Updated: 3/15/2021 BERT BORGMANN DAVE SMITH LAIKYN COOPER ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER RULES INTERPRETER EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS Letter from Assistant Commissioner Bert Borgmann ............................................ 3 Major Bylaw Changes............................................................................................... 4 2021 Basketball Calendar ...................................................................................... 5 Important Information/COVID Adjustments ........................................................... 6 COVID-19 & Frequently Asked Questions ............................................................... 7 Points of Emphasis for 2021 Season ................................................................... 10 Basketball Contacts, Committee Members ......................................................... 12 Important Bylaws to Review .................................................................................. 12 Regular Season Basketball Reminders ................................................................ 13 Officials Information ............................................................................................... 22 Qualifying Formats (All Classes) ............................................................................ 25 2021 Leagues ........................................................................................................ 26 1A ..................................................................................................................... 26 2A ..................................................................................................................... 27 3A ..................................................................................................................... 28 4A ..................................................................................................................... 29 5A ..................................................................................................................... 30 State Brackets .................................................................................................. 31-32 CHSCA All State Games Information .................................................................. TBD 2 14855 E. 2nd Ave. Aurora, CO 80011 (303) 344-5050 ‘Seeking Excellence in Academics, Activities and Athletics’ www.chsaanow.com TO: CHSAA Member School Athletic Directors CHSAA Member School Girls’ & Boys’ Basketball Coaches FR: Bert Borgmann, Assistant Commissioner CHSAA Basketball Liaison RE: 2021 Basketball Season Welcome to Season B! we are experiencing times like we will never see again, so it is important that we all realize: 1. This is a temporary situation – it will end; 2. What is contained in this bulletin is what has been approved and mandated by the CDHPE state level; 3. It is a school’s decision whether to play basketball or not under the restrictions we have been given; 4. We have a season and we will do all we can to finish that season with state champions. Like every new season, this one holds promises and disappointments, so it’s important that we teach our players how to handle each in the appropriate manner. This bulletin contains information you need to navigate the new season and is a supplement to the CHSAA Bylaws. Coaches, along with ADs, are expected to have a thorough knowledge of the information in both, including eligibility rules, in addition to the NFHS playing rules. Anytime there is a crisis in a sport, it is always a problem of failed accountability and lax responsibility. These are the things we control. Establishing a goal of holding ourselves accountable to rules and regulations, as well as accepting responsibility for the programs we run, creates better teams, students and people. CHSAA recommends you review your school calendar and remind players and parents about special holidays, testing dates and other key dates that impact the season. Proactively notifying them of conflicts may help avoid team issues during the season. Finally, how a coach reacts or responds to a call is how his players and crowd will react and respond. Take the challenge to set the highest possible standards for yourself, your players and your fans. The head coach sets the tone for sportsmanship, reinforcing the core values found in educational athletics. Coaches, the athletic director and/or principal can provide most answers to questions you may have, but please take the time to learn the CHSAA rules and how they impact basketball, and more importantly, academic eligibility. Good luck this season! Sincerely, Bert Borgmann Assistant Commissioner 3 MAJOR BYLAW CHANGES 2020-2021 1. ACTIVITY-ONLY MEMBER SCHOOLS -- Constitution & Bylaws, Article 6, Rule 600.4 ................................ ……………page 24 2. CLOC COMMITTEE – Sport & Activity Adjustment in Off Years -- Constitution & Bylaws, Article 15, Rule 1510 (e) ..................... …………….…page 44 3. INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS -- Constitution & Bylaws, Article 18, Rule 1800.1 ....................... ……….………page 66 4. RESTRICTED VARSITY ELIGIBILITY -- Constitution & Bylaws, Article 18, Rule 1800.47 .............................................. page 69 5. HOMELESS STUDENTS - Eligibility -- Constitution & Bylaws, Article 18, Rule 1870 ................................................... page 75 6. COACH EJECTION -- Constitution & Bylaws, Article 20, Rule 2010.3 ................................................ page 86 7. HIGH SCHOOL/MIDDLE SCHOOL PRACTICE ALLOWED -- Constitution & Bylaws, Article 23, Rule 2310.1 ................................................ page 91 8. PRACTICE REQUIREMENT CHANGE -- Constitution & Bylaws, Article 23, Rule 2310.3 ................................................ page 92 9. TEAM COMPOSITION -- Constitution & Bylaws, Article 23, Rule 2850.1 .............................................. page 116 10. UNIFIED SPORTS -- Constitution & Bylaws, Article 45, Rule 4500, 4510 & 4520 .......................... page 134 4 2021 BASKETBALL CALENDAR First Practice January 18, 2021 First Contest January 25, 2021 Regular Season Completed (All Classes) March 6, 2021 State Brackets Released March 8, 2021 All Classes – 1st Round March 9, 2021 All Classes – Sweet 16 March 11, 2021 All Classes – Great 8 March 13, 2021 All Classes - Semifinals March 16, 2021 State Tournament March 20-21, 2021 State Tournament Schedule Saturday, March 20th – 2A (B&G), 3A (B&G), 5A B Sunday, March 21st – 1A (B&G), 4A (B&G), 5A G Important Information/COVID Adjustments 5 COVID NFHS Rules Modifications • Pre-game meetings will be among the two head coaches and the Referee only. All must be masked. • Each team will receive an additional :30 timeout per half called Administrative Timeouts. There will be two Administrative Time Outs added to each half called Administrative Timeouts. These additional timeouts will be called at the first dead ball under the 4:00 mark in each quarter. Teams will retain their 3 Full Time Outs and 2 :30 Time Outs per the rule book. The additional two Time Outs in each half will be Administrative Time Outs and will not count against the 3 Full and 2 :30s. • There will be no handshakes, fist bumps, etc., prior to or after the contest between teams and officials. School should find an alternate way to positively acknowledge their opponents. Mandatory Requirements for 2021 Season • Masks will be required for basketball players throughout the games per CDPHE. All non-athletes involved with Season B sports, including coaches, trainers, officials, event staff and volunteers, are required to wear masks at all times in these settings. • Participation is a privilege not a right, we need to protect opportunities for all students/programs with the many uncertainties so a failure to uphold all safety requirements for the season may result in the removal of an individual or team from season participation. • During rest time/timeouts if an athlete needs to lower or remove their mask, they are encouraged to leave the competitive arena. (NOTE: There will be NO mask timeouts allowed.) The players must be accompanied by an athletic trainer, school administrator or coach for safety purposes. • It is recommended that all indoor spaces with poor ventilation (i.e., locker rooms, weight rooms) be avoided. Improving ventilation has been shown to reduce spread in indoor environments; Administrative/Coach practices should be adopted to promote airflow (i.e., open windows, doors, etc.) when available. • Ensuring proper ventilation including reduction of capacity limits will help to reduce the concentration of airborne contaminants including viruses. Capacity Limits • Capacity limits shall be determined by the local or county jurisdiction (unless a statewide mandate is made) and subject to the restrictions each of those jurisdictions have placed on public events. The number of gyms that may run simultaneously is an issue that needs be addressed by the school and its health departments as part of the capacity limits. Roster Limitations – Practices/Games • Current roster limits are set at 12 players per team per level. • All games shall occur with no more than 24 student-athletes in the gym; 3 coaches and one athletic trainer per team (12 players, 3 coaches, 1 athletic trainer per team). • Under the Red Level, all practices shall occur with no more than 25 student-athletes in the gym; 3 coaches and one athletic trainer. If your county level is above red, you are bound to