What's New for 2015
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WHAT’S NEW FOR 2015- 2016 Here is a brief look at the significant changes in the NJSIAA Constitution, Bylaws, Rules and Regulations for the upcoming school year: 1. Page 36-38, et al. – Classifications based on enrollment figures for 9, 10 and 11 grades 2. Page 45-46 – Semesters of Eligibility, #4 – Out of State Pre-High School Participation 3. Page 46, et.al – DYFS becomes Division of Child Protection & Permanency 4. Page 68 – Ice Hockey – Championship Eligibility Clause and Clarification 5. Page 71- Swimming – Start of the Practice Season and Regular Season Note: Remember, you can search PDF documents using your “FIND” function. You can invoke that function in an open pdf document on most computers by striking the “F” key while holding down the CTRL key. The FIND box usually appears in the top margin (mostly on the right) on most computers. Single word searches work best. If the first reference found is not what you were looking for, the ENTER key will function as the FIND NEXT key. 1 NJSIAA MISSION STATEMENT The NJSIAA, a private, voluntary Association serves its student/athletes, member schools and related professional organizations by the administration of education-based interscholastic athletics, which support academic achievement, good citizenship and fair and equitable opportunities. We believe that member schools, along with their leagues and conferences, share these convictions: • A safe and healthy playing environment is essential to our mission. • Participation in interscholastic athletics enhances the educational experience of all students. • Interscholastic athletics is a privilege. • Excellence in both academics and athletics is pursued by all. • Interscholastic participation develops good citizenship and healthy life-styles, fosters involvement of a diverse population and promotes positive school/community relations. • Rules promote fair play and minimize risk. • Cooperation among members advances their individual and collective well-being. • Training of administrators and coaches promotes the educational mission of the interscholastic experiences. • Properly trained officials/judges enhance interscholastic competition. • The NJSIAA is the recognized state authority on interscholastic athletic programs. 2 IN MEMORIAM Former Executive Committee Members Chas. E. Lillis Joseph J. Vopelak George Henckel Richard Mirshak Clarence L. Woodman David Broffman Spencer M. Bennett Sister Joan Companick Phillips R. Brooks Msgr. John P. McHugh Dr. A.G. Ireland Anthony Bocchieri E. Fred Moller Robert Dotti I.B. Somerville Joseph Clements H.T. Irvine Vito D’ Orio Melvin T. Rahn August Bonanne G.A. Falzer James Van Zoeren O.F. Thompson Herbert Palmer Michael E. Maloney Gerald Hopkins Wm. G. Ellis, Sr. Bernice J. Davis Dr. F.W. Maroney Jerome D. Greco Dr. Howard R. Best Abner West Arthur G. Humphrey Allison King Earl MacArthur George M. Gurisic Granville V. Magee Joseph T. Cancellieri Frank McAlarnen Charlie Lee Thomas R. Bristow Jack Sweet Charles O. Benson William J. Palese Josiah Conwell Art Shaare Robert F. Duncan Rev. William M Giblin Albert “Chet” Redshaw James Camburn Albert S. Kopf Everett L. Hebel Walter E. Short, Former Executive Secretary-Treasurer James G. Growney, Former Executive Director Joseph P. Porcaro, Assistant Director Roy Schleicher Assistant Director Michael J. Herbert, Esq., Association Attorney Dr. Johnson Harmon, Project Manager Don Danser, Assistant Director 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS Mission Statement 2 In Memoriam 3 National Federation Membership 8 Sanctioning 8-10 Interstate Events 11 Fee Schedule 11 Duties of Host School/Event Sponsor 11 Duties of State Association 11 International Events 12 Provisions Governing Contests 13 Officers and Executive Committee 14-15 Administration 16 Your Association 16-17 Realignment of Executive Committee Chart 18 Non-public Representation on Executive Committee Chart 19 State Board of Education Rules & Regulations - General Requirements 20 Athletic Personnel 20 Equality in School and Classroom Practices 20-21 School Athletic Trainer 21 Required Health Services 21-23 Sudden Cardiac Arrest Prevention 23-25 Janet’s Law 26-27 Interscholastic athletic head injury safety training program 27-29 Constitution 29-34 Article I Name 29 Article II Objectives 29 Article III Membership 29-30 Article IV Finances 30 Article V Administration 30-31 Article VI Classification 31-32 Article VII Eligibility 32 Article VIII Annual Meeting 32 Article IX Championships 32 Article X Sanctions 32-33 Article XI Prohibitions 33 Article XII Amendments 33-34 Article XIII Effective Date 34 Bylaws 34-56 Article I Duties of Officers 34-35 Article II Duties of Executive Committee 35 Article III Classification of Member Schools 35-37 Cooperative Sports Programs 37-38 Article IV Annual Dues 39 Article V Eligibility of Athletes 39 Definition of a Student-Athlete 39 Amateur Athlete 39 Eligibility Requirements 40 Ineligibility Lists 40 Eligibility Certification 40 Eligibility Responsibility 40 Age 41 Athletic Recruitment 41 Academic Credits 42-43 Handicapped/Classified Students 43 Enrollment 44 Post-Graduates 45 Pre-high School Students 45 Semester of Eligibility 45-46 4 Transfers 46 Bona fide Change of Address 46 Without Bona fide Change of Address 46 Student remains in school with parents moving 47 Expelled students 47 For Athletic Advantage 47 Administrative Responsibilities 48 Article VI Contracts 48 Article VII Protests 48-49 Article VIII Contest Rules - Championships -Officials 49-50 Article IX Sportsmanship 50-51 Hazing 50 Coaches refusing to play a contest 50 Performance-enhancing Drugs 51 Article X Penalties 52 Article XI Annual Meeting 52-53 Article XII General Provisions 53 Article XIII Hearing Procedures 53-56 Eligibility and Controversies Committees 53 Eligibility Appeals Committee 53-54 League/Conference Controversies 54 Controversies and Disputes Committee 54 Appeals to the Executive Committee 54 Costs of Litigation 55 Principal’s Attendance 56 Controversies and Recruitment Complaints 56 Article XIV Amendments 56 Rules and Regulations 56-82 Rule 1: Student-Athlete Guidelines for Intramurals, Clubs etc. 56 Definition of Student-Athlete 56 Out-of-Season Guidelines 56 Out-of-Season Period 56-57 Intramurals 57 Open-Gym Programs 57 Recreation and Club Programs 57 Camps or Clinics 57 Faculty Games 58 Non-School, Non-Sanctioned Games 58 Rule 2: Program Regulations 58-63 Awards 58 Strenuous Sports 58 Physical Exams 58-59 Equipment 59 Sports Seasons and the Start of Practices 59 Practices/Scrimmages/Games-Meets 59-60 Start of Regular Schedule 60 Contest Rules 61 End of Season 61 Out-of-Season Period 61 Alumni Games 62 Tournament Entry 62 Video Taping and Filming; Maximum Games - Waiver 62 Withdrawal from Tournaments for Medical Reasons 62 70% State Competition Rule 62 Specific Sport Regulations - Disqualification Penalties 62-63 Rule 3 Baseball 64 Rule 4 Basketball 64-65 Rule 5 Bowling 65 Rule 6 Fencing 65 5 Rule 7 Field Hockey 65-66 Rule 8 Football 66-67 Rule 9 Golf 67 Rule 10 Gymnastics 67 Rule 11 Ice Hockey 67-68 Rule 12 Boys Lacrosse 68-69 Rule 13 Girls Lacrosse 69 Rule 14 Skiing 69-70 Rule 15 Soccer 70 Rule 16 Softball 70-71 Rule 17 Swimming 71 Rule 18 Fall Tennis 71-72 Rule 19 Spring Tennis 72 Rule 20 Cross-Country, Winter Track, Outdoor Track 72-73 Rule 21 Winter Track 73 Rule 22 Outdoor Track 74 Rule 23 Fall Volleyball 74 Rule 24 Spring Volleyball 74-75 Rule 25 Wrestling 75-77 Interpretive Guidelines School/Coach/Athletes Participation Limitations 77-78 Minimum Requirements for Approval of Officials’ Chapters 78-80 Division of Junior High School Athletics 80-82 Procedures 82-107 Alcoholic Beverages/Illegal Substances at Interscholastic Events 82 Anonymous Contact 82 Emergency Medical Procedure 83 Transgender Policy 83-84 Boy/Girl Participation 84 Infectious Disease Policy 84 Concussion Policy 84-85 Heat Acclimatization and Heat Illness Prevention requirements 86 “Club” Programs – A Misconception 86-87 “Coaches” Appointed to Accompany Teams or Individuals ... 87 State Administrative Code Requirements for Qualification of Coaches 86-87 NJSIAA Certification Requirements 88 Paraprofessional Coaches Aides 88-89 Disqualification of Coaches/Players 89-91 Steroid Testing 91-92 Filing Request for an Eligibility Waiver 92 Suspended Football Games 92-93 Foreign Exchange/Foreign Student 93-98 League/Conference Statement 98-100 Officials – Failing to Arrive 100 Controversy – Officials – Schools – Leagues/Conferences 100-101 Prosthesis (Artificial Limb) 101 Filing a Protest/Declaring a Forfeit 101-102 Sales Solicitations 102 Strike Procedure 102-103 Statement Concerning Commercial Endorsements 103 In the Event of Lightning 103-105 Termination of Game/Meet/Event 105 Filing a Transfer Form 105-106 Broadcasting 106 New Jersey Homeschoolers Guidelines 106-107 Appendix 107-112 Interpretive Guidelines for Student-Athlete Eligibility 107 Overview 107 Administrative responsibility 107-108 6 Most Commonly Applied Eligibility Rules 108 a. Age 108 b. Academic Standards 108-109 c. Eight-Semester Rule 109 d. Transfer 109-110 Observance of Eligibility Standards and Appeals 110-11 Waivers 111-112 Enforcement of Eligibility Standards 112 Disqualification Form 113 Transfer Form 114 Foreign Exchange/Student Request for Eligibility Application 115 NJSIAA Programs 116 Recognition Awards 116 Location of NJSIAA offices 117 7 MEMBER OF THE NATIONAL FEDERATION OF STATE HIGH SCHOOL ASSOCIATIONS Robert B. Gardner, Executive Director Mailing Address Shipping Address NFHS NFHS Post Office Box 690 1802 Alonzo Watford Sr. Drive Indianapolis,