GENERAL SPORTS INFORMATION Table of Contents (click on an item to jump directly to that section) Page MISSION STATEMENT ................................................................................................................................. 3 THE IMPORTANCE OF ACTIVITIES ........................................................................................................ 4 RULES AND THEIR ENFORCEMENT ....................................................................................................... 4, 5 BOARD OF DIRECTORS RESOLUTIONS/POLICIES Gambling/Smoking ............................................................................................................................................. 5, 6 Wednesday Church Night ................................................................................................................................... 6 Scheduling Conflicts Resolution......................................................................................................................... 6 SDHSAA and NFHS Policy Statement on Steroids ........................................................................................... 7 Sharing Coaches ................................................................................................................................................. 7 Gender Mixed Teams ......................................................................................................................................... 7 Gender Equity ..................................................................................................................................................... 7 Transgender Policy ............................................................................................................................................. 7, 8 Racial Harassment, Violence and Taunting in SDHSAA Sponsored Activities ................................................. 9 Failure to Fulfill Athletic Contract ..................................................................................................................... 9 Disruption of Outdoor Games/Contests Due to Weather .................................................................................... 9, 10 Sale of Concession Type Items During Sub-State and State Events ................................................................... 10 Security ............................................................................................................................................................... 10 VARIOUS EDUCATIONAL FORMATS/PLANS Individual Education Plans (IEP)........................................................................................................................ 10 Clarification on Religious Credits ...................................................................................................................... 10 Special Education Eligibility .............................................................................................................................. 10 Home School Students ........................................................................................................................................ 10, 11 Higher Education and Postsecondary Vocational Education .............................................................................. 11 SCHOOL SPONSORSHIP OF ATHLETIC ACTIVITIES Definition of School Sponsorship ....................................................................................................................... 11 Guidelines Which Apply to Sports Sponsored by Local Governing Boards, Not Recognized by SDHSAA...................... 11, 12 Sports Which the SDHSAA Presently Recognizes ............................................................................................. 12 Guidelines Which Apply to Sports Recognized by the SDHSAA ...................................................................... 12 MARGIN OF VICTORY ................................................................................................................................. 12 USE OF SDHSAA LOGO/EMBLEM ............................................................................................................. 12 FLAG SALUTE ................................................................................................................................................ 13 RECOGNITION Amateur/Awards ................................................................................................................................................. 13 Singing of the Lakota Flag Song or National Anthem ........................................................................................ 13, 14 Non-Association Awards, Memorials and Scholarships ..................................................................................... 14 DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARDS General Criteria .................................................................................................................................................. 14 Judging of Candidates ......................................................................................................................................... 14 Requesting Nomination Materials ...................................................................................................................... 14 TEAM EXPENSES Basketball, Volleyball and Soccer State Tournaments ....................................................................................... 14, 15 Football Finals .................................................................................................................................................... 15 Gymnastics, Track & Field, Wrestling, Competitive Cheer and Competitive Dance State Tournaments .......... 16 Team Lodging Guidelines .................................................................................................................................. 16 Bands of the Day ................................................................................................................................................ 17 Hotel/Motel and General Public Guidelines ....................................................................................................... 17 Revised 7/21 General - 1 SPORTS OFFICIALS General Information Regarding Sports Officials ................................................................................................ 17 Independent Contractors Status .......................................................................................................................... 17 Licensed Officials Mandatory ............................................................................................................................ 17 Contracting of Game Officials ............................................................................................................................ 17 Officials Breaking Game Contracts .................................................................................................................... 17 Region Committees Breaking Game Contract .................................................................................................... 17 Recruitment & Retention of New Officials ........................................................................................................ 18 Officials Classification and Work Limitations ................................................................................................... 18 General Regulations for Sports Officials ............................................................................................................ 18, 19 Reciprocity .......................................................................................................................................................... 19 POLICIES REGARDING VIDEO RECORDING AND TELEVISION SDHSAA Philosophy ......................................................................................................................................... 19 Video Recording Policy ...................................................................................................................................... 19, 20 Television Copyright Policy ............................................................................................................................... 20 Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (Drones) .................................................................................................................. 20 PLAYER/UNIFORM MODIFICATION Policy on Competitors Wearing a Commemorative, Memorial Recognition Patch ........................................... 21 Recommended Policy as it Relates to Body Paint/Hair Coloring/Tattoos .......................................................... 21 GAME BALLS NFHS Authenticating Mark ................................................................................................................................ 21 Official Tournament Balls .................................................................................................................................. 21 RECOMMENDED TRAINING RULES AND PENALTIES Philosophy and Purpose ...................................................................................................................................... 21 Training Rule ...................................................................................................................................................... 22 Recommended Penalties 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