WEST VIRGINIA
SCHOLASTIC LACROSSE ASSOCIATION
RULES AND REGULATIONS
INDIVIDUAL ELIGIBILITY
- Before any player is allowed to practice
or play, he/she must have a medical examination performed by a licensed physician
and must provide a written certification signed by the physician stating
that the player's condition and health are satisfactory for participation
in the sport of lacrosse. The medical examination and physician's certificate
required by this rule must be obtained and dated no earlier than June 1 of the
prior year.
- Before any player is allowed to practice
or play, the player's parents or guardians must provide their written consent
for the player's participation and a certification of insurance coverage.
In addition, the player and the player's parents or guardians must
also provide a written acknowledgment of the risks of participating in the
sport of lacrosse, a waiver and release of liability, and an acknowledgment
and agreement that the player's participation shall be subject to the WVSLA
Constitution and By-Laws, as well as all rules, regulations, and decisions
of the WVSLA Board of Directors.
- A player is eligible to participate
only for the member team that is sponsored, approved, recognized by, or otherwise
affiliated with, the school that the player attends. If
a player attends a school that does not sponsor, approve, or recognize a
member team, that player may play for the nearest member team subject to
Board approval and/or pursuant to Article IV of the Constitution and
By-Laws.
- WVSLA high school competition is limited
to players who are enrolled in grades 9 through 12. Players enrolled
in grade 8 and below are ineligible to play with or against players enrolled
in grades 9 through 12.
- Players who are 19 years old or older
shall be ineligible; provided, however, that if a player reaches the age
of 19 after July 1, that player will be eligible, age wise, to compete through
the end of the school year in which the player turns 19.
- Before the first game, each team shall
submit to the Secretary an eligibility roster which shall include each player's
name, date of birth, the school the player attends, the grade in which the
player is enrolled, and a certification that the player and the player's
parents or guardians have provided the physician's certification, consent
and certification of insurance, and acknowledgement and waiver of liability
forms specified in the preceding paragraphs.
- WVSLA
member teams will comply with WVSSAC academic eligibility requirements
TEAM CLASSIFICATION, SCHEDULES AND TOURNAMENTS
- Before the beginning of regular season
competition, the Coaches will develop and submit a written recommendation
subject to approval by the WVSLA Board of Directors, placing teams in "A",
"B" or "C" classifications based on projected competitive strength, historical
competitive strength, number of years the team has been in existence, size
of school, and whatever other factors the Coaches and the Board of Directors
deem relevant. A team may schedule and compete against teams in other
classifications, but regular season standings, as well as qualification for
and entry into post-season tournament play will be determined according to
classification.
- In order to be considered for
post-season tournament play, team must be a team in good standing and
fulfill the current playoff requirements. .
- Any team that fails to appear for a
mutually scheduled contest will, in addition to forfeiting the game, compensate
its opponent for game expenses including but not limited to referees, medical
services, transportation, lights, field rental and the like.
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Teams
shall give 24-hour notice if they are unable to field a team for a game.
The board shall decide if any fees or fines are due.
COACHES
- League coaches are expected to adhere
to and practice the ideals set forth by the NFHS.
- Coaches are required to emphasize
good sportsmanship and appropriate behavior at all times. Coaches are responsible
for controlling themselves, their players and their bench. Fighting,
profanity, intemperate language or behavior, and disrespect for opponents,
officials or spectators should be avoided and discouraged.
- Coaches must be familiar with the NFHS rule book and all WVSLA exceptions.
- Coaches are encouraged to fill out
and mail to the WVSLA officials' representative rating cards for officials'
performance within 3 days after a contest.
- The Head Coach must meet
WVSSAC guidelines.
OFFICIALS
- All WVSLA games will be officiated
by members of the Allegheny Lacrosse Officials Association,
or
other certifying body of officials, except in circumstances
when a visiting official is invited to work a game.
- Coaches will be notified in advance
of the officials assigned for their home games.
- Officials will have the authority
over the "game" from the time of arrival / check-in unitl the teams have
completed the post-game handshake and visiting team has departed.
- Officials will be paid the "published"
rate per game as communicated in writing from the WVSLA
Secretary prior to
each season. Officials should be paid promptly at the end of each game
or as determined by Agreement between Official and the WVSLA Board of Directors.
- The WVSLA Board of Directors will
notify the the area assignor of any and all WVSLA exceptions to NFHS rules
prior to the commencement of upcoming season. Officials should be thoroughly
familiar with WVSLA exceptions prior to working any WVSLA games.
- Before the beginning of the regular
season, the WVSLA will appoint an officials' representative to act as liason
to the Board of Directors on all issues pertaining to officials. Any
complaints or comments concerning officials should be directed in writing
to this officials' representative.
GAME RULES
- The WVSLA will adhere to all
Federation Rules with the exceptions to be determined and announced by the
Board of Directors by February of each year.
- The procedure for proposing exceptions
to the rules which will govern WVSLA play shall be as follows:
- Any member or official may recommend an exception to the WVSLA Board of Directors, or any committee appointed by the Board of Directors
for purposes of considering interpretation of the rules or exceptions to
the rules (the "Rules Committee"), provided such proposal is submitted within
a reasonable time.
- The Board of Directors or the Rules Committee will review
proposals for rule changes and report their tentative conclusions to the
membership at a duly convened meeting.
- After an opportunity for discussion and input by the membership,
the Rules Committee will make a recommendation concerning proposed rule changes
or exceptions and the Board of Directors shall determine whether to adopt
any proposed changes exceptions.
- Notice of exceptions to the Federation Rules will be
distributed in writing to all members and officials with a specific effective
date.
HOME TEAM RESPONSIBILITIES
- The home team is required to
provide the following for all WVSLA games:
- Emergency medical services including a doctor or paramedic
and other personnel trained in first aid and emergency care, on site for
the entire contest, and ambulance service readily available. Failure
to provide emergency medical services will result in home team forfeit, and
the game will not be played.
- Telephone communications, including cell phone communications,
on site and immediately available, along with emergency phone numbers.
- A bench, table area, and personnel to assist with scorekeeping,
timekeeping, etc., and at least one chair for timekeeper/tally keeper for
visiting team.
- Flags or cones will be provided according to Federation
guidelines.
- Horn and emergency evacuation plan.
2009 TEAM CLASSIFICATION, SCHEDULES AND TOURNAMENTS -
Approved for 2009 season
- In order to be considered for boys post-season tournament play, a team must
play a majority of other WVSLA members one time. Since there are eleven (11) teams, the
majority is six (6).
- In order to be considered for girls post-season tournament play, a team must
play all other WVSLA members twice, once home and once away.
- All games versus WVSLA teams must be played by May 3, 2009. Reminder that
some teams cannot play on a Sunday.
- The boys playoffs will be comprised of a quarterfinal, final four, or
semifinal, to be played at the home of the higher seed. The boys quarterfinal
games will be played on May 5 or 6. The boys semifinal games should be played on
May 9 at the home of the higher seed. May 8 is the alternate date if
necessary.
- The girls playoffs will be comprised of a final four, or semifinal, to be
played at the home of the higher seed. The girls semifinal games should be
played May 9 at the home of the higher seed. May 6, 7 , and 8 are alternate
dates if necessary.
- The WVSLA Boys & Girls Championship games will be played May 16, 2009 between the
winners of the semifinal games at the home of the higher seed.
- WVSLA boys team dues for 2009 will be $200.00. They will be payable at a later date.
- WVSLA girls team dues for 2009 will be $200.00.
They will be payable at a later date.
- The membership agreed to accept any new teams up until the season starts.
If they are able to schedule and complete the required number of games, they
can be accepted as full members, otherwise they will be associates.
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