Football Football Manual 2020 - Kansas State High School .

FootballFootball Manual2020The official manual for high school football with information concerningfootball regulations and management of playoff games.Kansas State High School Activities Association601 SW Commerce Place P.O. Box 495 Topeka, KS 66615Phone: 785-273-5329 Fax: 785-271-0236kshsaa@kshsaa.org www.kshsaa.orgKSHSAA AdministratorMark Lentz, mlentz@kshsaa.org

Checklist for Participating TeamsFootball Rules Exam due online to KSHSAA by September 2Football Officials Recommendations Form due at the KSHSAA from October 7-14Send State Football Program Roster to KSHSAA by November 23Send a team photo to KSHSAA by November 23, earlier if possible.Contact state site manager for your team's halftime band performance by November 23Send to state site manager for your class: School Pass Gate List by November 23Review information from the state site manager and KSHSAA by November 23--Projected Calendar Dates2020202120222023Beginning Practice DateAug. 17Aug. 16Aug. 15Aug. 14First Possible Jamboree DateAug. 28Aug. 27Aug. 26Aug. 25Earliest Possible CompetitionSept. 2Sept. 1Aug. 31Aug. 30First Friday Playing DateSept. 4Sept. 3Sept. 2Sept. 1Week #9 Friday Playing DateOct. 30Oct. 29Oct. 28Oct. 27Regional – All ClassesNov. 6Nov. 5Nov. 4Nov. 3Sectional – All ClassesNov. 13Nov. 12Nov. 11Nov. 10Sub-State – All ClassesNov. 20Nov. 19Nov. 18Nov. 17State Championship – All ClassesNov. 28Nov. 27Nov. 26Nov. 25--State Championship Game InformationNovember 28, 2020Class 6AClass 5AClass 4AClass 3AClass 2AClass 1A8-Player DIIEmporia State University-Welch StadiumPittsburg State University-Carnie Smith StadiumTopeka-Hummer Sports ParkHutchinson Community College-Gowans StadiumSalina USD 305 District StadiumFort Hays State University-Lewis FieldNewton-Fischer Field8-Player DINewton-Fischer Field1:00 p.m.1:00 p.m.1:00 p.m.1:00 p.m.1:00 p.m.1:00 p.m.11:00 a.m.3:00 p.m.

Kansas State High SchoolActivities AssociationFootball ManualContest Managers, School Administrators, Officials,Football Coaches and News Media:This 2020 KSHSAA Football Manual is prepared and designed to provide generalinformation for the administration of KSHSAA football games. A copy has beensent to every member school administrator, game manager and to members ofthe media (newspaper, radio and television). Numerous questions arise prior toand during the course of playoffs, and we believe that many of your questions willbe answered by a thorough review of the contents of this publication. The manualis divided into nine sections and is generalized to apply to all playoff games.Section ISports Medicine GuidelinesSection IIGeneral KSHSAA Policy InformationSection IIIGeneral Information – Game AdministrationSection IVKSHSAA Football District SystemSection VKSHSAA Playoff Games – General InformationSection VIPlayoff Host InformationSection VIITicket Arrangements – Financials – Pass GatesSection VIIIState Championship Game InformationSection IXKSHSAA Media InformationWe are aware of the increased responsibilities each of you will assume duringthe championship series and we are committed to assisting in any way possible.We take this opportunity to thank all personnel, including managers, schooladministrators, coaches, players, officials, members of the press and thousandsof loyal football fans for their efforts and interest during the contests.Mark LentzAssistant Executive Directormlentz@kshsaa.orgBill FaflickExecutive Directorbfaflick@kshsaa.org

ContentsPED Statement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6The KSHSAA Code of Ethics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Section I – Sports Medicine Guidelines. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Pre-Participation Physical Evaluation (PPE).7KSHSAA Concussion and Head Injury Information Release Form.7Concussion Management/Kansas Law.7NFHS Guidelines on Handling Practices and Contests during Inclement Weather.7KSHSAA Contact Limitation Plan Requirements. 8Section II - General KSHSAA Policy Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Coach/Sponsor CPR/AED Training Requirement.9High School Preseason Jamboree. 9-10Requirements for Ejected Coaches.10Requirements for Ejected Players. . 10Unmanned Aircraft Systems or UAS (Drone Policy).10KSHSAA Pre-Activity Timeout.10Section III – General Information – Game Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11General Responsibilities of Host and Visiting Schools.11Specific Responsibilities of Host School.11Specific Responsibilities of Visiting School. 11-12Responsibilities of the Public Address Announcer.12Officials .12Game Jersey Color Determination.12Team Box Occupants.12Game Ball Provisions.12Coin-Toss Procedure.12Game-Ending and Running Clock Procedures.13Section IV – KSHSAA Football District System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14General Explanation.14District Assignment Criteria.14Playoff Format for Classes 6A, 5A and 4A.14District Assignments.15District Chairperson’s Responsibilities for District Game Schedule.15District Game Scheduling.15District Game Arrangements.15Determining the District Qualifiers. 15-16Twenty-One Point Tiebreaker – Determining Points for 3A, 2A, 1A and 8-Player.16Section V – KSHSAA Playoff Games – General Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17Playoff Games Information.17Playoff Dates.17Selection of Host Sites for Playoff Games.17East-West Formula.17Classes 6A, 5A and 4A Bracket.18Classes 3A and 2A Bracket.19Class 1A Bracket.208-Player Divisions Bracket.214“Be A Good Sport”

Section VI – Playoff Host Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Hosting Facilities.22Playoff Game Administration. 22-23Game Officials.23Team Awards.23Artificial Noisemakers.23Banners and Signs.23Game Times.23Section VII – Ticket Arrangements-Financials-Pass Gates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24Ticket Prices.24Ticket and Financial Report Information for Game Managers.24Ticket Accountability for Postseason EventsPass Gate.25Charitable Contributions – Solicitations.25Complimentary Tickets for Playoff Games. 25-26Section VIII – State Championship Game Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27Game Managers and Media Contacts.27Determination of Home and Visiting Teams.28Manager's Information Letter.28Ticket Gates.28Sideline Passes.28Practice and Warm-up.28Artificial Playing Surfaces.28Official KSHSAA T-Shirts.28Team Warm-up Area.28Pregame Introduction Procedure. 28-29Spectators Must Stay Off the Playing Field.29Postgame Presentation Ceremony Procedure.29Game Manager Reports.29Care of Receipts.29Section IX – KSHSAA Media Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30Media Passes.30Action Pictures.30Radio Broadcasting.30Telecasting of Games. 30-31Live Video Over Internet.31Live Telecast Provisions – Regular Season.31Citizenship/Sportsmanship Rule 52. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32NFHS Points of Emphasis. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33NFHS Football Rules Changes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34Football Field Diagrams. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Inside Back CoverChecklist for Regional, Sectional, Sub-State and State Game Managers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back CoverKSHSAA Football Manual5

KANSAS STATE HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATIONSTATEMENT ON PERFORMANCE ENHANCING DRUGS AND NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENTSIn order to promote the health and safety among all student-athletes, reduce health risk, maintain ethical standardsas well as reduce liability risk, students should not use any drug, medication (over-the-counter or prescription)or nutritional supplement, as defined by the World Anti-Doping Agency, for the purposes of performanceenhancement. All school personnel, including coaches and school nurses, should never recommend the use of anydrug, medication (over-the-counter or prescription) or nutritional supplement, as defined by the World Anti-DopingAgency, for the purposes of performance-enhancement.School personnel should not dispense or administer any drug, medication (over-the-counter or prescription)or nutritional supplement, unless the student-athlete is under the direct care of a licensed health professional,licensed to practice in the state of Kansas and practicing within their scope of practice as defined by the KansasBoard of Healing Arts, and only as prescribed.We recommend that coaches, athletic directors, nurses an

Football Football Manual 2020 The official manual for high school football with information concerning football regulations and management of playoff games. Kansas State High School Activities Association 601 SW Commerce Place P.O. Box 495 Topeka, KS 66615 Phone: 785-273-5329 Fax: 785-271-0236 kshsaa@kshsaa.org www.kshsaa.org