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Lacrosse Sport Manual2017-18 Edition

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Table of Contents

How to Find Information ................................................. 2

Sport Specific ProceduresLacrosse ...................................................................... 3-6

APPENDICESAdditional Applicable Administrative Procedures

2 Regular Season Procedures .............................A 1-3 3 Florida High School State Championship Series Procedures ...........................................A 4-12

Important Applicable Operational Bylaws7 Sportsmanship ....................................................A 138 Interscholastic Contests ................................A 14-159 Student Eligibility ...........................................A 15-2110 Compliance and Enforcement .......................A 22-26

Important Applicable Administrative Policies4 Interscholastic Contests .................................A 27-286 Sport Season Limitations ...............................A 28-297 Multi-School, Special and Sanctioned Athletic Events ...............................................A 29-3110 Florida High School State Championship Series .............................................................A 31-3211 OfficialStateEntryList ........................................A 3313 Districts and District Meetings, Scheduling, Seeding, Bracketing & Tournaments/Meets ...A 34-3518 Practices and Scrimmages ............................A 36-37

19 Advisory Committees .....................................A 37-3820 Summer Athletic Participation .............................A 3821 Off-Season Conditioning .....................................A 3922 Non-School Team and/or Off-Season Participation ...................................................A 40-4123 Open Facilities Program .....................................A 4124 Coaching Schools, Camps, Clinics, Combines or Workshops by Member Schools ................A 41-4225 Participation by Student-Athletes and Teams in Coaching Schools, Camps, Clinics, Combines or Workshops ................................A 42-4326 Participation by Student-Athletes in All-Star Games and Showcases ......................................A 4330 Unsportsmanlike Conduct ..............................A 44-4631 Use of Alcohol, Tobacco Human Growth Hormones, Steroids, Performance-Enhancing Drugs, or Schedule 3 Narcotics ..........................A 4632 Inclement Weather and Suspended Contests ..............................................................A 4633 Sideline Cheerleading .........................................A 4734 Photographing, Filming and Videotaping Athletic Contests ............................................A 47-4836 Athletic Recruiting ..........................................A 48-5037 ImproperContact&ImpermissibleBenefits ...A 50-5138 Financial Assistance ......................................A 51-5340 Concussions ..................................................A 53-5541 Heat Acclimatization .......................................A 55-5742 Sudden Cardiac Arrest ...................................A 57-58

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4.9 LacrosseAdministrator:AlexOzuna,ext.320,[email protected] Regular Season Procedures 4.9.1.1 Rules of Competition 4.9.1.1.1 Competition Rules.NFHSBoysLacrosseRulesandU.S.LacrosseWomen’sRules,asmodifiedoramendedbytheFHSAA,aretheofficialrulesforallregularseasongamesaswellasFHSAALacrosseFloridaHighSchoolStateChampionshipSeriesgames.ThefollowingmodificationsoramendmentshavebeenadoptedbytheFHSAA.

Girls Lacrosse• Rule2-5Theball.Eachhometeamshallsupplyaminimumofthree(3)newyellowlacrosseballsbearingtheNFHS

approvedauthenticatingmark:“MeetsNOCSAEStandard.NFHS”.• Rule2BallRetrieval.Ifthehometeamchoosestoprovideballretrieversontheendline,theballretrieversshall(1)

wearalacrossehelmet,(2)bedressedsotheiruniformcolorsdonotblendwiththoseofparticipatingteamsand(3)notbepermittedtostanddirectlybehindthegoal.Inaddition,thehometeamisrequiredtotrain,protect,andprovideforthesafetyoftheballretrievers.

• Rule2-10.MandatoryEquipment.AllgirlslacrosseplayersarerequiredtowearprotectiveheadgearthatmeetsthecurrentASTMstandardforwomen’slacrosse(ASTM3137)duringallcompetitions.MoreinformationregardingtherequiredheadgearcanbefoundontheFHSAAwebsite.

• Rule2-10.ArtificialLimbsarepermittedwhicharenomoredangeroustoplayersthanthecorrespondinghumanlimbanddonotplacetheopponentatadisadvantage.WrittenpermissionmustbeobtainedfromtheFHSAAOffice.

• Rule2-10.Ahearinginstrumentmaybeusedtoenhancetheefficiencyofarequiredaidprescribedbyalicensedmedicalphysician,provideditisnotdangeroustotheweareroranyotherplayer.WrittenpermissionmustbeobtainedfromtheFHSAAOffice.

• Rule4-1.Therefereemustcallanuncharged,one-minute,timeoutatanaturalstoppageofplaynearesttothehalf-waypointofeachhalf.Coachesmaymeetwiththeirplayersduringthistimeout.ThisrulemustbeenforcedinallgamesandlevelsuptoandincludingtheFHSAALacrosseFloridaHighSchoolStateChampionshipSeries.

• Rule4DurationofPlay.Sub-varsitygamesshallbeforty(40)minutesdividedintotwohalvesunlessotherwisestatedinthegamecontract.

• Rule4DurationofPlay.Thelengthofgamesatthevarsitylevelcannotbeadjustedorchanged,unlessanemergencysituationwouldcausebothheadcoachestomutuallyagreetoshortenthegame.

• Rule4Suspended/InterruptedGame.Aregularseasonlacrossegamethathascompletedone-halformoreofplayisanofficialgame.Agamethathasbeencalledbecauseofweatherordarknesspriortothefirsthalfbeingcompletedisasuspendedgameand,ifplayed,shallrestartfromthepointofsuspension.(SeealsoFHSAAPolicy32:PolicyonInclementWeather.)

• Rule7-34IssuanceofCards.Anyonereceivingtwoyellowcardsinthegamewillbesuspendedfromfurtherparticipationinthatgamebut will not be prohibited from participating in the team’s next game.Anyonereceivingaredcardwillbesuspendedfromfurtherparticipationinthatgameandwillbeprohibitedfromparticipatingintheteam’snexttwogamesminimum, with possible further suspension to follow.

Boys Lacrosse• 1-5.Eachhometeamshallsupplyaminimumofthirteen(13)newwhitelacrosseballsbearingtheapprovedNFHS

authenticatingmark:“MeetsNOCSAEStandard.NFHS”.• 3-1.Sub-varsitygamesshallbeplayedinfour(4)ten(10)minutequartersunlessotherwisestatedinthegamecontract.• 3-5.Aregularseasonlacrossegamethathascompletedtwoquartersormoreofplayisanofficialgame.Agamethat

hasbeencalledbecauseofweatherordarknesspriortothesecondquarterbeingcompletedisasuspendedgameand,ifplayed,shallrestartfromthepointofsuspension.(SeealsoFHSAAPolicy32:PolicyonInclementWeather.)

• 5-12PEN;7-12. delete“Theejectedplayer…shallberemovedfromthepremisesif thereisauthorizedschoolpersonnelpresenttosupervisetheejectedstudent.”

4.9.1.1.2 Jewelry.Jewelryshallnotbeworn,exceptforreligiousormedicalmedals.Areligiousmedalmustbetapedandwornundertheuniform.Amedicalalertmustbetapedandmaybevisible.

4.9.2 Florida High School State Championship Series Procedures 4.9.2.1 District Meeting 4.9.2.1.1 Meeting Agenda.SeeAdministrativeProcedure3.4.1 4.9.2.2 Florida High School State Championship Series Structure and Time Schedule 4.9.2.2.1 District Tournaments. Thetopfourteamsindistrictcompetitionshallcomprisethefield.ThechampionshipgameshallbeplayedoneitherThursdayorFridayofthedesignateddistricttournamentweek,unlessotherwisedecided


bythoseinattendanceatthedistrictplanningmeeting.TheFHSAArepresentativeofthehostschoolshallbedesignatedthetournamentmanager.Therecommendedtimescheduleisasfollows:

Tuesday• Semifinal,GameNo.1(No.2vs.No.3seed),6p.m.• Semifinal,GameNo.2(No.1vs.No.4seed),8p.m.Thursday• Championship,Game3(semifinalwinners),7p.m.

Oncedetermined,nolocalmanagerisauthorizedtochangethedates,timesororderofgamesasdeterminedbytheFHSAAOfficewithoutwrittenauthorization. 4.9.2.2.1.1 Additional Hosting Requirements

(a) Scorer/timer.Thedistricttournamenthostandregionalgamehostmustprovideanadultscorerandanadulttimerforallgames.

(b) Scorer/timer.Thedistricttournamenthostandregionalgamehostmustprovideclocksandhornsforeachgame.(c) BallPersons. Eachboy’s teamis responsible toprovide twoballpersons (whomustwearprotectiveequipment

includingalacrossehelmet). 4.9.2.2.2 Florida High School State Championship Series State Tournament.TheFHSAALacrosseFinalsstatechampionshiptournamentwillbeplayedonFridayandSaturdayofWeek44.Thefollowingprovisionswillapply:

(a) TheFloridaHighSchoolStateChampionshipSeriesbracketwillbedividedintodistricts.Thedistrictchampionswillplayaregionalquarterfinalgame.Thewinneroftheregionalquarterfinalgameswillplayinaregionalsemifinalgame.ThewinneroftheregionalsemifinalgameswillplayinaregionalfinalgametodeterminetheteamsadvancingtotheFHSAALacrosseFinalsstatetournament.

(b) Regionalgamesshallbeginat7p.m.If,however,aschoolistoserveashostforregionalgamesinbothgirlsandboysdivisions,thegirlsregionalgamewillbeginat6p.m.andtheboysregionalgamewillbeginat8p.m.TheFHSAArepresentativeofthehostschoolshallbedesignatedthegamemanager.RefertoAdministrativeProcedure3.3.2.1.1todeterminehostingresponsibilityduringtheregionalrounds.

(c) ThetimeschedulefortheFloridaHighSchoolStateChampionshipSeriesstatechampionshiptournamentwillbepostedontheFHSAAWebsite.

4.9.2.2.3 Coaches Packet.Acoach’spacketwillbeavailableontheFHSAAWebsite.Theheadcoachofeachparticipatingteamisrequiredtoviewtheinformationpriortotheirscheduledsemifinalgame. 4.9.2.2.4 Advancement of Winners.ThewinnersofthedistricttournamentsshalladvancetotheFHSAALacrosseRegionalQuarterfinalgames.ThewinnersoftheFHSAALacrosseRegionalQuarterfinalgamesshalladvancetotheFHSAALacrosseRegionalSemifinalgames.ThewinnersoftheFHSAALacrosseRegionalSemifinalgameshalladvancetotheFHSAALacrosseRegionalFinalgame.ThewinnersoftheFHSAALacrosseRegionalFinalgamesshalladvancetotheFHSAALacrosseFinalsstatechampionshiptournament. 4.9.2.3 Tournament Regulations 4.9.2.3.1 Squad Size.AschoolparticipatingintheFHSAAStateLacrosseSeriesmaydressupto25playersinuniform.Credentials,orcomplimentaryadmission,shallbeprovidedtoparticipatingschoolpersonnelasfollows:

• Eligibleplayersinuniform–25• Teamsupport(coaches,administration,managers,athletictrainers,etc.)–8• Anyschoolmemberfunctioninginamediacapacity(i.e.yearbook,schoolnewspaper,etc.)mustcompleteamedia

credentialrequestform.Teamphotographers,videographersandreportersmustalsoapplyformediacredentials.MediacredentialrequestformsareavailableatFHSAA.org.

4.9.2.3.2 Pre-game Warm-up and Procedures(a) DistrictTournamentsandRegionalTournamentGames:Thispre-gametimescheduleshallbefollowedindistrict

tournamentandregionaltournament:First Game of SessionTime to GameStart Protocol Clock30:00 Setgameclockto20minutesandstart;bothteams 20:00 permittedongamefieldforwarmup.11:00 Soundhornalertingteamsto1minuteremainingin 1:00 pre-gamewarm-up.10:00 Soundhorn;clearfield;teamsreporttobenchareas. 0:00

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9:00 Public-addressannouncerbeginspre-gamescript; ––– teamslineupinfrontoftheirrespectivebenchesfor introductions.8:00 Introductionofvisitingteam(non-starters,starters, ––– assistantcoaches,headcoach).5:30 Introductionofhometeam(non-starters,starters, ––– assistantcoaches,headcoach).3:00 Introductionofgameofficials. –––2:30 NationalAnthem.1:00 Finalteamhuddle. –––0:00 Resetgameclocktobegingame.Subsequent Games of SessionTime to GameStart Protocol Clock28:00 Setgameclockto20minutesandstart;bothteams 20:00 permittedongamefieldforwarm-up.9:00 Soundhornalertingteamsto1minuteremainingin 1:00 pre-gamewarm-up.8:00 Soundhorn;clearfield;teamsreporttobenchareas. 0:007:30 Public-addressannouncerbeginspre-gamescript; ––– teamslineupinfrontoftheirrespectivebenchesfor introductions.6:30 Introductionofvisitingteam(non-starters,starters, ––– assistantcoaches,headcoach).4:00 Introductionofhometeam(non-starters,starters, ––– assistantcoaches,headcoach).1:30 Introductionofgameofficials. –––1:00 Finalteamhuddle. –––0:00 Resetgameclocktobegingame.Noparticipatingteam,otherthanthehostschool’steamifitqualifiestoparticipate,shallbepermittedonthecompetitionfieldforpracticeduringtheweekofthedistricttournamentorRegionalTournamentgamesoutsideofthe20-minutepre-gamewarm-upperiod.

(b) FloridaHighSchoolStateChampionshipSeriesStateTournament:Thispre-gametimescheduleshallbefollowedintheFloridaHighSchoolStateChampionshipSeriesstatechampionshiptournament:First Game of SessionTime to GameStart Protocol Clock31:00 Setgameclockto20minutesandstart;bothteams 20:00 permittedongamefieldforwarm-up.12:00 Soundhornalertingteamsto1minuteremainingin 1:00 pre-gamewarm-up.11:00 Soundhorn;clearfield;teamsreporttobenchareas. 0:009:30 Public-addressannouncerbeginspre-gamescript; ––– teamslineupinfrontoftheirrespectivebenchesfor introductions.8:30 Introductionofvisitingteam(non-starters,starters, ––– assistantcoaches,headcoach).6:00 Introductionofhometeam(non-starters,starters, ––– assistantcoaches,headcoach).3:30 Introductionofgameofficials. –––3:00 NationalAnthem.1:00 Finalteamhuddle. –––0:00 Resetgameclocktobegingame. –––


Subsequent Games of SessionTime to GameStart Protocol Clock29:00 Setgameclockto20minutesandstart;bothteams 20:00 permittedongamefieldforwarmup.10:00 Soundhornalertingteamsto1minuteremainingin 1:00 pre-gamewarm-up.9:00 Soundhorn;clearfield;teamsreporttobenchareas. 0:008:30 Public-addressannouncerbeginspre-gamescript; ––– teamslineupinfrontoftheirrespectivebenchesfor introductions.6:30 Introductionofvisitingteam(non-starters,starters, ––– assistantcoaches,headcoach).4:00 Introductionofhometeam(non-starters,starters, ––– assistantcoaches,headcoach).1:30 Introductionofgameofficials. –––1:00 Finalteamhuddle. –––0:00 Resetgameclocktobegingame.Noparticipatingteam,otherthanthehostschool’steamifitqualifiestoparticipate,shallbepermittedonthecompetitionfieldforpracticeduringtheweekoftheFloridaHighSchoolStateChampionshipSeriesstatechampionshiptournament.

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ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE 2

REGULAR SEASON PROCEDURES2.1 Coaches2.1.1 Sports Safety Course. Asperstatestatute§1012.55(2)(b),F.S.,completionoftheNationalCenterforSportSafetyPREPAREonlinecourse(http://www.sportsafety.org/prepare)shallcountfor6hoursofrequiredschooldistrictin-serviceinstructionforathleticcoachingcertification.ThiscoursehasbeenapprovedandrecommendedbytheFHSAABoardofDirectors.Allcoachesatpublicorprivateschoolsareencouragedtoutilizethisprogram.2.1.2 Concussion in Sports Course.AllFHSAAmemberschoolcoachesarerequiredtoviewtheFREEonlineeducationcourse“ConcussioninSports–WhatYouNeedtoKnow”priortothestartofpractice.ThisNFHSconcussioncoursemaybeviewedonlineatwww.nfhslearn.com.Allmemberschoolpersonnel,contestofficials,student-athletes,parentsandmediaareencouragedtoeducatethemselvesbyviewingtheFREEonlineeducationcourse“ConcussioninSports–WhatYouNeedtoKnow”. 2.1.2.1 Allschoolsshallreportthenumberofdiagnosedconcussions(i.e.thenumberofAT18Formsfiled)foreachsportontheparticipationsurveyattheendoftheschoolyear.2.1.3 A Guide to Heat Acclimatization and Heat Illness Prevention.AllFHSAAmemberschoolcoachesareencouragedtoviewtheFREEonlineeducationcourse“AGuidetoHeatAcclimatizationandHeatIllnessPrevention”.ThisNFHScoursemaybeviewedonlineatwww.nfhslearn.com.

2.2 Team Sport Clarification2.2.1 Club Teams.ClubteamsareteamswhicharenotsponsoredbytheschoolorschoolsponsoredteamsinsportsnotrecognizedorsanctionedbythisAssociation.Schoolteamswhichareconsideredsponsoredbytheschoolmayinclude,butnotlimitedto,thefollowing: 2.2.1.1 Schoolissuinguniforms 2.2.1.2 Schoolownedand/orissuedequipment 2.2.1.3 Useofschoolfacility(withoutuseofthirdpartyfacilityusageagreement) 2.2.1.4 Useofschool’sparentalconsentforms,physicalforms,anyotherdocumentationproducedand/ormaintainedbytheschool 2.2.1.5 School’sboosterclubfunding 2.2.1.6 Schoolprovidesstaff(i.e.coach,coachesinsurance,sponsor,supervisor,etc.) 2.2.1.7 Schoolinsurancecoversparticipants 2.2.1.8 Schoolallowspublishing,distributingmaterialsrelativetotheactivity(includingannouncements)

2.3 Athletic Uniforms2.3.1 Athletic Uniforms.Commercialadvertising,withtheexceptionofthemanufacturer’slogoaspermittedbyNFHSrules,isprohibitedonallathleticuniforms.

2.4 Regular Season Public Address Protocol2.4.1 Regular Season Public Address Protocol.Thepublicaddressannouncershallbeconsideredabenchofficialforallevents.He/sheshallmaintaincompleteneutralityatalltimesand,assuch,shallnotbea“cheerleader”foranyteam.SchoolsarehighlyencouragedtofollowtheprotocollistedinAdministrativeProcedure3.1.6whenapublicaddressannouncerisusedataregularseasonevent.

2.5 Line-up Cards and Scorebooks2.5.1 Line-up Cards and Scorebooks.Theheadcoach’soractingheadcoach’sfirstandlastname,aswellaseachofficial’sfirstandlastname,arerequiredtobeincludedontheline-upcardrosterand/orscorebookinallteamsportsforallcontests.

2.6 Officials2.6.1 Officials.SeeFHSAAOfficialsGuidebook(whichcanbedownloadedfromthe“Rules&Publications”pageonFHSAA.org).

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2.7 Preseason Jamborees and Classics2.7.1 Preseason Jamborees and Classics.Schoolsarelimitedtoparticipationineitherone(1)Jamboreeorone(1)Classicduringthepreseason.PreseasonJamboreesandClassicsmaynotbeplayedoutsidethestateofFlorida. 2.7.1.1 Limitation.PreseasonJamboreesandClassicsarelimitedtoonlyvarsitysquads/teams. 2.7.1.2 Contest Dates.PreseasonJamboreesandClassicsmaybeplayedduringtheschoolweekpriortothefirstregularseasoncontestweek,unlessotherwisespecified.2.7.2 Preseason Jamborees 2.7.2.1 Team Sports.PreseasonJamboreesforteamsportsmustincludefourormorevarsityteams;eachvarsityteammayplayamaximumoftwoquarters/periods.Theopponentmayormaynotbedifferenteachquarter/period.Allplayingrulesusedduringtheregularseasonapplyforpreseasonclassics. 2.7.2.2 Football. PreseasonJamboreesforfootballmustincludefourormorevarsityteams;eachvarsityteammayplayamaximumoftwo12-minutequarters.Opponentsmaybethesameordifferentineachquarter.AllNFHSfootballplayingrulesmustbefollowed.Eachteammayrequestamaximumoftwo(2)timeoutsperquarter.JamboreesmayonlybeplayedtheThursdaythroughSaturdayoftheweekpriortothefirstregularseasoncontestweek.2.7.3 Preseason Classics 2.7.3.1 Team Sports.PreseasonClassicsfortheteamsportsarelimitedtoafieldoffourvarsityteams;eachteammayplayamaximumoftwogames.Preseasonclassicsexceedingfour(4)teamsaresubjecttoconditionalapprovalbytheExecutiveDirector.Allplayingrulesusedduringtheregularseasonapplyforpreseasonclassics. 2.7.3.2 Individual Sports. PreseasonClassicsfor theindividualsportsarelimitedtoafieldoffourvarsityteams.Preseasonclassicsexceedingfour(4)teamsaresubjecttoconditionalapprovalbytheExecutiveDirector.Allplayingrulesusedduringtheregularseasonapplyforpreseasonclassics. 2.7.3.3 Football. PreseasonClassicsforfootballarelimitedtotwovarsityteams;maybemodifiedtoallownon-varsitysquadsfrombothschoolstoparticipateagainsteachotherinthefirsttwoquarters,followedbyparticipationbythevarsitysquadsfrombothschoolsinthefinaltwoquartersorsomesimilarformatsubjecttoapprovalbytheFHSAAOffice.Ifanyformatotherthanacompletegamebetweenvarsitysquadsisused,itmustbestipulatedinthecontract.AllNFHSfootballplayingrulesmustbefollowed.Regardlessoftheformatused,arunningscoreforeachschoolmustbekeptfortheentiregame.Oneschoolmustbedeclaredthewinner.ClassicsmayonlybeplayedtheThursdaythroughSaturdayoftheweekpriortothefirstregularseasoncontestweek.

2.8 FHSAA Identification Card2.8.1 FHSAA Identification Card.FHSAAIdentificationCardsareprovidedtotheprincipalofeachmemberschooleachyearinbulkquantitytodistributetomembersofhis/heradministrativestaffandfacultywhoaredirectlyorindirectlyaffiliatedwiththeschool’sathleticprograms.Thiscardisintendedtoserveonlyasameansofidentifyingthebearerasanemployeeofamemberschooland, inandof itself, isnotconsideredtobeapassofanykind.Memberschools,however,mayat theirdiscretionhonorthesecardsforcomplimentaryadmissiontoregularseasonathleticevents.TheFHSAAIdentificationCardonlyallowsadmittanceintothecontest.Itdoesnotgrantaccesstothefield,court,orpooldeck.UndernocircumstancesarethesecardstobehonoredforcomplimentaryadmissiontoanyFloridaHighSchoolStateChampionshipSeriescontestonthedistrict,regionalorstatelevel.

2.9 Identification of Athletic Personnel2.9.1 Identification of Athletic Personnel. Theschoolprincipalordesigneemust identifyeachmemberof theschool’sathleticpersonnel,utilizingtheofficialAssociationprocessasapprovedbytheExecutiveDirector,nolaterthantheFridayofweek10onthestandardizedcalendar.Failuretoidentifyathleticpersonnelbythisdeadlinewillsubjecttheschooltoaminimum$50administrativefee.

2.10 Broadcast of Events 2.10.1 Regular Season 2.10.1.1 Rights Held by Host/Home School.Radiobroadcast,telecast,cablecastandinternetbroadcastrightsforregularseasoncontestsinallsportsareheldbythehome/hostschool.TheFHSAAcannotgrantradiobroadcast,telecast,cablecastorinternetbroadcastrightstoregularseasoncontests.Outletswishingtobroadcast,telecast,cablecastorwebcastaregularseasoncontestshouldcontacttheprincipalofthehome/hostschooltosecurerightsandmakearrangements. 2.10.1.1.1Memberschoolscandeclineanoutlet’srequesttoradiobroadcast,telecast,cablecastorinternetbroadcastaregularseasoncontest. 2.10.1.2 Liability Waiver. AnoutletthatbroadcastsaregularseasoncontestshallagreetoholdtheFHSAAanditsmemberschoolsharmlessbecauseofanyinjurytopersonorpropertyonthepremises.Theoutletshallfurtheragreetoassumeallresponsibilityforanydamageswhichareadirectresultoftheactivitiesofthebroadcast.TheoutletshallalsoagreetodefendallclaimsmadeagainsttheFHSAAoritsmemberschoolsfordamagesoccasionedbytheoutletofanynature.


2.11 Emergency Action Plan2.11.1 AllmemberschoolsaretodevelopasitespecificEmergencyActionPlan(EAP)formanagingseriousand/orpotentiallylife-threateninginjuriesforallhomecontestvenues.2.11.2 TheEAPshouldbedeveloped,coordinatedandreviewedannuallywithlocalEmergencyMedicalServices(EMS),schoolpublicsafetyofficials,on-sitemedicalpersonnelorschoolmedicalstaff(teamphysicianorathletictrainer)andschooladministrators.2.11.3 AwrittencopyoftheEAPshouldbeonfilewiththePrincipalorAthleticDirectorandkeystepsoftheEAPshouldbepostedateachathleticvenue.2.11.4 Allemergencyequipment,includingAutoExternalDefibrillators(AED),whichisavailableon-siteshouldbelistedontheEAP.2.11.5 TheEAPshouldidentifykeypersonnelandtheirresponsibilitiestocarryouttheplanofactionwithadesignatedchainofcommand.2.11.6 TheEAPshouldcontainappropriatecontactinformationforthelocaland/orrespondingEMSpersonnel.2.11.7 TheEAPmustincludethefacilityaddress,locationandcontactinformation.

2.11.8 TheEAPshouldspecifydocumentationactionsthatneedtobetakenpostemergencybytheappropriatepersonnel.

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FLORIDA HIGH SCHOOL STATE CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES PROCEDURES3.1 Florida High School State Championship Series3.1.1 Administration and Management.AsspecifiedinBylaw4.3.2,allFloridaHighSchoolStateChampionshipSeriesshallbeconductedinaccordancewiththepoliciesestablishedbytheBoardofDirectorsandshallbeunderthedirectionandsupervisionoftheFHSAAOffice.3.1.2 Enforcement of Rules & Policies.ParticipatingschoolsshalladheretoallregulationsandpoliciesgoverningtheFloridaHighSchoolStateChampionshipSeries.Thedeterminationofthehostschoolforeacheventshallbeconditionedinpartontheschool’swillingnesstocomplywithandenforceregulationsandpoliciesgoverningtheevent.Thisincludesfinancialterms,aswellaslicensingandmerchandisingpolicies.Aschoolthatdoesnotcomplywithandenforcesuchregulationsandpoliciesshallforfeititsopportunitytoserveashost.3.1.3 Signs and/or Banners.Thedisplayofsigns,banners,placardsorsimilaritemsatmatchesintheFloridaHighSchoolStateChampionshipSeriesispermitted,provided:(a) Theyareingoodtasteandreflectgoodsportsmanshipintheirmessageanduse;(b) They reflect identificationandencouragement toparticipantsand their schoolorcommunity,andmakeno reference to the

opposingteam,itsschool,playersorcommunity;(c) Theyarenotdisplayedonthecourt,orinamannerwhichinterfereswithplay;(d) Theydonotobstructtheviewofparticipantsorspectators;(e) Theyarenotsafetyhazards;and(f) Theyarenotprohibitedbyfacilitymanagement.3.1.4 Noisemakers.Whistles,orartificialnoisemakingdevisesthatmimicorsimulateagamewhistle,airhorns,andallotherartificialormechanicalnoisemakingdevises,areprohibitedinallFloridaHighSchoolStateChampionshipSeriesevents.3.1.5 Bands. 3.1.5.1 OutdoorSports.Withtheexceptionoffootballandflagfootball,bandswillnotbeallowedtoplayatFloridaHighSchoolStateChampionshipSeriestournaments/meetsinoutdoorsports.Bandsareprohibitedatfootballdistricttiebreakers. 3.1.5.2 IndoorSports.Withtheexceptionofbasketball,bandswillnotbeallowedtoplayatFloridaHighSchoolStateChampionshipSeriestournaments/meetsinindoorsports.Pleasesee4.2.3.3.4forbasketballspecificinformation.3.1.6 Merchandising.TheFHSAAretainstheexclusiverighttoproduceandsellsouvenirproducts(apparelandotherwise)atallgames,tournamentsandmeetsheldaspartoftheFloridaHighSchoolStateChampionshipSeries;hostschools/organizationsarerequiredtosellitemsprovidedbytheofficialFHSAAeventsouvenirmerchandiser.Thehostschool/organizationofaFloridaHighSchoolStateChampionshipSerieseventmaybepermittedtosellgenericmerchandiseunrelatedtotheevent(i.e.,apparelandothermerchandisebearingthehostschool/organization’smark),providedsuchmerchandisehasbeenmadeavailableforsaleonaconsistentbasisthroughouttheyearandhasnotbeenproducedspecificallyforsaleattheFloridaHighSchoolStateChampionshipSeriesevent.3.1.7 Souvenir Programs.Allhostschoolsofdistricttournaments/meetsandregionaltournaments/meetsthatproduceaprogrammustdisplayontheprogramcoverboththeappropriateFHSAAsportlogoandsportsmanshiplogo.Thelogosmustalsobedisplayedprominentlyinsideorontheteamrosterinserts.SchoolsthatcreateprogramsmusthavethemproofedbyFHSAAstaffbeforepublishing.3.1.8 Public-Address Protocol.Thepublic-addressannouncershallbeconsideredabenchofficialforallFloridaHighSchoolStateChampionshipSeriesevents.He/sheshallmaintaincompleteneutralityatalltimesand,assuch,shallnotbea“cheerleader”foranyteam.TheannouncerwillfollowtheFHSAAscriptforpromotionalannouncements,whichareavailablefromthisassociation,playerintroductionsandawardsceremonies.Otherannouncementsarelimitedto:• Thoseofanemergencynature(e.g.,pagingadoctor,lostchildorparent,etc.);• Thoseofa“practical”nature(e.g.,announcingthatadriverhaslefthis/hervehiclelightson);• Startinglineupsorentirelineupsofbothparticipatingteams(whatisannouncedforthehometeammustbeannouncedforthe

visitingteam);and• Messagesprovidedbyhostschoolmanagement;and• AnnouncementsthatFHSAAsouvenirmerchandise,souvenirprogramsandconcessionsareonsaleinthefacility.Duringthe

contest,theannouncer:• Shouldrecognizeplayersabouttoattemptaplay(e.g.,cominguptoinbaseball,punting,kickingorreceivingapuntorkickin

football,servinginvolleyball,etc.);


• Shouldrecognizeplayer(s)makingaplay(e.g.,“BasketbyJones”inbasketball,“Smithonthekill”involleyball,etc.);• Shouldreportapenaltyassignaledbythereferee;• Shouldreportsubstitutionsandtimeouts;• Mustnotcallthe“play-by-play”orprovide“colorcommentary”asifhe/shewereannouncingforaradioortelevisionbroadcast;• Mustnotmakeanycommentthatwouldoffereithercompetingteamanunfairadvantageinthecontest;and• Mustnotmakeanycommentcriticalofanyschool,team,player,coachorofficial;oranyothercommentthathasthepotential

toinciteunsportingconductonthepartofanyindividual.Theannouncershouldbecertainoftheaccuracyofhis/herstatementsbeforemakingthem.Whenindoubt,theannouncershouldremainsilent.3.1.9 All-Tournament/Meet Teams.NoemployeeoftheFHSAAorthelocalmanagermayinfluenceinanywaytheselectionofanyall-tournament/meetteam,includingtheselectionofamostvaluableplayerorother“playerofthegame.”3.1.10 Uniformed Security.ThelocalmanagerforaFloridaHighSchoolStateChampionshipSerieseventisresponsibleforprovidingappropriateuniformedsecurityattheeventthathis/herschoolishosting.3.1.11 Contest Officials.ThehostschoolforFloridaHighSchoolStateChampionshipSeriescontestsbeyondthedistrictlevelshallprovidecontestofficialswithasecureandadequatedressingroom(oneeachformixedgendercrews)withproperlyoperatingbathroomfacilitiesincludingshowerswithwarmwateratthesiteofthecontest.Ifthesitedoesnothavesuchfacilities,thehostschoolshallobtainandprovideatitsexpenseanappropriatehotel/motelroom(s)reasonablyclosetothesite.Thehostschoolisrequiredtocompletedressingroomarrangementsandhavetheinformationavailabletotheheadrefereeatleast24hourspriortothescheduledstartingtimeofthecontest.Itistheresponsibilityoftheheadrefereeorumpire-in-chieftocontacttheschooladministrationatleast24hourspriortothescheduledstartingtimeofthecontesttoverifythearrangementsforthecontest.Therefereeorumpire-in-chiefshallreporttotheFHSAAOfficethefailureofanyhostschooltoprovidedressingfacilitiesasrequired.3.1.12 Media Restrictions. 3.1.12.1 Access to Locker/Dressing Rooms.TheFHSAAoperatesunderaclosedlockerroompolicyatallFloridaHighSchoolStateChampionshipSeriesevents.Atnotimewillnewsmediarepresentativesbegrantedaccesstolockerroomsordressingroomsatanystatechampionshipevent.Teamboxes,teambenches,teamhuddlesanddugoutsareconsideredextensionsoflocker/dressingrooms. 3.1.12.2 Access to Competition Area.Mediarepresentativesarenotpermittedinthecompetitionarea(i.e.,withinthefieldofplay,ontheplayingcourt,etc.)atanytimeduringaFloridaHighSchoolStateChampionshipSeriescontestuntilthecompetitionhasconcludedandawinnerhasbeendetermined.Photographersshallhonorphotographerlinesanddesignatedareaswhenmarked.Hostschoolsareresponsibleforestablishingdesignatedphotographyareas.

3.2 Tournament/Meet Structure3.2.1 Sanctioned Sports. 3.2.1.1 Series Structure.Thesuccessivetournamentseriesshallbedesignatedrespectivelyasdistrict,regionalandFloridaHighSchoolStateChampionshipSeriesforallsanctionedsports. 3.2.1.1.1 Team Sports.Thesuccessiveroundsfollowingthedistricttournament(completionofdistrictseasonforfootball,includingDistrictTiebreakers)inteamsportswillbeRegionalQuarterfinals(except1A,2A,3Aand4Afootball,baseballandsoftball,1Agirlsvolleyballand1Aboysandgirlsbasketball),RegionalSemifinals,RegionalFinals,StateSemifinalsandStateChampionship. 3.2.1.2 District Complex 3.2.1.2.1 Team Sports.Participatingschoolsaregeographicallyassignedtooneofsixteen(16)districtcomplexesintheirrespectiveclassificationsexceptforthe1A,2A,3Aand4Abaseball,boysandgirlsbasketball,football,softballandgirlsvolleyballclassificationswhichwillbeassignedtoeight(8)districtcomplexes.Exceptforfootball,atournamentshallbeconductedineachdistrictcomplexat theconclusionof theregularseason todetermine the twoteams(championandrunner-up) thatshallrepresentthedistrictcomplexintheremainderoftheFloridaHighSchoolStateChampionshipSeries.Infootball,thechampionandtherunner-upshallrepresentthedistrictcomplexintheremainderoftheFloridaHighSchoolStateChampionshipSeries. 3.2.1.2.2 Individual Sports.Participatingschoolsaregeographicallyassignedtothenumberofcomplexesaslistedbelow.

• CrossCountry–Sixteen(16)districtcomplexes,boysandgirls• Golf–Twenty-four(24)districtcomplexes,boysandgirls• Swimming&Diving–Twelve(12)districtcomplexes,boysandgirls• Tennis–Sixteen(16)districtcomplexes,boysandgirls• Track&Field–Sixteen(16)districtcomplexes,boysandgirls


• BoysWeightlifting–Sixteen(16)districtcomplexes• Wrestling–Sixteen(16)districtcomplexes

3.2.2 Recognized Sports. 3.2.2.1 Series Structure. Thesuccessive tournamentseriesshallbedesignatedrespectivelyasdistrictandFloridaHighSchoolStateChampionshipSeriesforallrecognizedsportsexceptforCompetitiveCheerleading(regionandFloridaHighSchoolStateChampionshipSeries)andFlagfootball(regionsemifinal,regionfinal,statesemifinal,statechampionship). 3.2.2.1.1 Team Sports.The successive rounds following thedistrict tournament for teamsportswill be asfollows:

(a) Lacrosse–RegionalQuarterfinal,RegionalSemifinal,RegionalFinal,StateSemifinalsandStateChampionship(b) FlagFootballandWaterPolo–RegionalSemifinal,RegionalFinal,StateSemifinalsandStateChampionship(c) BoysVolleyball–RegionalFinal,StateQuarterfinal,StateSemifinal,andStateChampionship.

3.2.2.2 District Complex. Participatingschoolsaregeographicallyassignedtothenumberofcomplexesaslistedbelow.

• Bowling–Fifteen(15)boysdistrictcomplexesandseventeen(17)girlsdistrictcomplexes• FlagFootball–Sixteen(16)districtcomplexes• Lacrosse–Thirty-two(32)districtcomplexes• BoysVolleyball–Sixteen(16)districtcomplexes• WaterPolo–Sixteen(16)districtcomplexes,boysandgirls• GirlsWeightlifting–Sixteen(16)districtcomplexes

3.3 Bracketing and Sites3.3.1 Sanctioned Team Sports.Forthesanctionedteamsportsofbaseball,boysbasketball,girlsbasketball,boyssoccer,girlssoccer,softballandgirlsvolleyballthefollowingprocedurewillbefollowed: 3.3.1.1 Regional Tournament. Oneof the competing schools shall serve as the host school for regionaltournamentquarterfinal,semifinalandchampionshipgames.ThehostschoolshallbedesignatedbytheFHSAAasfollows:

(a) Intheregionalquarterfinalsfor5Athrough9Aandboysandgirlssoccerandintheregionalsemifinalfor1Athrough4A,thechampionofeachdistrictwillhosttherunner-upfromtheirneighboringdistrict.

(b) Intheregionalsemifinalsfor5Athrough9Aandboysandgirlssoccerandintheregionalsemifinalfor1Athrough4A,theschoolonthetoplineofthebracketineachgameshallbedesignatedthehostschool,exceptthatwhenadistrictchampionplaysadistrictrunner-up,thedistrictchampionalwaysshallbedesignatedthehostschool.

(c) Intheregionalchampionshipsfor5Athrough9Aandboysandgirlssoccer,theschoolonthetoplineofthebracketineachgameshallbedesignatedthehostschool.If,however,theschoolonthetoplineofthebracketservedasahostschoolintheregionalsemifinalsandtheschoolonthebottomlineofthebracketwasavisitorintheregionalsemifinals,theschoolonthebottomlineofthebracketwillbedesignatedthehostschoolfortheregionalfinal.Inanycase,whenadistrictchampionplaysadistrictrunner-up,thedistrictchampionalwaysshallbedesignatedthehostschool.NOTE: the host school line position (top line or bottom line) alternates each year; what initially begins on the top line this year will alternate to the bottom line next year.

(d) Determinationofahostschoolusingthesecriteriaisnotabsolute.Inallcases,theFHSAAOfficereservestherighttoselectanalternatesite.

3.3.1.2 Florida High School State Championship Series.Theschoolonthetoplineofthebracketshallbethehometeamforthestatesemifinalandchampionshipcontests.3.3.2 Recognized Team Sports 3.3.2.1 Fortherecognizedteamsportsofflagfootball,lacrosse,boysvolleyballandwaterpolothefollowingprocedurewillbefollowed: 3.3.2.1.1 Regional Games. Oneofthecompetingschoolsshallserveasthehostschoolforregionalgames.ThehostschoolshallbedesignatedbytheFHSAAasfollows(NOTE: the host school line position, i.e. top line or bottom line, alternates each year; what initially begins on the bottom line this year will alternate to the top line next year):

(a) Regional Quarterfinals (Lacrosse), Regional Semifinals (Flag Football & Water Polo) and Regional Final (Boys Volleyball).Thehometeamforeachgameshallbetheteamonthetoplineofthebracketandthevisitingteamshallbetheteamonthebottomlineofthebracket.Consequently,thehostschoolofthetournamentmaynotnecessarilybethe“hometeam”duringcompetitioninthatevent.

(b) Regional Semifinal (Lacrosse), Regional Final (Flag Football & Water Polo).Thechampiononthetoplineofthebracketshallserveashosttothechampiononthebottomlineofthebracket.If,however,theschoolonthetopline


ofthebracketservedasahostschoolduringthepreviousroundandtheschoolonthebottomlineofthebracketwasavisitorduringthepreviousround,theschoolonthebottomlineofthebracketwillbedesignatedthehostschool.

(c) Regional Final (Lacrosse).Thechampiononthetoplineofthebracketshallserveashosttothechampiononthebottomlineofthebracket.If,however,theschoolonthetoplineofthebracketservedasahostschoolduringthepreviousroundandtheschoolonthebottomlineofthebracketwasthevisitorduringthepreviousround,theschoolonthebottomlineofthebracketwillbedesignatedthehostschool.

(d) Determination of Host.Determinationofahostschoolusingthesecriteriaisnotabsolute.Inallcases,theFHSAAOfficereservestherighttoselectanalternatesite.

3.3.2.1.2 Florida High School State Championship Series.Theschoolonthetoplineofthebracketshallbethehometeamforthestatechampionshiptournament. 3.3.2.1.3 Determination of Host.Determinationofahostschoolisnotabsolute.Inallcases,theFHSAAOfficereservestherighttoselectanalternatesite.3.3.3 Competitive Bracketing for Team Sports. 3.3.3.1 Forallteamsports,withtheexceptionofbaseball,boysandgirlsbasketball,andsoftball,thebracketmatcheswillconsistofRegion1versusRegion2andRegion3versusRegion4. 3.3.3.2 Inestablishingthecompetitiverotationofthebracket,Regions2,3,and4rotateclockwiseagainstthestationaryRegion1forthesportofbaseball,boysandgirlsbasketball,andsoftball.Therotationforthenextthreeyearsisasfollows:• 2017-18–Region1vs.Region2;Region3vs.Region4• 2018-19–Region1vs.Region3;Region4vs.Region2• 2019-20–Region1vs.Region4;Region2vs.Region3

3.3.4 Florida High School State Championship Series Finals Championship Brackets.ChampionshipbracketsfortheFloridaHighSchoolStateChampionshipSeriesFinalswillbepostedontheFHSAAwebsiteandinonlineSportsManualforeachteamsport.

3.4 District Meeting3.4.1 Team Sport Meeting Agenda.Thefollowingitemsofbusinessmustbeaddressedatthedistrictmeeting:• ReviewFHSAArules,policies,termsandconditionsgoverningtheFloridaHighSchoolStateChampionshipSeries,including

theFHSAA“LicensingandRoyalties”Policy.• Scheduleallmandatorygamesbetweendistrictopponentswithinthepermissibledates.Alldistrictgamesmustbescheduled

duringthismeeting.Ifaschooldoesnothavetheappropriaterepresentativepresentatthemeeting,thedistrictcoordinatorshallschedulethedistrictgamesforthatschool.

• Selecthostschool,siteanddeterminescheduleortournamentgamesandnumberofsessionsforthedistricttournament.(Note:AnactualhostschoolmustbeselectedatthismeetingandmaybesubsequentlychangedonlywiththepermissionoftheFHSAAOffice.DesignatingtheNo.1seed,etc.,whendetermined,asthehostschoolisnotpermitted).Whendeterminingthenumberofcontestsandthesiteofthedistricttournament,theFHSAAOfficeasksforeachschooltotaketravelexpensesintoaccount.

• Reviewtheseedingandbracketingprovisions.• Determineteamawardstobeordered.• Selectandmakearrangementsforpurchaseofappropriateequipment(i.e.balls,etc.).• Determinenumberofpassestobeallowedparticipatingteams.• SelectofficialsandsubmitrecommendedlisttoFHSAAOfficebydeadline(seeAppendixCortheFHSAAOfficialsGuidebook,

whichcanbedownloadedfromFHSAA.org).• Selectofficialscorerandsettheircompensation.• DeterminefinancialarrangementsandcompletetheFinancialTermsFormincludedinthedistrictmeetingpacket.SeePolicy

9.Determinehowexpenses/profitswillbesharedamongparticipatingschools.• Determineallocationofticketstoparticipatingschoolsonanequitablebasisifseatingislimited.• Determinetheamountofcompensation,nottoexceed$100totalfortheevent,tobepaidtothetournamentmanager.• Useofsatellitesitesfordistricttournamentsispermitted.Ifsatellitesitesareused,therestillmustbeatournamenthostselected

thatisresponsibleforallthearrangementsforthetournament.• Otherbusiness(i.e.,AEDavailability,medicalpresence,etc.).• Anyotherbusinessrelevanttothemanagementofthetournament.• AllpertinentinformationmustbeincludedintheminutesofthemeetingthataresenttoeachschoolandtheFHSAAOffice.AdditionalagendaitemsmaybesentbytheFHSAAOfficeofasportspecificnature.


3.4.2 Individual Sport Meeting Agenda.Thefollowingitemsofbusinessmustbeaddressedatthedistrictmeeting:• ReviewFHSAArules,policies,termsandconditionsgoverningtheFloridaHighSchoolStateChampionshipSeries,including

theFHSAA“LicensingandRoyalties”Policy.• Selecthostschool,siteanddeterminescheduleortournamentgamesandnumberofsessionsforthedistricttournament.(Note:

AnactualhostschoolmustbeselectedatthismeetingandmaybesubsequentlychangedonlywiththepermissionoftheFHSAAOffice.)

• Determineteamawardstobeordered.• Determinenumberofpassestobeallowedparticipatingteams(ifapplicable).• DeterminefinancialarrangementsandcompletetheFinancialTermsFormincludedinthedistrictmeetingpacket.SeePolicy

9.Determinehowexpenses/profitswillbesharedamongparticipatingschools.• Determinetheamountofcompensation,nottoexceed$100totalfortheevent,tobepaidtothetournamentmanager.• Otherbusiness(i.e.,AEDavailability,medicalpresence,etc.).• Anyotherbusinessrelevanttothemanagementofthetournament.• AllpertinentinformationmustbeincludedintheminutesofthemeetingthataresenttoeachschoolandtheFHSAAOffice.AdditionalagendaitemsmaybesentbytheFHSAAofficeofasportspecificnature.3.4.3 Report Form. TheFHSAAOfficewille-maileachdistrictcoordinatoraformonwhichtorecordthedecisionsmadeduringthedistrictmeeting.ThereportformshouldbecompletedandreturnedtotheFHSAAOfficewithinseven(7)daysoftheconclusionofthemeeting.Acopyofthereportformaswellastheminutesofthemeetingshallbesenttoeachschoolinthedistrict.

3.5 Local Management3.5.1 Team and Non-timed Individual Sports.TheFHSAArepresentativeofthehostschoolwillbethelocalmanagerfortheFloridaHighSchoolStateChampionshipSerieseventthathis/herschoolishosting.He/shewillberesponsibleformakingthenecessarypreparationstohosttheeventandforthefilingofallnecessaryreportstotheFHSAAOfficeuponconclusionoftheevent.ThelocalmanagerofaFloridaHighSchoolStateChampionshipSerieseventisrequiredtoreporttotheFHSAAthearrangementsfortheevent(s)his/herschoolwillhostnotlaterthan12a.m.(midnight)ESTonthedateoftheevent;aswellasthescore(s)ofthecontest(s)intheeventthathis/herschoolhosteduponitsconclusionandtheupdatedwin-lossrecordsofparticipatingteams.ReportsmustbesubmittedonlineviatheselectedFHSAAplatform,(refertoindividualsportpagesontheFHSAAwebsiteforadditionaldetails).FailuretoreporttheresultsofanyFloridaHighSchoolStateChampionshipSerieseventwillsubjectthehostschooltoaminimum$50administrativefee.FailuretoreportarrangementsforthenextlevelFloridaHighSchoolStateChampionshipSerieseventwillsubjecttheschooltoaminimum$50administrativefee.3.5.2 Cross Country, Swimming & Diving, Track & Field. TheFHSAArepresentativeorhis/herdesigneeofthehostschoolwillbethelocalmanagerforthedistrictorregionalmeetthathis/herschoolishosting.He/shewillberesponsibleformakingthenecessarypreparationstohostthemeetandforthefilingofnecessaryreportstotheFHSAAOfficeuponconclusionofthemeet.ThelocalmeetmanagermustsubmittoboththeFHSAAOfficeandthenextlevelmeetmanagertheresultsofthemeetthathis/herschoolhosted.TheseresultsmustbetransmittedusingHy-TekMeetManagersoftware.Thefirstandlastnamesofeachparticipant,togetherwiththeirrecordedtimes(manualorFAT),mustbeprovided.Theseresultsmustbesubmittedwithin24hoursoftheconclusionofthemeet.FailuretoreporttheresultsofanyFloridaHighSchoolStateChampionshipSerieseventwillsubjectthehostschooltoaminimum$50administrativefee.FailuretoreportarrangementsforthenextlevelFloridaHighSchoolStateChampionshipSerieseventwillsubjecttheschooltoaminimum$50administrativefee.

3.5.3 Track & Field.TheFHSAArepresentativeorhis/herdesigneeofthehostschoolwillbethelocalmanagerforthedistrictorregionalmeetthathis/herschoolishosting.He/shewillberesponsibleformakingthenecessarypreparationstohostthemeetandforthefilingofnecessaryreportstotheFHSAAOfficeuponconclusionofthemeet.ThelocalmeetmanagermustsubmittoboththeFHSAAOfficeandthenextlevelmeetmanagertheresultsofthemeetthathis/herschoolhosted.TheseresultsmustbetransmittedusingtheselectedFHSAAplatform(refertoindividualsportpagesontheFHSAAwebsiteforadditionaldetails).Thefirstandlastnamesofeachparticipant,togetherwiththeirrecordedtimes(manualorFAT),mustbeprovided.Theseresultsmustbesubmittedwithin24hoursoftheconclusionofthemeet.FailuretoreporttheresultsofanyFloridaHighSchoolStateChampionshipSerieseventwillsubjectthehostschooltoaminimum$50administrativefee.FailuretoreportarrangementsforthenextlevelFloridaHighSchoolStateChampionshipSerieseventwillsubjecttheschooltoaminimum$50administrativefee.

3.6 Post-Competition Procedures3.6.1 Florida High School State Championship Series Preliminary Rounds.Fordistrict,regionalandallapplicablestatesemifinalroundsoftheFloridaHighSchoolStateChampionshipSeries,thehostschoolshouldcooperatewithnewsmediarepresentativesinprovidingthemaccesstoaworkareafollowingaFloridaHighSchoolStateChampionshipSeriescontestsothattheycanfiletheirreportsonthecontest.Theheadcoachofeachcompetingteamisrequiredtocooperatewiththenewsmedia


byparticipatingininterviewsasquicklyaspossiblefollowingtheconclusionofthecontestandprovidingconteststatistics/resultsifavailable.Participationbyathletesininterviewsisvoluntaryandatthediscretionoftheheadcoach.3.6.2 Florida High School State Championship Series.Thehostsitemustdesignatearoomorareasecludedfromthegeneralpublicforapost-contestpressconferenceinvolvingtheheadcoachanduptofive(5)playersfromeachteamparticipatinginthejust-concludedcontest.Participationbytheheadcoachinthepressconferenceismandatory.Participationbyathletesisvoluntaryandatthediscretionoftheheadcoach.Boththeheadcoachandathletesmayagreetosupplementalone-on-oneinterviews,attheirdiscretion,followingtheirpressconference.Newsmediarepresentativesmustremainoffthefield/courtandnointerviewsmaytakeplaceduringtheawardsceremonyfollowingthechampionshipcontest.Whereapplicable,thesemediaaccommodationsshallbeestablishedintheagreementbetweentheFHSAAandthehostorganization.

3.7 Awards3.7.1 Team Awards. 3.7.1.1 District Tournaments.Trophiesareavailableforawardingtothechampionandrunner-upteams,andmaybepurchasedfromtheFHSAA’sauthorizedvendor.Thereshallbenootherteamawardspresentedbyoutsideorganizationsorindividuals.SeePolicy9.10.7forfurtherclarification. 3.7.1.2 Regional Tournaments.Trophiesareavailableforawardingtothechampionandrunner-upteams,andmaybepurchasedfromtheFHSAA’sauthorizedvendor.Thereshallbenootherteamawardspresentedbyoutsideorganizationsorindividuals.SeePolicy9.10.7forfurtherclarification. 3.7.1.3 Florida High School State Championship Series.Trophieswillbeawardedtothechampionandrunner-upineachclassintheFloridaHighSchoolStateChampionshipSeries.Incaseofatieforthechampionship(ifthesportrulesallowforatie),co-championswillbedeclaredandnorunner-uptrophywillbeawarded.Thereshallbenootherteamawardspresentedbyoutsideorganizationsorindividuals. 3.7.1.4 FHSAA Authorized Vendor.TrophiesmustbeorderedfromtheauthorizedvendoroftheFHSAA.Thevendorshouldalsobecontactedifproblemsareexperiencedinreceivingtrophiesontimeandingoodcondition.3.7.2 Individual Awards. 3.7.2.1 Regional Individual Awards Eligibility.Tobeeligibleforindividualhonorsontheregionallevelastudent-athleteshallcompeteforindividualhonorsonthedistrictlevel. 3.7.2.2 Florida High School State Championship Series.Medallionswillbepresentedtomembersofthechampionandrunner-upteamsattheFloridaHighSchoolStateChampionshipSeries.Medallionswillbeawardedtotheindividualsandrelaysfortheappropriatesportsasfollows: 3.7.2.2.1 Bowling–6individualplacingmedallions 3.7.2.2.2 CrossCountry–10individualplacingmedallions 3.7.2.2.3 Golf–6individualplacingmedallions 3.7.2.2.4 Swimming&Diving–8individual&relayplacingmedallions 3.7.2.2.5 Tennis–2individualplacingmedallionsfortheindividualsingles&doublesdivisions; 3.7.2.2.6 Track&Field(includingAdaptedTrack&Field)–8individual&relayplacingmedallions 3.7.2.2.7 Weightlifting–6individualplacingmedallionsforeachweightclass 3.7.2.2.8 Wrestling–6individualplacingmedallionsforeachweightclassAllindividualmedallionsmustbepickedupbytheheadorassistantcoachpriortoleavingtheFloridaHighSchoolStateChampionshipSeries.Nomedallionswillbeshippedtoschools.SchoolsmaypurchaseadditionalmedallionsbycontactingtheFHSAAOffice.ThereshallbenootherawardspresentedtoanyindividualbyanyorganizationorindividualattheFloridaHighSchoolStateChampionshipSeries. 3.7.2.3 Florida High School State Championship Series Individual Awards Eligibility.Tobeeligibleforindividualhonorsonthestatelevelastudent-athleteshallcompeteforindividualhonorsonboththedistrictandregionallevel.

3.8 Official Ball.TheFHSAAhasselectedWilsonSportingGoodsCo.,asitsofficialsupplierofgameballsforFloridaHighSchoolStateChampionshipSeriesEvents inFootball,Basketball,Volleyball, Soccer,Baseball, Softball,Golf andTennis.InformationconcerningWilsonastheofficialFloridaHighSchoolStateChampionshipSeriesgame/contestballwillbepostedontheFHSAAwebsiteandintheonlineSportManualforeachsportusinganofficialWilsongame/contestball.Kap7hasbeenselectedastheofficialsupplierofgameballsfortheFloridaHighSchoolWaterPoloStateChampionshipSeries.Theuseofanofficialgame/contestballshallbemandatoryineachdistricttournament,regionaltournamentandtheFloridaHighSchoolStateChampionshipSeries.Thehostschoolforeachdistricttournamentandregionaltournamentshallensuretheuseoftheofficialball.Thepurchaseofofficialgame/contestballs,ifnecessary,willbeconsideredanexpenseofthetournamentandreportedassuchonthefinancialreport


form.TheFHSAAwillprovideofficialballstobeusedattheFloridaHighSchoolStateChampionshipSeries.Failuretocomplyshallsubjectthehostschooltopenaltiesincluding,butnotlimitedto,financialpenaltiesandrevocationofFloridaHighSchoolStateChampionshipSerieseventhostingprivilegesintherespectivesport.

3.9 Team Data Form, Team Photo and Up-to-Date Statistics3.9.1 Team Data Form and Photo.TheFHSAAOfficemayproducetheofficialsouvenirprogramforselectFloridaHighSchoolStateChampionshipSerieseventsandwillretainallproceedsfromitssale.SchoolsthatadvancebeyondcertainpointsintheFloridaHighSchoolStateChampionshipSeries(pleaseseethespecificsportsection)mustsendtotheFHSAAOfficeacompleted“FloridaHighSchoolStateChampionshipSeriesTeamDataFormforOfficialSouvenirProgram&PressBooklet”,alongwithaphotographoftheteam(whenrequired).TheteamdataformmustbedownloadedfromFHSAA.org,completedusingacomputeranduploadedelectronicallyviathelistedwebpage.Thedigitalteamphotoalsomustbeuploadedtothesamewebpage.TheteamphotoshouldbesavedinaTIFFformat.PhotossentinaJPEGformat,however,willbeacceptedprovidedtheyhavearesolutionofatleast150dpi(300dpipreferred).ThedeadlineforthereceiptofthesematerialsintheFHSAAofficeis5p.m.EDTonthedatespecifiedbythesportadministratorforeachsport.Eachschoolthatdoesnotmeetthisdeadlineshallbeassesseda$50monetarypenaltyand/orothersanctions.IftheschooladvancestotheFloridaHighSchoolStateChampionshipSeriesandthematerialsarenotreceivedbytheFHSAAOffice’spublicationdeadline,theschoolshallbeassessedmonetarypenaltiesofupto$300and/orothersanctions.3.9.2 Up-to-Date Statistics.TheschoolswhoseteamsqualifytoadvancetotheFloridaHighSchoolStateChampionshipSeriesstatechampionshiptournamentmustreporttotheFHSAAOfficeup-to-datecumulativestatisticsthroughtheendoftheregionaltournamentbycompletingthe“FloridaHighSchoolStateChampionshipSeriesUp-to-DateTeamStatistics”formforselectFloridaHighSchoolStateChampionshipSeries.Theup-to-datestatisticsformmustbedownloadedfromFHSAA.org,completedusingacomputeranduploadedelectronicallyviathelistedwebpage.EachqualifyingschoolthatdoesnotmeetthenoonEDTdeadlineshallbeassesseda$100monetarypenaltyand/orothersanctions.

3.10 Admittance to Florida High School State Championship Series Contests3.10.1 District, Regional and Applicable State Semifinal Levels. Only the following individualsmaybeadmittedtothefacilitywithoutcharge: 3.10.1.1 Student-athleteswhoaremembersoftheteam,coaches,managers,teambusdrivers,etc.; 3.10.1.2 Cheerleadersinuniform,theirsponsor(s)andtheirbusdriver(s); 3.10.1.3 Infootballonly,bandmembersanddrill-teammembers,theirchaperonesandtheirbusdriver(s); 3.10.1.4 Vettedworkingnewsmediawithappropriatecredentialsasissuedbythehostschoolaccordingtotheirmediacredentialpolicy; 3.10.1.5 BroadcastcrewsfromradioandtelevisionoutletswhosebroadcastshavebeenapprovedbytheFHSAAOfficeuponpaymentoftheappropriatebroadcastrightsfees; 3.10.1.6 Visitingschooladministrators(i.e.,principal,FHSAArepresentative,assistantprincipalsandathleticdirector)whoarerequiredbytheirprincipaltoattendtheeventforsupervisorypurposesuponpresentationofaphotoI.D.,providedthevisitingschoolsubmitstheirnamestotheeventmanagerbyfaxinwritingonschoolstationerynotlessthan24hourspriortothescheduledstartingtimeoftheevent; 3.10.1.7 Uniformedpoliceorsecurity; 3.10.1.8 IndividualsholdingFHSAALifetimeFloridaHighSchoolStateChampionshipSeriesPassesorFloridaHighSchoolStateChampionshipSeriesPassesissuedbytheExecutiveDirector;and 3.10.1.9 AuthorizedindividualswithFloridaHighSchoolStateChampionshipSeriesPassesuponpresentationofaphotoI.D. 3.10.1.10 IndividualswhohavepurchasedonlineticketsfromtheFHSAA’sexclusiveonlineticketprovider,Huddlepriortotheevent,andcanshowproofofpurchasethroughthedesignatedapplication.3.10.2 State Championship Events.Onlythefollowingindividualsmaybeadmittedtothefacilitywithoutcharge: 3.10.2.1 Student-athleteswhoaremembersoftheteam,coaches,managers,etc.withappropriatepassesasissuedbytheFHSAAOfficeaccordingtotheathleticregulationsgoverningtheparticularsportandtheteambusdriver(s); 3.10.2.2 Cheerleadersinuniform,theirsponsor(s)andtheirbusdriver(s); 3.10.2.3 Pepbandswhoaretoperform,theirsponsor(s)andtheirbusdriver(s); 3.10.2.4 Infootballonly,bandmembersanddrill-teammembers,theirchaperones(1chaperonper10students)andtheirbusdriver(s); 3.10.2.5 WorkingnewsmediawithappropriatecredentialsasissuedbytheFHSAAOfficeaccordingtotheMediaCredentialsPolicy;


3.10.2.6 BroadcastcrewsfromradioandtelevisionoutletswhosebroadcastshavebeenapprovedbytheFHSAAOfficeuponpaymentoftheappropriatebroadcastrightsfees; 3.10.2.7 Uniformedpoliceorsecurity; 3.10.2.8 IndividualsholdingFHSAALifetimeFloridaHighSchoolStateChampionshipSeriesPassesorFloridaHighSchoolStateChampionshipSeriesPassesissuedbytheExecutiveDirector;and 3.10.2.9 AuthorizedindividualswithFloridaHighSchoolStateChampionshipSeriesPassesuponpresentationofaphotoI.D. 3.10.2.10 IndividualswhohavepurchasedonlineticketsfromtheFHSAA’sexclusiveonlineticketprovider,Huddlepriortotheevent,andcanshowproofofpurchasethroughthedesignatedapplication.

3.11 Broadcast of Events 3.11.1 Florida High School State Championship Series 3.11.1.1 Rights Held by FHSAA. AnoutletwishingtobroadcastacontestintheFloridaHighSchoolStateChampionshipSeriesmustrequestandbegrantedrightsbytheFHSAApriortooriginatingoracceptingfeedofsuchabroadcastandmakepaymenttotheFHSAAOfficeoftheappropriaterightsfee.Suchrightsarenotexclusive. 3.11.1.2 Delaying a Contest is Prohibited. Therecanbenodelayinthestartofacontesttoaccommodatealiveortape-delayradiobroadcastoratape-delaytelecastofaFloridaHighSchoolStateChampionshipSeriescontest;neithercantherebeanyradioortelevisiontimeouts,oranyextensionofhalftime.Provisionsforlivetelecasts,whenpermitted,arefoundin3.11.2.1below. 3.11.1.2.1 Exception for Live Telecasts. Livetelecastsoffootballandbasketballgames,whenpermitted,mayoperateunderthefollowingguidelinesuponapprovaloftheExecutiveDirector:

(a) Theintermissionbetweenthefirstandsecondquarters,thethirdandfourthquarters,andovertimeperiodswillbeextendedfrom60secondsto90seconds;

(b) Theoutletwillbegrantedone90-secondtelevisiontimeoutduringeachquarter.Thistimeoutwillbegrantedatthedeadballfollowingthechangeofpossessionwhichoccursnearest tothemidpointofthequarter.Thistelevisiontimeoutwillbegrantedregardlessofwhetheroneofthetwoparticipatingteamshascalledachargedtimeoutclosetothemidpointofthequarter.Additionally,thistelevisiontimeoutwillnotprecludeeitheroneofthetwoparticipatingteamsfromcallingachargedtimeoutnearthemidpointofthequarter;and

(c) Allchargedtimeoutscalledbyeitherteamwillbeafull60secondsinduration.(d) Itwillbetheresponsibilityoftherefereetoseethattheseguidelinesfortelevisiontimeoutsarestrictlyadheredto.

3.11.1.3 FHSAA Approval of Broadcast. FHSAAapprovalofbroadcastsofFloridaHighSchoolStateChampionshipSeriescontestsisfinal.HostschoolsorcontestmanagerswillberequiredtopermitallbroadcastsapprovedbytheFHSAA,andadmittothefacilitywithoutchargepersonneloriginatingthesebroadcastsuponpresentationoftheproperdocumentation. 3.11.1.4 Seating and Equipment Setup. Theoutletmustmakeallarrangementsforseatingandequipmentsetupwiththehostschoolprincipalorcontestmanager.Theoutletmustassumeallexpensesinconnectionwiththebroadcast,andmustprovideallequipmentnecessaryforthebroadcast.Thisincludesarrangingforbroadcastlineswiththeappropriatetelephonecompany. 3.11.1.5 Seating Policies. Personneloriginatingapprovedbroadcastswhoare tobeadmitted to thefacilitywithoutchargemustnotexceedfour(4)persons.Thehostschoolprincipalorcontestmanagermustmakeeveryefforttoprovidethesepersonnelwithseatingwhichprovidesthemwithanunobstructedviewoftheplayingarea. 3.11.1.6 Limited Seating Areas.Infacilitieswhereseatingislimitedinthepressboxorbroadcastbooth,thehostschoolprincipalorcontestmanagershouldprovideseatingtotheone(1)primaryoutletcoveringeachparticipatingschool.Thereafter,seatinginthepressboxorbroadcastboothshouldbeprovidedonafirst-come,first-servedbasis.Anoutletmustunderstandthatitmaybenecessaryforittosetupoperationsinthespectatorseatingareaatfacilitieswithlimitedspaceinthepressboxorbroadcastbooth.Theprimaryoutletforaparticipatingschoolisconsideredtobetheoutletwhichhasbroadcastthegreatestnumberofregularseasoncontestsand/orFloridaHighSchoolStateChampionshipSeriescontestsinwhichtheschoolhasparticipated. 3.11.1.7 Camera Positioning.Thehostschoolprincipal,contestmanagerand/ortheofficialsassignedtoworkthecontestwillhavetheauthoritytorequiretherepositioningoftelevisioncamerasandvideographersiftheybelievetheirplacementmaythreatenthesafetyoftheparticipantsorinterferewiththeconductofthecompetition. 3.11.1.8 Failure to Comply.Theoutletmustabidebyeachandalltermsandconditionsofthispolicy.ThehostschoolprincipaloreventmanagerwillhavetheauthoritytoactonthebehalfoftheFloridaHighSchoolAthleticAssociationinenforcingthispolicyduringallFloridaHighSchoolStateChampionshipSeriescontestsathis/herfacility. 3.11.1.9 Unauthorized Broadcast. Ahostschoolprincipalorcontestmanagerwhopermits thebroadcastofaFloridaHighSchoolStateChampionshipSeriescontestthathasnotbeenapprovedbytheFHSAAwillsubjecthis/herschool,organizationorfacilitytoamonetarypenalty,and/orothersanctions,toincludepaymentoftheappropriaterightsfeesand,formemberschools,afinancialassessmentintheamountof$50pergamebroadcast.


3.11.1.10 Liability Waiver.AnoutletwhichbroadcastsaFloridaHighSchoolStateChampionshipSeriescontestmustagreetoholdtheFHSAAanditsmemberschoolsharmlessbecauseofanyinjurytopersonorpropertyonthepremises.Theoutletmustfurtheragreetoassumeallresponsibilityforanydamageswhichareadirectresultoftheactivitiesofthebroadcast.TheoutletmustalsoagreetodefendallclaimsmadeagainsttheFHSAAoritsmemberschoolsfordamagesoccasionedbytheoutletofwhatevernature.

3.11.2 Obtaining Broadcast Rights 3.11.2.1 Notification of Approval. AnoutletwishingtobroadcastacontestintheFHSAAStateSeriesmustcompleteanAT11formlocatedatFHSAA.organdbegrantedrightsbytheFHSAApriortooriginatingoracceptingfeedofsuchabroadcast.TheoutletmustmakepaymenttotheFHSAAOfficeoftheappropriaterightsfee.Suchrightsarenotexclusive.Uponapprovalofanoutlet’sbroadcastapplication,theFHSAAwillfaxand/ore-mailtotheoutlettheapprovedapplicationformsignedbytheExecutiveDirectororhis/herdesigneewhichgrantstheoutletpermissiontobroadcastthecontest.Theapprovedapplicationformmustbefaxedand/ore-mailedtothehostschoolprincipalorcontestmanagerbytheoutlet.Anoutlet’sbroadcastcrewshouldhaveacopyofthebroadcastapprovalinitspossessiontoensureadmissiontothefacility.StateserieshostsmustnotifytheFHSAAsevendaysbeforethestartofpostseasonplayiftheyhavebannedanybroadcastingoutletsfromtheircampus.


Important Applicable BylawsOPERATIONAL BYLAW, ARTICLE 7

Sportsmanship7.1 SCHOOL REPRESENTATIVES7.1.1 Sportsmanship Requirement.Players,coaches,administrators,spectators,contestofficialsandallotherpersonsconnecteddirectlyorindirectlywithamemberschoolshallpracticeandpromotethehigheststandardsofsportsmanshipandethicsbefore,duringandafteranyinterscholasticevent.7.1.2 Principal’s Duty.Itshallbetheresponsibilityofeachmemberschoolprincipaltoexercisecontroloverallindividualstotheextentnecessarytoensuresafetyandfairplayforallparticipantsandadherencewiththesestandards.

7.2 UNSPORTSMANLIKE CONDUCT 7.2.1 “Unsportsmanlike Conduct” Defined.Astudentwhocommitsanactofmaliciousandhatefulnaturetowardacontestofficial,anopponentoranyotherpersonattendinganathleticcontestshallbeguiltyofunsportsmanlikeconduct.Suchactsmayinclude,butarenotlimitedto,profanity,strikingorthreateningacontestofficial;physicalcontactwithanopponentwhichisbeyondthenormalscopeofcompetition;spittingonacontestofficialoropponent;directinggender,racialorethnicslurstowardacontestofficial,anopponentoranyotherpersonattendinganathleticcontest;orothersuchactsdeemedtobeunacceptableconductaccordingtotheprincipalofthememberschoolthestudentattendsorthisAssociation. 7.2.1.1 Penalty for Students.Studentswhoarefoundtohavecommittedunsportsmanlikeconductwillbeineligibletoparticipateininterscholasticathleticcompetitionforapenaltyperioduptooneormorecalendaryears. 7.2.1.2 Restoring Eligibility. TheExecutiveDirector,theSectionalAppealsCommittee,ortheBoardofDirectorsonappeal,mayrestorethestudent’seligibilitypriortotheendofthepenaltyperiod,wheninthediscretionoftheExecutiveDirector,thestudenthasbeenproperlydisciplinedandthestudentsignsawrittenstatementofhis/herintentiontocomplywiththesestandardsinthefuture.7.2.2 Executive Director’s Powers. TheExecutiveDirectorshallhavefullauthoritytoinvestigateallegationsandincidentsofunsportsmanlikeconductandinvokepenaltiesagainstmemberschoolsorindividualsinvolved.7.2.3 Disqualifications. Thedisqualificationfromparticipationofacoachorstudent,orremovalofaspectatororotherrepresentativeofamemberschooldue tounsportsmanlikeconductduringan interscholasticeventwillsubject theschool to theappropriatepenalties.7.2.4 Removal by Coach or Administrator. Theremovalofateamorindividualcompetitorbyacoachoradministratorbecauseoftheirdissatisfactionwithcontestofficialsorotherconditionsofthecontestshallbeconsideredunsportsmanlikeconductandwillsubjecttheschooltotheappropriatepenalties.7.2.5 Unsportsmanlike Conduct at Tournaments, Meets, or Contests.TheExecutiveDirector,intheeventofunsportsmanlikeconductonthepartofarepresentativeofthememberschoolduringanathletictournament,meet,orcontest,shallhavetheauthoritytodenyfurtherparticipationatsaidtournament,meet,orcontest,tosuchteamorindividual.7.2.6 Unsportsmanlike Conduct – Human Growth Hormone, Steroids, Performance-Enhancing Drugs, or Schedule 3 Narcotics. Theuseofhumangrowthhormone,steroids,performance-enhancingdrugs,orschedule3narcoticsbyastudentisconsideredtobeanactofunsportsmanlikeconduct,andassuchthestudentshallbeineligibleforcompetitionuntilsuchtimeasmedicalevidencecanbepresentedthatthestudent’ssystemisfreeofhumangrowthhormone,steroids,performance-enhancingdrugs,orschedule3narcotics. 7.2.6.1 Anystudent-athleteunderthecareofapediatricendocrinologistoranappropriatelytrainedspecialistbeingtreatedwithidiopathicshortstature(ISS)asoutlinebytheUnitedStatesAnti-DopingAgency(USADA)mayappealforexemptionandshallprovideappropriatemedicaldocumentationtotheprincipalpriortocompetition. 7.2.6.2 Any student-athlete, under the direct care of a physician,whohas been prescribed to use anyhormonereplacementdrugshallprovidetheappropriatemedicaldocumentationtotheprincipalpriortocompetition.7.2.7 Crowd Control. Anymemberschoolwhoseprincipalcommitsunsportsmanlikeconductorwhoseprincipal failstocontroltheconductofthestudentbody,faculty,andspectatorsshallbesubjecttotheappropriatepenalties,whichmayincludeexpulsionfrommembershipinthisAssociation.


OPERATIONAL BYLAW, ARTICLE 8 – ABRIDGED

Interscholastic Contests8.1 INTERSCHOLASTIC CONTEST8.1.1 Definition of Interscholastic Contest.AninterscholasticcontestisanycompetitionbetweenorganizedteamsorindividualsofdifferentschoolsinasportrecognizedbythisAssociation,andthereforeshallbesubjecttoallregulationspertainingtosuchcontests.8.1.2 Protests.Anydecisionmadebyacontestofficialshallnotbecontested.Thedecisionsofthecontestofficialsarefinal.

8.2 RULES OF COMPETITION8.2.1 NFHS Rules.Unlesswaivedbyatleastatwo-thirdsvoteoftheBoardofDirectors,therulespublishedbytheNationalFederationofStateHighSchoolAssociations(NFHS),orthoseapprovedbyit,shallbetheofficialrulesforinterscholasticathleticcompetitioninallsports.

8.3 SCHOOLS WITH WHICH CONTESTS MAY BE HELD8.3.1 Eligible Contestants.Memberschoolsmayonlyengageininterscholasticcontestswiththefollowing:(a) SchoolswhicharemembersofthisAssociation;(b) FloridaschoolswhicharenotmembersoftheFHSAA(Non-FHSAAmemberschool),provided:

1. TheNon-FHSAAmemberschoolmustverifythatathleticmedical,catastrophicaccidentandcatastrophicdisabilityinsurancecoverageisprovidedforeachofitsstudentathletes(Policy8). TheNon-FHSAAmemberschoolmustprovidegeneralliabilityinsuranceforitself(Policy8).TheminimumlimitsforeachtypeofinsurancecoveragemustbethesameasthoseestablishedforFHSAAmemberschools(Policy8).TheNon-FHSAAmemberschoolprincipal,orheadofschool,mustprovidethememberschoolwithcopiesofcertificatesofcoverageforeachofthesevariousinsurancetypes,verifyingthattheNon-FHSAAmemberschoolhaspurchasedtheinsurancecoveragerequired(Bylaw3.5.3and3.6.1.1.2);and

2. AnFHSAAgame/contestcontract(seeBylaw8.4.1)hasbeenfullyexecutedbyallparticipatingschools;and3. Allstudent-athletesintheNon-FHSAAmemberschool,whowillbecompetinginthecontestorevent,meettheeligibility

criterialistedinFloridaStatutesforstudentathletesofFHSAAmemberschools(§1006.15,F.S.);and4. Allstudent-athletesintheNon-FHSAAmemberschool,whowillbecompetinginthecontestorevent,haveappropriate

insuranceasspecifiedin§1006.16,F.S.;and5. Allstudent-athletesintheNon-FHSAAmemberschool,whowillbecompetinginthecontestorevent,mustsatisfactorily

passamedicalevaluationasspecifiedin§1006.20(2)(c),F.S.,and6. Allstudent-athletesintheNon-FHSAAmemberschool,whowillbecompetinginthecontestorevent,musthaveonfile

asignedconsentandreleaseform(waiverofliabilityandparentpermissiontoparticipate)asspecifiedin§1006.20(2)(k),F.S.,and

7. Non-FHSAAmemberschoolsmustagreetoabidebytheNFHSandFHSAArulesforthecontestoreventbeingconducted(Bylaw8.2.1).

(c) Out-of-stateschoolswhicharemembersingoodstandingofassociationsthataremembersoftheNFHSoraffiliatemembersoftheNFHSandregulateinterscholasticathleticsforschoolswithintheirstate.TheymustfollowcomparableeligibilityguidelinesandtheseasonforthesportinvolvedmustrunconcurrentlywiththatoftheFloridaHighSchoolAthleticAssociation.

(d) Out-of-StateschoolswhicharenotmembersoftheNFHSoraffiliatemembersoftheNFHSmaybecontractedbyparticipatingFHSAAmemberschools,provided:1. AnFHSAAgame/contestcontract(seeBylaw8.4.1)hasbeenfullyexecutedbyallparticipatingschools;and2. Allstudent-athletesintheNon-FHSAAmemberschool,whowillbecompetinginthecontestorevent,meettheeligibility

criterialistedinFloridaStatutesforstudentathletesofFHSAAmemberschools(§1006.15,F.S.)andFHSAABylaws;and3. Allstudent-athletesintheNon-FHSAAmemberschool,whowillbecompetinginthecontestorevent,haveappropriate

insuranceasspecifiedin§1006.16,F.S.;and4. Allstudent-athletesintheNon-FHSAAmemberschool,whowillbecompetinginthecontestorevent,mustsatisfactorily

passamedicalevaluationasspecifiedin§1006.20(2)(c),F.S.,and5. Allstudent-athletesintheNon-FHSAAmemberschool,whowillbecompetinginthecontestorevent,musthaveonfile

asignedconsentandreleaseform(waiverofliabilityandparentpermissiontoparticipate)asspecifiedin§1006.20(2)(k),F.S.,and


6. Non-FHSAAmemberschoolsmustagreetoabidebytheNFHSandFHSAArulesforthecontestoreventbeingconducted(Bylaw8.2.1),and

7. Multi-TeameventsandtournamentsmustmeettheprovisionofPolicy7.(e) Memberschoolsshallnotparticipateinathleticcontestsorcontractuallyobligatethemselvestoparticipateinanytournament,

meetorcontestinwhichanyschoolswhichdonotmeetthesecriteriaarescheduledtoparticipate,orwithnon-schoolteams,groupsorclubteams.

(f) Competitioninvolvingmiddleschools(grades6-8),combinationmiddleschoolprograms(grades6-8)andjuniorhighschools(grades7-9)mustbebetweenmiddleschools,combinationmiddleschoolprogramsandjuniorhighschools,respectively,aswellasbetweenmiddleschoolsandcombinationmiddleschoolprograms.

8.6 PARTICIPATION BY GENDER8.6.1 Girls on Boys’ Teams.Girlsmayplayonaboys’teaminasportiftheschooldoesnotsponsoragirls’teaminthatsport.8.6.2 Boys on Girls’ Teams.Boysmaynotparticipateonagirls’teaminanysportiftheschool’soverallboys’athleticprogramequalsorexceedsthegirls’overallathleticprogram.8.6.3 Mixed Gender Teams. Teamsportsthathavebothboysandgirlsarerequiredtocompeteintheboysdivisioninthatsport.8.6.4 Florida High School State Championship Series.Inanindividualsport,girlsmaynotparticipateonboys’teamsintheFloridaHighSchoolStateChampionshipSerieswhenasportisofferedintheFloridaHighSchoolStateChampionshipSeriesforgirls.


Student Eligibility9.1 GENERAL PRINCIPLES9.1.1 Participation in Interscholastic Athletics a Privilege.Participationininterscholasticathleticprogramsbyastudentisaprivilege,notaright.Studentswhoparticipatearerequiredtomeettherequirementsestablishedinstatelaw,FHSAAregulations,andbytheirrespectiveschools. 9.1.1.1 Local Rules May Be More Stringent.Schoolsand/orschooldistrictsmayadoptmorestringentrulesforthestudentsundertheirsupervision.Noschoolorschooldistrict,however,mayadoptrulesthatarelessstringentthanthoseoftheFHSAA.9.1.2 School Responsible to Ensure Student Eligibility.Aschoolmustnotpermitastudenttorepresentitininterscholasticathleticcompetitionunless thestudentmeetsalleligibilityrequirementsand theschoolhascertified thestudent’seligibilitytotheFHSAAOffice. 9.1.2.1 Ineligible Student.Anineligiblestudentshallnotbeallowedontheplayers’bench,intheteamboxoronthefieldofplaywearinganyportionofateamuniform. 9.1.2.2 Falsification of Information.Astudentand/orparent/legalguardianappointedbyacourtofcompetentjurisdictionfalsifiesinformation togaineligibilityshallbedeclaredineligibletorepresentanymemberschoolforaperiodofoneyearfromthedateofdiscovery. 9.1.2.3 Eligibility of Recruited Students. Astudentmaybedeclared ineligiblebasedonviolationofrecruitingrulesif(§1006.20(2)(b)4,F.S.):(a) Thestudentorparent/legalguardianappointedbyacourtofcompetentjurisdictionhasfalsifiedanyenrollmentoreligibilitydocument;or(b) Thestudentorparent/legalguardianappointedbyacourtofcompetentjurisdictionacceptedanybenefitoranypromiseofbenefitifsuchbenefitisnotgenerallyavailabletotheschool’sstudentsorfamilymembers;or(c) Thebenefitorpromiseofbenefitisbasedinanywayonathleticinterest,potential,orperformance.9.1.3 Rationale for Eligibility Standards.Eligibilityrulesarenecessaryforparticipationininterscholasticathleticsbecause:(a) Theyprotecttheopportunitiesofqualifiedstudentstoparticipate;and(b) Theypromotecompetitiveequityamongschools;and(c) Theyencourageacademicachievementbystudent-athletes.


9.2 ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS9.2.1 Student May Participate at School he/she First Attends Each School Year. Astudentmustattendschoolandisimmediatelyeligibletoparticipateintheinterscholasticathleticprogramssponsoredbytheschoolhe/sheattendseachschoolyear,whichiseither:(§1006.20(2)(a),F.S.)(a) Theschoolwherethestudentfirstattendsclasses(i.e.establishesschoolresidency);or(b) Theschoolwherethestudentfirstparticipatesinathleticactivitiesonoraftertheofficialstartdateofthatsportseasonbefore

he/sheattendsclassesatanyschool(i.e.establishesschoolresidency);or(c) Theschoolthestudenttransferstoafterpreviouslyattendinganotherschool(referenceBylaw9.3.2). 9.2.1.1 Definition of “Attend School.”Astudentattendsschoolifhe/sheispresentinaschoolclassroomonaregularbasisorisa“Non-Traditional”studentparticipatingforamemberschool.Astudentcanattendonlyoneschoolatatimeforthepurposesofinterscholasticathleticeligibility. 9.2.1.2 Definition of “Interscholastic Athletic Programs.” Interscholastic athletic programsencompassallactivitiesrelatingtocompetitivesportcontestsinvolvingindividualstudentsorteamsofstudentsfromoneschoolagainstindividualstudentsorteamsofstudentsfromanotherschool.Eligibletoparticipateincludes,butarenotlimitedto,tryouts,offseasonconditioning,summerworkouts,preseasonconditioning,in-seasonpracticeandcontests.Thisdoesnotmeanthatastudentmustbeplacedonanyspecificteam(§1006.15(3)(a),F.S.). 9.2.1.3 Students with Multiple Residences.Astudentwho,throughtheactionsofacourtofcompetentjurisdiction,isrequiredtohavemultiplephysicalresidenceswillestablishhis/herschoolresidenceasperBylaw9.2.1.9.2.2 Attendance Exceptions 9.2.2.1 Home Education Student.Alegallyregisteredhomeeducationstudentmayparticipateatoneofthefollowing:(§1006.15(3)(c),F.S.)

(a) Thestudent’shomezonedpublicschool;or(b) Thepublicschoolthestudentcouldchoosetoattendaccordingtothecontrolledopenenrollmentprovisionspursuant

to§1002.31,F.S.;or(c) Acharter/laborprivateschoolthatwillacceptthestudentforparticipation;or(d) Ahomeeducationcooperativetowhichthestudentbelongs.

9.2.2.1.1 Home Education Student Requirements.Toparticipateininterscholasticathletics,ahomeeducationstudentmust:(§1006.15(3)(c)1-7,F.S.)

(a) registerasahomeeducationstudentwiththedistrictschoolsuperintendentofthecountyinwhichhe/sheresides;and(b) registerwiththeschoolofhis/herintenttoparticipateonorbeforethebeginningdateoftheseasonforthesportin

whichhe/shewantstoparticipate;and(c) meetthesamestandardsofacceptance,behaviorandperformanceastheschoolrequiresofotherparticipatingstudents;

and(d) certifytotheschoolattheendofeachsemesterthathe/shehastheminimumcumulativegradepointaveragerequired

forparticipation;and(e) meetallotherFHSAAeligibilityrequirements;and(f) mustberegisteredwiththeFHSAAOfficeeachyearusingaformprovidedbytheAssociation.

9.2.2.2 Charter School Student.Astudentwhoattendsacharterschoolthatdoesnotsponsoraninterscholasticathleticprograminoneormoresportsmayparticipateinthesportorsportsnotsponsoredbythecharterschoolateitherofthefollowingschools:(§1006.15(3)(d),F.S.)


to§1002.33,F.S.(c) Anothercharter/labschoolthatwillacceptthestudentforparticipation.

9.2.2.2.1 Charter School Student Requirements.Toparticipateininterscholasticathletics,acharterschoolstudentmust:(§1006.15(3)(d)1-7,F.S.)

(a) meettherequirementsofthecharterschooleducationprogramasdeterminedbythecharterschoolgoverningboard;and

(b) meettheminimumgradepointaveragestandardsthatarerequiredofallstudents;and(c) meetthesameresidencyrequirementsasotherstudentsintheschoolatwhichhe/sheparticipates;and(d) meetthesamestandardsofacceptance,behaviorandperformancethatarerequiredofotherstudentsininterscholastic

athletics;and(e) registerwiththeschoolhis/herintenttoparticipateininterscholasticathleticsasarepresentativeoftheschoolonof

beforethebeginningdateoftheseasonforthesportinwhichhe/shewishestoparticipate;and


(f) meetallotherFHSAAeligibilityrequirements;and(g) mustberegisteredwiththeFHSAAOfficeeachyearusingaformprovidedbytheAssociation.

9.2.2.3 Students in Alternative or Special Schools.Astudentwhoattendsanalternativeschoolorotherspecialschooloperatedbyaschooldistrict,whichisnotamemberoftheFHSAA,anddoesnotsponsoraninterscholasticathleticprogrammayparticipateat:


to§1002.31,F.S.(c) Acharter/labschoolthatwillacceptthestudentforparticipation.

9.2.2.3.1 Alternative or Special School Student Requirements. Toparticipate in interscholasticathletics,analternativeorspecialschool:

(a) Mustbereportedbythedistrictsuperintendentordistrictathleticdirectorasaschoolqualifiedtoallowstudentstoparticipateunderthisbylaw;and

(b) Thestudentmustregisterhis/herintenttoparticipateininterscholasticathleticsasarepresentativeoftheschoolonorbeforethebeginningdateoftheseasonforthesportinwhichhe/shewishestoparticipate;and

(c) ThestudentmustmeetallotherFHSAAeligibilityrequirements. 9.2.2.4 Non-member Private School Students.Astudentwhoattendsaprivateschoolshallbeeligibletoparticipateinaninterscholasticorintrascholasticsportatapublichighschool,apublicmiddleschool,oracombinationpublicschoolthatthestudentiszonedtoattendortheublicschoolthestudentcouldchoosetoattendaccordingtothecontrolledopenenrollmentprovisionspursuantto§1002.31,F.S.,provided:(HB 1109 &§1006.15(8),F.S.)

(a) TheprivateschoolinwhichthestudentisenrolledisnotamemberoftheFHSAA;and(b) Theprivateschooldoesnotofferthesportinwhichthestudentwishestoparticipate:and(c) Theprivateschoolenrollmentconsistsof125studentsorfewer.

9.2.2.4.1 Non-member Private School Student Requirements.Toparticipateininterscholasticathletics,anon-memberprivateschoolstudentmust:(§1006.15(8),F.S.)

(a) makeall student records, including,butnot limited to, academic,financial, disciplinary, andattendance records,availableuponrequestoftheFHSAA;and

(b) meettheminimumgradepointaveragestandardsthatarerequiredofallstudents;and(c) meetthesameresidencyrequirementsasotherstudentsintheschoolatwhichhe/sheparticipates;and(d) meetthesamestandardsofacceptance,behaviorandperformancethatarerequiredofotherstudentsininterscholastic

athletics;and(e) registerwiththeschoolhis/herintenttoparticipateininterscholasticathleticsasarepresentativeoftheschoolonor

beforethebeginningdateoftheseasonforthesportinwhichhe/shewishestoparticipate;and(f) meetallotherFHSAAeligibilityrequirements;and(g) mustberegisteredwiththeFHSAAOfficeeachyearusingaformprovidedbytheAssociation.

9.2.2.5 Florida Virtual School – Full Time Program (FLVS-FT) Students.AstudentoftheFloridaVirtualSchoolfull-timeprogrammayparticipateinanyinterscholasticextracurricularactivityat:


to§1002.31,F.S.(c) Acharter/labschoolthatwillacceptthestudentforparticipation.

9.2.2.5.1 FLVS-FT Student Requirement. Toparticipate in interscholasticathletics,anFLVS-FTstudentmust:(§1006.15(3)(e)1-5,F.S.)

(a)meetanyadditionalrequirementsasdeterminedbytheboardoftrusteesoftheFloridaVirtualSchool;and(b) meettheminimumgradepointaveragestandardsthatarerequiredofallstudents;and(c) meetthesameresidencyrequirementsasotherstudentsintheschoolatwhichhe/sheparticipates;and(d) meetthesamestandardsofacceptance,behaviorandperformancethatarerequiredofotherstudentsininterscholastic

athletics;and(e) registerwiththeschoolhis/herintenttoparticipateininterscholasticathleticsasarepresentativeoftheschoolonor

beforethebeginningdateoftheseasonforthesportinwhichhe/shewishestoparticipate;and(f) meetallotherFHSAAeligibilityrequirements;and(g) mustberegisteredwiththeFHSAAOfficeeachyearusingaformprovidedbytheAssociation.


9.2.2.6 Middle School Students Attending Non-member Public Schools.Astudentingrades6through8whoattendsapublicschoolthatisnotamemberofthisAssociationandhasnoathleticprogramduetolowstudentpopulationmayrepresentamemberpublicschoolthatispartofthesameschooldistrictininterscholasticcompetition,providedsuchparticipationisatthejuniorhighormiddleschoollevel.Intheeventthememberpublicschoolisacombinationschool,i.e.gradesk-12or6-12,thestudentmayrepresentthatschoolininterscholasticcompetitionatthevarsitylevel(NOTE:thesestudentsareconsidered“Non-Traditional”studentsandmustbereportedtotheassociationassuch;Alternative/SpecialSchoolstudents). 9.2.2.7 Students in Dual Enrollment and Early Admission Programs.Astudentwhoattendsadualenrollmentorearlyadmissionprogramoperatedbyacommunitycollegeoruniversitymayparticipateattheschoolthestudentwouldattendif:

(a) Theschoolawardscredittowardgraduationfortheworkthestudentcompletesatthecommunitycollegeoruniversity;and

(b) Thecommunitycollegeoruniversityofficiallyissuesgradesonthesamescheduleastheschool’ssemester;and(c) Thestudenthasnotmetthegraduationrequirementsasspecifiedbytheschool’sorschooldistrict’sstudentprogression

planforhighschoolgraduation;and(d) Thestudentdoesnotparticipateintheintercollegiateathleticprogramsofthecommunitycollegeoruniversity;and(e) ThestudentmeetsallotherFHSAAeligibilityrequirements(noformorletterisrequired).

9.2.3 Attendance Within First 10 Days of Semester Required. Astudentmustattendclasseswithinthefirst10schooldaysofasemester.Otherwise,thestudentwillnotbeeligibleuntil:(a) Thestudenthasmadeupallclassworkmissedduringhis/herabsence;and(b) Thestudenthasattendedoneschooldayforeachschooldaymissed.9.2.4 Ineligible Student Cannot Change Schools to Become Eligible.Astudentwhoisdeemedineligibleforaperiodoftimecannotchangeschoolsandbecomeeligible.Attendinganewschoolatthebeginningoftheschoolyeardoesnotdecreaseoreliminatetheperiodofineligibility.

9.3 TRANSFER REGULATIONS9.3.1 “Transfer” Defined.Atransferoccurswhenastudentmakesanychangeinschoolsafterhe/sheestablishesresidencyataschooleachyear.9.3.2 Transfer Eligibility.Astudentwhotransfersfromoneschooltoanotherduringtheschoolyearmayseektoimmediatelyjoinanexisting team if the roster for thespecific interscholasticor intrascholastic extracurricularactivityhasnot reached thatactivity’sidentifiedmaximumsize,providedthecoachfortheactivitydeterminesthatthestudenthastherequisiteskillandabilitytoparticipate(§1006.15(9)(a),F.S.).Thestudentmaynotbedeclaredineligiblebecausethestudentdidnothavetheopportunitytocomplywithqualifyingrequirementsorprovidedthestudentqualifiesunderoneofthefollowing: 9.3.2.3 Transfer after Starting a Sport.Astudentmaynotparticipateinasportifthestudentparticipatedinthatsamesportatanotherschoolduringthatschoolyear,unlessthestudentmeetsoneofthefollowingcriteria(§1006.15(9)(b),F.S.):

(a) Dependentchildrenofactivedutymilitarypersonnelwhosemoveresultedfrommilitaryorders.(b) Childrenwhohavebeenrelocatedduetoafostercareplacementinadifferentschoolzone.(c) Childrenwhomoveduetoacourt-orderedchangeincustodyduetoseparationordivorce,ortheseriousillnessor

deathofacustodialparent.(d) Authorizedforgoodcauseindistrict,privateorcharterschoolboardpolicy.

9.3.3 Qualifying Transfer Student Becomes Eligible on Sixth Day of Attendance.AtransferstudentwhoqualifiesunderoneofBylaws9.3.2.1,9.3.2.2or9.3.2.3willbeeligibleforcompetitiononthesixthschooldayofattendanceatthenewschoolif:(a) Theschoolhasreceivedandevaluatedthestudent’sofficialtranscriptprovidedbyhis/herformerschool;and(b) Theschoolhasdeterminedthatthestudentmeetsalleligibilityrequirements. 9.3.3.1 Transfer Student Must Provide Academic Records.Astudentwhotransferstoamemberschoolfromanonmemberschoolafterbeginninghighschoolmustprovidethememberschoolwithanofficialsealedtranscriptshowingallgradeshe/shehasreceivedatallschoolsattendedsincebeginningeighthgrade.Thestudentmustalsoprovidetheschoolwithallinformationtheschoolneedstodeterminethestudent’seligibilityusingthescaleinBylaw9.4.2.Thestudentcannotbedeclaredacademicallyeligiblebythememberschooluntilallsuchinformationisreceivedtoitssatisfaction.FinalgradespreviouslyearnedbythestudentshallnotbeconvertedusingthescaleinBylaw9.4.2. 9.3.3.2 Transfer Student’s Former School Must Verify Eligibility Status Upon Request. Thememberschoolformerlyattendedbyatransferstudentmustverifythestudent’seligibilitystatusifrequestedtodosobythestudent’snewschool.


9.3.3.3 Transfer Student Not Eligible for One Full Semester if Transcript Cannot be Obtained.Atransferstudentwhoseformerschoolcannotorwillnotprovideanofficialsealedtranscriptwillnotbeeligibleinthenewschooluntilhe/shehasbeeninattendanceforonefullsemesterandhasestablishedacumulativeGPA.TheschoolmustsubmitawrittenreporttotheFHSAAOfficethatincludesthestudent’sname,dateoffirstattendanceintheschool,andthebeginningandendingdatesoftheprevioussemester.9.3.4 Ineligible Student Cannot Transfer to Become Eligible. Atransferstudentwhoisdeemedineligibleforaperiodoftimecannottransferschoolsandbecomeeligible.Attendinganewschoolatthebeginningoftheschoolyeardoesnotdecreaseoreliminatetheperiodofineligibility. 9.3.4.1 Students Under Expulsion.Astudentwhohasbeenexpelledbyaschooldistrictorschoolshallnotbeconsideredeligibleatanymemberschoolduringthelengthoftheexpulsion.Ifthestudentwhochoosesnottoattendanalternativeschool,ifofferedbytheschooldistrictorschool,shallbeineligibletorepresentamemberschoolforthenexttwoconsecutive“full”semesters.Attendinganewschoolatthebeginningoftheschoolyeardoesnotdecreaseoreliminatetheperiodofineligibility.9.3.5 Transfer Students Who Are Not Eligible. ThefollowingtransferstudentsarenoteligibleintheirnewschooleveniftheyotherwisequalifyunderoneofBylaws9.3.2.1,9.3.2.2or9.3.2.3. 9.3.5.1 Student Who Transfers After the Florida High School State Championship Series in a Sport Begins.AstudentwhotransferstoanyschoolaftertheFloridaHighSchoolStateChampionshipSeriesinasportbeginswillnotbeeligibletoparticipateinthatsportthroughtheconclusionoftheFloridaHighSchoolStateChampionshipSeries. 9.3.5.2 Student Who Participated in a State Championship Series in Another State. Astudentwhoattendsamemberschoolafterhavingparticipatedinastatechampionshipseriesinasportinanotherstateisineligibletoparticipateinthatsportforthatschoolyear.

9.4 ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS 9.4.1 2.0 GPA Required for Academic Eligibility.Amiddle/juniorhighstudentmusthave2.0GPA,ortheequivalentofa2.0GPAbasedona4.0scale,attheconclusionofeachsemester.Ahighschoolstudentmusthaveacumulative2.0gradepointaverageona4.0unweightedscale,oritsequivalent,attheconclusionofeachsemestertobeacademicallyeligibleduringthenextsemester(§1006.15(3)(a)1,F.S.).FinalgradespreviouslyearnedbythestudentfromanotherschoolshallnotbeconvertedusingthescaleinBylaw9.4.2.

9.5 LIMIT OF ELIGIBILITY9.5.1 High School Student Has Four Years of Eligibility. Astudentislimitedtofourconsecutiveschoolyearsofeligibilitybeginningwithschoolyearhe/shebeginsninthgradeforthefirsttime.Thisdoesnotimplythatthestudenthasfouryearsofparticipation.Afterfourconsecutiveschoolyears,thestudentispermanentlyineligible,unlessclearandconvincingevidenceofahardship,asdefinedinBylaw10.4.4,hasbeenacceptedbytheExecutiveDirectororhis/herdesignee. 9.5.1.1 Student Whose Limit of Eligibility Expires During Sports Season. Astudentwhosefour-yearlimitofeligibilityexpiresduringtheseasonofasportinwhichthestudentisparticipatingmaycompletetheseasonifthestudentcontinuestomeetallothereligibilityrequirements.Thestudent,however,willnotbepermittedtoparticipateinanyothersportthatbeginsafterhis/herlimitofeligibilityhasexpired. 9.5.1.2 Participation Prior to High School Does Not Affect Limit of Eligibility. Astudent’sfour-yearlimitofhighschooleligibilityisnotaffectedbythestudent’sparticipationininterscholasticathleticsbeforebeginningtheninthgradeforthefirsttime.9.5.2 A 6th, 7th or 8th Grade Student Has 1-Year Limit of Eligibility in Each Grade.A6th,7thor8thgradestudentmayparticipateonlyoneyearineachgradelevel.A6th,7thor8thgradestudentwhorepeatsagradewillnotbeeligibleduringthegradebeingrepeated.

9.6 AGE 9.6.1 High School Age Limit. Astudentmayparticipateatthehighschoolleveluntilthedayhe/shereachestheageof19years9monthsifthestudenthasnotexceededhis/herfour-yearlimitofeligibility.Thestudentbecomespermanentlyineligibleatthehighschoollevelonthedayhe/shereachestheageof19years9months.Beginningwithstudentsenteringgrade9in2014-15,andthereafter,astudentwhoreachestheageof19onorafterSeptember1st,andwhohasnotexceededhis/herfour-yearlimitofeligibility,mayparticipateininterscholasticathleticsduringthatschoolyear,unlessclearandconvincingevidenceofahardship,asdefinedinBylaw10.4.4,hasbeenacceptedbytheExecutiveDirectororhis/herdesignee. 9.6.1.1 Student Who Reaches Age Limit During the Florida High School State Championship Series.Astudentwhoreachestheageof19years9monthsduringtheFloridaHighSchoolStateChampionshipSeriesinwhichhe/sheisparticipatingmaycompletetheFloridaHighSchoolStateChampionshipSeriesifthestudentcontinuestomeetallothereligibilityrequirements.Thestudent,however,willnotbeallowedtoparticipateinanyothersportthatbeginsafterhe/shehasreachedtheageof19years9months.


9.6.2 Junior High School Age Limit. Astudentmayparticipateininterscholasticathleticcompetitionatthejuniorhighschoolleveluntilthedayhe/shereachestheageof16years9months.Thestudentbecomespermanentlyineligibleforinterscholasticathleticcompetitionatthejuniorhighschoollevelonthedayhe/shereachestheageof16years9months.Beginningwithstudentsenteringgrade7in2014-15,andthereafter,astudentwhoreachestheageof16onorafterSeptember1stmayparticipateininterscholasticathleticsduringthatschoolyear. 9.6.2.1 When Junior High Age Limit Applies.The16year9monthjuniorhighschoolagelimitappliestoaparticipatingstudentonlywhen:

(a) Teamsrepresentingjuniorhighschoolscompeteagainsteachother;or(b) Teamsrepresentingthejuniorhighschooldepartmentsofcombinationjunior-seniorhighschoolscompeteagainst

eachother.9.6.3 Middle School Age Limit. Astudentmayparticipateininterscholasticathleticcompetitionatthemiddleschoolleveluntilthedayhe/shereachestheageof15years9months.Thestudentbecomespermanentlyineligibleforinterscholasticathleticcompetitionatthemiddleschoollevelonthedayhe/shereachestheageof15years9months.Beginningwithstudentsenteringgrade6in2014-15,andthereafter,astudentwhoreachestheageof15onorafterSeptember1stmayparticipateininterscholasticathleticsduringthatschoolyear. 9.6.3.1 When Middle School Age Limit Applies.The15year9monthmiddleschoolagelimitappliestoaparticipatingstudentonlywhen:

(a) Teamsrepresentingmiddleschoolscompeteagainsteachother;or(b) Teamsrepresentingthemiddleschooldepartmentsofcombinationmiddle-seniorhighschoolscompeteagainsteach

other.9.6.4 School Must Verify Age of Student. Aschoolmustverifytheageofeachstudentwhorepresentsitininterscholasticathleticcompetition.Thestudentmustprovidedocumentedproofofhis/herageforthispurpose.Astudentwhoisunabletoprovidedocumentedproofofhis/heragecannotparticipate. 9.6.4.1 What is Documented Proof of Age?Documentedproofofageisoneormoreofthefollowing:

(a) Anoriginalbirthcertificateissuedbytheofficeofvitalrecordsinthecountry,province,state,countyorcitywherethestudentwasborn;

(b) Apassport,visaor“greencard”thatliststhestudent’sdateofbirth;or(c) Anofficialrecordofbirthfromthehospitalinwhichthestudentwasborn.

9.7 PHYSICAL EVALUATION (FHSAA Form EL2 – Pre-participation Physical Examination)9.7.1 Student Must Have a Physical Evaluation Each Year. Astudentmusthaveaphysicalevaluationeachyearandbecertifiedasbeingphysicallyfittoparticipateininterscholasticathleticprogramspriortoparticipatingininterscholasticathleticcompetitionorengaginginanypractice,tryout,workout,orotherphysicalactivityassociatedwiththestudent’scandidacyforaninterscholasticteam.Aphysicalevaluationshallbevalidforaperiodnottoexceedonecalendaryearfromthedateofpractitioner’ssignature.Thestudentcannotbeallowedtoparticipateinanyactivityrelatedtointerscholasticathleticprogramsuntilthefullyexecutedphysicalevaluationformisonfileintheschool(§1002.20(17)(b),F.S.).9.7.2 Qualified Practitioners. Theannualphysicalevaluationmustbeadministeredeitherbyalicensedphysician,alicensedosteopathicphysician,alicensedchiropracticphysician,alicensedphysicianassistant,oracertifiedadvancedregisterednursepractitioner.9.7.3 Filing Requirements.Thestudent-athleteshallberequiredtofilewiththeprincipalorhis/herdesigneeafullyexecutedphysicalevaluationformsignedbythepractitionerandmedicalhistoryquestionnairesignedbythestudentandhis/herparent(s)orguardian(s).9.7.4 Evaluation Requirements.TheBoardofDirectorsshalladoptminimumrequirementsforthephysicalevaluationtowhicheachmemberschoolshalladhere.

9.8 CONSENT AND RELEASE (FHSAA Form EL3 – Consent and Release from Liability Certificate)9.8.1 Student Must Provide School with Signed Consent and Release Form to Participate.Astudentmusthavetheconsentofhis/herparent(s)orlegalguardian(s)toparticipateininterscholasticathleticprogramsatamemberschoolpriortoparticipatingininterscholasticathleticcompetitionorengaginginanypractice,tryout,workout,orotherphysicalactivityassociatedwiththestudent’scandidacyforaninterscholasticteam.Thestudentandhis/herparent(s)orlegalguardian(s)mustalsoreleasetheFHSAA,itsmemberschoolsandcontestofficialsfromallliabilityforanyinjuryorclaimthatmayresultfromthestudent’sparticipationininterscholasticathletics.ThisconsentandreleasefromliabilitymustbeprovidedinwritingonaformdevelopedbythisAssociationforthatpurpose.Theformmustbesignedbythestudentandhis/herparent(s)orlegalguardian(s).Thestudent


cannotbeallowedtoparticipateinanyactivityrelatedtointerscholasticathleticprogramsuntilthefullyexecutedconsentformisonfileintheschool. 9.8.1.1 Board of Directors to Adopt Language for Consent and Release Form.TheBoardofDirectorswilladoptthelanguagethatmustbecontainedintheconsentandreleaseform,which,ataminimum,willincludethefollowing:

(a) Astatementacknowledgingthatparticipationininterscholasticathleticsmayrequirethestudenttomissclasses;(b) AstatementauthorizingtheschooltoprovidetotheFHSAAforinspectionthestudent’sacademic,attendanceand

financialassistancerecordswhenrequested;(c) Astatementwarningofthehealthrisks,includingpermanentdisabilityandlossoflife,involvedinparticipatingin

interscholasticathletics(including,butnotlimitedto,concussions,heatrelatedillness,suddencardiacarrest,etc.);(d) A statement authorizing theuseordisclosureof the student’s individually identifiablehealth information should

treatmentforillnessorinjurybecomenecessary;and(e) Astatementgrantingtothereleasedpartiestherighttophotographandvideotapethestudentandtousehis/hername,

face,likeness,voiceandappearanceinconnectionwithexhibitions,publicity,advertising,promotionalandcommercialmaterialswithoutreservationorlimitation.

9.9 AMATEURISM9.9.1 General Principles. AstudentmaynotparticipateinanathleticactivityofthisAssociationunlesshe/sheisanamateur.Anamateurisonewhoengagesinathleticcompetitionsolelyforthephysical,mental,social,andpleasurebenefitsderivedfromtheactivity.9.9.2 Forfeiture of Amateur Status.Astudent-athleteforfeitsamateurstatusinaparticularsportforoneyearby:(a) Competingformoneyorothermonetarycompensations;(b) ReceivinganyawardorprizeofmonetaryvaluewhichhasnotbeenapprovedbytheFHSAA;(c) Capitalizingonathleticfamebyreceivingmoneyorgiftsofamonetarynature;(d) Signingaprofessionalplayingcontractinanysportorhiringanagenttomanagehis/herathleticcareer;(e) Competingunderanassumedname.9.9.3 Permissible Awards, Gifts, or Other Compensation.Astudent-athletewillnotforfeithis/heramateurstatusforaccepting:(a) Symbolicawards suchas school letters,medals, trophies, ribbons,plaques,pins,keys,or ribbonsof smallmonetaryvalue

purchasedfromanestablishedawardscompany;(b) Rings,sweaters,jackets,orawardblanketsprovidedthattheyarepresentedbytheschoolwhichtheyrepresentanddonotexceed

thevalueofthepurchasepricefromanestablishedawardscompany;(c) Remunerationof“essentialexpenses”foranygameinwhichhe/sheparticipatesasaplayer; limitedtomeals, lodging,and

transportation;(d) Acollegescholarshipoffer. 9.9.3.1 Amateur Sports Guidelines.TheFHSAAusestheguidelinesofthenationalgoverningbodyofaparticularsport,whenapplicable,todeterminethetypesandamountsofbenefitsanamateurmayreceive.9.9.4 Violations.Violationoftheamateurruleinonesportdoesnotmakeastudentineligibleinallothersports.

9.10 ATHLETIC CONTEST PARTICIPATION9.10.1 Athletic Contest Participation Defined.Astudentinathleticuniformduringanathleticcontestisdefinedashavingparticipatedinthatcontest.Anymemberschoolwhichallowsastudenttoparticipateininterscholasticathleticcompetition(dressinanypartofthefulluniformwornforthatcontestwiththeexceptionofacap)inviolationoftheregulationsofthisAssociationwillbeheldguiltyofusinganineligiblestudentandsubjecttothepenaltiesassessed.



Compliance and Enforcement10.1 PRINCIPLES AND PENALTIES10.1.1 General Principles. TheExecutiveDirectorshallhavetheauthoritytodirectauditsandcompliancereviewsandtoinvestigateallallegedviolationsofthisAssociation’sBylaws,aswellasregulations,guidelines,policiesorproceduresestablishedbytheBoardofDirectors.TheproceduresoutlinedinPolicy39(PolicyonInvestigativeProcedures),whichshallbeinfullcompliancewithFloridaStatute1006.20(2)(g),willbefollowedforsuchinvestigations.Allfindingsshallbedisclosedtothememberschoolinwriting,settingforththefindingsoffactandspecificviolationuponwhichthedecisionisbased.10.1.2 Penalties and Sanctions.TheExecutiveDirectorshallhavefullauthoritytoinvokeoneormoreofthefollowingpenaltiesand/orsanctionsagainsttheviolatingschoolorperson:(a) REPRIMAND—Anofficialletterofcensuretotheconcernedpartyinregardtotheoffensecommittedwhichwarnsagainst

furtherviolations.Thisletterwillbekeptonfileforfuturereference.(b) FINE—Amonetarypayment.(c) FORFEIT—Theforfeitureofaninterscholasticathleticcontest.(d) PROBATION—Typesofprobationthatmaybeimposedareasfollows: 1) AdministrativeProbation—Theschoolorpersonisreprimanded,finedandservednoticethatitisinaperiodofwarning

foraminimumofonecalendaryear.Additionalviolationsduringthistimewillresultinincreasedpenaltieswhichmayincludeexpulsion.

2) RestrictiveProbation—The school or person faces the samepenalties as administrative probation,with the additionalconsequenceofrestrictionfromparticipationinchampionshipcompetitioninoneormoresports,orotherrestrictionsdeemedappropriatebytheExecutiveDirector,foroneormorecalendaryears.

3) SuspensionProbation—The schoolorperson faces the samepenalties as administrativeprobation,with the additionalconsequenceofsuspensionfromoneormoresportsforoneormorecalendaryears.

(e) EXPULSION—Involuntaryterminationofaschool’smembershipintheAssociationforoneormorecalendaryears.AnymemberschoolthatcompeteswithacurrentlyexpelledschoolmaysubjectitselftoexpulsionfromtheAssociationforonecalendaryear.

10.1.2.1 Restricted Membership.TheBoardofDirectors,insteadofexpulsion,mayrestrictone,moreorallthemembershipprivilegesoftheschool.Theschoolremainsamemberevenifallofitsmembershipprivilegesarerestricted.10.1.2 Reimbursement of Expenses.AmemberschoolfoundtohavecommittedaviolationshallpaytothisAssociationanyexpensesincurredrelatedtosuchviolation,including,butnotlimitedto,thecostsoftheinvestigation,attorney’sfeesandlegalcosts,andallotherrelatedcosts. 10.1.2.1 Ifamemberschoolisassessedafinancialpenaltyasaresultofacoachcommittingamajorviolation,thecoachshallreimbursethememberschoolbeforebeingallowedtocoach,participatein,orattendanyathleticactivitysponsored,recognized,orsanctionedbytheFHSAAandamemberschool(§1006.20(2)(f)3,F.S.).10.1.3 Sanctions on Coaches. Sanctionsplaceduponanindividualcoachmayinclude,butarenotlimitedto,prohibitingorsuspendingthecoachfromcoaching,participatingin,orattendinganyathleticactivitysponsored,recognized,orsanctionedbytheFHSAAandthememberschoolforwhichthecoachcommittedtheviolation.IfacoachissanctionedbytheFHSAAandthecoachtransferstoanothermemberschool,thosesanctionsremaininfullforceandeffectduringthetermofthesanction(§1006.20(2)(f)2,F.S.).10.1.4 Court Injunctions. Ifamemberschoolorstudent, inviolationofornoncompliancewithanyprovisionsof thisAssociation’srules,competesbasedonaninjunctionorrestrainingorderwhichislatervoluntarilyvacated,stayedorreversed,oritisdeterminedthatinjunctivereliefisnotorwasnotjustified,theywillstillbesubjecttothepenaltieslistedin10.1.2.

10.2 FORFEITURE OF CONTEST10.2.1 General Principle. Ifanineligiblestudentisintentionallypermittedtoparticipateinaninterscholasticathleticcontest,forfeitureofthegameandhonorsshallbeautomaticandmandatory.Ifanineligiblestudentisinadvertentlypermittedtoparticipateinan interscholasticathleticcontest, forfeitureof thegameandhonorsshallbeautomaticandmandatory if thecoachorschooladministratorkneworshouldhaveknownthatsuchusewouldbeaviolationoftheassociation’srulesandregulations(§1006.20(2)(i),F.S.). 10.2.1.1 Team or Individual Sports.Inteamsports,thecontestandhonorsshallbeforfeited.Inindividualsports,thepointswonbytheineligiblestudent,individuallyorasthememberofarelayteamshallbeforfeited.Ifanineligiblestudentparticipatesonarelayteam,therelayteamshallbedisqualified. 10.2.1.2 Procedures. Ifanineligiblestudentisallowedtoparticipateinanathleticcontest,theprincipalshallnotifytheExecutiveDirectorthedatesofthecompetitionandprovidecopiesofthelettersofforfeituretotheopposingschool(s)thestudentparticipatedagainst.


10.2.1.3 Intentional Use of Ineligible Students. TheExecutiveDirectorshallhavefullauthoritytoinvokeadditionalpenaltiesagainstamemberschoolthatinhis/herdeterminationintentionallypermitsanineligiblestudenttoparticipate. 10.2.1.4 Prospective Contests. Theassociationwillnotlimitthecompetitionofstudentathletesprospectivelyforruleviolationsoftheschoolbyitscoachesorotherrepresentativesoftheschool’sathleticinterests.Theassociationwillnotunfairlypunishstudentathletesforeligibilityorrecruitingviolationsperpetratedbyateammate,coach,administratororotherrepresentativesoftheschool’sathleticinterests.Contestswillnotbeforfeitedforothereligibilityorrecruitingviolationsinexcessofthenumberofconteststhatthecoachesorotherrepresentativesoftheschool’sathleticinterestsresponsiblefortheviolationsareprospectivelysuspended(§1006.20(2)(i),F.S.).

10.3 PROTEST PROCEDURE10.3.1 Protesting Actions of Another School.AnymemberschoolfilingaprotestovertheeligibilityofastudentortheactionsofamemberschoolshallsubmittotheExecutiveDirectorinwritingafullstatementofthefactssignedbytheprincipal.TheExecutiveDirectorshallprovide theaccusedpartyorpartieswithacopyof theaccusationanddetermine if theallegationswarrantaninvestigation.Ifallegationsconcerningtheeligibilityofastudentwarrantaninvestigation,TheproceduresoutlinedinPolicy39(PolicyonInvestigativeProcedures),whichshallbeinfullcompliancewith§1006.20(2)(g),F.S.willbefollowedforsuchinvestigations.10.3.2 Protesting Actions of Contest Officials. Thedecisionsofcontestofficialsshallbefinalandnotsubjecttoreview.MemberschoolsshouldfilereportswiththeExecutiveDirectorofunsatisfactoryperformancebycontestofficialswhichmaybeduetoallegedlackofknowledgeoftherules,errorsinjudgmentorimproperconduct.

10.4 DUE PROCESS10.4.1 Eligibility Appeals.Whenastudentisdeterminedtobeineligiblebyamemberschooland/orisruledineligiblebytheExecutiveDirectororhis/herdesignee,thememberschoolprincipalmayappealtherulingoftheExecutiveDirectorifhe/sheorthestudenttakesissuewithit,andmustdosoatthestudent’srequest.Ifpossible,suchdispositionoftheappealistobemadebeforetheendoftheapplicablesportseason,thenextscheduledSectionAppealCommitteemeetingorthenextscheduledBoardofDirectorsmeeting,whicheveristheearliest(§1006.20(2)(f),F.S.). 10.4.1.1Ineligibilitymustbeestablishedbyapreponderanceoftheevidence(§1006.20(2)(g)1,F.S.).10.4.2 Rules Violations Appeals. Anystudentathlete,coachormemberschoolwhoisfoundtobeinviolationoftherulesofthisAssociationmayappealthefindingoftheExecutiveDirector,orhis/herdesignee,ifhe/shetakesissuewithit,ormayappealthepenaltyimposedifhe/shebelievesittobetoosevere,andmustbedoneifrequested.10.4.3 Disputes Between Member Schools Appeals. AmemberschoolprincipalmayappealthefindingsbytheExecutiveDirectorwhicharisefromadisputebetweenoneormorememberschools.10.4.4 Undue Hardship Waivers.Amemberschoolprincipalmayfilearequestforunduehardshipwaiveronbehalfofthestudentwhenenforcementoftheprovision(s)whichrender(s)thestudentineligibleworksanunduehardshipuponthestudent,andmustdosoatthestudent’srequest. 10.4.4.1 Basic Principle.TheeligibilityrulesofthisAssociationaredesignedtopromoteacademicachievementandtoencouragestudentstoadvancewiththeirgraduatingclass.Unlessastudentexertseveryreasonableefforttomakeupcreditnotearned,sucheffortincludingattendanceatsummerschoolorotheralternativeprograms,anunduehardshiprequestseekingawaiverofthelimitofeligibilityshallnotbegranted. 10.4.4.2 Criteria for an Undue Hardship Waiver Determination. Byseekinganunduehardshipwaiver,thestudentandthememberschoolacceptthefactthatthestudentisineligibleundertheFHSAABylawsbutareaskingforagrantofwaiverofthoseBylaws.ForthepurposeofdeterminingwhethertograntordenyanunduehardshipwaivertheSectionalAppealsCommitteesandtheBoardofDirectionsshallbeguidedbythefollowingcriteria,othercriteriacontainedintheseBylawsandFHSAAPolicies,andtheirrespectiveexperiencerelatedtohighschoolathletics. 10.4.4.2.1 Insufficient Grounds for Undue Hardship Waiver.Thefactthatastudentisretainedinalowergradeshallnotbesufficientgroundsforgrantinganunduehardshipwaiverifthestudentfailstopasstherequirednumberofcourses,orisvoluntarilywithdrawnfromschool,orrepeatsalowergradetogainphysical,socialoremotionalmaturity 10.4.4.2.2 Potentially Sufficient Grounds for Undue Hardship Waiver. Thefactthatastudentisunableordesirestoparticipateininterscholasticathleticsshallnot,inandofitself,begroundsforgrantinganunduehardshipwaiverrequest.Thefactthatastudentisretainedinalowergradebecausehe/shemissesschoolforaprolongedperiodoftimeduetoseriousinjuryorillness,whichmustbesupportedbyaphysician’srecordindicatingthattheabsencewasdirectlyandsolelyrelatedtosuchinjuryorillness,oreventswhichwerebeyondthecontrolofthestudentand/ortheparentorguardianwhichcausesthestudenttomissschoolforaprolongedperiodoftimecausingthestudenttorepeatagrade,maybegroundsforgrantinganunduehardshipwaiverrequest.10.4.5 Mediation of Decisions. Theprincipalofamemberschool,onbehalfofastudent,mayrequestthattheExecutiveDirectormediatethedecisionoftheSectionAppealsCommitteeregardingthestudent’seligibility.


10.4.6 Waiver of Bylaws Due to Special Circumstances. Theprincipalofamemberschoolorhis/herdesigneemayrequestawaiverofanyBylaworotherregulation,guideline,policyorprocedureofthisAssociationnotdirectlyrelatedtostudenteligibilitywhenspecialcircumstances,intheopinionofthepersonorentitymakingtheappeal,callforarelieffromoramodificationtotheeffectsoftherule.10.4.7 Appeals of Executive Director’s Findings.Theprincipalofamemberschoolorhis/herdesignee,oranyotherindividual,whoisfoundtobeinviolationoftherulesofthisAssociationbytheExecutiveDirector,whetherornotsuchfindingresultsintheimpositionofpenalty,mayappealthefindingoftheExecutiveDirectorifhe/shetakesissuewithit,ormayappealthepenaltyimposed,ifany,ifhe/she,whilenotdisagreeingwiththefinding,believesthepenaltytobetoosevere.10.4.8 No Appeal or Waiver of Florida Statutes.TheSectionalAppealsCommittee,theInfractionAppealsCommitteeandtheBoardofDirectorsdonothavetheauthoritytowaiveaprovisionoftheFloridaStatutesincludingbutnotlimitedto:(a) MandatoryGPArequirements(§1006.15(3)(a)2,F.S.);(b) Definitionofagradingperiodasbeingonesemester;(c) Mandatorygradingscale(§1003.437,F.S.);(d) Authorityofschooldistrictstoestablishcodesofconductbywhichstudentsmustabidetobeeligibletoparticipateininterscholastic

competition;(e) HomeEducationguidelines(§1006.15(3)(c)1-7,F.S.);(f) CharterSchoolguidelines(§1006.15(3)(d)1-7,F.S.);(g) Non-FHSAAMemberPrivateSchoolguidelines(§1006.15(8),F.S.);(h) FloridaVirtualSchoolguidelines(§1006.15(3)(e)1-5,F.S.).

10.6 APPEAL AND REQUEST FOR WAIVER PROCEDURES10.6.1 Filing an Initial Appeal or Request for Waiver. AnappealorrequestforwaivermustbefiledwiththeExecutiveDirectorontheform(s)providedbythisAssociationandmustbeaccompaniedbyallnecessarydocumentation.Theappealorrequest,includingallrequireddocumentation,mustbesignedbytheprincipalandreceivedintheofficeofthisAssociationnotlaterthan5p.m.EasternTimeonthefilingdatesestablishedbytheBoardofDirectorsandprintedintheFHSAAPlanningCalendar.AppealsandrequestsreceivedafterthedeadlinedatewillnotbeconsideredatthatSectionalAppealsCommitteemeeting,butwillbeplacedontheagendaforthenextregularlyscheduledmeeting.Incompleteappealsorrequestsforwaiverwillbereturnedtothepersonorentitymakingtheappealforanopportunitytoresubmitwithallthenecessaryinformationpriortothedeadline,iftimeallows.10.6.2 Filing an Appeal or Request for Waiver to the Board of Directors.TherequestforanappealhearingbeforetheBoardofDirectorsmustbemadeinwritingtotheExecutiveDirector,mustbesignedbythememberschoolprincipalorhis/herdesigneeandmustbereceivedintheofficeofthisAssociationwithinfive(5)businessdaysfollowingthedateoftheSectionalAppealsCommitteemeetingortheInfractionAppealsCommitteemeeting.FailuretofilearequestforanappealhearingbeforetheBoardofDirectorswithinthefive(5)businessdaysfollowingthedateoftheSectionalAppealsCommitteemeetingortheInfractionAppealsCommitteemeetingshallbedeemedawaiveroftherightofanappealasgrantedherein.10.6.3 Appearances Before Sectional Appeals Committee, Infraction Appeals Committee, Emergency Appeals Committee and/or Board of Directors.Thepersonor entitymaking the appeal has theopportunitytoappearbeforetheSectionalAppealsCommittee,InfractionAppealsCommittee,EmergencyAppealsCommitteeand/ortheBoardofDirectorsifhe/shesochooses.Thepersonorentitymakingtheappealmustgivenoticeoftheirchoicetoappearatthetimetheappealorrequestforwaiverisfiled.Appearancebythestudentandaschoolrepresentative,inpersonorthroughvideoteleconference,ismandatoryforanappealorrequestforunduehardshipwaiverinvolvingage,limitofeligibilityandunsportsmanlikeconductprovisionswhenheardbytheSectionalAppealsCommittee,andisoptionalwhenheardbytheBoardofDirectors. 10.6.3.1 Sectional Appeal Hearing Option.ThepersonorentityrequestinganappealhastheopportunitytoappearbeforetheSectionalAppealsCommitteeat thesiteofthehearingorviaTeleconference. Thechoiceofthemethodofappearancemustbeindicatedontheformprovidedbytheassociation. 10.6.3.2 Sectional Appeal Hearings via Teleconference 10.6.3.2.1 Teleconference Hearings.ByrequestingaSectionalAppealHearingsviaTeleconference,thememberschoolandthestudentconsentstosuchahearingbeingconductedviaappropriateteleconferencemethods(i.e.tele/videoconferencing,webinar,Skype,etc.).ItistheresponsibilityoftheschoolrequestingahearingbeforeaSectionalAppealHearingsviaTeleconferencetoprovidetheappropriateteleconferenceequipmenttoparticipateinthehearingandtohaveanotarypublicpresentatthetimeandlocationwheretheappealingschoolandstudentwillbelocated.FilinganappealthroughtheTeleconferenceoptionmustmeetthesamestandardsasindicatedinBylaw10.6.1. 10.6.3.2.2 Teleconference Requirements.Thetelephoneconferencecallshallbestenographicallyrecordedandshallbeconductedinsuchamannerthatanymemberofthepublicshallhaveaccesstothetelephoneconferencebytelephone.Thenoticeshallprovidetheinformationnecessarytoallowpublicaccessbytelephonetothetelephoneconferencemeeting.


10.6.3.3 Procedure for Appearance.Apersonorentitymakingtheappealwhoisrequired,orwhochooses,toappearbeforetheSectionalAppealsCommittee,InfractionAppealsCommitteeand/ortheBoardofDirectorswillbeassignedatimefortheappearance.Atwenty(20)-minuteblockwillbeallottedforeachcaseinvolvinganappearance. 10.6.3.4 Student Appearance.Astudentwhoisrequired,orchooses,toappearbeforetheSectionalAppealsCommittee,InfractionAppealsCommitteeand/ortheBoardofDirectorsmustbeaccompaniedbyaschoolrepresentativeandmaybeaccompaniedbyhis/herparent(s)orotherindividualswithwhomhe/shelives.Theschoolrepresentativewhoisrequiredtoaccompanythestudentmustbeafull-timeemployeeoftheschoolandmustbeidentifiedontheformatthetimeoffiling.Thestudentmayberepresentedbyanattorney.Suchrepresentationwillnotexcusetheappearanceofastudentwhenthatappearanceisrequired. 10.6.3.5 Additional Information.Additionalinformationmaybesubmittedandheardatthetimeoftheappeal,forstudenteligibilitycases(§1006.20(7)(g),F.S.).10.6.4 Appeals of Executive Director’s Findings.ToappealthefindingoftheExecutiveDirector,theappealmustbefiledsothatitisreceivedintheofficeofthisAssociationwithinten(10)businessdaysofthereceiptoftheExecutiveDirector’sfindingand/ornotificationoftheimpositionofpenalty.FailuretofileanappealsothatitisreceivedintheofficeofthisAssociationwithintheten(10)businessdaysallowedshallbedeemedawaiveroftherighttoappealasgrantedherein.10.6.5 Mediation 10.6.5.1 Written Notice.TherequestformediationmustbemadeinwritingtotheExecutiveDirectorontheform(s)providedbytheAssociation,mustbesignedbythememberschoolprincipalorhis/herdesigneeandmustbereceivedintheofficeofthisAssociationwithinfive(5)businessdaysfollowingthedateoftheSectionalAppealsCommitteehearing.Therequestmustincludeadeclarationofwhatthememberschool,astherepresentativeofthestudent,isseekingasasuccessfulmediationoftheeligibilityissue.TheExecutiveDirectormayacceptthetermsofthismediationrequestwithoutfurtheraction,he/shemaysettherequestformediationorhe/shemaydeclinethismediationrequest. 10.6.5.2 Mediators. Ifmediation is set, themediator shallbeselected fromapanelofexperiencedmediatorsdesignatedbytheBoardofDirectorsforthepurposeofmediatingeligibilitydecisions. 10.6.5.3 Parties to the Mediation.ThepartiestothemediationshallbetheExecutiveDirector,orhis/herdesigneeonbehalfoftheAssociation,andarepresentativefromthememberschoolandthestudentand/orparent(s)onbehalfofthestudent. 10.6.5.4 Mediation Date. Mediationhearings,ifneeded,willbescheduledmonthly.Mediationhearingswillnotbescheduledforcasesthatareinconflictwithstatestatutes. 10.6.5.5 Mediation Procedures. Mediationsessionsshouldnotrequiremorethantwenty(20)minutespersession.However,ifthemediatordeterminesthatthemediationisproceedingtowardapositiveresolution,themediationsessionmaybeextended.MediationshallbeheldattheFHSAAbuildingunlessthepartiesandthemediatoragreetoatelephonic/electronicmediation. 10.6.5.6 Terms from Mediation. Ifthepartiesreachanagreementatmediation,thenthememberschoolandstudentwaiveallrightstofurtherappealsofthismatter.Ifthepartiesdonotreachanagreementatmediation,thenthememberschoolmayproceedwithanappealtotheBoardofDirectors.Noticeofappealmustbeinwritingandreceivedwithin5businessdaysfollowingthemediationsession. 10.6.5.7 Cost of Mediation. Thecostofmediationshallbesharedequallybybothparties.10.6.6 Infraction Appeals Committee Appeals Procedure 10.6.6.1 Written Notice of Appeal.Tobeconsideredbytheappropriateappealscommittee,theschool’swrittennoticeofappealofthefindingsoffactorthepenaltyimposed,orboth,mustbereceivedintheFHSAAOfficenotlaterthan10businessdaysfromthedatethattheschoolreceivestheFHSAAstaff’sdecisioninsecondarycases,orconfirmsitsreceiptoftheinfractionsreportinmajorcases.Thenoticeofappealmustindicatewhethertheschoolwillsubmititsappealinwritingonlyorwhetheritwillappearbeforetheappealscommitteeatthetimetheappealisconsidered.Theschoolmustsubmitsupportinginformationforitsappeal,ifany,totheFHSAAOfficebythedeadlineestablishedbytheFHSAA. 10.6.6.1.1 Appeal of Secondary Violations.SectionalAppealsCommitteeshearandactonappealsofsecondarycases. 10.6.6.1.2 Appeal of Major Violations.TheInfractionsAppealsCommitteehearsandactsonappealsofmajorcases. 10.6.6.2 Basis for Granting an Appeal 10.6.6.2.1 Appeal of Findings.AnappealscommitteemaysetasidefindingsoffactandviolationsarrivedatONLYiftheschoolshowsthat:

(a) ThefindingoftheFHSAAstaffisclearlynotsupportedbyevidencethatiscredible,persuasiveandofakindonwhichreasonablyprudentpersonsrelyintheconductofseriousaffairs;

(b) Theschool’sactionsdonotconstituteaviolationofFHSAArules;or(c) AproceduralerroraffectedthereliabilityoftheinformationthatwasusedtosupporttheFHSAAstaff’sfinding.In

thiscase,theschoolmustdemonstratehowitcontendsthestaffwasinerror.


10.6.6.2.2 Appeal of Penalties.AnappealscommitteemaysetasideapenaltyimposedbytheFHSAAstaffiftheappealscommitteedeterminesthatthepenaltyisexcessiveorinappropriatebasedonalltheevidenceandcircumstances.OnlytheBoardofDirectorsmaymodifyapenaltyimposedbythisAssociation. 10.6.6.2.3 Committee Acts on Basis of Record in Case. Anappealscommitteecanactonlyonthebasisoftherecordinthecase.Thisrecordconsistsofthenoticeofinquiryand/orallegationstotheschool,thereportoftheinvestigatorandthewrittenresponsebytheschool.ThecommitteecannotconsiderinformationthatwasnotavailabletotheFHSAAstaffwhenissuingitsfindingandimposingthepenalty. 10.6.6.2.3.1 New Evidence.TheappealscommitteemaystayanappealwhennewinformationisintroducedandreferthecasebacktotheFHSAAstaffforreviewifthecommitteeconcludesthat:

(a) Thenewinformationwasnotavailable,andthroughtheexerciseofreasonableduediligencecouldnothavebeenavailable,atthetimetheFHSAAstaffissueditsfinding;and

(b) Thenewinformationisdemonstrablyrelevanttothefindingsofthestaff. 10.6.6.3 Appeal of Unfavorable Decision by Appeals Committee.AschoolthatisunsuccessfulinitsappealtotheSectionalAppealsCommitteeorInfractionsAppealsCommitteemayappealthecommittee’sdecisiontotheFHSAABoardofDirectors.Theschool’swrittennoticeofappealofthecommittee’sdecisionmustbereceivedintheFHSAAOfficenotlaterthanfivebusinessdaysfromthedateofthehearingbeforetheappealscommittee.Thenoticeofappealmustindicatewhethertheschoolwillsubmititsappealinwritingonly,orwhetheritwillappearbeforetheBoardofDirectorsatthetimetheappealisconsidered. 10.6.6.3.1 Board Acts on Basis of Record in Case.TheBoardofDirectorscanactonlyonthebasisoftherecordinthecase.Thisrecordconsistsoftheinformationthatwasavailabletotheappealscommitteeatthetimeitrendereditsdecision.TheBoardofDirectorsmaystayanappealwhennewinformationisintroducedandreferthecasebacktotheFHSAAstaffforreviewpertheconditionsofparagraph10.6.6.2.3.1.10.6.7 Emergency Appeals Committee Appeals Procedures 10.6.7.1 Request for an Emergency Appeal. ArequestforanemergencyappealshallbefiledwiththeExecutiveDirectorwithin48hoursafterthememberschoollearnsthatthereisaneedforadecisionbeforethemattercanbeconsideredataregularlyscheduledmeetingoftheSectionalAppealsCommittee.Failuretofilearequestwithin48hoursshallbedeemedawaiveroftherightofanemergencyappeal. 10.6.7.2 Telephone Conference Call.ByrequestingahearingbytheEmergencyAppealsCommittee,thememberschoolconsentstosuchahearingbeingconductedbytelephoneconferencecallandshallbegovernedbyBylaw4.1.3.1. 10.6.7.3 Cost of Emergency Appeal.ByrequestingahearingbytheEmergencyAppealsCommittee,thememberschoolagreestopayallexpenseincludingexpensessuchasthecostofthetelephoneconferencecallandthecostsofthestenographicrecordingofsuchhearing.

10.9 COMPLIANCE WITH DECISIONSTheadministrativedecisionsoftheBoardofDirectors,InfractionAppealsCommittee,SectionalAppealsCommitteeandExecutiveDirectorshallbeacceptedingoodfaithbyallmemberschools.Theprincipalofanymemberschoolwho,byanyactorattitude,shallrefusetoaccept,orshallholdincontemptorderision,orshallpermitoracquiesceinsuchcontemptorderisiononthepartofanygrouporindividualassociatedwithhis/herschool,shallsubjecthis/herschooltoexpulsionfromthisAssociation.Theseprovisionsarenottobeconstruedaspreventingtheprincipalofamemberschoolfromexercisinghis/herschool’srighttodueprocessbyappealingdecisionsoftheExecutiveDirectortotheSectionalAppealsCommittee,InfractionAppealsCommitteeand/ortheBoardofDirectors.


Important Applicable Administrative PoliciesPOLICY 4 – ABRIDGED

INTERSCHOLASTIC CONTESTS 4.1 Interscholastic Contests 4.1.1 Interscholastic Contests Defined.FHSAABylaw8.1.1definesaninterscholasticcontestas“anycompetitionbetweenorganizedteamsofdifferentschoolsinasportrecognizedorsanctionedbythisAssociation.”AllsuchcontestsaresubjecttoFHSAABylawsaswellastheguidelines,regulations,policiesandproceduresadoptedbytheBoardofDirectorsforthatsportandingeneral.AllcontestsmusthaveafullyexecutedcontractasstatedinBylaw8.4. 4.1.1.1 Penalties Assessed to Schools.

(a) Permittingastudent-athlete tocompete inan interscholasticcontestprior tohis/hernamebeingsubmitted to theFHSAAonasporteligibilityrosterwillsubjecttheschooltoamonetarypenaltyofaminimumof$50perstudentand/orothersanctions.

(b) Failuretocontractwithsanctionedlocalofficialsassociationsforregisteredofficialsatallinterscholastichomecontestswillsubjecttheschooltoamonetarypenaltyofaminimumof$100percontestand/orothersanctions.

(c) Actionswhichmaynotberegardedasunsportsmanlikewhichresultinacontestbeingprematurelyconcludedwillsubjecttheschooltoamonetarypenaltyofaminimumof$100and/orothersanctions.

4.1.2 Contests Against Non-Member and Out of State Schools. Member schools competingagainst anon-memberFloridaschooloranon-NFHSstateassociationmemberoutofstateschoolmustcompletetheAT1B,“ContractforInterscholasticAthleticContestAgainstNon-MemberSchools”.Memberschoolsmustassurethatallnon-memberschoolsmeetBylaw8.3,4.1.3 Submission of Schedule 4.1.3.1 Sports Other Than Football. Memberschoolsmustsubmittheirschedulesforallhomecontests,atalllevels(i.e.varsity,sub-varsity,etc.),includingpreseason/springclassicsandjamborees,totheFHSAA,utilizingtheofficialAssociationprocessasapprovedbytheExecutiveDirector,priortothefirstweekofregularseasoncompetitionofthesport. 4.1.3.2 Football. EachmemberschoolmustsubmittotheFHSAA,utilizingtheofficialAssociationprocessasapprovedbytheExecutiveDirector,notlaterthanMarch31ofeachyeartheirfootballscheduleforallhomecontests,atalllevels(i.e.varsity,sub-varsity,etc.),includingpreseason/springclassicsandjamborees,thefollowingschoolyear. 4.1.3.2.1 Out of State Football Games. Schoolsthathavescheduledgameswithoutofstateopponentsmustentereachoutofstateopponent’sfootballschedule,utilizingtheofficialAssociationprocessasapprovedbytheExecutiveDirector.4.1.4 Sport Rosters 4.1.4.1 Initial Sport Roster. MemberschoolsmustsubmittotheFHSAA,utilizingtheofficialAssociationprocessasapprovedbytheExecutiveDirector,theirinitialvarsityandsub-varsitysportsrosterforeachsportbythefirstregularseasoncompetitionofthesport.Rosterscancontinuetobeaddedtoanddeletedfromuntilthedateofthelastregularseasoncontests.4.1.5 Reporting Scores 4.1.5.1 Team Sports Other Than Football. Memberschools,committedtoeitherFloridaHighSchoolStateChampionshipSeriesorindependent,mustreporttotheFHSAA,utilizingtheofficialAssociationprocessasapprovedbytheExecutiveDirector,nolaterthan5p.m.ETofMondayofeachweekthescoresofregularseasonvarsitygamesasfollows: 4.1.5.1.1 TheHOMEteamshallreportthescoreofthepreviousweek’sgames. 4.1.5.1.2 IntheeventamemberschoolplaysinagamehostedbyaschooloutsideofthestateofFloridaorplaysanonmemberFloridaschoolpermissiblebystatestatute,thememberschoolshallberequiredtoreportthescorefollowingthesameprocedurein4.1.5.1.1. 4.1.5.2 Football. Member schools, committed to eitherFloridaHighSchoolStateChampionshipSeries orindependent,mustreporttotheFHSAAeachweekthescoresofregularseasonvarsityfootballgamesasfollows: 4.1.5.2.1 TheHOMEteamshallreportthescoreofthepreviousweek’sgamestotheFHSAA,utilizingtheofficialAssociationprocessasapprovedbytheExecutiveDirector,nolaterthan9a.m.ETofthedayfollowingthegame. 4.1.5.2.2 IntheeventamemberschoolplaysinagamehostedbyaschooloutsideofthestateofFloridaoranonmemberFloridaschoolperstatestatute,thememberschoolshallberequiredtoreportthescorefollowingthesameprocedurein4.1.4.2.1.


4.1.6 Prohibited Contests 4.1.6.1 Practicegames,exhibitiongames,non-contractgamesandscrimmagegameswithotherschools,groups,alumniorleagueteamsarestrictlyprohibited.Allsuchgamesorsessionsshallbeonanintra-squadbasis.Non-squadmembersmaynotparticipateinanyteampractice,gameorcontest.4.1.7 Absence from School 4.1.7.1 Travel Within Florida.Nomorethanoneschooldayorpartofoneschooldaymaybemissedinaweekfortravelingto,travelingfromandparticipatinginanathleticcontest(s)unlessapprovedbytheExecutiveDirector. 4.1.7.2 Travel Outside Florida.Nomorethantwoschooldaysorpartoftwoschooldaysmaybemissedinaweekfortravelingto,travelingfromandparticipatinginanathleticcontest(s)unlessapprovedbytheExecutiveDirector.4.1.8 Sunday Contests.NointerscholasticathleticcontestmaybeheldonaSunday,exceptunderemergencyorextraordinaryconditions,intournamentsormeetswhichareapprovedbytheExecutiveDirectorortheBoardofDirectors.TheconductofpracticesessionsofanykindonaSundayisprohibited.4.1.9 Student Participants.Onlystudentsingrades6through12areallowedtopracticeorparticipateininterscholasticathleticsforamemberschool.4.1.10 Contracts.Contractsarerequiredforallinterscholasticathleticcontestsinvolvingmemberschoolsand/ornon-FHSAAmemberFloridaschools,excludingtheFloridaHighSchoolStateChampionshipSeries.ThedesignatedFHSAARepresentativemustexecutesuchcontractsutilizingtheofficialAssociationprocess,asapprovedbytheExecutiveDirector. 4.1.10.1 Exception. Memberschools thatbelong toaschooldistrictconferencewhoseconferencegamesarescheduledbytheschooldistrictmayrequestawaiverofthispolicyfromtheExecutiveDirector.

4.2 Outcome of Interscholastic Contests 4.2.1 Outcome is Final.Theoutcome(i.e.winnersandlosers)ofallinterscholasticcontestsarefinal,andcannotbereversed,exceptwheretherulesofthesportpermitorinthecasewhereawinnermustforfeititsvictoryorpoints.4.2.2 Elimination is Final. EliminationfromaFloridaHighSchoolStateChampionshipSeriescompetitionofindividualsorteamsisfinal.Defeatbyindividualsorteamsthatarelaterorderedtoforfeittheirvictory,placeand/orpoints,orarevacatedfromthebracket,willnotbringaboutreinstatementoradvancementintheFloridaHighSchoolStateChampionshipSeriescompetitiononthepartoftheindividualorteamthathasbeeneliminated.4.2.3 Championship is Final.ChampionshipsorotherplacementsinFloridaHighSchoolStateChampionshipSeriescompetitionsarefinal.Championshipsorotherplacementsorderedvacatedbyindividualsorteams,willnotbringaboutadvancementinplacementsorreceiptofawardsforthoseplacements.

POLICY 6

SPORTS SEASONS LIMITATIONS Thefollowingguidelinesshallgovernseasonlimitations,contestlimitationsandindividualstudentlimitationsforallmemberschoolsparticipatinginFHSAA-sponsoredsports.

6.1 General Principles.6.1.1 Season Limitations. Amemberschoolshallnotorganizeitsteamsforinterscholasticpracticeorinterscholasticcompetitioninasportoutsideofthedateslistedforthatsport.TheBoardofDirectorswillestablishthedatesforthefirstdayofallowablepractices/tryouts,pre-seasoncontests,firstandlastdaysofregularseasoncontestsandtheFloridaHighSchoolStateChampionshipSeriesforeachsport.ThesedateswillbepublishedontheFHSAAWebsite.TherewillbenofurtherpracticesfollowingthedateofthelastregularseasoncontestorthedateofeliminationfromFloridaHighSchoolStateChampionshipSeriescompetition,whicheverislasttooccur. 6.1.1.1 Spring Practice.CompetitiveCheerleadingandfootballmayengageinspringpracticeforamaximumoftwenty(20)sessionscommencingwiththeMondayofWeek44orthelasttwenty(20)daysoftheschoolyear,whichevercomesfirst.Thevarsityteamandeachindividualstudentmaycompeteinone(1)jamboreeorone(1)springclassicgameduringthefinalweek,whichmustbecountedasone(1)ofthetwenty(20)sessions. 6.1.1.2 Restrictions for Football and Wrestling 6.1.1.2.1 Football.Duetotheprotectiveequipmentrequiredinfootball,theseproceduresapplyforbothfallandspringpractices:

(a) thefirsttwo(2)daysofpracticearerestrictedtohelmetsonly,(b) days3-5canintroduceshoulder-padswithshorts,


(c) beginningdaysix(6)ofpractice,fullgearcanbeutilizedandbody-to-bodycontactispermitted.Student-athleteswhobeginpracticewithateamafterthestartofofficialpracticewillberequiredtofollowthissame6dayprocedure.During the initialfive (5)days, theuseofarmshields, tacklingandblockingdummies, sledsandotherdevicescanbeused forinstructionalpurposes,however,deliberatebody-to-bodycontactisprohibited. 6.1.1.2.2 Wrestling.Eachstudentmustparticipateinminimumof10practicesessionson10separatedayspriortofirstcompetition(exceptastudentwhoparticipatesinafallsportmaycompeteafterparticipatingin5practicesessionson5separatedays). 6.1.1.3 Penalties to School.Failuretocomplywiththispolicywillsubjecttheschooltoamonetarypenaltyofaminimumof$250and/orothersanctions.6.1.2 School Contest Limitations.Schoolcontestlimitationsareforregularseasoncontestsonlyandarenotinclusiveofpermissiblepreseasonorpostseasoncontests.Eachsportwillhavethefollowinggame/meet/matchlimitationsforeachlevel(i.e.varsity,juniorvarsity,freshman,etc.)regardlessofhowmanyteamsparticipateateachlevel,whichwillbeinclusiveofallgames/meets/matchesplayedintournaments(forthesportsofbowling,tennisandwrestling,eachtournamentcountsas2matches):(a) Baseball,Basketball,Soccer,Softball,VolleyballandWaterPolo–25games/matches(b) Bowling,LacrosseandTennis–18games/matches(c) CrossCountry,Swimming&Diving,Track&FieldandWeightlifting–13meets(d) FlagFootball–12games(e) FootballandCompetitiveCheerleading–10games,highschoolvarsitylevel;8games,allotherlevels(f) Golf–14matches(g) Wrestling–20matches,2ofwhichmayonlybesingledualmatches 6.1.2.1 Levels of Participation. Amemberschool is limited toonevarsity teampersportbutmayhavemultiplesub-varsityteams,including,butnotlimitedto,oneormorefreshmanteams,oneormorejuniorvarsityteams,etc.,eachlevelofwhichhavingthelimitsasspecifiedin6.1.2. 6.1.2.1.1 Exception. Aschoolwhichparticipatesasan independent inasportofferedby theschoolmayhavemultiplevarsityteamsinthatsport,eachofwhichhavingthesameindividuallimitationsasspecifiedinPolicy6.1.3. 6.1.2.2 Penalties to School.Failuretocomplywiththispolicywillsubjecttheschooltoamonetarypenaltyand/orothersanctionsandareductionofcontestsforthefollowingschoolyearforthatspecificsportandlevel.6.1.3 Individual Limitations. An individual studentshallnotexceed theestablishedcontest limitations,as listed inPolicy6.1.2(exceptforfootball),duringanyschoolyear,regardlessofwhetherthestudenttransfersattendancetoadifferentschool,movesbackand/orforthbetweenvarsityandsub-varsitylevelsorcompetesatthehighschoolormiddle/juniorhighschoollevel.Ifacombinationschoolhasahighschoolandamiddle/juniorhighschoolteaminacertainsportwhichcompeteduringdifferentseasons,anindividualstudentispermittedtoparticipateduringonlyoneoftheseasonsforthatparticularsport.Anindividualstudentcannotparticipateasamemberofvarsityandsub-varsityteamsonsameday. 6.1.3.1 Football.Theseasonlimitationforfootballis11games,inclusiveofallgamesplayedduringtheregularseason.Aftertheconclusionofthesub-varsityseason,sub-varsityplayersmaycompletethevarsityregularseason.Astudent-athletecanparticipateinonlyone(1)footballcontestduringthesameschoolweek;MondaythroughSaturday(exclusiveoftheFloridaHighSchoolStateChampionshipSeries).6.1.4 Standardized Calendar.AllFHSAASportsSeasonswillbedeterminedbydatesestablishedinaccordancewiththestandardizedcalendardevelopedbytheNationalFederationofStateHighSchoolAssociations.Thiscalendarwillnumbertheweeksoftheyear,withWeekOne(1)beingthefirstfullweekofJuly(SundaythroughSaturday).Hereinafter,thiscalendarwillbereferredtoastheFHSAAStandardizedCalendar.

POLICY 7

MULTI-SCHOOL, SPECIAL AND SANCTIONED ATHLETIC EVENTSPreseasonandpostseasonclassics,jamboreesandbowlgamesinthesportsofbaseball,basketball,crosscountry,football,soccer,softball,swimming,track,girlsvolleyball,boysweightliftingandwrestlingrequirepriorapprovalbytheFHSAA.AthleticeventsandtournamentsduringtheregularseasondonotrequireapprovalbytheFHSAAOfficeunlesstheeventmeetsthedefinitionofaThirdPartySpecialEventinPolicy7.6ortheeventisnationallytelevised.SeePolicy9forfeesandPolicy7fordeadlinesforfilingandlatefilingfinancialpenalties.


7.1 Definitions.7.1.1 Sanctioned Events.Asanctionedeventis,butnotlimitedto,apreseasonjamboreegameortournament,preseasonclassicgameortournament,footballjamboreeorclassic,footballbowlgame,thirdpartyhostedgamesortournaments(i.e.KSAEvents,ESPN,ParagonSports,etc.)andnationallytelevisedevents.7.1.2 Host 7.1.2.1Amemberschoolisconsideredahostwhenitorganizes,producesandmanagestheeventoncampusorthroughrightstouseanoffcampusfacilityandprovidesalleventstaff,officials,ticketsales,insurance,concessionsandparking.Inaddition,theHostwouldretainalleventrevenue. 7.1.2.2Colleges,Universities,and/orThirdPartyentities,includingprivatecorporationsandnon-profitorganizationsrequestingtohosteventsmustenterintoacontractdirectlywiththeFHSAAforsanctionapproval.

7.2 Sanction Process. 7.2.1 Application.AnyathleticeventhostedbyanFHSAAmemberseniorhighschoolrequiringsanctionapproval,asdefinedaboveinPolicy7.1,mustberegisteredwithFHSAAutilizingtheofficialAssociationprocessasapprovedbytheExecutiveDirectorandapprovedbytheFHSAAOffice.Thememberschoolhostingtheeventisresponsibleformakingapplicationforapprovalontheformsentitled“ApplicationforApprovalofAthleticEvent”:FormAT2.SeePolicy9.5and9.9foradministrativefeesfortheseevents.TheapplicationforapprovalmustbesubmittedtotheFHSAAOfficeutilizingtheofficialAssociationprocessasapprovedbytheExecutiveDirector,withatimestampbearingadatenotlaterthan30dayspriortothefirstdayoftheeventtoavoid,inadditiontothestandardadministrativefee,thefollowinglateprocessingfees: 7.2.1.1 Fewerthan30dayspriortothefirstdayoftheevent:$50; 7.2.1.2 Fewerthan10dayspriortothefirstdayoftheevent:$100;and 7.2.1.3 Afterthefirstdayoftheevent:$200.

7.3 Interstate Sanctions. Amember schoolwhichhosts anathletic event inwhichanout-of-state school isinvitedtoparticipatemayberequiredtosubmittotheNFHSanonlineapplicationfor“SanctionofInterstateAthleticEvent”.NFHSproceduresregardingapplicationforsanctionofinterstateathleticeventsareavailableatNFHS.org.Amemberschoolisnotrequiredtosubmitanapplicationforsanction(AT2)forthiseventtotheFHSAAOffice.

7.4 International Sanctions.AmemberschoolwhichhostsanathleticeventorsingleathleticcontestinvolvingateamfromanothercountryoraffiliatememberoftheNFHSmustsubmitonlineNFHSapplicationfor“SanctionofInternationalEvent”.NFHSproceduresregardingapplicationforsanctionofinternationalathleticeventsareavailableatNFHS.org.Amemberschoolisnotrequiredtosubmitanapplicationforsanction(AT2)forthiseventtotheFHSAAOffice.7.4.1 Exception.Two(2)andthree(3)schoolcompetitionswithaschoolorschoolsfromCanadaorMexicowhichareamemberingoodstandingofassociationsthataremembersofNFHSoraffiliatemembersoftheNFHSand/orwhichnecessitatesaroundtripoflessthan600milesarenotrequiredtosubmittheNFHSapplication.

7.5 Penalty for Violation of Sanction Policy.Unlessotherwisestatedinpolicy,aminimumfinancialpenaltyof$100and/orothersanctionsandprobation,administrativeand/orrestrictive,maybeassessedagainstanymemberschoolwhichviolatesanyprovisionofthisSanctionPolicy.

7.6 Third Party Special EventsAthirdpartyisanyentitythatisnotamemberoftheFHSAAandisorganizing,producingormanaginganeventthatinvolvesFHSAAmemberschoolsorNFHSschoolsfromoutofstate,regardlessofwheretheeventisheld.7.6.1 MemberschoolsthatparticipateinaneventheldwithintheStateofFloridahostedbyathirdpartymustnotifytheFHSAAoftheirintenttoparticipate.Thenotificationofintenttoparticipate(FormAT2S)mustbesubmittedtotheFHSAAofficeutilizingtheofficialAssociationprocessasapprovedbytheExecutiveDirector,withatimestampbearingadatenotlaterthan30dayspriortothefirstdayoftheeventtoavoida$100penalty.SanctioningandanyFHSAAfeesfortheeventaretheresponsibilityofthethirdpartyhostingtheevent,nottheparticipatingmemberschool.ItistheresponsibilityofthememberschooltoinsuretheeventinwhichtheyareparticipatinghasbeenapprovedandsanctionedbytheFHSAA.7.6.2 Thirdpartyeventsheldinprivateorcorporatefacilities,oronschoolfacilitieswherethememberschoolisnotfulfilling“Host”dutiesasdefinedinPolicy7.1.2,requireadirectcontractbetweentheFHSAAandthirdpartyforsanctionapproval.7.6.3 Anyeventhostedbyorheldonacollegeoruniversitycampusmustbedirectlysanctionedbythecollege,universityorthirdpartywiththeFHSAA.Ifamemberschoolisaffiliatedwiththecollegeoruniversityandtypicallyusesthecollegeoruniversityfacilityastheirhomefacility,normalsanctioningapprovalstipulatedinPolicy7.2.1shallapply.


7.7 Nationally Televised Events7.7.1 MemberschoolsservingasHost(asdefinedinPolicy7.1.2)foranathleticeventwhere theevent isbroadcast liveordelayedbyanationaltelevisionnetwork(i.e.ESPN,ESPNU,Fox,TBS,etc.)mustfileanAT2SformandbeapprovedbytheFHSAAinadvanceoftheevent.AnadministrativefeeisduetotheFHSAAequivalentto25percent(25%)ofgatereceiptsandentryfeesunlessotherwiseapprovedbytheExecutiveDirector.TheeventfeeandthefinancialreportformFNTVisduetotheFHSAAwithin30daysfollowingtheevent.Thispolicyappliesonlytonationalnetworksanddoesnotapplytolocallytelevisedevents.

POLICY 10 – ABRIDGED

FLORIDA HIGH SCHOOL STATE CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES 10.1 Participation in the Florida High School State Championship Series10.1.1 Participation is for Full Member Senior High Schools.ParticipationintheFloridaHighSchoolStateChampionshipSeriesislimitedtovarsityparticipationandonlytothosefullmemberseniorhighschoolsthataremembersoftheAssociation.CompensationforexpensesofschoolscompetinginaFloridaHighSchoolStateChampionshipSeriesisnotguaranteed.10.1.2 Participation is Voluntary.ParticipationintheFloridaHighSchoolStateChampionshipSeriesineachsportbyaschoolisvoluntaryandislimitedtovarsityparticipationonly.It,however,isthepreferenceoftheBoardofDirectorsthateveryeligibleschoolthatcanandshouldparticipate,doso.Aschoolforlegitimatereasonsmayexercisetheoptionofindependence.Suchreasonsinclude,butarenotlimitedto:anewlyopeningschool;aschoolthathasconsistentlybeenunabletocompeteintheclassificationtowhichitisassigned;aschoolthatisgeographicallyisolatedandchoosesnottoparticipateforfinancialreasons;aschoolwhoseeducationalphilosophiesprohibitsuchextendedathleticparticipation;oraschoolthatdoesnotorcannotcompeteforreligiousreasons.TheoptionofindependenceisnotintendedforusebyoneormoreschoolsorganizinginprotestoftheAssociation’spoliciesand/ortoestablishapostseasonchampionshipcompetitionseparatefromtheFloridaHighSchoolStateChampionshipSeries.Tothisend,anysucheffortbyagroupofmemberschoolstodeclareindependenceinasportandorganizeaconferenceorleaguewiththeintentofconductinganyformofplayofftodetermineachampion(s)aftertheconclusionofFHSAA-approvedregularseasoncompetitionisprohibitedunlessapprovedbytheFHSAABoardofDirectors.Allcompetitionstodetermineachampion(s)thatareconductedbyconferencesorleagueswhosemembersalsoaremembersoftheFHSAAmustbeconductedaspartoftheFHSAA-approvedregularseason.

10.2 Team Participation 10.2.1 Eligibility for Participation.TobeeligibleforparticipationintheFloridaHighSchoolStateChampionshipSeriesinanyteamsport:(a) Theschoolsuccessfullysponsorsavarsityprograminthepreviousschoolyear(i.e.completesacomparabledistrictscheduleto

theotherschoolsinthedistrictwhichtheywouldbeplaced).(b) The school files a commitment (team sports) or intent (individual sports) to participate in theFloridaHighSchool State

ChampionshipSerieswithFHSAAbythespecifieddeadline.(c) Avarsityteamshallengageinaminimumnumberofinterscholasticcontests(games,matchesormeets)aslistedbeloworthe

requirednumberofdistrictcontestsasdeterminedinthedistrictmeeting(ifapplicable),whicheverisgreater,inthesport.Tocountasacontest,theschool’steamactuallyshallparticipateinandcompletethecontest.Scheduledconteststhatarecanceledornotcompleted(inaccordancewiththeplayingrulesofthesportinquestion)maynotbecounted.

(1)Baseball,Basketball,Soccer,Softball,VolleyballandWaterPolo–10contests (2)BowlingandLacrosse–7contests (3)CrossCountry,Golf,Swimming&Diving,TennisandTrack&Field–5contests (4)FlagFootball,Football,CompetitiveCheerleading,WeightliftingandWrestling–4contests(d) Avarsityteammustplaynotlessthan60percentofitsregularseasoncontestsinthesportagainstFHSAAmemberschools.(e) AvarsityteammustnottakemorethanonetripperschoolyearinthesportbeyondtheneighboringstatesofAlabama,Georgia

andMississippi.10.2.2 Only One Varsity Team May Enter.AschoolmayenteronlyonevarsityteamintheFloridaHighSchoolStateChampionshipSeriesinasport.10.2.3 Provisional Period Members Not Eligible.AprovisionalperiodmemberseniorhighschoolshallnotbeeligibletoenterateamintotheFloridaHighSchoolStateChampionshipSeriesinanysportduringitsperiodofprovisionalmembership.


10.3 Individual Participation10.3.1 Minimum Contest Requirement.TobeeligibleforparticipationintheFloridaHighSchoolStateChampionshipSeriesinasport,anindividualstudent-athleteshallparticipateinaminimumofthefollowinginterscholasticcontestsinthatsportforthecurrentseason,unlessawrittenrequestforawaiverisapprovedbytheExecutiveDirectororhis/herdesignee.Astudent-athletewhoisacademicallyineligibleatthebeginningofasportsseasonandwhoregainshis/hereligibilityduringthatsportsseason,butisunabletoparticipateintheminimumofthefollowinginterscholasticcontestsinthatsport,shallbeexemptedfromthisprovision. 10.3.1.1 Baseball,Basketball,Soccer,Softball,VolleyballandWaterPolo–10contests 10.3.1.2 BowlingandLacrosse–7contests 10.3.1.3 CrossCountry,Golf,Swimming&Diving,TennisandTrack&Field–5contests 10.3.1.4 FlagFootball,Football,CompetitiveCheerleading,WeightliftingandWrestling–4contests10.3.2 Individual Honors Requirements.Inanindividualsport,tobeeligibleforindividualhonorsontheregionalandstatelevels,astudent-athleteshallcompeteforindividualhonorsonthedistrictlevel.Tobeeligibleforindividualhonorsonthestatelevel,astudent-athleteshallcompeteforindividualhonorsonthedistrictandregionallevels.10.4 Mixed Gender Restrictions.BoysmaynotparticipateonagirlsteamorinthegirlsdivisionintheFloridaHighSchoolStateChampionshipSeries inanysport. Ina teamsport,agirlmayparticipateonaboysteamintheFloridaHighSchoolStateChampionshipSeriesonlyiftheschooldoesnotsponsoragirlsteaminthatsport.Inanindividualsport,agirlmaynotparticipateintheboysdivisionintheFloridaHighSchoolStateChampionshipSeriesifcompetitionisconductedinagirlsdivisioninthatsport.However,foragirltoparticipateinthegirlsdivisionoftheFloridaHighSchoolStateChampionshipSeriesinasport,theschoolmustfilea“DeclarationofIntenttoParticipateinFloridaHighSchoolStateChampionshipSeries”forminthatsport.

10.7 Failure to Appear10.7.1 Team Failure to Appear. IntheeventateamfailstoappearattheFloridaHighSchoolStateChampionshipSerieseventsitetoplayatthescheduledtimeforitscontest,thecontestshallbedeclaredforfeitedtotheteam’sopponent,andthatteamshalladvancetothenextround.Inthisevent,theFHSAAOfficemustbenotifiedimmediately.Ifateam’sarrivalisdelayedduetomechanicalproblemsorinclementweather,everyreasonableeffortmustbemadebythelocalmanagerinconsultationwiththeFHSAAOfficetomakeadjustments,ifpossible,inthestartingtimeofthecontesttoaccommodatetheabsentteam.Otherwise,failuretoappearshallsubjecttheschooltoa$250monetarypenaltyand/orothersanctions.10.7.2 Student Athlete Failure to Appear.Astudent-athletewhoqualifiesinaFloridaHighSchoolStateChampionshipSeriesmeetasanindividualisexpectedtocompeteonsuccessivelevelsoftheFloridaHighSchoolStateChampionshipSeriesunlessill,injured,suspendedduetodisciplinaryaction,orforanyotherreasonacceptabletotheExecutiveDirector.Ifthestudent-athletedoesnotcompeteonasuccessivelevel,thestudent-athletewillnotbepermittedtocompeteinanyothereventintheFloridaHighSchoolStateChampionshipSeriesinthatsport.Personnelonrelayteamsmaybechangedinaccordancewiththerulesgoverningthosesports.AschoolmustsubmitinwritingtotheFHSAAOfficethenameofthestudent-athleteandanexplanationfortheinabilitytocompeteinadvanceofthecompetitionwheneversituationsmakeitpossibletodoso.Failuretoparticipateinthedistrict/regionalmeetbyanindividualorrelayteamisaviolationofFHSAApolicyandshallsubjecttheschooltoa$50penaltyunlessthereasonforfailuretoparticipateisapprovedbytheFHSAAOffice.

10.8 Neutrality10.8.1 Neutrality.ItistheresponsibilityofthehostschooltoensurethatanatmosphereofneutralityismaintainedinallFloridaHighSchoolStateChampionshipSeriesevents.Sucheventsarenot“homecontests”forthehostschools.Specialfestivitiesheldaspartof,orinconjunctionwith,regularseasonhomecontests(i.e.,pregameactivitiesdesignedtorallysupportforthehometeam,suchaslightshows,orgivingspecialrecognitiontomembersofthehometeam)arenotpermittedduringtheFloridaHighSchoolStateChampionshipSeries.

10.9 Allegations and Protests10.9.1 Allegations and Protests.Allegationand/orprotestingactionsofanotherschoolreceivedlessthanforty-five(45)dayspriortothebeginningofFloridaHighSchoolStateChampionshipSeriescompetitioninasportmaynotbeconcludedpriortotheconclusionofthesport’schampionshipseries(correspondingwithBylaw10.3).10.9.2 Withholding Information.Member schools (or persons defined inBylaw1.4.18)who intentionallywithholdinformationimpactingFloridaHighSchoolStateChampionshipSeriesparticipationshallbeconsideredunethicalandunsportsmanlikeandaddressedinaccordancewithPolicy45.



OFFICIAL STATE ENTRY LIST (SEL) ThefollowingpolicyshallgovernOfficialStateEntryLists(SEL)fortheFloridaHighSchoolStateChampionshipSeries:

11.1 Submission Required.EachmemberschoolthatcommitstoandqualifiestoparticipateinFloridaHighSchoolStateChampionshipSeriescompetitioninasportmustgenerateandsubmittothetournament/meetmanager(regionalopponentinfootball)anOfficialStateEntryList(SEL)bythedeadlinespecifiedintheFHSAACalendar,utilizingtheofficialAssociationprocessasapprovedbytheExecutiveDirector.TheSELmustcontainonlythenamesofthosestudent-athleteswhohavebeenpreviouslyelectronically reported to theFHSAAOfficeonaneligibility rosterutilizing theofficialAssociationprocessasapprovedby theExecutiveDirectorandwhomeettherequirementsofBylaw9.Thetournament/meetmanager(regionalopponentinfootball)willreceivetheSELviae-mailandmayalsodownloadtheSELutilizingtheofficialAssociationprocessasapprovedbytheExecutiveDirector.TheSELmustcontainthenamesofthosestudent-athleteswhowillrepresentthememberschoolinFloridaHighSchoolStateChampionshipSeriescompetitioninthatsport.Allstudent-athletesmustbeeligibleinaccordancewithallFHSAArulesandregulationsinordertobeplacedonateamrosterandtheSEL.Permittingastudent-athletetocompeteinaFloridaHighSchoolStateChampionshipSeriescontestwhowasnotsubmittedtotheFHSAAOfficeontheSELforthatsportwillbesubjecttoamonetarypenaltyofaminimumof$50and/orothersanctions.

11.2 Number of Participants.Thenumberofstudent-athleteswhosenamesmaybeplacedonanSELinagivensportbyamemberschoolshallbelimitedtothefollowing:

Sport Participants on SELBaseball Twenty(20)Basketball Fifteen(15)Bowling Eight(8)CompetitiveCheerleading Forty(40)CrossCountry Fifteen(15)FlagFootball Twenty-five(25)Football Sixty(60)Golf Ten(10)Lacrosse Twenty-five(25)Soccer Twenty-two(22)Softball Twenty(20)Swimming&Diving Sixty(60)Tennis Twelve(12)Track&Field Sixty(60)Volleyball Fifteen(15)WaterPolo Eighteen(18)Weightlifting Three(3)perweightclassWrestling Forty(40)

The termsandconditionsgoverning theFloridaHighSchoolStateChampionshipSeries in each respective sport shall stipulatethenumberofstudent-athleteswhomayactuallydress inuniform/participate (seeBylaw9.10.1) inaFloridaHighSchoolStateChampionshipSeriescontest.

11.3 Authorization Required.Tobevalid,theSELmustbeauthorizedbytheFHSAArepresentative.


POLICY 13

DISTRICTS AND DISTRICT MEETINGS, SCHEDULING, SEEDING, BRACKETING AND TOURNAMENTS/MEETS 13.1 District Assignments.SchoolsthatcommittoparticipateintheFloridaHighSchoolStateChampionshipSeriesinasportshallbeassignedonageographicalbasistoadistrictintheappropriateclassification.Atournament/meetshallbeconductedineachdistrictfollowingtheconclusionoftheregularseasononthedatessetbytheBoardofDirectorstodeterminethetwoschoolsthatshallrepresentthatdistrictintheremainderoftheFloridaHighSchoolStateChampionshipSeries.13.1.1 District Coordinator.Oneschoolineachdistrictwilldesignatedasthedistrictcoordinator.TheFHSAArepresentativeorhis/herdesigneeatthedistrictcoordinatorschoolshallberesponsibleforhosting,conductingandreportingtotheFHSAAOfficeresultsofthedistrictscheduling/planningmeeting.Thetournament/meetmanagerisresponsibleforallaspectsofthedistricttournament/meet,includingtheseedingofteams,uponconclusionofthedistrictplanningmeetingandreceiptofthemeeting’sminutes.

13.2 District Scheduling/Tournament Planning 13.2.1 District Schedule.Eachschoolassignedtoadistrictinateamsportshallberequiredtoscheduleoneortworegularseasoncontestswitheveryotherschoolinthatdistricttobeeligibletoparticipateinthedistricttournament.Theresultsofthedistrictcontestsshallbeusedtodetermineseedingforthedistricttournament.Thedecisiontoplayaone-contestdistrictschedule,ratherthantwo,mustbebymajorityvoteofrepresentativespresentatthedistrictmeeting.Ifamajoritycannotagreetoplayaonecontestschedule,thenatwo-contestscheduleshallbeplayed.Ifadistrictvotestoplayaone-contestdistrictscheduleandtwodistrictopponentselecttoplayeachothermorethanonce,thentheresultsofthecontestlistedonthemasterschedule,asscheduledattheschedulinganplanningmeeting,willcounttowarddistrictseeding.Aschool,however,shallnotscheduleadistrictcontesttobeplayedlaterthanSaturdaytwoweekspriortotheweekinwhichthedistricttournamentisscheduledtobeplayed.Ifascheduleddistrictmatchispostponedduetoinclementweatherorotherunforeseenandunavoidablesituationsandcanonlybeplayedafterthedeadline,theFHSAAOfficemaygrantpermissionforthematchtobeplayedafterthedeadlineandcounted.Thisexception,however,willbegrantedonlyifthematchwasoriginallyscheduledtobeplayedpriortothedeadline.Anyschoolthatdoesnotcomplywiththisrequirementshallnotbepermittedtoparticipateinthedistricttournament.13.2.2 Scheduling and Planning Meeting.Adistrictscheduling/planningmeetingshallbeconductedineachsporttodetermineasiteandmakearrangementsforthedistricttournament/meet,includingtheselectionofofficials,tomakearrangementsforthedistricttournament/meetforthefollowingseasonandforteamsports,todeterminethenumberofdistrictconteststobeplayedbydistrictmembersandtoschedulethosenecessarydistrictcontests,accordingtothefollowingbasicguidelines: 13.2.2.1 ThemeetingineachdistrictshallbeconductedbytheFHSAArepresentativeofthememberschoolthatisdesignatedthecoordinatorforthatdistrictonadatetobedeterminedbytheFHSAAOffice.Thesiteandtimeofthemeetingshallbedeterminedbythedistrictcoordinator,exceptthatthetimeofthemeetingshouldcausenolossoftimefromschoolforanyattendee.ThedistrictcoordinatorshallgivewrittennoticetotheFHSAArepresentative,athleticdirectorandappropriateheadcoachofeachschoolinhis/herdistrictastothedate,timeandsiteofthemeetingatleastseven(7)daysinadvanceofthedateofthemeeting.If,however,theFHSAArepresentative,athleticdirectorandappropriateheadcoachatagivenschoolhasnotreceivedwrittennotificationfromthedistrictcoordinatorastothedate,timeandsiteofthemeeting,itishis/herresponsibilitytocontactthedistrictcoordinatorforthearrangements. 13.2.2.2 The athletic director or FHSAA representative of each school in the district is encouraged to attend orotherwisetosendarepresentativetoattendthemeetingandvoteonbehalfoftheschoolonallmatterspertainingtoplansforthedistricttournament.Aschoolthatisnotrepresentedatthemeetingshallbeassesseda$100penaltyand/orothersanctions.Ifaschoolwishestosubmitaninvitationtohostthedistricttournamentatthemeetinganditsrepresentativepresentisnottheprincipal,FHSAArepresentativeorathleticdirector,therepresentativemusthaveinhis/herpossessionaletterofinvitationsignedbyoneormoreoftheprincipal,FHSAArepresentativeorathleticdirector.AdistrictcoordinatormayrequestoftheExecutiveDirectororhis/herdesigneepermissiontoconductadistrictscheduling/planningmeetingbyteleconferenceifhis/herdistrictisspreadoveralargegeographicarea. 13.2.2.3 Forteamsports,noregularseasoncontestforthefollowingseasonmaybescheduledinadvanceofthedistrictschedulingmeeting.Agreementsorcontractstoplayacontestthatisenteredintoinadvanceofthemeetingarenullandvoid. 13.2.2.4 Thedecisiontoplayaone-contestdistrictschedule,ratherthantwo,shallbebymajorityvoteofrepresentativespresentatthemeeting.Intheeventofatievote,atwo-contestdistrictscheduleshallbemandatory.Ifadistrictvotestoplayaone-contestschedule,buttwoormoredistrictmembersopttoscheduleandplayeachothermorethanonceduringtheregularseason,thenonlytheresultsofthecontestlistedonthemasterschedule,asscheduledattheschedulingandplanningmeeting,betweendistrictopponentsshallbecountedforseedingpurposes. 13.2.2.5 Thedistrictmayvotetodivideintotwosub-districtswithinthedistricttoassistwithtravelissues.Schoolswouldonlyberequiredtocompeteagainstsub-districtopponentsduringtheseason.Bothsubdistrictsmustberepresentedinthe


district tournament. The formatdeterminingwhoadvancesmustbepredeterminedat thedistrictplanningmeetingandmustberecordedintheplanningmeetingminutes.13.2.3 Postponed Contests.Ifascheduleddistrictcontestispostponedduetoinclementweatherorotherunforeseenandunavoidablesituationsandcanonlybeplayedafterthedeadline,theExecutiveDirectormaygrantpermissionforthecontesttobeplayedafterthedeadlineandcounted.Thisexception,however,willbegrantedonlyifthecontestwasoriginallyscheduledtobeplayedpriortothedeadline.13.2.4 Satisfaction of Requirements. Themannerinwhichanytwoschoolswithinadistrictsatisfytheserequirementsisatthediscretionofthetwoschools,providedthecontestsarepartoftheregularseasonscheduleofbothschoolsandnotcontestsplayedbetweenthetwoschoolsaspartofatournament.Itisnotnecessarythatthetwocontestsbeplayedonahome-and-homebasis.Itisacceptableforthetwoschoolstoplayeitherorbothcontestsataneutralsiteorbothcontestsateitherschool’sfacility.If,however,twoschoolsinadistrictcannotagreetoanyalternativearrangement,thentheymustplayeachotheronahome-and-homebasis.

13.3 Seeding and Bracketing 13.3.1 Bracket Seeding. Eachschool inadistrictshallbeseededandplacedon thebracket for itsdistrict tournamentaccordingtothefollowingprovisions: 13.3.1.1 Inthesportsofbaseball,basketball,flagfootball,lacrosse,softball,volleyballandwaterpolo,eachschoolshallbeseededbasedonitswin-lossrecordinthecontestsplayedagainstalldistrictopponentsduringtheregularseason.TheschoolwiththebestdistrictrecordshallbeseededNo.1;theschoolwiththesecond-bestdistrictrecordshallbeseededNo.2;etc. 13.3.1.2 Inthesportofsoccer,eachschoolshallbeseededbasedonthedistrictpointsitaccumulatesinthegamesplayedagainstalldistrictopponentsduringtheregularseason.Three(3)pointsshallbeawardedforeachvictoryoveradistrictopponent.One(1)pointshallbeawardedforeachtiewithadistrictopponent.TheschoolwiththemostdistrictpointsshallbeseededNo.1;theschoolwiththesecond-mostdistrictpointsshallbeseededNo.2;etc. 13.3.1.3 IntheeventtwoormoreschoolswithinthedistrictareunabletoplaytherequireddistrictcontestsduetoinclementweatherorotherunforeseenandunavoidablesituationswhicharedeemedacceptablebytheExecutiveDirector,allschoolswithinthatdistrictshallbeseededaccordingtothepercentageofdistrictcontestswon(averageofpointsaccumulatedinsoccer).Theschoolwiththehighestpercentageofdistrictcontestswon(averagepointsinsoccer)shallbeseededNo.1;theschoolwiththesecond-highestpercentageofdistrictcontestswon(averagepointsinsoccer)shallbeseededNo.2,etc.13.3.2 Two Schools Tied.Whentwoschoolsaretiedforaseed,thefollowingprocedureshallbeusedinthefollowingorderuntilthetieisbroken:(a) Won-lossresultsofhead-to-headdistrictcompetitionbetweenthetwoschools;(b) Won-lossrecord(pointsinsoccer)indistrictcompetitionofthetwoschoolsversusthehighest-seededschool(andproceeding

throughthelowest-seededschool,ifnecessary);(c) Numberofdistrictvictories(pointsinsoccer)ontheroadindistrictgames/matches;(d) Numberofdistrictvictories(pointsinsoccer)athomeindistrictgames/matches;and(e) Cointossorblinddrawbythedistricttournament/meetmanager.13.3.3 Three (or more) Schools Tied.Whenthreeormoreschoolsaretiedforaseed,thefollowingprocedureshallbeusedinthefollowingorderuntilthetiehasbeenreducedtotwoschools,thenthetwo-schooltiebreakerformulashallbeused:(a) Totalwon-lossrecord(pointsinsoccer)ofdistrictcontestsplayedamongthetiedschools;(b) Won-lossrecord(pointsinsoccer)indistrictcompetitionofthetiedschoolsversusthehighest-seededschool(andproceeding

throughthelowestseededschool,ifnecessary);(c) Numberofdistrictvictories(pointsinsoccer)ontheroadindistrictgames/matches;(d) Numberofdistrictvictories(pointsinsoccer)athomeindistrictgames/matches;and(e) Blinddrawbythedistricttournament/meetmanager.13.3.4 Bracketing.Inthesportsofbaseball,basketball,girlsandboyssoccer,softballandgirlsvolleyball,everydistrictmembershallbeplacedonthetournamentbracketaccordingtoseed.Inthesportsofflagfootball,boysvolleyball,lacrosseandwaterpolo,thetopfourseedsonlyshallbeplacedonthetournamentbracket.Asingle-elimination,standardprogressionbracketshallbeused.TheNo.1,4,5,8,9,12,13and16seedsshallbeplacedintheupperhalfofthebracketandtheNo.2,3,6,7,10,11,14and15seedsshallbeplacedinthelowerhalfofthebracket.Byes,ifany,shallbeawardedtothehigher-seededschools.Thehigher-seededteamofthebracketineachtournamentcontestshallbedesignatedthehomeschoolforthatcontest.13.3.5 Seeding Report. Eachschoolinthedistrictshallreporttothetournament/meetmanageritsfinaldistrictwin-lossrecord(pointsinsoccer)notlaterthan10a.m.Mondayoftheweekimmediatelyprecedingtheweekinwhichthedistricttournamentistobeplayed.Thetournament/meetmanagerthenshallseedtheschools,placetheschoolsonthebracketaccordingtotheirseed,andassigncontestdatesandtimesinaccordancewiththeprovisionshereinandthearrangementsagreeduponduringthedistrictscheduling/tournamentplanningmeeting.Acopyofthefinalizedbracketshallthenbefaxedbythetournament/meetmanagertoallschoolsinthedistrict,aswellastotheFHSAAOffice.


POLICY 18

PRACTICES AND SCRIMMAGES 18.1 General Practices 18.1.1 Onlythosestudent-athleteswhoareattendingamemberschool,orwhoarenon-traditionalstudents,asdefinedinPolicy12.2.1.2,registeredwithamemberschool,mayparticipateinthepracticeofanathleticteamwhichrepresentsthatmemberschool.18.1.2 Practicesessions,practicegamesorexhibitions/exhibitiongamesinwhichstudentsfromtwoormoreschoolsparticipateareprohibited.18.1.3 Theconductofpracticesessions,practicegamesorexhibitions/exhibitiongamesofanykindonaSundayisprohibited.18.1.4 Violationofthispolicycouldresultinamonetarypenaltyofaminimumof$250peroccurrenceand/orothersanctions.

18.2 Spring Football Practice18.2.1 SpringFootballpracticeisacontinuationoftheregularfallfootballseason.Consequently,astudentwhotransfersschoolsmustmeettheprovisionsinBylaw9.3.2.18.2.2 Springpracticeisconfinedtoamaximumof20sessionscommencingwiththeMondayofWeek44orthelast20daysoftheschoolyear,whichevercomesfirst,inclusiveofthespringjamboreeorclassic.18.2.3 Studentswhoareseniorsmaynotparticipateinspringfootballpractice.18.2.4 Onlythosestudentswhoareenrolledandinattendanceinaschoolmayparticipateinspringfootballpracticeatthatschool.18.2.5 Eighthgradestudentsmayparticipateinspringfootballpracticeatthepublichighschoolforwhichthestudentsarezonedtoattendorcouldchoosetoattendpursuantto§1002.31,F.S.or§1002.33,F.S.orattheprivateschoolatwhichthestudenthasbeenacceptedandwillattendintheninthgradethefollowingschoolyearunderthefollowingconditions: 18.2.5.1 ThestudentsmaypracticeonorinthehighschoolfacilityonlyifsuchpracticeisapprovedinwritingtotheFHSAAOfficebythedistrictschoolsuperintendentorheadofschoolforprivateschools. 18.2.5.2 ThestudentsmaybeinstructedinpracticebyhighschoolcoachesonlyifsuchinstructionisapprovedinwritingtotheFHSAAOfficebythedistrictschoolsuperintendentorheadofschoolforprivateschools. 18.2.5.3 Theprincipal/headofschoolofbothschoolsmustgivetheirpermissioninwritingtotheFHSAAOfficeforthestudentstoparticipateinsuchpractice. 18.2.5.4 Thestudentsmusthavecatastrophicinsurancecoverageforsuchpractice. 18.2.5.5 Thestudentsmusthavethewrittenpermissionoftheirparentsorlegalguardianstoparticipateinsuchpracticeonfileintheschooloffice. 18.2.5.6 Thestudentsmusthaveundergoneaphysicalexaminationwithinthelastcalendaryear. 18.2.5.7 Thestudentsmustnotsufferanylossoftimefromschool. 18.2.5.8 Thestudentsmaynotparticipateinaspringfootballjamboreeorspringclassicgame. 18.2.5.9 Thestudentsmaynotparticipateinpracticeorhavephysicalcontactinanymannerwithstudent-athletesinthe9th,10thor11thgradeswhoaremembersofthehighschoolteam.18.2.6 Participationornon-participation in spring football shallnotbeusedasaprerequisite forparticipation in football thefollowingschoolyear.

18.3 Spring Competitive Cheerleading Practice18.3.1 SpringCompetitiveCheerleadingpracticeisacontinuationoftheregularfallcompetitivecheerleadingseason.Consequently,astudentwhotransfersschoolsmustmeettheprovisionsinBylaw9.3.2.18.3.2 Springpracticeisconfinedtoamaximumof20sessionscommencingwiththeMondayofWeek44orthelast20daysoftheschoolyear,whichevercomesfirst.18.3.3 Studentswhoareseniorsmaynotparticipateinspringpractice.18.3.4 Onlythosestudentswhoareenrolledandinattendanceinaschoolmayparticipateinspringcompetitivecheerleadingpracticeatthatschool.18.3.5 Eighthgradestudentsmayparticipateinspringcompetitivecheerleadingpracticeatthepublichighschoolforwhichthestudentsarezonedtoattendorcouldchoosetoattendpursuantto§1002.31,F.S.or§1002.33,F.S.orattheprivateschoolatwhichthestudenthasbeenacceptedandwillattendintheninth-gradethefollowingschoolyearunderthefollowingconditions: 18.3.5.1 ThestudentsmaypracticeonorinthehighschoolfacilityonlyifsuchpracticeisapprovedinwritingtotheFHSAAOfficebythedistrictschoolsuperintendentorheadofschoolforprivateschools.


18.3.5.2 ThestudentsmaybeinstructedinpracticebyhighschoolcoachesonlyifsuchinstructionisapprovedinwritingtotheFHSAAOfficebythedistrictschoolsuperintendentorheadofschoolforprivateschools. 18.3.5.3 Theprincipal/headofschoolofbothschoolsmustgivetheirpermissioninwritingtotheFHSAAOfficeforthestudentstoparticipateinsuchpractice. 18.3.5.4 Thestudentsmusthavecatastrophicinsurancecoverageforsuchpractice. 18.3.5.5 Thestudentsmusthavethewrittenpermissionoftheirparentsorlegalguardianstoparticipateinsuchpracticeonfileintheschooloffice. 18.3.5.6 Thestudentsmusthaveundergoneaphysicalexaminationwithinthelastcalendaryear. 18.3.5.7 Thestudentsmustnotsufferanylossoftimefromschool.18.3.6 Participationornon-participationinspringcompetitivecheerleadingshallnotbeusedasaprerequisiteforparticipationinfootballthefollowingschoolyear.

18.4 Scrimmages 18.4.1 Bona Fide Students Only. Onlythosestudent-athleteswhoareattendingamemberschoolorwhoarenon-traditionalstudents,asperBylaw9.2.2andPolicy16.6,registeredwithamemberschool,mayparticipateinthescrimmageofanathleticteamwhichrepresentsthatmemberschool.18.4.2 Multi-Schools Prohibited. Scrimmagesandscrimmagegamesorexhibitionsandexhibitiongamesinwhichstudentsfromtwoormoreschoolsparticipateareun-contracted interscholasticcontestsandareprohibitedexcept forFHSAA-sponsoredofficialsclinics(onlythosestudentswhomeetalloftheFHSAAeligibilityrequirementsareallowedtoparticipate).Suchscrimmagesandscrimmagegamesmaybeonanintra-squadbasisonly.18.4.3 Non-School Groups Prohibited. Scrimmagesandscrimmagegamesinvolvinggroups,alumniteams, leagueteams,etc.,comprisedinwholeorinpartofindividualswhoarenotbonafidestudentsofthememberschoolareprohibited.Suchscrimmagesandscrimmagegamesmaybeonanintra-squadbasisonly.18.4.4 Violationofthispolicycouldresultinamonetarypenaltyofaminimumof$250peroccurrenceand/orothersanctions.


ADVISORY COMMITTEES 19.1 Advisory Committees.TheBoardofDirectorshasestablishedanumberofadvisorycommitteescomprisedofindividuals–expertsintheirfield–whoworkwiththevariousprogramsoftheAssociation.Theseadvisorycommitteesshalloperateaccordingtothefollowingguidelines:

19.2 Purpose, Authority and Compensation19.2.1 AnadvisorycommitteeexistssolelyforthepurposeofevaluatingtheFHSAAprogram(s)withwhichitischarged.Inachievingitspurpose,thecommitteeshallreviewFHSAAregulationswhichgoverntheprogram(s);offertotheBoardofDirectorsrecommendationsforchangetosuchregulationsasitdeemsappropriate;andofferadviceandguidancetotheBoardofDirectorsandstaff.19.2.2 Anadvisorycommitteeshallhavenodirectauthoritytoestablishguidelines,regulations,policiesorprocedures;anditsdecisionsandrecommendationsshallnotbefinalunlessadoptedbytheBoardofDirectorsingeneralsession.19.2.3 AnitemmustpassanadvisorycommitteebysimplemajorityvotetobereferredtotheBoardofDirectors.Atievoteamongvotingmembersonanyitemshalldefeattheitem.19.2.4 Anitemfirstpassedbyanadvisorycommitteeshallbepublicizedforoneyearuntilthenextregularlyscheduledmeetingofthatadvisorycommitteeinthefollowingschoolyear.Atthismeeting,theadvisorycommitteewillreconsidertheitemforsecondpassage.Uponsecondpassage,theitemwillbeplacedontheagendaforthenextmeetingoftheBoardofDirectors.TheExecutiveDirector,however,mayauthorizethatarecommendationbefast-trackedthroughtheprocessifhe/shedeterminestherecommendationtobeessentialtothebettermentoftheprogram.Anyitemnotpassedmaynotbere-introducedforaminimumoftwocalendaryears.19.2.5 Vacancies. If,foranyreason,avacancyshouldoccurinanyseatwithanunexpiredtermonanadvisorycommitteetheExecutiveDirectorshallappointaqualifiedindividualfromtherepresentedgrouptofillthevacantseatforthedurationoftheunexpiredterm.Insuchcases,theindividualappointedtocompleteatermforsomeoneelsemaysucceedthemselvesonetime.19.2.6 AnadvisorycommitteemayintroduceaproposedamendmenttotheFHSAABylawsforconsideration.19.2.7 NomemberoftheBoardofDirectorscanserveonanadvisorycommittee.19.2.8 Anindividualcanserveononlyoneadvisorycommittee.


19.2.9 Alladvisorycommitteemembers,andchaperoneforstudent-athletemembers,willbereimbursedfortravelfollowingtheStateofFloridaEmployeetravelregulationsandrates.19.2.10 Committee Chairperson.Eachcommitteeshallelectachairpersonandvicechairpersonfromamongitsmembers.Thechairpersonwillserveaschairofthecommitteeforoneyear.Thevicechairpersonwillactintheabsenceofthechairpersonandwillimmediatelysucceedthechairpersonuponthecompletionofhis/hertermaschairperson.Thevicechairpersonmusthavenofewerthantwoyearsremaininginhis/hercurrentterminordertoserveasthevicechairperson.Aftertheinitialelectionofachairpersonandvicechairpersonofacommittee,thelastorderofbusinessofthecommitteeforthatyearshallbetheelectionofthevicechairpersonforthesubsequentyear.

19.4 Sports Advisory Committees 19.4.1 Committees.ThereshallbeanadvisorycommitteeineachsportinwhichtheFHSAAsanctionsaFloridaHighSchoolStateChampionshipSeriescompetition.Currently,thesesportsarebaseball,basketball,crosscountry,football,golf,soccer,softball,swimming&diving,tennis,track&field,girlsvolleyball,boysweightliftingandwrestling.19.4.2 Composition.Eachsportadvisorycommitteeshallbecomprisedof10individuals–twomemberschoolheadcoachesfromeachoftheAssociation’sfouradministrativesections,theFloridaAthleticCoachesAssociation(FACA)statechairpersoninthatsportifhe/sheisnotelectedtorepresentasection,andamemberoftheOfficialsAdvisoryCommitteeinanex-officiocapacity.Insportsinwhichtherearebothgirlsandboysteams,representationonthecommitteeshallbeone-halfgirlsteamcoachesandone-halfboysteamcoaches.TheFHSAAstaffshallestablisharotationtoensuresuchequitablegenderrepresentation.19.4.3 Elections.EachsportadvisorycommitteememberwillbeelectedbytheirpeersfromeachoftheAssociation’sfouradministrativesections.19.4.4 Term.EachelectedmemberandtheFACArepresentativeofthecommitteeshallserveatermofthreeyearsandshallnotbeeligibletoimmediatelysucceedhimself/herself.Arotationoftermsshallbeestablishedtoensurethatnotmorethanone-halfoftheelectedmembers’termsexpireinanygivenyear.19.4.5 Meetings.EachsportsadvisorycommitteeshallmeetonceannuallyfollowingtheconclusionofitsrespectiveFloridaHighSchoolStateChampionshipSeriestoevaluatetheFHSAAprogramforthatsport.19.4.6 Quorum.Five(5)ofthevotingmembersofanadvisorycommitteeshallconstituteaquorum.

POLICY 20

SUMMER ATHLETIC PARTICIPATION 20.1 Policy 20.1.1 Not Regulated in Summer.TheFHSAAdoesnotregulatetheathleticactivitiesofmemberschoolsheldwiththeirownstudentsduringthesummerasdefinedhereinwiththeexceptionoffootball.Theindividualmemberschoolprincipal,districtschoolsuperintendent,districtschoolboard,charterorprivateschoolgoverningboardareresponsibleforadoptingregulationsgoverningtheactivitiesoftheirrespectiveschoolsduringthisperiodoftime.20.1.2 Football. Amemberschoolshallnotpermitstudent-athletesinitsfootballprogramtowearhelmetsorpadsorengageinphysicalcontactinanyactivitysponsoredbyorunderthesupervisionoftheschoolduringthesummer.Thisshallnotprecludetheschoolfromissuingschool-ownedequipmenttoastudent-athleteforhis/heruseatasummerfootballcamp,providedthecampisorganized,operatedandconductedbyathird-partyentity,suchasbutnotlimitedto,AmericanYouthFootball,AAUFootball,USAFootball,collegesanduniversities,etc.,andisnotaffiliatedwithamemberschool,suchasbutnotlimitedto,boosterclubs,affiliatedchurchorganizations,etc.FHSAAmemberschoolcoaches,paidorotherwise,maynotbeinvolvedintheorganization,supervision,orcoordinationofcampsthatinvolvestudentsfromFHSAAmemberschools.Campshostedbyathirdparty,whichallowtheuseofhelmetsorpadsorengageinphysicalcontact,maynotbeheldatamemberschool’sfacility.

20.2 Summer Defined.ThesummerseasonisdefinedasthatperiodoftimeoutsidetheFHSAAsportsyear.Thisperiodforeachmemberschoolisdefinedasbeginningthedayfollowingtheschool’slastdayofclassesforthespringsemesterorthedayfollowingtheschool’slastdayofspringathleticactivities(includingspringfootballpractice),whicheverislater,orJune1forschoolswhoselastdayofclassesforthespringsemesteroccursonMay31orthereafter,andconcludingwiththeSaturdayofWeek5intheFHSAAstandardizedcalendarforthefollowingschoolyear.


POLICY 21

OFF-SEASON CONDITIONING 21.1 Definitions. 21.1.1 Off-season.“Off-season”meanstheperiodoftimeduringtheregularschoolyearbutoutsidethedefinedsportseasonforaspecificsport.21.1.2 Sports Season. “Sportsseason”meanstheperiodoftimeforaspecificschoolteamineachrespectivesportthatbeginswiththefirstpermissibledateofpracticeinthatsportandendseitherwith 21.1.2.1 the last permissible date for a regular season contest (if not participating inFloridaHighSchool StateChampionshipSeriescompetition)inthatsport;or 21.1.2.2 thedateoftheteam’seliminationfromFloridaHighSchoolStateChampionshipSeriescompetitioninthatsport;or 21.1.2.3 thestatechampionshipgameinthatsport,whicheverfirstoccursforthatteam.21.1.3 Conditioning. Weight training is theuseof freeweights and stationaryapparatus.Cardiovascularconditioning isdistanceandintervaltraining.Plyometricsistheuseofpre-setconditioningprograms.ConditioningISNOTteachingsportspecificskillsanddrills,andDOESNOTinvolvetheuseofsportspecificequipment(i.e.startingblocks,hurdles,rebounders,ballmachines,bats,balls,rackets,etc.).

21.2 Off-seasonconditioningprogramsconductedbyaschoolshallonlybeopentoparticipationbyallstudentsattendingthatschoolorasperBylaws9.2.2.1,9.2.2.2,9.2.2.3,9.2.2.4,9.2.2.5or9.2.2.7.

21.3 Allpreseasonand/orpostseasonconditioningprogramparticipantsshallfilewiththeschoolthe“FHSAAConsentandReleaseofLiabilityCertificate”andthe“FHSAAPre-participationPhysicalEvaluation”form.

21.4 Participationshallbevoluntaryandshallnotberequired,eitherdirectlyorindirectly,formembershiponaninterscholasticteam.

21.5 Supervisionbyschoolpersonnelisrequired.

21.6 Schoolsshallprovideinformationinthefollowingareas:21.6.1 Properuseofweightroomequipment;21.6.2 Properweighttrainingtechniques;21.6.3 Propernutrition;21.6.4 Propercardiovascularconditioningtechniques;21.6.5 Ergogenics.

21.7 Failuretocomplywiththeseguidelinesmayresultintheassessmentofpenaltiesincluding,butnotlimitedto,thefollowingasperPolicy45:21.7.1 Assessmentofaminimummonetarypenaltyof$2,500perviolationand/orothersanctions.21.7.2 Lossofpermissiblepracticetime.21.7.3 Lossofprivilegetoparticipateinapreseasonjamboreeorpreseasonclassicwithreimbursementofaminimumof$500toeachaffectedschoolandtheFHSAA.21.7.4 Reducednumberofregularseason“home”contests.21.7.5 LossofprivilegestoparticipateintheFloridaHighSchoolStateChampionshipSeries.


POLICY 22

NON-SCHOOL TEAM AND/ OR OFF -SEASON PARTICIPATION22.1 Definitions. 22.1.1 Off-Season. “Off-season”meanstheperiodoftimeduringtheregularschoolyearbutoutsidethedefinedsportseasonforaspecificsport.22.1.2 Sports Season.“Sportsseason”meanstheperiodoftimeforaspecificschoolteamineachrespectivesportthatbeginswiththefirstpermissibledateofpracticeinthatsportandendseitherwith 22.1.2.1 the last permissible date for a regular season contest (if not participating inFloridaHighSchool StateChampionshipSeriescompetition)inthatsport;or 22.1.2.2 thedateoftheteam’seliminationfromFloridaHighSchoolStateChampionshipSeriescompetitioninthatsport;or 22.1.2.3 thestatechampionshipgameinthatsport,whicheverfirstoccursforthatteam.22.1.3 Coach.“Coach”meansanyperson,regardlessofwhetherhe/sheisemployedbytheschoolorvolunteer,whoinstructs,supervises,orotherwisemanagesstudent-athletesinconjunctionwithapractice,tryout,drill,workout,evaluationorcompetitiveactivity.22.1.4 “Involved In Any Respect.”“Involvedinanyrespect”meansengagedinanythingtodowithanon-schoolteam,includingbutnotlimitedtocoaching,scheduling,transporting,officiatingandthehiringofofficials,training,taping,managingteamexpenses,purchasingofuniformsandequipment,etc.

22.2 Duringtheoff-season,acoachshallnothavecontactwithstudentsoutsidethenormalteacher-studentclassroomenvironmentexceptto:22.2.1 makearrangementsforandassistintheconductofphysicalexaminations;or22.2.2 explaineligibilityregulations;or22.2.3 solveinsuranceproblems;or22.2.4 reviewfilms;or22.2.5 conductoff-seasonconditioningasdefinedinthe“Off-SeasonConditioningGuidelines”asperPolicy21.

22.3 Acoach,prospectivecoachofanymemberschooloranyindividualinvolvedinanyrespectmaynotbeinvolvedwithanon-schoolteaminasportunlessthenon-schoolteammeetsthefollowingrequirements:22.3.1 Theteammustbeaffiliatedwithanoutsideagencypromotingathleticparticipationopportunitiessuchas,butnotlimitedto:

• Baseball–BabeRuth,AmericanLegion,city/countyleagues• Basketball–AAU,USA,USOC• Football–USAFootball• Golf–USGA,AJGA• Lacrosse–USLacrosse• Soccer–FIFA,Youthleagues• Softball–ASA,USSSA• Swimming&Diving–USS,NISCA,ASCA,CSCAA,AAU• Tennis–FTA,USTA,USOC,ITF• Track&Field–USA,AAU• Volleyball–USVBA,USOC,USA,AVA• Wrestling–USA,AAU

22.3.2 Participationmustincludecompetitioninthepublishedscheduledeventsoftheoutsideagency.22.3.3 Studentathletesandcoaches,whereapplicable,arenotpermittedtowearanyportionofaschool’sathleticuniform.22.3.4 Allfeesorassessments,collectedorpaidforparticipationmustbemadetoorfromtheoutsideagency.


22.3.5 Participationshallbevoluntaryandshallnotberequired,eitherdirectlyorindirectly,formembershiponaninterscholasticteam.22.3.6 Memberschoolsmaymake theirgymnasiumsandotherathletic facilitiesavailable tooutsidegroupsororganizationsprovidedafullyexecutedusageagreementisprovidedandavailableuponrequest.

22.4 Failuretocomplywiththeseguidelinesmayresultintheassessmentofpenaltiesincluding,butnotlimitedto,thefollowingasperPolicy45:22.4.1 Assessmentofaminimummonetarypenaltyof$2,500perviolationand/orothersanctions.22.4.2 Lossofpermissiblepracticetime.22.4.3 Lossofprivilegetoparticipateinapreseasonjamboreeorpreseasonclassicwithreimbursementofaminimumof$500toeachaffectedschoolandtheFHSAA.22.4.4 Reducednumberofregularseasonhomecontests.22.4.5 LossofprivilegestoparticipateintheFloridaHighSchoolStateChampionshipSeries.

POLICY 23

OPEN FACILITIES PROGRAM23.1 Duringtheschoolyear,memberschoolsmayopentheirgymnasiumsandotherathleticfacilitiesonlytotheirstudentswithoutbeinginviolationofFHSAABylawsunderthefollowingguidelines:23.1.1 ThefacilitymustbeopentoallstudentswhoarebonafidestudentsinthatschoolasdefinedinBylaw9.2.1orasperBylaws9.2.2.1,9.2.2.2,9.2.2.3,9.2.2.4,9.2.2.5or9.2.2.7.Openingfacilitiestoaselectgroupofstudentstopracticeindividualskillsforaspecificsportisaviolationofthispolicy.23.1.2 Astudentmayparticipateinopenfacilityactivitiesonlyintheschoolinwhichhe/sheisabonafidestudentasdefinedinBylaw9.2.1orasperBylaws9.2.2.1,9.2.2.2,9.2.2.3,9.2.2.4,9.2.2.5or9.2.2.7.23.1.3 AmiddleschoolstudentcannotparticipateinopenfacilitiesactivitiesofferedbyaseniorhighschoolunlessthemiddleschoolstudentisabonafidestudentinthatseniorhighschoolasdefinedinBylaw9.2.1orasperBylaws9.2.2.1,9.2.2.2,9.2.2.3,9.2.2.4,9.2.2.5or9.2.2.7andasdefinedin3.2.2.3.23.1.4 Supervisionbyschoolpersonnelisrequired.Schoolpersonnel,includingfacultyandnon-facultycoachesinattendance,however,shallnotprovidecoachingorinstructionintheskillsandtechniquesinanysport.Theirpresencemaybeinasupervisorycapacityonly.23.1.5 Participationshallbevoluntaryandshallnotberequired,eitherdirectlyorindirectly,formembershiponaninterscholasticteam.23.1.6 Nosport-specifictasksordrillsshallbetaughtorassignedtostudentstoperformduringopenfacilityactivities.23.1.7 Openfacilityactivitiesinaspecificsport(withtheexceptionofthefallsports)shallbeconcludedaminimumoftwoweekspriortothefirstpermissibledateofinterscholasticpracticeinthatsport.


POLICY 24

COACHING SCHOOLS, CAMPS, CLINICS, COMBINES OR WORKSHOPS BY MEMBER SCHOOLS Memberschools,coachesorotherathleticdepartmentemployeesofmemberschools,andindividuals,groupsororganizationsrelatedtooraffiliatedwithmemberschoolsmayconductcoachingschools,camps,clinics,combinesorworkshopsprovided:


24.1 Theeventisconductedonlyduringthesummerasdefinedinthe“PolicyonSummerAthleticParticipation”orasafundraiserfortheschoolorschoolprogramsduringtheschoolyearprovided:(a) Anappropriateproperlyexecutedfacilityusageagreementisprovidedandmadeavailableuponrequest;and(b) Allfeesorassessments,collectedorpaidmustbedocumentedandbemadetoorfromtheschool’sinternalaccounts;and(c) MemberschoolsaresubjecttotheprovisionsinPolicy37.2.24.1.1 Exception.Coachesmayparticipateincamps,clinics,workshopsprovidedthefollowingcriteriaaremet: 24.1.1.1 Theevent ishostedbya thirdparty (not-for-profitorganization),ofwhich thecoach isnotanorganizer,supervisor,owner,etc.;and 24.1.1.2 Thecoachparticipatesinaninstructionalcapacityonly;and 24.1.1.3 Thecoachdoesnotwearanyschoolparaphernaliawhichidentifiestheschoolwithwhichthecoachisaffiliated;and 24.1.1.4 ThecoachandstudentaresubjecttotheprovisionsofPolicy36;and 24.1.1.5 Theeventisnotheldonthecoach’sschoolcampus.24.1.2 Exception. Representativesofmemberschoolsathleticinterestsmayprovidepersonalinstructionprovided: 24.1.2.1 Theindividualprovidinginstructionownsorisemployedbyacompanywhichprovidesinstructionofathleticskills;and 24.1.2.1.1 Instructionprovidedtostudentswhoattendtheschoolwithwhichtherepresentativeoftheschool’sathleticinterestsisaffiliatedmaynotexceedmorethantwostudentsduringthetimeofinstruction,iftheinstructiontakesplaceonthatschool’scampus. 24.1.2.2 Thecompanywhichtheindividualownsorisemployedbyisalicensedbusiness,containingacurrenttaxidentificationnumber;and 24.1.2.3 Properlyexecutedfacilityusageagreement,ifinstructionisprovidedonamemberschool’scampus,isprovidedandmadeavailableuponrequest;and 24.1.2.4 Allfeesorassessmentforparticipationmustbedocumented;and 24.1.2.5 Participationshallbevoluntaryandshallnotberequired,eitherdirectlyorindirectly,formembershiponaninterscholasticteam;and 24.1.2.6 Therepresentativeoftheschool’sathleticinterestsissubjecttotheprovisionsofPolicy36.

24.2 Failuretocomplywiththeseguidelinesmayresultintheassessmentofpenaltiesincluding,butnotlimitedto,thefollowingasperPolicy45:24.2.1 Assessmentofaminimummonetarypenaltyof$2,500perviolationand/orothersanctions.24.2.2 Lossofpermissiblepracticetime.24.2.3 Lossofprivilegetoparticipateinapreseasonjamboreeorpreseasonclassicwithreimbursementofaminimumof$500toeachaffectedschoolandtheFHSAA.24.2.4 Reducednumberofregularseasonhomecontests.24.2.5 LossofprivilegestoparticipateintheFloridaHighSchoolStateChampionshipSeries.

POLICY 25

PARTICIPATION BY STUDENT-ATHLETES AND TEAMS IN COACHING SCHOOLS, CAMPS, CLINICS, COMBINES OR WORKSHOPS ThefollowingguidelinesgovernparticipationofstudentsofFHSAAmemberschoolsincoachingschools,camps,clinics,combinesorworkshopsforaninterscholasticsport.

25.1 Individuals.StudentsfromFHSAAmemberschoolsmayparticipateasindividualsincoachingschools,camps,clinics,combinesorworkshopsatanytimeoftheschoolyearwithoutjeopardizingtheirinterscholasticathleticeligibility,provided:25.1.1 Studentsparticipatingintheeventdonot,inanyway,representtheirschool.25.1.2 Feesforthestudentswhoparticipateintheeventarenotpaidbytheschool,coachorschooldistrict.


25.1.3 Studentsprovidetheirowntransportationorareprovidedtransportationbytheirownschool.Nostudentmaybetransportedtoorfromtheeventbyanemployee,athleticdepartmentstaffmemberorrepresentativeoftheathleticinterestsofanyschoolotherthantheschoolthatthestudentcurrentlyattends.

25.2 Teams.FHSAAmemberschoolsmaypermittheirathleticteamstoparticipateincoachingschools,camps,clinics,combinesorworkshopswithoutjeopardizingtheirinterscholasticathleticeligibility,provided:25.2.1 Thecoachingschool,camp,clinic,combineorworkshoptakesplaceonlyduringthesummerasdefinedinthe“PolicyonSummerAthleticParticipation.”Participationbyschoolteamsincoachingschools,camps,clinicsorworkshopsheldduringtheschoolyearisstrictlyprohibited.25.2.2 Feesforthestudentsorteamwhoparticipateintheeventarenotpaidbytheschool,coachorschooldistrict;however,internalaccountfundsgeneratedfromfund-raisingactivitiesmaybeused.25.2.3 Participationintheeventbystudentsisnotanactualorimpliedprerequisitetotheirmembershipontheteam.


POLICY 26

PARTICIPATION BY STUDENT-ATHLETES IN ALL-STAR GAMES AND SHOWCASES The following guidelines govern participation of students of FHSAAmember schools in all-star games and showcases for aninterscholastic sport. TheFHSAA recognizesFloridaAthleticCoachesAssociation (FACA) sponsoredAll-StarClassics. TheFACAmeetstheprovisionsofthispolicywhichgovernstudentparticipationinitsAll-Starclassics.ThefollowingguidelinesgovernparticipationofstudentsofFHSAAmemberschoolsinanyall-stargamesorshowcasesforaninterscholasticsport:

26.1 All-Star Teams.Anall-starteamisateamcomprisedofathleteswhoareselectedasteammembersorinvitedtoparticipateinatryoutformembershipontheteamastheresultoftheathletes’performance.Nostudentatamemberschoolshallparticipateonahighschoolall-starteaminasportasaresultofhis/herperformanceininterscholasticathleticsuntilthestudentcompleteshis/herinterscholasticathleticeligibilityinthatsport.26.1.1 All-Star Games. StudentsfromFHSAAmemberschoolsmayparticipateasindividualsinall-stargameswithoutjeopardizingtheirinterscholasticathleticeligibility,provided: 26.1.1.1 Theall-stargame,ortryoutsorpracticesfortheall-stargame,maynotbeconductedpriortothecompletionoftheregularseasoninthesportinwhichtheall-stargameistobeconducted.Anall-stargame,however,shallnotbeplayedonanydateonwhichanFHSAASeriescontestinthatsportisscheduled. 26.1.1.2 Thestudent-athletehasexhaustedhis/hereligibilityinthesportinwhichtheall-starcontestistobeconducted. 26.1.1.2.1 Exception.Thisdoesnotapplyifthecontestisheldout-sideofthestateofFlorida. 26.1.1.3 Feesforthestudent-athletewhoparticipatesintheall-starcontestarenotpaidbytheschool,coachorschooldistrict;however,internalaccountfundsgeneratedfromfund-raisingactivitiesmaybeused.26.1.2 Failuretocomplywiththeseguidelinesmayresultintheassessmentofpenaltiesincluding,butnotlimitedto,thelossofthestudent’seligibilitytorepresentanyFHSAAmemberschoolinthatsportforaperiodofonecalendaryearfromthedateofparticipationinthecontest.

26.2 Showcases. Showcasesareeventscomprisedofathleteswhoareselectedorinvitedtoparticipateasaresultoftheathletes’performanceasanathleteandmustbecompliantwithPolicy24andPolicy25.Anystudentathletewhoparticipatesin,butnotlimitedto,combinesandshowcasesdosoathis/herownperilasitrelatestoPolicy36.


POLICY 30

UNSPORTSMANLIKE CONDUCT 30.1 Sportsmanship and Ethics Student-athletes,coaches,administrators,spectatorsandallotherpersonsconnecteddirectlyorindirectlywithamemberschool,aswellascontestofficials,shalladheretotheprinciplesofgoodsportsmanshipandtheethicsofcompetitionbefore,duringandafterallcontestsinwhichtheyparticipateand/orattend.30.1.1 Penalties Assessed the School. 30.1.1.1 Stormingtheplayingfield,court,orpoolbyspectatorsandstudentsduringorattheconclusionofanathleticcontestmayresultinamonetarypenaltyofaminimumof$250forindooreventsor$500foroutdooreventsandmaybeincreaseddependingontheseverityoftheincidentand/orothersanctions. 30.1.1.2 Removalbyacoachorschoolpersonnelofateamorindividualfromanathleticcontestpriortoitsnormalconclusionwillsubjecttheschooltoamonetarypenaltyofaminimumof$250and/orothersanctions. 30.1.1.3 Vandalismbyateam,student-athlete,coachorschoolpersonnelmayresultinaminimum$250monetarypenaltyand/orothersanctions,oranyotherpenaltiesasoutlinedinBylaw10.1,inadditiontotheschoolbeingfinanciallyresponsibleforrestitutionoftheitem(s)vandalized.

30.2 Unsportsmanlike Act by a Student-Athlete 30.2.1 Penalties Assessed the Student-Athlete.Student-athleteswhocommitunsportsmanlikeactsbefore,duringorafteracontestwillbesubjecttothefollowingsuspensionlevelsasdeterminedbythedesigneeoftheExecutiveDirector: 30.2.1.1 Level 1 Suspension. Astudent-athletewhocommitsanunsportsmanlikeactoraflagrantfoulforwhichhe/sheisejectedfromthecontestwillbeineligibletocompetefortheremainderofthatcontestandforaminimumofthenexttwo(2)contests,atthesamelevelofparticipationinthesportofthesuspensionandinanyinterscholasticathleticcontestinanysport,atanylevel,duringtheperiodofsuspension,inallsportsexceptfootball.Forfootball,thestudentwillbeineligibleforaminimumofthenextfootballgame,atthesamelevelofparticipation,andanyinterscholasticathleticcontestinanysportduringtheperiodofsuspension.Iftheunsportsmanlikeactorflagrantfouloccursinthelastcontestofaseason,thestudentwillbeineligibleforthesameperiodoftimeasstatedaboveinthenextsportinwhichthestudentparticipates;or 30.2.1.2 Level 2 Suspension. A student-athletewho receives a secondLevel1Suspensionor commits anunsportsmanlikeact,asdefinedinBylaw7.2.1,willbeineligibletocompeteinthenextinterscholasticathleticcontestinanysport,atanylevel,foraperiodofuptosix(6)weeks;or 30.2.1.3 Level 3 Suspension. Astudent-athletewho receivesasecondLevel2Suspensionorcommitsanegregiousunsportsmanlikeact,asdeterminedinthesolediscretionoftheExecutiveDirector,willbeineligibletocompeteinthenextinterscholasticathleticcontestinanysportforaperiodofuptoone(1)year;or 30.2.1.4 Level 4 Suspension.Astudent-athletewhoreceivesthree(3)ormoreLevel2Suspensionsorcommitsanegregiousunsportsmanlikeact,asdeterminedinthesolediscretionoftheBoardofDirectors,willbeineligibletocompeteinanyinterscholasticathleticcontestinanysportforthedurationofthestudent-athlete’shighschoolcareer. 30.2.1.5 Itistheresponsibilityofthelocalschoolauthoritiestoensurethispolicyisenforced.Whenanineligiblestudentisallowedtoparticipate,forfeitureofthecontestismandatory.ThispolicyappliestoallregularseasonandFloridaHighSchoolStateChampionshipSeriescontests.30.2.2 Penalties Assessed the School. 30.2.2.1 Intheeventthatmorethanthree(3)studentsfromthesameschoolhavebeenassessedwithanysuspensionlevel,asdefinedin30.2.1,inanyonesport,beginningwiththefourthsuspension,theschoolwillbeimmediatelyplacedonadministrativeprobationinthatsportforoneormoreyears,andwillbeassessedaminimummonetarypenaltyof$100persuspensionand/orothersanctionsinthatsportfortheremainderofthatsport’sseason. 30.2.2.2 OnthefirstLevel2suspensionorhigher,asdefinedin30.2.1,ofastudentinanysport,awrittenwarningshallbeissuedtotheschoolthateachsubsequentsuspension,atLevel2orhigher,inanysportwillsubjecttheschooltoaminimummonetarypenaltyof$250peroccurrenceand/orothersanctions.Beginningwiththenextsuspensionofastudent,atLevel2orhigher,theminimummonetarypenaltyof$250and/orothersanctionswillbeassessed. 30.2.2.3 Participationbyoneormorestudent-athletesinanaltercationinthebencharea,orbyleavingthebenchandenteringthecourtorplayingfield(i.e.,bench-emptying)orbyleavingtheirdesignatedpositiononthecourtorplayingfieldtoengageinanaltercationwillsubjecttheschooltoaminimummonetarypenaltyof$100perstudentand/orothersanctions.


30.3 Unsportsmanlike Act by a Coach or Other Representative of the School’s Athletic Interests30.3.1 Penalties Assessed the Coach or Other Representative of the School’s Athletic Interests. Coachesorotherrepresentativesoftheschool’sathleticinterests(seeBylaw1.4.18)whocommitunsportsmanlikeactsbefore,duringorafteracontestwillbesubjecttothefollowingsuspensionlevelsasdeterminedbythedesigneeoftheExecutiveDirector: 30.3.1.1 Level 1 Suspension.Acoachorotherrepresentativeoftheschool’sathleticinterests(seeBylaw1.4.18)whocommitsanunsportsmanlikeactforwhichhe/sheisejectedfromthecontest,willbeineligibletocoachorattendtheremainderofthatcontestandforaminimumofthenexttwo(2)contests,atthesamelevelofparticipationinthesportofthesuspensionandinanyinterscholasticathleticcontestinanysport,atanylevel,duringtheperiodofsuspension,inallsportsexceptfootball.Forfootball,thecoachorotherrepresentativeoftheschool’sathleticinterestswillbeineligibleforaminimumofthenextfootballgame,atthesamelevelofparticipation,andanyinterscholasticathleticcontestinanysportduringtheperiodofsuspension.Iftheunsportsmanlikeactoccursinthelastcontestofaseason,thecoachorotherrepresentativeoftheschool’sathleticinterestswillbeineligibleforthesameperiodoftimeasstatedaboveinthenextsportinwhichthecoachparticipates;or 30.3.1.2 Level 2 Suspension. Acoachorotherrepresentativeoftheschool’sathleticinterests(seeBylaw1.4.18)whoreceivesasecondLevel1Suspensionorcommitsanunsportsmanlikeact,asdefinedinBylaw7.2.1,willbeineligibletocoachorattendthenextinterscholasticathleticcontestinanysport,atanylevel,foraperiodofuptosix(6)weeks;or 30.3.1.3 Level 3 Suspension. Acoachorotherrepresentativeoftheschool’sathleticinterests(seeBylaw1.4.18)whoreceivesasecondLevel2Suspensionorcommitsanegregiousunsportsmanlikeact,asdeterminedinthesolediscretionoftheExecutiveDirector,willbeineligibletocoachorattendthenextinterscholasticathleticcontestinanysportforaperiodofuptoone(1)year. 30.3.1.4 Whenacoachorotherrepresentativeoftheschool’sathleticinterestsisdisqualified(ejected)fromacontest,thecoachorotherrepresentativeoftheschool’sathleticinterestsshallimmediatelyleavethepremisesorfacility(i.e.gymnasiuminbasketball,volleyballandwrestling;stadium/fieldinbaseball,football,soccerandsoftball,etc.)toaplacewherethecoachorotherrepresentativeoftheschool’sathleticinterestsisnotvisibletoeitherstudent-athletes,officials,spectatorsorothercoaches;andtowherethecontestitselfisnotvisibletothecoachorotherrepresentativeoftheschool’sathleticinterests.Adisqualified(ejected)coachorotherrepresentativeoftheschool’sathleticinterestsshallnothaveanyfurthercontactwithorgiveinstructiontoathletesorothermembersofthecoachingstafffortheremainderofthecontest,includinghalftimeintermission,breaksbetweenquarters,periodsorinningsandpost-contestactivities. 30.3.1.5 Acoachorotherrepresentativeoftheschool’sathleticinterestswhoissuspendedfromthenextcontestornumberofcontestsafterhavingbeendisqualified(ejected)fromapreviouscontestshallnotattendthecontest(s)fromwhichhe/shehasbeensuspendedinanycapacityandshallnotbepresentatthesite(s)ofsuchcontest(s).Asuspendedcoachorotherrepresentativeoftheschool’sathleticinterestsalsoshallbeprohibitedfromaccompanyinghis/herteamtothesite(s)ofsuchcontest(s). 30.3.1.6 Allcoachesorotherrepresentativesoftheschool’sathleticinterestswhohavebeendisqualified(ejected)fromacontestmustcompletetheNationalFederationofStateHighSchoolAssociations(NFHS)“TeachingandModelingBehavior”coursepriortothecompletionofthesuspensionorwithinthirty(30)calendardays,whichevercomesfirst.AcopyofthecertificateofcompletionmustbesenttotheFHSAAattimeofcompletion.ThiscourseisaccessiblefromtheNFHSLearningCenteronline.30.3.2 Penalties Assessed the School. 30.3.2.1 Aschoolwhosecoachorotherrepresentativeoftheschool’sathleticinterestscommitsanunsportsmanlikeactbefore,duringorafteracontestshallbeassessedaminimummonetartpenaltyof$100and/orothersanctions.Additionalminimummonetarypenaltiesupto$250(peroccurrence)and/orothersanctionsmaybeimposedforunsportsmanlikeconductsuchas,butnotlimitedto,useorprofanityorothersuchgutterlanguageorgestures,continuingtogiveinstructiontohis/herstudent-athletesorothermembersofthecoachingstaffafterhavingbeenejected,pursuitofofficialswithintentfollowingacontestbyacoachorotherrepresentativeoftheschool’sathleticinterests,refusalofacoachorotherrepresentativeoftheschool’sathleticintereststoleavethecourt,playingfieldorteamareaafterbeingejected,physicalcontactbyacoachorotherrepresentativeoftheschool’sathleticinterestswithanofficialandprematureterminationofcontestbyanofficialduetounsportsmanlikeconduct. 30.3.2.2 Itistheresponsibilityofthelocalschoolauthoritiestoensurethispolicyisenforced.Whenacoachorotherrepresentativeoftheschool’sathleticinterestsisallowedtocoachinaorattendcontestfromwhichhe/shehasbeensuspended,theschoolshallfaceadditionalpenalties.ThispolicyappliestoallregularseasonandFloridaHighSchoolStateChampionshipSeriescontests.

30.4 Public Criticism of Officials.Nocoachorotherrepresentativeoftheschool’sathleticinterestsmaypubliclycriticizeorberateanofficialpriorto,duringorfollowingacontest.Professionalethicsrequirethatcoachesorotherrepresentativesoftheschool’sathleticinterestsuseproperchannels,asperBylaw10.3.2,toreporttheircomplaintsaboutofficialsratherthanairingthempublicly.Aminimummonetarypenaltyof$50and/orothersanctionsshallbeassessedaschoolwhosecoachorotherrepresentativeoftheschool’sathleticinterestsareinviolationofthisprovision.


30.5 AppealsThedecisiontodisqualify(eject)astudent-athlete,coachorotherrepresentativeoftheschool’sathleticinterests(seeBylaw1.4.18)fromacontestisadecisionofthecontestofficialorFHSAAAdministrator.AnypenaltiesimposedmaybeappealedtotheExecutiveDirector,usingtheAT15Form,and,fromthere,throughthenormalappealsprocedures.Allperiodsofineligibility(suspensions)remainineffectduringanysuchappealunlessanduntiltheyaremodifiedorreversed.

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USE OF ALCOHOL, TOBACCO, HUMAN GROWTH HORMONES, STEROIDS, PERFORMANCE-ENHANCING DRUGS AND SCHEDULE 3 NARCOTICS 31.1 Use of Alcohol and Tobacco. Theuseofalcohol,tobaccoortobacco-likeproductsbystudent-athletes,coachesandofficialsisprohibitedduringthecontestandinthevicinityoftheplayingfieldorcourt.Acoachorstudent-athleteinviolationofthispolicyisguiltyofunsportsmanlikeconduct,willbeejectedfromthecontestandwillbesuspendedfromsubsequentcontests for a periodof up to sixweeks in accordancewith theFHSAAPolicyonUnsportsmanlikeConduct.Additionally, theofficialmustreportanyviolationofthispolicybyeitherastudent-athleteorcoachtotheFHSAAOffice.Violationofthispolicybyastudent-athleteorcoachwillsubjecttheschooltoamonetarypenalty.Violationofthispolicybyanofficialwillsubjecttheofficialtoamonetarypenaltyofaminimumof$100and/orothersanctionsorsuspensionorboth.

31.2 Use of Human Growth Hormones, Steroids, Performance-Enhancing Drugs, or Schedule 3 Narcotics. Theuseofhumangrowthhormones,steroids,performance-enhancingdrugs,orschedule3narcoticsbyastudent-athleteisnotpermissibleandshallbereportedtotheFHSAAandtheprincipal.Theuseofsuchsubstancesisconsideredtobeanactofunsportsmanlikeconduct.Astudent-athletediscoveredtobeusingsuchsubstanceswillbeineligibletocompeteinanyinterscholasticcontestuntilsuchtimeasmedicalevidencecanbepresentedtotheFHSAAandtheprincipalthatthestudent’ssystemisfreeofthosesubstances.31.2.1 Anystudent-athleteunderthecareofapediatricendocrinologistoranappropriatelytrainedspecialistbeingtreatedwithidiopathicshortstature(ISS)asoutlinebytheUnitedStatesAnti-DopingAgency(USADA)mayappealforexemptionandshallprovideappropriatemedicaldocumentationtotheprincipalpriortocompetition.31.2.2 Anystudent-athlete,underthedirectcareofaphysician,whohasbeenprescribedtouseanyhormonereplacementdrugshallprovidetheappropriatemedicaldocumentationtotheprincipalpriortocompetition.31.2.3 Acoachorotherrepresentativeoftheschool’sathleticinterestwhofacilitates,provides,orcondonestheacquisitionoruseoftheseprohibitedsubstanceswillbeineligibletocoachorattendanyinterscholasticcontestforaminimumofone(1)year.

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INCLEMENT WEATHER AND SUSPENDED CONTESTS

32.1 Storms. Ifathunderstormorelectricalstormoccursintheareapriortothestartoforduringanyoutdoorcontest,theofficialsmustimmediatelycontacttheprincipalorhis/herdesigneeofeachschoolinvolvedinthecontesttodetermineifthecontestshouldbeplayedasscheduled,delayed,suspendedorpostponed.Iftheprincipalorhis/herdesigneeofeitheroftheschoolsinvolvedrequeststhatthecontestbeinterruptedorpostponed,withtheexceptionofFHSAAStateFinalevents,theofficialsmustimmediatelyhonorsuchrequest.Iftheprincipalorhis/herdesigneeofonlyoneofthecompetingschoolsisavailable,withtheexceptionofFHSAAStateFinalevents,his/herrequestmustbehonored.TheFHSAAadministrativestaff,StateFinalshostandofficialsshallmanageanyinclementweathersituationsatFHSAAStateFinalsevents.

32.2 Safety is Paramount. Thesafetyandwelfareofallconcernedisofparamountimportance.Innocasemayanofficialdenyarequestbyaprincipalorhis/herdesigneetodelay,suspendorpostponeanoutdoorcontestduetoinclementweatherorimplythatthecontestwillbeforfeitedasaresultofsucharequest.

32.3 Suspended Contests.Asuspendedcontestshallberesumedfromthepointofinterruption,unlessNationalFederationRules,FHSAABylawsand/orPoliciesdeterminethatthecontestisacompletedcontestbasedonwherethecontestisatthepointofinterruption.


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SIDELINE CHEERLEADINGAspers.1006.18,FloridaStatutes,the“SpiritRules,”publishedbytheNationalFederationofStateHighSchoolAssociations,shallbethestatewideuniformsafetystandardsforsidelinecheerleading.

33.1 General Regulations33.1.1 Cheerleadersareprohibitedfrombuildingpyramidshigherthantwotiersduringanyroutineinpracticeorduringaperformanceinconjunctionwithaninterscholasticcontest.Hostschoolprincipalsareresponsiblefortheenforcementofthisregulationduringregularseasoncontests.Tournament/MeetmanagersanddirectorswillberesponsiblefortheenforcementoftheregulationduringFloridaHighSchoolStateChampionshipSeriescontests.33.1.2 Priortoastudent’sparticipationincheerleadingtryouts,practiceorperformance,thestudentmustsecureaphysician’scertificatetotheeffectthatthestudentisphysicallyfitforparticipation.

33.2 Indoor Contests33.2.1 Cheerleadersmustremainintheirseatsalongthesidelinesatalltimeswhentheballisaliveoramatchisinprogress.33.2.2 Officialsareresponsiblefortheenforcementofthisregulation.Firstoffense–warning;Secondandsubsequentoffense–technicalfoulinbasketball;awardingofpointagainstviolatingschoolinvolleyballandwrestling.

33.3 Florida High School State Championship Series.SidelinecheerleadingsquadswillbepermittedtocheeratFloridaHighSchoolStateChampionshipSeriescontestsprovided thecheerleadingsquadscheeredat regular seasoncontestsforthatsport.

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PHOTOGRAPHING, FILMING AND VIDEOTAPING ATHLETIC CONTESTS 34.1 Regular Season Contests 34.1.1 Representativesofaschool’sathleticinterest,asdefinedinBylaw1.4.18,ofavisitingschoolmaynotphotograph,filmorvideotapetheirteam’sorcontestants’performanceinacontestwithoutfirstobtainingpermissionfromthehostschoolprincipalorhis/herdesignee.Photographers,videographersandtheirequipmentmustbepositionedsothattheydonotblocktheviewofanyspectator.34.1.2 Norepresentativeofaschool’sathleticinterestofaschoolthatisnotparticipatinginacontestmayphotograph,filmorvideotapealloranypartofthecontestunlesspermissiontodosoisgrantedbytheprincipalorhis/herdesigneeofeachschoolthatisparticipatinginthecontest.34.1.3 Itisrecommendedthatschoolsvideotapeinjurysituations,postgamehandshakesandanyunsportsmanlikeincidentsthatmayoccurduringanyathleticcontest.

34.2 Florida High School State Championship Series Contests 34.2.1 FloridaHighSchoolStateChampionshipSeriescontestsarethesolepropertyoftheFHSAAandmaynotbereproducedandmarketedorotherwisedistributedorpubliclydisplayedinanymannerwithouttheexpresswrittenpermissionoftheFHSAA.TheFHSAAretainsallrightstothetelevisionbroadcastorcablecast,radiobroadcast,internetbroadcast(audioand/orvideo),videotaping,filmingandphotographingofallFloridaHighSchoolStateChampionshipSeriescontests.34.2.2 TheFHSAA,subjecttothepoliciesofthehostfacility,allowsstillcamerasandvideocamerastobeusedatFloridaHighSchoolStateChampionshipSeriescontestssothatparticipantsandspectatorsmayrecordtheeventfortheirownpersonaluse–notforthepurposesofcommercialresaleorpublicredistributioninanyform.OnlythosedulyauthorizedorganizationsorindividualswhohavebeengrantedappropriaterightsbycontractorbyissuedcredentialshallbepermittedtosellorpubliclydisplayorotherwiseredistributeimagesandsoundsofFloridaHighSchoolStateChampionshipSeriescontestsandthenonlyinaccordancewiththetermsandconditionsestablishedbytheFHSAA.34.2.3 Eachparticipatingschoolshallbepermittedtophotograph,filmorvideotape,forarchival,coachingorinstructionalpurposes,onlythoseFloridaHighSchoolStateChampionshipSeriescontestsinwhichitsteamorcontestantsperformwhenarrangementsare


madewiththecontestmanagement.Photographers,videographersandtheirequipmentmustbepositionedsothattheydonotblocktheviewofanyspectator.34.2.4 TheremaybeadditionalguidelinesorrestrictionsforFloridaHighSchoolStateChampionshipSeriesevents.Consulttheappropriatesection(s)inAdministrativeProceduresorthestatefinalsinformationpacket,whenavailable,foradditionalguidelinesorrestrictionsconcerningphotographing,filmingandvideotapingataFloridaHighSchoolStateChampionshipSerieseventinthatsport.

34.3 Use of Drones.TheuseofdronesisprohibitedonthepremisesofanyFHSAAstateseriesevent.

34.4 Penalty 34.4.1 Aschoolthatviolatestheseguidelinesshallbeguiltyofunsportsmanlikeconductandwillbesubjecttoreprimandandtheassessmentofaminimummonetarypenaltyof$100and/orothersanctionsbytheFHSAA.34.4.2 Anorganizationorindividualwhoviolatestheseguidelines,andinsodoinginfringesupontherightsoftheFHSAA,asstatedhereinabove,shallbesubjecttoone(1)ormoreofthefollowingactions:remediesunderbreachofcontract;revocationofcredentials;expulsionfromthesiteofcompetition;andlegalactionunderapplicablestateandfederallaws.


ATHLETIC RECRUITING 36.1 GENERAL PRINCIPLES 36.1.1 Athletic Recruiting Forbidden.Athleticrecruitingisagrossviolationofthespiritandphilosophyofeducationalathletics.Athleticrecruitingisunethicalandunsportingconduct,andisforbiddenbyFHSAABylaws(FHSAABylaw6.3).36.1.2 Scope of School’s Responsibility.Aschool’sresponsibilityfortheconductofitsinterscholasticathleticprogramincludesresponsibilityfor: 36.1.2.1 Theactsofanyemployeeorathleticdepartmentstaffmember; 36.1.2.2 Theactsofthirdparties,suchasanindependentperson,businessororganization,thatisarepresentativeoftheschool’sathleticinterestswhenamemberoftheschool’sadministrationorathleticdepartmentstaffknowsorshouldknowthattheperson,businessororganizationispromotingtheschool’sinterscholasticathleticprogram;and 36.1.2.3 Theactsofanyotherthirdparties,suchasanindependentperson,businessororganization,actingattherequest,direction,orotherwiseonbehalfofanyemployeeorrepresentativeoftheschool’sathleticinterests. 36.1.2.4 Theactsofanyotherthirdparties,suchasanindependentperson,businessororganization,actingonbehalfofanystudentathlete.36.1.3 Compliance Programs. Schools are expected to educate all employees, athleticdepartment staffmembers andrepresentativesoftheschool’sathleticinterestsaboutactsthatareprohibitedbythispolicy.SchoolsmustimmediatelyreporttotheFHSAAOfficeimpermissibleactswhentheyarediscoveredtohaveoccurred.36.1.4 Academic Recruitment Permissible.Aschoolmayconductanacademicrecruitmentprogramthatisdesignedtoattractstudentstotheschoolbaseduponitstotaleducationalandextracurricular(athleticandactivities)program.Aschoolmustnotuseanacademicrecruitmentprogramasadisguiseforathleticrecruiting.36.1.5 Financial Assistance Permissible. Privateschools,aswellasdevelopmentalresearchschoolsoperatedbystateuniversities,mayadministerschool-basedfinancialassistanceprogramsforstudentswhoattendthoseschools.Financialassistancemustbetotallyunrelatedtoastudent’sathleticinterest,potentialorperformance.Financialassistancebasedevenpartiallyonastudent’sathleticinterest,potentialorperformanceisnotpermitted.36.1.6 Extra Benefit. Student-athletesmustnotreceiveextrabenefits,whicharebenefitsthatarenotgivenorgenerallygiventoallotherstudentsintheschool.

36.2 GENERAL DEFINITIONS 36.2.1 Athletic Recruiting. “Athleticrecruiting”isanyeffortbyaschoolemployee,athleticdepartmentstaffmemberorrepresentativeofaschool’sathleticintereststopressure,urgeorenticeastudenttoattendthatschoolforthepurposeofparticipatingininterscholasticathletics. 36.2.1.1 Representative of a School’s Athletic Interests.“Representativeofaschool’sathleticinterests”referstoanyindependentperson,businessororganizationthatparticipatesin,assistswithand/orpromotesthatschool’sinterscholasticathleticprogram.Thisincludes:

(a) Astudent-athleteorotherstudentparticipantintheathleticprogramatthatschool;


(b) Theparents,guardiansorotherfamilymembersofastudent-athleteorotherstudentparticipantintheathleticprogramatthatschool;

(c) Immediaterelativesofacoachorothermemberoftheathleticdepartmentstaffatthatschool;(d) Avolunteerwiththatschool’sathleticprogram;(e) Amemberofanathleticboosterorganizationofthatschool;(f) Aperson,businessororganizationthatmakesfinancialorin-kindcontributionstotheathleticdepartmentorthatis

otherwiseinvolvedinpromotingtheschool’sinterscholasticathleticprogram.36.2.2 Improper Contact.“Impropercontact”iscontact,eitherdirectlyorindirectly,whetherinpersonorthroughwrittenorelectroniccommunication,byaschoolemployee,athleticdepartmentstaffmember,representativeoftheschool’sathleticinterestsorthirdparties,suchasanindependentperson,businessororganization,withastudentoranymemberofthestudent’sfamily,inanefforttopressure,urgeorenticethestudenttoattendadifferentschoolforthepurposeofparticipatingininterscholasticathletics.SeePolicy37.36.2.3 Impermissible Benefit.An“impermissiblebenefit”isanyarrangement,assistanceorbenefitthatisnotofferedorgenerallymadeavailabletoallstudentsand/ortheirfamilieswhoapplytoorattendaschool,orthatotherwiseisprohibitedbyFHSAArules.Receiptofabenefitbyastudent-athleteorhis/herfamilyisnotaviolationofFHSAArulesifitisdemonstratedthatthesamebenefitisgenerallyavailabletotheschool’sstudentsorfamilymembersandisnotbasedinanywayonathleticinterest,potentialorperformance.SeePolicy37.36.2.4 Financial Assistance. “Financialassistance”isfundsfromvarioussourcesthatareadministeredandprovidedbyaschooltostudentstopayorassistinpayingcostsdirectlyrelatedtotheireducationattheschool.SeePolicy38.

36.4 COMPLIANCE 36.4.1 Certification of Compliance.EachmemberschooleachyearmustsubmittotheFHSAAOffice,utilizingtheofficialAssociationprocessasapprovedbytheExecutiveDirector,certifyingthattheprincipal,theathleticdirectorandthepresidentofeachathleticboosterorganizationoftheschoolhavereviewedthe“FHSAAPolicyonAthleticRecruiting,”andthathe/shewillcomplywithallprovisionsofthepolicy,andwillreviewtheprovisionsofthepolicywithschoolemployees,athleticdepartmentstaffmembersandrepresentativesoftheschool’sathleticinterests.Allcoaches,paidorotherwise,shall,utilizingtheofficialAssociationprocessasapprovedbytheExecutiveDirector,certifythathe/shehasreviewedthe“FHSAAPolicyonAthleticRecruiting,”willcomplywithallprovisionsofthepolicyandwillreviewtheprovisionsofthepolicywithhis/hercoachingstaffandplayerselectronicallyinaprocessfacilitatedbytheFHSAA.Failuretocomplywillsubjecttheschooltominimummonetarypenaltyof$100and/orothersanctions.36.4.2 Affidavit of Compliance.Astudentwhoforanyreasonchangesschoolsafterpreviouslyattendingadifferentschoolorwhoisanon-traditionalstudent(referenceBylaw1.4.31),aswellasthestudent’sparent(s)orlegalguardian(s),dulyappointedbyacourtofcompetentjurisdiction,mustsigninthepresenceofanotarypublican“AffidavitofCompliancewiththeFHSAAPolicyonAthleticRecruitingandNon-TraditionalStudentParticipation”.Theaffidavitwillbenecessaryregardlessofwhetherthestudentchangesschoolsduringtheschoolyearorduringthesummerperiodbetweenschoolyears.TheaffidavitwillbeaccompaniedbyanexplanationoftheFHSAAPolicyonAthleticRecruiting,includingthepenaltiesforviolatingthepolicy,aswellastheconsequencesofmakingafalsestatementontheaffidavit.Thestudentwillnotbeeligibletoparticipateininterscholasticathleticcompetitionathis/hernewschooluntiltheschoolsubmitstheaffidavit,utilizingtheofficialAssociationprocessasapprovedbytheExecutiveDirector(GA4Form–AffidavitofCompliancewiththeFHSAAPolicyonAthleticRecruitingandNon-TraditionalStudentParticipation).Failuretocomplywillsubjecttheschooltominimummonetarypenaltyof$100and/orothersanctions.

36.5 PENALTIES 36.5.1 Mandatory Forfeiture. Aschoolthatisfoundtohaveanathleticallyrecruitedstudent-athletewillforfeitallcontestsandawardswon in teamsportsandallpointsearnedandresultingawardswon in individualsports inwhich thestudent-athleteparticipated.Mandatoryforfeiturealsowillberequiredwhenitisdeterminedthatastudentwhoreceivedanimpermissiblebenefitwasallowedtoparticipate.36.5.2 Eligibility Effect of Violation. Astudentwhoisfoundtohaveacceptedanimpermissiblebenefitwillbeineligibleforinterscholasticathleticcompetitionforoneormoreyearsattheschooltowhichthestudentacceptedtheimpermissiblebenefit,andmaybedeclaredineligibleforinterscholasticathleticcompetitionatallmemberschoolsforoneormoreyears.36.5.3 Disciplinary Measures. Inadditiontothemandatoryforfeitureofcontestsandawards,anyoneormoreofthepenaltiesdescribedinArticle10oftheFHSAABylawsmaybeimposedagainstaschoolforviolatinganyprovisionsofthispolicy.Theseinclude: 36.5.3.1 Publicreprimand; 36.5.3.2 Financialpenaltyofaminimumof$2,500and/orothersanctions; 36.5.3.3 Aformorcombinationofformsofprobation(administrative,restrictiveand/orsuspension)foroneormoreyears;


36.5.3.4 Prohibitionagainstparticipatingincertaininterscholasticcompetitions,includingFloridaHighSchoolStateChampionshipSeriescompetitions,foroneormoreyearsinthesport(s)inwhichtheviolation(s)occurred; 36.5.3.5 Prohibitionagainstparticipatinginanyinterscholasticcompetitionforoneormoreyearsinthesport(s)inwhichtheviolation(s)occurred; 36.5.3.6 Participationininterscholasticcompetitionatahigherclassificationforoneormoreyearsinthesport(s)inwhichtheviolation(s)occurred; 36.5.3.7 Restrictedmembershipforoneormoreyearsduringwhich timesomeorallof theschool’smembershipprivilegesmayberestrictedordenied;and 36.5.3.8 ExpulsionfrommembershipintheAssociationforoneormoreyears.36.5.4 Penalties to School Employees or Contractors.AnyrecruitmentbyaschoolemployeeorcontractorinviolationofFHSAAbylawsresultsinescalatingpunishmentsasfollows(§1006.20(2)(b)2,F.S.): 36.5.4.1 forafirstoffense,a$5,000forfeitureofpayfortheschoolemployeeorcontractorwhocommittedtheviolation. 36.5.4.2 for a secondoffense, suspensionwithout pay for 12months fromcoaching, directing, or advertising anextracurricularactivityanda$5,000forfeitureofpayfortheschoolemployeeorcontractorwhocommittedtheviolation. 36.5.4.3 for a thirdoffense, a$5,000 forfeitureofpay for the school employeeor contractorwhocommitted theviolation.Iftheindividualwhocommittedtheviolationholdsaneducatorcertificate,theFHSAAshallalsorefertheviolationtothedepartmentforreviewpursuantto§1012.796,F.S.todeterminewhetherprobablecauseexists,and,ifthereisafindingofprobablecause,thecommissionershallfileaformalcomplaintagainsttheindividual.Ifthecomplaintisupheld,theindividual’seducatorcertificateshallberevokedfor3years,inadditiontoanypenaltiesavailableunder§1012.796,F.S..Additionally,thedepartmentshallrevokeanyadjunctteachingcertificatesissuedpursuantto§1012.57,F.S.andallpermissionsunder§1012.39,F.S.and§1012.43,F.S.,andtheeducatorisineligibleforsuchcertificatesorpermissionsforaperiodoftimeequaltotheperiodofrevocationofhisorherstate-issuedcertificate.

POLICY 37

IMPROPER CONTACT AND IMPERMISSIBLE BENEFITS

37.1 IMPROPER CONTACT 37.1.1 General Regulation.Noschoolemployee,athleticdepartmentstaffmember,representativeoftheschool’sathleticinterestsorthirdparties,suchasanindependentperson,businessororganization,maymakecontact,eitherinpersonorthroughanyformofwrittenorelectroniccommunicationorthroughanythirdparty,withastudent,oranymemberofthestudent’sfamily,inanefforttopressure,urgeorenticethestudenttoattendadifferentschoolforthepurposeofparticipatingininterscholasticathletics.37.1.2 Specific Prohibitions. Specificallyprohibitedcontactbyschoolemployees,athleticdepartmentstaffmembers,representativesoftheschool’sathleticinterestsorthirdpartieswithastudentincludes,butisnotlimitedto,thefollowing: 37.1.2.1 Sending,orarrangingforanyoneelsetosend,anyformofwrittenorelectroniccommunicationtothestudentoranymemberofhis/herfamily,inanattempttopressure,urgeorenticethestudenttoattendadifferentschooltoparticipateininterscholasticathletics. 37.1.2.2 Visitingorentertainingthestudentoranymemberofhis/herfamilyinanattempttopressure,urgeorenticethestudenttoattendadifferentschooltoparticipateininterscholasticathletics. 37.1.2.3 Making a presentation or distributing any formof advertisement, commercial ormaterial that promotesprimarilyorexclusivelyaschool’sathleticprogramorimpliesaschool’sathleticprogramisbetterthantheathleticprogramofanyotherschoolorsuggeststhatthestudent’sathleticcareerwouldbebetterservedbyattendingadifferentschool. 37.1.2.4 Answeringaninquirybythestudentoranymemberofhis/herfamilyaboutathleticparticipationopportunitiesataschoolwithanyresponsethatpressures,urgesorenticesthestudenttoattendadifferentschool.Thestudentorfamilymemberinsteadshouldbeimmediatelyreferredtotheschoolemployeeresponsibleforregistrationsoradmissions. 37.1.2.5 Providingtransportationtothestudentoranymemberofhis/herfamilytovisitaschool,totakeanentranceexaminationforaschool,toparticipateinanathletictryoutataschool,ortomeetwithaschoolemployee,athleticdepartmentstaffmember,otherrepresentativeoftheschool’sathleticinterestsorthirdparties,aspartofanefforttopressure,urgeorfacilitatethestudent’sattendanceatadifferentschooltoparticipateininterscholasticathletics. 37.1.2.6 Attendinganelementaryschool,ajuniorhighschool,amiddleschooloranon-schoolathleticcontest toidentifyprospectivestudent-athleteswhomightberecruitedtoattendaschool. 37.1.2.7 Suggestingorgoingalongwithanyeffortbyanyperson,whetheraschoolemployee,otherrepresentativeoftheschool’sathleticinterestsoranyotherperson,suchasanalumnusofaschool,acoachorotherpersonaffiliatedwithanon-schoolathleticprogram(e.g.AAUteam,clubteam,travelteam,recreationleagueteam,etc.),acoachoforrecruiterforacollegiateathletic


team,ascoutforaprofessionalteamorotherthirdparties,topressure,urgeorenticethestudenttoattendaschooltoparticipateininterscholasticathletics,ortodirectorplacethestudentattheschoolforthepurposeofparticipatingininterscholasticathletics. 37.1.2.8 Makingorarranginganyothercontactwiththestudentoranymemberofhis/herfamilyinanattempttopressure,urgeorenticethestudenttoattendaschooltoparticipateininterscholasticathletics.37.1.3 Contact Initiated by Prospective Student. Whenaschoolemployee,athleticdepartmentstaffmemberorrepresentativeofaschool’sathleticinterestsiscontactedbyastudentwhodoesnotattendthatschooland/oranyothermemberofhis/herfamily,abouttheschool’sinterscholasticathleticprogramorattendingtheschool,theschoolemployee,athleticdepartmentstaffmemberorrepresentativeoftheschool’sathleticinterestsmustimmediatelyreferthestudentand/orhis/herfamilymembertotheappropriateschoolpersonnelwhohavetheresponsibilityofregisteringandadmittingprospectivestudents.Onlyduringthesummerperiod,asdefinedinPolicy20,andoncethestudenthasregistered,beenacceptedandnolongerattendsthepreviousschoolmaythestudenthavecontactwithathleticdepartmentstaffmembersorrepresentativesofaschool’sathleticinterests.37.1.4 Casual Contact with Students in Normal Community Settings.Itisnotconsideredaviolationofthispolicyforanemployee,athleticdepartmentstaffmemberorrepresentativeoftheathleticinterestsofahighschooltohavecasualcontactwithastudentwhodoesnotattendthatschooloranymemberofthestudent’sfamilyinanormalcommunitysetting.Atnotimeduringsuchcontact,however,maytheemployee,athleticdepartmentstaffmemberorrepresentativeoftheathleticinterestsofthehighschoolpressure,urgeorenticethestudenttoattendahighschoolforthepurposeofparticipatingininterscholasticathletics.

37.2 IMPERMISSIBLE BENEFIT 37.2.1 General Regulation.Noschoolemployee,athleticdepartmentstaffmember,representativeoftheschool’sathleticinterestsorthirdparties,suchasanindependentperson,businessororganization,maybeinvolved,directlyorindirectly,ingivinganimpermissiblebenefittoanystudentoranymemberofhis/herfamilyforthepurposeofparticipatingininterscholasticathletics,ortoanystudent-athletewhoalreadyattendsaschool.37.2.2 Specific Prohibitions. Specificallyprohibitedarrangements,assistanceorbenefitsinclude,butarenotlimitedto,thefollowing: 37.2.2.1 School-basedfinancialassistanceofanykindthatexceedstheamountforwhichastudenthasbeenapprovedbyanindependentfinancialneedsassessmentcompanythatisrecognizedbytheFHSAAorotherwiseisinexcessofanysupplementalassistanceprovidedbyaschooltoeachandeverystudentwhoqualifiesforfinancialassistance. 37.2.2.2 Cashorlikeitems,suchascreditcards,debitcards,giftcards,giftcertificates,couponsorvouchers. 37.2.2.3 Giftofclothing,equipment,merchandiseorothertangibleitems. 37.2.2.4 Loansorassistanceinsecuringaloanofanykind. 37.2.2.5 Paymentforanyworkorservicethatisnotperformedorthatisinexcessoftheamountnormallypaidforsuchworkorservice. 37.2.2.6 Freeorreduced-costtransportation. 37.2.2.7 Livingonafull-orpart-timebasis,regardlessofwhetherrentispaid,withanyschoolemployee,athleticdepartmentstaffmember,representativeoftheschool’sathleticinterests. 37.2.2.8 Freeorreduced-costrentforhousing,vehiclesorotheritems. 37.2.2.9 Fullorpartialpaymentofmovingexpensesorassistanceofanykindwithanactualphysicalmove. 37.2.2.10 Employment or assistance in securing employment or contractual arrangement of any kind forwhichcompensationmaybepaid. 37.2.2.11 Freeorreducedcoststoattendasportorskillscamp. 37.2.2.12 Anyotherformofarrangement,assistance,discountorbenefitthatisnotgenerallyavailabletootherstudentsintheschoolortheirfamiliesorthatisbasedinanywayonathleticability.

POLICY 38

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

38.1 FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE 38.1.1 School-Administered Financial Assistance.Financialassistanceprovidedbyaschoolmustbeadministeredbytheschool;meaningthattheschool,throughanestablishedprocessthatconformstothispolicy,makesthefinaldeterminationofthestudentwhoistoreceivetheassistanceandtheamountofassistancetobegiven.Nostudent-athletemayacceptfinancialassistancefromanyotherperson,businessororganizationunlessitisreceivedfromoneuponwhomthestudent-athleteisnaturallyorlegallydependentorisreceivedthroughestablishedandcontinuingprogramstoassiststudentsthatareadministeredbytheStateofFlorida.


38.1.1.1 Criteria for Providing Financial Assistance.School-basedfinancialassistancemustbebasedentirelyonfinancialneedasdeterminedbyanindependentfinancialneedsassessmentcompanythatisapprovedbytheFHSAA.Aschoolmaysupplementtheamountoffinancialassistanceforwhichastudentisdeterminedtoqualifyprovidedthesameformofsupplementalassistance isprovided toeachandeverystudentwhoqualifiesforanyamountoffinancialassistance.Financialassistancemustbetotallyunrelatedtoastudent’sathleticinterest,potentialorperformance.Financialassistancebasedevenpartiallyonastudent’sathleticinterest,potentialorperformanceisnotpermitted. 38.1.1.2 Assistance with Room or Meals. School-basedfinancialassistanceforcostsassociatedwithroomormeals,otherthanthosemealsmadeavailableduringtheschooldaytoallstudents,maybeprovidedonlytostudentswhoboardatFHSAA-recognizedboardingschools,andthenonlyifsuchfinancialassistanceisbasedonfinancialneed. 38.1.1.3 Work-Study Programs. Awork-studyprograminwhichstudentsreceivefinancialassistancefromaschoolinexchangeforlaborperformedbythestudentfortheschoolmaybeoperatedasfollows:

(a) The schoolmust limit participation in thework-study program to those studentswhohave been independentlydeterminedtohaveaneedforfinancialassistance.

(b) TheschoolmustsubmittotheFHSAAOfficeeachschoolyearacompletedescriptionofthework-studyprogramandtheprocessfordeterminingthestudentswhoarechosenforparticipation.

(c) Theschoolmustmaintaindetailedrecordsregardingeachstudentwhoparticipatesinthework-studyprogram.Theserecordsmustincludeadescriptionofthejob(s)performedbythestudent,adocumentationofthehoursworkedbythestudent,andtheamountoffinancialassistancegiventhestudentinexchangeforhis/herlabor.

(d) Astudent-athletemustnotreceivefinancialassistancethroughawork-studyprogramduringtheseasonofthesport(s)inwhichthestudent-athleteparticipates.

(e) Athleticdepartmentstaffmembersandotherrepresentativesoftheschool’sathleticinterestscannotsupervisestudent-athletesinwork-studyprograms.

38.1.1.4 Approved Financial Needs Assessment Companies.TheFHSAAapprovedindependentfinancialneedsassessmentcompaniesareasfollows:(a) FACTSManagement www.factsmgt.com(b) FAST www.ismfast.com(c) FinancialAidIndependentReview www.fairtuition.com(d) PrivateSchoolAidService www.psas.org(e) SmartTuition www.smarttuition.com(f) SSS(School&StudentServices) www.sssbynais.org(g) TADS www.tads.com 38.1.1.5 Records Relating to Financial Assistance.Theschoolmustkeepdetailedrecordsofschool-basedfinancialassistanceprovidedtoeachstudent.Thisincludesthereportofthestudent’sfinancialneedasdeterminedbytheindependentassessmentcompanyaswellastheactualamountoffinancialassistanceprovidedtothestudentbytheschool,andhowthatactualamountwasdetermined.TheschoolmustmakeallrecordsavailabletotheExecutiveDirectororhis/herdesigneeforinspectionuponrequest. 38.1.1.6 Persons Who May Discuss Financial Assistance Opportunities.Theonlypersonswhomaydiscussfinancialassistanceopportunitieswithaprospectivestudentoranymemberofhis/herfamilyarethoseschoolemployeeswhoadministertheschool’sregistration,admissionandfinancialassistanceprograms.Nootherschoolemployee,anyathleticdepartmentstaffmemberorrepresentativeoftheschool’sathleticinterestsmaysuggesttoorpromiseaprospectivestudentoranymemberofhis/herfamilythatanypartofthestudent’scostsofattendingtheschoolmaybereduced,waivedorpaidfor,orthatfinancialassistancemaybegrantedforanyreason,includingfinancialneed. 38.1.1.7 Involvement of Athletic Personnel in Administration of Assistance Program.Athleticdepartmentstaffmembers,otherthanthosepersonswhohaveastheirmajorresponsibilityanofficialleadershiproleintheacademicleadershiporadmissionprogramsoftheschool,areprohibitedfromsittingontheschool’sfinancialassistancecommitteeorotherwiseplayinganyroleintheprocessofdecidingwhichstudentsreceivefinancialassistanceorthetypesoramountofassistancetheywillbegiven.38.1.2 Financial Assistance Not Administered by School.StudentsmayapplyforandreceivefinancialassistancethroughestablishedandcontinuingprogramstoassiststudentsthatareadministeredbytheStateofFlorida.Theseprogramsare: 38.1.2.1 TheOpportunityScholarshipProgram,throughwhichtheparentofastudentinafailingpublicschoolmayrequestandreceiveanOpportunityScholarshipforthestudenttoattendaneligibleprivateschool. 38.1.2.2 TheMcKayScholarshipsforStudentswithDisabilitiesProgram,throughwhichtheparentofapublicschoolstudentwithadisabilitywhoisdissatisfiedwiththestudent’sprogressmayrequestandreceiveaMcKayScholarshipforthestudenttoattendaneligibleprivateschool. 38.1.2.3 TheCorporateIncomeTaxCreditScholarshipProgram,throughwhichtheparentofapublicschoolstudent


whoqualifiesforfreeorreduced-priceschool lunchmayseekascholarship toattendaneligibleprivateschoolfromaneligiblenonprofitscholarship-fundingorganization.38.1.3 Contributions by Donor. Fundsthataredonatedtoschoolsbypersons,businessesandorganizationsmaybegivenasfinancialassistancetostudentsprovidedthedecisionastohowthefundsareallocatedrestsexclusivelywiththeschool.Itisnotpermissibleforadonortocontributefundstoprovidefinancialassistanceforaparticularstudent-athlete.

38.2 PENALTIES38.2.1 Disciplinary Measures.AnyoneormoreofthepenaltiesdescribedinArticle10oftheFHSAABylawsmaybeimposedagainstaschoolforviolatinganyprovisionsofthispolicy.Theseinclude: 38.2.1.1 Publicreprimand; 38.2.1.2 Financialpenaltyofaminimumof$2,500and/orothersanctions; 38.2.1.3 Aformorcombinationofformsofprobation(administrative,restrictiveand/orsuspension)foroneormoreyears; 38.2.1.4 Prohibitionagainstparticipatingincertaininterscholasticcompetitions,includingFloridaHighSchoolStateChampionshipSeriescompetitions,foroneormoreyearsinthesport(s)inwhichtheviolation(s)occurred; 38.2.1.5 Prohibitionagainstparticipatinginanyinterscholasticcompetitionforoneormoreyearsinthesport(s)inwhichtheviolation(s)occurred; 38.2.1.6 Restrictedmembershipforoneormoreyearsduringwhich timesomeorallof theschool’smembershipprivilegesmayberestrictedordenied;and 38.2.1.7 ExpulsionfrommembershipintheAssociationforoneormoreyears.

POLICY 40

CONCUSSIONSTohelpensure thehealthandsafetyofstudentathletes, the followingpolicyprovidesguidelinesandproceduresonpreventing,recognizing,andrespondingtoaconcussion.

40.1 Concussions.Aconcussionisabraininjurycausedbyablowtotheheadorbodythatcausesthebraintomoverapidlyinsidetheskull.Concussionscanalsoresultfromafallorfromcollisionsbetweenwithoneormoreindividualsorwithobstacles.Asbraininjury,concussionsareserious.40.1.1 Anystudentathletewhoexhibitssigns,symptoms,orbehaviorsconsistentwithaconcussionincluding,butnotlimitedto,lossofconsciousness,headache,dizziness,confusion,orbalanceproblems,shallbeimmediatelyremovedfromthecontestorpracticeandshallnotreturntoplayuntilclearedbyanappropriatehealth-careprofessional.40.1.2 Whenyoususpectthataplayerhasaconcussion,followthe“HeadsUp”4-stepActionPlan:

• Removetheathletefromplay.• Ensurethattheathleteisevaluatedbyanappropriatehealth-careprofessional.• Informtheathlete’sparentsorguardiansaboutthepossibleconcussionandgivetheminformationonconcussion.• Keeptheathleteoutofplaythedayoftheinjuryanduntilanappropriatehealth-careprofessionalsaysheorsheis

symptom-freeandgivestheokaytoreturntoactivity.Thesigns,symptoms,andbehaviorsofaconcussionarenotalwaysapparentimmediatelyafterabump,blow,orjolttotheheadorbodyandmaydevelopoverafewhours.Anathleteshouldbeobservedfollowingasuspectedconcussionandshouldneverbeleftalone.

40.2 Appropriate Health-Care Professional (AHCP). Anappropriatehealth-careprofessional(AHCP)isanindividualwhoistrainedinthediagnosis,evaluationandmanagementofconcussions. Suchindividualswillbealicensedphysician(MD,asper§458,F.S.)oralicensedosteopathicphysician(DO,asper§459,F.S.).ConsistentwiththeAmericanAcademyofNeurologyandotherorganizations,itisstronglyrecommendedthatanAHCPasdefinedinPolicy40.2aboveoranathletictrainer(ATC,asper§468,F.S.)ispresentatallsportingevents,includingpractices,whereathletesareatriskforconcussionorforthoseclassifiedasacollisionsport,wheneverpossible.40.3 Mechanics for Removal from Athletic Contest. TheFHSAAconcussionrulecallsfor theimmediateremovalof theparticipantfromthecontestorpractice. Players,coachesandcontestofficialsshouldbecognizantofathleteswhodisplaysigns,symptomsorbehaviorsofaconcussionandimmediatelystopplayforinjuryevaluationwithintherulesofthegame(theresponsibilityofthecontestofficialislimitedtoactivitiesthatoccuronthefield,court,mat,etc.).


40.3.1 Symptoms Reported by the Athlete• Headache• Nausea• Balanceproblemsordizziness• Doubleorfuzzyvision• Sensitivitytolightornoise• Feelingsluggish• Feelingfoggyorgroggy• Concentrationormemoryproblems• Confusion

40.3.2 Signs Observed by Other Individuals• Appearsdazedorstunned• Isconfusedaboutwhattodo• Forgetsplays• Isunsureofgame,score,oropponent• Movesclumsily• Answersquestionsslowly• Losesconsciousness• Showsbehaviororpersonalitychanges• Can’trecalleventspriortohit• Can’trecalleventsafterhit

40.3.3 Removal. Oncetheparticipanthasbeenremovedfromacontestduetoasuspectedconcussion,thecoach,schoolandAHCP(s)assumesfullresponsibilityforthatathlete’sfurtherevaluationandsafety.Ifavailable,acertifiedathletictrainer(ATC)underthedirectsupervisionofaMD/DOcanassistwiththesidelineevaluationofastudent-athletewhenastudent-athleteissentoutofacompetitionorpractice,butcannotprovidewrittenclearancetoreturntoplay(refertoabove).Ifaftersidelineevaluation,itisdeterminedtheathletedoesnotdemonstratesymptomsconsistentwithaconcussiontheATCwillfollowprocedureswithinawrittenoperationalprotocolcreatedandsignedbyasupervisingphysiciantodeterminereturntoplay.Inthissituation,theathleteshouldcontinuetobemonitoredforanydelayedonsetofconcussionsymptomsandmustberemovedfromactivityimmediatelyifsignsorsymptomsreturn.40.4 Return to Play (RTP) Criteria – Recommended Concussion Management40.4.1 Noathleteshouldreturntoplay(RTP)orpracticeonthesamedayofasuspectedconcussion.“Whenindoubt,sitthemout!”40.4.2 AnyathletesuspectedofhavingaconcussionmustbeevaluatedbyanACHP(asdefinedabove)assoonaspossibleandpractical.40.4.3 AnyathletewhohassustainedaconcussionmustbemedicallyclearedbyanAHCP(asdefinedabove)priortoresumingparticipationinanypracticeorcompetition.40.4.4 After evaluationandexaminationbyanAHCP(asdefinedabove), return toplaymust followa step-wiseprotocolasdefinedbythe“GradedReturntoPlayProtocol”formandunderthesupervisionofanAHCP,athletictrainer,coachorotherhealthcareprofessional(PostHeadInjury/ConcussionForm).40.4.5 AwrittenmedicalclearancefromanAHCP(asdefinedabove)isrequiredforreturntocompetition(PostHeadInjury/Concussion–RTPForm,AT18).

40.5 Education on Management of Concussions40.5.1 Requirement for Coaches.AllFHSAAmemberschoolheadcoaches,paid/supplementedcoachesandstudentathletesarerequiredtoannuallyviewtheFREEonlineeducationcourse“ConcussioninSports–WhatYouNeedtoKnow”.ThisNFHSconcussioncoursemaybeviewedonlineatwww.nfhslearn.com.40.5.2 Recommendation. Allmemberschoolpersonnel,contestofficials,parentsandmediaareencouragedtoeducatethemselvesbyviewingtheFREEonlineeducationcourse“ConcussioninSports–WhatYouNeedtoKnow”. ThisfreeNFHSconcussioncoursemaybeviewedonlineatwww.nfhslearn.com.


40.5.3 Additional Information.Currentandup-to-dateinformationonconcussioncanbefoundontheCenterforDiseaseControlandPreventionwebsiteat:

• http://www.cdc.gov/concussion/HeadsUp/youth.html;and• http://www.cdc.gov/concussion/HeadsUp/highschool.html.

40.6 Concussion Release Form. Eachstudent-athleteandtheirparentorlegalguardian,dulyappointedbyacourtofcompetentjurisdiction,mustsubmitareleaseformprovidedbytheassociation(FormEL3–ConsentandReleasefromLiabilityCertificate).

40.7 Sanctions on Coaches40.7.1 Level 1 Suspension.AheadcoachwhocommitsaviolationofanyconditionlistedinPolicy40willbeineligibletocoachorattendthenextcontest,atanylevel,foraminimumofthenexttwo(2)contestsduringtheperiodofsuspension,inallsportsexceptfootball.Forfootball,thecoachwillbeineligibleforaminimumofone(1)footballgame;or40.7.2 Level 2 Suspension.AheadcoachwhoreceivesasecondLevel1SuspensionduetoaviolationofanyconditionlistedinPolicy40,orcommitsmultipleviolationsinPolicy40willbeineligibletocoachorattendanyinterscholasticathleticcontestinanysport,atanylevel,foraperiodofuptosix(6)weeks;or40.7.3 Level 3 Suspension.AheadcoachwhoreceivesasecondLevel2SuspensionforviolatinganyconditionofPolicy40orcommitsanegregiousviolationofPolicy40,asdeterminedinthesolediscretionoftheExecutiveDirector,willbeineligibletocoachorattendanyinterscholasticathleticcontestinanysportforaperiodofuptoone(1)year.

POLICY 41

HEAT ACCLIMATIZATIONHeatillnessisacauseforconcernforhighschoolstudent-athletesbeginningpre-seasonpracticesinthewarm,summermonthsandothertimesofextremeheat.Themostseriousheatillness,exertionalheatstroke,isoneoftheleadingcausesofpreventabledeathintheseathletes.Heatproductionduringintenseexerciseis15to20timesgreaterthanatrestandcanraisebodycoretemperatureonetotwodegreesFahrenheiteveryfiveminutesunlessheatisdissipated.Thefollowingpolicyprovidesguidelinesandproceduresforconductingpreseasonpracticesandactivitiestoinsurethewell-beingofstudent-athletes.

41.1 Intent.The intent of this policy is to requireFHSAAmember schools to followa preseason acclimatization andrecoverymodelforallsportsthatenhancesstudent-athletewell-being.Thepolicyalsorequiresindividualschools,ordistricts,toselectandpromoteamethodofenvironmentalmonitoringtobeusedoutsidetheacclimatizationperiodandcomplywithstandardrecommendationsforpracticemodifications,forthesafetyofthestudent-athlete.41.1.1 Thesepoliciesprovidegeneralregulationsforconductingpreseasonpracticesforsecondaryschool-agestudentathletesandtoproviderecommendationsforvoluntaryconditioningworkouts.41.1.2 Thesepoliciesshouldbeappliedbeforeandduringtheacademicyeartoensuretheathletesarrivewithandmaintainadequatesport-specificconditioning.41.1.3 Applicationoftheseregulationsshouldnotbebasedsolelyontheinformationcontainedherewithin;but,shouldrepresenttheminimalsafetyprecautionspromotedthroughtheFHSAA.CoachesandSchoolsareencouragedtoreviewpublishedrecommendationsthroughtheNFHSortheNationalAthleticTrainersAssociationtofurtherprotectstudent-athletesfromtheharmfuleffectsoftheheat.41.1.4 Individualsusingtheseguidelinesareresponsibleforprudentjudgmentwithrespecttoeachpractice,athleteandfacilityandeachathleteisresponsibleforexercisingcautionwhenfollowingthesegeneralrequirements.

41.2 Rationale.TherecommendationoftheNationalFederationofHighSchoolAssociation’s(NFHS)SportsMedicineAdvisoryCommittee(SMAC)andtheNationalAthleticTrainers’Association’s(NATA)SecondarySchoolCommittee,thatallsportsuseacclimatizationandrecoveryprinciplestodeveloptheirpreseasonpracticeschedulesforthepurposeofenhancingthestudentathletewell-being,isbasedonthefollowing:Theprimaryfocusofthepreseasonperiodshouldbetoprovideanadjustmentperiodtotheintensityanddurationofexerciseandenvironmentalconditions.Theseproceduresarebaseduponmedicalliterature.Carefulconsiderationshouldbegiventothevariouslevelsoffitnessinthehighschoolstudent-athlete.

41.3 Definitions.41.3.1 VoluntaryConditioning. Voluntaryconditioning isdefinedasanyconditioning (i.e. running,weight lifting,warm-up,stretching,orcool-down)thatoccursoutsidetheseasonasdefinedinPolicies20and21.


41.3.2 OfficialPractice.Anofficialpracticeisdefinedasonecontinuousperiodoftimeinwhichaparticipantengagesinphysicalactivity.Itisrequiredthateachpracticebenomorethanthreehours(3hours)inlengthandconsistofnomorethan90minutesofintenseexercise.Warm-up,stretching,andcool-downactivitiesaretobeincludedaspartoftheofficialpracticetime.Allconditioningand/orweightroomactivitiesshallbeconsideredpartoftheofficialpracticebeginningonthefirstcalendardayofofficialsportseason.41.3.3 AcclimatizationPeriod.Theacclimatizationperiodisdefinedasthefirst14calendardaysofastudent-athletes’participation,beginningwiththefirstallowabledateofpracticeinthatsportorthefirstdayanathletebeginsofficialpractice,whicheverislater.Allstudent-athletes,includingthosewhoarrivetopreseasonpracticeafterthefirstofficialdayofpractice,mustadheretothesafetyprecautionsaffordedbythisacclimatizationpolicy.Thisperioddoesnotrestrictanathletes’availabilitytoparticipateinacontestbutdoesrestricttheamountoftotalhoursanathletecanparticipateonadailyandweeklybasis.41.3.4 Walk-Through.Awalk-throughshallbedefinedasanadditional teaching/learningopportunityforstudent-athletesandcoacheswithnoprotectiveequipment(i.e.helmets,shoulderpads,shinguards)orequipmentrelatedtoagivensport(i.e.footballs,blockingsleds,pitchingmachine,soccerballs,etc.).Thedurationofanywalk-throughmustnotexceedonehourinlength.Awalk-throughshallnotincludeconditioningorweightroomactivities.41.3.5 RecoveryPeriod.Arecoveryperiodisdefinedasthetimebetweentheendofonepracticeorwalk-throughandthebeginningofthenextpracticeorwalk-through.Physicalactivityisrestrictedduringthistimeperiod(i.e.speed,strength,conditioning,oragilitydrills).Walk-throughsareprohibitedduringthisrecoveryperiod.

41.4 Procedures41.4.1 Priortoparticipationinanypreseasonpracticeactivities,allstudent-athletesarerequiredtoundergoaPre-ParticipationPhysicalEvaluation(seeBylaw9.7,FormEL2)administeredasrequiredbystatelaw.41.4.2 Thestudentandparentorlegalguardian,dulyappointedbyacourtofcompetentjurisdiction,mustsubmitreleaseformsprovidedbytheassociation(FormEL3–ConsentandReleasefromLiabilityCertificate).41.4.3 Duringthefirstsevendaysofanathlete’sparticipation,itisrequiredthatparticipantsnotengageinmorethanonepracticeperday.41.4.4 Ifapracticesessionisinterruptedbyinclementweatherorheatrestrictions,itisrequiredthesessionbedividedforthegoodofthestudent-athlete’swelfareaslongasthecombinedtotalpracticetimeforthatsessiondoesnotexceedthree(3)hours.Theadditionofawalk-throughsessioninthissituationisacceptableprovideditisaddedbecauseofaweatherrelateddisruption,andoccursinsideanair-conditionedfacility.41.4.5 Competitioniscountedasthree(3)hours.Anofficialpracticeisnotpermittedonthesamedayofacompetition.41.4.6 Awalk-through ispermittedduringDays1–6of theacclimatizationperiod.However,aone-hourrecoveryperiod isrequiredbetweentheendofpracticeandthestartofthewalk-throughorvice-versa.41.4.7 Footballonly(includingspring):Duetotheprotectiveequipmentrequiredinfootball,theseadditionalproceduresapply:thefirsttwo(2)daysofpracticearerestrictedtohelmetsonly,days3-5canintroduceshoulder-padswithshortsandthenbeginningdaysix(6)ofpractice,fullgearcanbeutilizedandbody-to-bodycontactispermitted.Student-athleteswhobeginpracticewithateamafterthestartofofficialpracticewillberequiredtofollowthissame6dayprocedure.Duringtheinitialfive(5)days,theuseofarmshields,tacklingandblockingdummies,sledsandotherdevicescanbeusedforinstructionalpurposes,however,deliberatebody-to-bodycontactisprohibited.41.4.8 Forfootballathletes,thefirstavailabilityforacontestwouldbeaftercompletionofthe6practicesessionsaslistedabovein41.4.6.41.4.9 BeginningDay8,itisrequiredthatthepracticeschedulenotexceeda2-1-2-1format.Thismeansthatadayconsistingoftwopracticesshouldbefollowedbyadaywithonlyonepractice.Onewalk-throughsessionmaybeaddedtoadaywithasinglepracticesession.Ifatwopracticedaywerefollowedbyadayoff,atwo-practicedaywouldbepermittedonthenextday.41.4.10Ondayswhentwopracticesareconducted, it is required thateitherpracticenotexceed three(3)hours in lengthandstudent-athletesnotparticipateinmorethanfive(5)totalhoursofpracticeactivitiesonthesedays,Warm-up,stretching,andcool-downactivitiesareincludedaspartoftheofficialpracticetime.Practicesmustbeseparatedwithatleastthreecontinuoushoursofrecoverytimebetweentheendofthefirstpracticeandthebeginningoftheverynextpractice.Awalk-thoughisnotpermittedondaysthathavetwo(2)officialpractices.Weeklypracticetimeshallnotexceedtwenty-four(24)hoursfordays8-14.41.4.11Ondayswhenasinglepracticeisconducted,itisrequiredthatpracticesnotexceedthreehours(3hours)inlength.Awalk-throughispermittedafteraminimumone-hourrecoveryperiodbetweentheendofthefirstpracticeandthewalk-through,orvice-versa.41.4.12Itisrecommendedthatanyvoluntaryconditioningsessionislimitedtothree(3)hoursmaximumpersessionandthesesessionsshouldincludethesafeguardslistedwithin41.5below.41.4.13CrossCountry:Individualsmustparticipateinaminimumof10practicesessionson10separatedayspriortothefirstcontest.


41.5 Hydration and Rest.Oncethe14dayacclimatizationperiodexpiresorwithinANYvoluntaryconditioningsession,eachindividualschool,ordistrict,mustselectandpromoteamethodofmonitoringtheenvironmentforheatrelatedconcernsandcomplywithstandardrecommendationsforpracticemodifications,forthesafetyofthestudent-athlete.Schoolsmustcontinuetoadheretotheabovehydration/restpoliciesaswellasthetimelimitsandsequencingimposedonpractice(2-1-2).

• Resttimeshouldinvolvebothunlimitedhydrationintakeandrestwithoutanyactivityinvolved.• Forsportsutilizinghelmets(i.e.football,lacrosse,baseball,softballandothers)helmetsshouldberemovedduring

resttime.• Forevery30minutesofpractice,theremustbeatleastaminimum5minuterestandhydrationbreak.• Theareaidentifiedforrestshouldbeconsidereda“coolingzone”andoutofdirectsunlight.Thisareacaninclude

icesponges,coldimmersiontubsandothercoolingalternativestofacilitatethecoolingprocess.• Coachesshouldpromoteaheatinjurypreventionphilosophybypromotingunrestrictedaccesstowateratalltimes

withoutconsequence.• Astudent-athleteshouldneverbedeniedaccesstowaterifhe/sherequests.

41.5.1 Suggestedmethodsofmonitoringtheenvironmentinclude:1. WetBulbGlobeTemperature(WBGT)2. HeatIndex3. DigitalmetersorPsychrometers

41.6 Sanctions on Coaches41.6.1 Level 1 Suspension.AheadcoachwhocommitsaviolationofanyconditionlistedinPolicy41willbeineligibletocoachorattendanycontest,atanylevel,foraminimumofthenexttwo(2)contestsduringtheperiodofsuspension,inallsportsexceptfootball.Forfootball,thecoachwillbeineligibleforaminimumofone(1)footballgame;or41.6.2 Level 2 Suspension.AheadcoachwhoreceivesasecondLevel1SuspensionduetoaviolationofanyconditionlistedinPolicy41,orcommitsmultipleviolationsinPolicy41willbeineligibletocoachorattendanyinterscholasticathleticcontestinanysport,atanylevel,foraperiodofuptosix(6)weeks;or41.6.3 Level 3 Suspension. AheadcoachwhoreceivesasecondLevel2SuspensionforviolatinganyconditionofPolicy41orcommitsanegregiousviolationofPolicy41,asdeterminedinthesolediscretionoftheExecutiveDirector,willbeineligibletocoachorattendanyinterscholasticathleticcontestinanysportforaperiodofuptoone(1)year.

POLICY 42

SUDDEN CARDIAC ARRESTSuddencardiacarrestisaleadingcauseofsports-relateddeath.Thispolicyprovidesproceduresforeducationalrequirementsofallpaidcoachesandrecommendsaddedtraining.

42.1 Sudden Cardiac Arrest. Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) is a condition inwhich the heart suddenly andunexpectedlystopsbeating.Ifthishappens,bloodstopsflowingtothebrainandothervitalorgans.SCAcancausedeathifit’snottreatedwithinminutes.42.1.1 Symptomsofsuddencardiacarrestinclude: 42.1.1.1 SuddenCollapse 42.1.1.2 NoPulse 42.1.1.3 Nobreathing42.1.2 WarningSignsassociatedwithsuddencardiacarrestinclude 42.1.2.1 Faintingduringexerciseoractivity 42.1.2.2 Shortnessofbreath 42.1.2.3 Racingheartrate 42.1.2.4 Dizziness 42.1.2.5 Chestpains 42.1.2.6 Extremefatigue


42.1.3 Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).Itisstronglyrecommendedallcoaches,whetherpaidorvolunteer,areregularlytrainedinCPRandtheuseofanAED.Trainingisencouragedthroughagenciesthatprovidehands-ontrainingandoffercertificatesthatincludeanexpirationdate. 42.1.3.1 Automatic External Defibrillator (AED).Automaticexternaldefibrillators(AEDs)arerequiredatallFHSAAStateSeriesgames,tournamentsandmeets.TheFHSAAalsostronglyrecommendsthattheybeavailableatallpreseasonandregularseasoneventsaswellalongwithcoaches/individualstrainedinCPR.42.1.4 Whattodoifyourstudent-athletecollapses 42.1.4.1 Call911 42.1.4.2 SendforanAED 42.1.4.3 Begincompressions 42.1.4.4 UseAEDwhenitbecomesaccessible42.1.5 EducationofmanagementofSuddenCardiacArrest 42.1.5.1 Requirement for coaches:AllFHSAAmember school head coaches andpaid/supplemented coaches arerequiredtoannuallyviewtheFREENFHSonlineeducationcourse“SuddenCardiacArrest”.ThisfreeNFHScardiacarrestcoursemaybeviewedonlineatwww.nfhslearn.com. 42.1.5.2 Recommendation.Allmemberschoolpersonnel,contestofficials,student-athletes,parentsandmediaarestronglyencouragedtoeducatethemselvesbyviewingtheFREENFHSonlineeducationcourse“SuddenCardiacArrest”.ThisfreeNFHScardiacarrestcoursemaybeviewedonlineatwww.nfhslearn.com.42.1.6 Sudden Cardiac Arrest Release Form. Thestudentandparentorlegalguardian,dulyappointedbyacourtofcompetentjurisdiction,mustsubmitthereleaseformprovidedbytheassociation(FormEL3–ConsentandReleasefromLiabilityCertificate).

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