition competition shall be held outside instructional 18.4 Limits of Games per season per sport hours with the following exception: each NBIAA team will be permitted The regular season would count all league games, exhibition games, to apply to the principal of the school to participate in "two" organized controlled scrimmages and tournament games *. Regional and Provincial activities per season when the activity is scheduled to occur AFTER 1:00 Championships would not be counted as part of the ‘regular season’. p.m. on a Friday afternoon or have the option to combine the two half days into "ONE" full day on a Friday (in which case the activities can *The minimum guaranteed games per team at a tournament will count begin before 1 p.m.). towards the season limit. Recognizing that extraordinary circumstances arise from time to time and Hockey: If you have playoffs that are best 2 out of 3, 2 games count and communication from the school Principal needs to be addressed with if they are best 3 out of 5, 3 games count. superintendents for approval. Communication needs to be sent to the NBIAA office when they arise.

Page 52 Page 53 OPERATING REGULATIONS All regionals and provincial competitions shall be held no earlier than 18.13 A - Gender Participation Principles 1:00 p.m. on a Friday, however competitions will be allowed to begin at Gender eligibility in NBIAA competition shall be in line with the 10 a.m. if deemed necessary . These competitions are an addition to the following sanctioning of calendar activities by the Association: exception noted above. Badminton Boys, Girls, Mixed If necessary and after consulting with the school principal, students traveling to school activities will be allowed during instructional hours. Baseball Open (Example: leaving early due to distance and daylight) The loss of instructional time will be limited to no more than three instructional days Basketball Boys, Girls per activity for regular season play. Cheerleading Open 18.7 The loss of instructional time during regional and provincial competitions may be necessary. Cross Country Boys, Girls

18.8 A student is eligible to compete in one (1) major activity per season. A Curling Boys, Girls, Mixed guideline for a major activity is one that may practices at least 3 times a OPERATING REGULATIONS REGULATIONS OPERATING week. Golf Open

18.9 All students should be given the opportunity and encouraged to Field Hockey Girls participate in a variety of activities. Football Open 18.10 Expectations regarding appropriate conduct must be explicitly stated and clearly communicated to all involved. Ice Hockey Boys, Girls 18.11 a) Behavioural standards will confirm to the requirements of the Education Rugby Boys, Girls Act, as well as, provincial, district and school policies. Soccer Boys, Girls b) Student-athletes must remain fully clothed in the appropriate team uniform in the competition area, AND use the designated locker room or Softball Girls change area to change to and from competition attire. c) Players are banned from using cell phones during NBIAA competition Swimming Boys, Girls and cell phones are not allowed for use by students acting as minor officials at conference /regional/provincial championships. Track & Field Boys, Girls d) Mercy Rule: To promote fair and equitable competition in all contests and to recognize the educational need to control games involving teams Volleyball Boys, Girls that are over-matched, a mutal agreement between the involved officials Wrestling Boys, Girls and coaches is determined in order to implement stratgies to complete the game by limiting the negative experience. (Exceptions made in the The onus is on individual member schools to provide programs consistent with following sports: baseball, softball) the Association’s sanctioned activities. A female-athlete may try-out for the team of the opposite gender within the school, but is encouraged to participate 18.12 Open activities (open gym/field/rink/pool or other facility) may be in the appropriate gender category . conducted by member schools, providing they are approved and

scheduled by the school principal. The open activities are for At the ASSOCIATION level: recreational purposes for which all students are invited to participate. - girls have access to participate in all 17 activities Adults involved in such activities should be solely for the purpose of - boys cannot participate in field hockey and softball supervision and under no circumstances should be instructing, teaching skills or coaching at any time. In addition, the NBIAA will conclude B – Transgender Policy that out of season coaching is taking place if those attending the open Any transgender student-athlete may participate fully and safely in sex- activities are only members of one athletic team including 1 or more of separated sports activities in accordance with his or her gender identity. its coaching staff.

Page 54 Page 55 OPERATING REGULATIONS 18.14 Calendar Dates - If the deadline falls on a Saturday, Sunday or O.R. 19 - TIE BREAKING POLICY holiday, the deadline date remains in effect. The order of rankings will be decided with this tie breaking policy for all NBIAA sporting events . Activity Registration & Players’ List League play League play to Withdrawal Dates & Fees can begin be completed Part A If two teams are tied: a) the record between the two teams Baseball Registration: June 1 Sept. 20 Sept. 8 Sept. 27 Withdrawal: Sept. 5 i. volleyball - match / sets b) points (goals) against between the two teams Field Hockey Registration: June 1 Sept. 20 Sept. 8 Oct. 25 Withdrawal: Sept. 5 c) points (goals) against in the league / tournament d) full sudden death game – neutral site Football Registration: June 1 Sept. 20 Sept. 8 Nov. 1 Withdrawal: Sept. 5 Part B If three or more teams are tied: Golf Registration: June 1 Sept. 20 Sept. 8 n/a a) record among the teams tied Withdrawal: Sept. 5

OPERATING REGULATIONS REGULATIONS OPERATING b) (+) (-) game differential involving tied teams Sr. Soccer Registration: June 1 Sept. 20 Sept. 8 Oct. 25 c) (+) (-) point differential involving tied teams Withdrawal: Sept. 5 d) points against among the teams tied e) points against in the league / tournament Jr. Soccer Registration: June 1 Sept. 20 Sept. 8 Oct. 18 Withdrawal: Sept. 15 f) points for in the league / tournament

Softball Registration: June 1 Sept. 20 Sept. 8 Sept. 27 Withdrawal: Sept. 5 For reference in using tie breaking policy please keep in mind:

Cross Country Registration: June 1 Sept. 20 Sept. 8 n/a Withdrawal: Sept. 15 1. When using any of the above criteria to break a three-way tie the intent is Cheerleading June 1 Sept. 20 Sept. 8 n/a to determine the highest not the lowest place finisher. Exhibition (Fall) e.g.: If three teams are tied in standings and are also tied in their record Ice Hockey Oct. 15 Nov. 15 Nov. 10 Mar. 6 against each other and the point differential is as follows:

Swimming Oct. 15 Nov. 1 Oct. 15 n/a A (+3) B (-2) Basketball Nov. 1 Nov. 30 Nov. 10 Jr. - Jan. 31 C (-1) Sr.- Feb. 7 Teams are no longer tied therefore standings would be A- 1st , C-2nd , B-3rd . Wrestling Nov. 1 Dec. 15 Nov. 10 n/a For the same situation with a point differential of A (+4), B (-2), C (-2). A st nd Cheerleading Dec. 15 Jan. 15 Nov. 10 n/a would be 1 . We now have a two way tie between B and C for 2 so we (Winter) would revert to using criteria for a two way tie. (Record between tied teams). Curling Dec. 15 Jan. 15 Dec. 15 For the same situation with a point differential of A (+2), B(+2), C (-2) we st Badminton Feb. 15 March 20 Feb. 29 April 3 have a two-way tie for 1 so we revert to criteria for a two way tie for determining 1 st and 2 nd , C would be 3 rd . Volleyball Feb. 25 April 1 Feb. 29 Jr. - Apr. 24 Sr.– May 8

Rugby April 7 April 30 March 30 May 22

Track & Field April 30 May 15 March 30 n/a

Page 56 Page 57 BADMINTON BADMINTON (20.1) O.R. 20 - OPERATING REGULATIONS FOR ACTIVITIES (Please refer to O.R. 18.14 for activity deadlines.) Badminton Canada Rules will be used unless special playing rules are put forth by the NBIAA In this case the NBIAA rules will take precedence over any 20.1 Badminton other rules. (Note: The Rally Point Scoring System is now in effect.)

NBIAA Modifications: 20.2 Baseball 1. The Mavis 300 is the Official Badminton shuttle of the NBIAA and will be used for all NBIAA competitions. 20.3 Basketball Continuous Play (As per Badminton Canada Rules) 20.4 Cheerleading 16.1 Play shall be continuous from the first service until the match is concluded, except as allowed in Laws 16.2 and 16.3. 20.5 Cross Country 16.2 Intervals: 16.2.1 Not exceeding 60 seconds during each game when the

OPERATING REGULATIONS REGULATIONS OPERATING 20.6 Curling leading score reaches 11 points; and 16.2.2 Not exceeding 120 seconds between the first and second 20.7 Field Hockey game, and between the second and third game shall be allowed in all matches. 20.8 Football 16.3 Suspension of play 16.3.1 When necessitated by circumstances not within the control 20.9 Golf of the players, the umpire may suspend play for such a period as the umpire may consider necessary. 20.10 Hockey 16.3.2 Under special circumstances the Referee may instruct the umpire to suspend play. 20.11 Rugby 16.3.3 If play is suspended, the existing score shall stand and play shall be resumed from that point. 20.12 Soccer 16.4 Delay in play 16.4.1 Under no circumstances shall play be delayed to enable a 20.13 Softball player to recover strength or wind or to receive advice. 16.4.2 The umpire shall be the sole judge of any delay in play. 20.14 Swimming Use of protective glasses

Athletes are recommended to wear protective glasses at all times while 20.15 Track & Field participating.

20.16 Volleyball Conference Play - Each school is allowed four (4) entries per category – girls’ singles, boy’s singles, girl’s doubles, boy’s doubles and mixed doubles. Top 20.17 Wrestling four (4) from each category advance to regional play. A player may participate in 3 different events. League play is to be finished the weekend prior to regionals.

Regional Play - Eight (8) entries (four (4) per conference) in each category. Schedule - A Single Elimination - Consolation Format will be used. Top four (4) from each category advance to the provincial tournament.

First round draw - Top Bracket 1S vs 4W

3S vs 2W Bottom Bracket 1W vs 4S

3W vs 2S Same arrangement for the North East Page 58 Page 59 th BADMINTON The 5 ranked player may be an alternate ranked fourth, if a seed is unable to Regional / Provincial Draw Format attend the Provincials.

If a region does not have 4 entries per category, no additional entries can be added from the other region. Game 1 All doubles play that earn a position in Regionals or Provincials may provide a substitute if a player gets injured (medical evidence must be provided). BADMINTON BADMINTON Substitutes must be registered as a team member with the NBIAA and must Game 9 Game 5

have competed at the Regionals to advance to the NBIAA Provincials. The injured player will be eliminated from competition. Game 2

Provincial Tournament Eight (8) entries (four (4) per region) in each category. Game 11 Game 8 First round draw – Top Bracket 1SW vs 4NE

3SW vs 2NE Bottom Bracket 1NE vs 4SW Game 3 3NE vs 2SW Entry Fee: The NBIAA will set the entry fee for the Regionals and the Provincial Game 10 Game 6 Championship. Fees - $3.00 per athlete per event.

Format Game 4 Single Elimination / Consolation. Championship side play: Best 2 of 3 games. Games shall be 21 points. Consolation play: one game of 21 points.

Scoring Non-winner Game 5 1st - 7 points 3rd - 4 points 5th - 2 points Game 7

2nd - 5 points 4th - 3 points 6th - 1 point Non-winner Game 6

Championships The NBIAA Championships will be held on the third Saturday of April (with Winner Game 8 1st exceptions made around the Easter holiday). Non-winner Game 8 2nd Team championships will be declared in both Junior and Senior divisions for all classifications. Individual medals will be awarded to the 1st and 2nd place Winner Game 7 3rd in singles, doubles and mixed doubles. Non-winner Game 7 4th

Junior-aged players may play in the junior divisions or the senior divisions but Winner Game 11 5th not in both.

If there is a tie for first place in the Provincial Meet, the tie will be broken in Financial: All Provincials Meets must charge admission fees, please refer to the following manner: O.R. 6.3. Regional and Provincial net Profits: 30% to NBIAA, 70% to host • The team with the highest number of first place finishers will be school. The Financial Report form and the NBIAA rebate must be sent to the declared the winner. NBIAA office within 30 days of the event. Failure to do so, the host school • If there is still a tie, the team with the highest number of second place will no longer be in good standing and may face possible suspension . finishers will be declared the winner. • The process will continue in declining order until the tie is broken.

Schedule: Friday Evening 6:00 P.M. Singles Saturday 9:00 A.M. Doubles and Mixed Doubles

Page 60 Page 61 BASEBALL BASEBALL (20.2) k) A pitcher who is removed from the mound during a game shall not be permitted to return to pitch in the same game, even if the pitcher is Baseball Canada rules will be used unless special playing rules are put forth by retained in the game at another position. the NBIAA. In this case the NBIAA rules will take precedence over any other rules. 8.06 (c) The manager or coach may make a 2nd visit to the mound while the same batter in at bat in order to remove the pitcher. BASEBALL BASEBALL NBIAA Modifications: 1. The NBIAA game ball shall be the Rollings ROML. Pitch count violations: Any violation of any part of the pitch count rule, the 2. The game shall consist of seven (7) innings. result is the Head Coach is ejected from the current game and receives an 3. For conference league play only, a tied game will be permitted for 1 point. additional game suspension. 4. Wooden bats are to be used in all NBIAA competitions. * There is no re-entry rule. Number of Games Permitted A team shall be limited to 12 games (including all exhibition, controlled Pitch Count: The NBIAA has adopted the rules governing pitch count in the scrimmage, tournament and league play.) All games in the regionals and Midget Division of Baseball Canada. provincials shall not be counted in the 12 game limit.

Rules Governing the Pitcher: Special Provisions : a) Any player on the team is eligible to pitch, and there are no restrictions to 1. NBIAA/ASINB Championships to be held on the second Saturday in the number of pitchers a manager may use in a game. October - Game Time: 10:00 A.M. b) Pitchers shall be permitted to have 2 appearances in the same calendar day. 2. If only one field is available: If a pitcher requires a rest following 1st appearance, they cannot return in 10:00 AM Host Region #1 vs Guest Region #2 the same calendar day. 1:00 PM Host Region #2 vs Guest Region #1 c) Pitcher cannot pitch 3 consecutive days unless a pitcher’s first 2 days Championship Game: 30 minutes after Game 2. combined does not exceed 40. If pitcher’s day 1 + day 2 exceeds 40, they If two fields are available, both games will be held at 10:00 AM with the require at least 1 days’ rest. Pitcher cannot pitch 4 consecutive days. One championship game at 2 PM . (1) days rest is needed. 3. The higher seed team is the home team. If both #1 teams meet in the finals, d) Pitchers and managers shall follow the following guidelines: the home team will be decided by a coin toss. No. of pitches Rest required 4. Baseball and softball are not to be categorized as parallel programs; 1-40 None therefore girls are eligible to participate. 41 -55 1 day

56 -70 2 days 71 -85 3 days Tie-Breaking Rule for play - The NBIAA Tie-Breaking Policy will be used.

86 -105 4 days 105 Maximum Suspended Game during Conference, Regional and Provincial Play e) The Home Team will calculate the total pitches thrown for that calendar a) A suspended game shall be resumed at the exact point of suspension of the day and determine the required rest starting the next calendar day. Athletes original game. The completion of a suspended game is a continuation of must not exceed the maximum pitch count total for that day. After each the original game. game the Home Team scorekeeper will fill out the pdf charts and these will b) A game ending with the score tied will be treated as a suspended game be sent to the Conference / League Chair. These charts MUST be sent by providing it is a legal game (4 1/2 or 5 innings). c) Suspended games shall be replayed as soon as possible. email or fax within 24 hours. f) Once a player assumes the position of pitcher, they cannot catch for the 10 Run Rule remainder of the day. A baseball game shall end any time after five innings, or after four and g) Pitchers will be permitted to finish the batter if his or her maximum pitch one-half innings when a team is 10 or more runs behind and has completed its limit has been reached for that calendar day. turn at bat. h) Intentional Walks will be included in Pitch Count totals. i) Required Rest shall be defined in “Days” starting at 12:01am and ending at Schedules 11:59 pm of the next calendar day. Each Region will develop its own schedule as provided for in the NBIAA j) If a game continues past 12:01am, those pitches are counted as if pitched By-laws. The schedule must be approved by the Executive Director. prior to midnight. If a game is suspended, when it resumes it is defined as a different day. League play is to be finished the weekend prior to regionals. Page 62 Page 63 BASKETBALL (20.3) BASKETBALL Umpires Only rated New Brunswick Amateur Baseball Umpires shall be used in all F.I.B.A. rules will be used unless special playing rules are put forth by the league games. NBIAA. In this case the NBIAA rules will take precedence over any other rules. Protests BASEBALL BASEBALL In the event of a question or a protest during a Regional or Provincial NBIAA Modifications: Tournament, the decision of the Tournament Director shall be final. The 1. Players – There is no limit to the number of players that may be dressed for Tournament Director will base his decision on the NBIAA operating By-laws. a game. 2. The game shall have a ten (10) minute halftime. Regular season protests, if any, will be handled as indicated in the NBIAA 3. The NBIAA game ball shall be the Wilson Evolution (Size 7 - Male, Size 6 Handbook. - Female). 4. The “old” FIBA 3 point line will remain in effect: 6.25 meters or 20’ 6” . Financial: Regional and Provincial net Profits: 10% to NBIAA, 30% to host 5. The FIBA rectangular key has been adopted as the standard key and will school and 60% to be divided between all participating teams. The Financial be used when available . The old trapezoidal key may be used if it is all Report form and the NBIAA rebate must be sent to the NBIAA office within that is available . 30 days of the event. Failure to do so, the host school will no longer be in 6. The no-charge semi-circle will not be enforced . good standing and may face possible suspension . 7. The shot clock will be reset to 24 seconds (not 14 seconds) on an offensive rebound . Ejections All names of players and coaches ejected from a game must be reported to the Season school principal. A player or coach ejected from a game for disciplinary The season begins on November 10 th or the 2nd Friday in November, measures shall be suspended from the remainder of that game and the next whichever comes first, until the conclusion of the Provincial Tournament. scheduled game (exhibition, conference, regional or provincial). If the Schools which win the right to host a regional tournament, may host regardless ejection takes place during a semi-final regional or provincial event, the of the court size in their schools. League play is to be finished the weekend player(s) or coach(es) is suspended from the next scheduled game, excluding prior to regionals. exhibition games . Use of Mouth Guards The use of mouth guards for all players is strongly recommended.

Number of Games Permitted A senior team shall be limited to 32 games (including all exhibition, control scrimmage, tournament and league play). All games in the regionals, provincials and Final ‘12’ shall not be counted in the 32 game limit.

A junior team shall be limited to 28 games (including all exhibition, control scrimmage, tournament and league play). All games in the regionals and provincials shall not be counted in the 28 game limit.

Regional Tournaments Where necessary, Regional Tournaments (for Regions that do not have interlocking schedules ) will be played the weekend before the Junior Provincial Tournaments and the weekend before the Senior Provincial Sectionals . The Regional host will be the #1 ranked team in their conference.

JUNIOR BASKETBALL REGIONAL TOURNAMENT FORMAT

Game Time Home Guest 1. Fri. 10:00 AM Host Conference #1 Guest Conference #4 2. Fri. 12:00 PM Guest Conference #2 Host Conference #3 3. Fri. 2:00 PM Guest Conference #1 Host Conference #4 4. Fri. 4:00 PM Host Conference #2 Guest Conference #3 Page 64 Page 65 BASKETBALL 5. Fri. 6:00 PM Winner Game 1 Winner Game 2 (Semi) Format for Hosting Single Provincial Sectional : 6. Fri. 8:00 PM Winner Game 3 Winner Game 4 (Semi) Friday’s Games: 7. Sat. 11:00 AM Loser Game 5 Loser Game 6 (3 rd , 4 th ) Game One: Second Seed vs Third Seed 6:30 P.M. 8. Sat. 1:00 PM Winner Game 5 Winner Game 6 (1 st , 2 nd ) Game Two: First Seed vs Fourth Seed 8:15 P.M. Note: The top three (3) teams per region advance to the Junior Championships . Saturday’s Championship Game: 1:00 P.M.

Format for Hosting a Double Provincial Sectional: Junior Championships will be held on the fourth full weekend before March

BASKETBALL BASKETBALL Friday’s Games Break (March Break is Monday to Friday as defined as per the Department of Game One: Second Seed vs Third Seed (G) 2:00 P.M. Education Calendar). Game Two: Second Seed vs Third Seed (B) 4:00 P.M. Game Three First Seed vs Fourth Seed (G) 6:00 P.M. Junior Basketball Format for Provincial Championships - 6 Teams Game Four: First Seed vs Fourth Seed (B) 8:00 P.M. Pool A: Host #1, Guest #2, Host #3 Pool B: Guest #1, Host #2, Guest #3 Saturday’s Games Friday’s Games: Girls Championship: 1:00 P.M. Game One: Host Region #2 vs Guest Region #3 10:00 AM Boys Championship: 3:00 P.M. Game Two: Guest Region #2 vs Host Region #3 11:45 AM Game Three: Guest Region #1 vs Loser Game 1 2:00 PM If a school ends up hosting a Jr. Championship, as well as a Senior Regional, Game Four: Host Region #1 vs Loser Game 2 3:45 PM the NBIAA office will determine the schedule.

Game Five: Guest Region #1 vs Winner Game 1 6:30 PM Final 12 - Schools participating must have a school staff representative Game Six: Host Region #1 vs Winner Game 2 8:15 PM present at the game. Saturday Games: Game Seven: Pool A #1 vs Pool B #2 10:00 AM Finances Game Eight: Pool B #1 vs Pool A #2 11:45 AM 1. Regionals & Sectionals - net profits will be divided as follows: 10% to the Championship: Winner of Game 7 vs Winner of Game 8 3:00 PM NBIAA, 30% to the host school and 60% to all participating teams based on the number of games played. SENIOR BASKETBALL REGIONAL TOURNAMENT FORMAT 2. Final ‘12’ – An amount of up to $500 per team will be given to Game Time Home Guest participating schools and the remainder of the profits going to the NBIAA. 1. Fri. 1:00 PM Host Conference #2 Guest Conference #3 3. No entry fee will be charged for the Final ‘12’. 2. Fri. 3:00 PM Guest Conference #2 Host Conference #3 4. Senior and Junior Regionals, Junior Championships & Senior Provincial 3. Fri. 5:00 PM Guest Conference #1 Winner Game 1 Sectionals: 4. Fri. 7:00 PM Host Conference #1 Winner Game 2 a) Entry fee will be charged based on number of games teams play. 5. Sat. 11:00 AM Loser Game 3 Loser Game 4 b) Profits will be divided (pro-rated) among participating teams. 6. Sat. 1:00 PM Winner Game 3 Winner Game 4 c) Admission fees must be charged. Note: Losers of first two (2) games are eliminated. 5. The NBIAA will not cover any deficits. Winner of Game 6 hosts NBIAA Sectional next weekend. Winner Game 6. The NBIAA will set the admission price per session. Please refer to O.R. 5 attends same sectional. Losers of games 5 and 6 go to other sectional. 6.3. 7. The Financial Report form and the NBIAA rebate must be sent to the Senior Provincial Sectionals will be held the third full weekend before March NBIAA office within 30 days of the event. Failure to do so, the host Break (March Break is Monday to Friday as defined as per the Department of school will no longer be in good standing and may face possible Education Calendar). suspension .

Schedule Ejections 1. Eight (8) teams, four (4) from each region. All names of players and coaches ejected must be reported to the school 2. Two sectional tournaments, composed of 1 & 3 from one region and 2 & 4 principal. Players and coaches ejected from a game shall be suspended from from the other, shall be played to determine the two finalists. The the remainder of the game and the next scheduled game (exhibition, tournaments will be hosted by the two regional winners. conference, regional or provincial). If the ejection takes place during a 3. Championship game will be played as part of the Final ‘12’ on the semi-final regional or provincial event, the player(s) or coach(es) is suspended following weekend. from the next scheduled game, excluding exhibition games . Page 66 Page 67 CHEERLEADING CHEERLEADING (20.4) Stunt Limitations - For the winter season teams, stunts may not exceed

The New Brunswick Cheerleading Rules and Resource Guide (NBCRRG) two people high. Further rules are covered in NBCRRG. will be used unless special playing rules are put forth by the NBIAA. In this case the NBIAA rules will take precedence over any other rules. Team Composition for Competition A team may consist of twenty-five (25) or fewer members. Gender A minimum of one NBIAA registered cheerleading coach per school MUST designation not applicable. be USASF credentialed to a minimum of level 2 in all disciplines (stunts, tosses and tumbling) and MUST be present with the team during all Invitational Competitions

CHEERLEADING CHEERLEADING cheerleading related activities (i.e.: practices, games, competitions etc.). Winter Competitive Teams have the option of competing at any Invitational Competition which follow the NBIAA guidelines . A minimum of one credentialed coach or advisor from each school must attend one Coaches Safety Clinic. Provincial Championship 1. Winter Competitive Teams must compete at the NBIAAProvincial Rules and Guidelines Championship, which will be held on the second Saturday of May. Cheerleading teams will be limited to the rules and stunt guidelines as set 2. The New Brunswick Cheerleading Association Executive Committee forth by the NBCA and NBIAA. These rules and guidelines will be reviewed consisting of the President and all representatives will coordinate the at the fall and winter Coaches Safety Clinics and will be available to all Provincial Championship. coaches in the NBCRRG. 3. A set location for a number of years shall be established for the Provincial Team Personnel Form Championship. The facility shall be centrally located with adequate space Schools may register as many students as they desire. Individuals wearing the and be accessible to hotels, motels, eating establishments and must be able school mascot costume must be included on the cheerleading team personnel to hold as many spectators that wish to attend. The facility should also meet form. If a student is registered on the fall exhibition team and on the winter with the safety standards outlined in the NBCRRG. team, the insurance fee is only charged once. 4. Entry Fees will be charged to schools to cover the cost of the facility rental (where applicable) and judges. FALL EXHIBITION TEAM 5. Admission fees will be charged, please refer to O.R. 6.3. The purpose is to support your school’s sport teams in the fall (football, 6. Six (6) neutral judges will be engaged to officiate at the Provincial soccer, etc). The fall season cannot be used solely as prep time for the Championship, consisting of four (4) table judges and two (2) technical winter competitive season . judges.

Start Date - Tryouts and practices can begin three (3) weeks prior to the 7. There will be a call back of the top 4 teams to perform their routine a fall start date . Please refer to O.R. 18.14 . second time and that the two scores be added together for a total to arrive at the actual winner. Stunt Limitations - Fall exhibition teams will be limited to basic / intermediate stunting up to and including two-footed double based Participation in other Activities extensions. Note: All one footed extended skills / dismounts, backward Teams, with permission from their principals, may participate in other dismounts, basket tosses and elevator tosses are not permitted during this activities, but they do so without NBIAA accident and liability insurance. season. Financial: The host school of the NBIAA Championship will divide net WINTER EXHIBITION or COMPETITIVE TEAM profits as follows: 10 % to the NBIAA, 30 % to the host school and 60 % to Teams that choose to operate in the winter season must decide if they wish all participating teams. The Financial Report form and the NBIAA rebate to operate as an exhibition team or a competitive team. The purpose of an must be sent to the NBIAA office within 30 days of the event. Failure to do exhibition team is to support your school’s sport teams in the winter . The so, the host school will no longer be in good standing and may face possible purpose of a competitive team is to compete at the Provincial suspension . Championship and may also support other winter sport teams at their school .

Start Date - Tryouts and practices can begin on November 10 th or the second Friday in November, whichever comes first . Please refer to O.R. 18.14 .

Page 68 Page 69 CROSS COUNTRY CROSS COUNTRY (20.5) 5. Provincial Regulation: Eight (8) entries (four (4) per region) and eight (8) individuals (four (4) Athletics Canada Rules will be used unless special rules are put forth by the per region) in each category. NBIAA. In this case the NBIAA rules will take precedence over any other rules. N-E Teams: Sr. Boys Jr. Boys Sr. Girls Jr. Girls (5-7 athletes) 1 1 1 1 Registration Fees 2 2 2 2 There are four categories (Sr. Boys, Jr. Boys, Sr. Girls & Jr. Girls) of competition and 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 4 four Provincial Championship banners are presented. Medals will be awarded N-E Individuals: Sr. Boys Jr. Boys Sr. Girls Jr. Girls CROSS COUNTRY COUNTRY CROSS to each championship team and for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in each category . 1 1 1 1 The registration fee is $10 per athlete per category to a maximum of $50 per 2 2 2 2 category, PLUS the NBIAA insurance fee per athlete. 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 4 Meet Entry Fee: The NBIAA will set the Championship Meet entry fee is $5 per athlete. S-W Teams: Sr. Boys Jr. Boys Sr. Girls Jr. Girls (5-7 athletes) 1 1 1 1 Special Provisions : 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 1. Team - A cross country team shall consist of 4 and a maximum of 7 4 4 4 4 runners. The top 4 to count in the team’s scoring. Individual runners are S-W Individuals: Sr. Boys Jr. Boys Sr. Girls Jr. Girls eligible to compete - 3 or less. NBIAA Junior registered athletes must 1 1 1 1 compete as Juniors and cannot compete in the Senior category. 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 2. Scoring – Scoring shall be as shown in the following table: 4 4 4 4

1st Place 2 nd Place 3 rd Place 4 th Place 5 th Place 6th Place 6. The NBIAA/ASINB Championships will be held on the third Friday or Points 1 2 3 4 5 6 Etc. Saturday of October. The entry fee per player will be set by the NBIAA.

7. A school identified uniform/jersey is required when competing. All competitors who finish the race shall be ranked and tallied in accordance with the above table. The team score shall then be determined 8. No iPods or other electronic devices may be worn by competitors during by totalling the points scored by the First Four finishers of each team. the race. Hats are prohibited during competition except for the wearing The team which scores the smallest number of points is the winner. of winter caps due to cold weather.

In the event of a tie, it shall be resolved in favour of the team whose last Competitors shall not wear jewelry during competition. The following are exceptions: medical-alert medals, religious medals and a watch. scoring member finished nearer the first place. 9. A course walk must be held at the Regional and Provincial events. The While the fifth , sixth and seventh finishers of a team do not score points course walk will be at 10:30 A.M., with the first Race at 12:00 P.M. toward their team’s total, their place if better than those of any of the first (recommended - 90 minutes between the course walk and first race). four of an opposing team, result in an increased score for that team. 10. The online registration list as of the Saturday before the NBIAA 3. Categories and Distances: Regionals is the official school entry. NO CHANGES CAN BE MADE Boys Girls AFTER THIS DAY . Senior …………… 5,000 m. Senior ………………4,000 m. Junior …………….4,000 m. Junior …………….…3,000 m. 11. Financial: The financials after the operating costs (net profits) will be divided as follows: 30% to NBIAA and 70% to host school. The 4. Regional Regulations: Financial Report form and the NBIAA rebate must be sent to the NBIAA Top four (4) teams and the top four (4) individuals from each category office within 30 days of the event. Failure to do so, the host school will (Sr. Boys, Jr. Boys, Sr. Girls & Jr. Girls) per region will qualify for the no longer be in good standing and may face possible suspension . Provincial Championships. A total of 32 runners (teams plus individuals) in each category per region will advance. All athletes must compete in the Regionals to advance to the NBIAA Provincial Championships.

Page 70 Page 71 CURLING (20.6) 14. At Provincial Bonspiels, the first draw will be set up as follows: CURLING

Canadian Curling Association Rules will be used unless special playing rules a) #1 NE vs #4 SW c) #1 SW vs #4 NE b) #3 NE vs #2 SW d) #3 SW vs #2 NE are put forth by the NBIAA. In this case the NBIAA rules will take precedence over any other rules. 15. The Bonspiel Chairperson shall be empowered to make such decisions as

CURLING CURLING Special Provisions: he/she considers necessary to handle situations not covered by these rules or the Rules of the Game. 1. Provincial competition shall be in Boys, Girls, and Mixed classifications. A student may compete in only one (1) classification in a given season. Each 16. The NBIAA Championships (3 day event) will be held in late March or team must pay a $50 registration fee plus applicable NBIAA insurance per early April, dependent on facility availability, which must have 5 sheets of curler. Each team must have a different coach registered with the NBIAA. ice . The entry fee per team will be set by the NBIAA. Admission fees must be charged, please refer to O.R. 6.3. 2. Provincial Bonspiels shall include four (4) rinks from each region.

3. Each conference (where there are four or more teams) must organize 17. The conference hosting the Championships will be responsible for the administration of the gate and NBIAA awards presentation. conference play, which is to be finished the weekend prior to regionals . The teams’ record in the conference will be used to seed teams advancing 18. Financial: The host school of the NBIAA Championship will divide net to the Regionals. profits as follows: 30 % to the NBIAA and 70 % to the host school. The

4. Provincial Bonspiels shall follow a Modified Double Knock-Out format Financial Report form and the NBIAA rebate must be sent to the NBIAA (eight ends). A team, if it so desires, may concede a game after five full office within 30 days of the event. Failure to do so, the host school will no longer be in good standing and may face possible suspension . ends.

5. Each rink must consist of four (4) players and one (1) alternate each for the Modified Double Knock-Out Format: boys and girls teams and (2) alternates for the mixed team (one boy and Winner of Section A plays Winner of Section B – if B wins then the two play one girl). Such alternate may substitute in any position prior to the again for the Championship, if B loses then A is the Champion. commencement of game or an end. Once the substitute enters he/she must continue play until the end of the game. Re-entry may occur if there is an #1 NE injury to any team member. All teams must start a Bonspiel with a full 1 #4 SW four player team. If due to a medical reason a player can not continue you 7 may finish the bonspiel with a team of three in the boys and girls division. #2 SW 2 6. In separate team play between two rinks, each school begins with 4 players Section A Winner #3 NE or the game is forfeited. 9

7. In Mixed Competition each team must have two male players and two #1 SW 3 female players who shall be placed in alternate positions. #4 NE 8 8. The host committee may provide each team with practice time up to 10 #2 NE

minutes on the ice they are to play on. 4

9. There will be a two-minute on ice break at the end of four ends for coaches #3 SW 15 (IF NEEDED ) NBIAA to talk with the team. CHAMPION

10. The NBIAA has no ‘Fair Play Rule’, but coaches may ask permission to L1 W7 check on injured curler (agreeable with other coach and official). 5

12 L2 11. The use of a curling aid commonly referred to as a ‘delivery stick’ is an 10 L8 Section B Winner accepted piece of equipment as long as the player begins the game with it 14 and continues to do so throughout the game.

12. No team shall play more than three games a day. L7

L3 11 13. Games on Saturday will start at 9:00 AM and the second game will begin 6 13

at 12 noon. The next game will go at 4:00 PM and the last at 8:00 PM. L4 W8

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FIELD HOCKEY (20.7) FOOTBALL FOOTBALL (20.8) Field Hockey Canada Rules will be used unless special playing rules are put Football Canada Rules will be used unless special playing rules are put forth forth by the NBIAA. In this case the NBIAA rules will take precedence over by the NBIAA. In this case the NBIAA rules will take precedence over any any other rules. other rules. Special Provisions: 1. A team shall be limited to 18 games (including all exhibition, controlled Rules Modifications scrimmage, tournament and league play). All games in the regionals and 1. The official game ball is the Wilson F2000.

FIELD HOCKEY HOCKEY FIELD provincials shall not be counted in the 18 game limit. 2. Weather regulations: If a game is stopped due to weather, the following 2. All games shall consist of two thirty (35) minute halves. procedures will be in effect: If it occurs in the first half than no team is 3. Teams may dress an unlimited number of players. declared the winner. Both teams will receive one (1) point. If it occurs in 4. The tie-breaking procedure, as adopted by Field Hockey Canada, shall be the second half then the team that is ahead will be declared the winner. used in NBIAA Regional & Provincial competition. 3. Forfeit Game - If a team that is subject to a forfeit loses a game, then the 5. The wearing of mouth guards and shin guards are compulsory. Any score will stand. If such team wins, then the score will be an average of the player found in the game without a mouth guard or shin guards shall be scores from the rest of the season games that this team participated in suspended from the game (without substitution) until a mouth guard and/ (possibly showing more points for then against). The team that was or shin guards are secured. The NBIAA strongly recommends the playing the forfeit team will show the average score for that game and wearing of Field Hockey safety glasses. receive two (2) points for the win. 6. Goal Keepers shall be required to wear helmets and masks. 4. The over-time rule will be as in the Football Canada Rules for tackle 7. Each team is allowed one (1) time out per half. football. 8. All names of players and coaches ejected from a game must be reported 5. No tinted visors are allowed. to the school principal. Players and coaches ejected from a game shall be 6. Video tapes and Communication Equipment - No team shall gain an unfair suspended from the remainder of the game and the next scheduled game advantage through the use of videos or communication equipment. (exhibition, conference, regional or provincial). If the ejection takes a) Teams must provide equal and safe vantage points as they are using. place during a semi-final regional or provincial event, the player(s) or An opponent may waive their right to tape from the vantage point. coach(es) is suspended from the final of that event. Teams do not have to provide video taping equipment to their 9. All league standings will follow the NBIAA operating regulation: 3 pts. opponent. for a win, 1 pt. for a tie and 0 pts. for a loss. b) Teams must provide equal communication equipment in working order 10. In Regional league play (interlocking), the top two teams based on league to their opponent if they are using such equipment. standings would advance to the Provincials. Failure to comply to this rule will result in a one game suspension to the 11. The NBIAA Championships will be held on the last Saturday in October. Head Coach. Any further violations will result in season suspensions. It is recommended that turf fields be used for the championship event . 7. Minor Officials - Timers and Stick Crews - All teams will provide qualified Entry Fees will be charged to schools to cover the cost of the facility minor officials to attend a mini seminar. rental (where applicable) and the officials. Admission fees must be 8. Coaches Technical Time Out - A CTTO is for the sole purpose to inquire in charge, please refer to O.R. 6.3. an application of the referees’ interpretation of a call. The CTTO must be called before the ball has been whistled in for the next play. One per half. Saturday’s recommended schedule: (to be approved by the NBIAA ) No carry over from half to half. One CTTO per overtime. Teams must Game One: 10 A.M. Host Region #1 vs Guest Region #2 huddle and no communication can be made to any player. Game Two: 12:00 P.M. Guest Region #1 vs Host Region #2 Penalty: Objectionable Conduct - Loss of 10 yards. Upon a CTTO both Championship Game: 3:00 P.M. coaches, one from each team, will come to a neutral area with the head If two fields are used: official and line umpire. Neither coach may argue the point. Penalty: Loss Game One and Game Two at 10 A.M. of further CTTO and loss of 10 yards, where it is the second half and there Championship Game: 2:00 P.M. can be no further loss of CTTO the team shall be penalized 15 yard.

12. Financial: The host school will divide net profits as follows: 10% to the Special Provisions NBIAA, 30% to the host school and 60% to all participating teams. The 1. Date of first practice: No earlier than three weeks before the first day of Financial Report form and the NBIAA rebate must be sent to the NBIAA school. office within 30 days of the event. Failure to do so, the host school will 2. No games against other teams can be held before the first day of school. no longer be in good standing and may face possible suspension . Page 74 Page 75

FOOTBALL 3. Schools will be allowed to play football exhibition controlled scrimmage Championship Games the weekend prior to the first day of school. The Championship Final will be held at Rocky Stone Field in Moncton, NB Guidelines: on November 14 th . a) No team will scrimmage for more than the time allowed for regular game. Coaching Certification It is highly recommended that the head coach should have at least completed

FOOTBALL FOOTBALL b) No involvement of special teams. c) Certified officials must officiate the game. the NCCP Competition - Introduction Part A. (Completion of the NBIAA d) Coaches may be on the field. Coaching Certification Course is mandatory for all registered members on the 4. Season – The season, inclusive of all play-off games, shall end no later than coaching staff prior to the beginning of the football season, see OR 15.B.)

the second Saturday in November. Spring team practices are not allowed. Sanctioning Procedures: Please note Article 4 of the NBIAA’s By-Laws. 5. Number of Games – A team shall be limited to 10 games (including all exhibition, controlled scrimmage, tournament and league play). All games League Structure in the regionals and provincials shall not be counted in the 10 game limit. Football will be structured into two different categories - 12 A-Side Football 6. All names of players and coaches ejected from games must be reported to and 10 A-Side Football. League play is to be finished the weekend prior to the school principal. Players and coaches ejected from a game shall be regionals. suspended from the remainder of the game and the next scheduled game Playoff Format (exhibition, conference, regional or provincial). The quarter finals to stay within region SW & NE in the 12 A-Side Division. Registration Information The top 4 teams will advance to playoffs. 1. All teams must register with the NBIAA by June 1. th Semi-final - cross over - highest seeded winners from each region will host the 2. Team players’ list and registration fees are due by September 20 . Team semi-final game. Fee - $50 plus applicable insurance per player. These are to be sent to the The 10 A-Side League playoffs will have 1 st and 2 nd receive a first round bye. NBIAA office. 6th @ 3 rd , 5 th @ 4 th 3. A copy of a school’s team roster is to be sent to NBHSFL no later than 24 hours prior to the first regular season game. Provincial Semi-finals 4. NBHSFL fees are due before the first regular season game. The NBHSFL 12 A-Side League – 2NE @ 1SW and 2SW @ 1NE 10 A-Side League – Lowest remaining team @ 1 st place team dues are based on an even division of the calculated total league operating nd nd costs. The NBHSFL fees are to be sent directly to the NBHSFL President. 2 lowest remaining team @ 2 place team

5. Additions to team rosters can be made up to two weeks before the league Tie-Breaking System for Play - The NBIAA Tie-Breaking Policy will be used. playoffs. Late fees will be charged in accordance with the NBIAA by-laws. Ejections Financial Obligations to the NBIAA All names of players and coaches ejected must be reported to the school The revenue after expenses will be divided as follows: principal. Players and coaches ejected from a game shall be suspended from Semi-Finals - 10 % to the NBIAA, 40 % to the visiting team and 50 % to host the remainder of the game and the next scheduled game (exhibition, team. conference, regional or provincial). If the ejection takes place during a Provincial Championships - 10% to the NBIAA, 30% to the host school and semi-final regional or provincial event, the player(s) or coach(es) is suspended 60% to all participating schools, to a maximum of $500 each and the from the next scheduled game, excluding exhibition games . remainder of the profits going to the NBIAA. The Financial Report form and the NBIAA rebate must be sent to the NBIAA JV Football office within 30 days of the event. Failure to do so, the host school will no Junior Varsity Football is not a sanctioned NBIAA activity. Such promotion longer be in good standing and may face possible suspension . can lead to the incorrect assumption from different quarters that the competitions are NBIAA activities. School administrators are responsible for Admission Prices to NBIAA Quarter-Finals, Semi-Finals and Finals informing their students on the status (sanction / unsanctioned) of athletic The NBIAA will set the admission prices (where there are secure facilities) in competitions advertised / promoted within their building.

the quarter-finals, semi-finals and the finals. Admission fees must be charged, Pre-Season Practice Recommendation please refer to O.R. 6.3. The first six (6) days of practice should be used for physical conditioning

according to the following provisions. During the first three (3) days,

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GOLF headgear, T-shirts, shorts, and football shoes constitute an acceptable dress and GOLF (20.9)

no other football attire should be worn. On days four, five, and six, complete The Royal Canadian Golf Association Rules will be used unless special football uniforms may be worn, but ABSOLUTELY no body to body contact playing rules are put forth by the NBIAA. In this case the NBIAA rules will should be permitted. Practice during this six-day period should be limited to take precedence over any other rules. two hours a day, excluding flex time (stretching) and breaks. This conditioning

FOOTBALL FOOTBALL week should include callisthenics, kicking, throwing, running, and similar Special Provisions: exercises. Arm shields, tackling or blocking dummies, charging sleds or 1. A team shall consist of four players (minimum) and up to six players similar devices could be used during these six days. If a student is late coming (maximum) for Regional and Provincial play . out for the team, he should still undergo six days of physical conditioning as outlined prior to beginning regular practice and workouts. 2. For purposes of calculating team standings, the lowest four gross scores Contact Practice shall be used. Teams should begin “contact” drills the day following the six days used for physical conditioning. Only one-a-day contact sessions should be conducted. 3. In conference competition, at the discretion of the Tournament Manager a A player should participate in at least eleven (11) separate days of practice, school may enter more than six players, but the six players comprising the five of which should be in pads, before participating in a football contest or team must be named before play begins . scrimmage with outside competition. 4. A player found to be taking liberties of the rules shall be disqualified. Schools must be sure to follow the New Brunswick Physical Education and Safety Guidelines which state that ‘there must be a minimum of 72 hours Conduct between athlete participation in any regulation football games (e.g., between Conduct considered detrimental to the best interest of the game, or be coming club competition and interschool competition or between interschool of a contestant, either on or off the golf course, and coming to the attention of competitions).’ the Tournament Manager, will be dealt with and can result in disqualification of the offending person(s).

Dress Code Acceptable Boys – Shirts with collars and sleeves, slacks, golf shorts or walking shorts are considered appropriate attire.

Girls – Slacks, golf shorts, medium length shorts, golf shirts and blouses are considered appropriate attire.

Shoes Appropriate non-metal spike golf shoes, tennis shoes or sneakers are required on the golf course. Other types of shoes are prohibited.

Unacceptable Boys – Tank tops, tee shirts, cut-offs, sweatpants, blue jeans, bathing suits, tennis shorts or other athletic shorts are not permitted. Any item of clothing that advertises an alcohol product or a product, which is not in ‘good taste’ is not permitted.

Girls – Halter tops, tee shirts, bathing suits, sweatpants, blue jeans, tennis dresses, athletic shorts or cut-offs are not permitted. Any item of clothing that advertises an alcohol product or a product, which is not in ‘good taste’ is not permitted.

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HOCKEY Recording scores HOCKEY (20.10) The marker (player) should verbally check the score with the competitor and The Canadian Hockey Association (CHA) Rules will be used unless special

GOLF GOLF record it. After completion of the round, the competitor should check their playing rules are put forth by the NBIAA. In this case the NBIAA rules will take score for each hole and settle any doubtful point with their playing partner precedence over any other rules. (marker). He / she must ensure that both players have signed the score card and return it to the organizing committee as soon as possible. Special Provisions : While the rules governing the conduct of hockey shall be provided by Hockey Team Tie-Breaker Procedure Canada (HC); a number of modifications outlined below shall take precedence If a tie for the team title exists after 18 holes at the provincial tournament, or over HC rules. fourth place at the conference or regional level, the winner will be determined by using the scores of the 5th player on the tied teams. NBIAA - MODIFICATIONS 1. All coaching staff of hockey teams must be certified by the NBIAA and must Regional Play wear CSA approved helmets during on-ice practices for insurance purposes . Four (4) teams from each conference + any individual (s) in the top four in 2. High school hockey shall be administered with the following dates: conference play whose team(s) failed to qualify for regional play. September 20 : tryouts begin (all players must sign the Waiver & Release Shot gun starts are permitted in all conference, regional and provincial play. Liability cards before they tryout) October 15: Date to register or withdraw from hockey. Provincial Play October 20: Teams can starts exhibition games, which count towards the game Four (4) teams from each region + any individual (s) in the top four in regional limit. play whose team (s) failed to qualify for provincials. November 10 or the second Friday in November, whichever comes first : league play begins (No team involved in a fall sport provincial championship Season tournament is forced to play on this date.) Fall - Regional and Provincial tournaments are to be scheduled on Saturdays November 15: Team personnel forms are to be submitted online and the Team whenever possible. Registration and Insurance Fees are due. January 15 : Deadline to add an associate player with HNB . Note: February 1st: Deadline for late additions to team personnel form. The Rules of Golf were recently amended to permit the use of mechanical and Number of Games Permitted – A team shall be limited to 40 games (including electronic range-finding devices on the course as long as distance is the only exhibition, jamboree, tournament and league play). All games in the regional metric being displayed. Technology which provides other information (such as and provincial playoffs shall not be counted in the 40 game limit. * The inclination or wind data) remain illegal. minimum guaranteed games per team at a tournament will count towards the season limit. If you have playoffs that are best 2 out of 3, 2 games count and if they are best 3

out of 5, 3 games count.

The league playoffs for girls and boys must be completed by the Sunday prior to the Regionals. The provincial championships will be held one week later. 3. High school teams shall be permitted to dress 20 players for a game, if 20 players are dressed two (2) must be goaltenders. 4. Association between the NBIAA and HNB will be as follows: • Female – NBIAA can associate to the following female HNB teams – Bantam C, Bantam A, Bantam AAA, Midget C, Midget A, Midget AAA • Female – HNB female registered Bantam C, Bantam A, Bantam AAA, Midget C, Midget A players can associate to the NBIAA. • Male – NBIAA can associate to Junior C, Junior B and goalies to Junior A. • Male – Bantam AA, Bantam A, Bantam B, Midget AA, Midget A, Midget B and Midget C can associate with NBIAA. • In the event of extenuating situations, other associations may be allowed within the geographical sub-division on a case by case basis approved by HNB and NBIAA .

Page 80 Page 81 HOCKEY Players will be able to associate for a maximum of 10 games. Games being Regional Format - To be determined by each league coordinator and approved defined as league play and play-offs and would exclude tournaments and by the NBIAA . exhibition games. All association rules would follow Hockey Canada (Regulation E) and HNB Guidelines. Provincial Play-Off Format - The NBIAA Championships will be declared by a Round Robin Tournament Format with the top two teams advancing from each HOCKEY HOCKEY If a player takes part in any Hockey Canada registered Seniors, Juniors region. (association exception), Major Midget AAA or Minor Midget AAA on December 1st or later, he is ineligible for NBIAA hockey for the remainder of Boys Girls Recommended Times & Schedule Friday 4pm 5pm Host region 2 vs Guest region 1 the season. 7pm 7pm Host region 1 vs Guest region 2 5. The registration procedure is as follows: Each high school team must register Saturday 9am 10am Guest region 1 vs Guest region 2 with the NBIAA and complete the Team Personnel Form online prior to their 12pm 12pm Host region 1 vs Host region 2 first league game, but no later than midnight of November 15. All players must 5pm 5pm Host region 2 vs Guest region 2 sign the online Waiver & Release Liability cards before they tryout. No 8pm 7pm Host region 1 vs Guest region 1 Sunday 1pm 1pm Championship Game WAIVER and RELEASE LIABILITY cards of a player who is under 18 at the time of registration will be deemed valid unless countersigned by their parent or guardian. The WAIVER and RELEASE cards MUST be kept by the School Play in March Break Principal. Each league will decide if they will play over March break and the decision will be A cheque, issued by the school, for team registration and insurance fees must be determined prior to the schedule being sent out. submitted payable to the NBIAA. 6. Every team MUST have a staff advisor or designated staff personnel at all home Conference Leagues’ Responsibilities games. The staff advisor’s name must be on the online registration form. Leagues MUST declare their two top seeded teams by the Sunday prior to the 7. The NBIAA will only use NBHOA officials to officiate NBIAA games. For all Regionals. Failing to do this, the Executive Director will declare the two top regular season games, playoffs, regionals and championships, 4 officials must teams in League Play as the conference representatives that will advance to be used for boys and 3 officials must be used for girls. Goal judges will not be provincial play. used for any NBIAA game . 8. Time out rule: One 30-second time-out per period will be permitted. A request Financial Obligations to the NBIAA for a time-out can only be made by the Captain, Alternate captains or coaches to Admission must be charged to all spectators attending the Regionals and the referee. This request cannot be refused by the referee. Provincial Hockey Championships. Provincial ticket prices per session - 9. Protective Equipment: In all games, warm-ups and practices a CSA approved $6/adults, $4/students (13 and over), $20/adult tournament pass. A session helmet and facemask and a BNQ throat protector must be worn by all players consists of two games (Friday, Saturday morning, Saturday evening and Sunday and goalkeepers. All goalkeepers must wear a throat protector that is attached to final) . School season passes are not honored at Regionals or NBIAA Hockey the facemask. Championships. 10.Tournament managers must submit copies of all tournament game sheets to the Commissioner and the Hockey Coordinator. In boys and girls hockey regionals / provincials, 10% of profits shall be forwarded 11.A coach or manager must submit all game sheets to his/her league coordinator. to the NBIAA, the host school will receive 30% of the profits and the remaining 12.The playing time for all boys games will be three (3) 20 minute stop time 60% will be divided (pro-rated) upon all participating teams. All teams including periods and the playing time for all girls games shall be three (3) 15minute* the host will pay their share of the game fees. stop time periods. *In leagues where possible and may play up to 18 minutes (which must be determined at the start of the season) . The NBIAA remittance must be submitted by April 15 of each year with the 13.The higher seed team is the home team. If both #1 teams meet in the finals, the Financial Rebate Form. Failure to do so will result in a $1000 fine. home team will be decided by a coin toss. 14.Overtime: Overtime games in league play will be as follows: 1 five (5) minute Sanctioning Procedures overtime period consisting of four on four players. If there is a winner they All schools must receive sanction by the NBIAA to play non-member teams. All receive 2 points and the loser receives one (1) point. Each will receive one (1) schools must send their schedules to the NBIAA office. The sanctioning point if it is still tied. In Provincial Playoffs, the overtime procedure will follow procedures of the NBIAA are clearly stated in Article 4 of the NBIAA By-Laws . the Hockey Canada rules. (Girls – 15 minute period) A special NBIAA hockey sanction form is available on the NBIAA Hockey 15.The recommended minimum number of players dressed for a game be eleven website. (11) players including one goaltender.

Page 82 Page 83 Schools competing in international tournaments against non-member schools must 7. The following will be the minimum suspensions for match penalties for players: HOCKEY pay a sanction fee of $50 and they must submit all their tournament game sheets to Two Games Four Games the NBIAA office immediately following the tournament. Hair pulling, spitting, wearing Head butting, spearing, butt ending,

Schools are reminded not to plan exhibition games or tournaments until they tape/jewellery in a fight, kicking, stick swinging, high sticking, grabbing face mask slashing, deliberate attempt to injure

HOCKEY HOCKEY have received proper sanction. 8. Any player receiving a Gross Misconduct Penalty will receive a minimum 2 NBIAA Member Tournaments game suspension. All tournaments involving NBIAA member schools must be registered with the 9. Any player, coach or manager who receives a match penalty will be faced with NBIAA office three (3) weeks before the tournament date. The league coordinator/ an indefinite suspension by the league and the NBIAA Executive Committee. chair of the host team must be notified as well. The NBIAA will not sanction The offending player, coach or manager may not return to action without the tournaments that are not registered on time. permission of both his league coordinator and the Commissioner. 10. Any player who receives a second 10 minute misconduct penalty in the same Registration and Insurance Fees (Due November 15th) game will receive an automatic 1 game suspension . Team Registration: $200 (Boys & Girls) Insurance Fees: $60 per player; $30 per coach; $25 per non -coaching staff 11.Any player who receives a fourth 10 minute misconduct penalty in a season Any additions to the team roster after the deadline will be accessed a late fee will receive an automatic 1 game suspension. Each subsequent 10 minute of $100 plus insurance per player. All additions must be made by February 1st. misconduct penalty will result in an additional 1 game suspension. * Extenuating circumstances (i.e. goaltender injury) will be given special (5th + 2, 6th + 3, etc.) consideration. 12.Any player or coach backing an official into a physically threatening position (grabbing or pushing official) shall be suspended from interscholastic sports for NBIAA Hockey – Guidelines for Suspensions one (1) year. Any verbal abuse to an official shall be acted upon by the NBIAA Hockey Canada rules are to be enforced for all games with a few modifications as upon receipt of written notification by an NBIAA member school or officials listed below: association. Team personnel guilty of verbal abuse will have a 3 game 1. Copies of all notices of suspension must be sent to NBIAA office and the school suspension on their first offence; 5 game suspension of their 2nd offence and Principal. they will have an indefinite suspension on their 3rd offence. Additional disciplinary action may come from the Executive Committee upon further 2. Any player who receives a fighting penalty will receive an automatic 3 game suspension for the first offence. Second offence – 5 games. Third offence – review of the NBIAA. indefinite suspension (minimum - the rest of the season). 13.A player or coach ejected from a game, or a game of a match, for disciplinary measures shall be suspended from the remainder of that contest and the next 3. Any player receiving a two minute penalty for instigating a fight, will receive a played scheduled game or match (exhibition, conference, regional or two game suspension in addition to his/her original fighting suspension provincial). If the ejection takes place during a semi-final regional or provincial (i.e. 3 + 2 = 5). event, the player(s) or coach(es) is suspended from the next scheduled game, 4. Any player or team personnel who receives a Game Misconduct will receive an excluding exhibition games . Any further disciplinary action should come from automatic one game suspension no matter at what time it occurs with the the Conference Disciplinary Committee or the Executive Committee. exception of the two minute checking from behind penalty which will not result Any player, coach, manager, trainer or team official who incurs a suspension in a game suspension unless the infraction happens in the last ten (10) minutes cannot participate in any played games (league, playoff, exhibition or of the third period and on. Any player or team personnel who receives a 4th tournament) in any capacity (i.e. coaching, officiating, playing, etc.) until such game misconduct penalty during the season will be assessed an additional 2 suspension has been served. Athletes can remain practicing and coaches cannot game suspension (1 + 2 = 3). coach in any capacity until that suspension has been served . No additional 5. No player or team personnel shall use any obscene gestures or racial/ethnic/ competitions may be added to a team’s schedule until after the suspension has gender slurs directed at officials or others during the warm-up, during the been served. A coach may not communicate with his/her team before a game / progress of a game, during the intermission or after the game. Such actions will match, between periods, at half-time or after a game while serving a suspension. result in a Gross Misconduct penalty. Such action will result in an additional suspension to the coach. If a coach is 6. Any coach or manager receiving a Gross Misconduct Penalty will be suspended ejected from a contest and an assistant coach or an assigned school for a minimum 3 games, with possible further action by the NBIAA Executive representative is not available to continue as coach, the event is terminated and Committee. forfeited to the opponent.

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School hockey. Three (3) stick infractions in a game calls for a game ejection. Rugby Canada Rules will be used under the guidelines set down for the Under For the purpose of applying this rule the 5 stick penalties are: High Stick, Cross Nineteen Division unless special playing rules are put forth by the NBIAA. In Check, Slashing, Butt-ending and Spearing this case the NBIAA rules will take precedence over any other rules.

HOCKEY HOCKEY 15.All home team coaches MUST fax game sheets to the League Coordinator within 24 hrs or no later than the next school day. Failure to submit will result Special Provisions: in the levying of an administrative fee of $25 per game sheet, which stays 1. The required minimum number of players dressed to start a game must be within each conference. fifteen (15). 2. Teams must have a minimum of twenty (20) players registered for 16.Suspensions will be handed down by the league coordinator for any games competition, but the NBIAA strongly recommends registering twenty-five involving teams and tournaments in their conference . (25) or more players. 17.All suspensions begin immediately and include the next played “scheduled” high school sanctioned exhibition, league, tournament and/or play-off games. Length of Game: Games consist of two 35-minute halves (70-minute games) with at least a five (5) minute break between halves. Players are only permitted 18.Suspended players / team officials must be noted on the game sheet during the to play a maximum of 80 minutes per day and 48 hours between full games comprising the suspension. regulation games . 19.The NBIAA will honour all suspensions levied under the jurisdiction of Hockey No overtime is played in regular season matches. (See below for playoff New Brunswick. format)

The completion of ½ of a rugby match constitutes full time if the referee decides to halt the match for safety. The team with the most points at the completion of the ½ will be considered the winner. This does not include a team forfeiting the remainder of a game. Sanctions are set down by the NBIAA for any team failing to complete a match.

Weather Policy: See Appendix in NBIAA Handbook.

Number of Games Permitted : A team shall be limited to 12 games (including exhibition, control scrimmage, tournament and league play.) All games in the regionals and provincials shall not be counted in the 12 game limit.

Tie-Breaking Format for League Standings: The NBIAA Tie-Breaking Policy will be used.

Tie-Breaking Procedure (at the Conclusion of a Playoff Game) There is no overtime in regular season play. In the event of a tie after regulation in a play-off match the U-19 tie-breaking procedure will be used. • The team scoring the higher number of tries shall be deemed the winner. • The team scoring the higher of goals (converted ties) shall be deemed the winner. • If a tie still exists, the team scoring the higher number of drop goals shall be deemed the winner. • If a tie still exists, the team scoring the higher number of penalty goals shall be deemed the winner. • If there is still a tie, each team shall nominate five kickers to kick at goal from the 22 metre line. The kickers from each team will alternate. All kickers will kick. The team that scores the higher(est) number of successful kicks out of five, will be designated a higher(est) place. • If there is still a tie, kicks will be taken from a position, a further ten Page 86 Page 87 metres from the posts. The competition shall continue until one kicker in SOCCER the series succeeds where his/her opposition misses. The team whose SOCCER (20.12) kicker has recorded the successful kick out of this pair shall be designated the higher(est) place. The F.I.F.A. rules will be used unless special playing rules are put forth by the RUGBY RUGBY • The kicking competition shall be repeated until a winner is declared. NBIAA. In this case the NBIAA rules will take precedence over any other rules. League points system : Points will be awarded for play on the following basis: Win - 3 points; Tie - 1 point; Loss - 0 points NBIAA Regulations: 1. Number of Games Permitted – A senior team shall be limited to 20 games Substitutions: Unlimited substitutions are permitted. Substitutions shall be (including exhibition, control scrimmage, tournaments and league play.) made only when the ball is dead and with the permission of the referee. All games in the regionals and provincials shall not be counted in the 20

Equipment: game limit. A junior team shall be limited to 18 games (including a) All players must wear full fit interior mouth guards. exhibition, control scrimmage, tournaments and league play.) All games b) All other players’ clothing will be as stated in the IRB’s Law 4 in the regionals and provincials shall not be counted in the 18 game limit.

(Players’ Clothing). (IRB—International Rugby Board) 2. Length of Game - Two (2) thirty-five minute halves with a 10-minute rest Disqualifications: Any player ordered off the field shall be suspended from between halves. the team’s next scheduled match. Names of all players suspended must be 3. Tie-Breaking – Where required (league playoffs, regionals, provincials ), reported to the school principal. if the score is tied at the end of regulation time, two (2) five-minute Pre-Season : Due to the nature of the sport of rugby and the length of the periods of overtime play shall be played in its entirety. If the score is still season training sessions should begin in February. Players must be physically tied at the end of overtime, the winner shall be decided by taking of kicks ready to participate in contact drills and have participated in at least 10 full from the penalty mark in accordance with the FIFA Laws of the Game. contact physical training sessions. 4. Substitutions - Unlimited Schedule : The league is a composed of two Regions : North/East and 5. Number of Players Dressed for a Game - Unlimited South/West. The scheduling will depend on number of teams registered.

Regional Play : In Regional league play (interlocking), the top two teams 6. A player receiving a Red Card in the semi-final of a Provincial based on league standings would advance to the Provincials. Tournament, shall be suspended from the final game of that tournament.

Semi-Finals: to be played the Sunday prior to provincials . 7. A soccer match will be declared official if a minimum of fifty-five (55) minutes have been played. Provincial Championship Game: The site will be alternated between the North-East and South-West winner. The Championship Match will be played 8. Weather Policy: See Appendix in NBIAA Handbook. on the first Friday of June with a start time of 5:00 PM or 5:30 PM if possible. 9. All league standings will follow the NBIAA operating regulation: 3 pts. The schedule must be sent to the NBIAA for approval. for a win, 1 pt. for a tie and 0 pts. for a loss. League play is to be finished Financial - The Semi-Finals and Provincial Championships must charge the weekend prior to regionals. admission fees, please refer to O.R. 6.3. The revenue after expenses will be 10. Officials - Every attempt shall be made to have three (3) qualified divided as follows: 10 % to the NBIAA, 40 % to the visiting team and 50 % officials for all Conference, Regional and Provincial Playoffs. to host team. The Financial Report form and the NBIAA rebate must be sent to the NBIAA office within 30 days of the event. Failure to do so, the host 11. Regional Play: The final game cannot be played sooner than 90 minutes school will no longer be in good standing and may face possible suspension . after the completion of the semi-final game, unless mutually agreed upon by both coaches. Ejections: All names of players and coaches ejected must be reported to school principal. Players and coaches ejected from a game shall be suspended The format for Regional soccer games using one field is as follows: from the remainder of the game and the next scheduled game (exhibition, Game 1: 10 A.M. Host Conference #1 vs. Guest Conference #2 conference, regional or provincial). If the ejection takes place during a Game 2: 12 P.M. Guest Conference #1 vs. Host Conference #2 semi-final regional or provincial event, the player(s) or coach(es) is suspended Game 3: 3:30 P.M. Winner of game 1 vs. winner of game 2 from the next scheduled game, excluding exhibition games . Page 88 Page 89 SOFTBALL If two fields are used: SOFTBALL (20.13) Game 1 and Game 2 at 10 A.M. Game 3 at 2 P.M. Softball Canada Rules will be used unless special playing rules are put forth by the NBIAA (Midget Division*). In this case the NBIAA rules will take

SOCCER SOCCER 12. NBIAA Junior Soccer Championships will be held the last Saturday in precedence over any other rules. October.

13. NBIAA Senior Soccer Championships will be held on the first Saturday Special Provision : in November. 1. The distance from home base to the pitcher’s plate shall be forty (43) feet.

14. Championship Schedule: 2. The distance between bases shall be sixty (60) feet. If two fields are available, then the Championship schedule on Saturday will be as follows: 3. No more than eighteen (18) players shall be in uniform for any one game. Start time for semi-finals: 10:00 A.M. South West #1 vs North East #2 North East #1 vs South West #2 4. The use of metal cleats are prohibited. Championship Game: 2:00 P.M.

If one field is available, then the host region will play the first game and 5. Number of Games Permitted - A team shall be limited to 15 games (including exhibition, control scrimmage, tournaments and league play.) the schedule will be as follows: Game 1: 10:00 A.M. (Semi-final) All games in the regionals and provincials shall not be counted in the 15 Game 2: 12:00 noon (Semi-final) game limit. Championship Game: 3:30 P.M. 6. For conference league play only, a tied game will be permitted for 1 point. If both #1 teams meet in the finals, the home team will be decided by a coin toss . 7. The higher seed team is the home team. If both #1 teams meet in the finals,

15. Financial: The Regionals and Provincial Championships must charge the home team will be decided by a coin toss. admission fees, please refer to O.R. 6.3. The host school will divide net profits as follows: 10% to the NBIAA, 30% to the host school and 60% 8. Scoring runs: The first 4 innings are capped at 5 runs per half inning of to all participating schools. The Financial Report form and the NBIAA play, the last 3 innings are open. rebate must be sent to the NBIAA office within 30 days of the event. Failure to do so, the host school will no longer be in good standing and 9. The NBIAA game ball shall be the yellow 12 inches in circumference may face possible suspension . WORTH Red Dot Hot Seam Fastpitch Softball.

Ejections: Each conference shall keep track of red and yellow cards. A player • Midget - Ball - 30.48 cm (12”) Pitching - 13.1064 m (43’) Baselines - 18.3 m that receives 2 yellow cards in one game equals 1 red card and will be (60’) Fences – Min – Max. – 61.0 m – 64.0 m (200’ – 210’) suspended the rest of that game and the next game . A player who receives 3 red cards will be suspended for an additional game (i.e. two game suspension). The NBIAA Tie- Breaking Policy will be used for all play. A player receiving a 4 th red card will be suspended for the balance of the season. A player receiving 4 yellow cards will receive a 1 game suspension; League play is to be finished the weekend prior to regionals. 5th yellow card a 2 game suspension, a 6 th yellow card suspended for the 10 Run Rule balance of the season. The NBIAA has agreed to adopt these changes. A softball game shall end any time after five innings, or after four and one-half All coaches are to report names of players who receive “red cards” and names innings when a team is 10 or more runs behind and has completed its turn at of players who receive a series of “yellow” cards to their school’s principal. bat. Players and coaches ejected from a game shall be suspended from the Regional Play remainder of the game and the next scheduled game (exhibition, conference, No Regional Tournament is necessary when an interlocking schedule is used. regional or provincial). If the ejection takes place during a semi-final regional Competition must decide the number one and two seed. In Regional league or provincial event, the player(s) or coach(es) is suspended from the next play (interlocking), the top two teams based on league standings would scheduled game, excluding exhibition games . advance to the Provincials.

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SWIMMING Regional Format using one field : SWIMMING (20.14) Game 1: 10 A.M. Host Conference #1 vs. Guest Conference #2 Game 2: 12 P.M. Guest Conference #1 vs. Host Conference #2 The Swimming/Natation Canada Rules will be used unless special rules are Game 3: 2:30 P.M. Winner of game 1 vs. winner of game 2 put forth by the NBIAA. In this case the NBIAA rules will take precedence over any other rules. Schools must be sure to follow the New Brunswick Safety

SOFTBALL SOFTBALL If two fields are used: Guidelines for Secondary Interschool Athletics regarding all athletes & coaches. Game 1 and Game 2 at 10 A.M. NBIAA Regulations : Game 3 at 2 P.M. 1. The NBIAA Championships will be held in the second week in December. Provincial Championship Format Start Time: 10:00 A.M. The NBIAA Championships will be held on the second Saturday in October. 2. Regional Swim Meets will be held at least two (2) weeks before the NBIAA Championships. Saturday’s Schedule Field #1 Field #2 3. Regional and Provincial hosts must be determined by October 1st. 10:00 AM - AA Semi-Final SW #1 vs NE #2 SW #2 vs NE #1 4. Registration of Teams: 11:30 PM - AAA Semi-Final SW #1 vs NE #2 SW #2 vs NE #1 There are four categories (Sr. Boys, Jr. Boys, Sr. Girls & Jr. Girls) of 1:30 PM - AA Championship Game competition and four Provincial Championship banners are presented. 3:00 PM - AAA Championship Game Medals will be awarded for 1 st , 2 nd and 3 rd place in each event. The registration fee is $10 per athlete per category to a maximum of $50 per These are recommended times, which may be adjusted for fields with lights . category, PLUS the NBIAA insurance fee per athlete. 5. Regional Regulations The higher seed team will be the home team. Regional Tournaments or a) Each school may enter two (2) athletes per individual event and one Regional play will be used to decide provincial participants. The rain date team per relay in each classification. will be Sunday. b) A swimmer may enter a maximum of four (4) events including relays. c) The top six (6) swimmers from each level and event will qualify for the Financial: Regional and Provincial net Profits: 10% to NBIAA, 30% to host Provincial Championships and they can only swim in what they qualify school and 60% to all participating schools. The Financial Report form and for. the NBIAA rebate must be sent to the NBIAA office within 30 days of the d) Swimmers must compete in the Regionals to advance to the NBIAA event. Failure to do so, the host school will no longer be in good standing and Championships. may face possible suspension . e) Relays: Schools do not have to qualify their relay teams for the Provincials, but all members of the relay teams must be made up of swimmers who have participated in an event in the regionals. f) All events are “Timed Finals”. g) No deck entries will be accepted. h.) The Fees will be set by the NBIAA. 6. Provincials and Regionals Order of Events: • All para and Special Olympic events will be grouped together (Jr./Sr.-Boys/Girls) unless number of participants warrants division. Events are exhibition only.

Event 1 200 MR 2 3 200 Free 4 5 100 Breast 6 7 50 Fly 8 9 100 Free 10 11 100 Free Para & S. O. 12 13 50 Back 14 15 50 Back Para & S. O. 16 17 100 IM 18 Page 92 Page 93 TRACKFIELD & 19 100 Back 20 TRACK & FIELD (20.15) 21 50 Free 22 23 50 Free Para & S. O. 24 Athletics Canada Rules will be used unless special playing rules are put forth 25 100 Fly 26 by the NBIAA. In this case the NBIAA rules will take precedence over any 27 50 Breast 28 other rules. 29 50 Breast Para & S. O. 30 SWIMMING SWIMMING 31 200 FR 32 The NBIAA Track & Field Championships will be held the first Saturday in 33 4x50 Mixed Free Relay 34 June. The Regional Track & Field Meets will be held one week before the Championships. 7. NBIAA Championship Regulations There will be two heats (Timed Finals). The top 6 regional swimmers will Special Provisions : be placed in one heat and the next 6 regional swimmers will be placed in The following modifications of rules shall apply at the Provincial and

the other heat. All relays will be Timed Finals Regional Meets: 8. Entry forms, with swimmers’ times and Meet Fees, must be received by 1. Competitors: No competitor shall compete in more than three (3) the Regional Meet Manager seven (7) days before the Regionals. The individual events. Relays shall be considered separate from the individual provincial entries, including relays and Meet Fees, must be in the hands of events. A school identified uniform/jersey is required when competing. the NBIAA Meet Manager at least seven (7) days before the NBIAA 2. Entries: Each school shall be allowed to enter up to three (3) athletes per Championships. event in the regionals. Each school shall be permitted one (1) team entry 9. Relay Injury Factor: Coaches who have a relay athlete injured may apply per relay. Students will compete in the senior division or the junior to the NBIAA for permission to substitute another athlete. The substitute division. must have participated in the Regional Meet. The application must be Registration of entries for Regional meets will be online through Athletics signed by the school principal. New Brunswick linked to the NBIAA web site. 10. Scoring: The Special Olympic category will be exhibition. Points shall be awarded for the first six places, as outlined below. 3. Ineligible Competitors: An ineligible athlete competing in a Regional or Provincial Meet shall be disqualified and any points earned by that athlete Individual Events Relays shall be eliminated. Place Points Place Points 4. Regional Meets: The top eight (8) athletes in each event (except High 1 7 1 14 Jump) at the Regional Meet shall qualify to advance to the Provincial Meet. 2 5 2 10 In High Jump, the athlete must make the qualifying height: 3 4 3 8 Senior Boys: 1:55m Junior Boys: 1:50m 4 3 4 6 Senior Girls: 1:35m Junior Girls: 1:30m 5 2 5 4 5. Scoring: Eight (8) places shall count in the scoring of all events* on the 6 1 6 2 following basis and shall be on a school basis only: 11. If there is a tie for first place in the Provincial Meet, the tie will be broken First Place ……….……………...9 points in the following manner: Second Place ………………….. 7 points • The team with the highest number of first place finishers will be Third Place ……………………..6 points declared the winner Fourth Place ………...……….…5 points • If there is still a tie, the team with the highest number of second place Fifth Place ………….…………..4 points finishers will be declared the winner. Sixth Place ……………………...3 points

• The process will continue in declining order until the tie is broken. Seventh Place…………………...2 points 12. Financial: All Regionals and Provincials Meets must charge admission Eighth Place ……………………1 point fees, please refer to O.R. 6.3. Regional and Provincial net Profits: 30% to *For Para events, points will be awarded as long as there are two athletes NBIAA, 70% to host school. The Financial Report form and the NBIAA competing in the same event. rebate must be sent to the NBIAA office within 30 days of the event. 6. Awards: Banners shall be awarded to the first place school in each Failure to do so, the host school will no longer be in good standing and category of school (AAA, AA & A ). Medals will be awarded for 1st, 2nd may face possible suspension . and 3rd place in each event. If there is a tie for first place in the Provincial Meet, the tie will be broken in the following manner:

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TRACKFIELD & • The team with the highest number of first place finishers will be schedule with approximate start times, a current list of records, and any declared the winner other information which may be helpful. • If there is still a tie, the team with the highest number of second place 15. Supervision: Each school shall name a responsible person to act as finishers will be declared the winner. coordinator (Manager) for athletes representing the school at the Regional • The process will continue in declining order until the tie is broken. and Provincial Meets. Where possible, each coach will accompany his/her 7. Coaches: Coaches must not be on the track, behind or in front of the own athletes. starting line when a race is started. In the case of field events, coaches 16. Records: Only a record achieved at the Provincial Meet shall count as a must remain outside the competition area and on the outside of the track. provincial interscholastic record if all requirements for records as stated TRACK & & FIELD TRACK Such infraction may lead to the disqualification of the athlete involved in the official rules have been met. and/or the expulsion of the coach from the meet site. 17. Minor Officials: It shall be the responsibility of each school entered to 8. Athletes: Athletes who are not ready for an event when the official in provide to the Regional and Provincial Meets two (2) persons to act as charge is prepared to start shall be disqualified. No iPods or other minor officials under the direction of the Chief Official. electronic devices may be worn by athletes during a race. 18. Financial: The Provincial Championships must charge admission fees, 9. Number of Attempts in the Field Events: For all Throws and Horizontal please refer to O.R. 6.3. Regional and Provincial net profits will be Jumps the following rules shall apply: divided between the NBIAA, the host school and ANB. The Financial a) Regional Qualification Meets: All competitors shall be given the Report form and the NBIAA rebate must be sent to the NBIAA office required three (3) attempts with the top eight (8) athletes advancing to within 30 days of the event. Failure to do so, the host school will no the Provincial Meet. No additional attempts are required. Should a tie longer be in good standing and may face possible suspension .

exist at the end of the qualification round, all athletes tied for the last REGISTRATION PROCEDURES position shall advance. 1. Schools must submit online their NBIAA Track & Field Team Personnel b) Provincial Meet: For all Throws and Horizontal Jumps all athletes List by May 15 th . shall have three (3) qualifying rounds with the top eight (8) advancing 2. No athlete may compete in the Regionals if their name is not on the to the final rounds. All athletes tying for the eighth spot advance. NBIAA players’ list. All athletes must compete in the Regionals to c) High Jump: At the Regional Meet all athletes achieving the advance to the NBIAA Provincial Championships. qualifying height only shall advance to the Provincial Meet. 3. Schools must submit online their team’s event entries for Regionals 10. Track Events: through the ANB link found on the NBIAA website before the deadline. a) Regional Meets: All track events are timed finals. The top eight (8) All athletes must be registered with the NBIAA. athletes qualify for the Provincial Meet. 4. Schools registering relay teams for the NBIAA Championship must submit b) Provincial Meet: participants names to the Meet Manager the morning of the meet. i) In sprints up to and including 200 meters, semi-finals shall be 5. Regional and Provincial Entry Fees will be set by the NBIAA. run with a minimum of six (6) athletes qualifying for the final as 6. Cheques for the Provincial Championship must be made out to the host per IAAF rules. school. ii) In other races, 400 meters to 3000 meters inclusive, races shall be run as timed final sessions. PLEASE NOTE: iii) All races except the 100 and 200 meter finals shall be seeded Athletes not competing in the NBIAA Championships may be suspended based on results from the Regional Qualifying Meets. from participating in Track & Field in the next school year and the school 11. Relays: No relays will be run at Regional Meets. Only athletes competing may be fined $20 per athlete to a maximum of $200.

in Regionals may participate on relay teams at the NBIAA SCHEDULE (TRACK) Championships. Juniors run in junior relays and seniors run in senior 9:15 AM- Scratch/Information Meeting with coaches relays. • All events will proceed in the following order unless changes are noted (Jr. 12. False Starts: Any competitor making a false start shall be warned. Only Girls / Jr. Boys / Sr. Girls / Sr. Boys). one false start per race shall be allowed without the disqualification of the • Para Events –Any physically challenged athletes requiring a wheelchair or athlete(s) making the false start. Any athlete(s) making further false starts modifications to competition are eligible for this category. in the race shall be disqualified from the race. • IPC RULES AND REGULATIONS are being used for Para events. 13. The use of starting blocks is not mandatory for NBIAA races. • All Para events will run together (Jr./Sr. – Boys/Girls) unless number of 14. The Meet Director shall prepare for distribution a program for the participants warrants division. Provincial Meet which will include a seeding list of competitors, a final Page 96 Page 97 TRACKFIELD & 9:45 AM - Start of Competition SCHEDULE (FIELD) 3000m Finals 9:45 AM - Start of Competition 300 m Hurdles (JG) Timed Finals 400m Hurdles (SG) Timed Finals Session High Jump Long Jump Triple Shot Put Discus Javelin 300 m Hurdles (JB) Timed Finals Jump 400m Hurdles (SB) Timed Finals #1 Jr. Girls Sr. Boys Jr. Girls Jr. Boys Sr. Girls 100m Timed Finals at Regionals #2 Sr. Girls Jr. Boys Special Sr. Boys Heats (semi-finals) at Provincials Olympic TRACK & & FIELD TRACK 100m Wheelchair Timed Finals at Regional Meet #3 Sr. Girls Jr. Girls Jr. Boys Sr. Boys 100m Visually Impaired with Guide Timed Finals at Regional Meet LUNCH LUNCH LUNCH LUNCH LUNCH LUNCH LUNCH 400m Timed Finals 100m Timed Finals at Provincials #4 Sr. Boys Jr. Girls Para Shot Sr. Girls Jr. Boys 100m Wheelchair Timed Finals at Provincial Meet #5 Jr. Boys Sr. Boys Sr. Girls Jr. Girls 100m Visually Impaired with Guide Timed Finals at Provincial Meet 50 m Special Olympic #6 Sr. Girls Jr. Boys Sr. Boys Jr. Girls LUNCH 1500m Timed Finals Appendix “A” Events Technical Reference Chart 110m Hurdles (SB) Timed Finals Event Junior Girls Junior Boys Senior Girls Senior Boys 100m Hurdles (JB) Timed Finals 100m Hurdles (SG) Timed Finals 80m Hurdles 8 hurdles; 80m Hurdles (JG) Timed Finals Ht.: 0.762m: 200m Timed Finals 12m to 1 st , 8m 800m Timed Finals 100m Hurdles 10 Hurdles; 10 Hurdles; 4 x 100m Relay Timed Finals at Provincials Ht.: 0.914m Ht.: 0.838m 4 x 400m Relay Timed Finals at Provincials 13m to 1 st , 13m to 1 st , 8.5m 8.5m Regional and Provincial Field Schedule of Events 110m Hurdles 10 Hurdles Top eight competitors MUST qualify for the Provincial Meet. Ht.: 0.914m Minimum measured qualifying distances for Field Events (Regional Meet): 13.72m to 1 st , Jr. and Sr. Girls: Shot Put – 6 meters 9.14m Javelin – 18 meters 300m Hurdles 7 Hurdles: 7 Hurdles: Discus – 15 meters Ht.: 0.76m Ht.: 0.84m Long Jump – 3.5 meters 50m to 1 st , 50m to 1 st , Triple Jump – 7 meters 35m 35m 400m Hurdles 10 Hurdles: 10 Hurdles: Jr. and Sr. Boys: Shot Put – 10 meters Ht.: 0.762m Ht.: 0.838m Javelin – 25 meters 45m to 1 st , 45m to 1 st , Discus – 21 meters 35m 35m Long Jump – 4.5 meters High Jump 1.25m 1.40m 1.30m 1.45m Triple Jump – 8 meters (Start Ht.) Shot Put 3.0 Kg. 4.0 Kg. 4.0 Kg. 5 Kg. Specific Rulings on above: If eight (8) or fewer athletes are registered for an event, ALL jumps and Discus 1.0 Kg. 1.0 Kg. 1.0 Kg. 1.5 Kg. throws will require a measured distance and must meet minimum qualifying distances. The top eight (8) competitors must be measured and meet minimum Javelin 500 g. 700 g. 600 g. 800 g. qualifying distances to advance to the Provincial Meet.

Page 98 Page 99 VOLLEYBALL (20.16) VOLLEYBALL Junior Volleyball Regional Volleyball Canada Rules will be used unless special playing rules are put forth Format with 7 teams (round robin with cross over) by the NBIAA. In this case the NBIAA rules will take precedence over any Saturday COURT 1 COURT 2 other rules. 9:00 AM 1 vs 4 2 vs 3 NBIAA Modifications : 10:15 AM 5 vs 7 2 vs 4 1. The Libero Player and the NBIAA 12 Man Substitution Rule* will be used. VOLLEYBALL VOLLEYBALL 2. Unlimited number of players may be recorded on the score sheet and there 11:30 AM 1 vs 3 6 vs 7 shall be no limit on the number of players dressed. 12:45 PM 1 vs 2 5 vs 6 3. The Mikasa MVA200 is the Official Volleyball of the NBIAA and will be used for all NBIAA competitions. 2:00 PM 3 vs 4

*NBIAA 12 Man Substitution rule: For NBIAA competitions, each team 3:15 PM #1A vs #2B #1B vs #2A shall be allowed a maximum of 12 substitutions in any one set. 4: 45 PM Winners of 3:15 games Losers of 3:15 games

a) There is no limit to the number of times a player may leave or re-enter the Junior Volleyball Regional set as long as the maximum number of 12 substitutions is adhered to and as long as they leave or re-enter for the same player. Format with 8 teams (round robin with cross over) b) Once you have a designated partner, that is the only player that you may Saturday COURT 1 COURT 2 leave or re-enter that set for. This may change between sets. 9:00 AM 1 vs 4 2 vs 3 c) These substitutions may occur at any point in the set as long as the play is stopped. 10:15 AM 5 vs 8 6 vs 7 d) All other substitution rules must be followed according to Volleyball 11:30 AM 1 vs 3 2 vs 4 Canada rules. These rules concern exceptional substitutions, substitutions 12:45 PM 5 vs 7 6 vs 8 for expulsion or disqualification, illegal substitutions, injury substitutions 2:00 PM 1 vs 2 3 vs 4 for the libero and non libero players and incomplete teams. 3:15 PM 5 vs 6 7 vs 8 Special Provisions : 4:30 PM #1A vs #1B #2A vs #2B 1. Number of Games Permitted - A senior team shall be limited to 36 st nd matches (including all exhibition, controlled scrimmage, tournament and First place in each division play each other for 1 & 2 seed. Second place league play). All matches in the regionals and provincials shall not be of each division will play for third & fourth seed. counted in the 36 match limit. A junior team shall be limited to 30 matches Senior Volleyball Regional (including all exhibition, controlled scrimmage, tournament and league play). All games in the regionals and provincials shall not be counted in Format with 8 teams the 30 match limit. Friday COURT 1 COURT 2 2. The net height for volleyball shall be as follows: a) Junior Girls- 2.20 M Game 1 - 4:00 PM 1 vs 4 2 vs 3 b) Senior Girls - 2.24 M Game 2- 5:15 PM 5 vs 8 6 vs 7 c) Senior Boys - 2.43 M Game 3 - 6:30 PM 1 vs 3 2 vs 4 d) Junior Boys - 2.35 M Game 4 - 7:45 PM 5 vs 7 6 vs 8 3. League play MUST take place at the conference or regional level in order to advance to Provincial Playoffs. League play is to be finished the Saturday weekend prior to regionals. Game 5 - 10:00 AM 1 vs 2 5 vs 6 4. In Junior Regional Tournaments, where numbers permit (7 or more) Game 6 - 11:15 AM 3 vs 4 7 vs 8 consist of a round robin format with two divisions to be played on one Game 7 - 1:00 PM #1A vs #2B day. The Regional host will be the #1 ranked team in their conference. Game 8 - 2:15 PM #1B vs #2A Game 9 - 4:00 PM Winner of game 7 vs winner of game 8 Page 100 Page 101 VOLLEYBALL Please Note: The make-up of Pools. Junior Volleyball Provincials These tournaments will be numbered based on the following host conference: Format with 8 teams over two days Friday & Saturday COURT 1 COURT 2 Regional hosted in the North Regional hosted in the East 4:00 PM 1 vs 4 2 vs 3 Pool A Pool B Pool A Pool B 5:15 PM 5 vs 8 6 vs 7 1. #1 North 5. #1 East 1. #1 East 5. #1 North 6:30 PM 1 vs 3 2 vs 4 7:45 PM 5 vs 7 6 vs 8 VOLLEYBALL VOLLEYBALL 2. #2 East 6. #2 North 2. #2 North 6. #2 East 3. #3 North 7. #3 East 3. #3 East 7. #3 North 10:00 AM 1 vs 2 5 vs 6 4. #4 East 8. #4 North 4. #4 North 8. #4 East 11:15 AM 3 vs 4 7 vs 8 1:00 PM 1A vs 2B 1B vs 2A 3:00 PM Championship Game Regional hosted in the South Regional hosted in the West Pool A Pool B Pool A Pool B 7. Senior Volleyball Provincial Championship will be held on the third week of 1. #1 South 5. #1 West 1. #1 West 5. #1 South May. 2. #2 West 6. #2 South 2. #2 South 6. #2 West 3. #3 South 7. #3 West 3. #3 West 7. #3 South 8. All Matches are Best of Three for Junior & Senior Regionals & Junior 4. #4 West 8. #4 South 4. #4 South 8. #4 West Provincials and Best of Five for Senior Provincial Showcase.

Please Note: The make-up of Pools. 5. In Regional Tournaments where there are less then 7 teams, seeding will be These teams in the pools will be numbered as below: determined after a round robin schedule is played. Junior Provincials involving 8 teams: Volleyball Regional Pool A Pool B Format with 6 teams (round robin and no cross over) 1. #1 North East 5. #1 South West In order to prevent teams from playing three or more games back to back, the following format 2. #2 South West 6. #2 North East should be used for schools hosting regionals with 6 teams in a facility that has two courts. 3. #3 North East 7. #3 South West Saturday COURT 1 COURT 2 4. #4 South West 8. #4 North East 9:00 AM 1 vs 2 3 vs 4 10:15 AM 2 vs 5 3 vs 6 9. Any changes to the tournament formats must be approved by the 11:30 AM 1 vs 5 4 vs 6 Executive Director. 12:45 PM 1 vs 3 2 vs 4 10. All Regionals and Provincial Championships must charge admission fees, 2:00 PM 2 vs 6 3 vs 5 please refer to O.R. 6.3. 3:15 PM 1 vs 4 2 vs 3 11. Teams must have a minimum of six (6) players to compete in competition, 4:30 PM 4 vs 5 1 vs 6 but the NBIAA strongly recommends competing with eight (8) or more players. 5:45 PM 5 vs 6 12. Ejections - All names of players and coaches ejected must be reported to the school principal. Players and coaches ejected from a match shall be 6. Junior Volleyball Provincial Championships will be held on the first Friday suspended from the remainder of the match and the next scheduled match and Saturday of May. All Junior Provincial Volleyball Tournaments will (exhibition, conference, regional or provincial). If the ejection takes place consist of 8 teams. during a semi-final regional or provincial event, the player(s) or coach(es) Pools are determined based on regional standings. Semi-Final play begins is suspended from the next scheduled game, excluding exhibition games . at 1:00 P.M. Championship match begins at approximately 3:00 P.M. 13. Financial: The host school will divide net profits as follows: 10% to the NBIAA, 30% to the host school and 60% to all participating schools. The Financial Report form and the NBIAA rebate must be sent to the NBIAA office within 30 days of the event. Failure to do so, the host school will no longer be in good standing and may face possible suspension .

Page 102 Page 103 WRESTLING WRESTLING (20.17) that medical personnel be available on site for all NBIAA sanctioned

The UWW (United World Wrestling) rules with WCL (Wrestling Canada events. If a team chooses to not participate in two open NBIAA sanctioned Lutte) modifications will be used unless special playing rules are put forth by tournaments during the season, then they cannot have an athlete use the the NBIAA, in this case the NBIAA rules will take precedence over any other injury provision. rules. 10.Weather / transportation provision: Schools may apply to the NBIAA for special consideration if the weather prevents athletes from participating in WRESTLING WRESTLING Special Provisions: two (2) Open Tournaments. If a team chooses to not participate in two open 1. Headgear is permissible and recommended provided the surface is not NBIAA sanctioned tournaments during the season, then they cannot have abrasive and it is not used deliberately against an opponent’s head. an athlete use the weather provision. 2. No amplitude points will be awarded (one, two and four point moves only). 11. The NBIAA Championships will be held on Saturday, the second full 3. Double disqualification is possible for misconduct. weekend before March Break. 12. The start time of the Provincial Championships is 9:00 A.M. Rules and Regulations : 13. Tournament Structure and Procedure: 1. Competition will be in three categories – Senior Boys, Junior Boys and Girls and all games will be of the same duration . NBIAA Junior registered a) The NBIAA Championships will be run in a bracket style format in athletes must compete as Juniors and cannot compete in the Senior weight classes that have 6 or more competitors. Five or less category. competitors will be run in a round robin format. 2. The following weight categories will be used for the Provincial b) Weigh-ins shall be conducted between 7:00 P.M. and 7:30 P.M. the Championship Meet: night prior to the Championships. Flexible weigh-in time, based on location, will be allowed. Girls: 47 kg., 51, 55, 60, 66, 74, 83, 91, HWT c) It is recommended that four mats be used for the championship, but it Junior Boys: 47 kg., 51, 56, 61, 67, 74, 83, 91, 110, HWT is possible to use as few as three. Senior Boys: 50 kg., 54, 58, 63, 68, 75, 82, 91, 105, 125, HWT d) The start order for team’s weigh in will be conducted through a 3. A school is allowed unlimited entries in each weight category. random draw by the head official. 4. When only two wrestlers are in a weight class, a best two out of three will e) Weigh in sheets are to be forwarded to the NBIAA Wrestling determine the winner. Coaches’ Chair at the conclusion of the draw. 5. The ‘one second pin’ rule will be used. f) Tournament hosts must send an accompanying no show roster report 6. Each athlete must participate in two (2) Open Tournaments to qualify for with the weigh-in sheets to the NBIAA Wrestling Chair at the the NBIAA Championship. conclusion of the tournament. 7. There will be an official team weight-in for each wrestler at their first g) All NBIAA event results must be forwarded to the NBIAA Chair competition of the season. If a player decides to move down a weight class within 48 hours and they will be released to media outlets via the they must reweigh in at that tournament. chair within 24 hours. 8. Competitions throughout the season will have a weigh-in allowance of 5% 14. Officials of the NBIAA weights and will follow the red dot rule. All athletes will The officials for the tournament shall be secured by the convener in weigh in at the first tournament of the year and a list will be created with consultation with the Head Official for New Brunswick. One to four each wrestler and an assigned number. New athletes can be weighed in officials may conduct a wrestling match. once they attend their first tournament and they will be added to the list and 15. Scoring assigned the next number. Five random numbers will be generated at each tournament and those athletes will be red dot weighed. Any athlete who is Team scoring shall be as follows: Place Points 10-7-5- 3-2-1 for the first six places. There will be a correction factor. (as set out by the WCL) over 5% of their weight class will not be able to compete in that weight class and the whole team will be weighed . The athlete still has the ARTICLE 34 of the WCL rule correction factor; opportunity to be weighed in again at the next tournament to try to make the 5 = 9-6-4-2-1 lower weight class. 4 = 7-5-3-1 9. Medical: Coaches who had athletes participate in only one (1) tournament 3 = 5-3-2 because of injury, may apply to the NBIAA for permission to have the 2 = 4-2 athlete (now healthy) declared eligible to participate. It is recommended 1 = 3 Page 104 Page 105 WRESTLING 16. Seeding Extreme measures of weight loss include: Junior boys should be seeded in the following order: i. The use of diuretics and other medications. a.) Champion – if two or more returning champions – winner from the ii. The use of saunas.. heaviest weight class is seeded above lighter champions in order. iii The use of rubber suits or other vapour impermeable clothing, as well as the use of excessive clothing. b.) Returning silver medalists – if two or more returning medalists – the

WRESTLING WRESTLING medalist from the heaviest weight class is seeded above lighter Enforcement is the responsibility of the event convenor. Violation will medalists in order. result in disqualification from the event. c.) Returning bronze medalists – if two or more returning medalists – the medalist from the heaviest weight class is seeded above lighter Ejections medalists in order. All names of players and coaches ejected must be reported to school principal. Girls seeding will be done similar to the junior boys. Players and coaches ejected from a game shall be suspended from the Senior boys remainder of the game and the next scheduled game (exhibition, conference, Returning gold medalist from senior division – higher weight being seeded regional or provincial). If the ejection takes place during a semi-final regional higher followed by: or provincial event, the player(s) or coach(es) is suspended from the next a.) senior silver – higher weight being seeded higher scheduled game, excluding exhibition games . b.) senior bronze – higher weight being seeded higher c.) junior gold - higher weight being seeded higher d.) junior silver - higher weight being seeded higher e.) junior bronze - higher weight being seeded higher 17. Clothing - Wrestlers dress shall consist of two options – a UWN style wrestling singlet or shorts and a t-shirt, with the t-shirt tucked in. Athletes must change in designated changing room. 18. Entry Fee: An Entry Fee of $12 per wrestler shall be charged to cover the cost of the officials and equipment if needed, for the NBIAA Championships. 19. All other NBIAA rules and regulations pertaining to Provincial Championships will be followed. 20. Financial: The Provincial Championships must charge admission fees, please refer to O.R. 6.3. Provincial Net profits will be divided as follows: 30% to NBIAA and 70% to the host school. The Financial Report form and the NBIAA rebate must be sent to the NBIAA office within 30 days of the event. Failure to do so, the host school will no longer be in good standing and may face possible suspension . 21. A digital scale and visible score clocks must be used for Provincial Championships. 22. Weight Loss Policy: The NBIAA opposes excessive weight loss. Excessive weight loss places athletics at risk both physically and from the standpoint of enjoyment of participation. For the purposes of weight loss, the coach is deemed to be responsible for the weight loss practices of his/her athletes. Coaches are asked to monitor their athletes’ weight and overall physical condition on a regular basis.

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SECTION 6

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Page 108 Page 109 FAIR PLAY CODE FOR ATHLETES Corporate Sponsorship Policy

1. I will train and compete because I want to and not just because my The NBIAA should allow corporate involvement in its interscholastic activities parents or coaches want me to. through carefully constructed relationships with companies and organizations to

2. I will play by the rules and in the spirit of the game. generate income, promotions and savings that benefit member schools and the student-athletes who attend them. The corporate partner involvement must balance 3. I will control my temper – fighting, “mouthing off” and inappropriate the NBIAA’s commitment to education, integrity and quality with acceptance of language or gestures can spoil the activity for everyone. financial support for its interscholastic activities and related programs.

4. I will respect my opponents. The NBIAA, through corporate sponsors, shall maintain a conscious and consistent 5. I will do my best to be a true team player. effort to assure that the association’s commitment to its constitutional objectives

6. I will remember that winning is not everything – that having fun, are not compromised. improving skills, making friends and doing my best are also important. The NBIAA shall place limits on the amount of corporate partners, the scope of 7. I will remember that coaches and officials are there to help. I will accept their corporate involvement and use of the NBIAA marks and the level of their decisions and show them respect. corporate identification with NBIAA events. The association shall insist that its

8. I will never criticize or use social networking to criticize in an corporate partners are quality companies that are supportive of the Association’s unprofessional manner another school team, coach, player, or game responsibility to develop educational programs that benefit its member schools. official or the NBIAA - ASINB. The corporate partners must be willing to adapt their promotional activities to the constraints of the NBIAA’s philosophy and the NBIAA must be sensitive to the needs of the corporate partners to use the relationship in beneficial ways. FAIR PLAY CODE FOR COACHES The NBIAA realizes that there must be real benefit and value to corporate partners, 1. I will be reasonable when scheduling games and practices. which participate with the association. The viability and success of any corporate

2. I will teach my athletes to play fairly and to respect the rules, officials involvement requires that the participants benefit from the relationship. and opponents. The following are guiding principles reflecting the values of the NBIAA, which 3. I will ensure that all athletes get instruction, support and an opportunity must be respected: to compete. 1. The NBIAA is committed to education, integrity, amateurism, fairness and 4. I will not ridicule my athletes for making mistakes or for performing good sportsmanship. poorly. I will remember that athletes compete for enjoyment and must be 2. The NBIAA is committed to assuring that the focus of the events, activities encouraged to have confidence in themselves. and programs is on the member schools and the athletes who attend them. 5. I will make sure that equipment and facilities are safe and match the 3. The NBIAA is committed to the higher level of quality in all its activities and athletes’ age and abilities. programs.

6. I will practice good sportsmanship and not gamesmanship and will win 4. The NBIAA is committed to maintain fiscal responsibility that enables it to or lose with honour. promote and administer interscholastic programs. 5. The NBIAA is committed to supporting and providing services for its member 7. I will remember that athletes need a coach they can respect. I will be schools and the students who attend them. generous with praise and set a good example.

8. I will obtain proper training and continue to upgrade my coaching skills. NBIAA corporate partners involvement is founded on quality, integrity and highly regarded values. Intelligent, informed, good faith commitment by the participants 9. I will abide by all of the by-laws, operating regulations and will assure the long-term well being of the involvement. written policies of the NBIAA, as well as the expectations of the school administration.

10. I will never criticize or use social networking to criticize in an unprofessional manner another school’s administrator, school team, coach, player, game official or the NBIAA - ASINB.

Page 110 Page 111 NBIAA Fee Structure

1. School Membership Fee - $300 per school. Deadline – September 15 of the school year.

2. Team Registration Fee - $50 per team – Exception: Badminton (junior boys and girls combined, senior boys and girls combined), track SECTION 7 & field (boys, girls, junior and senior combined). The team registration fee for boys and girls hockey will be $200 per team . NEW BRUNSWICK INTERSCHOLASTIC ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION Team Registration Fee Baseball $50 Field Hockey $50 Football $50 Golf $50 Senior Boys Soccer $50 Junior Boys Soccer $50 Senior Girls Soccer $50 Junior Girls Soccer $50 Softball $50 Senior Boys Cross Country $50 (see O.R. 20.5) Junior Boys Cross Country $50 (see O.R. 20.5) Senior Girls Cross Country $50 (see O.R. 20.5) Junior Girls Cross Country $50 (see O.R. 20.5) FEE STRUCTURE Senior Boys Swimming $50 (see O.R. 20.14) Junior Boys Swimming $50 (see O.R. 20.14) Senior Girls Swimming $50 (see O.R. 20.14) Junior Girls Swimming $50 (see O.R. 20.14) Senior Boys Basketball $50 Junior Boys Basketball $50 Senior Girls Basketball $50 Junior Girls Basketball $50 Boys Hockey $200 Girls Hockey $200 Cheerleading $50 Sr. Boys Wrestling $50 Girls Wrestling $50 Jr. Boys Wrestling $50 Boys Curling $50 Girls Curling $50

Page 112 Page 113 Mixed Curling $50 Senior Badminton $50 Junior Badminton $50 Senior Boys Volleyball $50 Junior Boys Volleyball $50 Senior Girls Volleyball $50 Junior Girls Volleyball $50 SECTION 8 Boys Rugby $50 Girls Rugby $50 NEW BRUNSWICK INTERSCHOLASTIC Track & Field $50 ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION PENALTY FEES

Failure to pay a fine within fourteen days from the date it was levied shall result in the suspension of the school concerned from all NBIAA activities until the fine is received at the NBIAA office.

1. $50 Penalty Fee – Late Registration: A school may register, subject to a $50 penalty, after the stated deadline if competition has not begun leading to provincial play.

2. $200 Penalty Fee – Withdrawing from competition in a given activity after the due date, may be subject to a fine of up to $200 and possible suspension from participating in that activity in the succeeding season. The penalty is subject to appeal to the Executive Committee.

3. $200 Penalty Fee – A team must compete in all conference and/or regional obligations and commitments. Failure to do this will result to a fine of up to $200 and a possible suspension from participation in that activity in the succeeding season. FORMS

4. $200 Penalty Fee – Late players’ list faxed to the NBIAA office after due date will be subject to an administrative fee of $200. The team will be declared ineligible for the remainder of the season after a period of 5 school days.

5. $100 Penalty Fee – Addition per athlete to team’s players’ list after the deadline. (Exception for all Group A activities, refer to O.R. 2.4.)

6. $20 Penalty Fee - Late Fees per team: Team Fees and Insurance Fees are due the same day of the players’ list.

7. $1000 Penalty Fee - Any member school violating the provisions of Article 3 - Competition with Non-Members of the By-Laws may be fined up to $1000 and the Executive Committee may levy additional

penalties as it deems are warranted.

Page 114 Page 115 FORMS INFORMATION

The following fillable forms can be downloaded from the NBIAA website. The School Account Form is also self calculating, which can be emailed to the NBIAA office when submitting fees. The School Membership Form, Registering an Activity and the Team Personnel Form must be completed SECTION 9 online. Please visit our website at (www.nbiaa-asinb.org).

NBIAA Transfer Form ( No. 1401 ) NEW BRUNSWICK INTERSCHOLASTIC NBIAA Tournament Results Form ( No. 1402 ) ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION NBIAA School Account Form ( No. 1503 )

Non-School Personnel Form ( No. 1404 )

NBIAA Sanction Form for Host School ( No. 1405 )

NBIAA Sanction Form for Invited School ( No. 1406 )

NBIAA Team Personnel Form ( No. 1407 )

NBIAA Team Personnel Form (Hockey) ( No. 1408 )

Sportsmanship Nomination Form ( No. 1409 )

Emery Johnson Memorial Award ( No. 1410 )

NBIAA Incident Report Form ( No. 1411 )

NBIAA Appeal Request Form ( No. 1412 )

NBIAA Exhibition Hockey Tournament Registration Form (No. 1413)

NBIAA Notice of Motion Form (No. 1414) APPENDIXES NBIAA Application for Reclassification (No. 1415)

NBIAA Application for Conference Re-alignment (No. 1416) Appendix 1 Lightning Protocol

NBIAA Financial Form (No. 1417) Appendix 2 Concussion Appendix 3 NBIAA Recommendations NBIAA Financial Form - Group A (1418) Appendix 4 NBIAA Awards Information

NBIAA Sport Medical Claim Form (not a fillable form) Appendix 5 NBIAA Insurance Manual Appendix 6 Tournament Manager’s Handbook NBIAA Sport Dental Claim Form (not a fillable form)

Canada Hockey Injury Report Form (not a fillable form)

WEBSITE - www.nbiaa-asinb.org

Page 116 Page 117 Appendix 1: Lightning Protocol Unsafe shelter includes : • All outdoor metal objects (e.g., football standards) The following safety protocol MUST be followed as per the New Brunswick • Safety Guidelines for Secondary Interschool Athletics, 2014 : Near flag poles • Near fences and gates Chain of Command: • Light poles The person filling the roles listed below are responsible for making the • Metal bleachers decision to remove a group or individuals from the playing field, stopping the • Golf carts activity and determining when/if it is safe to resume the activity: • Machinery, etc. Practices: teacher/coach Games: teacher/coach in consultation with official AVOID trees, water (e.g., ponds, creeks), open fields and high ground.

Planning in Advance Detection and Response: When you first see lightning or hear thunder, The following must be taken into consideration: activate your emergency plan and seek shelter immediately (go to a building or a vehicle.) Lightning often precedes rain, so don’t wait for the rain to begin 1. Weather Conditions : Monitor weather conditions prior to practice or before suspending activities. event. Be aware of potential thunderstorms that may form during scheduled practices or athletic events. (e.g., local weather forecasts from the Weather Apply the following lightning safety slogan: ‘IF YOU SEE IT, FLEE IT; IF Channel, local radio/TV stations. YOU HEAR IT; CLEAR IT’. 2. Shelter : Know where the closest ‘safe structure or location’ is to the field or playing area and know how long it takes to get to that safe structure or Resumption of the Activity: Wait a minimum of 30 minutes from the last location. visual observation of lightning or sound of the thunder before resuming activities. Safe structure or location is defined as: • Any building normally occupied or frequently used by people (e.g.. a Injured persons do not carry an electrical charge and can be handled safely. building with plumbing and electrical wiring that acts to electrically Call 911 or send for help immediately. Apply first aid procedures if you are qualified to do so. ground the structure). • In the absence of a safe structure, any vehicle with a hard metal roof (not a convertible or golf cart) and rolled-up windows can provide a Appendix 2: Concussion measure of safety. (It is not the rubber tires that make a vehicle a safe shelter, but the hard metal roof which dissipates the lightning strike Concussion Definition around the vehicle.) • A concussion: DO NOT TOUCH THE SIDES OF THE VEHICLE . • is a brain injury that causes changes in how the brain functions, leading to Alternate location : If there is no safe structure or location: symptoms that can be physical (e.g., headache, dizziness), cognitive (e.g., difficulty • concentrating or remembering), emotions/behavioural (e.g., depression, irritability) Find the low ground. Seek cover in clumps or bushes or a dry ditch. and/or related to sleep (e.g., drowsiness, difficulty falling asleep); • Remove all metal objects. • may be caused either by a direct blow to the head, face or neck, or a blow to the both • Minimize your body’s surface area in contact with the ground. Do not that transmits a force to the head that causes the brain to move rapidly within the lie flat on the ground. (Lightning current often enters a victim through skull; the ground rather than by a direct overhead strike). • can occur even if there has been no loss of consciousness (in fact most concussions • PLACE YOUR FEET TOGETHER, LOWER YOUR HEAD, occur without a loss of consciousness; and, • CROUCH DOWN WITH ONLY THE BALLS OF YOUR cannot normally be seen on X-rays, standars CT scans or MRI’s.

FEET TOUCHING THE GROUND, AND WRAP YOUR ARMS AROUND YOUR KNEES. Schools should follow the Concussion Management Procedures as per the New Brunswick Safety Guidelines for Secondary Interschool Athletics, 2014. • If you are in a group in the open, spread out keeping people several

meters apart. The NBIAA is highly recommending that coaches complete the free online concussion course at www.coach.ca.

Page 118 Page 119 Appendix 4: NBIAA Awards Information Appendix 3: NBIAA Recommendations Sportsmanship Awards

The New Brunswick Interscholastic Athletic Association introduced the Annual Section 1. Sportsmanship of the Year Awards in 2006. Graduating student athletes from across New Coaches. The Association recommends that every effort shall be made to have Brunswick may be nominated to receive the Raymond Légère Sportsmanship Award and/ all coaches of high school teams selected from members of the faculties of the or the William S. Ritchie Sportsmanship Award. various schools concerned. All teams should be coached / supervised by a All selected student athletes will receive this award, which is named in honour of Raymond school official or an approved adult sanctioned by the Principal of the school. Légère, a member of the Moncton’s Wall of Fame as a builder. Raymond taught physical It is highly recommended that the coach should have at least completed the education in many schools in New Brunswick. His love for coaching was only overshad- NCCP Competition - Introduction Part A. owed by his love of physical education and the values it taught young people. He was the director of physical education for years at Vanier High School and École Mathieu-Martin. Section 2 . Traveling Teams. The Association recommends that every high school team, The top two student athletes selected each year, one male and one female, in each school category, will receive the top award, which is in honour of William S. Ritchie, a member of while traveling, shall be accompanied by a member of the faculty of the the New Brunswick Sports Hall of Fame and a past Executive Director of the New school. Brunswick Interscholastic Athletic Association. He served on the board of directors for

Section 3. Canadian School Sports Federation from 1970-82 and he was inducted into the Canadian Basketball Hall of Fame in 1997. Rules. The Association recommends that a copy of NBIAA eligibility regulations be posted in each school. Mission The NBIAA Sportsmanship of the Year Awards promotes high standards of achievement, Section 4. attitude and ethics in high school athletics.

Health examination. The Association recommends a thorough medical The NBIAA will promote participation and sportsmanship to develop good citizens examination for each student prior to participation on an inter-scholastic team. through interscholastic activities which provide equitable opportunities, positive recognition and learning experiences to students while maximizing the achievement of educational goals.

Eligibility These awards are open to all graduating student-athletes who have shown outstanding qual- ities of sportsmanship throughout the school year while participating in NBIAA sports. Male and female sportsmanship awards will be granted each year per school classification.

Conference Nomination Process Schools may nominate one or more graduating athletes. Each nomination must include the athlete's name, grade, age, sport, along with their significant attributes using the award's criteria listed below. The nomination forms can be downloaded from the NBIAA website. www.nbiaa-asinb.org Each conference will select 3 males and 3 females (AAA, AA & A). A total of 24 athletes will be selected across the province.

Selection Process Criteria • Participation in sport(s) • Attitude and Effort • Leadership Abilities • Dedication and Enthusiasm • Special Attributes or Circumstances

The selection committee, consisting of NBIAA Executive Committee members, will announce the winners at the annual "Sportsmanship Banquet" held in May at St. Thomas University.

Awards - The award recipients will receive a personalized plaque and certificate.

Send nominations to the Conference Presidents by April 1st.

Page 120 Page 121 Emery Johnson Memorial Award School Sportsmanship Award

In 2004, the NBIAA Executive Committee introduced the Most Sportsmanlike Coach of the In 2014, the New Brunswick Interscholastic Athletic Association introduced the 1 st Annual year award. This award is named after Emery Johnson, the former athletic director of School Sportsmanship Awards. NBIAA member schools from across New Brunswick may Dalhousie Regional High School, who passed away in November, 2003. be nominated to receive this school award. The nomination may come from another school or from their own school. The Emery Johnson Memorial Award aims to recognize the outstanding lifetime achievements and significant contributions coaches have made to their students and the Mission NBIAA school sports programs. The NBIAA recognizes that high school sports are made The NBIAA School Sportsmanship of the Year Awards is to recognize a school, whose up of not only players and participants, but also great coaches and leaders that guide the athletes, coaches and fans promote what sportsmanship is all about in every aspect of high student-athletes on and off the playing field. school athletics. Selection Process Criteria In submitting your nomination, please comment on why you are nominating this person, Eligibility taking the following into consideration: These awards are open to all NBIAA member schools who have shown outstanding qualities of sportsmanship throughout the school year while participating in NBIAA sports. The coach has, by example, consistently shown good sportsmanship while coaching and has brought credit to him/herself and the school. Conference Nomination Process

Further, the coach shows: Each school nomination must include a completed School Sportsmanship of the Year • proper acceptance of officials' judgments/decisions Nomination Form. The nomination form can be downloaded from the NBIAA website. • positive encouragement of player performance and bench behaviour • general deportment and interaction with other coaches and athletes Each Conference President will select their top three schools and forward their selections to the NBIAA office. You can provide specific examples if you wish.

Submission: Selection Process Criteria Each nomination form must include your name and school, name and school of nominee, The selection is based on the following criteria: sport(s) of nominee and years of coaching, relevant testimonials and references. Please note • Showing respect towards others. - submissions are welcome from students, parents and other, but should be directed through • the school. The nomination forms can be downloaded from the NBIAA website. Creating a friendly and respectful environment while participating in NBIAA events. • www.nbiaa-asinb.org Being a gracious host and guest. • Being modest in victory and gracious in defeat. Note: The nominations submitted will stand for five years and the school will be contacted prior to the selection process. A total of 4 schools (one per conference) will be selected across the province to receive a NBIAA School Sportsmanship Banner. The selection committee, consisting of the NBIAA The Emery Johnson Memorial Award will be presented at the annual Sportsmanship Executive Director and 4 other Executive Committee members, will announce the winners. Banquet held in May. The Principal, NBIAA Representative and the Student Council President from the selected Send nominations to the NBIAA by April 1 st schools will be invited to attend the annual "Sportsmanship Banquet" held in May. by e-mail: [email protected] by Mail: NBIAA, 125 Hilton Road, P.O. Box 6000, Fredericton, N.B. E3B 5H1 Awards by Fax: (506) 453-5311 The school recipients will each receive a personalized NBIAA School Sportsmanship Banner and certificate. Adjudication: The NBIAA Executive Committee will adjudicate this award. Send nominations to your Conference Presidents by April 1st.

NBIAA Merit Award

On retirement from teaching, current and former Executive Committee members and Conference Presidents shall receive a memento to recognize their contribution to high school sports in New Brunswick.

Page 122 Page 123 Appendix 5: Insurance Manual charges in excess of standard ward accommodation, licensed physiotherapist, certified sports therapists and chiropractor’s fees; private duty nurses (R.N.) and NBIAA INSURANCE POLICIES ON STUDENT- ATHLETES miscellaneous expenses such as crutches, splints, braces, trusses, etc. Some of the benefits have their own maximums. It is extremely important that all NBIAA representatives explain the Accident • Up to $5,000 for dental treatment for all sports other than field hockey and rugby Insurance Policies to all coaches, players and parents. resulting from injury to whole and sound teeth (including capped or crowned teeth). Policy #1JC40 – for all sports except hockey • Up to $2,000 for dental treatment for field hockey and rugby resulting from

Procedure: injury to whole and sound teeth (including capped or crowned teeth). • 1. As soon as there is an accident in a game or practice the coach should have the Up to $500 if a bone or bones are fractured (including chip and linear fractures). • NBIAA SSQ Insurance Company Inc. (Proof of Loss) Policy form filled out and Up to $50 for emergency taxi transportation from the scene of the accident to the sent to the NBIAA office. The original form must be sent. No FAXES are nearest hospital or doctor’s office following an injury. • accepted. The section called CLUB SECTION will be filled out by the NBIAA Up to $5,000 if rehabilitation training is required as a result of a sports accident. • office. Please do not fill out this section. Up to $2,000 if tutorial courses are required during post-accident confinement. • 2. The NBIAA SSQ Insurance Company Inc. Policy Forms should be available for Up to $20,000 for Permanent Total Disability Indemnity, as the result of injury all games home and away. occurring prior to age 65. Insured Person must be 18 years of age or over. • 3. Once the NBIAA office receives the completed forms, they are signed off by the Up to $500 for Dentures or Bridgework • Executive Director and sent to the NBIAA’s Insurance Broker (Knight Archer Up to $100 for Eyeglasses or Contact Lenses • Insurance Company). Up to $1,050 for Special Transportation • 4. The parents or guardian will be contacted by the SSQ company on the claim Up to $3,000 for Prosthetic Appliances as the result of any one accident. request. Notes Accident Insurance Forms are to be filled out within 30 days of a sport • Any of the above losses, costs, expenses or treatments must be incurred within accident. 52 weeks from the date of the accident. • There is no limit to the number of accidents covered per Insured Person. Coverage - To provide protection against losses resulting from Bodily Injury due • The policy is subject to and does not contravene any Federal or Provincial to accident for: statutory requirements with respect to Hospital or Medical Plans. • Players, Coaches, Managers and Trainers (excluding Players, Coaches and Reimbursement of medical and medical expenses will be reduced by any amount Trainers involved in Ice Hockey) during official games, practices and team/club paid or payable under any policy providing similar reimbursement expenses. travel throughout the entire season (from the date of first practice to the date • Travel medical coverage outside Canada is recommended and available upon season ends). request. • Executive Officers, Member Teams and officials (excluding Players, Coaches and Trainers involved in Ice Hockey) during official games, practices and team/ Exclusions to the Plan: club travel throughout the entire season (from the date of first practice to the date • Self-inflicted injuries, while sane or insane. season ends) and travel directly to or from residence and the place of such • Any of the hazards of aviation, other than while on a regular scheduled flight. practice session or game along a normal and reasonable route, without delay or • Expenses for eyeglasses or contact lenses or prescription therefore, except if stop over. specifically provided in the policy. • Student Volunteers, excluding Parent and Teacher Volunteers, and Student • Massage treatment. Volunteers in the Ice Hockey program while performing their assigned and • The purchase, repair or replacement of artificial teeth, dentures, fillings or supervised volunteer duties at the volunteer work site. Travel to and from the crowns, except if specifically provided in the policy. volunteer work site is excluded. • Sickness or disease. • Experimental drugs or medical treatment. Benefit Highlights: • Medical services rendered by physicians, surgeons, nurses, physiotherapists, • $10,000 Principal Sum in the event of death due to accident. certified sports therapists and chiropractors employed by or engaged by the • Up to 200% of the Principal Sum in the event of loss of use of hands, arms or Policyholder. legs, quadriplegia, paraplegia or hemiplegia, loss of speech and/or hearing or • Expenses by a person who is not covered under any Federal or Provincial dismemberment. Hospital or Medical Plan. • Up to $10,000 for the cost of prescription drugs, ambulance fees, hospital Page 124 Page 125 The information shown is not intended to be a complete description of all Exclusions to the Plan: terms, conditions and exclusions applicable to the coverage. In all cases, the • Benefits eligible for payment by an Employee’s Private Medical and/or Dental coverage offered by SSQ Insurance Company Inc. are governed by the Plan. The plan acts as second “payer” in all cases and can be used for actual policy wording under Policy #1JC40. deductibles/coinsurance not paid by the first “payer”. • Any benefits provided or paid by any Government Hospital or Medical Plans, whether or not the injured person is included in such plan. There are no Hockey Insurance payments for any non-resident who plays hockey in Canada without some form Full coverage explanation can be found on the NBIAA Hockey website. of primary coverage. • The purchase, repair or replacement of eyeglasses or contact lenses, or Coverage - To provide protection against losses resulting from Bodily Injury due prescriptions thereof. to accident for players, coaches, managers, trainers, on and off-ice officials and • Sickness or disease either as a cause or effect. volunteers that are on the official team roster during official games, practices and • Injury resulting from war or any act of war, whether declared or undeclared. team/club travel throughout the entire season (from the date of first practice to the • Air travel, except as a fare-paying passenger in an aircraft with a certificate of date season ends). air worthiness to/from a Hockey Canada sanctioned activity. • Expenses of dental treatment incurred for the cost of replacement or repair of Benefit Highlights: artificial teeth or dentures, permanent bridgework excepted. • $25,000 in the event of death due to accident. • The expenses of a knee brace or similar device, the use of which is solely to • $1,000,000 in the event of loss of all four limbs (quadriplegia), both lower allow an insured person to participate in a game or practice of hockey. limbs (paraplegia) or hemiplegia. • Any expenses not submitted within 365 days of the date of the accident. • $30,000 in the event of loss of speech or hearing in both ears. • Any accident report forms not submitted within 90 days of the accident. • $35,000 in the event of loss of sight of one eye. • Equipment replacement. • Up to $5,000 for the cost of prescription drugs, ambulance fees, hospital charges in excess of standard ward accommodation, licensed physiotherapist, athletic therapists and chiropractor’s fees; private duty nurses (R.N.) and miscellaneous expenses such as hearing aids, crutches, splints, casts, trusses and braces, but excluding replacement there of. Some of the benefits have their own maximums. • Up to $2,500 for dental, when accidental injury to whole or sound teeth shall (including capped or crowned teeth), within 30 days, require treatment, the plan will pay for reasonable expenses actually incurred within 52 weeks after the date of the accident. $1,250 per tooth or up to $2,500 per injury. • Up to $140 for emergency taxi transportation from the scene of the accident to the nearest hospital or doctor’s office following an injury. • Up to $2,000 if tutorial expenses of a qualified teacher are required during post-accident confinement.

Notes • Only Accident Report Forms received in the Branch office within 90 days of the date of accident will be accepted. • Forms must be completed in their entirety or the forms will be returned. • Forms must be faxed or emailed to HNB and NBIAA offices. • Only original receipts and/or invoices are acceptable. • Hockey Canada is strictly a supplemental insurer. If you have access to any other insurance, you must pursue it through them first. Hockey Canada shall cover those costs not covered by your primary insurance to our policy limits.

Page 126 Page 127 Appendix 6: Tournament Manager’s Handbook d) Please refer to O.R. 6.3 for admission prices. e) The host team will be responsible for all game equipment. f) The cost of janitor services can be included under expenses. Receipts This handbook has been developed by the NBIAA to assist Tournament and are required. Meet Managers who are responsible for the running of NBIAA sanction g) For the financial rebates, please refer to each specific Sport Operating tournaments and meets. A pre-planned tournament or meet will run smoothly Regulation. if specific guidelines are followed. h) Hospitality Expenses are the responsibility of the HOST school. i) The selection of tournament all-stars and MVP are prohibited. Each conference is responsible for selecting a tournament or meet manager for j) Player of the game / match recognition is permissible. NBIAA Championships when their turn comes up. 4. Design schedule according to NBIAA regulations. 5. Send schedule to NBIAA Executive Director for approval. The individual charged with coordinating a provincial championship shall be 6. Contact officials’ association for assigning official. (Make sure they are responsible for providing all involved schools and the Executive Director with familiar with NBIAA rule modifications) a detailed report of the event. Failure to comply shall warrant a fine. 7. Secure proper game/score sheets for tournament games. 8. List equipment required for tournament or meet. The following items are pre-set by the NBIAA: (Do not make any changes 9. Recruit tournament doctor or St. John Ambulance. unless permission is granted by the Executive Director) 10. Recruit tournament or meet personnel: 1. Date of tournament or meet a) Scorers 2. Tournament and meet format b) Statisticians 3. Awards (NBIAA Banner, NBIAA Medals c) Ticket sellers 4. Budget limitations d) Game announcers 5. Rule modifications e) Decorations and ceremony personnel 6. Officials expenses f) Timers 7. Game equipment g) Hostesses 8. Facility specifications h) Media personnel i) Facility maintenance personnel Tournament Managers must remember they are running a NBIAA Regional or 11. Establish Protest Committee made up of three (3) adults with knowledge Provincial Tournament not a local school tournament. and experience in the sport being played (Example: Tournament Manager, Head Official or crew chief and neutral knowledgeable adult) Check List for Tournament Manager: 12. Establish a security committee. (Review O.R. 10.7) 1. Select tournament or meet location. 13. Establish procedure for Awards Presentation. 2. Reserve facilities as soon as possible. Consider the following in selecting 14. Make Press Release on tournament or meet. facilities: 15. Send information package to coaches of teams entered in tournament or a) Dressing rooms – enough available meet. Include the following: b) Seating – try to forecast the anticipated attendance a) Tournament schedule c) Parking b) Entry fee d) Lighting c) Directions to tournament site 3. Formulate tournament or meet budget based on NBIAA guidelines. d) Accommodations available The Tournament Manager must follow the following procedures: e) Restaurants available a) Entry fees are to be charged to competing schools including host school f) Facility phone number for emergency purposes for all activities except the Final 12 Basketball. The amount of the g) Explain team bench / area procedures entry fee must cover the official’s expenses and facility cost (if h) Explain uniform colour responsibility applicable). i) Emphasize proper conduct by coaches and players will strongly be b) If securing additional sponsors, they cannot conflict with NBIAA enforced sponsors. j) Warm-up time limit c) The NBIAA will set the entry fee per player for regional and provincial k) Half-time game activities badminton tournaments. l) Post game activities

Page 128 Page 129 m) Secure Awards and Banners from the NBIAA Executive Director n) Obtain schedule of officials – both minor and major officials. Pay

officials before game if possible. Keep receipts of officials’ expenses. o) Oversee the operation of the tournament or meet p) Carry out Award Presentation at the end of competition q) Contact NBIAA and Media with tournament or meet results after the event. r) Prepare financial report for NBIAA and send to the NBIAA Executive Director within 30 days of tournament or meet. Include the following in report: i) Final results ii) Financial Report – submit all receipts approved by NBIAA regulations iii) Recommendations s) Send thank you letters to volunteers

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IMPORTANT DUE DATES

DUE DATES: Sa Sa Sa Sa

F F F September F F

September 11: Withdraw from Fall Sports (without penalty) Th Th Th Th 1 2 3 1 2 3 W W W W W

(without penalty) June

September 15: Last day to pay School Membership Fee March December

1 2 3 4 September September 15: Withdrawal from Jr. Soccer and Cross Country (without penalty) Tu Tu Tu Tu 1 2 3 4 5 September 20: Team Personnel Forms and Fees for Fall Sports (except swimming) M M M M

4 5 6 7 8 9 10 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 27 28 29 30 31 26 27 28 29 30 25 26 27 28 29 30 Su Su Su Su

September 29: Deadline to submit Cross Country Entries with ANB [42]

Sa Sa Sa Sa

October F F F F

Th Th Th Th

October 15: Registration or withdrawal for Swimming and Hockey W W W W W W May

August February November

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November 1: Team Personnel Form and Fees for Swimming

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November 1: Registration or withdrawal for Basketball & Wrestling

Sa November 15: Team Personnel Form and Fees for Hockey Sa Sa Sa 1 November 30: Team Personnel Form and Fees for Basketball F F F F

1 2 1 2 1 2 Th Th Th Th

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December 15: Team Personnel Form and Fees for Wrestling Tu Tu Tu Tu

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January 15: Team Personnel Form and Fees for Curling & Cheerleading Sa Sa Sa Sa

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February 15: Registration or withdrawal for Badminton June March December September

February 25: Registration or withdrawal for Volleyball Tu Tu Tu Tu 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 M M M M

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[42] March 20: Team Personnel Form and Fees for Badminton

Sa Sa Sa Sa 1 April F F F F 1 2 April 1: Team Personnel Form and Fees for Volleyball Th Th Th Th

W W W W W

April 7: Registration or withdrawal for Rugby May August February November

2015 2015 April 15: Deadline to apply for reclassification in all fall and winter activities for Tu Tu Tu Tu

the following season. M M M M

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April 30: Team Personnel Form and Fees for Rugby Sa Sa Sa Sa

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May 15: Team Personnel Form and Fees for Track & Field Th Th Th Th 1 2 3 1 2 3 W W W W W July April January October

May 24: Deadline to submit Track & Field Entries with ANB 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 Tu Tu Tu Tu

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4 5 6 7 8 9 10 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 26 27 28 29 30 26 27 28 29 30 31 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Su Su Su Su June 1: School Membership Form for 2016-2017 season June 1: Activity Entry Form for 2016-2017 Fall Sports June 15: Deadline to apply for reclassification in all spring activities for the following season Page 138 Page 139