2008-09 bowling rules meeting presentation randy allen – assistant director [email protected]...
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Season Dates/Limits of Competition
• Schools & individuals are allowed 24 dates of competition
• Four scrimmages, maximum two before 1st contest
• Each level, i.e. JV, varsity “B” are allowed 24 dates
• No individual ever allowed more than 24 dates
• Grade 7-8 students cannot be on HS varsity
Season Dates/Limits of Competition
• Season Dates – 2008-09 First practice, November 20, 2008 First competition, December 6, 2008 Regionals – Feb. 27-28, 2009 Finals –March 6-7, 2009 Sites of Finals tournament
• D-1, Northway Lanes-Muskegon
• D-2, Sunnybrook Lanes – Sterling Heights
• D-3, Airport Lanes - Jackson
Competition Format – Regular Season
• Required regular season team format, approved by Representative Council
• Conference & dual team meets - must be 2 regular games and 2 Baker games, 30 points
• Order of games determined locally
• Other formats may be used for invitational tournaments, non-conference special events, singles, doubles, etc.
• Point system and score sheet available on MHAA Web
• Absent bowlers receive “zero” for scheduled frames missed in Baker games based on normal rotation
Competition Format - Tournament
• MHSAA Tournament format, approved by Representative Council
• All levels will have team event on Friday, singles on Saturday
• Regional team – 3 regular games, 6 Baker games, total pins
• Regional Singles - 6 game block
• New rotation in team event, even lane one pair right, odd lane two pairs right
Competition Format - Tournament
• Finals Team Format (Friday) Qualifying round will be 2 regular games, 8 Baker
games. Top 8 teams advance to quarterfinal match game round which will be 1 regular game and 4 Baker games with seeded pairings based on qualifying scores
• Finals Singles Format (Saturday) Qualifying round will be 6 game block, cut to top 16
for best two of three match games through Finals
Tournament Information
• Tournament groupings posted in late November
• Dates, fees, managers also on-line
• Managers will send info to schools in January
• Check PSTI for additional tournament information for rosters, ranking, etc.
• No entry materials will be mailed, all rosters, forms, etc. are on-line
• Schools pay all fees at Regionals
• MHSAA pays fees at Finals
• Schools must have minimum 4 meets vs. school teams
Tournament Procedures
• MHSAA Bowling Tournament is conducted in three equal Divisions by enrollment (check handout)
• Schools are assigned to one of six Regionals in each Division for tournament competition
• Schools will be notified of assignments in early January
• All tournament entry information must be sent to Regional manager by Feb. 6, 2009
• Entry materials include roster, Master Eligibility list
• All students must be accompanied by school coach
• Two coaches allowed in bowling area in 2008-09
MHSAA Tournament Lane Conditions
• Bowling committee recommendation to MHSAA Representative Council approved in May, 2008 adopts the Kegel Navigation “Challenge Series” conditions for MHSAA Tournament competition
• For 2009, the MHSAA will use “Broadway” pattern
• MHSAA Web will have a link to the Kegel lane specifications for the pattern
• May be used during regular season competition
• Coaches should manage expectations of bowlers as conditions may not be absolute
Amateur Status/Awards
• Students in MHSAA sports may never accept cash or merchandise awards, nor can they accept gift certificates of any kind
• Trophies, medals, plaques and similar symbolic awards may not exceed $25 in value
• Participation in adult leagues with prize funds is a violation
• Scholarship awards must be post graduation and must have an academic criteria or component. They cannot be based only on bowling performance
Limited Team Membership Rule
• Students on the school team may not participate in non-school competition during school season
• Restriction starts with first school match or meet
• Students are allowed two (2) non-school competitions without penalty
• Schools may use the 24 dates of competition for non-conference involvement
• When using school dates, all students must be eligible athletes with school approved coaching
Three Player Rule
• During the school year, out of season (fall & spring for bowling coaches)
• School coaches are limited to coaching a maximum of 3 students from their school in grades 7-12
• Waiver is available, check with school DA
• Applies to all school coaches
General Eligibility
• All students must have a current physical card on file
• MHSAA and school academic standards must be met
• School teams are 9-12 grade students. Grade 7-8 students may not be on high school team. (Exception for schools with less than 100 students)
• All-Star competition not allowed for students/coaches
• Students may not participate in JV and Varsity match on the same day
• Coaches may not intentionally play ineligibles
Summer Dead Period
• 7 consecutive days selected by each school
• No coach contact with students in sports grades 7-12
• No camps, clinics, sport activities at school facilities
Public Laws 111 & 112 (2004)
• Prohibit & Penalize Hazing
• Coaches: Do not allow others to “endanger the health or safety” of any individual
• Inform students & parents that hazing is unlawful, not “team bonding” or initiation
Public Act 215 (2006)
• School athletic codes must include ineligibility penalties for the use of banned performance-enhancing drugs. Be current with your school drug/alcohol polices
General Reminders & Tips
• Keep school athletic informed and up to date, Meet with your AD to cover all school policies
• Conduct tryouts over several days, measure all aspects of students abilities, have clear cut procedures
• Have a pre-season meeting with students, parents, proprietor and AD to establish policies & criteria for participation, manage expectations and set tone for the season
• Make sportsmanship & conduct a priority
• Have fun, enjoy the experience, build citizens, be a good teacher and educator
2007-08 Bowling Rules Meeting Presentation
Randy Allen – Assistant [email protected]
Have a great season!