Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association District III M&T Bank
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Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association District III M&T Bank Soccer Championships 2020-2021 Conditions of Entry into District III Championship Entry and participation in the 2020-2021 PIAA District III Soccer Championships is voluntary. Entry of a team signifies that the member school accepts the conditions and provisions that are described below. Furthermore, a member school accepts the fact that the soccer chairman reserves the right to make changes in the management and operation of the championships if, in his judgment, it becomes necessary to do so. General Instructions The cutoff date for games to count in the power rankings is Saturday, October 31, 2020. Games played on that date will count. No League Playoff games count in the power rankings. Girls’ Soccer There will be four classes in girls’ soccer for 2020. Schools with a female enrollment of the following are: CLASS 1A: 163 or lower (4 team bracket from 15 eligible schools) CLASS 2A: 164-264 (4 team bracket from 25 eligible schools) CLASS 3A: 265-443 (8 team bracket from 30 eligible schools) CLASS 4A: 444 and above (8 team bracket from 30 eligible schools) A minimum of 8 games must be played against PIAA opponents. Games against non PIAA opponents will not count. The teams will be seeded using the District III power ranking system. Boys’ Soccer There will be four classes in boys’ soccer for 2020. Schools with a male enrollment of the following are: CLASS 1A: 164 or lower (4 team bracket from 20 eligible schools) CLASS 2A: 165-267 (4 team bracket from 22 eligible schools) CLASS 3A: 268-464 (8 team bracket from 34 eligible schools) CLASS 4A: 464 and above (8 team bracket from 31 eligible schools) A minimum of 8 games must be played against PIAA opponents. Games against non PIAA opponents will not count. The teams will be seeded using the District III power ranking system. Teams that wish to enter the tournament must inform the Soccer Chairman via e-mail of their intention to participate in the tournament no later than Monday, Oct. 26, 2020. If you have questions, concerns or problems, phone 717-737-6608 or 717-215-3136 (cell), or e-mail [email protected]. Playing Dates Wednesday, Nov. 4: Quarterfinals 3A Boys, 3A Girls, 4A Boys, 4A Girls Saturday, Nov. 7: Semifinals all classes Tuesday, Nov. 10: CHAMPIONSHIPS ALL CLASSES Note: There are no PIAA qualifier games this season. Only champions advance to the 2020-2021 PIAA Soccer Championships We will attempt to play all games on the scheduled dates. In case of inclement weather, the game manager and soccer chairman will make the final decision to play or postpone the games. Consolation Games There are no consolation games in the 2020-2021 PIAA District III M&T Bank Soccer Championships. School Conflict Statement The District III Committee will alter established game times to avoid conflict with school graduation, baccalaureate, and State or Federal testing. State Tournament Entries District III will send the following number of teams to States: 1A-Girls 1 1A-Boys 1 2A-Girls 1 2A-Boys 1 3A-Girls 1 3A-Boys 1 4A Girls 1 4A Boys 1 The PIAA Tournament Playing dates begin Saturday, Nov. 14 Game Supervision / Pre-Game Meeting All game management protocols are in the updated PIAA Return To Competition guidelines posted on the District III website. Here is the direct link: PIAA RETURN TO COMPETITION GUIDELINES The principal or designee MUST identify himself / herself to the game manager on the field thirty (30) minutes prior to the start of the game and is required to participate in the pre-game meeting conducted by the game manager 10 minutes prior to game time. He / she must remain within the team or spectator area during the game, and report to the playing area after the game, remaining until the teams have left the playing area. Game Sites All game sites will be at the host venue of the higher seeded team. This includes championship finals. If a hosting site is not available, or the site cannot charge admission, or doesn’t meet regulations, the school is responsible to secure an acceptable site and notify the Soccer Chairman. All championship games (finals) must be played on turf. If the home team does not have a turf field, they must secure an acceptable site in consultation with the Soccer Chairman. Quarterfinal and semi final games may be played on grass or turf. Afternoon games should begin at 4:00 and evening games at 7:00 pm. Game managers at hosting sites will be in contact with teams playing at their site to confirm details. There is no rental fee charged for the facility. Host schools will pay game expenses. Officials District III is required to use the double dual system. There will be three (3) officials, each having a whistle and rotating positions each third of the game. Officials will be a neutral crew, all from the same chapter and assigned by the chapter assigner under the direction of the soccer chairman. Officials, please refer to the Return To Competition Guidelines for approved game procedures. Mercy Rule When one team gains a six (6) goal differential over its opponent, the clock will continue to run after goals. Tie Games National Federation Soccer Rules will be used. In all District III playoff games, tie games will be decided by the following method: 1. Two (2) fifteen (15) minute “sudden victory” overtime periods 2. Penalty kicks Home Team and Game Balls Throughout the tournament the home team is the higher seeded team. The home team will wear DARK uniforms. It is the visiting team's responsibility to be in contact with the home team to make sure that the uniforms are different. The home team will provide the game balls for the Class 3A and Class 4A quarterfinals. District III will provide the game balls for semifinals and finals in all classifications. Each school is responsible to provide two (2) ball persons to run the sidelines. Lightning Policy Proactive Planning 1. Assign staff to monitor local weather conditions before and during events. 2. Develop an evacuation plan, including identification of appropriate nearby shelters. 3. Develop criteria for suspension and resumption of play. a. When thunder is heard, or a cloud-to-ground lightning bolt is seen, the thunderstorm is close enough to strike your location with lightning. Suspend play 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, reset the clock and another 30-minute count should begin. d. No game should be restarted after 90 minutes past the scheduled ending time of the game. For a 7:00 PM game, 10:00 PM is the latest that a game may be restarted. 4. Hold periodic reviews for appropriate personnel. Banners and Noise Makers Hand-held signs are not permitted at District III events. Stationary banners and signs with sportsmanlike messages are permitted with the approval of the game manager. Crowd Control The principal, along with the game manager and event security, is responsible for crowd control as it pertains to members of his/her school and other spectators from his/her school community. Ticket Prices / Spectators The host school spectator policy in effect for District III soccer playoff games. District III strongly encourages host schools to provide tickets for the visiting school. Ticket prices for all rounds of the tournament are $6. Ticket sales are based on host school capacity guidelines. All tickets will be pre- sold; no tickets sales at the gate. See the Playoff Guidelines on the Boys Soccer Page for more details Radio Fees See the District III Website for details. DISTRICT III MEDIA RIGHTS FEES SCHOOL CLASSIFICATIONS FOR BOYS SOCCER District 3 Boys Soccer (Classification Season: 20/21) School Classification Male Enrollment CLASS 1A: 164 male students or fewer Antietam High School A 130 Camp Hill High School A 160 Christian School Of York A 23 Columbia High School A 161 Conestoga Christian School A 45 Covenant Christian Academy (co-op with Steelton-Highspire) A 18 (129) Delone Catholic High School A 128 Fairfield High School A 125 Halifax Area High School A 103 Harrisburg Academy A 41 Harrisburg Christian School A 26 High Point Baptist Academy A 39 Lancaster County Christian A 26 Lititz Christian School A 31 Mount Calvary Christian School A 51 New Covenant Christian School A 32 Tulpehocken High School A 162 Upper Dauphin Area High School A 138 West Shore Christian Academy A 29 York Catholic High School A 149 District 3 Boys Soccer (Classification Season: 20/21) School Classification Male Enrollment CLASS 2A: 165-267 male students Annville-Cleona High School AA 204 Berks Catholic AA 231 Bermudian Springs High School AA 232 Biglerville High School AA 196 Boiling Springs High School AA 255 Brandywine Heights High School AA 202 Dayspring Christian Academy AA 36 Greenwood High School (co-op with Newport) AA 100 (127) Hamburg Area High School AA 264 Hanover High School AA 218 Kutztown Area High School AA 165 Lancaster Catholic High School AA 203 Lancaster Mennonite High School AA 122 Littlestown High School AA 248 Middletown Area High School AA 255 Millersburg Area High School AA 97 Oley Valley High School AA 215 Pequea Valley High School (co-op Linville Hill Christian School) AA 188 (33) Schuylkill Valley High School AA 243 Susquenita High School AA 189 Trinity High School AA 172 Wyomissing Area High School AA 238 District 3 Boys Soccer (Classification Season: 20/21) School Classification Male