NASSAU COUNTY PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION SECTION VIII 2018 - FOOTBALL BOOKLET - 2018 FOREWORD The Man in the Glass (by Dale Wimbrow) When you get what you want in your struggle for self and the world makes you king for a day, just go to the mirror and look at yourself and see what that man has to say. For it isn’t your father or mother or wife whose judgment upon you must pass; The fellow whose verdict counts most in your life is the one staring back from the glass. Some people may think you a straight-shootin’ chum and call you a wonderful guy, but the man in the glass says you’re only a bum if you can’t look him straight in the eye. He’s the fellow to please, never mind all the rest, for he’s with you clear up to the end. And you’ve passed your most dangerous difficult test if the man in the glass is your friend. You may fool the whole world down the pathway of life and get pats on your back as you pass, but your final reward will be heart aches and tears if you’ve cheated the man in the glass. TABLE OF CONTENTS I. Directory Message from Coordinator ........................................................................................................ 1 N.C.P.H.S.A.A., Inc. Officers ................................................................................................... 2 Section VIII Football Committee .............................................................................................. 3 N.C.H.S.F.C. Executive Board .................................................................................................. 4 Conference I Coaches and Phone Numbers............................................................................... 4 Conference II Coaches and Phone Numbers ............................................................................. 5 Conference III Coaches and Phone Numbers ............................................................................ 6 Conference IV Coaches and Phone Numbers ............................................................................ 7 LIAFO Executive Board ............................................................................................................ 7 II. Schedules and Dates Starting Dates, Game Dates, Playoffs ...................................................................................... 9 Section VIII Football Alignment .................................................................................... .…...10 2017 Results……………………………………………………………… ............................ .10 Preliminary Seeding. ............................................................................................................... 11 Section VIII Football Schedules ....................................................................................... 12,13 Coaches Association Meetings ................................................................................................ 14 Exceptional Senior Games....................................................................................................... 14 Gridiron Dinner ....................................................................................................................... 14 Guidelines and Dates for Dropping the Program .................................................................... 15 Pre-Season Practice Regulations ............................................................................................. 15 Scrimmage Guidelines ............................................................................................................. 16 Guidelines for Junior Varsity Football .................................................................................... 17 Varsity Calendar ...................................................................................................................... 18 NYSPHSAA 20 Yard Line Overtime Procedure..................................................................... 19 Officials Signals ................................................................................................................ 20, 21 National Federation of State High School Associations Rules/News Release ................... 22-34 N.C.H.S.F.C.A. Organization Responsibilities Proposal ........................................................ 35 III. Checklist and Guidelines for Directors and Coaches Officials Rating Cards ....................................................................................................... 36, 37 Roster Requirements ................................................................................................................ 38 Jersey Colors ............................................................................................................................ 38 Telephone Rules ....................................................................................................................... 38 Field Conditions and Requirements ......................................................................................... 38 P.A. Announcers ...................................................................................................................... 38 Scheduling Changes ................................................................................................................. 38 Guidelines Regarding Kickers ................................................................................................. 38 Roster Forms ...................................................................................................................... 39, 40 Home Team Responsibilities ................................................................................................... 41 Lopsided Scores................................................................................................................... 42-44 Scouting and Video Scouting Guidelines ................................................................................. 45 Video Exchange........................................................................................................................ 45 Doctors at Games Policy .................................................................................................... 45, 46 Communication Equipment/Head Phones ................................................................................ 46 Postponement/Cancellation and Rescheduling ................................................................... 46, 47 Out of Season Activities/Participation ..................................................................................... 48 Field Diagram ........................................................................................................................... 49 Camp Selection and Guidelines ........................................................................................... 50-52 Sportsmanship and Player Conduct (all levels) ................................................................... 53-62 Out of Season Athletics Participation Policy ........................................................................... 63 Section VIII Videotaping Policy .............................................................................................. 64 Tommy Tough Standards .................................................................................................... 65-66 TABLE OF CONTENTS IV. Health, Safety & Liability Concussion Guidelines & Information ................................................................................... 68-79 Lightning/N.Y.S.P.H.S.A.A. Thunder & Lightning Policy ......................................................... 80 Heat Alert Policy ........................................................................................................................ 81 Heat Index Procedures ................................................................................................................. 82 Wind Chill Procedures ................................................................................................................ 83 Hot Weather Guidelines & Heat Illness Prevention .................................................................... 84 Injury Prevention Tip Sheet .................................................................................................... 84-88 Communicable Diseases Procedure............................................................................................. 89 Reducing Head and Neck Injuries ............................................................................................... 90 Helmet Inspection List and Warnings ......................................................................................... 91 NOCSAE Standards ............................................................................................................... 92-95 Player Equipment Rules .............................................................................................................. 96 Duty to Warn ............................................................................................................................... 97 Sample Warning Verification ................................................................................................ 98, 99 V. Point System Point System ...................................................................................................................... 100, 101 VI. Awards Nomination Forms & Guidelines All Conference/All-County Selection Meeting ................................................................. 102, 103