ALABAMA HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION Bulletin April – August 2006 WASHBURN SETS RETIREMENT DATE; BOARD WAIVES SCHOOL DUES AGAIN Dan Washburn, Executive Director of the members and 286 junior high and middle school Alabama High School Athletic Association for the members with over 125,000 students participat- New AHSAA Home last 16 years, announced his retirement July 19 at ing in the program. the annual summer meeting of the association's The process to select a new AHSAA Executive Central Board of Control and tendered his resigna- Director is under way... See Page 2. tion, which is effective July 31, 2007. Central Board action: Washburn, 66, who just completed a year's • Named Birmingham as the site for the 2007 term as president of the National Federation Board State Finals Basketball Tournament. Proposals of Directors, caught several board members by were also received from the University of Alabama surprise when he announced his retirement at the and Auburn University. close of the meeting. • Named Troy State University as one of the “The time is right,” he said. “This is final, but it sites for a regional basketball tournament in the comes after much thought and consideration. It southeastern part of the state. Also received a pro- has been a great privilege and honor to serve for posal from Dothan for that site. Other sites being the past 16 years in this capacity. considered for the other southern site are Alabama CENTRAL BOARD State, Tuscaloosa and the University of South Alabama, the current site. Washburn became only the AHSAA's third full- • Renewed a five-year contract for Huntsville to See Page 2 time executive director Jan. 1, 1991, after the host the State Soccer Tournament. retirement of Herman L. (Bubba) Scott, who had • Approved a television package to partner with – AHSAA Photo served since 1966. The late Cliff Harper became Channel 24 of Jacksonsville to air several AHSAA ruled eligible for athletics during the 2006-07 the first AHSAA head in 1948 with the establish- events during 2006-07 on High School Sports school year. After much discussion in executive ment of a State Office in Montgomery. Prior to that, Television (HSTV). session, the Board upheld the original decision of Sellers Stough of Birmingham had served as direc- • Denied an appeal from Davidson High School Dan Washburn that ruled the student ineligible tor on a part-time basis. requesting that a student transferring from McGill- because the two schools have overlapping school “It is my desire to work closely with the Central Toolen and residing outside the City of Mobile be zones. Board and the Executive Director you choose to • Approved waiving member school dues for insure the continued growth and success of the the 11th consecutive year because of the sound AHSAA and its member schools,” he told the INSIDE... financial condition of the AHSAA. board. Fall Book Changes... Page 13 Currently there are 410 senior high school (See CENTRAL BOARD, Page 12) COUNCIL PASSES STRICTER CONDUCT RULE FOR COACHES & PLAYERS The Legislative Council of the AHSAA held its (b) Second Ejection: Minimum one-game sus- annual summer meeting July 19 at the State Office. LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL pension and $500 fine A synopsis of the meeting is as follows: (c) Third Ejection: Minimum suspension for the • Council heard a review of earlier Central Board Constitution Bylaws. The stricter rule will go into remainder of the season and $750 fine action from Dan Washburn, AHSAA Executive effect during the 2006-07 school year. NOTE: If an ejection occurs during the final con- Director. Coaches and players that are ejected from con- • Council approved a rewritten Conduct Rule for tests in all sports will now receive the following test of the season, a monetary fine will be placed on coaches and players presented by the Central Board penalties: the school according to its severity and what num- for its approval as Section 18 of the AHSAA (a) First Ejection: Minimum $300 fine ber of ejection it is. CORPORATE PARTNERS Alabama High School Athletic Association Page 2 ■ April-August 2005

NEWS AND NOTES SELECTION PROCESS FOR NEW DIRECTOR AHSAA HAS NEW HOME, NEW ADDRESS IS UNDER WAY The Alabama High School Athletic meeting rooms, additional storage space that The process to select a successor to Dan Association has completed the relocation of its includes a loading dock, upgraded data capa- Washburn as Executive Director of the Alabama 26-year state office location from downtown bilities and room for future office expansion. High School Athletic Association has begun, Montgomery to new facilities in the eastern sec- “We look forward to having more room and according to Coach Richard Robertson, president of the Central Board of Control charged with tion of Montgomery off Interstate-85 North near facilities to carry out the programs of our mem- spearheading the process. Auburn University-Montgomery. ber schools, coaches and administrators of this Washburn, who has served as director for the The new mailing address: AHSAA, P.O. Box state," said Dan Washburn, Executive Director last 16 years, notified the Central Board of his 242367, Montgomery, AL 36124-2367. of the AHSAA. “We think this facility will serve intentions to retire July 31, 2007, and tendered his The new physical address: AHSAA, 7325 our schools well for a long time.” resignation, effective on that 2007 date, at the Halcyon Summit Drive, Montgomery, AL 36117. The AHSAA state office has been located in Board's annual summer meeting July 19. Robertson will name a Screening Committee at The Association telephone number (334-263- the 926 Pelham Street facility since June of a later date. 6994) and fax number (334-387-0075) remain 1980. Prior to that the Association rented office The Board has established the following time the same. space in the State Administrative Building on line, job description and application details for The Alabama High School Athletic Directors & Dexter Avenue. proper job advertisement and will make the final Coaches Association, an integral part of the selection of the new AHSAA head: AHSAA and housed in the same building, may MINIMUM SEATING 1. Experience required: Master's Degree; signif- also be reached at its same telephone number icant administrative experience; an understand- (334-263-6994) and fax number (334-387- ing of the budgeting process; the ability to speak REQUIRED IN FOOTBALL before large groups; excellent writing skills; 0076). The required minimum seating capacity estab- excellent human relations skills; an extensive New features of the new AHSAA home in East lished for football playoff games remains in effect experience in athletics; ability to work with the Montgomery include an expanded area for the AHSAA attorney, and knowledge of court proce- for the 2006 season under the AHSAA stadium Alabama High School Sports Hall of Fame, a dures. multi-purpose area that can be divided into two criteria. Each school hosting a playoff game must 2. Annual salary: To be negotiated provide a facility that meets the seating criteria. 3. Application deadline: October 1, 2006. The minimum seating capacity for schools in 4. Beginning date of employment as Executive each class are: Director Designee: Feb. 1, 2007 or a date to be Class 1A–1,750 negotiated. SM Bulletin 5. Letters of interest and resumes must be sub- APRIL – AUGUST 2006 Class 2A–2,000 mitted to Mr. Richard Robertson, President of Class 3A–2,250 Official publication of the Alabama High School the Central Board of Control, P.O. Box 242367, Athletic Association, P.O. Box 242367, 7325 Halcyon Class 4A–3,500 Montgomery, AL 36124 and marked CONFIDEN- Summit Drive, Montgomery, Alabama 36124. Class 5A–4,000 TIAL. (334) 263-6994 Fax No. (334) 387-0075 Class 5A–4,500 6. The AHSAA is an equal opportunity employer. Website Address: www.ahsaa.com Executive Staff Other minimum standards for football stadi- Dan Washburn...... Executive Director DEADLINE DATES Joe Evans...... Associate Executive Director ums are: Alan Mitchell...... Assistant Director Greg Brewer ...... Assistant Director 1. The field shall include coaches’ areas and 2006 – 07 Wanda Gilliland ...... Assistant Director Nov. 1— North-South All-Star Football Game Bogie Wood ...... Director of Marketing team boxes and be marked as outlined in Steve Bailey...... Director, AD/Coaches Association Nominations (Form 34A) the National Federation Rules Book (Rule Nov. 1— Alabama-Mississippi All-Star Football Game Central Board of Control 1–The Game, Field, Players and Equipment). Nominations (Form 34) Richard Robertson, President...... Andalusia Nov. 1— Alabama High School Sports Hall of Fame Ed Lathan ...... Mobile 2. The barrier (wire fence) enclosing the field Nominations (Form 30) Patty Etheridge ...... Fairhope Jim Garner...... Pleasant Home shall be at least five yards from the sideline Nov. 9— North-South All-Star Volleyball Nominations Bill Clark...... Prattville (Form 33) Leonard Riley ...... Chambers County BOE and four feet high. Jan. 18— Bryant-Jordan Scholar Athlete Award Willie C. Martin ...... Alexander City 3. A secure area (ticket booth) for the sale of Nominations (Form 31) Tony Lunceford ...... Minor Jan. 18— Bryant Jordan Student Athlete Achievement Moe Smith, Vice-President...... Glencoe tickets must be provided outside the stadi- Award Nominations (Form 32) Robert Harris ...... Springville Don Cox...... Russellville um. Jan. 31— Legislative Proposals & Sports Site Requests Brenda Mayes-Harris ...... Muscle Shoals 4. Entrance gate(s) for receiving tickets and a March 1— 2007 Football Schedule Form (Form 24) Wade Lipscomb...... Huntsville March 1— Ordering High School Hall of Fame Banquet Alvin Rauls...... Madison pass gate must be provided. Tickets Craig Pouncey...... State Department of Education 5. The stadium (seating areas and playing March 2— Alabama-Mississippi All-Star Basketball MEETING POLICY— All District Board, Legislative Games Nominations (Form 35) Council and Central Board meetings are open to all field) must be totally enclosed so fans must March 2— North-South All-Star Basketball Games schools, the public and media representatives. use the gate(s) to gain entrance to the stadi- Nominations (Form 35) Attendance is encouraged. March 26— North-South All-Star Baseball Nominations ELIGIBILITY RULINGS — All AHSAA official eligibili- um. ty rulings shall be in writing and shall bear the signature (Form 36) of the Executive Director or the president of a District 6. Dressing rooms with hot and cold showers March 26— North South All-Star Softball Nominations Board. Other rulings are not official. for both teams must be provided. (Form 37) OFFICIAL COMPLAINT— Any official complaint to March 26— North South All-Star Soccer Nominations the AHSAA must be in writing over the signature of the 7. An officials’ dressing room with hot and cold (Form 38) school principal. showers must be provided. May 1— 2007–08 Sports Declaration Form (Form 26) Alabama High School Athletic Association April-August 2006 ■ Page 3

COACHES ELECT NELSON PRESIDENT The Alabama High School Athletic Directors & Outgoing president Mark Lasseter of Fairhope ORGANIZED PRACTICE Coaches Association held its annual meeting was recognized for his service to the AHSADCA. ALLOWED ONLY July 14 during the All-Star Sports Week in Steve Bailey, Director of the AHSADCA, DURING A SPORT SEASON Huntsville. expressed appreciation to the officers for their A synopsis of the meeting is as follows: support during the year and to the coaches and It is not permissible for a coach of any sport Athletic Director/Coach Coach Ron Nelson of athletic directors for supporting the All-Star to hold organized practice with his/her players Central-Phenix City was elected president for the Sports Week. He reiterated the association's outside the sport season during the school 2006-07 school year. Coach Jere Adcock of position as a servant of the member school year under the guise of a physical education Decatur was elected first vice-president, Denise coaches. class. Tryouts for any sport must be conducted Ainsworth of Alabama Christian second vice- Dan Washburn, AHSAA Executive Director, only during the designated practice period for president, and Lymos McDonald of Hubbard made comments about sportsmanship, eligibili- that sport. third vice-president. ty and the leadership role of coaches. 12 COACHES RECEIVE MERITORIOUS SERVICE AWARDS Twelve state high school coaches received Lauderdale County (3A); Jana Killen, Deshler (4A); Andalusia (4A); Jim Brown, Briarwood (5A); Duke Meritorious Service Awards July 13 in Huntsville Robert Mosley, Ramsay (5A); Tim Miller, Jeff Davis Smith, Auburn (6A). (Girls): Mark Cornelius, during the annual Awards Luncheon of the Alabama (6A). Auburn. High School Athletic Directors & Coaches BASEBALL: Bart Smelley, American Christian TENNIS (Boys): Boo Mason, Indian Springs Association. (1A); Bart Young, Ranburne (2A); Mike Estes, Hokes (1A-3A); Rick Cleveland, UMS-Wright (4A); David The event was one of the highlights of the 10th Bluff (3A); Keith Lucky, St. James (4A); Hank Furlow, McCollum, Walker (5A); Mark Barber, Hoover (6A). All-Star Sports Week. The event's major corporate Stanhope Elmore (5A); Bill Glover, Baker (6A). (Girls) Houston Academy coach not a Coaches sponsors are Coca-Cola, Alfa Insurance, AmSouth VOLLEYBALL: Pam Wilkins, Addison (1A); Ann Association member (1A-3A); Meridy Jones, UMS- Bank, Encore, Russell Athletic and Wilson. Schilling, Bayside Academy (2A); Julie Sinclair, Wright (4A); Judy Griffin, St. Paul's (5A); David All of the Service Award recipients have been in Montgomery Academy (3A); Jon Moseley, Harris, Mountain Brook (6A). the coaching ranks for 20 or more years. The hon- Guntersville (4A); Melanie Donahoo, Huntsville SWIMMING: (Boys): Michael Gunner, Bob orees, with their number of service years and (5A); Gretchen Speed, McGill-Toolen (6A). Jones. (Girls): John Rangeley, Mountain Brook. schools, were: WRESTLING: Jon Whiddon, Walter Wellborn SOFTBALL: Michael Stamps, Waterloo (1A); Jeff Richard Bishop, 25, Hoover and Tarrant; (1A-4A); Chris Staton, Scottsboro (5A); C. T. David Hughes, Ider (2A); Denise Ainsworth, Wayne Bracy, 21, Huffman and Deshler; Sam Campbell, Hoover (6A). Alabama Christian (3A); Karl Smeltzer, St. James Brown, 22, Brewer; Kent Chambers, 20, Good CROSS COUNTRY (Boys): Richard Vandrell, (4A); Lissa Walker, Hueytown (5A); Dale Palmer, Hope, Austin and Brookhaven Middle; Carol Shades Mountain Christian (1A-2A); James Sparkman (6A). Chesnutt, 21, Simmons Middle, Homewood; Jackie Twillinger, Randolph (3A-4A); Jim Tate, St. Paul's SOCCER: (Boys) Randolph coach not a Coaches Johnson, 20, Bellingrath Junior; Victor Laurie, 36, (5A); Devon Hind, Hoover (6A). Association member (1A-4A); Sean McBride, Grimsley, Dothan, Girard Junior and Beverlye CROSS COUNTRY (Girls): Alan Foster, Bayside Homewood (5A); Kris Keplinger, Shades Valley Middle; Chuck Miller, 23, Walter Wellborn and Academy (1A-2A); Pat Galle, UMS-Wright (3A-4A); (6A). (Girls) Sean Gibson, Randolph (1A-4A); Talladega; Ricky Rutledge, 33, Lincoln and John Esslinger, Scottsboro (5A); Greg Echols, Briarwood coach not a member of the Coaches Jacksonsville; Charlie Shipp, Grand Bay and Mountain Brook (6A). Association (5A); Diane Staley, Grissom (6A). Davidson; Jerry Smith, 32, Gaylesville, Gaston, INDOOR TRACK (Boys): Pat Galle, UMS- Sardis, Crossville and West End-Walnut Grove; Wright (1A-4A); Tom Esslinger, Homewood (5A); Thomas Tolbert, B. T. Washington. Greg Echols, Mountain Brook (6A). Mark Mincher of Huntsville High School received INDOOR TRACK (Girls): Jim Palmer, Altamont HEAD COACHES MUST the Athletic Director of the Year Award. (1A-4A); Jim Tate, St. Paul's (5A); Devon Hind, ATTEND RULES CLINIC Championship Awards were presented to 84 Hoover (6A). All head coaches must attend a rules coaches whose teams won state titles during the TRACK & FIELD (Boys): Bert Haynes, Alabama clinic in their sports prior to the beginning 2005-06 school year. They were: School for the Deaf (1A); Jim Palmer, Altamont (2A); of their sports’ season. This mandatory FOOTBALL: Randy White, Addison (1A); Danny Eddie Brundidge, T. R. Miller (3A); Pat Galle, UMS- clinic is required of all head coaches in Horn, Clay County (2A); Wayne Grant, Pike County Wright (4A); Paul Brueske, St. Paul's (5A); Tony football, basketball, baseball, softball, vol- (3A); Terry Curtis, UMS-Wright (4A); Bob Newton, Hoyett, Opelika (6A). leyball, wrestling and soccer. Homewood (5A); Rush Propst, Hoover (6A). TRACK & FIELD (Girls): Aaron Goode, Coaches will not be required to take an BASKETBALL (Boys): William D. Brown, St. Hazlewood (1A); Jim Palmer, Altamont (2A); Kevin exam but must register with a photo ID in Jude (1A); Homer Davis Jr., R. C. Hatch (2A); Danny Weatherill, Montgomery Academy (3A); Pat Galle, order to record their attendance. A school Petty, Madison Academy (3A); Tommy L. Dukes, UMS-Wright (4A); Jim Tate, St. Paul's (5A); Devon will be fined $300 for each head coach Hillcrest-Evergreen (4A); Kelly J. Cheatham, Ramsay Hind, Hoover (6A). that does not fulfill this requirement (5A); Terry Posey, Jeff Davis (6A). GOLF: (Boys): Donoho coach not a Coaches Coaches may attend one of the offi- BASKETBALL (Girls): Renard Davis, McIntosh Association member (1A-2A); Tim Bethea, cials’ clinics held prior to the beginning of (1A); Scott Kinsaul, Samson (2A); Brant Llewellyn, Montgomery Academy (3A); Daniel Bulger, each sports season listed above. Alabama High School Athletic Association Page 4 ■ April-August 2006

ATHLETIC PROGRAM LIMITATIONS WILL CONTINUE The Alabama High School Athletic FOOTBALL: Each high school is limited to BASEBALL: Each high school is limited to Association will continue to recommend certain 10 regular season varsity games. Each junior 20 regular season playing dates plus two tour- limitations for all its interscholastic programs high or middle school is limited to eight regu- naments. Only 20 dates may be scheduled. during the 2005-06 school year. lar season games. One of the allowable tournaments must be Complying with the efforts to bring excel- VOLLEYBALL: Each high school is limited held with no loss of school time. A third tour- lence to education in public schools of to 15 playing dates plus weekend tourna- nament with no loss of school time may be Alabama, these guidelines have been approved ments. The 15 playing dates include all dual scheduled with each game played counting as by the State Board of Education. and three-team matches played prior to the a playing date. Each junior high/middle school General limitations for interscholastic ath- area, regional, sub-state and state tourna- is limited to 16 regular season playing dates letic programs are as follows: ments. Tournaments are not counted as play- plus two tournaments. Only 16 dates may be 1. Each student is limited to one athletic ing dates. One tournament may be played dur- scheduled. One of the allowable tournaments contest per week on a night preceding a school ing the week with no loss of school time. All must be held with no loss of school time. day, except for multi-team tournaments or other tournaments must be held with no loss SOFTBALL: Each high school is limited to meets and/or in the case of an emergency that of school time. 20 regular season games plus tournaments, necessitates postponement of any event or Each junior high/middle school is limited to which must be held with no loss of school contest to the next available date. 10 playing dates, which include all dual and time. 2. Some spring sports such as golf and ten- three-team matches, plus weekend tourna- Each junior high/middle school is limited to nis must utilize country clubs and other pri- ments. Each tournament must be held on a 16 games plus tournaments which must be vately-owned facilities, and therefore, must be weekend with no loss of school time. held with no loss of school time. played on a day preceding a school day. Each BASKETBALL: Each high school is limited student participating in these sports is limited GOLF: Each high school is limited to 14 regu- to 20 regular season games and three tourna- lar season, weekday playing dates (including to two regular season contests per week. ments prior to the area, sub-regional, regional weekday tournaments) in addition to weekend tour- 3. Regular season contests on a night pre- and State Finals play. Two of the tournaments naments prior to the section and state tournaments. ceding a school day should be scheduled to must be held during school holiday periods. Regular season dates can be multi-team matches. end before 10 p.m. A contest (game) that Other than the three allowable tournaments, a Tournaments are not counted as playing dates if begins at 5 p.m. or later is considered a night four-team, single elimination tournament on they held on weekends with no loss of school time. contest. Friday and Saturday (or Saturday only) with no (NOTE: A playing date is a calendar day.) Each 4. Middle and junior high schools are limit- loss of school time may count as two regular junior high/middle school is limited to eight regular ed to local or area competition. There is no season games. season, weekday playing dates (including weekday state championship competition for middle Each junior high/middle school is limited to tournaments) in addition to weekend tournaments. and junior high schools. A middle or junior 16 regular season games and three tourna- high student is limited to one contest per week TENNIS: Each high school is limited to 14 ments. One of the tournaments must be held on a night preceding a school day. regular season playing dates plus weekend during a school holiday period. Other than the 5. Students below Grade 7 are not eligible tournaments prior to the section and state tour- three allowable tournaments, a four-team, sin- to participate in the AHSAA interscholastic pro- naments. Tournaments must be held on week- gle elimination tournament on Friday and ends with no loss of school time. A team may gram. (According to the State Board of Saturday (or Saturday only) with no loss of Education policy, athletics below Grade 7 are add a third regular season playing date during school time may count as two regular season a week if there is no loss of school time. Each limited to intramural only.) games. 6. Spring practice for football, basketball high school student is limited to two regular and volleyball is limited to 15 days during a CROSS COUNTRY: Each high school is season matches per week during school time. consecutive 30-day calendar period during the limited to 10 meets prior to the state meet. Each junior high/middle school is limited to 8 second semester. Each junior high or middle school is limited to regular season playing dates plus weekend Football spring practice may be held any eight meets. tournaments. time during the second semester and each WRESTLING: Each high school is limited TRACK & FIELD: Each high school is lim- school may participate in either a jamboree to 14 regular season playing dates (for dual, tri ited to 10 meets prior to the section and state (playing-time limitation of four 12-minute and quad matches) plus weekend tourna- meets. Each junior high/middle school is limit- quarters per team) or a regulation game in the ments. All tournaments must be held prior to ed to eight meets other than county, city or fall and spring of each school year. the section and state tournaments with no loss school system meets. Basketball spring practice may be held any of school time. Each junior high/middle school SOCCER: Each high school is limited to 20 time during the second semester. A jamboree is limited to eight regular season playing dates regular season games and two tournaments or regulation game is not permitted during and weekend tournaments with no loss of prior to the sub-state games and the state tour- spring basketball practice. school time. nament. One of the allowable tournaments Volleyball spring practice shall not begin SWIMMING & DIVING: Each high school must be held with no loss of school time. A prior to the end of the varsity basketball sea- is limited to eight meets prior to the state meet. third tournament with no loss of school time son and must conclude prior to the end of INDOOR TRACK: Each high school is lim- may be scheduled with each game played school. Spring volleyball practice shall be open ited to four meets prior to the state meet. All counting as a regular season game. Each to incoming new students from feeder schools. meets must be held on weekends with no loss junior high/middle school is limited to 14 reg- A jamboree or regulation match is not permit- of school time. Each junior high/middle school ular season games and two tournaments. One ted during spring volleyball practice. is limited to three meets with no loss of school of the allowable tournaments must be held Limitations for each sport are as follows: time with no loss of school time. Alabama High School Athletic Association April-August 2006 ■ Page 5 Year As Federation Head Tops Washburn’s Career

(EDITOR'S NOTE: This is a reprint of Ron Ingram's we don't allow them to play. ... At the National interview with Dan Washburn that appeared in the Federation we have established an ad hoc committee Sunday, July 16, edition of the Birmingham News). to work with the NCAA people to go in and investi- gate those so-called diploma factories like University Alabama High School Athletic Association execu- High School in Florida. tive director Dan Washburn recently ended a year- Q. Is community support for athletics lack- long reign as president of the National Federation of ing, especially in inner-city programs? State High School Associations. A. It is now and it has been dwindling for a long Washburn, 66, said the experience was the high- time in the large metropolitan school systems and light of his long career, as he dealt with various areas. I have found across the country that bigger city issues including the displacement of thousands of systems are in trouble everywhere. These are com- high school student-athletes by Hurricane Katrina. munities where the booster clubs have dissolved and He recently discussed that and other issues facing high school athletics across the nation with there is no community involvement. In those places, Birmingham News staff writer Ron Ingram. somebody has to fund it, you've got to have a BAP Q. What were some of the problems con- Dan Washburn (Birmingham Athletic Partnership) from outside to cerning high school sports you heard about step in and help out because there is absolutely no or tried to address as national president? who want a law to let them play public- community support. A. Nike hosted a basketball summit to talk about school sports? Q. Was dealing with Hurricane Katrina's what was wrong with (amateur) basketball and what A. This is a hot political issue. The old theory in the displaced students your biggest challenge as they could do to control it. (Amateur leagues) are out opinion of some people is that participation in athlet- the National Federation president? of hand - people were giving kids all kinds of (perks). ics and extracurricular activities is a guaranteed right. A. School systems all over this nation stepped in ... You don't want to say AAU or just AAU. We're talk- But our opinion is that is not a guaranteed right. and helped. Some schools sent 90 helmets, pads and ing about ball outside the control of the schools. It's Athletics are earned rights from going through the pants to salvage a football team for an affected any kind of ball but primarily basketball because it is same rigors and facing that same faculty on a day-to- school. There are all kinds of stories. For many of the the easiest to affect and you have a venue to do it. day basis and earning that eligibility from the same schools, their equipment wasn't just damaged, it had The cash is there to do it and it has gotten out of con- people. Then you are comparing apples to apples. It gone out to sea. You've got states that are still send- trol. ... The meeting was a way to try to get big cor- is hard to compare a child who is home-schooled and ing funds and equipment. The National Federation porations like a Nike or an Adidas on the same page. his academic progress which is judged by, say, his started an adoption program this past year where All of them were invited, it wasn't just Nike. But of mother, to those who face the same faculty members schools could adopt another school. Maybe they had course none of the (other shoe companies) came every day. Also, how do I discipline a child who is the same mascot or the same school colors. I don't because Nike put it on. That disappointed me. home-schooled compared to one in regular school? know if any of our schools adopted a school, but we Q. Talk about some of the other big issues When a home-schooled kid misbehaves at a Tuesday probably had one or two that were adopted. Alma facing high school athletics today. night basketball game and throws a chair up in the Bryant (in Bayou Le Batre) was hit the hardest. We A. Finances are a big one. It is talked about every- stands, he doesn't report to a principal the next had a lot of schools that helped other schools. where - things like raising the ticket prices. New morning, he reports to his mother. We may have a Q. Did any problems arise from that situa- Jersey actually raised their ticket prices to the dismay child here who is struggling and can't seem to make tion? of some of their legislators and the legislators it academically, but the parent wants him to play so A. On the dark side of this, we alleviated our rules jumped on it and now the association has had to they could just take him out of school and home- to allow those kids from New Orleans and retract some of that. They are talking about $12 to school him and pass him and that makes him eligi- Mississippi to come to our Alabama schools on a $15 for a ticket to go to a single high school event. ble - even though he has not proven he can do the temporary basis to start with. I said temporary basis Alabama's is now $6 and $8 and in the state playoffs academic work. but there was no way to know just how long a kid basketball and football are $10, but that is for a day Q. How many states allow home-schooled might be here. What really worried me is I think we - several games - not per game. ... The cost of travel students to participate in athletics? had some illegal recruiting going on during that peri- is soaring. You talk about travel and some of our A. I would say 12 to 15 states now allow home- od (nationwide). I began to hear about some horror folks complain about a 50- or 75-mile trip during the schooled kids to participate in school athletics. stories. ... You get on the Internet and all the great regular season. Wyoming and places like that are Eventually it may come (to all states). I think Alabama players who have been displaced have been identi- traveling 300 to 400 miles. Alaska has to fly to every will be one of the last ones. fied. Now it is like a bunch of vultures going after game. Hawaii is the same way. In some of those Q. Are drugs such as steroids a problem in them. I am afraid some helped steer kids to certain states, schools are so small and so spread out that high school athletics? schools illegally. they have combined programs. Nobody realizes it, A. I can't answer that in actuality because we have Q. What ideas for change are you bringing but we have made some changes here because I saw no real facts or figures, but I can tell you what I think. back to Alabama? what others were doing to address these situations. It's there. It is perceived as a problem even if it isn't A. On a negative side, we are so lax in our conduct We allow middle and junior high schools to combine in a particular school. You have a situation like the rule that that has got to change. Some states like (in Alabama). We haven't done it in the high schools kid who came out of Texas, a baseball player who Tennessee; on a first ejection you get a two-game yet because they pretty much stand on their own. ... committed suicide. There are other examples of suspension. It still scares me a little bit because you How the financial picture continues to pan out we'll tragedies like this. have to put the judgment in the hands of those offi- just have to see - whether it will mean an increase in Q. What about diploma factories - schools cials calling the games and not all of them are of the ticket prices or like in some states where they have a that exist primarily for athletes to become same caliber. But if I had to bring one thing back, it "pay-to-play" fee. They have an activity fee of, say, eligible. Is that a growing problem? would be character education. All these other things $500 or $600 for each child who plays. A. If our schools schedule a team that is not Q. What about home-schooled athletes accredited or a member of a state association, then (See WASHBURN, Page 8) Alabama High School Athletic Association Page 6 ■ April-August 2006

SPORTS MEDICINE 2006 FOOTBALL REDUCING BRAIN AND SPINAL INJURIES OPEN DATES By Frederick O. Mueller, Ph.D. & Robert C. Cantu, M.D. CLASS 1A Brain and spinal injuries in football have rams. The rules prohibiting spearing should be Autaugaville: Sept. 1 & Nov. 3 been dramatically reduced since the rules were enforced in practice and games. The players Hackleburg: Sept. 1 John Essex: Sept. 15 changed in 1976 to prohibit butt blocking and should be taught to respect the helmet as a pro- A. L. Johnson: Sept. 8 face tackling, and any other technique in which tective device and that the helmet should not be Linden: Oct. 20 the helmet and facemask purposely received the used as a weapon. Maplesville: Sept. 1 brunt of the initial impact. There is still a small 6. All coaches, physicians and trainers McIntosh: Sept. 29 number of football players (and fewer in other should take special care to see that the players’ Notasulga: Sept. 1 sports) that become paralyzed, but the lesson to equipment is properly fitted, particularly the hel- Pleasant Home: Nov. 3 keep the head and face out of blocking and tack- met. J. F. Shields: Nov. 3 ling remains. 7. Strict enforcement of the rules of the Skyline: Nov. 3 Generally, about 3—5 percent of the injuries game by both coaches and officials will help South Lamar: Sept. 22 experienced by participants in athletics are con- reduce serious injuries. Sunshine: Oct. 26 cussions, e.g., temporary dizziness, confusion, 8. When a player has experienced or Sweet Water: Oct. 13 nausea, headaches and perhaps unconscious- shown signs of brain trauma (loss of conscious- Valley Head: Nov. 3 ness. Concussions are given grades from Grade ness, visual disturbances, headache, inability to Wadley: Nov. 3 1 (a hit that dazes for a few minutes to Grade 3 walk correctly, obvious disorientation, memory (unconscious). No concussion should be dis- loss) he/she should receive immediate medical CLASS 2A missed as minor until proven so by medical per- attention and should not be allowed to return to Cottonwood: Nov. 3 sonnel. The task is to be sure that the athlete no practice or game without permission from the Houston Academy: Nov. 3 longer has any post concussion symptoms at rest proper medical authorities. Coaches should New Brockton: Sept. 29 and exertion before returning to competition. encourage players to let them know if they have What is now called “the second impact syn- any of the above-mentioned symptoms (that can’t CLASS 3A drome” with its high rate of morbidity, if not mor- be seen by others, such as headaches) and why Choctaw County: Nov. 3 tality, is the result of returning to play too soon. it is important. Pike County: Nov. 3 Several suggestions for reducing brain and 9. Both athletes and their parents should spinal injuries follow: be warned of the risks of injuries. CLASS 4A 1. Preseason physical exams for all partic- 10. Coaches should not be hired if they do Alexandria: Nov. 3 ipants. Identify during the physical exam those not have the training and experience needed to Cleburne County: Nov. 3 athletes with a history of previous brain or spinal teach the skills of the sport and to properly train Greene County: Sept. 29 injuries. If the physician has any questions about and develop the athletes for competition. Livingston: Sept. 1 the athlete’s readiness to participate, the athlete should not be allowed to play. Following is a list of Post Concussion CLASS 5A 2. A physician should be present at all Signs/Symptoms Wenonah: Nov. 3 games and practices. If it is not possible for a • Depression West End - Birmingham: Nov. 3 physician to be present at all games and practice • Numbness/tingling sessions, emergency measures must be provided. • Dizziness CLASS 6A The total staff should be organized in that each • Poor Balance Carver-Montgomery: Sept. 29 person will know what to do in case of a brain or • Drowsiness Huffman: Nov. 3 spinal injury in game or practice. Have a plan • Poor Concentration Jeff Davis: Nov. 3 ready and the staff prepared to implement that • Excess Sleep Sidney Lanier: Sept. 29 plan. Prevention of further injury is the main • Ringing in the ears LeFlore: Oct. 26 objective. • Fatigue Robertsdale: Sept. 15 3. Athletes must be given proper condi- • Sadness Wetumpka: Sept. 1 tioning exercises that will strengthen their neck • Feel “in fog” muscles in order for them to be able to hold their • Sensitive to Light OUT-OF-STATE head firmly erect when making contact. Strong • Headache Meridian, Miss: Sept 8 neck muscles may help prevent neck injuries. • Sensitivity to Noise (Contact Jermaine Brown, 601-482-0423 4. Coaches should drill the athletes in the • Irritability or 601-938-0504) proper execution of the fundamentals of the foot- • Trouble falling asleep ball skills, particularly blocking and tackling. • Memory Problems Ensworth (Nashville,Tenn): KEEP THE HEAD OUT OF FOOTBALL. • Vomiting Sept. 1, 8, 22, 29 and Oct 13, 5. Coaches and officials should discourage • Nausea (Contact Roc Batten at the players from using their heads as battering • Nervousness 615-301-5407 or 615-500-7686) Alabama High School Athletic Association April-August 2006 ■ Page 7

SPORTS MEDICINE HEAT STRESS AND ATHLETIC PARTICIPATION From The National Federation of State High School Associations Early fall football and cross country are conducted in should know the PHYSICAL CONDITION of their under all conditions. Do not allow athletes to prac- very hot and humid weather in many parts of the athletes and set practice schedules accordingly. tice until they have adequately replaced their United States. Due to the equipment and uniform weight. needed in football, most of the heat problems have 3. Along with physical conditioning the factor of been associated with football. From 1995 through acclimatization to heat is important. Acclimatization 9. Observe athletes carefully for signs of trouble, the 2005 football season there have been 19 high is the process of becoming adjusted to heat and it is particularly athletes who lose significant weight and school heat stroke deaths in football. This is not essential to provide for GRADUAL ACCLIMATIZA- the eager athlete who constantly competes at acceptable. There are no excuses for heatstroke TION TO HOT WEATHER. It is necessary for an his/her capacity. Some trouble signs are nausea, deaths, if the proper precautions are taken. During athlete to exercise in the heat if he/she is to become incoherence, fatigue, weakness, vomiting, cramps, hot weather conditions the athlete is subject to the acclimatized to it. It is suggested that a graduated weak rapid pulse, visual disturbance and unsteadi- following: physical conditioning program be used and that ness. 80% acclimatization can be expected to occur after HEAT CRAMPS — Painful cramps involving the first 7-10 days. Final stages of acclimatization to 10. Teams that encounter hot weather during the abdominal muscles and extremities caused by heat are marked by increased sweating and reduced season through travel or after an unseasonably cool intense, prolonged exercise in the heat and deple- salt concentration in the sweat. period should be physically fit but will not be envi- tion of salt and water due to profuse sweating. ronmentally fit. Coaches in this situation should fol- 4. The old idea that water should be withheld from low the above recommendations and substitute HEAT SYNCOPE — Weakness fatigue and fainting athletes during workouts has NO SCIENTIFIC more frequently during games. due to loss of salt and water in sweat and exercise FOUNDATION. The most important safeguard to in the heat. Predisposes to heat stroke. the health of the athlete is the replacement of water. 11. Know what to do in case of an emergency and Water must be on the field and readily available to have your emergency plans written with copies to HEAT EXHAUSTION (WATER DEPLETION) — the athletes at all times. It is recommended that a all your staff. Be familiar with immediate first aid Excessive weight loss, reduced sweating, elevated minimum 10-minute water break be scheduled for practice and prearranged procedures for obtaining skin and core body temperature, excessive thirst, every twenty minutes of heavy exercise in the heat. medical care, including ambulance service. weakness, headache and sometimes unconscious- Athletes should rest in a shaded area during the ness. break. WATER SHOULD BE AVAILABLE IN 12. Warn your athletes about the use of any prod- UNLIMITED QUANTITIES. ucts that contain, which has been associated with HEAT EXHAUSTION (SALT DEPLETION) — two heat stroke deaths in athletes. Ephedra speeds Exhaustion, nausea, vomiting, muscle cramps, and 5. Check and be sure athletes are drinking the metabolism and increases body heat, constricts the dizziness due to profuse sweating and inadequate water. Replacement by thirst alone is inadequate. blood vessels in the skin preventing the body from replacement of body salts. Test the air prior to practice or game using a wet cooling itself, and makes users feel like exercising bulb, globe, temperature index (WBGT index) that is for a longer period than they should. Do not use HEAT STROKE — An acute medical emergency based on the combined effects of air temperature, ephedra or ephedra products. related to thermoregulatory failure. Associated with relative humidity, radiant heat and air movement. HEAT STROKE — THIS IS A MEDICAL EMER- nausea, seizures, disorientation, and possible The following precautions are recommended when GENCY — DELAY COULD BE FATAL. Immediately unconsciousness or coma. It may occur suddenly using the WBGT Index (ACSM’s Guidelines for the cool body while waiting for transfer to a hospital. without being preceded by any other clinical signs. Team Physician, 1991): Remove clothing and immerse torso in ice/cold The individual is usually unconscious with a high water. Immersion therapy has the best cooling rates. body temperature and a hot dry skin (heat stroke Below 65 — Unlimited activity A plastic baby pool can be available at all practices victims, contrary to popular belief, may sweat pro- 65-73— Moderate risk and games, and can always be ready for immersion fusely). 73-82 — High risk procedures. If not available apply ice packs in 82 plus — Very high risk armpits, groin and neck areas. Continue cooling It is believed that the above-mentioned heat stress efforts until EMS arrives. problems can be controlled provided certain precau- 6. An alternative method for assessing heat and tions are taken. According to the American Academy humidity is the weather guide or heat index. Refer HEAT EXHAUSTION — OBTAIN MEDICAL of Pediatrics Committee on Sports Medicine, heat to the Sports Medicine Handbook section on heat CARE AT ONCE. Cool body as you would for heat related illnesses are all preventable. (Sports related illness published by the NFHS. Figure I is an stroke while waiting for transfer to hospital. Give Medicine: Health Care for Young Athletes, American example of a heat-humidity index table that defines fluids if athlete is able to swallow and is conscious. Academy of Pediatrics, July 2000). The following low, moderate, high, and extreme risk zones. practices and precautions are recommended: SUMMARY — The main problem associated with 7. Cooling by evaporation is proportional to the area exercising in the hot weather is water loss through 1. Each athlete should have a physical examination of the skin exposed. In extremely hot and humid sweating. Water loss is best replaced by allowing with a medical history when first entering a pro- weather reduce the amount of clothing covering the the athlete unrestricted access to water. Water gram and an annual health history update. History body as much as possible. NEVER USE RUBBER- breaks two or three times every hour are better than of previous heat illness and type of training activi- IZED CLOTHING. one break an hour. Probably the best method is to ties before organized practice begins should be have water available at all times and to allow the included. State high school association recommen- 8. Athletes should weigh each day before and after athlete to drink water whenever he/she needs it. dations should be followed. practice and WEIGHT CHARTS CHECKED. Never restrict the amount of water an athlete drinks, Generally a 3 percent weight loss through sweating and be sure the athletes are drinking the water. The 2. It is clear that only an athlete in top physical con- is safe and over a 3 percent weight loss is in the small amount of salt lost in sweat is adequately dition can achieve top physical performance. Lack of danger zone. An athlete with over a 3 percent replaced by salting food at meals. Talk to your med- physical fitness impairs the performance of an ath- weight loss should not be allowed to practice in hot ical personnel concerning emergency treatment lete who participates in high temperatures. Coaches and humid conditions. Observe the athletes closely plans. Alabama High School Athletic Association Page 8 ■ April-August 2006

STATE SWIM MEET HEAT TIME-OUTS WILL BE MANDATED Guidelines for the proper administration of foot- All varsity games shall have a registered official REVISES SCHEDULE, ball games during the 2006 season have been operating the game clock. All non-varsity games finalized by the AHSAA, including mandatory heat shall have a registered official or an AHSAA- QUALIFYING TIMES time-outs during early season games. approved ECO running the game clock. Heat Time-outs: According to Rule 3-5-7h in Chain Crews: Each host school should use The AHSAA state swimming and diving meet the National Federation Rules Book, an official three competent adults on the chain crew for each Dec. 8-9 at the University of Alabama Aquatic may grant a heat time-out anytime during the con- home game. Center will have a revised schedule and qualifying test when it is warranted. As a matter of proce- Halftimes: In accordance with National times for the individual swimming events. dure, the AHSAA has instructed the Referee at each Federation rules, the AHSAA has set a mandatory The boys and girls diving competition will be game to make this decision. length for halftimes of all member-school contests- The AHSAA will mandate that heat time-outs be 20 minutes for varsity games and 15 minutes for contested on Friday, Dec. 8, at 3:30 p.m. All called during the first dead ball period after the all sub-varsity games. The maximum length swimming events and the girls diving competition six-minute mark in each of the four quarters. allowed is 20 minutes. Opposing coaches may are scheduled on Saturday. Only the boys' diving These mandated time-outs will be used during the shorten the length to 10 minutes. competition was held on Friday last year. first three weeks of the season. Warm-up Periods: All players, including Qualifying times, established by the AHSAA 25-Second Clock: The use of a 25-second team captains, shall have the opportunity to warm Coaches' Swimming and Diving Committee, are clock as supplemental equipment has been up at the conclusion of the halftime during the based on the results from the last four state meets. approved by the AHSAA. The home team will mandatory three-minute period that begins as There are no qualifying standards for the relay have sole authority whether to use it or not. The soon as the bands exit the field. The home school and diving events. 25-second clock operator must be registered as an will be penalized for any delay if the bands are late official or an Electric Clock Operator (ECO) with the leaving the field and other appropriate areas are AHSAA. not provided for the teams to warm up. Event Girls Boys After a game has begun, the Referee will have If the bands clear the field before the scheduled 50 Freestyle 27.79 25.29 the authority by rule to make any adjustments to halftime ends and opposing coaches agree to 100 Freestyle 1:01.59 57.59 timing issues and competency of the operator. shorten the halftime, the mandatory warm-up 200 Freestyle 2:18.09 2:14.09 This clock will be used for the “Super Six” cham- period may begin at that time. 500 Freestyle 6:06.09 5:55.99 pionship games in Birmingham Dec. 7-9. 100 Backstroke 1:11.09 1:09.79 100 Breaststroke 1:19.99 1:16.09 100 Butterfly 1:11.09 1:10.09 GIRLS GOLF MOVES BACK TO SPRING 200 Individual Medley 2:33.09 2:35.09 The girls golf season, which was changed last Girls' golf, which currently has competition in spring to a fall sport, will remain in the spring for one division, was shifted from the busy, six-sport Qualifying times may be achieved at a high the 2007 season. spring season to the fall in an effort to expand the school meet, a USA swimming-sanctioned meet, a The championship golf program for girls was program at the state level. Sports now offered in Parks and Recreation-sponsored meet and any shifted from the spring to the fall by the Central the fall are volleyball, football, cross country and other approved meet anytime after Aug. 1, 2006. Board of Control in its annual meeting April 5. swimming. If a swimmer fails to achieve the qualifying time Since that time the Association's legal counsel has Also, the Board was aware that a Legislative recommended that the girls' golf program remain Proposal that would move both girls and boys golf in any State Meet event, the coach must provide a a spring sport due to Title IX considerations. to the fall did not receive a favorable vote from the Proof of Performance for the entered time (a copy “We felt it was a good move to enhance girls' AHSAA member schools. The proposal was voted of meet results). Otherwise, the swimmer will be golf,” Washburn said, “but we did not intend to put down by the AHSAA Legislative Council later that disqualified from the meet. A Proof of Performance the Board in a vulnerable position concerning Title day (April 5). clerk will be available at the head table. IX.”

WASHBURN MEMBER SCHOOLS MUST (Continued from page 5) PLAY ONLYOTHER like the conduct rule or steroid education would fall ketball championships and what we do at one site MEMBER SCHOOLS under it. with the boys and girls combined for two rounds Q. Any last thoughts? Member schools of the AHSAA may not partici- (semifinals and finals). They can't understand how it pate against any non-member schools A. Serving as president of the National Federation works so well. ... Our baseball and softball champi- has been the highlight of my long career. It was cer- Accreditation, a prerequisite for high school mem- onships are now at neutral sites, and of course foot- tainly an eye-opening experience for me. I learned bership, must be completed before the AHSAA there are a lot of ways to do things. I am proud of the ball at Legion Field, too, even though it still has some Central Board of Control can approve a school’s AHSAA. The one thing most associations wanted to tweaking it needs to undergo. I am not sure we still membership request. learn more about from me was our championship pro- don't need to go to two days instead of three, with Accreditation is not a prerequisite for junior high gram and our use of neutral sites. More and more three games each day. I have heard some interest and middle school membership, but member states have gone to that. They all marvel at our bas- about that. schools can play only member schools. Alabama High School Athletic Association April-August 2006 ■ Page 9

CLASSIFIEDS FOR SALE ORANGE BEACH INVITATIONAL, 4-game minimum, Position with possible Coordinator duties or DL/LB posi- Porta Phone Headsets: Kendrick High School, $150 entry fee. For additional information, contact tion. Job includes second sport responsibilities. Contact Columbus, GA: Four Porta Phone Headsets for sell. Duane Davis at 251-968-4135. Smitty Grider at 334-745-5612 or e-mail: grider.smit- Reconditioned in the Spring of 2006. Asking Price Updated Information On 2007 Gulf Shores Baseball [email protected]. $1400.00 or OBO. Contact Ahmand Tinker at Tournaments: Gulf Shores High School will be hosting Assistant Football Position - Ardmore High [email protected] or 706-565-2974. two spring baseball tournaments in 2007: March 19-22 School (4A): Varsity Football/High School Social Commerical Grade Treadmill: Used treadmill great and April 16-19. Teams are guaranteed 4 games with Studies position at Ardmore High School (Limestone Co). condition $1000.00. Contact Chris Wiggins at 205- a possibility of a 5th and 6th game. Coaches need to If interested, contact Head Football Coach Tracy Malone 910-1295. contact Donnie Spohn at 251-550-2330 A.S.A.P. due to at 256-434-6582 or 256-423-8823. Position needs to limited openings. be filled ASAP!! Basketball Rebounding System - Elkmont High School (3A): We have a basketball rebound system for Middle or Junior High Volleyball Games - Assistant Varsity Football: Sequatchie County sale. We paid $2000 for it two years ago but will sacri- Parkway Christian Academy (2A): Middle School or High School (Dunlap,Tenn.) has an Assistant Varsity fice it for $500. Contact Mickey Glass at 256-732- Junior High Volleyball games needed. Contact John Football opening to coach secondary and receivers. Must 4291 or [email protected]. Morrison at 205-833-2410 or (cell) 205-441-0995. be highly qualified to teach History. If interested, contact Wrestling matches for 2006-07 - Walker High Coach B.J. Armstrong at 423-949-4205 or Principal School (5A): Needs matches for the coming year. Need Tommy Layne at 423-949-2154. GAMES/TEAMS NEEDED to go on the road on Nov. 21, 2006, Nov. 28, Dec. 12, Pike County, Zebulon, Ga.: Pike County has an Boys Basketball Games - Columbia (4A): Needs 2 Dec. 19, Dec. 21, & Jan. 2, 2007. Can host or travel on opening in Health. In need of an O-Line coach but others regular season games and 2 tournaments (Tip- Nov. 20, 2006, Nov. 30, Dec. 14, Jan. 9, 2007, Jan. are possible. Pike plays in 5AA and has an indoor prac- off,Thanksgiving). Possible dates for regular season 11, Jan. 16, Jan. 18, & Jan. 23. Contact Martin tice facility. Also a second sport could be available. games are Nov. 9,10; Jan. 9,25,26, and Feb.1,2. Blankenship (Head Wrestling Coach) at 205-221-9277. Contact Coach McMillan at 678-588-3574 if interested. Freshmen, JV, Varsity and possibly girls teams are need- There are also seven openings for our Viking 8 Dual ed. Please contact Jeff Cooper at 205-492-3173 or Tourney on Jan. 20, 2007 available. Northview High School, Escambia County, Fla.: Head Boys Basketball/Assistant Football coach 256-880-3769. Canadian High School looking for games this winter: with certification in Social Science or Special Education. A high school in Canada is looking for a place to prac- Cullman Pre-State Softball Tournament: The Contact Head Football Coach Cody Keene at 850-327- tice and play a few games next year in February and be Cullman Pre-State Blowout Fast-Pitch Softball 2007 6681, ext 236., or Principal Gayle Weaver at 850-327- away from the snow for a week! Anyone interested con- Softball Tournament is April 27-28 at Heritage Park. 6681, ext. 227. Format is pool play and single elimination bracket play tact us www.MySchoolMemories.com. in three divisions--1-3A, 4-6A and JV--with four games Florida Christmas Basketball Tournament: Assistant Coaches - Talladega High School (5A): guaranteed for each team. The field is limited to the first Atlantic High School (Daytona Beach) is looking for boys Assistant coaching positions in football (DL and DB). 40 teams, including JV teams. For more information, and girls varsity and junior varsity basketball teams to Certifications in P.E., Math, English, and Science avail- contact Coach Marc Ponder at 256-734-3923 (school), participate in the 17th Annual Daytona Beach Sunshine able. Contact Coach David Todd at dtodd@talladega- 256-347-0456 (cell) or email: mponder@cullman- Classic Dec. 27-30, 2006. Three games cs.net or 256-315-5672 or 205-792-7045. cats.net. guaranteed. Contact Matthew Frain at 800-304-6346, Head Baseball & Junior High Football - Section Boys Basketball - Buckhorn High School (5A): ext. 332 or e-mail [email protected] or High School (1A): Opening for head baseball and Need 2 regular season games for Varsity, JV, and www.MySchoolMemories.com. head junior high football. Must be able to teach science, Freshmen teams. Contact Jay Burney at 256-426-1302. social science, English or math. Please contact Principal Basketball Tournament Near Gatlinburg Wants Camille Wright at 256-228-6718 or Head Football Tip-Off Basketball Tournament (Boys and Girls) Out-of-State Teams: Union County High School, - Samson High School (2A): A boys and girls tour- Coach Jeff Monroe at 256-605-1280 as soon as possi- Maynardville, Tenn., has openings for both girls & boys ble. nament is scheduled here to open the season. Both the basketball teams for its 3rd Annual Patriot Invitational boys and girls teams are looking to fill some holes in Basketball Tournament December 28, 29, and 30. Head Baseball/Assistant Football Coach - Locust their schedules as well. If interested in scheduling any Teams already committed are Cumberland Gap (girls), Fork High School (3A): Coaching position available games or are hosting a tournament with any spots left, Knoxville Central, Rutledge, Portsmouth (OH) (boys), with certification in Social Science at the Blount County please contact Head boys basketball coach Pate Washburn, Stone Memorial (Girls), & Union County. school. Contact Daniel Smith at 205-681-7846 or 205- Harrison at 334-447-6163 or 334-898-2371. They are taking first 8 teams. Pool Play, with 3-game 681-7476, (fax) 205-681-6175 or e-mail Three Divisions Of Christmas Tournament - guarantee. Located just 40 minutes from Gatlinburg and [email protected]. Brewer, A. P. High School (5A): Big Blue Basketball 15 minutes from Knoxville. Contact Coach Brian Jessie Assistant Football Coach - Citronelle High Classic Dec. 27-29 needs 2 teams for Varsity, JV and for details at 865-256-2560 or [email protected]. School (5A): Assistant football coach for the 2006-07 freshman boys divisions. Contact Coach Sam Brown at Christmas Tournament - Prattville High School school year. History certification available. School is 256-566-6577. (6A): Looking for teams for its Invitational Tournament located in Mobile County. Contact Coach Eddie Girl's Basketball Teams For Thanksgiving Dec. 27-29. Contact Coach Butts at 334-361-3860. Stephenson at Citronelle High School, 19325 Rowe Tournament - UMS-Wright Prep School (4A): The Street, Citronelle, AL., 36522. Phone 251-221-3454. Eddie Holmes Classic held at UMS-Wright Prep School JOB OPENINGS Junior High Coaching Positions - Stanhope in Mobile is still looking for girls basketball teams. Elmore High School (5A): Millbrook Junior High has Games will be played Nov. 20-22. Please contact Coach Assistant Varsity Football Coach - Cleveland a 7th and 8th grade Special Education opening as well Terry Canova at 251-470-9014 if interested. High School (2A): Position available and possible sec- as two sixth grade teaching position openings. 2007 Spring Softball Tournaments - Gulf Shores ond sport with certification in Social Studies. Contact Coaching responsibilities are available. Contact princi- High School (4A): Gulf Shores High School will host 4 Denise Martin at 205-274-9915, (fax) 205-274-0201, pal Dr. Oliver Boone at 334-285-2107, or Stanhope softball tournaments in the spring of 2007: March 9- or e-mail [email protected]. Elmore High School Head Coach/AD Jeff Foshee at 334- 10-DOLPHIN CLASSIC,1A-5A schools only, 4-game Assistant Football Plus 9th Grade Basketball or 285-4300. minimum, $150 entry fee; March 19-21-DOLPHIN Baseball - Beauregard High School (4A): 1 INVITATIONAL (Spring Beach Blast); April 27-28- Opening with Social Studies Certification. Any Offensive (See CLASSIFIEDS, Page 10) Alabama High School Athletic Association Page 10 ■ April-August 2006

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Defensive Coordinator - Goshen High School tant coaches on our varsity football team and baseball Assistant Varsity Football Coach, Assistant Varsity (1A): All certifications will be considered. Contact Coach team. The football positions on offense (QB, WR or RB) Basketball Coach/Junior High Football Coach with certi- Joe Thornton at [email protected] or 256-310- and defense (DL). You must be state certified in fications in P.E., Comprehensive/General Science, 0266 (cell). Health/Physical Education. Contact Randy Ragsdale at Special Ed., or Keyboarding/Business ED. Contact Gary Daphne High School - Daphne High School (6A): 334-279-0477 or email:[email protected] Minnick @ 205-682-7300 or email at gminnick@shel- Head Soccer, JV Boys Basketball. Several teaching posi- and Jim Tuley at 334-271-0346 ext.133 or email:jtu- byed.k12.al.us. tions available. Contact Glenn Vickery at 251-621- [email protected]. Varsity/Freshman Assistant Football - 1413 or [email protected]. Head Varsity Girls Basketball - Slocomb High Albertville High School (5A): Opening for varsi- JV/Freshmen Boys Basketball - Buckhorn High School (3A): Applicants must be highly qualified in ty/9th grade assistant football coach. Teaching certifica- School (6A): Looking for a Junior Varsity/Varsity their teaching field and hold a valid teaching certificate. tion must be in Science or Media. Contact Tommy Tharp Assistant Basketball Coach. Several areas of certification Openings available in Physical Education, Science, at [email protected] or 256-293-0299 for more are available. Contact Jay Burney at 256-426-1302. History and Math. Fax resume to Max Whittaker at 334- information. 886-9889 or call 334-886-2008. JV/Freshmen Boys Basketball - Columbia High Varsity Football Coach/Head Boys Basketball School (4A): Junior Varsity or Freshman Boys/Varsity Middle School Teacher And Coach Needed - Coach - Talladega Co. Central High Sch. (2A): Brindlee Mountain Middle School (1A): Needing Assistant needed with certification in Math. Contact Jeff Positions available. Defensive and Offensive Coordinator coaches to fill two positions. Certifications vary. Contact Cooper at 205-492-3173 or 256-880-3769. slots for the right coach. Teaching units available in the Tim Nabors at 256-753-2820. following areas: Math, Science, History and English. Head Girls Volleyball/Assistant girls basketball - Head Wrestling Coach - Sparkman High School Possible 10-month contract. School's fax number (256) Walker High School (5A): Seeking a head girls vol- (6A): Several Certifications available. Contact Louis 315-5350. leyball coach/assistant girls' basketball coach with high- Berry, Athletic Director, or Gayle Owen at 256-837- ly qualified status in social science or special education. Assistant Varsity/Head JV Basketball Coach - 0331. Contact [email protected] for more informa- Alma Bryant High School (6A): Assistant Basketball tion. Speciality Teams Coordinatior - Bob Jones High Coach/Head Junior Varisty Coach needed at this Mobile School (6A): We are looking for an experienced special County school. Several teaching certifications are avail- Assistant Coaches - Chelsea High School (4A): teams coach. Certification in History/Social Science. able. If interested, please contact Josh Golden at Assistant coaches needed in basketball and girls soft- Contact Principal Robby Parker at 256-772-2547 or 205-910-2062 or send a resume to: ball. All applicants must be highly qualified and hold a Head Coach Shannon Brown at 256-468-6581. [email protected]. valid Alabama teaching certificate in History or Science. If interested, please contact Athletic Director Wade Varsity Volleyball Coach - Chelsea High School JOB SEEKERS (4A): Experienced Head Varsity volleyball coach needed. Waldrop. Phone 205-682-7203 or email: Seeking Assistant Coach/Trainer Position In [email protected]. Must hold or be eligible to hold Alabama teacher's cer- tificate and be highly qualified in Science or Social North Alabama: New to teaching profession. Passed Assistant Varsity Football Coaches - Escambia Studies. Contact Wade Waldrop at 205-682-7203 or E- Praxis II in Biology, would qualify to teach General County High School (4A): This Atmore school is mail [email protected]. Science or either would be by alternative certification looking for applicants for assistant football coaches for route. B.S. Biology, Chemistry, 1975; Pharmacy 1978. linebackers and wide receivers. The teaching positions Head Varsity Boys Basketball and Head Varsity Willing to assist in basketball, track, baseball, football, available are History, Science and Special Ed. The assis- Softball - Pleasant Valley High School (2A): or get license as athletic trainer. Alabama Teaching Certificate required. Head varsity tant football jobs have 10-month contracts and the pos- Assistant Football Position: I'm currently seeking an sibility of another sport. If interested, contact Head boys basketball and head varsity softball, with positions available in Math, History/Social Studies. Send resume assistant football position. I lettered 4 years as a RB/WR Coach/AD Kyle Davis at 251-368-5700, 251-214- at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. I also 7817, or 251-368-9051. and letter of interest to Charlton Giles, 4141 Pleasant Valley Rd. Jacksonville, AL, 36265. Fax 256-435- played DB as a freshman. I will be taking the Alternative Girls' Assistant Positions Available - Oak 0171. Baccalaureate approach for certification in Health Mountain High School (6A): Oak Mountain High Education. I'm also interested in an At-risk or Alternative School is in need of Girls' Assistant Coaches in Head Volleyball Coach - Clarke County High School position. I'm currently volunteering at a 6A Basketball, Volleyball, Basketball, and Soccer. Several School (3A): Head Volleyball position available with school in North Alabama. I also have state champi- Certifications are available, including P.E./Health. If possible other assistant coaching duties. Contact A.D. onships in 100m and 4x100m, so I'm definitely inter- interested, please send a resume to Jerry Hood at Allen Floyd at 251-275-3495 or 275-2956. ested in a track position as well. All I'm looking for is [email protected]. Head JV Girl's Basketball/Head Girl's Track - the opportunity to make a difference with our youth. I'm Positions Open - Fort Payne High School (5A): Selma High School (6A): New coaching position to a dedicated, hard-working individual with a burning FORT PAYNE CITY SCHOOLS - Positions available be filled immediately. All candidates must be certified. desire to be the best! For more information, contact include: Golf Coach, Head Varsity Volleyball, Varsity Contact A.D. Brian Montgomery for further details at Cedric Thatch at 256-206-5023(cell) or email me at Assistant Football, Varsity Assistant Track, 7th and 8th 334-505-7552 or email coachmontgomery@selma- [email protected]. grade girls Basketball, and Assistant Junior High saintsathletics.com. Basketball Position Wanted: I am a Highly Qualified Baseball. Teaching positions available include Science, Assistant Football /Possible Girls Basketball Social Science major seeking a coaching position in Math, Special Education, Elementary Ed, Elementary Coach - Sweet Water High School (1A): Teaching boys or girls basketball at any level in Northwest Physical Education, and Alternative School Teacher. unit available is Science. Please contact Athletic Director Alabama. I have 2 years of coaching experience at the Contact Ronnie Crabtree at 256-845-0535 or Stacy Luker at 334-994-4666 or 334-994-4082. middle school level. I'm a very dedicated and hard [email protected]. Coaching Positions - Stanhope Elmore High working coach. Please feel free to contact me at Head Girls Soccer Coach - Loveless Academic School (5A): Several coaching jobs available. Teaching [email protected] for any further informa- Magnet (3A): Must be a certified teacher. This is only openings include Math, English, Agriculture and tion. a coaching position. Contact: Business Technology. Interested persons should contact Football (Offensive Line) Coach: My name is Joseph Veverly Arrington, Principal, at 334-269-3839 Head Coach/AD Jeff Foshee at 334-285-4300. Crawford. I am a highly motivated individual with 4 or [email protected]/al/us. Head Varsity Baseball Coach/Assistant Varsity years of football coach experience in Mississippi high Assistant Football/Baseball Coaches - Trinity Football/Assistant Varsity Basketball - Vincent Presbyterian School (4A): We are looking for assis- High School (2A): Head Varsity Baseball Coach, (See CLASSIFIEDS, Page 11) Alabama High School Athletic Association April-August 2006 ■ Page 11

Classifieds (Continued from page 10) OFFICIAL NOTICES school (1 year as Offensive Coordinator). I am currently MADISON COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL has BUCKHORN HIGH SCHOOL has been fined trying to attain an Alabama certificate in P.E. I have also been fined $250 for violating the pitching rule in a $250 and placed on probation for a year for using worked in the Special Education field for the last 3 years March 25 game. Aaron Cobb pitched one inning on a sixth grade student in a junior varsity tennis in Mississippi. I am also open to coaching other sports match. Only students in grades 7-12 are eligible to if needed. For more information or for a resume, please March 24 and seven innings on March 25. The call Joe at 601-529-6017 or email at jdc_73@hot- rule allows a pitcher to throw only seven innings on participate in interscholastic athletics. (This viola- mail.com. one day or over two consecutive days, after which tion was self-reported.) Baseball Coaching Position Wanted: I am a highly two days of rest are required. (This violation was The probation is a warning that other violations motivated individual with 15 years of baseball instruc- self-reported.) of this nature could bring further sanctions against tion at the high school, middle school, and youth league The March 25 game, if won by Madison County, the school. experience. I am currently renewing my secondary cer- was forfeited. tificate in science education. I have also worked in the IT STANHOPE ELMORE HIGH SCHOOL has field for the last 10 years. I am also open to coaching CLARKE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL has been been fined $250 and placed on probation for a year other sports if needed. For more information or for a for using an ineligible student in a soccer game resume, please call Mark at 205-243-9877, or E-mail at fined $500 and placed on probation for a year [email protected]. because of the unsportsmanlike conduct and lan- against Wetumpka April 4. The student did not meet Academic Rule requirements for 2005-06. Seeking Coaching and Teaching position in guage with an official by Coach Chris Young in a North Alabama: I have 16 years of Coaching experi- baseball game March 23 against Straughn. The (This violation was self-reported.) ence in track/cross-country and I have been blessed with coach struck the umpire on the bridge of his nose The probation is a warning that other violations 2 state championship teams. One in Georgia and one in with the bill of his cap during the argument. of this nature could bring further sanctions against Alabama. I can coach receivers, defensive backs, kickers The probation is a warning that other violations the school. and conditioning in football. I have also coached girls of this nature could bring further sanctions against basketball and softball with success. My degree is in the school. HUNTSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL has been fined Physical Education/Health/Drivers Ed. I have been nom- $250 and placed on probation for a year for using inated for Who's Who Among American Teachers 5 an ineligible student in a tennis match against times. Contact Steve Watson at 256-492-9634, (cell) VINCENT HIGH SCHOOL has been fined 334-868-3771 or Email: [email protected]. $250 and placed on probation for a year for using Buckhorn March 15. The student participated while ineligible. Looking For Coaching Job In Football, Basketball an ineligible student in nine B-team basketball Or Baseball: I graduated on May 13, 2006, with a games and three B-team baseball games. The stu- The probation is a warning that other violations of this nature could bring further sanctions against degree in Health and Physical Education. I currently live dent did not meet Academic Rule requirements for the school. in Tuscaloosa. I am willing to relocate to a new area to 2005-06. Any games in which the student partici- teach and coach. Contact Jerome Franks at 205-292- pated and the school won were forfeited. (This vio- 9750. ESCAMBIA COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL has lation was self-reported.) Head Varsity Baseball Position, Assistant Varstiy been fined $500 and placed on probation for a year The probation is a warning that other violations Football: I am currently seeking a head baseball coach- because of the flagrant unsportsmanlike conduct of ing position. I am a graduate of Troy University with a of this nature could bring further sanctions against junior varsity baseball coach Chris Dabney. After degree in Physical/Health Education, highly qualified. I the school. arguing a point, the coach grabbed the umpire by have coached Varsity Baseball for the past 5 years and his arm and kicked him in the shin or calf area and was assistant varsity football (linebackers) coach for 2 TRINITY PRESBYTERIAN SCHOOL has in the process kicked dirt on the umpire. years. Also I have 1 year of junior high basketball coach- been fined $300 and placed on probation for a year ing. Contact Justin Bragg at 334-398-0782 or brag- The probation is a warning that other conduct of because a member of its staff video-taped two soc- [email protected]. this nature could bring further sanctions against cer games without permission of any of the other the school. Teaching/Coaching Birmingham, Anniston Area: three schools involved. Permission must be I am a Social Science major, Education minor at UAB. I graduated in May and am in need of a job, preferably received from schools participating before other GADSDEN HIGH SCHOOL has been fined somewhere in Central Alabama. I have been in the fit- schools can tape their contests. (This violation was $250 and placed on probation for a year for using ness equipment business for the past 15 years (sales, self-reported.) an ineligible student in a section tennis tournament. service, etc.) I played baseball, football and basketball in The probation is a warning that other violations The student had participated on more than the two high school, and I am willing and eager to coach any of of this nature could bring further sanctions against the three. I can be reached at 205-835-2137 or allowed outside events during the tennis season, [email protected]. the school. thus becoming ineligible. Any matches the ineligi- ble player won were forfeited and the entire team Experienced Men's and Women's Basketball TUSCALOOSA COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL has Coach: Men's student assistant at Auburn University of was ruled ineligible from further participation in the Montgomery, Assistant Men's basketball coach at been fined $300 and placed on probation for a year tournament. The entire team was required to forfeit Huntingdon College, Assistant Women's Basketball for using a first-time coach that was not involved in all its points earned during the tournament. Coach at Huntingdon College, and currently coaching or had not passed the AHSAA Coaches Education The probation is a warning that other violations Men's Basketball at Christ Presbyterian Academy in Program as prescribed by the rules of the of this nature could bring further sanctions against Nashville, Tenn. I have a B.S. in physical education and Association. The student volunteer coach of the the school. I am currently finishing the required certification to teach junior varsity baseball team has already been sus- in multiple states, if needed. I am in my 5th year of coaching and have coached at every level. I am also will- pended by the school. MURPHY HIGH SCHOOL has been fined ing to coach other sports as well. Looking for a coaching The probation is a warning that other violations $300 and placed on probation for a year because of and teaching position in Alabama. Contact Mike Stough of this nature could bring further sanctions against at [email protected] or 615-406-9980. the school. (See NOTICES, Page 12) Alabama High School Athletic Association Page 12 ■ April-August 2006

Notices TWO ‘CHAMPIONS (Continued from page 11) HALLENGE AMES the unsportsmanlike conduct Coach Joseph Golden AHSAA golf matches without being accompanied by C ’ G that caused an April 11 soccer game against St. a faculty member. (This violation was self-report- TO OPEN 2006 Paul's to be terminated before its completion. After ed.) a call, the coach's comments drew a yellow card. He The probation is a warning that other violations FOOTBALL SEASON repeated himself and received a red card, then of this nature could bring further sanctions against Four of the defending state football champions threatened the officials and stayed in their face for the school. of 2005 will play against each other in the inau- some 15 seconds. After he was ejected, the game gural Champions Challenge Aug. 26 to kickoff the The disciplinary action taken against Chris was terminated because there was no Murphy offi- 2006 season. cial present to coach the team. Baxter of the METRO-MONTGOMERY Class 1A Addison will battle against Class 2A The probation is a warning that other conduct of UMPIRES ASSOCIATION has been approved Clay County at 3 p.m. and Class 4A UMS-Wright this nature could bring further sanctions against and supported by the AHSAA. The official did not will match up with Class 6A Hoover at 7 p.m. in a the school. accurately report the number of games worked by pre-season doubleheader at Cramton Bowl in association members on the playoff qualifying list Montgomery. Participation is based on the GENEVA HIGH SCHOOL has been fined $250 and failed to consult with fellow officers in the schools' availability on this date. The other two for violating the pitching rule in a game against process. The MMUA Board suspended him for the 2005 champions were 5A Homewood and 3A Opp. Patrick Robinson pitched one inning in the first month next year, banned him from receiving Pike County. first game of a doubleheader and seven innings in any playoff assignments next year, forced him to “This will be a good way to kickoff the football the second game. The rule allows a pitcher to resign as president, and prohibited him from hold- season and create more interest as we start the throw only seven innings on one day or over two ing any association office for two years. 2006 season the following week,” said Dan consecutive days, after which two days of rest are Also, the AHSAA banned him from holding office Washburn, Executive Director of the AHSAA. The games, which will have no bearing on the required. Geneva forfeited the second game. in any AHSAA-affiliated association for two years and will not allow him to work any baseball playoff four teams' playoff status, will reward the defend- ing state champs for their 2005 accomplishments CHELSEA MIDDLE SCHOOL has been fined assignments for a year. and also raise funds for the new AHSAA state $150 and placed on probation for a year because a The MMUA was warned that other unethical actions of this type could bring disciplinary action office building that serves all 692 member middle, member of its girls softball team participated in a junior and senior high schools around the state. upon the association. summer league softball team practice before the Channel ABC 33/40 of Birmingham has com- school season was completed. (This violation was The disciplinary action taken against Ken Mozley mitted to televise the game live and serve as the self-reported.) and Eric Teague of the NORTHEAST ALABAMA flagship station for a statewide network. The probation is a warning that other violations FOOTBALL OFFICIALS ASSOCIATION has been of this nature could bring further sanctions against approved and supported by the AHSAA. The offi- the school. Central Board cials were suspended for one game at the end of the (Continued from page 1) regular season for intentionally misapplying a NEW HOPE MIDDLE SCHOOL has been fined • Approved the Kenion Company of game rule involving kickoffs in the DAR football $150 and placed on probation for a year for using Birmingham as the provider of the Catastrophic game at Plainview Oct. 17, 2005. five students on its 2005-06 basketball team that Insurance for member schools during 2006-07. Also, the AHSAA placed both officials on proba- had not been submitted on an official Eligibility • Voted to award a Special Pass (lifetime) to all tion for one year and issued them a warning that Report. (This violation was self-reported.) coaches selected to the Alabama High School setting aside a rule during this time could result in The probation is a warning that other violations Sports Hall of Fame. further disciplinary action. of this nature could bring further sanctions against • Board approved unanimously the financial reports of the 2006 state softball and baseball the school. JEFF DAVIS HIGH SCHOOL has been fined tournaments as presented by Dan Washburn. $300 and placed on probation for a year because • Board approved unanimously the 2006-07 SHADES VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL has been four varsity football players participated in a full- fined $250 and placed on probation for a year Handbook and the 2006 Fall Sports book. contact game June 20-22 in Atlanta. Under AHSAA • Board approved unanimously the 2005-06 because a registered clock operator was not used rules, helmets are the only type of protective equip- audit and 2006-07 budget of the AHSAA and the for a Jan. 24 basketball game against Carver. ment that may be worn in an organized team camp 2005-06 audit and 2006-07 budget of the The probation is a warning that other violations or an individual camp. (This violation was self- Alabama High School Athletic Directors & Coaches of this nature could bring further sanctions against reported.) Association as conducted by the firm of Diamond, the school. The probation is a warning that other violations Roller, Taunton and Carmichael, P.A., of of this nature could bring further sanctions against Montgomery. DECATUR and EUFAULA HIGH SCHOOLS the school. • Board approved by a unanimous vote the have been fined $300 each because of a soccer reimbursement to District Boards ($5 per member team player's second ejection during the final con- CORRECTION school) in lieu of school dues being waived for test of the season. Since there was no contest An incorrect identification of the player slugged another year. remaining for the normal one-game suspension in the A.L. Johnson-Linden girls basketball game • Board approved unanimously the member penalty, there is a monetary fine. was reported in the January-March 2006 Bulletin. schools' catastrophic insurance plan administered The player slugged was an A.L. Johnson player, not by the Kenion Company of Birmingham. The $1 ALABAMA CHRISTIAN ACADEMY has been the Linden player that was suspended for the million coverage (with a $10,000 deductible) is fined $250 and placed on probation for a year remainder of the season. The AHSAA regrets any $5 per high school student and $4 per junior high because one of its students participated in six inconvenience this might have caused. and middle school student. Alabama High School Athletic Association April-August 2006 ■ Page 13

LIBERO PLAYER IMPLEMENTED CHANGES MADE IN 2006 FALL BOOK TO VOLLEYBALL OFFICIALLY As the official implementation of the libero Several corrections, additions and changes have Aug. 31 (not Aug. 25). player in high school volleyball occurs during been made in the 2006 Fall Sports book: Page 93: (Under Section 3, Site A, Class 3A-4A) the 2006 season, the NFHS Volleyball Rules Football Add Altamont. Committee incorporated all stipulations Page 15: The incorrect rotation was printed in the Page 93: (Under Section 3, Site B, Class 5A) Add regarding the libero approved last year into football playoff bracket. The correct bracket Moody the body of the rules book during its annual appears below. Page 94: (Under Section 3, Site C, Class 6A) Add meeting. Homewood and delete Moody. Following are stipulations regarding the Volleyball Page 94: (Under Section 4, Site A) Change the libero that will be incorporated into the 2006 Page 73: (Under 1A, Area 7) Add Talladega Co. date to Nov. 2 (from Nov. 5) rules: Central Page 94: (Under Section 4, Site B, Class 6A) • The libero is a back-row player who is a Cross Country Delete Homewood passing and defensive specialist. Page 91: The First Practice date for cross country Page 95: (Under State Meet Date) Change to Nov. • In order to be used, the libero must be is Aug. 7 (not Aug. 1) and the First Meet date is 11 (not Nov. 12) designated on the lineup sheet. If a libero is 2006 RULE CHANGES 2006 FOOTBALL PLAYOFF BRACKET not designated on the lineup sheet, the team may not use a libero in that game. (CORRECTED) • The libero is restricted to perform as a y back-row player and cannot serve, block, For the championship playoffs the region qualifiers in each class will be paired in attack from anywhere if, at the moment of con- a 32-team bracket with positions in the brackets as follows: tact, the ball is entirely above the net. Nov.Nov. 10 4 Nov. Nov. 17 11 Nov. Nov. 24 18 Dec.Nov. 125 Dec. 1-37-9 • The libero must wear a specific uniform RR3-#12-#1 with a legal number. R1-#4R2-#4 G-1 • The libero may replace any player in a RR1-#24-#2 G-17 back-row position. The replacement is not RR4-#33-#3 G-2 counted as a substitution. The libero can only R1-#1R2-#1 G-25 be replaced by the player whom he/she RR3-#42-#4 G-3 replaced. 3 G-18 A new section in Rule 10 was created to RR4-#2-#2 R4-#3 G-4 define when, how and where a libero replace- R1-#3 G-29 ment takes place; when the replacement is RR1-#14-#1 illegal; redesignation of the libero; proper pro- RR4-#43-#4 G-5 cedures for handling exceptional substitu- RR3-#22-#2 G-19 tions; and disqualifications involving the R1-#3R2-#3 G-6 libero. In various rules throughout the book, RR4-#13-#1 G-26 language was added to incorporate uniform RR1-#44-#4 G-7 numbering, location of the libero at the R1-#2R2-#2 G-20 moment of serve, game administration and RR3-#32-#3 G-8 penalties involving unnecessary delay. G-31 In other changes involving the libero, Rule RR7-#16-#1 7-1-1b requires that the designated libero be R5-#4R6-#4 G-9 identified on the team roster by listing an “L” RR5-#28-#2 G-21 7 before the uniform number of the libero. RR8-#3-#3 G-10 Becky Oakes, the NFHS liaison to the R5-#1R6-#1 G-27 Volleyball Rules Committee, said that to assist RR7-#46-#4 G-11 schools in supplying libero uniform tops with- RR8-#27-#2 G-22 out excessive costs, the libero may have two RR5-#38-#3 G-12 G-30 uniform numbers. When listing the libero on RR5-#18-#1 the roster, the non-libero number is first, fol- RR8-#47-#4 G-13 lowed by the libero number (e.g., 15/L4). RR7-#26-#2 G-23 Oakes noted that the second number cannot R5-#3R6-#3 G-14 be a duplicate of any other number on the ros- RR8-#17-#1 G-28 ter. RR5-#48-#4 G-15 Another change due to the addition of R5-#2R6-#2 G-24 libero play is the creation of an assistant scor- RR7-#36-#3 G-16 er position. The responsibility of the assistant scorer is to record libero replacements, and In the first round of play in 20062005 for all classes, the teams listed on the top of the brackets will be the host teams. (See LIBERO, Page 14) Alabama High School Athletic Association Page 14 ■ April-August 2006

SPEARING AND JERSEY RULES AMONG CHANGES Removal of the word “intentional” from the Other changes approved by the committee: spearing rule and new requirements for the 2006 FOOTBALL Rule 1-2-3g - Advertising and/or commer- visiting team's jersey beginning in 2010 high- cial markings on the field of play are prohibit- light high school football rules changes for by a player or non-player that has an influence ed; however, this change permits advertising 2006. on play.” The committee revised Rule 3-7-6 to in the end zones. The spearing and jersey rules changes state that “during a down, a replaced player or Rule 1-3-5b - The official line-to-gain and were among 15 changes approved by the substitute who enters the field but does not down indicators shall be operated approxi- National Federation of State High School participate, constitutes illegal substitution.” mately 6 feet outside the sideline, where facil- Associations (NFHS) Football Rules Committee Diehl said that previously the penalty was too ities permit. at its annual meeting. Each state association severe against an individual who simply Rule 1-5-1f2 - Beginning in 2008, when using NFHS football rules has a voting mem- stepped on the field and didn't participate or measuring the length of a non-removable ber of the committee. Greg Brewer is the attempt to participate in the play. cleat, the measurement shall be from the tip of AHSAA representative. Rule 9-6-4a was revised to state that the cleat to the sole of the shoe. In Rule 2-40, the rules committee voted to “when any player, replaced player or substi- Rule 1-6-2 - Phones and headsets may be eliminate “intentional” from the spearing tute enters and participates during a down, it used by coaches and other non-players. wording in the hopes that all illegal helmet shall be considered illegal participation.” Players may only use phones and headsets Also, the 9-yard mark required in 11-play- contact, which includes spearing, will be called during authorized sideline conferences. er football has been modified to a 7-yard mark by officials. With reducing the risk of injury of Rule 2-6-2a - One or more team members in 6-, 8- and 9-player football. student-athletes the foremost concern, the and one or more coaches may confer directly Among the points of emphasis approved committee believes this change in wording will in front of the team box within 9 yards of the by the committee is one dealing with the prop- continue the “no-tolerance” policy toward ille- sideline for an authorized sideline conference. gal use of the helmet in high school football. er procedures for handling apparent concus- Rule 2-31-8 - A player becomes a kicker This year marks the 30th anniversary of sions. This point of emphasis will be included when a knee, lower leg or foot makes contact the rule change that made initial contact with in all NFHS rules books for 2006-07. with the ball. the head while blocking or tackling illegal in The action plan for handling apparent con- Rule 4-2-2 - A holder may rise and catch or high school football. Since 1977, fatalities in cussions states that if one suspects that a play- recover an errant snap and immediately return high school football have followed a single- er has a concussion, the following steps a knee(s) to the ground and place the ball for a digit trend that is in large part due to the annu- should be taken: 1) remove athlete from play; al data collection and recommendations made 2) ensure that the athlete is evaluated by an kick or again rise to advance, hand, kick or in the Annual Survey of Football Injury appropriate health-care professional and don't pass. Research to help reduce the incidence of seri- try to judge the seriousness of the injury your- Rule 7-2-8 - Any player on offense on his ous injury. Prior to the rule change in 1976, self; 3) inform the athlete's parents or line of scrimmage may not advance a planned about 20 direct fatalities occurred annually; in guardians about the known or possible con- loose ball in the vicinity of the snapper. the past 10 years, the average has been about cussion and give them the fact sheet on con- Rule 7-5-10, 13 - The act of illegally touch- four annually. cussion; and 4) allow the athlete to return to ing the ball by an ineligible player carries the Because of increasing amounts of color in play only with permission from an appropriate same penalty whether the act occurs behind, visiting team's “light” jerseys, beginning in the health-care professional. in or beyond the line of scrimmage. 2010 season, more stringent requirements will take effect that will eliminate confusion as Libero to which jerseys are dark and which are light. (Continued from page 13) The revised rule will require the yoke and the this individual will be located next to the offi- nates the required 2-inch centerline. Rule 2-2- body of the visiting team's jersey to be white and will dictate the areas of the jersey that can cial scorer at the scorer's table. 2 now states that cables, which are used to have adornments and accessory patterns. Besides the official introduction of the retract a ceiling-suspended net system and Those areas will be stripes on the sleeves, a libero into the game in 2006, a change in Rule located only on one side of the net, are border around the collar and cuffs, and a side 12-2-6 will allow the head coach to stand in playable overhead obstructions. seam (from the underarms to the top of the the libero replacement zone during any dead Regarding uniforms, Rule 4-2-3f now pants) 4 inches in width. ball to instruct his or her players. The privilege states that the placement of numbers on the In addition to the 15 changes approved at is lost and the head coach must remain seated center front of the uniform top may now be this year's meeting, two other significant rules as outlined in Rule 12-2-5 if a card is issued to located no more than 5 inches below the bot- dealing with risk management that were anyone on the team bench. tom edge of any neckline, ribbing, placket or approved at last year's meeting take effect with Oakes noted that coaches may only stand the 2006 season. Beginning next season, all during a dead ball. Once the referee extends seam. Oakes said that this change does not helmets shall be secured with a four-snap chin an arm in preparation to beckon for serve, the make any existing legal uniform illegal and strap, and a colored tooth and mouth protector does not change the requirement if the number (not clear or white) will be required. coach must be seated. is on the upper left/right of the jersey. In other 2006 changes, three rules dealing Two changes were made in Rule 2 regard- with participation were approved by the com- ing the court. A note was added to Rule 2-1-4, With a change in Rule 5-4-1d, the umpire mittee. A definition was established in Rule 2 which clarifies the flexibility for the centerline shall verify that the lineup has been entered noting that participation is “any act or action court marking to be a shadow line that desig- correctly on the score sheet. Alabama High School Athletic Association April-August 2006 ■ Page 15

AHSAA FINANCIAL STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED MAY 31, 2006 (Approved by the Central Board July 19) Statement of Activities General and Administrative Expenses (Schedule 3) OPERATING INCOME (LOSS) Salaries ...... $ 510,265 Net income from athletic Audit fee ...... 8,000 events (Schedule “1”) $1,391,057 Auto expense...... 7,648 Net official registration (Sch. “2”) 57,152 Books, publications and handbooks...... 29,652 Net officials camp (Sch. “2”) 0 Central Board and Legislative Council...... 14,485 Membership expenses (Sch. “2”) (13,129) Building and grounds ...... 16,405 Net fines and penalties (Sch. “2”) 36,660 Bulletin expense...... 15,510 Net sale of rule books (Sch. “2”) (11,706) Data processing ...... 4,550 Depreciation...... 36,433 Net coaches education (Sch. “2”) 40,879 Dues and subscriptions ...... 6,331 Net Sportsmanship Program (Sch. “2”) (313) Insurance - Employee Health ...... 84,303 TOTAL OPERATING INCOME (LOSS) $ 1,500,600 Insurance - General Liability and Litigation ...... 38,904 Insurance - Auto...... 3,440 GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE Insurance - Directors and Officers...... 34,558 EXPENSES (Schedule “3”) 1,257,643* Insurance - Building and contents...... 7,915 Interest...... 91,661 NET OPERATING INCOME (LOSS) $ 242,957 Miscellaneous expense ...... 12,309 OTHER INCOME National Federation meeting - Annual Convention ...... 28,127 National Federation meeting - Rules and other committees ...... 9,019 Interest income $ 34,650 Newsletter ...... 682 Insurance receipts 107,936 Computer software and expense ...... 41,483 Sponsorship income 224,303 Called meetings...... 1,586 Miscellaneous receipts 5,685 Office expense...... 8,775 Gain on sale of assets 460,887 Payroll taxes...... 36,864 Total Other Income $ 833,461 Postage and mailing ...... 30,645 Printing ...... 27,818 NET INCOME (LOSS) $ 1,076,418 Real Estate/Ad Valorem Taxes...... 4,797 MEMBERS’ EQUITY – Repairs and maintenance ...... 16,783 BEGINNING OF YEAR $ 3,148,712 Rent ...... 7,734 Retirement expense...... 41,495 Adjustment 4 Observer expense ...... 323 Contributed equity 75,000 Telephone...... 8,812 Transfer - Assets 0 Travel ...... 18,305 Utilities...... 13,773 MEMBERS’ EQUITY – Legal Expense...... 38,253 END OF YEAR $ 4,300,134 Total General and Administrative Expenses $ 1,257,643 *Includes depreciation of $36,433 Income From Athletic Events (Schedule 1) GROSS DIRECT NET RECEIPTS COSTS INCOME State Basketball Tournament $ 113,688 $ 25,000 $ 88,688 Area, Sub-regional and Invitational Basketball Tournaments 210,864 0 210,864 Football Playoffs 2,049,892 1,457,456 592,436 Regional Basketball Tournament 627,845 400,770 227,075 Tennis Tournament 0 10,203 (10,203) Volleyball Tournament 70,236 14,874 55,362 State Indoor Track Meet 5,494 4,315 1,179 State Outdoor Track Meet 53,282 35,530 17,752 Wrestling Tournaments 73,368 45,561 27,807 Baseball Playoffs 175,918 57,358 118,560 Golf Tournament 2,850 8,421 (5,571) Swimming Meet 5,500 1,697 3,803 Cross Country Meet 3,500 0 3,500 Soccer Tournament 44,785 53,379 (8,594) Softball Playoffs 96,794 38,222 58,572 Other Events 10,466 639 9,827 Total Income From Athletic Events $3,544,482 $2,153,425 $ 1,391,057 Alabama High School Athletic Association Page 16 ■ April-August 2005

2006-07 CALENDAR ELIGIBILITY TALK AUGUST ___ 3...... First practice date for volleyball 7...... First practice date for football, cross country, swimming & diving OFFICIAL AHSAA RULINGS 24 ...... First contest date for volleyball 27 ...... First contest date for football, cross country, swimming & diving

ARE GIVEN IN WRITING ONLY OCTOBER __ The Constitution of the Alabama High School 16...... Area Volleyball Tournament Drawings Athletic Association requires that rulings be given Online Reporting 16, 17 ...... Area Volleyball Tournaments in writing only (Article X, Note, of the AHSAA 21 ...... Regional Volleyball Tournaments Handbook). The Handbook states that a verbal Mandatory 26 ...... Sub-State Volleyball Games opinion or statement is not an official ruling. Schools are required to use the Eligibiity Form Many principals, coaches and parents call the NOVEMBER State Office with questions concerning eligibility. 3 online procedure for submitting new students to 1-2 ...... State Volleyball Tournament (Pelham) In an effort to serve school authorities in the most the State Office. This is only for reporting new stu- 4...... Section Cross Country Meets expedient manner possible, Executive Director Dan dents. 10, 17, 24, Dec. 1, 7-9...... State Football Playoffs Washburn and his staff give verbal opinions and Students already listed on the Official Eligibility 11...... State Cross Country Meet (Moulton) statements on the phone. Printout will still be handled by the regular proce- However, Washburn wants every principal and dure – complete the units earned and the com- coach to be aware of the rules and procedures of posite average and mail to the State Office, P. O. DECEMBER the AHSAA and that verbal opinions are given 2 ...... State Cheerleading Competition (Hanceville) Box 242367, Montgomery, AL 36124-2367. according to the application of the rules governing 8-9 ...... State Swimming & Diving Meet (Tuscaloosa) eligibility. To get an official ruling on any case, it The First Step in the mandatory online proce- must be submitted in writing to the Executive dure involves the Athletic Director signing in with Director. the assigned User ID and Password, entering the JANUARY _ 26-27 ...... Section Wrestling Tournaments It is the policy of the State Office to give official new students, and then clicking on CLOSE. 29...... Area Basketball Tournament Brackets Due (10 a.m.) rulings in writing only upon request of a school The Second Step involves the Principle sign- principal. The rulings are based on the facts pre- sented in the letter of request. In this regard the ing in with the assigned User ID and Password, approving the eligible new students entered, and FEBRUARY ruling can only be as accurate as the information 2-3...... State Wrestling Tournament (Pelham) given. then clicking on SEND TO STATE OFFICE. 2-3...... State Indoor Track Meet (Priceville) Many principals and coaches refer parents to the State Office to inquire about their child’s eligi- mitted to the State Office at the beginning of each 5, 8, 10 ...... Girls Area & Region Basketball Tournaments bility. The parent is sometimes misled to believe new school year. The Central Board's decision 6, 9, 12 ...... Boys Area & Region Basketball Tournaments that the Executive Director has the authority to should be the last attempt for an appeal. 15 ...... Girls Sub-Regional Basketball Games grant eligibility to a student arbitrarily. The In recent years, however, several cases have 16 ...... Boys Sub-Regional Basketball Games Executive Director has no such authority. In many gone to the courts where a long and expensive 20-24 ...... Regional Basketball Tournaments cases, school personnel know the rules regarding procedure has taken place. When the high school 27-March 3 ...... State Finals Basketball Tournament (Birmingham) eligibility but simply are unable to say “no” to a athletic program is put into the local courts, the student. perspective of the entire program is out of focus. MARCH _____ Since each member school has a current Member schools of the AHSAA make the rules Handbook, a principal or coach can usually deter- and should abide by them until the schools in turn 19 ...... Alabama High School Sports Hall of Fame Induction mine a student’s eligibility. If the student is ineli- decide to change the rules or remove them entire- (Montgomery) gible, then the student and/or the parents should ly from the Constitution and By-Laws. 23...... Alabama-Mississippi All-Star Basketball Games (Pelham) be advised accordingly. It is much better to end the matter when it is first presented at the school APRIL _____ than to project false hope by referring the parent to SCHOOLS MAY 3 ...... Bryant-Jordan Student Athlete Awards Banquet (Birmingham) the Executive Director with the implication that a 23-26 ...... Section Tennis Tournaments ruling contrary to the Constitution and By-Laws PARTICIPATE IN ONE 24-28 ...... Section Track & Field Meets can be given. Official rulings are never given to parents or OFFICIALS’ EVENT 24,27-28, May 4-5,11-12...... State Basesball Playoffs (Rounds 1-4) outside people, only to member schools of the 27-May 5 ...... Section Softball Tournament AHSAA. An AHSAA member school may participate 30-May 3 ...... Section Golf Tournaments The appeal procedure as outlined in the in one of the following per sport each school Constitution (Article X) states that the Executive year: a local officials association workshop, a MAY ______Director will give the first ruling on any case. This district officials camp or a state officials camp. 1-6 ...... State Tennis Tournaments (Montgomery, Mobile) ruling may be appealed to the District Board, The AHSAA district or state camps may be 1, 5 ...... Sub-State Soccer Games whose ruling may be appealed to the Central held during the summer months or during the 3-5 ...... State Track & Field Meets (Oak Mountain HS) Board of Control provided the school has reason to 8, 12 ...... Sub-State Softball Games (Rounds 1 & 2) think that an incorrect ruling has been given or the school year between the starting practice date rules have not been properly applied. and the season starting date of a particular 11-12...... State Soccer Tournament (Huntsville) Each school principal is committed to abide by sport. 14-15...... State Boys & Girls Golf Tournament (TBA) the rules and regulations of the AHSAA and the The guidelines for these events are found in 14-15...... Heptathlon, Decathlon (Birmingham) decisions of the Central Board of Control by sign- the 2006-07 Officials Guide. 16-19 ...... State Baseball Finals (Montgomery) ing the school membership application form sub- 17-19...... State Softball Tournament (Montgomery)