ILLINOIS HIGH SCHOOL ASSOCIATION 2715 McGraw Drive, Bloomington, Illinois 61704

August, 2017

TO: The Principals and Athletic Directors of IHSA Member Schools

ROM: Craig Anderson, Executive Director

This memo summarizes the annual IHSA supplies included in the All-School Mailing. Member schools will be asked to access the Schools Center for a series of documents that, when coupled with the supplies found in the hard mailing, will constitute the entire All-School Mailing for the 2017-18 school year. Please note that there is no longer a Principal’s packet and Athletic Director’s packet in the hard mailing. The publications in the hard mailing should be dispersed to both the Principal and the Athletic Director. In the Schools Center, there will be two links, one for the principal and one for the athletic director, which schools should access to get a complete copy of the remaining documents. All the files located there will be in a PDF format and will need to be printed. Additional copies of any of the materials included in the hard mailing may be ordered from the IHSA Office.

HARD MAILING MATERIALS ON-LINE MAILING MATERIALS

ADMINISTRATOR'S PACKET containing: PRINCIPAL'S PACKET containing: 1 All School Mailing Cover Letter 1 Letter Summarizing Supply Mailing 1 New Administrators Workshop Letter 1 All-School Mailing Cover Letter 1 Town Meetings/Principals Rules Meetings Letter 1 New Administrators Workshop Letter 1 “Do What’s Right” Sportsmanship Information 1 Town Meetings/Principals Rules Meetings Letter 1 Leadership Conference Information 1 Rules Meeting Attendance Letter 4 Map indicating IHSA Member Schools 1 Special Notice -- About Eligibility Rulings from IHSA 2 IHSA Handbook with Illustrations 1 Nomination and Election Letter 4 School Calendar 1 Weight Control/Rating an Official Letter 1 Illinois Athletic Directors Association Membership 1 School’s Responsibilities Toward Hosting Officials Brochure 1 Scholarship Recognition Certificate Program 1 NFHS Soccer Rules Change Poster 1 Illinois Athletic Directors Association Brochure 1 NFHS Volleyball Rule Change Poster 1 Sports Medicine Information 1 National Federation Poster - “Use Your Helmet 1 “Do What’s Right” Sportsmanship Information Properly” 1 Leadership Conference Information 1 National Federation Poster-“2017 Football Rules 1 Student Advisory Committee Information Revisions” 1 Athletes With Disabilities Information 1 Student Section Showdown Information 1 Student Section Showdown Information 1 Spirit Rules Book 1 Special Olympics Letter 1 Special Olympics Letter 1 Special Olympics Mouse Pad ATHLETIC DIRECTOR’S PACKET containing: 1 Letter Summarizing Supply Mailing 1 All-School Mailing Cover Letter 1 New Administrators Workshop Letter 1 Town Meetings/Principals Rules Meetings Letter 1 Rules Meeting Attendance Letter 1 Special Notice—About Eligibility Rulings from IHSA 1 Nomination and Election Letter 1 Weight Control/Rating an Official Letter 1 School’s Responsibilities Toward Hosting Officials 1 Illinois Athletic Directors Association Brochure 1 Sports Medicine Information 1 “Do What’s Right” Sportsmanship Information 1 Leadership Conference Information 1 Student Advisory Committee Information 1 Athletes With Disabilities Information 1 Student Section Showdown Information 1 Special Olympics Letter 2017-18 All-School Mailing Information

Illinois High School Association 2715 McGraw Drive, Bloomington, IL 61704 Phone: 309-663-6377 Fax: 309-663-7479 E-mail: [email protected] Web: http://www.ihsa.org

To: Principals/Official Representatives and Athletic Directors From: Craig D. Anderson, Executive Director Date: August, 2017 Subject: August All-School Mailing

Included in this mailing are the new publications for the 2017-18 school term and other brochures and information that will be helpful. A few important notes are included below:

Administrative Staff Assignment Changes: Associate Executive Director Kurt Gibson will assume education and compliance responsibilities for the association. Assistant Executive Director Kraig Garber will assume the ADA Coordinator role and Assistant Executive Director Stacey Lambert will transition to the administrator with oversight of the Sports Medicine Advisory Committee. Executive Director Craig Anderson will take over Foreign Exchange Student Eligibility determination.

Eligibility Rulings: The IHSA utilizes special forms to assist in handling your requests for eligibility rulings regarding student residency and transfers. These forms and instructions are downloadable from the IHSA web site (www.ihsa.org).

2017-18 IHSA Town Meetings/Principals Rules Meetings: IHSA By-law 3.120 requires attendance by the principal or principal’s designee at an annual IHSA Town Meeting/Principals Rules Meeting. The meetings will begin at 9:00 a.m. with a presentation and review of the current legislative proposals by the Legislative Commission Member representing your District and an IHSA staff member. Following the discussion regarding the new by-law proposals, the agenda items for the Principals Rules Meeting will be presented. A list of the meetings can be found in this packet and on our web site.

2017-18 IHSA Rules Meeting Video: IHSA By-law 2.120 requires the head coach from each member school, which participates in a sport or activity for which Rules Interpretation Meetings are held, to view an IHSA Rules Meeting Video in that sport or activity each year. This shall include all individual as well as team entries. In sports or activities where the same rules are used for boys and girls competition, both a boys head coach and a girls head coach must view the on-line Rules Meeting Video. All rules meeting videos will be conducted on-line. The presentation will be accessed through the Schools Center and the Officials Center. Coaches and officials will be able to view the meeting and then redeem credit for viewing the rules meeting video.

Nominations and Elections for 2017-18: Nominations and Elections will be conducted in the following Divisions and Districts for the 2017-18 school term: Board of Directors – Divisions 2, 4, 6 and At-Large Private School. Legislative Commission – Districts 3, 5, 6, 7, 9, 11, 13, 18 and 19; Athletic Administrator – Divisions 2 and 5; and, At-Large – Divisions 2, 3 and 6. Nomination Ballots will go on-line on August 11, 2017.

New Administrators Workshop: A New Administrators Workshop will be held at the IHSA Office on October 4, 2017. If you are a first-year administrator, or a new administrator in Illinois, please plan to attend this workshop. A form to attend the meeting is included in this packet.

All new principals within the first two (2) years of becoming a principal, must attend this workshop or view an on-line presentation developed for new administrators by the IHSA. (By-law 2.130.1)

Manuals for Sports and Activities: All Manuals will be on the IHSA web site and will be listed on the specific sport or activity page. There will be a Manual for Schools and a Manual for Managers with links to the Terms and Conditions and the Interactive Forms that need to be completed.

You can find a complete listing of the items that are included in this mailing and the items available on-line by reviewing our summary letter which is included in this packet.

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ILLINOIS HIGH SCHOOL ASSOCIATION 2715 McGraw Drive • Bloomington, IL 61704 • www.ihsa.org • Phone: 309-663-6377 • Fax: 309-663-7479 •

August, 2017

To: Principal Addressed

From: Craig D. Anderson, Executive Director

The Illinois High School Association is planning its annual New Administrators Workshop to be held Wednesday, October 4, 2017, in the IHSA Office at 2715 McGraw Drive in Bloomington.

The purpose of the workshop is to acquaint new administrators--either new to Illinois or new to high school administration-- with the various responsibilities and services of the Association. The meeting will begin promptly at 10:00 a.m. with an orientation to the IHSA rules and By-laws. The balance of the agenda will focus on administrative and operational questions pertaining to Association activities. Examples of specific eligibility problems are always an interesting topic of conversation at these meetings. Lunch will be served in our office at noon and the workshop will adjourn about 2:00 p.m.

Please complete this form and fax it to this office by September 27, 2017, if you plan to attend the meeting.

If you are a first-year administrator, or a new administrator in Illinois, please plan to attend this workshop. We will look forward to meeting you here.

IF YOU PLAN TO ATTEND: Please complete this form and fax it to (309) 663-7479 So it is received in the IHSA Office no later than September 27, 2017.

NEW ADMINISTRATORS WORKSHOP REPLY FORM

I plan to attend the workshop for new administrators to be held at the IHSA Office on Wednesday, October 4, 2017, beginning at 10:00 a.m.

PLEASE PRINT:

Name: ______

Title: ______

School: ______

Address: ______

City: ______, IL ______(Zip Code)

School Fax Number: ______

E-mail Address: ______

Requested Topics to be Reviewed: ______

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ILLINOIS HIGH SCHOOL ASSOCIATION 2715 McGraw Drive • Bloomington, IL 61704 • www.ihsa.org • Phone: 309-663-6377 • Fax: 309-663-7479 •

IHSA By-law 3.120 requires attendance by the principal or principal’s designee at an annual IHSA Town Meeting/Principals Rules Meeting.

Please note the start time change to 6 different meetings. These meetings will begin at 1:00 p.m. With the exception of the 6 meetings, all other meetings will begin at 9:00 a.m. The meetings will begin with a presentation and review of the current legislative proposals by the Legislative Commission Member representing your District and an IHSA staff member. Following the discussion regarding the new by-law proposals, the agenda items for the Principals Rules Meeting will be presented.

TOWN/SCHOOL DATE ROOM MGR. Addison (A. Trail) Wed., Nov. 8, 2017 @ 9:00 a.m. Forum Room B Matt Thompson Algonquin (Jacobs) Wed., Nov. 8, 2017 @ 9:00 a.m. Auditorium Jeremy Bauer Arlington Heights (Hersey) Wed., Nov. 8, 2017 @ 1:00 p.m. Theater John Novak Jacksonville (H.S.) Wed., Nov. 8, 2017 @ 9:00 a.m. Auditorium Joey Dion Olney (Richland County) Wed., Nov. 8, 2017 @ 9:00 a.m. Sliva Auditorium Curt Nealis Chicago (Eric Solorio Academy) Thurs., Nov. 9, 2017 @ 9:00 a.m. Library Jeff Niemiec Clinton High School Thurs., Nov. 9, 2017 @ 9:00 a.m. Auditorium Barry Gurvey O’Fallon High School Thurs., Nov. 9, 2017 @ 9:00 a.m. Smiley Campus Auditorium Rich Bickel Plainfield (Central) Thurs., Nov. 9, 2017 @ 9:00 a.m. Auditorium Mark Krusz Carlinville High School Mon., Nov. 13, 2017 @ 9:00 a.m. Media Center, Rm. 353 Patrick Drew Chicago (Mother McAuley) Mon., Nov. 13, 2017 @ 9:00 a.m. Main Gym Laurie Jakubczak (Park in the main parking lot or circle drive & enter at the athletic center entrance) Lisle (Benet Academy) Mon., Nov. 13, 2017 @ 9:00 a.m. Auditorium Gary Goforth Pontiac High School Mon., Nov. 13, 2017 @ 9:00 a.m. Pontiac Rec Center Gary Brunner (The Meeting will be held at the Rec Center, 900 N. Elm St., Pontiac) Classroom Tinley Park (H.S.) Mon., Nov. 13, 2017 @ 1:00 p.m. Audion Mike Mongan Chillicothe (Illinois Valley Central) Tues., Nov. 14, 2017 @ 1:00 p.m. Auditorium Dan Camp Effingham (H.S.) Tues., Nov. 14, 2017 @ 9:00 a.m. Office Conference Room Dave Woltman Grayslake (Central) Tues., Nov. 14, 2017 @ 9:00 a.m. Theater Brian Moe Macomb High School Tues., Nov. 14, 2017 @ 9:00 a.m. Fellheimer Auditorium David Bartlett Manlius (Bureau Valley) Tues., Nov. 14, 2017 @ 9:00 a.m. Auditorium Jason Spang Freeport (H.S.) Wed., Nov. 15, 2017 @ 9:00 a.m. Freeport Middle School Jeff Fitzpatrick (The Meeting will be held at Freeport Jr. High, 701 W. Empire St.) Conference Room Mahomet (M.-Seymour) Wed., Nov. 15, 2017 @ 9:00 a.m. Auditorium Matt Hensley Mt. Vernon High School Wed., Nov. 15, 2017 @ 1:00 p.m. Theater Doug Creel Sterling (H.S.) Wed., Nov. 15, 2017 @ 1:00 p.m. Auditorium Greg King West Frankfort (Frankfort) Wed., Nov. 15, 2017 @ 9:00 a.m. Auditorium TBA Chicago (St. Patrick) Thurs., Nov. 16, 2017 @ 9:00 a.m. Library/Media Center Brian Glorioso Chicago (Whitney Young) Thurs., Nov. 16, 2017 @ 1:00 p.m. Library Chris Cassiday DeKalb High School Thurs., Nov. 16, 2017 @ 9:00 a.m. Forum Room Nic Kearfott Morton High School Thurs., Nov. 16, 2017 @ 9:00 a.m. Bertha Frank Auditorium Scott Jones IHSA Rules Meeting Requirement

ILLINOIS HIGH SCHOOL ASSOCIATION 2715 McGraw Drive • Bloomington, IL 61704 • www.ihsa.org • Phone: 309-663-6377 • Fax: 309-663-7479 •

August, 2017

To the Principal/IHSA Official Representative Addressed:

IHSA By-law 2.120 requires that a head coach from each member school, which participates in a sport or activity for which Rules Interpretation Meetings are held, to view an IHSA On-line Rules Meeting video in that sport or activity each year. This shall include all individual as well as team entries.

The purpose of this by-law is not just to insure that someone from the school views the rules meeting video. Rather, it is to insure that a coach for each sport or activity views the video since it can affect each of the school’s teams in a direct way. Therefore, in sports or activities where the same rules are used for boys and girls competition, both a boys program coach and a girls program coach must view the online Rules Meeting video.

Enforcement of the requirements of By-law 2.120 will include the following provisions:

1. Any school not meeting the requirement during the 2017-18 school term for a sport/activity in which it participates and for which Rules Meetings were conducted was placed on probation in that sport/activity for one year. Schools with sports/activities programs placed on probation for this reason were notified by letter.

2. If a school is currently on probation in a sport/activity and does not meet the 2017-18 Rules Meeting requirement for the sport/activity, the school will be suspended from participation in the State Tournament Series in that sport/activity for 2017-18. Refer to the Illustrations relative to By-law 2.120 in your new 2017-18 IHSA Handbook for additional explanation, if needed.

Be sure your coaches are aware of the Rules Meeting requirements and that they refer to the IHSA web site for all Rules Meeting information. All rules meetings will be on-line. Please be sure to check the Schools Center for any changes in dates.

BE SURE YOUR HEAD COACH VIEWS THE ON-LINE RULES VIDEOS AS REQUIRED TO AVOID PENALTIES TO YOUR SCHOOL.

Sincerely,

Craig D. Anderson Executive Director

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17-18 Rules Meeting Attendance Letter(850) Eligibility Information

ILLINOIS HIGH SCHOOL ASSOCIATION 2715 McGraw Drive • Bloomington, IL 61704 • www.ihsa.org • Phone: 309-663-6377 • Fax: 309-663-7479 •

SPECIAL NOTICE -- ABOUT ELIGIBILITY RULINGS FROM IHSA for the 2017-18 SCHOOL TERM

The IHSA utilizes special forms to assist in handling your requests for eligibility rulings regarding student residency and transfers. These forms are downloadable from the IHSA web site (www.ihsa.org).

Principals’ Concurrence Regarding Transfer : Complete this document to document concurrence with the student’s transfer by both the principal of the school from which the student transfers (Sending School) and the principal of the school into which the student transfers (Receiving School). This is a requirement of By-law 3.041. If you, as the receiving principal, experience any delay in obtaining the sending school principal’s approval, contact the sending school and try to prompt their response. If there is a further delay, notify the IHSA Office immediately and we will intervene on the student’s behalf. Note: A student is not eligible to participate in an interscholastic contest until the Principals’ Concurrence Regarding Transfer Form is fully executed by both principals and is on file in the offices of the school to which the student transfers.

Please note: Concurrence with a transfer by both principals does not guarantee or assure eligibility. A ruling by the Executive Director may still be required. In all cases where a ruling is sought, a fully completed Principals’ Concurrence Regarding Transfer Form must be sent to the IHSA Office along with the fully completed Transfer Eligibility Form. Please include complete, correct and accurate information on the forms.

Transfer Eligibility Form: Complete this form if your school receives a transfer from another school to facilitate determination of a student’s compliance with IHSA eligibility by-laws for interscholastic athletics. This form is to be sent to the IHSA Office, along with the fully completed Principal’s Concurrence Regarding Transfer in the event a ruling by the Executive Director on a student’s eligibility in regard to transfer is to be requested.

Transfer Component from Receiving School Coach: Complete this form to facilitate determination of the eligibility of a student in regard to recruiting. The information on this form will provide clarification on a connection between one or more of the receiving school high school coaches and the transferring student.

Residence Eligibility: Complete this form to facilitate determination of the eligibility of a student in regard to residence. The information included on this form will substantiate whether the student is in full compliance with the residence eligibility by-laws and whether a determination of eligibility is required. If such determination is required, the completed form must be sent to the Executive Director for a ruling. In addition, an Affidavit of Residence Form is to be completed, signed by all appropriate parties and submitted with the Residence Eligibility Form to the IHSA Office.

Affidavit of Residence: The Affidavit of Residence Form must be completed and submitted along with the Residence Eligibility Form when a ruling is requested.

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ILLINOIS HIGH SCHOOL ASSOCIATION 2715 McGraw Drive • Bloomington, IL 61704 • www.ihsa.org • Phone: 309-663-6377 • Fax: 309-663-7479 •

IMPORTANT OBSERVATIONS CONCERNING USE OF THE ELIGIBILITY RULING FORMS

1. The forms do not ask the principal or representative to make any ruling nor should use of the forms suggest that any authority has been given to the principal or other school representative to make an eligibility ruling. As you are aware, the IHSA By-laws provide that eligibility rulings are the sole responsibility of the Executive Director of the IHSA. Also, interpretations of the By-laws can only be made by the IHSA Board of Directors. The IHSA staff is available to assist a member school and it is our hope that the principal or representative of a member school has become familiar with the By-laws so as to at least provide some assistance to a student, in the event of an eligibility question. However, neither the advice of the IHSA staff nor any statement by anyone other than the Executive Director or Board of Directors will constitute a ruling. If an eligibility question is raised, you are to contact or write the Executive Director for a ruling.

2. The eligibility by-laws may require you, as principal, to certify or approve a student's eligibility status or transfer. Please note: Your approval or concurrence with an eligibility case or request does not constitute a ruling. To certify means you acknowledge that the information provided to the IHSA for a ruling is complete and correct. Approval or concurrence constitutes acknowledgment that the information provided to the IHSA for a ruling is complete and correct. Approval of or concurrence with a transfer is an acknowledgment that you have no information to provide which is contrary to the By-laws regarding a student’s residence information or the transfer. Advice to a student by a principal or school representative that he/she is eligible to participate is not binding on the IHSA and could result in sanctions involving both the student and the school if the advice is found to be inaccurate by the IHSA after full investigation and a ruling.

Because of the growing number of rulings required annually, the forms and information you provide are intended to speed up the ruling process so that minimal time is lost by a student in interscholastic activities. Your participation and cooperation is appreciated and this notice is simply intended as a reminder of your responsibility and role in the process regarding student eligibility rulings. Thank you for your continued cooperation with the IHSA.

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—2— 2017-18 NOMINATIONS AND ELECTIONS FOR THE IHSA BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND THE LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION

The nomination and election process for the Board of Directors and Legislative Commission will be conducted electronically. Each school will be able to nominate and elect their representatives through the Schools Center on the IHSA web site (www.ihsa.org). Voting instructions will be included on the web site and in an email sent to the principal/official representative and the athletic director.

Nominations and Elections will be conducted in the following Divisions and Districts for the 2017-18 school term:

Board of Directors Division 2 – Three year term Division 4 – Three year term Division 6 – Three year term

At-Large Private School – Three year term (Note: The At-Large Private School Nomination may not come from Divisions 1 and 4)

Legislative Commission District 3 – Three year term District 5 – Three year term District 6 – Three year term District 7 – Three year term District 9 – Three year term District 11 – Three year term District 13 – Three year term District 18 – Three year term District 19 – Three year term

Athletic Administrator – Division 2 – Three year term Athletic Administrator – Division 5 – Three year term

At-Large – Division 2 – Two years of unexpired term At-Large – Division 3 – Three year term At-Large – Division 6 – Three year term

Important Dates Aug. 11, 2017 -- Nomination Ballots on-line Sept.15, 2017 -- Nomination Ballots due on-line Sept. 18, 2017 – Nomination Ballots counted and results on-line Sept. 20, 2017 – Election Ballots on-line Oct. 1, 2017 – Election Ballots due on-line Oct. 2, 2017 – Election Ballots counted and results on-line

Please watch the Announcements section on the web site for important information about the nomination and balloting process.

Voting/17-18NominationsandElections Officials Information

ILLINOIS HIGH SCHOOL ASSOCIATION 2715 McGraw Drive • Bloomington, IL 61703 • www.ihsa.org • Phone: 309-663-6377 • Fax: 309-663-7479 •

To: Principals/Official Representatives and Athletic Directors From: Sam Knox, Assistant Executive Director Subject: Important Information Date: August 1, 2017

I hope your summer has gone well and you had the opportunity to get away from school for some family time. The 2017-18 school year is quickly approaching, and the IHSA All School Mailing has officially started the year in our office.

As we think about the new school year, please review the following information.

Certified Body Fat Testers

The IHSA implemented a new body fat testing program in the 2017-18 school year. All current and future Body Fat Assessors will need to attend a Body Fat Testing Class within the next two years.

Here is the schedule of classes for this fall.

Tuesday, September 19, 2017 at 10:00am Normal (Community West) Wednesday, September 20, 2017 at 10:00am Effingham High School Thursday, September 28, 2017 at 6:00pm Franklin Park-Northlake (Leyden High School) Friday, September 29, 2017 at 10:00am Minooka High School Monday, October 2, 2017 at 6:00pm Wauconda High School Thursday, October 12, 2017 at 10:00am St. Rita High School Friday, October 13, 2017 at 10:00am Wheeling High School

Class rosters are limited to 30 students per class. People who are interested in attending one of the classes must register in advance. Contact Lauren Matson ([email protected]) at the IHSA office to register for one of the classes this fall.

The cost of the initial body fat testing class is $35. Checks are payable to the IHSA and should be submitted to the class instructor at the class site. The IHSA will also introduce an online recertification training course. The cost of this training will be $10.

As a part of the new body fat testing program, all body fat assessors will receive Continuing Education Units (CEUs).

The IHSA office communicates with Body Fat Assessors via e-mail. All Body Fat Assessors must make sure they have a current e-mail address listed in the Officials Center on the IHSA website. Rating Officials

Each varsity head coach is responsible for rating all officials after every varsity contest during the regular season and the postseason. Coaches at the non-varsity level do not rate their officials.

The IHSA office uses officials’ ratings as one of the components to assign officials to postseason tournaments. Therefore, it is extremely important that all varsity head coaches rate all varsity officials after every contest.

Administrators are able to check their coaches’ progress and how many ratings each coach has submitted for each sport. Log in to the Schools Center with your administrative password. Check the Sport/Activity Tracker page in your Schools Center to see how many ratings your coaches have submitted.

For example: If your softball team has played 20 games at a certain point of the season with two umpires at each game, your coach is required to submit 40 ratings.

Top 15 List

Each varsity head coach is required to submit a list of the Top 15 Officials in his/her sport.

The IHSA office uses Top 15 List as one of the components to assign officials to postseason tournaments. Therefore, it is extremely important that all varsity head coaches submit a Top 15 List in the Schools Center.

Coaches Top 15 Lists must be completed by the following dates.

Fall Sports: September 7, 2017 Winter Sports: December 7, 2017 Spring Sports: April 7, 2018

Administrators are able to check their coaches’ progress on their Top 15 Lists, just like they can check how many officials’ ratings their coaches have submitted.

E-mail Reminders

The IHSA office will e-mail administrators and coaches when the number of ratings entered in a certain sport do not meet expectations. Our officials are committed to helping our schools with their contests, and they deserve feedback on their performance after every game. Additionally, the officials’ ratings and Top 15 Lists guide the IHSA staff members who assign officials to postseason tournaments.

Be sure your head coaches rate all varsity officials and submit a Top 15 List.

Sport/Activity Tracker

Each school has a Sport/Activity Tracker page in the Schools Center that shows each Sport/Activity your school offers along with all the information needed by the IHSA and the important deadlines connected with each task. A red box indicates action items that need immediate attention from an administrator or a coach. Be sure to check this page frequently in the Schools Center to keep your school up-to-date and to ensure that the IHSA office has the important information we need from your school.

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1. Send a reminder card or email to the officials after you have them scheduled.

2. Reminder should include date of contest, time, level, location and sport.

Even though many schools and conferences have assignment chairpersons, sending a reminder is highly recommended. When an official does not show, people in your community won’t know who the assignment chairperson is, but they do know the athletic director. Avoid embarrassment.

3. Have a standard wage scale set for your different sports and levels and a method in place to raise the pay periodically.

4. If possible, let the working officials know who their partner(s) will be.

5. Hire police and security along with medical assistant or athletic trainer coverage for events whenever possible.

6. Set a policy with your school board on fan, coach and player behavior.

7. Make sure all officials have a contract that is signed by your school—preferably by the principal or IHSA Official Representative. SCHOOL’S RESPONSIBILITY TO AN OFFICIAL PRIOR TO THE CONTEST

1. Prior to the contest, provide the officials with directions and inform them of any special activities that might be occurring (i.e., Homecoming, Senior Night, etc.)

2. Give the official a number they can call in case of an emergency or postponement due to weather.

3. Have competent workers assigned at all contests (scorers, announcers, chain crew, etc.). These people are of great assistance to the official during the contest.

4. Have a host assigned to meet the officials as they arrive. The host should do the following for the officials: A) Provide a reserved parking space. B) Meet officials and take them to the dressing room. C) Have refreshments available for halftime and postgame. D) Ask for any additional needs. E) Introduce the officials to those game workers pertinent to the contest (i.e., scorer, announcer, chain gang, etc.). F) Get the proper pronunciation of officials’ names so they are correct when given by the public address announcer.

5. Athletic director should discuss with the officials any special events, conference rules, national anthem time, etc. that would affect the game.

6. Provide the officials with the name of the adult supervisor for that contest and where that person can be found in the event a challenging situation should occur.

7. Make officials aware of location of an athletic trainer or other first responders during the contest. Have a doctor on site when possible (especially at football contests).

8. Make sure all bench personnel are properly attired.

9. Do a check on game scoreboards and lighting systems prior to the game or contest.

10. Make sure the playing area is properly marked and meets National Federation guidelines for that contest.

11. Provide appropriate secured dressing area and hot water showering facilities.

Illinois High School Association SCHOOL’S RESPONSIBILITY TO AN OFFICIAL DURING THE CONTEST

1. Insist coaches display good sportsmanship and are proper examples for your players and crowd.

2. Have your public address announcer or cheerleader read the IHSA sportsmanship statement and remain unbiased during contest.

3. Make sure the event supervisor understands the duties and responsibilities pertinent to that contest.

4. Make sure the playing area is maintained during halftime of each contest. For wrestling, make sure the mat is properly cleaned and washed.

5. Help with adverse weather conditions; monitor accordingly.

6. Make sure proper crowd control is visible and in place. Good administrative control can prevent difficult situations.

7. Observe the crowd during the contest and prevent any disturbances that may occur.

8. Work with the official during the game regarding crowd control.

9. Retrieve the game ball at the end of the contest.

10. Escort the officials back to the dressing room at halftime and at the conclusion of the contest.

SCHOOL’S RESPONSIBILITY TO AN OFFICIAL AFTER THE CONTEST

1. Escort the officials safely back to the dressing room and parking lot.

2. Do not allow unauthorized persons in the dressing roo m after the game. This includes coaches.

3. Have refreshments available for the officials after the contest.

4. Be sure to thank the officials for their time and effort, regardless of the outcome of the game.

5. Make sure arrangements for paying the officials have been completed. It is preferable to pay the official the day of contest.

6. Ensure that officials are not confronted by anyone after the contest. Student Recognition

TEAM ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AWARD:

How will the program work? • When one of your qualifying teams achieves a 3.0 grade point average for their entire season, a representative at your school will simply have the sport and year engraved on the plate and attached to the plaque. A seasonal report will be submitted to the IHSA informing the IHSA on the number of teams recognized during each season.

Who may participate? • IHSA Member School's whose varsity teams/groups achieve a grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher (Non- Weighted) collectively. • Teams that cooperatively sponsor an activity must include GPA's of each participating school's varsity team members. • This is a Varsity Team Award; the team/group grade averages must include EVERY member of the official varsity team. If the varsity team includes students in grades nine through twelve, their grades must be included in the team average. Team Managers are NOT to be included. For those sports/activities without a varsity designation, the team entered for the IHSA State Series qualifies.

What are the Guidelines for Selection? • The grade point average for all varsity teams must be computed on a Non-Weighted 4.0 system (A= 4, B =3, C=2, D=1). • Must include EVERY member of the team that enters the first level of state qualifying competition. • While every member of the official varsity team must be included, there are also a minimum number of students that must be on the team to qualify for this award. In the sports/activities where individual and team honors are available the board of directors has determined that the following minimum number of students must be included to be eligible for this award. Chess = 6 Cross Country = 7 Debate = 5 Golf = 6 Girls Gymnastics = 10 Boys Gymnastics = 15 Scholastic Bowl = 10 Speech Individual Events = 7 Swimming & Diving = 9 Tennis = 6 Track & Field = 14 Bass Fishing = 2 Competitive Dance = 5 Competitive Cheerleading = 7

How will the reporting work? • Forms will be online at the IHSA website and available for submission after each of the three Sports/Activities Seasons (fall, winter, spring). The roster, including all varsity team members will be submitted with each individual members' GPA and the team total GPA. The Principal from each school will need to verify that the information submitted is accurate.

Link to Report Form: http://www.ihsa.org/documents/forms/Team_Academic_Achievement_Award_Submission_Form.pdf

• Eligible teams/groups will submit application for recognition to the IHSA according to the following schedule:

First and Second Quarter Grades: All Fall Sports/Activities Submit By January 15 Second and Third Quarter Grades: All Winter Sports/Activities Submit By April 15 Third and Fourth Quarter Grades: All Spring Sports/Activities Submit By June 30

NOTE: Sports/Activities that overlap two quarters need to include the grade point average for both of those quarters. Awards • The IHSA will provide the first plaque and plates to each member school, once the first plaque is full the member school will be responsible for ordering and purchasing additional plaques and plates through the IHSA Awards provider.

Link to Plaque Order Form: http://www.ihsa.org/documents/forms/Team_Academic_Achievement_Plaque_Order_Form.pdf

Recognition • The IHSA will maintain records of the schools and teams honored. Such information will be included on the IHSA web page, in subsequent State Tournament programs, and in respective tournament announcements and publications.

ALL-STATE ACADEMIC TEAM:

26 students will be selected each February to the All-State Academic Team sponsored by Caterpillar.

Every IHSA member school was invited to nominate one female student and one male student by the February deadline.

Nominees needed: minimum 3.50 grade point average on 4.0 scale after their 7th semester, have participated in at least two IHSA sponsored activities during each of the last two years and demonstrated outstanding citizenship.

The nominations will be evaluated by a committee made up of IHSA principals, representatives of the Illinois Activities Directors Association and representatives of the Illinois Athletic Directors Association. One male winner and one female winner from each of the seven IHSA Board of Directors Divisions will be selected, with the final 12 spots on the team were then rounded out with at-large candidates from anywhere in the state.

SCHOLASTIC RECOGNITION CERTIFICATE PROGRAM

The IHSA annually sends out over 10,000 certificates to recognize students who excelled in the classroom while participating in IHSA sponsored sports or activities. The IHSA will provide certificates of recognition to all students who meet the criteria following the completion of their 5th or 7th semester in high school. Scholastic Achievement Awards Criteria:

Scholastic Achievement Awards Criteria: 1. The student must currently be a junior or senior in an IHSA member school. 2. The student must have completed at least one full season in an IHSA interscholastic activity in good standing.

What is an interscholastic activity? Any activity that the IHSA either conducts a state series in or governs through its by-laws.

Examples of what the IHSA does not govern: student council, yearbook, jets, school clubs, school newspaper, etc.

3. The student must have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.5 on a 4.0 scale, or the equivalent on an alternate scale, after the 5th or 7th semester.

Each member school principal or official representative should notify the IHSA office in writing as to the number of eligible students they have in their school.

SCHOLASTIC RECOGNITION PINS

Also available to schools are Scholastic Recognition pins for $1.50 each . These pins are designed to easily attach to articles of clothing and are another way to recognize the academic achievements of students who participate in interscholastic programs in IHSA member schools. An order form is available online for your convenience. 2017 2018 Divi sion L iai sons and Dist rict R ep-r es en tat ive s

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Pr esi dent Elect: Joh n C atalan o, G lenbrook North Pas t Pr esi dent: C har lie Lo cke nour , Heywo rth

Th e Illinois At hletic Di recto rs Ass oci - HHOOOWW TTOO Secretar y: Dan Sh eehan , M oncello ation values your efforts and exper- Tr easu rer: John Wo ods, C hampai gn C entr al tise an d wo uld li ke y ou to c onsi der Mem ber shi p: Stan Lewi s, N or mal W est joining o ur o rgan izat ion as an adv o- cate fo r s cho ol ath letic program s BBEECECOCOMOMEME A Co nfer ence C o Ch ai r: Dan Do lney, St. Ch ar les N orth throughout th e stat e. C o nfer ence C o Ch ai r: Bob Kam inski , O swe go E ast

MMEEEMMMBMBEBEERR OFOF NIA AA: TB A - Th e IADA c urrently enlists the ai d - an d advi ce o f th e At hletic Di recto rs Journal E dito r: Dar ren How ar d, Oswe go acr oss th e stat e t o se rve on IHSA Fill o ut th e o IIAnliAADne mDAD e mAb ershi p f orm at : Web C oordinato r: R obert Ruiz, Dee re ld Sp ort Ad vi so ry Bo ards, as well as Awar ds: John Yo ung, Le mont the At hletic Di recto rs' A dvi so ry Public Re lao ns: D an Jon es, Hinsdal e Cen tr al Bo ar d. www.illin ois ada. org New Ath leti c Directo rs: The re is no cha rge for yo ur fi rst yea r of mem- Busi ness M an ag er: E ric Hi ll, Gr an ite C ity

By beco mi ng a memb er o f our o r- ber shi p if you att end the New AD' s Hal l o f Fam e: Ste ve H ai nes, Seneca gan izat ion, yo u wi ll e njoy the oppor- Worksho p which is hel d each Ju ly in Pr ofessi onal Development: B ecky M oran , Ar go tunity to netwo rk, as w ell as o ppor- Bl oom ington . Stat e C erc a on: Ti na Wo olar d, G ray sl ake N orth tunities fo r educati onal lead ershi p If y ou ar e retired, pleas e f ill o ut th e Histo rian : Nick Kear fo , DeK al b an d pr ofessi onal de ve lopment online me mb ershi p f orm wi th y our through th e IADA J ournal an d curr ent hom e add ress , t he s choo l f rom Mento r C hai r: Ma R ife, Har var d an nual St at e Co nference. wh ich yo u r etired, as w ell as th e nu mb er Rered A.D . Li aison : R ich Pi atc hek, R ered of ye ars that yo u w ere an ath letic ad mi n- istr ato r, a me mb er of th e IADA, an d a IH SA R epresen ta ve: Sam Kn ox Man y sc hool di str icts wi ll pay f or memb er of the N IAA A. Th is wi ll e nab le At Lar ge: Je Niemec, C hicago So lorio Ac ad emy ( Div 1) yo ur me mb ershi p as pr ofess ional us to k eep y ou on o ur a cti ve mai ling list At Lar ge: Pau l He ld, Ta ylorville ( Div 6) growt h or s taf f deve lopment . Al l wi th y our c urrent add ress . At hletic Ad ministr at ors ar e e ligible fo r me mb ershi p. Joi n th e I ADA , be co me an ac tive me m- ber, an d be gin to expe rience th e man y benefi ts of this professi onal o rgan izat ion.

To: Mem be r S ch ool P rin ci pa ls /A Ds From: Kur t Gib son Re .: Spo rts Medi ci ne up da tes Da te: Aug us t 1 , 2017

Welc ome to the 2017-18 scho ol ter m! Ou r offic e ho pe s the ye ar is a suc cess ful one fo r you , you r facu lt y, an d you r stud ent s. Stud ent -at hl et e safet y rema in s a prio rit y fo r the IHS A, an d thi s do cu men t is in tended to pro vide a qu ic k ove r-vie w of some im po rtan t spo rts medi ci ne in it ia tives of whi ch each membe r sch ool sho ul d be awa re. Add it io na ll y, our off ic e wil l be prepa rin g a Spo rts Med ic in e pre sent at io n, sim il ar in na ture to spo rt-speci fic onl in e, tha t wil l co nt ai n more i n -de pt h in forma tio n on the in it ia tives an d other s. Thi s wil l be a great present at io n for ad min is trat ors, co ac hes , a nd at hl et ic t rai ne rs t o v ie w. T he pre sent at io n i s po sted o n t he IHS A Sp orts M edi ci ne we bs it e. 1. aCoc tnivciut ys.s io Rne pReo rtpoin rgt i nisg : m aMd e m tbhero r usg chh oothles Sacr heoo ag lsa i nC e ans t keer d. toAf t reer p lo o rtgg bin a gs icin i,n ffion rdm tha teio n‘C ’o nta bal l( “cC o onnc cuus siso ionns Rsue s ptoarts”)i ned toby f istl eu ad erenpt -o artt h. l eIft eyso udru sricn h goo thl eh a ssc nh ooo clo ynec aurs ,sio ev nes n w iif t hthi ne a c moo nc nut shs ipo enr iocdc , utrhs e roeu it ss iad leso o tfh ae oscph t ool

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to r epo rt t ha t. R epo rtin g is a re qu iregm am enet ‘oMf es dtaic t ael lTa awlk ( ’ H wB i t4365)h c on t est offic i 2. ‘Pt rae l k-game’ sho u medil d id ceanlt talify kw: hBae tgi mnn eidn igc athl i sc o yve earra, goeu rw ofil fl ic bee w proil l bveid aes dk i nfog rm tehme b eerve snct h ooan lds hwo hsto i n tgh ev econnt st ,a gc atsm feosr, tournam ent s, e tc. , t o co nd uct a pr e- al s an d c ompet in g s ch ool(s ). This

co mpet in g sch ools wil l be shoul d an y weat her , in jur y, or ca tas troph ic ev ent occ ur. More in fo rmat io n ab out thi s in it ia tive wil l be a pa rt of al l onl in e rul es mee tin gs, in cl ud in g the new Sports Med ic in e up da te pre sent at io n. 3. Concu ss ion Edu ca tion: Th e fi rst two -ye ar co nc us sio n educ at io n trai ni ng cycl e wi ll be expi rin g fo r man y co ac hes in 2018, an d the IH SA/IES A are dev elo pi ng the next two -year trai ni ng cu rric ul um , an d it is exp ect ed tha t cu rric ul um wil l be avai la bl e in Ma rch of 2018. As a remin der , al l co ac hes an d C’s o nc us sio n Over sig ht Te am (COT ) member s are requi red to ha ve co mpl et ed a min imum two -ho ur trai ni ng program ap pro ve d by IHS A befor e co ac hi ngA ta t t ah emi re mJu bneer 2017sch oo l me. Ae st icn h goo, tl hcea nI HtrS aAc ’ks tBheo a strda t uosf oDf i ritesc ft aorscu lt dyec isduec dc etos s fudli scco o mnpl et io n of

tahs isos rcei aqt uio i remn’s penert fion r mt hae n IcHeS A S ch ools Ce nt er . 4. TPhEeS dTesting:ecis io n w as no t a ref lect io n o f the prog ram ’s pe rfo rman ce ; r at her , t he Boa rd b eli ev es t he protgin raume hthaes -enh an ci ng of s uPb EstS ’as n bcye stteusd t ien ngt pro gram , beg in ni ng wit h the 2017-18 sch ool term.

been suc cess ful an d cu rbed the us e -at hl et es in Il li no is . Di sco nt in ui ng the pro gram wil l enab le r eso urces us ed fo r testin g to be us ed e ls ewhe re. C oac h educ at io n, ho we ve r, r elat ed to the pro gram co nt in ues so ad min is trat ors need to ens ur e their co ac he s are co mpl et in g the onl in e pro gram in the Sch ools Ce nt er . Than ks fo r you r at tent io n to thes e in it ia tives. The afo re-ment io ned Spo rts Medi ci ne pr e-seas on pres ent at io n wil l a d dre ss thes e in great er de tai l. In di vidu al s wit h qu est io ns ab out an y of thes e in it ia tives ca n co nt ac t Kur t Gib son (kg ib son@ih sa. org) at t he IH SA Office.

2715 McGraw Drive  Bloomington  Illinois  61704  Phone: (309) 663-6377  Fax: (309) 663-7479  E-mail: [email protected] Do What ’s Right!

www.ihsa.org • Phone: 309-663-6377 • Fax: 309-663-7479 Spor tsm ans hi p Pro gram

TO: IHSA Member Sch ool Pr incipa ls and Athleti c Direct ors

FRO M: Beth A. Sauser, IHSA Ass ista nt Ex ec uti ve Direct or “D o What’s Ri ght!” IHSA Sportsm anship Adv isory Co mm. /St uden t Advi so ry Co mm.

RE : Pr ogram

DATE: A u g u st 1, 2017 WHAT ’S RI GHT! Prog ram

The DO cr eates opp ortu nities for teams, sc hools and communiti es to earn po siti ve sp ortsm anship recogniti on throughout th e reg ular seaso n and po st season. The DWR! Pr ogram outlines th e ex pec ta ti ons for all IHSA member sc hools, th eir teams, co ach es , pl ayers, and co mmunities to emulate . Defining a co nsi st ent messag e of good beh avi or for pa rti ci pa nts and fans pr omotes an enjoyabl e atm osph ere at all co ntests throughout th e sta te .

The IHSA would like to ackn owledge th e co nferences and sc hools that reg istered for th e DWR! Pr ogram in 2016 -17:

Ap ollo Metro Subu rba n Southw est Suburban

Big Northe rn Mid -Il lini Southw est ern

Big Twelve Mid -Suburban Le ague Thr ee Rive rs At hl etic

Bl ack Dia mo nd Mississipp i Valley Toma hawk

Caho kia MSM Tri -County

Cent ral Il lino is North Suburban Upst ate Eig ht Cent ral Suburban Le ague Northe ast ern At hl etic Vermil lio n Valley

Chic ago Catholic Le ague Northe rn Il lino is (N IC -10) West Cent ral

Chic ago Prep Northe rn Il lino is Big 12 West Subu rba n

Corn Be lt No rthw est Upst ate Il lini West ern Il lino is Valley

DuPage Va lley Ok aw Valley

Ea st Cent ral Il lino is Prairie land IN DEP EN DEN T SCHOOLS :

Ea st Suburban Catho lic Rive r Valley Br eese (M ater Dei)

Fo x Valley Sang amo Chic ago (Von Steube n)

Gir ls Catho lic Athl etic Sang amo n Valley Chic ago (West ing ho use C.P.)

Glen Carbo n (Fa the r McGivne y Greater Eg yptian South Cent ral Catho lic )

Heart of Il lino is South Eg ypt ia n Ok awvil le Hig h Scho ol Inde pe nde nt School Le ague South Seven Rockford (Ke ith Count ry Day)

Int erstate Eig ht South Suburban Solorio Ac ademy

Kishw aukee Rive r Southe rn IL Rive r to Rive r Taft Hig h Scho ol

Lit tle Ok aw Valley Southl and At hl etic Teutopo lis Hig h Scho ol

Lit tle Ten Southw est Prair ie Waltonvil le Hig h Scho ol

Do What ’s Right!

www.ihsa.org • Phone: 309-663-6377 • Fax: 309-663-7479 Spor tsm ans hi p Pro gram In order to register your Conference or Independent School, please follow these steps:

 Go to IHSA.org  Under the Resources tab, click on Sportsmanship  In the left column, click on the Do What’ s Righ t link  Under the green banner that reads DWR! Forms, you will find the Conference and Independent School registration forms link

NOTE: If a con fe re nce does n ot reg iste r for the Do Wh at’s Ri ght! Progra m

, an individual sch ool fr om th at co nfe ren ce may regi ster. ndent sc hool reg isters for th e Do What’s Rig ht! What’s When a co nference or indep e Pr ogram, th ey agree to co mmunicat e and act ively edu cat e th ei r st uden ts, fans and communities of th e following Do  Right! Ex pectation s:

 Rep resent their scho ol and c omm unit y fa vor abl y through posi tiv e in teraction wit h op posin g fa ns a nd p laye rs b efor e, du rin g, and a ft er the comp etit ion .  Use posit iv e ye lls, chants, son gs or gesture s.  Dis play mode sty in vic tor y and g racious ness in defe at.  Resp ect and a cknowledge the in tegrit y and judgme nt of the off ic ia ls.

Exhib it posit iv e be havi or in bot h person al in teraction s a nd s oc ia l me dia comme nts. To familiarize yoursel f wi th th e DWR! Pr ogram, pl ease access th e followi ng link for benefits, resources , registr ati on forms, and a full Po werPoint des cr ipt ion:

http: // www .ihsa. org/R es ources /Sp ortsm ansh ip. asp x

Stude nt Adviso ry Commit tee We also en courage you to get to kn ow th e IHSA Stu den t Advi sory Co mmittee . This is a group of 21 high sch ool stu den ts repr esen ting each leg isl ati ve commiss ion di str ict throughout Illinois. They are nominated by th ei r principa ls and sel ect ed by th e IHSA to pr ovide direct ion and educatio n to our member sc hools in th e areas of leadership, spo rtsm anship, and co mmunicati on.

To invi te an SAC mem be r to sp eak or pa rti cipa te in a sc hool or co nference pr es enta ti on/ass embl y, pl ease conta ct B eth Sauser at bsau ser@ihsa. org.

Pl ease access th e link bel ow to see th e repr esen ta tive for your di str ict , and learn more abo ut th is co mmittee .

http: // www .ihsa. org/Abo utt heIHSA/Adv isoryCo mmittee s/St uden tA dv isoryCommitt ee .aspx

IHSA and the Student Advisory Committee present the 2017 Leadership Conference

Monday September 25, 2017 Peoria Civic Center Check-in: 8:30 a.m.–9:15 a.m. Conference: 9:15 a.m.–2:30 p.m. Small Group Workshops

Separate Workshop Sessions planned for attending:

" Principals " Activity Directors " Athletic Directors " Coaches

Keynote Speaker Harvey Alston

Open to all member school students, administrators and coaches

Freshman, Sophomore and Junior students encouraged to attend

Free admission Lunch included

Log in to the Schools Center to register beginning August 21!

SAC Leadership H andbook TheWhat purpose i s t he o fpurpose t his handbook of the i s Handbook?t o provide you with a fr amework to c reate and r un an effe ctive student a dvisory committee i n y our s chool.

This handbook i s designed t o c over t he important a spects of l eadership f or s tudents. It w ill includ e i deas for creati ng and developing an a dvisory committe e, a nd prov ide a step-by-step guide o n how to addre ss importa nt to pics of d iscussion as student-athlete leaders.

The handbook will p rovide each member o f y our a dvisory committee a n opportunity to r eflect on their p ersonal l eadership s tyle and role. It w ill suggest activities to i mprove leadership s kills, and help your S AC promote leadership a nd s portsmanship within y our t eam s, c lassrooms, and communities .

ThisHandb handbookoo k C ontents: h as three m ain sections. W e recommend t hat y ou c over e ach section of t he handbook t o h elp t o build a strong c ulture of l eadership.

Secti on 1 : Yo ur S tu dent Ad visory C ommi ttee - Forming y our SAC

Secti on 2 : L eadership P lanning - Creating your d efinition o f l eadership - C onducting leadership self-analysis - Setting individual a nd S AC l eade rship g oals

Secti on 3 : Building Yo ur L eadership S kil l S et - Motivating yourself a nd y our t eammates - Facing a nd e mbracing adversity - C om municati ng effecti vely - Being a role m odel - Building strong a nd c ohesive teams

ThisHandb handbookoo k A uthors: w as created b y the student-athletes of t he Illinois H igh School Association (IHSA) Student A dvisory Committee ( SAC), w ith the help o f B eth Sauser ( IHSA) Scott P ierc e, P hD. a nd Matthew G ordon, M S (both fr om t he School of K inesiology & R ecreation at I llinois S tate University).

2017-18 Student Advisory Committee members: IHSA Stu den t A dv iso ry Com mi tt ee District School Name 1 Chicago (Lane Tech) Kayla Dutton 2 Chicago (St. Ignatius College Prep) Ben Perez 3 Chicago (Mother McAuley) Grace Hynes 4 Hoffman Estates (H.S.) Benita Varanauskaite 5 Aurora (West Aurora) Sam Arsenault 6 Woodstock (Marian Central Catholic) Jacob Potthoff 7 Berwyn-Cicero (Morton) Leslie Huerta 8 Lemont (H.S.) Celine Ratulowski 9 New Lenox (Lincoln-Way Central) Sara Swanberg 10 Machesney Park (Harlem) Catie Daily 11 Cambridge Olivia Nuckles 12 Mendota Preston Lewis 13 Champaign (Central) Kendall Woods 14 Windsor Dalton Armes 15 Down (Tri-Valley) Matthew Kovich 16 Knoxville Nathan Erickson 17 Jacksonville (Routt) Ellie Abell 18 Mackinaw (Deer-Creek-M.) Neal Scheuermann 19 Granite City Isaiah Mizell 20 Nashville Paige Kasten 21 Carterville Austin Knight

SAC Mission Statement The Student Advisory Committee is a group of students who participate in diverse interscholastic athletics and activities. The SAC promotes the sportsmanship and integrity ideals of the Illinois High School Association. We are focused on providing leadership and communication between participants, administrators and fans of IHSA activities.

Ca ptain’s Handb ook Administrators, Coaches and Students will have access to an online Cap tain ’s Hand book dev elo ped and written b y the Stu den t Adv isory Committee. The information will help coaches work with team captains and students to understand their role as leaders and team players.

SAC Nomination Process for 2017-18

Nomination Forms are available online from Oct. 1, 2017 through Jan. 31, 2018. All forms must be completed and in the IHSA office by Jan. 31, 2018. All current Freshmen and Sophomore IHSA member school students are eligible for nomination o

A committee will meet to review and choose the finalists. A phone interview o with Beth Sauser will take place to determine the final selection.

o Each new SAC member and their Administrator will receive a letter welcoming them to the committee. To oaccess the nomination form, please follow this link: http://www.ihsa.org/AbouttheIHSA/AdvisoryCommittees/StudentAdvisoryCommittee.aspx

o SAC District Openings

Districts 6-7-8-9-13-14-16-17-18-19-20-21 will need representation beginning in April 2018.

Districts 1-2-3-4-5-10-11-12-15 are scheduled to be open for the following 2019- 2020 school year.

Nominations will still be accepted in all districts in the event the current representative is unable to continue as a member of the SAC.

Athletes with Dis abil itie s

Fo r years, th e IHS A has foc used upon reaso nable acc omm od ati on s to allow st udent-ath letes with disa bilities to be integ rated to th e maxi mum ext ent pos sible in IHS A sp orts and act ivit ies. The IHSA has promot ed incl usion of st udent-athletes with disa biliti es whereve r pos sible, foc using upon th e va riou s benefits of partici pati ng in ext racu rricular athletics or act ivi ti es, which wou ld incl ude so cializat ion, improve d tea mwork and leadersh ip ski lls, as well as fitn ess.

Fo r At hle tes wit h Disab ili ties, the IH SA of fers sp ort s pro gra ms in the follo win g:

Boys & Girls Bowlin g Fo r the 20 17-18 sc hool yea r, schoo ls Boys & Girls Sw immin g who wish to enter Athle tes wit h Boys & Girls Tr ack & F iel d Disab ili ties must do so thro ugh the Sp or t an d Ac tivit y T rack er in Sc hoo ls

Cen ter by the follo win g dat es :

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4th Annual Illinois High School Association

Get your fans, video cameras, and creativity ready!

We’re looking for the School Student Section that ROCKS their school spirit and follows the Do What’s Right! P Expectations to the fullest! P

Contest details can be found on our website: www.ihsa.org/Resources/Sportsmanship/StudentSectionShowdown Deadline for video submission is Feb. 6, 2018 You will be competing against high schools from all over Illinois, so show us what makes YOUR school outstanding in Finalists will be selecteSpiritd by t hande IH SSportsmanship!A Student Advisory Committee. OVERVIEW FILM YOUR STUDENTS: Get your video camera and film your student section in action on game nights. Don’t forget to film your student body at pep assemblies, school events, activities, etc. POST TO YOUTUBE: Edit your video to no more than 3 minutes, and after showing it to and receiving approval from a school administrator (principal, athletic director, etc.) post to YouTube entitled “2018 IHSA SS Showdown: School Name”. Be sure to include your high school name in the video description as well as the submitter’s name. The deadline is Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2018 at 11:59 p.m.

EMAIL US YOUR LINK: Email your YouTube link to Beth Sauser at [email protected]. We’ll add it to our IHSA Student Section Showdown Playlist and page on the IHSA State webpage.

FINALISTS: The finalists from Class1/2A will be announced on Tuesday, February 27, 2018. The finalists from Class3/4A will be announced on Tuesday, March 6, 2018.

WINNERS: Will be chosen by the IHSA SAC. Class 1/2A: The winner will be announced on Saturday, March 10, 2018 at the 1A Boys Basketball State Final. Class 3/4A: The winner will be announced on Saturday, March 17, 2018 at the 3A Boys Basketball State Final.

JUDGING CRITERIA/RULES: Show us your version of the DWR! Expectations: Coaches, Players and Fans who follow the DWR! Expectations will represent their school well and create a positive game experience. • Represents their school and community well with positive interaction with opposing fans and players before, during and after the competition. • Use positive yells, chants, songs or gestures. • Display modesty in victory and graciousness in defeat. • Respect and acknowledge the integrity and judgment of officials. • Exhibit positive behavior in both personal interactions and social media comments.

Other Judging Criteria: • Positive Sportsmanship (any negative cheering will automatically result in disqualification) • Overall Fan Participation • School Spirit • Creativity • Organization • Overall Impression

What is Unified Champion Schools ? Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools® is a U .S. national project , partially funded b y the U .S. Department of E ducation. The goal of Unified

Champion Schools® is t o activat e youth t o promot e school c ommunities where all young people are agents of change – fost ering respect , dignity and adv ocac y for people with c ognitiv e disabilities b y utilizing the programs and initiativ es of Special Olympics.

What is a Unified Champion School®? A school just beginning their in volv ement must choose an activity within Unified Sports and one or tw o of the other cat egories; ho wev er , can do activities in each cat egor y if desired. A returning school that has been in volv ed in the past , should focus on a minimum of one activity from each of the c omponents.

1) Participation in Special Ol ympic s-themed unified sport s experienc es

2) Y outh l eadership 3) School -wide awar eness activity Unified Sports C ompetiti ve Model IHSA has partnered with Special Olympics Illinois for tw o Unified Sports and they both follo w the Unified Sports C ompetitiv e Model. The Unified Sports c ompetitiv e model c ombines Special Olympics athlet es (individuals with int ellectual disabilities) and partners (individuals without int ellectual disabilities) as t eammat es on sport t eams for training and c ompetition. T wo things differentiat e the c ompetitiv e Unified Sports model from the other tw o models: 1) all athlet es and partners on a Unified Sports c ompetitiv e t eam must ha ve attained the necessar y sport -specific skills and tactics t o compet e without modification of the current Special Olympics Official Sports Rules; and 2) t eams that participat e in this model ma y be eligible for advancement t o Regional and W orld Games. A Unified Sports t eam is an inclusiv e sports program with appro ximat ely equal numbers of athlet es and partners who ha ve close t o equal skills. Unified Sports t eams should nev er be c omprised solely of people with disabilities. Athlet es and partners should be of similar age and ability in t eam sports.

IHSA Unified Bask etball The 2018 IHSA Stat e bask etball t ournament will feature a Unified division which will include 2 divisions of up t o 4 t eams each. Each bask etball t eam will ha ve a ratio of 3:2 of Special Olympics athlet es t o Unified P artners. The Unified division will follo w all IHSA t ournament rules. Unified teams will be required t o c ompet e in the regional t ournaments in F ebruar y 2018 t o qualif y for the stat e t ournament . Unified T eams can be male, female or C o-E d. Each Special Olympics athlet e and Unified peer partner must meet IHSA eligibility guidelines and b e att ending an IHSA member school t o be eligible t o c ompet e in the t ournament . All athlet es and c oaches must c omplet e Special Olympics Illinois and schools forms and paper work required t o practice and c ompet e in Unified Bask etball. Schools will be required t o pa y all expenses relat ed t o the t ournament . All eligible IHSA member schools are eligible t o submit a request t o ent er a t eam int o the Unified division t ournaments but as space is limit ed preference will be giv en t o those schools that are already or will agree t o bec ome a Unified Champion School. Ha ving a Unified Bask etball t eam compet e this year allo ws your school an ex cellent opportunity t o pro vide div erse students in volv ement in high school programs.

U nified Bass Fishing The 2018 t ournament will again feature a Unified division acc ommodating up t o 8 boats. Each Unified boat will feature three participants: a high school Special Olympics athlet e, a high school student peer partner and a non-c ompeting adult driv er /c oach. The Unified division will follo w all IHSA t ournament rules with the addition of requiring that 1 Special Olympics athlet e and 1 Unified peer partner be fishing at all times. Unified boats are not requi red to c ompet e in sectional t ournaments. 8 Unified boats will be select ed t o c ompet e in the 2018 stat e t ournament . Each Special Olympics athlet e and Unified peer partner must meet IHSA eligibility guidelines and be att ending an IHSA member school t o be eligible t o compet e in the t ournament . All athlet es and c oaches must c omplet e IHSA and school forms and paper work required t o practice and c ompet e in bass fishing. Schools must pro vide their o wn boats and will be required t o pa y all expenses relat ed t o the t ournament . All eligible IHSA member schools are eligible t o submit a request t o ent er a boat int o the Unified division but preference will be giv en t o those schools that are already or will agree to bec ome a Project UNIF Y school.

Unified T rack and Field New in Spring 2018 we will be offering Unified T rack and Field. While all of the c ompetition details ha ve yet t o be finaliz ed, this new sports project will allo w high school students with and without int ellectual disabilities t o c ollectiv ely represent their high school in an sanctioned activity b y partici - pating t ogether on a Unified T rack and Field t eam. E vents will include both track and field options as well as rela ys. L ook for more information lat e fall and early wint er on ho w t o get your school in volv ed in this new sporting option.

Ho w do w e bec ome a Unified Champion School ? Unified Champion Schools ma y ha ve resources t o help you start your t eam. In addition, when you bec ome a Unified Champion School, you ha ve access t o Outreach Grants t o help your school plan Unified ev ents. T o participat e in Unified Sports, schools must sign up t o be a Unified Champion school. F or additional information on an y of the Unified Sports or Unified Champion Schools please contact Jennifer Marcello at or . [email protected] 630-200-7693