GEORGIA HIGH SCHOOL ASSOCIATION VOL. 107 NUMBER 1 CONSTITUTION and BY-LAWS 2013-2014 A Member of the National Federation of State High School Associations P.O. Box 271 151 South Bethel Street Thomaston, Georgia 30286-0004 706-647-7473 FAX 706-647-2638 www.ghsa.net GEORGIA HIGH SCHOOL ASSOCIATION Revised BEGINNING AND ENDING DATES FOR 2013-2014 4/24/13 DATE FOR FIRST FIRST MAXIMUM LASTAREA/REGION GHSA STATE PLAYOFF DATES QUALIFIERS ACTIVITY PRACTICE CONTEST GAMES/DATES PLAY DATE First Round/ Second Round Quarterfinals Semifinals Finals DETERMINED Sectionals FOOTBALL July 25 (Conditioning) Aug. 30 10 (7 JV) Nov. 9 Nov. 9 Nov. 15-16 Nov. 22-23 Nov. 29-30 Dec. 6-7 Dec. 13-14 Feb. 1 or later (Spring) (Class A bye week) (Class A 1st Round) CHEERLEADING Aug. 1 Aug. 10 6 (4 JV) Nov. 8 Nov. 9 Nov. 9 Nov. 15 Nov. 16 Feb. 1 or later (Spring) (Class A & Coed) (Coed Final) (Class A - 6A) SOFTBALL Aug. 1 Aug. 9 28 (19 JV) Oct. 12 Oct. 12 Oct. 16-17 Oct. 23-24 Oct. 31- Nov. 1 Nov. 2 (Class A bye week) (Class A 1st Round) VOLLEYBALL Aug. 1 Aug. 5 18 (13 JV) Dates Oct. 12 Oct. 12 Oct. 16, 17 Oct. 22 Oct. 26 Oct. 30 Nov. 1 & 2 CROSS COUNTRY Aug. 1 Aug. 12 10 (7 JV) Nov. 2 Nov. 2 Nov. 9 ONE ACT PLAYS Aug. 1 Aug. 5 – May 16 Oct. 26 Nov. 2 & Nov. 9 LITERARY Aug. 1 Aug. 5 – May 16 March 8 March 15 RIFLERY Aug. 1 Oct. 7 – May 16 March 15 March 22 March 29 April 12 SWIMMING Oct. 21 Nov. 4 10 (7 JV) Feb. 7-8 BASKETBALL Oct. 28 Nov. 9 25 (18 JV) Feb. 15 Feb. 15 Feb. 18-19 Feb. 21-22 Feb. 25-26 Feb. 28-Mar. 1 March 6-8 (Class A bye week) (Class A 1st Round) WRESTLING Oct. 28 Nov. 15 20 (14 JV) Dates Jan. 29 Du - By Jan. 4 Du - Jan. 9-11 Tr - Jan. 31-Feb. 1 Tr - Feb. 7-8 Tr - Feb. 13-15 GYMNASTICS Jan. 13 Feb. 3 10 (7 JV) April 17 April 18-19 April 25 TENNIS Jan. 13 Feb. 3 18 (13 JV) April 19 April 19 By April 24 By April 29 By May 3 By May 7 May 10 (Class A Areas) (Class A 1st Round) SOCCER Jan. 20 Feb. 10 18 (13 JV) April 23 April 23 April 29-May 2 May 6-7 May 9-10 May 13-14 May 16-17 TRACK - Girls Jan. 20 Feb. 10 10 (7 JV) April 19 April 19 April 26 May 1-3 TRACK - Boys Jan. 20 Feb. 10 10 (7 JV) April 19 April 19 April 26 May 8-10 BASEBALL Jan. 27 Feb. 17 26 (18 JV) April 26 April 26 May 2-3 May 7-8 May 13-14 May 19-20 May 24, 26 (A: May 12-13) (A: May 17, 19) LACROSSE Jan. 27 Feb. 17 18 (13 JV) May 2 May 2 May 6-7 May 9-10 May 13-14 May 17 GOLF Feb. 17 Feb. 22 12 (8 JV) Dates May 3 April 25 May 5 May 19 NOTE: 2014 "DEAD" WEEK: Sunday, June 29 through Saturday, July 5, 2014 GHSA DEADLINE DATES - 2013-14 Due Date Material to be Submitted Sent To July 25, 2013 Initial Eligibility Report Due - Football GHSA August 1, 2013 Initial Eligibility Report Due - Cheerleading GHSA August 1, 2013 Initial Eligibility Report Due - Softball GHSA August 1, 2013 Initial Eligibility Report Due - Volleyball GHSA August 1, 2013 Initial Eligibility Report Due - Cross Country GHSA August 1, 2013 Information sheet for Passes, Directory GHSA August 1, 2013 Community Coach List Due GHSA September 23, 2013 Notification of Entry - Cross Country Region Secretary October 1, 2013 Notice of Entry - Cheerleading (Post Rosters Electronically) GHSA/Reg. 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October 1, 2013 Notification of Entry - One Act Play Region Secretary October 14, 2013 Contestants List - Cross Country (Post Electronically) Meet Director October 15, 2013 Deadline to pay school Membership Dues GHSA October 21, 2013 Initial Eligibility Report Due - Swimming GHSA October 28, 2013 Initial Eligibility Report Due - Basketball GHSA October 28, 2013 Initial Eligibility Report Due - Wrestling GHSA By Area Deadline Wrestling Entry Forms Due Host Site January 13, 2014 Initial Eligibility Report Due - Gymnastics GHSA January 13, 2014 Initial Eligibility Report Due - Tennis GHSA January 20, 2014 Swim & Diving Entry Form Host Site January 20, 2014 Initial Eligibility Report Due - Soccer GHSA January 20, 2014 Initial Eligibility Report Due - Boys & Girls Track GHSA January 27, 2014 Initial Eligibility Report Due - Baseball GHSA January 27, 2014 Initial Eligibility Report Due - Lacrosse GHSA February 1, 2014 Notice of Intent to Enter Riflery (2014-15) GHSA February 1, 2014 Notice of Intent to Enter Volleyball (2014-15) GHSA February 1, 2014 Contestants List for Literary Competition Region Secretary February 17, 2014 Initial Eligibility Report Due - Golf GHSA March 1, 2014 Football Schedules Due GHSA April 1, 2014 Notice of Intent to Enter Wrestling (2014-15) GHSA April 9, 2014 Contestants List - Boys & Girls Track Region Secretary April 15, 2014 Golf Rosters Due (Boys and Girls) (Post Electronically) Region Secretary End Regular Season Team Tennis Roster Region Secretary May 1, 2014 Notice of Intent to Enter Gymnastics (2014-15) GHSA May 1, 2014 Notice of Intent to Enter Lacrosse (2014-15) GHSA May 1, 2014 Notice of Intent to Enter Class A Soccer (2014-15) GHSA TABLE OF CONTENTS GHSA CONSTITUTION ................................................................................................................................................................ 7 BY-LAW SECTION 1.00 - STUDENT ......................................................................................................................................... 14 By-Law 1.10 - Certification of Eligibility .................................................................................................................... 14 By-Law 1.20 - Enrollment and Team Membership .................................................................................................... 14 By-Law 1.30 - Age ........................................................................................................................................................... 15 By-Law 1.40 - Limits of Participation .......................................................................................................................... 15 By-Law 1.50 - Scholastic Standing / Scholarship ...................................................................................................... 16 By-Law 1.60 - School Service Areas / Transfer / Migrant Students ........................................................................ 19 By-Law 1.70 - Recruiting / Undue Influence ............................................................................................................... 21 By-Law 1.80 - Financial Aid .......................................................................................................................................... 22 By-Law 1.90 - Amateur Status / Awards ...................................................................................................................... 22 INTERPRETATIONS, Section 1.00 ............................................................................................................................. 23 BY-LAW SECTION 2.00 - SCHOOL .......................................................................................................................................... 32 By-Law 2.10 - School Membership to GHSA .............................................................................................................. 32 By-Law 2.20 - Administrative Responsibilities .......................................................................................................... 33 By-Law 2.30 - Eligibility Reports Filed By The School ............................................................................................. 33 By-Law 2.40 - Student Retention for Athletic Activities ........................................................................................... 34 By-Law 2.50 - Qualifications to Coach ........................................................................................................................ 34 By-Law 2.60 - Interscholastic Contests and Practices ............................................................................................... 36 By-Law 2.70 - Sportsmanship ....................................................................................................................................... 40 By-Law 2.80 - Media and Filming Regulations .......................................................................................................... 42 By-Law 2.90 - Regulations of Competitions ............................................................................................................... 43 INTERPRETATIONS, Section 2.00 ............................................................................................................................. 45 BY-LAW SECTION 3.00 - REGION ............................................................................................................................................ 48 By-Law 3.10 - Region Authority ................................................................................................................................... 48 By-Law 3.20 - Region Responsibilities to State Association .................................................................................... 49 By-Law 3.30 - Region Financial Obligations to State Association .......................................................................... 49 BY-LAW SECTION 4.00 - STATE ............................................................................................................................................... 49 By-Law 4.10 - GHSA Administrative Responsibilities to Member Schools ........................................................... 49 By-Law 4.20 - Reclassification Schedule ...................................................................................................................