2012-13 SAC Directory & Policy Manual

2012-13 SAC

DIRECTORY &POLICY MANUAL

SAC Membership................................................................... 2

SAC Staff ............................................................................... 3

SAC Master Schedule ............................................................ 4

SAC Championships .............................................................. 5

SAC Sport Sponsorship ......................................................... 6

SAC Hall of Fame .................................................................. 7

SAC Awards ........................................................................... 8

SAC Sponsors ........................................................................ 9

NCAA Division II ...........................................................10-11

Anderson University ............................................................ 12

Brevard College ................................................................... 13

Catawba College .................................................................. 14

Carson-Newman College ..................................................... 15

Lenoir-Rhyne University ..................................................... 16

Lincoln Memorial University .............................................. 17

Mars Hill College ................................................................. 18

Newberry College ................................................................ 19

Tusculum College ................................................................ 20

Wingate University .............................................................. 21

SAC Bylaws ....................................................................22-43

SAC Football Policies .....................................................44-53

SAC Cross Country Policies ...........................................54-62

SAC Volleyball Policies ..................................................63-74

SAC Men’s Soccer Policies ............................................75-86

SAC Women’s Soccer Policies .......................................87-98

SAC Men’s Basketball Policies .................................... 99-111

SAC Women’s Basketball Policies .............................112-124

SAC Golf Policies .......................................................125-134

SAC Tennis Policies ....................................................135-145

SAC Baseball Policies ................................................146-158

SAC Softball Policies .................................................159-170

226 North Park DriveGateway Plaza Suite 130

Rock Hill, SC 29730Phone: 803.981.5240Fax: 803.981.9444www.theSAC.com

CommissionerPatrick Britz

Assistant Commissioner / SWAEliane Kebbe

Director of Internal OperationsAmanda Osburne

Director of Strategic CommunicationsEric Wieberg

SAC VISION STATEMENT

“The South Atlantic Conference aspires to be the premier

NCAA Division II athletic conference in the country;

a conference where a high priority of each member

institution is a balance between athletics and the overall

academic, spiritual and physical development of each

student-athlete to provide these individuals with life

skills for future success.”

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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UTHAT LANT IC

C O N F E R E N C E

Rock Hill

Newberry

Mars HillWingate

SalisburyHickory

Brevard

GreenevilleHarrogate

Jefferson City

Anderson

Brevard

Carson-New

man

Catawba

Lenoir-Rhyne

Mars Hill

Newberr

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Tusculum

Wingate

Carson- Newman

Catawba

Lenoir-Rhyne

Mars Hill

Newberry

Tusculum

Wingate

Brevard

Lincoln Memorial

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SAC Mileage Chart

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SACAnders

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Anderson - 66 174 147 142 220 109 88 161 158 144

174 116 - 219 168 57 112 201 50 261 214

147 154 219 - 55 265 152 137 189 83 68

66 - 116 154 104 161 50 124 102 178 133

142 104 168 55 - 215 101 148 138 109 78

220 161 57 265 215 - 120 248 77 302 260

109 50 112 152 101 120 - 140 67 200 149

88 124 201 137 148 248 140 - 178 167 81

161 102 50 189 138 77 67 178 - 228 201

158 178 261 83 109 302 200 167 228 - 51

144 133 214 68 78 260 149 81 201 51 -

SAC MEMBERSHIP

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SAC STAFF

Patrick BritzCommissioner

803.981.5240 [email protected]

Amanda OsburneDirector of Internal

Operations803.981.5240 x1

[email protected]

Eliane KebbeAsst. Commissioner/

SWA803.981.5240 x3

[email protected]

Eric WiebergDirector of Strategic

Communications803.981.5240 [email protected]

COORDINATORS OF OFFICIALS

FootballJack Childress864.223.7134

[email protected]

Men’s BasketballJames T. Burch919.661.2751

[email protected]

Women’s BasketballJudy Stroud

[email protected]

BaseballGerald Trexler336.945.9775

[email protected]

SoftballBetsy Kidd

[email protected]

VolleyballBJ Willard

[email protected]

SoccerPaul James

[email protected]

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SAC MASTER MEETING/EVENT SCHEDULE

Fri-Sat July 20-21 SAC FOOTBALL OFFICIALS CLINIC Salisbury, NCSaturday July 21 SAC ATHLETIC TRAINERS MEETING Salisbury, NCFri-Sun July 27-29 SAC LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE Black Mountain, NCWednesday Sept. 12 PRESIDENTS COUNCIL MEETING Asheville, NCWednesday Sept. 13 BASEBALL COMMITTEE Conference Call or TBDTuesday Sept. 18 MEN'S AND WOMEN'S TENNIS Conference Call or TBDThursday Sept. 27 SOFTBALL COMMITTEE Conference Call or TBDWednesday Oct. 3 MEN'S AND WOMEN'S GOLF COMMITTEE Conference Call or TBDSunday Oct. 7 MEN'S BASKETBALL OFFICIALS CLINIC Hickory, NCSaturday Oct. 20 SAC CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIP Greeneville, TNWednesday Oct. 24 SAC FAR COMMITTEE MEETING Hickory, NCWednesday Oct. 24 SAC AD COUNCIL MEETING Hickory, NCThursday Oct. 25 AD/FAR JOINT MEETING Hickory, NCSunday Oct. 28 WOMEN'S BASKETBALL OFFICIALS CLINIC Greensboro, NCSunday Oct. 28 SAAC MEETING TBDFri & Sun Nov. 2 & 4 SAC SOCCER CHAMPIONSHIP Rock Hill, SCThursday Nov. 15 SAC COMPLIANCE COORDINATORS Asheville, NCFri-Sun Nov. 16-18 SAC VOLLEYBALL CHAMPIONSHIP Brevard, NCWed-Sat Jan. 16-19 NCAA CONVENTION Grapevine, TXFriday Jan. 18 SAC LEGISLATIVE MEETING/NCAA CONVENTION Grapevine, TXWednesday Jan. 23 WOMEN'S SOCCER COMMITTEE Conference Call or TBDThursday Jan. 24 MEN'S SOCCER COMMITTEE Conference Call or TBDTuesday Jan. 29 MEN'S AND WOMEN'S CROSS COUNTRY Conference Call or TBDWednesday Feb. 6 VOLLEYBALL COMMITTEE Conference Call or TBDSat-Sun March 9-10 SAC BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP Hickory, NCMonday March 25 FOOTBALL COMMITTEE Conference Call or TBDWednesday April 3 AD COUNCIL MEETING Rock Hill, SCMonday April 8 MEN'S AND WOMEN'S BASKETBALL COMMITTEE Conference Call or TBDSun-Tues April 14-16 SAC GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP Sevierville, TNThurs-Sat April 18-20 SAC TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIP Rock Hill, SCThurs-Sun April 18-21 SAC BASEBALL CHAMPIONSHIP Forest City, NCThurs-Sun April 18-21 SAC SOFTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP Salisbury, NCWed-Fri June 5-7 SAC ANNUAL MEETINGS/HOF Asheville, NC

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2012-13 SAC CHAMPIONSHIPS

SPORT DATES LOCATION HOST

Cross Country Oct. 20 Greeneville, Tenn. Tusculum

Soccer Nov. 2 & 4 Rock Hill, S.C. Newberry, Lincoln Memorial

Volleyball Nov. 16-18 Brevard, N.C. Brevard

Basketball March 9-10 Hickory, N.C. Lenoir-Rhyne

Golf April 14-16 Sevierville, Tenn. Carson-Newman, Tusculum

Tennis April 18-20 Rock Hill, S.C. Anderson, Lenoir-Rhyne

Baseball April 18-21 Forest City, N.C. TBD

Softball April 18-21 Salisbury, N.C. Catawba

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Conference Sports Other Sports

SAC SPORT SPONSORSHIP

Conference Sports Other Sports

MEN'S SPORTS

WOMEN'S SPORTS

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SAC HALL OF FAME

Class of 1999–2000Fred Bentley, Mars Hill, PresidentRonald Christopher, Wingate, Baseball CoachW.C. Clary, Supervisor of Football OfficialsCally Gault, Presbyterian, Football Coach and Athletic DirectorFred Herren, Newberry, Football Coach and Athletic DirectorPaul Jolley, Gardner-Webb, Faculty Athletic RepresentativeRobert Knott, Catawba, College AdministratorCordell Maddox, Carson-Newman, PresidentSam Moir, Catawba, Basketball CoachKeith Ochs, Lenoir-Rhyne, Athletic DirectorKenneth Orr, Presbyterian, PresidentAlbert R. Sloan, Carson-Newman, College AdministratorHarvey Stratton, Catawba, Football CoachBill Walker, Mars Hill, Athletic DirectorAlan White, Elon, Athletic Director

Class of 2000-01Keith Henry, Catawba, FootballC. Lamont Jones, Mars Hill, Men’s BasketballTerence Steward, Lenoir-Rhyne, FootballDirene Thomas, Wingate, Women’s BasketballRichard N. “Dick” Williams, Catawba, Baseball Coach

Class of 2001-02Charlie Coles, Newberry, FootballAnn Hancock, Wingate, Women’s BasketballBill Morningstar, Elon, Golf and Cross Country CoachAllen Morris, Presbyterian, Athletic DirectorTom Parham, Elon, Tennis CoachSusie Hopson Shelton, Mars Hill, Women’s Basketball

Class of 2002–03Vernon Buck, Wingate, FootballTodd Collins, Carson-Newman, FootballDarren Hayes, Wingate, BaseballAllison Ankerson Makovec, Catawba, Women’s SoccerCedric Mansell, Mars Hill, Men’s BasketballClyde Miller, Newberry and Gardner-Webb, BaseballCoach and AdministratorJimmy Skipper, Newberry, Football

Class of 2003–04Steve Campbell, Mars Hill, FootballLeonard Davis, Lenoir-Rhyne, FootballKimberly Hampton, Presbyterian, TennisBret Jones, Presbyterian, Men’s BasketballMarvin Moore, Catawba, Men’s BasketballShannon Myers, Lenoir-Rhyne, Football and BaseballHeather Randolph, Carson-Newman, Softball

Class of 2004–05Daniel Colangelo, Elon, Men’s TennisNatalie Daniel, Lenoir-Rhyne, Women’s SoccerElizabeth Roe Decker, Presbyterian, Women’s SoccerPam Deanhardt Niles, Presbyterian, Volleyball

Class of 2005–06Traci Hyman Davis, Lenoir-Rhyne, Basketball, SoftballBoyce Green, Carson-Newman, FootballAngela Harbour Mayfield, Catawba, BasketballDr. Jerry McGee, Wingate, PresidentJennifer Wiggins, Mars Hill, Cross Country

Class of 2006-07Rachel Sloan Bullard, Presbyterian, Women’s BasketballTodd Cunningham, Presbyterian, FootballJohnny Jacumin, Wingate, Basketball CoachTommy Laurendine, Lenoir-Rhyne, FootballCarol Zachary Mitchell, Carson-Newman, SoftballKen Sparks, Carson-Newman, Football CoachRev. Eddie Taylor, Newberry, Football

Class of 2007–08Ed Hoffmeyer, Mars Hill and Tusculum, Athletic DirectorBrandon Hughes, Newberry, Men’s BasketballAlvin Morman, Wingate, BaseballDon Safrit, Coordinator of Football OfficialsDanny Sanders, Carson-Newman, FootballCurtis Walker, Catawba, Football

Class of 2008–09Michelle Baity Bryant, Lenoir-Rhyne, VolleyballDoug Echols, South Atlantic Conference, CommissionerLesley Murray, Tusculum, Women’s Tennis and BasketballLeah Jackson Smith, Carson-Newman,Women’s BasketballAndy Thompson, Mars Hill, Men’s Soccer

Class of 2009-10Ricardo Colclough, Tusculum, Football Lorinza Harrington Jr., Wingate, Men’s BasketballJerry Tolley, Elon, Football CoachDaniel Willis, Lenoir-Rhyne, Men’s Basketball

Class of 2010–11James Barber, Mars Hill, Men’s BasketballHeath Bost, Catawba, BaseballWilliam “D.D.” Boyd, Newberry, FootballRon Ladimir, Wingate, Men’s Tennis

Class of 2011-12Patrick Bartlett, Wingate, Men’s Basketball and TennisJames T. Burch, South Atlantic Conference, Coordinator of Basketball OfficialsSammi Hatcher Chafin, Carson-Newman, SoftballMeghan Jolly, Lenoir-Rhyne, Women’s GolfDenise Shelton, Mars Hill, Women’s Basketball

SAC Hall of Fame class of 2011-12

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SAC AWARDS

2011-12Taylor Rakes, Tusculum (M), BaseballLiz Willis, Wingate (W), Volleyball

2010-11Simon Holzapfel, Tusculum (M), Cross CountryKate Griewisch, Lenoir-Rhyne (W), Cross Country

2009-10Jarrell NeSmith, Tusculum (M), FootballAnita Bulcher, Newberry (W), Basketball

2008-09Jarrell NeSmith, Tusculum (M), FootballAnna Atkinson, Wingate (W), Basketball

2007-08Daniel Waymont, Mars Hill (M), SoccerAnna Atkinson, Wingate (W), Basketball

2006-07Glen Black, Tusculum (M), FootballRebecca Brezovec, Wingate (W), Volleyball

2005-06Hector Rincon, Presbyterian (M), TennisRebecca Brezovec, Wingate (W), Volleyball

2004-05Michael Wright, Presbyterian (M), SoccerJulie Maples, Tusculum (W), Basketball

2003-04Marius Dan, Wingate (M), TennisLindsay Hinson, Wingate (W), Volleyball

2002-03Benj Bostic, Mars Hill (M), SoccerMarci Mitchell, Carson-Newman (W), Softball

2001-02Alex Kellner, Newberry (M), BaseballJenna Calomeris, Wingate (W), TennisMarci Mitchell, Carson-Newman (W), Softball

2000-01Donny Thoresen, Presbyterian (M), TennisJenna Calomeris, Wingate (W), Tennis

1999-00Kevin Kerr, Catawba (M), SoccerSara Plank, Presbyterian (W), Soccer

1998-99Kevin Kerr, Catawba (M), SoccerJennifer Wiggins, Mars Hill (W), Cross Country

1997-98Daniel Martyniuk, Catawba (M), SoccerEmily Harrelson, Gardner-Webb (W), XC/Softball

1996-97Chris Kiger, Elon (M), BasketballElizabeth Roe, Presbyterian (W), Soccer

1995-96Edwin Odugba, Gardner-Webb (M), SoccerAmy Hansen, Catawba (W), Cross Country

1994-95Edwin Odugba, Gardner-Webb (M), SoccerNessy Brewer, Wingate (W), Basketball

1993-94Peter Lindstrom, Elon (M), TennisMichelle Johnson, Mars Hill (W), Basketball

1992-93Peter Lindstrom, Elon (M), TennisAngela Harbour, Catawba (W), Basketball

1991-92Paul Benfield, Catawba (M), BaseballAnn Hancock, Wingate (W), Basketball

1990-91David Nelson, Presbyterian (M), FootballChristian Lindstrom, Presbyterian (W), Soccer

1989-90David McDuffie, Wingate (M), BaseballTomlyn Leverington, Elon (W), Soccer, Softball

SAC Presidents Award

2011-12Jonas Randolph, Football, Mars Hill (M)Kate Griewisch, Cross Country, Lenoir-Rhyne (W)

2010-11Dodson McPherson, Baseball, Wingate (M)Stormi Gale, Volleyball, Wingate (W)

2009-10Kyle Moore, Basketball, Tusculum (M)Jasmine Gunn, Basketball, Tusculum (W)

2008-09Corey Russell, Football, Tusculum (M)Melissa Powers, Volleyball, Catawba (W)

2007-08Sean Barnette, Basketball, Wingate (M)Anna Atkinson, Basketball, Wingate (W)

2006-07Sean Barnette, Basketball, Wingate (M)Rebecca Angus, Soccer, Carson-Newman (W)

2005-06Walt Baxley, Basketball, Mars Hill (M)Paige Haverty, Golf, Catawba (W)

2004-05Roman Davis, Basketball, Lenoir-Rhyne (M)Rebecca Angus, Soccer, Carson-Newman (W)

2003-04Ricardo Colclough, Football, Tusculum (M)Lesley Murray, Tennis, Tusculum (W)

2002-03Guy O’Connell, Baseball, Tusculum (M)Marci Mitchell, Softball, Carson-Newman (W)

2001-02Todd Cunningham, Football, Presbyterian (M)Denise Shelton, Basketball, Mars Hill (W)

2000-01Daniel Willis, Men’s Basketball, Lenoir-Rhyne (M)Rachel Sloan, Basketball, Presbyterian (W)

1999-2000Brandon Hughes, Basketball, Newberry (M)Traci Hyman, Softball, Lenoir-Rhyne (W)

1998-99Marvin Moore, Basketball, Catawba (M)Rachel Sloan, Basketball, Presbyterian (W)

1997-98Clay Hall, Baseball, Presbyterian (M)Kimberly Hampton, Tennis, Presbyterian (W)

1996-97Mike Clowney, Football, Carson-Newman (M)Elizabeth Roe, Soccer, Presbyterian (W)

1995-96Danny Colangelo, Tennis, Elon (M)Heather Randolph, Softball, Carson-Newman (W)

1994-95Darren Hayes, Baseball, Wingate (M)Heather Randolph, Softball, Carson-Newman (W)

1993-94Cedric Mansell, Basketball, Mars Hill (M)Tonya Roper, Basketball, Wingate (W)

1992-93Peter Lindstrom, Tennis, Elon (M)Amy Peters, Volleyball/Basketball, Catawba (W)

SAC Athletes of the Year

Echols AthleticExcellence Award

2011-12 Wingate 2010-11 Wingate 2009-10 Carson-Newman/Wingate 2008-09 Wingate 2007-08 Wingate 2006-07 Wingate 2005-06 Carson-Newman 2004-05 Catawba 2003-04 Carson-Newman 2002-03 Carson-Newman 2001-02 Presbyterian 2000-01 Presbyterian 1999-00 Gardner-Webb 1998-99 Presbyterian 1997-98 Presbyterian 1996-97 Elon 1995-96 Elon 1994-95 Elon 1993-94 Elon 1992-93 Elon 1991-92 Elon 1990-91 Elon 1989-90 Elon

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SAC SPONSORS

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DIVISION II STRATEGIC POSITIONING PLATFORM

NCAA missionWhat the brand wants to accomplish

To govern competition in a fair, safe, equitable and sportsmanlike manner, and to integrate intercollegiate athletics into higher education so that the educational experience of the student-athlete is paramount.

DII positioning statementWho we are

Life in the Balance. Higher education has lasting importance on an individual’s future success. For this reason, the emphasis for the student-athlete experience in Division II is a comprehensive program of learning and development in a personal setting. The Division II approach provides growth opportunities through academic achievement, learning in high-level athletic competition and development of positive societal attitudes in service to community. The balance and integration of these different areas of learning opportunity provide Division II student-athletes a path to graduation while cultivating a variety of skills and knowledge for life ahead.

DII attributesWhat we stand for

LEARNING: multiple opportunities to broaden knowledge

and skills

SERVICE: positive societal attitude through contributions to

community

BALANCE: emphasis on collective knowledge; integration

of skills

PASSION: enthusiastic dedication

and desire in effort

RESOURCEFULNESS: versatile skill set drawn

from broad range of experiences

SPORTSMANSHIP: respect for fairness,

courtesy; ethical conduct toward

others

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Audience benefitsKey benefits of the DII experience

Student-Athletes / Parents Participation in high-level athletic competition without an overemphasis of sports in student life Availability of faculty and sports staff in a personal setting With the broad, versatile range of experiences, student-athletes are more likely to find interest and value in school and therefore stay to graduate Upon graduation, the student-athlete will leave with broader experiences, skills and knowledge as resources for the future With personal setting and multiple areas of learning, student-athletes can have an impact with peers, community and school

DII Membership Achieve educational mission and graduation success for student-athletes through a comprehensive program that provides path to graduation and develops broad skill set High-level athletic competition for institution, region, community and student-athlete without an overemphasis on sports at the institution Opportunity for personal mentoring, coaching, teaching with student-athletes

Impact local community / develop key local relationships through participation in Division II national community-engagement program

General Public High-level, passionate athletic competition for local communities and region in an intimate, family-friendly environment

Opportunities to interface face-to-face with student-athletes in different venues

Positive impact in local communities and region through Division II national program

Show support for educational mission of student-athletes and development of youth

Key Stakeholders Invest in the educational mission of student-athletes and development of youth into productive citizens Promote high-level athletic competition in local communities and region

Impact local community / develop key local relationships through support of Division II national community-engagement program

Division II features12 reasons to believe in Division II

1. Graduation Rate. Division II student-athlete graduation rate is consistently 10 to 15 percentage points higher than the total student body.

2. Class Time. Division II’s regionalization philosophy rewards the scheduling of local or regional opponents in the regular season, resulting in limited missed class time for student-athletes.

3. Athletics Scholarships. Many Division II student-athletes receive athletics scholarships and other forms of financial aid to pay for school.

4. Personal Attention. Student-athletes receive a quality education at DII institutions that often feature an exceptional teacher-to-student ratio.

5. Additional Assistance. The Degree-Completion Scholarship Program provides deserving Division II student-athletes who have exhausted their collegiate eligibility with financial assistance.

6. National Championships Opportunities. Division II features unparalleled opportunity for student-athletes to advance to national championship competition as a result of the division’s generous championship access ratios.

7. Community Partnerships. Division II has initiated national community partnerships with the Make-A-Wish Foundation and Habitat for Humanity.

8. Unique Fiscal Model. Division II offers a unique fiscal model for intercollegiate athletics that redefines the institutional value for sponsoring sports and offering athletics scholarships.

9. Innovative Solutions. Division II encourages innovative policy and program decisions unique to the NCAA, such as the development of Division II National Championships Festivals and a national community-engagement program.

10. Teacher/Coaches. Many Division II coaches continue to provide other services for their institution and in the community, including teaching and mentoring.

11. Proud Alumni. Former Division II student-athletes include governors, senators, entertainers, corporate leaders and professional athletes.

12. National Recognition. Division II student-athletes have received the NCAA’s highest individual honors, including winning the Walter Byers Scholarship Award (the Association’s top student-athlete) and the NCAA Woman of the Year Award.

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ANDERSON UNIVERSITY

SAC DIRECTORY 2012-2013

Mailing Address 316 Boulevard Anderson, S.C. 29621 Shipping Address SameYear Founded 1911Enrollment 2507Nickname (Mascot) TrojansSchool Colors Gold and BlackCollege Website www.andersonuniversity.eduAthletics Website www.autrojans.com

Area Code Area CodeAdministration 864 864 @andersonuniversity.eduTitle Name Office Phone Home/Cell EmailAdmissions (800) 542-3594President Dr. Evans P. Whitaker 231-2100 ewhitakerAthletic Director Nancy Simpson 231-2023 933-7647 nsimpsonAdministrative Assistant Becky Farmer 231-2029 617-4335 bfarmerFAR Jackie Walker 231-2187 314-5157 jwalkerSWA Jennifer Bell 231-5679 958-1602 jbellAssistant AD Jennifer Bell 231-5679 958-1602 jbellCompliance Coordinator Jennifer Bell 231-5679 958-1602 jbellSAAC Advisor Jennifer Bell 231-5679 958-1602 jbellSID Randy Jones 231-2097 958-2018 rjonesHead Athletic Trainer Ed Duvall 231-2144 (803) 840-4456 wduvallFinancial Aid Director Rebekah Burdick 231-2070 rburdickRegistrar Kendra Woodson 231-2120 kwoodsonAthletics Fax 231-5601Ticket Office 231-2029

Coaching Staff Name Office Home/Cell EmailBaseball Joe Miller 231-2013 958-1456 jmillerMen's Basketball Jason Taylor 231-2851 314-5157 jtaylorWomen's Basketball Jim Brunelli 231-2011 245-4510 jbrunelliCheerleading Judy Poole 221-5139 221-5139 jpooleM & W Cross Country Randy Greer 231-2088 (606) 271-2810 rgreerMen's Golf Danny Neal 231-5610 325-6468 dnealWomen's Golf Danny Neal 231-5610 325-6468 dnealMen's Soccer John Murphy 231-2034 952-9430 jmurphyWomen's Soccer Samar Azem 231-2012 958-0395 sazemSoftball Tommy Hewitt 231-2109 221-4264 thewittM & W Tennis Joey Eskridge 231-2139 933-4754 jeskridgeM & W Track and Field Randy Greer 231-2088 (606) 271-2810 rgreerVolleyball Craig Mosqueda 622-6036 933-0400 cmosquedaWrestling Dock Kelly 231-5752 958-1599 dkelly

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BREVARD COLLEGE


Mailing Address One Brevard College Drive Brevard, NC 28712Shipping Address SameYear Founded 1853Enrollment 627Nickname (Mascot) Tornados School Colors Blue & WhiteCollege Website www.brevard.eduAthletics Website www.BCTornados.com

AdministrationTitle Name Office Phone Home/Cell EmailAdmissions 828-884-8300 [email protected] Dr. David C. Joyce 828-884-8264 [email protected] Director Juan Mascaro 828-884-8108 828-553-6575 [email protected] Assistant Linsay Hostetter 828-884-8276 [email protected] FAR Amie Scheidegger 828-884-8355 828-884-5249 [email protected] Myranda Nash 828-884-8276 704-929-6567 [email protected] AD Rob Fiedler 828-884-8365 828-553-7081 [email protected] Coordinator Rob Fiedler 828-884-8365 [email protected] of Marketing Carole Futrelle 828-884-8280 704-301-6615 [email protected] Advisor Myranda Nash 828-884-8276 [email protected] Mike Adleman 828-884-8288 [email protected] Athletic Trainer Colin Covelli 828-884-8316 [email protected] Aid Director Beth Pocock 828-884-8287 [email protected] Amy Hertz 828-884-8263 [email protected] Fax 828-884-8274Ticket Office Linsay Hostetter 828-884-8272 [email protected]

Coaching Staff Name Office Home/Cell EmailBaseball Matt McCay 828-577-2636 [email protected]'s Basketball Lee Burgess 828-884-8267 205-381-1544 [email protected]'s Basketball Shannon Reid 828-884-8241 770-876-0781 [email protected] Reva Shane Jarrett 828-612-4439 [email protected] & W Cross Country Thomas Cason [email protected]'s Golf Dave Nelson 828-884-8337 828-316-1005 [email protected]'s Golf Dave Nelson 828-884-8337 828-316-1005 [email protected]'s Soccer Juan Mascaro 828-884-8394 828-553-6575 [email protected]'s Soccer Shigeyoshi Shinohara 828-884-8222 828-384-8009 [email protected] TBA 828-884-8346M & W Tennis Nicole Bumgarner 828-884-8281 828-507-6062 [email protected] & W Track and Field Thomas Cason [email protected] Brenda Skeffington 828-884-8203 828-553-9224 [email protected] Paul Hamilton 828-884-8105 828-553-5003 [email protected] Brian Sheedy 828-260-6218 [email protected]

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CARSON-NEWMAN COLLEGE


Mailing Address 2130 S. Branner Ave Jefferson City, TN 37760Shipping Address SameYear Founded 1851Enrollment 2500Nickname (Mascot) EaglesSchool Colors Orange/NavyCollege Website cn.eduAthletics Website cneagles.com

AdministrationTitleAdmissions Name Office Phone Home/Cell EmailPresident Dr. J. Randall O'Brien (865) 471-3200 [email protected] Director Allen Morgan (865) 471-3372 [email protected] Assistant Doodle Johnson (865) 471-3396 [email protected] Dr. Robert Trentham (865) 471-3253 [email protected] Vickee Hollifield (865) 471-3424 [email protected] AD Eddie Carter (865) 471-3365 [email protected] Coordinator Eddie Carter (865) 471-3365 [email protected] Advisor TBDSID Adam Cavalier (865) 471-3513 [email protected] Athletic Trainer Mike VanBruggen (865) 471-3368 [email protected] Aid Director Danette Seale (865) 471-3248 [email protected] Sheryl M. Gray (865) 471-3240 [email protected] Fax (865) 471-3514Ticket Office (865) 471-3396

Coaching Staff Name Office Home/Cell EmailBaseball Tom Griffin (865)471-3465 [email protected]'s Basketball Chuck Benson (865) 471-3371 [email protected]'s Basketball Michael Mincey (865) 471-3366 [email protected] Christy Bowlin (423) 416-2395 [email protected] & W Cross Country B. Whitney Lee (865)471-3454 [email protected]'s Golf John Minor (865) 471-3370 [email protected]'s Golf Mandy Moore (865) 471-4983 [email protected]'s Soccer Richard Moodie (865) 471-3520 [email protected]'s Soccer Richard Moodie (865) 471-3520 [email protected] Vickee Hollifield (865) 471-3424 [email protected] & W Tennis Jean Love (865) 471-3244 [email protected] & W Track and Field David Needs (865) 471-3360 [email protected] Shannon Mincey (865) 471-4216 [email protected]

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CATAWBA COLLEGE

INSTITUTION

Mailing Address 2300 W. Innes St., Salisbury, NC 28144Shipping Address SameYear Founded 1851Enrollment 1,000Nickname Catawba IndiansSchool Colors Blue and WhiteCollege Web Site www.catawba.eduAthletics Web Site www.gocatawbaindians.com

ADMINISTRATION Area Code (704) catawba.eduTitle Name Office Home/Cell EmailAdmissions 800-228-2922President Brien Lewis 637-4414 wblewisAthletic Director Dennis Davidson 637-4474 636-3332 ddavidsoAdministrative Assistant Peggy Mason 637-4474 278-0256 pmasonFAR Jason Hunt 637-4256 645-0404 jwhuntAssistant AD/SWA Nan Whitley 637-4359 637-3638 nwhitleyAsst AD/Compliance Coord. Craig Turnbull 637-4475 637-0670 cturnbulAssistant AD Peter Bourque 637-4485 267-5975 pbourqueAssistant AD Jeff Childress 637-4265 202-3978 jchildreTitle IX Coordinator Rhonda Truitt 637-4468 431-4895 rltruittSAAC Advisor Ginger Hamric 637-4480 639-0126 gcashleyAsst AD/Media Relations Jim Lewis 637-4720 252-0974 jdlewisAssistant SID David McDowell 637-4720 301-707-7914 dmcdowelHead Athletic Trainer Bob Casmus 637-4350 633-4437 bcasmusFinancial Aid Director Dawn Snook 637-4416 dasnookRegistrar Carol Gamble 637-4411 633-2477 cgambleAdmissions Director Lois Williams 637-4402 lhwilliaAlumni Director Margaret Faust 637-4394 645-9214 mfaustAthletics Fax 645-4568Ticket Office 637-4474Football Press Box 645-4547

COACHING STAFFSport Name Office Home/Cell EmailBaseball Jim Gantt 637-4469 637-6693 jimganttMen's Basketball Jim Baker 637-4473 788-6839 jwbakerWomen's Basketball Angie Morton 637-4471 982-6221 acmortonCheerleading Katie Osteen 637-4474 980-621-1149 kosteenM & W Cross Country Bill Haggerty 637-4473 336-998-3931Football Chip Hester 637-4724 636-9301 lbhesterM & W Golf Sam Gealy 637-4236 636-6287 sgealyMen's Lacrosse Peter Bourque 637-4485 267-5975 pbourqueWomen's Lacrosse TBA 637-4408 Men's Soccer Liam Farrell 637-4348 828-719-0379 lfarrellWomen's Soccer Michael Swan 637-4324 310-0891 mdswanSoftball Nan Whitley 637-4359 637-3638 nwhitleyM & W Swimming Betsy Graham 637-4762 645-9387 ebgrahamM & W Tennis Jeff Childress 637-4467 202-3978 jchildreVolleyball Ginger Hamric 637-4480 639-0126 gcashley

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LENOIR-RHYNE UNIVERSITY


Mailing Address P.O. Box 7356, Hickory, NC 28603Shipping Address 741 Stasavich Place NE, Hickory, NC 28601Year Founded 1891Enrollment 1,900Nickname (Mascot) BearsSchool Colors Cardinal & BlackCollege Website www.lr.eduAthletics Website www.lrbears.com

AdministrationTitle Name Office Phone Home/Cell EmailAdmissions Karen Feezor (828) 328-7392 [email protected] Dr. Wayne Powell (828) 328-7334 [email protected] Director Neill McGeachy (828) 328-7128 [email protected] Assistant Monica Moser (828) 328-7116 [email protected] Dr. Amy Wood (828) 328-7728 [email protected] Shena Hollar (828) 328-7133 [email protected] AD Brent Heaberlin (828) 328-7114 [email protected] Coordinator Brent Heaberlin (828) 328-7114 [email protected] Advisor Katie Pate (828) 328-7384 [email protected] John Karrs (828) 328-7174 [email protected] Athletic Trainer Michael Flicker (828) 328-7054 [email protected] Aid Director Nick Jenkins (828) 328-7356 [email protected] Kathy Hahn (828) 328-7402 [email protected] Fax (828) 267-3445Ticket Office (828) 328-7114

Coaching Staff Name Office Home/Cell EmailBaseball Paul Knight (828) 328-7136 (321) 537-6346 [email protected]'s Basketball John Lentz (828) 328-7122 (828) 238-5823 [email protected]'s Basketball Todd Starkey (828) 328-7132 (828) 308-9622 [email protected] Christie Creson (828) 302-0538 [email protected] & W Cross Country Jason Stewart (828) 328-7140 (828) 234-4507 [email protected]'s Golf Travis Bland (828) 328-7620 (828) 244-9486 [email protected]'s Golf Travis Bland (828) 328-7620 (828) 244-9486 [email protected]'s Soccer Tom Gott (828) 328-7249 (828) 455-7152 [email protected]'s Soccer Cally Morrill (828) 328-7137 (941) 724-1534 [email protected] Shena Hollar (828) 328-7133 (828) 381-0340 [email protected] & W Tennis Bobby McKee (828) 328-7083 (828) 514-1808 [email protected] & W Track and Field Jason Stewart (828) 328-7140 (828) 234-4507 [email protected] Dave Markland (828) 328-7215 (828) 234-9225 [email protected] Mike Houston (828) 328-7121 (828) 606-2976 [email protected] & W Swimming Paul Schiffel (828) 328-7085 (828) 310-3924 [email protected]'s Lacrosse Sue Reuschle (828) 328-7160 (631) 786-7520 [email protected]'s Lacrosse Greg Paradine (828) 328-7497 (828) 302-2383 [email protected]

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LINCOLN MEMORIAL UNIVERSITY


Mailing Address 6965 Cumberland Gap Parkway; Harrogate, TN 37752Shipping Address SameYear Founded 1897Enrollment 4,550Nickname (Mascot) RailsplitterSchool Colors Blue and GrayCollege Website www.lmunet.eduAthletics Website www.railsplitters.com

AdministrationTitle Name Office Phone Home/Cell EmailAdmissions Renee Poteet 423-869-6300 [email protected] Dr. B. James Dawson 423-869-6392 [email protected] Director Roger A. Vannoy 423-869-6241 865-279-9325 [email protected] Assistant Robin Susong 423-869-6285 865-585-4413 [email protected] Dr. Jack Mansfield 423-869-6322 865-279-2010 [email protected] Jenny Michael 423-869-6246 865-279-9525 [email protected] AD Mike Smith 423-869-6239 865-279-9296 [email protected] Coordinator Mike Smith 423-869-6239 865-279-9296 [email protected] Advisor Dr. Jack Mansfield 423-869-6322 865-279-2010 [email protected] Bill Porter 423-869-6376 865-300-6701 [email protected] of Sports Communications Scott Erland 423-869-6236 615-305-1610 [email protected] Athletic Trainer Donald Grigsby 423-869-6378 606-269-3166 [email protected] Aid Director Bryan Erslan 423-869-6465 865-279-2019 [email protected] Helen Bailey 423-869-6434 423-912-4227 [email protected] Fax 423-869-6382Ticket Office 423-869-6285

Coaching Staff Name Office Home/Cell EmailBaseball Jeff Sziksai 423-869-6345 423-489-9887 [email protected]'s Basketball Josh Schertz 423-869-6240 865-279-1411 [email protected]'s Basketball Roger Hodge 423-869-6224 252-702-7692 [email protected] Marcia Yeary-Hembree 423-869-6451 606-242-7433 [email protected] & W Cross Country Jeremy Donahue 423-869-7166 865-765-0432 [email protected]'s Golf Travis Muncy 423-869-6383 423-526-7993 [email protected]'s Golf Travis Muncy 423-869-6383 423-526-7993 [email protected]'s Soccer Helio D'Anna 423-869-6245 606-344-6379 [email protected]'s Soccer Helio D'Anna 423-869-6245 606-344-6379 [email protected] Natalie Layden 423-869-6476 919-452-9389 [email protected] & W Tennis Benny Collins 423-869-6399 606-499-0787 [email protected] Jenny Michael 423-869-6246 865-279-9525 [email protected]

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MARS HILL COLLEGE


Mailing Address P.O. Box 6668, Mars Hill, N.C. 28754Shipping Address 100 Athletic Street, Mars Hill, N.C. 28754Year Founded 1856Enrollment 1100Nickname (Mascot) LionsSchool Colors Royal Blue & GoldCollege Website www.mhc.eduAthletics Website www.mhclions.com

AdministrationTitle Name Office Phone Home/Cell EmailAdmissions Dr. Craig Goforth 828-689-1201 828-206-1405 [email protected] Dr. Dan Lunsford 828-689-1100 [email protected] Director David Riggins 828-689-1215 828-777-4570 [email protected] Assistant Pam Weaver 828-689-1219 [email protected] Marty Gilbert 828-689-1195 828-506-8111 [email protected] TBAAssistant AD Rick Baker 828-689-1373 828-712-1629 [email protected] Coordinator Rick Baker 828-689-1373 828-712-1629 [email protected] Advisor Monica Gordy 828-689-1320 443-783-9466 [email protected] Rick Baker 828-689-1373 828-712-1629 [email protected] Athletic Trainer Allen Shelley 828-689-1176 828-777-0535 [email protected] Aid Director Nichole Thomas 828-689-1103 828-206-1174 [email protected] Edith Whitt 828-689-1151 [email protected] Fax 828-689-1501Ticket Office 828-689-1219

Coaching Staff Name Office Home/Cell EmailBaseball Aaron Rembert 828-689-1173 828-320-8352 [email protected]'s Basketball Rick Scruggs 828-689-1223 704-692-0654 [email protected]'s Basketball Sarah Jansen 828-689-1229 703-861-5015 [email protected] Derrick Everhart 828-689-1491 [email protected] & W Cross Country Mike Owens 828-689-1178 828-777-1084 [email protected] & W Golf Ed Hoffmeyer 828-689-1249 828-206-2195 [email protected]'s Soccer Gary Hamel 828-689-1220 541-230-0683 [email protected]'s Soccer Ken Miller 828-689-1171 828-575-7875 [email protected] Monica Gordy 828-689-1320 443-783-9466 [email protected] & W Tennis Jared Camerota 828-689-1170 765-212-4889 [email protected] & W Track and Field Mike Owens 828-689-1178 828-777-1084 [email protected] Tony Fontanelle 828-689-1497 828-773-2227 [email protected] Dave Klarmann 828-689-1441 919-548-0209 [email protected] Tim Clifton 828-689-1375 828-776-5774 [email protected] & W Swimming Teddy Guyer 828-689-1595 828-273-3669 [email protected]

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NEWBERRY COLLEGE


Mailing Address 2100 College St., Newberry SC, 29108Shipping Address SameYear Founded 1856Enrollment 1,100Nickname (Mascot) WolvesSchool Colors Scarlet & GrayCollege Website www.Newberry.eduAthletics Website www.NewberryWolves.com

Administration (803) @newberry.eduTitle Name Office Phone Home/Cell Email Admissions 1-800-845-4955President Dr. Maurice Sherrens 321-5102 mscherrensInterim Athletic Director Matt Finley 947-2064 803-944-0168 matthew.finleyExecutive Assistant Kitty Odom 321-5166 kitty.odomFAR Dr. Sid Parrish 321-5263 sid.parrishSWA / SAAC Advisor Emily Bikowski 321-5199 803-200-5509 emily.bikowskiAssoc. AD / Strategic Operations Jack Easterby 321-5154 jack.easterbyAssoc. AD / Business Mike Hold 321-5247 803-944-0522 mike.holdAss't. AD / Athletic Communications Josh Manck 321-5667 817-487-5136 josh.manckCompliance Coordinator Matt Finley 947-2064 803-944-0168 matthew.finleyHead Athletic Trainer Rachel Geoghegan 321-5170 803-521-3447 rachel.geogheganFinancial Aid Director Danielle Bell 321-5127 financial.aidRegistrar Carol Bickley 321-5124 carol.bickleyAthletics Fax 321-5169Ticket Office 321-5101

Coaching Staff Name Office Home/Cell EmailFootball Todd Knight 321-5168 803-944-0603 todd.knightBaseball Russell Triplett 321-5162 803-480-2598 russell.triplettMen's Basketball Dave Davis 321-5153 704-985-4317 dave.davisWomen's Basketball Sean Page 321-5160 803-944-0611 sean.pageCheerleading Lindsey Barwick 947-2113 404-386-5656 lindsey.barwickM & W Cross Country Kelly Revells 947-2115 803-944-1898 kelly.revellsMen's Golf Howard Vroon 947-2065 843-364-8322 howard.vroonWomen's Golf Clarissa Childs 947-2051 803-622-9543 clarissa.childsMen's Soccer Barry Slagle 321-5640 803-940-1279 barry.slagleWomen's Soccer Karrie Miller 321-5656 803-944-0594 karrie.millerSoftball Ciria Triplett 321-5164 864-344-0566 ciria.triplettM & W Tennis Mark Gardiner 321-5349 803-917-1694 mark.gardinerVolleyball Todd Hay 321-5237 501-499-1704 todd.hayWrestling Jason Valek 321-5659 803-944-0599 jason.valekWomen's Lacrosse Emily Bikowski 321-5199 803-200-5509 emily.bikowski

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TUSCULUM COLLEGE


Mailing Address P. O Box 5090, Tusculum College, Greeneville, TN 37743Shipping Address 60 Shiloh Road, Greeneville, TN 37743Year Founded 1794Enrollment 2,555Nickname (Mascot) PioneersSchool Colors Orange and BlackCollege Website www.tusculum.eduAthletics Website www.TusculumPioneers.com

AdministrationTitle (423) @tusculum.eduAdmissions Name Office Phone Home/Cell EmailPresident Dr. Nancy B. Moody 636-7301 nmoodyAthletic Director Frankie DeBusk 636-7302 787-0655 fdebuskAssociate Athletic Director Deborah Davis 636-7300 x-5247 639-0143 ddavisFAR Tom Stueber 636-7300 x-5735 638-6907 fstueberSWA Deborah Davis 636-7300 x-5247 639-0143 ddavisAssistant AD Randy Loggins 636-7300 x-5292 620-4730 rlogginsCompliance Coordinator Deborah Davis 636-7300 x-5247 639-0143 ddavisSAAC Advisor Randy Loggins 636-7300 x-5292 620-4730 rlogginsAssistant AD/Media Relations Dom Donnelly 636-7326 341-0091 ddonnellyAssistant Director of Media Relations Jim Miller 636-7494 329-7650 jemillerHead Athletic Trainer Chris Lenker 636-7300 x-5366 638-2251 clenkerFinancial Aid Director Melena Verity 636-7376 mverityRegistrar Nancy Thompson 636-7300 x-5311 nthompsonAthletics Fax 798-1636Ticket Office 636-7323Athletic Training Fax 636-7404SID Fax 636-7370

Coaching Staff Name Office Home/Cell EmailBaseball Doug Jones 636-7322 257-5007 djonesMen's Basketball Michael Jones 636-0575 (829) 226-8915 msjonesWomen's Basketball Katrina Williams 636-7329 470-4900 kwilliamsCheerleading JoEllen Kenney jkenneyM & W Cross Country Suzanne Byrd 636-7300 x-5279 552-1171 sbyrdMen's Golf Bob Dibble 636-7300 x-5221 639-6232 bdibbleWomen's Golf Bob Dibble 636-7300 x-5221 639-6232 bdibbleMen's Soccer Allen Vital 636-7496 (865) 368-1667 avitalWomen's Soccer Mike Joy 636-7321 798-0775 mjoySoftball Julie Huebner 636-7300 x-5131 jhuebnerM & W Tennis Tommy Arnett 636-7300 x-5732 638-6882 tarnettVolleyball Michael Robinson 636-7328 (828) 230-0425 mrobinson

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WINGATE UNIVERSITY


Mailing Address PO Box 159, Wingate, NC 28174Shipping Address 230 N. Camden Rd., Wingate, NC 28174Year Founded 1896Enrollment 2529Nickname (Mascot) BulldogsSchool Colors Navy Blue and Vegas GoldCollege Website www.wingate.eduAthletics Website www.wingatebulldogs.com

AdministrationTitleAdmissions Name Office Phone Home/Cell EmailPresident Dr. Jerry McGee 704-233-8013 [email protected] Director Steve Poston 704-233-8194 704-507-1665 [email protected] Assistant Emma Schuman 704-233-8193 828-925-2023 [email protected] Dr. Barry Cuffe 704-233-8279 [email protected] Michelle Caddigan 704-233-8174 704-292-7099 [email protected] Coordinator Liz Biggerstaff 704-233-8195 704-506-0722 [email protected] Advisor Michelle Caddigan 704-233-8174 704-292-7099 [email protected] David Sherwood 704-233-8186 704-507-0056 [email protected] Athletic Trainer Tim Singleton 704-233-8296 704-819-7944 [email protected] Aid Director Teresa Williams 704-233-8010 [email protected] Nicci C. Brown 704-233-8006 [email protected] Fax 704-233-8170SID Fax 704-233-8169Ticket Office 704-233-8193

Coaching Staff Name Office Home/Cell EmailBaseball Jeff Gregory 704-233-8381 704-904-1608 [email protected]'s Basketball Brian Good 704-233-8171 704-519-8169 [email protected]'s Basketball Ann Hancock 704-233-8172 910-793-9124 [email protected] Beverly Burnette 704-233-8193 704-467-7640 [email protected] & W Cross Country Dr. Dennis Johnson 704-233-8182 704-989-2520 [email protected]'s Golf Corey Iacofano 704-233-8385 440-476-3050 [email protected]'s Golf Dr. Jerry Surratt 704-233-8385 704-289-8280 [email protected]'s Soccer Gary Hamill 704-233-8175 704-962-9411 [email protected]'s Soccer Gary Curneen 704-233-8166 704-219-9317 [email protected] Lani Shaffer 704-233-8394 813-244-3012 [email protected] & W Tennis Michael Cabana 704-233-8384 704-453-1053 [email protected] & W Track and Field Joe Soehnlen 704-233-8039 330-936-2378 [email protected] Shelton Collier 704-233-8251 704-458-3843 [email protected]'s Lacrosse Sonny Ziegler 704-233-8196 704-226-8151 [email protected]

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Revised – June 2012

BYLAWS OF SOUTH ATLANTIC CONFERENCE

PREAMBLE

We, the members of the Board of Directors of the South Atlantic Conference believe:

A. In a strong comprehensive Conference composed of small liberal arts colleges with similar

academic and athletic philosophies.

B. That the chief executive officers have the responsibilities of providing the leadership in

establishing the philosophy and direction of the Conference relative to the conduct of

intercollegiate athletics.

C. That the primary purpose of our Conference is to enhance the educational mission of its

institutions and all actions taken by the Conference leadership and its members should be

toward that end.

D. That the proper resources and commitments to athletics must be made by the member

institutions to provide the kinds of educational experiences that we collectively value.

E. That all member institutions should commit themselves to participating fully both in spirit and

in resources to the idea and concept of a comprehensive conference. The Conference

members should support each sport at a competitive level, which may provide opportunities

for regional and national play-off possibilities.

We, the members of the Board of Directors of the South Atlantic Conference, strongly affirm the

aforementioned goals and beliefs as an expression of our commonly held athletic philosophy and adopt the

following as the Bylaws of the South Atlantic Conference.

ARTICLE I. NAME

The name of this organization shall be the South Atlantic Conference, hereinafter referred to as the "SAC” or

“the Conference.”

ARTICLE II. PURPOSE

The purpose of the SAC shall be to develop, perpetuate, and enhance the educational mission of its member

institutions through a regional association of senior liberal arts colleges of higher learning and a common

dedication to excellence in intercollegiate athletics. It is presumed that member institutions are dedicated to

help perpetuate the common goals and beliefs in the aforementioned preamble and also committed to

enhancing our educational missions through mutual cooperation, respect and competition. The specific

objectives of the SAC shall include the following:

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A. To establish a common set of academic standards which will bring credit to the member

institutions and to the SAC

B. To legislate bylaws that ensure the orderly and honorable conduct of the selected sports

offered within the SAC

C. To enhance community, student and public interest in intercollegiate athletics

D. To establish the SAC as a premier small college Conference

ARTICLE III. GENERAL PROVISIONS

A. Amendment of Bylaws

SAC Bylaws may be amended during any annual meeting or special meeting of the Board of

Directors.

A two-thirds vote shall be required to amend Articles I, II, V, VI and IX (Previously Article I, II, III,

IV and VII.) A majority vote shall be required to amend all other Articles.

Amendments may be proposed by any of the Governing Committees. All amendment proposals are

to be transmitted to the Board of Directors through the Commissioner's office within ten (10)

working days prior to the respective meeting.

B. Waiver of Notice

Whenever any notice is required under the provisions of the South Carolina Nonprofit Corporation

Act, or under the provisions of the Articles of Incorporation or by the Bylaws of the SAC, a waiver

thereof in writing signed by the person or persons entitled to such notice, whether before or after the

time stated therein, shall be deemed equivalent to the giving of such notice.

C. Seal

i. Corporate Seal

The corporate seal of the SAC shall consist of the two concentric circles between which is the

name of the SAC and in the center of which is the word "Seal", the year of incorporation and

the state of incorporation.

ii. Championship Seal

The Championship seal of the SAC shall consist of “SAC” in block letters with a star in the

middle of the “A” and a semi-circle swoosh beginning at the top of the “S” and continuing

under the letters.

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iii. Use of Corporate or Championship Seal

The use of the Corporate or Championship Seal is prohibited without prior written consent

from the Office of the Commissioner.

There will be a rights fee of $150 assessed to any entity that receives permission to use the

Corporate or Championship Seal. In addition, a royalty fee will be negotiated, if applicable.

D. Fiscal Year

The Board of Directors has determined that the fiscal year of the SAC shall be July 1 - June 30.

E. Indemnification of Directors and Officers

Each director, officer, employee or agent of the SAC shall be entitled to indemnification or

reimbursement by the SAC for any expenses or liabilities incurred by him or her under the

circumstances permitting such indemnification or reimbursement under the South Carolina Nonprofit

Corporation Act and subject to the conditions and limitations on such indemnifications and

reimbursements set forth in said Nonprofit Corporation Act.

The Board of Directors may purchase and maintain insurance on behalf of any person who is or was a

director, officer, employee or agent of the SAC against any liability asserted against him or her and

incurred by him or her in any such capacity, or arising out of his or her status as such, whether or not

the SAC would have the power to indemnify him or her against such liability.

ARTICLE IV. MEMBERSHIP

A. Initial Member Institutions

Charter members of the South Atlantic Conference are Carson-Newman College, Catawba College,

Elon College, Gardner-Webb College, Lenoir-Rhyne College, Mars Hill College, Presbyterian

College and Wingate College.

B. Current Member Institutions

Current members of the South Atlantic Conference are Anderson University, Brevard College,

Carson-Newman College, Catawba College, Coker College [May 2012], Lenoir-Rhyne University,

Lincoln-Memorial University, Mars Hill College, Newberry College, Queens University of Charlotte

[May 2012], Tusculum College and Wingate University.

C. National Affiliation

The SAC is affiliated with Division II of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).

D. Qualification

To be a member of the SAC, institutions must be fully accredited senior institutions of higher

education by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS)/Commission on Colleges

(COC) and must be members in good standing of the NCAA.

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Member institutions must be fully compatible with the goals and aspirations of the SAC, as set forth

in the Bylaws.

Member institutions must be geographically compatible and must abide by all SAC bylaws, rules and

regulations.

E. Application

Application for membership shall be made in writing to the Board of Directors by the chief executive

officer of the interested party.

If an evaluation visit is recommended and approved by the Board of Directors, the applicant

institution will arrange with the commissioner for an evaluation visit by the conference. The

conference representatives will be selected by the Executive Committee of the Board of Directors and

be comprised of all or part of the following: at least one president, the commissioner, at least one

director of athletics, one faculty athletics representative, one senior woman administrator and the

conference national student-athlete advisory committee representative. [June 2010]

The evaluation visit will be an in-depth review of the state of the institution’s academic and athletic

programs, to include, but not limited to:

A presentation by the institution on its athletic program. This presentation will include

information on the program’s philosophy; sports sponsorship; personnel; records and schedules

for the past three years, including any upcoming commitments; the athletics budget for the last

three years, including the most current; information on a faculty athletics committee or similar

body overseeing athletics and any constitution, bylaws or similar documents for such a

committee; information on booster organizations and any constitution, bylaws or similar

documents for such organizations. [Note: budget information should include athletic scholarship

and equivalencies by sport].

A presentation on compliance with NCAA regulations. This should follow the prescribed ISSG if

completed within three years prior to the visit and include any written reports or policy changes

as a result of the study. Additionally, conference representatives will review institutional financial

aid and eligibility certification procedures and records to ensure compliance.

A tour of campus and athletic facilities.

Other activities at the request of the commissioner or the institution.

A private meeting of the evaluation group before concluding the visit to outline a report for the

conference.

Expenses for the evaluation visit shall be paid by the applicant institution and include: travel

expenses, overnight accommodations and applicable meals. Mileage rates will be reimbursed at

the applicant’s current rate. [June 2010]

Institutions may be granted admission into the conference by a two-thirds vote of the Board of

Directors. The vote will be by written ballot.

Once an institution is granted admission into the Conference, they will be assessed with a one-time

$40,000 buy-in fee.

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F. Withdrawal

Membership in the SAC is voluntary. Any institution desiring to withdraw their membership must

inform the Council of Presidents no later than May 31 two years prior to their anticipated departure.

In such event, the withdrawal date shall become effective May 31, two years following the filing

date.

A withdrawing member must remain an active member of the Conference and comply with all

Conference regulations until the effective withdrawal date. This includes the payment of dues. A

withdrawing member shall not be entitled to any rebate and/or other accumulated assets of the

Conference.

If a withdrawing member is unable to comply with the withdrawal stipulations, it will be liable for

the sum equal to two year’s dues.

G. Termination

Institutional membership may be terminated or suspended by a two-thirds vote of the Board of

Directors. The vote will be by written ballot.

H. Dues

Dues will be assessed annually and will be based on a sufficient amount to cover all operating costs

of the SAC.

The Athletic Directors Committee will offer a recommendation on the amount of annual dues one

month prior to the annual spring meeting. The Board of Directors will determine the amount of the

annual dues at the annual spring meeting.

ARTICLE V. SAC OFFICE

The principal office of the SAC shall be located in Rock Hill, York County, South Carolina. The registered

office of the SAC required by law to be maintained in the State of South Carolina may be, but need not be,

identical with the principal office.

Under the direct supervision of the Commissioner, the office will perform the following primary functions:

A. Oversee all regular season competition and Conference Championships and provides

necessary personnel for supervision as well as presentation of awards

B. Develop and distribute annual Conference schedules

C. Serve as a liaison between the NCAA and the member institutions and assist the membership

in the area of compliance with NCAA rules and regulations

D. Act as a media/public relations liaison between the member institutions and the various

Conference media outlets

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E. Collect and report statistical data for each conference sport and inform the membership and

media about contest results, Conference standings and statistics and upcoming Conference

events.

ARTICLE VI. CONFERENCE OFFICERS

A. Officers

SAC officers are as follows:

1. President

The chair of the Board of Directors is the Conference President.

2. Vice-President

The vice-chair of the Board of Directors is the Conference Vice-President.

3. Secretary-Treasurer

The Commissioner of the SAC shall also serve as Secretary-Treasurer.

B. Governance Committees

The SAC is governed by three (3) committees: the Council of Presidents, the Athletic Directors

Council and the Faculty Athletic Representative Committee. The Council of Presidents may

establish standing and/or ad hoc committees, as deemed necessary. The Commissioner is responsible

for the administrative functions associated with committee operations.

C. Quorum

A simple majority of the membership of each committee constitutes a quorum. Normally, passage or

adoption of a proposal is based upon the number of member institutions present and voting.

ARTICLE VII. BOARD OF DIRECTORS

A. The affairs and property of the SAC shall be managed by the Board of Directors, otherwise referred

to as the Council of Presidents.

B. The Council of Presidents shall consist of the chief executive officer of each member institution or

designee. The designee shall not be a member of the Athletic Directors Council (AD’s) or the

Faculty Athletic Representatives Committee (FAR’s).

C. Each member institution shall have one indivisible vote.

D. The Council of Presidents is the governing body of the Conference with final responsibility for all

matters.

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E. The Council of Presidents will focus on policy development and delegate operational responsibility

for the conference to the extent allowed by law to the Athletic Directors Council, except for the

following powers which are reserved:

1. All financial matters,

2. Academic standards,

3. Eligibility policies,

4. Selection and employment of the conference commissioner,

5. Conference membership, and

6. Athletic scholarship limitations.

ARTICLE VIII. COMMITTEES

A. Governing Committees

The Council of Presidents, the Athletic Directors Council and the Faculty Athletic Representative

Committee may be sometimes hereinafter collectively referred to as the "Governing Committees."

1. Executive Committee

The Executive Committee shall consist of the current chair and vice-chair and the most recent

past chair of the Council of Presidents.

2. Athletic Directors Committee (AD)

a. The Athletic Directors Council shall consist of the Athletic Director of each member

institution or designee. The chair of the Faculty Athletic Representatives Committee

or designee shall serve as a non-voting ex-officio member of the Athletic Directors

Council.

b. The Athletic Directors Council shall be a recommending body to the Council of

Presidents.

c. Each member institution shall have one vote at the Athletic Directors Council

meetings.

d. Authority for operational decisions resides with the Athletic Directors Council, except

those powers reserved by the Council of Presidents or assigned to the Faculty Athletic

Representatives Committee.

e. The Athletic Directors Council shall conduct the business and administer the affairs of

the SAC in accordance with the Conference Bylaws and Sport Policies.

f. The Commissioner will assist the Athletic Directors Council, as appropriate.

g. Operational duties that have not been assigned in this document will become the

responsibility of the Athletic Directors Council.

h. Select the male and female Conference “Athlete of the Year” recipients.

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3. Faculty Athletic Representatives Committee (FAR)

a. The Faculty Athletic Representatives Committee shall consist of the FAR of each

member institution. The chair of the Athletic Directors Council or designee shall

serve as a non-voting ex-officio member of the Faculty Athletic Representatives

Committee.

b. The FAR Committee shall also be a recommending body to the Council of Presidents.

c. Each member institution shall have one vote at the FAR Committee meeting.

d. The FAR Committee shall be responsible for implementing and interpreting eligibility

rules and regulations for each Conference sport and for developing recommendations

that pertain to academic standards and eligibility.

e. Select the sport specific Scholar-Athlete of the Year and the President’s Award

recipients.

B. Advisory and Sport Committees

The Council of Presidents, by resolution adopted by a majority of the then existing member

institutions, may designate one or more additional committees which shall be vested with such

powers as may be delegated to them in such resolution.

1. Senior Woman Administrators Committee (SWA)

a. The Senior Woman Administrators Committee shall consist of the SWA from each

member institution.

b. Each member institution shall have one vote at the SWA Committee meeting.

c. Officers

i. The chair of the SWA Committee shall be selected by institutional alphabetical

order. The term of appointment shall be for two years.

ii. The Conference office liaison in attendance shall produce a written report of

the meeting no later than two weeks after the meeting. A copy of the report

shall be mailed to the Commissioner the chair of the Athletic Directors

Council, the AD liaison to the SWA committee and the members of the SWA

Committee.

d. Meetings

The two (2) annual meetings of the SWA Committee shall be held on a mutually

agreed upon time and date in the fall and in conjunction with the annual spring

meeting.

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2. Compliance Coordinators Committee

The purpose of the Compliance Coordinators Committee shall be to serve as a collective

resource to the membership.

a. The Compliance Coordinators Committee shall consist of the compliance designee

from each member institution.

b. Each member institution shall have one vote at the Compliance Coordinators

Committee meeting.

c. Officers

i. The chair of the Compliance Coordinators Committee shall be selected by

institutional alphabetical order. The term of appointment shall be for two

years.



shall be mailed to the Commissioner, the chair of the Athletic Directors

Council, the AD liaison to the Compliance Coordinators committee and the

members of the Compliance Coordinators Committee.

d. Meetings

The annual meeting of the Compliance Coordinators Committee shall be held during

the fall on the campus of the Committee's Chair. Other meeting dates may be assigned

by the Conference office.

3. Coaches Committees

The purpose of the sport specific Coaches Committees shall be to discuss sport specific

business and propose Conference policies, as necessary.

a. The sport specific Coaches Committee shall consist of the head coach from each

conference member. All conference sponsored varsity sport shall have a sport specific

Coaches Committee

b. Each member institution shall have one vote at each sport specific Coaches Committee

meeting.

c. Officers

i. The chair of each sport specific Coaches Committees shall be selected by

institutional alphabetical order. The term of appointment shall be for two

years.

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Council, the AD liaison to the sport specific Coaches Committee and the

members of the respective Coaches Committee.

d. Meetings

Each sport specific Coaches Committee shall have one (1) annual mandatory meeting

during which the head coaches discuss sport specific business and make necessary

recommendations.

4. Sports Information Directors Committee (SID)

The purpose of the SID Committee shall be to recommend guidelines for the public

recognition of individual athletic programs and Conference sports.

a. The SID Committee shall consist of the sports information director for each member

institution.

b. Each member institution shall have one vote at the SID Committee meeting.

c. Officers

i. The chair of the SID Committee shall be selected by institutional alphabetical

order. The term of appointment shall be for two years.




Council, the AD liaison to the SID Committee and the SID Committee.

d. Meetings

The annual meeting of the SID Committee shall be held during the annual spring

meeting (Revised, June, 2006)

5. Athletic Trainers Committee

The purpose of the Athletic Trainers Committee shall be to establish guidelines for the safety

of student athletes and develop recommended procedures for the areas of insurance, substance

abuse and assistance for visiting teams.

All SAC Athletic Trainers must be certified by the National Athletic Trainers Association. .

a. The Athletic Trainers Committee shall consist of head athletic trainer of each member

institution.

b. Each member institution shall have one vote at the Athletic Trainers Committee

meeting.

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c. Officers

i. The chair of the Athletic Trainers Committee shall be selected by institutional

alphabetical order. The term of appointment shall be for two years.




Council, the AD liaison to the Athletic Trainers Committee and the members

of the Athletic Trainers Committee.

d. Meetings

The annual meeting of the Athletic Trainers Committee shall be held during the fall on

the campus of the Committee's Chair.

ARTICLE IX. OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER

A. The Office of the Commissioner shall be located at a place designated by the Council of Presidents.

B. The Commissioner shall report to the Council of Presidents and be paid a salary to be determined by

the Council of Presidents. The term of his/her first contract shall not exceed two years.

C. The Commissioner shall present a budget for consideration to the Council of Presidents at least two

weeks prior to the annual spring meeting of the Council. This budget requires council approval.

D. The Commissioner shall have the powers necessary for the effective performance of his/her duties.

E. The Commissioner's duties shall be:

1. Serve as the chief administrative officer of the Conference and sign all documents requiring a

Conference signatory on behalf of the Conference membership.

2. Act as the Conference Secretary-Treasurer and receive, collect and distribute all income

received by the Conference as directed by the Council of Presidents.

3. Select and engage assistants and employees as may be authorized by the Council of Presidents

and fix their compensation within the limits of approved budgets.

4. Interpret and enforce all rules and regulations of the Conference and the NCAA. This

responsibility shall include, but not necessarily be limited to, broad discretionary powers to

supervise investigations, hold hearings and impose temporary or permanent measures against

member institutions, their personnel and students for conduct judged to be in violation of the

spirit as well as the letter of Conference Bylaws and/or Sport Policies. The above shall be

carried out under procedures as set forth in the Conference Bylaws.

5. Serve as an ex-officio, non-voting member of the Council of Presidents, Athletic Directors,

Faculty Representatives and all other Conference Committees.

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6. Work with the governance committee chairs to arrange conference meetings and prepare

meeting agendas and materials. Produce and distribute all meeting minutes and provide

notification of all decisions made by the Conference governing committees.

7. Update and distribute copies of the Conference Bylaws and Sport Policies to each member

institution's President, Faculty Athletic Representative and Athletic Director on an annual

basis.

8. Administer all sports information activities to include media guide publications, press

releases, and statistical reports.

9. Receive and review all eligibility forms and certify the procedures for eligibility and

compliance utilized by each institution.

10. Appoint officials for all Conference contests (between member institutions) and for non-

Conference contests, as requested.

11. Encourage and promote collegial relations among the member institutions, their students and

alumni. Offer advice and assistance in resolving membership disputes.

12. Conduct a continuing educational program to promote the development of better

sportsmanship and game environment, respect for the amateur spirit and understanding of the

values of competitive athletics. Exert reasonable effort to acquaint the public with the ethics

and high ideals that motivate the Conference in its conduct of intercollegiate athletics.

13. Initiate and formulate income producing and cost saving initiatives in association with

Conference championships and other approved avenues. Seek and present cost saving

measures for Conference athletic programs.

14. Visit each Conference member at least once each year to observe and evaluate the operation

of its intercollegiate athletic program.

15. Provide assistance to non-member institutions, as appropriate.

16. Select and purchase awards and trophies awarded by the Conference.

17. Perform other duties as directed by the Faculty Athletic Representatives Committee, Athletic

Director Council and/or the Council of Presidents.

18. Perform other duties as required per the Conference Bylaws.

ARTICLE X. MEETINGS

A. Chair of Meetings

The chair of the Governing Committees and Advisory/Sport Committees will be determined by

institutional alphabetical order or by election within the respective committee. The term shall be for

two years and shall begin on July 1

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B. Minutes

The Commissioner shall be present at the annual meetings of the Governing Committees and shall be

responsible for the recording, transcribing and distribution of minutes of said meetings to the

appropriate personnel of the member institutions within 10 working days of the respective meetings.

Minutes for the Advisory/Sports Committees shall be recorded by the designated Conference office

liaison in attendance.

C. Agenda

The chairs of the Governing and Advisory/Sports Committees, in conjunction with the

Commissioner's office, shall publish the meeting agenda and anticipated action items to all members

no later than 10 working days prior to the meeting.

Agenda items that require an official conference vote should be reported to the Commissioner at least

two weeks prior to the applicable meeting. Exceptions will follow the procedures set forth in

Roberts' Rules of Order, Newly Revised.

D. Conduct

The committee chairs and Commissioner are responsible for seeing that all meetings are run in a

timely, organized and professional manner. Published agenda and itinerary items should be adhered

to strictly.

E. Attendance

Attendance at all Conference meetings is required in order to sustain the orderly and professional

operation of the Conference. The meeting minutes will include a roster of those present and not

present.

If an individual is unable to attend a specific Conference meeting, they must notify the Conference

office within one week prior to the meeting. In addition, it is strongly encouraged that the individual

designate a representative to attend the meeting in their place.

F. Site

Site selection for regular meetings of all Conference committees shall be the responsibility of the

incumbent chair of such committee, in cooperation with the Commissioner.

G. Schedule of Meetings

1. The Council of Presidents shall meet twice a year at a time and place to be arranged by the

chair, in consultation with the Commissioner. The fall meeting shall include members of the

Council of Presidents, only. The annual spring meeting shall include members of the FAR

Committee and the Athletic Directors Council.

2. The FAR Committee shall meet periodically throughout the year. A summary report shall be

filed at the annual spring meeting.

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3. The Athletic Directors Council shall meet four times a year at a time and place to be arranged

by the chair, in consultation with the Commissioner. A summary report shall be filed at the

annual spring meeting.

4. The Advisory/Sports Committees shall each meet once a year at a time and place to be

arranged by the chair, in consultation with the Commissioner. A summary report shall be

filed with the Athletics Directors at the annual spring meeting.

ARTICLE XI. SPONSORSHIP OF NCAA LEGISLATIVE PROPOSALS

The following process will be followed for the Conference to sponsor and submit legislative proposals:

a. Proposals for Conference-sponsored NCAA legislation may be submitted to the Conference

by any member institution, the Conference Commissioner, or the Conference Executive

Committee.

b. Proposals must be circulated to each member institution at least three weeks prior to the

annual Conference meeting in June and will only be considered at the June meeting.

c. Voting on such proposals will be by a recorded roll call vote at a joint meeting of the AD

Council and the FAR Committee. A two-thirds vote (one vote per school) in favor is required

for the proposal to be recommended to the Presidents Council.

d. If the proposal is approved, with at least a two-thirds vote (one per school) in favor, by the

Presidents Council, the Conference Commissioner shall be responsible for submitting the

appropriate documents to the NCAA for the proposal to be considered at the next NCAA

Convention.

[Adopted June 2011]

ARTICLE XII. ELIGIBILITY RULES AND ACADEMIC STANDARDS

A. General Policy

Each member institution shall apply the NCAA and SAC individual and institutional eligibility

requirements for regular and post-season games as well as for all scrimmages against outside

competition. The most restrictive of the institutional, SAC or NCAA regulations will be applicable in

all cases.

B. SAC Eligibility

All NCAA (DII) Eligibility rules are applicable for entrance and participation in a Conference

contest.

C. Participation While Ineligible

In a team sport, if a member institution is found to have played an ineligible student-athlete against a

Conference opponent, the Commissioner shall declare any wins the institution had during that time

nullified. Overall records, Conference records and championship results shall be adjusted to reflect

the nullifications. The member institution’s adjusted record with the nullifications cannot improve a

team’s position in the Conference standings or seeding in a Conference postseason tournament.

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In an individual sport, the Commissioner shall declare the ineligible student-athlete’s place

finish/result (or championship) vacated. The team’s place finish shall be recalculated using only the

place finishes/results of the eligible student-athletes. [June 2010]

D. Intra-Conference Transfer Rule

A student-athlete who transfers from a SAC institution (A) to another SAC institution (B) is required

to complete one full academic year of residence (see NCAA bylaw 14.5.1.1) at the certifying

institution (B) before being eligible to compete or represent the institution.

Any appeal of this rule by a student-athlete must be conducted per the NCAA One-Time Transfer

Exception bylaw (14.5.5.3.10-[c]).

SAC Appeals Process

1. The student-athlete must submit a written request to the Director of Athletics for an appeals

hearing.

2. The Director of Athletics (or designee) shall inform the student-athlete in writing, within 14

consecutive days from receipt of the student-athlete’s written request, that he or she, on

request, shall be provided a hearing.

3. The hearing shall be conducted by an institutional entity or committee outside of the athletics

department (e.g. the office of student-affairs; office of the dean of students; or a committee

composed of the faculty athletics representative, student-athletes and nonathletics faculty/staff

members).

4. The notification of the hearing opportunity shall include a copy of the institution’s policies

and procedures for conducting the required hearing.

5. The institution shall conduct the hearing within 30 consecutive calendar days of receiving a

student-athlete’s request for the hearing.

6. The student-athlete will be notified, in writing, within 5 days of the committee’s decision.

7. A copy of the notification will be sent to the Conference office. [June 2010]

Additionally, other appropriate National Letter of Intent regulations, NCAA DII transfer legislation

and progress-toward-degree legislation are applicable. [January 2007]

ARTICLE XIII. ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURES

A. Role of Commissioner

The Commissioner shall investigate reports of alleged violations of rules and regulations of the

Conference and/or the NCAA. Alleged violations must be reported in writing.

The Commissioner shall be the principal enforcement officer of the Conference Bylaws and Sport

Policies, but shall not undertake significant investigative responsibilities except in a supervisory

capacity. The Commissioner may initiate an investigation of an institution upon his own initiative.

A Conference President, Athletic Director or FAR may also submit a written request for the

Commissioner to conduct an investigation of another institution. In either case, the Commissioner

must inform the President prior to conducting any specific inquiry at their respective institution.

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B. Intra-Conference Violation Report Procedures

In order to limit intra-conference problems, the following procedures are recommended, but not

required, for the purpose of reporting a potential violation of Conference and/or NCAA rules by

another Conference member.

1. The Athletic Director of the accusing institution must submit a written inquiry or report of the

potential violation to the Athletic Director of the offending institution, with a copy to the

Commissioner.

2. The Athletic Director of the accused institution should investigate the reported offense and

forward a written response back to the Athletic Director of the accusing institution within in

10 working days, with a copy to the Commissioner.

3. Any discovery of a Conference violation must be reported in writing to the Conference office.

Any discovery of an NCAA violation must be reported to the NCAA with a copy to the

Conference office.

4. If necessary, the Council of Presidents shall determine whether to refer a violation of NCAA

bylaws to the NCAA for a full-scale investigation by that body.

C. Procedures for a Violation of the SAC Bylaws and/or Sport Policies

If an institution violates a bylaw and/or sport policy of the Conference, the institution’s President

should enact a committee to review the violation. The committee should include the FAR, the

Director of Athletics, a senior administrative official and any other individuals deemed appropriate

by the President.

1. A written report of the findings shall be sent to the President of the Conference and the

Commissioner within a period of time deemed appropriate by the Commissioner.

2. If the investigation reveals that a violation does or may exist, the institution has the right to

request a hearing. The Commissioner shall determine the date and site for the hearing, in

consultation with the President, the FAR, and the Athletic Director of the member institution

involved.

3. The Commissioner may elect to hear a case privately or appoint a review panel to assist

him/her in the hearing.

4. If the Commissioner/review panel concludes that the institution has committed a violation, or

if representatives of the institution fail to appear at the hearing, the Commissioner may

impose penalties such as, but not limited to, those listed in Appendix A.

Upon request, the Commissioner shall report the results of any investigations related to violations of

Conference rules and regulation during an executive session of the Council of Presidents. He/she

shall also render an annual report at the annual spring meeting of his/her enforcement activities,

including interpretations of and rulings on general and special regulations.

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D. Other Cases

All other cases will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis by the Council of Presidents. The President

from the involved institution may not participate as a member of the Council of Presidents hearing

body. The institution, any employee or student thereof involved in the case shall have an opportunity

to present their case to the hearing body and to be represented by legal counsel.

The decision of the Council of Presidents must be rendered within one week after the hearing. The

Council of Presidents has the authority to impose penalties as described in the Appendix.

E. Sportsmanship

The Commissioner shall be authorized to investigate cases involving unsportsmanlike conduct of

coaches, institutional officials, participants on teams or members of the team party representing a

member institution. If there is sufficient evidence of unsportsmanlike conduct, he/she shall be

authorized to impose such penalties as deemed appropriate. Such penalties may include, but are not

limited, to those listed in Appendix A.

F. Penalties

Penalties imposed by the Commissioner shall be effective immediately and shall remain in effect

until and unless they are set aside by the Council of Presidents upon appeal.

The Athletic Directors Council (excluding the offending institution) or FAR (excluding the offending

institution) may request by a majority vote that the Presidents Council hear an appeal of the

Commissioner's decision.

ARTICLE XIV. APPEALS

The decision of the Commissioner in any proceedings under Article XIII may be appealed. Such an appeal

must be made by the involved institution within ten working days after receiving the notice of action by

registered mail. Any appeals received after the ten working days window has expired will not be processed.

A. Appeals Process

1. Requests for an appeal of an interpretative decision, violations or penalties imposed by the

Commissioner may be presented to the Athletic Directors Council or FAR Committee through

their Committee Chairman. The institution requesting an appeal must submit a written

request that identifies the specific offense and corresponding rationale for which the appeal is

being made. The request must include the signature of the President, FAR and Athletic

Director from the institution that is seeking an appeal.

2. The Athletic Directors Council and/or FAR Committee shall review the written request and

may recommend by a majority vote (excluding the offending institution) that the Council of

Presidents hear an appeal of the Commissioner's decision. The written recommendation for a

hearing by the Council of Presidents must include the specific offense and corresponding

rational for which the hearing would be warranted.

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3. The appeal proceeding shall be limited in scope and will not constitute a new hearing of the

case.

4. The decision shall be rendered only after affording any institution, employee, or student

involved in the appealed portion of the case with an opportunity to be heard and to be

represented by legal counsel.

B. Ruling Timeline

The Council of Presidents shall render a decision within five business days after hearing the

appeal. The ruling will be considered final and the case will be ineligible for further appeal, except

as listed below.

C. Additional Appeals

The Council of Presidents may consider a request to reopen a case based upon receipt of new

evidence or facts of prejudicial error from the original hearing or appeals procedure. If the Council

determines not to reopen a case, the case is not eligible for further appeal.

ARTICLE XV. SAC SPORTS

A. Recognition of Sports

The following sports are recognized as SAC championship sports with the year started in parenthesis:

Men Women

Baseball (1989-90) Basketball (1989-90)

Basketball (1989-90) Cross Country (1993-94)

Cross Country (1993-94) Golf (1999-00)

Football (1975-76) Lacrosse (2013-14)

Golf (1989-90) Soccer (1990-91)

Lacrosse (2013-14) Softball (1989-90)

Soccer (1989-90) Tennis (1989-90)

Tennis (1989-90) Outdoor Track and Field (2013-14)

Outdoor Track and Field (2013-14) Volleyball (1989-90)

A South Atlantic Conference member is encouraged to sponsor all sports listed above and conference

affiliation can be impacted if a member does not sponsor the majority of these sports at the varsity

level. All SAC members must schedule other SAC members that sponsor a championship sport in

accordance with SAC scheduling guidelines.

B. Minimum Requirements for Recognition

Fifty percent (50%) of the member institutions must sponsor a sport for two (2) consecutive years and

all years thereafter in order for that sport to be recognized as a Conference sport. In such cases, the

SAC Presidents Council may vote to approve regular season competition (when applicable) and the

determination of a Conference champion and/or Conference tournament. [Amended June 2010]

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If a member institution sponsors a sport at the varsity level that is also a conference championship

sport, the member institution may not “opt out” of competing at the conference level in that sport.

[June 2012]

C. Competitiveness

Member institutions must make a good faith effort to be competitive in each Conference sponsored

sport by maintaining appropriate operating budgets and providing adequate facilities.

D. Staffing

Member institutions must make a good faith effort to staff each Conference sponsored sport with a

full-time employee of the institution whose dedication to the coaching field is appropriate to the task.

ARTICLE XVI. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

A. Definition

Financial assistance shall be construed to include any and all financial aid, which is institutionally

controlled and allocated as defined by the NCAA (DII) standards.

B. Maximum Financial Assistance

The maximum amount of athletic aid that a Conference institution may award per sport shall be as

follows:

SOUTH ATLANTIC CONFERENCE

Financial Aid Limits

2012-13

SAC Athletic Aid

Maximum

NCAA Maximum

Equivalency

Football 25.0 36.0

Men's Cross

Country 1.5 5.0

Baseball 5.0 9.0

Men's

Basketball 8.5 10.0

Men's Golf 1.5 3.6

Men's

Soccer 4.0 9.0

Men's

Tennis 2.0 4.5

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Women's

Cross

Country

1.8 6.0

Women's

Basketball 8.5 10.0

Women's

Soccer 4.5 9.9

Softball 4.0 7.2

Volleyball 4.0 8.0

Women's

Golf 2.25 5.4

Women's

Tennis

Total

2.67

75.22

6.0

129.6

C. Compliance with Financial Limitations

Beginning 1992-93, all member institutions that vie for a Conference Championship in the sports

listed above must be in full compliance with the financial limitations by the beginning of the each

academic year and sports season.

Comprehensive financial aid limits shall not be greater than the NCAA DII maximum limits.

D. Counting Process

The method for financial aid computation shall be the same as the NCAA (DII) method of calculating

financial aid.

E. Federal and State Assistance

Such assistance shall be awarded as per requirements for students not participating in the

intercollegiate athletic program.

F. Direct Cost Limit

The maximum amount of financial aid that a student-athlete (recruited or non-recruited) may receive

shall not exceed direct cost, which is defined to include only tuition and fees and on-campus room

and board.

1. If a student-athlete receives entitlement aid (e.g. Pell grant, SEOG, state tuition grant), they

may also receive additional institutionally controlled financial aid. The total of the entitlement

and institutionally controlled financial aid may not exceed the direct cost of the institution.

2. Pell grant funds shall be used for direct educational expenses at all SAC institutions.

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3. Only Pell grant recipients (full or partial) may receive book expenses. The dollar amount for

the cost of books will be determined every two years by averaging the actual cost of books at

each SAC institution. A Pell grant recipient may receive financial aid in excess of the direct

cost limit, not to exceed the value of the SAC predetermined cost of books, only if his/her

entitlement and institutionally controlled financial aid equals the direct cost of the institution.

ARTICLE XVII. RULES FOR PRACTICE AND PLAY

All NCAA DII guidelines as outlined in Bylaw 17 will be followed. All Conference sport specific rules for

practice and play may be found in the Sport Policies.

APPENDIX A. PENALTIES

1. The offending institution or staff member may be reprimanded, privately or publicly, by the

Commissioner and warned against repetition of the offense.

2. The guilty staff member may be denied the privilege of contact with any prospective or present

athlete for a period of up to one year. The same penalty may be imposed upon all staff members of

the sport involved.

3. The institution may be denied the right to schedule games with other Conference members in the

sport in which the violation occurred. This action shall be subject to approval of the Council of

Presidents.

4. The Commissioner shall have the authority to fine any member institution a maximum of $1,000.00

for any violation of the Bylaws and Sport Policies. Fines assessed shall be paid within thirty (30)

days after final determinations.

5. The Commissioner may order severance of athletic relations with the offending institution. This

action shall be subject to the approval of the Council of Presidents.

6. The Commissioner may declare the ineligibility of individual team members, of a team or teams for

Conference Championships.

7. The Commissioner may determine that contests against a college on probation for violations in a

sport may be determined not to count in Conference standings in that sport.

8. The Commissioner may restrict a coach involved in violations from any coaching activity for a period

of time up to one year.

9. The Commissioner may issue a reduction in the number of initial grants in football or basketball for

one or more years.

10. The Commissioner may issue a reduction in the maximum allowable grants (equivalency) in a sport

for one or more years.

11. The Commissioner may require the disassociation of the institution from a booster club or club

member, or the reorganization of such a club controlled by the institution.

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12. The Commissioner may restrict a coach from summer sports camp activity.

13. The Commissioner may require an annual or periodic report from a coach, FAR, Athletic Director, or

other college official concerning the status of compliance in a sport or with any area of the athletic

program.

14. The Commissioner may require student athletes to be withheld from future competition because of

the violation of Conference Regulations to include but not limited to unsportsmanlike conduct.

15. On behalf of the Council of Presidents, the Commissioner may require an institution to show cause as

to why its membership should not be terminated if appropriate action is not taken against a

representative of the institution found to have been involved in serious violations.

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SPORT SPECIFIC LEGISLATION FOOTBALL (Updated June 2012) SECTION 1. TITLE A. South Atlantic Conference Football Committee. SECTION 2. COMMITTEE STRUCTURE The committee shall be comprised of the head football coach of each member institution. Each head coach shall have one vote. The Football Committee shall be a recommending body to the Athletic Directors Council regarding football matters. SECTION 3. AMENDMENTS TO OPERATING POLICIES All recommended amendments must be included in the annual report of the Football Committee and submitted to the Athletic Director liaison for football and the South Atlantic Conference office no later than May 1. The Athletic Directors Council will act on all football recommendations during its June meeting. SECTION 4. OFFICERS A. Status and Term of Office

1. The Football Committee shall be chaired by a head football coach. The chair must have

been a head coach in the conference for two (2) years before accepting the role. (October 2005).

2. The chair term shall be two (2) years and will rotate by institutional alphabetical

order. A coach has the option of passing their term as the committee chair to the next eligible coach.

B. Duties

The chair shall preside over the annual meeting of the Football Committee and report all recommendations in the proper written format to the Athletic Directors Council via the Athletic Director Liaison for the Football Committee. A copy of the report shall also be submitted to the SAC Commissioner no later than May 1.

SECTION 5. MEETING AND QUORUM A. Date and Site

1. The committee will meet annually in the spring during each academic year. The meeting will be in person or via conference call at a date and site determined by the chair, Athletic Director Liaison and Conference office.

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2. All head coaches (or designee) are required to attend or participate in (via conference

call) the annual coaches’ meeting. Failure to be in attendance or participate (via conference call) will result in the loss of the ability to vote on any issue discussed during the meeting. Failure to be in attendance or participate (via conference call) for two (2) consecutive meetings will result in a financial penalty.

3. Additional meetings and/or conference calls may be arranged, as needed. B. Quorum

A majority of all conference college representatives present constitutes a quorum. Six (6) votes are necessary to recommend change in policies or procedures.

SECTION 6. GENERAL PROTOCOL A. Host Obligations

1. All teams will exercise a hospitable attitude in treating visiting teams as guests, and in the manner that they would want to be treated.

2. The home team will be responsible for providing the following for the visiting team: a. The best available dressing/locker room and halftime accommodations, which

include restroom and shower facilities (soap and towels are the responsibility of the visiting team);

b. A key (or security guard) for the dressing/locker room; c. Sufficient coolers, ice, water and cups on the sideline and in the dressing/locker

room; d. Four (4) cases of soft/sport drinks to be used at halftime or at the conclusion of the

game, and; e. Sufficient chairs/benches and tables on the sideline.

3. The visiting team will be responsible for providing the following:

a. Its own headphone system; b. Its own pregame and postgame meal arrangements; and c. Its own heating/cooling units.

B. Game Management

The home team shall be responsible for the following game management items. The training of certain personnel (when applicable) shall also be the responsibility of the home team. a. Sufficient parking for busses and support vans; b. A game itinerary including pregame and halftime activities; c. Appropriate sideline security;

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d. Emergency medical technician and ambulance on call (preferably on site) throughout the game;

e. Stretcher, backboard, crutches, splints and cart; f. First down chain, marker and chain crew; and g. Ball persons on both sideline.

C. Tobacco Ban

The use of all tobacco products by student-athletes and game personnel (e.g. coaches, officials, athletic trainers, managers) is prohibited at the competition site, as well as at Conference activities such as banquets, autograph sessions, press conferences and post round interviews Violation of this ban will result in disqualification of the offending individual and the head coach for the remainder of the event. Officials are instructed to take a zero tolerance policy in this area.

SECTION 7. REGULAR SEASON CONFERENCE PLAY These regulations are intended to supplement NCAA rules and regulations as prescribed in Bylaw 17 of the NCAA Division II Manual as well as the most current edition of the NCAA Football Playing Rules. A. General Rules and Regulations

1. All Conference games will be played according to the most current NCAA Football Rules and Regulations publication.

2. The field of play and sidelines must conform to the dimensions and markings outlined in the most current NCAA Football Rules and Regulations publication.

3. The home team shall wear dark colored jerseys and the visiting team shall wear light

colored jerseys. 4. The home team shall provide a minimum of four (4) game balls during normal

conditions and a minimum of six (6) game balls during inclement weather. The visiting team has the option of using its own balls when on offense.

5. One hour prior to the start of the game, the warm-up area will be formatted in an ‘L-

shape’ with the long side on the side of each team’s bench. The end zones are to be determined by the home team. Kickers are permitted to use the other half of the field to warm-up until 60 minutes prior to the start of the game.

6. No complimentary tickets will be provided to the visiting team for any Conference

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7. The following crowd control statement shall be read prior to all Conference games:

“The South Atlantic Conference and NCAA encourage and promote good sportsmanship by student-athletes, coaches and spectators. We request your cooperation by supporting the participants and officials in a positive manner. Profanity, racial or ethnic comments, or other intimidating actions directed at officials, student-athletes, coaches or team representatives will not be tolerated and are grounds for removal from the stadium. Further, the possession or consumption of alcoholic beverages is prohibited.”

Extra Periods If a game is tied at the conclusion of the fourth quarter, the NCAA tiebreaker system as described in the most current edition of the NCAA Football Playing Rules shall be used. Regular Season Schedule

1. The Conference office will develop the regular season schedule.

2. Each institution shall play all other Conference members at least once during the regular

season. 3. The total allowable number of regular season games is 11. 4. Sites for the contests alternate home/away over a two-year period. 5. If two teams are scheduled to play more than once, the first scheduled game shall be

designated as the Conference game. 6. All Conference games must be completed by the Saturday preceding the start of the

NCAA Division II Football Playoffs.

B. Delayed/Postponed, Suspended Game and Rescheduling Policy

1. For all Conference games, up to 60 minutes prior to the kick-off the decision to delay the start of or postpone the game shall rest with the host institution’s administration and in consultation with the administration of the visiting team and the Commissioner.

2. The officials’ jurisdiction begins 60 minutes before the scheduled kick-off and ends when the referee determines the score to be final.

3. Subsequent to the start of the game, if the officials declare the game suspended due to

inclement weather and/or unplayable field conditions, the following procedures shall be followed:

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a. If fewer than three (3) quarters have been completed, the game will be resumed as soon as possible on the same day, conditions permitting. Games that must be postponed to another day shall not start any later than the originally scheduled kick-off time, unless mutually agreed upon by both institutions.

b. If a game is suspended after the completion of the third quarter and cannot be resumed on the same day, the game shall be declared complete for the purpose of Conference standings.

c. If the game is tied at the end of the third quarter and cannot be resumed on the same day, the game will be resumed the next day, conditions permitting.

d. In the event that the game cannot be resumed the next day, a decision to postpone the game to a weekday or cancel the game should be made by the Athletic Directors of both institutions and the Commissioner. Every reasonable effort will be made to play the game on its scheduled day or the next day.

4. A Conference game that is cancelled due to inclement weather or circumstances beyond

the control of the participating institutions must be rescheduled at the first available date, as determined by mutual consent of the institutions involved. If the involved institutions are unable to agree on a rescheduled date, then the Conference office shall select the date. [July 1999]

5. The rescheduling of a Conference game shall take precedence over a non-conference

game. 6. If a Conference game cannot be played as scheduled and the Conference office, in

consultation with the involved institutions, determines that the game cannot be re-scheduled, then the game will be considered no contest and will not count as a win or a loss for either team.

In such a situation, the final regular-season standings shall be determined by the number of Conference losses. Any resulting ties will be broken based on the head-to-head results of the tied teams.

7. The Directors of Athletics may mutually consent to change the site of a Conference

game due to unplayable conditions at the scheduled home site.

a. The originally scheduled home team is responsible for notifying the visiting team and the officials regarding the change.

b. The originally scheduled home team will continue to be the designated home team

for purposes of scoring and uniform color. The host institution may use its regular bench.

c. The site change will not affect the following year’s schedule.

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C. Film Exchange

1. All Conference members must use the Game Tape Exchange system for the purpose of the Conference film exchange policy. A complete copy of the South Atlantic Conference Film Exchange Policy will be provided to each head coach and Athletic Director prior to the start of the season and may also be obtained from the Conference office at any time. [July 2008]

2. All Conference members are responsible for capturing and uploading each of its home and non-conference away games onto the Game Tape Exchange website.

3. All non-conference away games shall be uploaded as soon as reasonably possible upon

the team’s return to campus from the road trip. 4. All home day games shall be uploaded by midnight of the same day. [June 2010] 5. All home night games shall be uploaded by 6:00 a.m. the following day. [June 2010] 6. When two conference teams are competing against one another, the home team is

responsible for capturing and uploading the game film. The visiting team may film the game if it wishes, but the home team is responsible for uploading the game to the Game Tape Exchange website. The home team shall provide the visiting team with a covered filming area with access to power and space for two cameras. [June 2010]

7. All Conference game officials are granted access to Game Tape Exchange for purposes

of reviewing game film. [June 2009] D. Officials

1. All officials for Conference regular season and nonconference home games will be assigned by the SAC Coordinator of Football Officials.

2. Coaches, student-athletes and institutional representatives are prohibited from making public comments about officials.

E. Publicity

1. Game results and statistics shall be reported to the Conference office no later than Sunday afternoon each week. Defensive statistics shall be reported to the Conference office each Monday following film review. The Conference office will prepare and post on its website a weekly release providing results, standings, statistics and award winners.

2. A Preseason Poll will be determined by a vote of the head football coaches and released to the public approximately one month prior to the start of the regular season. Coaches may not vote for their own team. [Amended June 2012]

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3. A First-Team and Second-Team Offense and Defense Preseason All-Conference shall be selected by the Conference sports information directors and released to the public at the same time as the Preseason Poll.

F. Regular Season Champion

1. The regular season champion will be the team with the highest winning percentage based on games against Conference opponents and shall be declared the Conference champion.

2. Any tie for the regular season champion will not be broken. In the case of a tie, co-

champions shall be named.

SECTION 8. POSTSEASON PARTICIPATION

Selection to participate in the NCAA Division II playoffs is based upon the decision of the Division II Football Committee per a recommendation from the Super Region 2 Advisory Committee. There is no automatic qualification in the sport of Division II football; therefore, the Conference champion is not guaranteed selection to the NCAA Division II playoffs. SECTION 9. AWARDS A. Players of the Year

1. The Offensive and Defensive Players of the Year shall be selected by a vote of the head football coaches at the conclusion of the regular season. Coaches may not vote for their own players.

2. The winners will be awarded a plaque. B. Freshmen of the Year

1. The Offensive and Defensive Freshmen of the Year shall be selected by a vote of the head football coaches at the conclusion of the regular season. Only those student-athletes participating in their first year of intercollegiate competition are eligible for the award. [March 2005] Coaches may not vote for their own player(s).

2. The winners will be awarded a plaque.

C. Coach of the Year

1. The Football Coach of the Year shall be selected by a vote of the football coaches at the conclusion of the regular season. Coaches may not vote for themselves.

2. The winner will be awarded a plaque.

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D. Regular Season Champion

1. The regular season champion will be determined the Conference champion and will be awarded a trophy. In addition, each member of the Conference champion team will be awarded a personalized certificate.

2. The Conference champion will earn 10 points toward the Echols Athletic Excellence Award. The second place team will earn nine points, third place eight points and so on.

E. All-Conference Teams

1. A sixteen (16) person First-Team Offense All-Conference team and a sixteen (16) person Second-Team Offense All-Conference team shall be selected by the head football coaches at the conclusion of the regular season. Each team shall be comprised of one (1) quarterback, three (3) running backs, three (3) wide receivers, five (5) offensive linemen, one (1) tight end, one (1) long snapper, one (1) punter and one (1) placekicker. Winners will be selected by position. A student-athlete may be nominated for more than one position.

2. A thirteen (13) person First-Team Defense All-Conference and a thirteen (13) person Second-Team Defense All-Conference shall be selected by the head football coaches at the conclusion of the regular season. Each team shall be comprised of four (4) defensive linemen, four (4) linebackers, four (4) defensive backs and one (1) return specialist. Winners will be selected by position. A student-athlete may be nominated for more than one position.

3. In the event of ties, the number of individuals on the first and second team may be adjusted.

4. Coaches may not vote for their own player(s) and must vote for every position.

5. First Team winners will be awarded a plaque. Second Team winners will be awarded a framed personalized certificate. [Amended October 2011]

G. Jacobs Blocking Trophy

1. The winner of the Jacobs Blocking Trophy shall be the top interior lineman or blocking

back selected by a vote of the head football coaches at the conclusion of the regular season. Coaches may not vote for their own players.

2. The award is named in honor of William P. Jacobs, the founder and president of Presbyterian College from 1935 to 1945. The trophy is awarded by a member of the Jacobs family.

3. The winner will be awarded a plaque or trophy by the Jacobs family.

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H. SAC Honor Roll

1. All South Atlantic Conference football student-athletes who have a 3.30 (June 2010) or better GPA at the conclusion of the spring semester shall be named to the SAC Academic Honor Roll. Student-athletes on the honor roll will receive a composite certificate.

2. The winners will be awarded a personalized certificate.

I. SAC Athlete of the Year Award

1. The Offensive and Defensive Players of the Year shall be considered nominees for the SAC Athlete-of-the-Year Award. [June 1999]

2. The Conference Athletic Directors will select one male and one female student-athlete as Athlete of the Year. The Athletic Directors may vote for their own student-athlete(s).

3. The winners will be awarded a personalized plaque.

J. SAC Scholar-Athlete Award

1. Each institution may nominate one student-athlete per sport for each sport-specific Scholar-Athlete award.

2. Nominees for the Scholar-Athlete must meet the following criteria:

a. A minimum 3.3 cumulative GPA b. Be of sophomore status, at minimum c. Excel in academics, athletics and community/leadership activities.

3. Each sport in which the Conference awards a team champions will have one winner.

The sport-specific winners shall be selected by the Faculty Athletic Representatives Committee at the end of each sport season. [June 2009]


K. SAC Presidents Award 1. Only student-athletes that have won a sport-specific Scholar-Athlete award during the

same academic year are eligible for the Presidents’ Award.

2. Institutions may nominate one male and one female sport specific Scholar-Athlete award winners for the Presidents’ Award. The nominees must be of junior status, at minimum and it is expected that the nominees will represent a superior level of academic, athletic, and community/leadership qualities.

3. The Faculty Athletic Representatives Committee shall select one male and one female winner at the end of the academic year.

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L. SAC Senior Participation Award

All football student-athletes competing in their final season of eligibility will receive a senior memento award sponsored by the Conference Student-Athlete Advisory Committee. [July 2004] A student-athlete shall have competed in the sport of football at a SAC institution for a minimum of two years in order to be eligible to receive the senior award. [June 2012]

M. SAC Offensive, Defensive and Special Teams Players of the Week

1. Each week of the regular season, the Conference office shall select an Offensive, Defensive and Special Teams Player of the Week. The winners will be chosen from the nominees received from the member institutions. [October 2009]

2. Nominations are due by Monday at 10:00 a.m. and the winners are selected by 12:00 noon the same day.

3. Players of the Week winners will be announced as part of the weekly sport report and

will be awarded a personalized certificate. [Revised 2004]

N. Statistical Champions

1. The football Statistical Champions will be the leaders in each of the following statistical categories at the conclusion of the regular season: a. Rushing Yards Per Game b. Passing Yards Per Game c. Total Offense Per Game d. Receptions Per Game e. Receiving Yards Per Game f. All-Purpose Yards Per Game g. Passing Efficiency Rating h. Punt Return Average i. Kick Return Average j. Punting Average k. Scoring Average (TDs) l. Scoring Average (Kicking) m. Field Goals Per Game

n. Field Goal Percentage o. Tackles Per Game p. Sacks Per Game q. Tackles For Loss Per Game r. Interceptions Per Game s. Team Scoring Offense t. Team Scoring Defense u. Team Passing Offense v. Team Passing Defense w. Team Rushing Offense x. Team Rushing Defense y. Team Total Offense z. Team Total Defense

2. Each winner will be awarded a personalized certificate.

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SPORT SPECIFIC LEGISLATION CROSS COUNTRY (Updated June 2012) SECTION 1. TITLE South Atlantic Conference Cross Country Committee. SECTION 2. COMMITTEE STRUCTURE The committee shall be comprised of the head men’s cross country coach and the head women’s cross country coach of each member institution. Each head coach shall have one vote. The Cross Country Committee shall be a recommending body to the Athletic Directors Council regarding cross country matters. SECTION 3. AMENDMENTS TO OPERATING POLICIES All recommended amendments must be included in the annual report of the Cross Country Committee and submitted to the Athletic Director liaison for cross country and the South Atlantic Conference office no later than March 1. The Athletic Directors Council will act on all cross country recommendations during its spring meeting. SECTION 4. OFFICERS A. Status and Term of Office

1. The Cross Country Committee shall be chaired by a head cross country coach. The

chair must have been a head coach in the conference for two (2) years before accepting the role.



B. Duties

The chair shall preside over the annual meeting of the Cross Country Committee and report all recommendations in the proper written format to the Athletic Directors Council via the Athletic Director Liaison for the Cross Country Committee. A copy of the report shall also be submitted to the SAC Commissioner.


1. The committee will meet annually in the spring during each academic year. The meeting will be in person or via conference call at a date and site determined by the

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Conference office. 2. All head coaches (or designee) are required to attend or participate in (via conference

call) the annual coaches’ meeting. Failure to be in attendance or participate (via conference call) will result in the loss of the ability to vote on any issue discussed during the meeting. Failure to be in attendance or participate (via conference call) for two (2) consecutive meetings will result in a financial penalty.




All teams will exercise a hospitable attitude in treating visiting teams as guests, and in the manner that they would want to be treated.

B. Tobacco Ban


SECTION 7. REGULAR SEASON CONFERENCE PLAY These regulations are intended to supplement NCAA rules and regulations as prescribed in Bylaw 17 of the NCAA Division II Manual. A. Playing Rules and Regulations

All meets shall be conducted according to the most current NCAA Cross Country Rules and Regulations publication.

B. Regular Season Schedule

There is no regular-season Conference scheduling requirement; however, Conference members are encouraged to schedule intra-Conference competition.

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C. Publicity

1. Meet results must be reported to the Conference office by Monday morning of each week. Weekly press releases shall include results, rankings, statistics and award winners.

2. A Preseason Poll will be determined by a vote of the head cross country coaches and

released to the public approximately one month prior to the start of the season. Coaches may not vote for their own team. [Amended June 2012]

3. A First-Team Preseason All-Conference and a Second-Team Preseason All-Conference shall be selected by the Conference sports information directors and released to the public at the same time as the Preseason Poll.

SECTION 8. CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIP Wherever applicable, policies and procedures governing the administration and conduct of the National Collegiate Athletic Association Division II Men's and Women’s Cross Country Championship shall be utilized. A. Date and Site

1. The men’s and women’s Conference Championships shall be conducted on the same date at the same site determined by the approved rotation schedule. In the event the championships are conducted at a neutral site, the designated host institution will be responsible for providing assistance with athletic trainers, sports information personnel and any other pertinent personnel deemed necessary by the Conference office. (March 2003) Year Host Date 2012 Tusculum October 20 2013 Mars Hill October 26 2014 Catawba November 8 2015 Lincoln Memorial TBD 2016 Brevard TBD 2017 Newberry TBD 2018 Lenoir-Rhyne TBD

2. The championship shall be scheduled for the Saturday two (2) weeks prior to the NCAA Regional Meet. The actual date will be set at least one (1) year in advance.

B. Playing Rules and General Regulations

1. In even-numbered years, the men’s championship will start at 9:00 a.m. and the

women’s championship will start at 10:15 a.m. In odd-numbered years, the women’s championship will start at 9:00 a.m. and the men’s championship will start at 10:00 a.m. [March 2004]

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2. The men’s championship course shall be 8,000 meters and the women’s championship course shall be 5,000 meters.

3. The ‘course’ is defined as the ground lying between the starting line and the finish line,

assigned by the legal path of the runner while in the race. The course must be properly measured, laid out and marked, as prescribed by Rule 8, Section 2 of the most current NCAA Cross Country/Track & Field Rules and Regulations publication.

4. A properly marked official should be stationed at any location where there is any

possibility of the runners going the wrong way and/or getting lost. 5. The start should be surveyed to permit each competitor to line up equidistant from the

first turn and must be described per Rule 8, Section 3 of the most current NCAA Cross Country/Track & Field Rules and Regulations publication.

6. Two elevated video cameras will be placed at the finish line in order to have a visual

tool to assist in case of any discrepancies or protests. The finish area, line and chute must be described per Rule 8, Section 4 of the most current NCAA Cross Country/Track & Field Rules and Regulations publication.

7. All team members must wear uniforms clearly indicating, through color, logo and

combination of all worn outer garments, that they are from the same team.

Visible undergarments on top (e.g. t-shirts) worn by team members must be of an identical solid color. Visible undergarments on the bottom (e.g. tights) must be of an identical solid color.

8. All participants are prohibited from wearing watches in the Conference championship. [April 2011]

9. The chair of the Cross Country Committee in conjunction with the Conference office

shall be responsible for the distribution of all Conference championship information. 10. The games committee shall consist of the chair of the Cross Country Committee, the

Athletic Director Liaison for the Cross Country Committee and the head referee/official.

11. The games committee, along with the host Athletic Director and a Conference

representative will be responsible for making the decision to postpone the Championship in the event of inclement weather that could endanger the participants.

C. Squad Size and Entry Forms

1. Squad sizes are unlimited.

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2. Official entry forms must be sent to the head coach of the host institution and the Conference office no later than the Monday prior to the Conference championship. The head coach of the host institution Conference office will be responsible for submitting the entry forms to the head referee/official.

D. Officials and Protests

1. The Conference office, in conjunction with the host institution, will assign time

recorders, place-finish recorders and a USATF Association certified official to serve as the head referee/official. The number of officials and their duties should be similar to those described in Rule 8, Section 5 of the most current NCAA Cross Country/Track & Field Rules and Regulations publication.

2. The head referee/official shall rule over any protests and his or her decision will be final. All protests must be filed within 10 minutes after the conclusion of the race, which is when the last runner crosses the finish line. A fee of $20 shall accompany the protest, which will be returned if the protest is upheld.

3. Coaches, student-athletes and institutional representatives are prohibited from making

public comments about officials. E. Team Scoring

1. Team scoring will be conducted according to the most current NCAA Cross Country Rules and Regulations publication.

2. Only the first seven (7) runners on any one team may be used in scoring places.

3. The score shall be determined by totaling the points of the first five (5) runners of each team to finish. The team scoring the lower number of points shall be the Conference champion.

4. Although the sixth (6th) and seventh (7th) runners of a team to finish do not score points

toward their team’s total, their places, if better than those of any of the five of an opposing team, serve to increase the team score of the opponents.

5. If there is a tie in the team scoring, it shall be broken by comparing the place of each of

the first five (5) team members versus their respective competitors on the opposing team (i.e. Team A’s first finisher vs. Team B’s first finisher, Team A’s second finisher vs. Team B’s second finisher, etc.). The team winning the majority (best of five) comparisons shall win the tiebreaker.

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F. Pre-Championship Conference Call

1. On the Wednesday prior to the championship, the Conference office will conduct a mandatory conference call with the following participants: all involved head coaches, the host Athletic Director(s), the host sports information personnel, the host facilities staff, the head official and a Conference representative. The purpose of the conference call will be to review the schedule of events, awards presentation and general championship details.

2. The Conference office will set the time of the call, create an agenda and provide the necessary conference call information to each participating institution. The Commissioner shall inform the Director of Athletics in writing when institutional representatives do not participate on the conference call

SECTION 9. AWARDS A. Runner of the Year

1. The Women’s Cross Country Runner of the Year shall be the individual winner of the Conference championship meet.

2. The Men’s Cross Country Runner of the Year shall be the individual winner of the Conference championship meet.


B. Freshman of the Year

1. The Women’s Cross Country Freshman of the Year shall be the top female freshman finisher of the Conference championship meet. Only those student-athletes participating in their first year of intercollegiate competition are eligible for the award. (March 2005)

2. The Men’s Cross Country Freshman of the Year shall be the top male freshman finisher of the Conference championship meet. Only those student-athletes participating in their first year of intercollegiate competition are eligible for the award. (March 2005)



1. The Women’s Cross Country Coach of the Year shall be selected by a vote of the cross country coaches at the conclusion of the Conference championship meet. Coaches may not vote for themselves.

2. The Men’s Cross Country Coach of the Year shall be selected by a vote of the cross country coaches at the conclusion of the Conference championship meet. Coaches may not vote for themselves.

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D. Team Champion

1. The Team Champion will be awarded a trophy and also be considered the Conference Champion. In addition, each member of the tournament champion team will be awarded a personalized certificate.

2. The Conference Champion will earn 10 points toward the Echols Athletic Excellence Award. The second place team will earn nine points, third place eight points and so on.

3. A team that does not post a team score shall not receive points toward the Echols

Athletic Excellence Award. Such an institution shall have the right to appeal this decision to the Commissioner. [July 2004]

4. A team that does not meet the NCAA minimum-contest requirements for cross country (5 contests with 5 participants), including the Conference championship, shall not receive points toward the Echols Athletic Excellence Award. [July 2004]

E. Team Runner-Up

The team that finishes second in the team scoring will be awarded a plaque. F. All-Conference Teams

1. The All-Conference team for both Men’s and Women’s Cross Country shall consist of seven (7) first-team members and seven (7) second-team members.

2. The top seven (1-7) finishers of the Conference championship meet shall be the first

team. 3. The second seven (8-14) finishers of the Conference championship meet shall be the

second team. 4. First Team winners will be awarded a plaque. Second Team winners will be awarded a

framed personalized certificate.

G. All-Freshman Team

1. The All-Freshman team for both Men’s and Women’s Cross Country shall consist of the top five (5) finishers of the Conference championship meet.


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I. SAC Honor Roll

1. All South Atlantic Conference cross country student-athletes who have a 3.30 or better GPA at the conclusion of the spring semester shall be named to the SAC Academic Honor Roll. Student-athletes on the honor roll will receive a composite certificate. [June 2010]


J. SAC Athlete of the Year Award

1. The male and female Cross Country Runner of the Year shall be considered nominees for the SAC Athlete of the Year Award. [June 1999]



K. SAC Scholar-Athlete Award







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4. The winners will be awarded a personalized plaque. M. SAC Senior Participation Award

All cross country student-athletes competing in their final season of eligibility will receive a senior memento award sponsored by the Conference Student-Athlete Advisory Committee. [July 2004] A student-athlete shall have competed in the sport of cross country at a SAC institution for a minimum of two years in order to be eligible to receive the senior award. [June 2012]

N. Runner of the Week

1. Each week of the regular season, the Conference office shall select a male and female Runner of the Week. The winners will be chosen from the nominees received from the member institutions. [October 2009]


3. Runner of the Week winners will be announced as part of the weekly sport report and

will be awarded a personalized certificate. [Revised 2004]

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SPORT SPECIFIC LEGISLATION VOLLEYBALL (Updated June 2012) SECTION 1. TITLE South Atlantic Conference Volleyball Committee. SECTION 2. COMMITTEE STRUCTURE The committee shall be comprised of the head volleyball coach of each member institution. Each head coach shall have one vote. The Volleyball Committee shall be a recommending body to the Athletic Directors Council regarding volleyball matters. SECTION 3. AMENDMENTS TO OPERATING POLICIES All recommended amendments must be included in the annual report of the Volleyball Committee and submitted to the Athletic Director liaison for volleyball and the South Atlantic Conference office no later than March 1. The Athletic Directors Council will act on all volleyball recommendations during its spring meeting. SECTION 4. OFFICERS A. Status and Term of Office

1. The Volleyball Committee shall be chaired by a head volleyball coach. The chair

must have been a head coach in the conference for two (2) years before accepting the role.



B. Duties

The chair shall preside over the annual meeting of the Volleyball Committee and report all recommendations in the proper written format to the Athletic Directors Council via the Athletic Director Liaison for the Volleyball Committee no later than March 1. A copy of the report shall also be submitted to the SAC Commissioner.


1. The committee will meet annually in the winter or spring during each academic year. The meeting will be in person or via conference call at a date and site determined by the conference office.

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2. All head coaches (or designee) are required to attend or participate in (via conference call) the annual coaches’ meeting.

a. Failure to be in attendance or participate (via conference call) will result in

the loss of the ability to vote on any issue discussed during the meeting. b. Failure to be in attendance or participate (via conference call) for two (2)

consecutive meetings will result in a financial penalty.





B. Tobacco Ban

The use of all tobacco products by student-athletes and game personnel (e.g. coaches, officials, athletic trainers, managers) is prohibited at the site of the game competition. Violation of this ban will result in disqualification of the offending individual and the head coach for the remainder of the contest. Officials are instructed to take a zero tolerance policy in this area.

SECTION 7. REGULAR SEASON CONFERENCE PLAY These regulations are intended to supplement NCAA rules and regulations as prescribed in Bylaw 17 of the NCAA Division II Manual. A. Rules and Regulations

1. All Conference regular season matches will be played according to the most current NCAA Volleyball Rules and Regulations publication.

2. Any NCAA experimental rule will be in effect for all Conference regular-season matches. [March 2002]

3. The court of play, standards and equipment must conform to the dimensions and

markings outlined in the most current NCAA Volleyball Rules and Regulations publication.

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4. Conference members are prohibited from providing any form of a scouting report (e.g. written/verbal/film) to any other coach inside or outside the Conference. The exchange of videos or the filming of a Conference match with the intent of scouting is strictly prohibited.

5. Team benches shall be on the opposite side of the spectator seating. [March 2005]

B. Regular Season Conference Schedule


2. Each institution shall play all other Conference members at least twice during the regular season.

3. The scheduled date of a match may be changed based on mutual consent of the institutions involved.

4. All Conference regular season matches must be completed by the Saturday

preceding the Conference tournament. C. Rescheduling Policy

1. A Conference match that is cancelled due to inclement weather or circumstances beyond the control of the participating institutions must be rescheduled at the first available date, as determined by mutual consent of the institutions involved. If the involved institutions are unable to agree on a rescheduled date, then the Conference office shall select the date. [July 1999]

2. The rescheduling of a Conference match shall take precedence over a non-conference match.

3. The Directors of Athletics may mutually consent to change the site of a

Conference match due to unplayable conditions at the scheduled home site.


b. The originally scheduled home team will continue to be the designated home

team for purposes of scoring and uniform color. The host institution may use its regular bench.

c. The site change will not affect the following year’s schedule. D. Match Management

1. The match facility set-up and preparation shall be completed at least 90 minutes prior to the scheduled match time.

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2. Adequate locker and meeting room facilities shall be available at least two hours prior to the scheduled match time.

3. The training room staffed with at least one (1) certified athletic trainer shall be

available at least 90 minutes prior to the scheduled match time. 4. The home team shall provide ice, water and cups for the visiting team’s bench. 5. The home team shall provide practice balls (a minimum of 20 is recommended)

for the visiting team’s warm-up. 6. The court shall be available for warm-up 90 minutes prior to the scheduled start of

the match. The first 30 minutes will be divided into two (2) fifteen minute segments, with the first segment for the home team and second segment for the visiting team. The remaining 60 minutes will follow NCAA protocol.

7. Each member institution is responsible for securing and training the following

match personnel:

a. Match administrator; b. Scoreboard operator; c. Official scorers; d. Statisticians; e. Three-ball rotation crew; and f. Public address announcer.

8. The following crowd control statement shall be read prior to all Conference

matches: “The South Atlantic Conference and NCAA encourage and promote good

sportsmanship by student-athletes, coaches and spectators. We request your cooperation by supporting the participants and officials in a positive manner. Profanity, racial or ethnic comments, or other intimidating actions directed at officials, student-athletes, coaches or team representatives will not be tolerated and are grounds for removal from the gym. Further, the possession or consumption of alcoholic beverages is prohibited.”

E. Match Balls

The Molten IV58L-N Super Touch will be the official ball for all regular season and Conference tournament matches.

F. Officials

1. All officials for Conference regular season and tournament matches will be assigned by the SAC Coordinator of Volleyball Officials.

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2. The head official (R1) for any Conference match should have a minimum state rating. [March 1999]

3. Each member institution is responsible for securing and training two (2) line

judges for each home match. Line judges shall wear standardized shirts of the same color with no logos of any kind (a SAC logo is acceptable) and slacks/shorts. Line judges are required to view the Professional Association of Volleyball Officials training video prior to working their first match. (April 2011)

4. Coaches, student-athletes and institutional representatives are prohibited from

making public comments about officials. G. Protests

1. Officials’ judgment decisions are final and not subject to protest. Protests may only be made on rules interpretations. At the time of the protest, the official scorer is notified and the match shall continue. A protest of a decision made by an official must be submitted in writing to the SAC Coordinator of Volleyball Officials no earlier than 24 hours and no later than 48 hours following the completion of the contest. The written protest must include the signature of the head coach and athletic director (or designee). A copy of the protest will also be sent to the Conference office.

2. Upon receipt of the protest, the Commissioner shall decide if the protest is legitimate (after proper investigation and counsel). If so, and the outcome of the match was affected, the match shall be replayed from the point of the protest.

H. Publicity 1. All match results and statistics shall be reported to the Conference office no later

than 11:00 a.m. each Monday of the regular season. The Conference office will prepare and post on its website a weekly release providing results, standings, statistics and award winners.

2. A Preseason Poll will be determined by a vote of the head volleyball coaches and

released to the public approximately one month prior to the start of the regular season. Coaches may not vote for their own team. [Amended June 2012]


I. Regular Season Champion

1. The regular season champion will be the team with the highest winning percentage based on matches against Conference opponents and shall be declared the Conference champion.

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2. Any tie for the regular season champion will not be broken. In the case of a tie, co-champions shall be named.

SECTION 8. CONFERENCE TOURNAMENT Wherever applicable, policies and procedures governing the administration and conduct of the National Collegiate Athletic Association Division II Women’s Volleyball Championship shall be utilized. A. Date and Site

1. The Conference tournament site shall be determined by an approved rotation schedule. In the event the tournament is conducted at a neutral site, the designated host institution will be responsible for providing assistance with athletic trainers, sports information personnel and any other pertinent personnel deemed necessary by the Conference office. [March 2003]

Year Host Dates 2012 Brevard Nov. 16 - 18 2013 Newberry Nov. 22-24 2014 Lenoir-Rhyne Nov. 14-16 2015 Anderson TBD 2016 Wingate TBD 2017 Carson-Newman TBD 2018 Tusculum TBD

2. An institution may ‘pass’ its scheduled hosting opportunity one time and stay in

the current rotation for the following year. If an institution chooses to ‘pass’ again the following year, it shall be moved to the end of the current rotation schedule. [April 2010]

3. The tournament shall be conducted on a Friday (Quarterfinals), Saturday (Semifinals) and Sunday (Final).

4. The tournament shall be scheduled for the week prior to the start of the NCAA Division II Women’s Volleyball Championship. Actual dates shall be set at least one year in advance.

B. Format

1. The top eight teams at the end of the regular season shall qualify for the Conference tournament and will be seeded according to the final regular season order of finish. Should two or more teams tie for eighth place, the Conference tie-breaking procedures described in Section 8-C will be used.

2. The tournament will be conducted using an eight-team single-elimination format. All matches will be a best three (3) out of five (5) sets format.

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Friday Quarterfinals #1 vs. #8 #4 vs. #5 #2 vs. #7 #3 vs. #6 Saturday Semifinals Winner of #1 vs. #8 vs. Winner of #4 vs. #5 Winner of #2 vs. #7 vs. Winner of #3 vs. #6 Sunday Final Winners of semifinal matches

3. The host institution in conjunction with the Conference office will determine the match times for all rounds. No match will start earlier than the scheduled time. [March 1999]

4. The practice and warm-up schedule will be determined by the host institution and/or tournament director. The court will be available for warm-up 60 minutes prior to the scheduled start time for the first match each day. There will be a minimum of 40 minutes available for warm-ups for the remaining matches.

5. For all tournament matches, the higher seed be designated as the home team and

will wear light-colored uniforms. 6. For all matches, the higher seeded team shall occupy the bench to the right of the

scorer’s table when facing the court. 7. The host institution shall provide practice/warm-up balls for the tournament.

[March 1999]

8. The team that wins the Conference tournament shall receive the Conference’s automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament. If the tournament cannot be played to completion due to weather or other unforeseen conflicts, then the regular season champion will receive the automatic bid. Should the regular season have co-champions in this scenario, the team designated as the number one seed will receive the automatic bid.

C. Seeding and Tie-Breaker Formula

The seeding for the tournament shall be based on the results of the regular season conference matches (winning percentage). If a tie(s) exist in the final regular season standings, the following criteria will used to determine the tournament seeds: [March 2003] a. Head-to-head record among the tied teams. b. If a tie still exists, a comparison of each team’s record against all remaining seeds in

the tournament. The comparison will begin with the highest seed possible and continue al the way through the lowest seed, if necessary. [April 2011]

c. If a tie still exists, a comparison of the head to head set record among the tied teams.

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d. If a tie still exists, a comparison of the overall set record in Conference matches among the tied teams.

e. If a tie still exists, a comparison of the point differential in matches involving the tied teams.

f. If a tie still exists, a comparison of the overall point differential in Conference matches among the tied teams.

g. If a tie still exists, the Commissioner shall conduct a coin flip.

In the event of multiple ties (more than two teams tying at a position) a comparison of the tied teams’ records shall be evaluated to determine if a team(s) has an advantage in wins. If that process does not resolve the tie or reduce the multiple tie to less teams [when one team is removed from a multiple tie, the remaining ties are broken by reverting back to the first step until the tie is reduced to two teams. At that point, the seeding for the remaining teams is resolved by following the tie-breaking procedures described above], then a comparison of each team’s record against the tournament’s number one seed (or highest possible seed) shall be evaluated. If the tie cannot be broken by that method, then a comparison of each team’s record against the next highest seed shall be evaluated. This process will continue all the way through the lowest seed, if necessary. If the tie cannot be broken by that method, steps ‘c through f’ above will be followed in order. If none of those steps break the tie, it shall be broken by a coin flip conducted by the Commissioner.

D. Pre-Tournament Conference Call

1. On the Wednesday prior to the tournament, the Conference office will conduct a mandatory pre-tournament conference call with the following participants: all involved head coaches, applicable Directors of Athletics or designee, the host sports information personnel, the host athletic training personnel, the host facilities staff, and a Conference representative(s). The purpose of the conference call will be to review the administrative details and game operations for the tournament.

2. The Conference office will set the time of the call, create an agenda and provide

the necessary conference call information to each participating institution. The Commissioner shall inform the Director of Athletics in writing when required institutional representatives do not participate on the conference call.

E. Officials

1. The SAC Coordinator of Volleyball Officials shall assign two (2) officials, two

(2) line judges, one (1) official scorer and one (1) assistant scorekeeper (i.e. Libero tracker) for all matches of the tournament.

2. The Conference office will be responsible for paying the tournament officials.

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SECTION 9. AWARDS A. Player of the Year

1. The Volleyball Player of the Year shall be selected by a vote of the head volleyball coaches at the conclusion of the regular season. Coaches may not vote for their own player(s).

2. The winner will be awarded a personalized plaque.


1. The Volleyball Freshman of the Year shall be the student-athlete who receives the most votes for the All-Freshman Team (See 9-G). Only those student-athletes participating in their first year of intercollegiate competition are eligible for the award. [March 2005] Coaches may not vote for their own player(s).

2. The winner will be awarded a personalized plaque. D. Coach of the Year

1. The Volleyball Coach of the Year shall be selected by a vote of the head volleyball coaches at the conclusion of the regular season. Coaches may not vote for themselves.


E. Regular Season Champion

1. The Conference champion will be awarded a trophy. In addition, each member of the regular season championship team will be awarded a personalized certificate.


F. All-Conference Teams

1. A First-Team All-Conference and a Second-Team All-Conference shall be selected by the head volleyball coaches at the conclusion of the regular season.

2. Each team shall be comprised of eight (8) student-athletes and at least one (1)

member of each team shall be a Libero. [Amended April 2012]

3. Nomination forms and ballots will be sent to each head coach by the Conference office. Final ballots will be tallied by the Conference office and must be submitted by Monday following the conclusion of the regular season. [March 2008]

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4. In the event of ties, the number of student-athletes on the First and Second Team may be adjusted.

5. Coaches may not vote for their own student-athlete(s). 6. First Team winners will be awarded a plaque. Second Team winners will be

awarded a framed personalized certificate. [Amended October 2011] G. All-Freshman Team

1. The All-Freshman Team shall be selected by the head volleyball coaches at the conclusion of the regular season. Only those student-athletes participating in their first year of intercollegiate competition are eligible for the award. [March 2005] Coaches may not vote for their own player(s).

2. The team shall be comprised of six (6) student-athletes regardless of position. 3. The student-athlete who receives the most votes for the All-Freshman Team shall

be named the Freshman of the Year (see 9-B).

4. The winners will be awarded a personalized certificate. G. Tournament Champion

The tournament champion will be awarded a trophy. In addition, each member of the tournament champion team will be awarded a personalized certificate.

H. Tournament Runner-Up

The team that is the tournament runner-up will be awarded a plaque. I. All-Tournament Team

1. A seven (7) person All-Tournament Team, regardless of position, shall be selected at the conclusion of the tournament.

a. The head coach of the tournament championship team will submit three (3)

selections. b. The head coach of the tournament runner-up team will submit two (2)

selections. c. The head coaches of the two teams eliminated in the semifinals will submit

one (1) selection each.

2. Members of the All-Tournament Team will be awarded a personalized certificate.

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J. Tournament Most Valuable Player

1. The tournament Most Valuable Player will be selected by the head coach of the tournament championship team and must be one of the three (3) student-athletes selected for the All-Tournament Team.


K. SAC Honor Roll

1. All South Atlantic Conference volleyball student-athletes who have a 3.30 or better GPA at the conclusion of the spring semester shall be named to the SAC Academic Honor Roll. [Amended June 2010]


L. SAC Athlete of the Year Award

1. The volleyball Player of the Year shall be considered a nominee for the SAC Female Athlete of the Year Award. [Revised 1999]

2. The Athletic Directors Council will select one male and one female student-athlete as the Athlete of the Year. Members of the Athletic Directors Council may vote for their own student-athlete.


M. SAC Scholar-Athlete Award



a. A minimum 3.3 cumulative GPA b. Be of sophomore status, at a minimum c. Excel in academics, athletics and community/leadership activities.

3. Each sport in which the Conference awards a team champions will have one

winner. The sport-specific winners shall be selected by the Faculty Athletic Representatives Committee at the end of each sport season. [June 2009]

4. The winners will be awarded a personalized plaque. N. SAC Presidents Award

1. Student-athletes that have won a sport-specific Scholar-Athlete award during the same academic year are eligible for the Presidents Award.

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2. Institutions may nominate one male and one female sport specific Scholar-Athlete

award winner for the Presidents’ Award. The nominees must be of junior status, at a minimum and it is expected that the nominees will represent a superior level of academic, athletic, and community/leadership qualities.



O. SAC Senior Participation Award

All volleyball student-athletes competing in their final season of eligibility will receive a senior memento award sponsored by the Conference Student-Athlete Advisory Committee. [Revised 2004] A student-athlete shall have competed in the sport of volleyball at a SAC institution for a minimum of two years in order to be eligible to receive the senior award. [June 2012]

P. SAC Player of the Week and Specialist of the Week

1. Each week of the regular season, the Conference office shall select a Player of the Week and a Specialist of the Week (e.g. Libero, setter, defensive specialist). [March 2007] The winners will be chosen from the nominees received from the member institutions. [October 2009]


3. Player of the Week and Specialist of the Week winners will be announced as part

of the weekly sport report and will be awarded a personalized certificate. [Revised 2004]

Q. Statistical Champions

1. The volleyball Statistical Champions will be the leaders in each of the following statistical categories at the conclusion of the regular season. a. Hitting Percentage b. Kills Per Set c. Assists Per Set d. Blocks Per Set e. Service Aces Per Set f. Digs Per Set g. Team Hitting Percentage

h. Team Assists Per Game i. Team Kills Per Game j. Team Winning Percentage k. Team Opponent Hitting Percentage l. Team Blocks Per Game m. Team Service Aces Per Game n. Team Digs Per Game


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SPORT SPECIFIC LEGISLATION MEN’S SOCCER (Updated August 2012) SECTION 1. TITLE South Atlantic Conference Men’s Soccer Committee. SECTION 2. COMMITTEE STRUCTURE The committee shall be comprised of the head men’s soccer coach of each member institution. Each head coach shall have one vote. The Men’s Soccer Committee shall be a recommending body to the Athletic Directors Council regarding men’s soccer matters. SECTION 3. AMENDMENTS TO OPERATING POLICIES All recommended amendments must be included in the annual report of the Men’s Soccer Committee and submitted to the Athletic Director liaison for men’s soccer and the South Atlantic Conference office no later than March 1. The Athletic Directors Council will act on all men’s soccer recommendations during its spring meeting. SECTION 4. OFFICERS A. Status and Term of Office

1. The Men’s Soccer Committee shall be chaired by a head men’s soccer coach. The

chair must have been a head coach in the conference for two (2) years before accepting the role.



B. Duties

The chair shall preside over the annual meeting of the Men’s Soccer Committee and report all recommendations in the proper written format to the Athletic Directors Council via the Athletic Director Liaison for the Men’s Soccer Committee no later than March 1. A copy of the report shall also be submitted to the SAC Commissioner.



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2. All head coaches (or designee) are required to attend or participate in (via

conference call) the annual coaches’ meeting.

a. Failure to be in attendance or participate (via conference call) will result in the loss of the ability to vote on any issue discussed during the meeting.

b. Failure to be in attendance or participate (via conference call) for two (2) consecutive meetings will result in a financial penalty.

3. Additional meetings and/or conference calls may be arranged, as needed.

B. Quorum




B. Tobacco Ban



1. All Conference regular season games will be played according to the most current NCAA Soccer Rules and Regulations publication.

2. Conference members are prohibited from providing any form of a scouting report (e.g. written/verbal/game film) on another Conference member to any non-conference coach.

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3. Any head coach whose team receives a red card in three consecutive games or five red cards in one season shall be suspended one game. The suspension will occur at the next regular-season game, including the conference tournament. [March 2002]

4. The home team shall wear light colored uniforms and the visiting team shall wear

dark colored uniforms.

5. The field of play must conform to the dimensions and markings outlined in the most current NCAA Rules and Regulations publication.

6. It is recommended that the team benches be on the opposite side of the spectator

seating. 7. A Conference game that is halted due to inclement weather or other unforeseen

circumstances may continue if conditions permit within a maximum time of one hour. If the game is unable to continue and within the allotted time of one hour, the game shall be considered “no contest” if it has not progressed to 70 minutes. A “no contest” shall be rescheduled and played from the beginning with a 0-0 score; however, all cautions or ejections will stand.

If the game has progressed to 70 minutes, the game will be considered official after the one-hour time limit.

8. If the score is tied at the end of regulation play (90 minutes), two (2) 10-minute, sudden-victory overtime periods shall be played. If the score remains tied at the end of the second sudden-victory overtime period, the game will remain a tie.



2. All Conference games will be scheduled as a doubleheader with the women’s teams playing the same day at the same location. [April 2011] A minimum of 2 ½ hours must be scheduled between the start of the doubleheader (e.g. 2:00 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.) and the teams playing the second game must be allowed a minimum of 20 minutes of warm-up time on the actual game field. [April 2012]

3. Each institution shall play all other Conference members at least once during the regular season.

4. If two teams are scheduled to play more than once, the first scheduled game shall

be designated as the Conference game. 5. All Conference games must be completed by the Saturday preceding the

Conference tournament.

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C. Rescheduling Policy

1. A Conference game that is cancelled due to inclement weather or circumstances beyond the control of the participating institutions must be rescheduled at the first available date, as determined by mutual consent of the institutions involved. If the involved institutions are unable to agree on a rescheduled date, then the Conference office shall select the date. [July 1999]

2. A game that is cancelled after the visiting team has arrived on site (due to

inclement weather or circumstances beyond the control of the participating institutions) must be rescheduled at the first available date. [July 2005]

3. The rescheduling of a Conference game shall take precedence over a non-

conference match.

4. The Directors of Athletics may mutually consent to change the site of a Conference game due to unplayable conditions at the scheduled home site. a. The originally scheduled home team is responsible for notifying the visiting

team and the officials regarding the change. b. The originally scheduled home team will continue to be the designated home



D. Game Balls and Ball Persons

1. The home team shall supply no fewer than three game balls, all of which must meet the dimensions, style, shape and material according to the most current NCAA Soccer Rules and Regulations publication.

2. The home team shall provide a minimum of four (4) ball persons, preferably at least 10 years of age, at all games. Failure to abide by this policy will result in a reprimand from the Commissioner. [March 2005]

E. Officials

1. All officials for Conference regular season and tournament games will be assigned by the SAC Coordinator of Soccer Officials.

2. All Conference games shall use a three-person officiating system. If a scheduled

official is not at the site, a two-person system shall be used until the third official arrives.


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F. Protests

1. Officials’ judgment decisions are final and not subject to protest. Protests may only be made on rules interpretations. At the time of the protest, the official scorer is notified and the game shall continue. A protest of a decision made by an official must be submitted in writing to the SAC Coordinator of Soccer Officials no earlier than 24 hours and no later than 48 hours following the completion of the contest. The written protest must include the signature of the head coach and athletic director (or designee). A copy of the protest will also be sent to the Conference office.

2. Upon receipt of the protest, the Commissioner shall decide if the protest is legitimate (after proper investigation and counsel). If so, and the outcome of the game was affected, the game shall be replayed from the point of the protest.

G. Publicity

1. All game results and statistics shall be reported to the Conference office no later


2. A Preseason Poll will be determined by a vote of the head men’s soccer coaches

and released to the public approximately one month prior to the start of the regular season. Coaches may not vote for their own team. [Amended June 2012]


H. Regular Season Champion

1. During the regular season, teams will be awarded three (3) points for a win, one (1) point for a tie and zero (0) points for a loss. The regular season champion will be the team with the highest point total based on games against conference opponents at the conclusion of the regular season and shall be declared the Conference champion. [March 2007]

2. Any tie for the regular season champion will not be broken. In the case of a tie,

co-champions shall be named.

SECTION 8. CONFERENCE TOURNAMENT Wherever applicable, polices and procedures governing the administration and conduct of the National Collegiate Athletic Association Division II Soccer Championship shall be utilized.

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A. Date and Site


Year Host Dates 2012 Newberry Oct. 30, Nov. 2 and 4 2013 Lenoir-Rhyne Nov. 5, 8 and 10 2014 Anderson TBD 2015 Wingate TBD 2016 Carson-Newman TBD 2017 Tusculum TBD 2018 Mars Hill TBD

2. The tournament shall be conducted on a Tuesday (Quarterfinals), Friday

(Semifinals) and Sunday (Final). [Amended August 2012]

3. The tournament shall be scheduled for the week prior to the start of the NCAA Division II Men’s Soccer Championship. Actual dates shall be set at least one year in advance.

B. Format


2. The tournament will be conducted using an eight-team single-elimination format. The quarterfinal games will be played at the home site of the higher seed and the semifinal and final games will be played at one site, which will be a neutral site or based on the rotation schedule described on Section 8-A.

Tuesday Quarterfinals #8 at #1 #7 at #2 #6 at #3 #5 at #4 Friday Semifinals Winner of #1 vs. #8 vs. Winner of #4 vs. 5 Winner of #2 vs. #7 vs. Winner of #3 vs. #6 Sunday Final Winners of semifinal games

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3. The host institution in conjunction with the Conference office will determine the game times for the quarterfinal round. Game times for the semifinal and final rounds will be determined by the Conference office and will be published in the tournament handbook.

4. The practice and warm-up schedule will be determined by the host institution and/or tournament director.

5. For all tournament games, the higher seed be designated as the home team and

will wear light-colored uniforms. 6. For the quarterfinal games, the home (higher seeded) team will occupy its usual

bench. For the semifinals and finals, the higher seeded team shall occupy the bench to the left of the scorer’s table when facing the field.

7. For all tournament games, if the score is tied at the end of regulation play (90

minutes), two (2) 10-minute, sudden-victory overtime periods shall be played. If the score remains tied at the end of the second sudden-victory overtime period, the game shall be recorded as a tie and the tiebreaker procedure of taking kicks from the penalty-kick line or spot, as set forth in the most current NCAA Soccer Rules and Regulations publication, shall be used to determine advancement.


The seeding for the tournament shall be based on the results of the regular season conference games (point total). If a tie(s) exist in the final regular season standings, the following criteria will used to determine the tournament seeds: [April 2010] a. Head-to-head record among the tied teams. b. If a tie still exists, a comparison of each team’s record against all remaining seeds in

the tournament. The comparison of records will begin with the highest seed possible and continue all the way through the lowest seed, if necessary.

c. If a tie still exists, a comparison of goal differential in Conference games among the tied teams.

d. If a tie still exists, a comparison of goals against in Conference games among the tied teams.

e. If a tie still exists, a comparison of goals scored in Conference games among the tied teams.

f. If a tie still exists, the Commissioner shall conduct a coin flip.

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In the event of multiple ties (more than two teams tying at a position) a comparison of the tied teams’ records shall be evaluated to determine if a team(s) has an advantage in wins. If that process does not resolve the tie or reduce the multiple tie to less teams [when one team is removed from a multiple tie, the remaining ties are broken by reverting back to the first step until the tie is reduced to two teams. At that point, the seeding for the remaining teams is resolved by following the tie-breaking procedures described above], then a comparison of each team’s record against the tournament’s number one seed (or highest possible seed) shall be evaluated. If the tie cannot be broken by that method, then a comparison of each team’s record against the next highest seed shall be evaluated. This process will continue all the way through the lowest seed, if necessary. If the tie cannot be broken by that method, it shall be broken by a coin flip conducted by the Commissioner.


1. On the Thursday prior to the semifinal and final rounds, the Conference office will conduct a mandatory pre-tournament conference call with the following participants: all involved head coaches, applicable Directors of Athletics or designee, the host sports information personnel, the host athletic training personnel, the host facilities staff, and a Conference representative(s). The purpose of the conference call will be to review the administrative details and game operations for the tournament.



E. Officials

1. The SAC Coordinator of Soccer Officials shall assign three (3) officials and one

(1) alternate official to all tournament games.



1. The Men’s Soccer Player of the Year shall be selected by a vote of the men’s soccer coaches at the conclusion of the regular season. Coaches may not vote for their own player(s).


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1. The Men’s Soccer Freshman of the Year shall be selected by a vote of the men’s soccer coaches at the conclusion of the regular season. Only those student-athletes participating in their first year of intercollegiate competition are eligible for the award. [March 2005] Coaches may not vote for their own player(s).

2. The winner will be awarded a plaque. D. Coach of the Year

1. The Men’s Soccer Coach of the Year shall be selected by a vote of the men’s soccer coaches at the conclusion of the regular season. Coaches may not vote for themselves.



1. The Conference champion will be awarded a trophy. In addition, each member of the regular season champion team will be awarded a personalized certificate.

2. The Conference champion will earn 10 points toward the Echols Athletic

Excellence Award. The second place team will earn nine points, third place eight points and so on.


1. A First-Team All-Conference and a Second-Team All-Conference shall be selected by the head men’s soccer coaches at the conclusion of the regular season.

2. Each team shall be comprised of four (4) forwards, four (4) midfielders, four (4)

defenders and one (1) goalkeeper. Winners will be selected by position. A student-athlete may be nominated for only one position.

3. Nomination forms and ballots will be sent to each head coach by the Conference

office along with deadlines for them to be returned. Final ballots will be tallied by the Conference office.

4. The current chair of the Men’s Soccer Coaches Committee will coordinate a conference call with all the head coaches to discuss the nominees for All-Conference. The conference call will be conducted prior to the deadline for ballots to be returned the Conference office. [April 2012]

5. In the event of ties, the number of individuals at each position on the First and

Second Team may be adjusted.

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6. Coaches may not vote for their own student-athlete(s) and must vote for every position.

6. First Team winners will be awarded a plaque. Second Team winners will be

awarded a framed certificate. G. Tournament Champion

The tournament Champion will be awarded a trophy. In addition, each member of the tournament champion team will be awarded a personalized certificate.


The team that is the tournament runner-up will be awarded a plaque.

I. All-Tournament Team

1. An eleven (11) person All-Tournament Team, regardless of position, shall be selected at the conclusion of the tournament.

a. The head coach of the tournament championship team will submit four

selections. b. The head coach of the tournament runner-up team will submit three selections. c. The head coaches of the two teams eliminated in the semifinals will submit

two selections each.

2. Members of the All-Tournament Team will be awarded a personalized certificate. J. Tournament Most Valuable Player

1. The tournament Most Valuable Player will be selected by the head coach of the tournament championship team and must be one of the four student-athletes selected for the All-Tournament Team.


K. SAC Honor Roll

1. All South Atlantic Conference men’s soccer student-athletes who have a 3.30 or better GPA at the conclusion of the spring semester shall be named to the SAC Academic Honor Roll. [June 2010]



1. The men’s soccer Player of the Year shall be considered a nominee for the SAC Male Athlete of the Year Award. [Revised 1999]

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winner. The sport-specific winners shall be selected by the Faculty Athletic Representatives Committee at the end of each sport season. (June 2009)


N. SAC Presidents Award

1. Student-athletes that have won a sport-specific Scholar-Athlete award during the same academic year are eligible for the Presidents’ Award.






All men’s soccer student-athletes competing in their final season of eligibility will receive a senior memento award sponsored by the Conference Student-Athlete Advisory Committee. [Revised 2004] A student-athlete shall have competed in the sport of men’s soccer at a SAC institution for a minimum of two years in order to be eligible to receive the senior award. [June 2012]

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P. SAC Player of the Week

1. Each week of the regular season, the Conference office shall select a Player-of-the-Week. The winners will be chosen from the nominees received from the member institutions. [October 2009]

2. Nominations are due by Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. and the winners are selected by 12:00 noon the same day.

3. Player-of-the-Week winners will be announced as part of the weekly sport report and will be awarded a personalized certificate. [Revised 2004]


1. The men’s soccer Statistical Champions will be the leaders in each of the following statistical categories at the conclusion of the regular season. An individual student-athlete must appear in at least 75% of the team’s games played and goalkeepers must play at least 50% of the team’s total minutes. a. Goals Per Game b. Points Per Game c. Assists Per Game d. Goals Against Average e. Saves Per Game f. Save Percentage g. Total Saves h. Team Scoring Offense i. Team Save Percentage

j. Team Shutout Percentage k. Team Goals Against

Average l. Team Total Assists m. Team Total Goals n. Team Total Points o. Team Won-Lost-Tied

Percentage


R. Fair-Play Award

1. The Fair-Play Award is based on the number of yellow and red cards each team receives during the Conference regular season. A team that receives no yellow or red cards in a Conference game is awarded 20 points. For each yellow card a team receives, two (2) points are deducted and for each red card a team receives, four (4) points are deducted. At the conclusion of the regular season, the total number of points is divided by the number of Conference games played and the team with the highest average is awarded the Fair-Play Award. The Conference office will be responsible for tabulating the results for this award. [March 2004, Revised March 2005]

2. The team winner will be awarded a personalized certificate.

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SPORT SPECIFIC LEGISLATION WOMEN’S SOCCER (Updated August 2012) SECTION 1. TITLE South Atlantic Conference Women’s Soccer Committee. SECTION 2. COMMITTEE STRUCTURE The committee shall be comprised of the head women’s soccer coach of each member institution. Each head coach shall have one vote. The Women’s Soccer Committee shall be a recommending body to the Athletic Directors Council regarding women’s soccer matters. SECTION 3. AMENDMENTS TO OPERATING POLICIES All recommended amendments must be included in the annual report of the Women’s Soccer Committee and submitted to the Athletic Director liaison for women’s soccer and the South Atlantic Conference office no later than March 1. The Athletic Directors Council will act on all women’s soccer recommendations during its spring meeting. SECTION 4. OFFICERS A. Status and Term of Office

1. The Women’s Soccer Committee shall be chaired by a head women’s soccer

coach. The chair must have been a head coach in the conference for two (2) years before accepting the role.



B. Duties

The chair shall preside over the annual meeting of the Women’s Soccer Committee and report all recommendations in the proper written format to the Athletic Directors Council via the Athletic Director Liaison for the Women’s Soccer Committee no later than March 1. A copy of the report shall also be submitted to the SAC Commissioner.



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2. All head coaches (or designee) are required to attend or participate in (via

conference call) the annual coaches’ meeting.

a. Failure to be in attendance or participate (via conference call) will result in the loss of the ability to vote on any issue discussed during the meeting.



B. Quorum




B. Tobacco Ban



1. All Conference regular season games will be played according to the most current NCAA Soccer Rules and Regulations publication.

2. Conference members are prohibited from providing any form of a scouting report (e.g. written/verbal/game film) on another Conference member to any non-conference coach.

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3. Any head coach whose team receives a red card in three consecutive games or five red cards in one season shall be suspended one game. The suspension will occur at the next regular-season game, including the conference tournament. [March 2002]

4. The home team shall wear light colored uniforms and the visiting team shall wear dark colored uniforms.

5. The field of play must conform to the dimensions and markings outlined in the most current NCAA Rules and Regulations publication.

6. It is recommended that the team benches be on the opposite side of the spectator

seating. 7. A Conference game that is halted due to inclement weather or other unforeseen

circumstances may continue if conditions permit within a maximum time of one hour. If the game is unable to continue and within the allotted time of one hour, the game shall be considered “no contest” if it has not progressed to 70 minutes. A “no contest” shall be rescheduled and played from the beginning with a 0-0 score; however, all cautions or ejections will stand.

If the game has progressed to 70 minutes, the game will be considered official after the one-hour time limit.

8. For all regular season games, if the score is tied at the end of regulation play (90 minutes), two (2) 10-minute, sudden-victory overtime periods shall be played. If the score remains tied at the end of the second sudden-victory overtime period, the game will remain a tie.



2. All Conference games will be scheduled as a doubleheader with the men’s teams playing the same day at the same location. [April 2011] A minimum of 2 ½ hours must be scheduled between the start of the doubleheader (e.g. 2:00 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.) and the teams playing the second game must be allowed a minimum of 20 minutes of warm-up time on the actual game field. [April 2012]

3. Each institution shall play all other Conference members at least once during the regular season.

4. If two teams are scheduled to play more than once, the first scheduled game shall

be designated as the Conference game. 5. All Conference games must be completed by the Saturday preceding the

Conference tournament.

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1. A Conference game that is cancelled due to inclement weather or circumstances beyond the control of the participating institutions must be rescheduled at the first available date, as determined by mutual consent of the institutions involved. If the involved institutions are unable to agree on a rescheduled date, then the Conference office shall select the date. (July 1999)

2. A game that is cancelled after the visiting team has arrived on site (due to

inclement weather or circumstances beyond the control of the participating institutions) must be rescheduled at the first available date. (July 2005)


conference match.

4. The Directors of Athletics may mutually consent to change the site of a Conference game due to unplayable conditions at the scheduled home site.

a. The originally scheduled home team is responsible for notifying the visiting

team and the officials regarding the change. b. The originally scheduled home team will continue to be the designated home


c. The site change will not affect the following year’s schedule. D. Game Balls and Ball Persons

1. The home team shall supply no fewer than three game balls, all of which must meet the dimensions, style, shape and material according to the most current NCAA Soccer Rules and Regulations publication.

2. The home team shall provide a minimum of two (2) ball persons, preferably four (4) and at least 10 years of age, at all games. Failure to abide by this policy will result in a reprimand from the Commissioner. [March 2005]

E. Officials

1. All officials for Conference regular season and tournament games will be assigned by the SAC Coordinator of Soccer Officials.

2. All Conference games shall use a three-person officiating system. If a scheduled

official is not at the site, a two-person system shall be used until the third official arrives.


making public comments about officials.

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F. Protests

1. Officials’ judgment decisions are final and not subject to protest. Protests may only be made on rules interpretations. At the time of the protest, the official scorer is notified and the game shall continue. A protest of a decision made by an official must be submitted in writing to the SAC Coordinator of Soccer Officials no earlier than 24 hours and no later than 48 hours following the completion of the contest. The written protest must include the signature of the head coach and athletic director (or designee). A copy of the protest will also be sent to the Conference office.


G. Publicity 1. All game results and statistics shall be reported to the Conference office no later


2. A Preseason Poll will be determined by a vote of the head women’s soccer

coaches and released to the public approximately one month prior to the start of the regular season. Coaches may not vote for their own team. [Amended June 2012]



1. During the regular season, teams will be awarded three (3) points for a win, one (1) point for a tie and zero (0) points for a loss. The regular season champion will be the team with the highest point total based on games against conference opponents at the conclusion of the regular season and shall be declared the Conference champion. [March 2007]



SECTION 8. CONFERENCE TOURNAMENT Wherever applicable, policies and procedures governing the administration and conduct of the National Collegiate Athletic Association Division II Soccer Championship shall be utilized.

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A. Date and Site

1. The Conference tournament site shall be determined by an approved rotation schedule. In the event the tournament is conducted at a neutral site, the designated host institution will be responsible for providing assistance with athletic trainers, sports information personnel and any other pertinent personnel deemed necessary by the Conference office. (March 2003)

Year Host Dates 2012 Lincoln Memorial Oct. 30, Nov. 2 and 4 2013 Brevard Nov. 5, 8 and 10 2014 Newberry TBD 2015 Lenoir-Rhyne TBD 2016 Anderson TBD 2017 Wingate TBD 2018 Carson-Newman TBD

2. The tournament shall be conducted on a Tuesday (Quarterfinals), Friday

(Semifinals) and Sunday (Final). [Amended August 2012]

3. The tournament shall be scheduled for the week prior to the start of the NCAA Division II Women’s Soccer Championship. Actual dates shall be set at least one year in advance.

B. Format


2. The tournament will be conducted using an eight-team single-elimination format. The quarterfinal games will be played at the home site of the higher seed and the semifinal and final games will be played at one site, which will be a neutral site or based on the rotation schedule described on Section 8-A.

Tuesday Quarterfinals #8 at #1 #7 at #2 #6 at #3 #5 at #4 Friday Semifinals Winner of #1 vs. #8 vs. Winner of #4 vs. 5 Winner of #2 vs. #7 vs. Winner of #3 vs. #6 Sunday Final Winners of semifinal games

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3. The host institution in conjunction with the Conference office will determine the game times for the quarterfinal round. Game times for the semifinal and final rounds will be determined by the Conference office and will be published in the tournament handbook.


5. For all tournament games, the higher seed be designated as the home team and

will wear light-colored uniforms. 6. For the quarterfinal games, the home (higher seeded) team will occupy its usual

bench. For the semifinals and finals, the higher seeded team shall occupy the bench to the left of the scorer’s table when facing the field.

7. For all tournament games, if the score is tied at the end of regulation play (90

minutes), two (2) 10-minute, sudden-victory overtime periods shall be played. If the score remains tied at the end of the second sudden-victory overtime period, the game shall be recorded as a tie and the tiebreaker procedure of taking kicks from the penalty-kick line or spot, as set forth in the most current NCAA Soccer Rules and Regulations publication, shall be used to determine advancement.



The seeding for the tournament shall be based on the results of the regular season conference games (point total). If a tie(s) exist in the final regular season standings, the following criteria will used to determine the tournament seeds: [April 2010] a. Head-to-head record among the tied teams. b. If a tie still exists, a comparison of each team’s record against all remaining seeds in

the tournament. The comparison of records will begin with the highest seed possible and continue all the way through the lowest seed, if necessary.

c. If a tie still exists, a comparison of goal differential in Conference games among the tied teams.

d. If a tie still exists, a comparison of goals against in Conference games among the tied teams.

e. If a tie still exists, a comparison of goals scored in Conference games among the tied teams.

f. If a tie still exists, the Commissioner shall conduct a coin flip.

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In the event of multiple ties (more than two teams tying at a position) a comparison of the tied teams’ records shall be evaluated to determine if a team(s) has an advantage in points/wins. If that process does not resolve the tie or reduce the multiple tie to less teams [when one team is removed from a multiple tie, the remaining ties are broken by reverting back to the first step until the tie is reduced to two teams. At that point, the seeding for the remaining teams is resolved by following the tie-breaking procedures described above], then a comparison of each team’s record against the tournament’s number one seed (or highest possible seed) shall be evaluated. If the tie cannot be broken by that method, then a comparison of each team’s record against the next highest seed shall be evaluated. This process will continue all the way through the lowest seed, if necessary. If the tie cannot be broken by that method, items ‘c through e’ above will be followed in order. If the tie cannot be broken by that method, it shall be broken by a coin flip conducted by the Commissioner.


1. On the Thursday prior to the semifinal and final rounds, the Conference office will conduct a mandatory pre-tournament conference call with the following participants: all involved head coaches, applicable Directors of Athletics or designee, the host sports information personnel, the host athletic training personnel, the host facilities staff, and a Conference representative(s). The purpose of the conference call will be to review the administrative details and game operations for the tournament.



E. Officials

1. The SAC Coordinator of Soccer Officials shall assign three (3) officials and one

(1) alternate official to all tournament games.

2. The Conference office will be responsible for paying the tournament officials. SECTION 9. AWARDS A. Player of the Year

1. The Women’s Soccer Player of the Year shall be selected by a vote of the women’s soccer coaches at the conclusion of the regular season. Coaches may not vote for their own player(s).


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1. The Women’s Soccer Freshman of the Year shall be selected by a vote of the women’s soccer coaches at the conclusion of the regular season. Only those student-athletes participating in their first year of intercollegiate competition are eligible for the award. [March 2005] Coaches may not vote for their own player(s).


1. The Women’s Soccer Coach of the Year shall be selected by a vote of the women’s soccer coaches at the conclusion of the regular season. Coaches may not vote for themselves.






1. A First-Team All-Conference and a Second-Team All-Conference shall be selected by the head women’s soccer coaches at the conclusion of the regular season.

2. Each team shall be comprised of four (4) forwards, four (4) midfielders, four (4)

defenders and one (1) goalkeeper. Winners will be selected by position. A student-athlete may be nominated for only one position.

3. Nomination forms and ballots will be sent to each head coach by the Conference office along with deadlines for them to be returned. Final ballots will be tallied by the Conference office.

4. In the event of ties, the number of individuals at each position on the First and

Second Team may be adjusted.


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6. First Team winners will be awarded a plaque. Second Team winners will be awarded a framed certificate.

G. Tournament Champion




1. An eleven (11) person All-Tournament Team, regardless of position, shall be selected at the conclusion of the tournament. a. The head coach of the tournament championship team will submit four

selections. b. The head coach of the tournament runner-up team will submit three selections. c. The head coaches of the two teams eliminated in the semifinals will submit

two selections each.


1. The tournament Most Valuable Player will be selected by the head coach of the tournament championship team and must be one of the four student-athletes selected for the All-Tournament Team.


K. SAC Honor Roll

1. All South Atlantic Conference women’s soccer student-athletes who have a 3.30 or better GPA at the conclusion of the spring semester shall be named to the SAC Academic Honor Roll. [Revised June 2010]



1. The women’s soccer Player of the Year shall be considered a nominee for the SAC Female Athlete-of-the-Year Award. [Revised 1999]

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N. SAC Presidents Award







All women’s soccer student-athletes competing in their final season of eligibility will receive a senior memento award sponsored by the Conference Student-Athlete Advisory Committee. [Revised 2004] A student-athlete shall have competed in the sport of women’s soccer at a SAC institution for a minimum of two years in order to be eligible to receive the senior award. [June 2012]

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1. Each week of the regular season, the Conference office shall select a Player of the Week. The winners will be chosen from the nominees received from the member institutions. [October 2009]


3. Player of the Week winners will be announced as part of the weekly sport report

and will be awarded a personalized certificate. [Revised 2004]


1. The women’s soccer Statistical Champions will be the leaders in each of the following statistical categories at the conclusion of the regular season. An individual student-athlete must appear in at least 75% of the team’s games played and goalkeepers must play at least 50% of the team’s total minutes. a. Goals Per Game b. Points Per Game c. Assists Per Game d. Goals Against Average e. Saves Per Game f. Save Percentage g. Total Saves h. Team Scoring Offense i. Team Save Percentage

j. Team Shutout Percentage k. Team Goals Against

Average l. Team Total Assists m. Team Total Goals n. Team Total Points o. Team Won-Lost-Tied

Percentage


R. Fair-Play Award

1. The Fair-Play Award is based on the number of yellow and red cards each team receives during the Conference regular season. A team that receives no yellow or red cards in a Conference game is awarded 20 points. For each yellow card a team receives, two (2) points are deducted and for each red card a team receives, four (4) points are deducted. At the conclusion of the regular season, the total number of points is divided by the number of Conference games played and the team with the highest average is awarded the Fair-Play Award. The Conference office will be responsible for tabulating the results for this award. [March 2004, Revised March 2005]

2. The winner will be awarded a personalized certificate.

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SPORT SPECIFIC LEGISLATION MEN’S BASKETBALL (Updated June 2012) SECTION 1. TITLE South Atlantic Conference Men’s Basketball Committee. SECTION 2. COMMITTEE STRUCTURE The committee shall be comprised of the head men’s basketball coach of each member institution. Each head coach shall have one vote. The Men’s Basketball Committee shall be a recommending body to the Athletic Directors Council regarding men’s basketball matters. SECTION 3. AMENDMENTS TO OPERATING POLICIES All recommended amendments must be included in the annual report of the Men’s Basketball Committee and submitted to the Athletic Director liaison for men’s basketball and the South Atlantic Conference office no later than May 1. The Athletic Directors Council will act on all men’s basketball recommendations during its annual meeting in June. SECTION 4. OFFICERS A. Status and Term of Office

1. The Men’s Basketball Committee shall be chaired by a head men’s basketball

coach. The chair must have been a head coach in the conference for two (2) years before accepting the role.



B. Duties

The chair shall preside over the annual meeting of the Men’s Basketball Committee and report all recommendations in the proper written format to the Athletic Directors Council via the Athletic Director Liaison for the Men’s Basketball Committee no later than May 1. A copy of the report shall also be submitted to the SAC Commissioner.


1. The committee will meet annually on the second Monday in April (i.e. two days prior to the start of the regular National Letter of Intent signing period for basketball). The meeting will be in person or via conference call at a date and site

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determined by the conference office.



the loss of the ability to vote on any issue discussed during the meeting.



B. Quorum




B. Tobacco Ban



1. All Conference regular season games will be played according to the most current NCAA Basketball Rules and Regulations publication.

2. Conference members are prohibited from providing any form of a scouting report (e.g. written/verbal/film) to any coach outside the Conference.

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3. The host school shall provide a minimum of five (5) warm-up balls, water, ice and towels for the visiting team.

4. Allstudentsfromthevisitingteam’sschoolshallbeadmittedatthestudentprice of the host institution provided they present a valid studentidentificationcard.


dark colored uniforms. 6. The following crowd control statement shall be read prior to all Conference

games: “The South Atlantic Conference and NCAA encourage and promote good


7. At the conclusion of each game, teams shall shake hands and go directly to their

dressing room. Neither the home team nor the away team is permitted to congregate at center court at the conclusion of the game. Prior to the start of the game, teams are only permitted to huddle on the side of the court (e.g., the foul line) where their bench is located and not at center court. During introductions, student-athletes are not permitted to shake the hands of the opposing coach or the officials. [March 2005]

B. Electronic-Media Timeout Policy [June 2010]

1. During all Conference regular season games, an electronic-media timeout shall occur at the first dead ball after the 16-, 12-, 8- and 4-minute marks of each half when the game clock is stopped.

2. The first timeout requested by either team in the second half shall become an electronic-media timeout.

In any overtime period, the first timeout granted to either team may become an electronic-media timeout.

3. The length of each electronic-media timeout shall be 75 seconds if the game is not televised. The first horn shall sound at the 60-second mark and the second horn at the 75-second mark.

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In the event the game is televised, the length of each electronic-media timeout shall be 105 seconds. The first horn shall sound at the 90-second mark and the second horn at the 105 seconds.

4. In addition to the electronic-media timeouts, each team shall have four (4) 30-second timeouts and one (1) 60-second timeout per regulation game. Each team may carry up to three (3) 30-second timeouts into the second half.

5. Each team shall be entitles to one (1) additional 30-second timeout during each extra period in addition to any timeouts it has not used previously.

C. Regular Season Conference Schedule


2. Each institution shall play all other Conference members at least twice during the regular season on a home and away basis.

3. Mid-week games shall start at 8:00 p.m. or 25 minutes after the conclusion of the

preceding women’s game. 4. Saturday games shall start at 4:00 p.m., 6:00 p.m., 8:00 p.m. or 25 minutes after

the conclusion of the preceding women’s game.

5. The scheduled date and/or time of a game may be changed based on mutual consent of the institutions involved.

6. All Conference regular season games must be completed by the Saturday

preceding the Conference tournament. D. Rescheduling Policy



conference game. 3. The Directors of Athletics may mutually consent to change the site of a

Conference game due to unplayable conditions at the scheduled home site.


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b. The originally scheduled home team will continue to be the designated home team for purposes of scoring and uniform color. The host institution may use its regular bench.


E. Film Exchange


2. All Conference members are responsible for capturing and uploading each of its home and non-conference away games onto the Game Tape Exchange website. [June 2010]

3. All non-conference away games shall be uploaded within 24 hours of the team’s

return to campus from the road trip. [June 2010] 4. All home and conference games shall be uploaded by noon the following day.

[June 2010] 5. When two conference teams are competing against one another, the home team is

responsible for capturing and uploading the game film. The visiting team may film the game if it wishes, but the home team is responsible for uploading the game to the Game Tape Exchange website. [June 2010]

6. All Conference game officials are granted access to Game Tape Exchange for

purposes of reviewing game film. [June 2009]

F. Game Balls

The Wilson Solution will be the official ball for all regular season and Conference tournament games. [2002]

G. Officials

1. All officials for Conference regular season and tournament games will be assigned by the SAC Coordinator of Men’s Basketball Officials.


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3. Coaches and officials are prohibited from any direct phone, electronic mail, U.S. postal mail or social media contact with one another during the season. The same policy shall be in place for officials and student-athletes. All game-related communications, concerns or questions must be directed to the SAC Coordinator of Men’s Basketball Officials. Any violations of this policy must be reported to the SAC Coordinator of Men’s Basketball Officials and the Conference office. [June 2012]

H. Publicity



2. A Preseason Poll will be determined by a vote of the head men’s basketball coaches and released to the public approximately one month prior to the start of the regular season. Coaches may not vote for their own team. [Amended June 2012]






SECTION 8. CONFERENCE TOURNAMENT Wherever applicable, policies and procedures governing the administration and conduct of the National Collegiate Athletic Association Division II Men’s Basketball Championship shall be utilized. A. Date and Site

1. The Conference tournament semifinals and finals shall play at a pre-determined site as approved by the Athletic Directors Council. [July 2002]

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Year Site Dates 2013 Catawba Valley Community College , Hickory, NC March 9-10 2014 TBD March 8-9 2015 TBD March 7-8 2016 TBD March 5-6 2017 TBD March 4-5 2018 TBD March 3-4

2. The tournament shall be conducted on a Wednesday (Quarterfinals), Saturday

(Semifinals) and Sunday (Final).

3. The tournament shall be scheduled for the week prior to the start of the NCAA Division II Men’s Basketball Championship. Actual dates shall be set at least one year in advance.

B. Format


2. The tournament will be conducted using an eight-team single-elimination format. The quarterfinal games will be played at the home site of the higher seed and the semifinal and final games will be played at a pre-determined as described in Section 8-A.

Wednesday Quarterfinals #8 at #1

#7 at #2 #6 at #3 #5 at #4 Saturday Semifinals Winner of #1 vs. #8 vs. Winner of #4 vs. #5 Winner of #2 vs. #7 vs. Winner of #3 vs. #6

Sunday Final Winners of semifinal games 3. Quarterfinal round games will be hosted by the higher seed. If it is a single game,

the start time shall be 7:00 p.m. If the game is a doubleheader with a women’s quarterfinal game, the start time shall be 8:00 p.m. or 25 minutes after the conclusion of the women’s game. Game times for the semifinal and final rounds will be determined by the Conference office and will be published in the tournament handbook.

4. The practice and warm-up schedule will be determined by the Conference office. 5. For all tournament games, the higher seed shall be designated as the home team

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6. For the quarterfinal games, the home team shall occupy its normal bench. For the semifinal and final games, the higher seeded team shall occupy the bench to the right of the scorer’s table when facing the court.



The seeding for the tournament shall be based on the results of the regular season conference games (winning percentage). If a tie(s) exist in the final regular season standings, the following criteria will used to determine the tournament seeds: [March 2003] a. Head-to-head record among the tied teams. b. If a tie still exists, a comparison of each team’s record against all remaining seeds

in the tournament. The comparison of records will begin with the highest seed possible and continue all the way through the lowest seed, if necessary.

c. If a tie still exists, the Commissioner shall conduct a coin flip.


D. Event Management Conference Call

1. On the Thursday prior to the semifinals and finals, the Conference office will conduct a mandatory pre-tournament conference call with the following participants: all involved head coaches, applicable Directors of Athletics or designee, the host sports information personnel, the host athletic training personnel, the host facilities staff, and a Conference representative(s). The purpose of the conference call will be to review the administrative details and game operations for the tournament.

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2. The Conference office will set the time of the call, create an agenda and provide the necessary conference call information to each participating institution. The Commissioner shall inform the Director of Athletics in writing when required institutional representatives do not participate on the conference call.

E. Officials

1. The SAC Coordinator of Men’s Basketball Officials shall assign three (3)

officials for all games of the tournament. One (1) alternate official will also be assigned for the semifinals and final.



1. The Men’s Basketball Player of the Year shall be selected by a vote of the head men’s basketball coaches at the conclusion of the regular season and will be student-athlete who receives the most votes for the All-Conference Team (see 9-E). [March 2003] Coaches may not vote for their own player(s).



1. The Men’s Basketball Freshman of the Year shall be the student-athlete who receives the most votes for the All-Freshman Team (see 9-G). [March 2003] Only those student-athletes participating in their first year of intercollegiate competition are eligible for the award. [March 2005] Coaches may not vote for their own player(s).

2. The winner will be awarded a plaque. C. Coach of the Year

1. The Men’s Basketball Coach of the Year shall be selected by a vote of the head men’s basketball coaches at the conclusion of the regular season. Coaches may not vote for themselves.




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1. A First-Team All-Conference and a Second-Team All-Conference shall be selected by the head men’s basketball coaches at the conclusion of the regular season.

2. Each team shall be comprised of six (6) student-athletes, regardless of position.


office. Final ballots will be tallied by the Conference office and must be submitted by Monday following the conclusion of the regular season. [March 2008]

4. In the event of ties, the number of student-athletes on the First and Second Team

may be adjusted.

5. Coaches may not vote for their own student-athlete(s). 6. The student-athlete who receives the most votes for the All-Conference Team

shall be named the Player of the Year (see 9-A). 7. First Team winners will be awarded a plaque. Second Team winners will be

awarded a framed personalized certificate. F. All-Freshman Team

1. The All-Freshman Team shall be selected by the head men’s basketball coaches at the conclusion of the regular season. Only those student-athletes participating in their first year of intercollegiate competition are eligible for the award. [March 2005] Coaches may not vote for their own player(s).

2. The team shall be comprised of five (5) student-athletes regardless of position. 3. The student-athlete who receives the most votes for the All-Freshman Team shall




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1. A five (5) person All-Tournament Team, regardless of position, shall be selected at the conclusion of the tournament. The All-Tournament Team will be selected by a committee consisting of participating head coaches, SIDs and members of the media.



1. The tournament Most Valuable Player shall be selected at the conclusion of the tournament and must be one of the five (5) members of the All Tournament Team. The Most Valuable Player will be selected by a committee consisting of participating head coaches, SIDs and members of the media.


K. SAC Honor Roll

1. All South Atlantic Conference men’s basketball student-athletes who have a 3.30 or better GPA at the conclusion of the spring semester shall be named to the SAC Academic Honor Roll. [June 2010]



1. The men’s basketball Player of the Year shall be considered a nominee for the SAC Male Athlete of the Year Award. [Revised 1999]





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2. Nominees for the Scholar-Athlete must meet the following criteria: a. A minimum 3.3 cumulative GPA b. Be of sophomore status, at a minimum c. Excel in academics, athletics and community/leadership activities.



4. The winners will be awarded a plaque. N. SAC Presidents Award







All men’s basketball student-athletes competing in their final season of eligibility will receive a senior memento award sponsored by the Conference Student-Athlete Advisory Committee. [Revised 2004] A student-athlete shall have competed in the sport of men’s basketball at a SAC institution for a minimum of two years in order to be eligible to receive the senior award. [June 2012]






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1. The men’s basketball Statistical Champions will be the leaders in each of the following statistical categories at the conclusion of the regular season. a. Points Per Game b. Three-Pointers Per Game c. Rebounds Per Game d. Blocked Shots Per Game e. Field Goal Percentage f. Assists Per Game g. Assist-to-Turnover Ratio h. Steals Per Game i. Three-Point Field Goal Percentage j. Free Throw Percentage k. Team Scoring Offense l. Team Steals m. Team Field Goal Percentage n. Team Field Goal Percentage Defense o. Team Assists p. Team Rebounding q. Team Blocked Shots r. Team Three-Point Field Goal Percentage s. Team Scoring Defense t. Team Free Throw Percentage u. Team Assist-to-Turnover Ratio


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SPORT SPECIFIC LEGISLATION WOMEN’S BASKETBALL (Updated June 2012) SECTION 1. TITLE South Atlantic Conference Women’s Basketball Committee. SECTION 2. COMMITTEE STRUCTURE The committee shall be comprised of the head women’s basketball coach of each member institution. Each head coach shall have one vote. The Women’s Basketball Committee shall be a recommending body to the Athletic Directors Council regarding women’s basketball matters. SECTION 3. AMENDMENTS TO OPERATING POLICIES All recommended amendments must be included in the annual report of the Women’s Basketball Committee and submitted to the Athletic Director liaison for women’s basketball and the South Atlantic Conference office no later than May 1. The Athletic Directors Council will act on all women’s basketball recommendations during its annual meeting in June. SECTION 4. OFFICERS A. Status and Term of Office

1. The Women’s Basketball Committee shall be chaired by a head women’s

basketball coach. The chair must have been a head coach in the conference for two (2) years before accepting the role.



B. Duties

The chair shall preside over the annual meeting of the Women’s Basketball Committee and report all recommendations in the proper written format to the Athletic Directors Council via the Athletic Director Liaison for the Women’s Basketball Committee no later than May 1. A copy of the report shall also be submitted to the SAC Commissioner.

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1. The committee will meet annually on the second Monday in April (i.e. two days prior to the start of the regular National Letter of Intent signing period for basketball). The meeting will be in person or via conference call at a date and site determined by the conference office.



the loss of the ability to vote on any issue discussed during the meeting.



B. Quorum




B. Tobacco Ban


SECTION 7. REGULAR SEASON CONFERENCE PLAY These regulations are intended to supplement NCAA rules and regulations as prescribed in Bylaw 17 of the NCAA Division II Manual.

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A. Rules and Regulations

1. All Conference regular season games will be played according to the most current NCAA Basketball Rules and Regulations publication.

2. Conference members are prohibited from providing any form of a scouting report (e.g. written/verbal/film) to any coach outside the Conference.

3. The host school shall provide a minimum of five (5) warm-up balls, water, ice and

towels for the visiting team. 4. Allstudentsfromthevisitingteam’sschoolshallbeadmittedatthestudent

price of the host institution provided they present a valid studentidentificationcard.


dark colored uniforms. 6. The following crowd control statement shall be read prior to all Conference

games: “The South Atlantic Conference and NCAA encourage and promote good


7. At the conclusion of each game, teams shall shake hands and go directly to their

dressing room. Neither the home team nor the away team is permitted to congregate at center court at the conclusion of the game. Prior to the start of the game, teams are only permitted to huddle on the side of the court (e.g., the foul line) where their bench is located and not at center court. During introductions, student-athletes are not permitted to shake the hands of the opposing coach or the officials. [March 2005]

B. Electronic-Media Timeout Policy [June 2010]

1. During all Conference regular season games, an electronic-media timeout shall occur at the first dead ball after the 16-, 12-, 8- and 4-minute marks of each half when the game clock is stopped.

2. The first timeout requested by either team in the second half shall become an electronic-media timeout.

In any overtime period, the first timeout granted to either team may become an electronic-media timeout.

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3. The length of each electronic-media timeout shall be 75 seconds if the game is not televised. The first horn shall sound at the 60-second mark and the second horn at the 75-second mark. In the event the game is televised, the length of each electronic-media timeout shall be 105 seconds. The first horn shall sound at the 90-second mark and the second horn at the 105 seconds.

4. In addition to the electronic-media timeouts, each team shall have four (4) 30-second timeouts and one (1) 60-second timeout per regulation game. Each team may carry up to three (3) 30-second timeouts into the second half.

5. Each team shall be entitles to one (1) additional 30-second timeout during each extra period in addition to any timeouts it has not used previously.

C. Regular Season Conference Schedule


2. Each institution shall play all other Conference members at least twice during the regular season on a home and away basis.

3. Mid-week games shall start at 6:00 p.m. 4. Saturday games shall start at 2:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m. or 6:00 p.m.

5. The scheduled date and/or time of a game may be changed based on mutual

consent of the institutions involved. 6. All Conference regular season games must be completed by the Saturday

preceding the Conference tournament. D. Rescheduling Policy



conference game. 3. The Directors of Athletics may mutually consent to change the site of a

Conference game due to unplayable conditions at the scheduled home site.


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b. The originally scheduled home team will continue to be the designated home team for purposes of scoring and uniform color. The host institution may use its regular bench.


E. Film Exchange


2. All Conference members are responsible for capturing and uploading each of its home and non-conference away games onto the Game Tape Exchange website. [June 2010]

3. All non-conference away games shall be uploaded within 24 hours of the team’s

return to campus from the road trip. [June 2010] 4. All home and conference games shall be uploaded by noon the following day.

[June 2010] 5. When two conference teams are competing against one another, the home team is

responsible for capturing and uploading the game film. The visiting team may film the game if it wishes, but the home team is responsible for uploading the game to the Game Tape Exchange website. [June 2010]

6. All Conference game officials are granted access to Game Tape Exchange for

purposes of reviewing game film. [June 2009]

F. Game Balls

The Wilson Solution will be the official ball for all regular season and Conference tournament games. [2002]

G. Officials

1. All officials for Conference regular season and tournament games will be assigned by the SAC Coordinator of Women’s Basketball Officials.


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3. Coaches and officials are prohibited from any direct phone, electronic mail, U.S. postal mail or social media contact with one another during the season. The same policy shall be in place for officials and student-athletes. All game-related communications, concerns or questions must be directed to the SAC Coordinator of Women’s Basketball Officials. Any violations of this policy must be reported to the SAC Coordinator of Women’s Basketball Officials and the Conference office. [June 2012]

H. Publicity



2. A Preseason Poll will be determined by a vote of the head women’s basketball coaches and released to the public approximately one month prior to the start of the regular season. Coaches may not vote for their own team. [Amended June 2012]

3. A First-Team Preseason All-Conference and a Second-Team Preseason All-

Conference shall be selected by the Conference sports information directors and released to the public at the same time as the Preseason Poll.





SECTION 8. CONFERENCE TOURNAMENT Wherever applicable, policies and procedures governing the administration and conduct of the National Collegiate Athletic Association Division II Women’s Basketball Championship shall be utilized. A. Date and Site

1. The Conference tournament semifinals and finals shall play at a pre-determined site as approved by the Athletic Directors Council. [July 2002]

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Year Site Dates 2013 Catawba Valley Community College , Hickory, NC March 9-10 2014 TBD March 8-9 2015 TBD March 7-8 2016 TBD March 5-6 2017 TBD March 4-5 2018 TBD March 3-4

2. The tournament shall be conducted on a Wednesday (Quarterfinals), Saturday

(Semifinals) and Sunday (Final).

3. The tournament shall be scheduled for the week prior to the start of the NCAA Division II Women’s Basketball Championship. Actual dates shall be set at least one year in advance.

B. Format


2. The tournament will be conducted using an eight-team single-elimination format. The quarterfinal games will be played at the home site of the higher seed and the semifinal and final games will be played at a pre-determined as described in Section 8-A.

Wednesday Quarterfinals #8 at #1

#7 at #2 #6 at #3 #5 at #4 Saturday Semifinals Winner of #1 vs. #8 vs. Winner of #4 vs. #5 Winner of #2 vs. #7 vs. Winner of #3 vs. #6

Sunday Final Winners of semifinal games 3. Quarterfinal round games will be hosted by the higher seed. If it is a single game,

the start time shall be 7:00 p.m. If the game is a doubleheader with a men’s quarterfinal game, the start time shall be 6:00 p.m. Game times for the semifinal and final rounds will be determined by the Conference office and will be published in the tournament handbook.

4. The practice and warm-up schedule will be determined by the Conference office. 5. For all tournament games, the higher seed shall be designated as the home team

and will wear light-colored uniforms.

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6. For the quarterfinal games, the home team shall occupy its normal bench. For the semifinal and final games, the higher seeded team shall occupy the bench to the right of the scorer’s table when facing the court.



The seeding for the tournament shall be based on the results of the regular season conference games (winning percentage). If a tie(s) exist in the final regular season standings, the following criteria will used to determine the tournament seeds: [March 2003] a. Head-to-head record among the tied teams. b. If a tie still exists, a comparison of each team’s record against all remaining seeds

in the tournament. The comparison of records will begin with the highest seed possible and continue all the way through the lowest seed, if necessary.



D. Event Management Conference Call

1. On the Thursday prior to the semifinals and finals, the Conference office will conduct a mandatory pre-tournament conference call with the following participants: all involved head coaches, applicable Directors of Athletics or designee, the host sports information personnel, the host athletic training personnel, the host facilities staff, and a Conference representative(s). The purpose of the conference call will be to review the administrative details and game operations for the tournament.

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2. The Conference office will set the time of the call, create an agenda and provide the necessary conference call information to each participating institution. The Commissioner shall inform the Director of Athletics in writing when required institutional representatives do not participate on the conference call.

E. Officials

1. The SAC Coordinator of Women’s Basketball Officials shall assign three (3)

officials for all games of the tournament. One (1) alternate official will also be assigned for the semifinals and final.



1. The Women’s Basketball Player of the Year shall be selected by a vote of the head women’s basketball coaches at the conclusion of the regular season and will be student-athlete who receives the most votes for the All-Conference Team (see 9-E). [March 2003] Coaches may not vote for their own player(s).



1. The Women’s Basketball Freshman of the Year shall be the student-athlete who receives the most votes for the All-Freshman Team (see 9-G). [March 2003] Only those student-athletes participating in their first year of intercollegiate competition are eligible for the award. [March 2005] Coaches may not vote for their own player(s).

2. The winner will be awarded a plaque. C. Coach of the Year

1. The Women’s Basketball Coach of the Year shall be selected by a vote of the head women’s basketball coaches at the conclusion of the regular season. Coaches may not vote for themselves.




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1. A First-Team All-Conference and a Second-Team All-Conference shall be selected by the head women’s basketball coaches at the conclusion of the regular season.

2. Each team shall be comprised of six (6) student-athletes, regardless of position.


office. Final ballots will be tallied by the Conference office and must be submitted by Monday following the conclusion of the regular season. [March 2008]

4. In the event of ties, the number of student-athletes on the First and Second Team

may be adjusted.

5. Coaches may not vote for their own student-athlete(s). 6. The student-athlete who receives the most votes for the All-Conference Team

shall be named the Player of the Year (see 9-A).

7. First Team winners will be awarded a plaque. Second Team winners will be awarded a framed personalized certificate.

F. All-Freshman Team

1. The All-Freshman Team shall be selected by the head women’s basketball coaches at the conclusion of the regular season. Only those student-athletes participating in their first year of intercollegiate competition are eligible for the award. [March 2005] Coaches may not vote for their own player(s).

2. The team shall be comprised of five (5) student-athletes regardless of position. 3. The student-athlete who receives the most votes for the All-Freshman Team shall




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1. A five (5) person All-Tournament Team, regardless of position, shall be selected at the conclusion of the tournament. The All-Tournament Team will be selected by a committee consisting of participating head coaches, SIDs and members of the media.



1. The tournament Most Valuable Player shall be selected at the conclusion of the tournament and must be one of the five (5) members of the All Tournament Team. The Most Valuable Player will be selected by a committee consisting of participating head coaches, SIDs and members of the media.


K. SAC Honor Roll

1. All South Atlantic Conference women’s basketball student-athletes who have a 3.30 or better GPA at the conclusion of the spring semester shall be named to the SAC Academic Honor Roll. [June 2010]



1. The women’s basketball Player of the Year shall be considered a nominee for the SAC Female Athlete of the Year Award. [Revised 1999]





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All women’s basketball student-athletes competing in their final season of eligibility will receive a senior memento award sponsored by the Conference Student-Athlete Advisory Committee. [Revised 2004] A student-athlete shall have competed in the sport of women’s basketball at a SAC institution for a minimum of two years in order to be eligible to receive the senior award. [June 2012]






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1. The women’s basketball Statistical Champions will be the leaders in each of the following statistical categories at the conclusion of the regular season. a. Points Per Game b. Three-Pointers Per Game c. Rebounds Per Game d. Blocked Shots Per Game e. Field Goal Percentage f. Assists Per Game g. Assist-to-Turnover Ratio h. Steals Per Game i. Three-Point Field Goal Percentage j. Free Throw Percentage k. Team Scoring Offense l. Team Steals m. Team Field Goal Percentage n. Team Field Goal Percentage Defense o. Team Assists p. Team Rebounding q. Team Blocked Shots r. Team Three-Point Field Goal Percentage s. Team Scoring Defense t. Team Free Throw Percentage u. Team Assist-to-Turnover Ratio


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SPORT SPECIFIC LEGISLATION GOLF (Updated June 2012) SECTION 1. TITLE A. South Atlantic Conference Golf Committee. SECTION 2. COMMITTEE STRUCTURE The committee shall be comprised of the head men’s golf coach and the head women’s golf coach of each member institution. Each head coach shall have one vote. The Golf Committee shall be a recommending body to the Athletic Directors Council regarding golf matters. SECTION 3. AMENDMENTS TO OPERATING POLICIES All recommended amendments must be included in the annual report of the Golf Committee and submitted to the Athletic Director liaison for golf and the South Atlantic Conference office no later than March 1. The Athletic Directors Council will act on all golf recommendations during its spring meeting. SECTION 4. OFFICERS A. Status and Term of Office

1. The Golf Committee shall be co-chaired by a head coach of men’s golf and a head

coach of women’s golf. The co-chairs must have been a head coach in the conference for two (2) years before accepting the role. (October 2005)

2. The co-chair term shall be two (2) years and will rotate by institutional alphabetical


B. Duties

The co-chairs shall preside over the annual meeting of the Golf Committee and report all recommendations in the proper written format to the Athletic Directors Council via the Athletic Director Liaison for the Golf Committee. A copy of the report shall also be submitted to the SAC Commissioner.


1. The committee will meet annually in the fall during each academic year. The meeting will be in person or via conference call at a date and site determined by the Conference office.

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2. All head coaches (or designee) are required to attend or participate in (via conference call) the annual coaches’ meeting. Failure to be in attendance or participate (via conference call) will result in the loss of the ability to vote on any issue discussed during the meeting. Failure to be in attendance or participate (via conference call) for two (2) consecutive meetings will result in a financial penalty.





B. Tobacco Ban


SECTION 7. REGULAR SEASON CONFERENCE PLAY These regulations are intended to supplement NCAA rules and regulations as prescribed in Bylaw 17 of the NCAA Division II Manual as well as the most current edition of the NCAA Golf Playing Rules. A. Playing Rules and Regulations

United States Golf Association (USGA) rules govern except when superseded by NCAA or South Atlantic Conference rules.


There is no regular-season Conference scheduling requirement; however, Conference members are encouraged to schedule intra-Conference competition.

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C. Publicity

1. Tournament results must be reported to the Conference office by Tuesday morning of each week. Weekly press releases shall include results, rankings, statistics and award winners.

2. The Conference office will publish the adjusted scoring averages per Golfstat on its website during the second and fourth week of March in addition to the Wednesday prior to the start of the Conference tournament. [November 2010]

SECTION 8. CONFERENCE TOURNAMENT Wherever applicable, policies and procedures governing the administration and conduct of the National Collegiate Athletic Association Division II Men's and Women’s Golf Championship shall be utilized. A. Date and Site

1. The men’s and women’s Conference tournaments shall be played on the same dates at the same site determined by the approved rotation schedule. In the event the tournaments are conducted at a neutral site, the two closest institutions in proximity to the course will be designated as the host institutions and will be responsible for providing assistance with athletic trainers, sports information personnel and any other pertinent personnel deemed necessary by the Conference office. [June 2010] Year Site Hosts Dates 2013 Eagles Landing, Sevierville, TN Carson-Newman/Tusculum TBD 2014 Eagles Landing, Sevierville, TN Carson-Newman/Tusculum TBD 2015 TBD TBD TBD 2016 TBD TBD TBD 2017 TBD TBD TBD 2018 TBD TBD TBD

2. The tournament must be completed prior to the first date of final exams for any Conference member. Actual dates shall be set at least one year in advance.

B. Playing Rules and General Regulations

1. USGA rules govern except when superseded by NCAA or South Atlantic Conference

rules. The head professional has the authority to determine any special ground rules that should prevail and also shall act as the official rules interpreter.

2. The Tournament Committee shall consist of the co-chairs of the Golf Committee, the head professional of the host course, the Athletic Director Liaison of the Golf Committee and a designated person from the Conference office.

3. Play is conducted in threesomes beginning at the #1 tee unless determined otherwise by the Tournament Committee.

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4. A significant display of slow play and/or misconduct, which shall include abusive language and/or the throwing of a club by a participant will result in the following: [March 2005]

a. First offense – Warning b. Second offense – Two-stroke penalty c. Third offense – Disqualification

5. Participants are expected to dress appropriately for championship golf competition,

including a shirt and/or sweater identifying the institution. 6. Measuring devices are permitted during all rounds of the Conference tournament.

[Amended November 2010] 7. Institutions may designate two (2) coaches to provide advice to participating student-

athletes during all rounds of the Conference tournament. Designated coaches must be considered coaches (i.e. head, assistant, student or volunteer) by their institution. It is permissible to change the two (2) designated coaches after the first day of competition, provided all participating institutions and the rules officials are notified prior to the start of play on the second day.

8. Parents and spectators are to remain on the cart path only and are not permitted on the

practice green or driving range during the Conference tournament. [March 2005] 9. Individual and team scores will be updated via live stats (e.g. Golfstat) at the

completion of every three holes, at a minimum. [March 2010]

C. Squad Size and Entry Forms

1. Squad sizes are limited to five (5) participants for each men’s and each women’s team. In the event a team does not have (5) participants, another team may bring an additional player(s), whose score will not be included in the team results, in order to fill out the pairings.

2. Additional players will be selected based their adjusted scoring average per Golfstat based on all the results as of the Wednesday prior to the start of Conference tournament. To be selected as an individual participant, the student-athlete must have completed a minimum of six competitive rounds during the season. [November 2010]

3. The co-chairs of the Golf Committee in conjunction with the Conference office shall be responsible for the distribution of all Conference tournament information.

4. Official entry forms must be sent to the co-chairs of the Golf Committee and the

Conference office no later than the Wednesday prior to the start of the Conference tournament. The co-chairs of the Golf Committee and Conference office will be responsible for submitting the entry forms to the head professional at the host course.

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D. Format

1. The format for both the men’s and women’s tournament will be a three-day, 54-hole tournament, with 18 holes of play scheduled on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday. The Saturday prior to the tournament shall be available for a practice round. (October 2011)

2. If weather or other unforeseen conflicts precludes a 54-hole tournament, a Conference tournament will be declared based on whatever number of completed 18-hole rounds are played over a three-day period (minimum is 18 holes). If play is halted or shortened any day and all teams have completed the same nine (9) holes, then the scores for those nine (9) holes will count toward the championship. (Amended October 2011)

3. The Medalist (individual champion) for both the men’s and the women’s tournament

shall be determined by the low aggregate score for 54 holes. All individual ties for first place shall be decided by a sudden victory playoff following the final round of play. The desired order of holes for the playoff will be determined by the Tournament Committee prior to the start of the tournament. (November 2010)

4. Team scores consist of the low four (4) scores to be counted each round. In case of a tie

by two (2) or more teams at the conclusion of the final round, the team champion shall be decided by a sudden victory playoff. Weather and time permitting, all five (5) golfers from each team tied for first place will play an additional hole. The low four (4) scores are counted with the lowest overall total winning the playoff. If a tie still remains, a second hole will be played, etc. If weather and time do not permit, a match of cards will be conducted. Final round fifth (5th) person scores will be compared. If a tie still exists, second round fifth (5th) person scores will be compared. If a tie still exists, first round fifth (5th) person scores will be compared. If a playoff begins but cannot be completed, fifth (5h) person scores on the last hole completed shall be compared. If a tie still exists, a match of cards as described above will be conducted. It is the responsibility of the sport committee to rule on the feasibility of continuing with a playoff, but every attempt should be made to conduct one if possible.

5. The team that wins the Conference tournament shall receive the Conference’s automatic

bid to the NCAA Tournament, where applicable. If the minimum of 18 holes cannot be played to completion due to weather or other unforeseen conflicts, the Tournament Committee will select the Conference’s automatic bid to the NCAA Championship, taking into consideration the most recent rankings per Golfstat. If a member of the Tournament Committee has a team in consideration, that person shall recuse himself/herself from the Committee. [November 2010]

E. Pairings

1. Pairings for the first day shall be determined by the most recent rankings per Golfstat as

of the Wednesday prior to the start of the Conference tournament. The committee co-chairs shall forward the final pairings to the Conference office no later than the Thursday prior to the start of the Conference tournament.

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2. Pairings for the second and third day shall be determined based on the results of the previous day – by total team scores first and individual scores within each team second. [Amended October 2011]

F. Pre-Tournament Conference Call

1. During the week prior to the tournament, the Conference office will conduct a mandatory pre-tournament conference call with the following participants: all involved head coaches, the host Athletic Director(s), the host sports information personnel, the host facilities staff, the head official and a Conference representative. The purpose of the conference call will be to review the schedule of events, awards presentation, practice times and general tournament details.


G. Practice Restrictions

South Atlantic Conference teams or team members shall not be permitted to play the selected tournament course for two weeks (14 days) prior to the first official practice round the tournament. Any team members playing the course during the time period mentioned above shall be declared ineligible to compete in the tournament. [November 2010]

H. Balls All balls used in the Conference tournament must conform to USGA standards. I. Officials and Protests

1. The co-chairs of the Golf Committee along with the head professional of the host course

shall serve as the Rules Committee of the Conference tournament.

2. Protests must be submitted in writing to the Commissioner with a copy to the Athletic Director Liaison of the Golf Committee. All protests must be submitted no earlier than 24 hours and no later than 48 hours following the completion of the Conference tournament and must have the signature of the Head Coach and Athletics Director.

SECTION 9. AWARDS A. Golfer of the Year

1. The Women’s Golfer of the Year shall be selected by a vote of the head women’s golf coaches the Wednesday prior to the start of the Conference tournament. Each member institution shall be responsible for sending the adjusted scoring averages per Golfstat of the nominated student-athletes to the Conference office and the Conference office will then compile the information and distribute to the head coaches to vote. [April 2011]

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2. The Men’s Golfer of the Year shall be selected by a vote of the head men’s golf coaches the Wednesday prior to the start of the Conference tournament. Each member institution shall be responsible for sending the adjusted scoring averages per Golfstat of the nominated student-athletes to the Conference office and the Conference office will then compile the information and distribute to the head coaches to vote. [April 2011]



1. The Women’s Golf Freshman of the Year shall be the freshman student-athlete with the lowest adjusted scoring average per Golfstat based on all results as of the Wednesday prior to the start of the Conference tournament. [November 2008] Only those student-athletes participating in their first year of intercollegiate competition are eligible for the award. [March 2005]

2. The Men’s Golf Freshman of the Year shall be the freshman student-athlete with the lowest adjusted scoring average per Golfstat based on all results as of the Wednesday prior to the start of the Conference tournament. [November 2008] Only those student-athletes participating in their first year of intercollegiate competition are eligible for the award. [March 2005]



1. The Women’s Golf Coach of the Year shall be selected by a vote of the women’s golf coaches prior to the Conference tournament. Coaches may not vote for themselves.

2. The Men’s Golf Coach of the Year shall be selected by a vote of the men’s golf coaches prior to the Conference tournament. Coaches may not vote for themselves.


D. Tournament Champion

1. The Tournament Champion will be awarded a trophy and also be considered the Conference Champion. In addition, each member of the tournament champion team will be awarded a personalized certificate.


3. A team that does not post a team score shall not receive points toward the Echols

Athletic Excellence Award. Such an institution shall have the right to appeal this decision to the Commissioner. [July 2004]

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4. A team that does not meet the NCAA minimum-contest requirements for golf (6 contests with 5 participants), including the Conference tournament, shall not receive points toward the Echols Athletic Excellence Award. [July 2004]

E. Tournament Runner-Up

The team that is the tournament runner-up will be awarded a plaque. F. All-Conference Teams

1. The All-Conference team for both Men’s and Women’s Golf shall consist of five (5) first-team members and five (5) second-team members.

2. The first five (5) individuals with the lowest adjusted scoring average per Golfstat based

on all results (minimum of 12 completed rounds) up to the week prior to the Conference tournament shall be the first team. [Amended November 2010]

3. The second five (5) individuals with the lowest adjusted scoring average per Golfstat

based on all results (minimum of 12 completed rounds) up to the week prior to the Conference tournament shall be the second team. [Amended November 2010]


5. First Team winners will be awarded a plaque. Second Team winners will be awarded a framed personalized certificate. (Amended October 2011)

G. Tournament Medalist

1. The Medalist (individual champion) for both the men’s and the women’s tournament shall be determined by the low aggregate score for 54 holes.


H. All-Tournament Team

1. The top five finishers, including ties, in both the men’s and women’s tournaments shall be named First-Team All-Tournament.

2. The second five finishers, including ties, in both the men’s and women’s tournaments shall be named Second-Team All-Tournament.

3. In the event of ties, the number of individuals on the first and second team may be

adjusted. 4. The winners will be awarded a personalized certificate.

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I. SAC Honor Roll

1. All South Atlantic Conference golf student-athletes who have a 3.30 or better GPA at the conclusion of the spring semester shall be named to the SAC Academic Honor Roll. Student-athletes on the honor roll will receive a composite certificate. [June 2010]


J. SAC Athlete of the Year Award

1. The male and female Golfer of the Year shall be considered nominees for the SAC Athlete-of-the-Year Award. [June 1999]



K. SAC Scholar-Athlete Award







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4. The winners will be awarded a personalized plaque. M. SAC Senior Participation Award

All golf student-athletes competing in their final season of eligibility will receive a senior memento award sponsored by the Conference Student-Athlete Advisory Committee. [July 2004] A student-athlete shall have competed in the sport of golf at a SAC institution for a minimum of two years in order to be eligible to receive the senior award. [June 2012]

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SPORT SPECIFIC LEGISLATION TENNIS (Updated June 2012) SECTION 1. TITLE South Atlantic Conference Tennis Committee. SECTION 2. COMMITTEE STRUCTURE The committee shall be comprised of the head men’s tennis coach and the head women’s tennis coach of each member institution. Each head coach shall have one vote. The Tennis Committee shall be a recommending body to the Athletic Directors Council regarding tennis matters. SECTION 3. AMENDMENTS TO OPERATING POLICIES All recommended amendments must be included in the annual report of the Tennis Committee and submitted to the Athletic Director liaison for tennis and the South Atlantic Conference office no later than October 1. The Athletic Directors Council will act on all tennis recommendations during its fall meeting. SECTION 4. OFFICERS A. Status and Term of Office

1. The Tennis Committee shall be co-chaired by a head coach of men’s tennis and a head

coach of women’s tennis. 2. The co-chair term shall be two (2) years and will rotate by institutional alphabetical


B. Duties

1. The co-chairs shall preside over the annual meeting of the Tennis Committee and report

all recommendations in the proper written format to the Athletic Directors Council via the Athletic Director Liaison for the Tennis Committee. A copy of the report shall also be submitted to the SAC Commissioner.

2. The co-chairs shall serve on the Protest Committee. SECTION 5. MEETING AND QUORUM A. Date and Site

1. The committee will meet annually in the fall during each academic year. The meeting will be in person or via conference call at a date and site determined by the conference office.

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2. All head coaches (or designee) are required to attend or participate in (via conference call) the annual coaches’ meeting. Failure to be in attendance or participate (via conference call) will result in the loss of the ability to vote on any issue discussed during the meeting. Failure to be in attendance or participate (via conference call) for two (2) consecutive meetings will result in a financial penalty.


1. A majority of all conference college representatives present constitutes a quorum. Six

(6) votes are necessary to recommend change in policies or procedures.



B. Tobacco Ban

The use of all tobacco products by student-athletes and game personnel (e.g. coaches, officials, athletic trainers, managers) is prohibited at the site of the match competition, as well as at Conference activities such as banquets, autograph sessions, press conferences and post game/match interviews Violation of this ban will result in disqualification of the offending individual and the head coach for the remainder of the contest. Officials are instructed to take a zero tolerance policy in this area.

SECTION 7. REGULAR SEASON CONFERENCE PLAY These regulations are intended to supplement NCAA rules and regulations as prescribed in Bylaw 17 of the NCAA Division II Manual as well as the most current edition of the ITA Friend At Court. A. Playing Rules and Regulations

1. ITA official rules and scoring procedures govern except when superseded by

Conference rules. [Amended September 2010] 2. Each coach shall submit their singles and doubles line-up to the opposing coach and

official no later than 30 minutes prior to the start of the match. The line-ups shall be according to strength of play per ITA rules. In the case of an injury and/or sickness to a student-athlete, all remaining student-athletes must sequentially move up in the line-up. (1999)

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1. Each institution shall play one (1) match in the spring against all participating Conference members. The sites will rotate on alternating years.

2. The match format shall consist of three doubles matches (eight-game pro set with a 12-

point tie-break at eight games all) followed by six singles matches (best two out of three sets). All matches will be played to completion in the regular season.

3. All Conference matches must be completed by the Sunday preceding the Conference

tournament. C. Rescheduling Policy

1. A Conference match that is cancelled due to inclement weather or circumstances beyond the control of the participating institutions must be rescheduled at the first available date, as determined by mutual consent of the institutions involved. If the involved institutions can’t agree to a rescheduled date, then the Conference office shall select the date. [July 1999]

2. A match that is cancelled after the visiting team has arrived on site (due to inclement

weather or circumstances beyond the control of the participating institutions) must be rescheduled at the first available date. [July 2005]

3. The rescheduling of a Conference match shall take precedence over a non-conference

match. D. General Policies and Procedures

1. The host institution is encouraged to provide a scoreboard for each court that is being used throughout the match.

2. Net sticks shall be used for all singles matches. 3. Teams are responsible for providing their own towels.

E. Match Balls

1. The Wilson US Open Extra Duty ball will be the official ball for all regular season Conference matches. [October 2011]

2. The host institution shall provide new tennis balls for the third set of a singles match

upon request from either participant. F. Officials

1. The host institution shall be responsible for providing a minimum of one (1) USTA certified official to oversee all Conference matches. [March 2002].

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2. The duties of the official(s) shall include: assigning tennis courts, determining whether to call off play due to darkness or weather, acting as final interpreter of rules and maintaining sportsmanlike conduct by the participants and spectators. [March 2002]


public comments about officials. G. Protest Committee

1. The following individuals will serve on the Women’s Tennis Protest Committee: the

Athletic Director Liaison for tennis, the current women’s tennis coaches’ chair and the most recent past women’s tennis coaches’ chair. (Note: a coach must be replaced if they are directly involved in the protest) The Women’s Tennis Protest Committee will rule on all protests in women’s tennis.

2. The following individuals will serve on the Men’s Tennis Protest Committee: the

Athletic Director Liaison for tennis, the current men’s tennis coaches’ chair and the most recent past men’s tennis coaches’ chair. (Note: a coach must be replaced if they are directly involved in the protest) The Men’s Tennis Protest Committee will rule on all protests in men’s tennis.

3. Protests of a lineup and/or officials’ decision must be filed in writing using the SAC

protest form.

a. The protest form must be filed in the Conference office within 48 hours of the start of the match.

b. The protest form must include the signatures of the head coach, the head match official and the institution’s Athletic Director (or designee).

c. The protest committee will not review the protest if any of the application requirements are not met.

4. The protest will be reviewed as either a Level I or Level II violation.

a. Level I Violation – A blatant and intentional violation of ITA and/or conference rules. The penalty shall be a reversal of the match result and a letter of admonishment to the offending coach.

b. Level II Violation – A violation of ethical conduct, integrity and/or sportsmanship. The penalty shall be a letter of admonishment to the offending coach. Multiple Level II violations by the same individual and of a similar nature shall result in the violation being processed as a Level I violation.

5. A ruling made by the Protest Committee shall be considered final and may not be

appealed.

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H. Publicity

1. Match results must be reported to the Conference office by Tuesday morning of each week. Weekly press releases shall include results, standings, statistics and award winners.

2. A Preseason Poll will be determined by a vote of the head tennis coaches and released

to the public approximately one month prior to the start of the regular season. Coaches may not vote for their own team. [Amended June 2012]



1. The men’s and women’s regular season champion will be the team with the best record against Conference opponents and shall be declared the Conference champion.

2. Any tie for regular season champion will not be broken. In the case of a tie, co-

champions shall be named. SECTION 8. CONFERENCE TOURNAMENT Wherever applicable, policies and procedures governing the administration and conduct of the National Collegiate Athletic Association Division II Men's and Women’s Tennis Championship shall be utilized. A. Date and Site

1. The Conference tournament site shall be determined by the approved rotation schedule. In the event the tournament is conducted at a neutral site, the designated host institution will be responsible for providing assistance with athletic trainers, sports information personnel and any other pertinent personnel deemed necessary by the Conference office. [March 2003] Men Women Date 2013 Anderson Lenoir-Rhyne April 18-20 2014 Wingate Anderson April 17-19 2015 Carson-Newman Wingate TBD 2016 Tusculum Carson-Newman TBD 2017 Mars Hill Tusculum TBD 2018 Catawba Mars Hill TBD 2019 Lincoln Memorial Catawba TBD

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2. The tournament will be conducted on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, with Sunday being used as a rain date, if needed. Matches played on Sunday may not begin prior to 12:00 noon. When the tournament dates fall on Easter weekend, it will be conducted on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, with Saturday being used as a rain date, if needed.

3. The tournament must be completed prior to the first date of final exams for any Conference member. Actual dates shall be set at least one year in advance

B. Format

1. The top six teams at the end of the regular season shall qualify for the Conference tournament and will be seeded according to the final regular season order of finish. Should two or more teams tie for sixth place, the Conference tie-breaking procedures described in Section 8-D will be used. Both the men’s and women’s finals will be held on Saturday. [July 2009] Thursday Quarterfinals Match 1 - #3 vs. #6 Match 2 - #4 vs. #5 Friday Semifinals Match 3 – Winner of Match 1 vs. #2 Match 4 – Winner of Match 2 vs. #1 Saturday Championship Winner of Match 3 vs. Winner of Match 4

2. The match format shall consist of three doubles matches (eight-game pro set) followed by six singles matches (best two out of three sets). All singles matches will stop upon the determination of a team winner.

3. The 12-point tie-breaker shall be used in all doubles match at eight games all and in all

singles matches at six games all in every set. 4. The team that wins the Conference tournament shall receive the Conference’s automatic

bid to the NCAA Tournament. If the tournament cannot be played to completion due to weather or other unforeseen conflicts, then the regular season champion will receive the automatic bid. Should the regular season have co-champions in this scenario, the team designated as the number one seed will receive the automatic bid. [March 2004]

C. Lineups

1. All tournament participants must play at the position that they have played the majority of their regular season Conference matches. [Amended October 2010)]

2. Lineups for the tournament are due to the Conference office no later than 5 pm EST on

the Monday prior to the start of the tournament. Lineups must include all roster players in order by strength (per ITA rules) as well as corresponding regular season records for singles and doubles.

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D. Seeding and Tie-Breaker Formula

The seeding for the tournament shall be based on the results of the regular season conference games (winning percentage). If a tie(s) exist in the final regular season standings, the following criteria will used to determine the tournament seeds: a. Head-to-head record among the tied teams. b. In the event of multiple ties (more than two teams tying at a position); a comparison of the

total dual match scores among the tied teams shall be used to resolve the tie. For example, Team A defeats Team B 5-4; Team B defeats Team C 7-2; Team C defeats Team A 6-3, the total dual match scores are Team A: 8-10, Team B: 11-7, Team C: 8-10. Team B would win this tie and the head-to-head result would break the tie between Teams A and C.

c. If a tie still exists, a comparison of each team’s record against all remaining seeds in the tournament. The comparison of records will begin with the highest seed possible and continue all the way through the lowest seed, if necessary.

d. If a tie still exists, a comparison of each team’s total number of individual matches won against all other nine Conference teams. (For this criterion to be implemented/utilized, all team matches, three doubles and all six singles matches, must be played to completion). [October 2011]

e. If a tie still exists, the Commissioner shall conduct a coin flip.

E. Pre-Tournament Conference Call

1. During the week of the Championship, the Conference office will conduct a mandatory pre-tournament conference call with the following participants: all involved head coaches, the host Athletic Director, the host sports information personnel, the host facilities staff, the head official and a Conference representative. The purpose of the conference call will be to review the schedule of events, awards presentation, practice times and general tournament details.


3. The head coaches will review and discuss all of the tournament lineups during the pre-tournament conference call. Conflicts must be resolved on the call by a majority vote of all the coaches. The applicable Protest Committee will break any ties.

4. Tournament lineups that are approved during the pre-tournament conference call shall

be considered final at the conclusion of the call and may not be protested. In the case of an injury and/or illness, final tournament lineups may only be adjusted per ITA rules.

F. General Policies and Procedures

1. A method of posting the scoreboards and identifying the players on the court should be established for all matches.

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2. Net sticks will be used for all singles matches. The assigned host site will be responsible for providing net sticks for all tournament matches.

3. New balls will be made available for the third set of all singles matches if requested by

either participant.

4. Matches will not start earlier than the scheduled times.

5. There shall be a 20-minute warm-up period for each team prior to each match, regardless of the scheduled match time.

G. Balls Wilson US Open Extra Duty balls will be used for all Conference tournament matches and will

be provided by the Conference office or host site. H. Officials

1. A minimum of two neutral officials will be assigned to all matches of the Conference

tournament [July 2000].

2. All officials shall be USTA certified. 3. The Conference office will be responsible for paying the tournament officials.


1. The Women’s Tennis Player of the Year shall be selected by a vote of the women’s tennis coaches at the conclusion of the regular season. Coaches may not vote for their own player(s).

2. The Men’s Tennis Player of the Year shall be selected by a vote of the men’s tennis coaches at the conclusion of the regular season. Coaches may not vote for their own player(s).

3. All completed ballots will be sent to each coach prior to the pre-tournament conference

call (Section 8, Item E) for discussion, if necessary. [September 2010] 4. The winners will be awarded a plaque.


1. The Women’s Tennis Freshman of the Year shall be selected by a vote of the women’s tennis coaches at the conclusion of the regular season. Only those student-athletes participating in their first year of intercollegiate competition are eligible for the award. (March 2005) Coaches may not vote for their own player(s).

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2. The Men’s Tennis Freshman of the Year shall be selected by a vote of the men’s tennis coaches at the conclusion of the regular season. Only those student-athletes participating in their first year of intercollegiate competition are eligible for the award. (March 2005) Coaches may not vote for their own player(s).

3. All completed ballots will be sent to each coach prior to the pre-tournament conference

call (Section 8, Item E) for discussion, if necessary. [September 2010] 4. The winners will be awarded a plaque.


1. The Women’s Tennis Coach of the Year shall be selected by a vote of the women’s tennis coaches at the conclusion of the regular season. Coaches may not vote for themselves.

2. The Men’s Tennis Coach of the Year shall be selected by a vote of the men’s tennis coaches at the conclusion of the regular season. Coaches may not vote for themselves.




2. The Conference champion will earn 10 points toward the Echols Athletic Excellence

Award. The second place team will earn nine points, third place eight points and so on.

E. Tournament Champion


F. Tournament Runner-Up

The team that is the tournament runner-up will be awarded a plaque. G. All-Conference Teams

1. The All-Conference team shall consist of six (6) first-team singles players and three (3) first-team doubles teams, regardless of flight. The second-team shall consist of the same number of singles players and doubles teams as the first team. [Amended October 2011]

2. The women’s tennis coaches shall select the Women’s All-Conference teams by a vote

following the conclusion of the regular season. Coaches may not vote for their own player(s).

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3. The men’s tennis coaches shall select the Men’s All-Conference teams by a vote following the conclusion of the regular season. Coaches may not vote for their own player(s).

4. All completed ballots will be sent to each coach prior to the pre-tournament conference call (Section 8, Item E) for discussion, if necessary. (September 2010)

5. In the event of ties, the number of individuals on the first and second team may be

adjusted. 6. First Team winners will be awarded a plaque. Second Team winners will be awarded a

framed personalized certificate. [Amended October 2011]

G. Tournament Most Valuable Player

1. The head coach of the tournament champion team shall select the Tournament Most Valuable Player.


H. SAC Honor Roll

1. All South Atlantic Conference tennis student-athletes who have a 3.30 or better GPA at the conclusion of the spring semester shall be named to the SAC Academic Honor Roll. Student-athletes on the honor roll will receive a composite certificate. [June 2010]


I. SAC Athlete of the Year Award

1. The male and female tennis Player of the Year shall be considered nominees for the SAC Athlete of the Year Award. [June 1999]



J. SAC Scholar-Athlete Award




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3. Each sport in which the Conference awards a team champions will have one winner. The sport-specific winners shall be selected by the Faculty Athletic Representatives Committee at the end of each sport season. [June 2009]


K. SAC Presidents’ Award 1. Only student-athletes that have won a sport-specific Scholar-Athlete award during the





L. SAC Senior Participation Award

All tennis student-athletes competing in their final season of eligibility will receive a senior memento award sponsored by the Conference Student-Athlete Advisory Committee. [Amended 2004] A student-athlete shall have competed in the sport of men’s basketball at a SAC institution for a minimum of two years in order to be eligible to receive the senior award. [June 2012]

M. SAC Player of the Week



3. Player of the Week winners will be announced as part of the weekly sport report and

will be awarded a personalized certificate. [Amended 2004]

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SPORT SPECIFIC LEGISLATION BASEBALL (Updated June 2012) SECTION 1. TITLE A. South Atlantic Conference Baseball Committee. SECTION 2. COMMITTEE STRUCTURE The committee shall be comprised of the head baseball coach of each member institution. Each head coach shall have one vote. The Baseball Committee shall be a recommending body to the Athletic Directors Council regarding baseball matters. SECTION 3. AMENDMENTS TO OPERATING POLICIES All recommended amendments must be included in the annual report of the Baseball Committee and submitted to the Athletic Director liaison for baseball and the South Atlantic Conference office no later than October 1. The Athletic Directors Council will act on all baseball recommendations during its fall meeting. SECTION 4. OFFICERS A. Status and Term of Office

1. The Baseball Committee shall be chaired by a head baseball coach. The chair must

have been a head coach in the conference for two (2) years before accepting the role. (October 2005)

2. The chair term shall be two (2) years and will rotate by institutional alphabetical order.

A coach has the option of passing their term as the committee chair to the next eligible coach.

3. The Baseball Committee shall elect a Secretary each year and that term shall be one

year.

B. Duties

The chair shall preside over the annual meeting of the Baseball Committee and report all recommendations in the proper written format to the Athletic Directors Council via the Athletic Director Liaison for the Baseball Committee no later than October 1. A copy of the report shall also be submitted to the South Atlantic Conference office.



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All head coaches (or designee) are required to attend or participate in (via conference call) the annual coaches’ meeting.

a. Failure to be in attendance or participate (via conference call) will result in the

loss of the ability to vote on any issue discussed during the meeting. b. Failure to be in attendance or participate (via conference call) for two (2)






B. Tobacco Ban

The use of all tobacco products by student-athletes and game personnel (e.g. coaches, umpires athletic trainers, managers) is prohibited at the site of the game competition, as well as at Conference activities such as banquets, autograph sessions, press conferences and post game/match interviews. Violation of this ban will result in disqualification of the offending individual and the head coach for the remainder of the contest. Umpires are instructed to take a zero tolerance policy in this area. The umpires’ jurisdiction begins with regard to this rule upon their arrival on the field or dugout in uniform. Umpires who use tobacco before, during or after a game in the vicinity of the site shall be reported to and punished by Supervisor of Umpires and/or the Commissioner.


1. All Conference regular season games will be played according to the most current NCAA Baseball Rules and Regulations publication.

2. ThefirstandsecondgamesofaConferenceserieswilladheretoRule5‐9(HaltedGame)ofthemostcurrentNCAABaseballRulesandRegulationspublicationintheevent the game(s) cannot be played to completion due to weather or otherunforeseenconflicts.

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ThethirdgameofaConferenceserieswilladheretoRule5‐8(RegulationGame)ofthemostcurrentNCAABaseballRulesandRegulationspublicationintheeventthegamecannotbeplayedtocompletionduetoweatherorotherunforeseenconflicts.If thegame is tiedandcannotbecompleteddue toweatherorotherunforeseenconflicts,Rule5‐9(HaltedGame)shallapply.[October2011]

3. Conference members are prohibited from providing any form of a scouting report (e.g. written/verbal/game film) on another South Atlantic Conference member to any Conference or non-conference coach.

4. Batting practice shall be taken on the field prior to all Conference games [March 2002].

Each team will be allowed 40 minutes for batting practice and 10 minutes for infield practice.

5. In the case of wet or damaged field conditions, batting practice may be moved to batting

cages only; however, the opportunity to use a batting cage must be provided to the visiting team, as well. The decision to conduct batting practice in batting cages shall made by the host institution.

6. A postgame line-up for handshakes is encouraged but not required. B. Regular Season Conference Schedule


2. Each institution shall play a three-game series against all participating Conference members. All games must be completed by the Sunday prior to the start of the Conference Championship. No Conference regular season or tournament games shall be played during the month of May or during any institution’s final exam schedule.

3. Series will be scheduled two days (Friday and Saturday OR Saturday and Sunday). A

Friday/Saturday series will consist of a single game on Friday and a doubleheader on Saturday. No doubleheaders on Friday are permitted. A Saturday/Sunday series will consist of a doubleheader on Saturday and a single game on Sunday. Conference doubleheaders will consist of one nine-inning game followed by one seven-inning game and single games will be scheduled nine innings. [October 2009]

4. A Conference game(s) scheduled for Sunday shall not start prior to 1:00 p.m.

C. Rainout Policy

1. If one or more games of a Friday and Saturday Conference series are postponed or cancelled due to inclement weather, Sunday may be designated as a make-up day. If no games of a Conference series are able to be played on Friday, Saturday or Sunday due to inclement weather, then a doubleheader will be played on Monday, assuming the visiting team has not incurred any expenses. [October 2009] a. If a Monday doubleheader is unable to be played to due to rain or inclement weather

and the visiting team has not incurred any expenses, then the doubleheader shall be played on the next available date.

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b. If the coaches are unable to agree on a make-up date, then the Directors of Athletics at the two participating schools shall agree on a date. [March 2004]

2. Any postponed or suspended games not played on Friday or Saturday due to rain or

inclement weather may be played on Sunday only.

3. If one or both games of the Saturday doubleheader are unable to be played or completed due to rain or inclement weather, a doubleheader on Sunday may be played. The Sunday doubleheader shall consist of two seven-inning games. No more than two games may be brought to a conclusion on Sunday. [March 2003]

4. The Conference schedule shall take precedence over non-Conference games.

Conference teams are encouraged not to schedule non-Conference games on Mondays. 5. The Directors of Athletics may mutually consent to change the site of a Conference

series due to unplayable conditions at the scheduled home site. The site may only be changed if it is done prior to the start of the first game of the series.

a. The originally scheduled home team is responsible for notifying the visiting team

and the officials regarding the change. b. The originally scheduled home team will continue to be the home team on the

scoreboard. c. The site change will not affect the following year’s schedule. [March 2002]

D. Easter Weekend

1. Conference series scheduled on Easter weekend must be played on Friday and Saturday. [June 2009]

2. If a series can’t be completed on Saturday of Easter weekend, no makeup games will be played on Easter Sunday. Games may be scheduled for a future date if both Directors of Athletics mutually consent to the date(s) and location. This policy is applicable regardless of whether the visiting team has incurred expenses. [June 2009]

3. If no games of a Conference series can be played on both Friday and Saturday due to

rain or inclement weather, then a makeup doubleheader will be played on Monday if both Directors of Athletics agree. [June 2009]

E. Game Balls

The Wilson A1010 Pro will be the official baseball for all Conference regular season and tournament games. [March 2008]

F. Umpires

1. All umpires for Conference regular season and tournament games will be assigned by the SAC Coordinator of Baseball Umpires.

2. Umpires should be notified of the applicable rules of play by the host institution’s

coach. The host institution’s coach is required to have a baseball rulebook available.

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3. One umpire in chief and one additional umpire are required for each Conference contest.


public comments about umpires. G. Protests

1. Umpires’ judgment decisions are final and not subject to protest. Protests may only be made on rules interpretations. At the time of the protest, the official scorer is notified and the game shall continue. A protest of a decision made by an umpire must be submitted in writing to the SAC Coordinator of Baseball Umpires no earlier than 24 hours and no later than 48 hours following the completion of the contest. The written protest must include the signature of the head coach and athletic director (or designee). A copy of the protest will also be sent to the Conference office. [March 2008]

2. A fee of $250 must accompany the written protest. If the protest is upheld, the $250 fee will be returned to the protesting institution. If the protest is not upheld, the $250 will be used to offset costs associate with the Conference awards program. (March 2008)

3. Upon receipt of the protest, the Commissioner shall decide if the protest will be upheld

(after proper investigation and counsel). This may include a conference call with all involved parties (both head coaches, coordinator of baseball umpires, AD liaison, etc.). [March 2008]

4. If the protest is upheld, the game will be nullified for both teams. [March 2008] 5. The decision of the Commissioner will be final and unable to be appealed. [March

2008]

H. Publicity

1. All game results shall be reported to the Conference office no later than 11:00 a.m. each Monday of the regular season. All statistics shall be reported to the Conference office no later than 11:00 a.m. each Monday of the regular season. The Conference office will prepare and post on its website a weekly release providing results, standings, statistics and award winners.

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1. The regular season champion will be the team with the highest winning percentage based on games against conference opponents and shall be declared the Conference champion.



SECTION 8. CONFERENCE TOURNAMENT Wherever applicable, policies and procedures governing the administration and conduct of the National Collegiate Athletic Association Division II Baseball Championship shall be utilized. A. Date and Site


2013 TBD April 18-21 2014 Lincoln Memorial April 24-27 2015 Brevard TBD 2016 Newberry TBD 2017 Lenoir-Rhyne TBD 2018 Anderson TBD 2019 Wingate TBD

2. The tournament will be conducted on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. When

the tournament dates fall on Easter weekend, it will be conducted on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

3. Starting in 2014, the tournament shall be conducted on the final full weekend of April.

[June 2012] Actual dates shall be set at least one year in advance. B. Format

1. The top six teams at the end of the regular season shall qualify for the Conference tournament and will be seeded according to the final regular season order of finish. Should two or more teams tie for sixth place, the Conference tie-breaking procedures described in Section 8-C will be used. [July 2006]

2. The tournament will be conducted using a six-team double elimination format. [July 2006]

Thursday Game 1 – #1 vs. #6 Game 2 – #2 vs. #5 Game 3 – #3 vs. #4

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Friday Game 4 – Game 1 Loser vs. Game 2 Loser Game 5 – Game 1 Winner vs. Game 3 Loser Game 6 – Game 2 Winner vs. Game 3 Winner Saturday Game 7 – Game 5 Winner vs. Game 6 Winner Game 8 – Game 4 Winner vs. Game 6 Loser Game 9 – Game 8 Winner vs. Game 7 Loser Sunday Game 10 – Game 7 Winner vs. Game 9 Winner Game 11 – Game 10 Winner vs. Game 10 Loser (if necessary)

3. An alternate bracket will be used if five teams remain after Game 6 and two after Game 9 or if five teams remain after Game 6 and three after Game 9.

4. The host institution/site in conjunction with the Conference office will determine all tournament game times. Game times will be published in the tournament handbook.

5. The practice and warm-up schedule will be determined by the host institution/site

and/or tournament director. 6. The higher seeded team, or designated home team, will occupy the dugout on the third

base line for all games. 7. The higher seed in first round games shall be the home team. In determining the home

team in all rounds following the first round, the following procedures will be used in order:

a. The team that has been the home team the fewer number of times in that particular

tournament. b. If the two teams are equal in this respect but unequal in the number of times they

were the visitor, then the team that has been the visitor more often will be designated as the home team.

c. If the two teams are equal in the number of times that they have been home and visitor, the games committee or the committee representative shall observe the following procedures in the order stated:

i. If the two teams have met previously in the tournament, the visitor in the previous game shall be the home team in the game in question .

ii. The team that was visitor in its preceding game shall be the home team unless both teams were visitors in their preceding games; or

iii. If the above procedures do not resolve the matter, the home team shall be determined by a coin toss.

*In an “if necessary” game, the teams will reverse the home and away designation regardless of the above guidelines, but remain in the same dugout and same uniforms.

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8. The conference tournament will conclude on Sunday, regardless of whether the entire tournament bracket has been completed. If the game(s) on Sunday are able to start prior to 4:00 p.m., two games may be played weather permitting. If play is not able to begin prior to 6:00 p.m., then only one game may be played weather permitting. If only one game is able to played and both teams have one loss at the conclusion of that game, tournament co-champions will be declared. If no game(s) can be played on Sunday, the tournament champion will be the winner of the winner’s bracket. If the tournament is forced to conclude at a point where two teams have identical records, tournament co-champions will be declared.


bid to the NCAA Tournament. If the tournament cannot be played to completion due to weather or other unforeseen conflicts, then the regular season champion will receive the automatic bid, irrespective of that team’s record in the Conference tournament. Should the regular season have co-champions in this scenario, the team designated as the number one seed will receive the automatic bid. [July 2006]


The seeding for the tournament shall be based on the results of the regular season conference games (winning percentage). If a tie(s) exist in the final regular season standings, the following criteria will used to determine the tournament seeds: a. Head-to-head record among the tied teams. b. If a tie still exists, a comparison of each team’s record against all other teams in the

Conference. The comparison of records will begin with the highest seed possible and continue all the way through the lowest seed, if necessary.




1. During the week before the Championship, the Conference office will conduct a mandatory pre-tournament conference call with the following participants: all involved head coaches, the host Athletic Director, the host sports information personnel, the host facilities staff, the head official and a Conference representative. The purpose of the conference call will be to review the schedule of events, awards presentation, practice times and general tournament details.

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2. The Conference office will set the time of the call, create an agenda and provide the necessary conference call information to each participating institution. The Commissioner shall inform the Director of Athletics in writing when institutional representatives do not participate on the conference call.

E. Umpires

1. The supervisor of baseball umpires shall assign three (3) umpires to all tournament

games.

2. The Conference office will be responsible for paying the tournament umpires. SECTION 8. AWARDS A. Player of the Year

1. The Baseball Player of the Year shall be selected by a vote of the baseball coaches at the conclusion of the regular season. Coaches may not vote for their own player(s).


B. Pitcher of the Year

1. The Baseball Pitcher of the Year shall be selected by a vote of the baseball coaches at the conclusion of the regular season. Coaches may not vote for their own player(s).


C. Freshman of the Year

1. The Baseball Freshman of the Year shall be selected by a vote of the baseball coaches at the conclusion of the regular season. Only those student-athletes participating in their first year of intercollegiate competition are eligible for the award. (March 2005) Coaches may not vote for their own player(s).


1. The Baseball Coach of the Year shall be selected by a vote of the baseball coaches at the conclusion of the regular season. Coaches may not vote for themselves.




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1. A thirteen (13) person First-Team All-Conference and a thirteen (13) person Second-Team All-Conference shall be selected by the head baseball coaches at the conclusion of the regular season.

2. Each team shall be comprised of one (1) catcher, three (3) starting pitchers, one (1) relief pitcher, four (4) infielders, three (3) outfielders and one (1) designated hitter. Winners will be selected by position. All designated hitter nominees must have been the designated hitter of record in at least 50% of all games to be eligible at that position. A student-athlete may be nominated for only one position.


4. Nomination forms and ballots will be sent to each head coach by the Conference office

along with deadlines for them to be returned. Final ballots will be tallied by the Conference office.

A First-Team vote will be awarded two (2) points and a Second-Team vote will be awarded one (1) point. The student-athletes receiving the greatest number of points will be named First and Second Team All Conference at each position.

4. Coaches may not vote for their own player(s) and must vote for every position. 5. First Team winners will be awarded a plaque. Second Team winners will be awarded a

framed personalized certificate. (Amended October 2011) G. Gold-Glove Team

1. A nine (9) person Gold-Glove Team shall be selected by the head baseball coaches at the conclusion of the regular season.

2. The team shall be comprised of one (1) pitcher, one (1) catcher, one (1) first baseman,

one (1) second baseman, one (1) third baseman, one (1) shortstop, one (1) left fielder, one (1) center fielder and one (1) right fielder. Winners will be selected by position. A student-athlete may be nominated for only one position.



4. Coaches may not vote for their own player(s) and must vote for every position. 5. Winners will be awarded a personalized certificate.

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H. Tournament Champion


I. Tournament Runner-Up

The team that is the tournament runner-up will be awarded a plaque. J. All-Tournament Team

1. A fifteen (15) person All-Tournament Team, regardless of position, shall be selected at the conclusion of the tournament. The All-Tournament Team will consist of the following individuals and the head coach will select the representatives from his team (October 2009):

a. Seven (7) members from the tournament champion. b. Four (4) from the runner-up team. c. Two (2) from the third-place team. d. Two (2) from the fourth-place team.

2. Members of the All-Tournament team will be awarded a personalized certificate.

K. Tournament Most Valuable Player

1. The tournament Most Valuable Player shall be selected by the head coach of the tournament champion team. [October 2009]


L. SAC Honor Roll

1. All South Atlantic Conference baseball student-athletes who have a 3.30 or better GPA at the conclusion of the spring semester shall be named to the SAC Academic Honor Roll. [June 2010]


M. SAC Athlete of the Year Award

1. The baseball Player of the Year and Pitcher of the Year shall be considered nominees for the SAC Male Athlete of the Year Award. [Revised 1999]

2. The Athletic Directors Council will select one male and one female student-athlete as the Athlete-of-the-Year. Members of the Athletic Directors Council may vote for their own student-athlete.


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N. SAC Scholar-Athlete Award






4. The winners will be awarded a plaque. O. SAC Presidents Award

1. Only student-athletes that have won a sport-specific Scholar-Athlete award during the same academic year are eligible for the Presidents Award.


award winners for the Presidents Award. The nominees must be of junior status, at minimum and it is expected that the nominees will represent a superior level of academic, athletic, and community/leadership qualities.



P. SAC Senior Participation Award

All baseball student-athletes competing in their final season of eligibility will receive a senior memento award sponsored by the Conference Student-Athlete Advisory Committee. [Revised 2004] A student-athlete shall have competed in the sport of baseball at a SAC institution for a minimum of two years in order to be eligible to receive the senior award. [June 2012]

Q. SAC Player of the Week and Pitcher of the Week

1. Each week of the regular season, the Conference office shall select a Player of the Week and Pitcher of the Week. The winners will be chosen from the nominees received from the member institutions. [October 2009]


3. Player of the Week and Pitcher of the Week winners will be announced as part of the

weekly sport report and will be awarded a personalized certificate. [Revised 2004]

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R. Statistical Champions

1. The baseball Statistical Champions will be the leaders in each of the following statistical categories at the conclusion of the regular season: a. Batting Average b. On-Base Percentage c. Slugging Percentage d. Home Runs Per Game e. Runs Batted In Per Game f. Runs Scored Per Game g. Triples Per Game h. Stolen Bases Per Game i. Earned Run Average j. Strikeouts Per Game k. Pitching Victories l. Team Batting Average m. Team Slugging Percentage n. Team Triples Per Game o. Team Doubles Per Game p. Team Runs Scored Per Game q. Team Home Runs Per Game r. Team Runs Batted In Per Game s. Team On-Base Percentage t. Team Stolen Bases Per Game u. Team Earned Run Average v. Team Strikeouts Per Game


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SPORT SPECIFIC LEGISLATION SOFTBALL (Updated July 2012) SECTION 1. TITLE South Atlantic Conference Softball Committee. SECTION 2. COMMITTEE STRUCTURE The committee shall be comprised of the head softball coach of each member institution. Each head coach shall have one vote. The Softball Committee shall be a recommending body to the Athletic Directors Council regarding softball matters. SECTION 3. AMENDMENTS TO OPERATING POLICIES All recommended amendments must be included in the annual report of the Softball Committee and submitted to the Athletic Director liaison for softball and the South Atlantic Conference office no later than October 1. The Athletic Directors Council will act on all softball recommendations during its fall meeting. SECTION 4. OFFICERS A. Status and Term of Office

1. The Softball Committee shall be chaired by a head softball coach. The chair must have

been a head coach in the conference for two (2) years before accepting the role. (October 2005)



B. Duties

The chair shall preside over the annual meeting of the Softball Committee and report all recommendations in the proper written format to the Athletic Directors Council via the Athletic Director Liaison for the Softball Committee no later than October 1. A copy of the report shall also be submitted to the SAC Commissioner.



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All head coaches (or designee) are required to attend or participate in (via conference call) the annual coaches’ meeting.

a. Failure to be in attendance or participate (via conference call) will result in the

loss of the ability to vote on any issue discussed during the meeting. b. Failure to be in attendance or participate (via conference call) for two (2)






B. Tobacco Ban

The use of all tobacco products by student-athletes and game personnel (e.g. coaches, umpires athletic trainers, managers) is prohibited at the site of the game competition. Violation of this ban will result in disqualification of the offending individual and the head coach for the remainder of the contest. Umpires are instructed to take a zero tolerance policy in this area. The umpires’ jurisdiction begins with regard to this rule upon their arrival on the field or dugout in uniform. Umpires who use tobacco before, during or after a game in the vicinity of the site shall be reported to and punished by Supervisor of Umpires and/or the Commissioner.


1. All Conference regular season games will be played according to the most current NCAA Softball Rules and Regulations publication.

2. Conference members are prohibited from providing any form of a scouting report (e.g. written/verbal/game film) on another Conference member to any conference or non-conference coach.

3. The host institution shall be considered the “home team” for both games of a

Conference doubleheader.

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3. The home team shall wear light colored uniforms and the visiting team shall wear dark colored uniforms.

4. All Conference games must be seven (7) innings in length. If a game is called after the

regulation number of innings (5) due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances, it is considered a completed game unless the score is tied. If the score is tied the game is declared halted by the home plate umpire. Prior to the restart of a halted game, the home plate umpire shall conduct a pre-game meeting to verify the lineup information remains correct (i.e. note uniform number changes necessitated by a change in jerseys, personnel no longer available, etc.). When play resumes after having been temporarily suspended, it must start at exactly the point being halted. The lineups and batting orders of both teams must be exactly the same as they were, subject to the rules of substitution, and any player who played or was announced as a substitute before the game was halted must be in the lineup when play resumes or be ineligible for the remainder of the game. If a halted game that is tied is unable to be completed, the result shall remain a tie.

5. Conference games that end in a tie shall remain a tie. Conference games that end in a tie

will count as a half win and a half loss. [Revised 2002] 6. The eight (8)-run rule shall be in effect for all Conference regular season games (i.e. game

ends when one team has an eight run lead after at least four and half innings). 8. The NCAA Tie-Breaker rule shall be in effect at the top of the 8th inning for all Conference

regular-season games. B. Regular Season Conference Schedule


2. Each institution shall play all other Conference members at least twice during the regular season. Conference games will be scheduled as a single date doubleheader. The sites will rotate on alternating years.

3. All Conference games must be completed by the Sunday preceding the Conference

tournament.

4. Three (3) rain dates will be included within the Conference schedule. Teams must play any re-scheduled game on the first available rain date (please see re-scheduling policy). No other games may be scheduled on these dates.


1. A Conference doubleheader that is cancelled due to inclement weather or circumstances beyond the control of the participating institutions must be rescheduled at the first available date, as determined by mutual consent of the institutions involved. If the involved institutions can’t agree to a rescheduled date, then the Conference office shall select the date. [Amended October 2010]

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2. If the first game of a doubleheader is played but the second game is cancelled or unable to be completed due to inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstances, the game will not be rescheduled. [Amended October 2010]

3. The rescheduling of a Conference doubleheader shall take precedence over a non-conference game(s).

4. The Directors of Athletics may mutually consent to change the site of a Conference

doubleheader due to unplayable conditions at the scheduled home site.

a. The originally scheduled home team is responsible for notifying the visiting team and the umpires regarding the change.

b. The originally scheduled home team will continue to be the designated home team

for purposes of scoring, uniform color and batting order. The host institution may use its regular dugout.


D. Game Balls

The WTA901BSST – Wilson Collegiate Softball will be the official ball for all Conference regular season and tournament games. [July 2012]

E. Umpires

1. All umpires for Conference regular season and tournament games will be assigned by the SAC Coordinator of Softball Umpires.

2. Umpires should be notified of the applicable rules of play by the host institution’s

coach. The host institution’s coach is required to have a softball rulebook available. 3. One umpire in chief and one additional umpire are required for each Conference

contest. Games must begin at the designated start time provided there is at least one (1) official present.


public comments about officials. F. Protests

1. Umpires’ judgment decisions are final and not subject to protest. Protests may only be made on rules interpretations. At the time of the protest, the official scorer is notified and the game shall continue. A protest of a decision made by an umpire must be submitted in writing to the SAC Coordinator of Softball Umpires no earlier than 24 hours and no later than 48 hours following the completion of the contest. The written protest must include the signature of the head coach and athletic director (or designee). A copy of the protest will also be sent to the Conference office.

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G. Publicity 1. All game results shall be reported to the Conference office no later than 11:00 a.m. each

Monday of the regular season. All statistics shall be reported to the Conference office no later than 11:00 a.m. each Monday of the regular season. The Conference office will prepare and post on its website a weekly release providing results, standings, statistics and award winners.

2. A Preseason Poll will be determined by a vote of the head softball coaches and released




1. The regular season champion will be the team with the highest winning percentage based on games against conference opponents and shall be declared the Conference champion.



SECTION 8. CONFERENCE TOURNAMENT Wherever applicable, policies and procedures governing the administration and conduct of the National Collegiate Athletic Association Division II Softball Championship shall be utilized. A. Date and Site


Year Host Dates 2013 Catawba [June 2012] April 19-22 2014 Mars Hill April 24-27 2015 Lincoln Memorial TBD 2016 Brevard TBD 2017 Newberry TBD 2018 Lenoir-Rhyne TBD 2019 Anderson TBD

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2. The tournament will be conducted on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. When the tournament dates fall on Easter weekend, it will be conducted on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

3. Starting in 2014, the tournament shall be conducted on the final full weekend of April.

[June 2012] Actual dates shall be set at least one year in advance. B. Format


2. The tournament will be conducted using an eight-team double-elimination format. Thursday Game 1 - #4 vs. #5 Game 2 - #3 vs. #6 Game 3 - #2 vs. #7 Game 4 - #1 vs. #8 Friday Game 5 – Game 2 Loser vs. Game 3 Loser (Alternate site) Game 6 – Game 2 Winner vs. Game 3 Winner Game 7 – Game 1 Loser vs. Game 4 Loser (Alternate site) Game 8 – Game 1 Winner vs. Game 4 Winner Game 9 – Game 8 Loser vs. Game 5 Winner Game 10 – Game 7 Loser vs. Game 6 Winner Saturday Game 11 – Game 9 Winner vs. Game 10 Winner Game 12 – Game 7 Winner vs. Game 8 Winner Game 13 – Game 11 Winner vs. Game 12 Loser Sunday Game 14 – Game 12 Winner vs. Game 13 Winner Game 15 – Game 14 Winner vs. Game 14 Loser (if necessary)

3. The host institution in conjunction with the Conference office will determine all tournament game times. Game times will be published in the tournament handbook.


5. The higher seed in the first round and all subsequent games in the winner’s bracket shall

be designated as the home team. The home team in the loser’s bracket games shall be determined by a coin toss.

6. The higher seeded team, or designated home team, will occupy the dugout on the third

base line for all games.

7. The home team will warm-up first and wear white/light uniforms. When teams play back-to-back, they must be prepared to change uniforms and dugouts, if necessary.

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8. The team that advances to the Championship from the winner’s bracket shall be designated as the home team for the first game. If a second game is necessary, the home team for the second game shall be determined by a coin toss. The home team will then have the choice of their dugout.

9. If a game is called after the required minimum of five (5) innings because of weather or

other unforeseen conflicts, it will be considered a completed game. 10. The eight (8)-run rule is in effect for all Conference tournament games (i.e. game ends

when one team has an eight run lead after at least four and half innings).

11. The NCAA Tie-Breaker rule will not be used in any Conference tournament game. [April 2010]


bid to the NCAA Tournament. If the tournament cannot be played to completion due to weather or other unforeseen conflicts, then the highest seed that has not been eliminated from the tournament will receive the automatic bid, irrespective of that team’s record in the Conference tournament. [April 2010]


The seeding for the tournament shall be based on the results of the regular season conference games (winning percentage). If a tie(s) exist in the final regular season standings, the following criteria will used to determine the tournament seeds: a. Head-to-head record among the tied teams. b. If a tie still exists, a comparison of each team’s record against all remaining seeds in the

tournament. The comparison of records will begin with the highest seed possible and continue all the way through the lowest seed, if necessary.


In the event of multiple ties (more than two teams tying at a position), a comparison of the tied teams’ records shall be evaluated to determine if a team(s) has an advantage in wins. If that process does not resolve the tie or reduce the multiple tie to less teams [when one team is removed from a multiple tie, the remaining ties are broken by reverting back to the first step until the tie is reduced to two teams. At that point, the seeding for the remaining teams is resolved by following the tie-breaking procedures described above], then a comparison of each team’s record against the tournament’s number one seed (or highest possible seed) shall be evaluated. If the tie cannot be broken by that method, then a comparison of each team’s record against the next highest seed shall be evaluated. This process will continue all the way through the lowest seed, if necessary. If the tie cannot be broken by that method, it shall be broken by a coin flip conducted by the Commissioner.

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1. During the week before the tournament, the Conference office will conduct a mandatory pre-tournament conference call with the following participants: all involved head coaches, the host Athletic Director, the host sports information personnel, the host facilities staff, the head official and a Conference representative. The purpose of the conference call will be to review the schedule of events, awards presentation, practice times and general tournament details.

2. The Conference office will set the time of the call, create an agenda and provide the

necessary conference call information to each participating institution. The Commissioner shall inform the Director of Athletics in writing when institutional representatives do not participate on the conference call.

E. Umpires

1. The supervisor of softball umpires shall assign three (3) umpires to all tournament

games.

2. The Conference office will be responsible for paying the tournament umpires. SECTION 9. AWARDS A. Player of the Year

1. The Softball Player of the Year shall be selected by a vote of the softball coaches at the conclusion of the regular season. Coaches may not vote for their own player(s).


B. Pitcher of the Year

1. The Softball Pitcher of the Year shall be selected by a vote of the softball coaches at the conclusion of the regular season. Coaches may not vote for their own player(s).


C. Freshman of the Year

1. The Softball Freshman of the Year shall be selected by a vote of the softball coaches at the conclusion of the regular season. Only those student-athletes participating in their first year of intercollegiate competition are eligible for the award. (March 2005) Coaches may not vote for their own player(s).


1. The Softball Coach of the Year shall be selected by a vote of the softball coaches at the conclusion of the regular season. Coaches may not vote for themselves.

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2. The winner will be awarded a plaque. E. Regular Season Champion




1. A twelve (12) person First-Team All-Conference and a twelve (12) person Second-Team All-Conference shall be selected by the head softball coaches at the conclusion of the regular season. [Amended October 2010]

2. Each team shall be comprised of one (1) catcher, two (2) pitchers, one (1) first baseman,

one (1) second baseman, one (1) third baseman, one (1) shortstop, three (3) outfielders, one (1) utility player and one (1) designated player. Winners will be selected by position. A student-athlete may be nominated for only one position. [Amended October 2010]



A First-Team vote will be awarded two (2) points and a Second-Team vote will be awarded one (1) point. The student-athletes receiving the greatest number of points will be named First and Second Team All Conference at each position.


5. Coaches may elect to select the All-Conference Teams via conference call. If this

occurs, the cost of the conference call will be paid equally among the member institutions. [March 2002]

6. First Team winners will be awarded a plaque. Second Team winners will be awarded a

framed personalized certificate. (Amended October 2011) G. Tournament Champion



The team that is the tournament runner-up will be awarded a plaque.

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I. All-Tournament Team

1. An eleven (11) person All-Tournament Team, regardless of position, shall be selected at the conclusion of the tournament.

a. A ballot will be provided to all head coaches prior to the start of the tournament. b. Ballots are due by 11:00 a.m. on the Monday following the conclusion of the

tournament. c. Coaches may vote for their own players. d. The Conference office will tabulate the votes and announce the All-Tournament

Team on Monday afternoon.


1. The tournament Most Valuable Player shall be the student-athlete that receives the most votes from the head coaches for the All-Tournament Team. If there is a tie, it will be broken by the Conference office.


K. SAC Honor Roll

1. All South Atlantic Conference softball student-athletes who have a 3.30 or better GPA at the conclusion of the spring semester shall be named to the SAC Academic Honor Roll. [June 2010]



1. The softball Player of the Year and Pitcher of the Year shall be considered nominees for the SAC Female Athlete of the Year Award. [Revised 1999]





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The sport-specific winners shall be selected by the Faculty Athletic Representatives Committee at the end of each sport season. (June 2009)


1. Student-athletes that have won a sport-specific Scholar-Athlete award during the same academic year are eligible for the Presidents Award.


award winner for the Presidents Award. The nominees must be of junior status, at a minimum and it is expected that the nominees will represent a superior level of academic, athletic, and community/leadership qualities.




All softball student-athletes competing in their final season of eligibility will receive a senior memento award sponsored by the Conference Student-Athlete Advisory Committee. [Revised 2004] A student-athlete shall have competed in the sport of baseball at a SAC institution for a minimum of two years in order to be eligible to receive the senior award. [June 2012]

P. SAC Player of the Week and Pitcher of the Week

1. Each week of the regular season, the Conference office shall select a Player of the Week and Pitcher of the Week. The winners will be chosen from the nominees received from the member institutions. [October 2009]


3. Player of the Week and Pitcher of the Week winners will be announced as part of the

weekly sport report and will be awarded a personalized certificate. [Revised 2004] Q. Statistical Champions

1. The softball Statistical Champions will be the leaders in each of the following statistical categories at the conclusion of the regular season:

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a. Batting Average b. On-Base Percentage c. Slugging Percentage d. Home Runs Per Game e. Runs Batted In Per Game f. Runs Scored Per Game g. Triples Per Game h. Doubles Per Game i. Stolen Bases Per Game j. Earned Run Average k. Strikeouts Per Game l. Pitching Victories m. Team Batting Average n. Team Slugging Percentage o. Team Runs Scored Per Game p. Team Home runs Per Game q. Team Runs Batted In Per Game r. Team On-Base Percentage s. Team Stolen Bases Per Game t. Team Earned Run Average


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