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Inside This Issue September 2016 NDHSAA 2016-17 Board of Directors 2 NDHSAA Website Login Information 2 NDHSAA HELP (FAQ) 2 Participants Must Be Accompanied 2 Concussions in Sports Course Available 2 Three Board Members Join NDHSAA 3 Board of Directors Meeting–August Summary 4 NDHSAANOW.com Website 4 NDHSAA/Farmers Union Insurance Distinguished Students 5 NDHSAA Staff Contacts 6 Mandatory Administrator Meetings 6 Award of Excellence Nominations 6 Distinguished Service Nominations 6 NDHSAA Constitution & By-Laws 6 Fall NDHSAA Website Requirements 7 Coaches and Officials Mandatory Online Testing 7 Online Rules Clinics for Activity Advisors, Coaches & Officials 7 Student Congress, Play, Music, Debate, & Speech Clinics Online 7 2016-17 Tennis Regulation Changes 8 Boys’ Regional & State Tennis Information 8 Co-op Application Deadline Reminder 8 Co-op Application Renewal Policy 8 2016 NDHSAA Yearbook Online 8 NDHSAA Contact Information 9 Pictured Above: Annual October Membership Meeting 9 2016 Cross Country Regulations 9 2016/17 Distinguished Students with Mark Anderson, North Dakota Farmer’s 2016 State Cross Country Meet 10 Officials Registration Online 10 Union Insurance General Manager ACT-SAT National Test Dates 10 2016 Student Congress 11 Speech & Theatre Convention September 15-17 11 NDOA Board Meetings 11 2016/17 NDHSAA Board Meeting Dates 11 NDHSAA Premier Partner: Regional Play Dates, Sites, & Managers 11 Team Scholar Recipients 12 Music Judge Certification 13 NDHSAA Minimal Behavior Expectations 13 2016 Volleyball Regulation Changes 13 Heat Acclimatization & Heat Illness Prevention 13 A Girls Golf Region & State Info 14 State Boys Soccer Tournament Schedule 14 2016 Soccer Regulations 14 2016 New Football Regulations 14 2016 Dakota Bowl Schedule 14 2016 NDHSAA Football Playoff Brackets 15 State Tournament Television Coverage 15 Basketball, Volleyball, Football, Wrestling, Baseball, Softball Workshops/Camps 15-16 Division I Eligibility Standards 16 NFHS - A Guide to Sports Nutrition 17 NFHS Engaging Effectively with Parents Course 17 NFHS Coach Education Sportsmanship Course 17 West Fargo Grad Matt Strahm Makes MLB Debut 17 2016 Spring Sports Financial Report 18 Local (Sub-Varsity) Official Certification Available 19 Changing Email Addresses in NDHSAA Account 19 NDHSAA Coaches Education - Permit NDHSAA Submission Form 19 NFHS Network School Broadcast Program 20 Supporting ACT/SAT Programs Available 20 NDHSAA September Calendar 21 Sponsors NDHSAA Calendar Corrections 21 NDHSAA 2016-17 Board of Directors The NDHSAA Board of Directors is comprised of representatives from member schools representing different constituencies within our membership. Directors are elected by the membership to a four-year term and set the policies that govern NDHSAA. Board members may only hold an elected term once in their lifetime. All Board information is available on our website under Board & Committees. Class B SE Representative Class A East Representative Department of Public Instruction Mitch Carlson - LaMoure Andy Dahlen - Fargo North - Vice President Kirsten Baesler - Bismarck

Class B NW Representative Class A West Representative Ben Schafer - Ray Dr. Mark Vollmer - Minot

Class B NE Representative Athletic Administrators Representative Jeff Manley - Cavalier Michael Sorlie - Gwinner

Class B SW Representative Principals’ Association Representative Brad Rinas - Washburn - President Dr. Todd Bertsch - Fargo South

Class A At Large Representative ND School Boards Association Scott Privratsky - Devils Lake Patti Stedman, West Fargo

NDHSAA Website Login Information The NDHSAA website includes a public portion for public viewing and a password protected portion for school and NDHSAA administration of sports and activities. All administrators attending the administrative summer meetings received NDHSAA information in August. All coaches and advisors must create an NDHSAA account in order to input their rosters, pictures, cutlines, schedules, tournament entrants and results.

To create an NDHSAA account, go to our website http://www.ndhsaa.com and locate the NDHSAA Sign In section on the top right side of the page. Click on the “ + Create an Account” link. You must enter your account information then request a role at your school. To request a role, select your role (coach, activity advisor/coach, staff, etc.) from the drop down menu and click the blue “Request Role”. Choose the school you are affiliated with from the drop down menu then choose your sport or activity and Click the “Request Role” button. Repeat the role selection process until you have requested all of your roles in your school. Upon submission, the role approver at your school will approve your role and you will be able to enter information concerning your sport or activity.

NDHSAA HELP (FAQ) NDHSAA website help is available on the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) tab on the NDHSAA menu bar. Documentation includes changing your password, updating profile information, adding your picture, cutline, roster & schedule to the NDHSAA website, entering foreign exchange students and much more. Check out the FAQs for answers to the questions most frequently asked!

Participants Must Be Accompanied Please be reminded all regional and state individual and team members must be accompanied by a coach or school official as noted in the NDHSAA By-Laws on page 4, Part Two, Article III-CONTESTS, Section V.

Managers of regional and state NDHSAA sponsored activities have been notified to strictly enforce this rule. No participant or team will be allowed to participate without a coach or faculty representative present at the contest.

Concussions in Sports Course Available Concussion management program requirements may be located in NDCC 15.1-18.2-04 (http://www.legis.nd.gov/cencode/t15-1c18-2.pdf).

A complete listing of concussion management information may be accessed through the NDHSAA website at http://www.ndhsaa.com/concussion_management. On this web page, links are provided to NFHSLearn online concussion training, NDHSAA Concussion Management Policy and other supporting materials. The 17 minute NFHS presentation is free of charge.

Coaches and AD’s are encouraged to make this presentation a part of their season start-up meetings.

2 September BULLETIN 2016 Three Board Members Join NDHSAA Mitch Carlson Superintendent, LaMoure

Mitch Carlson is a 1982 graduate of Lankin High School. Mitch attended Bottineau College for two years and then received his Bachelor’s degree with a double major in Business and Physical Education with a minor in Athletic Coaching from Valley City State University in 1987. In 1999, Mitch received his Master’s Degree in Education Leadership from Northern State University.

Mitch began his teaching and coaching career at Dickey Central High School in Monango, North Dakota. He was there for four years until the school closed their doors. For the next eight years, he taught computers and physical education, at Edmunds Central School in Roscoe, South Dakota. In 1999, he moved his family back to North Dakota and began his administration position as the Principal and Athletic Director in LaMoure. He is starting his 18th year at LaMoure, with the first eight years as the Principal and AD. Since 2006, Mitch has been the Superintendent at LaMoure. Mitch is currently the Head Girls’ Basketball Coach of the LaMoure/Litchville-Marion team.

In Mitch’s 29 years in education, he has coached from elementary aged students to high school students in basketball, baseball, and track. He was also an Athletic Director for 12 years. He has also officiated basketball in the Dakotas. In 2013, Mitch was awarded the State CSTAND Administrator of the Year award. Throughout his years in both ND and SD, he has been awarded District and Regional Coach of the Year, as well as Athletic Director of the Year.

Mitch is currently a member of the NDCEL & NDASA. He has served on various boards throughout his career and is currently on the board of the Small Schools Organization and is the Governing Board of the SEEC. He also serves in the local community being the LaMoure Lions’ Club President and Treasurer of the LaMoure Community Development Corporation.

Mitch is married to Paulette, who is an elementary teacher at LaMoure School. They have two children, Tanner (22) and Courtney (20) who are in college attending NDSU & VCSU.

Scott Privratsky Superintendent, Devils Lake

Scott Privratsky is a 1979 graduate of Killdeer High School. Scott graduated from Dickinson State University in 1983 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Education and Physical Education. He earned his Masters in Education Administration from North Dakota State University in 1990.

Scott began his teaching and coaching career in Binford as a business and physical education teacher while serving as the head boys basketball, assistant girls basketball, and head boys & girls track coach.

In 1988, Scott became the business education teacher and assistant boys basketball coach at Devils Lake High School. He also coached junior high football for 3 years while teaching in Devils Lake. Scott accepted the Activities Director position for the Devils Lake Public Schools in 1991 serving in that capacity for two years before becoming the Business Manager for the district.

He was an assistant coach and the head coach of the Devils Lake High School girls basketball team prior to becoming the Superintendent for the Devils Lake Public Schools. Scott has been a ND certified basketball and football official for the past 20- plus years officiating at the high school and collegiate level. He has managed district, regional, and invitational tournaments while being involved with a variety of school activities throughout his life.

Scott is currently a member of NDCEL, NDASA, NDOA and board member for NDESC. He is active in his community as a member of the Kiwanis, Knights of Columbus, Elks, and the Mercy Hospital Finance, Audit, and Compliance Committee.

Scott’s wife of 33 years, Roxanna, is a special education teacher at Tate Topa Tribal School in Fort Totten. They have two adult children, Tessa (husband Josh) and Ashley. They also have one granddaughter, Lola, and one grandson, Calvin.

If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn “ - John Quincy Adams more, do more and become more, you are a leader.”

3 September BULLETIN 2016 New NDHSAA Board Members Continued on Page 4 Michael Sorlie Activities Director, North Sargent Public School, Gwinner

Michael Sorlie is a Maddock, North Dakota native and a 1994 graduate of Maddock High School. Michael graduated from the University of North Dakota in December 1999 with a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education. While at UND, he student taught at Thompson Public School and served as the assistant boys’ basketball coach for the Tommies from 1998-2000. His first job upon graduation was as a one-on-one paraprofessional at Thompson during the spring semester in 2000.

In the fall of 2000, Michael began his career as a 6th Grade teacher at Hazelton-Moffit-Braddock Public School. While at HMB, he was the head girls’ basketball coach, the head boys’ basketball coach, co-head track coach, as well as the athletic director. After teaching at HMB for two years, Michael accepted a position as a Graduate Assistant within the Education department at North Dakota State University in 2002. He served in this capacity for two years while obtaining his Masters Degree in Educational Leadership from NDSU in 2004.

In 2004, Michael was hired as the Elementary Principal at Cannon Ball Elementary School within the Solen/Cannon Ball School District. While at Solen/Cannon Ball, he served as the head girls’ basketball coach, the head boys’ basketball coach, co-head track coach, elementary boys’ basketball coach, and athletic director within the Dakota Oyate co-op. Michael received District and Region Coach of the Year awards while coaching the Dakota Oyate boys’ team. He was honored with seven star quilts from the students and community members during his time at Solen/Cannon Ball.

Michael was hired as the Elementary Principal and Athletic Director at North Sargent Public School in Gwinner in 2007, and still holds these positions today. He has taken on a variety of roles within activities at North Sargent, such as head girls’ basketball coach, head boys’ golf coach, elementary boys’ basketball coach, elementary girls’ basketball coach, and letterman’s club. Michael received a variety of District and Region Coach of the Year awards while coaching girls’ basketball. He was a Class B representative on the NDHSAA Basketball Advisory committee for four years, and is currently the NDHSCA Class B Chair for the Lion’s All- Star committee. In 2014, Michael was selected by his peers as the District 1 Co-Athletic Director of the Year, the Region 1 Athletic Director of the Year, and the North Dakota Class B Athletic Director of the Year.

Michael is currently an active member of NDIAAA, NIAAA, NDCEL, NDAESP, NDHSCA, NDOA, and SECA. He is an LTC instructor within the NDIAAA, and has also served on the NDIAAA Board as the Southeast region representative for four years. He is currently the Awards Chair on the NDIAAA Board, and was recently selected as the Second Vice-President of the NDIAAA. He earned his Certified Athletic Administrator (CAA) designation in April 2009 and his Certified Master Athletic Administrator (CMAA) designation in November 2015. Michael has been a member of the NDOA since 2004, and has officiated at the high school and collegiate level.

Michael is married to Indy, who is a junior high teacher and interventionist at North Sargent Public School, and they have one son, Carter, who is 14 months old.

Board of Directors Meeting–August Summary Meeting held August 16 at NDHSAA Office in Valley City • 2017-2018 NDHSAA Football Plan timeline approved • NDHSAA Pitch Count Regulation Committee appointments approved. The pitch count regulation committee will consist of seven members including coaches Dewitt Mack (Mandan), Nathan Walsh (Hillsboro/Central Valley); activities directors Jim Roaldson (Jamestown), Brian Midthun (Enderlin); NDHSAA Sports Medicine Advisory Committee member Dr. Robert Schulte (Mandan), NDHSAA Board member Ben Schafer (Ray) and Fletschock, who pitched at North Dakota State and professionally with the Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks. The committee will meet October 20 in Bismarck to develop the NDHSAA’s pitch count regulation that will be implemented for the 2017 high school baseball season.

NDHSAANOW.com Website

The NDHSAA NOW website features news articles, feature stories, scoreboard, viewing of team information, schedules, results, standings and brackets. The site is also used for viewing video through the NFHS Network and from member schools’ video feeds. You will find our Twitter feed @NDHSAA and much more! Check it out! www.ndhsaannow.com

4 September BULLETIN 2016 2016-17 NDHSAA/Farmers Union Insurance Distinguished Students Mya Steinwehr, a senior at Hankinson High School, was named the 2016-2017 North Dakota High School Activities Association/Farmers Union Insurance Distinguished Student on May 3, 2016. Alyx Schmitz of Oakes High School, was chosen runner-up. The other finalists were Martin Altenburg of Fargo North, Brooke Schulte of Bismarck Century, Justin Olien of West Fargo Sheyenne, and Kailer Riedman of May-Port CG. The six finalists were selected from the original sixty- one applications sent in by high school principals around the state.

The NDHSAA Distinguished Student program was developed to recognize deserving young people who are the “backbone” of interscholastic activities, not necessarily the leader, but the individual whose participation in high school activities strengthens the program for participants, the school and the community. Applicants are students entering their senior year. The student must be a participant as a player, manager, statistician or other role in at least one NDHSAA sponsored activity. The student must be a good citizen and role model to his/her peers as well as a contributor to his/her school and community.

Mya Steinwehr, Hankinson High School Mya is a leader at Hankinson High School who participates in band, choir, speech, volleyball, basketball, track and serves as a football student manager. She also participates in math competitions, Student Council, and Drama Club. Mya is an active church member and volunteers in a number of community activities. Mya states, “Being involved...has taught me confidence, patience, and creativity. An abundance of knowledge can be learned from… success and occasional failures.”

Alyx Schmitz, Oakes High School Alyx is involved in concert band, show choir, jazz band, volleyball, basketball, and track. She also participates in National Honor Society and DECA. She is engaged in many community service projects. Alyx says, “There is something so uniquely special about being in that matching uniform with your teammates and showcasing all of the hard work in front of everyone in the bleachers that can’t be described.”

Kailer Riedman May-Port CG High School Kailer participates in plays, speech, band, choir, and baseball. He holds offices in several school organizations and volunteers in a number of community activities and says, “I dedicate the discovery of some of my best friends solely to my participation in activities such as speech and music. These programs have blessed me with lifelong friend.”

Martin Altenburg, Fargo North High School Martin has been active in swimming, cross country, track and participates in Orchestra, Spanish Club, Student Council, and Environmental Club. He is a community volunteer through the Fargo Youth Initiative and as a religious education teacher. Martin states, “These positive - and sometimes negative - experiences have allowed me to see how hard work pays off, while also realizing that being able to work with difficulties is essential in life.”

Brooke Schulte, Bismarck Century High School Brooke participates in basketball, volleyball, tennis, Spanish Club, DECA and HOSA. She helps with the community as a member of the Chamber of Commerce, Carrie’s Kids, paralympic swimming and the Salvation Army. Brooke writes, “As a student-athlete, team building and friendship has been the greatest aspects gained from interscholastic athletics. Working together for a common goal has shown me the power of teamwork and collaboration.”

Justin Olien, West Fargo Sheyenne High School The late Justin Olien represented his school in a number of math competitions, band, choir, drama, football and track. He also assisted the community with food drives, conservation projects as well as becoming an Eagle Scout. Justin stated, “...I have learned over the past three years of NDHSAA activities how to become better through my mistakes. Like teamwork, the ability to work hard is essential to success in everyday life.”

5 September BULLETIN 2016 NDHSAA Staff Contacts NDHSAA staff members are assigned specific duties as listed below. You may either call our office at (701) 845-3953 or email staff members as needed. Matthew Fetsch: [email protected] Executive Director, Budget and Finance, Eligibility Rulings, Interpretation of NDHSAA Constitution and By-Laws, Protests Involving Schools, Administration of Hockey Brian Bubach: [email protected] Associate Director, Administration of Fine Arts Rules and Interpretations, Publications, Cooperative Sponsorships Justin Fletschock: [email protected] Assistant Director, Administration of Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Gymnastics, Softball, NFHS Officials Association Liaison Kevin Morast: [email protected] Assistant Director, Administration of Soccer, Swimming & Diving, Track & Field, Volleyball, Wrestling, Cheer, Publications, NDHSAA Distinguished Student Program Brenda Schell: [email protected] Assistant Director, Technology Coordinator, Web Design, Publications, Administration of Tennis Tom Mix: [email protected] Media Specialist, Press Relations, NDHSAA Bulletin Editor, Publications, Web Design Patty Bass: [email protected] Administrative Assistant, Registration of Officials, Officials Records Sue Carlsrud: [email protected] Administrative Assistant, Orders for Supplies and Materials, Yearbook and Directory, Membership Applications, Dues Sharon Prosby: [email protected] Business Manager, Assistant to the Executive Director, Bookkeeping, Membership Applications, Dues, Entry Forms and Payment Fees

Mandatory Administrator Meetings Mandatory administrator meetings were held throughout North Dakota in August. The presentation has been uploaded to the NDHSAA site for member school convenience. The presentation is currently posted at: http://tinyurl.com/1617-Fall-Admin-Mtg

Award of Excellence Nominations NDHSAA is requesting nominations for the Award of Excellence program any time during the upcoming activities seasons. This program honors those teams, individuals, coaches, administrators, or fans that show exemplary sportsmanship in competition.

Any administrator, game official, or coach may send a nomination to NDHSAA with the pertinent information including the date of the contest or activity, those specifically being nominated, circumstances that motivated nomination, and the name(s) of those proposing the nominations. Nominations may be emailed to: [email protected]

Distinguished Service Nominations

Please submit your nominations for the Distinguished Service Award to Brian Bubach at [email protected]

Criteria and submission forms can be found under the Publications tab on the website, or, you can go to http://www.ndhsaa.com/files/ Dist._Service_Criteria.pdf and http://www.ndhsaa.org/files/Distinguished_Service_Application.docx directly. Awards may be granted to nominees whose accomplishments have been worthy of statewide recognition.

NDHSAA Constitution & By-Laws The Constitution and By-Laws is available on our website under the Publications tab at http://www.ndhsaa.com/files/Constitution_ and_ByLaws.pdf NOTE: The pdf is searchable with live links to index and table of content items.

6 September BULLETIN 2016 Fall NDHSAA Website Requirements Schools are required to have rosters/pictures/cutlines (description of people on the picture) and schedules for all fall sports uploaded to NDHSAA three weeks into each season. This process allows invitational, district, regional and state tournament managers the ability to download and prepare tournament programs. Failure to upload required information will result in a $50 late fee for each sport. Schools have the ability to edit this information as rosters change throughout the season.

Please refer to the NDHSAA FAQ link > Help Documentation on the NDHSAA website for complete information on uploading information to NDHSAA and printing programs. For additional information on uploading team information to NDHSAA, please contact Brenda Schell at the NDHSAA office. [email protected] Below are deadline dates: 8/31/15 8/29/2016 Football Boys Soccer 9/5/2015 Class A Girls Golf Girls Swimming & Diving Boys and Girls Cross Country Volleyball Boys Tennis

Coaches and Officials Mandatory Online Testing Officials and head coaches of baseball, basketball, football, gymnastics, hockey, soccer, softball, swimming & diving, volleyball and wrestling must take an open book test in the sport(s) in which he/she is a head coach/official.The test will be available online only and must be completed and submitted within the applicable window. The test will be available by following the On-Line Testing link on the main page of the NDHSAA website: http://www.ndhsaa.com The test windows are as follows: Volleyball, Swimming, Soccer & Wrestling, Basketball, Gymnastics & Baseball & Softball Football Hockey April 4 - April 11, 2017 August 30- September 6, 2016 November 29 - December 6, 2016 Online Rules Clinics for Activity Advisors, Coaches and Officials Officials and head coaches/activity advisors must complete rules clinics in sports or activities where clinics are offered. These clinics will be available online only and must be completed within the three week clinic window. The clinic will be available through a link within NDHSAA. You must have an NDHSAA account in order to complete the rules clinic. Please note all clinics are available online only for the 2016/17 school year. Following are the sports and activities online rules clinics for 2016/17 clinic windows:

Fall Sports: August 1–22, 2016 Spring Sports: Feb. 13–March 6, 2017 Fall Fine Arts: September 5–26, 2016 Cross Country, Football, Class A Girls Track & Field Music, Play and Student Congress Golf, Soccer, Swimming & Diving, Tennis and Volleyball Spring Sports: March 6-27, 2017 Winter Fine Arts: Oct. 31–Nov. 21, 2016 Baseball, Boys Golf & Class B Girls Golf, Debate, Speech Winter Sports: Oct. 31–Nov. 21, 2016 Softball Basketball, Gymnastics, Hockey and Wrestling Student Congress, Play, Music, Debate, and Speech Clinics Online For 2016/17, a music rules clinic will be offered in-person at the NDHSAA Music Workshop and online within the designated window. Following are the 2016/17 clinic windows: Student Congress, play, debate and speech clinics will be offered in-person at the CSTAND convention and online within the designated window. Please check the Fall Fine Arts: Sept. 5-26 CSTAND convention schedule for clinic dates and times. Student Congress, Music and Play Winter Fine Arts: Oct. 31 - Nov. 21 Clinic completion is mandatory for head play directors, head speech coaches, head Debate and Speech debate coaches, head student congress coaches, head vocal, strings, and instrumental music directors. You must have a NDHSAA account in order to complete the online rules clinic.

7 September BULLETIN 2016 2016-17 Tennis Regulation Changes There is one new tennis regulation for the 2016/17 school year. The first day (Thursday) of the boys and girls state tennis tournaments will begin at 10:00 am. The coaches meeting will begin at 9:00 am. New Regulation for 2015/16 implemented in 2016/17: Each season begins on the date set by the Board and concludes with the State Tournament. Each season shall be no less than 8 weeks in length. Beginning in 2016/17 each boys’ and girls’ tennis season shall be no less than 9 weeks in length. Boys Tennis regulations may be found under regulations on the main tennis page on the NDHSAA Website. http://www.ndhsaa.com/regulations/tennis-boys General tennis information may be found on the main boys tennis page on the NDHSAA website: http://www.ndhsaa.com/athletics/ tennis-boys

Boys’ Regional & State Tennis Information Boys regional tennis tournaments will be held on September 29, 30 & October 1, 2016. The East Region Tournament will be held in Grand Forks with Mark Rerick as manager and the West Region Tournament will be held in Minot with Mitch Lunde serving as manager. Coaches and ADs are reminded regional registrations are due to the NDHSAA office and tournament managers by NOON September 21. The deadline for team play-in is September 26. Entry forms will be emailed to coaches listed on the NDHSAA website. Additional tournament information may be found on the Boys Tennis page.

The 2016 Boys State Tennis Tournament will be held in Grand Forks on October 6, 7, 8, 2016 with Mark Rerick serving as the tournament manager. All regulations for state and regional tournament play may be found on the Boys Tennis page of the NDHSAA website. http://www.ndhsaa.com/regulations/tennis-boys West Region - Minot East Region - Grand Forks State Tournament - Grand Forks September 29, 30 & October 1, 2016 September 29, 30 & October 1, 2016 October 6-8, 2016 Mitch Lunde, Manager Mark Rerick, Manager Mark Rerick, Manager

Co-op Application Deadline Reminder Requests for a cooperative agreement between schools with existing programs must be submitted to NDHSAA prior to the end of the preceding season in that activity with the exception of football. Completed football cooperative agreements must be received by Sep- tember 15th of the preceding plan year to be considered by the Board of Directors. If a coop application is submitted following the end of the preceding season, a $500 late fee must be paid. No coop applications will be considered by the NDHSAA Board of Directors via conference call nor after the following dates: Fall Sports...... June 1st, prior to start of season Winter Sports...... September 1st, prior to start of season Spring Sports...... January 1st, prior to start of season. In the case of emergency coop requests, the Executive Board Committee, upon hearing the reasons, may recommend the application be considered by the Board of Directors. Requests for cooperative agreements involving one or more schools that do not have an existing program must be submitted in accordance to the deadlines as stated above.

Co-op Application Renewal Policy The co-op renewal policy reads, “Following the initial three years of an approved cooperative agreement, it will remain in force until dissolved. To dissolve a coop after the initial three-year period, a school must submit a written dissolution request to the NDHSAA Board of Directors for approval. To be considered, the request must be made in a timely manner.” Part Two, Article III, Section XI, p.5 of the Constitution and By-Laws.

2016 NDHSAA Yearbook Online The Official NDHSAA 2016 Yearbook is posted on the NDHSAA website under Publications.

8 September BULLETIN 2016 NDHSAA Contact Information Street Address: 350 2nd Street Northwest Valley City, North Dakota 58072-0817 Mailing Address: PO Box 817 Valley City, North Dakota 58072-0817 Websites: www.ndhsaa.com - www.ndhsaanow.com Phone: (701) 845-3953 Fax: (701) 845-4935

Annual October Membership Meeting The Annual Meeting of the NDHSAA membership will be Thursday, October 20, 4:30 p.m. at the Bismarck Ramkota. Agenda items will include but not be limited to the approval of the October 2015 and January 2016 minutes and Nominating Committee Reports. The terms for two Board positions will expire in 2016, Brad Rinas, who represents Class B Southwest, and Dr. Todd Bertsch, who represents NDASSP. Nominating committees representing Class B Southwest and NDASSP Administrators will be called upon to nominate two individuals for the next four year terms. Letters to the various administrative groups requesting involvement in the nomination selection will be forthcoming.

The NDHSAA Board of Directors proposes the following amendment: Proposed Amendment will read:

Article IX: Awards SECTION I: A student activities participant may not accept monetary compensation in recognition of activities ability, participation and/or achievement. SECTION II: A student may accept non-monetary compensation or items of value solely in recognition of activities ability, participation and/or achievement if the total monetary compensation or items of value, including the actual value of any gift certificates (so long as they are not convertible to cash), discounts, coupons, etc., does not exceed the amount set by the NDHSAA Board of Directors during the Association year (July 1-June 30). SECTION III: Non-monetary compensation or items of value does not include customary awards of symbolic nature without resale value such as the school’s athletic letter, medals, ribbons, certificates, plaques, trophies and other emblems, provided the cost of the award does not exceed the amount set by the NDHSAA Board of Directors. NOTE: This rule does not regulate or prohibit compensation received by a student for ability, participation and/or achievement in a non-NDHSAA sponsored sport or activity, nor does this rule prohibit the acceptance of college scholarships by students. SECTION IV: A coach or director is responsible for reporting to the school’s athletic/activities director all compensation or items of value received by the students on that coach/director’s team within one month of the receipt of the compensation or items of value. School administration is responsible for verifying that the total sum of compensation or items of value received by each student participant at that school does not exceed the retail value amount set in SECTION II. SECTION V: The NDHSAA Board of Directors shall have authority to designate, give and control medals and trophies to be awarded to schools or individuals on championship teams in any sport or activity, provided that these awards are kept within the bounds of Section III. SECTION VI: Penalties for violations of the above rules may be suspension of the school and ineligibility of the individual who accepts the award. Other potential amendments to the Constitution and/or By-Laws must be presented thirty days prior to voting.

Article X of the Constitution and By-Laws explains the amendment process and may be found in Part One-Constitution of the North Dakota High School Activities Association, page 6 at: http://www.ndhsaa.com/files/Constitution_and_ByLaws.pdf. Please contact the Executive Director concerning timeline for submission. If agenda items are amended, motion passage or failure will be determined by present representative votes. Updated information will be published in the October Bulletin and on the NDHSAA website.

2016 Cross Country Regulations New for 2016: Increase the length of girls races at the State Meet to 5,000 meters. Complete cross country regulations may be found under regulations on the main boys and girls cross country pages on the NDHSAA Website. http://www.ndhsaa.com/regulations/crosscountry-boys http://www.ndhsaa.com/regulations/crosscountry-girls

9 September BULLETIN 2016 2016 State Cross Country Meet The 38th Annual Girls State Cross Country Meet and the 56th Annual Boys State Cross Country Meet will be held on Saturday, October 22nd in Jamestown at Parkhurst Recreation Area (4 miles north of Jamestown), with Jim Roaldson as manager.

Separate meets will be held for the Class A girls and boys teams as well as the Class B boys and girls teams. The Class B Boys event will begin at 11:00 a.m., the Class B Girls event will begin at 11:45 a.m. Awards will immediately follow the completion of the Class B races. The Class A Boys event will start at 2:00 p.m. and the Class A Girls event will start at 2:45 p.m. with awards ceremony for the Class A races immediately following the two races. Both the boys and the girls will run a 5000 meter course. Provisions will be made to walk the course at 9:00 a.m. for those wishing to do so. There will be no practice on the course the day or evening prior to the competition.

The meet is open to any Cross Country Class A or B school submitting an entry form which will be electronically provided to the school administration. Submit this registration form no later than Monday at 10:00 a.m. prior to the state event. Both the boys team and the girls team may be submitted on the same entry form. Entries submitted after deadline date up to Noon Monday prior to the State Meet must be accompanied by a $25.00 late entry fee. NO ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED BEYOND THAT TIME.

Through the use of the adjusted score procedure, those schools who enter or compete with fewer than 5 on a team will still post a team score. If fewer than five members of a team finish a race, the score of the remaining slots up to five will be a score of one more (plus two more, etc.) than the field that finishes. Schools with more than five members finishing the race shall have their five highest finishers’ scores count toward the team championship. Ties in team scoring shall be resolved by comparing the sixth runner’s score from each team. Uniform rules as set by the National Federation shall be enforced at the State Meet. STARTING LINE: Each space recommended be a minimum of 2 meters wide. At the starting line, lanes will be left vacant when there are more lanes available than teams. Example: Lane spots available = 24 / Teams Competing = 20. Prior to drawing for team starting positions, the meet manager will pull out 4 positions such as lanes 4, 8, 12 and 16. Starting assignments would then be drawn and assigned in lanes 1-3 (lane 4 open), 5-7 (lane 8 open), 9-11 (lane 12 open), 13-15 (lane 16 open), 17-20. USE OF GOLF CARTS, BICYCLES AND OTHER MEANS OF TRANSPORTATION AT THE COURSE shall be limited to officials and workers of the State Meet. AWARDS: Trophies will be given to the top 5 teams in each of the four divisions. Individual plaques will be given to the top twenty runners in each of the four divisions plus individual plaques will be given to each member of the runner-up and championship team in each of the four divisions. ADMISSION: Adults - $8.00 / Students - $5.00 Officials Registration Online All officials hired for interscholastic competition at the high school level must be registered with the NDHSAA before officiating. Out-of-state officials who officiate contests in North Dakota must submit a reciprocity form and fee to NDHSAA before working games or meets. Registration is not complete until forms and fees have been received and processed by the NDHSAA office. Officials registration will be available online only through NDHSAA and officials must have an NDHSAA account in order to register. Officials registration is due before July 1st of each year. Registration between July 1st of each year until the last rules clinic date in each sport is available, however late fees will apply.

Rules clinic completion is mandatory for all officials in the sport(s) they plan to officiate. (See Online Rules Clinics for Coaches and Officials article in this BULLETIN). Exams must be taken each year in the sport(s) in which exams are offered. Each basketball official must have officiated or have been a supervisor at an NDHSAA approved day camp within the previous three years to be eligible for officiating region and state tournaments. Requirements for officiating vary from sport to sport and are available in their entirety on the Officials & Judges page of the NDHSAA website. http://www.ndhsaa.com/officials

ACT-SAT National Test Dates Administrators, activities directors and coaches should remind their students of the following 2016-17 dates so they may avoid conflicts. Please have them contact their school counselor for deadline registration dates and further details. ACT National Test Dates SAT National Test Dates September 10, 2016 October 1, 2016 October 22, 2016 November 5, 2016 December 10, 2016 December 3, 2016 February 11, 2017 January 21, 2017 April 8, 2017 March 11, 2017 June 10, 2017 May 6, 2017 June 3, 2017

10 September BULLETIN 2016 2016 Student Congress Student Congress is a competition based on a mock legislation format. Resolutions and Bills from 2015 are brought forward to the 2016 season. Through East and West Congress sessions, these resolutions and others are prepared, debated, and brought forth to the State Student Congress event. This year’s 2016 Student Congress events are:

● East Congress, Fargo Baymont Inn, September 26 ● West Congress, Mandan Baymont Inn, October 14 ● State Congress, Bismarck State Capitol, November 3-4

Speech and Theatre Convention September 15-17 The Speech and Theatre Convention sponsored by CSTAND (Communication, Speech, and Theatre Association of North Dakota) will hold their annual convention starting September 15 at the Baymont Inn in Mandan (701) 663-7401. This convention offers educational sessions for new and experienced speech, congress, debate coaches and theatre directors. Please go to https://sites.google.com/site/ cstandv2/ for registration and conference information.

NDOA Board Meetings The North Dakota Officials’ Association holds two meetings annually. This year the September 7, 2016 meeting will be held in Mandan at 3 p.m. The March 22, 2017 meeting will be held via conference call. Please email [email protected] with possible agenda items.

2016/17 NDHSAA Board Meeting Dates

Following is a list of NDHSAA regularly scheduled Board meeting dates. Agendas, Board minutes, special meeting information and other Board documents may be found on the NDHSAA website by clicking the Board Agendas and Minutes link under the Boards & Committees across the top of every page on the NDHSAA website. http://www.ndhsaa.com/board/meetings

September 22 - Valley City March 17 - District Chair & Board Meeting, Minot October 19 - Bismarck May 4 - Valley City October 20 - General Assembly Meeting, Bismarck May 25 - Fine Arts Review, Bismarck December 1 - Valley City June 7 - Athletic Review, Valley City January 18 - Athletic Review - Valley City June 12-13 - Valley City January 19 - Valley City June 28-July 2 - NFHS Summer Meeting, Providence, January 31 - Membership Meeting, Bismarck RI

Regional Play Dates, Sites, & Managers Per qualifying ratio, regions may send plays to the State Contest in Jamestown November 21-22, 2016. 2016/17 rules are listed on our website under Plays > Play Files > Play Regulations. Directors register online through NDHSAA by entering actor, tech crew, and play information. The registration deadline is 2 weeks prior to the event and is listed on our website under Play>Tournament or within our online system. Directors need to register by 11:59 p.m. of the deadline date listed online to avoid a late penalty. (e.g. if the deadline is listed as 10/21/16, directors have until 11:59 p.m. CDT on 10/21 to register)

Region Manager Email Site Date Deadline Region 1 Scott Strenge [email protected] Lisbon 11/2/2016 10/19/2016 Region 2 Jenni Lou Russi [email protected] VCSU 11/3/2016 10/20/2016 Region 3 Patti Aanenson [email protected] Larimore 11/3/2016 10/20/2016 Region 4 Phyllis Kadrmas [email protected] Rugby 11/3/2016 10/20/2016 Region 6 Tyler Hanson [email protected] Edgeley 11/3/2016 10/20/2016 Region 5 Mike McIntyre [email protected] University of Jamestown 11/9/2016 10/26/2016 Region 7 Lisa Fricke [email protected] Hazen 11/9/2016 10/26/2016 Region 9 Randy Cranston [email protected] Watford City 11/9/2016 10/26/2016 Region 8 Kevin Neuharth [email protected] MiSU 11/10/2016 10/27/2016 Region 10 Sue Anderson [email protected] DSU 11/10/2016 10/27/2016

11 September BULLETIN 2016 Team Scholar Recipients NDHSAA recognized teams that have met a cumulative 3.20 Grade Point Average as Team Scholars. Congratulations to the following 2015-16 teams: Baseball Girls Track Bismarck Century-3.38, Bismarck St. Bismarck Century-3.68, Bismarck St. Mary’s-3.71, Devils Lake-3.47, Fargo Mary’s-3.92, Bowman County-3.59, North-3.39, Grand Forks Red River-3.56, Devils Lake-3.76, Fargo Davies-3.52, Hillsboro/Central Valley-3.26, Kindred/ Fargo North-3.72, Fargo South-3.46, Richland-3.65, Mandan-3.35, North Star- Grand Forks Red River-3.65, Hazen-3.66, 3.32, Park River/Fordville-Lankin-3.37, Jamestown-3.69, Kindred-3.70, Shiloh Christian-3.47, Wahpeton-3.27, Mandan-3.42, Milnor/Wyndmere/ West Fargo-3.28, Minot-3.29, Lidgerwood-3.68, North Star-3.74, Park Carrington-3.26 River/Fordville-Lankin-3.74, Rugby-3.51, Shiloh Christian-3.66, Valley City- Boys Basketball 3.51, West Fargo-3.63, Minot-3.48, Bismarck Century-3.53, Dickinson-3.53 Carrington-3.70 Girls Cross Country Boys Cross Country Dickinson-3.70, West Fargo Music-Instrumental Dickinson-3.53, West Fargo Sheyenne-3.65 Fargo Davies-3.53, Fargo North-3.66, Sheyenne-3.54 Fargo South-3.63, Kindred-3.74, Girls Golf Milnor-3.27, North Star-3.68, Oak Boys Golf Bowman County-3.66, Dickinson-3.40, Grove-3.46, South Heart-3.68, West Bismarck Century-3.22, Bismarck St. Hazen-3.56, Hillsboro/Central Valley-3.78, Fargo-3.44, West Fargo Sheyenne-3.50, Mary’s-3.47, Bowman County-3.31, Kindred-3.55, Milnor/Wyndmere-3.74, Wyndmere-3.63, Minot-3.40 Fargo Davies-3.29, Fargo North-3.48, North Star-3.31, Park River-3.56, West Grand Forks Red River-3.29, Hillsboro/ Fargo Sheyenne-3.49, Carrington-3.49 Music-Orchestra Central Valley-3.61, Jamestown-3.67, Devils Lake-3.39, Fargo Davies-3.45, Kindred-3.28, Mandan-3.33, Milnor/ Girls Hockey Fargo North-3.78, Fargo South-3.35, West Wyndmere-3.33, Valley City-3.40, West Bismarck-3.71 Fargo-3.39 Fargo-3.23, Minot-3.53 Softball Music-Vocal Boys Swimming Bismarck Century-3.79, Devils Lake-3.55, Fargo Davies-3.32, Fargo North-3.46, Bismarck Century-3.35, West Fargo Fargo Davies-3.50, Fargo North-3.55, Kindred-3.50, Milnor-3.28, North Star- Sheyenne-3.58 Grand Forks Red River-3.73, Hillsboro/ 3.52, South Heart-3.71, Wyndmere-3.33 Central Valley-3.47, Jamestown-3.61, Boys Tennis Kindred/Richland-3.52, Mandan-3.56, Play West Fargo Sheyenne-3.77 Valley City-3.70, West Fargo-3.63, Wilton/ Devils Lake-3.32, Milnor 3.33 Wing-3.63 Boys Track Speech Bismarck Century-3.23, Bismarck St. Girls Soccer Bismarck Century-3.64, Bismarck St. Mary’s-3.57, Bowman County-3.33, Bismarck Century-3.72, Bismarck St. Mary’s-3.77, North Star-3.36, Oak Devils Lake-3.34, Fargo North-3.28, Mary’s-3.86, Fargo Davies-3.89, Fargo Grove-3.64, South Heart-3.63, West Hazen-3.23, Jamestown-3.23, North-3.71, Fargo South-3.27, Grand Fargo-3.62, West Fargo Sheyenne-3.70 Kindred-3.28, Milnor/Wyndmere/ Forks Red River-3.57, Jamestown-3.67, Lidgerwood-3.26, Park River/Fordville- Mandan-3.55, West Fargo-3.62, Student Congress Lankin-3.36, Shiloh Christian-3.43, West Minot-3.52 Grand Forks Red River-3.72 Fargo-3.36, Minot-3.24, Carrington-3.41 Girls Swimming Volleyball Debate Bismarck Century-3.55 Alexander-3.45, Dickinson-3.61, West Oak Grove-3.73, West Fargo Fargo Sheyenne-3.51 Sheyenne-3.83 Girls Tennis Bismarck Century-3.64, Bismarck St. Wrestling Girls Basketball Mary’s-3.89, Fargo Davies-3.65, Fargo Lisbon-3.36 Alexander-3.53, Bismarck Century-3.77, North-3.77, Fargo South-3.63, Grand Dickinson-3.65, Drake/Anamoose-3.69, Forks Red River-3.69, Jamestown-3.60, Mott-Regent-3.65, West Fargo Mandan-3.40, Valley City-3.62, West Sheyenne-3.77 Fargo-3.54, Minot-3.65

12 September BULLETIN 2016 Music Judge Certification College or high school personnel with a B.S. in Music Education and 5 years experience (recommended) may judge NDHSAA sponsored Music Festivals if they successfully complete the online rules test.

If you have questions regarding music certification, please contact Brian Bubach at [email protected]

NDHSAA Minimal Behavior Expectations Passed by the NDHSAA Board of Directors in June for regular and postseason competitons and requires:

• Respect the American flag and the National Anthem.

• Contesting schools shall each have an authorized faculty representative present who shall be responsible for his/her school’s participants, students, and fans throughout the contest.

• Spectators must wear clothing that covers the entire torso. Those who do not comply or who wear clothing that is vulgar, obscene or that in some other way inappropriate, as determined by school/tournament personnel, will be removed from the facility if they do not cooperate with this behavior expectation.

• The use of appropriate language is expected at all times. Profanity, negative chants, trash talk, name-calling, personal attacks or other acts of disrespect are unacceptable and must be immediately addressed by school/tournament administrators.

• Respect the game/contest. Under no condition shall anyone other than the members of the official squad enter the playing surface. No one may interfere with the contest in any way.

• Hand held signs and flags, which do not obstruct the view of others, are permitted provided they are in good taste. Signs or other similar items contest/tournament officials deem to be in poor taste will be removed. Message or “white” boards are prohibited. The carrying of flags around the playing surface is NOT allowed.

• Artificial noisemakers of any kind (i.e. megaphones, cowbells, sirens, whistles, thunder sticks, and other similar items) are not allowed at any indoor events, including outdoor sports played at indoor venues. Exception – Megaphones appropriately used by cheerleaders are permitted if allowed by contest officials.

• Laser lights or any other lights deemed distracting to participants are strictly prohibited.

• Confetti is banned at all NDHSAA tournament venues. Tournament staff is instructed to confiscate such articles at the door.

• Objects shall not be thrown into the stands at any NDHSAA tournament venue.

• The use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV), also known as drones, is prohibited for any persons at NDHSAA tournament venues

2016 Volleyball Regulation Changes

2016 regulation changes: The Class B state volleyball tournament will seed the top five teams. Complete Volleyball Regulations may be accessed at http://www.ndhsaa.com/regulations/volleyball.

Heat Acclimatization & Heat Illness Prevention The National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) has produced a free online course entitled “A Guide to Heat Acclimatization and Heat Illness Prevention.” The course provides critical information designed to minimize the risk of activity- related heat stroke among high school athletes.

“Heat Illness Prevention” can be taken on desktop and mobile devices, including iPads and tablets at https://nfhslearn.com.

13 September BULLETIN 2016 A Girls Golf Region & State Info New Regulation for 2016: All state qualifying, region and state meets must have course distances of at least 5,000 yards.

2016 REGION SITES (deadline for region play is September 26, 2016): East Region – Wahpeton West Region – Mandan

2016 STATE SITE: Mandan - Prairie West - Mark Wiest, Manager For more information on girls’ golf: http://www.ndhsaa.org/athletics/golf_girls State Boys Soccer Tournament Schedule The NDHSAA Boys State Soccer Tournament will be played October 13-15 in Fargo with Michael Breker as manager. The tournament is an 8-team single elimination tournament with a consolation round playing to 5th place. The bracket and games are: Thursday Games Friday Games Saturday Games E-1 vs. W-4 at 12:00 p.m. Consolation Game #5 at 12:00 p.m. 5th Place at 11:00 a.m. W-2 vs. E-3 at 2:15 p.m. Consolation Game #6 at 2:15 p.m. 3rd Place at 1:15 p.m. W-1 vs. E-4 at 4:30 p.m. Semifinal Game #7 at 4:30 p.m. Championship at 3:30 p.m. E-2 vs. W-3 at 6:45 p.m. Semifinal Game #8 at 6:45 p.m. For other soccer information see: http://www.ndhsaa.org/athletics/soccer_boys

2016 Soccer Regulations The NDHSAA board of directors passed a regulation stating that all boys soccer matches to be given 3 points for a win and 1 point for a draw.

Soccer regulations may be found under regulations on the main boys soccer page on the NDHSAA Website. http://www.ndhsaa.com/athletics/soccer_boys/boys_soccer_regulations

2016 New Football Regulations NEW FOOTBALL REGULATIONS IN 2016 There are no new regulations for 2016. Complete regulations may be found at: http://www.ndhsaa.com/athletics/football/football_regulations/

2016 Dakota Bowl Schedule The 2016 Dakota Bowl will be held Friday, November 11 at the Fargodome with Todd Olson as manager.

Friday, November 11, 2016 Game 1 - 9:10 am – Division A Game 2 - 20 minutes after Game 1 – 9-Man Game 3 - 20 minutes after Game 2 – Division AA Game 4 - 6:40 pm – Division AAA

TICKET PRICES (ALL Day) Adults: $14.00 + $0.50 venue charge ($14.50) Students: $6.00 + $0.50 venue charge ($6.50)

Photo by Dave Wallis / Forum Communications

14 September BULLETIN 2016 2016 NDHSAA Football Playoff Brackets

9-Man CLASS 1A (If like seed in First Round, Regions Region 1 #1 Bye 3 and 5 are home teams in 2016) Region 2 #2 vs. Region 1 #3 Region 2 #1 Bye Region 2 #1 Bye Region 3#3 vs Region 1 #3 Region 1 #2 vs. Region 2 #3 Region 3 #2 Bye Region 3 #1 Bye Region 2 #2 vs Region 1 #4 Region 4 #2 vs. Region 3 #3 Region 1 #1 Bye Region 4 #1 Bye Region 2 #3 vs Region 3 #4 Region 3 #2 vs. Region 4 #3 Region 3 #1 Bye Region 1 #2 Region 2 #4 CLASS 2A & CLASS 3A Region 4 #1 Bye East #1 vs. West #4 Region 5 #3 vs Region 6 #3 West #2 vs. East #3 Region 5 #2 Bye West #1 vs. East #4 Region 6 #2 vs Region 4 #4 East #2 vs. West #3 Region 5 #1 Bye Region 4 #3 vs Region 6 #4 Region 6 #1 Bye Region 4 #2 Region 5 #4

Photo by Forum Communications

State Tournament Television Coverage Dakota Bowl, coverage will be aired on the following television stations: WDAY 6- Fargo KBMY 17- Bismarck WDAZ 8- Grand Forks KMCY 14- Minot

Basketball, Volleyball, Football, Wrestling, Baseball, Softball Workshops/Camps All officials must attend one officials’ workshop or camp each year. Each site may conduct a “makeup” workshop by arrangement with the supervisor. Officials must pay a $20 fee to the supervisor to attend.

2016 Volleyball Workshops Location Site Supervisor Date Time Minot Jim Hill Library Janis Gerdin Sept. 7 7:00 p.m. 2016 Football Workshops Location Site Supervisor Date Time Grand Forks Red River HS (Rider Room) Norm Dutot Aug. 31 7 p.m. Bottineau St. Andrew’s Health Center Dennis Lagasse Aug. 31 7 p.m. Devils Lake Devils Lake High School Scott Privratsky Aug. 31 7 p.m. Jamestown Jamestown High School Jim Harty, Jr. Aug. 31 7 p.m. 2016-17 Basketball Workshops Location Site Supervisor Date Time Dickinson West River Community Center Tony Huber Nov. 21, 2016 6 p.m. Minot Nedrose High School Jeff Risk Nov. 30, 2016 7 p.m. Bismarck Legacy High School Chad Bjornson Nov. 30, 2016 5:30 p.m. Devils lake Devils Lake Sports Center Kevin Sundre Dec. 7, 2016 7 p.m. Fargo Roosevelt School David Klundt Dec. 7, 2016 7 p.m. Wahpeton NDSCS Tim Campbell Dec. 7, 2016 7 p.m. Jamestown Jamestown HS Mark Ukestad Dec. 14, 2016 7 p.m. Williston Williston State College Larry Grondahl Jan. 4, 2017 7 p.m.

15 September BULLETIN 2016 Basketball, Volleyball, Wresting, Softball, Baseball Workshops/Camps Continued on Page 16 Workshops/Camps (Continued) 2016-17 Wrestling Workshops Location Site Supervisor Date Time Bismarck Bismarck Century HS Justin Decoteau Nov. 16 7 p.m. Minot Magic City Campus Randy Meyer Nov. 16 7 p.m. Fargo Ben Franklin Middle School John Nelson Nov. 16 7 p.m. Grand Forks Red River High School Tim Kilgore Nov. 16 7 p.m.

2016-17 Baseball Workshops Location Site Supervisor Date Time Bismarck BSC Career Academy Kevin Kerr March 29 7:30 p.m. Devils Lake Devils Lake Sports Center Tom Perius March 29 7:30 p.m. West Fargo West Fargo Sheyenne HS Reggie Jackson March 29 7:30 p.m. Dickinson Dickinson High School Mark Sandman April 5 7:30 p.m. (MT) Grand Forks Grand Forks Red River Ryan Ingeman April 5 7:30 p.m. Jamestown Jamestown High School Brad Nold April 5 7:30 p.m. Minot Minot Auditorium Brian Hornecker April 5 7:30 p.m. Williston Williston High School Darin Krueger April 5 7:30 p.m.

2016-17 Softball Workshops Location Site Supervisor Date Time Bismarck BSC Career Academy Elliot Gerhardt March 29 6:00 p.m. Devils Lake Devils Lake Sports Center Jay Schneider March 29 6:00 p.m. West Fargo West Fargo Sheyenne HS Ryan Gellner March 29 6:00 p.m. Dickinson Dickinson High School Mark Sandman April 5 6:00 p.m. (MT) Grand Forks Grand Forks Red River Donald Doyle April 5 6:00 p.m. Jamestown Jamestown High School Trev Zerr April 5 6:00 p.m. Minot Minot Auditorium Tom Lawson April 5 6:00 p.m. Williston Williston High School Darin Krueger April 5 6:00 p.m.

2016-17 Basketball Day Camps Each basketball official must have officiated or have been a supervisor at an NDHSAA approved day camp within the previous three years to be eligible for officiating region and state tournaments. Dickinson High School Grand Forks Red River High School Saturday, November 19, 2016 Saturday, November 26, 2016 Contact: Mickey Jordan Contact: Terry Bohan (701) 215-2599 E-mail: [email protected] Email: [email protected]

Division I Eligibility Standards Student-athletes who may be participating in Division I intercollegiate athletics, starting August 1, 2016, will have new academic requirements for initial eligibility at a Division I institution.

Initial Eligibility Online Course http://nfhslearn.com/courses/14000 Power Point of Initial Eligibility Requirements http://fs.ncaa.org/Docs/eligibility_center/Important_New_Rules/High_School_IE_Standards.pdf Quick Reference Guide for Eligibility http://fs.ncaa.org/Docs/eligibility_center/Quick_Reference_Sheet.pdf

NCAA Eligibility Center Contact Information: 877/262-1492 (Toll Free for Students and Parents) http://www.ncaa.org

16 September BULLETIN 2016 NFHS - A Guide to Sports Nutrition Editors Note: For further information about this and all online NFHS courses, please visit www.nfhslearn.com

This course hosted by sports medicine specialist Dr. Mick Koester, will provide information that can help your students be performing at their peak. Students spend a lot of time and energy working out and playing sports, but they often don’t think about what they eat and drink. Proper nutrition can optimize athletic performance. As a coach, you may think this is an area that you have little influence or control over, however this course will provide you practical tips on how you can model and teach proper nutrition.

NFHS Engaging Effectively with Parents Course Editors Note: For further information about this and all online NFHS courses, please visit www.nfhslearm.com

Engaging Effectively with Parents has been developed by the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) to provide a unique student-centered curriculum on essential techniques and methods for coaches to effectively communicate and interact with students, parents and guardians. This course features specific guidance for speaking, listening, implementing a communication system, and strategies for dealing with problematic parents and guardians. The extensive resources section includes additional information, including a communication guide, sportsmanship guidelines, tips for dealing with difficult parents, and more. Coaches can complete a course immediately and will have up to one year to review and access all printable resources.

NFHS Coach Education Sportsmanship Course “Sportsmanship,” the online course for coaches, players, parents, fans and officials, is now available. It is free, takes 15 minutes to complete and should be required of every person connected to interscholastic sports. This course presents what sportsmanship is, why it is important in the interscholastic environment and explains each stakeholder’s role in promoting positive behavior. To access “Sportsmanship” and other courses, please visit: http://nfhslearn.com

West Fargo Grad Matt Strahm Makes MLB Debut By Tom Mix NDHSAA Media Specialist

Former West Fargo High School baseball standout Matt Strahm made his debut in Major League Baseball with the Kansas City Royals on Sunday.

Strahm, a 2010 graduate of West Fargo High School, was called up July 31 from the Royals’ Double-A minor league club in Northwest Arkansas. He took the roster spot of Wade Davis, who was placed on the 15-day disabled list.

Strahm pitched in a game against the Texas Rangers in Arlington, Texas the same day he Matt Strahm was called up striking out one batter in a third of an inning.

The 6-foot-3 left-handed pitcher was 3-8 with 107 strikeouts and a 3.43 earned run STRAHM STATS average in 18 starts with the Northwest Arkansas Naturals this season. Games: 11 Since being called up, Strahm has earned his first MLB victory and has a .061 ERA Record: 2-0 (earned run average) in 11 big league appearances with 20 strikeouts. ERA: 0.61 Innings Pitched: 14 2/3 In his debut appearance, Strahm gave up a leadoff single to the Rangers’ Mitch Moreland and followed up with a strikeout of Ryan Rua. Strahm faced a total of three Strikeouts: 20 batters. WHIP (Walks/Hits per IP): 0.682 Strahm, a 21st round draft pick by Kansas City in 2012, was added to the Royals 40-man roster prior to the season and was named one of the team’s top 10 prospects by several Note: Stats as of 8/31/16 baseball scouting publications.

17 September BULLETIN 2016 2016 Spring Sports Financial Report TRACK & FIELD 2016 2016 2016 2015 2015 2015 B Regionals ADMISSIONS EXPENSES BALANCE ADMISSIONS EXPENSES BALANCE SE 5,110.00 3,958.13 1,151.87 4,122.00 3,905.74 216.26 NE 2,662.00 2,009.92 652.08 2,662.00 1,754.00 908.00 SC 4,470.00 4,407.32 62.68 5,298.00 4,466.25 831.75 NC 1,715.00 2,004.92 -289.92 1,442.00 1,949.00 -507.00 SW 4,394.00 2,166.32 2,227.68 2,509.00 2,001.00 508.00 NW 4,810.00 2,639.92 2,170.08 2,052.00 2,074.00 -22.00 Total 23,161.00 17,186.53 5,974.47 18,085.00 16,149.99 1,935.01

A Regionals East 9,372.00 6,244.45 3,127.55 5,934.30 5,111.83 822.47 West 5,619.00 3,019.92 2,599.08 5,298.00 4,466.25 831.75 Total 14,991.00 9,264.37 5,726.63 11,232.30 9,578.08 1,654.22

Combined State 87,458.00 48,992.64 38,465.36 83,809.00 46,354.71 37,454.29 TRACK TOTAL 125,610.00 75,443.54 50,166.46 113,126.30 72,082.78 41,043.52

A BASEBALL/SOFTBALL 2016 2016 2016 2015 2015 2015 ADMISSIONS EXPENSES BALANCE ADMISSIONS* EXPENSES* BALANCE* Combined State 28,080.00 20,313.38 7,766.62 24,470.00 27,705.06 -3,235.06

B BASEBALL/SOFTBALL 2016 2016 2016 2015 2015 2015 ADMISSIONS EXPENSES BALANCE ADMISSIONS* EXPENSES* BALANCE* Combined State 54,160.00 30,635.77 23,524.23 26,796.00 21,700.35 5,095.65

GIRLS’ SOCCER 2016 2016 2016 2015 2015 2015 ADMISSIONS EXPENSES BALANCE ADMISSIONS EXPENSES BALANCE State 16,777.00 9,778.57 6,998.43 10,407.00 11,679.48 -1,272.48

GIRLS’ TENNIS 2016 2016 2016 2015 2015 2015 REGIONAL ADMISSIONS EXPENSES BALANCE ADMISSIONS EXPENSES BALANCE East 2,589.00 5,673.72 -3,084.72 2,133.00 5,784.82 -3,651.82 West 2,218.00 6,310.38 -4,092.38 1,146.00 4,890.23 -3,744.23 TOTAL 4,807.00 11,984.10 -7,177.10 3,279.00 10,675.05 -7,396.05 State 4,039.00 7,398.23 -3,359.23 1,502.00 8,258.62 -6,756.62 TENNIS TOTAL 8,846.00 19,382.33 -10,536.33 4,781.00 18,933.67 -14,152.67

GOLF 2016 2016 2016 2015 2015 2015 ADMISSIONS EXPENSES BALANCE ADMISSIONS EXPENSES BALANCE A Boys Regional 0.00 538.10 -538.10 0.00 526.00 -526.00 State A Boys 1,594.00 2,548.90 -954.90 1,492.00 1,198.85 293.15

A BOYS GOLF TOTAL 1,594.00 3,087.00 -1,493.00 1,492.00 1,724.85 -232.85

B Regionals 0.00 3,783.60 -3,783.60 0.00 3687.60 -3,687.60 State B Boys & Girls 4,638.00 3,517.92 1,120.08 3,985.00 2,962.50 1,022.50

B GOLF TOTAL 4,638.00 7,301.52 -2,663.52 3,985.00 6,650.10 -2,665.10

SUMMARY OF SPRING ACTIVITIES 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 Track & Field 17,311.46 37,465.60 29,130.57 44,182.18 41,043.52 50,166.46 A Baseball/Softball* -341.04 5,278.49 753.51 1,979.66 -3,235.05 7,766.62 B Baseball/Softball* -1,391.04 9,842.63 73.34 3,073.46 5,095.65 23,524.23 Girls’ Tennis -9,864.31 -17,724.09 -17,367.50 -11,798.70 -14,152.67 -10,536.33 Girls’ Soccer 4,744.74 -110.73 742.08 -881.07 -1,272.48 6,998.43 A Boys’ Golf -1,138.20 -1,481.50 -1,267.70 235.00 -232.85 -1,493.00 B Golf -4,815.60 -4,974.60 -6,119.60 -2,169.30 -2,665.10 -2,663.52

TOTAL 4,506.01 28,295.80 5,944.70 34,621.23 24,581.02 73,762.89

No apparel or television/radio revenue is included in the figures above.

*2010-2015 A Baseball/Softball figures were adjusted based on 50/50 split of actual combined softball figures.

18 September BULLETIN 2016 NDHSAA Local (Sub-Varsity) Official Certification Available NDHSAA has a new process for certifying Local Sub-Varsity officials. Officials who complete all items needed to certify will be able to officiate at the sub-varsity level and below in the sport(s) in which they certify. This certification must be under the direction of an administrator of a NDHSAA member school or with prior NDHSAA approval, a workshop supervisor. Requirements for Local Official include: 1) Completion of the NFHS Learn “Concussion in Sports - What you Need to Know” course. Users must create an account on the NFHSLearn site and purchase the course, although the course is free. Instructions are available on the NDHSAA website at the Concussion Management Information link on the main NDHSAA webpage. 2) Creation of NDHSAA Account. If prospective official has an existing NDHSAA account, requirements must be completed using the existing NDHSAA account and email address. 3) Completion of the online Local Officiating Rules Clinic, available on the “Clinic” tab when logged in to NDHSAA account. 4) Completion and submission of LOCAL Officials’ Registration Form, available at end of Local Officiating Clinic. 5) Submission of payment to LOCAL school administrator for submission to NDHSAA for processing.

ALL 5 items must be complete BEFORE LOCAL officials are eligible to officiate contests. LOCAL Officials are able to officiate contests at the JV level and below only.

Please contact the NDHSAA office with any questions concerning the certification of local sub-varsity officials through this program. Changing Email Addresses in NDHSAA Account As schools transition to new email addresses, users are reminded they must edit email addresses in the NDHSAA system. Editing accounts will allow user history and all existing roles to remain connected to NDHSAA accounts. Users should not create new accounts, they should edit their existing accounts.

To edit your NDHSAA email address/login: 1) Log in to your NDHSAA account 2) Click on “My Profile” on the bottom left portion of the page 3) Click the Edit Button on the Profile page 4) Click the “Account” tab on the grey menu bar that goes across the page 5) Enter your new email address 6) Confirm your new email address 7) Click the blue SAVE button

This is also where you would change your password, if you so desire. Editing your email address on your NDHSAA account assures you receive the proper information from the NDHSAA office.

NDHSAA Coaches Education - Permit Submission Form Beginning in the fall of 2013 all coaches who work with student athletes in grades 9-12 must be certified.To become certified a coach must complete the requirements for a NDHSAA Coaching Permit. Member schools submit their coaching rosters through the NDHSAA Coaching Permit Submission Form. The NDHSAA Coaching Permit Submission Form allows tracking of all coaches through member schools. This is the only form that will be accepted and it must be emailed electronically as an excel file. If you find a need to track more coach information than listed on this form, please feel free to add columns AFTER (to the right of) column 10. Only columns 1-10 need be submitted to NDHSAA.

All coaches must be submitted each year. Only coaches not certified in a prior year will be mailed coaching permits. Coaching permits will be issued by the North Dakota High School Coaches Association. The due date for the Coaches Education Permit Submission form is April 1st each year.

This form has been emailed to main school contacts and is available on the NDHSAA website under Forms. Please contact NDHSAA for any questions concerning this form.

19 September BULLETIN 2016 NFHS Network School Broadcast Program

Editors Note: The following information is from the NFHS Network please contact Tom Neiman at tom.neiman@ nfhsnetwork.com or visit www.NFHSnetwork.com for additional information and content.

The NDHSAA has partnered with the NFHS Network to deliver unprecedented coverage of North Dakota high school sports to fans, so they never have to miss a game! NDHSAA Schools that join the NFHS Network School Broadcast Program are empowered to produce professional grade events, streamed live and available on demand on your own school-branded channel on the NFHS Network site.

The partnership between the NFHS Network and the NDHSAA provides these benefits and exclusive rights

NFHS Network Benefits: • Network Benefits – National exposure, post-season coverage, college mentoring, unlimited free video storage • Educational Benefits – Provide your students with the opportunities to produce, announce and broadcast professional events live online • Technology – HD Streaming Capability, Customized Graphics Package, Highlight Creator • Generate Revenue – Schools can generate revenue from fundraising, advertising and subscription sales • Service – A dedicated team comprised of a territory manager, account manager, and marketing specialist • Training – NFHS Network has many training tools available including one-on-one training options, online training, and school mentoring • Support – Production Tech support, Subscription Customer Service, and Event Marketing support Exclusive NDHSAA Benefits: • NFHS Network has the digital media rights to all NDHSAA playoff games • Media rights fees are waived for SBP member schools for playoff games • Member schools have the opportunity to become NFHS Network certified producers and be contracted to produce playoff games for the network How To Get Started: • Participation in the program is free to the school • All you need to start producing is a laptop, camera and microphone • Visit sbphub.nfhsnetwork.com for detailed information

For more information on joining the School Broadcast Program, contact your dedicated Territory Manager:

Tom Neiman NFHS Network e: [email protected] p: (630) 800-9004 www.NFHSnetwork.com

ACT/SAT Programs Available eknowledge has partnered with the NFHS again to offer free SAT/ACT Preparatory DVD and Cloud version to NFHS member state associations and their constituent high schools. These programs created by eKnowledge normally sell for $199.95 but through this generous gift, students can receive a complimentary copy for only shipping and handling costs. The PowerPrep programs include 11 hours of video instruction, practice tests, sample questions and over 3000 files of supplemental test prep material. This program is designed for the students to study at their own pace. Over the last several years, eknowledge has donated over 200,000 programs with a value of $50,000,000.

To secure a donated program just contact, www.eKnowledge.com/NFHS or order by phone, (951)-256-4076 and reference the National Federation of State High School Associations. A YouTube video explaining the program may be accessed at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5JjyazTc6Lo&list=UUPalslteXAj6Y gjAiFhtvZA&index=1&feature=plcp

20 September BULLETIN 2016 NDHSAA September Calendar 9/1/2016 NDHSAA MEMBERSHIPS PAYABLE 9/1/2016 Student Congress 1st Competition Date 9/5/2016 Music Rules Clinic, Online Only, September 5-26 9/5/2016 Play Rules Clinic, Online Only, September 5-26 9/5/2016 Student Congress Rules Clinic, Online Only, September 5-26 9/5/2016 Labor Day 9/5/2016 Picture, Cutline, Roster, Schedule Deadline: Girls Swimming 9/5/2016 Picture, Cutline, Roster, Schedule Deadline: Volleyball 9/6/2016 NFHS Section 5 Meeting - Sept. 6-8, Lincoln, Nebraska 9/7/2016 NDOA Board of Directors Meeting, Mandan, 3:00 PM 9/10/2016 ACT National Test Date 9/12/2016 NDAAC Career Fair, WSC-Williston 9/13/2016 NDAAC Career Fair, MiSU - Minot (AM) / Magic City Campus (PM) 9/14/2016 NDAAC Career Fair, Bottineau 9/14/2016 NDAAC Career Fair, LRSC-Devils Lake 9/15/2016 CSTAND Convention, Mandan Baymont Suites, Sept. 15-17 9/15/2016 NDAAC Career Fair, Grafton 9/15/2016 NDAAC Career Fair, MSU-Mayville 9/17/2016 NDIAA Fall Workshop, Mandan Sept. 17-19 9/18/2016 NFHS Speech Mtg. Indianapolis, IN Sept. 18-19 9/19/2016 Midwest Officials Summit, Fargo, Sept. 19-20 9/19/2016 NDAAC Career Fair, Bismarck 9/19/2016 NDAAC Career Fair, DSU-Dickinson 9/20/2016 NFHS Music Conf., Indianapolis, IN Sept. 20-21 9/20/2016 NDAAC Career Fair, Beulah High School 9/20/2016 NFHS Ice Hockey Online Rules Interpreters Meeting 9/21/2016 Deadline to Submit Regional Boys Tennis Entries 12:00 Noon CDT 9/21/2016 NDAAC Career Fair, Jamestown 9/21/2016 NDAAC Career Fair, VCSU-Valley City 9/22/2016 NDAAC Career Fair, Oakes 9/22/2016 NDAAC Career Fair, Wahpeton 9/22/2016 NDHSAA Board of Directors Meeting, Valley City 9/26/2016 A Girls Golf Deadline For Regional 9/26/2016 Boys Tennis Deadline Team Play-In 9/26/2016 East Congress, Fargo 9/26/2016 NDAAC Career Fair, Fargo/Moorhead 9/29/2016 Boys Tennis Region Tournament - Sept. 29-30, Oct 1

NDHSAA Calendar Corrections The January SAT National Test Date is January 21. Incorrectly listed as January 28.

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