Rules And Regulations Governing Athletics
MIAA Handbook July 1, 2017 – June 30, 2019July 1, 2017 – June 30, 2019Rules and RegulationsGoverning AthleticsA Handbook for Principals and Athletic Directorsof schools thatare members of theMASSACHUSETTS INTERSCHOLASTICATHLETIC ASSOCIATIONNon-Discrimination Statement: MIAA does not discriminate in its educational programs or activities on the basis ofrace, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, religion or religious creed, disability or handicap, sex or gender, genderidentity and/or expression, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristicprotected under applicable federal, state or local law. Retaliation is also prohibited.1
MIAA Handbook July 1, 2017 – June 30, 2019Rule Changes Passed for the 7/1/17-6/30/19 HandbookRule #ChangeGAllows District Committee to approve both a co-operative and middle school waiver forsame school.5Recommended for 2017-18 that AED be on-site at all athletic events. New law mandatesfor 2018-19.33 (added)All coaches must have AED training in conjunction with mandated CPR training.34Boys lacrosse – maximum number of competitions per season changed from 20 to 18.34New subsection: Also exempt is approved participation in National Competitions that aresanctioned by NFHS & MIAA.45Added: Saturday & Sunday practice ONLY may be excluded from this rule.56New subsection: Student-athletes must complete annually one of the head injury safetytraining programs approved by the Department of Public Health.57.6.2Added: If waiver approved by MIAA for 57.6 – approval is good until athlete graduatesfrom that school.62Added: Inhalants & misuse of over-the-counter medications for purposes of altering onesmental state.62Changed wording and added Performance Enhancing Drugs (PED’s) to language.70Changed wording on Golf coaching & female golfer tee box.71.2.8Now allows JV Exhibition Performances for Gymnastics with restrictions.72.2Ice Hockey rule removed & now in full compliance with NFHS Ice Hockey Rule Book.78.2.13Amended that soccer game may continue if appropriate administration is available.84.1 & 35Moves Girls Wrestling to the Winter Season and will now follow NFHS Wrestling Rules.84.3.3Rule deleted & brings MA into conformity with NFHS Wrestling Rule Book.84.5New subsection: Medical personnel now must be in attendance & on duty at allwrestling matches.88Eliminate subsections .1, .2, .3, and .6. Rule now reflects rulings on Bona Fide waivers.2
MIAA Handbook July 1, 2017 – June 30, 2019A message to Principals and Athletic DirectorsDear Association Leaders,This Handbook provides policies and procedures that guide the Association and itsschool leaders. Definitions, philosophy, conduct codes, and constitutional structuresare further examples of Handbook information and aids that can be useful to you atvarious times. Ideas for improving content or format are welcome. Please note, Rule32.1, “As a condition of a high school's participation in interscholastic athletics underMIAA Rules and Regulations, prior to the first fall season contest, each principal andathletic director must read entirely, understand, abide by, and be prepared to enforceall rules, regulations, and policies contained within this Handbook. Only the Board ofDirectors, executive staff, or their designees may interpret or clarify rules of theAssociation. All disputes will be resolved by the executive staff or Board of Directors.The principal and athletic director must assure that each member of the school'scoaching staff is knowledgeable of, and will enforce, all requirements containedtherein.”The electronic version (found at www.miaa.net) of this Handbook provides Principalsand Athletic Directors with rule resources that may be as helpful as the rulesthemselves. For example, the electronic version includes “icons” that provide ruleclarifications, supporting forms, etc. The electronic version also allows opportunityfor instant staff editing of language that a principal or athletic director might suggest.Individually and collectively, our belief is that the positive educational outcomes ofinterscholastic athletics do not happen by chance. They happen because teachercoaches and school administration adopt an intentional and purposeful approach tothe interscholastic athletic experience.Please remember always that your executive staff’s number one priority is toefficiently respond to a member school principal or athletic director who might benefitfrom our support. If you have any level of uncertainty about the application of a rule,please give us a call before you try to “reinvent the wheel.” Staff contact informationis easily accessed at the top of the “Members Only” section of our website.Thanks you for all you do!Very sincerely yours,MIAA Executive DirectorJune, 20173
MIAA Handbook July 1, 2017 – June 30, 2019TABLE OF CONTENTSJULY 1, 2017 – JUNE 30, 2019 . ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.A MESSAGE TO PRINCIPALS AND ATHLETIC DIRECTORS . 3MIAA MISSION . 7MIAA PHILOSOPHY . 8WORTH REMEMBERING . 9COACHES' CODE OF ETHICS . 11CONTEST OFFICIALS' CODE OF ETHICS . 12PART I - GOVERNANCE OF INTERSCHOLASTIC ATHLETICS. 13A.B.C.D.E.F.G.H.I.J.K.L.M.N.O.P.Q.Legend . 14Overview. 14The Assembly . 14The Board of Directors . 14The Officers . 14The Executive Director . 15Eligibility Review Board, Standing, and District Athletic Committees . 15Sportsmanship, Integrity & Ethics Committee . 16Game Officials’ Committee . 16Sports Medicine Committee . 16Educational Athletic Committee . 16Tournament Management Committee . 16Voting Committee Members . 16Member School. 17Constitutional Organization Chart . 18The Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Council (MIAC) . 19The National Federation of State High School Associations . 19PART II - DEFINITIONS AND POLICIES . Every Participant must be a School Team Member . 21School Team. 21Adult Representation . 21Addressing the MIAC, Board of Directors, and Association Standing Committees . 21Medical Coverage . 21Parental Permission . 22Missing or Diseased Paired Organ . 22Return to Athletic Participation . 22Athletes' Assembly . 22Academic Awards . 22Sportsmanship Awards . 22School Attendance Policies . 23Equipment. 23Private Promoters and Sponsors . 23Transportation . 23Medical Emergency Evacuation/Thunder & Lightning . 23Protested Contests . 24Canceled Season Policy. 24Complimentary Tournament Passes. 244
MIAA Handbook July 1, 2017 – June 30, 201920.21.22.23.24.25.26.27.28.29.30.31.Statewide Coaches' Organizations . 24Definition of a Jamboree. 24Definition of Scrimmage . 25Definition of Practice . 25Captain's Practice . 25Victory Celebrations . 25Club Teams . 26Conflict Of Interest Statement . 26Gender Equity and Leadership. 26Resolutions Regarding Litigation. 26Unattached Athletes. 27Precautions Against the Transmission of Blood-Borne Pathogens . 28PART III - GENERAL RULES . on of Rules . 31Coaches’ Education . 32Recognized Sports, And Scheduling Limits for Schools . 33Starting and Closing Dates for Tryouts, Practices, and Contests . 35Multiple School Events: Involving Only MIAA Member Schools . 36Interstate Competition . 37All Star Games. 38Competition with Non-Member Schools (includes “Approved” Schools that are not Members,but are approved by their own High School State Association as recognized by theNational Federation). . 38Out-of-Season Coach-Athlete Contact Limitations. 39Subsidizing Out-of-Season Activities . 41League Organization & Membership Changes. 41Boys’ and Girls’ on the Same Team . 42Recruitment. 44PART IV - RULES AFFECTING AN INDIVIDUAL STUDENT-ATHLETE OR COACH . 61.62.63.Loyalty to the High School Team: Bona Fide Team Members . 46Only One School Sport Per Season is Permitted . 46Amateurism -- Definitions and Loss of Amateur Standing. 47Sportsmanship: Taunting. 47Sportsmanship: Athlete and Coach Contest Disqualifications/Suspensions . 48Coach/Media Relations . 51Student Eligibility: Baseline Eligibility Requirements . 52Student Eligibility: Alternative, Collaborative, Detached or Other Non-TraditionalEducational Programs . 52Student Eligibility: Middle School Students on Senior High Teams . 52Student Eligibility: Home Educated Students . 53Student Eligibility: Membership in School . 54Student Eligibility/School Requirements: Physical Examinations/MedicalCoverage/Concussions. 54Student Eligibility: Transfer Students . 55Student Eligibility: Academic Requirements . 58Student Eligibility: Time Allowed for Participation After First Entering Grade Nine . 59Student Eligibility: Age . 59Student Eligibility: Graduation . 59Student (and Coach) Eligibility: Chemical Health/Alcohol/Drugs/Tobacco . 60Good Citizen Rule . 635
MIAA Handbook July 1, 2017 – June 30, 201964. Protest Student Eligibility . 63PART V - SPORT RULES . 81.82.83.84.Baseball . 65Basketball . 66Cross Country . 67Field Hockey. 68Football . 68Golf . 73Gymnastics. 73Ice Hockey . 75Indoor Track . 77Lacrosse. 78Outdoor Track. 79Rugby . 80Skiing . 81Soccer . 81Softball . 84Swimming . 85Tennis . 85Unified Sports . 88Volleyball . 88Wrestling . 90PART VI - PENALTIES .
72.2 Ice Hockey rule removed & now in full compliance with NFHS Ice Hockey Rule Book. 78.2.13 Amended that soccer game may continue if appropriate administration is available. 84.1 & 35 Moves Girls Wrestling to the Winter Season and will now follow NFHS Wrestling Rules. 84.3.3 Rule deleted & brings MA into conformity with NFHS Wrestling Rule Book.
4. ASA Rules and Regulations 5. The IPC Athletics Rules and Regulations 6. The Safety at Sports and Recreational Events Act, 2 of 2010 and its Regulations 7. The Occupational Health and Safety Act, 85 of 1993 and its Regulations INTRODUCTION The ASA Competition Rules are only applicable in South Africa for athletics meetings
The Jandakot Airport Track Classic . Saturday 1st February 2020 . Western Australia Athletics Stadium . Technical Rules of Competition . This competition will be conducted in accordance with the rules/regulations of World Athletics, Oceania Athletics Association and Athletics Australia. VENUE. The competition will be held at WA Athletics .
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education; however, faculty, who are the cornerstone of life in higher education, play an undefined, and in many cases, insignificant role in the governance of athletics programs (Gerdy, 2002). Nearly one-third of the 340 faculty athletics representatives at Division I-A institutions are not consulted on major athletics decisions (Wolverton, 2010).
