Procedures Manual 2019-2020 (Updated November 7, 2019)

TABLE OF CONTENTS

LEAGUE DIRECTORY ...... 3 ADMINISTRATIVE PERSONNEL ...... 7 SPORTS CHAMPIONS ...... 18 CODE OF ETHICS ...... 21 ACADEMIC ALL-LEAGUE CRITERIA ...... 22 WEATHER GUIDELINES………………………………………………………...... 23 ATHLETIC TRAINER'S AGREEMENT ...... 24 GENERAL GUIDELINES ...... 27 CROSSROADS LEAGUE TRANSFER RULES ...... 35 CROSSROADS LEAGUE LOGO USAGE GUIDELINES ...... 37 OFFICIATING FEES ...... 44 CROSSROADS LEAGUE INSTITUTIONAL AID………………………...... 45 BASEBALL ...... 46 BASKETBALL-MEN'S ...... 52 BASKETBALL-WOMEN'S ...... 59 CROSS COUNTY ...... 66 GOLF-MEN’S ...... 69 GOLF-WOMEN’S ...... 72 SOCCER-MEN’S ...... 76 SOCCER-WOMEN’S ...... 81 SOFTBALL ...... 86 TENNIS ...... 88 INDOOR TRACK AND FIELD ...... 9 4 OUTDOOR TRACK & FIELD ...... 97 VOLLEYBALL ...... 102

2 Crossroads League Procedures Manual 2019/2020 Fax #’s Bethel Goshen Grace Huntington IWU (574) 807-7426 (574) 535-7531 (574) 372-5137 (260) 359-4295 (765) 677-2328

Dr. Gregg Chenoweth Dr. Rebecca J. Stoltzfus Dr. Bill Katip Dr. Sherilyn Emberton Dr. David Wright President 807-7210 535-7180 372-5100 x6132 359-4050 677-2100 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Kent Eby Dr. Dan Smith Dr. Rick Koontz Dr. Dwight Brautigam Dr. Matthew Mize F.A.R. 807-7426 535-7315 372-5100 x6311 359-4223 677-2303 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Tony Natali Harold Watson Chad Briscoe Lori Culler Mark DeMichael A.D. 807-7359 535-7491 372-5100 x6261 359-4213 677-2317 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Andrew Bowen Tony Miller Josh Neuhart Joanne Green Steven Gidley S.I.D. 807-7031 535-7497 372-5100 x6271 359-4284 661-1908 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Nelda Johnson Kelly Sharp Sandy Marion Melody Leckron Athletic 535-7496 372-5100 x6266 359-4212 677-2327 Secretary [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Sarah Hauck Erica Albertin Abby Sroufe Chris Burton Mary Jacobs Athletic 807-7169 535-7417 328-0775 x6275 359-4338 (765) 677-3484 Trainer [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Seth Zartman Alex Childers Ryan Roth Mike Frame #Rich Benjamin Baseball 807-7178 535-7748 372-5100 x6264 359-4082 677-2324 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Steve Drabyn Jon Tropf Scott Moore Ty Platt Greg Tonagel Basketball (m) 807-7065 535-7029 372-5100 x6265 359-4292 677-2320 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Doug Porter Stephanie Miller Dan Davis Lori Culler Ethan Whaley Basketball (w) 807-7345 535-7492 372-5100 x6272 359-4213 677-1544 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Ryan Sommers #Rustin Nyce Jeff Raymond Nick Johnson John Foss Cross Country 807-7076 535-7495 372-5100 x6262 341-1624 677-2336 (m) [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Ryan Sommers Rustin Nyce Jeff Raymond Nick Johnson John Foss Cross Country 807-7076 535-7495 372-5100 x6262 341-1624 677-2336 (w) [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] * Sport Chair # Rater

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Fax #’s Marian MVNU Spring Arbor Saint Francis Taylor (317) 955-6123 (740) 392-5079 (517) 750-2745 (260) 399-8164 (765) 998-4920 Dan Elsener Dr. Henry Spaulding Dr. Brent Ellis Sister Elise Kriss TBA President 955-6100 501-1330 750-6301 399-7700 x3101 998-5201 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Jeff Kaufman Dr. Eric Browning Miriam Sailers Dr. Matt Hopf Amy Stucky F.A.R. 955-6348 397-9000 x4611 750-6674 399-7700 x8226 998-5314 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Stephen Downing Chip Wilson Ryan Cottingham Mike McCaffrey Kyle Gould A.D. 955-6351 392-6868 x3109 750-6505 399-7700 x6250 998-4635 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Zach Wadley Jonathon Loughridge Chris Bauman Bill Scott Seth Mikel S.I.D. 955-6125 392-6868 x3112 750-6504 399-7700 x6223 998-4569 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Cassie Mackell (Asst. AD) Alex Stewart Lorie Cornell Juanita McMeeking Wendy Wagoner Athletic 955-6186 392-6868 x3100 750-6502 399-8020 998-5372 Secretary [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

John Locke Brian Humphrey Dave Brock Julie Lies KC Hackman Athletic 955-6173 392-6868 x3107 750-6512 359-7700 x6208 998-4780 Trainer [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Todd Bacon Keith Veale *Ryan Marken Dustin Butcher Kyle Gould Baseball 955-6119 392-6868 x3102 750-6713 399-7700 x6222 998-4635 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Scott Heady *Jared Ronai Ryan Cottingham #Chad LaCross Josh Andrews Basketball (m) 955-6118 392-6868 x3120 750-6505 399-7700 x6213 998-5184 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] #Katie Gearlds Amanda Short Ryan Frost Jason Ridge *Jody Martinez Basketball (w) 955-6587 392-6868 x3105 750-6568 399-7700 x6216 998-5185 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Mike Holman Simon Taylor *Jeremy Smith Kyle Allison Quinn White Cross Country 955-6585 419-966-6234 750-6788 399-7700 x6224 998-5285 (m) [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Mike Holman Simon Taylor #Bryan Burk Kyle Allison Quinn White Cross Country 955-6585 419-966-6234 750-6573 399-7700 x6224 998-5285 (w) [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] * Sport Chair # Rater

4 Crossroads League Procedures Manual 2019/2020 Fax #’s Bethel Goshen Grace Huntington IWU (574) 807-7426 (574) 535-7531 (574) 372-5137 (260) 359-4295 (765) 677-2328 Adam Sharp Denny Hepler Rick Sholund Kyle Bloom Golf (m) 513-515-9741 453-7105 615-9329 677-2049 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Geandra Almeida *Denny Duncan Rick Sholund Kyle Bloom Golf (w) 423-310-3009 372-5100 x6266 615-9329 677-2049 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Thiago Pinto Victor Newberg Arron Patrick Russ Lawson #Luke Sanford Soccer (m) 807-7205 535-7235 372-5100 x6270 359-4289 677-2337 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Jamie Lindvall Justin Crew Michael Voss Davis Lewis *Daniel Seiffert Soccer (w) (574) 807-7165 535-7539 372-5100 x6544 359-4354 677-2321 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Scott Reese Juliaclare Plezbert Sarah Harman Doug Gower #Steve Babinski Softball 807-7089 535-7233 372-5100 x6773 359-4317 677-2319 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Brad Foster Evan Atkinson Andy Lewis Kreg Eckert Eddy Shigley Tennis (m) 535-7498 574-551-7100 433-1323 677-2259 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Brad Foster Evan Atkinson Marcus Moore Roger Ferguson #Eddy Shigley Tennis (w) 535-7498 372-5100 x6266 359-4123 677-2259 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Danny Wilkerson Rustin Nyce *Jeff Raymond Joel Childs Caleb Snyder Track & 616-260-1406 535-7495 372-5100 x6262 359-4256 677-5800 Field (m) [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Danny Wilkerson Rustin Nyce *Jeff Raymond Joel Childs Caleb Snyder Track & 616-260-1406 535-7495 372-5100 x6262 359-4256 677-5800 Field (w) [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Katie Weiss Kourtney Crawford Katie Van Hofwegen Kesley Herber Candace Moats Volleyball 807-7027 535-7499 372-5100 x6268 359-4216 677-2322 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

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5 Crossroads League Procedures Manual 2019/2020 Marian MVNU Spring Arbor Saint Francis Taylor Fax #’s (317) 955-6123 (740) 392-5079 (517) 750-2745 (260) 399-8164 (765) 998-4920 #Stephen Ford Mike King *Jacob Leyrer Corey Potts Cameron Andry Golf (m) 955-6598 392-6868 x3117 517-974-6238 399-7700 x6236 998-4792 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Dan Stanjevich Mike King Jacob Leyrer Corey Potts #Cameron Andry Golf (w) 955-6116 392-6868 x3117 517-974-6238 399-7700 x6236 998-4792 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Ernie Yarborough Zach Ganzberg Josh Oakley Mitch Ellisen *Gary Ross Soccer (m) 955-6568 392-6868 x3104 517-242-2037 399-7700 x6206 998-4739 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Gary Yohe Sarah Maracani #Jason Crist Christy Young Scott Stan Soccer (w) 955-6705 392-6868 x3111 750-6510 399-7700 x6229 998-4596 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

*Scott Fleming Jeana Howald Deb Thompson Ryan Bolyn Erin Kotlarz Softball 955-6106 392-6868 x3103 750-6507 399-7700 x6231 998-4321 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

#Steve Mackell Alvin Cheng Terry Darling Kristen Harrow *Don Taylor Tennis (m) 955-6179 859-625-4813 750-6350 399-7700 x6234 998-5300 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Tyler Scanlan Alvin Cheng *David Darling Kristen Harrow Jon Wegener Tennis (w) 955-6464 859-625-4813 750-6514 399-7700 x6234 998-4797 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Mike Holman Ellis Gallion Jeremy Smith Kyle Allison Rod Waters Track & 955-6585 812-525-148 750-6788 399-7700 x6224 998-4719 Field (m) [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Mike Holman Ellis Gallion Bryan Burk Kyle Allison Rod Waters Track & 955-6585 812-525-148 750-6573 399-7700 x6224 998-4719 Field (w) [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Ashlee Pritchard Paul Swanson Betsy Martinez #Scott Haddix *Erin Luthy Volleyball 955-6165 392-6868 x3106 750-6523 399-7700 x6212 998-4380 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

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CROSSROADS LEAGUE

ADMINISTRATIVE PERSONNEL

Commissioner Larry DeSimpelare Crossroads League (216) 952-5689 [email protected]

SID Seth Mikel Taylor University (765) 998-4569 [email protected]

Treasurer Larry DeSimpelare Crossroads League (216) 952-5689 [email protected]

Eligibility Chair Jeff Kaufman Marian University (317) 955-6348 [email protected]

Registrar Frank Connor University of Saint Francis (260) 399-7700 [email protected] x6524

Faculty Athletic Jeff Kaufman Marian University (317) 955-6348 Representative [email protected]

Supervisors of Officials Bo Boroski Men’s Basketball

Rob Doss Women’s Basketball (740) 586-7840 [email protected]

Bruce Doane Baseball – North (616) 822-9503 [email protected]

Danny Jimenez Baseball – South (317) 373-7900 [email protected]

Merri Taylor Softball (317) 446-3108 [email protected]

Jeanna Skiner Volleyball (616) 915-1928 [email protected]

Kim Vieira Soccer (513) 896-6593 [email protected]

7 Crossroads League Procedures Manual 2019/2020 BETHEL UNIVERSITY “Pilots” 1001 Bethel Circle Mishawaka, IN 46545 (574) 807-7425 Fax (574) 807-7426 http://www.betheluniversity.edu

President: Dr. Gregg Chenoweth (574) 807-7210 [email protected]

F.A.R.: Kent Eby (574) 807-7426 kent.eby@ betheluniversity.edu

A.D.: Tony Natali (574) 807-7359 [email protected]

S.I.D.: Andrew Bowen (574) 807-7031 andrew.bowen@ betheluniversity.edu

Athletic Trainer: Sarah Hauck (574) 807-7169 haucks@ betheluniversity.edu

Baseball: Seth Zartman (574) 807-7178 zartmas@ betheluniversity.edu

Basketball (M): Steve Drabyn (574) 807-7065 steve.drabyn@ betheluniversity.edu

Basketball (W): Doug Porter (574) 807-7345 doug.porter@ betheluniversity.edu

Cross Country (M&W): Ryan Sommers (574) 807-7076 sommerr@ betheluniversity.edu

Golf (M): Adam Sharp (574) 515-9741 adam.sharp@ betheluniversity.edu

Golf (W): Geandra Almeida (423) 310-3009 [email protected]

Soccer (M): Thiago Pinto (574) 807-7205 thiago.pinto@ betheluniversity.edu

Soccer (W): Jamie Lindvall (574) 807-7165 jamie.lindvall@ betheluniversity.edu

Softball: Scott Reese (574) 807-7089 scott.reese@ betheluniversity.edu

Tennis (M & W): Brad Foster bradley.foster@ betheluniversity.edu

Track & Field (M & W): Danny Wilkerson (616) 260-1406 [email protected]

Volleyball: Katie Weiss (574) 807-7027 katie.weiss@ betheluniversity.edu

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8 Crossroads League Procedures Manual 2019/2020 GOSHEN COLLEGE “Maple Leafs” 1700 S. Main St. Goshen, IN 46526 (574) 535-7000 Fax (574) 535-7531 http://www.goshen.edu

President: Dr. Rebecca J. Stoltzfus (574) 535-7180 [email protected]

F.A.R.: Dr. Dan Smith (574) 535-7315 [email protected]

A.D.: Harold Watson (574) 535-7491 [email protected]

S.I.D.: Tony Miller (574) 535-7497 [email protected]

Athletic Trainer: Erica Albertin (574) 535-7417 [email protected]

Baseball: Alex Childers (574) 535-7748 [email protected]

Basketball (M): Jon Tropf (574) 535-7029 [email protected]

Basketball (W): Stephanie Miller (574) 535-7492 [email protected]

Cross Country (M & W): #Rustin Nyce (574) 535-7495 [email protected]

Soccer (M): Victor Newberg (574) 535-7235 [email protected]

Soccer (W): Justin Crew (574) 535-7539 [email protected]

Softball: Juliaclare Plezbert (574) 535-7233 [email protected]

Tennis (M & W): Evan Atkinson (574) 535-7498 [email protected]

Track & Field (M & W): Rustin Nyce (574) 535-7495 [email protected]

Volleyball: Kourtney Crawford (574) 535-7499 [email protected]

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9 Crossroads League Procedures Manual 2019/2020 GRACE COLLEGE “Lancers” 200 Seminary Dr. Winona Lake, IN 46590 (574) 372-5100 Fax (574) 372-5137 http://www.grace.edu

President: Dr. Bill Katip (574) 372-5100 x6132 [email protected]

F.A.R.: Dr. Rick Koontz (574) 372-5100 x6311 [email protected]

A.D.: Chad Briscoe (574)-372-5100 x6261 [email protected]

Athletic Office Manager: Kelly Sharp (574) 372-5100 x6266 [email protected]

S.I.D.: Josh Neuhart (574) 372-5100 x6271 [email protected]

Athletic Trainer: Abby Sroufe (574) 328-0775 x6275 [email protected]

Baseball: Ryan Roth (574) 372-5100 x6264 [email protected]

Basketball (M): Scott Moore (574) 372-5100 x6265 [email protected]

Basketball (W): Dan Davis (574) 372-5100 x6272 [email protected]

Cross Country (M & W): Jeff Raymond (574) 372-5100 x6262 [email protected]

Golf (M): Denny Hepler (574) 372-5100 x6266 [email protected]

Golf (W): *Denny Duncan (574) 372-5100 x6129 [email protected]

Soccer (M): Arron Patrick (574) 372-5100 x6270 [email protected]

Soccer (W): Michael Voss (574) 372-5100 x6544 [email protected]

Softball: Sarah Harman (574) 372-5100 x6773 [email protected]

Tennis (M): Andy Lewis (574) 551-7100 [email protected]

Tennis (W): Marcus Moore (574) 372-5100 x6266 [email protected]

Track & Field (M & W): *Jeff Raymond (574) 372-5100 x6262 [email protected]

Volleyball: Katie Van Hofwegen (574) 372-5100 x6268 [email protected]

*Sport Chair #Rater 10 Crossroads League Procedures Manual 2019/2020 HUNTINGTON UNIVERSITY “Foresters” 2303 College Ave. Huntington, IN 46750 (260) 356-6000 Fax (260) 359-4295 http://www.huntington.edu

President: Dr. Sherilyn Emberton (260) 359-4050 [email protected]

F.A.R.: Dr. Dwight Brautigam (260) 359-4223 [email protected]

A.D.: Lori Culler (260) 359-4213 [email protected]

Athletic Secretary: Sandy Marion (260) 359-4212 [email protected]

S.I.D.: Joanne Green (260) 359-4284 [email protected]

Athletic Trainer: Chris Burton (260) 359-4338 [email protected]

Facility Coordinator: Russ Lawson (260) 359-4289 [email protected]

Baseball: Mike Frame (260) 359-4082 [email protected]

Basketball (M): Ty Platt (260) 359-4292 [email protected]

Basketball (W): Lori Culler (260) 359-4213 [email protected]

Cross Country (M & W): Nick Johnson (260) 341-1624 [email protected]

Golf (M & W): Rick Sholund (260) 615-9329 [email protected]

Soccer (M): Russ Lawson (260) 359-4289 [email protected]

Soccer (W): David Lewis (260) 359-4354 [email protected]

Softball: Doug Gower (260) 359-4317 [email protected]

Tennis (M): Kreg Eckert (260) 433-1323 [email protected]

Tennis (W): Roger Ferguson (260) 359-4123 [email protected]

Track & Field (M & W): Joel Childs (260) 359-4256 [email protected]

Volleyball: Kelsey Herber (260) 359-4216 [email protected]

*Sport Chair #Rater 11 Crossroads League Procedures Manual 2019/2020 INDIANA WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY “Wildcats” 4201 S. Washington St. Marion, IN 46953 (765) 677-2318 Fax (765) 677-2328 http://www.indwes.edu

President: Dr. David Wright (765) 677-2100 [email protected]

F.A.R.: Dr. Matthew Mize (765) 677-2303 [email protected]

A.D.: Mark DeMichael (765) 677-2317 [email protected]

Administrative Assistant: Melody Leckron (765) 677-2327 [email protected] Jennifer Fox (765) 677-2318 [email protected]

S.I.D.: Steven Gidley (765) 661-9108 [email protected]

Athletic Trainer: Mary Jacobs (765) 677-3484 [email protected]

Baseball: #Rich Benjamin (765) 677-2324 [email protected]

Basketball (M): Greg Tonagel (765) 677-2320 [email protected]

Basketball (W): Ethan Whaley (765) 677-1544 [email protected]

Cross Country (M & W): John Foss (765) 677-2336 [email protected]

Golf (M): Kyle Bloom (765) 677-2049 [email protected]

Golf (W): Kyle Bloom (765) 677-2049 [email protected]

Soccer (M): #Luke Sanford (765) 677-2337 [email protected]

Soccer (W): *Daniel Seiffert (765) 677-2321 [email protected]

Softball: #Steve Babinski (765) 677-2319 [email protected]

Tennis (M & W): #Eddy Shigley (765) 677-2259 [email protected]

Track & Field (M & W): Caleb Snyder (765) 677-5800 [email protected]

Volleyball: Candace Moats (765) 677-2322 [email protected]

*Sport Chair #Rater 12 Crossroads League Procedures Manual 2019/2020 MARIAN UNIVERSITY “Knights” 3200 Cold Spring Rd. Indianapolis, IN 46222 (317) 955-6000 Fax (317) 955-6121 http://www.marian.edu

President: Dan Elsener (317) 955-6100 [email protected]

F.A.R.: Jeff Kaufman (317) 955-6348 [email protected]

A.D.: Stephen Downing (317) 955-6351 [email protected]

Asst AD: Cassie Mackell (317) 955-6186 [email protected]

S.I.D.: Zach Wadley (317) 955-6125 [email protected]

Athletic Trainer: John Locke (317) 955-6173 [email protected]

Baseball: Todd Bacon (317) 955-6119 [email protected]

Basketball (M): Scott Heady (317) 955-6118 [email protected]

Basketball (W): #Katie Gearlds (317) 955-6587 [email protected]

Cross Country (M & W): Michael Holman (317) 955-6585 [email protected]

Golf (M): #Stephen Ford (317) 955-6598 [email protected]

Golf (W): Dan Stanjevich (317) 955-6116 [email protected]

Soccer (M): Ernie Yarborough (317) 955-6568 [email protected]

Soccer (W): Gary Yohe (317) 955-6705 [email protected]

Softball: *Scott Fleming (317) 955-6106 [email protected]

Tennis (M): #Steve Mackell (317) 955-6179 [email protected]

Tennis (W): Tyler Scanlan (317) 260-6464 [email protected]

Track & Field (M & W): Michael Holman (317) 955-6585 [email protected]

Volleyball: Ashlee Pritchard (317) 955-6165 [email protected]

*Sport Chair #Rater 13 Crossroads League Procedures Manual 2019/2020 MOUNT VERNON NAZARENE UNIVERSITY “Cougars” 800 Martinsburg Road Mount Vernon, OH 43050 (740) 397-9000 Fax (740) 392-5079 http://www.mvnu.edu

President: Dr. Henry Spaulding (740) 501-1330 [email protected]

F.A.R.: Dr. Eric Browning (740) 397-9000 x4611 [email protected]

A.D.: Chip Wilson (740) 392-6868 x3109 [email protected]

Administrative Assistant: Alex Stewart (740) 392-6868 x3100 [email protected]

S.I.D.: Jonathon Loughridge (740) 392-6868 x3112 [email protected]

Athletic Trainer: Brian Humphrey (740) 392-6868 x3107 [email protected]

Baseball: Keith Veale (740) 392-6868 x3102 [email protected]

Basketball (M): *Jared Ronai (740) 392-6868 x3120 [email protected]

Basketball (W): Amanda Short (740) 392-6868 x3105 [email protected]

Cross Country (M & W): Simon Taylor (419) 966-6234 [email protected]

Golf (M & W): Mike King (740) 392-6868 x3117 [email protected]

Soccer (M): Zach Ganzberg (740) 392-6868 x3104 [email protected]

Soccer (W): Sarah Maracani (740) 392-6868 x3111 [email protected]

Softball: Jeana Howald (740) 392-6868 x3103 [email protected]

Tennis (M & W): Alvin Cheng (859) 625-4813 [email protected]

Track & Field (M & W): Ellis Gallion (812) 525-1948 [email protected]

Volleyball: Paul Swanson (740) 392-6868 x3106 [email protected]

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14 Crossroads League Procedures Manual 2019/2020 UNIVERSITY OF SAINT FRANCIS “Cougars” 2701 Spring St. Ft. Wayne, IN 46808 (260) 399-7700 Fax (260) 399-8164 http://www.sf.edu

President: Sister Elise Kriss (260) 399-7700 x3101 [email protected]

F.A.R.: Dr. Matt Hopf (260) 399-7700 x8226 [email protected]

A.D.: Mike McCaffrey (260) 399-7700 x6250 [email protected]

Athletic Business Mgr: Juanita McMeeking (260) 399-8020 [email protected]

S.I.D.: Bill Scott (260) 399-7700 x6223 [email protected]

Athletic Trainer: Julie Lies (260) 399-7700 x6208 [email protected]

Baseball: Dustin Butcher (260) 399-7700 x6222 [email protected]

Basketball (M): #Chad LaCross (260) 399-7700 x6213 [email protected]

Basketball (W): Jason Ridge (260) 399-7700 x6216 [email protected]

Cross Country (M & W): Kyle Allison (260) 399-7700 x6224 [email protected]

Golf (M & W): Corey Potts (260) 399-7700 x6236 [email protected]

Soccer (M): Mitch Ellisen (260) 399-7700 x6206 [email protected]

Soccer (W): Christy Young (260) 399-7700 x6229 [email protected]

Softball: Ryan Bolyn (260) 399-7700 x6231 [email protected]

Tennis (M & W): Kristen Harrow (260) 399-7700 x6234 [email protected]

Track & Field (M & W): Kyle Allison (260) 399-7700 x6224 [email protected]

Volleyball: #Scott Haddix (260) 399-7700 x6212 [email protected]

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15 Crossroads League Procedures Manual 2019/2020 SPRING ARBOR UNIVERSITY 106 E. Main Street Spring Arbor, MI 49283 Phone (517) 750-1200 Fax (517) 750-2745 http://www.arbor.edu

President: Dr. Brent Ellis (517) 750-6301 [email protected]

F.A.R.: Miriam Sailers (517) 750-6674 [email protected]

A.D.: Ryan Cottingham (517) 750-6505 [email protected]

Athletic Secretary: Lorie Cornell (517) 750-6502 [email protected]

S.I.D.: Chris Bauman (517) 750-6504 [email protected]

Athletic Trainer: Dave Brock (517) 750-6512 [email protected]

Baseball: *Ryan Marken (517) 750-6713 [email protected]

Basketball (M): Ryan Cottingham (517) 750-6505 [email protected]

Basketball (W): Ryan Frost (517) 750-6568 [email protected]

Cross Country (M): *Jeremy Smith (517) 750-6788 [email protected]

Cross Country (W): #Bryan Burk (517) 750-6573 [email protected]

Golf (M/W): *Jacob Leyrer (517) 974-6238 [email protected]

Soccer (M): Josh Oakley (517) 242-2037 [email protected]

Soccer (W): #Jason Crist (517) 750-6510 [email protected]

Softball: Deb Thompson (517) 750-6507 [email protected]

Tennis M: Terry Darling (517) 750-6350 [email protected]

Tennis W: *David Darling (517) 740-6514 [email protected]

Track & Field (M): Jeremy Smith (517) 750-6788 [email protected]

Track & Field (W): Bryan Burk (517) 750-6573 [email protected]

Volleyball: Betsy Martinez (517) 750-6523 [email protected] *Sport Chair #Rater 16 Crossroads League Procedures Manual 2019/2020 TAYLOR UNIVERSITY “Trojans” 236 W. Reade Ave. Upland, IN 46989 (765) 998-2751 Fax (765) 998-4920 http://www.taylor.edu

President: TBA (765) 998-5201 [email protected]

F.A.R.: Amy Stucky (765) 998-5314 [email protected]

A.D.: Kyle Gould (765) 998-4635 [email protected]

Athletic Secretary: Wendy Wagoner (765) 998-5372 [email protected]

S.I.D.: Seth Mikel (765) 998-4569 [email protected]

Athletic Trainer: KC Hackman (765) 998-4780 [email protected]

Baseball: Kyle Gould (765) 998-4635 [email protected]

Basketball (M): Josh Andrews 765-998-5184 [email protected]

Basketball (W): *Jody Martinez 765-998-5185 [email protected]

Cross Country (M & W): Quinn White (765) 998-5285 [email protected]

Golf (M & W): #Cameron Andry (765) 998-4792 [email protected]

Soccer (M): *Gary Ross (765) 998-4739 [email protected]

Soccer (W): Scott Stan (765) 998-4596 [email protected]

Softball: Erin Kotlarz (765) 998-4321 [email protected]

Tennis (M): *Don Taylor (765) 998-5300 [email protected]

Tennis (W): Jon Wegener (765) 998-4797 [email protected]

Track & Field (M & W): Rod Waters (765) 998-4719 [email protected]

Volleyball: *Erin Luthy (765) 998-4380 [email protected]

*Sport Chair #Rater

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20 Crossroads League Procedures Manual 2019/2020 CROSSROADS LEAGUE COACHES AND PLAYERS CODE OF ETHICS

In order that the overall objectives of the Crossroads League Constitution be fostered, encouraged, and attained, the following code of ethics has been adopted:

1. It is the duty of coaches to be in control of their players at all times in order to prevent any unsportsmanlike act toward opponents, officials, or spectators.

2. Coaches are expected to comply wholeheartedly with the intent and spirit of the rules. The deliberate teaching of players to violate the rules is indefensible.

3. Coaches should teach their players to respect the dignity of the game, officials, opponents and the institutions which they represent.

4. Coaches should confine their discussion with game officials to the interpretations of the rules and not challenge officials' decisions involving judgment.

5. Whereas friendly banter between players is not to be prohibited: cursing, obscene language, malicious or personal remarks to opponents or spectators should not be tolerated at any time. Rather, the players should spend their energies toward encouraging their teammates to better efforts.

6. Coaches should emphasize the fact that their assistants, managers, and other bench personnel must confine their remarks to their own teammates and not "ride" the opposing players.

7. Coaches, themselves, should refrain from any personal action that might arouse players or spectators to unsportsmanlike behavior.

8. Coaches should expect from the officials a courteous and dignified attitude toward players and themselves.

9. Coaches should seek help from school administrators in controlling unruly students and spectators.

10. A coach or faculty member should be present at all Crossroads League athletic events so that the highest standards of sportsmanship and conduct are maintained.

21 Crossroads League Procedures Manual 2019/2020 ACADEMIC ALL-CROSSROADS LEAGUE

Any student-athlete who satisfies the criteria listed below may, upon nomination, receive a certificate signifying "ACADEMIC ALL-CROSSROADS LEAGUE".

Criteria:

1. The student-athlete must be on the roster for the entire league season within the given academic year.

2. The student-athlete must have been a full-time student at the member institution for the entire academic semester.

*Exception to full-time attendance may be made for seniors needing a reduced number of credit hours to complete their degree requirements.

3. The student-athlete must have achieved a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or greater for the entire academic semester in which the student-athlete participated in the league sport.

4. The student-athlete must be classified as a third, fourth, or fifth year student to be eligible for the award.

a. First Semester Academic All-Crossroads League M & W Cross Country M & W Tennis M & W Soccer Volleyball

b. Second Semester Academic All-Crossroads League M & W Basketball M & W Track & Field Softball Baseball M & W Golf

5. Institutions need to use the NAIA All-American Scholar Athlete form in the NAIA Coaches Manual.

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CROSSROADS LEAGUE WEATHER GUIDELINES

This document is the suggestions for our league as guidelines to follow for the spring of 2019. Its purpose is to serve as a unified guideline for the entire league as a reference to help handle the always challenging weather problems each spring.

WEATHER GUIDELINES for SPRING 2019 (to be reviewed again in June – 2019)

TEMPERATURE:

We will use www.weather.com as the official reference to check the weather. The real feel temperature is the number to consider. As an example, if the temperature at weather.com is 36 degrees, however, the real feel is 29 degrees, 29 degrees is the temperature we are using. It is the real feel temperature that is important for our student-athletes and any decision being made.

ABOVE 32 degrees real feel at any time during the time allotted for a game (3 hours for a single game, 5 hours for a double header) means we are playing. As an example, if a doubleheader is scheduled for 1pm, and the real feel temperature at 1 pm shows 31 degrees, 2 pm it is 32 degrees, 3 pm it is 33 degrees, 4 pm it is 32 degrees, and at 5 pm it is 31 degrees, by this guideline, we will play the game(s) (with warming units). Only the UIC (Umpire in Chief) and site administrator (Trainer/administrator) can call the game due to changes in weather and/or player safety.

Any temperature below 40 Degree’s will require heating units in each dugout. Both dugouts need to be warmed equally. If weather.com does not show the real feel temperature to rise above 32 in the allotted time slot, then both coaches should communicate, no travel should commence and the game(s) should be rescheduled.

Phone conversations between the coaches and administrators should always happen prior to when the visiting team begins to travel for any game in question due to weather. It is the traveling/visiting coach’s responsibility to check the weather at the opposition site prior to departure. If weather.com does not show a real feel above 32 degrees for the time scheduled, a phone call must be made to reschedule the contest.

These guidelines are for both baseball and softball for the spring of 2019.

LIGHTNING:

We will use the NCAA standard of a lightning strike within a 10 mile radius (allowing time to cover the field with tarps if needed). Play will be halted for 30 minutes past the last lighting strike within the radius before beginning play. All personnel should take all necessary precautions to maintain safety. www.weather.com will serve to determine the lightning strike, or the potential of lightning within the radius.

ADMINSTRATIVE JUDGEMENT

This guideline also allows for a unilateral judgement call by the athletic director (or administrator in charge), in conjunction with the site supervisor, athletic trainer and UIC to make a decision based on the safety and well-being of the student-athletes, coaches and fans.

ADDITIONAL TECHNOLOGY CONSULTATION

If a school also pays for, or has access to, advance weather technology (i.e. Weather Sentry, local Doppler radar, etc.), this information can be used as an “additional” support (for the safety and well-being of our student-athletes) to the guidelines and application above. Our goal is always safety first.

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CROSSROADS LEAGUE ATHLETIC TRAINERS’ ASSOCIATION AGREEMENT

The Crossroads League Athletic Trainers’ Association has approved that the following provisions be in place for all games, contests, and matches between the league schools in providing care to all participating athletes. The following information is considered standard operating procedure by all Crossroads League institutions. These guidelines are not League requirements, and the Crossroads League does not assume any responsibility for medical care and athletic training services provided to student-athletes.

I. Medical Coverage

A. An on-site licensed & certified athletic trainer will be physically available at all home soccer, basketball, volleyball, baseball and softball games. These games should take priority over host institutions’ practices elsewhere on campus. In season sports should also take priority over out of season sports.

B. For other sports participated in by an institution, the athletic trainer will be available, within a reasonable response time, for all contests.

C. Physician coverage: some institutions have physicians on a limited-call basis. Check the Sports Medicine Information Guide under the particular sport for specifics.

D. A Crossroads League Athletic Trainer will be on-site for all League Tournaments.

II. Emergency Communication

A. Emergency communication, such as telephone, cellular phone or radio, should be available at all sites in case of an emergency.

B. Emergency numbers for local hospital(s) are provided in the Sports Medicine Information Guide.

III. Medical Supplies

A. The host institution will provide a universal precaution (biohazard) kit at both benches for all contests.

B. Kit should include: latex gloves, bleach or similar product, gauze or towelett, and biohazard bags or waste bucket.

C. Other than the above mentioned supplies, each team will provide their own medical necessities. (i.e.: tape, etc.)

D. For specifics on each institutions training room resources, please refer to the Sports Medicine Information Guide.

IV. Special Considerations

A. Because of limited space at some institutions, please call ahead to find out when the training room is available for visitor's use.

B. If modalities are needed, please provide the host athletic trainer with an athletic trainer's prescription for the specific modality.

C. For other special requests, please call the host head athletic trainer in advance of your visit.

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V. Pre-Participation Physicals A. All athletes who compete for a Crossroads League institution are required to have a physical on file with the school’s athletic training staff.

1.All new or transferring student athletes will be required to have a physical by the school’s designated health care professional, or other approved health care professional as listed below, and turned in to the athletic training staff before the student athlete is allowed to participate in any team activities (i.e. weight lifting, conditioning and on the court/field activities)

2.It is up to the league institution whether or not they require students who are going through the try-out processor who have practice players to obtain a physical or sign a release of liability waiver before try-outs begin

B. In order to protect the student athletes as well as each institution, the Crossroads League requires that physicals are performed by an approved healthcare provider. Any physical that is completed by a professional other than one listed below will be void and not accepted as clearance to participate.

1.Medical Doctor (MD & DO) 2.Physician’s Assistant 3.Nurse Practitioner

VI. Amendments - All amendments to the above agreement will be made at the annual Crossroads League ATA meeting held each fall.

Concussion Guidelines

The following information is a guideline for care of student athletes for the Crossroads League regarding concussions. The Crossroads League recommends that all schools follow the protocols set forth by the physicians that cover their athletic teams. The host certified athletic trainer will be responsible for making the call on whether an athlete has a concussion, unless the visiting school has traveled with a certified athletic trainer.

The following is the Crossroads League Policy for Medical Coverage: A. An on-site licensed and certified athletic trainer will be physically available at all home soccer, basketball, volleyball, baseball, and softball games. B. For other sports participated in by an institution, the athletic trainer will be made available, within a reasonable response time, for all contests.

What is a concussion?

It’s a brain injury that changes a person’s behavior, thinking or physical functioning. They are typically caused by forceful blows to the head or body that result in rapid movement of the head.

What are the symptoms of a concussion?

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What if a student-athlete gets a concussion in a game?

First, they should be removed from play as soon as a concussion is suspected and evaluated by an appropriate health-care professional, such as a certified athletic trainer, team physician or a health care professional experienced in concussion evaluation and management. Athletes with a concussion are not allowed to return to the game that day. They should not return to play until all symptoms have been resolved during rest and exertion. A health care professional with experience in evaluating concussions should clear the student-athlete before returning to play is considered. If the athlete is determined not to have a concussion, by the certified athletic trainer, the athlete may be allowed to return to competition.

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Crossroads League General Guidelines

I. Indoor sports: Volleyball, Men’s Basketball and Women’s Basketball Sidelines, End Lines and Fan Locations:

A. NCAA Basketball Rulebook 1. Rule 1; Section 3. Lines and other markings a. Article 3: 6 ft. restraining line on the baseline The restraining line shall be a solid, interrupted or mathematical line formed between two colors. The line may be a color that is either the same or different from that of the end lines. When space is not available for a 6 ft. restraining line, the line should be marked using the maximum available distance. Non-playing personnel shall not be permitted in this area. 2. Page 28: The Court – sidelines Preferable 10 ft. unobstructed space outside the court. Where this is not practical, a minimum of 3 ft. is required.

B. The Crossroads League will adhere to the following guidelines for fan locations: 1. Fans may be seated in the bleachers where provided. 2. Fans seated on the first row of bleachers may stand to spontaneously react to an outstanding play, but must be seated thereafter. 3. An institution may designate a “standing area bleacher.” Within this area fans cannot stand on the floor, but will be allowed to stand in the bleachers, starting with the second row. 4. If no bleachers are provided on the baseline, fans must remain behind a roped off area at least 10 ft. beyond the baseline. If there is less than 10 feet between the baseline and the walls, then no fans are permitted to stand between the baseline and the walls. 5. In locations where the baseline 10 ft. roped off area does not intersect with the sideline bleachers, there shall be a roped off area extending from the first row of bleachers to the 10 ft. roped off baseline area. Fans must remain behind this roped off section.

C. In situations where these guidelines do not explicitly state the solution, home game management will facilitate the best scenario possible, keeping in mind the safety of the athletes, officials and fans.

II. Crossroads League guidelines regarding charitable causes:

A. The Crossroads League strongly supports individual sports groups or teams donating to charitable causes. B. The Crossroads League will not list a particular charitable cause within its Procedures Manual. C. If a sports group or team intends to support a specific cause or event, the sports group or team will comply with the following guidelines: 27

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D. The sports group or team (coach) will notify the institution’s Athletic Director of its intent. E. The event or cause must be budget neutral to its institution(s). Specific plans including dates should be shared with the Athletic Director(s) of each institution respectively. F. The host institution’s Athletic Director must give her/his approval prior to the cause or event happening.

III. Male and Female Student-Athletes of the Year A. The Crossroads League will name a male and female student-athlete of the year. Nominations will be accepted once the final spring regular season contest has been played. The winners will be announced on or about June 15.

B. The selection criteria are as follows:

1. Any student-athlete who competed in a Crossroad League sponsored sport for the current school year. 2. Any student-athlete who achieved First-Team All-Crossroads League Honors in his/her sport for that year. 3. Any student-athlete who is considered to be in good standing at a Crossroads League member institution. 4. Any student-athlete who is considered to represent and demonstrate the five core values of the NAIA. 5. Any student-athlete who demonstrated outstanding achievement in one or more sports at the league and national level. 6. All candidates must have earned at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA at the nominating institution.

C. The selection process will follow the steps listed below:

1. The selection committee will review the All-Crossroads League selections from each sport for that year. 2. A list of the top male and female student-athletes will be generated for consideration by June 1st of each year. 3. Athletic directors will verify that candidates from their respective institutions are in good standing, and are eligible for consideration according to the criteria established for this award. 4. The committee, composed of 3 athletic directors and the league commissioner, will narrow the selection to 10 for each award. (Committee members determined by the Administrative Committee) 5. The committee will then vote for the top male and female student-athletes. Any ties will be broken by the Crossroads League Commissioner 6. The top candidate must have received a majority recommendation 7. The selection committee will meet in June. The male and female top candidate will be presented for final approval at the Athletic Directors’ Meeting in June. 8. The Male and Female Student-Athlete of the Year award will be confirmed and released upon conclusion of the Athletic Directors’ meeting. 28

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9. The Crossroads League Male and Female Student-Athlete of the Year will receive a trophy acknowledging the award.

IV. Crossroads League Achievement Award A. From time to time at the discretion of the Commissioner, a Crossroads League Achievement Award will be awarded. This award will be presented to an individual that has exhibited special achievement during the current academic year. This award may be given to any individual associated with the Crossroads League. The recipient will receive a trophy acknowledging the award. V. Crossroads League Tournaments A. Any Crossroads League Tournament host is encouraged to make the game/match/contest a fan friendly and energetic event. This may include bands, videos, walk-up songs, promotions, etc. It is the right of the hosting institution to treat a Crossroads League Tournament event like a home contest. As with any Crossroads League event, the hosting institution should give consideration to the visiting institution(s).

VI. Player of the Week Award A. The Crossroads League will announce a Player of the Week for Fall Sports, Winter Sports, and Spring Sports during each year of competition. B. Fall Sports: Volleyball (Attacker, Defense, Setter), Men’s Soccer (Offensive, Defensive), Women’s Soccer (Offensive, Defensive), Men’s Tennis, Women’s Tennis, Men’s Cross Country, Women’s Cross Country Winter Sports: Men’s Basketball, Women’s Basketball, Men’s & Women’s Indoor Track & Field (Track Athlete of the Week & Field Athlete of the Week) Spring Sports: Men’s Golf, Women’s Golf, Baseball (Player, Pitcher), Softball (Player, Pitcher), Men’s & Women’s Outdoor Track & Field (Track Athlete of the Week & Field Athlete of the Week), Men’s Tennis, Women’s Tennis C. The Crossroads League SID will inform each school’s Sports Information Director of when Player of the Week nominations will start. Each SID should inform their respective coaching staffs of when nominations will start for their sport. Nominations online through the NAIA admin page will be due each Monday morning by 10:00 am, with all 10 head SIDs voting from 10:00 am through 12:00 pm. Coordination of each school’s nominations will be done through their own processes. D. The Player of the Week award winners will be posted on the Crossroads League website and emailed to the league SIDs.

VII. Thrivent Champions of Character Student-Athlete All-League Team A. The Crossroads League will name a 5 person male team and 5 person female team. B. Any student-athlete who is considered to represent and demonstrate the five core values of the NAIA. C. Each Athletic Director may submit 1 male and 1 female student-athlete per institution with supporting information. D. The Thrivent Champions of Character Student-Athlete All-League Team nomination process will begin following the last spring regular season contest.

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E. The Thrivent Champions of Character Committee (Chad Briscoe, Lori Culler, Ryan Cottingham) will oversee this process and make a recommendation to the Athletic Directors at the annual June meeting. F. A league certificate and social media hype will be given to each award winner.

VIII. Attendance at NAIA National Convention A. FAR’s are required to attend NAIA Convention at least every other year. B. Athletic Directors are encouraged to attend NAIA Convention every year.

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Crossroads League Conduct in Competition Committee Action Recommendations Approved 9/10/12

I. Conduct in Competition Guidelines A. Every competition must have an assigned person who is responsible for crowd control. B. The assigned crowd control manager is responsible for monitoring and stopping inappropriate chants, cheers or behaviors that are contradictory to the NAIA Champions of Character initiative. C. Profanity is unacceptable in all Crossroads League competitions and must be addressed by the crowd control manager. D. Personal attacks regarding physical characteristics of a player, coach or official are unacceptable and must be addressed by the crowd control manager. E. Personal attacks regarding the life history of a player, coach or official are unacceptable and must be addressed by the crowd control manager. F. Seat students and fans from opposing institutions in separate, well-marked sections. G. The seating area behind the visitor’s team bench should be reserved for visiting team’s fans and students only, where applicable. H. If the game venue is filled to capacity, home team fans/students may be permitted to sit in the section behind the visiting team’s bench but never in the first 5 rows behind that bench where applicable. I. Advise ticket sellers to screen for alcohol abuse, trouble makers and group agitators. Representatives from the visiting institution, if present, should screen for known trouble makers from their school/community. J. Instruct the operator of the game’s video recording equipment to record any and all incidents of inappropriate behavior. K. Noisemaker/Signage a. No artificial noisemakers will be permitted during competition for indoor sports unless approved within the sport rules. b. Artificial noisemakers will be permitted during competition for outdoor sports unless the specific sport rule does not allow them. c. The game manager at each institution shall be responsible for eliminating any and all artificial noisemakers that are disruptive and/or are distracting to players, coaches, and fans. d. Signs, placards, or banners that are insulting, offensive, or clearly in poor taste. Such items are to be removed from the event.

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II. Conduct in Competition –Crossroads League ejection/suspension protocol A. It is the responsibility of the offending institution to provide written notification to the commissioner of any incidents of misconduct during a contest, including ejections from a contest, within five days of the incident. B. Any coach or student-athlete ejected on one or more occasions while representing an NAIA member institution shall be subject automatically to the following penalties: a. Suspension for the next contest after the coach or student-athlete is ejected for the first time (in one sport) in a single season. A coach or student-athlete ejected for fighting, as reported by the game official, shall be automatically suspended for one additional contest. b. Suspension for the next two contests if a coach or student-athlete accumulates two ejections (in one sport) in a single season. This includes postseason play and may carry over to the following year depending on when the ejection occurs. A coach or student-athlete ejected for fighting, as reported by the game official, shall be automatically suspended for one additional contest. c. Ineligibility for the remainder of all regular season and postseason participation if a coach or student-athlete accumulates three ejections (in one sport) in a single season. Should the third ejection occur in either of the last two contests of the year, the coach or returning student-athlete will be suspended for the first two contests of the following year.

NOTE 1: Any coach or student-athlete ejected from a junior varsity or varsity contest shall be suspended for the next contest at the same level or higher as the contest from which the student or coach was ejected. Contests that are defined as scrimmages and exhibitions shall not satisfy the suspension penalty.

Any coach who changes employment from one NAIA institution to another NAIA institution while subject to a pending suspension due to misconduct during a contest must serve the term of the suspension at the new institution.

A transfer student who was suspended or declared otherwise ineligible due to misconduct while representing an institution in competition must serve the period of suspension at the institution to which the student transfers before intercollegiate participation shall be permitted.

Ejections are not subject to appeal. Suspensions may be appealed to the National Conduct and Ethics Committee with initial notification to, and recommendation from the conference.

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stringent than the NAIA rules, the institution must also conform to the sport specific rules.

NOTE 3: It is the responsibility of the ejected coach/player’s Athletic Director to inform the next opponent’s Athletic Director of any required suspension prior to that contest.

NOTE 4: A suspended coach/player may not attend the contest whereby he/she is suspended. The ejected/suspended coach/player is not to be in the vicinity of the field/court during his/her suspension (this includes press boxes, viewing rooms, etc.)

NOTE 5: Special circumstances like senior night, etc. may allow the suspended coach/player’s Athletic Director to request of the Commissioner special permission to allow the suspended coach/player to be present for a presentation (immediately leaving the facility/field/court). All decisions of the Commissioner are final regarding special permission situations.

III. Game program Fan Conduct Expectations paragraph.

A. The Crossroads League and Your Institution are committed to character driven athletics with a strong emphasis on sportsmanship. To that end, the Crossroads League and Your Institution have developed an extensive character-driven initiative designed to raise awareness to the importance of good sportsmanship and encourage positive behavior at all athletic events. Sportsmanship is following the rules, etiquette and positive spirit of competition. Your Institution and Visiting Institution fans can display outstanding sportsmanship by treating teams, all fans and game officials with respect and dignity and allowing the contest to play out on the field or court, not in the stands. We ask for your cooperation in demonstrating outstanding sportsmanship at Crossroads League contests both home and away. Your display of outstanding sportsmanship will have a positive impact on Your Institution athletics and the experiences of the participating student athletes.

Cordially,

Director of Athletics

Larry DeSimpelare Commissioner, Crossroads League

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IV. PA Announcement Options A. “Host School welcomes all players, officials and spectators to today’s contest. As a member of the NAIA and the Crossroads League, we are committed to the true spirit of competition as Champions of Character, embracing five core values: respect, integrity, responsibility, servant leadership and sportsmanship. We ask each of you as a participant, official or spectator to abide by these values by creating a positive environment in which our athletes may participate, our officials may work and you, the spectator, may enjoy. Please enjoy today’s contest.” B. “Host School welcomes all players, officials and spectators to today’s game. As participants in the NAIA’s Champions of Character initiative, we ask each of you to help create a positive competitive environment by showing respect for one another. On behalf of the Crossroads League and Host Institution, please enjoy today’s game.”

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CROSSROADS LEAGUE TRANSFER RULES

Crossroads League Intra-Conference Transfer Rule

1. For the purposes of this policy, a student-athlete is considered a transfer from a league institution if they meet any of the following criteria: a. Certified as eligible on official Eligibility Certificate b. Participated in team practices as part of NAIA’s 24 weeks c. Signed a letter of intent to attend and play sport at institution 2. In the case of a transfer to another Crossroads League institution, the student-athlete will not be eligible to compete in any countable contests, by NAIA definition, for two terms of attendance (or the equivalent time) after the last term they were an active member of the previous program. 3. This policy only includes transfers participating in the same sport(s) as at their previous institution. A transfer to compete in another sport at a new institution or transferring from a club sport to a varsity program is not covered in this policy. 4. A student-athlete may have the transfer rule waived with written release signed by the Athletic Director of the institution where they are transferring from.

Crossroads League Letter of Intent Language

This letter of intent is binding to the Crossroads League Intra-Conference Transfer Rule. By signing, the student-athlete understands that if they which to transfer to another Crossroads League institution and participate in the same sport(s), they will be subject to a mandatory two terms of attendance waiting period before continuing their eligibility. Please see the Crossroads League website for further details.

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HUMAN ERROR PROCEDURE Question: What is a human error?

Answer: Any time a game is unable to be played because of a lack of officials, or a facility that is not prepared.

Procedure: If home team is responsible for the human error, the game will be made up at the first available open date. This date cannot override a normally scheduled game, or the make- up of a regularly scheduled game. If the game continues to get “pushed” and no more dates are available, it will become a forfeit for the home team. It will be the HOME TEAM’s expense, including paying the officials for the original game (if given the wrong time) on the date of the infraction, and the make-up game at the opponents home site. (team making the infraction must travel to make up this game)

If a SUPERVISOR is responsible for the human error (lack of officials), the game will be treated as a normal “weather” cancellation. If the game cannot be made up, it will go down as a non-played game.

FACILITY MALFUNCTION/GAME SUSPENSION Question: What is a FACILITY MALFUNCTION during a game?

Answer: A game that has been “suspended” because of a facility malfunction and cannot be completed that day.

Procedure: The game will be resumed at the exact point of suspension. The game should be considered a “weather” cancellation and follow protocol for rescheduling a weather cancellation.

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CROSSROADS LEAGUE OFFICIATING FEES 2019-20

SOCCER Referee (1) $195.00 $130.00 Linesmen (2)

If only two officials are present, the two will be paid at the referee’s rate. A check will be made out for the difference and mailed to them.

VOLLEYBALL Officials (2) Regular Season: $140.00 single match; dual match, tri-match, quad match or regular season tournaments - $100.00 per match. All Crossroads League games will pay $60.00 per Linesman (2). Crossroads League Tournament: $140.00 per match and $70.00 per Linesmen (2) for the finals and semi-finals.

MEN'S BASKETBALL Officials (3) $200.00 per game

WOMEN'S BASKETBALL Officials (3) $200.00 per game

BASEBALL Umpires (2) $95.00 per 7-inning game – Season $125.00 per 9-inning game – Season $140.00 per game - Tournament $205.00 per 7-inning doubleheader $220.00 per 7/9-inning doubleheader

If only one umpire is present, that umpire will be paid only the amount contracted for one umpire. That umpire is still obligated to fulfill their contract. If there is a cancellation of any game or games, the first right of refusal resides with the original umpires scheduled. Payment policy – weather, cancellation situations: A) If an umpire does not leave home before notified of cancellation, no pay is awarded; B) If an umpire is en route to the game when notified of cancellation, they will be paid a fee of ONE game worked; C) If umpire gets to site and a game is not played, or partially played, the umpire is paid in full.

SOFTBALL Umpires (2) $175.00 per Doubleheader $110.00 per game - Tournament

If only one umpire is present, that umpire will be paid only the amount contracted for one umpire. That umpire is still obligated to fulfill their contract. If there is a cancellation of any game or games, the first right of refusal resides with the original umpires scheduled. The single game fee will be $100.00. Payment policy – weather, cancellation situations: A) If an umpire does not leave home before notified of cancellation, no pay is awarded; B) If an umpire is en route to the game when notified of cancellation, they will be paid a fee of ONE game worked; C) If umpire gets to site and a game is not played, or partially played, the umpire is paid in full.

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BASEBALL All business conducted by sport committees must be submitted as recommendations to the Administrative Committee.

I. Regular Season

A. Schedule 1. League chair will release the spring baseball schedule. 2. No contracts will be required for league games. Non-league games will be managed by contract as normal. 3. Once all schedules are obtained by the Commissioner, he will release the final schedules to the Supervisor of Umpires. The Supervisor of Umpires will then assign umpires to each of those games. 4. Starting times for Crossroads League games will be 1:00 p.m. on weekdays unless the host facility has lights whereby the recommended start time will be 4:30 p.m. up until the date of Daylight Savings Time. After that date, weekday games will start at 2:00 p.m. (without lights) and 4:30 p.m. (recommended with lights). Saturday games will start at 1:00 p.m. Game times may be changed if both coaches mutually agree. 5. Wednesdays will not be used as league make-up dates except for the two weeks where league games are scheduled for Tuesday. In that case, those Wednesdays will be used as make-up dates for the Tuesday league games. 6. The first league weekend of the year, the home team must have a turf facility reserved Thursday through Saturday as a back-up rain plan. 7. For Crossroads League series, single games will be 9 innings, with the doubleheaders starting with a 7 inning game and closing with a 9 inning game. If the first game goes extra innings, the second game becomes a 7 inning game. Each 9-inning game will have a 10-run rule in effect from the seventh inning on. 8. All Crossroads League weekend series are to be played against the same team for 3 games. 9. Each team will host one midweek series and play on the road for one midweek series. All weekday series should be played in the same order as a weekend series, with a single nine-inning game first, and the doubleheader (7/9) the following week. 10. Locations of the games may be changed or flipped based on mutual consent of both coaches. 11. Teams that are permitted to play on Sunday are allowed to alter weekend schedules to a Saturday/Sunday series. 12. The last make-up day of the regular season will be the Tuesday prior to the start of the conference tournament. 13. Pre-Game Schedule: a. Home Batting: 90 minutes prior to game time b.Visitor Batting: 60 minutes prior to game time c. Home Infield: 30 minutes prior to game time d.Visitor Infield: 20 minutes prior to game time

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e. Batting practice should take place on the game field whenever possible. f. Any changes made to the above pre-game schedule should be communicated to the visiting team prior to game day. g.It is suggested that each coach send out their pre-game schedules prior to the start of regular season play. h.Coaches agree to exchange lineups 30 minutes prior to game time.

14. The last series of the year will be played on Thursday/Friday. Saturday will be available as a makeup date for that final series. 15. As a league, teams will not be allowed to share scouting reports about league teams with non-league opponents.

B. Rainout Policy 1. If games are postponed, cancelled or rescheduled the following communication process will apply:

2. Both coaches must come to an agreement on the status of the game. 3. Home coach will e-mail (and call if necessary) the Supervisor of Umpires to advise of the change. 4. Home coach will call umpires originally assigned to advise of the change. Current policies continue for the priority of the assignments. 5. Supervisor of Umpires will reassign and advise accordingly. 6. The responsibility for communicating with opposing coach, Supervisor of Umpires, and umpires is that of the home coach. 7. Games 1 and 2 of a series will be played under the “Halted Game Rule” (NCAA Rule Book – Rule 5 Section 9). A game that is called due to rain or darkness before the full scheduled amount of innings will resume from the point in which it was suspended on the next play date and must be completed before the start of the next game of the series. Game 3, or the last game of the series will be considered an official game after five innings, as described in Rule 5-8-b. The last game of a series can end in a tie. The deadline to complete games is Tuesday, April 30, 2019. 8. Make-up league games will take priority over non- league games. 9. Make up dates will be listed when schedule is released. Games are to be made up in the order which they were lost. Teams available for Sunday play can make up games on Sunday for the current series. 10. All weekend series are Thursday/Friday/Saturday. The order of games is a single 9 first, followed by a DH (7 then 9). Doubleheaders may be switched to Thursday or Friday due to impending weather, if by mutual consent of both institutions. 11. No team will be forced to play a makeup game during its spring break as long as it is stated in advance. II. Rules Governing Play

A. NAIA rules will govern all games, including tournament play.

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III. Official Balls

A. In regular season play, Crossroads League schools may use the ball of their choice, but the official NAIA championship ball (Rawlings) is recommended. For the Crossroads League postseason Tournament, 10 dozen baseballs are to be provided by the Crossroads League to be split between the two sites and will be the official NAIA championship ball (Rawlings), to be paid for by the league or donated by Rawlings. Each team will also bring 1 dozen NAIA championship balls (Rawlings) to be given to the tournament director.

IV. Umpires

A. Daniel Jimenez and Bruce Doane will be responsible for assigning umpires for the 2017-2018 season. South Region - Daniel Jimenez - (317) 373-7900 / [email protected] North Region - Bruce Doane – (616) 822-9503 / [email protected]

1. Please note the Crossroads League schools will use voucher system for umpire payment. 2. The four first-round hosts in the Crossroads League Tournament will pay for umpires for those games and can take reimbursement from admission from those games. 3. A voucher system will be used for umpire payment and paid for by the Crossroads League for league tournament games at the two host sites.

V. League Tournament A. The format for the Crossroads League Tournament will be an 8 team, double elimination tournament using a single bracket. The top eight teams as determined by league standings will participate in the league tournament. Seeding will be based on place of finish determined by league winning percentage. If ties need to be broken, refer to the section titled “Tiebreakers to Determine Final League Standings.” B. 2020 Tournament Dates: Friday May 1, Saturday May 2, Monday May 4, Tuesday May 5 (Wednesday May 6 is the rain date) C. Tournament Location: All eight teams will play at Indiana Wesleyan University for the entirety of the tournament. D. The official postseason roster must be handed in to the league chair and tournament director prior to each team’s first tournament game. E. All games will be 9 innings. F. The 10-run rule will be used for first round games only (Games #1, #2, #3, #4) G. Tournament Director will be the host school representative. The host coach of the tournament may fill this role as Tournament Director only after his/her team has been eliminated from the tournament. H. Financial Report Form – Host school(s) for all Crossroads League Postseason contests will use the supplied Financial Report Form to report expenses and gate revenues to the League Commissioner. Revenue (net) and the Financial Form are to be forwarded to the League Office one week after the Crossroads League postseason is complete.

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INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICIES

A. Final decisions on weather and field conditions will be made by the tournament director in conjunction with the host school representative and the league commissioner. B. If the tournament cannot be played at all, the No. 1 seed is the champion. The No. 2 seed will be the runner-up. C. If all games in round one (games 1-4) cannot be completed before the completion date, letter B above still applies. If games cannot be played on day one at the host sites they will move to either Taylor or Huntington respectively on day 2. D. If all games in round one (games 1-4) are completed but the rest of the tournament cannot be completed, the champion will be the highest seeded team that is undefeated. The runner-up will be the second highest-seed that is undefeated. E. If all games in the second round (games 5-10) are completed but the rest of the tournament cannot be completed, the champion will be the highest seeded undefeated team. The runner-up will be the second highest seeded undefeated team. F. If game 11 is completed and the rest of the tournament cannot be completed the winner will be the remaining undefeated team and the runner-up will be the highest seeded team remaining. G. If all games can be played but the “if necessary” championship game cannot be played, the tournament winner will be the highest seeded team in the championship game. The runner-up will be the second highest seeded team in the championship game. H. If the first two days of the tournament cannot be played but the last two days are available, the tournament will revert to a single elimination tournament. I. If the first three days of the tournament cannot be played but the last day is available, we will revert to single elimination tournament with teams 1-4 playing on the final day. #1 vs #4 and #2 vs #3. J. A team may be required to play three games on one day if it is the last day of the tournament. VI. Tiebreakers to Determine Final League Standings A. In the event of ties, the following tie breakers will be used in order to determine league finishing place:

1. Head-to-head competition (if 2 teams).

 In the event of a tie between 3 or more teams, the first tie breaker is win percentage against those teams involved in the tie.

2. Win percentage against Crossroads League opponents in descending order of league standings.

3. Win percentage against common opponents. (League and Non-League)

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6. Coin toss between teams, to be administered by the baseball sport chair.

VI. NAIA Postseason Qualification The winner of the Crossroads League regular season (No. 1 seed in the tournament) and the winner of the Crossroads League Tournament will receive automatic bids to the NAIA Opening Round. If the winner of the regular season (No. 1 seed in the tournament) and the winner of the Crossroads League Tournament are the same team, the second place team from the tournament will be awarded the second automatic bid. VII. All-Crossroads League Teams A. Each coach will have the opportunity to nominate his best players for consideration on the All-Crossroads League team. Each coach will fax their nominations to the baseball chair by the date and time decided upon at the fall coaches meeting. The baseball chair will compile a list and fax it back to all coaches. A coaches’ meeting will be held to determine the All- Crossroads League team. B. Players should be nominated at their normal position and each nomination must be accompanied by overall statistics. A player must have played 50% of the games at the position for which he is nominated. C. One coach or designated representative from each team must be available for a meeting and will be permitted to vote for their own players. D. Failure to send nominations on time or to have a representative at the All-Crossroads League meeting will disqualify institution’s players from All-Crossroads League consideration E. A seventeen-player All-Crossroads League team will be selected consisting of two catchers, four infielders, four outfielders, four starting pitchers, one relief pitcher, one designated hitter, and one utility infielder. In addition, a Coach of the Year, Pitcher of the Year, Player of the Year, and a Newcomer of the Year will be chosen. Newcomer of the Year can be awarded to a player who is in their first year of play in the Crossroads League. 1. At the conclusion of voting, each head coach may select up to 3 players from their respective school for Honorable Mention All-Crossroads League. F. The Rawlings NAIA Gold Glove Award will be awarded, based on NAIA guidelines. G. Voting results for All-Crossroads League teams will be made available to all Crossroads League Baseball coaches. If votes are taken by ballot, the ballot results will be shown to all Crossroads League Baseball coaches. If the votes are taken verbally, the verbal results will be documented for all Crossroads League Baseball coaches to see. H. Following selection of All-Crossroads League Teams the sports chair will submit a complete list of award winners, including votes received and indicating any ties or special circumstances, to the Crossroads League Sports Information Director by the end of the same day.

VIII. Sport Chair and Rater – The position of Sport Chair will be voted upon every two years. No term limitations will be set, but individuals must be nominated and voted into the position of Sport Chair every two years.

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CROSSROADS LEAGUE 2019-20 BASEBALL TOURNAMENT FINANCIAL REPORT FORM

DATE:

LOCATION:

OPPONENTS:

SESSION:

INCOME # of Students:______@ Free # of Adults:______@ $8 for day pass $ ______# of Adults:______@ $15 for tourney pass $ ______# of Senior Citizens (65+): ___ @ $5 for day pass $ ______# of Senior Citizens (65+): ___ @ $10 for tourney pas $ ______# of Children (6-17): ______@ $5 for day pass $ ______# of Children (6-17): ______@ $10 for tourney pass $ ______# of Children (5 and under): ______@ Free

TOTAL INCOME $ ______

EXPENSES Umpires: 3 @ $140.00 per game $ ______

TOTAL EXPENSES $ ______

REVENUE (Net) $ ______

Host schools are responsible for all expenses other than umpires.

Gate receipts and the financial report form are to be forwarded to the League Office one week after the tournament is completed.

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BASKETBALL: MEN’S All business conducted by sport committees must be submitted as recommendations to the Administrative Committee.

I. Regular Season A. Schedule 1.Crossroads League schools will play each other twice during the basketball season. One game is a home game, and one game is an away game. The team with the best won-lost record at the end of regular season play will be declared the league champion.

2.The Crossroads League men’s basketball schedule for 2019-20 will begin on Tuesday, November 26, 2019.

3.Starting time of the games – Crossroads League varsity games will begin at 7:00 pm on weekdays and 3:00 pm on Saturdays, unless both coaches and both athletic directors agree to change the starting time. 4.During Crossroads League games, each league institution will recognize media timeouts at the 16-minute mark and 8-minute mark of each half while retaining the full complement of timeouts allowable per contest (four full timeouts and two 30-second timeouts). Media timeouts should be 60 seconds in length unless the media present requests a maximum of 75 seconds. 5.Teams are required to schedule Saturday doubleheaders. Order of games will be a 1:00 pm women’s game and a 3:00 pm men’s game. All mid-week doubleheaders must be scheduled on a Wednesday evening. An exception to the mid-week doubleheader rule (playing on Wednesday) will be allowed for the Tuesday/Wednesday before Thanksgiving. Doubleheaders will be allowed on the Tuesday before Thanksgiving. 6.During all league doubleheaders, the court must remain available during halftime of the first game for teams from the second game to warmup on. 7.During all league doubleheaders, a minimum time of 30 minutes will be between games to allow for warmup for the second game. That period could last longer if the first game ends early. The second game will not begin prior to 3:00 pm.

B. Cancellation and Postponement Policy 1.League games may not be cancelled. 2.If a game is postponed due to inclement weather the following communication process will apply: a. Verbal contact should be made between both coaches b. Both coaches agree on the status of the game c. Both athletic directors should be informed and involved in the decision. d. Home coach will notify via e-mail (and phone call) the Supervisor of Officials to advise of the change. e. Home coach will attempt to contact the officials for the game.

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3.Single league games that are cancelled on a Saturday, the make-up game should take place the following Thursday.

4.Single league games that are cancelled on a Tuesday, the make-up game should be played on the immediate Wednesday (if a doubleheader makes sense) or immediate Thursday. If the immediate Thursday is unplayable, the game will be pushed to the following Thursday. Multiple cancellations need to be made up in the order of cancellation. C. Senior Recognition and Pregame Programs

1.Senior recognition should be limited to 10 minutes or be done after the game has been completed. 2.Pregame video presentations should be limed to less than 60 seconds in length. 3.All institutions will follow the pregame timing sheet provided by the Crossroads League, and will ensure that all games begin at their schedule time.

II. Rules Governing Play – NCAA Men’s Basketball Rules will govern play.

III. Official Balls – In regular season play, Crossroads League schools may use the ball of their choice, but the official NAIA championship ball (Spalding TF 1000) is recommended. The official NAIA championship ball (Spalding TF 1000) will be used during the Crossroads League postseason tournament. The host school(s) will be responsible to provide the official NAIA championship ball (Spalding TF 1000). If available by contract these balls may be supplied by the NAIA National Office.

IV. Officials

A. Bo Boroski will be responsible for assigning officials for the 2019-20 season. B. Three officials are to work each game at a cost of $200.00 per official. C. An alternate official for the Crossroads League Tournament Championship game should be assigned at a cost of $100.00. D. In case of emergency, mutually agreed upon (by both coaches) officials may be used. E. If only two officials show up at a game, the game will be played with two officials in the event a third official cannot be mutually agreed upon by both coaches. F. It is not the official’s duty to provide a substitute official. G. Filing of a written protest must take place no later than three days after the completion of the protested game.

H. Please note the Crossroads League schools will be using a voucher system for officials’ payments.

V. League Tournament

A. The top eight (8) teams in the final league standings will compete in the league tournament.

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D. In the event of ties between three or more teams in the final league standings, the same tie-breaker as above (Letter C) should be used with the following principle to be followed: Tiebreaker #1 will use the aggregate head-to-head record among the tied teams in an attempt to break the tie. If the aggregate head to head records break the ties between all teams involved, there will be no need to move to Tiebreaker #2. If all teams are still tied at Tiebreaker #1, continue through the remaining tiebreakers until at least one team can be eliminated. Once at least one team has been eliminated and a tie still exists between two or more teams, the team(s) that can be eliminated from the tie will be placed in the appropriate seeding position(s). For the remaining teams that are still tied, the tiebreaking process starts over at Tiebreaker #1 and continues until all ties are broken.

E. Games will be played at the home of the higher seeded team.

F. Playoff Structure First Round: #1 vs. #8 | #4 vs. #5 | #2 vs. #7 | #3 vs. #6 Wed. February 26, 2020 – 7:00 p.m

Semifinals: #1/#8 Winner vs. #4/#5 Winner | #2/#7 Winner vs. #3/#6 Winner Sat. February 29, 2020 – 3:00 p.m.

Championship: Semifinal Winners Tues. March 3, 2020 – 7:00 p.m.

G. Starting times – Crossroads League Tournament games will begin at 7:00 pm on weekdays and 3:00 pm on Saturdays, unless both coaches and both athletic directors agree to change the starting time. Any proposed changes to the standard 7:00/3:00 start times should be made as soon as possible after each matchup is determined. H. Officials will be assigned through the Crossroads League by Bo Boroski.

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I. The host athletic director in conjunction with the men’s basketball chair will coordinate the Crossroads League Men’s Basketball Tournament. J. Financial Report Form – Host school(s) for all Crossroads League Postseason contests will use the supplied Financial Report Form to report expenses and gate revenues to the League Commissioner. Revenue (net) and the Financial Form are to be forwarded to the League Office one week after the Crossroads League postseason is complete.

VI. NAIA Postseason Qualification – The winner of the Crossroads League regular season (No. 1 seed in the tournament) and the winner of the Crossroads League Tournament will receive automatic bids to the NAIA Division II National Championship. The 2nd place regular season finisher, #2 seed, will receive the 2nd automatic bid to the NAIA National Championship in the event that the regular season champions are the same as the tournament champions. A. Representative(s) to the NAIA National Tournament should be given financial assistance from the Crossroads League in the following manner: 1.For future reference, if one team goes, then that team shall receive 60% of the tournament’s revenue. 2.If two teams go, then the following numbers are used: a. Regular season winner (No. 1 seed in tournament) = 30% of tournament revenue b. Tournament winner (#2 Seed if applicable) = 30% of tournament revenue

3.If three teams go, then the following numbers are used: a. Regular season winner (No. 1 seed in tournament) = 25% of tournament revenue b. Tournament winner (#2 Seed if applicable) = 25% of tournament revenue c. At-Large team = 10% of tournament revenue

4.If four teams go, then the following numbers are used: a. Regular season winner (No. 1 seed in tournament) = 20% of tournament revenue b. Tournament winner (#2 Seed if applicable) = 20% of tournament revenue c. Highest seeded at-large team = 10% of tournament revenue d. Lowest seeded at-large team = 10% of tournament revenue

VII. All-Crossroads League Teams A. Each coach or his representative nominates the outstanding player(s) from his team, based on league performance (with position not being a determining factor) at the pre- league tournament coaches meeting. All league coaches will attend this meeting at a mutually agreed upon site the Sunday before the league tournament begins. A conference call may replace an in person meeting. B. A ballot is then cast rating the players from 15-1, with 15 being the league MVP. Ballots will be created by the basketball sports chair.

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C. The top 10 vote-getters will be named First Team All-Crossroads League. D. Of the remaining nominees, the 10 players receiving the most votes on this ballot are named Second Team All-Crossroads League. E. A coach cannot vote for his own players F. A five-member All-Freshman Team and/or red-shirt Freshman and a Newcomer Freshman or red shirt Freshman of the Year will be voted upon and named. G. A five-member All-Defensive Team and Defender of the Year will also be voted upon and named. H. The basketball chairman shall utilize a phone vote in case of emergency. I. Coach of the Year – The basketball coaches will cast ballots for the Coach of the Year, with the majority vote-getter receiving the award. J. The First and Second Team All-Crossroads League selections will receive an All- Crossroads League plaque issued by the league. Third team and honorable mention will receive a certificate issued by the league. The Coach of the Year will receive a plaque issued by the league. The Newcomer of the Year will receive a plaque, and the All- Newcomer Team will receive certificates issued by the league. The All-Defensive Team and Defender of the Year will receive certificates issued by the league. K. Voting results for All-Crossroads League teams will be made available to all Crossroads League Men’s Basketball coaches. If votes are taken by ballot, the ballot results will be shown to all Crossroads League Men’s Basketball coaches. If the votes are taken verbally, the verbal results will be documented for all Crossroads League Men’s Basketball coaches to see. L. Following selection of All-Crossroads League Teams the sports chair will submit a complete list of award winners, including votes received and indicating any ties or special circumstances, to the Crossroads League Sports Information Director by the end of the same day. VIII. Sports Information A. The home team will provide both teams with an official NAIA box score statistical report at halftime and at the conclusion of each game. The home team will make adjustments to issued stats if evidence exists to indicate an adjustment is warranted. Any changes must be made within 72 hours of the completion of the game. B. Opposing teams will make their up-to-date statistics available upon request for use in game day programs and for preparation purposes. C. The home team is responsible for providing live stats for all Crossroads League games.

IX. Complimentary Tickets and Scouting Passes A. NAIA Membership Cards will be honored by all Crossroads League schools and may be used by coaches’ wives and minor children for admission. B. Cheerleaders will be admitted by identification. C. Only the home team may provide a pep band. The band cannot play during live ball situations. A band is defined as more than two instruments. 56 Crossroads League Procedures Manual 2019/2020

D. A pass list of ten (10) names will be allowed for each league institution. X. Sport Details – Other A. Scouting Procedures – By agreement of league coaches, no scouting information, including game tapes, will be given to non- league schools in reference to league schools. Current roster including usual starting lineup is allowed but no additional information is permitted. B. Admission at Crossroads League Games – Admission charge will be $2.00 or less for students of Crossroads League schools on presentation of their Student I.D. cards. This includes regular season games only. C. Home Team Responsibilities – Home team shall provide basketballs for warm-ups, water on the bench for each team, and game statistics as previously stated. Home team shall have visitor locker room available for use a minimum of 1.5 hours in advance of game time. Also, when delayed by weather or vehicle issues, the visiting team shall have 20 minutes of warm-up time prior to game time. D. No Smoking Rule and Sportsmanship Emphasis – It is recommended that no smoking be allowed in the gymnasium and that each league school do their utmost to stress good sportsmanship and fellowship between players and fans. E. Towels – League teams are expected to provide their own towels at each game. F. Basketball Committee – An elected league basketball committee shall administer matters pertaining to Crossroads League Men’s Basketball. The committee will be composed of a chairperson and two members at-large. The current committee consists of Jared Ronai (Chair), Josh Andrews and Ryan Cottingham. XI. Sport Chair – The position of Sport Chair will be voted upon every two years. No term limitations will be set, but individuals must be nominated and voted into the position of Sport Chair every two years. XII. Synergy – The use of Synergy will be utilized by Men’s Basketball during the 2019-20 season. The Administrative Committee has approved the expense for the 2019-20 season. A. Film exchange should be made available electronically within the following time window. 1. 24-48 hours following a non-league game when at all possible, understanding that situations such as holiday tourneys & long road trips may cause a delay. NOTE: Coaches will be locked out of viewing other games until they upload their entire latest game. 2. 24-36 hours following a league game. B. All home games, including non-league, should be made available electronically. C. Failure to comply with the time requirements listed above may fall under Article XIII – Unsportsmanlike Conduct Policy and be subject to disciplinary action by the League Commissioner.

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CROSSROADS LEAGUE 2019-20 MEN’S BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT FINANCIAL REPORT FORM

DATE:

LOCATION:

OPPONENTS:

SESSION:

INCOME (Track and submit number in attendance)

Children 5 and under @ Free #______College Students Free with ID: #______

Adults: ____(Number of adults) General @ $10.00 each $ ______Youth (6-17): ____ (Number of youth) General @ $5.00 each $ ______Senior Citizens: ____ (Number of seniors) General @ $5.00 each $______TOTAL INCOME $ ______EXPENSES

Officials: 3 @ $200.00 per game $ ______

Alternate Official: 1 @ 100.00 (championship game only) $ ______

TOTAL EXPENSES $ ______

REVENUE (Net) $ ______

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BASKETBALL: WOMEN’S

All business conducted by sport committees must be submitted as recommendations to the Administrative Committee.

I. Regular Season

A. Schedule 1.Crossroads League schools will play each other twice during the basketball season. One game is a home game, and one game is an away game. The team with the best won-lost record at the end of regular season play will be declared the league champion. 2.The Crossroads League women’s basketball schedule for 2019-20 will begin on Tuesday, November 26, 2019. 3.The numbers for the 2020-21 and 2021-22 are 0-Marian, 1-MVNU, 2-Spring Arbor, 3- IWU, 4-Grace, 5-Goshen, 6-Huntington, 7-Taylor, 8-Bethel, 9-USF. Teams will be redrawn and reshuffled following the 2021-22 season for the ensuing two years based on the rubric from Dr. Rick Koontz. 4.Starting time of the games – Crossroads League varsity games will begin at 7:00 pm on weekdays (for non-doubleheaders) and 1:00 pm on Saturdays, unless both coaches and both athletic directors agree to change the starting time due to a conflict of scheduling. 5.During Crossroads League games, each league institution will no longer recognize media timeouts. Each team will have the full complement of timeouts allowable per contest (two full timeouts and three 30-second timeouts) and there will be a 75-second break between each quarter. 6.Teams are required to schedule Saturday doubleheaders. Order of games will be a 1:00 pm women’s game and a 3:00 pm men’s game. All mid-week doubleheaders must be scheduled on a Wednesday evening. An exception to the mid-week doubleheader rule (playing on Wednesday) will be allowed for the Tuesday/Wednesday before Thanksgiving. Doubleheaders will be allowed on the Tuesday before Thanksgiving. 7.During all league doubleheaders, the court must remain available during halftime of the first game for teams from the second game to warmup on. 8.During all league doubleheaders, a minimum time of 30 minutes will be between games to allow for warmup for the second game. That period could last longer if the first game ends early. The second game will not begin prior to 3:00 pm. B. Cancellation and Postponement Policy 1.League games may not be cancelled. 2.If a game is postponed due to inclement weather the following communication process will apply: a. Verbal contact should be made between both coaches b. Both coaches agree on the status of the game c. Both athletic directors should be informed and involved in the decision. d. Home coach will notify via e-mail (and phone call) the Supervisor of Officials to advise of the change. 59 Crossroads League Procedures Manual 2019/2020

e. Home coach will attempt to contact the officials for the game.

3.Single league games that are cancelled on a Saturday, the make-up game should take place on the immediate Monday. If Monday is unplayable, the game should be the following Monday.

4.Single league games that are cancelled on a Wednesday, the make-up game should be played on the next day (Thursday). If the immediate Thursday is unplayable, the game will be pushed to the following Monday. C. Senior Recognition and Pregame Programs

II. Rules Governing Play – NCAA Women’s Basketball Rules will govern play.

III. Official Balls – In regular season play, Crossroads League schools may use the ball of their choice, but the official NAIA championship ball (Spalding) is recommended. The official NAIA championship ball (Spalding) will be used during the Crossroads League postseason tournament. The host school(s) will be responsible to provide the official NAIA championship ball (Spalding). If available by contract these balls may be supplied by the NAIA National Office.

IV. Officials

A. Rob Doss will be the 2019-20 Coordinator of Officials for women’s basketball. [email protected] B. Three officials are to work each game at a cost of $200.00 per official. C. An alternate official for the Crossroads League Tournament Championship game should be assigned at a cost of $100.00. D. In case of emergency, mutually agreed upon (by both coaches) officials may be used. E. If only two officials show up at a game, the game will be played with two officials in the event a third official cannot be mutually agreed upon by both coaches. F. Filing of a written protest must take place no later than three days after the completion of the protested game.

G. Please note the Crossroads League schools will be using a voucher system for officials’ payments. H. There are to be no “fist bumps” between student-athletes and officials before any women’s basketball games. V. League Tournament A. The top eight (8) teams in the final regular season standings will compete in the league tournament. 60 Crossroads League Procedures Manual 2019/2020

B. Standings at the end of regular season play will be used for determining seeding for the League Tournament and for All-Sports Trophy purposes. C. In the event of a tie between two teams in the final league standings, the following tie breaker procedure will be used in order for the purpose of seeding teams into the league tournament: 1.(Tiebreaker #1) League won/loss records against schools involved in the tie (i.e. head- to-head) 2.(Tiebreaker #2) Start at the top of the league standings and compare their records with the teams in order of final league standings 3.(Tiebreaker #3) League road wins – won/loss records against schools on the road involved in the tie: league road games only. 4.(Tiebreaker #4) Massey rating 5.(Tiebreaker #5) National rating 6.(Tiebreaker #6) Coin toss between teams, to be administered by the women’s basketball sport chair. D. In the event of ties between three or more teams in the final league standings, the same tie-breaker as above (Letter C) should be used with the following principle to be followed: Tiebreaker #1 will use the aggregate head-to-head record among the tied teams in an attempt to break the tie. If the aggregate head to head records break the ties between all teams involved, there will be no need to move to Tiebreaker #2. If all teams are still tied at Tiebreaker #1, continue through the remaining tiebreakers until at least one team can be eliminated. Once at least one team has been eliminated and a tie still exists between two or more teams, the team(s) that can be eliminated from the tie will be placed in the appropriate seeding position(s). For the remaining teams that are still tied, the tiebreaking process starts over at Tiebreaker #1 and continues until all ties are broken.

E. Games will be played at the home of the higher seeded team.

F. Playoff Structure 1.First Round: #1 vs. #8 | #4 vs. #5 | #2 vs. #7 | #3 vs. #6 Tuesday, February 25, 2020—7:00 p.m. 2.Semifinals: #1/#8 Winner vs. #4/#5 Winner | #2/#7 Winner vs. #3/#6 Winner Friday, Friday, February 28, 2019—7:00 p.m.

3.Championship: Semifinal Winners Monday, March 2, 2019—7:00 p.m.

G. Starting times – Crossroads League Tournament games will begin at 7:00 pm, unless both coaches and both athletic directors agree to change the starting time. Any proposed changes to the standard 7:00 start times should be made as soon as possible after each matchup is determined.

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H. The host athletic director in conjunction with the women’s basketball chair will coordinate the Crossroads League Women’s Basketball Tournament.

I. Financial Report Form – Host school(s) for all Crossroads League Postseason contests will use the supplied Financial Report Form to report expenses and gate revenues to the League Commissioner. Revenue (net) and the Financial Form are to be forwarded to the League Office one week after the Crossroads League postseason is complete.

VI. NAIA Postseason Qualification – The winner of the Crossroads League regular season (No. 1 seed in the tournament) and the winner of the Crossroads League Tournament will receive automatic bids to the NAIA Division II National Championship. If the winner of the regular season (No. 1 seed in the tournament) and the winner of the Crossroads League Tournament are the same team, the runner-up team from the tournament will be awarded the second automatic bid. A. Representative(s) to the NAIA National Tournament should be given financial assistance from the Crossroads League in the following manner: 1.For future reference, if one team goes, then that team shall receive 60% of the tournament’s revenue. 2.If two teams go, then the following numbers are used: a. Regular season winner (No. 1 seed in tournament) = 30% of tournament revenue b. Tournament winner (2nd place if applicable) = 30% of tournament revenue

3.If three teams go, then the following numbers are used: a. Regular season winner (No. 1 seed in tournament) = 25% of tournament revenue b. Tournament winner (2nd place if applicable) = 25% of tournament revenue c. At-Large team = 10% of tournament revenue

4.If four teams go, then the following numbers are used: a. Regular season winner (No. 1 seed in tournament) = 20% of tournament revenue b. Tournament winner (2nd place if applicable) = 20% of tournament revenue c. Highest seeded at-large team = 10% of tournament revenue d. Lowest seeded at-large team = 10% of tournament revenue

VII. All-Crossroads League Teams A. The All-Crossroads League team will consist of a 5-player First Team, 5-player Second Team, and a 5-player Third Team. First and Second team members will receive plaques from the Crossroads League. The 5-player Third Team and Honorable Mention team will receive a certificate. Any player that received a vote that was not selected to the First, Second, or Third Team will receive Honorable Mention. B. A 5-player All-Freshman team will also be named and receive a certificate. A Newcomer of the Year will also be selected and receive a plaque.

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C. The player receiving the highest number of points in the voting will be the Crossroads League Player of the Year. D. Players will be selected by the coaches. 1.After the completion of the league schedule, each coach will submit to the league Women’s Basketball Sports Chair the names and league statistics for up to four players. 2.The Sport Chair will send ballots to the member schools. 3.Coaches will vote for 15 players, ranking them from 15 to 1 (15 should be given to the top player in the league). 4.Coaches should not vote for their own players. 5.Coaches will meet on a designated campus at 2:00 pm the Sunday immediately following the final Crossroads League regular season contest to perform the All- Crossroads League voting. A conference call may replace an in person meeting 6.Ballots will be tabulated and results will be sent to each institution. 7.Players must finish the season in good standing at their respective institutions to receive an award. E. Coach of the Year – The basketball coaches will cast ballots for the Coach of the Year. Ballots will be tabulated and results will be sent to each institution. F. Voting results for All-Crossroads League teams will be made available to all Crossroads League Women’s Basketball coaches. If votes are taken by ballot, the ballot results will be shown to all Crossroads League Women’s Basketball coaches. If the votes are taken verbally, the verbal results will be documented for all Crossroads League Women’s Basketball coaches to see. G. Following selection of All-Crossroads League Teams the sports chair will submit a complete list of award winners, including votes received and indicating any ties or special circumstances, to the Crossroads League Sports Information Director by the end of the same day. VIII. Sports Information A. The home team will provide both teams with an official NAIA box score statistical report at halftime and at the conclusion of each game. The home team will make adjustments to issued stats if evidence exists to indicate an adjustment is warranted. Any changes must be made within 72 hours of the completion of the game. B. Opposing teams will make their up-to-date statistics available upon request for use in game day programs and for preparation purposes. C. The home team is responsible for providing live stats for all Crossroads League games. IX. Complimentary Tickets and Scouting Passes A. Cheerleaders will be admitted by identification. B. NAIA Membership Cards will be honored by all Crossroads League schools and may be used by family and children of holders.

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C. Only the home team may provide a pep band. The band cannot play during live ball situations. A band is defined as more than two instruments. X. Sport Details – Other A. Scouting Procedures – By agreement of league coaches, no scouting information, including game tapes, will be given to non- league schools in reference to league schools. Current roster including usual starting lineup is allowed but no additional information is permitted. B. Synergy – The use of Synergy will be utilized by Women’s Basketball during the 2019- 20 season. At least seven teams must purchase Synergy and up to three teams can do film exchange for free. The teams that purchase Synergy will get the price over a three-year term, receiving a discount the first two years: $1,750 in 19-20, $2,000 in 20-21, and $2,200 in 21-22. 1. Synergy should be made available electronically within the following time window: a. 24-48 hours following a non- league game when at all possible, understanding that situations such as holiday tournaments, and long road trips may cause a delay. NOTE: Coaches will be locked out of viewing other games until they upload their entire latest game. b. 24-36 hours following a league game. 2.All home games, including non- league, should be made available electronically. 3.Failure to comply with the time requirements listed above may fall under Article XIII – Unsportsmanlike Conduct Policy and be subject to disciplinary action by the League Commissioner. C. Admission at Crossroads League Games – Admission charge will be $2.00 or less for students of Crossroads League schools on presentation of their Student I.D. cards. This includes regular season games only. D. Home Team Responsibilities – Home team shall provide basketballs for warm-ups, water on the bench for each team, and game statistics as previously stated. Home team shall have visitor locker room available for use a minimum of 1.5 hours in advance of game time. Also, when delayed by weather or vehicle issues, the visiting team shall have 20 minutes of warm-up time prior to game time. D. No Smoking Rule and Sportsmanship Emphasis – It is recommended that no smoking be allowed in the gymnasium and that each league school do their utmost to stress good sportsmanship and fellowship between players and fans.

XI. Sport Chair – The position of Sport Chair will be voted upon every two years. No term limitations will be set, but individuals must be nominated and voted into the position of Sport Chair every two years. -Jason Ridge (2017-2019) -Jody Martinez (2019-2021)

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CROSSROADS LEAGUE 2019-20 WOMEN’S BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT FINANCIAL REPORT FORM

DATE:

LOCATION:

OPPONENTS:

SESSION:

INCOME (Track and submit number in attendance)

Children 5 and under @ Free #______College Students Free with ID: #______

Officials: 3 @ $200.00 per game $ ______

Alternate Official: 1 @ 100.00 (championship game only) $ ______

TOTAL EXPENSES $ ______

REVENUE (Net) $ ______Host schools are responsible for all expenses other than officials.

Gate receipts and the financial report form are to be forwarded to the League Office one week after the tournament is completed.

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CROSS COUNTRY: MEN & WOMEN

All business conducted by sport committees must be submitted as recommendations to the Administrative Committee.

I. League Meet A. The Crossroads League meet will be hosted by Bethel University on Saturday, November 9, 2019. The host for future Crossroads League championship meets will be: Huntington (2020), Indiana Wesleyan (2021), Marian (2022), Spring Arbor (2023), Taylor (2024), Bethel (2023) with bidding for future sites based on meet requirements. B. All eligible runners may compete in the Crossroads League Cross Country Meet. Eligibility will follow NAIA policies and standards. C. Crossroads League Meet will reflect order of NAIA Nationals each year. For 2019, men will race at 10:30, followed by women at 11:45 am. D. There will be 75 minutes between start times when men runs first and 60 minutes between start times when women run first. E. The Crossroads League Cross Country Meet will be the sole determinant for the Crossroads League Champion. F. Administration of the Crossroads League Cross Country Meet will be in accordance with directives of the Crossroads League and the NCAA Track & Field guide with course markings and meet procedures following NAIA standards. G. The course shall be 5 miles or 8,000 meters in length for the men and 3.1 miles or 5,000 meters for the women and verified by the cross country coach of the school hosting the Crossroads League Cross Country Meet. H. The Crossroads League Timing Company will be used for timing at the league meet, with the cost to be paid by the league up to a maximum of $1,500.00. Any cost over $1,500.00 will be covered by the host institution. If admission is charged, the revenue will be used to offset the cost of the starter and chip timing system. I. Course terrain must be acceptable to a majority of the Crossroads League cross country coaches prior to scheduling the meet. J. The host school will provide necessary officials to read times at each of the mile marks. K. The host school will provide the official results immediately following the meet. L. The Crossroads League “team” Cross Country Championship trophy and the 15 All- Crossroads League plaques will be awarded at the Crossroads League Cross Country Meet site. The cross country chair will be responsible to have these awards on hand at the meet. M. A team must finish a complete team (5 finishers) to gain points toward All-Sports trophy. N. The host athletic director in conjunction with the cross country chair will coordinate the Crossroads League Cross Country Meet. II. NAIA Postseason Qualification – The winner of the Crossroads League Cross Country Meet will receive an automatic bid to the 2019 NAIA Cross Country National Championships. III. All-Crossroads League Team A. The All-Crossroads League team will be the first 15 finishers in the Crossroads League 66 Crossroads League Procedures Manual 2019/2020

Cross Country Meet. Runners must place in the top 7 on their respective team in order to qualify for All-League honors. B. Coach of the Year – The Crossroads League cross country coaches will vote on the Coach of the Year selection at the conclusion of the Crossroads League Cross Country meet. A majority vote will win. IV. Sport Chair/Rater – The positions of Sport Chair and Rater will be voted upon every two years. No term limitations will be set, but individuals must be nominated and voted into the positions of Sport Chair and Rater every two years.

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CROSSROADS LEAGUE 2019-20 CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS FINANCIAL REPORT FORM

DATE:

LOCATION:

OPPONENTS:

SESSION:

INCOME

Students: Free (Track and submit number in attendance)

Adults: ______(Number of adults) General @ $5.00 each $ ______

Children: ______under age 5 @ Free

TOTAL INCOME $ ______EXPENSES

TBA $ ______

TOTAL EXPENSES $ ______

REVENUE (Net) $ ______

Host schools are responsible for all expenses other than officials.

Gate receipts and the financial report form are to be forwarded to the League Office one week after the tournament is completed.

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MEN’S GOLF All business conducted by sport committees must be submitted as recommendations to the Administrative Committee.

I. Regular Season

A. Regular season play will be conducted in the spring.

II. Postseason Procedures

A. Two Coaches are permitted to walk with the players during the tournament. Advice may be exchanged between team players and between coach and players, if it does not interfere with fellow players or the speed of play as defined by the coaches. Spectators should remain on cart paths or in the rough approximately 30 yards from the players. No communication that could be deemed “advice” in nature between spectators and players is allowed. Spectators may look for golf balls.

B. Postseason Procedures are to mirror NAIA Article II.E, including adoption of the NAIA ‘Hard Card” (Appendix C) to be used to improve consistency in tournament rules from year to year and allow the rules committee to know what rules the NAIA coaches have approved and how to enforce them.

C. Coaches should rank players according to their level of ability. For the Crossroads League Tournament First Round, season scoring average should be used to rank players.

D. Caddies and electric carts are prohibited 1.Pull carts are allowed

E. Each coach is encouraged to select a nominee each week for Golfer of the Week. The Crossroads League SID shall select a Golfer of the Week in the spring season following the NAIA Golfer of the Week schedule. The Crossroads League SID should confer with the Chair in determining the Crossroads League Golfer of the Week.

III. League Tournament

A. Each Crossroads League member institution shall annually participate in one, 54-hole, two-day league tournament.

B. Playing rules and regulations should mirror guidelines as set forth in the NAIA Men’s Golf Coaches Manual. (Article VIII.D), including Advice Rule, NAIA Hard Card and Distant Measuring Devices.

C. The order of hosting league tournament will be alphabetical order. This started with Bethel College in 2009 which coincides with NAIA rules changes for Automatic Qualification to the NAIA National Tournament. In order to follow:  2020 Grace  2024 Mount Vernon Naz  2021 Huntington  2025 Spring Arbor  2022 Indiana Wesleyan  2026 USF  2023 Marian  2027 Taylor

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D. A tournament committee of three CL coaches shall assist with hosting responsibilities. The three coaches on the tournament committee will be the head coaches from the previous, current and next hosting institution. The 2020 tournament committee will include the head coach from Bethel, Grace, Huntington.

E. FORMAT: The number of players a team may use in a tournament is limited to five, using the four lowest scores.

F. Day one pairings should follow: Day 1 Tee Times, starting at 8:30 am off the back nine, will be the 9th, 8th and 7th ranked teams in the league. Starting on the front nine at 8:30 am will be the 6th, 5th and 4th ranked teams, then following them on the front nine will be the 3rd, 2nd and 1st ranked teams. Pairings for the 3rd tournament round on Day 2 will be based on each team’s score from the first day of the tournament. In the event of a tie for first place at the conclusion of Day 2, a five-man playoff will be held, counting the best four (4) scores per hole until the tie is broken.

G. The 2019-20 Crossroads League Golf Tournament is to be held on April 27-28 at a Orchard Ridge Country Club and hosted by Grace College. H. Each year, the Crossroads League Tournament host institution is to be responsible for GolfStat scoring and reporting on a daily basis. I. Inclement Weather – The 54 hole tournament may not be ended without the consultation and voting of all coaches. In case of a tie vote, the host coach, or his/her designee, will make the final determination, along with the host golf professional and tournament committee. Every effort should be made to complete the entire 54 holes, even if the final round needs to be rescheduled. A minimum of 36 holes must be played for the tournament to be officially completed.

J. The league championship trophy shall go to the team with the lowest 54-hole tournament team score. In the event of a tie, the NAIA Tie-Breaking procedure to be used for team and individual. (Article II.C)

K. The Crossroads League will pay the host course $300 per participating team for tournament expenses incurred. Any cost over $300 per participating team will be covered by the host institution. L. The host athletic director in conjunction with the men’s golf chair and committee will coordinate the Crossroads League Men’s Golf Tournament. M. Each team will bring one extra individual responsible for updating live scoring for team. Each team is to bring 5 players, plus 1 scoring volunteer, so the cost is spread throughout every institution. IV. Score Reporting – In order for schools to be eligible for national ratings, results from tournaments must be reported to the NAIA Scoreboard within 24 hours of completion. It is the responsibility of each school to report its scores. Scores can be manually entered at www.naiasports.org/admin.

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V. NAIA Postseason Qualification – Crossroads League Tournament winner will represent the Crossroads League in the NAIA national tournament field as an automatic qualifier. In the event of an individual tie for Medalist at the Crossroads League Tournament, the player not on the winning team will also represent the Crossroads League at the National Tournament.

VI. All-Crossroads League Team

A. The All-CL Team will be selected by a vote of the coaches by the Friday after the conclusion of the CL Championships. Coaches shall submit nominees for All-Crossroads League honors prior to the CL Championships. The player receiving the most points in the voting will be named the Crossroads League Player of the Year with 10 additional players earning All-Crossroads League honors. Players who are nominated but do not receive All-CL honors will be named All-CL Honorable Mention. A CL Freshman of the Year will also be voted on.

B. In order for a student-athlete to be eligible to be nominated for All-CL honors, the student-athlete must have competed in at least 6 tournaments during the current season. The CL Championship can be included in the total number of tournaments.

C. The Crossroads League will also honor the Crossroads League Championships medalist and the top-five finishers, including ties, in the CL Championships as members of the CL All-Tournament Team.

D. Players are subject to disqualification if they do not adhere to NAIA conduct rules, including use of tobacco.

E. Following selection of All-Crossroads League Teams the sports chair will submit a complete list of award winners, including votes received and indicating any ties or special circumstances, to the Crossroads League Sports Information Director by the end of the same day.

VII. The Coach of the Year

A. The CL Coach of the Year will be determined by a majority vote from all CL coaches by the Friday after the conclusion of the CL Championship.

VIII. Sport Chair – The position of Sport Chair will be voted upon every two years. No term limitations will be set, but individuals must be nominated and voted into the position of Sport Chair every two years. (14/15-18/19 Cameron Andry-TU, 19/20-Present Jacob Leyrer-SAU)

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WOMEN’S GOLF All business conducted by sport committees must be submitted as recommendations to the Administrative Committee.

I. Regular Season

A. Regular season play will be considered the spring.

B. The Crossroads League member institutions should play in the procedures set forth by the NAIA in the NAIA Women’s Golf Manual and the NAIA Hard Card. Minimum course distance shall be 5800 yards.

C. Scores shall be reported to the NAIA Scoreboard within 24 hours of a completed tournament.

D. Each coach is encouraged to select a nominee each week for Golfer of the Week. The Crossroads League SID shall select a Golfer of the Week in the spring season following the NAIA Golfer of the Week schedule. The Crossroads League SID should confer with the Chair in determining the Crossroads League Golfer of the Week.

E. Two coaches are allowed to give advice to each golfer of his/her team.

F. Each league coach shall report to the rater and oversight, at a time determined by the rater and oversight, results (including scores, standings, etc.) of tournament, and rationale and comments so the league rater can properly rank the league for NAIA Ratings

1.The rater shall report to the chair and Crossroads League Commissioner any coach that does not submit a report to the rater.

II. League Tournament

A. Each Crossroads League member will participate in a 54 hole, 2 day league tournament that will be played under the format of 36 holes on first day and 18 on second when weather permits.

B. The host institution will be determined on a rotating basis based upon alphabetic order:

1. 2020 Bethel College, 2021 Indiana Wesleyan University, 2022 Grace College, 2023 Huntington University, 2024 Marian University, 2025 Mt Vernon Naz, 2026 Spring Arbor, 2027 Saint Francis

2.The host institution will be responsible for securing the course, scoring via GolfStat, and assist with securing hotel accommodations.

3.The Crossroads League will pay the host course $300 per participating team for tournament expenses incurred. Any cost over $300 per participating team will be covered by the host institution.

C. The Crossroads League Tournament will not be held at the same course and same dates of the Men’s Golf Tournament.

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1.The 2019-2020 Crossroads League Tournament will be held at Harbor Shores in Benton Harbor, MI and hosted by Bethel University on April 20-21, 2020 with practice on April 19th.

D. The format will be based upon a 5-member team, using the best 4 scores to determine the team score. A team may play with 4 golfers. Any of the 5 golfers of a team may be substituted by another golfer until the time the first golfer tees off to start the Crossroads League tournament. Once this occurs, all line-ups are set and no substitutions on any team will be allowed.

1.If an institution does not have a minimum of four golfers to play as a team, the remainder of the team may play in the Crossroads League Tournament as individuals and compete for the Individual Medalist.

E. In the Crossroads League Tournament, teams will be seeded based upon the Golf Stat ranking within the League. Teams will be paired in groups of three teams as such:

1.Seeds 1-2-3. 4-5-6, 7-8-9

2.If 36 holes are played the first day, the teams will be regrouped according to scores for the final 18 holes.

F. Playing procedures and rules will be those of the NAIA Post-Season procedures, NAIA Women’s Golf Hard Card and the USGA.

1.Playing procedures maybe altered with a vote of the coaches due to extreme course or weather conditions

G. A 3-member rules committee shall be established to rule on issues that may arise.

1.This committee will be 2 coaches and the host golf professional or his/her designated representative.

H. The 54 hole tournament may not be ended due to inclement weather without the vote of all coaches. If there is a tie in the voting, the host golf professional or his/her designated representative will break the tie. Every effort must be made to complete the 54-hole tournament, including the rescheduling of the tournament.

1.If the 54 hole tournament cannot be completed, the team with the lowest 36 hole score shall be declared the winner. If two or more teams are tied after this 36-hole score, the USGA tie-breaking procedure shall be used.

2.In the event the entire championship cannot be played due to inclement weather, the team ranked the highest in the current Golfstat HTH ranking will be determined to be the Crossroads League Champion.

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I. The Crossroads League Champion will be the team with the lowest 54 hole score. The Crossroads League Champion will represent the Crossroads League at the NAIA Women’s Golf National Championship.

1.In the event of a tie of two or more teams, the NAIA Tie-breaking procedure will be followed, starting on hole 1 and continue until the tie is broken

J. The Individual Crossroads League Champion (Medalist) will represent the Crossroads League at the NAIA Women’s Golf National Championship, if that player is not on the winning team.

1.If there are two or more individuals tied for the individual championship, the NAIA tie-breaking procedure will be followed, starting on hole 10 and continue until the tie is broken.

K. The athletic director, or their designee, of the host institution will be the Crossroads League Tournament Director and will work with the League Chair to coordinate the Crossroads League Tournament.

L. Each team will bring one extra individual responsible for updating live scoring for team. III. All-Crossroads League team

A. The All-Crossroads League team will be selected by a vote of the coaches during the week following the CL Championships. Coaches shall submit nominees for All- Crossroads League honors prior to the CL Championships. The player receiving the most points in the voting will be named the Crossroads League Player of the Year with 10 additional players earning All-Crossroads League honors. Players who are nominated but do not receive All-CL honors will be named All-CL Honorable Mention.

1. In order for a student-athlete to be eligible to be nominated for All-CL honors, the student-athlete must have competed in at least 6 tournaments during the current season. The CL Championship can be included in the total number of tournaments.

B. The Crossroads League will also honor the Crossroads League Championships medalist and the top-five finishers, including ties, in the CL Championships as members of the CL All-Tournament Team.

C. Players are subject to disqualification if they do not adhere to NAIA conduct rules, including use of tobacco.

D. Following selection of All-Crossroads League Teams the sports chair will submit a complete list of award winners, including votes received and indicating any ties or special circumstances, to the Crossroads League Sports Information Director by the end of the same day. E. The Freshman of the Year award will be presented at the end of the CL Tournament and determined by a majority votes of all CL golf coaches.

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IV. The Coach of the Year – Regular Season

A. The Coach of the Year award will be presented at the end of the Crossroads League Tournament and determined by a majority vote of all Crossroads League golf coaches.

V. League Chair

A. At the annual Crossroads League Meeting, the league coaches will vote for a chair to serve a two-year term.

VI. Rater and Oversight

A. At the annual Crossroads League Meeting, the league coaches will vote for a rater to serve a one-year term.

1.The rater is to set the league ranking

2.The rater shall represent Crossroads League in all NAIA conference calls for rating purposes.

3.The rater shall follow procedures of the NAIA Rating Manual.

B. At the annual Crossroads League Meeting, the league coaches will select a 3-member Oversight committee.

1.With consultation with the rater, Oversight must approve the Crossroads League ranking prior to the submission of the ranking to the NAIA.

VII. Tournament Committee

A. The tournament committee shall be used to assist the host coach in the administration of the Crossroads League Tournament.

B. The committee shall consist of: The host school coach, the previous host school coach, and the next scheduled host school coach.

C. The committee shall work to: set up the course and other duties not specified.

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SOCCER: MEN’S

All business conducted by sport committees must be submitted as recommendations to the Administrative Committee.

I. Regular Season

A. Schedule 1.Crossroads League regular season play will begin on Wednesday, September 25, 2019 and will conclude on Wednesday, October 23, 2019. 2.Teams will play nine (9) regular season league games. Teams will play either 4 home games or 5 home games during the season with that rotation to alternate each year. 3.League games will be held twice a week with a Saturday game and an alternating Wednesday schedule with women’s soccer. I.E. If Team A women’s Soccer plays at Team B, then Team B men’s soccer will play at Team A. 4.All Crossroads League teams will play a round-robin schedule. 5.A Crossroads League Reserve Tournament will be held on Monday, Oct. 21st, 2019, at Taylor University.

B. Regular Season League Champion 1.The regular season Crossroads League champion will be determined by the most points within league play. 2.Points are based on: Wins = 3 points; Ties = 1 point; Loss = 0 points 3.If two teams are tied for first place during the regular season using the above point system, they will be declared co-champions and each will receive a trophy. C. Postseason 1. October 30, 2019 – CL Tourney Quarterfinals (best seed hosts) 2. November 2, 2019 – CL Tourney Semifinals (best seed hosts) 3. November 9, 2019 – CL Tourney Finals (best seed hosts) 4. November 16, 2019 – NAIA National Tourney Regional Sites 5. November 23, 2019 – NAIA National Tourney Opening Round 6. December 3, 2019 – Final Site for NAIA National Tournament II. Rules Governing Play – The NAIA approved playing rules will govern all regular season and postseason play.

A. If a game is suspended and not resumed on the scheduled date, the game will be resumed at the point it was suspended on a date agreed upon by both coaches and both athletic directors. If the game meets minimal time limits as established by NCAA rules, it will be considered an official game after 70 minutes has been played. B. Saturday, October 26 is a scheduled open date to be used for rescheduled league games if necessary to ensure all league games are completed before tournament play.

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III. Official Ball – In regular season play, Crossroads League schools may use the ball of their choice, but the official NAIA championship ball (Select) is recommended. The official NAIA championship ball (Select) will be used during the Crossroads League postseason tournament. The host school(s) will be responsible to provide the official NAIA championship ball (Select). If available by contract these balls may be supplied by the NAIA National Office.

IV. Officials

A. Kim Vieira will be responsible for assigning officials. (513) 896-6593; [email protected] B. Please note the Crossroads League schools will be using a voucher system for all officials’ payments. C. The assigner will send each institution a list of assigned officials prior to the beginning of the season. D. The three-man officiating system must be used and a fourth official (if necessary) should be provided by the host institution at no charge to the Crossroads League. (The fourth official may be the athletic director or his appointee and shall be responsible for bench/scorer’s table management and should work in cooperation with the designated game referee.) E. League schools will pay officials $195.00 for the referee (1) and $130.00 for the assistant referees (2) per contest. The same fee structure will be used for the Crossroads League Tournament, but those fees will be paid by the league. F. An alternate official for the championship game of the Crossroads League Tournament should be assigned at a cost of $100. G. Coaches are to evaluate the official’s game performance after each match. This process has been put in place to help improve the quality of all Crossroads League matches and to ensure that officials are accountable to the Crossroads League for their performance. Evaluation forms can be found at www.arbitersports.com. V. League Tournament A. The top eight (8) teams in the final league standings will compete in the league tournament. B. Standings at the end of regular season play will be used for determining seeding for the League Tournament and for All-Sports Trophy purposes. C. In the event of a tie in the final league standings, the following tie-breaker procedure will be used in order for the purpose of seeding teams into the league tournament. 1.Crossroads League head to head – voided if more than 3 teams are tied 2.Results amongst each other will be used in ties of three-or-more teams to rank them from most points to least points. If tie still exists, proceed to #3-6 on list. 3.Goal differential vs CL opponents – (Goals Scored less Goals allowed) a. A maximum of 4 goals is credited for any win b. A maximum of -4 goals is credited for any loss 4.Total goals scored vs CL opponents a. 4 goals is maximum credited for any win

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5.Total goals allowed vs CL opponents 6.Coin toss to be administered by League Commissioner

D. All Saturday Crossroads League Tournament games should be scheduled at 1:00 pm or later, based on the mutual agreement of the participating institutions’ coaches and athletic directors. For host institutions that have lighted fields, a 7:00 pm start time is recommended, but not required. If a mutual agreement cannot be reached by both institutions, then a 2:00 pm start time will be set for institutions without lighted fields and 7:00 pm for institutions with lighted fields. The home team must notify assigner of time change at least 72 hours in advance.

E. Seeding will be determined by regular season standings. Once the seeding is set, it is followed throughout the tournament. Higher seeds will host. F. Playoff Structure First Round: #1 vs. #8 | #4 vs. #5 | #2 vs. #7 | #3 vs. #6 (Saturday, November 2, 2019)

Semifinals: #1/#8 Winner vs. #4/#5 Winner | #2/#7 Winner vs. #3/#6 Winner (Saturday, November 9, 2019)

Championship: Semifinal Winners (Saturday, November. 16, 2019)

G. If bad weather causes the final game to be postponed, the home team gets to decide the site for that particular tournament game. Both institutions need to agree on the date and time. If the tournament final is cancelled and a tournament champion cannot be determined, the Crossroads League regular season champion will represent the CL at the NAIA National Tournament. Every effort and possibility will be explored and exhausted in order to play the postseason tournament to completion.

H. The host athletic director in conjunction with the men’s soccer chair will coordinate the Crossroads League Men’s Soccer Tournament. I. Financial Report Form – Host school(s) for all Crossroads League Postseason contests will use the supplied Financial Report Form to report expenses and gate revenues to the League Commissioner. Revenue (net) and the Financial Form are to be forwarded to the League Office one week after the Crossroads League postseason is complete. VI. NAIA Postseason Qualification – The winner of the Crossroads League Tournament will receive an automatic bid to the NAIA Men’s Soccer National Championship. VII. All-Crossroads League Teams A. The Crossroads League All-Crossroads League Teams will consist of a First and a Second Team. B. All 10 Crossroads League coaches will meet at University of Saint Francis on October 29 at 2 pm to nominate their own players for postseason awards. Coaches will then work together to help select the 1st and 2nd All-CL teams, along with all individual awards.

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C. Each coach will have the opportunity to nominate their player(s) for a particular position. A list for each position will be compiled and all coaches must vote on their top-five players for each position. Five points will be given to their top player for that position and one point for the last selection. As a result, and after each coach has given their input, the players will be ranked off most points to least points. D. The player (goalkeepers included) receiving the most votes will be named Crossroads League Player of the Year. E. Coaches will vote on an Offensive Player of the Year (forward/winger), Midfielder of the Year (holding/attacking/flank) and Defensive Player of the Year (defender/keeper). These awards will be granted to the player who receives the most votes per category. F. All coaches will vote for one coach as Coach of the Year. The coach with the highest vote total will be named Coach of the Year. G. In the event of ties in the Player of the Year or Coach of the Year, a second vote between the tied individuals will be taken until there is a decision by total votes. H. Following selection of All-Crossroads League Teams the sports chair will submit a complete list of award winners, including votes received and indicating any ties or special circumstances, to the Crossroads League Sports Information Director by the end of the same day.

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CROSSROADS LEAGUE 2019-20 MEN’S SOCCER TOURNAMENT FINANCIAL REPORT FORM

DATE:

LOCATION:

OPPONENTS:

INCOME

Students: Free (Track and submit number in attendance)

Adults: (Number of adults) @ $8.00 each $ Ages (6-17): ______(Number) @ $5.00 each $ ______Senior Citizens (65+) ______(Number @ $5.00 each $ ______Children: (Under age 5 @ Free) TOTAL INCOME $ ______

EXPENSES

Referee (1) @ $195.00 per game $ ______

Linesman (2) @ $130.00 per game $ ______

Alternate Official (1) @ $100 per game (championship only) $ ______

TOTAL EXPENSES $ ______

REVENUE (Net) $ ______

Host schools are responsible for all expenses other than officials. Officials’ fees should be deducted from the gate.

Gate receipts and the financial report form are to be forwarded to the League Office one week after the tournament is completed.

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SOCCER: WOMEN’S

All business conducted by sport committees must be submitted as recommendations to the Administrative Committee.

I. Regular Season

A. Schedule 1.All Crossroads League schools will play a league schedule consisting of nine games to begin on Wednesday, September 25, 2019 and be completed by Wednesday, October 23, 2019. 2. All Crossroads League games will be played every Wednesday/Saturday. 3.If two Crossroads League schools play twice during the season, the league match must be declared to the Crossroads League women’s soccer chair before the start of the season. B. Regular Season League Champion 1.The regular season Crossroads League champion will be determined by the most points within league play. 2.Points are based on: Wins = 3 points; Ties = 1 point; Loss = 0 points 3.If two teams are tied for first place during the regular season using the above point system, they will be declared co-champions and each will receive a trophy. II. Rules Governing Play – The NCAA rulebook will govern all regular and postseason play with the NAIA playoff roster being the exception.

A. If a league game is suspended and not resumed on the scheduled date, the game will be resumed at the point it was suspended on a date agreed upon by both coaches and both athletic directors. If the game meets minimal time limits as established by NCAA rules, it will be considered an official game after 70 minutes have been played B. Saturday, October 27 is a scheduled open date to be used for rescheduled league games if necessary to ensure all league games are completed by tournament play.

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D. The three-man officiating system must be used and a fourth official (if necessary) should be provided by the host institution at no charge to the Crossroads League. (The fourth official may be the athletic director or his appointee and shall be responsible for bench/scorer’s table management and should work in cooperation with the designated game referee.) E. League schools will pay officials $195.00 for the referee and $130.00 for the assistant referees per contest. The same fee structure will be used for the Crossroads League Tournament, but those fees will be paid by the league. F. An alternate official for the championship game of the Crossroads League Tournament should be assigned at a cost of $100. G. Coaches are to evaluate the official’s game performance after each match. This process has been put in place to help improve the quality of all Crossroads League matches and to ensure that officials are accountable to the Crossroads League for their performance. Evaluation forms can be found at www.arbitersports.com. V. League Tournament A. The top eight (8) teams in the final league standings will compete in the league tournament. B. Standings at the end of regular season play will be used for determining seeding for the League Tournament and for All-Sports Trophy purposes. C. In the event of a tie in the final league standings, the following tie-breaker procedure will be used in order for the purpose of seeding teams into the league tournament. 1.Crossroads League head-to-head results 2.Overall regular season Massey Rating 3.Crossroads League goal differential 4.Coin toss between teams, to be administered by the women’s soccer sport chair.

E. All Saturday Crossroads League Tournament games should be scheduled at 1:00 pm or later, based on the mutual agreement of the participating institutions’ coaches and athletic directors. For host institutions that have lighted fields, a 7:00 pm start time is recommended, but not required. If a mutual agreement cannot be reached by both institutions, then a 2:00 pm start time will be set for institutions without lighted fields and 7:00 pm for institutions with lighted fields. The home team must notify assigner of time change at least 72 hours in advance.

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F. Qualifying Tournament Procedure 1.The No. 1 seed after league play or the highest seed in the tournament would compete in the NAIA National Tournament if we are unable to hold any or all of the Crossroads League Tournament. G. Seeding will be determined by regular season standings. Once the seeding is set, it is followed throughout the tournament. Higher seeds will host. H. Playoff Structure First Round: #1 vs. #8 | #4 vs. #5 | #2 vs. #7 | #3 vs. #6 (Saturday, November 2, 2019)

Semifinals: #1/#8 Winner vs. #4/#5 Winner | #2/#7 Winner vs. #3/#6 Winner (Saturday, Nov 9, 2019)

Championship: Semifinal Winners (Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019)

I. The host athletic director in conjunction with the women’s soccer chair will coordinate the Crossroads League Women’s Soccer Tournament. J. Financial Report Form – Host school(s) for all Crossroads League Postseason contests will use the supplied Financial Report Form to report expenses and gate revenues to the League Commissioner. Revenue (net) and the Financial Form are to be forwarded to the League Office one week after the Crossroads League postseason is complete.

VI. NAIA Postseason Qualification – The winner of the Crossroads League Tournament will receive an automatic bid to the NAIA Women’s Soccer National Championship. VII. All-Crossroads League Teams A. Each coach will send their nominees by e-mail to reach the Crossroads League Women’s Soccer chair by 9 p.m. on the Sunday following the conclusion of the regular league season. B. Each coach will nominate as many players as they chose for All-League and rank them accordingly. Each coach will nominate a player for Player of the Year (POY), Offensive Player of the Year (OPOY), Defensive Player of the Year (DPOY), Midfielder of the Year (MOY), and Newcomer of the year (NOY) if they choose on their nomination form. Each coach will vote for Coach of the Year (COY) on their nomination form. C. Nomination forms will be tabulated by position and a voting ballot will be created by the League chair with all nominations including name, number, school, year, hometown/state and sent to each league coach. A separate form will be created for the individual awards and sent out. D. League coaches will meet at USF on the Sunday following the last league game to discuss nominations and vote for All-Crossroads League First Team, consisting of 22 players (7 Forwards, 7 Midfielders, 6 Defenders, 2 Keepers). In the event of a tie, two additional players will be named All-League. We will also vote for POY, OPOY, DPOY, MOY, and NOY awards. a. Coaches will not vote for their players for All-League. Coaches may vote for their players for POY, OPOY, DPOY, MOY, and NOY.

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b. The top vote-getting player on the ballot for each of the individual awards (POY, OPOY, DPOY, MOY, and NOY) will be named the recipient for each of those awards respectively. c. Any player who receives at least one vote will be considered All-Crossroads League Honorable Mention. E. Every All-American nomination who goes to NAIA National Tournament will receive an A rating, along with the top two vote receivers at each position beyond the NAIA National Tournament participants. F. The top 4 forwards, 4 midfielders, 4 defenders and 2 goalkeepers of our 22 All-League Team players will be nominated on the bottom portion of the All-American nomination form. G. All coaches will vote for one coach for Coach of the year. The coach with the highest vote total will be named Coach of the Year. H. In the event of ties in the Player of the Year or Coach of the Year, a Co-Player or Co-Coach of the Year award will be given. I. Voting results for All-League teams will be made available to all Crossroads League Women’s Soccer coaches. If votes are taken by ballot, the ballot results will be shown to all Crossroads League Women’s Soccer coaches. If the votes are taken verbally, the verbal results will be documented for all Crossroads League Women’s Soccer coaches to see. J. Following selection of All-Crossroads League Teams the sports chair will submit a complete list of award winners, including votes received and indicating any ties or special circumstances, to the Crossroads League Sports Information Director by the end of the following day. VIII. League Rater and National Rater A. The positions of League/National Rater and League Chair will rotate every three years. In the final year of either term, the rater or chair will work with an “apprentice” to train the incoming rater or chair on the job duties. Both positions will be filled by nominations and a vote from the Crossroads League women’s soccer coaches. Any coach may serve to consecutive terms in either position only if elected by the body of Crossroads League women’s soccer coaches. One coach may NOT hold both positions at the same time.

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CROSSROADS LEAGUE 2019-20 WOMEN’S SOCCER TOURNAMENT FINANCIAL REPORT FORM

DATE:

LOCATION:

OPPONENTS:

INCOME

Students: Free (Track and submit number in attendance)

EXPENSES

Referee (1) @ $195.00 per game $ ______

Linesman (2) @ $130.00 per game $ ______

Alternate Official (1) @ $100 per game (championship only) $ ______

TOTAL EXPENSES $ ______

REVENUE (Net) $ ______

Host schools are responsible for all expenses other than officials. Officials’ fees should be deducted from the gate.

Gate receipts and the financial report form are to be forwarded to the League Office one week after the tournament is completed.

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SOFTBALL (MATERIALS TBA)

All business conducted by sport committees must be submitted as recommendations to the Administrative Committee.

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DATE:

LOCATION:

OPPONENTS:

SESSION:

TOTAL INCOME $ ______

EXPENSES Umpires: 3 @ $140.00 per game $ ______

TOTAL EXPENSES $ ______

Host schools are responsible for all expenses other than umpires.

Gate receipts and the financial report form are to be forwarded to the League Office one week after the tournament is completed.

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TENNIS: MEN & WOMEN

All business conducted by sport committees must be submitted as recommendations to the Administrative Committee.

I. Regular Season

A. Schedule 1.Each institution will schedule each league team one (1) time with the option to play a second time. The first match will count toward the Crossroads League standings. The final league standings will be determined by head-to-head play during the season. There will be nine dates blocked off to play all Crossroads League matches during the regular season. 2.Any league match where there is one coach for both men’s and women’s teams and the matches are hosted on a weekday at a site where there are no lights, the matches shall begin at 1:00 pm to assure completion before dusk. 3.The 2020-21 regular season will begin on Tuesday, September 1, 2020. 4.Weekday matches will alternate between Tuesday and Wednesday each week. The match on Labor Day week will be Wednesday, and the match on the week of the ITA Regional Tournament will be on Tuesday. 5.The men’s and women’s teams will be scheduled to play at the same school on the same date for Crossroads League matches. B. Regular Season Dual-Play 1. Each Crossroads League team will play every other Crossroads League team during the season in a match consisting of six (6) singles 2-out-of-3 sets and three (3) doubles 6-game set. 2. In a dual match, if one team has not scored 4 points and players in a singles match have split sets, then a full third set must be played. However, if one team has already scored 4 points and players in a singles match have split sets, a third set tiebreaker (10 points) will be played. 3. In the event a school cannot field a full team, the high numbered positions are forfeited, i.e. if the number one man/woman is absent, all team members move up and the number six (6) position is forfeited. When there is a 6-6 set score in singles, the 12-point tiebreaker goes into effect. 4. It will be the responsibility of the home team to advise visiting teams of time and place of each match and/or postponements. Rescheduling is agreed upon by both coaches. 5. The minimum time allowed between players’ singles and doubles matches will be 5 minutes.

II. Ethics

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ability. “Matching up” is prohibited. In singles, players must compete in order of ability with the best player on the team playing at the No. 1 position, the second best at No. 2, and so on through all positions. In case of injury or sickness, all players must move up. This rule shall also apply to doubles play with the strongest doubles team at No. 1, etc. 1. A player who has established a winning record at a team position in six team matches and whose results show that he/she clearly is stronger than the players below him/her may not be moved down. The line-up must stay in order of ability. 2. If a top-six player (or team) clearly is stronger than the player immediately above him/her, then the player must be moved up a position. 3. Players of equal ability and equal record may alternate between two adjacent positions so long as the alternating is not done for the purpose of “matching up”. 4. A player shall not be moved down in the line-up because of the following: an injury that has lasted and forced the player out of the line-up for less than three weeks, disciplinary measures, or challenge matches after six team matches have been played after January 1st of a school year (ITA Rule II.K.3) B. All protests will be submitted to the League Commissioner. The League Oversight Committee (John Natali, Jon Wegener, Terry Darling) will serve as a Protest Committee to assist the Commissioner in making the decision on the protest. If a member of the Protest Committee is one of the parties involved in the protest, they should recuse themselves and the Tennis Chair for that gender of the sport will serve on the Protest Committee. If that Chairs is also a party involved in the protest, then the Chair of the other gender will serve on the Protest Committee.

III. Rules Governing Play – League match play and Crossroads League Tournament play will be governed by the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) and United State Tennis Association (USTA) rules. Individual institutions may hire USTA licensed officials to oversee matches.

IV. Official Balls – In regular season play, Crossroads League schools may use the ball of their choice, but the official NAIA championship ball (Wilson US Open) is recommended. The official NAIA championship ball (Wilson US Open) will be used during the Crossroads League postseason tournament. The host school(s) will be responsible to provide the official NAIA championship ball (Wilson US Open). If available by contract these balls may be supplied by the NAIA National Office.

V. League Tournament

A. The top eight (8) teams will compete in the single-elimination Crossroads League Tournament with each match consisting of three (3) doubles matches with a format of 6- game sets, and six (6) singles matches with a format of best-of-three sets.

B. Standings at the end of regular season play will be used for determining seeding for the league tournament and for All-Sports Trophy purposes. In the case of two teams having the same league record during the regular season, the team that won the dual match between the two teams will receive the higher seed for the tournament.

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i. Head-to-head league dual match results. If one team has beaten the 2 other teams in the tie in their league dual matches, then that team receives the higher seed.

ii. If the tie cannot be broken by Step 1, then the total team points won in the head-to-head league dual matches among the 3 teams will be summed and the team with the highest number of points will receive the highest seed, and the one with the next highest number of points will receive the next highest seed, etc. (If A beats B 7-2, B beats C 5-4, and C beats A 5-4, then A would have 11 points, B would have 7 points, and C would have 9 points.) If this step separates one team from the tie situation but two teams are still tied, then that tie will be broken by Step 1.

iii. If a tie cannot be broken by steps 1 or 2, then the total number of sets won in the head-to-head league dual matches among the 3 teams will be summed and the team with the highest number will receive the highest seed.

iv. If a tie cannot be broken by steps 1, 2, or 3, then the total number of games won in the head-to-head league dual matches among the 3 teams will be summed and the team with the highest number will receive the highest seed.

C. The #9 and #10 teams in the final regular season standings will not be included in the league tournament.

D. Each league team must pay a tournament fee of $150. Make checks payable to the CL and mail them to Larry DeSimpelare, Crossroads League Commissioner, 3648 Truxton Place, Avon, OH 44011.

E. One tournament official will be provided by the host institution and paid for by the Crossroads League. Every effort should be made to minimize this expense. Tennis chair will coordinate.

F. The Crossroads League Tournament for both men and women will be held October 6, 8, and 10, 2020. All matches will be played at the site of the higher seeded team.

G. The Men’s and Women’s Tennis Chairs with the assistance of the Crossroads League Commissioner will handle seeding and rules interpretations.

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H. Tournament Structure

First Round: #1 vs. #8 | #4 vs. #5 | #2 vs. #7 | #3 vs. #6

Semifinals: #1/#8 Winner vs. #4/#5 Winner | #2/#7 Winner vs. #3/#6 Winner

Championship: Semifinal Winners

Tournament Schedule: The sport chairs and coaches will decide on which days of that week the matches will be played in order to accommodate the schools which have the same coach for both the men’s and women’s teams. The ideal scenario is to have one day separating each round of play for each team and to have the finals on Saturday for both men and women, if possible. I. The host athletic directors in conjunction with the men’s and women’s tennis chairs will coordinate the Crossroads League Men’s and Women’s Tennis Tournaments. J. Home teams must provide an athletic trainer for matches. K. All first-round matches are to be played out and not end when one team has scored four points. If the team score has been decided and a singles match goes to a third set, they will play a 10 pt match tiebreaker. For all subsequent rounds, the match will end when one team scores four points regardless of if the match is inside or outside. L. All matches will start with doubles (6 game set) and then singles matches (best of 3) M. Since the tournament is a team format, dual match lineup rules apply. If a player cannot play due to injury or discipline, then the other players must move up a position to replace the player who is not playing. N. It is preferred that CL Tournament matches be played on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday of tournament week. However, if the forecast for match day on either of the first two rounds is for inclement weather, then if both coaches agree the match be be moved to another day that week. However, the first round match has to be completed by Wednesday in order that the semifinals can be played on either Thursday or Friday. Finals will be played on Saturday of tournament week. If it is not possible to play on the preferred day or move it to another day, then the match will be played indoors. The home team is responsible for getting indoor courts. O. Financial Report Form - Host school(s) for all Crossroads League Postseason contests will use the supplied Financial Report Form to report expenses and gate revenues to the League Commissioner. Revenue (net) and the Financial Form are to be forwarded to the League Office one week after the Crossroads League postseason is complete. VI. NAIA Postseason Qualification – The winner of the Crossroads League Tournament in both men’s and women’s tennis will receive an automatic bid to the NAIA National Championship. VII. All-Crossroads League Team A. Each coach will nominate the outstanding player(s) from his/her team based on league performance.

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B. A ballot is then cast for the nominees to select a team composed of 15 players. The 15 players receiving the most votes on this ballot are named to the All-Crossroads League Team. C. A coach may vote for his/her own players. D. All ties for the final position are included in the All-Crossroads League Team. E. Voting results for All-Crossroads League teams will be made available to all Crossroads League Tennis coaches. If votes are taken by ballot, the ballot results will be shown to all Crossroads League Tennis coaches. If the votes are taken verbally, the verbal results will be documented for all Crossroads League Tennis coaches to see. F. Following selection of All-Crossroads League Teams the sports chair will submit a complete list of award winners, including votes received and indicating any ties or special circumstances, to the Crossroads League Sports Information Director by the end of the same day.

VIII. Sport Chair - The position of Sport Chair will be voted upon every two years. No term limitations will be set, but individuals must be nominated and voted into the position of Sport Chair every two years.

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CROSSROADS LEAGUE 2019-20 TENNIS TOURNAMENT FINANCIAL REPORT FORM

DATE:

LOCATION:

SESSION:

INCOME

Students: Free (Track and submit number in attendance)

Adults: (Number of adults) @ $8.00 each $ Children: (Under age 6 @ Free) TOTAL INCOME $ ______

EXPENSES

Tennis Balls $ ______

Tennis Facility/Tournament Director $ ______

Tournament Officials $ ______

TOTAL EXPENSES $ ______

REVENUE (Net) $ ______

Host schools are responsible for all additional expenses other than those listed above.

Gate receipts and the financial report form are to be forwarded to the League Office one week after the tournament is completed.

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INDOOR TRACK & FIELD: MEN & WOMEN

All business conducted by sport committees must be submitted as recommendations to the Administrative Committee.

I. League Meet

A. Each league institution sponsoring track and field shall participate in the Crossroads League indoor championship meet.

B. The Crossroads League championship meet will be held the second weekend in February. It will be a two-day meet with preliminaries if necessary in the 60 hurdles, and the 60 meter dashes. The games committee shall be in charge of the organization of the meet. The league meet will be the sole determinant of the league champion. The 2020 meet will be on Friday, Feb. 14 and Saturday, Feb. 15 at Indiana Wesleyan University. Taylor University will host in 2021.

C. The location of the League Meet will be determined as follows:

1.Adequate facilities are defined as including all equipment needed to run the league meet.

2.A minimum of a 200 meter indoor track facility is a requirement for hosting the league meet.

D. Administration of the meet will be in accordance with directives of the Crossroads League and the NCAA Track and Field Guide.

E. The following events will be contested in the meet (race distances in meters):

60 4 x 400 relay 200 4 x 800 relay 400 Distance Medley relay 600 Long jump 800 Triple jump 1,000 High jump Mile Pole vault 3,000 Weight Throw 5,000 Shot put 60 hurdles Pentathlon (W) / Heptathlon (M)

F. The order of track events for the Crossroads League Track & Field meet will be determined by host school and Games Committee.

G. Entries are limited to three (3) individuals per college per event. All three individuals can score points for a team.

H. Entries will be due no later than 12:00 midnight on the Tuesday prior to the meet to the host school. After the Tuesday deadline, no updates or substitutions can be made to a team’s entries. All entry times in running events must be for metric distances from the current indoor season.

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I. A team’s performance list will be sent out by Wednesday at 12:00 noon. At that time coaches may check for any mistakes and make scratches. Any corrections or scratches will be due by 6:00 pm on Wednesday. After that time, any scratches will eliminate that athlete from the meet. Heat sheets should be available by Thursday morning prior to the meet. (Any special circumstances that arise after the entry deadline can be appealed directly to the games committee.

J. There will be a coaches meeting 45-60 minutes prior to the starting time.

K. The games committee will be composed of the host, the track & field chair, and the host of that year’s outdoor championship. If the indoor and outdoor hosts are the same, another coach will be added to the committee.

L. The Crossroads League will offset the following: timing system, awards, laser measuring units, starters, and US Track and Field officials, in the amount of $2000 using the Financial Report Form. The host institution will collect a $300 entry fee for each men’s and each women’s team participating in the event, which will be recorded on the Financial Report Form. The host institution will not be required to pay an entrance fee for its participating team(s). All costs covered must be directly related to the running of the meet as stated above. Any costs over the $2,000 that are not covered by the gate revenue will be the responsibility of the host institution.

M. Starting heights in the pole vault and the high jump will be established by the games committee.

N. All field events implements will be weighed in prior to the event.

O. Team scoring will be 8 places with a formula of 10-8-6-5-4-3-2-1.

P. Crossroads League Timing Company will do all timing for CL Championships Meet.

Q. Financial Report Form - Host school for Crossroads League Indoor Track Meet will use the supplied Financial Report Form to report expenses and gate revenues to the League Commissioner. Revenue (net) and the Financial Form are to be forwarded to the League Office one week after the Crossroads League Indoor Track Meet is complete.

All-Crossroads League Team R. The top three individuals in each track and field event as well as the top three relay teams, will be acknowledged as All-Crossroads League athletes. The first, second and third place athletes will receive certificates acknowledging them as “All Crossroads League.”

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LOCATION:

INCOME

Entry Fee: (Number of teams) @$300 per team $ (Fee includes TFFRS)

Students: Free (Track and submit number in attendance)

Adults: (Number of adults) @ $8.00 each $ ______Children: (Under age 6 @ Free)

TOTAL INCOME $ ______

EXPENSES Official Starter $ ______US Track & Field Officials $ ______Timing System $ ______Laser Measuring Equipment $ ______

TOTAL EXPENSES $ ______

REVENUE (Net) $ ______

Host schools are responsible for all additional expenses other than those listed above.

Gate receipts and the financial report form are to be forwarded to the ague Office one week after the track meet is completed.

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OUTDOOR TRACK & FIELD: MEN & WOMEN

All business conducted by sport committees must be submitted as recommendations to the Administrative Committee.

III. League Meet

A. Each league institution sponsoring track and field shall participate in the Crossroads League championship meet.

B. The Crossroads League championship meet will be a two-day meet with preliminaries if necessary in the high hurdles, and the 100 meter and 200 meter dashes. The games committee shall be in charge of the organization of the meet. The league meet will be the sole determinant of the league champion. The 2020 meet will be on Thursday, April 30 and Friday, May 1 at Grace College.

C. The location of the League Meet will be determined as follows:

1. Adequate facilities are defined as including all equipment needed to run the league meet.

2. An all-weather track measured in meters is a requirement for hosting the league meet.

3. All schools are encouraged to host the Crossroads League meet. If an all-weather track is not available on campus, an alternative site may be approved by the majority of the coaches. The following is the list of hosts for future Crossroads League Track Championships: Marian (2021), Indiana Wesleyan (2022), Grace (2023). If a school does not want to host the Crossroads League meet, they need to inform the Commissioner at the annual fall meeting. In that case, the next school in line will have the option to host the Crossroads League meet.

4. CL Outdoor Championship Meets will only be held on facilities that allow for multidirection competition in the sprints, hurdles and horizontal jumps. (Currently only Grace, IWU and MU would be eligible to host under this rule.)

D. Administration of the meet will be in accordance with directives of the Crossroads League and the NCAA Track and Field Guide.

E. The following events will be contested in the meet (race distances in meters):

100 4x100 relay 200 4 x 400 relay 400 4x800 relay 800 Long jump 1,500 Triple jump 5,000 High jump 10,000 Pole vault 100 hurdles (women only) Discus 110 hurdles (men only) Shot put 400 hurdles Javelin 3,000 steeplechase Hammer 97 Crossroads League Procedures Manual 2019/2020

F. The order of track events for the Crossroads League Track & Field meet will be as follows:

THURSDAY Heptathlon Women Final Decathlon Men Final 100 M Hurdles Women Prelim 110 M Hurdles Men Prelim 4 x 800 Meter Relay Women Final 100 Meters Women Prelim 100 Meters Men Prelim 4 x 800 Meter Relay Men Final 200 Meters Women Prelim 200 Meters Men Prelim 10,000 Meters Women Final 10,000 Meters Men Final

FRIDAY Heptathlon Women Final Decathlon Men Final Steeplechase Women Final 4 x 100 M Relay Men Final 4 x 100 M Relay Women Final Steeplechase Men Final 1,500 M. Run Women Final 1,500 M. Run Men Final 100 M Hurdles Women Final 110 M Hurdles Men Final 400 Meter Run Women Final 400 Meter Run Men Final 100 Meter Dash Women Final 100 Meter Dash Men Final 800 Meter Run Women Final 800 Meter Run Men Final 400 M Hurdles Women Final 400 M Hurdles Men Final 200 Meter Dash Women Final 200 Meter Dash Men Final 5,000 Meter Run Women Final 5,000 Meter Run Men Final 4 x 400 M Relay Women Final 4 x 400 M Relay Men Final

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G. Entries are limited to four (4) individuals per college per event. All four individuals can score points for a team.

H. Meet entries should include the forms sent out by the host school. Entries will be due no later than 12:00 midnight on the Monday prior to the meet to the host school. After the Monday deadline, no updates or substitutions can be made to a team’s entries. All entry times in running events must be for metric distances from the current outdoor season. Hand times should be recorded to a tenth of a second (Do not convert). Automatic times should be recorded to the hundredth of a second.

I. A team’s performance list will be sent out by Tuesday at 12:00 noon. At that time coaches may check for any mistakes and make scratches. Any corrections or scratches will be due by 6:00 pm on Tuesday. After that time, any scratches will eliminate that athlete from the meet. Heat sheets should be available by Wednesday morning prior to the meet. (Any special circumstances that arise after the entry deadline can be appealed directly to the games committee.

J. There will be a coaches meeting 45-60 minutes prior to the starting time.

K. The games committee will be composed of the host, the track & field chair, and the prior year’s host.

M. The following officials are needed for the administration of the meet: Meet Director Head Field Judge Referee (2) Field Judges and Markers Starter For each field event Clerk of Course Head Inspector and at least 6 additional inspectors Head Finish Judge Meet Announcer Head Timer (two watches on 1st and one watch on each place thereafter)

N. Starting heights in the pole vault and the high jump will be established by the games committee.

O. All field events implements will be weighed in prior to the event.

P. Team scoring will be 8 places with a formula of 10-8-6-5-4-3-2-1.

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R. The host athletic director in conjunction with the men’s and women’s track chair(s) will coordinate the Crossroads League Track Meet. S. Financial Report Form - Host school for Crossroads League Track Meet will use the supplied Financial Report Form to report expenses and gate revenues to the League Commissioner. Revenue (net) and the Financial Form are to be forwarded to the League Office one week after the Crossroads League Track Meet is complete.

IV. All-Crossroads League Team A. The top three individuals in each track and field event as well as the top three relay teams, will be acknowledged as All-Crossroads League athletes. The champion in each event, including the first place relay team, will receive a plaque stating “League Champion” and the first, second and third place athletes will receive certificates acknowledging them as “All Crossroads League.” B. Plaques for first place will be awarded for each individual event and the relays. The cost of these awards will be assumed by the Crossroads League. V. Sport Chair - The position of Sport Chair will be voted upon every two years. No term limitations will be set, but individuals must be nominated and voted into the position of Sport Chair every two years.

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CROSSROADS LEAGUE 2019-20 TRACK CHAMPIONSHIPS FINANCIAL REPORT FORM

DATE:

LOCATION:

INCOME

Entry Fee: (Number of teams) @$300 per team $ (Fee includes TFFRS)

Students: Free (Track and submit number in attendance)

Adults: (Number of adults) @ $8.00 each $ ______Ages 6-17: ______(Number) @ $5.00 each $ ______Senior Citizens (65+) ______(Number) @ $5.00 each $ ______Children: (Under age 5 @ Free)

TOTAL INCOME $ ______

EXPENSES Official Starter $ ______US Track & Field Officials $ ______Timing System $ ______Laser Measuring Equipment $ ______

TOTAL EXPENSES $ ______

REVENUE (Net) $ ______

Host schools are responsible for all additional expenses other than those listed above. Gate receipts and the financial report form are to be forwarded to the ague Office one week after the track meet is completed.

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VOLLEYBALL

All business conducted by sport committees must be submitted as recommendations to the Administrative Committee. I. Regular Season

A. Schedule 1. Teams must schedule each league opponent twice for a 3-out-of-5 match during the assigned weeks of the season (Refer to master schedule). Both coaches must agree upon the assigned dates. If both coaches cannot agree on the dates, then the Crossroads League volleyball chair will serve as a mediator to resolve the date conflict. 2. The master schedule will serve as the guide for scheduling league matches. 3. The league recommends a 7:00 pm start time for weeknight league matches. The league recommends a 3:00 pm start time for Saturday matches, but a start time between 1:00 pm and 7:00 pm is acceptable. An earlier start time could be agreed upon by competing institutions. Both coaches and both athletic directors must agree to the time change. 4. All JV matches are recommended to start two hours prior to the varsity match start time. 5. The double round-robin season play results will determine the final league regular season standings (first through tenth) for points toward the Crossroads League All-Sports Trophy. 6. The 2019 League schedule will begin on September 3, 2019. B. Match Protocol 1. All teams hosting league matches and/or league tournament matches will have the locker room(s) and training facilities available one and a half hours before match time. 2. The locker room(s) will be free from all other activity for the visiting team(s). 3. The following warm-up protocol will be used: 6:00 – 6:10 Home Full Court* 6:10 – 6:20 Visitor Full Court* 6:20 – 6:41 Shared court until the 19 minute protocol takes place 6:41 – 7:00 Shared court warm-up using the standard 4-4-5-5 alternating full-court 4.The court will be set up and available no less than one hour before match time. Reports of such infractions will be made to the institution’s athletic director who will report the infraction to the opponent institution’s athletic director. If further intervention is required, the affected institution’s athletic director will then involve the volleyball chair, who can in turn involve the commissioner’s office if necessary. 5. A protocol sheet must be provided by the host school. If a host team does not adhere to pre-match protocol, the match starting time may be delayed to 102 Crossroads League Procedures Manual 2019/2020

compensate for the delay to the visiting team. Reports of such infractions will be made to the volleyball chair who will then contact the Crossroads League Commissioner and the host school athletic director.

II. Rules Governing Play – NCAA volleyball rules will be followed, with NAIA modifications.

III. Official Balls – In regular season play, Crossroads League schools may use the ball of their choice, but the official NAIA championship ball (Baden) is recommended. The official NAIA championship ball (Baden) will be used during the Crossroads League postseason tournament. The host school(s) will be responsible to provide the official NAIA championship ball (Baden). If available by contract these balls may be supplied by the NAIA National Office.

IV. Officials

A. Jeanne Skinner will be responsible for assigning officials. 616-915-1928 / 616-677-1721 [email protected]

B. Officials for all league competitions will have either an NAGWS or a USVBA rating. In case of an emergency, a mutually agreed upon person may be used or the match may be played with one official. C. Officials for league matches will be assigned by the Crossroads League volleyball supervisor of officials. The supervisor of officials will be determined and contracted by the Commissioner of the Crossroads League. The league is responsible for the stipend of the supervisor of volleyball officials. D. Each coach is responsible to submit their next year’s schedule to their respective athletic secretary by an appointed date set by the Crossroads League Commissioner. Each secretary will submit the schedule to the commissioner who will work alongside the volleyball assigner—Jeanne Skinner—to assign officials for all varsity volleyball matches. E. Please note all Crossroads League schools will be using a voucher system for all officials’ payments. F. The following rates will be paid to officials for league matches: 1. $140.00 per single regular season match 2. $110.00 per dual match, tri-match, quad match, or regular season tournament. 3. $70.00 per single regular season JV matches (best of 3) 4. $60.00 per dual match, tri-match, quad match, JV play dates (best of 5) 5.Crossroads League Tournament Semifinal and Finals matches will be $150.00 plus two (2) linesmen will be hired for the Crossroads League Tournament Semifinals and Finals @ $75.00 per match per linesmen. G. Officials for league matches will stay in their assigned positions. A change from their assigned position must be agreed upon by both coaches. Exceptions to this rule may be considered under the following circumstances: 1. An assigned official cannot fulfill an assigned contract and a substitute official 103 Crossroads League Procedures Manual 2019/2020

must be found. 2. A substitution is made by an official without the host coach’s knowledge or approval. H. Paid Line Judges 1.Paid line judges are required for all Crossroads League matches (paid line judges are not required for non-league matches). The fee paid to each line judge will be $60 per match. League Assigner Michael Brandon will assign line judges for ALL matches. I. Officials Evaluations 1. Coaches will be required to evaluate all Crossroads League officials: R1, R2, and Line Judges, for each regular season Crossroads League contest. Failure to do so within 30 days after a match will result in the coach being notified, then contacted by the Sports Chair, then taken to the Commissioner under Article XIII— Unsportsmanlike Conduct. Non-league games are not required, but can be done.

V. League Tournament A. The top eight (8) teams in the final league standings will compete in the single- elimination league tournament. B. Standings at the end of regular season play will be used for determining seeding for the League Tournament and for All-Sports Trophy purposes. C. In the event of a tie in the final league standings, the following tie-breaker procedure will be used in order for the purpose of seeding teams into the league tournament. 1. Head-to-head competition

2. Percentage of sets won among tied teams (league sets between tied teams only) Percentage of points won among tied teams (league sets between tied teams only)

3. Coin toss between teams, to be administered by the volleyball sport chair.

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E. Playoff Structure First Round: #1 vs. #8 | #4 vs. #5 | #2 vs. #7 | #3 vs. #6 Saturday, November 2, 2019

Semifinals: #1/#8 Winner vs. #4/#5 Winner | #2/#7 Winner vs. #3/#6 Winner Wednesday, November 6, 2019

Championship: Semifinal Winners Saturday, November 9, 2019*

*It is preferable that the 1:00 pm championship match time be followed. However, the 1:00 pm match time may be modified IF both athletic directors of the teams represented agree to a time adjustment that will benefit the Crossroads League through additional gate revenue and provide a better opportunity to staff the Crossroads League Volleyball Tournament appropriately. In addition, the League Commissioner must approve the time change. If modifying the match time is mutually agreeable and benefits the league, the time will be adjusted accordingly. It is important that the game time be established as soon as possible after the match is determined.

F. The league chairperson will determine the tournament seeding, and then fax or e-mail the results to all schools by Monday noon prior to the league tournament. G. First round games will be played at the home of the higher seeded team. Semifinals and Finals matches will be hosted by the highest remaining seed in each match. H. The league chairperson will work with the Crossroads League volleyball supervisor of officials to assign officials to the host schools: 1. Assignment will be based on rating feedback, preferences, and location. 2. Host schools will receive officials’ assignments by Tuesday noon prior to the league tournament for the first round. The host schools will contact and pay the officials. 3. Semifinals and final round officials will be determined by rating feedback and preference. Certified officials will be used as linesman for the semifinal and final rounds. The league will contract and pay the officials. 4. The league will pay the following rates for the tournament matches: $140.00 per match for officials $70.00 per match for linesman (semifinals and finals only) I. The coach(s) of the host school(s) will be responsible for the following: Securing scorekeepers Securing facility for the appropriate time(s)

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Securing the staff to take gate receipts. J. The host athletic director in conjunction with the volleyball chair will coordinate the Crossroads League Volleyball Tournament. K. Financial Report Form - Host school(s) for all Crossroads League Postseason contests will use the supplied Financial Report Form to report expenses and gate revenues to the League Commissioner. Revenue (net) and the Financial Form are to be forwarded to the League Office one week after the Crossroads League postseason is complete.

VI. NAIA Postseason Qualification – The Crossroads League receives two automatic bids to the NAIA Volleyball National Tournament. The winner of the Crossroads League Regular Season Championship will receive an automatic bid to the NAIA Volleyball National Championship. The winner of the Crossroads League Tournament will receive an automatic bid to the NAIA Volleyball National Championship. If the regular season and tournament champion are the same, bid #2 would go to the second place team in the League tourney. A. In the event of a first-place tie for the regular season CL Championship, the league’s second automatic bid would go to the second-place Co-Champion, if the first-place Co- Champion wins the CL Tournament.

VII. All-Crossroads League Teams A. Each coach or his/her representative may nominate a maximum of four players for the All- Crossroads League Team. However, nominating a 5th person is permissible for Honorable Mention. If you would like to specify an athlete for Honorable Mention consideration only, please specify on the ballot. Nominations should be sent to the league chairperson by a pre-specified deadline. B. The entire nomination list will be forwarded from the league chairperson to each league coach. Each coach will rank 28 players (including their own) on the nomination list. The rank of 28 should be designated for the Crossroads League Player of the Year. Each coach’s ranking sheet will be brought to the league coaches meeting in November and discussed. C. The All-Crossroads League First Team will consist of 14 players, including the Crossroads League Player of the Year. The All-Crossroads League Second Team will also consist of 14 players. All other student-athletes receiving votes will be considered for Honorable Mention upon approval of a coach’s vote. D. The Freshman, Libero, and Setter of the Year will be nominated prior to the meeting and then the coaches will come to a consensus on the winners at the league meeting. These nominations are not limited to the four nominated for All-Crossroads. E. Each coach or his/her representative may nominate a maximum of two freshman players for the All-Freshman Team prior to the meeting. A total of six players will receive this recognition and will be voted upon at the league meeting. This does not include Freshman of the Year. F. Coach of the Year – The volleyball coaches will cast ballots for the Coach of the Year, with the majority vote-getter receiving the award. In case of a tie, a second vote will be taken just between the two tied coaches. The vote will include all coaches, not just the 106 Crossroads League Procedures Manual 2019/2020

two coaches in the finals of the tournament. G. Voting results for All-Crossroads League teams will be made available to all Crossroads League Volleyball coaches. If votes are taken by ballot, the ballot results will be shown to all Crossroads League Volleyball coaches. If the votes are taken verbally, the verbal results will be documented for all Crossroads League Volleyball coaches to see.

H. Following selection of All-Crossroads League Teams the sports chair will submit a complete list of award winners, including votes received and indicating any ties or special circumstances, to the Crossroads League Sports Information Director by the end of the same day.

VIII. Official Volleyball Meetings A. The voting for All-Crossroads League teams will occur before the CL Tournament Championships match at a date and time mutually agreed upon by a majority of coaches. Any coach not present or represented will forfeit eligibility for league honors for themselves and their athletes. B. The official volleyball meeting will not be held at this time. It will be scheduled for a spring date determined by the league chairperson. IX. Sports Information A. The home team will keep “live” in-game statistics for both teams using a computer, palm pilot, or other electronic device. A printed box score should be made available to both teams within 30 minutes of the conclusion of the match. X. Sport Details – Other A. Scouting Procedures – By agreement of league coaches, no scouting information (including game film) will be given to non- league schools in reference to league schools. B. HUDL – The use of HUDL will be utilized by Women’s Volleyball throughout the season. The Administrative Committee has approved the expense. 1. HUDL should be made available electronically within the following time window: a. 24-48 hours following a non-league game when at all possible, understanding that situations, such as tournaments and long road trips may cause a delay. NOTE: Coaches will be locked out of viewing other matches until they upload their entire latest match. b. 24-48 hours following a league home game. 2.Failure to comply with the time requirements listed above may fall under Article XIII-Unsportsmanlike Conduct Policy and be subjected to disciplinary action by the League Commissioner. C. League Rating Procedures 1. A league rating committee will be established at the spring league meeting that will consist of the league rater, league chairperson and the league NAIA Head Coach Representative. 107 Crossroads League Procedures Manual 2019/2020

2. The league rating committee will be responsible for all weekly ratings of the league, beginning with the pre-season rating and concluding with the final rating after the league tournament. 3. All ratings will be sent to an oversight committee as outlined by the NAIA. The oversight committee will consist of two athletic directors, as voted on by the coaches, and another committee member affiliated with the league as voted on by the coaches. 4. League ratings will be distributed to all coaches via email by the league rater or a member of the committee. Coaches are encouraged to call a member of the committee with any questions on the rating.

XI. Sport Chair - The position of Sport Chair, League Rater, and League NAIA Head Coach Representative will be voted upon every two years. No term limitations will be set, but individuals must be nominated and voted into those positions every two years. Sport Chair—Erin Luthy, Taylor University (1st year in term) League Rater— Scott Haddix, University of Saint Francis (1st year in term) NAIA Head Coaches Representative—Candace Moats, Ind Wes Univ. (3rd year in term)

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CROSSROADS LEAGUE 2019-20 VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT FINANCIAL REPORT FORM

DATE:

LOCATION:

OPPONENTS:

Please Circle Session: First Round Second Round Final

INCOME

Students: Free (Track and submit number in attendance)

EXPENSES

Officials: 2 @ $140.00 per match $ ______Linesman: 2 @ $70.00 per match $ ______(Semi Finals and Finals Only)

TOTAL EXPENSES $ ______

REVENUE (Net) $ ______Host schools are responsible for all expenses other than officials. Officials’ fees should be deducted from the gate. Gate receipts and the financial report form are to be forwarded to the League Office one week after the tournament is completed.

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