basketball bulletin 2015-2016

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BASKETBALL BULLETIN 2015-2016
IMPORTANT DATES:
Formal Practice Begins: NOVEMBER 12, 2015
First Scrimmage: NOVEMBER 18, 2015
Competition begins: DECEMBER 1, 2015
Voluntary Practice Allowed: DECEMBER 28, 29, 30, 31, 2015
Regular Season Ends: FEBRUARY 20, 2016
IMPORTANT REMINDERS:
CHSAA Basketball Information: CHSAANOW.COM & CHSAA.ORG
GAME LIMITS:
1A-3A: 19 GAMES 4A-5A: 23 GAMES
Penalty for too many games:
RESTRICTION, No Appeal. If there are duplicate games or incorrect
games on your schedule in MAXPREPS, contact:
[email protected]
MAXPREPS
Schools are required to post scores and stats on MAXPREPS after
each contest. Questions?
Gerry Valerio at [email protected]
GATE LIST SUBMISSION:
See page 12 for instructions and deadlines.
CHSAA CONTACT: Bert Borgmann (303)-344-5050
E-MAIL: [email protected]
RULES INTERPRETER: Dave Smith (303) 941-9216
E-MAIL: [email protected]
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Letter from CHSAA Assistant Commissioner Bert Borgmann ..................................................... 1
Coaches' Check List ....................................................................................................................... 2
2015-2016 Basketball Committee/Meeting Date ...................................................................... 2
2015-2016 Basketball Calendar .................................................................................................. 3
Get Back Guy ................................................................................................................................. 4
Expected Bench Decorum/Expectations of Coaches/Sportsmanship Protocol ..................... 5-6
Coaches' Box ............................................................................................................................... 5-6
Player/Coach Ejection ................................................................................................................... 7
Due Process ................................................................................................................................... 8
Maximum Team Contests .............................................................................................................. 8
Maximum Quarters, Individual ...................................................................................................... 9
CHSAA Winter Practice Prohibition ............................................................................................... 9
Game Management Reminders .............................................................................................. 9-12
Scrimmages.................................................................................................................................... 9
High School Coaches Coaching Club ............................................................................................ 9
Basketball Tournament Regional/State Roster Information .................................................. 12
Coaches' Rules Meeting Requirement ....................................................................................... 13
2015-2016 Major Rule Changes .......................................................................................... 14-17
Basketball Court Requirements .................................................................................................. 18
Instructions-Scores/Timers ................................................................................................... 19-20
Use of Registered Officials, Officials Fees .................................................................................. 21
Basketball Officials Rating Information ...................................................................................... 22
Post Season Officials Selection Information ........................................................................ 23-24
Classification numbers ................................................................................................................ 24
2015-2016 Qualifying Formats ............................................................................................ 24-38
Class 1A .......................................................................................................................... 24-26
Class 2A .......................................................................................................................... 27-28
Class 3A .......................................................................................................................... 29-32
Class 4A .......................................................................................................................... 33-35
Class 5A .......................................................................................................................... 36-39
District and League Pairings (1A, 2A, 3A) ............................................................................ 39-40
CHSAA Official Game Ball ............................................................................................................ 41
CHSCA All State Nomination Information ............................................................................. 42-43
‘Seeking Excellence in Academics, Activities and Athletics’
14855 E. 2nd Ave.
Aurora, CO 80011
(303) 344-5050
Fax (303) 3344-0775
www.chsaa.org
November 2015
TO:
CHSAA Member School Athletic Directors
Member School Girls’ and Boys’ Basketball Coaches
FR:
Bert Borgmann, Assistant Commissioner
CHSAA Basketball Liaison
RE:
2015-2016 High School Basketball Season
Welcome to the 2015-2016 Colorado high school basketball season. The year promises great excitement
and success for you and your players. Please accept my best wishes for a successful season for you, your
players and school.
Please review this bulletin which outlines the important items you, as an athletic director and/or basketball
coach, need to know as the season progresses. This document is a supplement to the CHSAA Constitution
and By-Laws (Handbook). Coaches are expected to review the contest of this bulletin and the CHSAA
Handbook so they have a thorough understanding of the rules governing high school basketball.
I would also remind you to check your school calendar and remind players about special holidays, SAT, ACT,
and PSAT testing dates, etc. By notifying them of possible date conflicts, you may help avoid potential team
problems. Remember that there is to be no player-coach contact on Sundays and from December 23 through
December 27 and January 1. Any contact on December 28-31 must be voluntary and is for practice only.
No games or scrimmages may be played. (Sunday rule applies during this time.) Again, voluntary dates for
2015 are December 28, 29, 30, 31.
It is my expectation that coaches set the proper tone for sportsmanship in their school. How a coach acts or
responds is how his/her team and crowd will act or respond. So, I challenge each of you to set the highest
possible behavioral standards for your team, yourself and your fans. It is in the best interest of the sport and
reinforces the education component for which high school athletics stand.
The knowledge of the playing and eligibility rules cannot be understated. Please take the necessary time to
learn the rules and how they pertain to the sport of basketball, but more importantly, academic eligibility.
Your principal or athletic director can answer most questions you might have. If they are unable to do so,
do not hesitate to contact me at the CHSAA office at 303-344-5050 or by email at [email protected] .
Best wishes on a successful season and thank you for your contribution to high school activities and the
support of Colorado’s high school students.
Sincerely,
Bert Borgmann
Assistant Commissioner
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Important Names and Telephone Numbers:
CHSAA Liaison: Bert Borgmann (303) 344-5050
CHSAA Assistant: Whitney Webermeier (303) 344-5050
2015-2016 Basketball Rules Interpreter: Dave Smith (303) 941-9216 (c)
2015-2016 Basketball Committee Chair: Paul Cain, Mesa County Schools (970) 254-5154
2015-2016 Basketball Committee:
Paul Cain, Mesa County Schools - Chair (2nd term, 2016)
Cathy Benton, Littleton (2016)
Joe Garcia, Antonito (2018)
Mike Rogers, Grandview (2018)
Steve Longwell, Eaton (2016)
Al Snyder, Simla (2018)
Cherie Toussaint, Pueblo County (2017)
Dirk Pedersen, Limon (2017)
Kylie Chamberlain, Idalia (2017)
Richard Affleck, Centaurus (2017)
Sean O’Donnell, Pagosa Springs (2017)
2015-2016 - Basketball Committee Meeting: February 6, 2016 – CHSAA Office
COACH’S CHECKLIST
Coaches: The following is a quick list of important information that you and your players need to know before
the season begins and throughout the year. Have you covered this information with your players? Use the
quick check-off list to make this season a successful one. (Note: HB = CHSAA Constitution and By-laws)
Reviewed
Date
Important CHSAA By-laws
Equity Code/Sexual Harassment (Article(s) 3, 4)
Classification Numbers (Article 15)
Coaching Registration (Article 16)
Recruiting (Article 19)
Amateur Status (Article 20)
Outside Competition (Article 21)
Coach Ejection (Article 22)
Player Ejection (Article 22)
Practice/Five-Day Practice (Article 23)
Penalties (Article 24)
Appeals Process/Due Process (Article 25)
Officials (Article 27)
Reviewed
Date
Important Basketball Points of Emphasis
2015-2016 Season Dates /Calendar
2015 Season Playoff Dates
2015-2016 Playoff Formats (by Classification)
Roster/Game-by-Game Results information
New NFHS Basketball Rules
Page
HB Page
N/A
7
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
5
5
N/A
N/A
N/A
22
22-23
38-42
42-45
73-75
75-76
78-81
81-84
81-82
87
96-97
101-104
106-109
Page
HB Page
4
4
29
9
13
13
13
N/A
N/A
N/A
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2015-2016 CHSAA BASKETBALL CALENDAR
1A-5A Regular season completed:
By Saturday, February 20, 2016
1A, 2A, 3A Districts completed:
By Saturday, February 27, 2016
1A-3A First Round:
Friday, March 4, 2016
1A-3A “Sweet 16” completed:
By Saturday, March 5, 2016
1A, 2A, 3A, Finals:
Thu, through Sat., March 10-12, 2016
4A First Round
Friday, February 26, 2016
4A Sweet 16:
Saturday, February 27, 2016
4A Great 8:
Fri. Mar, 4 (G), Sat. Mar 5, (B) 2016
5A First Round:
Tues, Feb 23 (G) & Wed, Feb. 24 (B) 2016
5A Second Round:
Fri., Feb. 26 (G) & Sat., Feb 27 (B), 2016
5A Sweet 16:
Tues., Mar. 1 (G) & Wed. Mar. 2 (B) 2016
5A Great 8:
Fri., Mar. 4 (G) & Sat., Mar. 5 (B) 2016
4A, 5A Final Four (B & G):
Thursday-Saturday, March 10-12, 2016
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REGULAR SEASON BASKETBALL
REGULAR SEASON SCHEDULING
Schools are responsible for their own schedules during the regular season.
PHILOSOPHY OF ENTRY FEES
While tournament entry fees have become a necessary part of high school interscholastic athletics, it is the
philosophy of the Colorado High School Activities Association that entry fees should be used solely for
tournament and/or games expenses and in no manner serve as a fund raiser for any other athletic/activity
event in any school or individual school program.
WHO IS YOUR “GET BACK GUY”
Officials have been instructed to ask each head coach prior to the game, "Who is your "Get Back Guy"? The
"GBG is the assistant coach designated by the head coach to be in charge of all bench personnel should an
altercation occur on the field or near the sideline. In volatile situations, the "GBG" immediately
communicates with all bench personnel to prevent them from leaving the bench area or participating in a
fight in the bench area. The prompt action of the "GBG" could prevent your team from forfeiting the present
game and next week's game due to mass ejections or penalties imposed by the Commissioner for fighting.
NON-CERTIFIED COACHES, UNAUTHORIZED ASSISTANTS
Carefully review rules in the CHSAA Handbook pertaining to the qualification of coaches. There have been
changes over the past year. You must have a CHSAA-Registered Coach on the bench at all times.
THE ROLE OF THE OFFICIAL
The contest official may observe signs, symptoms and conditions of head trauma and if observed shall send
the player to the sideline for assessment by school personnel and/or a licensed practitioner. At that time
the role of the contest official ceases. A school or school district may impose stricter standards.
THE ROLE OF THE COACH
BYLAW 1620.5: All coaches, who have sole supervisory responsibility for a team, must annually complete
one of the following: The online NFHS Concussion Course or a school organized sports medicine review that
includes a head trauma/concussion component, and emergency evacuation procedures. If you suspect that
an athlete has a concussion, you should remove the athlete from play, ensure the athlete is evaluated by a
health care professional experienced in evaluating for concussions, inform the athlete’s parents about the
possible concussion, and keep the athlete out of participation the day of injury and until the athlete obtains
a written release from a licensed practitioner.
THE ROLE OF THE LICENSED PRACTITIONER & TRAINER
If at any time during participation, a student-athlete is removed from participation due to head trauma, the
student-athlete must obtain a written release from a licensed practitioner (as defined in the CHSAA bylaws)
before participating again. The athlete may then begin a gradual return to play as determined by the school’s
trainer (where applicable). The release must be presented only to the coach.
LANGUAGE
Coaches are reminded that the CHSAA focuses on exemplary behavior. The use of bad language may be
penalized by disqualification. Work with your athletes at the beginning of the season to understand that
whenever that uniform is worn, they represent their school and the philosophies of the CHSAA. (Please help
the officials in curbing poor sporting behavior.)
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BASKETBALL BENCH CONDUCT AND SPORTSMANSHIP
Each basketball season, the CHSAA office receives questions regarding acceptable bench conduct by the
Head Basketball Coach and his/her assistants. The questions generally stem from what is interpreted as
acceptable behavior. The following material is intended to provide some insight and guidance for coaches
and officials alike.
Officials should permit certain behavior by the head coach who engages in spontaneous reactions to
officiating calls and non-calls provided the coach remains in the coaching box and the reaction is not
prolonged, profane, vulgar, or threatening.
Coaches and bench personnel are expected to adhere to the specific rules set forth in NFHS Rule 10.
Repeated violations of those rules should result in a technical foul being assessed against the coach or
other bench personnel. More egregious conduct violations while inside or outside the coaching box, should
be properly and consistently penalized with a technical foul without warning.
Examples of egregious conduct violations which should be penalized include, but are not limited to, the
following:
1. Comments directed at or referring to any game official that question the integrity of an official.
(repeated references to the foul count against each team; suggesting an official is “cheating” or
“home towning” a team, etc.)
2. A negative response to a call/no-call including, but not limited to approaching/charging an official
in a hostile, aggressive or otherwise threatening manner; emphatically removing one’s coat in
response to a call/no-call or throwing equipment or clothing on the floor; thrashing arms in disgust;
running or jumping in disbelief; or, other actions deemed to incite undesirable crowd reactions.
3. Non-Verbal, without motion movement that is perceived to show up an official.
Note: Make sure there is a designated coaching box as prescribed in the NFHS rules book. Failure to
comply with the rule is a distinct advantage that is not within the spirit and intent of the rules. The rule is
clear and concise. The head coach or any other bench personnel may not be outside the prescribed
coaching box except when otherwise permitted by rule. When a coach is outside the coaching box
instructing their players, officials must remind the coach to return to the coaching box. This can be done
with a couple of sentences in a relaxed tone and the coaching box issue has been addressed. This is
preventive officiating and can go a long way toward avoiding further problems.
COACHING BOX
The head coach may be off the bench in front of his or her seat within the confines of the designated
coaches’ box to give instructions to his or her players and/or substitutes. The box shall be outlined outside
the side of the court on which the scorers’ and timers’ table and team benches are located. A line 28 feet
from the end line, the sideline, a line 14 feet from the end line shall bound the area. These lines shall be
located off the court and be two inches wide (2015-2016 NFHS Basketball Rules Book, page 14, Rule 1,
Section 13, Article 2). Game officials have been instructed by the CHSAA Office to prohibit coaches from
standing, per NFHS rules, if the coach box is not marked appropriately as noted in 1-13-2.
The required coaching box dimensions!
A 2-inch line that is measured from the end line 28 feet and a 2-inch line that is measured from the end
line 14 feet bound the coaching box.
Courts without a correctly marked coaching box will result in a coach not being allowed to stand during the
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game, other than allowed by the NF rule book.
The CHSAA has approved and schools are required to use the following coaching box:
NF Rulebook reference is Page 14, Rule 1, Section 13, Article 2
SPORTSMANSHIP EXPECTATIONS OF COACHES (All Levels)
It is the expectation of the CHSAA that the Head Coach take responsibility for the behavior of his/her players,
and fans with the school administrator. Basketball games evoke as much emotion for coaches, players and
fans as any other sport, perhaps more than most. The CHSAA has established a goal of improving
sportsmanship at its basketball games and the head coach is the key to this change.
How a coach responds to a call on the floor is how his/her team and fans will respond. That is a responsibility
that cannot be taken lightly. High school athletics are educational in nature and need to be treated in that
manner. Use the time you have with your players and fans to teach them the appropriate decorum for your
games. Some ideas that have been proven to work in the past include:
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Develop the appropriate behaviors with your administrators so you are all reinforcing the same
behavior;
At your parent and player preseason meetings, establish your sporting behavior expectations with
both groups;
At the first school-wide school assembly, establish your sporting behavior expectations with your
students;
Re-emphasize at mid-season and post-season assemblies what those expectations are and
recognize the positive changes in your fans;
Be the leader that steps up to change the culture of taunting and derogatory cheers;
Understand that while the name on the uniform may say your high school, it’s your team and you
have the ability, and responsibility, to change a culture of negativity into one that is positive.
The CHSAA has adopted a basic philosophy: “Cheer for Your Team.” If you can get your fans to cheer for your
team, the ugliness of taunting and derogatory cheers disappears. It takes work; it takes time. But the reward
is a game free of the negative aspects that give high school sports a bad reputation.
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EXPECTATIONS OF ADMINISTRATORS
The proximity and volatility of basketball games evoke many emotions during a contest. The highs and lows
of the game only underscore the excitement and educational opportunities we have. Occasionally the
administrators get caught up in the excitement of the season and forget their role at the game.
The CHSAA expects school administrators to serve as role models for the students they supervise. It is
expected that coaches and administrators share responsibility in creating a positive playing environment for
each and every game.
Take the opportunity to model and teach positive behavior during the game. Review the suggestions above
and implement them. Some other hints that administrators have shared: If you have to ask if what you’re
hearing is a taunt – 99.9% of the time it’s a taunt; cheering for your team can create as strong a home court
environment as negative/derogatory cheering; it’s a game played by kids and we have to reinforce that with
our fans.
PLAYER EJECTION RULE - UNSPORTING LIKE CONDUCT
A player ejected from a game for unsportsmanlike behavior must miss the next contest of that level or at
any other level. When a player is assessed two technical fouls or a single flagrant technical foul in a game,
that is a game disqualification as per NFHS rules (Rule 10 Section 3) and is considered a game ejection
under CHSAA by-laws. In the case of a game ejection, the CHSAA’s by-laws apply and it becomes the
responsibility of the school to enforce the penalty of the player missing the next contest. There is no appeal
on a player ejection.
COACH EJECTION RULE - UNSPORTINGLIKE CONDUCT
A coach ejected from a game for unsporting behavior shall be suspended from coaching for the next contest
of that level, or at any other level.
The following are items of note and questions and answers in reference to the CHSAA Coach Ejection Rule
(refer to Rule 2210 in the CHSAA Handbook). The crucial points to this rule include:
 If a coach is ejected for an unsportsmanlike act, the coach must miss the next event of the same
level. The coach cannot coach other contests at other levels during the time between scheduled
contests.
 A coaching ejection is NOT a reviewable offense. The CHSAA will NOT accept any appeals or inquiries
on a coach ejection.
 Boys and girls programs are considered separate sports.
 The penalty for coach ejection follows a coach from school to school.
 If a coach is ejected from the final game of the regular season and the team advances to the playoffs,
the penalty follows into the playoffs and the coach must miss the appropriate number of contests.
 During the period of time between ejection and missing the contest(s), a coach may coach at
practice.
 The suspended coach may view the contest he/she is missing provided he/she has no contact with
the temporary coach or players.
DIRECT TECHNICAL FOULS
The coach’s own direct actions (examples):
 Unsportsmanlike conduct;
 Coaching box infraction;
 Failure to replace an injured or disqualified player;
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Permitting a player to participate after having been disqualified by a technical foul charged because
of the action of a player ejected for a flagrant technical foul after the player is banished to the bench.
INDIRECT TECHNICAL FOULS
The actions of others (examples):
 Dunking in pre-game or half time warm-ups;
 Technical foul charged to bench personnel not ejected for a flagrant technical foul.
CHSAA COMPETITOR'S BROCHURE
Please share the contents of the CHSAA Participation Brochure with parents and students. The information
it provides will provide your parents and players with answers to many questions and establish a further step
in Due Process. The brochure can be found online only at CHSAANow.com.
DUE PROCESS
The term "Due Process" is hardly new to the field of interscholastic athletics, but its added emphasis has
changed dramatically over the past few years. Simply stated, how can we expect student/athletes to follow
the rules and regulations of the organization if they have no prior orientation as to what is expected? With
this in mind, the following points are presented for your consideration and implementation prior to the start
of the basketball season. By this means, you have fulfilled your responsibilities in the area of due process
and further, enhanced lines of communication in maintaining athletic eligibility. It is urged that an
administrator, athletic director and all coaches for basketball be in attendance to conduct the following:
PARENT MEETING
It is strongly recommended that the school conduct a parent orientation meeting of all participants prior to
the opening day of practice. At this meeting, consideration should be given to a review of the rules and
regulations, notice of acknowledgement of risk, signing of competitor’s brochure of the CHSAA organization
and the school. Consideration should also be given to a signed attendance roll and follow-up procedure for
those not attending.
STUDENT MEETING
Additionally, conduct a student participation orientation meeting prior to any practice and/or tryout session.
A review of the rules and regulations of the CHSAA organization and the school, notice of acknowledgment
of risk, signing of the school’s competitor’s form. A signed attendance roll should be utilized for a permanent
record of the meeting and a brief statement on acknowledgment of what was covered. Strong consideration
should be given to deny practice opportunities to those not in attendance until such time that the orientation
meeting has been made up.
STUDENT CAUTION
Students should be encouraged to contact the coach or athletic director concerning any situation, which
could jeopardize their eligibility (amateur status, outside competition, etc.)
MAXIMUM TEAM CONTESTS
Member schools that are in a classification that does not have a district tournament (4A, 5A) shall not
participate in more than 23 games, exclusive of region and state contests during a season. Member schools
that are in a classification that has a district tournament (1A, 2A, 3A) shall not participate in more than 19
games, exclusive of district, regional and state contests during a season. No member school shall permit
any of its sub-varsity basketball teams to participate in more than 19 games.
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MAXIMUM QUARTERS INDIVIDUAL
1A/2A/3A: A student may not participate in more than 95 quarters exclusive of district; regional and state
tournament games if the school at which the student plays is in a classification that has a district
tournament.
4A/5A: A student may not participate in more than 92 quarters exclusive of the state tournament if the
school at which the student participates is in a classification that does not have a district tournament
4A/5A: Exception: A sub-varsity student may participate in a maximum of 92 quarters if the school at which
the student plays is in a classification that does not have a district tournament.
CHSAA WINTER PRACTICE PROHIBITION
There shall be no school sponsored activity of any sort, including practices, camps, clinics, tournaments, etc.
from and including December 24 through December 27 and New Year's Day. Beginning December 28,
winter sports programs may have voluntary practice (excluding Sundays), but may not compete in
interscholastic scrimmages or competition. No faculty member or coach may have contact with any of
his/her school’s athletes from December 24 through December 27 and January 1. The Sunday contact rule
applies during this time. Voluntary Practice may be held December 28, 29, 30 and 31 only in 2015.
SCRIMMAGES
A school is permitted two scrimmage dates in each sport. Teams still involved in district, regional or state
competition shall be permitted one additional scrimmage date to occur between the end of the regular
season and the state championships final. Note: If the varsity team holds an interscholastic scrimmage on
November 18 and the sub-varsity teams then scrimmages another team on November 24, the school has
then used its two scrimmage dates. Scrimmages are considered by date and apply to the entire program.
All participants in interscholastic scrimmages must be eligible in accordance with "General Eligibility" of the
Administrative and General By-laws, and must be eligible in all other ways. No score may be kept. Instruction
is the primary reason for a scrimmage. The scrimmage may not be advertised and no admission may be
charged. No officials may be paid. School administrators must be notified prior to each scrimmage.
GAME CONTRACTS
It is the expectation of CHSAA that schools honor game contracts entered into in good faith. Schools that
violate game contract regulations will immediately be placed on a minimum of probation. (CHSAA Handbook,
Bylaw 2860, Game Contracts).
HIGH SCHOOL COACHES COACHING CLUB BASKETBALL
The following rules apply to high school coaches coaching club basketball teams:
 No high school coach at any level (freshmen through varsity), including “volunteer” high school coaches, may
have contact with any athlete from that school on Sunday during the school year. This includes coaching them
and/or coaching against them. Although a coach can serve as an official on a court where his/her high school
players are playing, it does not give him/her the right to coach them or have contact with them in any way other
than as an official. (Further clarification; see CHSAA By-law 2310.5).
 A high school coach may not “resign” immediately following the high school season in order to coach club ball
and then sign a “new” contract for the next high school season at that school or another school. CHSAA
considers a high school coach to be the coach throughout the school year. Thus, a coach may not resign from
one school after the season expecting to be legal to coach club ball.
 A high school coach may coach his/her own high school players on Monday through Saturday.
 Directors and/or coaches of club basketball who also coach at the high school level must follow all CHSAA rules
regarding Sunday contact.
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 A high school coach may coach eighth grade students in club basketball as long as the coach does nothing to
recruit and/or encourage an athlete in any way to play for the coach’s high school program. Extreme caution is
needed when coaching 8th graders so there is no perception of recruiting.
 Undue influence (recruiting) must not occur when coaching junior high/middle school athletes. At no time may
a coach attempt to influence an athlete to attend a particular high school.
 A high school coach may attend any club tournament on a Sunday as a spectator, even though his/her high
school players are playing BUT may have no contact with those players at any time. The coach may not provide
transportation for the players to and from the tournament nor sit on the bench of any team throughout the
tournament nor coach from the stands nor have any conversation with his or her players.
MERCY RULE
Please note the CHSAA has not adopted a Mercy Rule, but leagues are encouraged to address the issue in
a coach’s educational sense and by league rules, as needed. A mercy rule may be adopted for a league in
sub-varsity play only.
CHSAA REGULAR SEASON GAME MANAGEMENT REMINDERS
 Officials
 Dressing Room - Restrictions/Supplies. Where possible the official’s dressing room should be located
in an area with the most direct access to the playing field and or court. The officials’ dressing room
shall be used as a changing area for game officials only. No other individuals shall have access to
this area for any purposes unless they can be identified as game management, CHSAA personnel,
and/or the officiating observer. The room shall be stocked with water. It is recommended that a sign
be placed on the door the states: “Officials’ Dressing Room. No admittance per CHSAA.” It is also only
recommended that soft drinks and/or isotonic beverages be made available.
 Security - It is the responsibility of game management to provide security escort for game officials to
and from the playing field or court. If possible, the officials should be escorted to the parking lot.
 Arrival at Site - Game officials are required to arrive at the game site per their officiating association’s
policy. If an official arrives at the game site within 15 minutes of the start of the game, game
management should contact the CHSAA office after the game.
 Communication with Officials - Except for contact as is necessary by game management all others
are prohibited from talking to the officials before, during, at halftime or after games concerning
matters related to the game. Officials are asked to report any such violations to the CHSAA office.
 Halftime - Game officials will delay leaving the playing field or court until players and coaches have
left at halftime. A security escort is to be provided to take officials to their dressing room and prevent
contact or conversation between coaches and officials.
 Coaches
 Sporting Behavior Cards - The Officials shall provide each varsity coach with a business size card with
their sports officiating association’s sportsmanship statement. This card, which also contains the
names of the officiating crew, shall be presented at time that is designated by that sports pre-game
procedure. Opposing coaches are asked to evaluate the crew of officials after each game. Click on
the coaches’ tab at the chsaa.org site to find the convenient interactive link.
Introduction of Starting Lineups - Leagues shall create a standard introduction-of-teams procedure.
For intra league play, the visiting coach should be contacted prior to the day of the game to get
agreement on the use of the home team’s introduction procedure.
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 Administration
The school administration is expected to identify him/herself to the visiting school administrator, as well as
the game officials. School personnel (i.e. game administrator) shall escort the game officials to the dressing
facilities before, at half time, and after the contest. The officials dressing facility should be separate from
the players’ and coaches’ dressing facilities. If this is not possible, the school administrator should remain
with the officials until they leave the dressing facility. During post season, school administrators should
identify themselves to CHSAA personnel or host school administration.
Host school administration working with their school staff, local security, and the coaching staff, will:
 Oversee enforcement of sporting behavior rules for spectators.
 Assure that game officials, proper medical personnel and other conditions are in order before
authorizing the start of the game.
 Be in possession of game rules and CHSAA bylaws for enforcement as required (game rules: i.e.
dunking at pre-game [at any level] and halftime is not allowed.) Coaches and administrators are
responsible for the enforcement of this NFHS rule. Officials are responsible for this rule once they
are on the court area.
 Be in charge and responsible for all “off the floor” functions and activities associated with the game
(i.e. players sent to the locker room should be accompanied by a member of the school staff)
 Represent the interests of the host school and seek those goals and objectives shared by the CHSAA
member schools.
 Forward to appropriate media (regular season and post season) and the CHSAA (post season only)
the game scores and game financial reports as required within the required time line.
 In accordance with the NFHS Basketball rules and the CHSAA Bylaws, the school administration and
coaches may be involved with game officials to make a judgment regarding the termination of a
game, given such conditions as unruly behavior of spectators and/or players.
 Pre-game
The CHSAA policy confines teams to their own free-throw semi-circle for pre-game huddles or rituals.
Coaches, note that your team is restricted to the free-throw circle nearest your bench during pre-game
introductions and other times when both teams are on the floor and that the center circle is off limits. That
does not mean players cannot shake hands at the center circle during introductions and then move toward
their respective free- throw circle nearest their bench.
Pre-game Situations: The CHSAA believes this area of concern saw improvement the last couple of years
when it was first introduced as a Point of Emphasis for officials and coaches. However, the CHSAA feels this
area is worth continued diligence on the part of coaches and administrators.
It has been observed that, in some cases, teams were deliberately running through or disrupting the
opponent's pre-game warm-up. Teams were also observed competing for the center circle when entering the
court or following player introductions.
Coaches should take an active role and establish guidelines for their teams and permit only those pre-game
rituals that promote sporting behavior and cannot be interpreted as taunting or baiting the opponent.
Officials should be prepared to assess a technical foul to a team member/team demonstrating these
unsporting acts. The specific inappropriate actions of a few team members may be individually penalized or
the entire team may be assessed one technical foul if they collectively engage in any inappropriate
behavior(s).
Since all team members are considered bench personnel before the game and during intermissions, the
head coach would also be charged indirectly with the technical foul (NF Rule reference 4-34-2)
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 Dunking
Dunking in pre-game (at any level) and halftime is not allowed.
Coaches and administrators are responsible for the enforcement of this NFHS rule when the officials have
not arrived on the court. Officials are responsible for this rule once they are on the court area.
POST SEASON GATE LIST/PHOTO SUBMISSION
A gate list must be submitted to the CHSAA office for the 5A Great 8 Tournament, and the State Championships
March 10-12, 2015. Deadline for gatelists and photos to be included in the State Program is February 25, 2015.
After this date you may no longer change your gatelist/photo for the program.
A team may submit a new gatelist for entrance into the state tournament up to Wednesday March 9th at 10:00 am.
After 10:00 am you must print a copy of the gatelist and bring with you to the tournament. Without a gate list, your
team will not be permitted entrance into the venue or will pay for all members of the team.
The gatelist is an interactive form that is sent directly to the CHSAA office, and will kick back a copy to the submitter
to be used for districts/regionals if desired. You can find the link below or at chsaa.org under the basketball page:
http://www2.chsaa.org/sports/basketball/gatelist.asp
TEAM ADMITTANCE
Team admittance for playoffs is limited to:
19 total for 1A-2A
21 total for 3A-5A
These numbers must include players, managers, coaches, scorer, trainer, etc. This number does not include
spouses, family members, etc. If you do not list your trainer or scorer on your gatelist they will not be admitted at the
team entrance. The scorer may purchase a ticket and we will direct them to their seat at the scorer’s table. Trainers
will not be allowed on the floor unless listed on gatelist, no exceptions.
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COACH ATTENDANCE AT A RULES MEETING
CHSAA By-law Article 16 Section 1650.1: All varsity head coaches shall annually attend a CHSAA approved rules clinic in their sport prior
to the start of the first interscholastic contest. Below is a listing of area basketball officials’ directors who can assist you in getting to a
rules clinic:
AREA 1 (ALAMOSA)
Dwight Barlow – [email protected]
AREA 2 (LAMAR)
Dick Peecher – [email protected]
AREA 3 (TRINIDAD)
Greg Guzzo – [email protected]
AREA 4 (LA JUNTA)
Sonny Smith –[email protected]
AREA 5 (PUEBLO)
Brian Dilka- [email protected]
Javin Baker – [email protected]
AREA 6 (COLO SPGS)
Michael Hernandez –[email protected]
Shelly Rush – [email protected]
Carlos Hernandez- [email protected]
AREA 7 (CANON CITY)
Dave Granzella – [email protected]
Randy Milam – [email protected]
AREA 8 (METRO DENVER)
Jeff LaGrange – [email protected]
Donovan Briggans [email protected]
Rob Semin – [email protected]
AREA 9 (BOULDER/LONGMONT)
Bob Olds - [email protected]
Roger King- [email protected]
Andy Valenzuela – [email protected]
AREA 10 (STERLING)
Shawn Loos – [email protected]
Doug Smith - [email protected]
AREA 11 (GREELEY)
Bryon Rutherford – [email protected]
Dan Buderus – [email protected]
AREA 12 (FT.COLLINS/GREELEY)
Joaquin Gallegos – [email protected]
Levi Mcallister – [email protected]
Miles Blumhardt – [email protected]
AREA 13 (DELTA/MONTROSE)
Kevin Nelson – [email protected]
AREA 14 (GLENWD SPGS/RIFLE)
Brad Johnson – [email protected]
AREA 15 (YAMPA VALLEY)
Ryan Duran – [email protected]
AREA 16 (GRAND JUNCTION)
Jason Holsan – [email protected]
Rick Hensley – [email protected]
AREA 17 (DURANGO)
Tim Sparks – [email protected]
AREA 18 (CORTEZ)
Gary Stevens – [email protected]
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IAABO #4 President, Dave Renquest – [email protected]
2015-2016 State Basketball Rules Interpreter: Dave Smith – [email protected]
CHSAA Liaisons: Bert Borgmann, Assistant Commissioner (basketball) –[email protected]
Tom Robinson, Associate Commissioner (officials) - [email protected]
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NATIONAL FEDERATION
Basketball Rules Changes - 2015-16
10-6-12: The following acts constitute a foul when committed against a ball handler/dribbler. A player becomes a
ball handler when he/she receives the ball. This would include a player in a post position.
a. Placing two hands on the player.
b. Placing an extended arm bar on the player.
c. Placing and keeping a hand on the player.
d. Contacting the player more than once with the same hand or alternating hands.
Officials Signal Chart and Officials Manual: Establish a signal to be used after a basket is made and there is a
stoppage in play. The signal is used by the officials to indicate the team inbounding the ball may run the baseline.
The signal will be executed by extending the arm laterally, bending the elbow at a 90-degree angle, moving the
hand and forearm from the elbow in a waving motion horizontally along the end line. A new picture will need to be
added to the signal chart.
2015-16 Major Editorial Changes
3-4-2c: By state association adoption one commemorative/memorial patch may be worn on the jersey. The patch
shall not exceed 4 square inches, shall not be a number and must be located above the neckline or in the side
insert.
3-5-3c: All sleeves/tights shall be the same solid color and must be the same color as any headband or wristband
worn.
3-5-4a: Headbands and wristbands shall be black, white, beige or the predominant color of the jersey and the same
color for each item and all participants. They must be the same color as any sleeve/tights worn. See 3-6 for logo
requirements.
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Basketball Comments on the Rules - 2015-16
PLAYERS, SUBSITITUTES AND EQUIPMENT (3-4-2b NOTE added): The note was added to be consistent with
other NFHS sports to allow a single American Flag to be worn on the jersey. The basketball uniform consists of a
jersey, shorts or a skirt. State Associations may allow for special occasion, commemorative or memorial patches
not to exceed the 4 square inch maximum allowed. The special patch may be worn on the jersey in an area that
does not compromise the integrity of the number.
DEFINITIONS (4-19-7, clarified): The current definition of a team control foul has been in place since 2011-12.
This provided greater consistency in the application of penalties for common fouls during a throw-in. A common foul
committed by the offense would always result in possession to the offended team. The change was accomplished
by modifying the definitions of team control and player control.
To further clarify, the end of the throw in may not end team control for the purpose of ruling a team control foul. The
act of legally touching the ball after the release of the throw in, ends the throw in, but does not end ‘team control
status’ for the purpose of ruling a team control foul.
CONTACT (10-6-12, clarified): The change in 2014-15 identified specific acts that are to be ruled fouls when
applied on a ball handler/dribbler. Changes have been made by the committee to clarify when a player becomes a
ball handler. When a player becomes the ball handler the provisions of rule 10-6-12 will app
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Basketball Points of Emphasis - 2015-16
1. POST PLAY
New information has been added to the Rule Book that addresses cleaning up post play.
It is legal for offensive and defensive players to touch when both are maintaining a legally established
position. Illegal contact on a post player is any tactic using hands or arms or just generally demonstrates rough
physical movements that allows a player on offense or defense to control the movement of an opposing player.
It is a foul and should be ruled as such when:
a. An opponent is displaced from a legally established or obtained position;
b. An arm-bar is extended and displaces an opponent;
c. A locked and/or extended elbow displaces an opponent;
d. A leg or knee is used in the rear of an opponent to hold or displace;
e. Holding, hooking, slapping, pinning or pushing the leg or body of an opponent;
f. An offensive post player “backs-down” and displaces the defender once that defender has established a legal
guarding position.
2. REBOUNDING
One of the leading causes of injury in high school basketball continues to be the result of illegal contact that takes
place during rebounding. Any activity to illegally gain rebounding position on an opponent must be properly
enforced and penalized. Some examples of illegal rebounding activity are:
a. Displacing, charging or pushing an opponent;
b. Extending the arms or elbows to impede the movement of an opponent;
c. Using the hips or knees to hinder or impede an opponent;
d. Violation of the principle of verticality;
e. Contact between players in free-throw lane spaces prior to the ball being released by the free thrower.
Rebounders include each player involved in the act, whether an offensive or defensive player. It is a coach’s
responsibility to teach players the proper rule based technics of legal rebounding.
3. FREE THROW SHOOTER
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Rule 9-1-3g was revised in 2014-15 to allow a player occupying a marked lane space to enter the lane on the
release of the ball by the free thrower. As a result of this change, protection of the free thrower needs to be
emphasized. On release of the ball by the free thrower, the defender boxing out shall not cross the free-throw line
extended into the semicircle until the ball contacts the ring or backboard. A player, other than the free thrower, who
does not occupy a marked lane space, may not have either foot beyond the vertical plane of the free-throw line
extended and the three-point line which is farther from the basket until the ball touches the ring or backboard or until
the free throw ends.
4. NFHS SIGNALS AND MECHANICS
The NFHS Basketball Officials Manual was revised for 2015-16. Officials are reminded that, when officiating a high
school basketball game, the proper NFHS signals and NFHS mechanics are to be used.
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OFFICIALS
USE OF REGISTERED OFFICIALS
All CHSAA member schools must use only registered officials of the CHSAA/IAABO Board #4 for all varsity
and junior varsity contests. It is strongly recommended that registered officials be used at all other levels.
All registered officials’ names appear in the official basketball directory or on the supplementary basketball
officials’ list. These lists are available to Director of Athletics on-line at the CHSAA web site: www.chsaa.org.
In circumstances where registered officials are not available, permission to use non-registered officials must
be received from the CHSAA. Leagues are strongly recommended to use three-man crews, as it will be used
in the state post season, beginning with the district tournaments in 1A, 2A and 3A, and in all 4A and 5A postseason play.
Both organizations are also always on the alert for new officials. If you have a senior who expresses an
interest in officiating and who appears to have the desirable qualifications, encourage him or her to become
a registered official by calling Tom Robinson or Monica Tillman at the CHSAA Officials Office (303-364-1337).
Neither the program, the players nor the development of quality officials, benefit from the use of unqualified
officials. Make every effort to use registered officials.
Basketball Officials Fees for 2015-2016 (As adopted by the CHSAA Board of Control)
VARSITY (2) ........................................................................................................................... $57.00
SUB-VARSITY (2) ................................................................................................................... $43.00
VARSITY (3) ........................................................................................................................... $49.00
SUB-VARSITY (3) ................................................................................................................... $37.50
NOTE: For the 2015-2016 school year the Jefferson County (except Conifer, Elizabeth, Evergreen and
Summit), Denver, Continental, Skyline (except Fort Lupton), Front Range (except for travel from the Denver
Metro Area to Longmont/ Loveland/Fort Collins area or vice versa), Frontier (except Clear Creek and Platte
Canyon), Metropolitan (except Middle Park) and Centennial leagues will not pay mileage between league
cities will pay a mileage travel stipend of $2 to each official between league cities. Colorado Springs schools
will pay mileage travel stipend of $2 to officials selected from the Colorado Springs Officials’ Association.
For regular season contest, the most an official should receive for mileage reimbursement is 75 miles. This
does not apply to post season contest where officials are assigned by CHSAA.
Some suggestions on the employment of officials:
a. Mutually agree on acceptable officials within your league or with each individual school.
b. Attempt to employ these officials early. (Officials in some geographical areas are not permitted to accept
contracts until after the assignment meetings are over.)
c. Attend your area assignment meeting.
d. Do not hire officials who actively seek games or who are unethical in other ways.
e. Have a written agreement with each official. Contract forms for this purpose are available from the
CHSAA.
f. Pay them promptly, preferably before the game or at the half.
g. Keep good records on all officials!! From these records you may wish to re-employ in future years.
h. Report immediately to the CHSAA Office any conduct on the official's part which is in violation of the
officials' code of ethics (inside cover of Basketball officials' directory).
I. In an emergency, contact the area director (page 1, Basketball officials' directory). He/She can help you
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secure an official.
j. Live up to your contract with the official. Do not attempt to "remove" him/her after a controversial ball
game.
k. Use a variety of officials. It is inappropriate for the official and inappropriate for the school to use the
same official over and over again. Usually, two times a season is more than enough.
l. Make officials feel that they've stepped into a quality Basketball program. Have a person greet the
officials upon their arrival. Provide a clean, secure room for their pre-game conference, if possible.
m. If a game is suspended and new umpires are assigned when the game resumes, those new umpires
should receive a full game fee. If a game is suspended and the same umpires return to complete the
game, a game fee can be negotiated up to a full fee. A school may be expected to pay full game fees to
two different officiating crews when a game is suspended.
“GOOD FAITH” RULE
POSTPONEMENTS: Officials who have not been notified of the postponement before leaving for the game
site, or if the postponement occurs after arriving at the game site, should receive 50% of the game(s) fee
plus any allowable travel expense; or officials who are notified of the postponement in adequate time can
expect no remuneration but should expect to have first opportunity to umpire make-up game(s).
SUSPENDED GAMES: Suspended game pay is to be worked out between the schools and the Officials.
RESPECT FOR OFFICIALS
Most officials continue to work because it provides them the opportunity to maintain contact with the game
and with those around it. If responsible and respected people are to be kept in the field, they should be
accorded the cordial and businesslike treatment you would expect if you were in their position. They are
required to render decisions in rather technical matters, in an atmosphere charged with prejudice and
emotion.
The game of basketball calls for coaches and players who have poise and coolness under fire. A public
expression of dissent from an official’s judgment decision merely excites the fans and often results in a
problem and is not to be tolerated by school administration or game officials. A public expression of dissent
about an official or officials in the media is a violation of the CHSAA bylaws.
Coaches are expected to set the model of behavior toward officials and are expected to play a lead role in
not allowing their fans to verbally abuse officials. Game officials are accountable to the CHSAA office and
in particular the office of Tom Robinson, Assistant Commissioner.
Officials are always needed. If you know anyone who is interested in officiating and who appears to have
the desirable qualifications, encourage him/her to become a registered official by calling Monica Tillman at
the CHSAA office (303-367-1337) for information. The CHSAA encourages you to enlist more women to take
up officiating. Take the time to talk to your graduating senior girls about giving back to the game by being a
high school basketball official. Officiating affords young women and men the opportunity to become career
officials in all fields of sports.
APPEALS & PROTESTS
No appeals or protests involving the judgment or possible misapplication of a rule by a game official will be
considered by the CHSAA. However, coaches may direct questions to the game officials as they pertain to
the rules, in accordance with the National Federation Rules. Coaches are encouraged to carry a National
Federation Rules Book with them for all contests. Directors of Athletics and coaches are encouraged to work
with the official assignors and IABBO #4 area officials’ directors regarding officials. Schools have the
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opportunity to protest a contest, in accordance with CHSAA rules, if it pertains to use of an ineligible
participant.
BASKETBALL OFFICIALS FOR THE POST SEASON
Post-season basketball officials are selected through an online qualifying application system and an online
voting process. The process includes votes from the girls’ and boys’ basketball playing schools, facilitated
by the school Director of Athletics and the head girls and boys’ basketball coach. Also included in the voting
process are official assignors, IAABO #4 Area Directors. This voting process is designed to assist the CHSAA
in selecting and assigning the most qualified basketball officials.
It is vital for schools to actively participate in the post-season selection process. All girls’ and boys’ head
basketball coaches are requested to participate in the post-season selection process for 2015. This process
assists in the accountability concerns of many schools regarding officials.
VOTING INSTRUCTIONS FOR POST-SEASON BASKETBALL OFFICIALS
Your coach is expected to vote for post-season basketball officials. CHSAA will provide an online voting
system for this procedure. This procedure allows CHSAA to track who has voted and will automatically
calculate the number of votes submitted, as per the voter’s identification (i.e. Head girls coach and school,
head boys coach and school, officials assignor, and IAABO #4 Area Director and area number. We feel it is
critical to have as much input as possible in the selection of officials. This information is supplied to the
CHSAA basketball officials’ selection committee to assign officials to all post-season contests, with the
exception of 1A, 2A, and 3A district tournaments. A separate email will be sent to schools with appropriate
links and deadlines.
1A/2A/3A DISTRICT GAME OFFICIALS SELECTION
Selection of officials (only officials available for post season may be used for district tournament games) will
be the responsibility of the district site directors and their assignors/committees. This would include ALL
district tournament games in all 1A, 2A, and 3A district tournaments. District site directors or tournament
official assignors MUST notify the CHSAA, using the CHSAA/The Arbiter online system, of all games and the
assigned officials of all district tournament games from February 20 through March 6, 2015. This
notification must be completed by Saturday, February 20, 2016. District tournament assignor MUST use the
CHSAA/The Arbiter online system by putting in the district tournament games and the assigned officials.
1A/2A REGION TOURNAMENT GAME OFFICIALS SELECTION
The CHSAA office will assign officials for the 1A and 2A regional tournaments through the state tournament
finals on Saturday, March 12, 2016.
3A STATE TOURNAMENT GAME OFFICIALS SELECTION
The CHSAA office will assign officials for the 3A state tournament bracket beginning with 1st round games
on Friday, March 4, 2016 through the state finals on Saturday, March 12, 2016.
4A/5A STATE TOURNAMENT GAME OFFICIALS SELECTION
The CHSAA office will assign officials for the entire 4A and 5A state tournament bracket beginning the week
of February 21, 2016 through the state girls’ finals and boys’ finals on Saturday, March 12, 2016
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2015-16 QUALIFYING FORMATS
2015-2016 BASKETBALL CLASSIFICATION NUMBERS
CLASS
ENROLLMENT
SCHOOLS
Boys
Girls
1A:
1-92
69
72
2A:
93-240
62
64
3A:
241-600
65
65
4A:
601-1410
74
74
5A:
1411-UP
64
64
TOTAL:
324
339
Class 1A (Enrollments 1-92)
2015-2016 1A Districts
(69B, 68G Schools)
B = Boys, G = Girls
DISTRICT 1 (8)
Caprock Charter-I (81)
DeBeque-WS (28)
Dove Creek-SJ (74)
North Park-WS (56)
Norwood-SJ (77)
Nucla-SJ (57)
Ouray-SJ (59)
Plateau Valley-WS (72)
DISTRICT 2 (7B, 6G)
Cheraw-HP (62)
Cheyenne Wells-HP (48)
Eads-HP (54)
Granada-AV (65)
Kit Carson-HP (32)
McClave-HP (89)
Plainview-HP (22) (B)
DISTRICT 3 (7)
Holly-AV (77)
Kim-SE (13)
Manzanola-HP (58)
South Baca-SE (80)
Springfield-AV (92)
Walsh-AV (50)
Wiley -AV (75)
DISTRICT 4 (9)
Briggsdale-NC (55)
Faith Baptist - I
Fleming-NC (73)
Front Range Baptist - I
Heritage Chr.-MH (70)
Pawnee-NC (28)
Peetz-NC (72)
Prairie-NC (56)
Weldon Valley-NC (58)
DISTRICT 5 (5)
Arick./Wood.-YWKC (52)
Bethune-YWKC (42)
Hi-Plains-YWKC (45)
Idalia-YWKC (29)
Otis-YWKC (52)
DISTRICT 6 (10)
Aguilar-FP (25)
Antonito-SP (79)
Centennial-SP (50)
Cotopaxi-WC (51)
Creede/Lake City-SP (40)
La Veta (53)
Moffat-SP (26)
Primero-FP (56)
Sangre De Cristo-SP (87)
Sierra Grande-SP (84)
DISTRICT 7 (11)
#CIVA Charter-BF (186)
Colorado D&B-BF (81)
Deer Trail-UP (39)
Edison-BF (34)
Elbert-BF (61)
Flagler-UP (48)
Gen. Hugo/Karval-UP (47)
Hanover-BF (57)
Liberty/Stratton-UP (62)
Miami Yoder-BF (83)
Pikes Peak Chr.-BF (66)
DISTRICT 8 (11)
Belleview Chr.-5280 (65)
Beth Eden Baptist - I
Community Chr.-5280 (57)
Cornerstone Chr.-5280 (61)
Denver Jewish-5280 (74)
Denver Waldorf-5280 (61)
Gilpin County-5280 (74)
Jim Elliot-5280 (57) (G)
Longmont Chr.-MH (69)
Rocky Mtn. Luth.-5280 (66)
Shining Mtn.-5280 (80)
INDEPENDENT(1)
No Playoffs
Mile High Academy-I (36)
# - Playing Down
1.
Identical format for boys & girls.
2. Eight districts, each qualifying two or three to three regions.
3. The #1 and #2 seed from Districts 1 and 7 will be paired, while the #1, #2 and #3 seeds from Districts 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
and 8 will advance to a regional site. In Region 1, Districts 1 and 7 #1s will play the other district’s #2s. In Regions
2 (districts 4, 5, 8) and 3 (districts 2, 3, 6), the nine qualifying teams will be true seeded. Region 1 will receive 2
state qualifiers, while Regions 2 and 3 will advance three state qualifiers each.
4. The eight regional winners advance to the state tournament where they will be seeded by a seeding committee
Sunday, March 6, 2016.
5. The “Great 8” at the state tournament will play a consolation bracket.
6. Each region shall jointly determine its regional playoff site.
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2015-2016 1A Boys & Girls
Basketball Regional/State Seeding/Pairing Procedure
Step 1: SELECTION OF THE 22 TEAMS TO THE REGIONAL TOURNAMENT FIELD
The 22 qualifiers will come from the eight district tournaments (the #1, #2 and #3 teams from Districts 2, 3, 4, 5, 6,
8; the #1 and #2 teams from Districts 1, 7) will qualify for regionals. Region 1 is made up of Districts 1, 7; Region 2
is Districts 4, 5, 8; Region 3 is Districts 2, 3, 6.
Step 2: SITES FOR “SWEET 16”
The two or three districts paired in the regional games shall determine the site of those games. The winners of the
regional games will qualify to the eight-team state tournament. The regional games must be completed by
Saturday, March 5, 2016.
The winning teams shall provide their overall game-by-game results and record to the
CHSAA Office by 10 p.m. March 5 for use by the State Seeding Committee Sunday,
March 6, 2015.
Step 3: REGIONAL TEAM PAIRINGS
The 2016 Region 1 qualifiers pairings are:
Region 1:
District 1-No. 1 vs. District 7-No. 2 = 1 state qualifier
District 7-No. 1 vs. District 1-No. 2 = 1 state qualifier
The following is the rotation schedule from approval in April 2014 by the Legislative Council:
School Year
Region 1
Region 2
Region 3
2015-2016
1, 7
4, 5, 8
2, 3, 6
2016-2017
1, 6
4, 5, 8
2, 3, 7
2017-2018
1, 8
4, 5, 7
2, 3, 6
The 2016 Region 2 and 3 qualifiers pairings shall be true seeded 1 through 9 based on the state seeding criteria (not in
rank order):
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Overall record
League record
League standing
Strength of schedule
Head-to-head
District Results
Strength of league
Record in the last 10 games of the season
In placing the seeds on the bracket, league affiliation shall not be a consideration (i.e., teams from the same league may
be in the same half of the bracket or may be paired in any round.)
Step 4: STATE TOURNAMENT PAIRINGS
Once the eight teams are determined in boys and girls, a 1A seeding committee will meet Sunday, March 6 and
seed the 8 winning schools from the “Sweet 16” round into the “Great 8” round of the state tournament using the
following criteria (not in rank order):
 Overall record
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League record
League standing
Head-to-head
Regional/District Results
Strength of league
In placing the seeds on the bracket, league affiliation shall not be a consideration (i.e., teams from the same league
may be in the same half of the bracket or may be paired in any round.)
Step 5: REVIEW OF THE TOURNAMENT FIELD AND BRACKET
The committee will review the bracket and correct any inequities that may compromise the validity of the final
bracket. The committee will then vote on the final bracket.
Step 6: ANNOUCEMENT OF THE TOURNAMENT PAIRINGS
The 1A CHSAA Seeding Committee shall announce the bracket pairings on Sunday, March 6, 2016 by 2:00 p.m.
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CLASS 2A (Enrollments 93-240)
(64B, 66G Schools)
DISTRICT 1 (8)
Center-SP (178)
Crested Butte-SP (156)
Cripple Creek-WC (115)
Custer County-WC (135)
Del Norte-SP (138)
Sanford-SP (108)
Sargent-SP (119)
South Park-WC (104)
DISTRICT 2 (9)
Akron-LP (117)
Caliche-LP (93)
Haxtun-LP (97)
Holyoke-LP (176)
Merino-LP (106)
Sedgwick Co.-LP (169)
Wiggins-LP (158)
Wray-LP (196)
Yuma-LP (225)
DISTRICT 3 (5)
Dolores-SJ (208)
Ignacio-SJ (217)
Mancos-SJ (111)
Ridgway-SJ (109)
Telluride-SJ (214)
DISTRICT 4 (6)
Burlington-UP (232)
Byers - UP (158)
Denver
Christian-MH (142)
)
Fr.
Range
Chr.-MH (179)
(175)
Limon
(153) - UP (135)
Lotus School - I
DISTRICT 5 (10)
Cedaredge-WS (239)
Hayden-WS (113)
Hotchkiss – WS (212)
Meeker-WS (190)
Paonia-WS (148)
Rangely-WS (117)
Soroco-WS (105)
Vail Christian-WS (113)
Vail Mountain-WS (110)
West Grand-WS (130)
DISTRICT 6 (9B, 10G)
Crowley County-SF (140)
#Dolores Huerta-TP (G)
Fowler-SF
(114)
(273)
Hoehne-SF (121)
John Mall-SF (116)
Las Animas-SF (109)
Rocky Ford-SF (200)
Rye-SF (225)
Swallows Ch. – SF (147)
Swink-SF (102)
DISTRICT 7 (8G, 7B)
Clear Creek-F (224)
Dawson-MH (209)
Dayspring-MH (107)
Highland – MH (239)
Lyons-MH (221)
Resurrection Chr.-MH (216)
Twin Peaks Chart -MH (110)G
Union Colony – MH (223)
)
DISTRICT 8 (7)
Calhan-BF (141)
Colo. Spr. School-BF (104)
Ellicott-BF (227)
Evangelical Chr.-BF (104)
Kiowa-BF (113)
Peyton-BF (217)
Simla-BF (102)
No Playoffs (3)
Campion Academy – CON. (160)
Denver Academy- MH (177)
Nederland-MH (185)
1.
2.
3.
4.
The eight districts will be paired to form four regions.
Any district playing District 3 will receive 5 qualifiers to keep all Regionals at 8 teams.
Eight districts, each qualifying a respective number of teams to 4 Regions:
District
District 1
District 2
District 3
District 4
District 5
District 6
District 7
District 8
TOTAL
2015-2016
5
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
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5. The 2016 Regional qualifiers shall be true seeded1 though 8 based on the state seeding criteria (not in rank
order), by the two districts:
 Overall record
 League record
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
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


League standing
Strength of Schedule
Head-to-head
Strength of league
Record in the last 10 games
6. Each district will appoint two administrators to the regional seeding committee. A fifth administrator will be
appointed by joint agreement of both districts, and will be from a school NOT involved in the Regional
tournament; no coaches, coach/athletic director, or parents may be appointed. Each region shall provide the
CHSAA office a copy of the regional seeding by noon, Sunday, February 28, 2016.
7. The four regions will qualify two teams each to the state tournament.
8. The state qualifiers will be seeded by a committee of 2A administrators on Sunday, March 6, 2016 by 2:00 pm
utilizing the same criteria listed in number 5 above.
2015-2016
District Pair
1* vs 3
2* vs 4
5* vs 7
6 vs 8*
# of Teams/Districts
5/3 (7)
4/4 (8)
4/4 (8)
4/4 (8)
* = Responsible for securing Regional Tournament sites. All Sites must be approved by the CHSAA.
Sample Region (Same for Boys and Girls)
Site 1
Site 1
#1
#8
#4
#5
Site 2
#2
Site 2
#7
State Qualifier
#3
State Qualifier
#6
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(65 G, 65 B schools)
FRONTIER – (12)
Academy, The (520)
Arrupe Jesuit (340)
Bennett (286)
Bruce Randolph (452)
DSST-Stapleton (498)
Jefferson (569)
KIPP Collegiate (354)
Lake County (292)
Middle Park (331)
Pinnacle, The (537)
Platte Canyon (299)
Sheridan (333)
PATRIOT – (10)
Brush-P (442)
Eaton-P (502)
Estes Park-P (333)
Frontier Academy-P (348)
Liberty Common – MH (250)
Platte Valley-P (333)
Sterling –P-(565)
Strasburg-P (357)
University-P (531)
Valley-P (528
)
METROPOLITAN – (10)
Colorado Acad. (382)
Faith Christian (413)
Jefferson Academy (396)
Kent Denver (465)
Lutheran (329)
Machebeuf (353)
Manual (406)
Peak to Peak (596)
Sky View Academy (195)*
St. Mary’s Acad. (484) (G)
INTERMOUNTAIN – (5B, 6G)
Alamosa (506)
Bayfield (368)
Centauri (269)
Monte Vista (256)
Montezuma Cortez (664)# G
Pagosa Springs (395)
WESTERN SLOPE – (8)
Aspen (555)
Basalt (373)
Coal Ridge (547)
Grand Valley (291)
Gunnison (326)
Moffat County (504)
Olathe (351)
Roaring Fork (333)
CONFLUENCE – (7)
Atlas Prep - I
Aurora West (352)
DSST-Grn. Valley Ranch (590)
Eagle Ridge (408)
Ridgeview Acad. (148)
Venture Prep (400)
William Smith (283)
)
# playing down
1.
2.
3.
4.
TRI-PEAKS – (13B, 12G)
Buena Vista (248)
Colo. Spgs. Christian (280)
Dolores Huerta (273) (B)
Florence (465)
Fountain Valley-(244)
James Irwin (411)
La Junta (367)
Lamar (416)
Manitou Springs (520)
Salida (295)
St. Mary’s (308)
Trinidad (236)
Vanguard, The (249)
* = playing up
Seven districts qualifying teams to round 1 of the 32 team state tournament.
Thirty-Two team bracket will be determined on Sunday, February 28, 2016 and will be played out in its entirety.
The “Great 8” of the 32-team state tournament will play a consolation bracket.
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2016 3A STATE TOURNAMENT
GIRLS & BOYS
Round 1
"Sweet 16"
"Great 8"
FINAL 4
FINAL 4
"Great 8"
"Sweet 16"
Round 1
Thu
Sat
Fri
CHAMPIONSHIP
Fri
Sat
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sat
Fri
*1
*2
32
31
16
15
17
18
*8
*7
25
26
9
10
24
23
STATE
CHAMPION
*5
*6
28
27
12
11
21
22
*4
*3
29
30
13
14
20
19
Higher seeded team in each game will be the home team.
When two teams have the same seed, the team at the top
of the bracket will be the home team.
* = site of sub-region rounds
* = site of sub-region rounds
sub-region rounds hosted by the top 8 seeds
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Basketball Seeding/Pairing Procedure
Step 1: SELECTION OF THE 32 TEAMS TO THE TOURNAMENT FIELD
Thirty-two qualifiers from the leagues will be awarded positions in the 32-team tournament field. Each qualifying school
listed in order of district finish with the appropriate designation and their league and non-league record must be submitted
to the 3A Selection Committee by midnight Saturday, February 27, 2016.
A league composed of all teams from one league or no more than one outside team may protect the outright league
champion and assign them a qualifying position at their discretion. A league may protect its outright league champion and
assign it a qualifying position at the district’s discretion when two or more teams are assigned to that district, as long as
the number of outside teams is less than or equal to 33% of the number of seeds allotted to that district.
The 32 teams shall be determined from the district play as follows:
Frontier:
Intermountain:
Metropolitan:
Patriot:
Tri-Peaks
Western Slope
Confluence:
Total
6 of 12
3 of 5
5 of 9 (10G)
5 of 10 (includes Liberty Common)
7 of 12 (13G)
4 of 8
2 of 7 (includes DSST-GVR, Venture Prep, Atlas Prep)
32 of 64 (66G)
Step 2: TEAM PAIRINGS
Part 1
The 32 qualifiers shall be seeded/paired 1 through 32 by the 3A Bracket Pairings Committee. The six districts
winners and the next top two teams as determined by the committee will be true seeded 1-8 and shall be the subregional host schools.
The committee shall seed the top 8 teams based on (not in order):







Overall record
League record
League standing
Head-to-head
Strength of league
In placing the seeds on the bracket, league affiliation shall not be a consideration (i.e., teams from the same league
may be in the same half of the bracket or may be paired in any round.)
Schools from the same league/district may be seeded above another school from the same league/district event
if it has a lower designation. (i.e., Metro #3 may be seeded above the Metro #1). Schools from the same
league/district may be paired against each other in the first round.
Part 2
The committee shall then true seed the remaining 24 teams, placing 9 through 24 on the bracket.
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Part 3
The lowest eight seeds shall be placed on the bracket with geography as a primary consideration for their
placement.
The committee will review the bracket and correct any inequities that may compromise the validity of the final bracket.
The committee will then vote on the final bracket.
Step 4: ANNOUCEMENT OF THE TOURNAMENT PAIRINGS
The 3A CHSAA Basketball Pairing Committee shall announce the bracket pairings on Sunday, February 28, 2016 by 2:00
p.m.
Game Times for 1st and 2nd round games:
When 3 games at a site are required: 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. on Friday and 1:00 p.m. for the Saturday (all boys or all girls).
When 6 games at a site are required: 2:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m., 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. on Friday and 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.
for the Saturday (3 boys and 3 girls games).
Game times other than specified must be cleared through the CHSAA office.
NOTE: Leagues are recommended to have a process within their league to verify submitted information to the seeding
committee. Leagues are recommended to verify in a method chosen by the League the information submitted to the
seeding committee. League information is considered final when it is submitted by the midnight deadline on the Saturday
before the Sunday seeding/pairing meeting.
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2015-2016 4A Leagues
(74 B, 73 G)
Colorado 7 (8)
Alameda Int’l. (884)
Elizabeth (762)
Englewood (611)
Fort Lupton (601)
Fort Morgan (892)
Skyview (780)
Vista Peak (877)
Weld Central (609)
Colo. Spgs. Metro (8)
Canon City (1019)
Classical Academy (618)
Harrison (815)
Mesa Ridge (1330)
Mitchell (1215)
Sierra (877)
Widefield (1240)
Woodland Park (881)
Denver Prep (5)
Denver North (680)
Denver South (1380)
Denver West (576)*
John F. Kennedy (1259)
Thomas Jefferson (1075)
Jefferson County (10)
Arvada (905)
Conifer (819)
D’Evelyn (642)
Evergreen (1009)
Golden (1289)
Green Mountain (1105)
Littleton (1383)
Standley Lake (1344)
Wheat Ridge (1307)
Valor Christian (847)
Northern (8)
Centaurus (1017)
Greeley Central (1407)
Longmont (1180)
Mountain View (1180)
Niwot (1311)
Northridge (1046)
Silver Creek (1129)
Thompson Valley (1238)
Pikes Peak (8)
Air Academy (1402)
Cheyenne Mtn. (1309)
Discovery Cyn. (1009)
Falcon (1253)
Lewis-Palmer (1033)
Palmer Ridge (1095)
Sand Creek (1231)
Vista Ridge (1239)
South Central (6)
Pueblo Centennial(1251)
Pueblo Central (827)
Pueblo County (833)
Pueblo East (1030)
Pueblo South (1357)
Pueblo West (1368)
Centennial (1)
Mullen (723) (G)
Continental (1)
Ponderosa (1161)
Tri-Valley (8)
Berthoud (678)
Erie (770)
Frederick (969)
Holy Family (619)
Mead (767)
Roosevelt (817)
Skyline (1352)
Windsor (1225)
Southwestern/Western Slope (10 G, 11B)
Battle Mountain - SW(794)
Delta - WS (626)
Durango - SW(1075)
Eagle Valley - WS (711)
Glenwood Springs - WS (797)
Palisade -WS (1053)
Rifle - WS (720)
Steamboat Springs - WS (645)
Summit - WS (770)
Montezuma-Cortez - SW (664) (B)
Montrose (1361) - SW
* - Playing Up
1.
Identical format for boys & girls. 32 teams qualify to the state bracket, for seeding by a committee of
administrators on Sunday, February 21, 2016, and played out in its entirety.
2.
Qualifying leagues determine independently how qualifiers will be selected (i.e., end of season tournament or
regular season play).
3.
Each qualifying league must have its selection process on file with the CHSAA Office by December 1 each year.
4.
Once the 32-team bracket is set then the tournament will be played out in its entirety. All
games will be played at the site of the higher seed though the great 8.
5.
6.
Mullen (G) and Ponderosa (B&G) will qualify though the at-large process and will not have an automatic berth.
Each league will qualify according to the following:
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Colorado 7
Colorado Springs Metro 4A
Northern
Pikes Peak
Denver Prep
South Central
Tri-Valley
Jefferson County
Western Slope/Southwestern
7.
3
3
3
3
2
2
3
4
4
27 + 5 at-large
A committee, made up of one administrator from each of the nine leagues, for each gender, will select the at-large
qualifiers. At-large qualifiers will be selected based on the following (in no particular order): League record, overall
record, league standing, head to head competition, common opponents, strength of schedule, record in the team’s
last 10 games.
No one factor shall be more important than another in the seeding/pairing process, except that geographical
considerations will be made in the lower seeds to lessen expenses.








Record last 10 games of season
League record
League standing
Overall record
Head-to-head
Strength of leagues
Geographical needs
NOTE: The committee shall, when possible, avoid pairings that will cause teams from the same league to meet in
the 1st or 2nd rounds.)
HOST VENUES
Class 4A Second Round/Sweet 16 Host venues must have:
a.
b.
c.
d.
Operating concessions at the games
Two locker rooms for teams, four locker rooms preferred
Adequate parking for the anticipated crowd
CHSAA selected host basketball venue must seat a minimum of 1,250. Consideration may be given for a lesser
capacity dependent upon the circumstances of the teams involved in that regional. Capacity will be verified
through the venue fire code information and must be on file with the CHSAA by February 1, 2016.
Host site recommendations for the “Great 8” round are minimum requirements established by the CHSAA
Basketball Committee
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Operating concessions at all games
Four locker rooms
Gymnasium or host basketball venue must seat a minimum of 1,250 (required minimum).
In the Great 8; host schools must reserve 30% of its seating capability for the visiting team. The visiting
team may decline that seating, but must have the opportunity.
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GIRLS & BOYS
1st Round
B&G
Fri
"Sweet 16"
B&G
Sat
"Great 8"
B- Sat
G- Fri
FINAL 4
G -Thu
B- Fri
CHAMPIONSHIP
Sat
Sat
FINAL 4
G- Thu
B- Fri
"Great 8"
B -Sat
G- Fri
"Sweet 16"
B&G
Sat
1st Round
B&G
Fri
*1
*1
8
8
4
4
5
5
*2
*2
7
7
3
3
6
6
*1
STATE
CHAMPION
*1
8
8
4
4
5
5
*2
*2
7
7
3
3
6
6
* = game host
First round game times at home sites may be set by host school, but 7:00 p.m. is recommended. First Round and Sweet 16 Games
(hosted at site of higher seed both days):
When 3 games at a site are required: 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. on Friday and 1:00 p.m. for the Saturday (all boys or all girls) is
recommended. Other times may be approved by the CHSAA.
When 6 games at a site are required: 2:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m., 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. on Friday and 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. for the
Saturday (3 boys and 3 girls’ games) is recommended, but other times may be approved by the CHSAA.
Great 8 game times at home sites may be set by the host school, but 7:00 pm is recommended.
Great 8 and Final 4 game times as set by the CHSAA
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CLASS 5A (Enrollments 1411-up)
2015-2016 5A LEAGUES
64 Schools
Centennial (8)
Arapahoe (2188)
Cherokee Trail (2633)
Cherry Creek (3512)
Eaglecrest (2513)
Grandview (2588)
Mullen (723)* (B)
Overland (2282)
Smoky Hill (2141)
Colo. Spgs. Metro (7)
Coronado (1498)
Doherty (2064)
Ftn.-Fort Carson (1714)
Liberty (1576)
Palmer (1986)
Pine Creek (1467)
Rampart (1524)
Denver (4)
Abraham Lincoln (1517)
Denver East (2433)
George Washington (1436)
Montbello (2160)
East Metro (10)
Adams City (1768)
Aurora Central (2084)
Brighton (1841)
Gateway (1680)
Hinkley (1923)
Northglenn (1796)
Prairie View (1794)
Rangeview (2305)
Thornton (1770)
Westminster (2390)
Front Range (13)
Boulder (1939)
Broomfield (1428)
Fairview (2128)
Fort Collins (1517)
Fossil Ridge (2090)
Greeley West (1518)
Horizon (1917)
Legacy (2178)
Loveland (1521)
Monarch (1624)
Mountain Range (1964)
Poudre (1780)
Rocky Mountain (1934)
Continental (11)
Castle View (1850)
Chaparral (2105)
Douglas County (1824)
Heritage (1668)
Highlands Ranch (1608)
Legend (1978)
Mountain Vista (2100)
Regis Jesuit (1800) (B)
Regis Jesuit (1408)* (G)
Rock Canyon (1948)
ThunderRidge (2019)
Jefferson County (8)
Arvada West (1703)
Bear Creek (1729)
Chatfield (1805)
Columbine (1660)
Dakota Ridge (1545)
Lakewood (2091)
Pomona (1448)
Ralston Valley (1748)
Southwestern (3)
Central- Gr. Jct. (1452)
Fruita Monument (1706)
Grand Junction (1694)
*- Playing Up
1.
2.
Forty-eight team bracket will be determined on Sunday February 21, 2016 and played out in its entirety.
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GIRLS & BOYS
1st Round
G-Tue
B-Wed
2nd Round
G-Fri
B-Sat
"Sweet 16"
G-Tue
B-Wed
"Great 8"
G-Fri
B-Sat
FINAL 4
G-Thu
B-Fri
CHAMPIONSHIP
Sat
.
Sat
*1
FINAL 4
G-Thu
B-Fri
"Great 8"
G-Fri
B-Sat
"Sweet 16"
G-Tue
B-Wed
2nd Round
G-Fri
B-Sat
1st Round
G-Tue
B-Wed
*1
*8
*8
9
9
4
*4
*5
*5
12
12
*2
*2
*7
*7
10
10
*3
*3
*6
*6
11
*1
STATE
CHAMPION
11
*1
*8
*8
9
9
*4
*4
*5
*5
12
12
*2
*2
*7
*7
10
10
*3
*3
*
6
*6
11
* = game host
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First, Second and Sweet 16 round game times at home sites may be set by host school but 7:00 p.m. is recommended.
Great 8 and Final 4 game times as set by the CHSAA.
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Basketball Selection & Seeding Procedures
Step 1: SELECTION OF THE 48 TEAMS TO THE TOURNAMENT FIELD
All outright league champions (no ties) will be automatic selections to the tournament. A list of schools in order of
league finish, league and non-league record plus out-of-state opponent’s information must be submitted to the
Selection Committee by 10:00 p.m. Saturday, February 20, 2016 by the respective league representatives on the
approved CHSAA forms.
Example: Centennial League finish – Overland-Cent1 (14-2, 20-3), Smoky Hill-Cent2 (13-3, 19-4), Mullen-Cent3
(12-4, 17-6), Arapahoe-Cent4 (11-5, 17-6), Cherokee Trail-Cent5 (11-5, 16-7), Cherry Creek-Cent6 (9-7, 11-12),
Eaglecrest-Cent7 (5-11, 6-17), Grandview-Cent8 (4-12, 6-17).
Those teams that are at-large candidates for the field will be selected based on the following criteria: A committee
of individuals selected by the CHSAA will observe regular season games and use their observations of team
performances and the following criteria to make their selections for the at-large teams to the 48 team field.
No one factor shall be more important than another








Record last 10 games of season
League record
League standing
Overall record
Head-to-head
Strength of leagues
Observations by Selection Committee
Note: A league may have more than one team eliminated from the field using these criteria
Step 2: TEAM SEEDING/PAIRING – HOST VENUES
The 48 qualifiers shall be seeded/paired by the 5A Selection Committee beginning on Saturday and completed on
Sunday, February 21, 2015. The committee shall place the League Champions among the top four seeded positions
in the four quadrants of the bracket (seeds #1 through #4 in each quadrant). The seeding of teams #1 through #8
in each of the 4 quadrants will create hosts for each first-round game (seeds #5 through #8 will host) and second
round games (seeds #1 through #4 will host).
The committee shall seed and pair the 48 teams based on the criteria in step one of the selection process. In placing
the seeds on the bracket, league affiliation shall not be a consideration. (i.e., some teams from the same league
may be in the same bracket quadrant). All equal number seed positions are treated equal (i.e. all number 1 seeds
are equal, as are all number 12 seeds). Seating minimum for the Sweet 16 Round is 1,400.
Designations (1, 2, etc.) from a league are significant in the seeding process in that a team may not be seeded above
a team from its own league that has a better designation within a quadrants (e.g., D4 may not be seeded above
D3, but, C3 may be seeded above CSM2 within a quadrant). But D4 could be a #4 seed in one region and D3 could
be a #5 seed in another quadrant.
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NOTE: The committee shall, when possible, avoid pairings that will cause teams from the same league to meet in
the 1st or 2nd rounds.)
Host site requirements for the “Great 8” round are minimum requirements established by the CHSAA Basketball
Committee
a.
b.
c.
d.
Operating concessions at all games
Four locker rooms
Gymnasium or host basketball venue must seat a minimum of 2,500.
The 5A Selection Committee will review the bracket and correct any inequities that may compromise the validity
of the final bracket. Seeding on the bracket will be designed to allow the best teams to advance. The committee
will then vote on the final bracket.
Step 4: ANNOUCEMENT OF THE TOURNAMENT FIELD AND SEEDING
The 5A CHSAA Basketball Selection Committee shall announce the selected teams and their bracket seeding on
Sunday, February 21, 2016.
NOTE: Leagues are recommended to have a process within their league to verify submitted information to the
selection committee. Leagues are recommended to verify, in a method chosen by the League, the information
submitted to the Selection Committee. League information is considered final when it is submitted by 8:00 a.m.
deadline on the Saturday before the Sunday Selection meeting.
NOTE: Leagues are recommended to have a process within their league to verify submitted information
to the selection committee. Leagues are recommended to verify, in a method chosen by the League, the
information submitted to the Selection Committee. League information is considered final when it is
submitted by 8:00 a.m. deadline on the Saturday before the Sunday Selection meeting.
VI.
DISTRICT/LEAGUE PAIRING AND SEEDING PROCEDURES (1A, 2A, & 3A)
A.
DISTRICT/LEAGUE SEEDING 1A, 2A, 3A
1. Districts must decide their seeding procedures on or before December 1, 2015, and must submit them to
the CHSAA office of the Assistant Commissioner in charge of basketball. Teams will be seeded by the
districts tournament seeding committees.
2. In 2A and 3A, if there is one outside team in the tournament and if there is not unanimous agreement by
all participants in the district regarding how this team is to be seeded, the outside team will be placed on
the bracket in the #3 or #6 seed according to their league winning percentage, overall record, and/or
head-to-head competition within teams in the district. The team with the higher overall winning
percentage will be entitled to host games if their respective seed is a designated host.
3. In 1A, all the teams in the respective district will meet and decide upon a seeding method for their district
tournament and the host site(s) for the tournament.
4. In 2A, if there are two outside teams in the tournament and if there is not unanimous agreement by all
participants in the district regarding how these teams are to be seeded, the outside teams will be placed
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on opposite sides of the bracket with one team seeded #3 or #6, and the other team seeded #4 or #5
according to league winning percentage, overall records, and/or head-to-head competition. The higher
seed of the two outside teams shall be seeded in the bottom part of the bracket (2/7-3/6). Teams with
the highest overall winning percentage will be entitled to host games if their respective seed is a
designated host.
5. In 2A, if there are three outside teams and if there is not unanimous agreement by all participants in the
district regarding how these teams are to be seeded, two will be placed on one side of the bracket and
one on the other according to league winning percentage, overall records, head-to-head competition,
league finishes, strength of league, strength of schedule. Schools from the same league should not play
each other in the first round of the tournament unless absolutely necessary. Exceptions might be if one
of the teams is 18-0 and the other is 0-18 and they are seeded #1 and #8. Teams with the higher overall
winning percentage will be entitled to host games if their respective seed is a designated host.
6. In 2A and 3A, multi-league districts in preliminary rounds when home sites are used and two teams from
different leagues play, the team with the higher winning percentage will be the host team.
B.
PROTECTION FOR 3A LEAGUE CHAMPIONS FROM LEAGUE (district) TO STATE 32-TEAM BRACKET
1. A league (district) composed of all teams from one league or not more than one from another league may
protect the 3A outright league champion and assign them a qualifying position at their discretion. A league
may protect its outright league champion and assign them a qualifying position at the league’s discretion
when two or more outside teams are assigned to that league’s district tournament, as long as the number
of outside teams is less than or equal to 33% of the number of seeds allotted to that district. (i.e., 6 seeds,
two outside teams equal 33%)
2. In districts with two or more outside team(s), no league champion may be protected.
C.
PROTECTION FOR 1A & 2A LEAGUE CHAMPIONS FROM DISTRICT TO THE 22/32
TEAM REGIONAL/STATE TOURNAMENT BRACKET
1. A district composed of all teams from one league may protect the outright league champion to the extent
that it shall receive no worse than the last qualifying position from that district.
2. A district composed of all teams from one league may not protect either team, if there are co-champions
in the league.
3. If there is more than one outside team in a district, no league champion may be protected.
4. If a district is composed of all teams from one league and one team from another league or an
independent team, the following will apply (if the district agrees, prior to the season (December 2, 2015
deadline), to provide protection for a league champion):
a. If one of the teams is champion or co-champion of the predominate league and the outside team is
the champion of its league, there is no protection.
D.
b. If there is one league champion in the district it shall receive no worse than the last qualifying position
from that district, unless the outside team finishes in the last qualifying position in the district
tournament.
Districts--third place games or beyond will be played only when necessary for advancement order (i.e., #3, #4,
etc. in qualifying) to the next level of play.
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The COLORADO HIGH SCHOOL COACHES ASSOCIATION is proud to announce the
60th Annual All State Games to be held June 9-11. 2016 at Adams State University. This
is a first class event to cap off your outstanding seniors’ high school careers and honor top
coaches from across the state of Colorado.
Each league has the opportunity to nominate players through a designated league representative.
League Reps must be a CHSCA member. Please contact Girls Basketball President, Chris Kemm at
[email protected] To ensure your league is represented and receives all important information!
**All nominations must be submitted February 29-March 8, 2016 via the CHSCA All State Games website at
www.CHSCAAllStateGames.org under the GIRLS BASKETBALL tab.
Each league is to nominate up to six senior players and the top coach
(to be eligible to coach in the CHSCA All State Games, coaches must be a member of CHSCA)
League Reps are responsible for collecting nomination information and must submit them online. AT YOUR
LEAGUE MEETINGS, BE READY TO PROVIDE YOUR CHSCA LEAGUE REPRESENTATIVE WITH
YOUR PLAYER NOMINATIONS INCLUDING CONTACT EMAIL AND PHONE.
Ballots for All State teams will go out to ALL CHSCA MEMBER COACHES by classification on March 14.
Voting will take place online and must be completed by midnight on March 16. There will be NO CHSCA
SELECTION MEETING. ALL VOTING WILL TAKE PLACE ONLINE.
The top 12 athletes and top 2 coaches from each classification will be invited to participate in the 2016 All State
Basketball Games.
Please contact All State Games Director, Amy Estes at [email protected] with any questions.
** Register today to get all the benefits CHSCA membership including the opportunity to participate in the All
State Games (and ensure that your league can nominate players and you can vote to select)
**All member coaches will have the opportunity to vote for CHSCA All State team so encourage your league
coaches to get registered today and give your athletes and coaches the opportunity to receive this honor and
participate in the Games!
More information about the CHSCA All State Games can be found at www.CHSCAAllStateGames.org
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The COLORADO HIGH SCHOOL COACHES ASSOCIATION is proud to announce the
60th Annual All State Games to be held June 9-11. 2016 at Adams State University. This
is a first class event to cap off your outstanding seniors’ high school careers and honor top
coaches from across the state of Colorado.
Each league has the opportunity to nominate players through a designated league representative.
League Reps must be a CHSCA member. Please contact Joe Brown at [email protected] To
ensure your league is represented and receives all important information!
**All nominations must be submitted February 29-March 8, 2016 via the CHSCA All State Games website at
www.CHSCAAllStateGames.org under the BOYS BASKETBALL tab.
Each league is to nominate up to six senior players and the top coach
(to be eligible to coach in the CHSCA All State Games, coaches must be a member of CHSCA)
League Reps are responsible for collecting nomination information and must submit them online. AT YOUR
LEAGUE MEETINGS, BE READY TO PROVIDE YOUR CHSCA LEAGUE REPRESENTATIVE WITH
YOUR PLAYER NOMINATIONS INCLUDING CONTACT EMAIL AND PHONE.
Ballots for All State teams will go out to ALL CHSCA MEMBER COACHES by classification on March 14.
Voting will take place online and must be completed by midnight on March 16. There will be NO CHSCA
SELECTION MEETING. ALL VOTING WILL TAKE PLACE ONLINE.
The top 12 athletes and top 2 coaches from each classification will be invited to participate in the 2016 All State
Basketball Games.
Please contact All State Games Director, Amy Estes at [email protected] with any questions.
** Register today to get all the benefits CHSCA membership including the opportunity to participate in the All
State Games (and ensure that your league can nominate players and you can vote to select)
**All member coaches will have the opportunity to vote for CHSCA All State team so encourage your league
coaches to get registered today and give your athletes and coaches the opportunity to receive this honor and
participate in the Games!
More information about the CHSCA All State Games can be found at www.CHSCAAllStateGames.org
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