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The Interscholastic Interscholastic The The Interscholastic The Interscholastic Interscholastic The The February 2015 Page 2 THE INTERSCHOLASTIC No. 3 THE INTERSCHOLASTIC (USPS 582-020) February 2015 Volume 65, No. 3 Published three times a year at Parkersburg, TABLE OF CONTENTS West Virginia by the West Virginia Second- ary School Activities Commission in the in- terest of all participants in the interscholastic activities program. Subscription Rate - $9.00 2014-15 Baseball Program ...... 5 ______OFFICERS OF THE ASSOCIATION 2014-15 Softball Program ...... 9 President ...... David Cottrell 2014-15 Tennis Program ...... 13 Vice President ...... Rick Jones Member ...... Mike Arbogast 2014-15 Track Program ...... 18 Member ...... Craig Lee Loy Band Festivals ...... 4 Member ...... Greg Webb Member ...... Dan Erenrich Executive Directors ...... 3 Member ...... Eddie Campbell Member ...... Gregory Prudich Game Suspension Guidelines ...... 17 Member ...... Robert Dunlevy Office Echoes ...... 23 Member ...... Ronald Spencer Executive Director ...... Gary W. Ray Tournament Site Proposals ...... 2 Assistant Executive Director ...... C. W. Powell Assistant Executive Director ...... Kelly Geddis Assistant Executive Director ...... Ray Londeree Phone: 485-5494 Fax: 428-5431 Web Site: www.wvssac.org TOURNAMENT SITE PROPOSALS E-Mail: [email protected] The WVSSAC is soliciting written proposals from schools and cities interested in * * * * * * * * * hosting state tournaments. Contact the WVSSAC office for proposal deadlines. REGIONAL DEPUTY DIRECTORS Present Next REGION 1 Sport Location Open Date Dan Enich ...... Weir High School Baseball Charleston 2017 REGION 2 Basketball (Boys & Girls) Charleston 2017 Cheerleading Charleston 2017 Mike Dotson ...... Ritchie County Middle School Cross Country Ona 2016 REGION 3 Football Wheeling 2016 Gregory Moore ...... South Harrison High School Golf Wheeling 2016 REGION 4 Soccer Beckley 2016 Judy Marcus ...... Washington High School Softball Vienna 2016 REGION 5 Swimming Morgantown 2017 Melinda Isaacs ...... Clay County High School Tennis Charleston 2017 REGION 6 Track Charleston 2020 Diane Blume ...... Midland Trail High School Volleyball Charleston 2019 REGION 7 Wrestling Huntington 2017 Jeff Bryant ...... Greenbrier East High School Proposals should include: REGION 8 ✔ Facility description (number of seats, public address system, locker rooms, concessions, display room for banners, hospitality, etc.,) Vacant ...... ✔ Lodging and restaurant facilities REGION 9 ✔ Transportation Jeff Kelley ...... St. Albans High School ✔ Proposed budget REGION 10 Information on proposals should be directed to Vacant ...... Executive Director Gary Ray at 304-485-5494. ______No. 3 THE INTERSCHOLASTIC Page 3

Your WVSSAC Administrators

Gary Ray Butch Powell Kelly Geddis Ray Londeree Executive Director ------Assistant Executive Directors ------

Melinda Isaacs and Diane Blume Outstanding Appointed to Deputy Board People

Melinda Isaacs, Principal, Clay County High School, was appointed to serve on the Deputy Board to represent Region 5. Ms. Isaacs graduated from Clay County High School. She continued her education at Glenville State College with a BA in Business Education and a MA from Marshall Univer- sity. Melinda held several positions before becoming principal at her alma mater at Clay County High School. Melinda has one eleven year old son, Charlie. She attends Pleasant Hill Baptist Church and is involved in the Clay Lions Club; Clay FRN; and NCA Accreditation Commission. She enjoys hiking with her family, scrapbooking, and service towards her community. Melinda Isaacs

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Diane Blume, Principal, Midland Trail High School, was appointed to serve on the Deputy Board to represent Region 6. Ms. Blume graduated from Midland Trail High School. She continued her education at WV Tech with a BS in Business Education and Marshall University with a Masters in Secondary Education. She also received her certificate for administration from Salem University. Diane served at several schools before coming home to her alma mater at Midland Trail High School. Diane has two children, Samantha and Steven, and attends Sunday Road Baptist Church. She is a member of the Eastern Star. Diane Blume We are pleased to have these two ladies serve on the Deputy Board. Their com- passion and dedication will be an invaluable asset to the Deputy Board. Page 4 THE INTERSCHOLASTIC No. 3

REGIONAL BAND FESTIVALS – 2014-15

Region 1 – Hancock, Ohio, Brooke, Marshall, Wetzel, and Tyler Region 6 – Wyoming, McDowell, Mercer, and Monroe Location: John Marshall High School Location: Bluefield High School Date: April 23, 24, 2015 Date: April 24, 2015 Director: Ms. Tracey Filben, Bandmaster Director: Mr. David Wilson John Marshall High School Bluefield High School 1300 Wheeling Avenue 535 W Cumberland Road Glen Dale, WV 26038 Bluefield, WV 24701 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected]

Region 2 – Doddridge, Ritchie, Wood, Gilmer, Wirt, Calhoun, Region 7 – Fayette, Raleigh, Summers, Greenbrier, and Nicholas Roane, Jackson, Mason, and Pleasants Location: Woodrow Wilson High School Location: Blennerhassett Middle School Date: April 22, 23, 2015 April 15, 16, 2015 (Note date change) Date: April 22, 23, 2015 Director: Mr. William Bailey Director: Ms. Cindy Smith, Bandmaster Woodrow Wilson High School Blennerhassett Middle School/9th Grade School 400 Stanaford Road 444 Jewell Road Beckley, WV 25801 Parkersburg, WV 26101 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Region 8 – Tucker, Barbour, Lewis, Upshur, Randolph, Region 3 – Putnam, Cabell, and Wayne Pocahontas, Webster, and Braxton Location: Huntington High School Location: Philip Barbour High School Date: April 15, 16, 17, 2015 Date: April 17, 18, 2015 Director: Ms. Melissa Ash, Bandmaster Director: Mr. Victor Iapalucci, Bandmaster Huntington High School Philip Barbour High School 1 Highlander Way 99 Horseshoe Drive Huntington, WV 25701 Philippi, WV 26416 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected]

Region 4 – Kanawha Region 9 – Pendleton, Hardy, Grant, Mineral, Hampshire, Morgan, Location: Capital High School Berkeley, and Jefferson Date: March 26, 27, 2015 Location: Musselman High School Director: Mr. Bob Jenks, Instrumental Music Teacher Date: March 24,25, 2015 Capital High School Director: Mr. Michael Knepper, Bandmaster 1500 Greenbrier Street Musselman High School Charleston, WV 25311-1007 126 Excellence Way E-mail: [email protected] Inwood, WV 25428 E-mail: [email protected] Region 5 – Lincoln, Boone, Logan, Mingo, and Clay Location: Chapmanville Regional High School Region 10 – Preston, Monongalia, Marion, Taylor, and Harrison Date: April 15, 16, 2015 Location: Bridgeport High School/Bridgeport Middle School Director: Brenda Hager, Bandmaster Date: April 23, 24, 2015 Chapmanville Regional High School Director: Mr. Michael Ford 200 Vance Street 144 Virginia Street Chapmanville, WV 25508 Jane Lew, WV 26378 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected]

BAND ADJUDICATORS

Adjudicators for Regional Band Festivals can be found on the WVSSAC website. The WVSSAC website can be found at www.wvssac.org. Click on Band on the left side of the page. Then click on Adjudicators. No. 3 THE INTERSCHOLASTIC Page 5

2015 Baseball Program

ALL TOURNAMENT DIRECTORS ARE REMINDED TO READ THE 2. Coach’s Uniform-Coaches must be in the same uniform as DIRECTOR’S MANUAL BEFORE ANY PREPARATIONS ARE MADE FOR A the players, however, coaches will be allowed to wear pullover TOURNAMENT. The necessary forms or reports that must be filed with the or jacket in school colors. Coaches occupying coaching boxes WVSSAC office and the instructions for each sport are in the Director’s Manual. must be in the same color jacket (if wearing a jacket). The following items were discussed and recommended by the Coaches’ 3. Only coaches, players or eligible substitutes in proper uniform Baseball Committee for approval by the Board of Directors: may occupy the coaching box. 2015 Baseball Dates 4. Officials should submit a Special Report when a safety situa- Season Begins Week 35 March 2 tion is discovered at a playing field. First Contest Week 37 March 18 5. The same baseball, type and brand name, must be used for the entire game. Sectional Weeks 45 - 46 May 11 - 23 J. Pregame Warm-up Procedures Regional Week 47 May 25 - 30 The following are recommended warm-up procedures for the regular State Week 48 June 4 - 6 season, sectional, and regional games. Middle School Dates 1. When the visiting team arrives at the game field, the home Season Starts Week 35 March 2 team will immediately begin its infield practice (not to exceed First Contest Week 37 March 18 15 minutes). Season Ends Week 45 May 16 2. When the home team has completed its pregame infield practice, the visiting team will begin its infield practice (not to ex- I. GENERAL INFORMATION ceed 15 minutes). A. The Speed-up Rule will be used as it relates to runners. This privi- 3. Following the completion of pregame infield practice by both lege will be optional to each coach. teams, the game umpires will meet at home plate with repre- sentatives from both teams (head coaches and/or captains) to 1. A courtesy runner may be used for the pitcher and/or catcher. discuss ground rules and present each team’s starting line-up The same runner may not be used for both positions. Neither and batting order no later than 5 minutes before game time. the pitcher nor the catcher will be required to leave the game under such circumstances. This specific procedure will hopefully encourage schools to be ready to “play ball” when game time arrives and to stipulate a 2. Players who have participated in the game in any other capac- procedure of pregame warm-up when it is obvious the game ity are ineligible to serve as courtesy runners. A player may will not begin on schedule because of a late arriving visiting not run as a courtesy runner for the pitcher or the catcher and then be used as a runner or batter for another player in that team or potential gamesmanship by coaches. half inning. 4. The pitcher is not allowed to throw warm-up pitches to the plate during infield practice. B. Team uniforms should conform to Rule 1-4-1-2-3-4, National Fed- eration Baseball Rules Book. Teams purchasing new uniforms should K. Bats be aware of the rule that relates to numbering and size of numbers. Bats that are altered from the manufacturer’s original C. All varsity and junior varsity contests must use WVSSAC regis- design and production, or that do not meet the rule speci- tered officials. fications, are illegal. No artificial or intentional means shall be used to control the temperature of the bat. No D. Any high school player or coach who is ejected from a contest foreign substance may be inserted into the bat. Bats must sit out the next three scheduled contests at that level and all other contests in the interim. Middle school/9th grade ejections that are broken, cracked or dented or that deface the ball, i.e., tear the ball, shall be removed without penalty. result in a two game suspension. A bat that continually discolors the ball may be removed E. Remember that it is mandatory for players to use the NOCSAE from the game with no penalty at the discretion of the approved batting helmet and NOCSAE approved catcher’s head- umpire. gear. Refer to Rule 1-5-1-2-3-4-5 of the National Federation Base- II. RULES AND REGULATIONS: ball Rules Book. F. The Wilson A1010 is the official baseball adopted by the WVS- A. Pitching Rule SAC. It will be used in all Sectional, Regional and State Tournament 1. If a game is tied at the end of seven (7) innings, any pitcher play. All baseballs used during games must have the National Fed- shall be required to take three (3) calendar days of rest after eration Authenticating Mark. he has pitched eight (8) to ten (10) innings in that one game. G. High school varsity coaches are reminded to rate game officials and Note: In the event of a doubleheader, a pitcher MAY NOT pitch send the report to the WVSSAC office at mid-season and at the more than 7 innings if pitching in both games. end of the season. 2. Any pitcher shall be required to take two (2) calendar days of H. Use of Tobacco: The use of tobacco or tobacco-like products is rest after he has pitched seven (7) innings in one day or over prohibited by officials, coaches, players, and team attendants dur- consecutive days. ing a contest. A player or coach detected using tobacco will be Note: a) When the ball becomes live, any substitute pitcher just ejected and will not be allowed to re-enter. They will also sit out the entering the ball game will be credited with an inning next three regularly scheduled games. pitched. If it is discovered after the ball becomes live that I. Points of Emphasis: the player is ineligible to pitch, he must be removed from the game as a pitcher immediately. 1. Sportsmanship of Coaches, Players and Fans-Always remember the importance of sportsmanship to the game. b) A calendar day refers to sunrise of the following day. Page 6 THE INTERSCHOLASTIC No. 3

3. If the game is suspended and continued the following day, the 7. Tournament Directors are also reminded to use only Class I same pitcher of record at the point of termination may con- and II officials and to file pre-tournament pairings, tinue to his limit of seven (7) innings. If the score is tied at that post-tournament results, and financial statements with the point and he was the pitcher on the previous day, the pitching WVSSAC. Forms may be found in the Director’s Manual. limit is ten (10) innings. 8. The official party for reimbursement is twenty (20). However, a 4. If the suspended game is continued on any other day, the total of twenty-five (25) may be in the dugout. Sectional and pitching rule will be used without any change. Regional Directors are to enforce this rule. 9. The West Virginia Secondary School Activities Commission 5. It is the responsibility of each head coach to keep pitching will provide each Sectional and Regional winner with a cham- information and records of appearance current and avail- pionship plaque at no charge for 2015. able in case the opponent or WVSSAC requests informa- Class AAA (Sectionals) tion. A violation of these provisions shall cause a game to be forfeited, head coach suspended for Region I three (3) games, and the pitcher may not pitch the Section 1 Brooke, Wheeling Park next three (3) games. Section 2 Parkersburg, Parkersburg South 6. Middle School Section 3 Preston, University a. Middle School pitcher may pitch only 5 innings in Section 4 John Marshall, Morgantown one calendar day. Region II b. Any pitcher shall be required to take two (2) calendar days of rest after he has pitched five (5) innings Section 1 Jefferson, Musselman, Washington in one day or over consecutive days. Section 2 Hedgesville, Spring Mills, Martinsburg B. Ending a Game: Section 3 Elkins, Hampshire 1. The ten (10) run rule will be in effect for all season games Section 4 Buckhannon-Upshur, Lewis County including all tournament games. Region III 2. All tournament games will be seven (7) innings except when Section 1 Woodrow Wilson, Oak Hill, Shady Spring the ten (10) run rule is in effect. Tournament games stopped because of rain, lightning, etc., will be resumed at the point of Section 2 Greenbrier East, Princeton interruption and continue for the regulation seven (7) innings. Section 3 George Washington, South Charleston The suspended game rule may be used during regular season Section 4 Riverside, Capital, Ripley by mutual agreement of both coaches unless required by league rules to continue suspended games. Region IV 3. By mutual agreement of both participating coaches prior Section 1 Point Pleasant, Winfield to the start of the junior-varsity game, a J.V. game may Section 2 St. Albans, Logan, Nitro be less than seven (7) innings. Section 3 Hurricane, Lincoln County 4. In games involving middle school baseball teams, a single contest will be seven (7) innings. If playing a Section 4 Spring Valley, Cabell Midland, Huntington doubleheader, one game will be seven (7) innings and one will be five (5) innings. In a seven (7) inning game, AA the ten (10) run rule will be in effect following the fifth (5th) inning. In a five (5) inning game, a twelve (12) run Region I rule will be in effect following the third (3rd) inning. No Section 1 Oak Glen, Weir suspended games will be allowed should a game be Section 2 Roane County, Ravenswood, Ritchie County terminated because of darkness or weather. Section 3 North Marion, East Fairmont, Fairmont Senior III. TOURNAMENTS Section 4 Braxton County, Webster County A. SECTIONAL TOURNAMENT (May 11 - 23, 2015) Region II 1. The principal or his/her designate of the first named school in Section 1 Frankfort, Keyser each section is asked to call a meeting of school representa- tives in his/her section to select a site, tournament director, Section 2 Berkeley Springs, Petersburg officials, etc. The meeting should take place no later than Fri- Section 3 Philip Barbour, Grafton, Liberty (H) day of Week 41 (April 17). Section 4 Robert C. Byrd, Bridgeport, Lincoln 2. May 11, 2015 - All Sectionals may begin Region III 3. All Sectionals must be completed by Saturday, Week 46 - Section 1 Summers County, Independence, Liberty (R) May 23, 2015. Section 2 Westside, Wyoming East 4. All games must be played on consecutive days (weather permitting) once the tournament begins. Section 3 Mt. View, River View 5. Sectionals may be double elimination. Section 4 James Monroe, Bluefield, PikeView 6. If a winner cannot be determined by Saturday May 23, 2015, the tournament winner will be determined by reverting to a single elimination format. No. 3 THE INTERSCHOLASTIC Page 7

Region IV Regional Baseball Tournament - Dates Section 1 Nicholas County, Clay County, Herbert Hoover Recommended 6:30 start time - if no lights at field then 4:00 pm Section 2 Poca, Sissonville The Baseball Coaches’ Advisory Committee recommended to the Board Section 3 Chapmanville Regional, Scott of Directors and was adopted to play Regional semi-final and finals at home schools to ease the cost of transportation and unnecessary travel. Section 4 Wayne, Mingo Central, Tolsia AAA - All Regions

A Semi-Finals - May 25, 2015 Region I Finals - May 27, 2015 Section 1 Wheeling Central, Bishop Donahue, Madonna Section 2 Paden City, Cameron, Magnolia AA - All Regions Section 3 Trinity, Clay-Battelle, Hundred Semi-Final - May 26, 2015 Section 4 Valley (W), Tyler Consolidated, St. Marys Finals - May 28, 2015 Region II Section 1 Notre Dame, South Harrison A - Regions 1 and 4 Section 2 Union, Tucker County, Tygarts Valley Semi-Finals - May 25, 2015 Section 3 Pendleton County, Pocahontas County Finals - May 27, 2015 Section 4 Paw Paw, East Hardy, Moorefield Region III A - Regions 2 and 3 Section 1 Montcalm, Greater Beckley Christian, Greenbrier West, Semi-Finals - May 26, 2015 Meadow Bridge Finals - May 28, 2015 Section 2 Richwood, Fayetteville, Midland Trail Section 3 Van, Sherman, Valley (F) Section 4 Man, Tug Valley Regional Baseball Tournament Sites Region IV ALL Regions Semi-Final Sections 1 vs 2 and 3 vs 4 Section 1 Williamstown, Doddridge County, Parkersburg Catholic Semi Final Section 2 Gilmer County, Wirt County Winner of Section 2 will host winner Section 1 and be home team. Section 3 Wahama, Calhoun County, Hannan Winner of Section 4 will host winner Section 3 and be home team. Section 4 St. Joe, Buffalo, Charleston Catholic Final Winner of Semi-Final Section 1 vs 2 will host winner of Semi-Final Section 3 vs 4 and will be the home team. Winner Section 1 vs 2 will be the home team. B. REGIONAL TOURNAMENT (May 25-30, 2015) 2016 Rotate 1. The Regional Director will select umpires for all regional Semi-Final games. Umpires are to be Class I. Directors should cooper- Winner of Section 1 will host and be home team. ate with participating schools for selection of umpires; however, the final decision will be made by the Regional Direc- Winner of Section 3 will host and be home team. tor. Finals 2. The WVSSAC will provide each region with a championship Winner of Semi-Final 3 vs 4 will host winner of Semi-Final Section plaque. 1 vs 2. 3. The Regional Director is responsible for the entire game Winner Section 3 vs 4 will be the home team management and filing financial reports with WVSSAC. C. STATE TOURNAMENT (June 4 - 6, 2015) 4. Participating schools and officials shall receive proper and adequate notice of any change in scheduling. The State Tournament will be held at Appalachian Power Park, Charleston, West Virginia. Participating schools should refer to 5. The Regional Director shall purchase six (6) Wilson A1010 Reimbursement Schedule 2014-2015 for expense schedule. baseballs per game. The expense will be charged against the tournament proceeds. Baseballs will be divided between Ticket Prices: Adult $8.00 Student $7.00 Book Tickets $30.00 the participating schools after the game. The class that plays on the first day of the tournament will rotate: 6. Finances - A financial report will be prepared for each re- 2015 - Class AAA gional game. Profit or loss should be shared by the teams in 2016 - Class AA each game. 2017 - Class A Ticket Prices: Adult $6.00, Student $5.00 2018 - Class AAA 7. Changes in game sites and times - If changes occur, officials that were originally assigned must be given first consideration to work the rescheduled contest. Page 8 THE INTERSCHOLASTIC No. 3

Sponsorship and Rights: The WVSSAC is the sponsoring orga- 2015 Baseball Rules Clinics nization for all state tournaments. The WVSSAC reserves all rights Listed below are scheduled Rules Clinics for Baseball during the 2014-2015 in regard to the management of these tournaments, the sale of any school year. items at the tournament site, and any audio or visual reproductions of the events. Any sale, distribution or reproduction of clothing, SCHOOLS: The Head Coach shall be required to attend any sports rules souvenirs, pictures or other items without the expressed written clinics which are sponsored by this Commission in his/her coaching assign- consent of the WVSSAC is strictly prohibited. Pictures for media ment. Schools failing to have a head coaching position filled at the time of the or school yearbooks are to be used for these purposes only. clinic will be required to have a school representative present at the rules clinic. An individual can only represent one school unless he/she is head (* Home Team) coach at both schools. In a 9-12 school, both the varsity and 9th grade coach 1st Session are required to attend. Middle School head coach must attend. Thursday June 4 - 4:30 p.m. - AAA - Region 1* vs Region 4 The clinic attendance requirement will not be granted if the coach or representative is late in excess of 10 minutes. June 4 - 30 min. after Game I - Region 2* vs Region 3 2nd Session DATE LOCATION TIME COORDINATOR Friday June 5 - 10:00 a.m. - AA - Region 1* vs Region 4 Jan. 30 Appalachian Power Park 1:00 p.m. C. W. Powell June 5 - 30 min. after Game 1 - Region 2* vs Region 3 Jan. 31 Interpreters’ Clinic (WVSSAC) 9:00 a.m. C. W. Powell Jan. 31 WVSSAC Office 9:00 a.m. C. W. Powell 3rd Session Feb. 2 Logan H. S. 6:00 p.m. Brian Atkinson Friday June 5 - 5:00 p.m. - A - Region 1* vs Region 4 Feb. 3 Huntington H. S. 6:00 p.m. Bruce Senior Feb. 5 Wheeling Park H. S. 6:00 p.m. Dwaine Rodgers June 5 - 30 min. after Game 1 - Region 2* vs Region 3 Feb. 7 Martinsburg H. S. 9:00 a.m. Greg Reed 4th Session Feb. 7 Frankfort H. S. 12:30 p.m. Kevin Shupe Feb. 9 Woodrow Wilson H. S. 6:00 p.m. Tim Carrico Saturday June 6 - 10:00 a.m. Feb. 10 Capital H. S. – Charleston 6:00 p.m. Clinton Giles AAA Finals - Game 2 - Home Team Feb. 12 Robert C. Byrd H. S. 6:00 p.m. Steve Gibson 45 minutes following award presentation Feb. 16 *WVSSAC Office 7:00 p.m. C. W. Powell AA Finals - Game 2 - Home Team *Make-up Clinic - $10.00 Fee 45 minutes following award presentation Requests for baseball rule interpretations or explanations should be directed to the state association responsible for administering and A Finals - Game 2 - Home Team conducting the high school baseball programs in your state. The Na- tional Federation will assist in answering rules questions from state associations whenever called upon. Awards SECTIONAL TOURNAMENT - Team Championship (WVSSAC will provide a plaque). 2015 MAJOR BASEBALL RULE REVISIONS REGIONAL TOURNAMENT - Team Championship (WVSSAC will provide a 1-5-1: Clarified the compliant type of surface for batting plaque). helmets and reaffirmed that batting helmets shall meet STATE TOURNAMENT - Team: Championship (each class) the NOCSAE standard. Runner-up (each class) 2-16-1f, g: Clarified additional examples of a foul ball. Individual: Championship - 20 (each class) 2-21-4, 5: Clarified the distinction between follow-through in- Runner-up - 20 (each class) terference and backswing interference. 3-3-1f: Deleted the restriction of using video monitoring and All Tournament - 10 (each class) replay equipment. The tournament director will select a committee to choose at least one 3-3-1 PEN: Deleted the accompanying penalty. person from each participating school for the All Tournament team. 5-1-1n: Clarified that backswing interference is an immedi- ate dead ball. 7-3-5c: Clarified the rules for follow-through interference by 2013-2014 State Baseball Champions the batter. 7-3-7: Clarified the rules for backswing interference by the AAA batter. Hurricane High School 7-3-7 PEN: Added the appropriate penalty for backswing interference. Courtesy Runner: Clarified how a courtesy runner is used AA in a specific scenario. Bridgeport High School Points of Emphasis A Helmet maintenance and usage Pitching substitution/change Man High School Sportsmanship – Celebrations around or near home plate Sportsmanship – Post-game ejections No. 3 THE INTERSCHOLASTIC Page 9 2015 Girls’ Softball Program

ALL TOURNAMENT DIRECTORS ARE REMINDED TO READ THE inning has been completed) or 7 innings or conclusion of the DIRECTOR’S MANUAL BEFORE ANY PREPARATIONS ARE MADE FOR A game - See Game Rules (Tie Breaker). The choice of these two TOURNAMENT. game ending procedures must be determined by the coaches prior to the start of the game. This decision is to be communicated to the 2015 High School Softball Dates officials at the pre-game conference. If coaches cannot reach agreement, the game will be seven innings. Note that the 10 and 8 Season Starts Mon. of Wk. 35 March 2 run rules would also remain in effect. 1st Contest Held Wed. of Wk. 37 March 18 E. Players’ Uniforms: The following are points of emphasis in addition Sectional Week 44-45 May 4 - 9 to the regulations specified in the National Federation Softball Rules Regional (Semi-Final)Week 45 May 14 (Rain Date 15th) Book: Regional (Final) Week 46 May 21 (Rain Date 22nd) 1. All helmets shall have a permanently affixed Manufacturer State Week 47 May 27-28 (Rain Date 29th) Certified NOCSAE Stamp (Rule 1-6-1). Also, all helmets shall I. GENERAL INFORMATION be equipped with NOCSAE approved face protector (Rule 1-6- A. The Wilson NFHS 9011BSST yellow optic red stitch raised ball is 6). the official state ball. The Wilson ball is required for all levels (sec- 2. Players’ uniforms are to be worn as manufactured. Example - tional, regional, and state) of the tournament structure. shirts must be tucked in and sleeves not rolled up. The ball must display the COR .47, NF authenticating mark, and 3. Players’ shirts - All shirts must be tucked in. If the shirt the compression of 375 lbs. comes out during play, players are to correct at the next B. All sectional, regional games must be played on softball fields with opportune time. Failure to do so will result in a team dirt infields. Every attempt should also be made for regular season warning. On the next occurrence, the player will be games. restricted to the dugout. C. Use of Tobacco: The use of tobacco or tobacco-like products is F. Game Rules: The National Federation Softball Rules will govern all prohibited by officials, coaches, players, and team attendants dur- play. In addition, the following rules are emphasized: ing a contest. A player or coach detected using tobacco will be 1. Rule 4-2-2 - Game ending procedure - after 4 1/2 or 5 innings if ejected from the contest. one team is ahead by eight (8) runs. This will be in effect for all D. It is strongly recommended that the coach be attired in the same regular season games and all tournament play. uniform as the team. If the coach is not attired in the team uniform, 2. A 10 run rule after 3 innings and before 4 1/2 innings will be in he/she must be attired in clothing of the school colors, white, black, effect for regular season play only. gray or khaki. Coaches are allowed to wear jerseys/coaching shirts, 3. International Tie Breaker - The Tie Breaker may only be used coaching shorts/slacks or warm-up suits provided the clothing is of in regular season and at the beginning of the 8th inning; how- the school colors or white, black, gray or khaki. It is further required ever, there must be mutual consent of both coaches be- that the jersey/coaching shirt reflect the school name and/or logo. fore the game begins. If there is not mutual consent, the Tie Cut-offs, fleece, or any type of jeans of any color are prohibited. Breaker may not be used. Coaches for each team are not required to be in identical dress; National Federation Rule 4-2-6: While using the tie-breaker, however, each coach must comply with the regulations (colors, logo, each half-inning begins by placing a runner on second base. etc.,). That runner is the player in the batting order who precedes the E. For regular season games to avoid unnessary delay of the sched- lead off batter in that inning. Then the game proceeds a full uled start time, it is recommended that the home team warmup inning or until a winner is determined in that inning. first. 4. All post season games will be played under suspended game F. The WVSSAC Board of Directors has approved that all temporary rules. A suspended game is a game to be completed at a later body markings and face paint must be removed. Permanent body date. Tournament games stopped because of rain, lightning, markings must be covered if the game official determines the mark- etc., will be resumed at the point of interruption and continue ing is objectionable. Note: This is an official’s determination and is for the regulation seven (7) innings; the eight (8) run rule will be not protestable. in effect for sectional, regional, and state tournament play. G. All sectional and regional receipts or expenses shall be shared by 5. During Regular Season, Suspended Games rule may be used participating schools. if coaches mutually agree prior to the start of the game. II. RULES AND REGULATIONS 6. Game Ending Procedures for Invitational Tournaments: The A. Fast pitch rules will be used for all middle and high school pro- option to use hour and a half or 5 inning game ending proce- grams. dure will be determined by the Tournament Director and par- B. The Maximum Team and Player Contests for high school is 32 games ticipating schools should be notified. exclusive of sectional, regional, and state contests. 7. Pitching Rule: No pitcher shall pitch more than fourteen (14) C. Middle school teams and players may play 18 games including innings in any one (1) day period. One (1) pitch is considered tournaments sanctioned by the WVSSAC. Middle School/9th Grade an inning pitched. There is no “lay over” regulation for softball varsity teams must play 7 inning games. Note that the 10 and 8 run pitchers. If the rule is violated, the head coach will be sus- rules also remain in effect. pended for the next three (3) games and the pitcher will not be D. At all school levels (middle school or high school), subvarsity allowed to pitch in the next three (3) games. However, she games may be limited to 1 hour 30 minutes (provided the may play another position during those three games. 8. A courtesy runner for the pitcher or catcher may be used. Page 10 THE INTERSCHOLASTIC No. 3

III. POINTS OF EMPHASIS 1. The school appearing in BOLD FACE will serve as temporary A. Schools must use WVSSAC registered officials for all softball con- chairman of each sectional and as such will be responsible tests. for calling a meeting by April 13. It is recommended that a B. At the pre-game conference, officials are to give each head coach school administrator (principal, assistant principal, ath- an officials’ introductory card indicating the officials’ names and letic director) attend the sectional seeding meeting with registration numbers. It is important that officials also sign the the coach. Site, pairings, selection of tournament director, scorebook. At that time, game ending procedures should be agreed dates, times, officials, awards, etc., shall be established at upon. this meeting. Sectional tournament teams shall be seeded; therefore, it is recommended that teams play all other teams C. Coaches are reminded that good sportsmanship must be empha- in their section. Sectional tournament play may be single or sized and practiced at all times by coaches, players, and specta- double elimination. However, the Softball Coaches’ Commit- tors. If a coach or player is ejected from a contest, coaches should tee has made the following changes to the tournament struc- refer to WVSSAC Rule 127-4-3 Code for Interscholastic Athletics. ture. In clarification, when a coach is ejected, he/she is required to leave the vicinity and is not allowed to coach at the next three played a. It is recommended that the sectional tournament be contests at that level. At the next three played contests, the coach double elimination. is not allowed to have any contact with the team. This includes b. The “best” team should receive a “bye”. The “best” team warming up the team or representing the team by wearing the team should be determined by using the following criteria: uniform to the game. He/she must be out of sight and sound. 1) Head to head sectional D. Coaches are to review the Non-School Participation Rule with all 2) Regional players. 3) Overall record E. Double First Base may be used for regular season games only The #1 seeded team receives the bye and the #2 seeded and the home school should notify visitors when it is being used. team plays the #3 seed in the 1st game of the double F. NFHS Pitching Distance for Middle School and High School is 43 header. The loser of the first game is to play the #1 seed feet. in the second game of the double header. the loser con- IV. TOURNAMENTS tinues to play until someone is eliminated. Tournament Play - Each team is permitted a maximum roster of eigh- The determination of home/visitor team and dug out as- teen (18) players whose names shall be submitted to the tournament signments shall be made at the sectional meeting. For director prior to participation at each level of tournament play. There- all tournament play, the home team dugout shall be the fore, only 18 players may dress. Each team shall be allowed a maxi- dugout on the first base line. The “bye” team shall be the mum of twenty-two (22) team personnel in the dugout or on the bench. home team. Ticket prices for each session of tournament games are as follows: c. At the sectional meeting, coaches shall reach simple 1. Sectional: local option majority decisions concerning the tournament format. Once the format has been established, there is no 2. Regional: Adults - $6.00 Students - $5.00 change. The WVSSAC office prefers that coaches/ 3. State: Adults - $8.00 Students - $7.00 schools in each section reach agreement without inter- 4. All Session Adults - $30.00 Students - $25.00 vention from this office. Intervention from this office is a Awards: last resort. A. Sectional: WVSSAC Championship Plaque - The plaque is mailed 2. Tournament Directors are to submit the Sectional Softball Tour- to the school whose name appears in BOLD FACE print. nament Form Sb1 by April 25. B. Regional: WVSSAC Championship Plaque 3 Registered Class I or II officials must be used. C. State (for each class): 4. Sectional winners are to send team picture, roster, and team 1. Team: Championship Trophy record to C. W. Powell at the WVSSAC office. The roster form Runner-up Trophy to be completed for the state tournament souvenir program is 2. Individual: Champion (19) included in the Coach’s Packet. Runner-up (19) 5. Tournament Directors are to submit the Sectional Softball Fi- 3. All Tournament (10) Plaques nancial Report Form Sb2 by May 15. 4. Sportsmanship Plaque B. REGIONAL TOURNAMENT - Host site will be home team. A. SECTIONAL TOURNAMENT Regional Semi-Final All Sections must begin the first day of play with a double 1. Semi-Final Directors will be responsible for selecting time and header. If there are 3 or more teams in your section, you officials and for notifying participating schools. The Softball must begin play on Wednesday, May 6th. Less than 3 teams Coaches’ Committee recommends the use of four person offi- must begin no later than Thursday, May 7th. ciating crews. Exception: Schools may choose to begin sectional play on 2. Registered Class I or II officials are to be used. Monday, May 4th or Tuesday May 5th and not have to play a 3. Semi-Final Regional Tournament play is single elimination. double header on the first day. 4. Tournament Directors are to submit the Semi-Final Softball The games must be played on consecutive days once the Financial Report Form Sb3 by May 22. tournament is started (weather permitting) and reverts to single elimination if not completed by rain date. No. 3 THE INTERSCHOLASTIC Page 11

Regional Final Region II 1. Regional Directors will be responsible for selecting time and Section 1 Frankfort, Keyser officials and for notifying participating schools. Section 2 Berkeley Springs, Petersburg 2. Regional Tournament play is single elimination. Section 3 Philip Barbour, Grafton, Liberty (H) 3. Registered Class I or II officials must be used. Section 4 Robert C. Byrd, Bridgeport, Lincoln 4. Tournament Directors are to submit the Regional Softball Fi- Region III nancial Report Form Sb4 by May 29. Section 1 Summers County, Independence, Liberty (R) C. STATE TOURNAMENT (May 27-28) Section 2 Westside, Wyoming East Section 3 Mt. View, River View 1. The State Tournament will be held at the Jackson Park in Vienna. Norm Harris of Parks & Recreation will serve as Tournament Section 4 James Monroe, Bluefield, PikeView Director. The tournament will be a two (2) day double elimina- Region IV tion championship. Karen King and Danny Tennant, AD, Park- Section 1 Nicholas County, Clay County, Herbert Hoover ersburg Catholic, will assist. Section 2 Poca, Sissonville 2. WVSSAC reimbursement for teams in the state tournament Section 3 Chapmanville Regional, Scott will be for a maximum of twenty (20) including players, manag- Section 4 Wayne, Mingo Central, Tolsia ers, and coaches. 3. The playing schedule for the three classes will rotate yearly. A Region I 4. Four person officiating crews will be used. Section 1 Wheeling Central, Bishop Donahue, Madonna 5. Sponsorship and Rights: The WVSSAC is the sponsoring Section 2 Paden City, Cameron, Magnolia organization for all state tournaments. The WVSSAC reserves Section 3 Trinity, Clay-Battelle, Hundred all rights in regard to the management of these tournaments, the sale of any items at the tournament site, and any audio or Section 4 Valley (W), Tyler Consolidated, St. Marys visual reproductions of the events. Any sale, distribution or Region II reproduction of clothing, souvenirs, pictures or other items with- Section 1 Notre Dame, South Harrison out the expressed written consent of the WVSSAC is strictly Section 2 Tucker County, Tygarts Valley prohibited. Pictures for media or school yearbooks are to be Section 3 Harman, Pendleton County, Pocahontas County used for these purposes only. Section 4 Paw Paw, East Hardy, Moorefield Region III Sectional / Regional Alignment Section 1 Montcalm, Greater Beckly Christian, Greenbrier West, AAA Meadow Bridge Region I Section 2 Richwood, Fayetteville, Midland Trail Section 1 Brooke, Wheeling Park Section 3 Van, Sherman, Valley (F) Section 2 Parkersburg, Parkersburg South Section 4 Man, Tug Valley Section 3 Preston, University Region IV Section 4 John Marshall, Morgantown Section 1 Williamstown, Doddridge County, Parkersburg Catholic Region II Section 2 Gilmer County, Wirt County Section 1 Jefferson, Musselman, Washington Section 3 Wahama, Calhoun County, Hannan Section 2 Hedgesville, Spring Mills, Martinsburg Section 4 St. Joe Central, Buffalo, Charleston Catholic Section 3 Elkins, Hampshire Section 4 Buckhannon-Upshur, Lewis County Softball Regional Tournament Region III The Softball Coaches’ Advisory Committee recommended to the Board Section 1 Shady Spring, Woodrow Wilson, Oak Hill of Directors and was adopted to play Regional semi-final and finals at Section 2 Greenbrier East, Princeton home schools to ease the cost of transportation and unnecessary travel. Section 3 George Washington, South Charleston Section 4 Riverside, Capital, Ripley 2014-2015 Season - Class A, AA, AAA Region IV 1. Section 2 winner will host regional semi-final game Section 1 Point Pleasant, Winfield 2. Section 4 winner will host regional semi-final game Section 2 St. Albans, Logan, Nitro Section 3 Hurricane, Lincoln County 3. Winner of section 3 vs 4 will host regional final. Section 4 Spring Valley, Cabell Midland, Huntington State Softball Tournament AA *Note: Home Team Region I Game 1: Region 1 vs. Region 2* Section 1 Oak Glen, Weir Game 2: Region 4 vs. Region 3* Section 2 Roane County, Ravenswood, Ritchie County Game 3: Loser Game 1 vs. Loser Game 2* Section 3 North Marion, East Fairmont, Fairmont Senior Game 4: Winner Game 1 vs. Winner Game 2* Section 4 Braxton County, Webster County Game 5: Winner Game 3 vs. Loser Game 4* Page 12 THE INTERSCHOLASTIC No. 3

State Softball Tournament Rotation 2015 SOFTBALL RULE REVISIONS 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 1-6-1: The batting helmet shall not have a glare or mirror-like sur- 1 - 2 1 - 4 1 - 3 1 - 2 1 - 4 1 - 3 face. 4 - 3 3 - 2 2 - 4 4 - 3 3 - 2 2 - 4 1-7-1: The catcher’s helmet shall not have a glare or mirror-like surface. Wednesday, May 27 2015 NFHS Editorial Changes *NOTE: Admission will be charged for each session. 1-6-1: The exterior warning label may be affixed…or embossed Session I Field One (AAA) Field Two (A) Field Three (AA) (at the time of manufacture). 9:30 am ------Game 1 1-6-6: The phrase, “Meets NOCSAE Standard at the time of manu- 9:45 am ------Game 1 facture”… 10:00 pm ------Game 1 1-7-1: The catcher shall wear a catcher’s helmet…that meets the Game 2 will begin 30 minutes after completion of Game 1. NOCSAE standard at the time of manufacture. Session II 5-1-4: After a dead-ball situation, the ball becomes live when it is 4:30 pm ------Game 3 held by the pitcher on the pitcher’s plate and the umpire 4:45 pm ------Game 3 calls and/or signals “Play Ball.” 5:00 pm ------Game 3 7-1-1&2 Pen 2: When an improper batter becomes a runner or is Game 4 will begin 30 minutes after completion of Game 3. put out and the defensive team appeals to the umpire be- Thursday, May 28 fore the next pitch (legal or illegal), or prior to an intentional Session I Field One (AAA) Field Two (A) Field Three (AA) base on balls (S.P.), or before all infielders have left fair 9:30 am ------Game 5 territory and the catcher vacates her normal fielding position if a half-inning is ending. The umpire shall declare the 9:45 am ------Game 5 batter who should have batted out (not the improper bat- 10:00 am ------Game 5 ter). The improper batter’s time at bat is negated and she is Session II Championship Game(s) returned to the dugout/bench area. All outs stand and run- (Home Team - Determined by Higher Seeded Team) ners who were not declared out must return to the base 2:00 pm AA Championship Field 3 occupied at the time of the pitch. If a runner advances be- 2:15 pm AAA Championship Field 1 cause of a stolen base, wild pitch, passed ball (F.P.) or an 2:30 pm A Championship Field 2 illegal pitch (F.P.) while the improper batter is at bat, such advance is legal. NOTE: If any situation arises which could lead to an appeal by the defense on the last play of the game, umpires should not leave the field until all infielders have left fair territory and SOFTBALL RULES CLINICS the catcher has vacated her normal fielding position. If teams line up to shake hands there is little chance for an appeal Schools: The Head Coach shall be required to attend any sport even if the defensive infielders have not crossed the foul rules clinic in his/her coaching assignment which is sponsored by line and umpires can leave the game at this point. No ap- this Commission. Schools failing to have a head coaching posi- peal can be made once the umpires have left the field. tion filled at the time of the clinic are required to have a school representative present at the rules clinic. In a 9-12 school, both 2015 NFHS Point of Emphasis the varsity and 9th grade coach are required to attend. 1. Electronic Devices Officials: All officials must attend the clinic to be eligible to work any 2. Interference contests during the season. 3. Obstruction The clinic attendance requirement will not be granted if the coach or representative is late in excess of 10 minutes.

SOFTBALL RULES CLINICS 2013-2014 State Softball Champions Jan. 31 Interpreters’ Clinic WVSSAC 1:00 p.m. Kelly Geddis Jan. 31 Parkersburg (WVSSAC) 1:00 p.m. Kelly Geddis Class AAA Feb. 2 Logan H. S. 6:00 p.m. Brian Atkinson Feb. 3 Huntington H. S. 6:00 p.m. Bruce Senior Lincoln County High School Feb. 5 Wheeling Park H. S. 6:00 p.m. Dwaine Rodgers Class AA Feb. 7 Martinsburg H. S. 9:00 a.m. Greg Reed Feb. 7 Frankfort 12:30 p.m. Kevin Shupe Herbert Hoover High School Feb. 9 Woodrow Wilson H. S. 6:00 p.m. Tim Carrico Feb. 10 Capital H. S. – Charleston 6:00 p.m. Clinton Giles Class A Feb. 12 Robert C. Byrd H. S. 6:00 p.m. Steve Gibson Buffalo High School Feb. 16 *WVSSAC Office 5:00 p.m. Kelly Geddis *Make-up Clinic - $10.00 Fee No. 3 THE INTERSCHOLASTIC Page 13

2015 Tennis Program

ALL TOURNAMENT DIRECTORS ARE REMINDED TO READ THIS PRO- 6. Players may play both singles and doubles, but it is not mandatory GRAM. THE FORMS AND PROCEDURES FOR TOURNAMENT PLAY ARE that they do so. IN THE DIRECTOR’S MANUAL. The results of any tournament must be No form of stacking is acceptable. submitted to the next level director and the WVSSAC office as soon as pos- 7. In a match, a school must play players in order of ability. This rule sible after the conclusion of the tournament. applies regardless of the number of players. Example: If a school The Board of Directors and the Tennis Coaches’ Committee reviewed the has 3 players, they shall be put in rank order. The best player tennis program in the February Interscholastic and approved the following: would play #1, second best #2, and third best #3. 2015 High School Tennis Dates: 8. In doubles, players shall be placed on doubles teams according to Season Starts Mon. of Wk. 35 Mar. 2 ladder position, i.e., the best two doubles players at #1 doubles, 1st Contest Held Wed. of Wk. 37 Mar. 18 the next two doubles players at #2 doubles, and so on for #3 doubles. Regional Week 44 May 4 - 9 9. Players’ placement in the doubles need not correspond to their State Week 45 May 14 - 16 singles placement. For example, the #1 and #2 Singles players need not be the #1 Doubles team. Forms Due Information Verification Form (T3) Mar. 9 10. Regular season matches will be pro-sets (8 games-with a 12 point Regional Seeding Form (T4) Apr. 3 tie breaker at 8 games all). Regional Directors Form (T5) Apr. 8 Six Game Pro Sets - There is no provision for a six game pro Regional Entry Form (21 & 22) May 1 set. If a six game pro set match is played, the match will not count in the season record and will be a forfeit. I. GENERAL INFORMATION Tie Breaker - No coaching is allowed during the tie breaker. 1. No coaches are required to attend a WVSSAC State Rules Clinic 11. No-Ad Scoring - Regular Season - Both coaches must mutu- this year. Return Information Verification Form (T3) by March 9th. ally agree. If mutual agreement cannot be established, regu- Coach must complete the Regional Seeding Form (T4) and send it lar scoring will be used. Regional Play - No ad scoring may to the Regional Director by April 3. be used at the discretion of the regional tournament director 2. Coaches shall present themselves in professional attire suitable only. State Tournament - Scoring decisions will be made by for a school representative. Coaches shall be attired in white, gray, the WVSSAC. black, khaki, or school colors. a. The USTA has approved a variation of the conventional scoring 3. Middle School/9th Grade teams should be allowed to participate in system for the purpose of shortening the duration of a tennis interscholastic contests even if a player must play both a singles match. It is called “no-ad scoring” and is precisely what the match and a doubles match. This allows for a team with as few as name implies. six team members to participate in a match with 4 singles matches b. Singles and Doubles: A game is won by the first player or team and 3 doubles matches. Although it is recommended to use as to win 4 points; that is if the score goes to 3-points-all (or deuce), many participants as possible, schools with a low number of par- the next point decides the game. There is no “advantage” point. ticipants should not be penalized for using a team member in both Receiver decides to which court the service is delivered on the singles and doubles. 7th point. 4. Electronic Devices - Coaches, players, and officials are not allowed 12. If inclement weather causes a match to be cancelled during regular to have cell phones or pagers while they are on-court. season play, the match will count as completed if four matches have been completed. II. RULES AND REGULATIONS 13. When rescheduling regular season matches, matches with regional A. REGULATIONS opponents should take precedence over non-regional matches. 1. Tennis rules published by the United States Tennis Association are 14. The tennis format of 4-3 will be used in all matches in West Virginia. the official rules for all interscholastic competition unless otherwise If West Virginia schools play out-of-state opponents, they may play modified by the WVSSAC. the same format as the home school. In any match, extra players 2. Middle School/9th Grade Dates - Middle School/9th Grades are may play as exhibition; however, points are not added to the team allowed to play either a fall or spring season. However, the season score. selected shall be no longer than 12 weeks. 15. Honest Effort Rule: A player cannot default a match to save 3. In order to enter regional play, the position must have been energy for another match or default to gain an advantage by played in at least six matches and the individual must play not playing. If a student does not adhere to this rule, he/she the position six times. When playing teams inside your region will be disqualified from the tournament. and a player doesn’t show or is injured, the team must choose to 16. A penalty point deduction on the teams total will be assessed default or play an exhibition match that will not count towards re- for unsportsmanlike behavior after a player has defaulted or gional seeding. However, it does count for scoring the regular sea- play is complete for all regular season matches, Regional son match and towards the athletes overall record. When playing and State. outside your region and a player does not show or is injured, the team may choose to default or move players up. 17. Coaches shall use Special Report Forms for unsportsmanlike acts or actions which could not or were not resolved by the use of the 4. A team match shall consist of 4 points out of 7 (3 doubles, 4 singles). Coach’s Request for Ruling Form. The Special Report Forms are to Schools competing with less than 3 members will count the indi- be submitted to the WVSSAC. vidual matches but the contest will not count as a team match. If misconduct occurs, the coach should first consult the coach of 5. When two teams are sponsored by a school (boys and girls), the the player in question. If that coach fails to issue appropriate sanc- girls must compete against girls, boys against boys. If a school tions, the other coach may issue appropriate sanctions. A Special sponsors one co-educational team, that team must compete as a Report should then be completed and mailed to the WVSSAC of- boys’ team. This applies to regular season. However, during fice. tournament play, which is individual play, there are no co-educational teams or mixed doubles. Girls compete against girls and 18. Saturday Matches - 2 out of 3 format may be used if both coaches boys compete against boys. Clarification - If only one girl is on agree. This is Saturday matches ONLY. the team, she must play the #1 position (exception to #6) at regional competition. Page 14 THE INTERSCHOLASTIC No. 3

B. UNIFORMS 2. It is recommended that tournament directors make Participants are required to be in school uniform for all regular season “weather” provisions to secure indoor accommodations with the and tournament play. Uniforms must be in school colors. The school approved cost assessed to the individual schools from gate receipts. identification must be on the front of the uniform. Sleeves are not considered 3. Regional directors are asked, whenever possible, to schedule to be the front of the uniform. Doubles competition team mates must be regional play after school, on Saturday, or on out-of-school days. attired in the same uniform. It is the responsibility of the match/tournament 4. Seeding will be the top four at each of the singles and doubles director and match officials to enforce these regulations. All players mid- positions. The remaining placements will be by blind draw. Draw drifts and torsos must be covered. sheets with appropriate “bye” positions will be distributed to each C. CONDUCT tournament director. The “blind draw” players are to be placed 1. All teams and players are reminded that only coaches may ap- on the remaining lines from top to bottom. Coaches may not proach the Tournament Director. Inappropriate contact by play- choose brackets. The draw goes straight down the draw sheet. ers or parents is unacceptable, and warnings and penalties will 5. Teams must play at least 50% of the teams within their as- result. signed region to be eligible to participate in the regional seed- D. FORFEITS AND DEFAULTS ing process. 1. If, after an individual match begins, a forfeit occurs due to illness, 6. Seeding for the top four will be based upon the following criteria in injury, or penalty for misconduct, the games and set won by the the following priority order: forfeiting team shall stand and count. 1. Head to Head in Regional Play 2. In all other matches, if a default occurs before the individual match 2. Number of Regional Matches Played and Won begins, then the Tournament Director shall record the score as 6-0 3. Common Oppenents or 8-0. 4. Strength of Opponents Played 5. Overall Record E. ALTERNATES (Regular Season) USTA ranking is NOT to be considered. 1. During the regular season only, substitution for participation will be Teams may play each other no more than 2 times to allowed if the outcome of the match has been decided or for injury count for seeding purposes. or illness. 7. Advanced Placement Testing: The regional schedule will not be 2. In non Regional team play, when an alternate is to be used, all adjusted or altered for AP testing, prom or other activities. AP players may be moved up; the alternate can be inserted in the slot students must take the make-up test or forfeit the regional match. according to ability. D. General Information F. ALTERNATES (Tournament Play) 1. The Regional Tennis Entry Form must be received by the WVSSAC 1. Regional and State Competitions are individual competitions. Prior office by 12:00 noon May 1, 2015. A copy shall also be mailed to to the beginning of any doubles play at the Regional Tournament, the regional tournament director. No alternates are allowed for singles alternates (doubles) who were listed on the Entry Form may be play once the Entry Form is submitted. Alternates for the doubles used only in case of illness or injury and only in the position of the team are only allowed for injury or illness and prior to the beginning unavailable player. The alternates must be used in the order in of doubles play and must be used in the order they appear on the which they were placed on the Entry Form. The regional direc- Entry Form. No matches played after the 12:00 deadline will tor reserves the right to request medical verification (physician, nurse count for seeding purposes. practitioner, athletic trainer). a. The Seeding Meeting line-up must coincide with the Enty Form 2. If an alternate plays in the first round of doubles play in regionals line-up regardless of the date of the meeting. and the team advances in regionals or to state, the “original” partner b. Regional Director must return Tennis Seeding Form (T5) to WVS- may not return to the team. The alternate becomes the partner for SAC office by April 3rd. It will then be placed on the Website. the tournament(s). 3. If a qualifier to the State Tournament is unable to participate, no 2. Match Report Forms - Match Report Forms (23) shall be taken to substitution may be made. This regulation applies to singles and the Regional Coaches’ Meeting. Failure of the coach to bring doubles and will result in a forfeit. match report form to meeting may result in loss of seeding. III. REGIONAL TOURNAMENT Should a conflict arise, the decision will be left to the Re- For all tournament play, players and coaches must be at courts 30 gional Director. minutes prior to match. Failure to arrive on time will result in 3. All Regional Tournament Directors are to secure roving officials to default. monitor court behavior and foot faults. All roving officials will be A. Regional Tournament (Week 44). attired in such a way that they are easily recognizable. Directors May begin on Monday and continue through completion Sat- should refer to Points of Emphasis for more specific information. If urday, (Rain Dates May 11-12) First Round matches may be the tournament director cannot secure officials, he/she shall as- played at home site. sume the responsibility of enforcing all regulations. In order to avoid date, time, etc., conflicts, coaches should 4. Regional Tournament Directors are asked to secure one trained notify players on the first day of the season of the Regional official for each court. If trained officials are not available, Tennis Tournament dates. Regional directors will determine the Coaches’ Committee members and tennis knowledgeable individu- date(s) which are best considering time and facilities and notify als shall be chosen first when assigning officials at the regional schools as soon as possible. level. All officials will be attired in such a way that they are easily recognizable. Officials are responsible for keeping spectators B. If you only have one coach and your regional/state is at 2 at least 10 feet from court fence. sites, you must provide an additional authorized coach to 5. Regional and state team awards will be based upon individual travel to the other site as needed. This will allow the other (singles and doubles) qualifying points accumulated each round. teams/players to progress through the tournament. 6. A student must complete the qualifying tournament to be eligible C. Regional Coaches’ Meeting Information to compete at the next level. 1. The Regional Director is responsible for calling a meeting of all 7. Participants or teams are to supply their own tennis balls. Wilson coaches and school administrators. If a coach fails to attend the is the state adopted tournament ball. Regional Seed Meeting, all of that school’s players will be placed in the blind draw. No. 3 THE INTERSCHOLASTIC Page 15

8. Time Violations: Time violations occur when a player takes more USTA official will serve primarily as an observer and preventive mea- than 20 seconds between points or takes more than 90 seconds on sure to eliminate rule violations or conflicts; the chair/on-court offi- changeovers. A warning shall be given for the first violation. Subse- cial will be responsible for calls. The court monitor will be respon- quent delays shall be penalized by a point loss for each violation, sible for verifying players’ uniforms, calling lines if requested, etc. with no accumulation. C. Admission for the State Tennis Tournament will be $8.00 for adults 9. Harassment of Players Prohibited: Team members and their and $7.00 for students. This is a daily admission fee; pass-outs/ spectators shall not harass opposing team players. Harassment hand stamps will be used each day. directed at individual match is first assessed a warning, next a All Session Passes for the three day tournament will be loss of game, and finally default. sold at a cost of $21.00 for adults and $18.00 for students. 10. Bathroom Breaks: A player must ask an official for a designated These passes are nonrefundable. “bathroom break”. The official may refuse this request if he deter- D. Media - No photographers or reporters will be allowed on court (in- mines that the player is resorting to gamesmanship. WVSSAC will door or outdoor) during play. allow reasonable time for bathroom breaks and should take them E. State Tournament Tentative Schedule on a 90-second changeover or Set Break. 1. Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. - Mandatory Coaches Meeting at Kanawha 11. Rest Time Between 8 Game Pro Sets - At the tournament City. director’s discretion, a maximum of 30 minutes rest time is allowed 2. Thursday, 8:00 a.m. between 8 game pro sets during regular season or tournament play. Singles and Doubles Competition 12. If an individual is unable to complete the tournament once it has begun, he/she must forfeit. The order of competition is tentatively scheduled for first rounds of singles and doubles and the following rounds as time allows 13. No ad scoring is not allowed in regional tournament play. on each day of the tournament. 14. Admission is $6.00 for adults and $5.00 for students. 3. On Thursday and Friday, the two class divisions will be held at E. Team Awards different site locations.* A regional team plaque (boys and girls) will be presented for each class. AAA - Kanawha City Community Tennis Center Team winner will be determined by points received by qualifying for each A/AA - Charleston Catholic round of the regional tournament. Each round of qualification will award one point (per qualifier, per school). No team points are awarded for * Site locations will rotate each year. any consolation matches at any position. Therefore, each position 4. Order of Play: will be played to determine order of finish. For eg. for the #1 position, Girls Boys play will continue until 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th place finishers are deter- 5. Play will resume at 8:00 a.m. on Friday. mined. In the event of a tie, the following will be considered: number of F. The WVSSAC will supply Wilson tennis balls for all State Tourna- champions, semi-final finish at any flight, quarter-final finish at any flight, ment matches. and finish at round (opening round) prior to quarter-finals. G. Team Competition F. Individual Competition 1. 1 point for each win in each position. 1. The regional tournament will be a “flighted” tournament. The follow- 2. A team champion will be honored in AAA and AA-A. ing competitions (4-3) will be held for boys and girls: number one singles, number two singles, number three singles, number four H. Doubles singles, number one doubles, number two doubles, and number 1. Rounds prior to semi finals (first 2 rounds) would be 8 game three doubles. Each school in the region will send one entry for pro sets. Subsequent matches would be 2 of 3 sets, weather each of the positions/competitions. permitting. 2. Only the top four at each position will be seeded. To assist in the 2. Seeding of state qualifiers will be based upon order of fin- seeding, all coaches will be required to complete the Match Report ish at the regional tournament. Regional pairings would Form for all regular season matches and to submit those to the vary each year and with each position and will be deter- regional tournament director at the Regional Coaches’ Meeting. mined by the WVSSAC after completion of Regional Tour- 3. All other players will be entered by a “blind” draw. The WVSSAC naments. office will send bracket sheets to each regional director. I. Singles 4. All regional play will be 8 game pro sets with 12 point tie breaker at 1. Rounds prior to semi finals (first 2 rounds) would be 8 game 8 all. Rest time: maximum of 30 minutes at tournament director’s pro sets. Subsequent matches would be 2 of 3 sets, weather discretion. permitting. 5. Qualifiers for the state tournament will be determined by the posi- 2. Seeding of state qualifiers will be based upon order of fin- tion played. The following will qualify from each of the four regions ish at the regional tournament. Regional pairings would (boys and girls): vary each year and with each position. Four number one singles Three number one doubles J. Awards Three number two singles Two number two doubles 1. Winner and Runner-Up Singles at each position. Two number three singles One number three doubles 2. Winner and Runner-Up Doubles at each position. One number four singles 3. Team Winner and Runner-Up trophy. IV. STATE TOURNAMENT (Wednesday-Saturday of Week 45) K. NOTE: Reimbursement will end with tournament elimination. A. The State Tennis Tournament will be held at the Kanawha City Com- munity Center Tennis Courts and Charleston Catholic Athletic Fa- Sponsorship and Rights: The WVSSAC is the sponsoring cility, Charleston, WV, with Mike Tompkins as Tournament Direc- organization for all state tournaments. The WVSSAC reserves tor; Bill Malone and Carolyn Tyree, Assistant Directors; John all rights in regard to the management of these tournaments, Charnock, Charleston Parks and Recreation Director. Mandatory the sale of any items at the tournament site, and any audio or Coaches Meeting, Wednesday at 6:30 PM. visual reproductions of the events. Any sale, distribution or B. The State Tennis Tournament will use USTA officials assigned by reproduction of clothing, souvenirs, pictures or other items the WVSSAC. without the expressed written consent of the WVSSAC is strictly prohibited. Pictures for media or school yearbooks Both court monitor and chair/on-court officials will be used. The are to be used for these purposes only. Page 16 THE INTERSCHOLASTIC No. 3

STATE TOURNAMENT SEEDING TENNIS ALIGNMENT – REGIONAL COMPETITION 1st singles 2nd singles 3rd singles AA–A TEAMS 4th singles 2nd doubles 1st doubles SINGLES AND DOUBLES 3rd doubles *Tournament Directors shall refer to the Director’s Manual for responsibilities The regions for State Tournament Seeding will be determined and to the Entry Form Book online for proper form completion. by the WVSSAC. After completion of Regional Tournaments, they will be placed on the website. Region I Site: Erickson Tennis Center TENNIS ALIGNMENT – REGIONAL COMPETITION Director: Jayne Tebay, Principal / Jim Andrews, Coach, St. Marys AAA TEAMS HS SINGLES AND DOUBLES Schools: Braxton County, East Fairmont, Fairmont Senior, Ma- *Tournament Directors shall refer to the Director’s Manual for responsibilities donna, Magnolia, North Marion, Oak Glen, Ravenswood, and to the Entry Form Book online for proper form completion. Ritchie County, St. Marys, Trinity Christian, Webster County, Weir, Wheeling Central Region I Region II Site: Morgantown Area Site: Robert C Byrd HS – Bridgeport Country Club Director: Jeff Bailey, AD, University HS Director: Rich Board, AD / Sara DePiano, Grafton HS Schools: Brooke, John Marshall, Morgantown, Parkersburg, Park- Schools: Berkeley Springs, Bridgeport, Frankfort, Grafton, Keyser, ersburg South, Preston, University Wheeling Park Liberty (H), Lincoln, Moorefield, Notre Dame, Petersburg, Philip Barbour, Robert C. Byrd Region II Region III Site: Jefferson High School Site: Concord University Director: Jay Kirby, AD, Jefferson HS Director: Joe Blankenship, Tennis Coach, Concord University Schools: Buckhannon-Upshur, Elkins, Hampshire, Hedgesville, Jefferson, Lewis County, Martinsburg, Musselman, Spring Schools: Bluefield, Fayetteville, Greenbrier West, Independence, Mills, Washington Liberty (R), Man, Midland Trail, Mt. View, River View, Tug Valley, Westside, Wyoming East Region III Region IV Site: Kanawha City Community Center Site: Parkersburg City Park Director: Carolyn Tyree Director: Jeff Givens, AD, Williamstown HS / Jay Carter Schools: Capital, George Washington, Greenbrier East, Oak Hill, Princeton, Ripley, Riverside, Shady Spring, South Charles- Schools: Chapmanville Regional, Charleston Catholic, Herbert ton, Woodrow Wilson Hoover, Mingo Central, Parkersburg Catholic, Poca, Nicholas County, Scott, Sherman, Sissonville, St. Joe Region IV Central, Wahama, Williamstown, Wirt County Site: Ritter Park Director: Bruce Senior, AD, Huntington HS Schools: Cabell Midland, Huntington, Hurricane, Lincoln County, TENNIS RULES CLINICS Logan, Nitro, Point Pleasant, Spring Valley, St. Albans, Winfield No Rules Clinics for 2014-15 Coach must sign and return form T3 in Coaches’ Packet that they received and read their materials before 1st contest date.

2013-2014 Boys’ State Champions 2013-2014 Girls’ State Champions AAA AAA George Washington High School Huntington High School AA-A AA-A Williamstown High School Parkersburg Catholic High School No. 3 THE INTERSCHOLASTIC Page 17

NFHS Guidelines on Handling Practices and Contests During Lightning or Thunder Disturbances

National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) Sports Medicine Advisory Committee (SMAC)

These guidelines provide a default policy to those responsible or sharing duties for making decisions concerning the suspension and restarting of practices and contests based on the presence of lightning or thunder. The preferred sources from which to request such a policy for your facility would include your state high school activities association and the nearest office of the National Weather Service.

Proactive Planning

1. Assign staff to monitor local weather conditions before and during practices and contests.

2. Develop an evacuation plan, including identification of appropriate nearby safe areas.

3. Develop criteria for suspension and resumption of play:

a. When thunder is heard within 30 seconds of a visible lightning strike, or a cloud-to-ground lightning bolt is seen, the thunderstorm is close enough to strike your location with lightning. Suspend play for thirty minutes and take shelter immediately.

b. Thirty-minute rule. Once play has been suspended, wait at least 30 minutes after the last thunder is heard or flash of lightning is witnessed prior to resuming play.

c. Any subsequent thunder or lightning after the beginning of the 30-minute count will reset the clock and another 30-minute count should begin.

4. Review annually with all administrators, coaches and game personnel.

5. Inform student athletes of the lightning policy at start of season.

For more detailed information, refer to the “Lightning and Thunder Safety” section contained in the NFHS Sports Medicine Handbook.

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2015 Track and Field Program

ALL MEET DIRECTORS ARE REMINDED TO READ THE DIRECTOR’S C. Field implements for shot and discus shall be provided by the WVS- MANUAL BEFORE ANY PREPARATIONS ARE MADE FOR A MEET. The SAC for the state meet. No personal or school implements will be necessary forms or reports that must be filed with the WVSSAC office and permitted in the throwing venues. A variety of implements will be avail- instructions for each sport are in the Director’s Manual. able for warm-up and competition. The Track Committee reviewed and recommended to the Board of Directors D. A 34.92-degree sector will be used in the shot put and discus in all which approved the following: meets during the 2015 season by National Federation rule. E. Student eligibility must be submitted on line to the WVSSAC before 2015 High School Track Dates the first meet. All updates must be completed on line before an ath- Season Starts: Mon. of Wk. 35 March 2 lete competes in a meet. 1st Contest May Be Held Wed. of Wk. 37 March 18 Regional Week 45 May 13 - 16 III. TOURNAMENTS State Week 46 May 22 - 23 A. REGIONAL TOURNAMENT (Wednesday-Saturday of Week 45) Middle School/9th Grade Dates 1. It is recommended, but not mandatory, that all Regional Meets held on Wednesday/Thursday/Friday not start until 4:00 p.m. Season Starts Mon. of Wk. 35 March 2 2. Price of admission: Adult - $6.00 Student - $5.00 1st Contest May Be Held Wed. of Wk. 37 March 18 Season Ends Thurs. of Wk. 46 May 21 3. Schools are responsible for having updated rosters online. 4. The event file for all regional track meets will be posted on the I. GENERAL INFORMATION WVSSAC website by May 4, 2015. A. The track format will be Regional and State. 5. The State Track Meet Games Committee will establish starting B. It is the coach’s responsibility to enforce the uniform rule (National heights for the high jump and the pole vault for all Regional Federation Rule 4-3). Meets. These heights may be adjusted by the Games Commit- C. Shuttle Hurdle Relay for Girls tee due to weather. The race will be 102.5 meters - 10 hurdles 6. The Regional Director will provide a Hy-Tek backup file and a Finish Lynx backup file of all events to the State Layout of course: Meet Directors by 9:00 AM the day after the Regional Start to first hurdle - 13.0 meters Meet. Distance between hurdles - 8.5 meters 7. The 4 X 400 (M) Relay will be run using a 3-turn stagger Last hurdle to finish line - 13.0 meters in both the regional and state competitions. Shuttle Hurdle Relay for Boys 8. The 800, 1600, 3200 and 4 X 800 will be run using a one- The race will be 110 meters - 10 hurdles turn stagger in both regional and state competitions. Layout of course: 9. In Regional Meets, coaches will be allowed to scratch and Start to first hurdle - 13.735 meters substitute entries from eligibility sheets; however, they will not Distance between hurdles - 9.17 meters be allowed to add entries. Last hurdle to finish line - 13.735 meters 10. Coaches are responsible for all times turned in to the Regional Director who has the authority to request verification of times. A team may use one marker at each exchange and it must be placed on the line between the team’s assigned two lanes. 11. Regional Awards: Plaques will be provided for Regional boys’ and girls’ team winners only. Individual and other team awards It is recommended that competition in shuttle should begin in will be left to the discretion of the directors and participating even numbered lanes (2, 4, 6, 8) and end in odd numbered lanes schools with the cost covered by the participating schools or (1, 3, 5, 7). other sources. D. Pole Vaulter’s Weight Verification Form: Coaches are required 12. Regional Alignment and Location to process the form and to give a copy of the form to the event judge at ALL meets. There will be a Regional Track Director’s Meeting, including Hy- Tek computer operators, at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 28, E. The pole vault landing system should conform to the National Federa- 2015, at the WVSSAC office. (Regional Directors are REQUIRED tion rules. See 7-5-7; 7-5-8; 7-5-9; 7-5-10; 7-5-11; 7-5-12; and 7-5-13. to bring their Hy-Tek software users.) II. RULES AND REGULATIONS 13. Regional Track Meet required order for field events: A. The 16 individual and relay team qualifiers in running, shot, First Session Second Session discus and long jump events to the state meet will be Girls Shot Girls Discus determined as follows: Boys Discus Boys Shot 1. Top three (3) individuals and relay teams from each region Girls High Jump Girls Long Jump will qualify. Boys Long Jump Boys High Jump Boys Pole Vault Girls Pole Vault 2. The 13th through 16th qualifying positions will be determined by the next four (4) fastest times/distances from the regional results. AAA Region I 3. The State Meet Games Committee will develop a tie break- Location: Parkersburg South High School ing procedure to be instituted if needed. This procedure will Director: Rick Leach, AD, Parkersburg South High School be included in the Games Committee Report. Date: May 14, 2015 B. Each Regional Meet will qualify the top four (4) individuals in Schools: Brooke, John Marshall, Morgantown, Parkersburg, Parkers- the high jump and pole vault plus any additional athletes burg South, Preston, University, Wheeling Park who meet or better the qualifying standard for the State Region II Meet. If there is a tie for 4th place that does not meet the Location: Spring Mills High School State Qualifying Standard that tie must be worked off utiliz- Director: Dan Comer, AD, Spring Mills High School ing the tie breaking procedure that is normally used for 1st Date: May 14, 2015 place. Schools: Buckhannon-Upshur, Elkins, Hampshire, Hedgesville, Jeffer- son, Lewis County, Martinsburg, Musselman, Spring Mills, Washington No. 3 THE INTERSCHOLASTIC Page 19

Region III Order of Events: Location: Laidley Field - Charleston High School One Session Meet Director: Shawn Wheeler, AD, George Washington High School 1. 4 x 800 (M) Relay (G) 7. 300 (M) LH 30” (G) Date: May 14, 2015 4 x 800 (M) Relay (B) 300 (M) IN 36” (B) Schools: Capital, George Washington, Greenbrier East, Oak Hill, 2. 100 (M) HH 33” (G) 8. 4 x 100 (M) Relay (G) Princeton, Ripley, Riverside, Shady Spring, South Charles- 110 (M) HH 39” (B) 4 x 100 (M) Relay (B) ton, Woodrow Wilson 3. 100 (M) Dash (G) 9. 800 (M) Run (G) Region IV 100 (M) Dash (B) 800 (M) Run (B) Location: Cabell Midland High School 4. 4 x 200 (M) Relay (G) 10. 200 (M) Dash (G) Director: Chris Parsons, AD, Cabell Midland High School 4 x 200 (M) Relay (B) 200 (M) Dash (B) Date: May 14, 2015 5. 1600 (M) Run (G) 11. 3200 (M) Run (G) Schools: Cabell Midland, Huntington, Hurricane, Lincoln County, Ni- tro, Point Pleasant, Spring Valley, St. Albans, Winfield 1600 (M) Run (B) 3200 (M) Run (B) 6. 400 (M) Dash (G) 12. Shuttle Hurdle Relay (G) AA 400 (M) Dash (B) Shuttle Hurdle Relay (B) Region I 13. 4 x 400 (M) Relay (G) Location: Ritchie County High School 4 x 400 (M) Relay (B) Director: Sally Hinterer, AD, Ritchie County HS High School Two Session Meet Date: May 13, 2015 First Session High School Second Session High School Schools: Braxton County, East Fairmont, Fairmont Senior, North 1. 100 (M) HH 33” (G) Trials 1. 4 x 800 (M) Relay (G) Marion, Oak Glen, Ravenswood, Ritchie County, Roane 110 (M) HH 39” (B) Trials 4 x 800 (M) Relay (B) County, Weir, Webster County 2. 100 (M) Dash (G) Trials 2. 100 (M) HH 33” (G) Region II 100 (M) Dash (B) Trials 110 (M) HH 39” (B) Location: Lewis County High School 3. 3200 (M) Run (G) Finals 3. 100 (M) Dash (G) Director: Melissa Riley, AD, Lewis County High School 4. 200 (M) Dash (G) Trials 100 (M) Dash (B) Date: May 13, 2015 200 (M) Dash (B) Trials 4. 4 x 200 (M) Relay (G) Schools: Berkeley Springs, Bridgeport, Frankfort, Grafton, Keyser, Lib- 5. 3200 (M) Run (B) Finals 4 x 200 (M) Relay (B) erty (H), Lincoln, Petersburg, Philip Barbour, Robert C. Byrd 6. 400 (M) Dash (G) Finals 5. 1600 (M) Run (G) Region III 400 (M) Dash (B) Finals 1600 (M) Run (B) Location: Laidley Field - Charleston - 10:00 AM 6. 300 (M) LH 30” (G) Director: Shawn Wheeler, AD, George Washington High School 300 (M) IH 36” (B) Date: May 13, 2015 Field Events 7. 4 x 100 (M) Relay (G) Schools: Bluefield, Independence, James Monroe, Liberty (R), Mount 4 x 100 (M) Relay (B) View, PikeView, River View, Summers County, Westside, Pole Vault (B & G) 8. 800 (M) Run (G) Wyoming East High Jump (B & G) 800 (M) Run (B) Region IV Long Jump (B & G) 9. 200 (M) Dash (G) Location: Laidley Field - Charleston - 4:00 PM Shot Put (B & G) 200 (M) Dash (B) Director: Shawn Wheeler, AD, George Washington High School Discus (B & G) 10. Shuttle Hurdle Relay (G) Date: May 13, 2015 Shuttle Hurdle Relay (B) Schools: Chapmanville Regional, Clay County, Herbert Hoover, Mingo 11. 4 x 400 (M) Relay (G) Central, Nicholas County, Poca, Scott, Sissonville,Tolsia, 4 x 400 (M) Relay (B) Wayne

A B. STATE TOURNAMENT (Friday-Saturday of Week 46) Region I Qualifying standards for the State Meet in field events will use the fol- Location: Lewis County High School lowing standards. Director: Melissa Riley, AD, Lewis County High School BOYS Date: May 15, 2015 Schools: Bishop Donahue, Cameron, Clay Battelle, Hundred, Madonna, AAA AA A Magnolia, Paden City, St. Marys, Trinity Christian, Tyler Con- Pole Vault 12’0” 11’0” 11’0” solidated, Valley (W), Wheeling Central High Jump 6’0” 5'10” 5’10” Region II GIRLS Location: Buckhannon Upshur High School AAA AA A Director: Tristen Gray, AD, Buckhannon-Upshur High School Date: May 15, 2015 Pole Vault 9’0” 7’6” 7’6” Schools: East Hardy, Moorefield, Notre Dame, Paw Paw, Pendleton High Jump 5'0” 4’10" 4’10” County, Pocahontas County, South Harrison, Tucker County, 1. If there is a scratch in the “hot heat” of the State Track Meet in any Tygarts Valley, Union timed final event, the referee is to reheat the race in order to fill the Region III “hot heat” in the finals. Location: Laidley Field - Charleston 2. The top two finishers in each heat and the next four best times will Director: Shawn Wheeler, AD, George Washington High School be used to determine the qualifiers for the finals in the State Track Date: May 15, 2015 Schools: Fayetteville, Greenbrier West, Meadow Bridge, Midland Trail, Meet. Richwood,Sherman, Tug Valley, Van, Valley (F) 3. The 2014-2015 State Track and Field Meet will be at Laidley Field, Region IV Charleston, West Virginia, on Friday, May 22 and Saturday, May 23. Location: Parkersburg High School 4. Officials volunteering to help at this meet who receive no compen- Director: Jeff Givens, AD, Williamstown High School sation will have their registration fee for the following year waived. Date: May 15, 2015 5. Price of admission: Adults - $8.00 Students - $7.00 Schools: Buffalo, Calhoun County, Charleston Catholic, Doddridge 6. Protests: Protests that develop during the State Track Meet should County, Gilmer County, Hannan, Parkersburg Catholic, St. be made at once and not later than thirty (30) minutes after the Joseph Central, Wahama, Williamstown, Wirt County results of the protested event have been officially announced. Any such protests must be submitted in writing by the coach to the Page 20 THE INTERSCHOLASTIC No. 3

announcer’s table. The protest will be submitted to the Jury of Ap- 6:00 PM Field Events – Session 3 – III peals who will render a decision. Girls Discus A Finals 7. Award Presentations: Awards in all final events will be presented to Girls High Jump AAA Final first place finishers thirty (30) minutes after the results of said event Boys Long Jump A Finals have been officially announced. Should the event have a protest filed, Boys Pole Vault AAA Finals the award presentation will be postponed until the Jury of Appeals has Boys Shot Put AA Finals rendered a decision on the protest and said event results have been 6:00 PM 24 Boys Shuttle Hurdles A Finals declared official. Places 2-6 may pick up their awards 30 minutes 6:20 PM 25 Girls 200 Meter Dash A Trials after results have been officially announced and no protest has been 6:25 PM 26 Girls 200 Meter Dash AA Trials filed. 6:30 PM 27 Girls 200 Meter Dash AAA Trials 8. Seeding Information 6:40 PM 28 Boys 200 Meter Dash A Trials 6:45 PM 29 Boys 200 Meter Dash AA Trials For the State Meet, heat leaders and relay team leaders will be seeded 6:50 PM 30 Boys 200 Meter Dash AAA Trials on the basis of the regional times. 7:00 PM 31 Girls 3200 Meter Run A Finals 9. All relays will be ran as timed finals. 7:15 PM 32 Girls 3200 Meter Run AA Finals For seeding purposes, F.A.T. times will be utilized; hand-held times 7:30 PM 33 Girls 3200 Meter Run AAA Finals will be converted. The State Meet Director will be responsible for this 7:45 PM 34 Boys 3200 Meter Run A Finals conversion. 8:00 PM 35 Boys 3200 Meter Run AA Finals 10. No tents can be put up by any teams until Friday of the State Meet 8:15 PM 36 Boys 3200 Meter Run AAA Finals beginning at 11:00 am. First come - first serve. Violator’s tents will be confiscated and given back at 2:00 pm. Saturday – May 23 11. Sponsorship and Rights: The WVSSAC is the sponsoring orga- Time # B/G Event Div.Pre/Finals nization for all state tournaments. The WVSSAC reserves all rights 9:00 AM Field Events – Session 4 – IV in regard to the management of these tournaments, the sale of any Boys Discus AA Finals items at the tournament site, and any audio or visual reproductions Boys High Jump A Final of the events. Any sale, distribution or reproduction of clothing, Girls Long Jump A Finals souvenirs, pictures or other items without the expressed written Girls Pole Vault AAA Finals consent of the WVSSAC is strictly prohibited. Pictures for media or Girls Shot Put AA Finals school yearbooks are to be used for these purposes only. 10:00 AM 37 Girls 400 Meter Dash A Finals 10:05 AM 38 Girls 400 Meter Dash AA Finals Order of Events 10:10 AM 39 Girls 400 Meter Dash AAA Finals Friday, May 22 (Please note starting times of events) 10:15 AM 40 Boys 400 Meter Dash A Finals Time # B/G Event Div.Pre/Finals 10:20 AM 41 Boys 400 Meter Dash AA Finals 2:00 PM Field Events – Session 1 – I 10:25 AM 42 Boys 400 Meter Dash AAA Finals Girls Discus AAA Finals 10:30 AM 43 Girls 1600 Meter Run A Finals Girls High Jump AA Final 10:40 AM 44 Girls 1600 Meter Run AA Finals Boys Long Jump AAA Finals 10:50 AM 45 Girls 1600 Meter Run AAA Finals Boys Pole Vault AA Finals 11:00 AM Field Events – Session 5 –V Boys Shot Put A Finals Girls Discus AA Finals 2:00 PM 1 Girls 4x800 Meter Relay A Finals Girls High Jump A Final 2:15 PM 2 Girls 4x800 Meter Relay AA Finals Boys Long Jump AA Finals 2:30 PM 3 Girls 4x800 Meter Relay AAA Finals Boys Pole Vault A Finals 2:45 PM 4 Boys 4x800 Meter Relay A Finals Boys Shot Put AAA Finals 3:00 PM 5 Boys 4x800 Meter Relay AA Finals 11:00 AM 46 Boys 1600 Meter Run A Finals 3:15 PM 6 Boys 4x800 Meter Relay AAA Finals 11:10 AM 47 Boys 1600 Meter Run AA Finals 3:30 PM 7 Girls 100 Meter Hurdles A Trials 11:20 AM 48 Boys 1600 Meter Run AAA Finals 3:35 PM 8 Girls 100 Meter Hurdles AA Trials 11:35 AM 49 Girls 300 Meter Hurdles A Finals 3:40 PM 9 Girls 100 Meter Hurdles AAA Trials 11:40 AM 50 Girls 300 Meter Hurdles AA Finals 3:50 PM 10 Boys 110 Meter Hurdles A Trials 11:45 AM 51 Girls 300 Meter Hurdles AAA Finals 3:55 PM 11 Boys 110 Meter Hurdles AA Trials 11:50 AM 52 Boys 300 Meter Hurdles A Finals 4:00 PM Field Events – Session 2 – II 11:55 AM 53 Boys 300 Meter Hurdles AA Finals Boys Discus A Finals 12:00 PM 54 Boys 300 Meter Hurdles AAA Finals Boys High Jump AAA Final 12:05 PM Lunch Break Girls Long Jump AAA Finals 12:45 PM GRADUATIONS (If Needed) Girls Pole Vault AA Finals 1:00 PM Field Events – Session 6 – VI Girls Shot Put A Finals Boys Discus AAA Finals 4:00 PM 12 Boys 110 Meter Hurdles AAA Trials Boys High Jump AA Final 4:10 PM 13 Girls 100 Meter Dash A Trials Girls Long Jump AA Finals 4:15 PM 14 Girls 100 Meter Dash AA Trials Girls Pole Vault A Finals 4:20 PM 15 Girls 100 Meter Dash AAA Trials Girls Shot Put AAA Finals 4:25 PM 16 Boys 100 Meter Dash A Trials 1:00 PM 7 Girls 100 Meter Hurdles A Finals 4:30 PM 17 Boys 100 Meter Dash AA Trials 1:03 PM 8 Girls 100 Meter Hurdles AA Finals 4:35 PM 18 Boys 100 Meter Dash AAA Trials 1:06 PM 9 Girls 100 Meter Hurdles AAA Finals 4:45 PM 19 Girls Shuttle Hurdles A Finals 1:15 PM 10 Boys 110 Meter Hurdles A Finals 5:00 PM 20 Girls Shuttle Hurdles AA Finals 1:18 PM 11 Boys 110 Meter Hurdles AA Finals 5:15 PM 21 Girls Shuttle Hurdles AAA Finals 1:21 PM 12 Boys 110 Meter Hurdles AAA Finals 5:30 PM 22 Boys Shuttle Hurdles A Finals 1:25 PM 13 Girls 100 Meter Dash A Finals 5:45 PM 23 Boys Shuttle Hurdles A Finals 1:27 PM 14 Girls 100 Meter Dash AA Finals 1:29 PM 15 Girls 100 Meter Dash AAA Finals No. 3 THE INTERSCHOLASTIC Page 21

1:31 PM 16 Boys 100 Meter Dash A Finals D. Physical Examination - Each student shall have a physical exami- 1:33 PM 17 Boys 100 Meter Dash AA Finals nation before competing with a school team. 1:35 PM 18 Boys 100 Meter Dash AAA Finals E. Uniforms and Jewelry Rule (National Federation Rule 4-3) 1:40 PM 55 Girls 4x200 Meter Relay A Finals F. Middle school/9th grade teams are permitted 14 meets and only 2 1:50 PM 56 Girls 4x200 Meter Relay AA Finals meets per week. 2:00 PM 57 Girls 4x200 Meter Relay AAA Finals G. There shall be no State Championship at this level. 2:10 PM 58 Boys 4x200 Meter Relay A Finals H. Boys Shot Put (middle/9th grade) - 4 kilograms 2:20 PM 59 Boys 4x200 Meter Relay AA Finals Girls Shot Put (middle/9th grade) - 6 pound 2:30 PM 60 Boys 4x200 Meter Relay AAA Finals I. Hurdle Specifications 2:55 PM 61 Girls 4x100 Meter Relay A Finals 3:00 PM 62 Girls 4x100 Meter Relay AA Finals Hurdle # of Start to Between Last Hurdle 3:05 PM 63 Girls 4x100 Meter Relay AAA Finals Height Hurdles 1st Hurdle Hurdles to Finish 3:10 PM 64 Boys 4x100 Meter Relay A Finals 75 m HH-B 36” 7 13 m 8.5 m 11 m 3:15 PM 65 Boys 4x100 Meter Relay AA Finals 75 m LH-G 30” 7 13 m 8.5 m 11 m 3:20 PM 66 Boys 4x100 Meter Relay AAA Finals 200 m LH 30” 6 15 m 35 m 10 m 3:25 PM 67 Girls 800 Meter Run A Finals Shuttle Hurdles 3:30 PM 68 Girls 800 Meter Run AA Finals G/B - 60 m 30” 5 13.0 m 8.5 13.0 m 3:35 PM 69 Girls 800 Meter Run AAA Finals 3:40 PM 70 Boys 800 Meter Run A Finals J. The Board of Directors has adopted the following order of events 3:45 PM 71 Boys 800 Meter Run AA Finals for meets at the middle/9th grade level. 3:50 PM 72 Boys 800 Meter Run AAA Finals 3:55 PM 25 Girls 200 Meter Dash A Finals 3:57 PM 26 Girls 200 Meter Dash AA Finals 3:59 PM 27 Girls 200 Meter Dash AAA Finals Order of Events: 4:01 PM 28 Boys 200 Meter Dash A Finals Middle/9th Grade One Session Meet 4:03 PM 29 Boys 200 Meter Dash AA Finals 1. 3200 (M) Run (G) 7. 1600 (M) Run (G) 4:05 PM 30 Boys 200 Meter Dash AAA Finals 3200 (M) Run (B) 1600 (M) Run (B) 4:10 PM 73 Girls 4x400 Meter Relay A Finals 2. 400 (M) Run (G) 8. 200 (M) Low Hurdles (30") (G) 4:22 PM 74 Girls 4x400 Meter Relay AA Finals 400 (M) Run (B) 200 (M) Low Hurdles (30")(B) 4:34 PM 75 Girls 4x400 Meter Relay AAA Finals Break 9. 4 x 100 (M) Relay (G) 4:46 PM 76 Boys 4x400 Meter Relay A Finals 3. 4 x 800 (M) Relay (G) 4 x 100 (M) Relay (B) 4:58 PM 77 Boys 4x400 Meter Relay AA Finals 4 x 800 (M) Relay (B) 10. 800 (M) Run (G) 5:10 PM 78 Boys 4x400 Meter Relay AAA Finals 4. 75 (M) Hurdles (30") (G) 800 (M) Run (B) 5:25 PM Awards 75 (M) High Hurdles (36") (B) 11. 200 (M) Dash (G) 5. 100 (M) Dash (G) 200 (M) Dash (B) 100 (M) Dash (B) 12. Shuttle Hurdle Relays (G) 6. 4 x 200 (M) Relay (G) Shuttle Hurdle Relays (B) WV State Track Meet Field Events Rotation 123456 4 x 200 (M) Relay (B) 13. 4 x 400 (M) Relay (G) 2015 I II III IV V VI 4 x 400 (M) Relay (B) 2016 II III IV V VI I 2017 III IV V VI I II Middle/9th Grade Two Session Meet 2018 IV V VI I II III First Session MS/JHS Second Session MS/JHS 2019 V VI I II III IV 1. 75 (M) Low Hurdles (G) Trials 1. 4 x 800 (M) Relay (G) 2020 VI I II III IV V 75 (M) High Hurdles (B) Trials 4 x 800 (M) Relay (B) 2. 100 (M) Dahh (G) Trials 2. 75 (M) Low Hurdles(G)Finals IV. MIDDLE / 9th GRADE TRACK PROGRAM 100 (M) Dash (B) Trials 75 (M) High Hurdles (B)Finals Refer to the National Federation’s 2015 Track and Field Rules Book. This 3. 3200 (M) Run (G) Finals 3. 100 (M) Dash (G)Finals section deals with modifications for conducting middle school competi- 4. 200 (M) Dash (G) Trials 100 (M) Dash (B)Finals tion. The Track Committee has adopted certain changes in these modifi- 200 (M) Dash (B) Trials 4. 4 x 200 (M) Relay (G) cations as related to order of events and measurements (weight, height 5. 3200 (M) Run (B) Finals 4 x 200 (M) Relay (B) or distance). See previously listed order of events. It is important that all 6. 400 (M) Dash (G) Finals 5. 1600 (M) Run (G) schools follow these contents closely in order to gain a consistency from 400 (M) Dash (B) Finals 1600 (M) Run (B) one track meet to another within our state. 6. 200 (M) Low Hurdles (G) A. Organization of meets: 200 (M) Low Hurdles (B) 1. Middle Schools may only compete with other middle schools. They may not compete against stand alone 9th Field Events for Either 7. 4 x 100 (M) Relay (G) grade teams. Type of Meet 4 x 100 (M) Relay (B) 2. Middle/9th grade athletes, regardless of grade levels (6, 7, 8, Pole Vault (B & G) 8. 800 (M) Run (G) or 9th), may compete in a maximum of four (4) events of which High Jump (B & G) 800 (M) Run (B) only three (3) may be running events including relays. Long Jump (B & G) 9. 200 (M) Dash (G)Finals B. Participation by an individual in two successive running events should Shot Put (B & G) 200 (M) Dash (B)Finals be avoided. Discus (B & G) 10. Shuttle Hurdle Relay (G) C. Practice may start Monday of Week 35. Individual members of a Shuttle Hurdle Relay (B) team must have practiced on fourteen (14) SEPARATE days, ex- 11. 4 x 400 (M) Relay (G) clusive of the day of a contest, before participating in an interscho- 4 x 400 (M) Relay (B) lastic contest. Page 22 THE INTERSCHOLASTIC No. 3

2015 TRACK AND FIELD RULE REVISIONS 2015 Track and Field Points of Emphasis Risk minimization in the hammer and weight throws 3-1-4: As an option to be determined by the games committee or meet Proper flagging in the throwing events director, the order of events for indoor competition shall consist of Legal implements breaking and becoming non-compliant during competition the 55-meter or 60-meter High Hurdles, Dash and Low Hurdles. Displacement of the crossbar not associated with competitor With no action, the standard events’ distance shall be 55-meters. Jewelry restriction removed 4-3-3, 9-6-3: The prohibition of wearing jewelry has been removed from the Head event judge mechanics – throwing events rules for track and field and cross country competition. As in previous years, the wearing of a medical alert with the alert visible continues and is encouraged for purposes of risk minimization. 6-2-9, 6-4-9a, 6-5-9a, 6-6-11h, 7-2-11, 7-4-14d, 7-5-29e, 7-6-13f: Clarifies 2015 TRACK CLINICS that a competitor shall be charged with a foul if he/she does not initiate a trial within one minute after the competitor’s name has Schools: The Head Coach shall be required to attend any sport rules been called. clinic in his/her coaching assignment which is sponsored by this Com- 6-2-17 NOTE, 6-6-9, 7-2-17NOTE 1: Establishes the procedure to follow should a legal implement break during an attempt and a replacement trial mission. Both boys and girls head coaches must attend the Rules awarded or at the completion of an attempt with the result re- Clinic. Schools failing to have a head coaching position filled at the time corded and no replacement trial. of the clinic will be required to have a school representative present at 6-4-9f, 6-5-9g, 6-6-11g: It is no longer a foul if the competitor is not under the rules clinic. In a 9-12 school, both the varsity and 9th grade coach control before legally exiting the competition area after the implement has landed. are required to attend. 6-4-9g, 6-5-9h, 6-6-11f: The event judge no longer calls “Mark” when an imple- Officials: All officials are expected to attend the clinic to be eligible to ment has landed and there has been no foul by the competitor. work any contests during the season. 7-2-11: A crossbar displaced by a force disassociated with the competitor after he/she is legally and clearly over the crossbar shall not be a Date Location Time Coordinator fault. 8-1-1, 2: An option is available to conduct the boys decathlon and the pen- Feb. 2 WVSSAC Office 6:00 p.m. Ray Londeree tathlon running the 1600- or 1500-meter run. With no action, the Feb. 3 Huntington H. S. 6:00 p.m. Bruce Senior 1600-meter run shall be the standard event distance to be included. Feb. 5 Wheeling Park H.S. 6:00 p.m. Dwaine Rodgers 8-2-1f New: The indoor weight throw may be included in the order of events for indoor meets. Feb. 7 Martinsburg H. S. 9:00 a.m. Greg Reed Feb. 7 Frankfort H. S. 12:30 p.m. Kevin Shupe 2015 Track and Field Major Editorial Changes Feb. 9 Woodrow Wilson H.S. 6:00 p.m. Tim Carrico 5-12-1, 5-14-2f: Removes “impedes” from rules, as it is unnecessary when the rule already addresses interference. Feb. 10 Capital H.S.-Charleston 6:00 p.m. Clinton Giles 5-13-2: Interference is defined in Rule 5-9 and the extra reference to “stride” Feb. 12 Robert C. Byrd H. S. 6:00 p.m. Steve Gibson is unnecessary and removed. 5-13-3,4: Reorganized Rule 5-13 for clarity by moving non-infraction actions Feb. 16 *WVSSAC Office 6:00 p.m. Ray Londeree into Articles 3 and 4. *Make-up Clinic - $10.00 Fee 7-2-12: Clarifies competitor with best mark in preliminaries goes last in the finals, including after excused competitors have completed their trials. Requests for rule interpretations or clarifications should be di- 2015 Track and Field Editorial Changes rected to the state association which is responsible for adminis- 2-2-2, 2-2-3, 3-10-4, 4-6, 4-6-4, 4-6-5, 4-6-5 NOTE 3, 6-2-5, 6-3-1, 6-4-6 NOTE tering and conducting the high school track programs in your state. 3, 7-2-1, 7-2-8, 7-3-2, 7-3-2a(1), 7-3-2c, 7-4-15, 7-5-10, 7-5-13, 7-5-15, 7-5- The NFHS will assist in answering rules questions from state as- 17, 7-5-30, 7-6-8, 7-6-17a sociations whenever called upon.

2013-2014 Boys’ State Track Champions 2013-2014 Girls’ State Track Champions AAA AAA Parkersburg High School Hurricane High School AA AA Bridgeport High School Bridgeport High School A A Doddridge High School Williamstown High School No. 3 THE INTERSCHOLASTIC Page 23

( ((( ((( ((( ((( ((( OOFFICE EECHOES ))) ))) ))) ))) ) ) Minutes of Meeting 8. Board of Directors Appointment ship. Mr. Dunlevy seconded the mo- Board of Directors #652 for District IV tion and the vote was unanimous (7-0). Sam Williams Board Room A. Greg Webb, Principal, Huntington High B. Student Athlete – St. Marys High WVSSAC Office - Parkersburg, WV School – On a motion by Mr. Dunlevy School – 127-2-8 (Adoption-Guard- and a second by Mr. Prudich, the Board ianship) –Mr. Prudich made the motion August 27, 2014 voted unanimously to accept the appli- that the decision of the Executive Di- cation of Mr. Webb to fill the unexpired rector be overturned and that eligibility term of Mr. Eschbacher. be granted, extreme and undue hard- 1. Call to Order ship having been established. Second The regular meeting of the WVSSAC Board by Mr. Loy. The vote was unanimous of Directors was called to order at 8:00 am 9. Deputy Board Member - Vacancies (7-0). on Wednesday, August 27, 2014 by Presi- A. Region 5 – No Applicants C. Student Athlete – Notre Dame High dent David Cottrell at the WVSSAC Office in School – 127-2-7 (Residence-Trans- Parkersburg, WV. The following members B. Region 6 – No Applicants fer) – Mr. Jones made the motion that were present: Rick Jones, Eddie Campbell, C. Region 9 – Mr. Jeff Kelly, Principal, St. the decision of the Executive Director C. Lee Loy, Greg Prudich, Dan Erenrich, Bob Albans High School – On a motion by be sustained denying eligibility, for the Dunlevy and Ron Spencer. Representing the Mr. Prudich and a second by Mr. Loy, reason that extreme hardship has not WVSSAC administrative staff was: Gary Ray, the Board voted unanimously to accept been proven and for the reason that the Butch Powell, Kelly Geddis and Ray Lon- the application of Mr. Kelly for Region 9 applicant has not demonstrated that the deree. Invocation was given by Ray Lon- representative. rule fails to accomplish the purpose for deree. The Administrative Staff was instructed which it is intended. Second by Dr. to continue to seek a candidate from Campbell; Vote was 6-1 with Mr. Loy 2. Approval of Minutes Region 5 and 6. If a candidate is found, voting against the motion. the Board will be polled immediately and D. Student Athlete – Notre Dame High A. July Meeting – Mr. Ray presented the the candidates confirmed at the Octo- School – 127-2-7 (Residence-Trans- minutes of the July Board of Directors ber Board of Directors meeting. Mr. fer) – Dr. Campbell made the motion meeting for approval. Mr. Dunlevy made Webb will not vacate his position as rep- that the decision of the Executive Di- a motion to approve the minutes as pre- resentative of Region 10 on the Deputy rector be sustained denying eligibility, sented. A second was made by Dr. Board until he assumes his position on for the reason that extreme and undue Campbell. The vote was unanimous. the Board of Directors at the October hardship had not been proven, and there meeting. is no allegation that the rule fails to ac- 3. Approval of Agenda complish the purpose for which it is in- The Agenda was approved unanimously as 10. Proposed Budget for 2014-2015 tended. Second by Mr. Jones with a 7- 0 vote. amended. Motion by Mr. Spencer and sec- Mr. Ray presented the proposed budget for ond by Mr. Prudich. The vote was unanimous. the 2014-2015 fiscal year. On a motion by E. Student Athlete – Cabell Midland Mr. Erenrich and a second by Mr. Spencer, High School – 127-2-8 (Adoption- the Board voted unanimously (7-0) to accept Guardianship) – Mr. Prudich made the 4. Financial Reports the budget as presented. motion that the decision of the Execu- A. July Monthly – Presented by Mr. Ray tive Director be overturned and that eli- and Ms. Villers, Financial Secretary, the gibility be granted, extreme and undue July Monthly Financial Report was ac- 11. Administrative Update hardship having been established. A cepted as presented. Motion – Mr. A. Hancock Board of Education Curricu- second was made by Mr. Erenrich and Prudich; second – Mr. Erenrich. Vote – lum Program – Report by Mr. Ray. the vote was 7-0. unanimous. B. Progress of Website Development – B. Baseball State Tournament – Mr. Update by Mr. Powell. 13. USA Football – Heads Up Program Londeree and Mr. Powell presented the financial report for the Baseball State C. New Administrators Workshop Date Scott Hallenbeck, Executive Director, USA st Tournament for review. On a motion by Change – New date of October 1 . Football presented the philosophy and goals Mr. Dunlevy and a second by Mr. Loy, D. Hundred High School Football Program of USA Football to the Board of Directors. the Board voted unanimously to accept – Report by Mr. Ray. The administrative staff will work with USA the report. Football and make a recommendation at a E. Harman High School Ceiling Collapse later date. Mike Webb and Larry McCloy – Report by Mr. Ray. were also in attendance for the presentation. 5. Committee Meeting Reports None at this time 12. Appeals 14. Items for the Good of the Order 6. Discipline Log A. Student Athlete – Parkersburg South A. None at this time High School – 127-2-7 (Residence- Transfer) –A motion was made by Dr. B. Campbell to sustain the decision of the 7. Legal Update Executive Director for the reason that Motion to adjourn by Mr. Bob Dunlevy the applicant has not demonstrated that A. Board of Review-will meet in Septem- the rule fails to accomplish the purpose Seconded by Mr. Ron Spencer ber. for which it is intended, and there was Vote – unanimous. no allegation of extreme and undue hard- Page 24 THE INTERSCHOLASTIC No. 3

Minutes of Meeting A. Gary Nichols Shady Spring Middle demonstrate that the rule fails to accom- Board of Directors #653 School – Mr. Ray reported that Mr. plish the purpose for which it is intended. Nichols transferred to the Raleigh WVSSAC Office - Parkersburg, WV D. Student Athlete – Tucker County County Central Office and will no longer High School 127-2-7 (Residence- October 23, 2014 be available to serve on the Constitu- Transfer) – A motion was made by Mr. tion and Bylaws Committee. On a mo- Prudich and seconded by Mr. Spencer tion by Mr. Arbogast and a second by 1. Call to Order to overturn the decision of the Execu- Mr. Loy, the Board voted unanimously tive Director because it was demon- The regular meeting of the WVSSAC Board to grant Mr. Ray the leeway to fill this strated that the rule fails to accomplish of Directors was called to order at 8:01 am position. the purpose for which it is intended. The on Thursday, October 23, 2014 by President motion failed with a vote of 1-8 with Mr. David Cottrell at the WVSSAC Office in Park- Prudich voting for the motion. ersburg, WV. The following members were 9. Deputy Board Member Appointments present: Bob Dunlevy, Ron Spencer, Greg A. Region 5 – Mr. Ray reported he had E. Student Athlete – Hedgesville High Prudich, C. Lee Loy, Mike Arbogast, Rick contacted Ms. Melinda Isaacs, Princi- School – 127-2-5 (Semester-Season) Jones, Dr. Eddie Campbell, Greg Webb and pal, Clay County High School to ask if – A motion was made by Mr. Webb and Dan Erenrich. Representing the WVSSAC she would serve on the Deputy Board. seconded by Mr. Prudich to overturn the administrative staff was: Gary Ray, Butch He reported she accepted the position decision of the Executive Director be- Powell, Kelly Geddis and Ray Londeree. Mr. cause it was demonstrated that the rule B. Region 6 – Mr. Ray informed the Board fails to accomplish the purpose for which Cottrell welcomed Mr. Greg Webb to the he contacted Ms. Diane Blume, Princi- Board as the new representative of Region 4 it is intended. The motion failed with a pal, Midland Trail High School about vote of 3-6 with Mr. Jones, Mr. Prudich Administrative District. Invocation was given serving on the Deputy Board as a Re- by Mr. Ray Londeree. and Mr. Webb voting in favor of the mo- gion 6 representative. He reported she tion. accepted the position. F. Roane County High School 127-3-8 2. Approval of Minutes On a motion by Mr. Arbogast and a (Forfeit and Restitution) – On a mo- A. August Meeting – On a motion by Dr. second by Mr. Erenrich, the Board voted tion by Mr. Prudich and a second by Campbell and a second by Mr. Prudich, 9-0 (unanimously) to approve the selec- Mr. Dunlevy, the Board voted unani- the Board voted unanimously to approve tions of Mr. Ray. mously to sustain the decision of the the minutes as presented. Executive Director to deny the request for a waiver to the Rule 127-3-8 Forfeit 10. Administrative Update and Restitution. Attending to present 3. Approval of Agenda A. Technology Update – Mr. Ray reported the appeal was: Toby Ford, Athletic On a motion by Mr. Arbogast and a second to the Board the status of the technol- Director; Paul Burdette, football coach; by Dr. Campbell, the Board voted unani- ogy program in the office. and Joshua Downey, Roane County mously to approve the agenda as amended. Prosecuting Attorney. 11. Appeals 4. Financial Reports A. Student Athlete – Parkersburg 11. Audit Report 2012-2013 – Perry and Associates A. August Monthly – Mr. Ray presented Catholic High School – 127-2-7 (Resi- the financial report for August for con- dence-Transfer) – On a motion by Mr. Mr. Bill Wilkinson of Perry and Associates sideration. On a motion by Mr. Prudich Arbogast and a second by Mr. Spen- presented the annual audit report to the Board and a second by Mr. Loy the Board voted cer, the Board voted unanimously to of Directors. No action needed. Also attend- unanimously to approve the report. sustain the decision of the Executive ing from Perry and Associates were Zach Hart Director for the reason that extreme and and Mariah Yeager who assisted in perform- B. September Monthly – Mr. Ray pre- undue hardship was not proven, and ing the audit. Also present was Sherry Villers, sented the September financial report there was no allegation that the rule fails SSAC Financial Secretary. to the Board for consideration. On a to accomplish the purpose for which it motion by Mr. Spencer and a second is intended. by Mr. Loy, the Board voted unani- 12. Items for the Good of the Order mously to approve the report as pre- B. Student Athlete– Wirt County High A. Letter from Mr. Lewis Ault re: Rifle sented. School – 127-2-8 (Adoption-Guard- ianship)– On a motion by Mr. Prudich B. and a second by Mr. Jones, the Board 5. Committee Meeting Reports voted unanimously to overturn the decision of the Executive Director and that Motion to adjourn by Mr. Prudich None at this time eligibility be granted, extreme and un- Second by Mr. Prudich due hardship having been established Vote – unanimous. 6. Discipline Log and that the rule fails to accomplish the purpose for which it is intended. None at this time. C. Student Athlete – John Marshall High School – 127-2- (Residence – IF IT IS IMPORTANT 7. Legal Update Transfer) – Mr. Rick Jones, principal, TO YOU, YOU WILL A. Review Board – Report by Mr. Ray John Marshall High School recused him- self from the Board for this hearing. On FIND A WAY. B. Marshall County Circuit Court – Re- a motion by Mr. Arbogast and a second port by Mr. Ray. by Mr. Loy, the Board voted unanimously to sustain the decision of the IF NOT, Executive Director for the reason that 8. Constitution and Bylaws extreme hardship was not proven and YOU WILL FIND Committee Vacancy for the reason that the petitioner did not AN EXCUSE