No student may compete in a meet on three consecutive days. 89.2.4 The Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Council will act upon all proposals by June 1, 2021 and their decision(s) are final. Schools should ascertain that all athletic equipment is in first-class condition and that no defective equipment is used. regarding participation of home educated students. All participants, officials, coaches, and administrative personnel must where face coverings at all times. The medical provider shall be responsible for both teams unless the visiting team has its own medical coverage. Protested Contests 24 6, 18. Procedure for Requesting a Rule Change 94 90. no more than two basketball candidates could be on the court, or 3 ice hockey players on the ice, on the same team, at any point during a game). bridges or narrow walkways as well as travel from the green to the next tee. The number of charged conferences is not cumulative. subject in California statutory and case law. . They happen because teacher-coaches and school administration adopt an intentional and purposeful approach to the interscholastic athletic experience. A clerking area that is organized and socially distanced should be developed whenever possible. Recognition of the other team, coaches and/or officials should be done from a distance greater than 6 feet and should not delay departure from the competition venue. 50.1.3 Coaches must make an effort, in their communication with the media, to stress positive displays of sportsmanship demonstrated by the student- athletes, coaches, fans, spectators, and the schools involved in the competition. All Star Games 38 39. When other visible apparel is worn under the school uniform, it shall be of the same color for all teammates choosing to wear them in conformity with the National Federation code. The name of this organization shall be the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Council (MIAC). (Local conditions may cause an adjustment of this rule by prior mutual consent). 99.9.3 Every effort should be made to forward receipts to the MIAA office within one business day. (If further clarification is necessary, principals and athletic directors are encouraged to contact a member of the MIAA executive staff.). Under the guidance of each school's director of athletics, all coaches, especially in contact sports, should stress to their student athletes the inappropriateness of late hits, verbal or physical abuse of officials or opposing players and any conduct detrimental to the physical well being of any player. Game Officials Committee Mission Statement 100 92. Eligible Students The President and Vice President may succeed themselves once only. 34.2 The number of events per week in cross country may be two duals and one multi- school event or two multi-school events and one dual meet; in indoor and outdoor track, two duals and one multi-school event are permitted. 78.2.23 The MIAA Taunting Policy must be reviewed by game officials with the captains and coaches in a meeting before each soccer contest. Indoor Track 71 74. The voting membership of the 19 standing sport committees is one principal ("principal" may be either a principal or assistant principal who spends at least 50% of his/her time in duties related to the general administration of the school) and one athletic director from each athletic district, one school superintendent; one school committee member; as well as one or two coaches and enrolled game officials. Student Eligibility: Academic Requirements 55 59. A listing of approved events is posted on the MIAA Web page. For Freshman competition only, a student shall be under 16 years of age but may compete during the remainder of the school year provided that the sixteenth birthday occurs on or after September 1 of that year. A copy of this form must be exchanged with the opposing schools at each weigh-in during the season, including tournaments. Student Eligibility: Baseline Eligibility Requirements I I For a student to practice with, or to represent a MIAA member school in athletic competition, the student must be duly enrolled in that school. thru If a player is not available to return to the field of play within 15 minutes (actual time) of leaving the playing area, the replacement becomes permanent. Coaches will be responsible for verifying that all team members are properly equipped. The Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) is an athletic conference that competes in the NCAA's Division III.There are nine teams in the conference, all located in the states of Michigan and Indiana.The Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association was established on March 24, 1888, making it the oldest college athletic conference in the United States. Drawing upon Title IX, ERA and M.G.L. A player ejected, before, during or after a contest, for the physical or verbal abuse of a game official or for an ejection involving an altercation with an opposing player which results in physical contact with that player is automatically suspended for the next schedule contest, and may not participate again until a review of the ejection incident is made by the Executive Director. Excluded schools are only allowed to play the maximum number of . : Flags, pylons, and other field equipment should be sanitized after pre-game setup and after the game has ended. Individual Player Safety Responsibilities: All safety protocols put in place by the golf course must be followed. The medical provider shall be responsible for both teams unless the visiting team has its own medical coverage. Collect and understand the data about boys and girls participation in athletics. 72.9 Any penalty after a whistle shall include a misconduct on the penalized player(s). Here is a list of both: Lexis also includes the Witkin Treatises available in these databases: To cite a section of a Witkin Treatise use rule 15 in the Bluebook. 58.8 All co-operative team athletes must meet the eligibility standards of their own school as well as the host school. 78.2.16 Soccer For tournament eligibility, no team may exceed 4 red or 15 total cards during the regular season. The potential liability issues raised by unattached regular and tournament season involvement are significant. 68.1.5 Prior to the start of each game, all MIAA officials will conduct an equipment inspection for both teams, in accordance to the NFHS rules book: Rule 1, Section 6. Contest officials shall have the respect and support of the coach. To be eligible to serve on MIAA committees and to act on rule changes, each state coaches' organization must submit a list of their officers to the MIAA Executive Director by June 1st of each year. Members of a school team are precluded from missing a high school practice, or competition in order to participate in a non-school event/activity in any sport recognized by the MIAA. The first three days are conditioning & technique. The maximum number of competitions per season and per week remains as listed above. Protest Student Eligibility 60 PART V - SPORT RULES 61 65. Furthermore, unattached tournament participation is not possible in many Association- sponsored sports, thereby creating an inconsistency affecting many students, were some form of unattached participation to be permitted. 32.5 In the case of a postponed contest or one which results in a tie, the eligibility of participants does not hold over until the contest is actually played. * Ability to collect tickets in a secure manner. Student safety has not been a successful defense to excluding students of one gender from participating on teams of the opposite gender. Good Citizen Rule 60 7, 64. When any member school makes official application to another league, then that high school principal must simultaneously notify each of the District Athletic Committee Chair(s) and League Presidents potentially affected by the proposed change. Therefore, the Board of Directors is empowered to seek legal fees and associated costs from any member school that has unsuccessfully brought litigation against the Association. 70.2 Female golfers participating on a boys team during the regular season play must hit from the tee box that is placed closest (yet in front of) the tee box the boys team is hitting from (regardless of marker color). Tournament excitement is often a focal point for school-community cohesiveness. Freshman/JV or JV/Varsity) is strongly discouraged and should only be utilized in situations to sustain a program. Recruitment 43, 32.1 As a condition of a high school's participation in interscholastic athletics under MIAA Rules and Regulations, prior to the first fall season contest, each principal and athletic director must read entirely, understand, abide by, and be prepared to enforce all rules, regulations, and policies contained within this Handbook. 38.1 Requests for Approval must be submitted 60 days before the event to the executive staff. Volleyball 81 84. Definitions and explanations of the important groups within the MIAA structure are explained in this section. Yes, this would be a violation. 62.2 During practice or competition, a coach shall not use any tobacco product (penalty: same as students see chart above). The substitution box/scorers table areas shall be set up with 3 separate tables/seats maintaining 6 foot physical distancing. If a goalkeepers mask, helmet or glove(s) is displaced, play shall be immediately stopped. junior varsity, varsity, etc.) Before a waiver (see Bona Fide Waiver form in Members Only) request is submitted, ALL of the following considerations must be present: 88.1 The amount of time being missed from school will definitely be considered. (9) Issue commendations to schools and leagues that are promoting outstanding sportsmanship efforts. 72.7 Any player or coach ruled out of a game for a game disqualification penalty shall not participate in the next two succeeding regularly scheduled games to be played with a member of the MIAA or in tournament play. In addition, meetings are called when necessary to consider urgent matters of business. A status report relative to such penalties, forfeitures, & local remediation must be immediately filed with the MIAA office. The Board shall have authority to approve the budget of each committee. 2023 www.patriotledger.com. Participating schools are encouraged to be represented. 86. have years of experience in this field, and will do our best to guide you through the lawsuit process. Care must be taken to maintain the integrity and importance of regular season play so that the tournament will serve only as a culminating athletic activity for those who have demonstrated a specific level of excellence during their regular season. (1) One principal and one athletic director from each of the nine athletic districts. 81.1.8 The home team shall be responsible for providing at least 15 new USTA- approved balls for every varsity team match. 28.1 The values of female role models and future opportunities for women are important to high school athletic programs and their governance. Sub-varsity teams or individual athletes may participate after the completion of the regular season varsity schedule to complete their season schedule (maximum of two weeks beyond varsity schedule completion) or to practice with the varsity team providing it has qualified for the MIAA tournament. 2. 59.2 In no case may a student be eligible to participate in more than four of each of the three annual athletic seasons. In each case a team competes in a dual meet with the other teams. This process identifies each school's athletic program. Large groups are defined as whole team contact activities such as controlled scrimmages and drills/games of more than 20 players total. MIGRATION BETWEEN SQUAD LEVELS Unless specifically stipulated otherwise by the Sports Committee Chairman, in any given season once a student has played in a league game on a higher squad level, the student may not play in league games at a lower level. 99.1.8 Initiate and execute all MIAA financial reporting requirements as efficiently as possible within 30 days. All tournaments must be carefully planned and controlled. Junior varsity competitions will be two out of three sets, played to 25 points utilizing rally scoring, with the third set played to 25 points, and will count toward the season and weekly schedule limit. Game Officials Committee 18 J. A quorum of MIAC will be required to take action on appeals which affect more than one individual student's athletic eligibility. Such an athlete must wear during all practices and competitions the protective equipment recommended by the specialist. There will be no resumption of stop time once this rule is started. School Attendance Policies 23 13. 2. Finish lines must be open with proper spacing for all participants. Hearings and Appeals 95, 87. 6/2/22, Outdoor Track: Mon. 0000010960 00000 n
MIAA outlines new rules for certain high school sports, facilities MIAA football modifications, guidelines for upcoming fall 2 football season certification. Any school team found in violation of the seasonal limitation rule may result in that team being ineligible for its league championship that year and from participating in MIAA sponsored tournaments. Officials shall bear a great responsibility for engendering public confidence in sports. The term of office of each shall be one year. (2) Prepare and update a section to be a part of the MIAA Handbook. 92.9 The president of each enrolled state board of officials shall have the opportunity to nominate, from their list of enrolled officials, one official to be a voting representative on the MIAA committee for that sport. There will be no handshakes, fist, or elbow bumps among players. C. Participation of an Ineligible Student 89. 75.1.5 In relay races, each team member shall wear the same color and design school uniform. EJECTION RULE A playerwho isejected from a non-league game or contest (for other than physical or verbal abuse of an official) is automatically suspended from participation in that teams' next scheduled game or contest. 57.3.1 If it is later determined that the sending school falsely or erroneously certified eligibility, then the sending school will be subject to minimally a letter of censure, copies of which will be mailed to the school committee, superintendent, principal, athletic director, and reported on the MIAA website. Student Eligibility: Graduation 57 62. A waiver of the bona fide team rule excusing the student from the school activity that day and allowing the student to participate in such a non-school event is possible, during the pre-season and regular season only, under the guidelines set forth below. Student Eligibility/School Requirements: Physical Examinations/Medical Coverage/Concussions, 56.1 All students must pass a physical examination prior to participation in High School Athletics. 1. Both teams will refrain from adding players to the ruck once possession has been won/announced as won. High school basketball shall be played under the rules of the National Federation of State High School Associations, as modified by the MIAA. Example: Second Series - Team B intercepts Team A's pass and, during Team B's run back, Team A commits a personal foul. It was passed in response to what was perceived to be insurers and attorneys surprising doctors with suits, which was alleged to lead to inequities in time to prepare a defense. For the purpose of this Rule, litigation is unsuccessful unless the plaintiff school/district receives final judgment on the merits of its claim in its favor, and this judgment is upheld in any subsequent judicial appeal by the MIAA. Players, Coaches, and Other Game Personnel: Coaches and officials should maintain physical distance whenever possible during a game including stick checks, officials meetings, etc. The Field (1-2-8): Players and Coaches box. It covers every major branch of procedure. The committee will follow-up with clarifying questions. (Unless deemed necessary to help a player off the field due to injury). 68.4 During the regular season and up to and including the quarter finals if there is a goal differential of 5 or more goals by half time the clock will run during the third or fourth quarters on everything but injury stoppage. Removal of face coverings is permitted during competition but must be returned to the face anytime players need to be within six feet of each other. PENALTY: Violations of the pitch count maximum limit or required rest periods will follow Rule 86 of the MIAA Handbook Participation of an Ineligible Student., 65.6 SUSPENDED GAME POLICY For Regular Season & Tournament 65.6.1 All games that are regulation games (games played through 4 or five innings) which are stopped by the umpire in chief, are completed games, if not tied or if the home team has had an unequal amount of at-bats. Athletes and coaches must bring their own watch if use is desired and sharing is not permitted. Examples of taunting include but are not limited to: "trash talk", defined as verbal communication of a personal nature directed by a competitor to an opponent by ridiculing skills, efforts, sexual orientation, or lack of success, which is likely to provoke an altercation or physical response; and physical intimidation outside the spirit of the game, including "in the face" confrontation by one player to another, standing over/straddling a tackled or fallen player, etc. Short and long- term health effects can also motivate student-athletes to protect their future. To limit the total number of people in proximity to the field of play, game day personnel with an assigned responsibility are the only people permitted on the sidelines. Each DAC shall elect its chair annually. 32.8 A principal may not make a private agreement with another school or any other party to evade MIAA rules. 57.5 A student who transfers after the start of that practice season is ineligible in all sports during that sport season. Schools should use the MIAA Return to Athletic Participation Form for this purpose (for more information on Concussion return see Rule 56). MIAA Handbook July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2023 c. Include a statement from the Principal as to future remedy. Players should exit the court in a timely fashion after the match and continue to follow mask wearing and social distancing guidelines. No substitution for the designated all-around competitor is allowed. The athletic directors' representative shall be selected by the MSSADA. **Considerations should be made for the number of JV routines when there are more than two teams and/or the meet starts after 7 PM These routines must follow all of the following rules: o Be designated at the start of the event o Once the event starts no changes can be made to the designation of the gymnast o The routines must be the first ones on the event o The judge must be notified at the start of the event that there is a JV competitor or two going first o Their scores cannot be used for the team score at that meet o Their scores cannot be used as qualifying scores for varsity qualifications (MIAA Sectional Meet) 71.2.9 Warm-up between the first two events and the second two events shall be ten minutes. The bottom scores will be dropped. 85.5 Violations of the rules which restrict seasons for practice and/or games in any sport may result in the elimination of the violating school from participating in that sport for one year from the date of suspension. Hire all game management personnel (e.g. 61.1.2 A student who earns the credits required for a diploma prior to attending eight semesters in a four-year high school, and who is not granted a diploma may continue to participate if student continues to take at least the equivalent of four traditional yearlong major English courses. Any rule proposed after the deadline may be considered only if the Board of Directors deems said proposal an emergency measure that would affect the health and safety of students. Exception: In the case of a flagrant unsportsmanlike infraction and/or physical assault an immediate ejection will occur. No pregame line up. These penalties will carry over to the next season should the violation occur in the final contest of the season. 67.4 Medical personal authorized by the Games Committee or Referee to do so may perform a hands-on medical examination during the progress of an event for any athlete who appears in distress. 56.4 Any student-athlete who exhibits signs, symptoms or behaviors consistent with a concussion (such as loss of consciousness, headache, dizziness, confusion, or balance problems) shall be immediately removed from the practice or competition and must I not return to practice or competition that day, and further shall not return to play until cleared (in writing to the Athletic Director) by an appropriate health-care professional (as determined by the Department of Public Health). Gender Representation: If a minimum of four (4) women are not voting members of the Eligibility Review Board; or the Sports Medicine, Sportsmanship, Tournament Management, Game Officials, Basketball, Field Hockey, Golf, Gymnastics, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Ski, Soccer, Softball, Swim, Tennis, Track, or Volleyball committees, then the Board of Directors will appoint the balance to ensure a total of four. Goalkeepers may not spit on their gloves. 92.18 It is recommended that the number of certified officials assigned to a regular season varsity contest be as follows: Football 4 Field Hockey 2 Softball 2 Soccer 2 Gymnastics 2 Wrestling 1 Volleyball 2 Swimming 2 Cross Country 1 Baseball 2 Basketball 2 Indoor Track 2 Lacrosse 2 Ice Hockey 2 Outdoor Track 2 Rugby 1, 92.19 All officials' assignors/commissioners engaged by member schools and/or leagues to assign officials to their contests will be required to attend an annual pre-. PENALTIES - Any student who enrolls in a school as a result of direct or indirect recruitment activities shall be ineligible for a period of one calendar year from the date of transfer. 36. The coach shall promote the entire interscholastic program of the school and direct his or her program in harmony with the total school program. The third singles player will be representative, and the two doubles teams will be played in order of their ability. If a wrestler has not achieved scratch weight prior to January 1st, the wrestler must achieve scratch weight before being granted the 2lb allowance. 6/3/21 Thur. The contact form sends information by non-encrypted email, which is not secure. in Massachusetts approved by the MIAA Board of Directors and fulfilling the conditions for membership receives all the rights, privileges, and benefits of the Association. Fees to site personnel must be those established by the Tournament Management Committee. * Comfort and safety of the fans (including adequate seating). 69.5.2.2 From the Monday before Labor Day (August 26, 2019) through the Saturday before Labor Day (August 31, 2019) a coach may only conduct full contact drills up to 90 minutes. 65.1 High school baseball shall be played under the rules of the National Federation of State High School Associations, as modified by the MIAA. Membership of the Game Officials Committee (GOC) consists of five school committee members, five school superintendents, five principals, and five athletic directors. Such appeals shall be presented according to procedures adopted and published by the MIAC. . 66.7.2 No member of a high school basketball squad shall participate in more than four quarters per day. 11/1/20 Sun. Victory Celebrations 26 26. In such situations, the specific basis or facts relied upon shall be disclosed. FY 2011-12 LEA Training Materials. Field Hockey 64 69. The pre-game stick check procedure will be changed to random selection and closer inspection of eight sticks. Student Eligibility: Membership in School 52 56. Young people need varied activities: time at the beach, time to study and, in fact, time just to be kids. 65.6.2 All games played that are not regulation games (under 4 innings) which are stopped by the umpire in chief are suspended games and will be resumed from the point of stoppage. The MIAA is not critical of such interests. 1. When possible, schools should provide a designated area for officials to prepare and use restroom facilities before the game, break during halftime, and at the end of the game.