Constitution of the Big Three Athletic Conference Revised September, 2007

CONSTITUTION OF THE BIG THREE ATHLETIC CONFERENCE REVISED SEPTEMBER, 2007

ARTICLE I NAME THE NAME OF THE CONFERENCE SHALL BE “BIG 3 ATHLETIC CONFERENCE”

ARTICLE II PURPOSE

SECTION 1 - THE PURPOSE OF THIS CONFERENCE SHALL BE TO FOSTER WHOLESOME INTER-SCHOLASTIC ATHLETIC RELATIONSHIPS, ESTABLISH UNIFORM STANDARDS OF CONTROL IN ATHLETICS AND PROMOTE THE MORAL AND PHYSICAL INTEREST OF STUDENTS.

SECTION 2 - EACH MEMBER SCHOOL AGREES TO COMMIT EACH AND EVERY INTERSCHOLASTIC ACTIVITY IT SPONSORS AMONG ITS OWN STUDENTS TO PARTICIPATE WITHIN THE CONFERENCES IF THE CONFERENCE SPONSORS SUCH ACTIVITY.

ARTICLE III MEMBERSHIP

SECTION 1 - THE CONFERENCE SHALL BE COMPOSED OF THE FOLLOWING SCHOOLS: BROCKTON DURFEE NEW BEDFORD

SECTION 2 - NEW SCHOOLS WILL BE ADMITTED WITH A 2/3 VOTE OF THE ENTIRE MEMBERSHIP.

SECTION 3 - EACH APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION MUST BE ACTED UPON INDIVIDUALLY.

SECTION 4 - APPLICATIONS FROM PROSPECTIVE MEMBERS WILL BE ACCEPTED IN MARCH AND WILL BE ACTED UPON IN THE FOLLOWING MONTHLY MEETING.

SECTION 5 - IF AN APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION IS REJECTED THE SCHOOL MAY REAPPLY THE FOLLOWING YEAR.

SECTION 6 - ANY SCHOOL MAY BE EXPELLED FROM THE CONFERENCE BY A 2/3 VOTE OF THE ENTIRE MEMBERSHIP OF THE CONFERENCE WITH ALL CONFERENCE SCHOOLS MEMBERS HAVING RECEIVED 30 DAYS NOTICE TO A MEETING AT WHICH THE VOTE IS TO BE TAKEN.

SECTION 7 - NO SCHOOL SHALL WITHDRAW FROM THE CONFERENCE WITHOUT NOTIFICATION TO THE CONFERENCE IN WRITING TWO YEARS PRIOR TO WITHDRAWAL DATE, UNLESS WAIVER IS GRANTED BY VOTE OF THE CONFERENCE. REFER TO MIAA RULE ON LEAGUE ORGANIZATION, GENERAL RULE # 42

SECTION 8 - NO MEMBER OF THE BIG 3 CONFERENCE WILL BE ALLOWED TO PARTICIPATE IN OR OFFER A CO-OP TEAM IN ANY SPORT. 1

ARTICLE IV ADMINISTRATION

SECTION 1 - THE OFFICERS OF THE CONFERENCE SHALL BE PRESIDENT, VICE PRESIDENT, AND SECRETARY /TREASURER . THEY SHALL BE ELECTED FROM THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE CONFERENCE AT THE LAST MEETING OF THE SCHOOL YEAR BY A 2/3 VOTE.

SECTION 2 - THE PRESIDENT SHALL PRESIDE AT ALL MEETINGS OF THE CONFERENCE AND SHALL REPRESENT THE CONFERENCE TO ALL OTHER ORGANIZATIONS.

SECTION 3 - THE PRESIDENT SHALL APPOINT A NOMINATING COMMITTEE BY THE MARCH GENERAL MEETING OF THE YEAR IN WHICH HIS/HER TERM EXPIRES FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUBMITTING A SLATE OF OFFICERS FOR THE MAY MEETING.

SECTION 4 - IN THE ABSENCE OF THE PRESIDENT, THE VICE PRESIDENT SHALL EXERCISE THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE PRESIDENT.

SECTION 5 - THE SECRETARY /TREASURER SHALL KEEP AN ACCURATE RECORD OF ALL MEETINGS AND ATTEND TO ALL CORRESPONDENCE , SEND ALL OFFICIAL NOTICES OF ALL MEETINGS TO THE SCHOOLS OF THE CONFERENCE AND SHALL RECEIVE MONIES AND KEEP AN ACCURATE FINANCIAL RECORD AND REPORT OF SAME BE MADE PERIODICALLY.

ARTICLE V FINANCES

THE MEMBER SCHOOLS SHALL BE ASSESSED A FEE. THE AMOUNT OF WHICH WILL BE ESTABLISHED BY MAJORITY VOTE OF MEMBERSHIP.

ARTICLE VI MEETINGS

SECTION 1 - ALL SCHOOLS MUST BE REPRESENTED AT ALL GENERAL MEETINGS.

SECTION 2 - AT ALL MEETINGS OF THE CONFERENCE ROBERTS RULES OF ORDER WILL BE OPERATIVE.

SECTION 3 - EACH SCHOOL SHALL BE ENTITLED TO ONE VOTE CAST BY THE ATHLETIC DIRECTOR OR HIS/HER APPOINTED DELEGATE.

ARTICLE VII AMENDMENTS AND SPECIAL MEETINGS

SECTION 1 - AMENDMENTS ARE TO BE PRESENTED IN WRITING TWO WEEKS BEFORE MEETINGS ALONG WITH NOTIFICATION TO MEMBER SCHOOLS.

SECTION 2 - TWO-THIRDS VOTE OF THE ENTIRE MEMBERSHIP IS NEEDED FOR AN AMENDMENT CHANGE.

SECTION 3 - SPECIAL MEETINGS MAY BE CALLED UPON PETITION OF ANY CONFERENCE MEMBER UPON 72 HOUR NOTICE. 2

BY-LAWS ARTICLE I GENERAL RULES

SECTION 1 - THE CONSTITUTION, BY-LAWS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF MIAA (MASSASCHUSETTS INTERSCHOLASTIC ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION) SHALL BE THE OBLIGATION OF THE CONFERENCE.

SECTION 2 - THE EARLY DISMISSAL FOR SCHOOL GROUPS IS A MATTER FOR EACH INDIVIDUAL SCHOOL TO DECIDE.

SECTION 3 - COMMISSIONERS WILL BE HIRED BY INDIVIDUAL SCHOOLS WITHIN THE CONFERENCE.

SECTION 4 - ALL VARSITY, JUNIOR VARSITY AND FRESHMAN OFFICIALS SHALL BE REGISTERED MEMBERS OF AN APPROVED BOARD FOR THAT SPORT.

SECTION 5 - VIOLATION OF CONFERENCE RULES AND REGULATIONS MAY RESULT IN FORFEITURE OF A CONTEST IN WHICH THE VIOLATION OCCURS.

SECTION 6 - THE HOME TEAM WILL PROVIDE ADEQUATE MEDICAL COVERAGE AT ALL ATHLETIC CONTESTS.

SECTION 7 – IF A TEAM DISBANDS DURING THE SEASON THEY WILL FORFEIT THE REMAINDER OF THEIR SCHEDULED CONTESTS. ALL CONFERENCE SCHOOLS SHOULD BE NOTIFIED.

ARTICLE II PROTEST PROCEDURE

REFER TO MIAA GENERAL RULE #17 “PROCEDURE FOR PROTESTING A GAME”

ARTICLE III AWARDS

SECTION 1 - AN ALL-SPORT TROPHY SHALL BE AWARDED TO THE SCHOOL WITH THE GREATEST NUMBER OF POINTS AT THE END OF THE SCHOOL YEAR. POINTS ARE AWARDED ON THE BASIS OF ORDER OF FINISH IN EVERY VARSITY SPORT

3 PTS. FOR 1ST PLACE, 2 PTS FOR 2ND PLACE , 1 PT FOR 3RD PLACE .

SECTION 2 - CHAMPIONSHIP PLATES ARE TO BE AWARDED TO CONFERENCE CHAMPIONS IN ALL SPORTS.

SECTION 3 - ALL-STAR SELECTIONS SHALL BE AWARDED APPROPRIATE AWARD CERTIFICATES.

SECTION 4 - THE ATHLETIC DIRECTORS ARE AUTHORIZED TO SELECT THE SOURCE OF SUPPLY FOR ALL CONFERENCE AWARDS.

ARTICLE IV BENCH CONDUCT FOR BIG THREE CONFERENCE COACHES AND PLAYERS

SECTION 1 - PARTICIPATION IN ATHLETICS IS THE PRIMARY REASON FOR THE EXISTENCE OF ALL HIGH SCHOOL INTERSCHOLASTIC ATHLETIC COMPETITION. BECAUSE OF THIS FACT, THE BIG THREE CONFERENCE ATHLETIC DIRECTORS STRONGLY ENDORSE THE FOLLOWING POLICY OF BENCH DECORUM:

A.) THERE WILL BE NO HOOTING, YELLING , OR BAITING OF OFFICIALS OR OPPONENTS BY COACHES AND/OR PLAYERS.

B.) THERE WILL BE NO HOOTING OR VERBAL EXCHANGES BETWEEN SPECTATORS AND COACHES AND/OR PLAYERS.

C.) “BUSH” TACTICS IN ORDER TO WIN WILL NOT BE TOLERATED. 100% OF THE ENERGIES OF THE PLAYERS SHOULD BE USED IN PARTICIPATION.

D.) “CLEAN PLAY” SHOULD BE SYNONYMOUS WITH BIG THREE CONFERENCE INTERSCHOLASTIC COMPETITION.

ARTICLE V CONFERENCE MEETINGS

SECTION 1 – COACHES WILL MEET ONCE ANNUALLY TO DISCUSS SPECIFIC SPORT BUSINESS.

SECTION 2 – POST SEASON MEETINGS

A.) SELECTION OF ALL-STARS, FOOTBALL SHALL MEET FIRST, MONDAY AFTER THANKSGIVING. B.) RATING OF OFFICIALS. C.) POSSIBLE SCHEDULE CHANGES D.) AMMENDMENTS TO SPORTS BY-LAWS E.) RULE CHANGES F.) QUESTIONS ON FACILITIES G.) DATA PROCEDURES

ARTICLE VI DUTIES OF CORRESPONDING SECRETARY

SECTION 1 – EACH ATHLETIC DIRECTOR WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR SENDING THE CORRESPONDING SECRETARY A MASTER SCHEDULE AT AN AGREED UPON TIME.

SECTION 2 - ATHLETIC DIRECTORS WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR REPORTING WEEKLY RESULTS TO CORRESPONDING SECRETARY AT AN AGREED UPON TIME.

SECTION 3 – REPORT RESULTS TO MEDIA ON A WEEKLY BASIS. TELEPHONE RESULTS TO THE BOSTON GLOBE AND BOSTON HERALD AS WELL AS SENDING WRITTEN RESULTS TO LOCAL NEWSPAPERS COVERING CONFERENCE SCHOOLS.

SECTION 4 - ATTENDING MONTHLY MEETINGS.

SECTION 5 - COMPILE A CONFERENCE DIRECTORY. INCLUDING: NAMES , ADDRESSES, AND TELEPHONE NUMBERS (HOME & OFFICE) OF PRINCIPALS, ATHLETIC DIRECTORS AND HEAD COACHES. ONE COPY SENT TO EACH PRINCIPAL, AND ATHLETIC DIRECTOR . 4

SECTION 6 - COMPILE END OF SEASON REPORT INCLUDING : LEAGUE STATISTICS, ALL-STARS, RECORD POINTS FOR CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIP ETC.

SECTION 7 - SEND END LISTS OF LEAGUE ALL-STARS TO ALL NEWSPAPERS COVERING CONFERENCE SCHOOLS AT THE CONFERENCE AT THE CONCLUSION OF EACH SEASON.

ARTICLE VII UNIFORMS

SECTION 1 – SCHOOL COLORS WILL BE WORN AT AWAY CONTESTS, WHITE WORN AT HOME. EXCEPTIONS: FOOTBALL, COLORS WORN AT HOME, WHITE WORN AWAY.

ARTICLE VIII DUTIES OF COACHES

SECTION 1 – WINNING COACHES ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR CALLING IN CONTEST RESULTS TO BOSTON GLOBE, BOSTON HERALD, AND LOCAL NEWSPAPERS.

ARTICLE IX CONFERENCE ALL-STAR SELECTIONS

SECTION 1 – FOOTBALL 24 PLAYERS

OFFENSE 11

5 INTERIOR LINEMEN 1 WIDE RECEIVER 1 TIGHT END 3 BACKS (1 MAY BE A RECEIVER) 1 QUARTERBACK

DEFENSE 11

5 LINEMAN 6 DEFENSIVE BACKS – MINIMUM OF 2 DEFENSIVE OR 2 LINE BACKERS KICKERS -2 1 PUNTER 1 PLACEKICKER

SECTION 2 - SOCCER (BOY’S & GIRLS) 13 PLAYERS

SECTION 3 - CROSS COUNTRY (BOYS & GIRLS) TOP 7 RUNNERS

SECTION 4 - SWIMMING (BOYS & GIRLS)

1 DIVER (IF 2 DIVERS HAVE DEFEATED EACH OTHER ONCE DURING REGULAR SEASON MEETS THE CONFERENCE ALL-STARS WILL BE DECIDED BY THE HIGHER FINISHER IN THE SOUTH SECTIONAL COMPETITION. 8 INDIVIDUALS BY EVENTS 3 RELAY TEAMS – MAY BE MADE UP OF SWIMMERS FROM DIFFERENT SCHOOLS. 1 UTILITY SWIMMER

SECTION 5 - FIELD HOCKEY - 12 PLAYERS

1 GOALIE 7 OFFENSE 4 DEFENSE

SECTION6 - VOLLEYBALL (BOYS & GIRLS) – 7 PLAYERS

SECTION 7 - GOLF – (6 PLAYERS)

TO BE PICKED AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE SPRING SEASON. PLAYERS TO BE SELECTED BASED UPON THE AVERAGE OF BEST 8 INDIVIDUAL MATCHES.

SECTION 8 – BASKETBALL ( BOYS & GIRLS) 6 PLAYERS

SECTION 9 - INDOOR TRACK – (BOYS & GIRLS)

9-10 INDIVIDUAL EVENTS 1 UTILITY FIELD EVENT 1 UTILITY SPRINTER/HURDLER 1 UTILITY MID/DISTANCE (ADD LONG JUMP WHEN NEEDED)

SECTION 10 - WRESTLING – 15 COMPETITORS

14 INDIVIDUAL 1 UTILITY

SECTION 11- ICE HOCKEY – ( 11 PLAYERS)

1 GOALIE 4 DEFENSE 6 OFFENSE

SECTION 12 – BASEBALL/SOFTBALL – (12 PLAYERS)

1 CATCHER 3 PITCHERS 1 1ST BASEMAN 3-4 INFIELDERS 3-4 OUTFIELDERS

SECTION 13 – SPRING TRACK (BOYS & GIRLS)

15 UTILITY EVENTS 1 UTILITY WEIGHT EVENT 1 UTILITY JUMPER 1 UTILITY SPRINTER 1 UTILITY HURDLER 1 UTILITY MIDDLE DISTANCE RUNNER 1 UTILITY DISTANCE RUNNER

SECTION 14 - TENNIS ( BOYS & GIRLS) - 8 PLAYERS

3 SINGLES 2 DOUBLES 1 UTILITY

SECTION 15 – CRITERIA FOR SELECTING SHOULD BE DETERMINED BY:

A.) CONFERENCE COMPETITION B.) NON-CONFERENCE COMPETITION C.) TOURNAMENT OR MULTIPLE SCHOOL COMPETITION MAY BE? D.) ATHLETES WHO BECOME ACADEMICALLY INELIGIBLE OR QUIT A TEAM PRIOR TO THE SEASON WILL NOT BE ELIGIBILE FOR A CONFERENCE ALL- STAR SELECTION.

ARTICLE X CONFERENCE MEETS

SECTION 1 – CROSS COUNTRY (4 RACES)

BOYS VARSITY – 7 RUNNERS MAXIMUM GIRLS VARSITY – 7 RUNNERS MAXIMUM BOY’S JR. VARSITY – ALL REMAINING RUNNERS (ONLY 1ST 7 FIGURE IN SCORING) GIRLS JR. VARSITY – ALL REMAINING RUNNERS (ONLY 1ST 7 FIGURE IN SCORING) AT LEAST 1 CERTIFIED OFFICIAL – LEAGUE PAYS

SECTION 2 - SCORING FOR CONFERENCE MEETS THREE SCHOOLS – 4 PLACES IN EACH MEET

1ST PLACE – 5 POINTS 2ND PLACE – 3 POINTS 3RD PLACE – 2 POINTS 4TH PLACE – 1 POINTS

SECTION 3 – AWARD RECIPIENTS: DUE TO FINANCIAL CONSTRAINTS, RIBBONS WILL BE AWARDED FOR VARSITY COMPETITORS ONLY.

BASEBALL

I. MIAA BOOKLET OF RULES AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING ATHLETICS WILL BE OFFICIAL RULES.

II. COMPETITION GOVERNED BY SPORTING NEWS RULES.

A. MAY HAVE DESIGNATED HITTER FOR ANY PLAYER. B. THE USE OF WOODEN BATS OR METAL BATS WILL BE VOTED UPON EACH YEAR. C. BONAFIDE SCHOOL COACHES MAY COACH 1ST OR 3RD BASE.

III SCHEDULING

A. ALL VARSITY CONFERENCE GAMES WILL BE NINE (9) INNINGS. B. ALL JR.VARSITY AND FRESHMAN CONFERENCE GAMES WILL BE SEVEN (7) INNINGS.

IV. DESIGNATED HITTER

A. OPTIONAL FOR EACH TEAM AND CAN BE ANY PLAYER IF USED (REFER TO MIAA SPECIFIC RULE).

V. DUTIES OF THE HOME TEAM

A. DIAMOND D1 OR EQUIVALENT BASEBALLS SHALL BE FURNISHED BY THE BY HOME TEAM. B. SUPPLY BENCHES FOR TEAM PERSONEL ONLY. C. PROVIDE TWO (2) UMPIRES THROUGH A COMMMISSIONER.

VI PROTESTED GAMES

A. SHALL BE RESCHEDULED TO THE NEXT AVAILABLE DATE. B. NO TEAM (S) IS REQUIRED TO PLAY MORE THAN 4 GAMES PER WEEK UNLESS BY MUTUAL CONSENT. C. DOUBLE HEADERS MAY BE SCHEDULED IF MUTUALLY AGREED UPON. D. WEEKEND GAMES MAYBE SCHEDULED (SATURDAY OR SUNDAY) IF MUTUALLY AGREED UPON.

VII PRE-GAME SCHEDULE

A. NO BATTING PRACTICE FOR VISITING TEAM B. HOME TEAM INFIELD PRACTICE - 25 MINUTES BEFORE GAME TIME. C. VISITING TEAM INFIELD PRACTICE – 15 MINUTES BEFORE GAME TIME. D. PLATE CONFERENCE - 5 MINUTES BEFORE GAME TIME. E. TWO LINE-UP CARDS SHOULD BE MADE UP BY EACH COACH AND PRESENTED TO HOME PLATE UMPIRE.

VIII INJURED PLAYER

A. A COURTESY RUNNER IS ALLOWED FOR INJURED PLAYERS, DURING THE GAME, BY MUTUAL CONSENT OF BOTH COACHES. IN ORDER FOR AN INJURED PLAYER TO RETURN, HE MUST PLAY DEFENSE DURING THE NEXT INNING.

BASKETBALL (BOY’S & GIRL’S)

I. MIAA BOOKLET OF RULES AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING ATHLETICS WILL BE THE OFFICIAL RULES.

II. JR. VARSITY GAMES WILL PRECEED VARSITY GAMES.

III. GAMES WILL CONSIST OF TWO (2) SIXTEEN MINUTE HALVES.

IV. QUALIFIED ADULT TIMERS AND SCORERS MUST BE SUPPLIED BY THE HOME TEAM FOR ALL VARSITY GAMES.

V. STARTING TIMES:

A. FRESHMAN-SCHOOL DAYS (3:30PM) NON SCHOOL DAYS (10:30AM) B. J.V. 5:15PM C. VARSITY 7:00PM D. ALL STARTING TIMES SUBJECT TO CHANGE BY MUTUAL CONSENT PRIOR TO START OF SEASON.

VI. HOST SCHOOL WILL SUPPLY BASKETBALLS FOR WARM-UPS.

CROSS COUNTRY (BOY’S & GIRL’S)

I. MIAA BOOKLET OF RULES AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING ATHLETICS WILL BE THE OFFICIAL RULES.

II. SCHEDULING A. EACH SCHOOL WILL COMPETE AGAINST OTHER MEMBERS OF THE CONFERENCE ONCE. B. ALL MEETS WILL CONSIST OF VARSITY AND JUNIOR VARSITY RACES.

III. STARTING TIME FOR CROSS COUNTRY MEETS SHALL BE CONFIRMED IN WRITING BY ATHLETIC DIRECTORS NOT LESS THAN SEVEN DAYS BEFORE THE SCHEDULED DATE OF MEET.

IV. ORDER OF EVENTS A. BOY’S VARSITY – EVEN YEARS GO FIRST B. GIRL’S VARSITY – ODD YEARS GO FIRST C. JUNIOR VARSITY RACE

V. NO VARSITY RACE SHALL BEGIN LESS THAN 15 MINUTES AFTER THE FINAL COMPETITOR HAS CROSSED THE FINISH LINE IN THE PREVIOUS RACE. THE JUNIOR VARSITY RACE CAN START 5 MINUTES AFTER THE LAST VARSITY RACE HAS BEEN COMPLETED.

VI. THE HOME TEAMS SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR PROVIDING A PROPER SANITARY FACILITY FOR ALL ATHLETES TO USE AT ANY TIME DURING THE COMPETITION. THE FACILITY SHOULD BE LOCATED WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE OF THE STARTING AND FINISH LINE.

VII. THE HOME SCHOOL SHALL HIRE AT LEAST ONE MASS CERTIFIED OFFICIAL TO OVERSEE THE CONDUCT OF THE MEET. THIS OFFICIAL SHALL HAVE THE POWER TO ACT IN THE CAPACITY OF MEET REFEREE. ALL MEETS SHALL BE MADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE NATIONAL FEDERATION OF TRACK AND FIELD RULEBOOK. THE DECISION OF THE MEET REFEREE, UNLESS IN CONFLICT WITH NATIONAL FEDERATION RULES SHALL BE FINAL, BINDING , AND WITHOUT APPEAL.

VIII. BICYCLES ARE NOT ALLOWED ON THE COURSE.

IX. HOME COACHES WILL EXPLAIN THE UNIQUENESS OF THEIR COURSE (IE. TANGEMENTS ETC.)

X. COURSES SHALL BE A MINIMUM OF 2.5 MILES AND NOT MORE THAN 5K OR 3.1 MILES.

XI. RULES FOR SCORING A. ONLY THE FIRST SEVEN (7) PARTICIPANTS TO FINISH FOR EACH TEAM SHALL ENTER INTO THE SCORING B. FIRST PLACE SHALL SCORE ONE POINT, SECOND PLACE, TWO POINTS, THIRD PLACE, THREE AND SO ON. ALL RUNNERS WHO FINISH THE COURSE SHALL BE TALLIED IN THIS MANNER. C. SCORING SHALL CONFORM TO MIAA RULES AND REGULATIONS.

D. ALTHOUGH THE SIXTH AND SEVENTH RUNNERS OF A TEAM TO FINISH DO NOT SCORE POINTS TOWARD THEIR PLACE, IF BETTER THAN THOSE OF ANY OF THE FIRST FIVE OF AN OPPOSING TEAM, SERVE TO INCREASE THE TEAM SCORE OF OPPONENTS. E. IF LESS THAN FIVE FINISH, THE PLACES OF ALL MEMBERS OF THAT TEAM SHALL BE DISREGARDED. F. TO BREAK A TIE THE 6TH PLACE FINISHER DETERMINES THE OUTCOME OF THE SCORE. G. THE VISITING TEAM SHALL BE GIVEN TIME TO WALK THE COURSE AND WARM-UP. THE COURSE MUST BE WELL MARKED TO AVOID CONFUSION BY THE VISITING TEAM.

XII. BIG THREE CROSS COUNTRY MEETS A. FIRST (1ST) MEET DOUBLE DUAL MEET – TEAMS WOULD GET ONE (1) POINT FOR EACH WIN. B. SECOND (2ND) MEET BIG THREE CHAMPIONSHIPS – TEAM WOULD GET FOUR (4) POINTS FOR FIRST (1ST), TWO (2) POINTS FOR SECOND (2ND), ZERO (0) POINTS FOR THIRD (3RD). C. IN THE EVENT OF A TIE IN POINTS - - THE WINNER OF THE SECOND (2ND) MEET WHICH IS THE BIG THREE CHAMPIONSHIPS IS DECLARED THE BIG THREE CHAMPION. D. LIMIT THE NUMBER OF ATHLETES IN THE BIG THREE CHAMPIONSHIP MEET TO TEN GIRLS FROM EACH SCHOOL IN THE VARSITY RACE AND TEN BOYS FROM EACH SCHOOL IN THE VARSITY RACE. UNLIMITED ENTRIES FOR JUNIOR VARSITY (JV) RACE (COMBINED BOYS AND GIRLS). E. NUMBER OF ALL STARS: SEVEN (7) SELECTED BY THE COACHES BASED ON LEAGUE MEET PERFORMANCE.

FIELD HOCKEY

I. MIAA BOOKLET OF RULES AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING ATHLETICS WILL BE THE OFFICIAL RULES.

II. SCHEDULING

A. JUNIOR VARSITY GAMES WILL BE PLAYED ON THE SAME DAY AS VARSITY GAMES AND WILL FOLLOW THE VARSITY GAME.

III. DUTIES OF HOME TEAM

A. AN ADULT TIMER MUST BE ASSIGNED FOR VARSITY GAMES. B. GAME HOCKEY BALL SHALL BE FURNISHED. C. BENCHES SHOULD BE PROVIDED FOR TEAM PERSONNEL ONLY. D. FIELD SHOULD BE CLEARLY MARKED. E. THE HOME TEAM SHALL FURNISH A BALL AT EACH END OF THE FIELD WHERE PLAYED BALL MAY TRAVEL AN EXCESSIVE DISTANCE FROM THE PLAYING FIELD. THE HOME TEAM AND THE VISITING TEAM SHALL SUPPLY ONE PERSON FOR THIS DUTY.

III. LENGTH OF GAME

A. VARSITY TEAM SHALL PLAY THIRTY (30) MINUTE HALVES. B. JR. VARSITY TEAMS SHALL PLAY TWENTY-FIVE (25) MINUTE HALVES.

FOOTBALL

I MIAA BOOKLET OF RULES AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING ATHLETICS WILL BE THE OFFICIAL RULES.

II. NCAA RULES WILL BE FOLLOWED WITH EXCEPTION OF:

A. LENGTH OF GAME: 4- 11 MINUTE QUARTERS B. SEE ADDENDUM C. BALL – MUST MEET WITH NCAA STANDARDS/NFHS

III. FILM EXCHANGE

A. INTRA-LEAGUE EXCHANGE B. NO CONFERENCE TEAM WILL MAKE AVAILABLE TO NON-LEAGUE SCHOOLS FILM OF ANOTHER CONFERENCE TEAM. C. A CONFERENCE TEAM WILL MAKE AVAILABLE TO ANOTHER CONFERENCE SCHOOL, GAME TAPES OF COMMON OPPONENTS UPON REQUEST!

IV. HALF TIME (20 MINUTES)

A. PERFORMING BANDS WILL BE LIMITED TO 8 MINUTE SHOWS WITH THE VISITING BAND PERFORMING FIRST. B. THE BAND DIRECTOR OF THE HOME SCHOOL SHALL TAKE CARE OF ALL DETAILS, INCLUDING SEATING AND A NOTICE WELL IN ADVANCE TO THE VISITING BAND DIRECTOR REGARDING ANY SPECIAL EVENTS.

V. DUTIES OF THE HOME TEAM

A. POSTPONEMENTS – IN CASE OF INCLEMENT WEATHER GAMES SHALL BE PLAYED ON THE NEXT AVAILABLE DAY, GAME TIME DETERMINED BY THE HOST SCHOOL. B. HOST SCHOOL SHALL PROVIDE CLEAN, DRY PRE-GAME AND HALF-TIME FACILITES FOR VISITING TEAM. C. PROVIDE CERTIFIED OFFICIALS, A MINIMUM OF 5 FOR VARSITY GAMES. IN ADDITION, ALL SCHOOLS WILL PROVIDE A CERTIFIED CLOCK OPERATOR.

VI. UNIFORM COLORS – COLORS WORN AT HOME CONTESTS; WHITE AT AWAY CONTESTS.

VII. JUNIOR VARSITY GAMES

A. GAMES SHALL BE PLAYED ON THE SATURDAY OR MONDAY FOLLOWING THE VARSITY CONTEST, AT OPPOSITE SITES. B. IN CASE OF INCLEMENT WEATHER GAME SHALL BE CANCELLED. C. ALL PLAYERS ELIGIBLE WITH THE EXCEPTION OF SENIORS D. LENGTH – 4-8 MINUTE PERIODS

12 VIII. FRESHMAN

A. UNIFORM COLORS WORN AT HOME GAMES AND WHITE AT AWAY GAMES. B. LENGTH OF GAME WILL CONSIST OF 4-8 MINUTE PERIODS

ADDENDUM FOOTBALL – TIE BREAKER RULE

68.3.2.1. - IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE CONCLUSION OF THE FOURTH QUARTER, THE TEAMS WILL GO TO THEIR AREAS FOR TWO MINUTES.

68.3.2.2. - THE OFFICIALS WILL ESCORT THE CAPTAINS TO THE MIDDLE FIELD FOR THE COIN TOSS. THE WINNER OF THE TOSS SHALL CHOOSE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING OPTION: (1) OFFENSE OR DEFENSE; OR (2) WHICH END OF THE FIELD SHALL BE USED IN BOTH SERIES OF THE OVERTIME PERIOD (TEN YARD LINE).

68.3.2.4.- EACH SERIES SHALL BEGIN AT THE TEN YARD LINE UNLESS A PENALTY OVERRIDES. FIRST DOWN CHAINS WILL NOT BE USED. IT IS ALWAYS GOAL TO GOAL. IF PENALTY ENFORCEMENT CALLS FOR AN AUTOMATIC FIRST DOWN, IT WILL BE FIRST AND GOAL.

IF THERE IS A CHANGE OF POSESSION DURING THE LAST PLAY OF OVERTIME, FOULS BY OPPONENTS ON THE TEAM IN POSSESSION THE OPTION OF PUTTING THE BALL IN PLAY, WHERE THE PENALTY LEAVES THE BALL , FOR ONE DOWN FREE OF PENALTY. THIS OPTION IS EXERCISED ONLY IF THE OFFENSIVE TEAM IS FREE OF FOUL DURING THE DOWN.

EXAMPLE: SECOND SERIES – TEAM B INTERCEPTS TEAM A’S PASS DURING TEAM B’S RUN BACK, TEAM A COMMITS A PERSONAL FOUL.

RULING: EXTEND THE OVERTIME FOR ONE DOWN FREE OF PENALTY, WITH TEAM B PUTTING THE BALL IN PLAY WHERE THE PENALTY LEAVES THE BALL, PROVIDED TEAM B HAS NOT FOULED DURING THE DOWN.

68.3.2.5. - EACH TEAM IS ALLOWED ONE FULL TIME-OUT IN THE OVERTIME PERIOD. TIMEOUTS REMAINING FROM THE SECOND HALF DO NOT CARRY OVER TO THE OVERTIME PERIOD.

68.3.3 - THE BIG THREE ATHLETIC CONFERENCE HAS ADOPTED THE FOLLOWING TIE MODIFICATION (WHICH PERMITS MORE THAN A SINGLE POSSESION BY EACH TEAM IN ODER TO INSURE THAT NO GAME ENDS IN A TIE). FOR THE FIRST AND SUBSEQUENT TIE BREAKING PERIODS, ANY TEAM THAT SCORES A TOUCHDOWN MUST ATTEMPT A TWO POINT CONVERSION BY RUN OR PASS FROM SCRIMMAGE.

PLEASE NOTE THAT A FIELD GOAL MAY BE ATTEMPTED AT ANYTIME THE OFFENSIVE TEAM HAS POSSESSION OF THE BALL.

GOLF

I. MIAA & NFHS BOOKLET OF RULES AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING ATHLETICS WILL BE THE OFFICIAL RULES.

II. RULES FOR TRI-MATCHES

A. EACH TEAM WILL CONSIST OF 8 PLAYERS. B. NINE (9) HOLES WILL BE THE NUMBER OF HOLES PLAYED. C. MEDAL PLAY WILL BE THE SCORING SYSTEM USED. D. HOME AD IS THE “WEATHER MAN”. HE WILL: 1. CALL BY 1:00PM – PRIOR TO MATCH 2. DECIDE WITH VISITING COACHES ON RAIN/LIGHTNING SITUATION DURING MATCH. 3. HOME COACHES ARRANGE RESCHEDULING OF POSTPONED MATCH. E. NO SPECTATORS AT ANY OF THE TRI-MATCHES F. NO SMOKING BY ANY MEMBER OF COACHING STAFF OR PARTICIPANT BEFORE, DURING OR AFTER MATCH – MIAA PENALTY G. PROTEST BY ANY PLAYER MUST BE SOLVED BY ALL COACHES BEFORE TEAMS LEAVE THE COURSE. PLAYER MUST DECLARE PROTEST AT TIME OF INCIDENT TO OPPONENTS. H. HOME COACH SHOULD ANNOUNCE SPECIAL LOCAL RULES TO ALL TEAMS AT 1ST TEE PRIOR TO MATCH. I. IN CASE OF TIE (AFTER ADDING UP 6 LOWEST SCORES) THE 7TH SCORE WILL BE USED TO DECIDE THE WINNING TEAM. IF STILL TIED, THE 8TH SCORE. IF STILL TIED, MATCH IS A TIE. J. COACHES SHOULD BE PROMPT FOR STARTING TIMES BECAUSE SOME COURSES DO HAVE LIMITING TIMES WHICH MUST BE HONORED.

ICE HOCKEY

I. MIAA BOOKLET OF RULES AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING ATHLETICS WILL BE THE OFFICIAL RULES.

II. COMPETITION GOVERNED BY THE NATIONAL FEDERATION RULES AND THE MIAA ICE HOCKEY HANDBOOK.

III. CONDUCT OF PLAYERS

A. DRESSING ROOMS SHALL BE SO LOCATED THAT PLAYERS OF OPPOSING TEAMS DO NOT USE THE SAME EXIT WHENEVER POSSIBLE . B. OFFICIALS SHALL SUPERVISE PLAYERS LEAVING THE ICE. C. THE COACH SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE CONDUCT OF HIS PLAYERS BETWEEN PERIODS. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT HE KEEP HIS SQUAD TOGETHER UNDER HIS SUPERVISION AT ALL TIMES.

IV. QUALIFIED MEDICAL PERSONEL MUST BE IN ATTENDENCE AT ALL ICE HOCKEY GAMES.

V. OFFICIALS WILL BE ASSIGNED BY A COMMISIONER

VI. PUCKS WILL BE PERMITTED ON THE ICE FOR THE WARM-UP PERIOD PRIOR TO THE START OF A GAME. NO PUCKS WILL BE PERMITTED PRIOR TO THE START OF THE SECOND AND THIRD PERIODS.

VII. LENGTH OF GAMES:

A. VARSITY –THREE (3) FIFTEEN MINUTE PERIODS B. JR. VARSITY – THREE (3) TEN MINUTE PERIODS OR THREE (3) TWELVE MINUTE PERIODS DEPENDING ON RENTAL TIME.

VIII. JR VARSITY GAMES WILL HAVE TWO OFFICIALS. MEDICAL PERSONNEL ARE RECOMMENDED TO BE IN ATTENDENCE.

IX. CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIP POINT SYSTEM

A. (2) POINTS FOR A WIN B. (1) POINT FOR A TIE C. ZERO POINTS FOR A LOSS D. HIGHEST POINT TOTAL TO DETERMINE CONFERENCE CHAMPION. E. IN CASE OF A CONFERENCE TIE: (SCHOOLS AQUIRING THE SAME TOTAL NUMBER OF CONFERENCE POINTS). CO-CHAMPIONS WILL BE DECLARED.

INDOOR TRACK (BOY’S & GIRL’S)

I. MIAA & NFHS BOOKLET OF RULES AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING ATHLETICS WILL BE THE OFFICIAL RULES.

2. REGULAR DUAL MEETS

A. FIELD EVENTS WILL CONSIST OF THE HIGH JUMP & SHOT PUT (12LB. BOYS - 4KILO GIRLS) B. TRACK EVENTS WILL CONSIST OF THE 50YD. HIGH HURDLES, 50YD DASH, 300, 600, 1000 1 MILE AND 2 MILE RUN AND THE 4 X 400 YD. RELAY. D. THERE WILL BE NO TRIALS AND FINALS IN DUAL MEETS. THE HIGH JUMP WILL START AT 5’ BOYS & 4’ GIRLS AND BE RAISED 2” EACH TIME UNTIL 6’ BOYS & 5’ GIRLS AND THEREAFTER 1” AT DISCRETION OF COMPETITORS. E. SHOT PUT – FOUR (4) THROWS PER COMPETITOR. F. THE ORDER OF EVENTS FOR DUAL MEETS IS AS FOLLOWS:

SHOT PUT, 1 MILE RUN & HIGH JUMP (IF POSSIBLE) 50YD. HIGH HURDLES, 50YD DASH, 600YD. RUN 1000YD. RUN 300YD. RUN, 2 MILE RUN, 4 X 400YD. RELAY.

G. WHERE NARROWNESS OF THE TRACK DOES NOT PERMIT AT LEAST THREE (3) RUNNERS FROM EACH SCHOOL IN THE 50YD. HIGH HURDLES, 2 RUNNERS EACH WILL RUN ONE SCORING VARSITY RACE ONLY. ALL OTHER HEATS WILL BE NON-SCORING JR. VARSITY RACES.

H. WHERE NARROWNESS OF THE TRACK DOES NOT PERMIT AT LEAST (3) RUNNERS PER SCHOOL IN THE 300YD. AND 600YD RUNS 4 RUNNERS WILL RUN IN TWO SEPARATE VARSITY HEATS. OF 2 RUNNERS EACH AND FINAL PLACE WINNERS DETERMINED BY FASTEST 3 TIMES. ALL OTHER HEATS WILL BE NON-SCORING JR. VARSITY RACES

I. PLAYER PARTICIPATION: ONE (1) FIELD EVENT, ONE (1) RUNNING EVENT, ONE (1) RELAY. 2 + 1 OR 1 + 2 (ACCEPTED 3/8/00)

III. DUTIES OF HOST SCHOOL

A. HIRE A STARTER AND FIVE (5) OFFICIALS FOR DUAL MEETS. THE HEAD FINISH LINE OFFICIAL WILL ACT AS REFEREE IN ANY DISPUTES. B. HAVE AN UPDATED OFFICIAL RULE BOOK AVAILABLE AT MEETS. C. HAVE A TRAINER ON DUTY WHEN POSSIBLE. D. FORWARD OFFICIAL RESULTS TO CORRESPONDING SECRETARY.

IV. CONFERENCE CHAMPION WILL BE DETERMINED BY THE BEST RECORD IN DUAL MEETS AGAINST OTHER CONFERENCE SCHOOLS.

SOCCER (BOYS & GIRLS)

I MIAA BOOKLET OF RULES AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING ATHLETICS WILL BE THE OFFICIAL RULES.

II. OFFICIAL SOCCER RULES: NATIONAL FEDERATION.

III. LENGTH OF GAME

A. VARSITY: TWO (2) 40 MINUTE HALVES B. JR. VARSITY & FRESHMAN (2) 36 MINUTE HALVES

IV. CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIP POINT SYSTEM

A. (2) POINTS FOR A WIN B. (1) POINT FOR A TIE C. ZERO POINTS FOR A LOSS D. HIGHEST POINT TOTAL DETERMINE CONFERENCE CHAMPION E. IN CASE OF CONFERENCE TIE: (SCHOOLS ACQUIRING THE SAME TOTAL NUMBER OF POINTS). CO-CHAMPIONS WILL BE DECLARED.

V. TWO (2) OFFICIALS WILL BE ASSIGNED TO EACH GAME, THE REFEREE BEING THE OFFICIAL TIMER.

VI. THE HOME TEAM WILL:

A. SUPPLY NETS FOR GOAL AND CORNER FLAGS B. SUPPLY TEAM BENCHES C. SUPPLY BALL PERSONS D. CONTEST MANAGER FOR BOYS

VII. IN CASE OF INCLEMENT WEATHER, GAME WILL BE PLAYED ON THE NEXT AVAILABLE DATE.

SOFTBALL

I. MIAA BOOKLET OF RULES AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING ATHLETICS WILL BE THE OFFICIAL RULES.

II. COMPETITION GOVERNED BY NFHS.

III. SCHEDULING

A. JR. VARSITY CONFERENCE GAMES WILL BE PLAYED ON THE SAME SITE AND SAME DAY AS VARSITY GAMES. B. FRESHMAN GAMES WILL BE PLAYED AT OPPOSITE SITES ON SAME DAY AS VARSITY/JR. VARSITY GAMES.

IV. DUTIES OF THE HOME TEAM

A. SUPPLY TEAM BENCHES TO BE USED BY THE TEAM PERSONNEL ONLY B. PROPERLY LINED FIELD C. SUPPLY GAME BALLS WHICH MEET NFHS SPECIFICATIONS D. SUPPLY (2) UMPIRES ASSIGNED BY A COMMISIONER E. MUST HAVE CURRENT NFHS RULE BOOK AVAILABLE AT GAME

V. POSTPONEMENTS

A. SHALL BE RESCHEDULED TO THE NEXT AVAILABLE DATE B. NO TEAM(S) IS REQUIRED TO PLAY MORE THAN (4) GAMES PER WEEK UNLESS MUTUALLY AGREED UPON C. DOUBLE HEADERS MAY BE SCHEDULED IF MUTUALLY AGREED UPON D. WEEKEND GAMES MAY BE SCHEDULED (SATURDAY OR SUNDAY) IF MUTUALLY AGREED UPON

VI . RE-ENTRY RULE

A. ANY OF THE NINE STARTING PLAYERS MAY BE WITHDRAWN AND RE- ENTER THE GAME ONCE.

VI. DESIGNATED HITTER

A. OPTIONAL FOR EACH TEAM AND CAN BE FOR ANY PLAYER IF USED.

VIII. PRE-GAME SCHEDULE

A. BATTING PRACTICE FOR VISITING TEAM WILL BE ALLOWED ONLY IF MUTUALLY AGREED UPON PRIOR TO START OF SEASON B. HOME TEAM INFIELD PRACTICE – 25 MINUTES BEFORE GAME TIME C. VISITING TEAM INFIELD PRACTICE – 15 MINUTES BEFORE GAME TIME D. PLATE CONFERENCE - 5 MINUTES BEFORE GAME TIME E. TWO LINE-UP CARDS SHOULD BE MADE UP BY EACH COACH AND PRESENTED TO HOME PLATE UMPIRE

SPRING TRACK (BOYS & GIRLS)

1. MIAA BOOKLET OF RULES AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING ATHLETICS WILL BE THE OFFICIAL RULES.

II. COMPETITION GOVERNED BY NATIONAL FEDERATION RULES.

III. ORDER OF EVENTS/RULES OF DUAL MEETS (REVISED AFTER 2007 SEASON)

A. FIELD EVENTS 1. LONG JUMP/TRIPLE JUMP 2. HIGH JUMP/POLE VAULT (BOYS & GIRLS) 3. SHOT PUT/DISCUS 4. JAVELIN

B. RUNNING EVENTS 1. 110 METER HIGH/LOW HURDLES 2. 100 METER DASH 3. ONE MILE RUN 4. 4 X 100 METER RELAY 5. 400 METER RUN 6. 300 METER INTERMEDIATE/LOW HURDLES 7. 800 METER DASH 8. 200METER DASH 9. 2 MILE RUN 10. 4 X 400 METER RELAY

C. SHOT PUT WILL BE 12LB. BOYS - 4 KILO GIRLS D. HIGH JUMP WILL START AT 5’ (BOYS) & 4’ (GIRLS) AND BE RAISED 2” EACH TIME UNTIL 6’ AND THEREAFTER WILL BE RAISED 1” EACH TIME. E. POLE VAULT WILL STARYTAT 7’6” AND BE RAISED 6” EACH TIME TO THE HEIGHT OF 12 FEET AND THEREAFTER WILL BE RAISED 3” EACH TIME. F. COMPETITORS WILL BE ALLOWED THREE (3) THROWS/JUMPS IN THE SHOT PUT, DISCUS, JAVELIN, LONG JUMP AND TRIPLE JUMP.

IV. PARTICIPATION A. EACH COMPETITOR MAY ENTER TWO (2) FIELD EVENTS AND ONE RUNNING EVENT OR ONE (1) FIELD EVENT AND TWO (2) RUNNING EVENTS (INCLUDING RELAYS). B. TEAMS ARE ALLOWED UNLIMITED ENTRIES IN EACH EVENT - FINAL THREE (3) PLACES WILL BE DETERMINED BY BEST TIMES, DISTANCES AND HEIGHTS.

VII. DUTIES OF HOME TEAM A. PROVIDE MINIMUM OF FIVE (5) OFFICIALS 1. MUST BE CERTIFIED AND ACT AS REFEREE 2. STARTER B. CURRENT NATIONAL FEDERATION RULE BOOK AVAILABLE C. MIAA CERTIFICATION FORMS AVAILABLE FOR CONTESTANTS QUALIFYING FOR STATE COMPETITION

SWIMMING (BOYS & GIRLS)

1. MIAA BOOKLET OF RULES AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING ATHLETICS WILL BE THE OFFICIAL RULES. II. COMPETITION GOVERNED BY NATIONAL FEDERATION EDITION OF SWIMMING & DIVING RULES. III. POOL, LANE AND EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATIONS … ANY DEVIATION IN RECOMMENDED STANDARDS SHOULD BE MADE KNOWN IN ADVANCE OF SEASON. COACHES GROUP TO DISCUSS AND MAKE ARRANGEMENTS ON MUTUAL CONSIDERATIONS SO THAT NO PENALTIES TO BE INCURRED BY HOST TEAM. IV. HOST TEAM RESPONSIBLE FOR SCHEDULING A MINIMUM OF TWO (2) ACCREDITED OFFICIALS. V. COMPETITION TO OCCUR WHENEVER POSSIBLE ON A HOME AND HOME BASIS DURING ALTERNATING YEARS ON CORRESPONDING DATES. A DUAL MEET CHAMPION TO BE SELECTED ON BASIS OF BEST RECORD. COMPETITION SHOULD BEGIN PROMPTLY AT DESIGNATED DATE , TIME, AND PLACE. VISITING TEAMS RESPONSIBILITY TO ARRIVE ON TIME AT A TIME TO INSURE PROMPT STARTING TIME. HOST TEAMS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR REPORTING ALL RESULTS TO DESIGNATED PEOPLE.

VIII. ORDER OF EVENTS 200YD. MEDLEY RELAY 200YD. FREESTYLE 200YD. INDIVIDUAL MEDLY 50YD. FREESTYLE DIVING 100YD. BUTTERFLY 100YD. FREESTYLE 50YD. FREESTYLE 200YD. FREESTYLE RELAY 100YD. BACKSTROKE 100YD. BREASTSTROKE 400YD. FREESTYLE RELAY

IX. DUAL MEET RULES A. A SWIMMER IS PERMITTED TO SWIM IN A MAXIMUM OF FOUR EVENTS, TWO INDIVIDUAL AND TWO RELAYS . B. A TEAM IS PERMITTED THREE ENTRIES IN EACH INDIVIDUAL EVENT ALL OF WHOM MAY SCORE FOR POINTS. C. EACH TEAM IS PERMITTED 3 ENTRIES IN BOTH RELAY EVENTS ARE SCORED. D. INDIVIDUAL EVENTS ARE SCORED 6-4-3-2-1-0 RELAY EVENTS ARE SCORE 8-4-2-0 E. EACH DIVER IS REQUIRED TO EXECUTE SIX (6) DIVES, ONE REQUIRED DIVE DONE FIRST AND FIVE (5) OPTIONAL DIVES WHICH MUST REPRESENT AT LEAST (4) DIFFERENT GROUPS. F. JUDGES AWARD POINTS ON A SCALE FROM 1 TO 10 FOR EACH DIVE. THE TOTAL JUDGES AWARD IS THEN MULTIPLIED BY THE DEGREE OF DIFFICULTY OF THE DIVE EXECUTED. THE PRODUCT IS THE TOTAL WEIGHTED AWARD FOR THE AWARD.

VIII. BIG 3 CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIP MEET TO BE HOSTED AT A 6 LANE POOL. ELECTRONIC TIMING SHOULD BE A CRITERIA FOR HOSTING MEETS WHENEVER POSSIBLE.

TENNIS ( BOYS & GIRLS)

I. MIAA BOOKLET OF RULES AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING ATHLETICS WILL BE THE OFFICIAL RULES.

II. COMPETITION GOVERNED BY NATIONAL FEDERATION RULES.

III. DUTIES OF THE HOME TEAM A. SUPPLY THREE (3) NEW, APPROVED BALLS PER MATCH B. INSURE THAT COURTS ARE PROPERLY MARKED AND REASONABLY MAINTAINED (I.E. NETS PROPERLY ADJUSTED, COURTS SWEPT OF DEBRIS, FENCING ADEQUATE, ETC.) AND WHERE POSSIBLE, TENNIS NET STRAPS BE IN PLACE.

IV. OFFICIATING A. PLAYERS ARE TO CALL THEIR OWN MATCHES ACCORDING TO CURRENT NFHS RULES. B. IF A PLAYER IS DISSATISFIED WITH AN OPPONENT’S CALL OR IS ENGAGED IN A DISPUTE OVER AN INTERPRETATION OF THE RULE HE/SHE IS ENTITILED TO BRING THE MATTER IMMEDIATELY TO HIS/HER COACH WHO WILL THEN DISCUSS THE PROBLEM WITH THE OTHER COACH. C. COACHES SHOULD INSURE THAT THEIR PLAYERS KNOW AND ABIDE BY THE RULES.

V. POSTPONEMENT

A. IF A MATCH MUST BE CALLED OFF AFTER IT HAS STARTED , THEN UPON RESUMPTION , PLAY WILL BEGIN FROM POINT IT WAS TERMINATED. IF ONE OF THE ORIGINAL PLAYERS IS NOT AVAILABLE , THEN A PERSON NO HIGHER ON THE LADDER MAY BE SUBSTITUTED, PROVIDING THAT PERSON WAS NOT INVOLVED IN THE ORIGINAL LINE-UP. B. MAKE-UP MATCHES SHALL BE PLAYED ON THE NEXT AVAILABLE DATE. C. WEEKEND MAKE-UP MATCHES , MAY BE HELD BY MUTUAL CONSENT OF BOTH SCHOOLS.

VII. THE TWELVE (12) POINT TIE-BREAKER IS TO BE USED IN CONFERENCE PLAY.

VOLLLEYBALL (BOYS & GIRLS)

I. MIAA/NCAA BOOKLET OF RULES AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING ATHLETICS WILL BE THE OFFICIAL RULES.

II. PLAYER PARTICIPATION AND GAME LIMITATIONS:

A. COMPETITION WILL BE A MATCH FOR VARSITY AND JUNIOR VARSITY. B. MATCH CONSIST OF TWO (2) OUT OF THREE(3) GAMES. C. GAME WILL BE PLAYED TO POINTS RALLY SCORING OR WIN BY TWO (2) POINTS. D. J.V. MATCHES – 3RD GAME TO 15 POINTS – WIN BY TWO (2) E. TEAMS WHO CANNOT FIELD A J.V. TEAM PRIOR TO THE MATCH, MUST NOTIFY OPPOSING COACH AND IN THIS INSTANCE VARSITY WILL PLAY FIRST AND A J.V. MATCH WILL BE PLAYED 2ND IF POSSIBLE

III. FACILITIES

A. HOME TEAM SHALL PROVIDE A LADDER FOR THE OFFICIAL . B. AN OFFICIAL VOLLEYBALL SHALL BE USED. C. AN OFFICIAL VOLLEYBALL NET SHAL BE USED. D. A CURRENT SCORE BOOK WILL BE USED. E. HOME TEAM SHALL PROVIDE A LIBORIO TRACKER.

IV. OFFICIAL

A. TWO (2) OFFICIALS WILL BE ASSIGNED BY A COMMISSIONER. B. HOME TEAM WILL PROVIDE AN OFFICIAL SCORER.

V. SATRTING TIMES (BIG THREE CONFERENCE)

A. J.V. FIRST B. VARSITY MATCH TO FOLLOW. C. THERE WILL BE 5 MINUTES BETWEEN THE J.V. MATCH AND THE TOSS OF THE COIN FOR THE VARSITY MATCH.

WRESTLING

I. MIAA BOOKLET OF RULES AND REGULATIONS WILL BE THE OFFICIAL RULES.

II. COMPETITION GOVERNED BY NATIONAL FEDERATION RULES.