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 Enrollment
CLASS 3A: 268-464 male students
Big Spring High School AAA 307
Bishop McDevitt High School AAA 268
Cocalico High School AAA 385
Conrad Weiser High School AAA 325
Daniel Boone High School AAA 429
Donegal High School AAA 352
Dover Area High School AAA 432
East Pennsboro Area High School AAA 303
Eastern Lebanon County High School AAA 292
Eastern York High School AAA 296
Fleetwood Area High School AAA 310
Garden Spot High School AAA 392
Gettysburg Area High School AAA 428
Greencastle Antrim High School AAA 372
Hershey High School AAA 464
James Buchanan High School AAA 298
Kennard Dale High School AAA 298
Lampeter Strasburg High School AAA 365
Lower Dauphin High School AAA 426
Manheim Central High School AAA 402
Northern Lebanon High School AAA 272
Northern York High School AAA 398
Octorara Area High School AAA 315
Palmyra Area High School AAA 460
Red Land High School AAA 433
Shippensburg Area High School AAA 402
Solanco High School AAA 454
Spring Grove Area High School AAA 452
Susquehanna Township High School AAA 270
Susquehannock High School AAA 357
Twin Valley High School AAA 424
West Perry High School AAA 274
West York Area High School AAA 354
York Suburban High School AAA 402
District 3 Boys Soccer (Classification Season: 20/21)
School Classification Male Enrollment
CLASS 4A: 465 male students or more
Carlisle High School AAAA 632
Cedar Cliff High School AAAA 552
Cedar Crest High School AAAA 588
Central Dauphin East High School AAAA 617
Central Dauphin High School AAAA 717
Central York High School AAAA 826
Chambersburg Area High School AAAA 868
Conestoga Valley High School AAAA 528
Cumberland Valley High School AAAA 1078
Dallastown Area High School AAAA 784
Elizabethtown Area High School AAAA 495
Ephrata Area High School AAAA 499
Exeter Township High School AAAA 499
Governor Mifflin High School AAAA 582
Harrisburg High School AAAA 632
HEMPFIELD HIGH SCHOOL AAAA 857
J P McCaskey High School AAAA 1074
Lebanon High School AAAA 571
Manheim Township High School AAAA 739
Mechanicsburg Area Senior High School AAAA 504
Muhlenberg High School AAAA 530
New Oxford High School AAAA 475
Northeastern High School AAAA 469
Penn Manor High School AAAA 654
Red Lion Area High School AAAA 576
South Western High School AAAA 501 Warwick High School (co-op Veritas Academy) AAAA 505 (19)
Waynesboro Area High School AAAA 518
William Penn High School AAAA 666
Wilson High School AAAA 766 York Country Day School (co-op York Co School of Technology) AAAA 26 (704)