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The Interscholastic The November 2020 Page 2 THE INTERSCHOLASTIC No. 2

THE INTERSCHOLASTIC (USPS 582-020) November 2020 Volume 71, No. 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Published three times a year at Parkersburg, by the West Virginia Secondary School Activities Commission in the interest of State Tournament Information ------2 all participants in the interscholastic activities program. Outstanding People ------3 ______2020-21 Band Festivals ------4 OFFICERS OF THE ASSOCIATION President ...... David Cottrell 2020-21 Basketball Program ------5 Vice President ...... Gregory Moore 2020-21 Swimming Program ------11 Member ...... Craig Lee Loy Member ...... Jimmy Frashier 2020-21 Wrestling Program ------16 Member ...... Mike Kelley Wrestling Tournament Ticket Form ------20 Member ...... Eddie Campbell Member ...... Jim Crawford Office Echoes------22 Member ...... Art Petitto Member ...... Robert Dunlevy Member ...... Dr. James Wilson Executive Director ...... Bernie Dolan Assistant Executive Director ...... Greg Reed 2020-2021 STATE TOURNAMENTS Assistant Executive Director ...... Wayne Ryan Assistant Executive Director ...... Dr. Cindy Daniel Date Site

Golf October 6-7 Speidel Course, Wheeling Phone: 485-5494 Fax: 428-5431 Trent Jones Course Web Site: www.wvssac.org Cross Country October 31 Cabell Midland HS, Ona E-Mail: [email protected] * * * * * * * * * Soccer November 6-7 YMCA Facility, Beckley

REGIONAL DEPUTY DIRECTORS November 13-14 Charleston Coliseum & Convention REGION 1 Center Meredith Dailer ...... Wheeling Park High School Football December 4-5 Wheeling Island Stadium REGION 2 Dottie Smith ...... Wirt County Middle School December 12 Henderson Center - MU REGION 3 Matt DeMotto ...... Bridgeport High School Swimming February 18-19 Mylan Aquatic Center REGION 4 Holly Kloeppner ...... Musselman High School Wrestling March 4-6 Huntington Civic Center REGION 5 Girls’ Basketball March 9-13 Charleston Coliseum Eddie Vincent .. Buckhannon-Upshur High School REGION 6 Boys’ Basketball March 16-20 Charleston Coliseum Rocky Powell ...... Woodrow Wilson High School REGION 7 May 13-15 Kanawha City Community Center Amy Robertson ..... Greenbrier West High School Track May 21-22 Laidley Field, Charleston REGION 8 Anna Lilly ...... PikeView High School May 26-27 Little Creek Park, South REGION 9 PE McClanahan ...... Hurricane High School Charleston REGION 10 June 3-5 Appalachian Power Park, Brent Jarrell ...... Barboursville Middle School ______Charleston No. 2 THE INTERSCHOLASTIC Page 3

Your WVSSAC Administrators

Bernie Dolan Greg Reed Wayne Ryan Cindy Daniel Executive Director ------Assistant Executive Directors ------

Meredith Dailer, Wheeling Park Appointed to Deputy Board

Mrs. Meredith Dailer, Principal, Wheeling Park High School, was ap- pointed to serve on the Deputy Board to represent Region 1. Meredith graduated from Fairmont State University in 2001 with a BA in Secondary Education, Social Studies. She, then graduated from WVU in 2004 with a MA in Secondary Education. She taught Social Studies at Wheeling Park High School from 2007 to 2015. During her time teaching at Wheeling Park, she became a National Board Certified Teacher and received a Masters from Wheeling Jesuit Uni- versity in Education Leadership. She was the Head Girls Basketball Coach at Fairmont Senior High School from 2004-2006 and at Wheeling Park High School from 2007-2012. She was the Assistant Principal at Triadelphia Middle School from 2015-2018, then at Wheeling Park High School from 2018-2020, and is now currently the head Principal at Wheeling Park. Mrs. Dailer is married to Jacob Dailer and has 2 children; Tessa, who is 8 years old and Cal, who is 6. We are pleased to have Mrs. Dailer serve on our Deputy Board at the WVSSAC. Page 4 THE INTERSCHOLASTIC No. 2

REGIONAL BAND FESTIVALS – 2021

Region 1 – Hancock, Ohio, Brooke, Marshall, Wetzel, and Tyler Region 6 – Wyoming, McDowell, Mercer, and Monroe Location: John Marshall High School Location: Princeton High School Date: April 20, 21, 2021 Date: April 1, 2021 Director: Ms. Debra Price, Bandmaster Director: Ms. Julia Kade, Bandmaster John Marshall High School Chuck Mathena Center 1300 Wheeling Avenue #2 Stafford Commons Glen Dale, WV 26038 Princeton, WV 24740 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: Ripley High School Date: April 21, 22, 2021 Date: April 21, 22, 2021 Director: Mr. William Bailey Director: Mr. Eric Staats, Bandmaster 194 Oak Leaf Trail Ripley High School Mount Hope, WV 25880 2 School Street E-mail: [email protected] Ripley, WV 25271 E-mail: [email protected] Region 8 – Tucker, Barbour, Lewis, Upshur, Randolph, Pocahontas, Webster, and Braxton Region 3 – Putnam, Cabell, and Wayne Location: Philip Barbour High School Location: Cabell Midland High School Date: TBD Date: April 14, 15, 16, 2021 Director: Mr. Victor Iapalucci, Bandmaster Director: Mr. Tim James, Bandmaster Philip Barbour High School Cabell Midland High School 99 Horseshoe Drive 2300 Route 60 Philippi, WV 26416 Ona, WV 25545 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Region 9 – Pendleton, Hardy, Grant, Mineral, Hampshire, Morgan, Region 4 – Kanawha Berkeley, and Jefferson Location: Capital High School Location: Musselman High School Date: March 31 and April 1, 2021 Date: March 18, 19, 2021 (Tenative) Director: Ms. Meleah Fisher, Bandmaster Herbert Hoover HS Director: Mr. Michael Knepper, Bandmaster Herbert Hoover High School Musselman High School 5856 Elk River Rd. North 126 Excellence Way Clendenin, WV 25045-9716 Inwood, WV 25428 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected]

Region 5 – Lincoln, Boone, Logan, Mingo, and Clay Region 10 – Preston, Monongalia, Marion, Taylor, and Harrison Location: Chapmanville Regional High School Location: Bridgeport High School/Robert C. Byrd High School Date: April 20, 21, 2021 (Tentative) Date: April 21, 22, 2021 Director: Robin Bailey, Bandmaster Director: Mr. Michael Ford Chapmanville Regional High School 144 Virginia Street 200 Vance Street Jane Lew, WV 26378 Chapmanville, WV 25508 E-mail: [email protected]

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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 under School Resources. Then click on Adjudicators. No. 2 THE INTERSCHOLASTIC Page 5

2020-21 Basketball Tournament Series

ALL TOURNAMENT DIRECTORS ARE REMINDED TO READ THE excluding the three hours prior to the start of the game. The game DIRECTOR’S MANUAL ONLINE BEFORE ANY PREPARATIONS ARE director is to enforce the rule. MADE FOR A TOURNAMENT. The necessary forms or reports that must be D. If the Sectional Tournament selects to play at the highest filed with the WVSSAC office can be found with the instructions for each sport. seeded team and the home site does not meet the require- 2020-21 HIGH SCHOOL ments to host and/or is not available, the chosen site becomes GIRLS BOYS the highest seeded home site. That team may then practice at the site. This would also include contest played during the Season Starts: February 15 February 15 Regional Tournament. 1st Contest Held March 3 March 5 E. The warm-up for regional and state tournament games shall be lim- Sectional April 10-17 April 17-24 ited to twenty (20) minutes. Should teams desire to return to dress- Regional April 20-22 April 27-29 ing room, it must be during the 20 minute warm-up period. Each State April 27-May 1 May 4-8 team will warm-up before each game at the basket and court oppo- site its bench. F. Teams will be required to take both sets of uniforms to sectional, 2020-21 MIDDLE SCHOOL TEAM regional, and state tournaments. GIRLS BOYS G. The official basketball to be used on all sectional, regional, and state Season Starts February 15 February 15 tournament games is the Spalding TF-1000 Legacy. 1st Contest Held March 3 March 5 III. TOURNAMENTS Season Ends April 10 April 17 A. Sectional Tournament Girls - April 10-17 GENERAL INFORMATION Boys- April 17-20 A. Attention is called to the importance of checking the bleachers to 1. Regional Coordinator will be assigned by WVSSAC. Pre-tourna- avoid overcrowding. This is a serious matter, and schools are urged ment meeting to be held by November 12, 2020 (Monday Week to carefully check the bleachers to ascertain that they are in good 19). It is recommended the principal, athletic director and head condition and well supported. Every effort should be made to ensure coaches of both girls and boys basketball be in attendance. Tro- that no concerted swaying movement of fans is permitted. Above phies will be sent to the Regional Coordinator. everything else, do not overcrowd the bleachers and do not permit 2. Concerns to be discussed at this meeting include: Tournament crowding in the exits and aisles. It is important that doors leading dates, sites, admission prices, officials, distribution of profit or loss from the gymnasium be unlocked and unchained so that a quick exit and game administrators. could be made if necessary. High school tournaments have a good safety record in West Virginia. Let’s keep the record untarnished. 3. Site Administrator will coordinate activities at the game site and will arrange ticket sales, security, provide game ball, scorebook, pay B. A space should be provided at the officials’ tables for the following officials and complete financial report and return to WVSSAC. priorities in this order: 4. Seeding Procedure - Ballots will be faxed to Girls’ Head Coach on 1. The Official Timer. Friday, April 2, 2021 and MUST be returned by NOON Tuesday, 2. The Official Scorer (It is recommended that the official scorer April 6, 2021. Ballots will be faxed to Boys’ Head Coach on Friday, wear a black striped garment and that his/her location be clearly April 9, 2021 and MUST be returned by NOON Tuesday, April 13, marked.) 2021. 3. An Assistant Timer may be used. Ballots will include the names of ALL schools in the Region. They 4. Space for the scorer from each of the two participating teams at MUST be returned to BOTH Regional Coordinators who will sepa- a place as near the Official Scorer as possible. rate the schools into appropriate brackets involving teams in Section 5. Media representative if space is available. 1 and Section 2. C. Basketball Schedules MUST be online before the season be- Failure to return ballot will result in school receiving no rev- gins and UPDATED weekly. When participating in a tourna- enue from the gate receipts of tournament. ment the name of the school should be submitted. Failure to Each school will have one of the highest and lowest ratings do so will result in $50.00 fine. eliminated. D. Schools wishing to recognize Cancer/Special Awareness Week Principal and Head Coach must sign the Ballot before return- may do so during March 29-April 10. ing to Regional Coordinators. II. RULES AND REGULATIONS 5. Officials named to work Sectional Tournaments shall be Class I or A. In Sectional, Regional or State Competition, each team may dress Class II. up to fifteen (15) players. 6. All Sectional Girls’ Tournament games will take precedent over boys’ B. It is recommended that the “Home Team” occupy the bench to the rescheduled regular season games played at the same site. RIGHT of the official scorer as one normally faces the playing floor, 7. Should those responsible fail to agree by simple majority on the site whereas the “Visiting Team” should occupy the bench to the LEFT of for a Sectional Tournament, the Executive Director may, if requested the official scorer. Benches shall be located from the hash mark to to do so by the Regional Coordinator, set the site or assign officials the end line. The HOME TEAM must wear white uniforms and for the tournament. the VISITING TEAM must wear dark. 8. Sectional Tournaments in all four classes must be concluded by C Practice on a tournament site floor (sectional, regional, or state) prior April 17, 2021, for Girls’ Basketball and by April 24, 2021, for to the tournament is permitted prior to the completion of the last regular Boys’ Basketball. season contest. However, if the tournament site is the home school 9. It is recommended that ALL Sectional Tournaments end on of one of the participants, that team may practice on the site floor Friday leaving Saturday as a make-up. Page 6 THE INTERSCHOLASTIC No. 2

2021 Boys’ Basketball Tournament shall be played at the B. REGIONAL TOURNAMENT Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center on May 4-8, 2021. Mr. Fred McPherson will serve as Director. Class Girls (Wk. 35) Boys (Wk.36) 2. TEAM EXPENSE FOR STATE: Refer to Reimbursement Sched- AAA April 20 April 27 ule Online A & AAAA April 21 April 28 3. Each school, prior to the tournament, shall receive a ticket AA April 22 April 29 that will admit fifteen (15) cheerleaders, chaperones, drivers, etc. 1. Regional Coordinator will distribute tickets, game ball and trophy 4. HOUSING: The WVSSAC and the hotels of Charleston that to tournament site in his/her half of regional. accommodate those state qualifying teams understand the prob- 2. Regional games will be played at the home site of the winning school lems that can arise in keeping high school students overnight. during Sectional Tournament play. The winning school will be the Therefore, they need your cooperation by providing adequate HOME TEAM, wearing white uniforms, sitting to right of official score supervision and establishing guidelines for those representing keeper and recognized on score board. The runner up from Section your school. See Reimbursement online 1 will play at the winner school in Section 2 and the runner up in • The decision of what hotel a school will be staying will be de- Section 2 visiting the winner school in Section 1. cided by a random draw at the pre-tournament meeting. 3. Seating requirements are as follows: Boys - AAAA 1000, AAA 900, • Bring your rooming list filled out with only those individuals en- AA 800, A 700 and Girls - AAAA 700, AAA 600, AA 500, A 400. If a titled to stay at the school rate as listed above with their position school does not qualify to host, they must select the next clos- listed, i.e. player, coach, cheerleader, principal, athletic direc- est approved site. tor, etc. 4. Site Administrator will coordinate activities at the game site and • Therefore, if a school decides to house part of their school will arrange ticket sales, security, provide game ball, scorebook, and representatives on their own at a different establishment, complete financial report and return to WVSSAC along with a check you may not get the WVSSAC comp rooms or rate and for the proceeds after expenses. may lose your privilege of being entitled to be in the “draw” 5. Game officials will be assigned and paid by the WVSSAC. or to any rooms provided by the WVSSAC. 6. Tickets will be sent to the Regional Coordinator and made available Please cooperate with these guidelines to allow us to provide to both schools if requested to sell in advance. Do not use any first class accommodations. other tickets unless those supplied by the WVSSAC are exhausted. 5. Prior to the tournament each school shall receive from the Sec- Admission - Advance sale prices for student tickets shall be $5.00 ondary School Activities Commission one “team pass” that will each. The price of all tickets purchased at the gate shall be $8.00. admit the coach, assistants, managers and the team not to ex- ceed 23. Upon entering the gymnasium, the coach shall present 7. Visiting schools requesting advanced tickets from the Regional Co- this pass and identify players as they enter. ordinator MUST contact the host school by 12:00 NOON on the day of the game to inform the Site Administrator of the number of 6. In accordance with Rule 2-2-1 Note “A state association tickets sold in advance. Failure to do so will require the visiting may permit game or replay officials to use a replay moni- school to purchase all unsold tickets. Unsold tickets and pro- tor during the state championship series contest to deter- ceeds from advance sale of tickets must be delivered to the mine if a try for goal at the expiration of time in the fourth host school ONE HOUR before game time. quarter or any overtime period (0:00 on the game clock) should be counted and if so, determine if it is a two or a 8. No Pass-Outs are allowed. If you are in - you are in. If you three point goal.” The Board of Directors has approved leave, you must pay to re-enter the following state adoption: 9. Awards and Programs - A plaque for the winning team of each In the final championship game in each of the three classes Regional Tournament will be furnished by the WVSSAC and will be for boys and girls basketball where a replay video moni- shipped to the director prior to the tournament from the supplier. tor is available, the call on the court will stand unless there Other awards or trophies are not approved. is clear and convincing evidence on a replay that the call 10. Team Expense for Regionals - Refer to Reimbursement should be revised. All game officials will participate in the Schedule. review, if it is used, and the referee will have the responsi- 11. Game Officials and Game Ball - Game officials will be assigned by bility of the final decision. the WVSSAC office and paid by the Board of Directors. 7. A time out at or near the four minute mark may be called The game ball (Spalding TF-1000 Legacy) for the finals of each prior to the shooting of the first free throw if requested by Regional Tournament will be provided by the WVSSAC and will be broad cast media. delivered to the regional coordinator prior to the tournament date. At 8. Network radio and television are allowed five (5) one-minute the conclusion of the tournament, it shall be presented to the win- media timeouts per game including one in the first, second ning team. and third periods and two in the fourth period. If a coach calls 12. Broadcasting - Broadcast fees for any single regional tournament a timeout prior to the four minute mark in a period the media game are as follows: AAAA & AAA schools-$ 150.00; AA schools - timeout would be triggered. If a coach calls a 30-second $125.00; A schools-$ 100.00, payable to the director in advance. In timeout, the media timeout will still be taken and the team will the event broadcast space is limited, the director shall make as- be charged with a 30-second timeout. The media timeout signment on the “first come, first served” basis. Some radio sta- will be called on the first dead ball occurring under 4-minutes tions may want to tape a certain game and feed it to their listeners on the game clock. If a shooting foul occurs on the dead at a later date. The fee for taping a game is $75.00 paid in advance. ball, foul shots will be taken after the timeout is complete. C. STATE TOURNAMENT Ticket Information 1. The 2021 Girls’ Basketball Tournament shall be played at the 9. The following information pertains to the types and prices of Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center on April 27- tickets for the State Tournament. There will be three games May 1, 2021. Mr. Shawn Wheeler will serve as Director. 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session. Tournament booklets are priced as follows: 2020-2021 BASKETBALL RULES Principals $70.00 Coaches $70.00 CHANGES Other Adults $80.00 At the pre-tournament meeting at the SSAC office the Sunday immediately preceding tournament play, the principal or his/ 2-12-5: The intent of the rule change is to avoid her representative will be given a supply of student tickets to gamesmanship and ensure the time for replace- enable the students to be admitted at a reduced price. ment remains within the rules. This rule change Upon arrival at the State Tournament site, a financial report with the proceeds shall be given to Box Office Manager, Charles- makes 2-12-5 consistent with 2-12-4 “second ton Coliseum and Convention Center. horn” requirement. Tickets may be secured for the first session in which a team Rationale: The addition of a warning signal at plays, or they may be purchased for the two or three sessions in which a team may play. Student tickets are priced at $6.00 the end of the replacement period admonishes per session if purchased through the school. Adult tickets are the coach and team to prepare for resumption of $12.00 reserved, $10.00 general admission. the game. Should a team win its first game, the principal or his/her repre- sentative may secure tickets for his/her students and patrons for their second game at the site. It is the obligation of the 5-4-1, 2: When a coach has been removed, this principal or athletic director to purchase these tickets and dis- rule clarifies that if no other coach or school tribute them to those ordering them. The Board of Directors has restricted the sale of tourna- personnel are available, then the game is for- ment tickets at reduced prices as follows: feited unless state association rules determine Class AAA/AAAA high schools - 10 tickets otherwise. Class AA high schools - 8 tickets Rationale: Rewritten to clarify the forfeiture Class A high schools - 8 tickets process and adds language and a new article to middle schools - 6 tickets 7-12 schools - 10 tickets give directions when there is no coach or other There is no limit of adult tickets a school may order at a cost school personnel, on the bench. of $80.00. These orders (see order form in August Interscholastic) must 10-6-Penalty: To clarify that officials are not reach Box Office Manager, Charleston Coliseum and Conven- required to issue a warning prior to issuing a tion Center, not later than February 1. Orders at reduced prices will not be filled after this date. Phone: 1-304-345-7469. technical foul. However, they may issue a warn- Sponsorship and Rights: The WVSSAC is the sponsoring ing when the offense is judged not to be major. organization for all state tournaments. The WVSSAC reserves Rationale: To clarify the official does not have to all rights in regard to the management of these tournaments, the sale of any items at the tournament site, and any audio or give a warning to the coach. The warning is one visual reproductions of the events. Any sale, distribution or of the tools used to help improve behavior before reproduction of clothing, souvenirs, pictures or other items with- out the expressed written consent of the WVSSAC is strictly a technical foul has to be given. prohibited. Pictures for media or school yearbooks are to be used for these purposes only. BROADCASTING - STATE TOURNAMENT Requests for basketball rule interpretations or explanations should 10. Information concerning all broadcasting and TV rights, live or be directed to the state association responsible for the high school delayed, may be obtained from Charleston Coliseum and Con- vention Center, phone 1-304-345-1500. basketball program in your state. The NFHS will assist in an- swering rules questions from state associations whenever called 11. Schools must stay at approved hotels in order to receive reim- upon. bursement for meals and mileage. Approved hotels are listed on the WVSSAC website under the tab for each specific sport. Page 8 THE INTERSCHOLASTIC No. 2 BOYS’ BASKETBALL SECTIONAL AND REGIONAL TOURNAMENT SERIES All games to start at 7:00 p.m. Class AAAA Region III Region I Shawn Wheeler - Winfield HS - 304-586-3279 Dwaine Rodgers - Wheeling Park High School - 304-243-0400 Section 1 Capital, George Washington, Riverside, South Section 1 Brooke, John Marshall, Morgantown, Wheeling Park Charleston Matt Demotto - Bridgeport - 304-842-3693 Jeremy Buchanan - Oak Hill HS - 304-469-3551 Section 2 Bridgeport, Buckhannon-Upshur, Preston, University Section 2 Greenbrier East, Oak Hill, Princeton, Woodrow Wilson Region II Region IV Steve Campbell - Musselman High School - 304-229-1950 Bruce Senior - Huntington High School - 304-528-6415 Section 1 Hedgesville, Martinsburg, Spring Mills Section 1 Cabell Midland, Huntington, Spring Valley Steve Campbell - Musselman HS - 304-229-1950 Shawn Wheeler - Winfield HS - 304-586-3279 Section 2 Jefferson, Musselman, Washington Section 2 Hurricane, Parkersburg, Parkersburg South, St. Albans

Class AAA Region I Region III Donnie Murray - Wheeling Central HS - 304-233-1660 Jason Underwood -Pikeview High School - 304-384-7586 Section 1 North Marion, Oak Glen, Weir, Wheeling Central Section 1 Independence, Pikeview, Shady Spring, Westside Trey Stewart - Hampshire High School - 304-822-5016 Kathy Tyree - Nicholas HS - 304-872-2141 Section 2 Berkeley Springs, Hampshire, Keyser, Trinity Section 2 Herbert Hoover, Midland Trail, Nicholas, Sissonville

Region II Region IV Mark Jones - Bridgeport HS - 304-842-3693 Steve Lough - Ripley High School 304-372-7355 Section 1 East Fairmont, Fairmont Sr., Grafton, Notre Dame, Section 1 Nitro, Point Pleasant, Ripley, Winfield Philip Barbour George Barker - Chapmanville Reg. HS - 304-855-4522 Holly Hawkins - Lincoln High School - 304-326-7400 Section 2 Lincoln County, Logan, Scott, Wayne Section 2 Elkins, Lewis County, Liberty H, Lincoln, Robert C Bryd

Class AA Region I Region III Jeff Givens - Williamstown High School - 304-375-6151 Don Jones - Bluefield High School - 304-325-9116 Section 1 Magnolia, Ritchie County, St. Marys Section 1 Bluefield, Summers County, Wyoming East Jeff Givens - Williamstown High School - 304-375-6151 George Barker - Chapmanville Reg. HS - 304-855-4522 Section 2 Parkersburg Catholic, Williamstown, Wirt County Section 2 Liberty R, Chapmanville Regional, Mingo Central

Region II Region IV Jay Hesse - Frankfort HS - 304-726-4767 Jeremy Litton - Buffalo HS - 304-937-2661 Section 1 Frankfort, Moorefield, Petersburg Section 1 Buffalo, Poca St. Joseph Central Mary Ramsey - Clay County High School - 304-587-4226 Jacob Nelson - Charleston Catholic HS - 304-342-8415 Section 2 Braxton County, Clay County, South Harrison Section 2 Charleston Catholic, Ravenswood, Roane County

Class A Region I Region III Roger Cain - Cameron High School - 304-686-3336 Kim Fraley - James Monroe High School - 304-753-5182 Section 1 Cameron, Hundred, Madonna, Paden City, Valley Section 1 Greater Beckley Christian, James Monroe, Montcalm, Greg Bonnell - Doddridge County HS - 304-873-2521 Mount View, River View Section 2 Clay-Battelle, Doddridge County, Tyler Consolidated, Jeremy Buchanan - Oak Hill High School - 304-469-3551 Wood County Christian Section 2 Greenbrier West, Meadow Bridge, Richwood, Webster Region II County Jamie Tallman - Union HS - 304-693-7612 Region IV Section 1 Easy Hardy, Paw Paw, Tucker County, Union Matt Stollings - Sherman HS - 304-837-3301 Melissa Walters - Tygarts Valley HS - 304-335-4575 Section 1 Man, Sherman, Tolsia, Tug Valley, Van Section 2 Harman, Pendleton County, Pocahontas County, Steve Lough - Ripley High School - 304-372-7355 Tygarts Valley Section 2 Calhoun County, Gilmer County, Hannan, Wahama No. 2 THE INTERSCHOLASTIC Page 9 GIRLS’ BASKETBALL SECTIONAL AND REGIONAL TOURNAMENT SERIES All games to start at 7:00 p.m. Class AAAA Region III Region I Shawn Wheeler - Winfield HS - 304-586-3279 Dwaine Rodgers - Wheeling Park High School - 304-243-0400 Section 1 Capital, George Washington, Riverside, South Section 1 Brooke, John Marshall, Morgantown, Wheeling Park Charleston Matt Demotto - Bridgeport HS 304-842-3693 Jeremy Buchanan - Oak Hill HS - 304-469-3551 Section 2 Bridgeport, Buckhannon-Upshur, Preston, University Section 2 Greenbrier East, Oak Hill, Princeton, Woodrow Wilson Region II Region IV Steve Campbell - Musselman High School - 304-229-1950 Bruce Senior -Huntington High School - 304-528-6415 Section 1 Hedgesville, Martinsburg, Spring Mills Section 1 Cabell Midland, Huntington, Spring Valley Steve Campbell - Musselman HS - 304-229-1950 Shawn Wheeler - Winfield HS - 304-586-3279 Section 2 Jefferson, Musselman, Washington Section 2 Hurricane, Parkersburg, Parkersburg South, St. Albans

Class AAA Region III Region I Jason Underwood -Pikeview HS - 304-384-7586 Donnie Murray- Wheeling Central HS - 304-233-1660 Section 1 Independence, Pikeview, Shady Spring, Westside Section 1 North Marion, Oak Glen, Weir, Wheeling Central Kathy Tyree -Nicholas High School - 304-872-2141 Trey Stewart -Hampshire High School - 304-822-5016 Section 2 Herbert Hoover, Midland Trail, Nicholas, Sissonville Section 2 Berkeley Springs, Hamshire, Keyser Region IV Region II Steve Lough - Ripley High School - 304-372-7355 Mark Jones - Bridgeport High School - 304-842-3693 Section 1 Nitro, Point Pleasant, Ripley, Winfield Section 1 East Fairmont, Fairmont Sr., Grafton, Philip Barbour George Barker - Chapmanville Regional HS - 304-855-4522 Holly Hawkins- Lincoln High School - 304-872-2141 Section 2 Lincoln County, Logan, Scott, St. Joseph Central, Section 2 Elkins, Lewis County, LIberty H, Lincoln, Robert C Bryd Wayne

Class AA Region III Region I Don Jones - Bluefield HS - 304-325-9116 Jeff Givens - Williamstown High School 304-375-6151 Section 1 Bluefield, Summers County, Wyoming East Section 1 Magnolia, St. Marys, Ritchie County George Barker - Chapmanville Reg. HS - 304-855-4522 Jeff Givens - Williamstown High School - 304-375-6151 Section 2 Chapmanville Regional, Mingo Central, Liberty R Section 2 Parkersburg Catholic, Williamstown, Wirt County

Region IV Region II Jeremy Litton - Buffalo High School - 304-937-2661 Jay Hesse - Frankfort HS - 304-726-4767 Section 1 Buffalo, Charleston Catholic, Poca Section 1 Frankfort, Moorefield, Petersburg Mary Ramsey - Clay County High School - 304-587-4226 Jacob Nelson - Charleston Catholic HS - 304-342-8415 Section 2 Clay County Ravenswood, Roane County Section 2 Braxton County, Notre Dame, South Harrison, Trinity

Class A Region III Region I Kim Fraley - James Monroe High School 304-753-5182 Roger Cain - Cameron High School 304-686-3336 Section 1 Great Beckley Christian, James Monroe, Montcalm, Section 1 Cameron, Hundred, Madonna, Paden City, Valley Mount View, River View Greg Bonnell - Doddridge County HS - 304-873-2521 Jeremy Buchanan - Oak Hill High School - 304-469-3551 Section 2 Clay-Battelle, Doddridge County, Tyler Consolidated, Section 2 Greenbrier West, Meadow Bridge, Richwood, Webster Wood County Christian County Region II Region IV Jamie Tallman - Union High School - 304-693-7612 Matt Stollings - Sherman HS - 304-837-3301 Section 1 East Hardy, Paw Paw, Tucker County, Union Section 1 Man, Sherman, Tolsia, Tug Valley, Van Melissa Walters - Tygarts Valley High School - 304-335-4575 Steve Lough - Ripley High School - 304-372-7355 Section 2 Harman, Pendleton County, Pocahontas County, Section 2 Calhoun County, Gilmer County, Hannan, Wahama Tygarts County Page 10 THE INTERSCHOLASTIC No. 2

SEEDING - STATE TOURNAMENT Thursday Method: 9:30 a.m. 3 vs 6 AAAA • Each coach from the sectional championship game will be sent a 11:15 a.m. 2-7 winner vs 3-6 winner A ballot by fax on Monday of the regional tournament week. Schools advancing to the regional tournament will be listed on the ballot by 1:00 p.m. 2 vs 7 AAAA classification. Class AAAA schools will receive a ballot with only Thursday AAAA schools listed and so on. 5:30 p.m. 1 vs 8 AAAA • Coaches will NOT rank their own school, however, they will rank the 7:15 p.m. 1-8 winner vs 4-5 winner A remaining fifteen (15) schools. 9:00 p.m. 4 vs 5 AAAA • A ranking of one (1) will indicate the highest rating while a fifteen (15) will indicate the lowest rating possible. A school will receive from 1 to 15 points based upon each rating they receive. Each school will Friday have one of their highest and one of their lowest ratings eliminated. 9:30 a.m. 2-7 winner vs 3-6 winner AA • No ballot will be accepted if received after NOON on Tuesday of the 11:15 a.m. 2-7 winner vs 3-6 winner AAA regional tournament week. 1:00 p.m. 1-8 winner vs 4-5 winner AA • After all ballots are received and points accumulated, schools win- Friday ning the regional tournament will be placed in the appropriate brack- 5:30 p.m. 1-8 winner vs 4-5 winner AAAA ets. Of the eight winning schools, the school with the lowest accu- mulated point total will receive the number 1 seed and seeding will 7:15 p.m. 1-8 winner vs 4-5 winner AAA continue until all brackets are filled. 9:00 p.m. 2-7 winner vs 3-6 winner AAAA Example -- Points Accumulated Regional Result Seeding School A -- 20 total points Won 1 Saturday School B -- 27 total points Won 2 10:00 a.m. A Championship Game School C -- 37 total points Lost ______12:30 p.m. AA Championship Game School D -- 48 total points Won 3 Saturday School E -- 57 total points Lost ______5:30 p.m. AAA Championship Game School F -- 63 total points Won 4 8:00 p.m. AAAA Championship Game • If two or more teams are tied, the following criteria will be used to resolve the tie: 1. Head to Head Competition 2. Total Number of Wins in Classification or Above 3. Total Number of Wins 4. Toss of Coin Highest seeded team will be the Home Team.

Tuesday 9:30 a.m. 3 vs 6 A 11:15 a.m. 4 vs 5 AA 1:00 p.m. 2 vs 7 A Tuesday 5:30 p.m. 1 vs 8 A 7:15 p.m. 1 vs 8 AA 9:00 p.m. 4 vs 5 A

Wednesday 9:30 a.m. 3 vs 6 AAA 11:15 a.m. 3 vs 6 AA 1:00 p.m. 2 vs 7 AAA Wednesday 5:30 p.m. 1 vs 8 AAA 7:15 p.m. 2 vs 7 AA 9:00 p.m. 4 vs 5 AAA No. 2 THE INTERSCHOLASTIC Page 11

2020-2021 SWIMMING PROGRAM NOTE: Due to COVID-19, revisions and/or modifications to information unless permission is granted by the WVSSAC. The school in this document may be made at anytime during the season. contracted coach must be present on deck at all practices. Swim coaches are to consult the principal or his/her designee to insure Non-school/unauthorized coaches shall not assist with prac- that all Entry Forms and Eligibility Certificates are completed and sub- tices. mitted online by the required date. 4. Two scrimmages are allowed after each individual has seven team practices. 2020-21 High School Season Dates C. Swimsuits Season Starts October 26 1. Swimsuits shall be of one piece. Boys shall wear suits which 1st Contest March 3 cover the buttocks and girls shall wear suits that cover the Regional Entry Form Due April 6 Noon buttocks and breasts. Regional April 10 2. Swimsuits worn by swimmers shall be limited to the following State April 20-21 requirements: a. Only one swimsuit shall be permitted in competition. (A I. GENERAL INFORMATION swimmer with special needs may request customization A. The National Federation Swimming and Diving Rules will be the through his/her school to the WVSSAC.) official rules with the exception of modifications approved by the b. The swimsuit shall be: West Virginia Secondary School Activities Commission Board of 1) Constructed of a woven/knit textile material; Directors. 2) Permeable (100 percent to air and water), except for one B. Entry Forms - It is recommended that schools use Entry Forms for post-construction impermeable school name and/or logo each regular season meet. The athlete’s grade level is required which shall not exceed 9 square inches: on every Entry Form. Entry Forms are required for Regionals. 3) Competitors shall not wear or use any device to aid their Hy-tek entry will be accepted provided it includes grade level and all speed, buoyancy or body compression. other information on WVSSAC entry form. 4) Made so as not to aid in buoyancy and shall not be al- C. Physical Examination - No student shall be permitted to participate tered to aid in buoyancy; in the program until he/she has provided the school with the WVS- 5) Made with no zippers or other fastening system other SAC Physical Examination/Parental Consent Form properly com- than a waist tie for a brief or jammer and elastic material pleted by the physician and signed by the parent. within the casing/ribbing in the terminal ends (straps, leg D. Water Depth Levels openings and waist openings); and 1. Diving will only be permitted in a water depth of 12 or more 6) Constructed so that the style/shape of the suit for males feet. shall not extend above the waist nor below the top of the 2. If the water depth at the starting end of the pool is less than 4 kneecap and for females shall not extend beyond the feet, all swimmers must start in the water. shoulders nor below the top of the kneecap, nor cover the 3. If the water depth at the starting end of the pool is 4 feet or neck. more, the starting platform may be a maximum of 30” above c. Suits with a FINA marking, if otherwise legal, shall be legal water surface. for NFHS competition. E. Facility 3. It is strongly recommended that all team members be attired 1. End walls - It is recommended that end walls be finished with in identical team swimsuits which display the school colors. a nonslip surface that extends no less than .8 meters (2 feet 7 4. Competitors shall not be permitted to compete in attire (suits 1/2 inches) below the water surface. and caps) which includes advertising or a name other than the 2. Continuous lines 10-12 inches wide (25cm) and of a dark color name of the competitor, school name, school nickname and/ shall indicate the middle of each swimming lane. These lines or school logo except one visible logo/trade name not exceed- shall end 60 to 80 inches (1.5 to 2.0m) from the end walls and ing 2 1/4 square inches and not exceeding 2 1/4 inches in any the last 10 to 12 inches of the line shall be at least 36 inches dimension. Also one American flag not exceeding 2x3 inches wide (.9144m) thus forming a broad “T”. The center of each is permissible on each item of swimsuit apparel. Permission lane shall be indicated on the end walls by a 10 to 12 inch line to wear any commemorative/memorial patch must be granted extending vertically at least 3 feet 6 inches (1.0m) below the in writing by the WVSSAC. A commemorative or memorial surface of the water. Markings on the finish pad and bulk- patch not to exceed 4 square inches may be worn on each heads shall conform to required markings on the end walls. item of the swimsuit apparel. Goggles are not part of the 3. The 16.4-yards/15 meter mark must be clearly visible on each school swimsuit. side of the pool. 5. Cap Markings - Schools are allowed to customize swim caps F. Sportsmanship - Student participation in swimming meets is a privi- with strategically placed school logo, school nickname, school lege. Each student-athlete is expected to conduct himself or her- name and competitor’s name and a manufacturer’s logo. The self in an exemplary manner while competing and representing their same customization is allowed on swimsuits. Multiple manu- school. facturers’ logos are not allowed on the cap or suit. More than G. Individual event entry times for regular season meets must one cap may be worn by a competitor. be from high school meets (either during the current season 6. Deck changing is prohibited. or a prior season). Relay event entry times must be from high D. Face paint and temporary tattoos are not allowed. If a permanent school meets during the current season. tattoo is deemed objectionable by an official, said tattoo must be II. RULES AND REGULATIONS covered. A. Maximum Team Contests - A swimming team will be permitted 16 E. Non-School Participation Rule 127-2-10 - Coaches are reminded contests exclusive of regional and state contests. Schools are that swimmers are granted an exemption to this rule provided required to schedule a minimum of 6 meets to be eligible to 1. participation is approved by the school principal and compete in the Regional meet. 2. the student misses no school-sponsored athletic activity of B. Practice that team. 1. Team members must have fourteen (14) team practices on Violation of this rule will result in a loss of the students’ eligibility for fourteen (14) separate days before the first meet. The prac- the remainder of the season. tices may not occur on days of a meet and must be team Since swimming is not included in the Non-School Participation practices. Rule, students participating in any swim meet as an individual while 2. If a team member is participating in two sports simultaneously, a member of his/her school team may accept a medal, trophy, cup, he/she must have at least five days of sport specific practice certificate, ribbon, plaque, unattached letter, unattached chevron, for each sport. or any similar award. 3. Teams may not simultaneously practice at the same facility F. Coach - No team or individual will be allowed to compete in any Page 12 THE INTERSCHOLASTIC No. 2

meet unless accompanied by the coach or a professional faculty L. Rules for “Scratches” representative designated by the principal. A scratch is the withdrawal of a competitor from the meet once G. Officiating entered, prior to the start of the meet, or once the meet begins, from 1. WVSSAC registered officials must be used for interscholastic the remainder of their events. meets. Officials’ contracts are recommended. A declared false start is the withdrawal from an event by a decla- 2. Dual or tri meets require a minimum of two registered officials ration to the referee prior to the start of the event. A declared false (starter and referee). start counts as an entry toward the allowable number of events. 3. Meets or invitationals with four or more teams require a mini- All competitors, once officially entered shall compete in all races, mum of three registered officials (starter, stroke and turn, and heats, and rounds of competition. In non-championship meets, a referee). competitor who has been officially entered in an event but does not 4. Apparel - The officials’ shirt shall be a white golf/polo style compete shall be disqualified from that event only. In championship shirt, short sleeve with collar. The shirt must have 2 to 4 but- meets (County, Conference, Regional, State), a competitor who has tons at the neck, and the material of the shirt must be non- been officially entered in an event but does not compete shall be see-through and shirt tails shall be tucked in at all times. disqualified from further competition. He/She shall not be disquali- Navy blue long pants, shorts, culottes or skirts are permitted fied from events in subsequent rounds for which he/she has previ- during regular season, regional meets and State prelims. In ously qualified. For instance, a swimmer swam in a preliminary State Tournament finals, all officials shall wear a white polo event of a championship meet, qualifying for finals. In the second shirt (with WVSSAC emblem on left breast), navy blue pants, preliminary event in which he/she was entered, he/she failed to com- white socks and white shoes. White athletic shoes (no san- pete. He/She is disqualified from any further competition with the dals or crocs) and white socks are required for all meets. The exception of the final for which he/she previously qualified. officials’ uniform may not display any emblems or badges ex- Exceptions: cept as otherwise designated by the WVSSAC.The WVS- 1. An illness or injury certified by a physician or the referee forces SAC subscribes to the uniform recommended by the Na- a competitor to withdraw - no penalty. This does count as a tional Federation of state High school Associations: Offi- swum event. cials may only wear shirts adopted by the WVSSAC Offi- 2. A competitor can withdraw from an event with a declared false cials’ Advisory Committee. Said logo/sublimation must be start. Notice must be given to the referee at a specified time - worn on the left breast of the shirt. The official patch will be no later than the start of the event prior. This does count as a eliminated from all sports except swim and soccer by the fall swum event. of 2020. In the sports of track, swim and volleyball, the logo To clarify the definition of “officially entered” - In all multiple team can be embroidery as long as it is placed on a white polo meets, a competitor is officially entered when the entry card is de- shirt and it must be done by Officials Call. livered to the meet manager at the specified time and place. (This H. Regular season scoring - (Refer to NF Rules Book, Rule 7-1-2) means coaches may not submit entries for swimmers to the host 1. The maximum number of entries per individual and relay event team entering any swimmer in more than 2 individual and 2 relay for each team shall be in accordance with NF Rules Book, events or 1 individual event and 3 relay events.) In other meets (dual Rule 7.2 meets), a competitor becomes a participant in events when the 2. Scoring shall be in accordance with NF Rules Book, Rule 7. official entry card is delivered to the referee immediately after the 3. By prior mutual consent, any of the scoring systems set forth announcement of the results of the preceding event. in NF Rules Book, Rule 7 may be used for dual, double-dual, M. Lap - Counters or triple-dual meets. 1. The use of a visual lap counting system is optional although a 4. Only two relay teams may score for each team in each relay visual lap counting device must be provided. event. 2. A visual lap-counting system for the 500 yard/meter freestyle I. Scoring Errors - The Meet Referee has up to one hour to make event shall be required for each visiting swimmer’s lane. For changes, except clerical before signing the score sheet as official. not providing a adequate number of visual lap-counting devices The meet score can be reviewed and clerical errors corrected within for each visiting swimmer’s lane, the host team shall be dis- 48 hours of the completion of the meet. qualified from the event and the visiting team(s) shall compete J. Timing - When three watches record different times, the official time to earn points. For not providing an adequate number of visual is the time of the middle watch. If two watches record the same lap-counting devices for each host swimmer’s lane, the af- time, that time is official. If only two buttons or watches are avail- fected swimmers from the host team shall compete without able, the official time shall be the average of those two button or the use of the visual lap-counting device or a lap counter. watch times. Digits representing a thousandth of a second are 3. Lap counters are permitted to count the competitor’s laps by dropped with no rounding. changing the number to the next higher or lower number, as K. Warm Up Requirements - Twenty (20) Minutes the competitor makes the turn at the starting end. 1. A county contracted coach shall be on the deck during the N. Championship Meets entire warm-up period. The coach shall be present and behind 1. The Regional Swim Meets and the State Swim Meet are des- the block before the team may enter the water. The coach ignated as championship meets and shall be conducted un- must remain behind the block throughout the entire warm-up. der the championship meet format. It is recommended that Compliance will be monitored by the meet officials. other culminating meets, such as county, league and confer- 2. Swimmers shall enter the water feet-first except for starts which ence championship meets, be conducted under the champi- are limited to specific lanes. onship meet format. Non-culminating meets may also be 3. Last five (5) minutes of warm-up in all lanes are one-way sprint conducted under the championship meet format. The desig- lanes with racing starts specified as one-way sprints. nation of “championship” or “non-championship” meet should 4. A cone marker or similar sign on starting platforms in lanes be clearly identified in the meet information. not specified as one-way sprints. 5. Coaches shall stand at the starting end of the pool and ver- III. POINTS OF EMPHASIS bally start swimmers for sprint or pace work. A. Pre-season meetings are required for all swimmers. Coaches are 6. Swimmers shall not be allowed on a starting platform when a encouraged to request parent attendance. Rules and sportsman- backstroker is executing a start in the same sprint lane. ship should be emphasized. 7. Swimmers shall not swim in the area where the diving warm- B. Coaches shall abide by the decisions of the Meet Committee and up is occurring. refrain from unsportsmanlike conduct or remarks. Meet management or a designated official may remove a swim- C. It is the official’s and coach’s responsibility to check all equipment mer, coach and/or team from the deck for violations of these prior to each meet. requirements. In facilities that have a warm-up and/or warm- D. Schools are encouraged to use WVSSAC Game Contracts. down area, management shall provide supervision of the area E. Sportsmanship - All coaches are to emphasize to swimmers at all times. No. 2 THE INTERSCHOLASTIC Page 13

placements will be allowed. that respect for all coaches, timers, swimmers, and officials is b. Deadline is prior to the start of the meet. required throughout the entire meet. 4. Diving will not be included at the Regional Meet. F. Coaches are strongly encouraged to take the Part I Test. 5. Order of Events will follow the same format as the State Meet. IV. TOURNAMENTS 6. Touch pads will be used (where available). SITES AND DATES CANNOT BE CHANGED 7. Scoring WITHOUT WVSSAC APPROVAL a. Hy-Tek Meet Management System All tournament directors are reminded to read the Director’s Manual be- b. The meet referee will be required to sign-off on all races fore any preparations are made for the tournament. The necessary forms in which the computer flags more than a .3 difference of or reports that must be filed with the WVSSAC office can be found with pad (electronic) and back-up time. the instructions for each sport. c. The computer operator will print time sheets for each heat A. REGIONAL MEETS-April 10, 2021 of every event. The swim competition for the this season will include regional and d. 8 Places. Individual events will score 9-7-6-5-4-3-2-1. state competition. There will be a one class competition with four Relays will be double the individual score. regional divisions. e. Results due to WVSSAC and State Director at the con- 1. Entry Form clusion of the Regional Meet. a. The Entry Form must be in the WVSSAC office by Noon 8. State Qualifiers April 6, 2021 and to the Regional Director after 12:00 a. Individual Events: The top three (3) from each re- Noon but before 12:00 midnight on April 6, 2021. The gion and the remaining twelve (12) qualifiers will meet at which the time was swum must be included on be the next fastest twelve (12) competitors, by time, the Entry Form. No changes will be accepted after from all Regions combined. April 6. All Entry Forms must be submitted by Hytek b. Relays: The top two (2) from each region and the program. next 10 fastest times from all Regions combined. • If Entry Form is not received by Regional Director and This will only occur if all regionals use automatic the WVSSAC office ON THE due date, the swimmers timing. will be entered as a NO TIME. If a coach only submits c. If a team qualifies 7 or more athletes, no alternate the form to the Regional Director and not to the WVS- is permitted. If a team qualifies fewer than 7 ath- SAC, all swimmers will be entered as a NO TIME. letes (which must include at least one relay), the • A NO TIME issued due to late submission of the Entry coach must fill out form and request to bring ONE Form will not be changed under any circumstances. alternate. This form must be sent to WVSSAC by the • All times, individual and relays, must be from high school Monday following the Regional Meet. meets during the current season. d. A swim-off will be conducted to determine the State b. To enter the regional meet, a swimmer must have com- Qualifier if there is a tie at the Regional Meet for 3rd peted in a minimum of four interscholastic meets prior to place in an individual event or 2nd place in a relay. the date of the Regional Meet, and the team must have No swim-off times will be used for qualifying or seed- scheduled a minimum of 6 meets. ing purposes for the State Swim Meet. 500 Free: Minimum qualifying time for girls is 7:30.00 e. After all times from the Regional Meets have been minutes; minimum qualifying time for boys is 6:30.00 submitted to and tabulated by the State Director, if minutes. NO TIMES will not be allowed to enter this there is a tie for 24th place in an individual event or event. The top 3 finishers (must meet qualifying 18th place in relay event for the State Swim Meet, minimum) and take the next fastest qualifying times an extra heat will be added to that event during the to fill the field. State Swim Meet preliminary session in lieu of a c. Each school shall be permitted four entries in each indi- swim-off. vidual event (timed finals). 9. Admission d. Relays - one entry per school. a. Adults $7.00 Students $5.00 • Coaches are to list four swimmers. b. Videotaping or filming of the meet for personal use is • Any swimmer listed on the WVSSAC Eligibility Form allowed. However, it is recommended that the tourna- is eligible to be entered as an alternate provided he/ ment director designate a specific area for all videotaping she is otherwise eligible. or filming to ensure that spectator viewing is not violated. • Relay Cards must be given to computer operator at c. No flash photography is allowed during the start of each least one-half hour before start of meet. Relay cards event. must indicate the names of the swimmers in that heat. d. No reserve or “save” seating. First come, first serve. No • Thereafter, changes will only be allowed for injury or seating allowed in aisles. illness; changes must be reported to the Referee prior e. Swimmers are to remain in the designated team area to to the start of the race. allow for adequate spectator seating. • The name of the lead-off swimmer shall be submitted f. No signs allowed on deck or on railings in the spectator to the computer operator not later than the conclusion seating area. of the race. 10. Deck Area e. Four event limit per swimmer no more than two of which a. Restricted to contracted coaches (maximum of two per shall be individual events. A competitor officially becomes school - no exceptions), swimmers (qualifiers) and offi- a participant in an individual event when the entry card or cials. At least one of the two coaches must be the county form is delivered to the meet manager at a specified time contracted coach. The other coach must be authorized and place. certified and been county board of education approved. f. All swimmers will be seeded according to times listed on b. No parents, spectators, media or fans. Deck identifica- the official entry form, provided the time of any contest is tion must be worn by coaches, swimmers, and officials. not challenged by the coaches present at the scratch c. No food on deck. Water and sport drinks are the only meeting. Coaches must bring all time documenta- allowed beverages. No glass containers are allowed. No tion to the regional meet to prove they have met oil products are allowed. time and meet requirements for each swimmer. 11. No boom boxes or large stereos. Small personal listening g. Coaches are to keep all meet results and records for devices with earphones are allowed. home meets until March 1 of each season. 12. Tournament directors should refer to the Spectator Support 2. Coaches will receive “psyche” sheets only. Heat sheets will Information to determine what items are permitted at regional be provided at the meet. swim meets. 3. Scratches 13. Awards a. Entries may be scratched; however, no additions or re- Page 14 THE INTERSCHOLASTIC No. 2

a. Team Championship Plaque (boys and girls) tro, Point Pleasant, Sissonville, South Charleston, Spring Val- b. Additional awards may be given at the expense of partici- ley, St. Albans, St. Joseph, Winfield pating schools. c. Presentation - no caps or hats allowed. It is recom- B. STATE SWIM MEET - April 20-21, 2021 mended that shirts and sweats have school logo/name. Site: Mylan Park Aquatic Center 14. Officiating Director: Kathy Morris / Dan Erenrich a. Officials will be selected by the tournament director. Morgantown b. Minimum of seven registered officials - four stroke and 1. Coaches’ Meeting - Wednesday, February 17 at 6:00 PM turn, starter, referee, backup official. Location: Mylan Park Aquatic Center 15. Meet Committee a. All head coaches are required to attend. Failure to at- a. The Meet Committee will meet as needed to make deci- tend the meeting or arrive on time will result in the school’s sions on all protests. swimmer(s) being disqualified from the meet. b. Proper procedures for filing a protest will be detailed for b. There will be a mandatory coaches’ meeting at the be- coaches by the Meet Director at a pre-meet meeting. ginning of each morning session (Session I and III). c. The protest procedure must be initiated on the proper 2. State Qualifiers from Regional Meet form within one event, unless otherwise approved by meet a. Three individuals per event from each region. The re- referee. maining qualifiers will be the next fastest twelve (12) com- d. Coaches must submit a formal written explanation on petitors, by time, from all four Regions combined in order the Protest Form. to fill out the field of qualifiers. e. The Meet Director will present the protest to the Meet b. If a state qualifier is unable to attend, the next fast- Committee. est swimmer from that region will become a quali- f. The Meet Referee will be required to submit a written fier. Coaches are to notify the WVSSAC office im- explanation. mediately. If a coach knows at regionals that a swim- g. The Meet Director will present the Meet Referee’s expla- mer will not attend the State Meet, that coach must nation to the Meet Committee. contact the WVSSAC office immediately following h. Coach and meet referee will also make oral statement to the regional. This will allow substitution prior to meet committee, and answer any questions from com- the seeding of the State Meet. Substitutions after mittee members. Thereafter, coach and meet referee will February 14th will be placed in the vacated posi- exit meeting and meet committee will make final deci- tion. The meet will not be reseeded and they will sion. not be in the program. i. After the Meet Committee is adjourned, the Meet Direc- c. Relay - Two teams per relay event from each region. The tor will relay the decision to the coach. remaining qualifiers will be the next fastest ten (10) relay j. All decisions of the Meet Committee are final. teams, by time, from all four Regions combined in order REGIONAL TOURNAMENT STRUCTURE to fill out the field of qualifiers. 1) The regional tournament directors meeting is Wednes- • Coaches are to list four swimmers. day, March 17th at 10:00 at the WVSSAC office to cover • (An alternate for a relay at the State Meet need not tournament procedures and meet management. have participated in the Regional Meet.) Coaches will 2) It is recommended that regional meets be scheduled as receive only one deck pass per qualifier from the early as possible to prevent late night travel for teams. regional meet. Any additional swimmers will have to buy a ticket at the meet. Regional Times are Subject to Change • Any swimmer qualifying for the State Swim Meet is Region I eligible to be entered as an alternate provided he/she Site: Brooke High School is otherwise eligible. Date: April 10 Warm-up TBA Start TBA • Prelims and Finals - Cards must be given to the com- Directors: Sean Blumette, AD, Brooke HS (527-1410) puter operator not less than 30 minutes prior to the Schools: Brooke, John Marshall, Morgantown, Oak Glen, Parkersburg, start of the session. Relay cards must indicate the Parkersburg South, University, Weir, Wheeling Park, Wheel- names of the 4 swimmers participating in that race. ing Central, Williamstown Thereafter, changes will only be allowed for injury or illness; changes must be reported to the Referee prior Region II to the start of the race. Site: Harrison County YMCA 3. Coaches will receive psyche sheets only. Heat sheets will Date: April 10 Warm-up TBA Start TBA be given out at coaches’ meeting. Director: Joe Naternicola, AD Fairmont Senior HS 4. Scoring Schools: East Fairmont, Fairmont Senior, Hampshire, Hedgesville, a. Hy-Tek Meet Management Jefferson, Martinsburg, Musselman, North Marion, Preston, b. The meet referee will be required to sign-off on all races Spring Mills, Washington in which the computer flags more than a .3 difference of pad (electronic) and back-up time. Region III c. The computer operator will print time sheets for each heat Site: Salem University of every event. Date: April 10 Warm-up TBA Start TBA d. 12 Places. Individual events will score 16-13-12-11-10-9- Director: Rick Reynolds, AD, Buckhannon-Upshur (703-832-7522) 7-5-4-3-2-1. Relays will be double the individual score. Schools: Bridgeport, Buckhannon-Upshur, Capital, Charleston Catho- 5. Deck Area lic, Doddridge County, Elkins, Grafton, Herbert Hoover, Liberty a. Restricted to contracted coaches (maximum of two per (H), Lincoln, Notre Dame, Philip Barbour, Pike View, River- school), swimmers and officials. At least one of the two side, Shady Spring, South Harrison, Robert C Byrd, Woodrow coaches must be the county contracted coach. The other Wilson coach may be a volunteer but only if the individual has been county board of education approved. Region IV b. No parents, spectators, media or fans. Site: Marshall University c. Deck identification must be worn by coaches, swimmers, Date: April 10 Warm-up TBA Start TBA and officials. Director: Kathy Morris (733-2068 or 638-4193) d. No food on deck. Water and sport drinks are the only Schools: Buffalo, Cabell Midland, Chapmanville Regional, George Wash- allowed beverages. No glass containers are allowed. No ington, Huntington, Hurricane, Logan, Man, Mingo Central, Ni- No. 2 THE INTERSCHOLASTIC Page 15 14. Schools must stay at approved hotels in order to receive reim- bursement for meals and mileage. Approved hotels are listed on the WVSSAC website under the tab for each specific sport.

Sponsorship and Rights: The WVSSAC is the sponsoring organization oil products are allowed. for all state tournaments. The WVSSAC reserves all rights in regard to the 6. No boom boxes or large stereos. Small personal listening management of these tournaments, the sale of any items at the tournament devices with earphones are allowed. site, and any audio or visual reproductions of the events. Any sale, distribu- 7. Both warm ups and cool downs will be made available. tion or reproduction of clothing, souvenirs, pictures or other items without 8. Admission the expressed written consent of the WVSSAC is strictly prohibited. Pic- a. General Admission Adults - $10.00 Students - $7.00 tures for media or school yearbooks are to be used for these purposes only. b. Videotaping or filming of the meet for personal use is allowed. However, it is recommended that the tourna- Note: If a swimmer is entered in back to back heats, the swimmers may ment director designate a specific area for all videotaping swim a cool down of 50 yards in the competition pool after the end of the or filming to ensure that spectator viewing is not violated. first heat. Coaches shall notify the referee if this need occurs. c. No flash photography is allowed during the start of each event. d. No reserve or “save” seating. First come, first serve. No STATE SWIM MEET TIME SCHEDULE seating allowed in aisles. Tuesday, April 20, 2021 e. Swimmers are to remain in the designated team area to PRELIMINARIES allow for adequate spectator seating. *NOTE: Schedule is subject to change.* f. Students are not allowed in area designated for coaches. Session I Session II g. No signs allowed on deck or on railings in the spectator Boys Girls seating area. General Admission: 7:30 am General Admission: 2:00 pm 9. All-Tournament Team will be selected by points. The six high Warm-ups: 8:30 am Warm-ups: 3:00 pm point (based on individual events) swimmers (boys and girls) Start: 9:30 am Start: 4:00 pm will be the All-Tournament Teams. In the event of ties, relay (Times subject to change) (Times subject to change) points will be used to break the tie. 10. Awards Event Numbers Event Numbers a. Team Championship Trophy - boys and girls Events Team Runner Up Trophy - boys and girls Boys 200 Medley Relay Girls Individual - 1st place plaque; 2-6 medals; 7-12 ribbons 1 200 Freestyle 2 All Tournament Team - plaques; 6 girls, 6 boys 3 200 Individual Medley 4 b. Presentation - no caps or hats. It is recommended that 5 50 Freestyle 6 shirts or sweats have school logo/name. 7 100 Butterfly 8 11. Officiating 9 a. Officials will be selected by the WVSSAC 100 Freestyle 10 11 b. Minimum of 12 registered officials - meet referee, 3 deck 500 Freestyle 12 13 referees/starters, and 8 stroke and turn officials. 200 Freestyle Relay 14 c. The tournament director will select all other needed per- 15 100 Backstroke 16 17 sonnel (timers, announcer, timing equipment operator, 100 Breaststroke 18 19 software operator, etc.,). 400 Freestyle Relay 20 12. Meet Committee 21 22 a. The Meet Committee will meet as needed to make deci- Wednesday, April 21, 2021 sions on all protests. FINALS-Due to COVID, Boys and Girls Finals will be separate times b. Proper procedures for filing a protest will be detailed for TBD. coaches by the Meet Director at a pre-meet meeting. Session III c. The protest procedure must be initiated on the proper form within one event unless otherwise approved by meet Combined Final referee. General Admission: 7:00 am d. Coaches must submit a formal written explanation on Warm-ups: 8:00 am the Protest Form. Start: 9:00 am e. The Meet Director will present the protest to the Meet (Times subject to change) Boys Girls Committee. f. The Meet Referee will be required to submit a written 1 200 Medley Relay 2 explanation. 3 200 Freestyle 4 g. The Meet Director will present the Meet Referee’s expla- 5 200 Individual Medley 6 nation to the Meet Committee. 7 50 Freestyle 8 h. Coach and meet referee will also make oral statement to 9 100 Butterfly 10 meet committee, and answer any questions from com- 11 100 Freestyle 12 mittee members. Thereafter, coach and meet referee will 13 500 Freestyle 14 exit meeting and meet committee will make final deci- 15 200 Freestyle Relay 16 sion. 17 18 i. After the Meet Committee is adjourned, the Meet Direc- 100 Backstroke 19 100 Breaststroke 20 tor will relay the decision to the coach. 21 22 j. All decisions of the Meet Committee are final. 400 Freestyle Relay 13. Breaks during Meet. In order to provide recovery time for swimmers, meet management will use its best efforts Note: Consolation and Final heats will be swum for each stroke, starting to schedule breaks during the meet so that a swimmer with girls, then repeated for boys. will have not less than five (5) minutes between events.

2019-2020 State Swimming Champions Girls Boys State Winner George Washington High School George Washington High School Page 16 THE INTERSCHOLASTIC No. 2

2020-2021 Swimming Rule Changes

1-1-1: Additional language was added to define the end wall. 2020-21 SWIMMING AND DIVING EDITORIAL CHANGES Rationale: Since swimmers may now finish the race by contacting the end wall or touchpad, a more complete definition of what constitutes the 4-1-3, 4-1-7, 4-5-1, 4-8-1f, 4-8-2, 4-9-1, 4-9-2, 4-9-3, 3-3-4 NOTE, Appendix end wall was necessary. B

1-4-5, 1-4-6, 9-2-1, 9-4-1d, 9-4-2, 9-4-4, 9-4-5: Diving rounds and diving 2020-21 SWIMMING AND DIVING POINTS OF EMPHASIS sessions were defined. Rationale: Rounds and sessions were used interchangeably in the rules Communication between the Referee and Table book and clarity was necessary when referencing sessions during an 11- dive competition. Establishing the Official Time 3-3-3 NOTE, 3-3-4c: The rule was updated to comply with current Diving Entries requirements of suit manufacturers. Rationale: New language clarifies that a check mark placed adjacent to Signals for Officiating Swimmers with Disabilities the FINA logo is compliant for high school competition.

6-3-2: New language describes the manner in which an official time is obtained. Rationale: This rule change clarifies that other data points such as touchpad, buttons, or stopwatches may need to be used by the Referee to determine the swimmer’s time.

6-3-4: Added language describes when the backup system for timing and judging shall be operative. Rationale: The change more accurately describes the protocol for determining an official time when automatic timing equipment malfunctions or is not activated.

9-3-3, 9-3-5: Headings were added to articles to assist with identifying a two-pronged process for entering a diver participating in a championship meet. Rationale: New rule organization clarifies the entry process.

INFRACTIONS AND PENALTIES The following list is a sampling of infractions and penalties. Coaches and athletes should refer to NF Swim Rules Book and WVSSAC rules for additional infraction and penalty regulations. DQ DQ From Ejection & 2 Infraction From Event Further Competition Meet Suspension False start x Delay of meet x Failure to assume starting position after being instructed to do so x Stroke infractions x Wearing illegal attire x Entering water before race without referee’s permission x Not swimming in assigned lane x Interfering with swimmer in another lane x Contacting bottom of pool for purpose of gaining advantage x Re-entering water during race without referee’s approval x Participating in/attempting to participate in more than allowable events x x Failure to compete in all races in which entered x x Using unapproved artificial device during an event x x On site use of tobacco products x x x Being a non-participating team member who enters water during race x x Refusing to make illegal attire legal when directed to do so by referee x x x On-site shaving x Willful failure to follow the directions of an official x x x **Unsportsmanlike conduct x x x (Unsportsmanlike conduct acts include but are not limited to profanity, taunting, throwing equipment in anger or disgust, disrespectfully addressing an official) ** At the discretion of the referee, team personnel displaying unsportsmanlike conduct may be issued a warning, followed by disquali- fication and ejection from further participation in the meet. In addition, the personnel will be subject to the WVSSAC Code for Interscholastic Athletics - Rule 127-4-3. No. 2 THE INTERSCHOLASTIC Page 17

2020-21 WRESTLING PROGRAM NOTE: Due to COVID-19, revisions and/or modifications to informa- before the first session each day. NOTE: The tournament offi- tion in this document may be made at anytime during the season. cials shall establish the weigh-in time unless authorized by ALL TOURNAMENT DIRECTORS ARE REMINDED TO READ THE the WVSSAC Office. DIRECTOR’S MANUAL BEFORE ANY PREPARATIONS ARE MADE FOR A 4. When there are consecutive days of team competition, there TOURNAMENT. The necessary forms or reports that must be filed with the shall be a one pound additional allowance granted each day WVSSAC office can be found with the instructions for each sport. for all wrestlers. In order to be granted this one-pound addi- tional allowance, a minimum of 48 hours advance notice is 2020-21 High School Wrestling Dates required for your opponent(s). A wrestler must make base Season Starts Mon. of Wk. 20 February 15 weight the first weigh-in to get any weight allowance. All wres- 1st Contest Held Wed. of Wk. 22 March 3 tlers must weigh-in each day of the event. “Night before” weigh- Regional Week 33 April 9 & 10 ins are not allowed unless authorized emergency weather per- State Week 35 April 19-22 mission is granted by the WVSSAC office. Middle School Dates 5. A contestant who is to represent his/her school in a tourna- Season Starts Monday of Wk. 19 February 15 ment shall be named by weight class prior to the conclusion of 1st Contest Held Wed. of Wk. 22 March 3 the weigh-in. Season Ends Saturday of Wk. 33 April 10 6. All contestants, male and female, shall weigh-in wearing a I. GENERAL INFORMATION legal uniform and suitable undergarment that completely cov- A. Weight Management Program Policy and Procedures ers the buttocks and groin area. Female contestants shall Note: The Sports Medicine Committee recommended and the Board of also wear a suitable form-fitted compression undergarment that Directors approved the recommendation that assessors/doctors use the completely covers their breasts. NOTE: No additional weight following skin fold allowance when completing the Certified Minimum allowance shall be granted for weighing-in wearing a legal uni- Weight Permit Form: form. 7% High School Boys 9% Jr. High Boys 7. Coaches must have in their possession their team’s 12% High School Girls 14% Jr. High Girls NWCA “Alpha Report” at all competitions. 1. There will be a two-pound growth allowance after December Duals, Tris & Quads - Coaches must exchange NWCA gen- 24th. A wrestler who competes for the first time at a lower erated Weigh-In Reports with opposing coaches. weight class before or after December 21st must make base Multi-Team Competitions: All coaches are to submit their weight at the site of the competition during the official weigh-in. NWCA-generated Weigh-In Report to the Tournament Di- However, he or she can compete at the next higher weight class rector. The Director will return copies of all schools’ after making base weight at the lower weight class. Weigh-In Reports to each coach at the end of the compe- 2. For weight management/assessment information refer to WVS- tition. Failure by coach to provide weigh-in reports will SAC Weight Management Program policy and procedure. In- result in their team not being permitted to participate. formation was mailed in the coaches packet and can be ac- 8. Weigh-in guidelines for dual meets, triangulars, cessed on-line at www.wvssac.org. quadrangulars, and regular tournaments. All wrestlers must 3. After being assessed for the minimum wrestling weight, be present at the beginning of the weigh-in period. Exceptions the first time an athlete can weigh-in at their minimum must be approved by the meet administrators as being valid, weight, they must make base weight. They may not having nothing to do with weight-loss purposes. weigh-in at their minimum weight class until the date When weighing in, if a wrestler does not make weight on his indicated by the Alpha Report. Once a wrestler has first attempt, he must immediately step on the scale a second reached their alpha date from that point on the athlete time. Should the wrestler still not make weight, he may imme- must have 50% of their weigh-ins at the lowest weight diately weigh-in ONCE on any other scales used for the weigh- class that they intend to wrestle at the regional tourna- in. If he does not make weight, he must move up or not wrestle. ment. Note: If a wrestler’s alpha date is January 15th, A wrestler may use the restroom prior to his weight class weigh- from that point on he/she must weigh-in 50% of their ing in with official approval and supervision by authorized per- weigh-ins at the minimum weight. In other words, with sonnel. the same January 15th alpha date, the wrestler can’t wait Important Note: In reference to multiple dual meet tourna- until the last weigh-in of the season before regionals or ments, if a team does not wrestle until 2 p.m., it will weigh-in at the day of regionals to make their alpha minimum weight, noon (the two-hour limit before a team competes). Should a after the wrestler has weighed in the previous 10 weigh- team want to weigh-in with teams who are weighing in earlier, it ins at a higher weight class on and after the alpha date. can. However, a team can only weigh-in during one weigh-in 4. High schools must have information on-line with The NWCA period, either its assigned time or an earlier weigh-in time. Optimal Performance Calculator Program by December 23rd. 9. When being weighed in, the wrestler will stand erect facing the High schools that do not have information on-line by December scales. Also, this area will be closed for efficiency in handling 23rd will be fined $50.00. the weigh-ins. 5. Mandatory Herpes Reporting Form must be completed 10. Female wrestlers will weigh-in just prior to or after the male within two days of a Herpes diagnosis. The form is in the wrestlers. A female attendant will conduct the weigh-in. If an- Wrestling Coaches Packet and online under Wrestling. other certified set of scales is available in the facility, the female B. Weighing In weigh-in may occur at the same time as the male contestants. 1. Contestants shall have the opportunity to weigh in, 11. Any wrestler making base weight after December 24th must shoulder-to-shoulder, one hour before the time a dual meet is make base weight at the site of the competition during the offi- scheduled to begin. When a preliminary meet is followed by a cial weigh-in. The official will sign the team’s Alpha Report varsity meet, the weigh-in period for the second meet may, by form with the exact weight noted. mutual consent, precede the preliminary meet. The weigh-in C. It is strongly recommended that wrestling coaches dress in a shall be conducted at the dual meet site. professional manner during matches. 2. The referee or other authorized persons (e.g., both coaches II. RULES AND REGULATIONS from the participating schools, athletic directors, school admin- A. The following fourteen weight classifications are to be used in all istrators, or tournament personnel) shall supervise the weigh-in high school meets: 106, 113, 120, 126, 132, 138, 145, 152, 160, for dual meets or tournaments. 170, 182, 195, 220 and 285. 3. Contestants shall weigh in at the tournament site two hours Page 18 THE INTERSCHOLASTIC No. 2

B. A school must have participated in a minimum of six (6) interscho- winners will move up one place. lastic matches in order to be eligible to enter the Secondary School 5. At the pre-regional meeting, possible expenses should be dis- Activities Commission tournament series. cussed with all schools involved. C. Each participant is limited to eighteen (18) weigh-ins per season 6. Regional Tournaments: exclusive of the regional and state tournaments. A wrestling team a. One day tournament - one to ten teams may be on pre- will be permitted to have eighteen (18) matches/weigh-ins exclusive determined regional date. of regional, and state tournaments. Dual, triangular and quadrangu- b. Two day tournament - eleven or more teams - must be on lar matches count as one. Matches in which five or more schools April 9 and 10, 2021. (However, on or before regional participate count as two matches for schools and 2 weigh-ins for a seeding meeting, if it can be determined that a wres- participant. tler will not exceed allowed number of matches, D. Each wrestler must participate in fourteen (14) practice sessions their tournament shall be held on one day.) on fourteen (14) separate days (exclusive of the day of a meet) 7. A Doctor, Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner will before he/she participates in a regular season match. If a partici- perform skin checks at Regionals. 8. Officials for the regional tournament will be appointed by the pant is in a fall sport play-off which overlaps wrestling season, she/ director. Must be Class I or II. There must be at least one he will need only 5 practices provided they attend practice the first Class I official at all regionals. It is recommended that a day they return to school after the fall sport play-off. second official be used for regional finals based upon E. The Wrestling Rules as published by the National Federation of NFHS procedure. State High School Associations, and as further modified by the Sec- 9. Guidelines for video taping will be set by the tournament direc- ondary School Activities Commission, shall govern all wrestling tor. meets. 10. Awards: F. A certified or authorized coach/individual shall be in each participant’s Regional: The WVSSAC will provide Regional Championship corner during the match. plaques. The regional director will reimburse the WVSSAC for G. Officials must enforce the rule of proper uniform for participants. the plaques (waived for 2020-2021 season). Other awards may H. A wrestler shall not lower his/her singlet strap(s) anywhere in be presented at the discretion of the regional director and par- the gymnasium facility where it can be observed by the pub- ticipating schools. lic. All other rules regarding the uniform shall be complied 11. Admission: Admission to regional tournaments will be $6.00 with. This means no caps, hats, etc. for adults and $5.00 for students. I. The use of mouth guards is recommended for all practices and 12. Regional Requirements: contests and required for athletes wearing braces. a. Scoreboard - Must be visible to public and display scores J. The wrestlers shall shake hands and the referee shall declare of all teams entered. the winner by raising his hand. b. Brackets - Posted and updated regularly for fans and K. For any tournament exceeding one day weigh-in, NFHS rules will participants to view. be followed unless authorized by the WVSSAC Office. L. Coaches seating during the match - Rule 2, Section 2, Articles 1, CLASS AAA and 2 shall be enforced. Region I M. Officials are to follow National Federation rules and procedures in all penalty situations. Site: John Marshall High School N. Hair and Facial Hair Rules - Should a wrestler with hair longer Director: Roger Smimmons, AD, John Marshall High School than a shirt collar choose to wear a hair cover then the hair cover Schools: Bridgeport, Brooke, Buckhannon-Upshur, John Marshall, must conform to NFHS rules. Also, if an individual has facial hair, Morgantown, Preston, University, Wheeling Park it must be covered with a face mask. In either case, the Official is Region II to insure that these regulations are followed. Site: Martinsburg High School O. Guidelines for Varsity and Junior Varsity Teams Director: Davis Moore, AD, Martinsburg High School 1. Schools may have a varsity and junior varsity squad. Schools: Hampshire, Hedgesville, Jefferson, Martinsburg, 2. In tournament competition, schools entering a junior varsity team Musselman, Spring Mills, Washington may enter more than one participant in each weight class. Region III P. The overtime period shall be followed by two 30-second Site: Riverside High School Tiebreaker Periods if needed. Also, an Ultimate 30-second Director: Todd Chevalier, AD, Riverside High School Tiebreaker will determine the match if needed. Schools: Capital, George Washington, Greenbrier East, Oak Hill, III. TOURNAMENTS Princeton, Riverside, South Charleston, St. Albans, A. Regional Tournaments Woodrow Wilson 1. Prior to the regional tournament, a meeting of coaches shall Region IV be held to determine the seeding of the wrestlers. It is recom- Site: Parkersburg High School mended this meeting be held on the Sunday prior to the re- Director: Chris Way, AD, Parkersburg High School gional tournament. Schools: Cabell Midland, Huntington, Hurricane, Lincoln County, 2. Regional Seeding criteria is available in your Coaches Packet, online under Wrestling and in Regional Directors Manual on- Parkersburg, Parkersburg South, Ripley, Spring Valley line. 3. Changing Weight Classes After the Seeding Meeting. CLASS AA-A The time of verification of entries for the regional tournament Region I will be decided prior to the beginning of the seeding meeting. A Site: Fairmont Sr. High School vote will be taken by the coaches and should a tie occur the Director: Joe Naternicola, AD, Fairmont Sr. High School tournament director will break the tie. Coaches should be Schools: Berkeley Springs, Cameron, East Fairmont, Fairmont Se- prepared to defend their records with documentation. nior, Frankfort, Keyser, Hundred, Madonna, Magnolia, North 4. Any wrestler who loses in the championship bracket shall par- Marion, Oak Glen, Paden City, St. Mary’s, Tyler Consoli- ticipate in the consolation bracket. There will be six (6) place winners at the regional tournament. If any state-qualifying place dated, Valley, Weir, Wheeling Central winner is penalized for flagrant misconduct or injured (prior to Region II the state’s required 48-hour notification period), all other place No. 2 THE INTERSCHOLASTIC Page 19

Site: Braxton County High School 6. Video Taping - Individuals will be permitted to tape at the Director: Anne Golinsky, AD, Braxton County High School State Tournament. Each school will be permitted to video tape Schools: Braxton County, Clay County, Doddridge County, East mat-side during the championship match. Hardy, Elkins, Grafton, Lewis County, Liberty H, Lincoln, 7. Reimbursement - Refer to the Reimbursement Schedule. Moorefield, Notre Dame, Petersburg, Philip Barbour, Ritchie 8. Coach Ejection - An ejected coach/participant will sit out the County, Roane County, Robert C. Byrd, South Harrison remainder of the State Tournament and meet further require- Region III ments of the ejection policy. 9. Awards Site: Independence High School Team: 1. Championship (AAA / AA / A) Director: Scott Cuthbert, AD, Independence High School 2. Runner-up (AAA / AA / A) Schools: Bluefield, Greenbrier West, Herbert Hoover, Independence, Individual: 1. Places 1 through 6 for each weight (each class) Liberty (R), Meadow Bridge, Midland Trail, Nicholas 2. Outstanding Wrestler (chosen by vote of County, Pike View, Richwood, River View, Shady Spring, coaches) AAA / AA / A Webster County, Wyoming East 10. Admission Prices: All ticket sales will go through the Region IV school for 2021 due to limited attendance. Site: Point Pleasant High School Adults - (General Admission) $10.00 Director: Kent Price, AD, Point Pleasant High School Adult Book Tickets - $45.00 Schools: Buffalo, Calhoun County, Chapmanville Regional, Logan, Students - (General Admission) $7.00 Man, Mingo Central, Parkersburg Catholic, Point Pleas- Student Book Tickets - $35.00 ant, Nitro, Poca, Ravenswood, Sissonville, St. Joseph 11. Passes Issued for the State Tournament Central, Wahama, Williamstown, Winfield, Wirt County 1 - 5 wrestlers - Two coaches passes 6 or more wrestlers - Three coaches passes B. State Tournament Team Doctors, trainers, video, scorers, Mat Maids can buy 1. Site, Date - The State Wrestling Tournament for both classes extra passes at back door. Extra coaches passes can be will be held at the Huntington Civic Center, March 4, 5, and 6, purchased at back door. 2021. Bill Archer will serve as Tournament Director. Please do not ask for additional passes. 2. Qualifiers 12. Schools must stay at approved hotels in order to receive reim- a. Four wrestlers will qualify for the State Tournament from bursement for meals and mileage. Approved hotels are listed each weight class of their respective region. on the WVSSAC website under the tab for each specific sport. b. As the regionals will be advancing the first four contes- 13. Time Schedule: tants, the fifth and sixth place finishers should stay ac- 2 Day State Tournament tive in case of injury, illness, etc. AAA Monday, April 19, Tuesday, April 20 c. Notification should be given as soon as possible to the AA-A Wednesday, April 21, Thursday, April 22 State Tournament Director if a qualifier is not going to be Day 1 able to compete. If adequate time allows for the next 9:00 am Weigh-in eligible athlete to be present for weigh in, all entries of 11:00 am Session 1-First Round Championship (3.5 hrs) that region and that weight will be moved up and the next 4:30 pm Session 2-Quarter Finals, 1st & 2nd round consolation (6 hrs) eligible wrestler will be entered. Day 2 3. Pairings - State tournament pairings will not be released until 8:00 am Weigh-in after the regional tournament. 10:00 am Session 3-Championship Semi-final, Consolation Round 3 (1-3/4 hrs) 4. Officials Consolation Semi-final a. The WVSSAC office will select the State Tournament of- Consolation Final (4 hrs) ficials. 6:30 pm Session 4-Championship Finals b. A second official will be assigned to all Saturday matches 14. A random drawing will be held at the coaches seeding meeting to deter- based upon NFHS procedures. mine the first class wrestled in the state finals matches. 5. Weigh-ins will start promptly at the designated times below. Sponsorship and Rights: The WVSSAC is the sponsoring organization for Wrestlers will be lined up on the mats according to their weight all state tournaments. The WVSSAC reserves all rights in regard to the man- and by school classification. A runner will take four weight agement of these tournaments, the sale of any items at the tournament site, classes to the weigh-in/skin check rooms at a time. All weigh- and any audio or visual reproductions of the events. Any sale, distribution or ins and skin checks will be conducted using NFHS proce- reproduction of clothing, souvenirs, pictures or other items without the ex- dures. Wrestlers with a current communicable skin disease pressed written consent of the WVSSAC is strictly prohibited. Pictures for form must present it to the official performing skin checks. media or school yearbooks are to be used for these purposes only. Any wrestler suspected of being contagious with or without a form will immediately be examined by the on-site physician(s) IV. MIDDLE SCHOOLWRESTLING REGULATIONS prior to being permitted to weigh-in. WEIGHT CLASSES Weigh-In Schedule Skin Check & Weigh-Ins The Wrestling Coaches’ Committee recommended and the Board of Directors Monday, April 19 9:00 am AAA approved the following weight classes for Middle School starting with the 2007- Tuesday, April 20 8:00 am AAA 08 season: Wednesday, April 21 9:00 am AA/A 78 lb. Class 110 lb. Class 145 lb. Class Thursday, April 22 8:00 am AA/A 84 lb. Class 116 lb. Class 155 lb. Class Note: Weigh-ins will start with the 106 pound weigh t class 90 lb. Class 123 lb. Class 171 lb. Class and continue until the last 285 pound wrestler has weighed 95 lb. Class 128 lb. Class 190 lb. Class in. If a wrestler is not present for his/her weight class 102 lb. Class 135 lb. Class Heavyweight - Max. 285 weigh-in, he/she will be disqualified from the state tournament. The state tournament committee will make 1. Certified Minimum Weight Permit Forms the final decision on any unusual weigh-in situations that Note: For middle school may arise. Page 20 THE INTERSCHOLASTIC No. 2

a. As of December 24th, there will be a two-pound growth allow- Meets in which five or more schools participate count as two matches ance for all wrestlers. A wrestler who competes for the first and 2 weigh-ins for wrestlers. time at a lower weight class before, on or after December 24th 10. The Middle School wrestling programs will still utilize the Certified must make base weight at that match. However, he/she does Minimum Weight Permit Forms. They must continue to weigh-in at not have to compete at that weight class for the match. their certified minimum weight 50-percent of their matches. Should b. The Middle School weight management program is the same they weigh-in two weight classes above their certified minimum as previous years. weight, the wrestlers would then be recertified at the next higher c. After the Certified Minimum Weight Permit Forms have weight. After being certified, wrestlers cannot ask to be certified a been properly completed, coaches are to keep on file. second time. The school is to file the Certified Minimum Weight Per- mit Verification Form to the WVSSAC office postmarked no later than December 23. d. Schools that do not have the Certified Minimum Weight Per- mit Verification Forms postmarked to the WVSSAC office by December 23 will be fined $50. 2. Length of Matches First Period - 1 Minute Second Period - 2 Minutes Third Period - 2 Minutes Overtime Period and Tiebreaker a. The overtime period shall be followed by two 30-second Tiebreaker Periods if needed. Also, an Ultimate 30-second Tiebreaker will determine the match if needed. 3. Each wrestler must participate in 14 organized practices on 14 sepa- rate days before participating in a scheduled match. 4. Each wrestler must wear ear protectors, fingernails must be trimmed, and hair style must conform to National Federation Rule Book. 5. A one and a half (1 1/2) minute “injury time” will be allowed for an injured wrestler. A wrestler unable to participate at this time shall default. 6. No artificial weight loss device may be used. 7. Each wrestler shall weigh-in in the presence of a certified official. 8. Physical Examination and Parental Consent is required. 9. Each boy or girl is limited to sixteen (16) weigh-ins per season. Dual, triangular and quadrangular meets count as one match each.

TICKET ORDER FORM FOR WRESTLING TOURNAMENT March 4-6, 2021 Mail To: Mr. Bill Archer, State Tournament Director 510 9th Avenue Huntington, WV 25701 Please send the following tickets for the State Wrestling Tournament series: (Tickets will be mailed in early February) TOTAL Tickets for Principals ______Coaches, Adults @ $45.00 ______Student Tickets @ $35.00 ______Handling Fee $2.00 $2.00 Total Enclosed ______

TICKET ORDERS MAY BE SUBMITTED AT ANYTIME. ORDERS WILL BE MAILED FROM THE STATE TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR STARTING FEBRU- ARY 14. Coaches who qualify wrestlers for State get 2 tickets for 1-5; 3 for 6 and over. They can order extra tickets or purchase them at the tournament. 2019-2020 State Wrestling Champions Mail Tickets To: AAA Name ______Parkersburg South High School School ______AA Address ______Pt. Pleasant High School City/Zip Code ______A For Office Use Only Greenbrier West County Order Received ______Order Filled ______No. 2 THE INTERSCHOLASTIC Page 21

MAJOR WRESTLING RULES CHANGES FOR 2020-21 7-3-1 – Clarified the application of a technical violation while a wrestler is attempting to flee. 4-1-1c Note – Clarified that female wrestlers wear an undergar- Rationale: If the defensive wrestler is taken down or is in the near ment that completely covers their breast and that all wrestlers fall criteria while they are trying to flee the mat, there will not be wear suitable undergarments that completely covers parts of their additional penalty points assessed. The fleeing attempt was poorly body for the singlet and/or form-fitted compression shirt uniform executed and was unsuccessful. top. 8-1-4 - Modified the administration of the stalling penalty. Rationale: Female contestants shall wear a suitable undergar- ment that completely covers their breasts and minimizes the risk Rationale: Upon the fourth stalling penalty, the match shall be of exposure when they wear a form-fitted compression shirt under stopped, two points awarded to the opponent and they are given a singlet. choice of position on the restart. The match stoppage ensures that there is time remaining for the restart. 4-1-3 – Clarified how to address when a shoe comes off during wrestling action. Penalty Chart – Modified to reflect the administration of the stalling penalty. Rationale: This rule addresses when a shoe comes off during wrestling action, a technical violation is assessed, and the injury Rationale: The Stalling Penalty Chart modification is reflective of clock is started to correct the infraction. the change to the fourth stalling offense.

4-2-1 – Modified the hair rule. 8-2-9 – Modified how imminent scoring should be administered.

Rationale: The length requirement of the rule has been removed Rationale: When a match is stopped for an injury during a scoring and hair covering is not mandatory. However, if a hair cover is situation, the official makes the determination that the scoring used, it shall meet the expectations of the rule. The hair cover would have been successful had the action continued. The referee must be of a solid material, non-abrasive and shall be attached to charges the injured wrestler an injury time-out and awards the the ear guards. Additionally, physical hair treatments/control items applicable points to the opponent. that present a risk to either wrestler due to the hardness, texture (sharpness) or abrasiveness and should not be allowed. 2020-21 WRESTLING EDITORIAL CHANGES

4-5-1 – Clarified how opponents shall weigh-in. 4-1-4, 4-5-1, 5-11-2 Illustration #6, 5-15-1 Illustration #11, 5-24-4d, 5-28-6, 7-6-3 e-f Rationale: Opponents regardless of gender shall weigh-in together because of the modification of the rule that allows them to wear a legal uniform for weigh-ins. 2020-21 WRESTLING POINTS OF EMPHASIS 4-5-2 – Clarified how opponents shall weigh-in. · Wrestler’s Equipment Rationale: Opponents regardless of gender shall stand shoulder- to-shoulder for the weighing-in process. · Cleanliness of Uniforms, Pads and Mats

4-5-4 – Clarified who shall supervise weigh-ins. · Hair Rule Enforcement

Rationale: The referee or other authorized individuals (regardless · Sportsmanship Enforcement of gender) are permitted to supervise weigh-ins. · Weigh-In Protocol 4-5-7 Note – Clarified the appropriate weigh-in attire.

Rationale: Wrestlers are now permitted to weigh-in wearing a legal uniform with suitable undergarments. This modification will simplify the weigh-in process by having all the competitors in the same area and can expedite the activity. Beside the legal uniform, 2019-2020 State Wrestling Champions the wrestlers may wear low-cut socks on the scale. The socks cannot be removed or added for fear that practice would affect the AAA wrestler’s weight loss or gain. Parkersburg South High School AA 5-29-1 – Modified the definition of unnecessary roughness. Pt. Pleasant High School Rationale: Pulling an opponent’s hair is a violation. This practice A could cause injury to the neck and should be penalized accord- Greenbrier West County ingly. Page 22 THE INTERSCHOLASTIC No. 2

( ((( ((( ((( ((( ((( OOFFICE EECHOES ))) ))) ))) ))) ) ) Minutes of Meeting ball coaches committee meet- A. Student Athlete, Williamstown HS 127- ing. No action needed. Board of Directors #707 2-7 (Residence Transfer) On a motion by Dr. b. Band-Mr. Dolan covered what WVSSAC, Parkersburg, WV was discussed at the band com- Campbell and a second by Dr. Wilson, the July 22, 6:00 PM – July 23, 2020 8:00 mittee meeting. No action Board voted 7-0 that the Executive Directors AM needed. decision be overturned because it has been c. Official’s Advisory Committee- 1. Call to Order demonstrated that the rule fails to accom- Mr. Dolan covered what was dis- The regular meeting of the WVSSAC cussed at the officials commit- plish the purpose for which it is intended. Board of Directors was called to or- tee meeting. There were several B. Student Athlete, Williamstown HS, 127- der at 5:52 PM on Wednesday, July items reviewed for board ap- 2-7 (Residence Transfer) On a motion by Mr. 22, 2020 at the WVSSAC Office, proval. On a motion by Dr. Campbell and a second by Dr. Loy and a second by Mr. Crawford, the Board Parkersburg, WV by Mr. Dave Moore, those items were ap- voted 6-1 to sustain the ruling of the Execu- Cottrell. The meeting continued on proved. tive Directors decision denying eligibility for 6. Administrative Update Thursday, July 23, 2020 and was the reason that the applicant has not dem- No action needed. called to order at 8:15 am by Dave onstrated that the rule fails to accomplish the 7. Legal Counsel RFP- Cottrell. The following members purpose for which it is intended, and there is Mr. Dolan discussed getting new legal were present: Gregory Moore, Jimmy no allegation of extreme and undue hardship. counsel and bringing them in for Frashier, Lee Loy, Dr. Eddie C. Student Athlete, Trinity Christian School, review. On a motion by Dr. Campbell Campbell, Robert Dunlevy, Jim Wil- 127-2-7 (Residence Transfer) On a motion and second by Mr. Crawford, the son, Dave Cottrell, and Jim Crawford. by Mr. Loy and a second by Mr. Crawford, board approved legal counsel RFP. Representing the WVSSAC admin- the Board voted 7-0 to sustain the ruling of 8. Discussion istrative staff was: Bernie Dolan, a. Sports Modification-Mr. Dolan the Executive Directors decision denying eli- Greg Reed, Wayne Ryan and Dr. discussed sports modifications gibility, for the reason that extreme and un- Cindy Daniel. Art Petitto and Michael with the board. On a motion by Dr. due hardship has not been proven, and there Kelley were absent Wednesday Moore and second by Mr. Loy, the board approved the volleyball is no allegation that the rule fails to accom- evening and Thursday morning. modifications. On a motion by Dr. plish the purpose for which it is intended. 2. Approval of Minutes Moore and second by Mr. Frashier, D. Student Athlete, Woodrow Wilson HS, A. June Meeting – Mr. Dolan pre- the board approved the cheer 127-2-7 (Residence Transfer) On a motion sented the minutes of the June modifications. On a motion by Dr. 2020 meeting for approval. On Campbell and second by Mr. by Mr. Fashier and a second by Mr. Dunlevy, a motion by Dr. Campbell and a Frashier, the board approved flex the Board voted unanimously to overturn the second by Mr. Frashier, the days. ruling of the Executive Directors decision and Board voted unanimously to ac- b. School Reimbursement-Mr. Dolan that eligibility be granted, extreme and undue cept the minutes as presented. discussed holding all school 3. Approval of Agenda reimbursement until the end of the hardship having been established. A. Mr. Dolan presented the Agenda year before dispersing. On a E. Student Athlete, Huntington HS, 127-2-7 for approval. On a motion by Mr. motion by Mr. Crawford and second (Residence Transfer) - On a motion by Dr. Loy and a second by Dr. Moore, by Dr. Campbell, the board the Board voted unanimously to approved. Campbell and a second by Dr. Moore, the approve the agenda as pre- c. Sports Season-This was all Board voted 7-0 to overturn the Executive Di- sented. informative and no action was rectors decision and that eligibility be granted, 4. Financial Reports required. extreme and undue hardship having been A. June Monthly – Mr. Dolan pre- d. FB Playoff Requirements-This was sented the November Monthly all informative and no action was established. Financial Reports for consider- required. F. Student Athlete, Tygarts Valley HS, ation by the Board. On a motion 9. 2020-21 Budget by Dr. Campbell and a second 127-2-7 (Residence Transfer) – On a mo- Mr. Dolan reviewed and discussed by Mr. Loy, the Board unani- tion by Mr. Loy and a second by Mr. Crawford, the budget for 2020-21. On a mously approved the report as the Board voted unanimously to overturn the presented. motion by Dr. Moore and second by Executive Directors decision and that eligi- 5. Coaching Committee Meeting Dr. Wilson, the board approved the bility be granted due to extreme and undue Report upcoming budget. a. Softball- Dr. Daniel covered 10. Appeals hardship having been established. what was discussed at the soft- No. 2 THE INTERSCHOLASTIC Page 23

G. Sudent Athlete, Martinsburg HS, 127- The regular meeting of the WVSSAC 6. Legal Updates a. Board of Review-Student 2-7 (Residence Transfer) - On a motion by Board of Directors was called to or- Atheletecase was reviewed by Mr. Dr. Moore and a second by Dr. Campbell, the der at 8:02 AM on Thursday, August Dolan. She was awarded eligibility. Board voted 5-2 to sustain the Executive Di- 27, 2020 at the WVSSAC Office, 7. Appeals rectors decision to deny eligibility, for the rea- Parkersburg, WV by Mr. Dave A. Student Athlete, Parkersburg son that extreme and undue hardship had not Cottrell. The following members were Catholic HS 127-2-7 (Residence Trans- been proven, and for the reason that the ap- present: Gregory Moore, Jimmy fer) On a motion by Mr. Moore and a sec- plicant has not demonstrated that the rule Frashier, Robert Dunlevy, Art Petitto, ond by Mr. Frashier, the Board voted 6-0 fails to accomplish the purpose for which it Dave Cottrell, and Jim Crawford. that the Executive Directors decision be was intended. Representing the WVSSAC admin- overturned and that eligibility be granted, H. Student Athlete, Princeton Senior HS, istrative staff was: Bernie Dolan, extreme and undue hardship having 127-2-7 (Residence Transfer) – On a mo- Greg Reed, Wayne Ryan and Dr. been established. tion by Dr. Wilson and a second by Mr. Cindy Daniel. Michael Kelley, Lee Loy, B. Student Athlete, Williamstown HS, Crawford, the Board unanimously voted to and Dr. Eddie Campbell were absent 127-2-7 (Residence Transfer) On a mo- overturn the Executive Directors decision and Jim Wilson joined via Zoom. tion by Mr. Dunlevy and a second by Mr. and that eligibility be granted because it has 2. Approval of Minutes Crawford, the Board voted 4-1-1 to over- A. July Meeting – Mr. Dolan pre- been demonstrated that the rule fails to ac- turn the ruling of the Executive Directors sented the minutes of the July complish the purpose for which it is intended. 2020 meeting for approval. On decision and that eligibility be granted, I. Student Athlete, Huntington HS, 127- a motion by Mr. Frashier and a extreme and undue hardship having 2-7 (Residence Transfer) - On a motion by second by Mr. Petitto, the Board been established. Eligibility would be for voted unanimously to accept the Dr. Moore and a second by Mr. Frashier, the any sport except volleyball. minutes as presented. Board unanimously voted to overturn the Ex- 3. Approval of Agenda C. Student Athlete, Herbert Hoover HS, ecutive Directors decision and that eligibility A. Mr. Dolan presented the Agenda 127-2-7 (Residence Transfer) On a mo- be granted, extreme and undue hardship hav- for approval. On a motion by Mr. tion by Mr. Frashier and a second by Mr. Dunlevy and a second by Mr. Petitto, the Board voted 6-0 to overturn ing been established. Crawford, the Board voted J. Student Athlete, Princeton HS, 127-2- unanimously to approve the the ruling of the Executive Directors de- 7 (Residence Transfer) – On a motion by Dr. agenda as presented. cision denying eligibility, for the reason 4. Financial Reports Campbell and a second by Mr. Frashier, the that extreme and undue hardship had A. July Monthly – Mr. Dolan pre- Board unanimously voted to sustain the Ex- sented the July monthly financial been established. ecutive Directors decision to deny eligibility, reports for consideration by the D. Student Athlete, Man HS, 127-2-7 for the reason that extreme and undue hard- Board. On a motion by Mr. (Residence Transfer) On a motion by Mr. Crawford and a second by Mr. Fashier and a second by Mr. Crawford, ship has not been proven, and for the reason Moore, the Board unanimously that the applicant has not demonstrated that approved the report as pre- the Board voted 6-0 to sustain the ruling the rule fails to accomplish the purpose for sented. of the Executive Directors decision de- which it is intended. nying eligibility, for the reason that ex- 5. Administrative Update 11. Items for the Good of the Order a. Modifications for sports- treme and undue hardship had not been – Items were reviewed in #7 Discus- Discussed by Mr. Dolan, no action proven, and there is no allegation that sion. needed. the rule fails to accomplish the purpose 12.Adjourn-On a motion by Mr. Loy and b. Modifications for specta- for which it is intended. a second by Dr. Campbell, the Board tors-Discussed by Mr. Dolan, no ac- E. Student Athlete, Lewis County HS, unanimously voted to adjourn at 1:44 tion needed. c. No Coaches C&I cards 127-2-7 (Residence Transfer) - On a mo- pm Thursday afternoon. will be accepted at limited attendance tion by Mr. Moore and a second by Mr. Bernie Dolan, games-On a motion by Mr. Moore and Petitto, the Board voted 6-0 to overturn Executive Director a second by Mr. Frashier, the board the Executive Directors decision and that ______voted to accept the limitation. d. Girl’s Invitational Golf Tour- eligibility be granted, extreme and undue ______nament-The tournament was dis- hardship having been established. cussed by Mr. Dolan and Mr. Ryan. Minutes of Meeting e. Approval of Sunday prac- F. Student Athlete, Huntington HS, Board of Directors #708 tice/practice day of the game for 127-2-7 (Residence Transfer) – On a WVSSAC, Parkersburg, WV teams during COVID- On a motion motion by Mr. Moore and a second by by Mr. Dunlevy and a second by Mr. Thursday, August 27, 2020 8:00 AM Mr. Petitto, the Board voted unanimously Frashier, the board voted to allow 1. Call to Order practices only during COVID. Page 24 THE INTERSCHOLASTIC No. 2

to overturn the Executive Directors de- tors decision because it had been dem- 8. Items for the Good of the Order a. Mr. Dolan requested a Septem- cision and that eligibility be granted due onstrated that the rule fails to accom- ber date for a special board meet- to extreme and undue hardship having plish the purpose for which it is intended. ing to hear appeals only. The board been established. M. Student Athlete, Wheeling Park HS, settled on September 16th. G. Student Athlete, Huntington HS, 127-2-7 (Residence Transfer) – On a 9. Adjourn-On a motion by Mr. Petitto and 127-2-7 (Residence Transfer) - On a mo- motion by Mr. Frashier and a second by a second by Mr. Frashier, the Board tion by Mr. Dunlevy and a second by Mr. Mr. Crawford, the Board unanimously unanimously voted to adjourn at 4:32 Crawford, the Board voted 6-0 to over- voted to overturn the Executive Direc- pm. turn the Executive Directors decision and tors decision and that eligibility be ______that eligibility be granted, extreme and granted, extreme and undue hardship Bernie Dolan, Executive Director undue hardship having been estab- having been established. lished. N. Student Athlete, Huntington HS, H. Student Athlete, Clay County HS, 127-2-7 (Residence Transfer) – On a 127-2-7 (Residence Transfer) – On a motion by Mr. Crawford and a second motion by Mr. Moore and a second by by Mr. Moore, the Board voted 4-1 to sus- Mr. Dunlevy, the Board unanimously tain the Executive Directors decision voted to overturn the Executive Direc- denying eligibility, for the reason that ex- tors decision and that eligibility be treme and undue hardship were not granted because it has been demon- proven, and there is no allegation that strated that the rule fails to accomplish the rule fails to accomplish the purpose the purpose for which it is intended. for which it is intended. I. Student Athlete, Richwood HS, O. Student Athlete, Paw Paw HS, 127- 127-2-7 (Residence Transfer) - On a mo- 2-7 (Residence Transfer) – On a mo- tion by Mr. Frashier and a second by Mr. tion by Mr. Petitto and a second by Mr. Petitto, the Board unanimously voted to Moore, the Board voted unanimously to overturn the Executive Directors deci- overturn the Executive Directors deci- sion because it has been demonstrated sion and that eligibility be granted, ex- that the rule fails to accomplish the pur- treme and undue hardship having been pose for which it is intended. established. J. Student Athlete, Woodrow Wilson P. Student Athlete, Lincoln County HS, HS, 127-2-7 (Residence Transfer) – On 127-2-7 (Residence Transfer) – On a a motion by Mr. Moore and a second by motion by Mr. Moore and second by Mr. Mr. Frashier, the Board unanimously Petitto, the Board voted unanimously to voted to overturn the Executive Direc- sustain the Executive Directors decision tors decision and that eligibility be to deny eligibility, for the reason that ex- granted, extreme and undue hardship treme and undue hardship had not been having been established. proven, and there is no allegation that K. Student Athlete, Princeton Senior the rule fails to accomplish the purpose HS, 127-2-7 (Residence Transfer) – On for which it is intended. a motion by Mr. Moore and a second by Q. Student Athlete, Winfield HS, 127- Mr. Petitto, the Board unanimously voted 2-7 (Residence Transfer) – On a mo- to overturn the Executive Directors de- tion by Mr. Moore and second by Mr. cision because it had been demon- Frashier, the Board voted unanimously strated that the rule fails to accomplish to sustain the Executive Directors deci- the purpose for which it is intended. sion to deny eligibility, for the reason that L. Student Athlete, Wheeling Park HS, extreme and undue hardship had not 127-2-7 (Residence Transfer) – On a been proven, and for the reason that the motion by Mr. Moore and a second by applicant has not demonstrated that the Mr. Crawford, the Board unanimously rule fails to accomplish the purpose for voted to overturn the Executive Direc- which it is intended.