2015-16 ASAA Handbook - Alaska School Activities Association

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2015-2016
HANDBOOK
• BYLAWS & CONSTITUTION
• CHAMPIONSHIP POLICIES
• GENERAL POLICIES
• ACTIVITIES GUIDE
• DIRECTORIES
• FORMS
2015-2016 ASAA CALENDAR OF EVENTS
(Adopted: 12-16-14 | Revised: 7-20-15)
FALL ACTIVITIES
Class
NFHS
Weeks
First Practice &
Eligibility Deadline
First
Contest
Last
Contest
State Championship Dates & Locations
Football
Small | Medium
4.5-15
July 29
Aug. 14
Oct. 3
Oct. 9-10 & 16-17 @ Anchorage
Football
Large
4.5-16
July 29
Aug. 14
Oct. 3
Oct. 9-10 & 16-17 & 23-24 @ Anchorage
Football Sideline Cheer
All
4.5-16
July 29
Aug. 14
Oct. 24
None
Fall Competition Cheer
All
4.5-16
July 29
Aug. 14
Oct. 24
None
Cross Country Running
All
4.5-13
July 29
Aug. 14
Sept. 26
Oct. 3 @ Bartlett High School
Tennis
All
4.5-14
July 29
Aug. 14
Oct. 3
Oct. 9-10 @ Alaska Club East
Coed Soccer
Borealis
4.5-15
July 29
Aug. 14
Oct. 17
None
Flag Football
All
4.5-15
July 29
Aug. 14
Oct. 17
None
Gymnastics
All
5.5-18
Aug. 5
Aug. 21
Nov. 7
None
Swim/Dive
All
5.5-18
Aug. 5
Aug. 21
Oct. 31
Nov. 6-7 @ Bartlett High School
Volleyball
3A | 4A
5.5-19
Aug. 5
Aug. 21
Nov. 7
Nov. 12-13-14 @ Alaska Airlines Center
All
10.5-23
Sept. 9
Sept. 25
Dec. 12
None
Volleyball
2A | Mixed 6
11.5-22
Sept. 16
Oct. 2
Nov. 28
Dec. 3-4-5 @ Dimond High School
Wrestling
123A | 4A
13.5-24
Sept. 30
Oct. 16
Dec. 12
Dec. 18-19 @ Bartlett & Chugiak High School
Rifle
Bowling
All
13-34
Sept. 28
Oct. 9
Feb. 28
None
Class
NFHS
Weeks
First Practice &
First
Contest
Last
Contest
4A | Greatland
15.5-32
Oct. 14
Oct. 30
Feb. 6
Feb. 11-12-13 @ Curtis Menard - Wasilla
Girls Hockey
All
15.5-32
Oct. 14
Oct. 30
Feb. 13
None
Hockey Sideline Cheer
All
15.5-32
Oct. 14
Oct. 30
Feb. 13
None
Nordic Skiing
All
17.5-34
Oct. 28
Nov. 13
Feb. 20
Feb. 25-26-27 @ Kincaid Park
Basketball
1A
22.5-37
Dec. 2
Dec. 17
Mar. 12
Mar. 16-17-18-19 @ Alaska Airlines Center
Basketball
2A
22.5-37
Dec. 2
Dec. 17
Mar. 12
Mar. 17-18-19 @ Alaska Airlines Center
Basketball
3A | 4A
22.5-38
Dec. 2
Dec. 17
Mar. 12
Mar. 24-25-26 @ Alaska Airlines Center
All
22.5-38
Dec. 2
Dec. 17
Mar. 26
Mar. 23 @ TBD
WINTER ACTIVITIES
Hockey
Basketball Sideline Cheer
Winter Competition Cheer
All
22.5-38
Dec. 2
Dec. 17
Mar. 26
Mar. 23 @ TBD
Class
NFHS
Weeks
First Practice &
First
Contest
Last
Contest
123A | 4A
35.5-47
Mar. 2
Mar. 18
May 21
May 27-28 @ Dimond High School
Soccer
All
35.5-47
Mar. 2
Mar. 18
May 21
May 26-27-28 @ Eagle River HS & Anchorage
Baseball
All
35.5-48
Mar. 2
Mar. 18
May 28
June 2-3-4 @ Mulcahy Stadium - Anchorage
Mar. 18
SPRING ACTIVITIES
Track & Field
Softball
All
35.5-48
Mar. 2
May 28
June 3-4 @ South Davis Complex - Fairbanks
ACADEMIC | FINE ARTS
Class
NFHS
Weeks
Last
Submission
Student Gov. Fall Conf.
All
4-48
Oct. 8
N/A
Oct. 23, 2015
All State Music Festival
All
20
Oct. 30
Sept. 23
Nov. 19-20-21 @ Chugiak HS & West Anc HS
Debate, Drama, Forensics
All
33
Feb. 11
Feb. 18-19-20 @ East Anchorage HS
World Language
All
34
Feb. 18
Feb. 27 @ South Anchorage HS
Student Gov. Spring Conf.
All
4-48
Mar. 31
N/A
April 2, 2016
All State Art Festival
All
42
March 28
April 4
April 21
Solo & Ensemble Festival
All
44
April 29
April 18
May 6-7 @ UAA/East/West HS
ASAA BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETINGS
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Fall Meeting Early Winter Meeting
Late Winter Meeting
Spring Meeting
Oct. 4-5
Dec. 7-8
Feb. 15-16
April 24-26
Anchorage
Anchorage
Anchorage
TBD
ASAA STATEWIDE
SCHEDULING
MEETING
SAT TESTING DATES
Please re-confirm with school
counselor
Jan. 27, 2016
2015: Oct. 3 / Oct. 31 / Dec. 5 2016: Jan. 23 / Mar. 5 / Apr. 30 / Jun. 4
ASAA SPORTS MEDICINE
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
MEETINGS
• Sept. 30 - Oct. 1, 2015 • Jan. 20-21, 2016
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SUMMARY OF HANDBOOK CHANGES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II
ABOUT ASAA
ASAA Board of Directors and Staff . . . . . . .
ASAA Regions - Map of State . . . . . . . . . .
ASAA Office and Anchorage Locator Map .
About ASAA and 2015-2016 Goals. . . . . .
History of ASAA and its Executive Directors .
Alaska Education Regulation . . . . . . . . . . .
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CONSTITUTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
BYLAWS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
BYLAWS OF ALASKA HIGH SCHOOL HALL OF FAME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
GENERAL INFORMATION & POLICIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
ACADEMIC, ATHLETIC AND FINE ARTS ACTIVITIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT POLICIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
GENERAL USE FORMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
COACHES AND OFFICIALS FORMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
EJECTION / PENALTY REPORT FORMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
CHAMPIONSHIP FORMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
WAIVER FORMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
WRESTLING FORMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
ALASKA ENDOWMENT FOR YOUTH ACTIVITIES (AEYA) FORMS . . . . . . . 205
HOME SCHOOL FORMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
ALASKA ASSOCIATION OF STUDENT GOVERNMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221
SCHOOL CLASSIFICATION, DIRECTORIES AND OTHER RESOURCES . . . . 251
2015 - 2016 • Alaska School Activities Association • Handbook
Table of Contents
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SUMMARY OF ASAA HANDBOOK CHANGES FOR 2015-2016
STAFF and ASAA Board of Directors has
been updated.
BYLAW SECTION
• Article 1 Section 8.3-major changes to
the definition of “Accredited” to now list
AdvancED as the sole recognized body to
accredit home schools.
• Article 6 major changes to School Penalty
for numerous ejections.
• Article 12 Section 2.B.3-major change
increasing the length of time ineligible for
varsity level competition.
• Article 12 Section 2.4-5-major changes
to remove the HSGQE from the eligibility
requirements.
• Article 12 Section 9.3 major changes to
the Transfer Without a Bona Fide Change
of Residence of Parents increasing the
length of time ineligible for varsity level
competition.
• Article 12 Section 9.16 major change to the
Boarding School Transfer Rule increasing the
length of time ineligible for varsity level competition.
GENERAL INFORMATION AND
POLICIES SECTION
SPORTS RELATED POLICIES
• 3. Out of Season Participation Policy major
changes made.
• 4. Open Facility Policy allows coaches to
provide individual instruction to no more
than three athletes.
• 13. Added clarification on Alumni games.
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2015 - 2016 • Alaska School Activities Association • Handbook
ACADEMIC, ATHLETIC AND
FINE ARTS ACTIVITIES
Basketball Section
• Updated to include WPI scheduling and
game outcome reporting procedures,
including penalties for not reporting scores.
• Changes to the 3A berths structure
• Changes to the 1A/2A Bracket seeding.
Football Section
• Added procedures for football scheduling.
Wrestling Section
• Changes to the Girls Wrestling participation requirements for a State
Championship, new weight classes, new
berth, seeding and tournament brackets.
FORMS SECTION
• Changes to ASAA Academic Awards Form
• Changes to Transfer Form
• Changes to Bona Fide Transfer Form
• Changes to various forms to include new
definition of “accredited”
• Changes to Application for AASG
• Executive Board Form
DIRECTORIES SECTION
• Revisions have been made to the
Conference and Membership Directory.
Summary of Changes
4048 Laurel Street, Suite 203 • Anchorage, Alaska 99508
Phone: (907) 563-3723 • Fax: (907) 561-0720 or 563-3739 • www.asaa.org • [email protected]
Member of the National Federation of State High School Associations since 1956
ASAA STAFF
Billy Strickland – Executive Director
• [email protected]
Isaiah Vreeman - Associate Director
Rus Schreckenghost - Associate Director
Sandi Wagner - Associate Director
Lavonne Norman - Director of Marketing
Teresa Johnson, Ed.D. - Director of Student Services
Deanna Montagna - Director of Office Operations &
Activities Coordinator
Brad Potter - Director of Technology
Karolyn McFeron - Administrative Assistant
Cam Bohman - Music
Denise Greene-Wilkinson - Executive Director,
Alaska Association of Student Governments (AASG)
Jeanie Farley - Bookkeeper
ASAA BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Region 1
Ed Lester (2015-17)
1st Term - Principal
Newhalen School
PO Box 89
Newhalen, AK 99606
Phone: 907-571-1211
Fax: 907-751-1466
[email protected]
Region 4
Kersten Johnson
(Completing Dan Gallego’s term 2015-2017)
Principal
South Anchorage High School, 13400
Elmore Road, Anchorage, AK 99507
Phone:907-742-6200
Fax: 907-742-6207
[email protected]
Region 2
Steve Klaich (2015-17)
1st Term - AD
Nikolaevsk School
PO Box 5129
Nikolaevsk, AK 99556
Phone: 907-235-8972, ext. 3815
Fax: 907-235-3617
[email protected]
Region 5
Andrew Friske (2015-17)
2nd Term
Residential Principal
Mt. Edgecumbe High School
1330 Seward Ave.
Sitka, AK 99835
Phone: 907-966-3228
Fax: 907-966-2442
[email protected]
Region 3
Mike Boyd (2013-15)
3rd Term - Activities Director
Colony High School
9550 Colony Schools Drive
Palmer, AK 99645
Phone: 907-861-5500
Fax: 907-861-5509
[email protected]
Region 6
Steve Zanazzo (2015-17)
2nd Term
Activities Director
Fairbanks North Star Borough School District
Lathrop High School
901 Airport Way
Fairbanks, AK 99701
Phone: 907-456-7794
Fax: 907-456-4475
[email protected]
2015-2016 • Alaska School Activities Association • Handbook
Alaska Association of School
Administrators (AASA)
Dr. Lance Bowie (2015-17)
2nd Term
Superintendent
Yukon Flats School District
PO Box 350
Fort Yukon, AK 99740
Phone: 1-907-662-2515
Fax: 1-907-662-2519
[email protected]
Association of Alaska School Boards
(AASB)
Pete Hoepfner (2015-17)
3rd Term
Cordova City School District
PO Box 1204
Cordova, AK 99574
Phone: 907-253-3140
[email protected]
Alaska Association of Student
Governments (AASG)
TBA
About ASAA
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Region 6 (Fairbanks area and Galena)
MAP - STATE OF ALASKA • REGIONAL DIVISIONS
2
About ASAA
MAP - ANCHORAGE
About ASAA
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INFORMATION ABOUT ASAA
MISSION
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(revised April 20, 2012)
To advocate participation in co-curricular activities; to regulate sanctioned interscholastic
activities, contests , and programs; and to promote student health and academic and social
development.
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STRATEGIC PLAN
In support of the Mission, the Strategic Plan is
based on the following beliefs.
• exist for the intrinsic values they provide for students of member schools;
• are an integral part of the overall educational
program;
• provide an opportunity to learn and apply skills
beyond the classroom;
• promote character, citizenship, leadership and
personal responsibility;
• provide for fair and equitable opportunities for
students of member schools;
• provide unique opportunities for students to benefit from cross-cultural contact;
• encourage and enhance the connections between
communities and schools, adult and students, and
among students; and
• promote positive academic growth and healthy
lifestyle choices,
• promote the development of good sportsmanship.
STRATEGIC PLAN FOR 2012-17
Strategy #1: Programs and Initiatives
Goals - Address concussion and TAD in a
systematic way
- Strengthen and Increase partnerships
and sponsorships
- Web streaming
- Identify, train and retain coaches
- Identify, train and retain officials
Strategy #2: Customer Focus
Goals - Communications and website
development
- Political action
- Marketing, media and public
relations plans
Strategy #3: Leadership & Staff Development
Goals - Board member induction, training
and evaluation
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Executive: succession planning,
professional development and
performance evaluation
Staff: succession planning,
professional development and
performance evaluation
Strategy #4: Support Systems
Goals - Develop ASAA infrastructure
- Address revenue growth, budget
reserve and the Endowment
ASAA GOALS FOR 2015-16
1. To increase the membership and support for AASG
among ASAA member schools.
2.
To increase participation in ASAA activities.
3. To develop a Strategic Marketing Plan.
4. To continue to expand the Association’s media presence through technology.
5. To continue to monitor the Association’s finances.
ASAA SERVICES
ASAA is responsible for sanctioning 33 activities ranging
from fall, winter and spring sports, to music, art, drama,
debate, language and student government. ASAA sets
competitive seasons, sponsors state competitions, regulates sports officials and provides eligibility criteria for
students. Specifically, ASAA does the following:
• Provides awards, in each state competition, and an
academic champion.
• Sponsors the Alaska Association of Student
Governments (AASG).
• Tests and certifies officials in various sports.
• Trains and certifies coaches in various sports and
trains music adjudicators.
• Enforces standard rules and regulations associated
with each competition.
• Supplies rule books and audio-visual training materials.
• Sanctions out-of-state travel for interscholastic competition.
• Promotes sportsmanship and a cooperative spirit
among member schools, coaches, student athletes
and communities.
• Works to prevent exploitation of student athletes by
special interest groups.
About ASAA
• Manages a current website (asaa.org) which provides
information and services to all its member schools
and administrators as well as coaches and officials
associations.
ASAA HISTORY
A Condensed Version • Revised June 2014
ASAA’s roots predate statehood. In the early 1950s,
school leaders in the Territory of Alaska recognized the
need to separate the high school basketball program from
the local town business leagues. William Zahradnicek
of Palmer, and W.W. Lahnum and Gordon Guffey of
Anchorage, joined forces to organize the Western
Alaska High School Activities Association with
a mandate to ensure the necessary educational leadership. Sterling Sears of Juneau and Les Wingard and
J.E. Danielson of Ketchikan were moving ahead at the
same time to form the Southeast Alaska Activities
Association.
In 1956, the Territorial Department of Education
Superintendents Advisory Commission determined the
need for an organization that could establish common rules and regulations to guide the activities of
the two associations. In the Fall of 1957, the commission approved the Constitution and Bylaws of
the Alaska High School Activities Association
(ASAA). Officers representing the two divisions were
elected. The first Board of Control consisted of William
Zahradnicek, Palmer, as Chairman, J.E. Danielson,
Ketchikan, Secretary-Treasurer; and members George
McMillan, Juneau, Joe Montgomery, Anchorage, and
Sterling Sears, Juneau.
This informal arrangement worked very well until the
early 1970s, when the State Legislature added a section to the Educational Statutes placing the Association
under the Department of Education. School populations
and the number of participating schools were increasing. After many meetings, the two original associations
became five distinct Regions based on school size and
geographic location. One year later, in 1976, Regions
increased to six. The new Board of Control consisted of
one member from each Region, a representative of the
Association of Alaska School Boards, and a representative of the Superintendents Association. In 1978, the
board added a representative of the Alaska Association
of Student Governments.
Due to the increasing number of schools participating in
boys and girls basketball, the need for additional statewide culminating events became evident. This required
the formation of a classification system that spanned all
of the Regions. This task fell to a committee composed
of representatives from all six Regions. It was known as
the “Black and Blue” Ribbon Study Commission because
of the difficulties faced in satisfying the needs of each
Region. In June 1981, the Board of Control adopted the
Commission's recommendation to establish four classifications based on school enrollment with some overlap
in the two smallest classes due to geographic location.
The first statewide event for the smaller classes was an
invitational basketball tournament held in Anchorage in
1983-84.
In 1986, the Department of Education eliminated funding for ASAA. The Board of Control voted to incorporate
as a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation, beginning July 1,
1987. Because of ongoing jurisdictional issues between
the Association and the State of Alaska, both entities
sought a legal resolution. This resulted in the 1995
repeal of the Legislative Statue that had placed ASAA
under the Department of Education.
In 2007, in order to ensure consistent tobacco, alcohol
and controlled substances policies by member schools
and districts, the Board of Directors adopted the “Play
for Keeps-Win for Life” program for all student participants.
In 2011, the Alaska Legislature passed House Bill 15,
(amended in 2012 under Senate Bill 119), that sets standards for concussion awareness, education, treatment
and return to participation protocols. ASAA developed
recommended policies and procedures to assist in the
implementation of the law.
In 2013, the Alaska Legislature passed Senate Bill 41
that addressed interscholastic participation by “alternative education program students.” ASAA developed
bylaws and policies to assist schools, students and families in the implementation of the statute.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS
1957-1960
1960-1965
1965-1971
1971-1975
1976-1976
1977-1981
1981-1993
1993-2014
2014-present
J.E. Danielson . .
Joe Montgomery
Les Wells . . . . .
Rick Arndt. . . . .
Ed Frandsen . . .
Les Wells . . . . .
Ed Nash . . . . . .
Gary Matthews .
Billy Strickland .
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. Ketchikan
Anchorage
Anchorage
Anchorage
. . . Wasilla
Anchorage
Anchorage
Anchorage
Anchorage
About ASAA
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ALASKA EDUCATION REGULATIONS
The State of Alaska education regulations that govern
interscholastic activities are contained in:
(A) encourages high standards of citizenship and complements the academic
programs of schools;
4AAC 06.115 interscholastic Activities
(a) The purpose of 4AAC 06.115 is to provide
a procedure that enables school districts to
promote and govern interscholastic activities
effectively, economically, and fairly, while keeping those activities in their proper perspective
educationally.
(b) A school or school district may join and, to the
extent authorized by its budget, may pay dues
to the Alaska School Activities Association, Inc.,
or any other voluntary, nonprofit association
whose purpose is to administer and promote
interscholastic activities in Alaska so long as the
association
(1) makes applications and membership available to all public and private schools and
school districts in the state;
(2) is governed by the board that is elected
from the association membership and that
fairly represents all regions of the state that
participate in the organization and whose
membership may also include appointed
representatives of other education organizations;
(3) adopts a constitution and bylaws setting
out its philosophy, purpose, rules and
procedures, including a fair procedure for
challenging interpretation or application of
a rule;
(B) is consistent with and advances the
state’s education policy set out at AS
14.03.015;and
(C) recognizes that the organization and
governance of interscholastic activities is a public purpose that is best
met through the cooperation and association of interested schools and school
districts.
(c) The state board considers a decision of an
association described in (b) of this section made
when applying association bylaws to a particular person or school, to be an adjudicatory,
administrative decision. Under existing case
law, when a board performs an administrative
function and makes an adjudicatory decision
that affects an individual, the final decision is
appealable to the superior court under Part VI
of the Rules of Appellate Procedure.
(d) In this section, “district” has the meaning
given in AS 14.17.250
(Eff. 6/26/94, Register 130)
Authority:
AS 14.03.015
AS 14.07.020
AS 14.07.060
(4) operates in compliance with state and federal law; and
(5) administers interscholastic activities in a
manner that:
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About ASAA
BYLAWS
CONSTITUTION & BYLAWS
CONSTITUTION
Article 1 - Name ............................................................................................9
Article 2 - Object ...........................................................................................9
Article 3 - Membership ...................................................................................9
Article 4 - Dues ..............................................................................................9
Article 5 - Officers and Duties .........................................................................9
Article 6 - Regional Associations ....................................................................10
Article 7 - Local Control ................................................................................11
Article 8 - Amendments.................................................................................11
Article 9 - Dissolution Clause .........................................................................11
BYLAWS
Article 1 - Board of Directors, Organization & Operation .................................12
Section 1 - Organization and Terms of Members ..........................................12
Section 2 - Dates of Elections and Replacements...........................................12
Section 3 - Alternative Regional Representative…… ......................................12
Section 4 - Meetings .................................................................................12
Section 5 - Officers of the Association .........................................................12
Section 6 - Secretary/Treasurer ..................................................................12
Section 7 - Association Funds .....................................................................12
Section 8 - Definitions................................................................................12
Article 2 - Membership Dues .........................................................................13
Section 1 - Member Schools .......................................................................13
Section 2 - Scale of Dues ...........................................................................13
Section 3 - Date of Payment .......................................................................13
Section 4 - New Member Schools ...............................................................13
Article 3 - Violations of Bylaws and Rules .......................................................13
Section 1 - Conduct of Activities .................................................................13
Section 2 - Conforming to Rules ..................................................................14
Section 3 - Violations and Disputes .............................................................14
Section 4 - Protests Against Member Schools ...............................................14
Article 4 - Appeal Procedure .........................................................................14
Section 1 - Appeals from Executive Director’s Decisions to Appeals Board ......14
Section 2 - Appeals Board Procedures.........................................................15
Section 3 - Appeals Concerning Students in Alternative Education Programs ...16
Article 5 - Penalties ......................................................................................16
Section 1 - Nature of Penalties ...................................................................16
Article 6 - Contest Rules ................................................................................16
Section 1 - Contracts/Schedules for Contests & Events ..................................16
Section 2 - Non-Member School, Suspended School & Out-of-State School ......17
Section 3 - Use of Ineligible Students...........................................................17
Section 4 - Contest & Event Supervision.......................................................18
Section 5 - Personal Conduct/Sportsmanship ...............................................18
Section 6 - Penalty for Violation of Sections 4 & 5 ........................................19
Section 7 - Sunday Contest or Event Rule .....................................................20
Section 8 - Contest Rules............................................................................20
Section 9 - Officials...................................................................................20
Article 7- Sanctioned Activities ......................................................................21
Section 1 - Compliance with Title IX ............................................................21
Section 2 - Compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 ....21
Section 3 - Sanctioned Activities ................................................................22
Section 4 - Sports Confined to a Season ....................................................22
Section 5 - Addition or Suspension of Sanctioned Activities ...........................22
Section 6 - Seasonal Competition ...............................................................22
Section 7 - Practice ...................................................................................23
Section 8 - Number of Games or Periods of Play per Day or Week ................23
Section 9 - Maximum Games Prior to Qualification for State Tournament.........23
Section 10 - Team Roster Size limits for State Championships .......................23
Section 11- Girls & Boys Joint Participation & Cooperative School Programs ...24
Article 8 - Amateurism ..................................................................................25
Section 1 - Amateur Athletes ......................................................................25
Section 2 - Other Amateurs ........................................................................26
Section 3 - Professional and College Tryouts ................................................26
Article 9 - Awards ........................................................................................26
Section 1 - Principal Approval ....................................................................26
Section 2 - Value Limit ...............................................................................26
Section 3 - Invitational Tournaments.............................................................27
Section 4 - Presentation of Awards ..............................................................27
Article 10 - Qualification of Athletic Coaches ..................................................27
Section 1 - Qualification of Coaches ...........................................................27
Section 2 - Coaches and Team Travel ..........................................................27
Section 3 - Reporting of Coaches................................................................28
Section 4 - Penalty ....................................................................................28
Article 11 - Physical Examination, Parents’ Consent .........................................28
Section 1 - Medical Examination ................................................................28
Section 2 - Parental Permission ...................................................................28
Section 3 - Wrestling Weight Rule...............................................................28
Section 4 - Concussion Management...........................................................28
Article 12 - High School Student Eligibility Requirements ..................................29
Section 1 - Penalty ....................................................................................29
Section 2 - Participation Rules ....................................................................29
Section 3 - Maximum Participation ..............................................................32
Section 4 - Repeating Grades for Athletic Purposes .......................................32
Section 5 - Recruiting/Undue Influence ........................................................32
Section 6 - Age Rule .................................................................................33
Section 7 - Semester Credit Rule .................................................................33
Section 8 - Citizenship Rule & Tobacco, Alcohol & Controlled Substance Policy .34
Section 9 - Transfer/Residency Rule ............................................................34
Section 10 - Eligibility Registration for Interscholastic Participation ..................38
Article 13 - Waivers of Eligibility Rules ...........................................................39
Section 1 - Student Request ........................................................................39
Section 2 - Penalty ....................................................................................39
Section 3 - Waiver Request Procedures ........................................................39
Section 4 - Review by Executive Director .....................................................39
Section 5 - Guidelines for Consideration......................................................39
Article 14 - ASAA Regions ............................................................................40
Section 1 - Changes in Regional or Conference Placement ............................40
Article 15 - State Tournaments .......................................................................40
Section 1 - Planning Guidelines ..................................................................40
Section 2 - Awards....................................................................................40
Section 3 - Sanctioned State Level Competition.............................................40
Article 16 - Preface ......................................................................................40
Article 17 - Junior High/Middle School Regulations .........................................41
Section 1 - School Membership Regulations .................................................41
Section 2 - Student Eligibility Requirements ..................................................41
Article 18 - Bylaw Amendment ......................................................................42
Section 1 - Method ...................................................................................42
Section 2 - Effective Date ...........................................................................42
Bylaws of Alaska High School Hall of Fame....................................................42
Article 1 - Name ..........................................................................................42
Article 2 - Purpose .......................................................................................42
Article 3 - Qualifications for Nomination ........................................................42
Article 4 - Selection Committee ......................................................................43
Article 5 - Nominations.................................................................................43
Article 6 - Induction Ceremony ......................................................................44
Article 7 - Removal Clause ............................................................................44
Article 8 - Amendment Clause .......................................................................44
Constitution & Bylaws
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CONSTITUTION
ARTICLE 1
NAME
This organization shall be known as the Alaska School
Activities Association, Inc.
ARTICLE 2
OBJECT
12 and whether they will participate with grades 7
and 8, or 7, 8, and 9, if at all.
E. The Board of Directors will hear any request for an
organizational structure other than those mentioned
above should a school district organize its secondary school or schools on a different basis.
Section 2 Membership Definition
The object of this Association is to promote and control
interscholastic activities and other interschool contests or
programs sanctioned by the Association and to assist in
the promotion of those other activities and interests as it
may from time to time to elect.
A. Member Schools: A school district's membership status applies to all units for which the district has made
application and paid the applicable annual dues.
Each of these school units is considered a "member
school" for the purposes of the Constitution.
ARTICLE 3
MEMBERSHIP
B. The Board of Directors may establish additional
membership classifications and determine the status
of such classifications.
Secondary schools of Alaska are defined as schools,
public or private, with grades 7 through 12 or any combination of those grades.
Section 1 Eligible Schools
A. Any state public school district, or if not a part of
a state public school district, accredited or state
approved secondary school may become a member
of the Association by paying the applicable annual
dues. Being a member constitutes recognition by
the member of the Association’s authority over the
membership and agreement to comply fully with the
Association’s Bylaws and policies.
B. A high school is defined as a school which offers
grades 9 through 12 or any combination thereof.
C. A junior high school or middle school is defined as
a school which offers grades 6 through 9 or any
combination thereof.
D. On or before May 1 of each year participating
schools of member school districts and other member schools must declare whether they will participate with grades 9, 10, 11 and 12 or 10, 11, and
1. Non-Voting Members: The chief school administrator of each member district shall be a non-voting member of the Association
ARTICLE 4
DUES
The annual dues and dates of payments shall be as set
forth in the Bylaws.
ARTICLE 5
OFFICERS AND DUTIES
Section 1 Board of Directors
The Board of Directors consists of the elected representative from each regional association and one representative each from the Association of Alaska School Boards,
the Alaska Association of School Administrators, and
one non-voting ex-officio member representing the
Alaska Association of Student Governments.
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Section 2 Terms of Board of Directors
A. The term of office for each member of the Board of
Directors is two years, except that one-half of the
members elected to the first elected Board are elected for one-year terms based upon a drawing of lots.
I.
The Board of Directors may determine suitable
awards for winners of contests sponsored by the
Association.
B. The Board of Directors shall appoint an Executive
Director, prescribe duties and fix the compensation.
This person shall serve at the pleasure of the Board.
The Board may appoint other officers, agents and
employees and prescribe their duties and compensation.
J.
The Board of Directors may approve and register
contest officials for use in those activities sanctioned
by the Association.
Section 3 Powers & Duties of the Board
L.
A. The Board of Directors is the executive and administrative body of the organization, subject to the
restraint of the Constitution and Bylaws of the
Association.
B. The Board of Directors may determine the time and
place of its meetings. A majority shall constitute a
quorum.
C. The Board of Directors has supervision of all sanctioned interscholastic activities of participating
schools of member school districts and member
schools and interprets the rules of the Association.
D. With respect to funds, the Board of Directors has
the charge of Association funds, shall audit and
approve all expenditures, and shall conform to
the financial policies and audit as set forth by the
membership of the Association.
E. The Board of Directors may delegate to the Executive
Director the authority to rule on all protests and rule
violations and determine the penalties, not otherwise specified, for violations of the provisions of the
Constitution and Bylaws.
F.
The Board of Directors may make investigation relative to the violation of the Constitution and Bylaws
and policies to the Association.
G. The Board of Directors may appoint special committees to assist in the arrangement and supervision of
various activities and contests.
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H. The Board of Directors may sanction out-of-state
meets, contests or activities.
K. The Board of Directors may sanction and operate
state championship plans, sites and finances.
Regional Placement: The regional placement of
schools is determined annually by the Board of
Directors at its summer meeting. Changes in regional placement take effect on July 1 of the following
summer. The change may take effect earlier if all
schools involved and affected as well as the Board
of Directors concur. New member school placement
becomes effective immediately.
M. The Board of Directors shall report annually to the
Commissioner of Education, the State Board of
Education, and the Alaska Association of School
Administrators for the purpose of receiving advice
and comments. The report will show programs carried out.
N. The Board of Directors may grant eligibility to a student in certain hardship and emergency cases when
granting eligibility does not violate the intent and the
purpose of any of the standards of eligibility. The
purpose of this provision is to provide for certain
cases that are beyond the control of the students
or their parents. (Refer to Article 13 in Bylaws for
procedures.)
ARTICLE 6
REGIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
Section 1 Powers
The Alaska School Activities Association, Inc. encourages and supports the creation of regional associations.
A regional association operates autonomously from
Alaska School Activities Association Inc., and is solely
responsible for its own decisions, actions and financial affairs. Each regional association administers its
own activities in accordance with the provisions of this
Constitution and the Association’s Bylaws and policies.
Regions may adopt their own Bylaws not in conflict with
those of the Association.
Section 2 Bylaws
A current copy of the Bylaws of each regional association must be on file with the Executive Director of the
Association
ARTICLE 7
LOCAL CONTROL
The chief administrative officer of a member, or his/her
designee, shall be the member school’s official representative and shall be responsible for each member school’s
actions.
ARTICLE 8
AMENDMENTS
ARTICLE 9
DISSOLUTION CLAUSE
Section 1 Powers
A. Upon dissolution of the corporation, the disposition
of assets other than those derived through charitable
gaming shall be distributed for one or more exempt
purposes within the meaning of Section 501(c)(3)
of the Internal Revenue Code, or corresponding
section of any future federal tax code, or shall be
distributed to the federal government, for a public
purpose. Any such assets not so disposed of shall
be disposed of by the District Court of the State of
Alaska in which the principal office of the corporation is then located, exclusively for such purposes or
to such organization or organizations, as said court
shall determine, which are organized and operated
exclusively for such purposes.
B. The disposition of net proceeds from charitable gaming conducted under AS 05.15, will go to a charitable organization as defined at AS 05.15.690(5) or
another qualified organization that is authorized to
conduct an activity under AS 05.15.
Section 1 Amendments
A. Proposed amendments to this Constitution by member schools must be introduced at a meeting of the
Board of Directors. The Board of Directors may
make recommendations on proposed amendments.
Amendments which are proposed by the Board of
Directors must be endorsed by the authorized representative of ten different member schools.
B. Adoption of a proposed amendment requires a
majority vote of all member schools voting by mail
ballot or electronically, provided that more than
50% of the eligible schools vote.
Section 2 Effective Date
Amendments take effect July 1 following their adoption
unless otherwise provided by the amendment.
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BYLAWS
ARTICLE 1
BOARD OF DIRECTORS, ORGANIZATION
& OPERATION DEFINITION
Section 1 - Organization and Terms of
Members
A. The administration of the Association is vested in
the Board of Directors composed of representatives
elected by the member schools of each regional
association and one representative each from the
Alaska Association of School Boards and the Alaska
Association of School Administrators. Each selected
member of the Board of Directors shall have one vote.
The Alaska Association of Student Governments
(1978) is invited to appoint one non-voting ex-officio
representative to the Board with terms not to exceed
two years.
Requests for additional ex-officio membership on the
Board of Directors must be approved by the Board
and member schools.
B. The term of office expires December 31.
Section 2 - Dates of Election and
Replacements
Members of the Board of Directors shall be elected
by December 1st of the year in which the term for the
regional representative expires. A person may not serve
more than six consecutive years. The Board of Directors
will certify new Board members.
If an incumbent ceases to be a member of the Board
of Directors because of death, resignation, incapacity,
change of a member school’s or organization’s designation of its Board representative, or because of moving
out of the region in which elected, the member schools
of the regional association or the governing body of any
other association with a representative on the Board of
Directors shall elect or appoint a replacement to serve
on the Board of Directors for the remainder of the term.
Section 3 - Alternate Regional
Representative
A regional association, the Alaska Association of
School Boards, the Alaska Association of School
Administrators, and the Alaska Association of Student
Governments may elect an alternate member to sit on
the Board of Directors in place of the regular member
for only the following instances: weather and transportation problems, medical illness, or other excusable and
acceptable reasons as approved by the majority of the
other members of the Board of Directors.
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Section 4 - Meetings
The Board of Directors shall meet not less than four
times annually. It may otherwise convene upon the
call of the president or upon the request of a majority
of the Board of Directors, the call to be issued by the
Executive Director. The membership will be informed
of the meetings in a timely manner. Board members
may attend and vote at the Board of Directors meetings,
including its meetings as an appeals board, by teleconference. Meetings will be conducted according to the
new Robert’s Rules of Order.
Section 5 - Officers of the Association
The officers of the Association are a president, vice-president, and a secretary/treasurer. The president and
vice-president shall be elected from among the members
of the Board of Directors, each to be elected annually
for a term of one year. No one individual may serve as
president for a period longer than a total of five years.
If the offices of either the president or the vice-president
become vacant because of death, resignation, or other
emergency, it shall be filled for the remainder of the term
by election by the Board of Directors at its next meeting.
Section 6 - Secretary/Treasurer
The secretary/treasurer is the Executive Director and
serves at the pleasure of the Board of Directors. The
duties and functions of the secretary/treasurer are the
responsibilities of the Executive Director.
Section 7 - Association Funds
To the extent applicable, the secretary/treasurer shall
comply with accepted fiscal procedures. The secretary/
treasurer shall, under the supervision of the Board of
Directors, have charge of funds of the Association. The
secretary/treasurer shall make complete financial statements to the Association members at the time of the fall
meeting. The accounts shall be audited at least annually
and the cost of the audit will be paid by the Association.
The financial year for the Association shall be August 1
to July 31.
Section 8 - Definitions
As used in these bylaws, the following definitions apply:
1. “Student,” whether in the singular or plural, means:
a. Students enrolled in grades 9-12 attending a
public school district’s brick and mortar member
schools and those enrolled in a public school
district’s non-member charter schools, alternative
schools or programs (including district correspondence programs);
b. Students in grades 9-12 attending an alternative
education program, as defined in this section;
c. Students enrolled in grades 9-12 in a member
private or religious school and those enrolled in
a correspondence program administered by such
private or religious school, and
d. Students enrolled in a junior high school or middle
school which becomes a member of the Junior
High /Middle School Division of the Association,
pursuant to Article 17, Section 1, provided, however, that the only eligibility and participation
rules of these bylaws applicable to such students
are those contained in Articles 16 and 17.
2. “Alternative Education Program”: The Association
adopts the statutory definition, in AS 14.30.365 (c)
(1), of “alternative education program” as a public
secondary school that provides a nontraditional
education program, including the Alaska Military
Youth Academy; a public vocational, remedial or
theme-based program; a home school program that
is accredited, as defined in this section; a charter
school authorized under AS 14.03.250-14.03.290;
and a statewide correspondence school that enrolls
students that reside outside of the district in which
the student resides and provides less than 3 hours a
week of scheduled face-to-face student interactions
in the same location with a teacher who is certified
under AS14.20.020.
3. “Accredited;” For purposes of determining whether
a home school program is "accredited" such as
to qualify as an alternative education program
herein, the State Department of Education and
Early Development (DEED) has identified AdvancED
as the sole recognized body to accredit home
school programs that have standards similar to
Alaska’s standards; the Association shall regard as
"accredited" those home school programs that have
been accredited by AdvancED.
ARTICLE 2
MEMBERSHIP DUES
Section 1 - Member Schools
Each participating school for which a member school
district has paid dues is a “member school” as that term
is used in these Bylaws. This may include statewide
correspondence schools. Note: See Application for
Membership Form in the Table of Contents. Applications
for membership from non-member schools must be
received by ASAA prior to the Fall meeting of the Board
of Directors, when those schools wish to engage in athletic competition during that respective school year.
Section 2 - Scale of Dues
A. Annual Association membership dues and student
surcharges for school districts and private and religious schools shall be determined as the sum of the
dues for each participating member school based
on the actual enrollment in grades 9-12 shown on
the Department of Education and Early Development
first student count report for the prior school year for
each school. For schools other than public schools,
dues shall be based on the actual enrollment at
the beginning of the present or prior school year,
whichever is greater.
B. Based on enrollment in grades 9-12, school dues
are as follows:
• 1-100 . . . . . . . $250
• 101-500 . . . . . $500
• 501-1,000 . . . $950
• 1,001-up. . . . $1,400
In addition to school dues, a surcharge of $10.00
per student is levied.
Alternative education program students who participate in a member school’s interscholastic activity
program under AS 14.30.365 will be added to the
school’s enrollment to determine school dues, beginning in 2014-15.
Section 3 - Date of Payment
ASAA will invoice for school dues August 1 for the
current school year. Unpaid school dues are delinquent
October 1. School Districts whose member schools are
delinquent in paying the dues will be charged a penalty
of $250 per invoice after October 15.
Section 4 New Member Schools
New member schools will not be assessed the penalty
for the first year of membership.
ARTICLE 3
VIOLATIONS OF BYLAWS & RULES
Section 1 - Conduct of Activities
A. All school sponsored interscholastic sports, events
and activities of member schools must be conducted
in accordance with the Association’s Constitution
and Bylaws, sport or activity rules and policies,
the Activities Guide and Championship Handbook,
the Music Handbook, and the Debate, Drama and
Forensics Handbook.
B. Member schools shall follow the Bylaws and rules as
adopted and set forth by the Association.
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Section 2 - Conforming to Rules
A. Bylaws, including eligibility rules, contest rules, and
Board of Directors policies may not be waived by
consent between or among member schools.
B. As used in these Bylaws, “rule” includes the Bylaws.
Section 3 - Violations and Disputes
A. All cases in which there exists a reasonable belief
that a rules violation has or will occur must be
reported to the Executive Director in writing. All
materials pertinent to the case shall be submitted
for consideration. Any requests by the Executive
Director for additional information pertaining to rule
violations shall be promptly supplied by affected
students, coaches, and member schools. In considering evidence provided in favor or opposed to
the determination of a rule violation, and in investigating the matter, the Executive Director shall not
be bound by the technical rules relating to evidence
and witnesses. Relevant evidence will be considered if it is the sort of evidence on which responsible
persons are accustomed to rely on in the conduct
of serious affairs, regardless of the existence of a
common law or statutory rule that makes improper
the admission of the evidence over objection in
a civil action. Written decisions will be made by
the Executive Director setting forth findings of fact,
conclusions based on the Association’s Constitution
and Bylaws, other relevant Federal or State law,
and shall include any resulting order. Such findings,
conclusions and orders shall be submitted to all
appropriate and relevant parties within twenty-one
(21) calendar days after the receipt of all materials.
B. All questions in dispute must be submitted to the
Executive Director. The Executive Director’s decision
is final unless appealed to the Appeals Board.
C. Self-Reporting: A member school shall report its own
violation for any infraction of the Bylaws or policies.
Some degree of leniency, including waiver of minimum mandatory financial and other penalties, may be
made in self-reporting cases since the majority of such
infractions may not otherwise come to light. Game or
contest forfeitures as stated in Article 12, Section 1,
shall not be waived in cases of self-reporting.
D. A protest by a member school under Section 4, A.
of this Article constitutes a report of a rule violation
under Section 3 and is governed by the procedure
under Section 3, in addition to those in Section 4.
Section 4 - Protests Against Member Schools
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A member school entering a protest against another
school shall submit to the Executive Director, in writing, a full statement of the facts relating to the alleged
violation committed by the offending school. A protest
must be accompanied by written authorization from the
superintendent of the protesting school or district. The
Executive Director shall submit copies of the complaint
to the superintendent or principal of the accused school.
The accused school shall present its case in writing to
the Executive Director within twenty-one (21) calendar
days after receipt of the complaint. After reviewing the
submitted materials, the Executive Director shall render a
decision within twenty-one (21) calendar days.
ARTICLE 4
APPEAL PROCEDURE
Section 1 - Appeals from Executive
Director Decisions to Appeals Board
A. Within twenty-one (21) calendar days of receipt
of a decision of the Executive Director, a member
school or an individual may appeal such decision
by requesting, in writing, that the case be presented
to the Board of Directors, which shall act as the
Appeals Board. When requested by an individual
student or by the parent or guardian of the student,
the student’s school shall submit the student’s appeal
to the Appeals Board.
B. The written appeal shall specifically set forth the
grounds for the appeal, and include all relevant factual matters and citations to applicable provisions
of the Association’s Constitution and Bylaws, and to
State or Federal statutes or constitutions.
C. The Appeals Board shall not be bound by the
provisions of this section in an appeal of a game
suspension of a player, or of a coach, when the suspension resulted from a game ejection which was
based on the judgement call of a contest official.
The Appeals Board will hear an appeal of a game
suspension under this section, only, if the game
ejection which caused the suspension, was a result
of a misapplication of a rule. A misapplication of
a rule which results in a game ejection, must be
reported to ASAA by the contest official, by no later
than noon of the next business day following the end
of a contest, with a subsequent follow-up in writing.
Section 2 - Appeals Board Procedures
A. Upon receipt of an appeal, the Executive Director
shall promptly transmit to Appeals Board members
a copy of the Executive Director’s decision from
which the appeal is taken, all relevant documents
upon which the Executive Director’s decision was
based, copies of the applicable provisions of the
Association’s Constitution and Bylaws, State or
Federal statutes or constitutions upon which the
Executive Director’s decision was based, and copies of all written materials provided by the appellant
in support of the appeal. The Appeals Board may
receive additional evidence not considered by the
Executive Director. All additional evidence submitted
by the appealing party, including evidence submitted in response to any requests by the Appeals
Board for additional information pertaining to the
appeal, shall be promptly supplied by the affected
student, member school or school personnel.
B. The Appeals Board may review the appeal and
render a decision thereon on the basis of only
the written materials provided to it in connection
with the appeal. Oral hearings are not a matter
of right, but may be granted, in the discretion of
the Appeals Board, upon request by the appellant
student or school, by the Executive Director, or by
the Appeals Board itself, for good cause shown.
A hearing, if granted, will be held during the next
regular meeting of the ASAA Board of Directors,
unless an expedited hearing is granted.
C. The appellant may request that the Board of
Appeals conduct an expedited oral hearing. Such
a request will be promptly reviewed by the Chair of
the Appeals Board, who will approve or deny the
request. If approved, an expedited oral hearing will
be scheduled at the earliest available time consistent
with the requirement that a quorum of the Appeals
Board be present. An expedited hearing may be
conducted by teleconference. When an expedited
hearing is requested, the Appeals Board may assess
the costs of the appeal against the member school
or individual. Assessable costs may include travel,
telephonic and copying costs, including teleconferences, and other related expenses. If the decision
of Executive Director is overturned by the Appeals
Board, these costs may be waived.
D. All hearings conducted by the Appeals Board will be
held in executive session, unless an open public session is requested by the school or by the individual
bringing forth the appeal. Audio recordings of hearings will be made by the Association. Deliberations
of the Appeals Board following hearings will be in
executive session, which will not be recorded.
E. The Executive Director will participate in the hearing
for the purpose of providing information but will be
excluded from participating in deliberations. Once
the Appeals Board has reached its decision, it may
invite the Executive Director to join the Board prior
to moving out of Executive Session, if the Board
decides that it needs assistance with the wording of
the decision.
F.
In considering evidence provided in favor of or in
opposition to the appeal, including written documents, and, if applicable, testimony at any hearing, the Appeals Board shall not be bound by the
technical rules relating to evidence and witnesses.
Relevant evidence will be considered if it is the sort
of evidence upon which responsible persons are
accustomed to rely in the conduct of serious affairs,
regardless of the existence of a common law or
statutory rule that makes improper the admission
of the evidence over objection into civil action.
Issues regarding consideration of evidence will be
resolved by the Chair of the Appeals Board, unless
a member of the Board objects to the Chair’s ruling,
in which case the evidentiary issue will be resolved
by majority vote of the Appeals Board. Any such
ruling pertaining to evidence or testimony submitted
at a hearing shall be made during the hearing.
G. Following its deliberations, the Appeals Board shall
make a written decision setting forth its findings
of fact, conclusions based on the Association’s
Constitution, Bylaws and/or any other relevant
Federal or State law, and shall include any resulting
order. Such findings, conclusions and order shall
be entered no later than twenty-one (21) calendar
days after the Appeals Board’s receipt of all materials and any additional information submitted in
response to a request by the Board, and shall be
signed by the Chair or, in the Chair’s absence, by
an alternate Chair selected by the Appeals Board.
H. All decisions of the Appeals Board will be promptly
transmitted by facsimile to the affected school and
mailed to the home addresses, as provided by the
school, of the affected student and the student’s
parent or guardian. The decision shall contain an
express notice that it constitutes a final decision of the
Appeals Board and that any party wishing to appeal
the decision to the Superior Court for the State of
Alaska must file such an appeal within thirty (30)
days from the date of the decision.
Section 3 - Appeals Concerning Students in
Alternative Education Programs:
For purposes of Article 4 and appeals procedures,
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references to the “student’s school” or the “affected school” shall include the public school, or the
private or religious school wherein an alternative
education program student participates in interscholastic activity pursuant to Article 12, Section 2 (C).
ARTICLE 5
PENALTIES
Section 1 - Nature of Penalties
A. Penalties assessed by the Executive Director or by the
Board of Directors upon member schools or individuals
for violations of the Bylaws will vary depending upon
the nature and character of the violation. Penalties
assessed may include one or more of the following and
will be in effect for the entire current school year.
1. Warning — A member school is placed on
notice. After a member school is given a warning, all member schools will be notified. A like
or similar violation within a school year will be
the basis for placing the school on probation
and/or the withholding of play-off privileges.
2. Forfeiture — To forfeit is to give up something
because of error or rule violation through intent,
neglect or oversight. Forfeiture always takes
away a win and denotes a loss. Forfeiture may
be used in conjunction with other penalties.
3. Probation — Probation is a testing or trial
period for a school or team. Probation is tantamount to a larger penalty should the probation
not be carried out in good faith and with due
respect to all concerned.
a. The action is spread on the records and
published in the Association’s official communications.
7. Suspension from the Association — A member
school is suspended from Association membership for a period not to exceed 365 calendar
days and forfeits any dues paid for the current
school year.
8. Restitution — In addition to the above penalties,
any one or more of these additional actions
may be taken: 1) individual or team records
achieved during participation by an ineligible
player be vacated or stricken; 2) team or individual awards earned by an ineligible player
be returned to the Association. If an ineligible
student competes in a meet, match or tournament in violation of any Association Bylaws,
all points earned by that student, or by a relay
team of which the student is a member, will be
declared forfeited; and in team sports (including
wrestling), the entire contest is forfeited. The
intent of this rule is to deter future violations and
to ensure fairness to other individuals or teams
with which that student or teams competes.
When the Association is involved in legal cases,
it may seek to recover attorney costs when it is
found to be the prevailing party.
9. Failure to Pay a Fine — A member school that
refuses to pay an assessed fine may be suspended from the Association.
ARTICLE 6
CONTEST RULES
Section 1 - Contracts/Schedules for
Contests and Events
5. Prohibition — A member school placed on prohibition is ineligible to participate in state level
competition in that sport.
A. Final agreements relating to contests or events
between or among member schools must be incorporated into written contracts (may be on forms provided by the Association) or on league schedules.
These contracts or league schedules must be executed by mutual consent of the representatives of the
respective schools and exchanged or established
not less than ten (10) calendar days prior to the contest. The contract or schedule may not be canceled
or altered except by mutual consent of the schools
involved. Breach of contract or league schedule will
be considered a rule violation.
6. Suspension — A school is suspended from an
interscholastic activity for regular season and
post season participation. An individual is
B. Contract Violation: A contract violation is a unilateral breaking of a game event contract which was
agreed upon in writing or by league schedule with
b. This penalty may carry one or more requirements for action & reports.
c. This penalty may be used in conjunction
with other penalties.
4. Fines — A fine of up to $2,500 may be levied
upon member schools for rule violations.
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suspended from practice and competition for a
specified time period.
another school. A contract signed by the previous
administrator of a school is in force unless nullified
by agreement of both schools’ administration.
1. Pulling a team off the floor or field is an intentional contract violation.
Penalty: The following penalties assume that
a school is in good standing and has not been
warned or is not under other penalty at the
given time. A member school under warning or
other penalty status may be assessed additional
penalties than those listed below, up to and
including suspension from the Association.
First Offense: The member school receives a
$200 fine. If the Association determines that the
violation involved intentional conduct by a member school representative, the member school is
placed on probation and receives a $500 fine,
and can be assessed with costs of reimbursement for financial loss by the aggrieved member
school as determined by the Board of Directors.
Second Offense: The member school will be
placed on probation/suspension, loses playoff privileges, receives a $500 fine, and can
be assessed with costs of reimbursement for
financial loss by aggrieved member school as
determined by the Board of Directors.
Section 2 - Non-Member School,
Suspended School, and Out-of-State
Competition
A. As a condition of membership, members expressly
agree that they and their member schools will not
take part in any interscholastic activities or contests
with schools eligible for membership but who are
not member schools of the Association, nor will
they take part in any activities or contests with
clubs or other non-school entities(alumni & faculty
contests excepted). Upon request, a waiver may be
granted by the Executive Director to participate in
interscholastic activities with a non-member school.
A member school may participate in interscholastic
activities with a non-member school of less than
twenty-five (25) students on an intermural basis as
long as the schools are in the same school district
and as long as they are in compliance with all other
Association athletic eligibility regulations.
B. A member school may not participate in any contest or
event with an out-of-state school unless a sanction has
been granted by the Board of Directors. The Executive
Director may approve such contests or events that
occur in-season. Other requests for approval of such
contests or events occurring during the school year
must be submitted to the Board of Directors.
C. Participation without a waiver under paragraph A
or a sanction under paragraph B of this section will
result in disciplinary action for the member school.
D. A member school may not participate in any contest
or event with a school that is under suspension from
the Association.
E. Playing a Non-Member School, Non-school Entity,
Suspended School or Unauthorized Out-of-State Travel:
Penalty: The following penalties assume that a
school is in good standing and has not been warned
or is not under other penalty at the given time. A
member school under warning or other penalty status may be assessed additional penalties than those
listed below, up to and including suspension from
the Association.
First Offense: The school receives a fine of $200
minimum. If the Association determines that the
violation involved intentional conduct by a school
representative, the school will be placed on probation, and will receive a fine of $500.
Second Offense: School will be placed on probation/suspension, will lose playoff privileges, and
will receive a fine of $500.
Section 3 - Use of Ineligible Students
A. A member school may not permit students who are
ineligible under the Bylaws to represent the school
in interscholastic activities in or otherwise appear
on the field or floor in uniform during any contest
between itself and other member schools.
B. Penalty: A student deemed to be ineligible and
the member school which permitted the student to
participate under the rules set forth in the Bylaws will
be subject to the following penalties. The following
penalties assume that a school is in good standing
and has not been warned or is not under other
penalty at the given time. A school under warning
or other penalty status may be assessed additional
penalties than those listed below, up to and including suspension from the Association.
Ineligible Player:
First Offense: Member school forfeits game or meet
and receives warning. If the Association determines
that the violation involved intentional conduct by a
member school representative, the school will be
placed on probation/suspension and will receive a
fine of up to $2500.
Second Offense: School forfeits game or meet and
receives a $200 fine. If the Association determines that
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the violation involved intentional conduct by a school
representative, the school will be placed on probation/
suspension and will receive a fine of up to $2500.
In addition to the above penalties, one or more of
the actions below may be taken:
1. that individual or team records achieved during participation by an ineligible player be vacated or stricken;
2. that team or individual awards earned by an
ineligible player be returned to the Association
3. that if an ineligible student competes in a meet,
match or tournament in violation of Association
Bylaws, all points earned by that student , or by
that student’s team, or by a relay team of which
the student is member, are to be declared forfeited; and in team sports (including wrestling),
the entire contest is forfeited. Records earned by
other team members will stand.
Section 4 - Contest & Event Supervision
A certified staff member, or other person approved in
advance by the principal or superintendent of a member
school or district, must accompany and be in charge of
a traveling team. Host schools must have an administrator or designee in attendance.
Section 5 - Personal Conduct/
Sportsmanship
A. All Association contests or events must feature high standards of courtesy, fair dealing and sportsmanship.
B. In matters pertaining to personal conduct, such as
gross violations of sportsmanship, attacks on officials and other gross misconduct by any student,
school staff member, coach or school community
member, where the school has failed to act reasonably in controlling the student, staff member,
coach or community member, the Association will
determine appropriate penalties and whether or
not the student, coach or school will be suspended
or barred from future contests or events.
Penalty for Player Ejection
1. Player must refrain from participation in any scheduled contest in the same activity (game suspension)
until the completion of the suspension period at the
same level (ie. JV, Varsity). This means that a Varsity
player may not participate in a JV game while
waiting for the next Varsity game in which he/she
is suspended Schools may not schedule additional
contests to circumvent this provision. See Section 6
of this article for complete wording.
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2. Player may sit on the bench but may not be dressed
down in an official school uniform.
Penalty for Coach Ejection
1. Immediately upon being ejected from a contest, the
coach shall be removed from the vicinity of the playing area (out of sight and sound) and will be prohibited from any further contact (direct or indirect)
with the team during the remainder of the game. For
failure to comply, the referee may forfeit the game.
Coach must refrain from coaching in any scheduled
contest in the same activity (game suspension) until
completion of the next regularly scheduled contest at
the same level. Schools may not schedule additional
contests to circumvent this provision. Implementation
of this penalty will be delayed for a coach who is
traveling with his/her team when the game ejection
occurs, and who has no assistant coach or other
authorized individual available at the site of the
contest to supervise the team during the period of
suspension. In such case, the ejected coach must
serve the suspension during the next regularly scheduled contest after returning to the home community.
2. Coach may not be physically at the site of any contest,
nor may he/she have any contact, director indirect,
with their teams during a contest while suspended.
See Section 6 of this article for complete wording.
The head coach is responsible for reporting an ejection
within 24 hours to his/her administrator. A player or
coach who fails to serve a required game suspension
under this rule will be subject to penalty (See Section 6).
Schools and officials must notify the Association whenever a player or a coach is ejected
from a game or contest by submitting a Contest
Ejection or Hockey Penalty Incident form.
C. No student or coach may physically attack a contest
official or coach. Notwithstanding any other penalty schedule described in this Article, where such
attack includes physical contact determined by the
Association to have seriously threatened the health
or safety of the official or coach, any student committing such an offense will lose all eligibility for one
calendar year from the date of the attack; and any
coach committing such an offense will be suspended
from practicing and coaching in any Association
sanctioned activity for one calendar year from the
date of the attack.
D. All suspension penalties imposed by the Executive
Director under Section 5 will take effect immediately
upon determination of the penalty. Notwith-standing
the provisions of Article 4, Section 2 (C), a member
school or individual subject to a suspension penalty
may request an expedited appeal, in which case the
Appeals Board shall make a written decision within
four (4) calendar days after receipt of the written
appeal and all materials and other additional information submitted by the appellant. In such case, an
oral hearing may be requested, but will be granted
only for good cause shown. Officials' decisions
can't be appealed to ASAA except in the case of
misapplication of rules. The board does not intend
to review officials' decisions or judgement calls.
Section 6 - Penalty For Violation of
Sections 4 & 5
Penalty: The following penalties assume that a member school is in good standing and has not been warned
or is not under other penalty at the given time. A member school under warning or other penalty status may
have additional penalties than those listed below.
Poor Sportsmanship, Gross Misconduct and/or Loss of
Control of an Event: Aggrieved school or party must
report by phone to the Association or regional representative on the Board of Directors within seventy-two (72)
hours. This must be followed by a full written statement.
First Offense: The member school will be placed on
probation and will receive a fine of $500 minimum.
The coach and/or student may be suspended from
practice and competition for a period of time to be
determined by the Association, based on the circumstances of the incident.
Second Offense: The member school will be placed
on probation/suspension and will receive a fine up
to $2,500 maximum. The coach and the student
may be suspended from practice and competition for
a period of time to be determined by the Association,
based on the circumstances of the incident.
Game Suspension as a Result of Contest Ejection (see
specific Supplementary Rules for Hockey):
Team Sports Student Ejection - (also refer to Bylaw Article
6., Section 5, Personal Conduct/Sportsmanship
FIRST EJECTION - For a first ejection during a
respective sport season, a student shall be removed
for the remainder of the contest and shall serve a
one game suspension.
SECOND EJECTION - For a second ejection during
a respective sport season, a student shall be
removed for the remainder of the contest and shall
serve a two game suspension. Prior to returning to
competition, the student must complete the on-line
NFHS Course entitled, “Sportsmanship.”
http://www.nfhslearn.com/electiveDetail.aspx?courseID=37000
THIRD EJECTION – For a third ejection during a
respective sport season, a student shall be removed
for the remainder of the contest and becomes ineligible for the remainder of that sport season.
NOTE: A jamboree/pool play does not count as a
contest for the purpose of meeting the suspension
requirement. Should a student be unable to complete a suspension during the sports season in which
the ejection occurs, the suspension shall be carried
over into the student’s succeeding season of participation. In order for the suspension in the succeeding
season of participation to meet this requirement, the
student must be a member of the team for the entire
season for that sport.
Coach Ejection - (also refer to Bylaw Article 6., Section
5, Personal Conduct/Sportsmanship
FIRST EJECTION - For a first ejection during a
respective sport season, a coach shall be removed
for the remainder of the contest and shall serve a
one game suspension.
SECOND EJECTION - For a second ejection during
a respective sport season, a coach shall be removed
for the remainder of the contest and shall serve a two
game suspension. Prior to returning to coaching, the
coach must complete the on-line NFHS Course entitled, “Teaching and Modeling Behavior. ”
http://www.nfhslearn.com/electiveDetail.aspx?courseID=8000
THIRD EJECTION - For a third ejection during a
respective sport season, a coach shall be removed
for the remainder of the contest and becomes ineligible for the remainder of that sport season.
NOTE: A jamboree/pool play does not count as a contest
for the purpose of meeting the suspension requirement.
School Penalty: The principal of a school whose students
and/or coaches accumulate 5 or more ejections during a
school year (10 if participating in boys football or hockey, 15 if participating in boys football and hockey) will
be expected to explain to the ASAA Board of Directors,
a Plan of Action to reduce the number of ejections. This
explanation must be presented at the next Board meeting.
Appeal of a Game Suspension:
The Board of Directors will not hear an appeal of a
game suspension penalty under this section, from either
a player, a coach or other affected individual, if the
contest ejection which caused the suspension was based
on a judgement call of an official. The Executive Director
will waive a game suspension under this section only if
the game ejection was a result of a misapplication of a
rule by a contest official. Any misapplication of a rule
which results in a game ejection must be reported by
the calling official, by no later than noon of the next
business day following the end of a contest, by notifying
ASAA verbally and by following up in writing.”
Failure to Serve a Game Suspension:
A player or coach is required to serve a game suspension subsequent to a game ejection as stated in Section
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5 above, and will be subject to the following penalty for
failure to do so:
First Offense: The member school will be placed on
probation and will receive a fine of $250 minimum. The
player or coach may be suspended from practice and
competition for a period of time to be determined by the
Association based on circumstances of the incident.
Second Offense: The member school will be placed
on probation/suspension and will receive a fine of
$1000 maximum. The player or coach may be suspended from practice and competition for a period
of time to be determined by the Association, based
on the circumstances of the incident.
Section 7 - Sunday Contest or Event Rule
A. Interscholastic events or contests may not be held
on Sunday. If inclement weather, transportation
difficulties or equipment failure forces the cancellation of one contest of a scheduled series, and the
series cannot be rescheduled at a later date, the
host school may request of the Executive Director
that a Sunday contest be sanctioned. Transportation
difficulties (in scheduling games) is a reason for
allowing schools to schedule a Sunday contest or
event. Sunday contests or events require a waiver.
B. Sunday Contest or Event Waiver: The host school
may apply for a waiver because of a visiting team’s
inability to arrive at the contest site because of
inclement weather or equipment failure.
Procedure to Request Waiver:
1. Principal or superintendent of each school must
approve contest.
2. Host school must complete and send Sunday
Contest/Event Waiver Form to the Executive
Director after the event occurs.
C. Playing Unauthorized Sunday Sport Contests/
Interscholastic Events:
Penalty: The following penalties assume that a
school under warning or other penalty status may
be assessed additional penalties than those listed
below, up to and including suspension from the
Association.
First Offense: School will be placed on probation
and will receive a fine of $200 minimum.
Second Offense: School will be placed on probation/
suspension, and will receive a fine of $500 minimum.
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Section 8 - Contest Rules
Playing Rules: All sports will follow National Federation of State
High School Association rules with the following exceptions:
1. Nordic Skiing (USSA and FIS).
2. Tennis (USTA).
3. Mixed-Six Volleyball (USVBA with ASAA modifications).
4. The Association has adopted supplementary
rules, in addition to NF rules, for hockey, volleyball, baseball and softball.
5. Flag Football
Section 9 - Officials
A. Certified Official: A certified official is one who has
passed the appropriate National Federation, if applicable, or other National Governing Body Rules Exam
in a particular sport and who has registered with
the Alaska School Activities Association. Officials
under Association jurisdiction are: Swimming and
Diving, Volleyball, Wrestling, Basketball, Football,
Baseball, Softball, Gymnastics, Hockey, Soccer and
Track and Field.
B. Use of Certified Officials: The Alaska School
Activities Association encourages individuals from
throughout the state to pursue their interest in officiating high school contests. Only officials certified by
the Association shall be eligible to officiate in regularly scheduled Association contests for all sports
listed in paragraph (A) above (exception C below).
C. Use of Non-Certified Officials: Member schools in
remote areas, unable to provide certified officials, may
use non-certified officials under the following conditions:
1. The host school shall notify the visiting school
when non-certified officials are to be used.
2. The responsibility and liability for selection and
use of any non-certified official becomes that of
the host school.
D. Penalty: The following penalties assume that a
Association.
Use of Non-Certified Officials Except as in Article 6,
Section 9, C:
First Offense: Host school forfeits the contest and
receives a fine of $200 minimum.
Second Offense: Host school will forfeit the contest,
will be placed on probation, and will receive a fine
of $500 minimum.
E. Procedure for Selecting Officials for State
Tournaments: Approval of the selection process for
determining officials for state tournaments rests with
the Board of Directors. The Association attempts to
secure the most qualified persons from throughout
the state to officiate state tournaments. The procedure is outlined in the annual Activities Guide and
Championship Handbook.
F.
Standards for Officials: While officiating ASAA
sanctioned contests, officials shall conduct themselves
in accordance with standards of good sportsmanship, professional competence, fairness and integrity,
including but not limited to the standards set forth in
the National Federation Officials’ Code of Ethics.
1. Decertifying or Denying Certification — the
Executive Director may decertify or deny certification to a contest official for gross or repetitive violations of these standards. Requests to
decertify or to deny certification must be filed in
writing to the Association. Only requests from
member schools, districts, regional associations
or officials’ associations will be considered. The
Executive Director may, on his own initiative or
on written request, decertify or deny certification to a contest official who is a registered sex
offender or child kidnapper under the statutes
and regulations of the State of Alaska.
2. Right-of Appeal — The affected official may
appeal the Executive Director’s decision in
accordance with Article 4, Section 1 of these
Bylaws. Evaluation by the Executive Director
of a potential decertification shall be conducted
in accordance with the procedures set forth in
Article 3, Section 3, of these Bylaws including
providing opportunity for the affected contest
official to submit information in writing.
ARTICLE 7
SANCTIONED ACTIVITIES
Section 1 - Compliance with Title IX
A. The Association will comply with the provisions
of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972,
Alaska Chapter 18, and all amendments thereto.
No person shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded
from participation in, be denied the benefits of, be
treated differently from another person or otherwise
be discriminated against in any activities regulated
by the Association.
B. Separate Teams and Contact Sports: Separate teams
for each sex are permissible in contact sports or
where selection for teams is based on competitive
skill. Contact sports include wrestling, ice hockey,
football, basketball, and any other sport “the purpose
or major activity of which involves bodily contact.”
C. Single-Team Sports: Whenever a school has a
team in a given sport for one sex only, and athletic
opportunities for the other sex have been limited,
members of both sexes must be allowed to try out
for the team.
D. Equal Opportunity: A school must provide equal
athletic opportunity for both sexes in numbers that
are “substantially proportionate” to enrollment.
In determining whether athletic opportunities are
equal, the United States Department of Health,
Education and Welfare (HEW) will consider whether the selection of sports and levels of competition
effectively accommodates the interests and abilities
of members of both sexes. HEW will also consider
(among other factors): locker rooms, practice and
competitive facilities, medical and training facilities
and services, equipment, supplies, game and practice schedules, travel, per diem allowances, coaching (including assignment and compensation of
coaches), academic tutoring, housing, dining facilities, publicity and support services. Equal expenditures are not required, but HEW “may consider the
failure to provide necessary funds for teams for one
sex in assessing equality of opportunity for members
of each sex.”
Section 2 - Compliance with Section 504
of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
A. The Association will comply with the provisions of
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29
USC §794 (a) and (b)), and all amendments thereto. No student shall, on the basis of a disability as
defined in Section 504 and regulations thereunder,
be denied an opportunity to benefit from participation in or otherwise be discriminated against in any
activities regulated by the Association. This does
not mean that a disabled student must be allowed
to participate in any selective or competitive activity,
but that the selection or competition criteria not be
discriminatory on the basis of a disability.
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B. The Association’s eligibility rules shall not operate,
on the basis of disability, to render a student ineligible to participate, or to limit the eligibility of a
student to participate in any activities regulated by
the Association.
Section 3 - Sanctioned Activities
Traditional Member Schools: Member schools may
sponsor any sport and/or activity which is listed under
the following headings: Sports Confined to a Season,
Sports not Confined to a Season, and Activities Without
Time Limitations.
Section 4 - Sports Confined to a Season
• Baseball
• Basketball
• Bowling
• Sport-specific Cheerleading
• Cross-Country Running
• Nordic Skiing
• Football
• 8-man Football
• Flag Football
• Gymnastics
• Hockey
• Girls Hockey
• Mixed-Six Coed Volleyball
• Rifle
• Soccer
• Softball
• Swimming and Diving
• Tennis
• Track and Field
• Girls Volleyball
• Wrestling
Sports Not Confined to a Season
• Competitive Cheerleading
Activities without Time Limitations
• Art
• Debate, Drama, Forensics
• Dance / Drill Teams
• Honor Band, Choir, Orchestra
• Music Festivals
• Solo & Ensemble Music Festival
• Student Government
• World Language Declamation
Section 5 - Addition or Suspension
of Sanctioned Activities
A. Adding Sanctioned Activities: The Board of Directors
may sanction additional interscholastic activities to those
listed under Section 2 upon request of member schools
or districts. Requests to sanction should be directed to
the Association no later than April 15 for all activities.
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B. Suspending Sanctioned Activities: The Board of
Directors may suspend sanctioning of an activity
listed in Section 2 if the Board feels that it is in the
best interests of the Association and member schools
to do so. Requests to suspend sanctioning may be
directed to the Association by member schools or districts, the Executive Director or any Board member.
Section 6 - Seasonal Competition
A. The Board of Directors adopts the calendar. The first
(Fall) season begins the last Monday in July or the
first Monday of August. Spring season ends no later
than the second week of June. Students who participate in activities that begin or end at times other
than during the regular school term are considered
to be eligible for participation if they were or will be
eligible during the regular school term.
B. Specific seasonal dates cannot be changed without
Board of Directors approval. Minor adjustments may
be made as needed to fit calendar needs.
C. Definition of Season — For an activity that is confined to a season, the season is established by the
Board of Directors and may begin with the first day
of practice and end at the conclusion of the state
championship event. From time to time, the Board of
Directors may grant a post season extension when
requested in a timely manner by a member school,
for the sole purpose of out-of-state competition.
Association.
Out-of-Season Practice/Play:
First Offense: School receives warning and suspension of practice equaling the number of days
of the violation. If Association determines that the
violation involved intentional conduct by a school
representative, probation for one school year and
suspension of practice/play for three times the
length of the infraction.
Second Offense: School receives probation/suspension for one school year and will receive a fine
of $200 minimum.
Section 7 - Practice
A. All players must have ten (10) separate days of
physical practice in the same sport activity prior to
the 1st day of competition.
B. When a student is participating in a recognized
high school sport activity or is participating in a
nationally recognized activity in the same sport
which overlaps the beginning of another recognized
sport season, the Executive Director may waive up
to five (5) practices. For purposes of this section,
a “nationally recognized activity” is a non-school
athletic competition and/or practice, in the same
sport, conducted under the auspices of a national sports governing body as part of an Olympic
Development Program. This activity will usually be
conducted outside of the state of Alaska.
C. Scrimmages: A scrimmage is a practice and should
be treated as such. Scrimmages with other teams
or schools do not count as games. Coaches should
stop the play at will to give instructions.
Scrimmages may not involve:
1. official game clock or score book
2. admission charge
3. advertisements or announcements about the event.
D. If a student has completed the required practices
but has not competed or practiced for whatever
reason for less than two weeks, no additional practices are required before returning to competition
with the concurrence of the coach. If a student
misses between two and four weeks of practice and
competition, five additional days of practice and
the concurrence of the coach are required before
returning to competition. If more than four weeks
have been missed, the student must have ten (10)
additional days of practice and concurrence of the
coach before returning to competition.
E. Member schools permitting a student to participate
in interscholastic competition without meeting the
practice requirements of this section will be considered to be using an ineligible player and will be
subject to penalty under Article 12, Section 1.
Section 8 - Number of Games or Periods
of Play per Day or Week
A. Basketball — Boys and Girls: 6 periods of play per
day exclusive of invitational, conference and state
tournaments. In invitationals (3 or more schools),
regional or state tournaments, there must be a two
hour time lapse between the end of the first game
and the beginning of a second game before a team
may play a second game.
B. Football: Upon a region’s request to the Executive
Director, a school may have its players participate
in six (6) quarters of play per week, except that a
kicking specialist may play in up to eight (8) quar2015-2016 • Alaska School Activities Association • Handbook
ters per week, providing that in four (4) quarters the
player does no more than kick.
C. Hockey: Students may participate in 6 periods of
play per day or two games and there must be a
two (2) hour time lapse between the time the athlete
played in the first game and the time he/she plays
in the second game.
school is in good standing, has not been warned
Exceeding Maximum Number of Games or Periods
per Day or Week:
First Offense: School will forfeit game and will be
placed on probation.
Second Offense: School will forfeit game, will
receive a $200 fine and will be placed on probation/suspension.
Section 9 - Maximum Games Prior to
Qualification for State Tournament
A. The following number of games / matches may
be played during the regular season. In addition,
2 Endowment Games may be played each season
in the following team sports – Basketball, Hockey,
Volleyball, Soccer, Baseball and Softball.
Basketball — 22 games exclusive of conference
tournaments or 19 games and one invitational tournament of three or more game
Football — one game per week to a maximum of 8
games per season exclusive of playoffs
Wrestling — 24 individual weigh-ins exclusive of forfeits
by opponents exclusive of conference tournaments
Volleyball, Hockey, Baseball, Soccer, Softball — 22
contests, exclusive of conference tournaments
B. Penalty: See Section 6, D. above.
Section 10 - Team Roster Size limits
for State Championships
A. In order to promote fairness and the “level playing
field” concept, the Association has established maximum team roster size limits for players in uniform for
the following state tournament championships:
• Baseball . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
• Basketball . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
• Cross-Country Running . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
• Nordic Skiing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
• Football (qtr, semi & final playoffs) . . . . . . . 48
• Hockey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
• Soccer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
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• Softball . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
• Tennis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
• Volleyball . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
B.
Penalty: The following penalties assume that
a school is in good standing and has not been
warned or is not under other penalty at the time. A
have additional penalties than those listed below:
Exceeding Roster Size Limit:
First Offense: School will forfeit game and will be
placed on probation.
Second Offense: School will forfeit game, will
receive a $200 fine and will be placed on probation/suspension.
Section 11- Girls and Boys Joint
Participation and Cooperative School
Programs
A. Coed Teams: Prior to the first contest of the season
for a specific sport, a school may declare a team
as a coed team. If a school chooses to have a
coed team, then it may not have a separate girls
or separate boys team in that sport. Any school
declaring a coed team may compete in any district,
regional or state competition in the boys’ playoffs.
An exception to the playoff rule is made for mixedsix volleyball when a separate playoff category is
provided by the Board of Directors.
B. Cooperative School Programs for 1A and 2A Schools:
All member schools classified as 1A or 2A are eligible to participate in the Cooperative School Program
when timely application therefore is approved by the
Executive Director. The purpose of this rule is to provide adequate numbers of participants to make a team
for competition in the smaller high schools in Alaska.
It is not the intent of this rule for schools to be able to
form “All Star” teams. For the purposes of this section, team sports are defined as football, basketball,
volleyball, mixed-six volleyball, hockey, baseball,
softball and soccer. Cooperative School Programs are
defined as a union of two or more member schools
who do not have sufficient players (as defined by
names on the online Electronic Master Eligibility program) to field a team and elect to join another school
or schools who do not have sufficient players to form a
team. Cooperative sponsorship of any activity by two
or more member schools will be considered under the
following conditions:
1. Schools are located in the same geographical area.
2. Combining School Enrollments — When schools
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are involved with the cooperative sponsorship of
any activity and the combined enrollments of the
schools involved exceeds the classification number
in grades 9 through 12, these schools will compete at the next higher classification in that activity.
3. Cooperative sponsorship agreements must be in
affect for a minimum of an entire season.
4. The participating member schools must jointly submit the Application for Cooperative
Sponsorship Form to the Executive Director.
5. Applications must be submitted to the Executive
Director for fall activities by August 1; winter
activities by October 15; and spring activities
by January 15. The Executive Director may
at his/her discretion act on applications after
these dates.
6. The Executive Director may approve an application to participate in the Cooperative School
Program where it is shown that such a program
is necessary to afford full opportunity for participation by students in the affected schools.
C. Other Cooperative School Programs:All member
schools whose enrollments are less than 451 students in grades 9-12 that are unable to participate
in the Cooperative School Program under Sections
B. or C., may participate in the Cooperative School
Program in a team sport with another member
school whose enrollment is also less than 451 when
timely application is approved by the Executive
Director. The purpose of this rule is to provide adequate numbers of participants to make a team for
competition in the smaller high schools in Alaska,
not to enable the formation of “All Star” teams.
Applications will be considered under the following
provisions:
1. Schools may form cooperative teams only in the
sports of football, tennis, volleyball, hockey, basketball, softball, baseball and soccer. Schools
may not cooperate for the individual sports of
cross-country running, swimming and diving,
wrestling, Nordic skiing, and track & field.
2. All but one of the schools requesting to coop do
not have sufficient numbers of players interested
in forming a team.
3. All schools involved in a cooperative school
agreement must be members of the same school
district. Administrators of involved schools and
the superintendent must approve this agreement.
dent-athlete is either paid to participate or
is competing to win monetary compensation
(allowable travel, meals and lodging expenses
may be accepted): or
4. When the combined enrollments of all schools
involved exceeds their classification cutoff levels, the cooperative team shall compete in the
next .higher classification for state tournament
qualifying purposes.
2. receiving any award, merchandise or prize
whose aggregate value exceeds $250 for a
specific event or tournament, unless such award
has been approved by the school’s principal
for an event or tournament sanctioned by the
school or Association (this section does not
apply to awards given by the Association); or
5. No students may be cut or displaced by the additional students from the cooperative school(s).
6. Cooperative agreements must be in effect for
a minimum of an entire season and may be
renewed on an annual basis.
7. Deadlines for applications: Fall Sports, Winter
Sports, Spring Sports – first official day of practice in that specific sport season according to
the ASAA .calendar. Football - the December
board of directors meeting preceding the start
of the football cooperative.
8. The Executive Director may approve this application if the above conditions are met.
D. Joint Participation Program for 1A and 2A Schools:
If a member school classified as 1A or 2A is unable
to field a team and is also unable to participate
in a cooperative program with another 1A or
2A member school, it may petition the Executive
Director for permission for its students to participate
on another 1A or 2A member school’s team in the
same geographical area. In this section, team has
the same definition as stated in Section B. above.
The schools’ enrollments will not be combined in
determining the team’s classification under the Joint
Participation.
ARTICLE 8
AMATEURISM
Section 1 - Amateur Athletes
A. A student-athlete who represents a member school in
an interscholastic sport shall be an amateur in that
sport. An amateur athlete is one who engages in
athletic competition solely for the physical, mental,
social and pleasure benefits derived therefrom. This
rule may be waived for students participating as
members of official United States Olympic Teams.
B. A student-athlete forfeits amateur status and eligibility in a sport sanctioned by the Association by:
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3. capitalizing on athletic fame by receiving
money or gifts of monetary value in exchange
for endorsements, participation in commercials,
advertisements or the like (scholarships paid
directly to institutions of higher learning are
specifically exempted); or
4. signing a professional playing contract in that sport.
C. Accepting a nominal, standard fee or salary for instructing, supervising or officiating in an organized youth
sports program or recreation, playground or camp activities shall not jeopardize amateur status. An “organized
youth sports program” includes both school and nonschool programs. The Association permits reasonable
compensation for giving private lessons.
D. Penalty: A student-athlete deemed to be ineligible
and the school which permitted the student-athlete
to participate under the rules set forth in this section
will be subject to the following penalty. The following penalties assume that a school is in good standing and has not been warned or is not under other
penalty at the given time. A school under warning
or other penalty status may be assessed additional
penalties than those listed below, up to and including suspension from the Association.
Amateurism: This violation applies to a student-athlete and the member school.
School: Member schools which permit a professional student-athlete to compete as a member of an
interscholastic team will be deemed to have been
using an ineligible student and will be penalized as
specified in Article 12, Section 1.
Student-Athlete-Each Offense: The student-athlete
loses eligibility in that sport for 365 days and until
reinstatement according to the following subsection.
F.
A student-athlete who violates his/her amateur
standing as set forth by these Bylaws may apply
to the Board of Directors for reinstatement as an
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amateur, if 365 days have elapsed since the date
he/she was declared ineligible, and if he/she has
been in regular school attendance and has not competed as a professional in that sport during the
intervening period.
An application under this paragraph must be in
writing and must be signed by both the student and
the principal or superintendent of the school.
Section 2 - Other Amateurs
A. A student who represents a member school in a
non-athletic interscholastic competition shall be an
amateur in that discipline. An amateur is one who
engages in that discipline solely for the physical, mental, social and pleasure benefits derived therefrom.
B. A student forfeits amateur status and eligibility in
non-athletic interscholastic competition in a discipline
by:
1. receiving any award, merchandise or prize
whose aggregate value exceeds $250 which
has not been listed on the approved list by the
NASSP or approved by the school’s principal
(this section does not apply to awards given by
the Association);
2. capitalizing on fame by receiving money or a
gift of monetary value (scholarships paid directly to institutions of higher learning are specifically exempted);
3. signing a professional contract in that discipline.
C. Reasonable compensation for giving private lessons
is permissible by the Association.
D. A student is ineligible if he or she competes or participates under an assumed name for the purpose of
concealing his or her status as a professional.
E. Penalty: A student deemed to be ineligible and
the school which permitted the student to participate
under the rules set forth in this section will be subject
to the following penalty: The following penalties
assume that a school is in good standing and has
not been warned or is not under other penalty at the
given time. A school under warning or other penalty status may be assessed additional penalties than
those listed below, up to and including suspension
from the Association.
Amateurism: This violation applies to a student
non-athlete and the member school.
School: Member schools who permit a professional
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student non-athlete to compete in an interscholastic
competition will be deemed to have been using an
ineligible student and will be penalized as specified
in Article 12, Section 1.
Student Non-Athlete-Each Offense: The student non-athlete loses eligibility in that specific discipline for 365
days and until reinstated according to subsection F:
F.
A student who has violated his or her amateur standing as set forth by these Bylaws may apply to the
Board of Directors for reinstatement as an amateur,
if 365 days have elapsed since the date he or she
was declared ineligible, and if he or she has been
in regular school attendance and has not competed
as a professional in that discipline during the intervening period.
An application under this paragraph must be in
writing and must be signed by both the student and
Section 3 - Professional and College Try outs
Professional and college try outs that interfere with a
high school student’s work or involve a game in violation
of Association rules may cause that student to be ineligible for further interscholastic athletic competition.
ARTICLE 9
AWARDS
The Board of Directors designates, gives, and controls
ribbons, medals, and trophies to be awarded to schools
and individuals.
Section 1 - Principal Approval
Awards must have symbolic value only, awards may be
accepted by a student only if granted through the school
with prior approval of the school principal or school
district superintendent.
Section 2 - Value Limit
Awards such as unattached letters, trophies, metal
charms or pins, or similar articles, having symbolic value
only, may be given to students by the school if the cost of
the award does not exceed $30. This section does not
apply to trophies awarded to teams by the Association
or regional associations. Jackets or sweaters may be
presented to championship teams or groups by a school
or non-school organization or individual(s) with prior
approval of the school’s principal within the limits established in Article 8, Section 1, Subsection B-2.
Section 3 - Invitational Tournaments
Leagues or schools conducting invitational tournaments
or meets under Association rules may make awards to
the winning schools or contestants if the awards are
within the limits set forth in Sections 1 and 2 of this
Article and in Article 15.
the “Heads Up” Concussion in Youth Sports (from
CDC), the “Concussion Awareness” course (from
USA Football), concussion summits, or other face-toface training sessions provided by school districts,
medical providers, ASAA and the Alaska College
of Sports Medicine. Recertifying your Concussion
Training will be required at the same time as
recertifying for your First Aid requirement.
Section 4 - Presentation of Awards
No awards other than ASAA sanctioned awards may be
given during Association State Championship awards
ceremonies, unless approved prior to the event.
ARTICLE 10
QUALIFICATION OF ATHLETIC COACHES
Section 1 - Qualification of Coaches
The Board of Directors has adopted the Alaska Coaches
Education Program for all high school level coaches who
have direct supervision of students. This may include
head coaches and assistant coaches at all levels, as well
as volunteer coaches and coaches of out-sourced programs. The Coach of any team representing a member
school in interscholastic athletic competition must have
successfully completed the Alaska Coaches Education
Program. The Program consists of four components:
A. Fundamentals of Coaching and Alaska State
Component: The Fundamentals of Coaching component is a NFHS course that can be taken online
or at UAA. The Alaska State Component (Rules and
Regulations of Alaska High School Activities) is
available through NFHS as an independent course,
but it is included in the Fundamentals of Coaching
Course. Coaches previously certified under the
American Sports Education Program do not need to
recertify under the NFHS.
B. First Aid Requirement: All coaches of athletic teams
are required to have successfully completed and
maintain a current certification in First Aid before
coaching. The national courses of First Aid, Health,
and Safety For Coaches (from NFHS) and Sports
First Aid (from ASEP) are recommended. Additional
courses/classes that satisfy this requirement are
Medic First Aid for Coaches, First Aid/CPR/AED
from American Red Cross, First Aid CPR AED
from American Heart Association, and CPR/AED
+ First Aid from American Health Care Academy.
Others, upon request, may be approved to satisfy
the requirements based on meeting the equivalency
standard (paragraph E below).
C. Concussion Awareness Training: The requirement
to maintain current knowledge in concussion management is mandated by Alaska State Law. This is
achieved by successful completion of the Concussion
in Sports – What You Need to Know (from NFHS),
D. School Request for Extension of Alaska Coaches
Education Program: If requested by a school principal or superintendent, the Executive Director may
grant to a coach, on a one-time only basis, an extension of the certification requirement for the remainder of that sport season on a case-by-case basis.
The extension is good only until the completion of
the current sport season and will not be granted
without the successful completion of the Concussion
Awareness Training Component.
E. Equivalency for the Alaska Coaches Education
Program: Coaches who believe they have completed
an equivalent certification program for Fundamentals
of Coaching or First Aid may submit that program
directly to ASAA for review in order to determine
whether that alternate program may be substituted.
When an alternate program is approved, the coach
will still be required to successfully complete the
Alaska State Component. Coaches previously certified under the American Sports Education Program
do not need to recertify under the NFHS as long as
their Concussion Awareness is satisfied.
F.
Administrative Responsibility: The principal or designee at each member school or district shall ensure
that the requirements in Section 1, paragraph A,
B, C, D, and E are met for each coach subject to
certification in this Bylaw.
Section 2 - Coaches and Team Travel
A certified staff member or other person approved in
advance by the principal or superintendent of a member
school or district must accompany and be in charge of
a traveling team. This person must be certified through
the Alaska Coaches Education Program.
Section 3 - Reporting of Coaches
The principal or designee of each member school or district shall annually report the names of all head coaches
and assistant coaches at all levels, as well as volunteer
coaches and coaches of out-sourced programs. The
coach and their position must be reported within two
weeks of the beginning of their respective season using
the Electronic Eligibility Reporting System (EER). The prinConstitution & Bylaws
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cipal or designee must ensure that the coaches have the
certifications required under this article, or have a current
approved extension of the Coaches Certification rule.
Only coaches listed on the EER will be eligible for a
Coaches Pass at any ASAA State Championship event
(school is still limited to the maximum number of passes
as listed per activity by ASAA).
Section 4 - Penalty
The following penalties assume that a school is in good
standing and has not been warned or is not under other
penalty at the given time. A school under warning or
other penalty status may be assessed additional penalties
than those listed below, up to and including suspension
from the Association.
Non-Compliance with Section 1, Paragraphs A, B, C, D,
E, or F above:
Each Offense: School receives a warning and
receives a fine of $105 per coach.
Failure to Report Coaches as Specified in Section 3:
Each Offense: School receives a warning and
receives a fine of $105 per activity.
ARTICLE 11
PHYSICAL EXAMINATION,
PARENTS’ CONSENT
Section 1 - Medical Examination
A student-athlete may not be permitted to participate
in a practice session or in any athletic event (including
rifle and cheerleading) until there is on file, with the
superintendent or principal, a statement, signed by a
practicing physician, advanced nurse practitioner, physician’s assistant, or a military medical examiner, and the
student’s parents or legal guardians, certifying that he or
she has submitted to a history and physical examination
within the prior 12 months. The statement must certify
that, in the opinion of the examiner, the student is physically fit to participate in strenuous physical activities.
Penalty: A student who practices or participates without a physical exam in violation of this rule will be considered to be an ineligible student. A school who permits
a student to practice or participate without a physical
exam will be penalized under Article 12, Section 1.
Section 2 - Parental Permission
Prior to each year of interscholastic athletic participation,
a student shall furnish a statement, signed by the student
and the student’s parent (or other person with whom the
student has resided for a period of time approved by
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the Association) which, in compliance with the Health
Insurance Portability Accountability Act (HIPAA) and
regulations thereunder, authorizes release to the school
in which the student is enrolled or in which the student is
participating in interscholastic activities pursuant to the
student’s alternative education program, of the student’s
medical history and physical examination described
herein, disclosure of which information which may be
made to administrators, the athletic director, and the
coaches of any activity in which the student is to participate. Submission of ASAA’s Authorization to Release
Medical Information Relating to Student Health/Review
Exam form will satisfy this requirement.
Section 3 - Wrestling Weight Rule
The National Federation Wrestling Rule Book, with some
revisions to the weight control program, is followed with
respect to student wrestling participants.
Section 4 - Concussion Management
To help member schools and districts meet their responsibilities under House Bill 15 and Senate Bill 119, ASAA
has developed a Recommended Concussion Policy that
includes awareness/educational components for student
athletes, coaches and parents, standards for medical providers, and return to play/return to cognition protocols,
as well as other related links. The policy and other related
information may be found at:
http://asaa.org/sports-medicine/
A wrestler must have his/her certified minimum weight determined within 60 calendar
days prior to the first competition of the season.
This determination must be in writing and signed by a
person authorized to sign the initial medical exam form
and/or the medical history review form and the student’s
parent. No wrestler may be certified at a lower
minimum weight during the season. These minimum weights must be an integral part of the eligibility
roster. A student starting wrestling after the start of the
season must have his/her minimum weight determined
before his or her first competition.
A student deemed to be ineligible, and the member
school which permitted the student to participate, under
the rules set forth in this article will be subject to the
following penalty.
Penalty: These penalties assume that a school is in
good standing and has not been warned or is not under
other penalty at the given time. A school under warning or other penalty status may be assessed additional
penalties than those listed below, up to and including
suspension from the Association.
Wrestling Minimum Weight Violation:
First Offense: In any meet in which the student competed in violation of this rule, the student will forfeit his
or her match and the team score will be disallowed,
resulting in the school forfeiting the entire meet.
Records earned by other members of the team will
stand. The school will be placed on probation.
Second Offense: In any meet in which the student
competed in violation of this rule, the student will
forfeit his or her match and the team score will be
disallowed, resulting in the school forfeiting the entire
meet. Records earned by other members of the team
will stand. The school will be placed on probation/
suspension and will receive a fine of $200 minimum.
Second Offense: School forfeits game or meet and
receives $200 fine. If the Association determines
that the violation involved intentional conduct by a
school representative, the school will be placed on
probation/suspension and will receive a fine of up
to $2,500.
ARTICLE 12
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR
ENROLLED AND ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION
PROGRAM HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
2. If an ineligible student competes in a meet, match
or tournament in violation of any Association
Bylaws, all points earned by that student or by
a relay team of which the student is a member,
are to be declared forfeited; and in team sports
(including wrestling), the entire contest is forfeited. Records earned by other members of the
team will stand.
The member schools of the Association have adopted
through their elected representatives an essential inter-related group of minimum eligibility requirements which
establish the threshold for participation for all students
within the interscholastic program and which work
together to define and preserve the fundamental nature
of the program.
Unless expressly limited, the following rules are intended to be minimum requirements for student eligibility
to participate in all sanctioned interscholastic activities
and do not preclude a school, a school district, or a
regional association from imposing additional rules that
are reasonable, prudent and not in conflict with those of
the Association.
Section 1 - Penalty
Penalty: A student deemed ineligible under ASAA
rules, and the member school which permitted the student
to participate under the rules set forth in this article, are
subject to the following penalties. The following penalties assume the school is in good standing and has not
been warned or is not under other penalty at the time.
A school under warning or other penalty status may be
assessed additional penalties than those listed below, up
to and including suspension from the Association.
Ineligible Player:
First Offense: School forfeits game or meet and
school receives warning. If the Association determines that the violation involved intentional conduct
by a school representative, the school will receive
a fine of $200 minimum and will be placed on
probation.
1. In addition to the above penalties, any one or
more of the actions below may be taken:
a. that individual or team records achieved
during participation by an ineligible player
be vacated or stricken;
b. that team or individual awards earned by an
ineligible player be returned to the Association.
Section 2 - Participation Rules
A student is eligible to participate in the interscholastic
activities of only one member school per year, except as
provided under the Transfer/Residency Rule (Section 9).
That school shall be considered the School of Eligibility.
A student who is simultaneously enrolled at more than
one member school and who wishes to be eligible to
participate in the interscholastic activities of one of those
schools, must designate that school as the School of
Eligibility. The School of Eligibility must ensure that the
student meets all eligibility requirements before being
permitted to participate.
A. To be eligible during a school semester for participation in interscholastics activities, a student must meet
the following criteria:
1. Be properly registered in a 9-12 or 10-12 high
school program or any combination thereof, in the
member school where the student will participate or
where authorized by a member district, be enrolled
in the member district’s non-member school or
program (including district correspondence), when
such district is paying the student surcharge for
that student or, in the case of students attending
alternative education programs, be registered with
their School of Eligibility, as described below.
2. Students enrolled in an alternative education
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program, as defined in Article 1, Section 8 herein, are eligible to participate in the interscholastic
activities of only one member school per year,
except as provided under the Transfer/Residency
Rule (Article 12, Section 9). That school shall be
considered the School of Eligibility.
track to graduate must be enrolled in a minimum
of five (5) semester units of credit, or the equivalent,* at the School of Eligibility or supervised by
the School of Eligibility or its school district, that
lead to granting of credit toward graduation from
the school district or the School of Eligibility.
The School of Eligibility shall be the public
school (1) that, based on the residence of the
parent or legal guardian, the student would be
eligible to attend were the student not enrolled
in an alternative education program; or (2) at
which the student requests to participate, if (A)
the student shows good cause, as determined
by the governing body of the Public School the
student would be eligible to attend were the
student not enrolled in an alternative education
program and (B) the governing body of the
school in which the student seeks to participate
in interscholastic activities approves; or The
School of Eligibility may be a private or religious school that the student would be eligible
to attend were the student not enrolled in an
alternative education program; and at which
the student requests to participate; and if the
administrator of the school approves.
5. Seniors who are on track to graduate must be
enrolled in a minimum of four (4) semester units
of credit, or the equivalent,* at the School of
Eligibility or supervised by the School of Eligibility
or its school district that lead to granting of credit
toward graduation from the school district or the
School of Eligibility. Full time seniors who are on
track to graduate, must be enrolled in a minimum
of four (4) semester units of credit, or the equivalent,* at their School of Eligibility.
The School of Eligibility must ensure that the
alternative education program student meets all
eligibility requirements before being permitted
to participate. Alternative education program
students who request to participate in the
interscholastic activity program of a member
public school or district, or a private or religious school, must be properly registered for
participation in interscholastic activities with the
member school district or School of Eligibility.
Schools (districts) may require that alternative
education program students who request to
participate in interscholastic activities at one of
its member schools pre- register either prior to
the beginning of the school year, prior to the
beginning of a sport or activity season which
begins before school starts, or upon moving into
the district's boundary.
3. Not be a graduated senior, with the exception
that the eligibility of a senior graduating near the
end of a regular school year, shall extend through
the conclusion of any current school athletic season in which he or she is participating.
4. For all second-semester freshmen, sophomores
and juniors, as well as seniors who are not on
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6. Must maintain at least an overall 2.0 GPA
during the current semester to remain eligible.
Students who do not maintain an overall 2.0
GPA may regain eligibility during the current
semester by achieving and maintaining an overall 2.0 GPA within the school’s grading system.
7. Must be in regular attendance at school classes
in which enrolled or for which credit is granted
(or be enrolled in a district or member school
correspondence program).
B. Alternative Schools of Member Districts
1. A student attending a non-member charter school, alternative school or program
(including district correspondence) during the
first semester of ninth grade; and a student
transferring from out-of-district who attends
a non-member charter school, alternative
school or program (including district correspondence) after the first semester of the ninth
grade, must designate a member school within the district as the School of Eligibility.
2. The School of Eligibility of a student, other
than a first semester freshman, who transfers
to a non-member charter school, alternative
school or program (including district correspondence), from another school within
that district, will be the member school from
which the student transferred.
3. A student attending a non-member charter
school, alternative school or program (including district correspondence) whom wishes to
change his/her School of Eligibility will be
ineligible for interscholastic competition at
the new School of Eligibility for one calendar
year, from the date of first attendance in the
new school. Students who live with coaches
are ineligible (see Section 5, C). At schools
with no sub-varsity teams, the student could
ask for a waiver to participate on the varsity
team during the regular season, but would
not be able to participate at either conference
or state tournaments.
cy at a school by enrolling in and attending that
school for fifteen (15) school days and/or eligibility
by participating in an interscholastic activity. A student who attends an alternative education program
and who participates in interscholastic activities at
a member public, private or religious school establishes residency at such school upon participating in
interscholastic activity there.
C. Alternative Education Programs:
A student in grades 9-12 in an "alternative education
program" as defined in Article 1, Section 8, is eligible
to participate in interscholastic activities at a member
public, private or religious school, as follows:
E. Use of Junior High - Middle School Students:
1. High schools of 70 or fewer students may use
7th and 8th grade students as cheerleaders
for home high school games upon approval of
They may not be used at games during district,
regional or state tournaments.
Students enrolled in an alternative education program, may participate in interscholastic activities
when such participation is sanctioned or supported
by this Association; is conducted outside of the
regular school curriculum; and does not involve participation in student government at a school. Such
students need not be enrolled in the member public,
private or religious school in which they participate
in interscholastic activity, except that
1. In order to participate in the All-State Music
and Solo and Ensemble Music Festivals,
such students must be enrolled in a corresponding music class at their School of
Eligibility, at which they may be selected
for participation through a competitive
audition process, and
2. In order to participate in All-State Art or in
the World Language Declamation Festival,
such students must be enrolled in a corresponding class at their School of Eligibility.
ASAA may waive the requirement for students
enrolled in alternative education programs or in the
event that the individual school of eligibility does not
offer Music, Art or World Language classes.
Nothing in these bylaws precludes a school or
school district from imposing additional eligibility
rules upon alternative education program students
that are reasonable, prudent and not in conflict with
these bylaws or AS 14.30.365.
Nothing in these Bylaws or in Association policies
prohibits a member school or district from adopting
a "fair share" policy as to the equitable charging
of fees to alternative education program students
who participate in the member school's or district's
interscholastic activities.
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2. 7th and 8th grade students are ineligible to participate in high school interscholastic competition
except as specified in the following section:
3. 8th Grade Student Participation Authority.
Notwithstanding any provisions or restrictions of
the Association’s Bylaws, Policies or past practices, the Board of Directors has determined that
under certain conditions, students enrolled in the
8th grade in a member school district, may be
granted eligibility to participate as members of a
high school basketball, volleyball, mixed-six volleyball team and/or Student Government, when
an annual request is submitted in writing to ASAA
by the district superintendent. This request must
verify that the high school described above is a
member school and that there were thirty (30) or
fewer students, or fifteen (15) or fewer students
per gender, enrolled in grades 9-12 during the
previous school year’s October student count as
reported to the Department of Education and
Early Development (DEED). If the current school
year’s October count is lower than the previous
year’s, it may substitute as the official count for
purposes of this section.
Alternative education program students who participate in a member school’s interscholastic
activities program under AS 14.30.365 will be
added to the school’s October count to determine
a school’s eligibility to use 8th grade students,
beginning in 2014-15.
4. 8th Grade Student Eligibility Guidelines:
8th grade students participating under provisions
of this bylaw must:
a. meet the eligibility requirements imposed by
the member school district,
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b. have a current medical history and physical
exam form on file in the school office prior
to participation (see Article 11), and
c. participate in and fully comply with all provisions of ASAA’s “Play for Keeps” tobacco, alcohol and controlled substances (TAD) program.
5. Future High School Eligibility of 8th Grade
Students Participating Under These Provisions:
Nothing in this Bylaw shall limit 8th grade students who participate under the provisions of sections 3 and 4, from enjoying the opportunity for
full high school eligibility upon first entering into
9th grade. This includes but is not limited to Article
12, Section 3, Maximum Participation (eight (8)
semesters or four (4) seasons of participation).
6. How Classification May Effect 8th Grade Student
Participation:
Under some circumstances, the forgiveness of
ineligible 5th year seniors may effect a school’s
classification. As a result of this forgiveness, a
school’s enrollment may authorize it to request
interscholastic eligibility for 8th grade students.
(See Policy 3. Classification – in the Policy section
of this handbook).
Section 3 - Maximum Participation
A. No student enrolled in a four (4) year high school
program, including a four year alternative education program, may participate in more than four
(4) seasons in any specific interscholastic activity.
No student enrolled in a three (3) year high school
program, including a three year alternative education program, may participate in more than three
(3) seasons in any specific interscholastic activity.
Participation in any interscholastic contest during
a season shall be considered as one (1) season of
participation in that activity.
B. No student will have more than eight (8) consecutive semesters of eligibility. Consecutive” semesters
include all semesters, including semesters in which
the student is not enrolled in any school or is enrolled
in another school, after the student’s initial enrollment
in 9th grade, including enrollment in 9th grade in an
alternative education program.
• Students first entering 9th grade will have eight (8)
consecutive semesters of eligibility.
• Students first entering 10th grade will have six (6)
consecutive semesters of eligibility remaining.
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• Students first entering 11th grade will have four (4)
• Students first entering 12th grade will have two (2)
Section 4 - Repeating Grades for Athletic
Purposes
A. A student held back in the seventh (7) or eighth (8)
grade for athletic purposes shall cause that student
to lose one of his or her four years of high school
eligibility for each year that he or she is held back.
B. Penalty: Loss of Fourth Year: A student held back
one year in the seventh (7) or eighth (8) grade for
athletic purposes shall lose his or her fourth year of
eligibility after entering the ninth (9) grade. . Loss
of Third and Fourth Years: A student held back for
two years in the seventh (7) and eighth (8) grades
for athletic purposes shall lose both the third and
fourth years of eligibility after the ninth (9) grade.
Section 5 - Recruiting/Undue Influence
A. Undue influence is defined as the attempt to secure
the attendance of a student for athletic reasons. Any
verbal or written recruiting contact initiated by a representative of another school will be considered as
asserting undue influence. If the contact is initiated
by an individual who is not a representative of a
school, that individual’s name shall be recorded and
a warning issued. If a further violation is reported
relative to this individual, he/she will be considered
to be a representative of the school, and the school
may be subjected to the prescribed penalties.
B. A student who participates as a member of an outof-school team coached by another school’s coach,
and who subsequently transfers to that coach’s
school, will be ineligible in that sport for one full
season at the receiving school.
C. In districts that have multiple high schools and junior
high schools, undue influence may not be exerted
by anyone on a student who has not yet entered the
ninth (9) grade, to enroll in a school other than his
or her home school or the one that he or she ordinarily would be expected to attend.
D. In applying this rule to students attending an alternative education program, undue influence is defined
as the attempt to secure participation in interscholastic activities at a private or religious school, or at a
public school other than the public school the student
would be eligible to attend, based on the residence
of the parent or legal guardians, were the student not
enrolled in an alternative education program.
E. Because it is not feasible to determine whether
recruiting was involved, transfer student-athletes
who live with any salaried or non-salaried member
of the school’s coaching staff are not eligible. In
addition, a member of the school’s coaching staff
may not arrange for housing for any student who
may wish to participate in interscholastic athletics.
This rule does not apply if the coach is related to the
student within the second degree of kindred defined
as: father, mother, brother, sister, son, daughter,
spouse, grandparents, grandchild, brother or sisterin-law, son or daughter-in-law, father or mother-inlaw, stepfather, stepmother, stepsister, stepbrother,
stepson, or step daughter. Students placed in a
school under a court order shall be eligible under
Article 12, Section 9, Subsection 8.
The Board of Directors has authorized a waiver of
this rule for foreign exchange students under certain
conditions (see Article 12, Section 9. A.14.2).
F.
Unless reliable evidence to the contrary is presented,
the Association shall accept as prima facie evidence
of undue influence: the offer of the awarding of tuition, allowance for board and/or room, allowance
for transportation, priority in assignments of jobs,
cash or gifts in any form, or any other privilege or
consideration accorded if not similarly available to
students not participating in athletics.
Penalty: The member school which permitted the
student to participate under the rules set forth in this
Section will be subject to the following penalties:
The coach will also be subject to the following penalties. The following penalties assume that a school is
in good standing and has not been warned or is not
under another penalty at the given time. A school
under warning or other status may be assessed
additional penalties than those listed below, up to
and including suspension from the Association.
Recruiting Students: The school and coach will be
penalized as follows:
First Offense: The school will be placed on prohibition, will receive a fine of $500, and will lose
playoff privileges. The coach will be suspended
from coaching in all Association sanctioned competition for up to 365 days. A school which permits a
coach, suspended under this rule, to coach a team
including practices, in violation of this section, will
forfeit all contests in which that team competes.
Second Offense: The school is placed on suspension
and receives a fine of $2,500. The coach will be sus-
pended from coaching in all Association sanctioned
competition for up to 365 days. A school which permits a coach, suspended under this rule, to coach a
team including practices, in violation of this section,
will forfeit all contests in which that team competes.
Section 6 - Age Rule
A student who becomes nineteen (19) years of age, on or before
August 1, shall be ineligible for interscholastic competition.
Section 7 - Semester Credit Rule
All first semester freshmen are immediately eligible for
the first semester. After the first semester of the freshman year, all students must meet the following criteria
to remain eligible for interscholastic competition (Any
credited course listed on a student’s transcript may be
counted toward the semester units needed for eligibility.):
Credit
All second-semester freshmen, sophomores and juniors,
as well as seniors who are not on track to graduate and/
or who have not passed all parts of the High School
Graduation Qualifying Exam (HSGQE), must have passed
at least five (5) semester units of credit, or the equivalent,
toward graduation, during the previous semester.
All second semester seniors who are on track to graduate and who have passed all parts of the HSGQE (see
page II) exam when it is required, must have passed at
least four (4) semester units of credit, or the equivalent,
toward graduation, during the previous semester.
All first semester seniors must have passed at least five
(5) semester units of credit, or the equivalent, toward
graduation, during the previous semester in order to be
eligible anytime during the current semester.
Grade Point Average (GPA)
All students must have maintained at least an overall
2.0 GPA for the previous semester. Students who did not
maintain an overall 2.0 GPA for the previous semester
may regain eligibility in the current semester by achieving and maintaining an overall 2.0 GPA within the
school’s grading system.
A. For the purposes of this section, academic deficiencies may be made up through successful completion
of correspondence courses or summer school.
B. A grade of incomplete is considered as not passing
until the incomplete is changed on the official
school records.
C. Correspondence study students must meet the same
time frame as regular students.
Section 8 - Citizenship Rule and Tobacco,
Alcohol and Controlled Substance Policy
The determination by a member school that a student is
ineligible based on poor citizenship is not appealable to
the Association. A student who is expelled from a school
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will not be eligible in another school for the duration of
the period of expulsion.
A. Tobacco, Alcohol and Controlled Substance Position
Statement
ASAA and its member schools recognize that the use
of tobacco, alcohol and controlled substances is a
significant health problem for many students, resulting
in negative effects on behavior, learning and their
total development. The use of tobacco, alcohol and
controlled substances by students affects academic
development, personal growth, extracurricular activities participation and the development of related
skills. Others affected by misuse and abuse are family,
teammates and other significant persons in their lives.
ASAA and its member schools believe that close
contact of parents/coaches, advisors, students and
communities in interscholastic activities and classrooms provides a unique opportunity to observe,
confront and assist one another. It is the philosophy of ASAA and its member schools that students
should be encouraged and supported in their efforts
to develop and maintain a chemical-free lifestyle.
Participation in ASAA sanctioned sports and activities is a privilege which requires all participants
to adhere to rules imposed by the member schools
and/or member districts that students attend and
represent. The policy described in this article is
intended to further the following purposes:
The position of ASAA is:
1. To emphasize the health and safety of students
while participating in activities to recognize
the long-term physical and emotional effects of
controlled substance, alcohol and tobacco use
on student health, and to minimize the potential
for injury.
2. To promote a sense of order and discipline
among students;
3. To recognize that a student’s possession, distribution or use of controlled substances, alcohol, or
tobacco during the school year or during interscholastic competition outside of the school year,
even during times when a student is not actively
participating in interscholastic activities, may nevertheless be detrimental to health, safety, order
and discipline when the student is participating.
4. To assist schools in the establishment of policies
that are consistent with ASAA standards of athletic and activity eligibility;
5. To support schools that have programs to assist
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students who desire to resist peer pressure
which directs them toward the use of tobacco,
alcohol and controlled substances;
B. Tobacco, Alcohol and Controlled Substance Policy:
The Board of Directors has implemented a statewide
policy regarding the possession, distribution and
use of controlled substances, alcohol and tobacco.
This policy includes an educational component, minimum penalties which are cumulative and progressive, a time period in which the policy applies, an
explanation of how violations are determined and
reported, a required Student and Parent/Guardian
Acknowledgement Form which must be signed
prior to participation, and a definition of terms.
The complete policy is found in the Policy Section
Section 9 - Transfer/Residency Rule
A. The Association has established the following rules
to govern the eligibility of students who transfer to
Alaska, or from one school to another within Alaska,
or who are simultaneously enrolled at more than one
school, or who are enrolled in a member school district’s non-member charter school, alternative school or
program (including district correspondence), and who
wish to transfer interscholastic participation eligibility
from one school to another, and who participate in
the activities listed under Section 10 A of this Article
The Association has established the following rules
to govern the eligibility of students who transfer to
Alaska, or from one school to another within Alaska,
or who are simultaneously enrolled at more than one
school, or who are enrolled in a member school district’s non-member charter school, alternative school
or program (including district correspondence), and
who wish to transfer interscholastic participation
eligibility from one school to another, and who participate in the activities listed under Section 10 A of
this Article with the exception of Student Government,
All-State Music Festival, World Language, All-State Art
and Solo & Ensemble Festival.
For transfer purposes, a student establishes residency
at a school by enrolling in and attending that school
for fifteen (15) school days and/or establishes eligibility by participating in an interscholastic activity.
A transfer from a school outside or within Alaska
to an alternative education program constitutes a
transfer subject to the rules established in this section
for transfer of eligibility to another school. Students
attending alternative education programs who establish interscholastic activity eligibility residency at a
member public, private or religious school are subConstitution & Bylaws
ject to the rules established in this section for transfer
of eligibility to another member school.
1. Entering High School: A student first entering
the ninth (9) grade of a four-year high school or
the tenth (10) grade of a three-year high school
establishes residency at that school and shall be
eligible for all interscholastic competition.
2. Transfer as a Result of a Move of Parents: A student who transfers from one school’s attendance
area to another’s with a bona fide change of
residence of the parents, legal guardians (or
other persons with whom the student has resided for a period of time to be determined by the
Association) shall be eligible for interscholastic
competition at the new school as soon as properly certified. Bona Fide Change of Residence
— For the purposes of this section, a bona fide
change of residence means the moving of the
permanent residence of the entire family of
the student and his/her parents or guardians
(or other person with whom the student has
resided for a period of time approved by the
Association) from one school’s attendance area
into another school’s attendance area prior to
a change in enrollment of the student. For the
purposes of this section, a student’s transfer to
or from a private school shall be treated the
same as a transfer to or from the public school
attendance area in which the private school is
located. Schools must verify that a bona fide
change of residence has occurred and must
report this to the Association on the Bona Fide
Change of Residence form, before the student is
allowed to participate.
3. Transfer Without a Bona Fide Change of
Residence of Parents: A student who transfers
without a bona fide change of residence of parents or guardians, is ineligible for Varsity, State
Qualifying and State Championship interscholastic competition for one calendar year, from
the date of first attendance in the new school.
Students who live with coaches are ineligible
(see Section 5, C). At schools with no sub-varsity
teams, the student could ask for a waiver to participate on the varsity team during the regular
season, but would not be able to participate at
either conference or state tournaments.
4. Transfer for Emancipated Student: A student
who is legally emancipated as supported by
court documents and who is not dependent
upon parents or guardians for a home and who
transfers from one school to another (except in
Section 9, (3) above) is eligible for interscholastic competition as under Section 9, A-2.
Transfer with a Move of Parents.
5. Transfer Due to Parental Divorce or Legal
Separation:
A student whose parents are
divorced or legally separated may establish
eligibility in the school or school district of either
parent but not both parents. After establishing
initial residency with one parent, all subsequent
transfers without a change of residence of that
parent will be subject to the rules for Transfer
Without a Move of Parents.
6. Married Student: A married student whose
transfer to another school is specifically related
to the marriage is eligible in the new school as
soon as properly certified. Otherwise, married
students must conform to all other transfer rules.
7. Student Under Court Order or Ward of the
State: A student who transfers under a “court
order” or is a “ward of the state” is eligible at
the new school as soon as properly certified.
8. Homeless Student: A student who is homeless as
defined in the McKinney-Vento Act, 42 U.S.C.
11434 a (2), shall be immediately eligible to participate at the public school in which he or she is
enrolled, notwithstanding the Transfer/Residency
Rule, as soon as the student becomes enrolled in
a school. The public school district in which the
student is enrolled shall determine whether or not
the student meets the definition of homeless under
the Act, and shall provide ASAA with its basis for
such determination. Such determination may be
reviewed by ASAA.
The definition of homeless students in the Act reads
as follows:
(A) means individuals who lack a fixed, regular,
and adequate nighttime residence (within
the meaning of section 103 (a)(1)) [43
USCS § 11302 (a)(1)]; and
(B) includes(i) children and youths who are sharing
the housing of other persons due to loss of
housing, economic hardship, or a similar
reason; are living in motels, hotels, trailer
parks, or camping grounds due to the lack
of alternative adequate accomodations; are
living in emergency or transitional shelter;
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are abandoned in hospitals; or are awaiting foster care placement; (ii) children and
youths who have a primary nighttime residence that is a public or private place not
designed for or ordinarily used as a regular
sleeping accomodation for human beings
(within the meaning of section 103 (a)(2)(C)
[42 USCS § 11302 (a)(2)(C)];
(iii) children and youths who are living in
cars, parks, public spaces, abandoned
buildings, substandard housing, bus or train
stations, or similar settings; and
(iv) migratory children (as such term is
defined in section 1309 of the Elementary
and Secondary Education Act of 1965 [20
USCS § 6399]) who qualify as homeless
for the purposes of this subtitle [42 USCS
§§11431 et seq.] because the children are
living in circumstances described in clauses
(i) through (iii).
9. Transfer Due to Elimination of Activity: A student
enrolled in a school which eliminates an interscholastic activity may transfer to another school and be
eligible as soon as properly certified. Elimination
of an activity” occurs when a school drops an interscholastic activity that it sponsored during the previous school year, for whatever reason. A transfer
under this rule must be approved by the principal
of both the sending and receiving schools.
10. Establishing Residency: A student who transfers
to another school establishes residency at the
new school by attending for fifteen (15) days or
by participating in any interscholastic competition. After establishing residency, the student
must conform to all other transfer rules, even
when returning to the previous school.
11. Seasons of Participation for Transfer Student:
A student who transfers to Alaska from another
state who has competed in an interscholastic
sport including a tournament where qualified,
in the current school year shall not be eligible
for the same sport during the remainder of the
school year at the receiving school in Alaska. A
transfer student subject to this paragraph, who
has not completed a full season (through the culminating tournament) in a sport may complete
the season in Alaska, but may not exceed the
maximum number of contests or weeks as established by the Board of Directors.
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12. Waiver of Transfer Rules: When, in the opinion of a student or the principal of a school,
a transfer rule fails to accomplish the purpose
for which it was intended, the principal may
request a waiver of the rule due to hardship by
submitting a Transfer Rule Waiver Request form
to the Association. Hardship is defined and the
waiver request procedures are explained in
Bylaw Article 13, Sections 1, 3, 4, and 5.
13. Intra-District Student Transfer: A school district
may establish its own policy regarding intra-district student transfer, so long as it is at least as
stringent as Association transfer rules. This will
allow students to be transferred within the district by the Superintendent for reasons that are
to the benefit of the student and district, but are
not related to activities’ participation.
14. Foreign Student Transfer Rule:
A. Foreign Exchange Student
1. A foreign exchange student is an international student who attends high school in
Alaska. To be eligible for interscholastic
competition, such a student must be under
the auspices of, and be placed with a
host family by an international student
exchange program that has been accepted for listing by the Council on Standards
for International Educational Travel
(CSIET), or other programs approved by
the Association; and be recognized by
the U.S. State Department. The foreign
exchange program must assign students
to host families by a method that ensures
that no student, or his/her parents, school
or other interested party may influence the
assignment for athletic or other purposes.
The foreign exchange student may not be
selected or placed on any basis related to
his/her athletic interests or abilities.
A foreign student who has been granted
an F-1 visa and who is “directly placed”
into a high school in Alaska will be
ineligible for interscholastic competition
for eighteen (18) school weeks from the
date of enrollment. For the purpose of
this bylaw, Direct Placements are those
placements in which either the student or
the sending organization in the foreign
country is party to an arrangement with
any other party, including school personnel and/or host parents, for the student to
attend a particular school or live with a
particular host family in Alaska
2. A foreign exchange student is considered
to be placed with a host family when written notice of placement is provided by the
exchange organization to the student and
his/her parents, and to the host family.
a. Neither the school the student
attends nor any person associated
with the school shall have input into
selection of the student.
b. No member of the school’s coaching
staff, paid or voluntary, shall serve
as a host familyfor a foreign student
athlete; nor may a coaching staff
member arrange for housing.
c.
Notwithstanding the provisions in
parts 2 a. and b. above, a school
may request a waiver of the transfer
rule for a foreign exchange student
whose host family includes a member of the school’s coaching staff
when it can be verified that the student was not recruited by either the
school, coach or host family.
3. The foreign exchange student must
possess a current J-1 visa, issued by the
U.S. State Department.
4. In order to obtain a waiver, a foreign
exchange student must meet all other
eligibility rules required of other students in Alaska.
B. Other International Students
An international student who is not under
the auspices of, and placed by, a CSIET listed exchange program must meet the following requirements in order to be considered
for interscholastic eligibility in Alaska:
1. The student must possess a current F-1
visa issued by the U.S. Immigration and
Naturalization Service.
2. The student must provide to the principal of the school he/she attends, an
official untranslated transcript and a
transcript that is translated into English
by an acceptable agent or agency. The
transcripts must indicate course work
taken in all grades in which the student
was enrolled.
3. The international student must pay tuition to the high school he/she attends
as prescribed in Section 625 of U.S.
Public Law 104-208.
4. No member of the school’s coaching
staff, paid or voluntary, shall serve as
the resident family of the student; nor
may a member of the coaching staff
arrange for housing.
5. In order to obtain a waiver, an international student must meet all other eligibility
rules required of other students in Alaska.
C. Additional requirements for Foreign
Exchange / Other International Students:
Foreign exchange and other international
students must also:
1. attend the school for no less than a
complete semester; and
2. not have participated in the same sport
(for which eligibility is being sought)
at another school earlier in the same
school year; and
3. not have graduated from (the home
country’s equivalent of) a secondary
school; and
4. must affirm that there is no evidence
of athletic recruitment resulting in the
student’s attendance at the school either
by the school or any other outside entity.
D. Non compliance with one or more of the
foregoing provisions shall render the foreign exchange and the international student
ineligible for interscholastic competition.
15. Alaska Students Involved in Exchange/
Travel Programs: Alaska students involved in
exchange/travel programs, including but not limited to the American Field Study Service, Rotary
International and Youth for Understanding, are
eligible for interscholastic competition upon
return to their home schools when a request
for waiver of the Semester Credit Rule (Bylaw
Article 12, Section 7) is made to the Association
and waived by the Executive Director. The
request for waiver must be submitted on the
Alaska Student Foreign Exchange/ Travel
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Program Waiver form. Alaska students involved
in exchange/ travel programs must be otherwise eligible by all other rules, including Article
12, Section 3, Maximum Participation.
Participation in interscholastic competition while
involved in an exchange travel program will
count toward the maximum years or seasons
of participation in that specific competition as
defined in Bylaw Article 12, Section 3.
16. Boarding School Transfer Rule: Students who
transfer to a boarding school at the beginning of
a school year, or from a boarding school at the
end of a school year, will be eligible for interscholastic participation at the new school as soon
as properly certified. Students who transfer to or
from a boarding school during the school year
shall be ineligible for Varsity, State Qualifying
and State Championship interscholastic participation the remainder of the school year. Students
who live with coaches are ineligible (see Section
5, C). At schools with no sub-varsity teams, the
student could ask for a waiver to participate on
the varsity team during the regular season, but
would not be able to participate at either conference or state tournaments. Boarding school students must meet all other eligibility rules required
of other students in Alaska.
17. Changing Schools During A Sport Season: A
student may represent only one member school
during a respective sport season. From the first
day of practice, a student who participates in a
sport at one school, and who subsequently transfers to another school, will not be eligible in that
sport for the remainder of the current season.
Section 10 - Eligibility Lists for
Interscholastic Participation
A. A Master Eligibility List including all participants
involved in interscholastic participation shall be submitted through the online Electronic Master Eligibility
system provided by the Association for that purpose.
This information needs to be updated each time
there is an addition to the team, and submitted electronically to the ASAA office. Master Eligibility lists
shall be submitted for the following:
• All-State Art Competition
• All-State Honor Music
• Baseball
• Basketball
• Bowling
• Cheerleading / Dance / Drill Team / Competitive
• Cross-Country Running
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Nordic Skiing
Football
8-player Football
Flag Football
Gymnastics
Ice Hockey (both boys and girls)
Rifle
Soccer
Softball
Solo and Ensemble
State Student Government Conferences
Swimming & Diving
Tennis
Track & Field
Girls Volleyball and Mixed-Six Volleyball
World Language
Wrestling
B. The Master Eligibility List for each activity
must be submitted by the school using the
Electronic Eligibility Registration (EER) system before the first contest of that season.
For competitions that involve only one contest, the
Registration must be submitted by the school at least
five (5) school days before the contest.
Master eligibility includes students granted transfers
and waiver exceptions. Once the school is notified
of the exception, schools must enter the student and
exception information into the EER system. Contact the
ASAA office for questions regarding the EER System.
C. Any deletions to the Electronic Eligibility Registration
(EER) must be entered into the EER before a student
is eligible to participate.
D. Penalties: The following penalties assume that a
1. Eligible Student Left off Electronic Eligibility
Registration (EER):
a. First Offense: School receives warning.
b. Second Offense: School receives probation.
c. Third Offense: School receives fine
of $200 minimum.
2. Failure to Submit Electronic Eligibility Registration
(EER) Prior to First Season Contest:
a. First Offense: School receives warning and
superintendent is notified.
b. Second Offense: School receives $50 fine
and superintendent is notified.
c. Third Offense: School receives $100 fine
and superintendent is notified.
Penalties are cumulative throughout a school year.
ARTICLE 13
WAIVERS OF ELIGIBILITY RULES
Section 1 - Student Request
A student who has been determined to be ineligible
to participate in interscholastic competition under one
or more of the eligibility rules of Bylaw Article 12 may
request a waiver of that rule or rules by the Executive
Director. A waiver may only be granted for reasons
of hardship or emergency, as described in Section 5
below; or because such waiver is required by Federal
or State law.
Section 2 - Penalty
If a student who has been determined to be ineligible by
the Executive Director or the Appeals Board is nevertheless permitted to participate in interscholastic activities
pursuant to a restraining order or injunctive order issued
by a court, the penalties described in these Bylaws for
participation in interscholastic activities by an ineligible
player shall apply to the student and the student’s school,
if the court subsequently upholds the Association’s determination that the student was ineligible.
Section 3 - Waiver Request Procedures
A request for a waiver of the eligibility rules must be
directed by the student to the involved member school’s
officially designated administrator who shall then file a
written request (on the appropriate form) stating the full
particulars of the case and the reason felt by the student
or the administrator, or both, for granting of the waiver.
This request for waiver must be submitted to the Executive
Director. Waiver requests should be filed promptly when
it becomes apparent to the student, or to his member
school’s officially designated administrator, that a waiver
will be required. Prompt filing of a waiver request is necessary to permit timely processing of any appeals before
commencement of the interscholastic activity for which
the waiver is sought. Responsibility is on those seeking
a waiver to provide timely additional documentary evidence relied upon to support the waiver request. Failure
to provide timely additional documentary evidence will
eliminate that evidence from consideration in the determination of the decision. All waiver approvals must be
entered by the school into the electronic reporting system. See Article 12 Section 10B.
Section 4 - Review by Executive Director
Upon receipt of the waiver request, the Executive Director
shall review it to determine whether any additional
information is necessary. Any requests by the Executive
Director for additional information pertaining to a waiver
request shall be promptly supplied by affected students,
coaches and member schools. In considering evidence
provided in favor or opposed to the determination of
a waiver request, and in investigating the matter, the
Executive Director shall not be bound by the technical
rules relating to evidence and witnesses. Relevant evidence will be considered if it is the sort of evidence on
which responsible persons are accustomed to rely in the
conduct of serious affairs, regardless of the existence
of a common law or statutory rule that makes improper
the admission of the evidence over objection in a civil
action. Written decisions will be made by the Executive
Director setting forth findings of fact, conclusions based
on the Association’s Constitution and Bylaws, other relevant Federal or State law, and shall include any resulting
order. Such findings, conclusions and orders shall be
submitted to all appropriate and relevant parties within
twenty-one (21) calendar days after the receipt of all
materials and other additional information.
Section 5 - Guidelines for Consideration
Ignorance of any rule is not a sufficient reason for
waiving a rule. To assist students and member schools
in deciding whether to request a waiver of the eligibility
rules, the following should be considered:
1. If the student is a transfer student, a Transfer
Form must be supplied to the Association office.
2. A school’s ruling that a student is ineligible
because of poor citizenship is not waivable by
or appealable to the Association.
3. Hardship Rule:
a. Upon recommendation of a member school,
the Executive Director or the Appeals Board
may grant eligibility to a student in certain
hardship and emergency cases.
b. A waiver will not be granted in any case
in which the asserted hardship is the sole
result of knowing conduct by the student or
his or her parents or guardians which had
the effect of causing the hardship.
c. Hardship is an unforeseeable, unavoidable
and uncorrectable act, condition or event
which causes the imposition of severe and
non-athletic burden upon the student and
his/her family.
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4. Hardship Waiver:
a. A hardship waiver is to grant an opportunity
to participate, not a right to make a team. It
is granted to replace what was lost. A waiver will frequently give advantage in maturity,
strength and skill to the person seeking it.
Thus, the facts must substantiate real hardship in order to justify giving an individual
this added advantage which may deny an
equally deserving student the opportunity to
make the team, should a waiver be granted.
5. Factors to Be Considered in Determining Whether
a Hardship Exists:
a. Whether there were conditions beyond the
control of the student or his/her parents that
prevented the student from having the opportunity to participate at the time. Whether
substantial evidence existed to support this.
b. Whether the student could be reasonably
expected to carry on if he or she desired
at the time. Whether the hardship was too
inhibiting or debilitating. Whether other
students have carried on under similar conditions. Whether there is evidence to show
that the hardship conditions existed.
c. Whether the parent(s) could have been
expected to preclude or remedy the debilitating condition.
d. Whether granting the waiver would stand
the test of fairness and/or the appearance of
fairness, to every student when considering
other students who are involved in the same
intense competition of athletic pursuit.
e. Whether someone else will be denied a
place on the team or squad who has met all
the eligibility rules.
f. Whether the student is homeless as defined
in the McKinney-Vento Act, 42 USCS 11434
a (2), and whether the student’s homelessness affected the student’s ability to meet
eligibility rule requirements.
g. Whether the student has a disability as
defined in Section 504 of the Rehabilitation
Act of 1973, regulations thereunder, and
any amendments thereto; and whether the
student’s disability affected the student’s
ability to meet eligibility rule requirements.
6. Appeals Procedure: The appeals procedure for cases
involving the hardship rule will follow the procedures
specified in Bylaw Article 4, Appeal Procedure.
ARTICLE 14
ASAA REGIONS
Section 1 - Changes in Regional or
Conference Placement
A. Changes in regional / conference placement take effect
on July 1 of the following summer, unless all affected
schools and the Board of Directors agree to an earlier
effective date.
B. Changes in regional / conference placement may be initiated by the Board of Directors or by member school request.
C. Initial regional / conference placement for new member
schools will be made by the Board of Directors. The
Board will give full consideration to a recommendation
or request from the new member school. Placement of
new member schools becomes effective immediately.
ARTICLE 15
STATE TOURNAMENTS
Section 1 - Planning Guidelines
The Board of Directors will ensure that each athletic and
activity state-culminating event has prescribed procedures
and guidelines regarding operation, budget and awards. It
is the responsibility of the ASAA staff and host site tournament director(s) to carry out these guidelines.
Section 2 - Awards
The Board of Directors approves all state tournament awards
for distribution.
Section 3 - Sanctioned State Level
Competition
The Board of Directors may sanction state level competition
when four or more regions have participating teams or individuals in that event. In addition, the Board may also sanction state level competition when participating regions or
schools comprise at least 60% of the enrollment in member
schools throughout the state. In addition, in interscholastic
competition that is limited to 1A-2A schools, the Board may
sanction state level competition when a significant number
of 1A-2A member schools participate in the activity. This
competition should be held at a location that has the facility,
officials, support necessities and financial capability to operate a successful tournament.
ARTICLE 16
PREFACE
Guidelines for the Administration of Junior
High/Middle School Activities
To ensure that interscholastic competition will make its
maximum contribution to the development of junior high/
middle school pupils, it is necessary that the administration
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of this program be under the jurisdiction of school
officials and be carefully supervised by competent and
professionally prepared personnel. The organization
of interscholastic programs should be based upon the
following principles:
1. The Administrative Head must accept full responsibility for the proper organization, administration
and supervision of interscholastic programs as a
part of the total educational program.
2. The interscholastic athletic program in the junior
high/middle school should supplement, rather than
serve as a substitute for, a broad and comprehensive program of physical education and intramural
activities for all students.
3. The junior high/middle school interscholastic program should be considered as a necessary enrichment program for those who excel and will benefit
from additional experience above and beyond the
required physical education, classroom and intramural programs.
4. The interscholastic program must be developed
according to the needs and abilities of the age
level of junior high/middle school youth. There
should be particular emphasis placed on the
health, safety and personal well-being of the participant with additional consideration given to the
development of good sportsmanship, character
and citizenship characteristics.
5. In certain sports it is recommended that serious consideration be given to equalizing competition by some
method of classification which will take into consideration individual differences of pupils participating.
6. Whenever feasible, school systems should operate a
self-contained junior high/middle school interscholastic athletic and activities program rather than schedule distant schools outside of the immediate area.
7. A wide variety of activities should be included in
the junior high/middle school interscholastic program and an effort should be made to encourage
all pupils to participate.
8. Written policies should be developed at the local level
outlining sound administrative practices which will
implement state rules and regulations regarding the
junior high/middle school interscholastic program.
9. Students attending alternative education programs
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dle school activities, unless authorized to do so by
individual public schools or school districts, or by
private or religious schools.
NOTE ABOUT ARTICLE 17: ASAA does not currently govern middle or junior high Schools. Should ASAA
decide to do so in the future, the following guidelines
would be used.
ARTICLE 17
JUNIOR HIGH/MIDDLE SCHOOL
REGULATIONS
Section 1 - School Membership
Requirements
A. Eligibility: Schools which include grades seven (7),
eight (8), and nine (9), or any combination of these
grades are eligible to apply for membership in the
Junior High/Middle School Division of the Alaska
School Activities Association.
B. Application for Membership: A school shall become
a member when its Board of Education has authorized membership by resolution and when the
Superintendent and Principal have signed the
prescribed membership blank and filed with the
ASAA Executive Director. Junior High/Middle
School membership blanks should be filled out,
signed and returned to the Association office
before October 1 of each school year, along
with membership dues (as listed on page 6 of the
Constitution and Bylaws).
C. Student Participation: Pupils below the seventh (7)
grade shall not be permitted to compete on any
Junior High/Middle School interscholastic athletic
team.
D. Students Under Same Administrative Head: All students on Junior High/Middle School athletic teams
must be enrolled in the same school and be under
the supervision of the same administrative head
who shall be held ultimately responsible in all matters pertaining to interscholastic athletic activities
involving his/her school.
E. Rule Books: The National Federation rule books, as
adjusted for Junior High Schools, will be the official
rule books in wrestling, basketball, track and field,
and cross country, swimming and volleyball.
F.
Competition: Member schools may play non-member schools which have rules at least as stringent
as these Association rules.
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Section 2 - Student Eligibility Requirements
A. Student in Good Standing: To be eligible to participate
in the Junior High/Middle School interscholastic activities program, a student must be currently enrolled as an
official student of the school and must be in good standing. Such criteria that would tend to deny a student
his/her place in the classroom would also be the same
criteria that deny him/her the opportunity to participate in
the interscholastic activities.
B. Required Practice: A student must participate in ten
practice sessions extending over ten school days before
he or she may participate in any interscholastic competition. If a student has been participating in another
school sport and joins the team late because of overlapping seasons, then he/she must participate in at least
five practice sessions.
C. Dual Participation: A student may participate in like
sports on teams outside the school (i.e. dual participation) where the number of contests of the school team is
less than eleven (11).
D. Age Limit: The student is ineligible to enter interscholastic competition if his or her 16th birthday occurs prior to
August 1 of the school year.
E.
F.
Citizenship and Grades: The principal shall have the
authority to declare a student ineligible for participation
in Association activities based on poor citizenship. It
shall be the responsibility of each individual Junior
High/Middle School or league to determine whether
grade eligibility rules are appropriate.
Physical Examination and Parent Consent: (Same as high
School rule see Constitution and Bylaws, Article 11.
HIGH SCHOOL HALL OF FAME
(Revised 2/19/2012)
ARTICLE 1 - NAME
The name of this organization shall be the Alaska High
School Hall of Fame. The Alaska School Activities
Association, Inc. (ASAA) is the sponsoring entity.
ARTICLE 2 - PURPOSE
The ASAA Board of Directors has established the Alaska
High School Hall of Fame to identify and honor in a
permanent manner those individuals who have exhibited high ethical standards and integrity while achieving
excellence in high school athletics and activities in the
State of Alaska, and others who have distinguished
themselves by virtue of exemplary contributions to the
advancement of high school interscholastic athletics and
activities in the state.
ARTICLE 3 - QUALIFICATIONS FOR
NOMINATION
Section 1. A student- athlete, student-activity participant
becomes eligible for nomination ten years following the
date of his/her high school graduation. For exceptions, see
Section 5 of this Article.
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A graduate of any current or former ASAA member
school is eligible for nomination. A graduate of any diploma granting Alaskan high school that predated ASAA’s
establishment in 1956 is also eligible for nomination.
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A student-athlete must have earned a minimum of two
varsity letters in one sport, one letter in two sports,
or brought recognition to the school by his/her high
school athletic or activity accomplishments.
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An activity participant must have been a multi-year participant in interscholastic activities at his/her high school.
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An outstanding career as a student-athlete/activity
participant must be followed by an exemplary life of
community service and good character which reflects
credit to the person, the school and society.
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Exemplary academic achievement shall be considered
a desirable qualification.
ARTICLE 18
BYLAW AMENDMENT
Section 1 - Method
These Bylaws may be amended by a simple majority vote
of the Board of Directors sitting in regular session provided
that at least 30 days advance notice has been mailed to
the general membership.
Section 2 - Effective Date
Unless otherwise specified, amendments to these Bylaws
take effect 30 days after their filing.
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Section 2. A coach, activity sponsor, contest official or
school administrator becomes eligible for nomination five
years after leaving high school interscholastic service. For
exceptions, see Section 5 of this Article. There must be
evidence of an outstanding career in the area of nomination
and the candidate must have had a direct and significant
impact on high school athletics and / or activities.
Section 3. Someone other than a student-athlete / activity participant, coach, activity sponsor, contest official or
administrator is eligible for nomination within the Major
Contributor Category providing he /she has made an
extraordinary contribution that results in a significant benefit or reflects great credit to the school or to ASAA. The
Selection Committee may recognize an organization or
individual for exceptional service by awarding the Lifetime
Achievement Award.
Section 4. No more than twelve individuals will be selected annually. There is no limit to the number of times a
person may be nominated. No member, while serving on
the Selection Committee, shall be eligible for nomination.
If the Selection Committee chooses to give the Lifetime
Achievement Award, it may be above and beyond the limit
of awards as stated above in this section.
Section 5. Selection criteria regarding the lapse of time
prior to nomination of a candidate may be waived by a
75 percent affirmative vote of the Selection Committee
when exceptional circumstances warrant such a waiver.
Exeptional circumstances may include, but are not limited to,
death, illness or the disabling injury of a candidate, or completion of a lengthy career or other circumstances approved
by the selection committee.
ARTICLE 4 - SELECTION COMMITTEE
SECTION 1. Candidates to be inducted into the Alaska
High School Hall of Fame will be selected by a Selection
Committee. The Committee shall be composed of five
Standing Members and eight Appointed Members. There
shall be sensitivity to the gender balance of the committee
as well as representation of the different eras of athletics
and activities.
There shall be six Appointed Members, one representing
each of the six regions of the state, and two At-Large
Appointed Members. Appointed Members shall serve
two-year terms on a staggered rotation basis. Appointed
Members drew lots, with half receiving one year terms.
Appointed Members shall serve no more than 2 consecutive full terms. If a vacancy occurs before an Appointed
Member’s term has expired, a new member shall be
appointed to fill the unexpired term and the time served to
complete the term will not affect the member’s opportunity to
subsequently serve 2 consecutive full terms.
Standing Members shall serve indefinitely representing four
geographical areas of the state: Southeast, Southcentral,
Western/Northwestern, and Interior. These individuals may
include current or retired coaches, school administrators,
athletic/activity directors, corporate sponsors, contest officials or others who have made a significant contribution to
interscholastic athletics/activities in Alaska.
The Executive Director or designee shall serve as an ex-officio member of the Committee.
Section 2. The Executive Director will appoint committee
members with approval of the Board of Directors and consultation with current members of the Committee.
Section 3. The Selection Committee shall select a chairperson each year from among its membership. The chairperson
will be responsible for setting meeting dates and times, and
for administering the research and selection process.
Section 4. A quorum of the committee is 50 percent of the
seated members at that time. Once a quorum is established,
a candidate must receive a 75 percent affirmative vote of
the Selection Committee. In the case where more than the
maximum number of individuals receive the required 75
percent, the Selection Committee will rank order those nominees to make a final determination. Committee members
may attend and cast votes via teleconferencing. Proxy
votes from absent Selection Committee members will not
be allowed.
ARTICLE 5 - NOMINATIONS
The Selection Committee shall consider all nominees
who meet the criteria for induction into the Alaska High
School Hall of Fame. Anyone may submit nominations
on an official nomination form which is available at the
ASAA office or online at www.asaa.org. All nominations
must be submitted to the ASAA office at the address
specified on the form. Nomination deadlines will be
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determined by the Committee. Only those completed
nominations received by the established deadline will
be considered by the Committee. Beginning in 2008,
unsuccessful complete applications will be carried over
for one year.
ARTICLE 6 - INDUCTION CEREMONY
The Executive Director shall make the announcement of
those selected for induction into the Alaska High School
Hall of Fame in a special release to the news media and
the school community.
All inductees will be presented at a ceremony that will
typically take place on a weekend in conjunction with the
March Madness Alaska State Basketball Championships.
Hall of Fame induction activities will include a reception,
public recognition and a formal ceremony.
A plaque will be given to each new individual inductee
and a commemorative plaque will be permanently displayed in the Alaska High School Hall of Fame at the
ASAA office.
Candidates selected for induction into the Alaska High
School Hall of Fame will be announced at the conclusion
of the selection process.
ARTICLE 7 - REMOVAL CLAUSE
Any member of the Alaska High School Hall of Fame
may be removed for unethical conduct and / or behavior
upon a 90 percent affirmative vote of a quorum of the
current Selection Committee. Any member or designee
of a member, who is subject to removal will be given the
opportunity to submit a written statement on his/her own
behalf prior to a vote of the Committee.
ARTICLE 8 - AMENDMENT CLAUSE
These bylaws may be amended by the ASAA Board
of Directors upon a 90 percent affirmative vote of the
Selection Committee quorum.
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POLICIES
GENERAL
INFORMATION
& POLICIES
ASAA Codes
Officials Code of Ethics ..........................................................................................................47
Coaches Code of Ethics .........................................................................................................48
Tobacco, Alcohol and Controlled Substance (TAD) Policy ...........................................................49
General ASAA Policies
1. High School Enrollment .....................................................................................................53
2. Classification Policy ..........................................................................................................53
3. ASAA Outsourcing Policy ..................................................................................................54
4. Proof of Residence Change ...............................................................................................54
5. E-Mail Policy ....................................................................................................................54
6. ASAA Passes Policy ..........................................................................................................54
7. Board Meeting Expenses Policy.........................................................................................54
8. ASAA Fiscal Year .............................................................................................................55
9. Capitalization Policy .........................................................................................................55
10. Gold Lifetime Pass ............................................................................................................55
11. Alaska High School Hall of Fame .......................................................................................56
Sports Related ASAA Policies
1. Multi-Region Conferences .................................................................................................58
2. Taunting Policy .................................................................................................................58
3. Out-of-Season Participation Policy.......................................................................................58
4. Open Facility Policy ..........................................................................................................59
5. Fund Raising/Merchandise Sales ......................................................................................60
6. Sportsmanship Creed ........................................................................................................60
7. Qualifying for Track & Swim/Dive Tournaments ..................................................................60
8. Ejection/Suspension Policy ................................................................................................60
9. Jamborees .......................................................................................................................60
10. Takedown Tournament .......................................................................................................61
11. Mercy Rules Policy ............................................................................................................61
12. Endowment Game Policy ...................................................................................................61
13. ALUMNI GAMES .............................................................................................................61
14. Sports Medicine Advisory Committee..................................................................................61
15. Concussion Procedures and Management Policy ..................................................................62
ASAA Appeal Hearing Policy — Sample Format .....................................................................63
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ALASKA OFFICIALS CODE OF ETHICS
Officials at interscholastic athletic events are participants in the educational development of high school students. As
such, they must exercise a high level of self-discipline, independence and responsibility. The purpose of this Code is
to establish guidelines for ethical standards of conduct for all interscholastic officials.
Officials shall be aware of and implement the NFHS Suggested Guidelines for Management Of
Concussion In Sports
Officials shall master both the rules of the game and the mechanics necessary to enforce the rules, and
shall exercise authority in an impartial, firm, and controlled manner.
Officials shall work with each other and their state associations in a constructive and cooperative manner
to improve their skills.
Officials shall uphold the honor and dignity of the profession in all interaction with student-athletes,
coaches, athletic directors, school administrators, colleagues, and the public.
Officials shall prepare themselves both physically and mentally, shall dress neatly and appropriately, and
shall comport themselves in a manner consistent with the high standards of the profession.
Officials shall be punctual and professional in the fulfillment of all contractual obligations.
Officials shall, while enforcing the rules of play, remain aware of the inherent risk of injury that competition
poses to student-athletes. Where appropriate, they shall inform event management of conditions or situations
that appear unreasonably hazardous.
Every member of the officiating profession carries a responsibility to act in a manner becoming a professional person. The conduct of any official influences the attitude of the public toward the profession in
general as well as toward the official in particular.
Officials should follow these guidelines in performing their duties:
1. Accept your role in an unassuming manner. Showboating and over-officiating are unacceptable.
2. Maintain confidence and poise in controlling the contest from start to finish.
3. Publicly shake hands and emphasize sportsmanship with coaches of both teams before the
contest.
4. Never exhibit emotions or argue with participants, coaches, or spectators when enforcing rules.
5. Follow specific protocol procedures for events where outlined by ASAA and the host school.
6. Make every attempt to be consistent in the enforcement of rules and treatment of both teams.
7. Use good judgement while administering rules regarding fair play.
8. Never prejudge players or coaches based on prior experiences.
9. Report any ejections of players or coaches to ASAA within 24 hours of the contest.
10. Accept evaluation of your skills/conduct and be open to making improvements.
11. Immediately remove any athlete from play and notify the Coach/Meet Management of any athlete
that exhibits possible signs and symptoms of concussion.
The Alaska School Activities Association expects all officials to be competent and know the rules, recognize the
importance of his/her duties, enforce the rules confidently to enhance a respect for the game, and promote good
sportsmanship among all those involved.
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ALASKA COACHES CODE OF ETHICS
The function of a coach is to educate students through participation in interscholastic competition. An interscholastic
program should be designed to enhance academic achievement and should never interfere with opportunities for
academic success. Each student-athlete should be treated as though he or she were the coaches’ own, and his or
her welfare should be uppermost at all times.
The Coach shall be aware of and implement the NFHS Suggested Guidelines for Management
Of Concussion In Sports.
The coach shall be aware that he/she has a tremendous influence, for either good or ill, on the education of the student-athlete and, thus, shall never place the value of winning above the value of instilling the
highest ideals of character.
The coach shall take an active role in the prevention of drug, alcohol and tobacco abuse.
The coach shall avoid the use of alcohol and tobacco products when in contact with players.
The coach shall promote the entire interscholastic program of the school and direct his or her program in
harmony with the total school program.
The coach shall master the contest rules and shall teach them to his/her team members. The coach shall
not seek an advantage by circumvention of the spirit or letter of the rules.
The coach shall exert his/her influence to enhance sportsmanship by spectators, both directly and by
working closely with cheerleaders, sponsors, booster clubs, and administrators.
The coach shall respect and support contest officials. The coach shall not indulge in conduct which would
incite players or spectators against officials. Public criticism of officials or players is unethical.
Coaches should follow these guidelines in performing their duties:
1. Be friendly to your opponents. Before and after contests, coaches for competing teams should meet, shake
hands, and exchange cordial greetings to set the proper tone for the event.
2. Do not exert pressure on faculty members to give student athletes special consideration.
3. Be a model of good sportsmanship. Refrain from running up the score or degrading the opponent in any
way.
4. Display modesty in victory and graciousness in defeat in public and with the media.
5. Respect the integrity of the officials —even when you disagree with their judgement.
6. Refrain from the use of profanity or improper actions and expect the same from your players.
7. Recognize good performances and expect your athletes to recognize the good efforts of others.
8. Develop a program that rewards participants and spectators for positive, supportive actions.
9. Immediately remove any athlete from play that exhibits possible signs and symptoms of concussion. Ensure
"Return to Play "status is allowed only after clearance by approved professional health care provider.
The Alaska School Activities Association expects all coaches to be competent and know the rules, recognize the
importance of his/her duties, respect dignity and integrity of officials and opponents,and promote good sportsmanship among all those involved.
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Policies
“PLAY FOR KEEPS”
Tobacco, Alcohol and Controlled Substances (TAD) Policy
In order to ensure adoption of consistent tobacco, alcohol and controlled substances policies by member schools and
districts, ASAA requires that member schools and districts adopt the following policy for their enrolled and alternative
education program students who are participating in interscholastic activities. This is intended to set forth minimum
restrictions and penalties, subject to greater or additional restrictions or penalties which may be adopted by member
schools or school districts.
1. Prohibited Conduct: The possession, distribution or use of any tobacco products, including “E” or electronic
cigarettes, alcohol and controlled substances (as defined in Section 10 of this policy) by a student-athlete or
activity participant, whether it occurs on or off school property, is prohibited and shall result in the penalties
set forth herein.
2. Time Period During Which Policy Applies: The policy in this section applies to any student who is
participating or has participated in interscholastic activities starting from the student’s first participation in
interscholastic activities, at any ASAA member school, and continuing until the student graduates from high
school. This policy applies during “calendar days” as defined in this section. The policy first went into effect
on July 28, 2008.
3. Educational Component: The educational component is a critical part of the policy and is comprised of
four parts; Pre-Participation Orientation, First Offense, Second Offense, and Third Offense. ASAA will provide
the first three parts of this component to member schools on DVD and through the ASAA website. An overview
of each part is included under Section 10. Definitions.
4. Cumulative and Progressive Penalties: Violations of this policy will be cumulative and progressive, as
described in the following paragraph, throughout a student’s high school years. If a student transfers from one
ASAA member school to another ASAA member school, the student’s cumulative violations will accompany
such transfer and shall be the basis for any additional penalties should further violations occur.
5. Minimum Penalties for Violation of this Policy: Minimum penalties for violations of this policy are:
First Offense
The student will be suspended from interscholastic activities and practice for 10 (ten)
calendar days (as defined in Section 10). Fifty (50) percent of the suspension will be
forgiven and the student may return to practice if the student and parent/guardian
complete the First Offense educational component.
Second Offense
For tobacco use, if a student under the First Offense Penalty violates the Tobacco Rule
within the 10 (ten) calendar day period of suspension, the student’s period of suspension will start over again; the First Offense educational component will become mandatory, and no forgiveness will be granted. This process will continue until the student has
demonstrated 10 (ten) calendar days without a subsequent tobacco violation. A student
who has not completed a suspension or re-suspension under the first Offense Penalty for
violation of the Tobacco Rule does not become subject to imposition of penalties under
a Second, Third or Fourth Offense for violation of the Tobacco Rule, until the student has
completed all suspensions and re-suspensions under the First Offense Penalty for tobacco use. A student serving a First Offense Penalty under the Tobacco Rule is, however,
subject to immediate imposition of a Second Offense Penalty to the extent this is based
upon violation of the non-tobacco prohibitions under this Policy.
The student will be suspended from interscholastic activities and practice for forty-five
(45) calendar days. Both the student and parent/guardian must complete the Second
Offense educational component prior to the student’s return to competition and there
will be no forgiveness of calendar days of suspension. While under the period of sus-
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pension, the student may return to practice after completion of the Second Offense educational component. A student may need additional days of practice before returning
to competition (See Article 7, Section 5).
Third Offense
The student will be suspended from interscholastic activities and practice for one (1)
calendar year. Both the student and parent/guardian must complete the Third Offense
educational component prior to the student’s return to competition and there will be no
forgiveness of calendar days of suspension. While under the period of suspension, the
student may return to practice after completion of the Third Offense educational component. A student may need additional days of practice before returning to competition.
(See Article 7, Section 5).
Fourth Offense
The student’s privilege to participate in interscholastic activities and practice is revoked
for the remainder of the student’s high school years.
These are minimum penalties which may be increased by the member school or member school district, based
upon (1) the nature of the violation, (2) the extent to which it occurs on school property or during school activities,
and (3) the extent to which it arises in the context of the student’s participation in interscholastic activities. Penalties
shall be imposed beginning on the first calendar day following a determination that a violation has occurred,
except to the extent a school’s appeals policy permits a student to continue to participate pending final determination of any appeal filed by the student under such policy. In such case, penalties shall be imposed on the first
calendar day following a determination on appeal that a violation has occurred. A student shall be considered
ineligible during each calendar day in which a penalty is imposed.
6. Determination of Violations: In implementing this policy, it will be the member school’s responsibility to
determine the nature and extent of a violation, to impose and enforce any penalty, to report each violation
to ASAA on a standardized form, and to maintain records of all violations by each student occuring after the
student’s first participation in interscholastic activities. A member school’s determination that a violation has
occurred and its imposition of penalty may not be appealed to ASAA. If a member school or member school
district reverses a determination of violation, it shall promptly notify ASAA of such reversal. Alleged failure of
a member school or district to enforce this policy may not be the basis for either a report of rules violation to
the Executive Director or of a member school’s protest against another school, under the ASAA Bylaws.
Violations and penalties are to be based upon noncompliance with the policy by the student participant, by
the student’s parents/legal guardians, or both, provided however, that where a violation is based solely upon
action or inaction of the parent or legal guardian and not of the student participant, under circumstances completely beyond the control of the student and where it would be manifestly unfair to disqualify the student on
this ground, the member school may, at its discretion, withhold imposition of a penalty against the student.
7. Violations Reported to ASAA and Confidentiality Requirement: After determining that an enrolled
student, or an alternative education program student who has been granted eligibility at a member school,
has committed a violation, the member school shall report the violation to ASAA on the required form. ASAA
will provide a School Report of Violation Form to member schools and districts. Member schools and districts
must report to ASAA a violation of this policy within 3 calendar days of determination that such violation has
occurred. A report of violation must show all violations which occurred at the member school or district and
the dates thereof, including the specific basis upon which a determination of violation was made. It is ASAA’s
intention to maintain the confidentiality of all such reports. As such, information concerning a student’s previous
violations will be disclosed by ASAA only to an administrator of the member school which the student is attending. A school administrator to whom such information has been disclosed may exercise discretion to provide
such confidential information as is appropriate to the student’s coach or other activity administrator, but only to
the extent that such information is provided in a good faith effort to prevent violations and to assist the student
in maintaining a lifestyle free of tobacco, alcohol and controlled substance use, and to maintain eligibility to
participate in interscholastic activities. An administrator who provides any confidential information to a student’s
coach or other activity supervisor shall assure that such person will use the information only in communications
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with the student and shall otherwise maintain strict confidentiality of the information. ASAA’s records of violation
shall be made available to the student and/or the student’s parent or legal guardian upon written request.
8. Student and Parent/Guardian Acknowledgement: ASAA will provide a Student/ Parent/Legal
Guardian TAD Acknowledgement Form to member schools and districts. The form will explain the policies of
this section and penalties for violations. The form must be signed by the student and the student’s parent or legal guardian, and requires that the student and parent or legal guardian acknowledge that they have read and
understand the terms of the policy, including the potential penalties for violations, and that it requires the school
to report such violations to ASAA. The form will require that the student and parent or legal guardian agree
to be bound by these terms. Prior to each season in which a student participates in interscholastic activities, a
copy of the signed form must be returned to the school before the student is permitted to participate. Member
schools shall keep a copy of the signed forms on file. This means, that although a student will be required to
view the orientation video only once per year, the signed acknowledgement forms must still be turned into the
office prior to each season of participation.
9. Students Emancipated by Age or Marriage: The requirements in this policy that a parent or legal
guardian sign the Student/Parent/Legal Guardian TAD Acknowledgment Form and that require that a student’s
parent or guardian participate in the Pre-participation Orientation or in mandatory education arising from an
offense do not apply to a student who has obtained the age of 18 (eighteen) years, or who becomes married
if the student has reached the age of 16 (sixteen).
10. Definitions: As used in this section, terms are amended as follows:
Electronic “E” Cigarettes - E-cigarette” means any electronic oral device, such as one composed of a heating element,
battery, and/or electronic circuit, which provides a vapor of nicotine or any other substance, and the use or inhalation of which simulates smoking. The term shall include any such device whether manufactured, distributed, marketed,
or sold as an e-cigarette, e-cigar, e-pipe, or under any other product name or descriptor.”
Calendar Days – Each day, including weekends and holidays, during the member school’s school year. Additionally,
if a student participates in any interscholastic activity, including practice, outside of the school year, then the entire
period of such participation, including intervening weekends and holidays, counts as calendar days for such student.
Controlled Substance – Any substance appearing on the list of Controlled Substances identified by the federal Office of the Drug Enforcement Administration or as set forth in 21 U.S.C. Section 812, unless the student’s usage of
such substance is consistent with a physician’s prescription for the student’s usage. The DEA list of Controlled Substances appears on its internet website at http://www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/schedules/index.html#list . ASAA
will endeavor to provide member schools with an updated List of Controlled Substances; however, for purposes
of ASAA’s policy, the current list maintained by the DEA is controlling. In addition, any substance listed as illegal
or restricted by Alaska statute or regulation, or classified as a “designer drug” by the federal Office of the Drug
Enforcement Adminstration or by Alaska statute or regulation, shall be considered a controlled subtance for the
purposes of this policy.
Report to ASAA – Violations must be reported to the ASAA office within three days via the Electronic Reporting System.
Suspension – As defined in Article 5, Section 1 (A) (6) of ASAA bylaws.
Educational Component – A series of DVD’s, software and web based training programs and counseling ranging
from a pre-participation orientation session to remedial programs for first through third time offenders. These are
designed to keep students in school, teach them responsibility, educate them and their parents/guardians on new
behaviors and lifestyles, instill accountability, exemplify teamwork, teach positive decision making skills, and keep
students eligible for interscholastic activities.
An overview of each part follows:
Pre-Participation Orientation: The Orientation is required of each student participants and parent/guardian
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pate. This session is a short informative presentation designed to encourage students to maintain a chemical-free
lifestyle, and to ensure that students and parents/guardians understand the policy and the consequences for
violation. Upon completion of the Orientation, the student and parent/guardian must sign the Student/Parent/
Legal Guardian TAD Acknowledgement Form as stated in B. 2. above for the student to gain eligibility. Schools
will affirm that this has happened by marking the designated field on the Master Eligibility List.
(Note added for clarification purposes – The board did not change the following provision).
“Prior to each season in which a student participates in interscholastic activities, a copy of the signed form must
be returned to the school before the student is permitted to participate. Member schools shall keep a copy of
the signed forms on file.”
(This means that although a student will be required to view the orientation video only once per year, the signed
acknowledgement form must still be turned into the office prior to each season of participation).
First Offense: This optional session for students who have committed a First Offense is designed to educate
students and their parents/legal guardians on how to make positive decisions that will instill accountability
and new behaviors in the students. Upon successful completion of this part by both the student and parent/
guardian, 50% of a student’s suspension from activities will be forgiven. Students completing the First Offense
component may return to practice prior to the completion of the period of suspension.
Repeat violations of the Tobacco Rule during the 10 (ten) calendar days of suspension will result in mandatory
participation in the First Offense educational component prior to returning to competition. For repeat violations
of the Tobacco Rule only, the Second Offense penalties, if based on violations of the Tobacco Rule, will not be
imposed unless there is a repeat violation of the Tobacco Rule after the student has completed all suspensions
and re-suspensions under the First Offense.
Second Offense: This required session for students who have committed a Second Offense as well as their
parents/guardians, must be completed before a student regains eligibility. It is more in-depth than is presented
in First Offense. Students completing the Second Offense component may return to practice prior to the completion of the period of suspension. There is no forgiveness of mandatory suspension and students returning to
play after this offense may need additional days of practice prior to competition.
Third Offense: Students who violate this policy for a third time have a significant problem. This required session
for students who have committed a Third Offense under the rule and wish to regain their eligiblity, will target
the specific at-risk behaviors and may involve multiple agencies. A student under the Third Offense educational
component must:
• seek assessment and counseling/treatment from a local health care professional,
• successfully complete the recommendations of the care provider and submit a letter from the agency,
• demonstrate a commitment to remain substance free,
• make a presentation to the District School Board requesting reinstatement of interscholastic eligibility,
• notify ASAA through the school administration that all conditions have been successfully completed, and
• request reinstatement by ASAA.
Students completing the Third Offense component may return to practice prior to the completion of the period
of suspension.
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ASAA GENERAL POLICIES
1. High School Enrollment
FOUR CLASSIFICATIONS
2. Classification Policy
• Volleyball
- Mixed-Six (5-60)
- 2A (61-150)
- 3A (151-500)
- 4A (501 and larger)
• Basketball (1A, 2A, 3A, 4A)
A student is considered a high school student when
he or she is actually registered as a high school
student, not when earning high school credit as
may be given to junior high students.
The enrollment ranges for the purpose of classification are set as follows:
• 5-60 students . . . . . . . .1A Classification
• 61-150 students . . . . . . 2A Classfication
• 151-500 students . . . . .3A Classification
• 501 and larger . . . . . . .4A Classification
The following conditions apply:
1. Schools are classified by their enrollments in
grades 9-12 according to the previous school year’s
October report to the Department of Education and
Early Development. Beginning in April of 2014,
non-enrolled alternative education program students who participate in a member public, private
or religious school’s interscholastic activity program
will be added to the prior October count in determining the school’s total number for future classification purposes.
2. Geographic and competitive considerations are
not determining factors for classification placement.
The following sports and activities have state-culminating
competitions based on the following school classifications:
ONE CLASSIFICATION
• Swimming and Diving
• Nordic Skiing
• Soccer
• Tennis
• Baseball
• Girls Wrestling
TWO CLASSIFICATIONS
• Cross-country Running (1A/2A/3A and 4A)
• Hockey (Small, 5-500 and Large, 500+)
• Track & Field (1A/2A/3A and 4A)
• Wrestling (1A/2A/3A and 4A )
• Softball (Small, 5-850 and Large, 851+)
THREE CLASSIFICATIONS
• Football (Small, 449 and smaller, Medium,
450-900, Large, 901 and larger)
Reclassification Enrollment Policy
During its spring 2014 meeting and every third spring
thereafter, the board will analyze enrollments of member schools based on that school year’s October OASIS
report, while adding the participation numbers of alternative education program students participating under
AS.14.30.365 and AS 14.45.350.
Ineligible 5th Year Students:
If a school’s enrollment for grades 9-12 for the
previous school year is higher than thirty (30) students due to enrolled, ineligible 5th year seniors,
as verified by the superintendent, and if the school
would otherwise qualify to have 8th grade students
participate under Article 12, Section 2.D., (Use of
Junior High or Middle School Students), the superintendent may request that the ineligible 5th year
seniors not be included in the total number enrollment for the purposes of this section.”
After forgiveness for ineligible 5th year students
has been granted, schools will be assigned to
classifications. Schools which will be reclassified
to a higher level under this policy may appeal the
reclassification based on the average enrollment
data for the current and 2 previous years. Schools
which are reclassified will remain in their current
classifications until the beginning of the second
school year (2015-16), at which time they will
move to their new classifications. Schools will
remain in their new classifications for three years,
at which time the cycle begins again.
Unforeseen Circumstances:
The Association may consider an appeal of this policy
by the school’s superintendent for unforeseen circumstances. This may include emergency transfers which
affect a school’s classification.
Classification Time Schedule
April 2014 – check enrollments/reclassify schools/
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2014-15 – schools remain at current classifications
2015-16 – schools move to new classifications
schools may appeal
schools may appeal
2020-21 – schools remain at current classification
2022-23 and thereafter - etc.
Narrative Example:
Smith High School is a 2A school with an enrollment
of 155 in April of 2014 (including alternative education program students). There is no request for forgiveness so the board reclassifies Smith High School to 3A
beginning in 2015-16 (the school remains at the 2A
level in 2014-15). Smith High School is 3A school in
2015-16, 2016-17 and 2017-18. During the April
2017 board meeting, the school’s enrollment is 149
and the board reclassifies the school to 2A beginning
in the 2018-19 school year. The school remains at
the 2A level for 2018-19, 2019-20 and 2020-21.
During the April 2020 board meeting, the school’s
enrollment is 145 and so the school remains in the 2A
classification and a new three year cycle begins in the
2021- 22 school year.
3. ASAA Outsourcing Policy
These procedures or guidelines have been developed to aid schools or districts that are considering moving an interscholastic program from school
sponsorship to community sponsorship.
1. A District or school contact person must be
identified, and that name forwarded to ASAA.
2. All ASAA rules and procedures must be reviewed
and followed by outsource agency.
3. Coaches’ training will be required as of other
coaches (Alaska Coaches Certification Program)
4. National Federation playing rules books will be
provided to coaches when appropriate.
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5. ASAA approved playing rules must be followed.
6. District or school has the right of approval and
the responsibility of supervision of coaches.
7. Outsource agency contact with ASAA should be
channeled through the district or school.
8. District or school abide by ASAA Bylaw, Article
6, Contest Rules, Section 4, Contest and
Event Supervision, which states:
Each participating school must have present at a
contest or event a certified faculty representative,
as defined in Article 10, Section 2, who is responsible for the conduct of its participants and students
throughout the contest. Host schools must have an
administrator or designee in attendance.
4. Proof of Residence Change
For transfer purposes, at least two of the following
three are required as proof of residence change:
Alaska Driver’s License, Voter Registration Card,
and Permanent Fund Application.
5. E-Mail Policy
In line with traditional business practices, ASAA
will respond to appropriate email correspondence
as time allows. Please include your full name, affiliation, mailing address and phone number in your
email. ASAA will not respond to email containing:
1) Student eligibility questions or 2) Profanity. If
the content of your email requires a response from
a school or district administrator, we will forward
your email message accordingly. We appreciate
your taking time to contact our office.
6. ASAA Passes Policy
ASAA offers an Association pass to schools to
purchase for $50 each. This pass will allow the
bearer entrance into any regular season event,
regional or district event, and any and all state tournaments for the year. The pass will be available for
all certified coaches, athletic/activities directors,
school board members, and school administrators.
ASAA will personalize each pass as they are
ordered by the school and that person will need to
show ID when using the pass.
7. Board Meeting Expenses Policy
The ASAA Board of Directors has determined that
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portation, hotel costs and per diem for members to
attend Board meetings. ASAA will provide rental
car and hotel accommodations if needed.
8. Fiscal Year
• August 1 - July 31 (adopted by Board of
Directors January 2004).
9. Capitalization Policy
Fixed assets are stated at cost. Expense for maintenance and repairs are charged to expense as
incurred and major renovations are capitalized.
All expense for equipment in excess of $500 are
capitalized and depreciation is provided over the
estimated useful lives of the assets on a straight-line
basis. All donated fixed assets are capitalized at fair
market value or estimated value at time of receipt.
10.
Gold Lifetime Pass
In 2000, ASAA reinstituted a program under which
those individuals who have made an extraordinary
contribution to high school activities in Alaska
and/or at the national level may be selected as
recipients of an ASAA Gold Lifetime Pass.
Qualifications: Significant service to high school
students of Alaska through demonstrated leadership
for at least twenty (20) years at the state and/or
national level. Served as activities administrator,
coach/director/advisor, official, community supporter, or committee member.
Number: Up to six recipients each year, with not
more than one per region.
Selection Process: Each region may solicit nominations and recommend its recipient to the Board of
Directors. The Board of Directors will make the final
selection of recipients during its Spring meeting.
Recipients since 2001:
• Cleveland Zachary, Anchorage — 2001
• Joe Floyd, Kodiak — 2001
• Jim Holt, Fairbanks — reissued in 2001
• Pete Willburn, Thorne Bay — reissued in 2001
• Ron Gleason, Juneau — 2002
• Don Stump, Anchorage — 2002
• Herbert "Herbie" Didrickson, Sitka — 2003
• Gil Truitt, Sitka — 2003
• Dwayne Davies, Kake — 2004
• Jim Mason, Anchorage — 2004
• Don LeClair, Dillingham — 2005
• Richard Mize, Anchorage — 2005
• Dan Eide, Elim (Region 1) — 2006
• Doug Bean, Retired (Region 3) — 2006
• Tom Huffer, Sr., Retired (Region 4) — 2006
• Lyle Sparrowgrove, Sitka (Region 5) — 2006
• Bob Morris, Anchorage (Region 1) – 2007
• John Lindeman, Ninilchik (Region 2) – 2007
• Joanne Starzec, Anchorage (Region 4) – 2007
• George Houston, Juneau (Region 5) – 2007
• Dale Kephart, Anchorage (Region 6) - 2007
• Bob Harcharek (Region 1) – 2008
• Bernie Clark (Region 2) – 2008
• Dan Gensel (Region 3) – 2008
• Dave Kolesky (Region 4) – 2008
• Jack Eddy (Region 5) – 2008
• Sam McCormick (Region 6) – 2008
• Robert Rychnovsky (Region 1) – 2009
• Larry and Jane Buskirk (Region 2) – 2009
• Roger Steinbrecher (Region 3) – 2009
• Larry Whitmore (Region 4) – 2009
• Doug Rhodes (Region 5) --- 2009
• Gary Drexler (Region 6) --- 2009
• Jim Hickerson – Unalakleet - (Region 1) – 2010
• Dan Lehman - Ninilchik - (Region 2) – 2010
• Craig Jung – Kenai - (Region 3) – 2010
• John Wray – Juneau (Region 5) – 2010
• Vern Dulany – Fairbanks (Region 6) - 2010
• Don Kassube – Anchorage - (Region 4) – 2010
• Bill MacKay – Anchorage – 2011
• Bill Jack – Anchorage – (Region 1) - 2011
• Marylee Kauffman - Galena - (Region 2) – 2011
• Roger Nellis – Wasilla - (Region 3) – 2011
• Marva Luhres - Anchorage – (Region 4) - 2011
• Mike Hirai – Sitka - (Region 5) – 2011
• Joe Tremarello – Fairbanks (Region 6) - 2011
• Harry Ferguson – Chevak – (Region 1) – 2012
• Matt Clark – Talkeetna – (Region 2) – 2012
• Allan Howard – Soldotna – (Region 3) – 2012
• Don Winchester – Anchorage – (Region 4) – 2012
• Bill Chalmers – Juneau – (Region 5) – 2012
• Ted DeLeon – Fairbanks – (Region 6) - 2012
• Gary Baldwin – Bethel – (Region 1) – 2013
• Chuck Hugney – Nenana – (Region 2) – 2013
• Dick Shellhorn – Cordova – (Region 3) – 2013
• Rick Volk – Eagle River – (Region 4) – 2013
• Stu Merchant – Craig – (Region 5) - 2013
• Bart LeBon – Fairbanks – (Region 6) - 2013
• Bruce Lee – Sand Point (Region 1) - 2014
• Bruce Gunderson – Talkeetna (Region 2) - 2014
• Lebron McPhail – Palmer (Region 3) - 2014
• Rod Nutting – Sitka (Region 5) - 2014
• Vince Fantazzi – Fairbanks (Region 6) - 2014
• Renee Henderson – Kenai - 2014
• Gary Matthews – Haines (Region 5) - 2015
• Billy Strickland – Bethel (Region 1) - 2015
• Dean & Karen Overbey – Nenana (Region 2) - 2015
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Cliff Draper – Seward (Region 3) - 2015
Craig Walker – Anchorage (Region 4) - 2015
Monte Buness – Wrangell (Region 5) - 2015
John Tobin – Fairbanks (Region 6) - 2015
Emily Ransom Golick - Seward High School - 1994
Sarah Olerud Swinton - Haines High School - 1986
COACH
Joe Floyd - Kodiak High School - 1955-1981
Don Hather - Hoonah/Tok/Skagway High Schools - 1975-1997
11.
Alaska High School Hall of Fame
In recognition of ASAA’s 50th anniversary in
2006, the Board of Directors established the
Alaska High School Hall of Fame to recognize
those athletes, activity participants, coaches, directors, officials, adjudicators, school administrators
and contributors who have made outstanding
contributions to interscholastic sports and activities in Alaska. For more information, log on to
www.alaskahalloffame.org or www.asaa.org.
Buck Nystrom - Eielson/North Pole High Schools - 1975-2006
Dick Thompson - Dimond/Service High Schools - 1970-1998
Larry Whitmore - Bartlett High School - 1973-1991
William “Bill” Wiltrout - Anchorage/Homer High Schools - 1954-1979
ADVISOR/DIRECTOR
Karen Grussendorf - Sitka High School - 1967-1998
CONTRIBUTOR
Dave Brann - Homer High School
2008 INDUCTEES
ATHLETE
2006 INDUCTEES
Ann Berdahl (Nikiski Junior/High School) - 1997
ATHLETES
Jeannie Hebert-Truax (Monroe Catholic High) - 1988
John Brown - Ketchikan High School - 1968
Gary Steeby (Chugiak High School) - 1974
Don Clary - East Anchorage High School - 1975
COACH
Mike Cronk - Walter Northway High School - 1987
Robert “Bob” Boudreaux (Soldotna High School) - Football - 1973-98
Herb Didrickson - Sheldon Jackson High School - 1946
Dwayne Davies (Kake High School) - Basketball - 1975-90
Steve Frank - Austin Lathrop High School - 1973
Reilly Richey (Juneau-Douglas High School) - Football - 1990-04
Elizabeth “Betsy” Haines - East Anchorage High School - 1978
John W. Tobin (North Pole High School) - Wrestling - 1976-97
Nina Kemppel - West Anchorage High School - 1987
Alice Witte (Homer High School) - Volleyball - 1979-94
Rocky Klever - West Anchorage High School - 1977
CONTRIBUTOR
Chuck Kopp - Cook Inlet Academy - 1983
James “Whizzy” Whisenhant (Lathrop High School) - Nordic Skiing
Trajan Langdon - East Anchorage High School - 1994
Butch Lincoln - Kotzebue High School - 1991
2009 INDUCTEES
Aelin Peterson - West Valley High School - 1992
ATHLETE
Mark Schlereth - Robert Service High School - 1984
Myra Harris – Frank A. Degnan School (1992-96)
Brian Swanson - Chugiak High School - 1994
Matt Matson – West Valley High School (1990-94)
Molly Tuter - Soldotna High School - 1993
Mara Rabinowitz – West Valley High School (1980-84)
Kristy Klinnert Waythomas - Kodiak High School - 1987
Mao Tosi – East Anchorage High School (1991-95)
Gary Wilken - Austin Lathrop High School - 1964
COACH
COACH
Dan Eide – Valdez High School (1977-2002)
Tom Huffer, Sr - 1969-99
Lynn Roumagoux – Dimond High School (1969-81)
ADMINISTRATORS
ACTIVITY
Gil Truitt - Mt. Edgecumbe High School
Peter Hilts – Susan B. English School (1984)
Les Wells - Anchorage School District & ASAA
Michael More – West Anchorage High School (1965)
CONTRIBUTOR
OFFICIAL
First National Bank Alaska
John T. Jones – Anchorage Basketball Officials (19761998)
2007 INDUCTEES
CONTRIBUTOR
ATHLETE
Stan Smith – Spenard Builders Supply
Gary Beller - West Anchorage High School - 1968
LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT
Carl Blackhurst - Haines High School - 1996
Richard McCormick – Douglas/Lathrop/Nome/Wrangell
Yohance Humphrey - Chugiak High School - 1997
Brit Jacobson Reid - Chugiak High School - 1994
Ron Pollock - West Anchorage High School - 1968
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2010 INDUCTEES
ATHLETE
Carlos Boozer, Jr. - Juneau-Douglas High School (1994-98)
David Killpatrick---West Anchorage High School (1985-89)
Larry Martin – Homer High School (1965-69)
Chuck White - East Anchorage & West Anchorage HS
ADMINISTRATOR
Ron Gleason – Angoon & Juneau-Douglas High Schools
LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT
Steve Ivanoff - Unalakleet
ACTIVITY
Roy McPherson – Ketchikan High School (1972-82)
2014 INDUCTEES
CONTRIBUTOR
ATHLETE
AT&T Alaska
Whitney Leman Schollenberg - Ninilchik School - 2003
Steve Simmons - Chugiak High School - 1985
2011 INDUCTEES
ATHLETE
Archie Young-Wrangell High School-1991
COACH
Scott Gomez – East Anchorage High School – 1996
Donna Dooley-Dimond High School
Matt Hemry – Dimond High School – 1986
Virgil Hooe-West Anchorage, Service & South High Schools
Sam Hill – Kotzebue and Nikiski High Schools – 1996
Boyd “Dan” D. Leman - Ninilchik School
Tom Huffer Jr. – Chugiak High School - 1985
Dave Reeves - Dimond High School
Jessica Moore – Colony High School - 2000
Kikkan Randall – East Anchorage High School - 2001
Sarah Sullivan Afoa – Dimond High School – 1979
ADMINISTRATOR
Richard “Dick” Mize – Anchorage School District
CONTRIBUTOR
Bruce Shearer - Kenai, Chugiak & East Anc High Schools
OFFICIAL
Don Kassube-Anchorage
ACTIVITY SPONSOR
Richard “Dick” Barker-Tok & Bethel High Schools
Pauline Souter-Chugiak High School
Woody Wenstrom – West Valley High School
OFFICIAL
James Mason – Anchorage
2015 INDUCTEES
ATHLETE
Chris Kuper - Dimond H.S. - 2001
2012 INDUCTEES
Jeremiah Richards - Palmer H.S. - 1997
ATHLETE
Reggie Tongue - Lathrop H.S. - 1992
Steve McSwain - East Anchorage High School – 1983
COACH:
Activity Participant - Vivica Genaux – West Valley High School – 1987
Ted DeLeon - West Valley High School
Richard Cooper – Haines High School – 1984
Lancer Smith - Palmer & Colony High Schools
Roger Schmidt – Sitka High School – 1987
Dave Schroer - Homer High School
COACH
Paul Brauneis – Chugiak High School
Mike Smithers – Ketchikan High School
Craig Yung – Kenai Central High School
ADMINISTRATOR
John Andrews – Kenai Peninsula School District
CONTRIBUTOR
Rex Rock - Pt. Hope High School (Tikigaq)
Mike Zibell - Noorvik High School (Aqqaluk)
ADMINISTRATOR:
Roger Steinbrecher - Seward and Sand Point High Schools
CONTRIBUTOR:
Alaska Airlines
Nordic Ski Club of Fairbanks
Nordic Skiing Association of Anchorage
Alaska Commercial Company (AC)
2013 INDUCTEES
ATHLETE
Edward Blahaus, Jr. - Chugiak High School - 1985
Mia Costello - West Anchorage High School – 1986
COACH
Roger Nelles - Delta Junction & Wasilla High Schools
Catherine Rhodes - Colony & Wasilla High Schools
Joe Tremerallo - Lathrop High School
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ASAA SPORTS RELATED POLICIES
1. MULTI-REGION CONFERENCES
A. Establishment: The Board of Directors has established athletic conferences:
1. to provide competitive opportunities for its
member schools when they are limited,
2. to provide for the equitable administration of
these activities throughout the state,
3. and to provide a post season qualification
process for those teams which must compete
against teams outside of their assigned regions.
The Board has established multi-region conferences in Baseball, Basketball, Football,
Hockey, Softball, Swimming/Diving, Volleyball
and Wrestling. The board may establish additional conferences or eliminate conferences as
it determines.
B. Decision Making: The Board of Directors grants
decision making authority to each multi-region
conference to manage its own affairs. A decision of such a conference is subject to board
oversight to ensure the decision serves the best
interests of member schools and ASAA.
1. Multi-region conferences should adopt written bylaws and policies. Copies of these
bylaws and policies must be on file at the
ASAA office, or be currently available on
the web.
2. Multi-region conferences must make every
effort to make decisions which fairly represent the interests of each conference member.
A school in a multi-region conference which
determines that a conference decision is not
in the school’s best interest, may bring the
complaint to the Board for resolution.
3. Fees imposed by multi-region conferences, or
by regions within a conference, must be fair
and equitable to all conference members.
C. Conference Placement: The Board of Directors
places schools in multi-region conferences for
the sports listed in the Establishment section
above. Schools requesting conference placement, or change in conference placement, must
submit their requests in writing to the Executive
Director in a timely manner. Although input
from other conference members will be considered, final conference placement will be
determined by the Board. ASAA will print a list
of multi-region conferences and members each
year in the Directory section of the Handbook.
Any errors or omissions should be immediately
reported to ASAA.
D. Conference Administration: The Board of
Directors has determined that a Conference
Commissioner, or contact person, must be selected by each multi-region conference. This person
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must be willing to assume the administrative
duties of the conference and to communicate
conference business to ASAA. It is crucial that
ASAA staff have complete contact information for the Commissioner to ensure that state
tournament qualifying information is received
in the office in a timely manner, and to have a
resource when seeking other information on the
conference.
2. TAUNTING POLICY
Any school wishing to incorporate a celebratory or
motivational routine into an interscholastic activity (ie.
Haka Dance) must adhere to the following guidelines:
1) may only be performed as part of a pre-game
or post-game activity,
2) may only be performed on the sidelines facing
its own fans,
3) may not include taunting, disrobing or other
inappropriate behaviors, and
4) must conform to sportsmanship values established by school districts, ASAA and the NFHS.
Penalties for failing to adhere to the above guidelines
will be imposed by the contest officials using NFHS
rules. The Head Official for the game will notify ASAA
of any infraction of the rule. ASAA and school districts may impose additional sanctions for violations.
3. OUT-OF-SEASON PARTICIPATION POLICY
Students may participate in camps and travel teams
only during the months of May, June, July and
August. “Open facility” activities may be run outside
the regular season. Use of school equipment, supplies, and name shall be determined by the school
administration.
The coach or other personnel representing the
school is prohibited from requiring any athlete to
participate in an out-of-season sport, training program, or travel team as a condition of selection for
the in-season team.
All team camps run or organized by a school coach or
school outside of the defined high school season must
be advertised and open to students beyond that school.
POLICY DEFINITIONS:
“Prospective Player” - A Prospective Player is
any student enrolled in a specific coach’s school,
or any student who will be enrolled in that school
during the next school year.
“Camps”- here are two types of “Camps” - team
camps and commercial camps.
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Team Camps - may be attended only during
the months of May, June, July and August.
The coach or other personnel representing the
school is prohibited from requiring any athlete
to participate as a condition of selection for the
in-season team. A camp is considered a “team
camp” if any of the following criteria are met:
1. students, as a team, are housed and/or
fed at the school.
2. students, as a team, are housed and/or
fed away from the school.
3. students, as a team, are taken on outings
Commercial camps – Students may voluntarily
attend commercial camps during the months of
May, June, July and August upon approval of
their parents. Attendance may not be mandated.
Service clubs, school organizations or schools
may pay fees for participation according to their
own school/district policies. The coach or other
personnel representing the school is prohibited
from requiring any athlete to participate as a
condition of selection for the in-season team.
“Clinics” – with prior approval of the Executive
Director, a school may conduct a clinic during the
school year. Clinics must be advertised in advanced
and open to all students in the school and/or community. Clinics are limited to 3 days in length.
“Conditioning” – Conditioning is defined as a
session where students work on physical fitness and
conditioning by use of weights, running, and /or
exercise. Conditioning does not allow for the use of
individualized and specialized sports equipment or
apparatus, including but not limited to: balls, bats,
protective equipment, blocking dummies, batting
cages, charging sleds, and other implements related to specific ASAA activities. The coach or other
personnel representing the school is prohibited from
requiring any athlete to participate as a condition of
selection for the in-season team.
“Travel Teams” – Travel Teams may be put
together by a coach for competition during the
months of May, June, July and August, either in or
out of the state. Although the team is not affiliated
with a member school, it may include students from
one or more member schools. The coach or other
personnel representing the school is prohibited from
requiring any athlete to participate as a condition of
selection for the in-season team. For restrictions see
(Article 12, Section 5, Recruiting/Undue Influence,
B…”A student who participates as a member of an
out- of-school team coached by another school’s
coach, and who subsequently transfers to that
coach’s school, will be ineligible in that sport for one
full season at the receiving school.”
“Out-of-Season” – Out-of-Season is any time
other than during the established high school season
in a particular sport.
“Practice” – Practice is a regularly scheduled team
physical activity designed for the preparation of
athletes for the ensuing sports season and conducted
under the supervision of the school coach during the
season established by the Board of Directors. A
“practice” is further defined as any attempt by the
coach of a school team (paid or volunteer) to teach
any phase of a game or activity to his or her squad,
or have the squad or part of the squad engage in
drills under the supervision of that coach, or from
directions provided by that coach. Under this definition, “school team” also applies to students and
coaches of “individual sports.”
The “out of season” coaching rule is suspended from
May 20 through July 31st. This means a coach of a
team sport can coach his/her players anytime, anywhere, during this period. During this time period
the coach or other personnel representing the school
is prohibited from requiring any athlete to participate
as a condition of selection for the in-season team.
“Coach” – A Coach is an adult hired or approved
by the school (either paid or volunteer) to conduct
the usual duties of a coach under the guidelines
established by ASAA and the school/district.
“Non-School Teams or Leagues”
1. During the school year, a school coach may not
coach his or her school team in any out-of-season games.
2. Players from school teams may play in out-ofseason leagues or games outside the season, but
may not be school sponsored in anyway. These
non-school teams may not use school equipment
or uniforms. School transportation and facilities
may only be used in accordance with school
board policies as they relate to any other nonschool groups using facilities or transportation.
3. A school team is defined as a team composed
solely of players from one member school.
4. The definition of a non-school team includes one
or more of the following:
a. A team affiliated with and scheduled for participation in an organized league.
b. A team participating against a team that
meets criterion (1.) above.
c. A team identified by a name or a uniform,
and which participates in contests independent from league affiliation.
4. OPEN FACILITY POLICY
Schools may conduct “open facility” in any athletic
activity. Open facilities should be conducted according to the following guidelines:
1. The open facility is open to any student that is
interested in attending.
2. Coaches and others may attend to supervise
open facilities but they may not provide instruction such as organized drills.
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3. There shall be no organized competition such as
established teams & round-robin competitions.
4. Individual Instruction (coaching) is acceptable
on a three to one basis, i.e. three athletes per
coach(es). This means that one or more coaches
could instruct up to three athletes (in no cases
can the instruction involve more than three athletes, i.e. two coaches working with six athletes).
5. The coach or other personnel representing the
school is prohibited from requiring any athlete
to participate as a condition of selection for the
in-season team.
The philosophy of the open facility is that students
may voluntarily attend for wholesome recreation or
for purposes of improving their skills.
5. FUND RAISING/MERCHANDISE SALES
No fund raising drawings, contests, or merchandise
sales are to be conducted at the host site of state
tournaments other than those approved by ASAA.
6. SPORTSMANSHIP CREED
ASAA and its corporate sponsors appreciate your
attendance at this game. This contest is being played
under the authority of the Alaska School Activities
Association. ASAA rules provide for fair play and
good sportsmanship among everyone involved. All
participants and coaches are expected to exhibit the
highest level of respect for their opponents and the
officials. We also expect fans will eagerly support
their favorite team by applauding fair play while
refraining from negative words and behaviors.
“Be Loud...Be Proud...but Be Positive.”
7. QUALIFYING FOR TRACK & FIELD, SWIMMING
AND DIVING STATE TOURNAMENTS
Qualifying for the tournaments in track and field will be
from the regional qualifying events, and for swimming
and diving from the conference qualifying events.
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SWIMMING/DIVING
Student, when ejected from a dual meet or tournament, is out for the rest of the meet and suspended
for the next tournament or dual meet. Multi-day tournaments are considered as one contest or event.
Coach, when ejected from a dual meet or multi-day
tournament, is suspended for the next full day of competition and may return after that day of suspension.
TRACK & FIELD
Student, when ejected from a meet is out for the rest
of the meet and suspended for the next meet. Multiday meets are considered as one contest or event.
Coach, when ejected from a meet is suspended for
the next full day of competition and may return after
that day of suspension.
NORDIC SKIING
Student, when ejected from a meet, is out for the
rest of the day and suspended for the next day of
competition. Each day of a multi-day meet is considered as one contest or event.
Coach, when ejected from a meet, is suspended for
the next full day of competition and may return after
that day of suspension.
9. JAMBOREES
1. Volleyball - all players must have ten (10) separate days of practice prior to the day of the jamboree; two games maximum with each team; each
team may play in no more than one jamboree each
season which does not count as a match against the
twenty-two (22) match limit.
2. Basketball - all players must have ten (10) separate days of practice prior to the day of the jamboree; time against all teams during one day cannot exceed thirty (30) minutes and six (6) minutes
against each team; each team may play in no more
than one jamboree each season which does not
count as a game against the limit of twenty-two (22)
games or nineteen (19) games and one invitational
tournament of three (3) or more games.
8. EJECTION/SUSPENSION POLICY FOR
INDIVIDUAL SPORTS. (SEE BYLAW ARTICLE 6,
SECTION 6, FOR SUSPENSION PENALTIES FOR
TEAM SPORTS)
This policy specifies the length of suspension subsequent to a contest ejection in individual sports such
as wrestling, swimming and diving, track and field,
and skiing. Suspension lengths for first offense:
3. Hockey - all players must have ten (10) separate
days of practice prior to the day of the jamboree;
time against all teams during one day cannot exceed
forty-eight minutes; time against each team cannot
exceed twelve (12) minutes; each team may play in
no more than one jamboree each season which does
not count against the twenty-two (22) match limit.
WRESTLING
Student, when ejected from a dual meet or tournament, is out for the rest of the meet and suspended for
the next tournament or dual meet. Multi-day tournaments are considered as one contest or event. One day
jamboree is considered as an individual day of competition even though it is followed by a tournament.
4. Baseball - shall include three (3) or more teams. A
team is limited to no more than six (6) innings total
with no more than two (2) innings against any other
team. Each pitcher is limited to not more than two (2)
innings. A team may not play in more than one (1)
jamboree each season. A jamboree does not count
as a game against the 22-game limit.
Coach, when ejected from a dual meet or multi-day
tournament, is suspended for the next full day of competition and may return after that day of suspension.
5. Flag Football - All players must have five (5) separate
days of practice prior to the day of the jamboree;
one quarter or 12 minutes maximum against each
team in the jamboree; each team may play in no
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more than one jamboree each season which does
not count as a game against their 22 game limit.
6. 8 & 11 Man Football - All players must have five
(5) separate days of practice prior to the day of the
jamboree; up to 20 plays may be played against
each team in the jamboree with a maximum of 100
plays per day; each team may play in no more than
one jamboree each season which does not count as
a game against its eight (8) game limit.
10. TAKEDOWN TOURNAMENT
1. Wrestling - all wrestlers must have ten (10) separate days of practice prior to the day of the tournament; matches are determined either by a specified
number of takedowns or a time limit; each wrestler
may participate in no more than one takedown
tournament each season which does not count as a
match against the twenty-four (24) weigh-in limit.
11. MERCY RULES POLICY
The ASAA Board has adopted a policy, which mandates that a running clock be used once an established point spread is reached at a certain point in
a football, basketball, softball, baseball or hockey
game. Mercy Rules for each sport are as follow:
• Football - Upon reaching a 35 or more point
differential at the end of the third (3rd) period or
thereafter, a running clock will be used.
• Hockey - Upon reaching a 10 or more goal differential at the end of the second (2nd) period or
• Basketball - Upon reaching a 40 or more point
differential at the end of the third (3rd) quarter or
• Softball - The game shall end when either team is
15 runs behind after 3 innings, 12 runs behind
after 4 innings, or 8 runs behind after 5 innings.
• Baseball - The game shall end when the visiting team
is behind by 10 or more runs after 5 innings of play.
12. ENDOWMENT GAME POLICY
ASAA encourages each school basketball volleyball,
hockey, soccer, baseball and softball team to play
two Endowment Games during the season, above
and beyond the 22-game limit. The Endowment
Game is a fund-raiser for the Alaska Endowment for
Youth Activities. School teams may play Endowment
Games at any time during the regular season, beginning with the date of the 1st Contest, and extending
through the “dead time” between the conference
qualifying tournament and the respective state tournament in basketball. Endowment Games do not
count in a team’s overall season record or for seeding purposes.
Schools wishing to host Endowment Games must
apply in writing to ASAA prior to the date(s)
of the game(s) (Under no circumstances may an
Endowment Game be played until the form is
received and approved by ASAA. The school will be
invoiced $200 for one game or $350 for two games
upon approval. All checks must be payable to AEYA.
Penalty for Playing an Endowment Game Prior to
Authorization: The host school will be fined $100
per game for playing an Endowment Game prior to
authorization by the Executive Director. (adopted by
Board of Directors – Feb. 2014).
13. ALUMNI GAMES
Schools may play one alumni or staff game per sport
that does not count against the team’s game limit.
Additional games either must be endowments or
counted against the school’s game limit.
14. SPORTS MEDICINE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
The ASAA Board of Directors established the Sports
Medicine Advisory Committee (SMAC) in April of
2010. The committee will operate under the following policy and procedures:
Mission - The mission of the Sports Medicine
Advisory Committee is to ensure that all athletes
from ASAA member schools are provided with
sound and consistent medical expertise to enhance
the safety of their athletic experience.
Purpose - The purpose of the Sports Medicine
Advisory Committee is to review proposals and
make recommendations to ASAA’s board of directors
on all issues related to the health, wellness and injury
reduction of member schools’ student-athletes.
Objectives - The objectives of the Sports Medicine
Advisory Committee are to:
1. gather current data on health and safety related issues,
2. educate, interpret, monitor and disseminate
materials to students, coaches and administrators concerning medical issues related to sport,
3. assist ASAA in researching sports medical issues
and/or concerns,
4. assist in the development of guidelines related to
sports medicine, in an effort to assist ASAA member schools with making informed decisions,
5. proactively address new health and safety concerns, and
6. develop a network of medical professionals
dedicated to providing member schools with
appropriate sports medical education and care.
Composition - The committee is composed of medical professionals, a coach, a referee and a school
administrator. A staff member serves as liaison to
the committee. The committee through the chair has
the authority to contact other qualified medical providers throughout the state as consultants from timeto-time as appropriate. Specific terms for committee
members have not been determined at this time as
members serve at the pleasure of the board.
Operational Expectations - Communication to and
from the board and committee will be conducted
through the executive director who serves as committee liaison. Communications between committee
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members can be accomplished in the manner most
convenient to the members. ASAA is willing to
develop email accounts for committee members if
requested. The committee chair is invited to address
the board on any relevant matters during regular
board meetings.
Because of the evolving nature of concussion management, it has been recommended that the Policy
and Procedures will be posted on-line and not printed in this handbook. You may access them at:
Budgetary Commitment - ASAA will fund two face-toface committee meetings each year, and conference
calls as may be needed to conduct the committee’s
business. ASAA will also provide other incidental
services as the committee may request.
The forms are included in the forms section of this
handbook.
http://asaa.org/asaa/sports-medicine/
Committee Power Structure - The committee is not
empowered to take independent action or to make
pronouncements. These may only come from the
board after considering the committee’s recommendations. Committee members will be asked to sign a
legal acknowledgement which includes a statement
that members can list their services to ASAA in their
professional resumes, but are not to use their committee position in advertising or promotional materials.
This will be included in a conflict of interest document that committee members must sign.
Indemnification for Committee Members - Committee
members will be indemnified under ASAA’s Errors
and Omission insurance policy while serving in their
official capacities on the committee.
Recommended Courses - The ASAA Board of
Directors/SMAC recommends that the NFHS online
Guide to Heat Acclimatization and Illness be taken by
football, cross-country running and tennis coaches.
15. PROCEDURES AND FORMS RELATING TO
THE MANAGEMENT OF CONCUSSIONS IN
STUDENT ATHLETES
In April of 2012, the ASAA Board of Directors
adopted The Recommended Concussion Policy
Components, Procedures and Forms for member
schools/districts. This concluded more than a year's
efforts by the Sports Medicine Advisory Committee
(SMAC), legal counsel and staff to develop a workable solution for Alaska.
In June, the Governor signed SB119 which further
amended the concussion laws.
The concussion documents were mailed to superintendents on May 31 with the reminder that districts
are to "consult with the Alaska School Activities
Association to develop and publish guidelines and
other information to educate coaches, student athletes, and parents of student athletes regarding the
nature and risk of concussions..."
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ASAA APPEAL HEARING POLICY
SAMPLE FORMAT
TO:
ASAA Appeals Board
Appellants
FROM:
Billy Strickland, Executive Director
DATE:
Date
RE:
Student Eligibility Hearing for.......
This is a formal notification that the ASAA Appeals Board will hold an eligibility hearing by teleconference for
_____________, beginning (time/date).
Directions for Participants in Teleconference Hearing
Participants from ________________ and Board members will call in to the assigned number.
Time Limit
The Appeals Board may set a time limit for appeals hearings. The usual limit is thirty (30) minutes.
Hearing Format
The hearing will be held in executive session unless an open session is requested by the school or individual.
It will follow the steps listed below:
1. Introductions of appellants and Appeals Board.
2. Executive Director presents details of case and explains his decision.
3. Student/family/ school present reasons and rationale for appeal.
4. Board members may ask questions.
5. Student/family/school makes closing statement.
6. Board members ask final questions.
7. Board deliberates the appeal and renders a decision.
8. Executive Director informs student, family, and school of decision in writing, stating
reasons for decision and citing references to ASAA Bylaws.
The Association will make a recording of all hearings when physically possible. Please feel free to call me at
563-3723 if I may answer any questions prior to the hearing.
Respectfully,
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ACTIVITIES
ACADEMIC,
ATHLETIC AND
FINE ARTS
ACTIVITIES
All-State Art ............................................................................................................. 67
All-State Music ........................................................................................................ 68
Baseball ................................................................................................................... 70
Basketball ................................................................................................................ 72
Cheerleading/Spirit Squads ................................................................................... 76
Cross-Country Running........................................................................................... 78
Drama, Debate and Forensics ............................................................................... 80
Football .................................................................................................................... 82
Hockey ..................................................................................................................... 86
Supplemental Hockey Rules ...................................................................................... 87
Hockey - Girls ......................................................................................................... 89
Nordic Skiing........................................................................................................... 90
Rifle
..................................................................................................................... 91
Soccer ..................................................................................................................... 92
Softball..................................................................................................................... 94
Solo and Ensemble ................................................................................................. 97
Student Government ............................................................................................ 100
Swimming and Diving .......................................................................................... 101
Tennis ................................................................................................................... 103
Track and Field...................................................................................................... 105
Volleyball ............................................................................................................... 107
Mixed Six (Coed) Rules .......................................................................................... 110
World Language Declamation ............................................................................. 111
Wrestling ............................................................................................................... 113
Weight Policy........................................................................................................ 115
Sanctioned Activities without Tournaments
Bowling ................................................................................................................ 117
Flag Football ......................................................................................................... 117
Gymnastics ........................................................................................................... 117
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ALL-STATE ART COMPETITION
(ALL CLASSIFICATIONS)
A. SEASON Timeline 2015-16
• March 11, 2016 - Intent to Participate Form submitted
• March 28, 2016 - Deadline to enter Student in
All-State Art Eligibility List
• March 28 - April 4, 2016 - Art Entry Submission
online
• April 8-14, 2016 - Adjudication Process
• April 19, 2016 - Results are announced, posted to
website, and Awards mailed out.
• April 21, 2016 - Artwork Displayed on website
B. PURPOSE
The ASAA/First National Bank All-State Art
Competition offers Alaska high school students an
online exhibition, in an art dedicated website. Awards
are presented for original and outstanding work.
C. ELIGIBILITY
Open to all Alaskan students currently enrolled in
grades 9-12 and working directly under teacher supervision. Work must have been produced
between March 2015 and March 27, 2016.
Graduates of 2015 may not enter.
D. ENTRIES
Each teacher is limited to a total of five (5) entries.
The only exception to this limit is if the art teacher
is an instructor at more than one school. In this
case, the teacher may send a maximum of five (5)
entries for each school. Entries will be juried by
selected jurors. All entries will be displayed on the
ASAA Art Website.
E. CATEGORIES
• Ceramics
• Communications Arts/Graphics Design
• Drawing
• Fibre Arts/Textile Design
• Jewelry/Metal Smithing
• Mixed Media
• Multicultural Art
• Painting
• Printmaking
• Photography
• Sculpture
unless the student has creatively modified or
reinterpreted the original work using the student’s
own vision or style.
2. Online Entry Form
All student entries must be submitted via an online
entry form by the art instructor. The general information on this form will require a "Student Artist
Statement" asking for what inspired their work of
art. The URL for the online art entry form will be
provided March 27, 2016 to Art Instructors who
have submitted the Intent Form.
3. Photography Tips
Photos of artwork should be taken against a
white, gray or black background depending on
the color of the artwork. Please do not use backgrounds with any other colors. Make sure you use
good lighting. Photos can be either “Landscape”
or “Portrait.” Submit only 1 photo for 2-D artwork, up to 3 photos for 3-D artwork only.
G. AWARDS: All students that submit entries will
receive Participation Certificates. Individual
medallions for the three (3) highest placing pieces
in each category will be presented, as well as
Honorable Mention awards as the juror (s) see fit.
Plaques will be awarded to:
1. Best of Show – 1 plaque
2. Congressional Award – 1 plaque
Note: Congressional award will be sent to hang in
the halls of Congress in Washington, D.C. for one (1)
year. Specifications for this award are determined
annually by the U.S. House of Representatives.
F. LOGISTICS OF ENTERING
1. Originality of art work
All entries must be photographs of the original
artwork, of high quality, and executed solely by
a student. Work that has been directly copied
from any published source, may not be entered
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ALL-STATE MUSIC FESTIVAL
Mixed Choir, Orchestra and Treble Choir.
Procedures and requirements for making
the on-line auditions can be found as outlined below under E. Rules 4. Audition
Requirements.
A. SEASON 2015-16
Seasonal activity without limitation.
B. ELIGIBILITY - Deadline October 30, 2015
Participants must meet all ASAA eligibility requirements. Participant names must be included on the
Master Eligibility List that is sent to the ASAA office.
No physical exam is required for participation.
1. Students must be eligible according to their own
region’s and individual school’s rules and regulations.
2. Students must be enrolled in grades 9-12.
3. Students must be enrolled in their school’s music
program. Music programs shall include any
music activity that is offered by the school and
that has a performance objective, or any music
class for which the school awards credit, whether or not that class is conducted at the school.
4. In order to participate in the All-State Music
Festival, students in an "alternative education
program" as defined in the ASAA General
Handbook under Article 1, Section 8, must
be enrolled in a corresponding music class at
their School of Eligibility, at which they may be
selected for participation through a competitive
audition process.
ASAA may waive the requirement for students
enrolled in alternative education programs or in
the event that the individual school of eligibility
does not offer music classes and/or does not
offer a band, choir, or orchestra program.
C. 2015 ALL-STATE MUSIC FESTIVAL
1. DATE: November 19-20-21, 2015
2. SITE:
a. Rehearsals: Chugiak High School
b. Concert: West Anchorage High School
3. SELECTION:
a. Students are selected from auditions
for four All-State Music groups: the Band,
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b. Group and section assignments (i.e.
treble choir vs. mixed choir; first clarinet,
second clarinet, third clarinet, etc.) are
based on submitted auditions.
For 2015 the odd-numbered rankings
will be placed in Mixed Choir and the
even-numbered rankings will be placed in
Treble Choir.
c.
Chair placements (i.e. first chair first
violin, first chair first flute, first chair soprano I, etc.) for all groups are determined by
live auditions using the festival music at the
festival site.
d. Students may submit no more than two
auditions for different instruments and/or
voices. They may also submit one voice and
one instrument audition. If both auditions are
chosen in the audition process, the higher
scoring audition will be selected in consideration of the greater good needed for the
performing groups.
D. FEES
The audition fee is $10 for each audition submitted,
and the registration fee is $10 for each student
who is selected to participate in the All-State Music
Festival. ASAA will invoice each school.
E. RULES
Each school should review the 2015-2016 ASAA
Music Handbook for complete audition requirements, regulations and deadlines. Requirements
are also found on the ASAA web site at
www.asaa.org. Click Activities. Click Music. Click
All State Music. The following is a brief guideline:
1. INTENT FORM: At the beginning of the school
year, the school music director should fill out
and complete the on-line Intent Form at www.
asaa.org, Click Activities. Click Music. Click
Forms. Click and complete the on-line Intent
Activities
ALL-STATE MUSIC FESTIVAL continued
Form. This will place the director on an email
database for the 2015-2016 music season for
receiving festival updates and information.
priate for a concert performance. (See Music
Handbook for further details.)
6. STUDENT FESTIVAL SUPERVISION: Music
directors are responsible for the supervision of
students at all times while the participants are
at the festival and must ensure that students
are appropriately involved in festival activities.
Students cannot participate at the state music
festival without their festival badge, which must
be given to the students by their school music
director or their authorized representative and
must be worn by each student for identification
and safety.
2. AUDITION DEADLINE: Auditions are due
on-line by 11:55 PM on Wednesday, September
23, 2015. You may begin submitting the on-line
auditions on Monday, September 7, 2015.
3. AUDITION REQUIREMENTS: Are located in
the Music Handbook under the 2015 All State
Auditions for Band, Choir and Orchestsra, the
2015 Memo 1 and online at www.asaa.org
under All State Music auditions. 2015 IS NOT
an All-Northwest year.
7. FESTIVAL DECISIONS: The ASAA Music
Coordinator, in consultation with the individual
group coordinators, has overall authority to make
administrative decisions for or at the festival.
4. DISQUALIFICATIONS: For the All-State Music
Festival, auditions will be disqualified if:
a. Any audition exercise is incomplete, in the
wrong order, or left out.
b. Any audition exercise is incorrect because
the student used an exercise requirement
from the wrong year or list.
c.
The correct beginning pitch is not heard on
the audition for each exercise for all choral
exercises.
d. The required scales are not sung or played
in the correct octave.
e. Any audition recording was discovered
to be made with the use of any electronic
keyboard, electronic enhancement, headphones with the pitches being played or
any other device or aide other than what is
needed to complete the on-line audition.
f.
An on-line audition is found with inappropriate language used while performing
exercises or for identifying exercises or
selections.
8. GUEST CONDUCTORS: who are familiar
with high school programs and high school
musicians should be selected, preferably, from
western states.
F.
AWARDS
1. A Group Participant Pin and a certificate for
each participant
2. Individual medallions and a First Chair certificate for the first chairs of each section in each
musical group.
3. ACADEMIC AWARD for combined band, choir,
orchestra participants with the highest school
GPA. (Schools must have a minimum of ten (10)
members to be eligible for academic award)
G. FURTHER FESTIVAL DETAILS AND FORMS:
Additional details and forms can be found in the
2015-2016 ASAA Music Handbook.
5. DRESS CODE: Student's are required to wear
their school music uniform when performing. In
the event that a school does not have a school
music uniform, then the dress should be clean,
in good repair, modest, professional and appro2015-2016 • Alaska School Activities Association • Handbook
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BASEBALL
(BOYS - ALL CLASSIFICATIONS)
Endowment Game is a fundraiser for the Alaska
Endowment for Youth Activities. School teams may
play endowment games at any time during the regular season, beginning with the date of the first contest and extending through the time period between
the conference qualifying tournament and the state
tournament. Endowment games do not count in a
team’s overall season record for seeding purposes.
Schools wishing to host Endowment Games
must apply in writing to ASAA by submitting the
“Endowment Game Application Form” no later than
one week prior to the game. (Under no circumstances may an Endowment Game be played until
this form is received by ASAA.) The form must be
accompanied by a check for $200 for one game or
$350 for two games. Without the check, the application will not be approved.
A. SEASON 2015-16
March 2, 2016 - First Date of Season
May 28, 2016 - Last Regular Season Contest
B. PRESEASON
No restrictions on students.
C. MINIMUM DAYS PRACTICE
Each participant must have a minimum of 10 different days of physical practice before the first day of
competition.
D. INDIVIDUAL NON-SCHOOL PARTICIPATION
ASAA has no limitations on students participating
on non-school baseball teams while they are members of a school baseball team.
E. RULES
National Federation rules apply. ASAA adopted a
Mercy Rule for baseball in May 2006 which states:
"The game shall end when; the visiting team is
behind 10 or more runs after 4.5 innings; or after
the 5th inning if either team is 10 runs behind and
have had an equal number of times at bat."
F.
CONFERENCES
All teams are assigned to one of the following four
conferences: Cook Inlet, Southcentral, Southeast,
and Mid Alaska Conferences. See the Directory
Section for the list of schools in each conference.
Conferences are responsible for setting guidelines
for seeding into their respective season ending
conference tournaments. This includes whether conference participation is required for entrance into
the state-qualifying tournament. Schools hosting a
conference tournament are responsible and required
to notify ASAA of the results, state qualifying teams,
and their seeding upon conclusion of the tournament. If there is not a conference tournament, and
state qualifying is based on the regular season
records, the conference must appoint someone to
notify ASAA of the state qualifiers and their seeds.
G. TEAM GAME LIMITATIONS
Teams are limited to a maximum of 22 games,
exclusive of conference or state tournaments. NOTE:
There is no such thing as a “practice game.” All
games played are part of the regular schedule and
shall be counted as part of the 22 game limitation
and the regular season record. Scrimmages may
only be held prior to the first official contests.
H. ENDOWMENT GAMES
ASAA encourages each school’s baseball team to
play two Endowment Games during the season,
above and beyond the 22-game/match limit. The
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I.
JAMBOREE REGULATIONS
A baseball Jamboree shall include three or more
teams. A team is limited to no more than 6 innings
total with no more than 2 innings against any other
team. Each pitcher is limited to no more than 2
innings. A team may not play in more than one
jamboree each season. A jamboree does not count
against the 22-game limit.
J. PITCHING RULE
A pitcher shall not pitch more than 10 innings in
a 3 day period. This regulation is mandatory. The
following examples are permitted:
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Participation for any length of time in an inning as
pitcher shall count as 1 inning. Penalty: The penalty
for violation of the pitching rule is forfeiture of the
game in which the pitcher exceeds the limit.
K. ADDITIONAL RULES
Called Game: When a non-league or league game
is called by an umpire before the completion of the
required number of innings, the game is declared
a “no game”. The game can be replayed and the
pitching rule shall apply.
Suspended Game: A game called for any reason
by an umpire after the required number of innings,
where a winner cannot be determined (i.e. home
team is behind and has not batted, or score is tied)
will be treated as a suspended game. The game
shall be continued from the point of suspension at
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a later time. The lineup and batting order of each
team will remain exactly the same at moment of suspension. If a winner can be determined (both teams
have equal at bats or home team is ahead) the team
that is ahead will be considered the winner. If the
game ends in a tie and the suspended game cannot
be completed because of scheduling conflicts, the
game is considered a tie game. At the state championships onsite ASAA staff and the Tournament
Director shall determine when a suspended game
will be completed.
Speed Up: The courtesy runner speed-up rules may
be adopted by leagues or districts for use during
the regular season. In interleague and/or interdistrict competition, both teams must agree to allow
the speed up rule before it may be used. Courtesy
runner speed-up rules will be used in the state championship tournament. The following is a speed-up
rule summary:
• The team at bat may use courtesy runners for the pitcher and catcher as soon as they get on base. The same
runner may not be used for both positions. Neither the
pitcher nor catcher will be required to leave the game
under such circumstances.
• Players who have participated in the game in any other
capacity are ineligible as courtesy runners.
• A player may not run as a courtesy runner for the pitcher or catcher and then as a runner or batter for another
player in that inning.
• For illegal substitution of a courtesy runner, such substitution shall be disqualified for the duration of the game.
L. STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
1. DATE: June 2-3-4, 2016
2. SITE & HOST: Mulchay Stadium - Anchorage,
hosted by ASAA and American Legion
3. STATE CHAMPIONSHIP FORMAT
a. Tournament Berths
Southcentral Conference . . . . . . 2 Berths
Cook Inlet Conference . . . . . . . . 2 Berths
Southeast Conference . . . . . . . . 2 Berths
Mid Alaska Conference . . . . . . 2 Berths
b. Type Elimination
The tournament is a single elimination with
the first day winners competing in the “winners bracket” and the first day losing teams
competing in the “consolation bracket.”
c. Championship Schedule
A detailed schedule and bracket will be
available online on the Baseball State
Information page.
d. Bracketing Rotation Matchups
It is on a three (3) year rotation. Session
schedules may be adjusted on the first day.
2015-16
Southeast #1
Mid Alaska #1
Southcentral #1
Cook Inlet #1
2016-17
Southeast #1
Southcentral #1
Cook Inlet #1
Mid Alaska #1
2017-18
Cook Inlet #1
Southeast #1
Southcentral #1
Mid Alaska #1
vs
vs
vs
vs
Southcentral #2
Cook Inlet #2
Southeast #2
Mid Alaska #2
vs
vs
vs
vs
Cook Inlet #2
Mid Alaska #2
Southeast #2
Southcentral #2
vs
vs
vs
vs
Southcentral #2
Mid Alaska #2
Cook Inlet #2
Southeast #2
4. STATE POLICIES & PROCEDURES DOCUMENT
This detailed document outlining baseball championship information (i.e. roster limits, passes,
deadlines, game protocol, facility info, coaches
meetings, etc), will be available online prior to
the start of the championship on the Baseball
State Information webpage. State qualifying
teams are required to review this document.
5. STATE CHAMPIONSHIP DEADLINES
All forms below can be submitted online at
ASAA.org, Baseball section, forms page. The
information will be used for the championship
program, awards, and state eligibility review.
Submit all info PRIOR to the deadline
• Saturday, May 28, 2016 - 10:00pm
o Email State qualifiers to
([email protected])
• Sunday, May 29, 2016 - 2:00pm
o Team Photo (Upload via site or email to
([email protected])
o Team Roster
o Team Season Record
o Good Sport Nomination
o Code of Conduct
• Tuesday, May 31, 2016 - 2:00pm
o Academic Award
6. AWARDS
a. 1st and 2nd place trophies
b. 18 individual players, 1 team manager,
and 1 head coach medallion for each of the
first and second place teams
c. 1 Team Sportsmanship Award
d. 1 Academic Award
e. 12 All Tournament Team medallions
f.
Awarded for outstanding tournament play,
regardless of player position on the field.
2 Good Sport Team Members Per Team
Members are selected by their head coach to be
honored for outstanding citizenship and sportsmanship throughout the entire season.
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BASKETBALL
(GIRLS AND BOYS - ALL CLASSIFICATIONS)
A. SEASON 2015-16
December 2, 2015 - First Date of Season
March 12, 2016 - Last Regular Season Contest
B. PRESEASON
Each participant must have a minimum of 10 different days of physical practice before his/her first day
of competition.
on non-school basketball teams while they are members of a school basketball team.
E. RULES
National Federation Rules apply. State Adopted
Rules. ASAA adopted a Mercy Rule for basketball
in May 2006 which states: "A running clock will be
utilized when there is a point spread of 40 points
or more at the end of the third quarter or thereafter.
Once begun, the running clock will be stopped only
for team, official, or injury time outs, and for technical fouls."
F.
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CONFERENCES
All teams are assigned to conferences. See the
Directory Section for the list of schools in each
conference. Conferences are responsible for setting
guidelines for seeding into their respective season
ending conference tournaments. This includes whether conference participation is required for entrance
into the state-qualifying tournament. Schools hosting a conference tournament are responsible and
required to notify ASAA of the results, state qualifying teams, and their seeding upon conclusion of the
tournament. If there is not a conference tournament,
and state qualifying is based on the regular season
Each team is allowed a maximum of 22 games.
Situations when more than 22 games may be played:
If a team schedules 19 regular season games, then
teams are allowed to play one invitational tournament of 3 or more games which could increase the
maximum games to more than 22. NOTE: There is
no such thing as a “practice game.”
H. ENDOWMENT GAMES
ASAA encourages each school’s basketball team
to play two Endowment Games during the season,
above and beyond the 22 game/match limit. The
Endowment Game is a fund-raiser for the Alaska
play Endowment Games at any time during the
regular season, beginning with the date of the
first contest and extending through the time period
between the conference qualifying tournament and
the state tournament. Endowment Games do not
count in a team’s overall season record for seeding purposes. Schools wishing to host Endowment
Games must apply in writing to ASAA by submitting
the “Endowment Game Application Form” no later
than one week prior to the game. (Under no circumstances may an Endowment Game be played until
Endowment Games DO NOT count in the WPI.
I.
1. Time against each opponent cannot exceed
6 minutes.
2. Total time against all teams during one day cannot exceed 30 minutes.
3. All players must have 10 days of practice prior
to the day of the jamboree.
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4. Each school may participate in only 1 Jamboree
per year, which does not count as a game
against the 22 game season limitation.
J. INDIVIDUAL PARTICIPATION LIMITATION
No player may participate in more than 6 quarters
of play per day exclusive of invitational, conference and state tournaments (NF rules consider all
overtime periods an extension of the 4th quarter).
Invitational tournament games must provide a 2
hour time lapse between the end of the first game
and the beginning of a second game.
K. WINNING PERCENTAGE INDEX (WPI)
REPORTING
1. All schools (1A, 2A, 3A, 4A) must submit their
varsity level basketball team schedules to ASAA
by either entering them on ASAA365.com or by
sending them directly to ASAA via either email
or fax. This must be done by the first day of
practice.
2. Enter all scores on ASAA365.com from the previous week by Monday 7:00 PM for each week of
the regular season.
3. Enter all scores on ASAA365.com from the conference tournament by Sunday, 8:00 AM.
4. School failing to met these mandates will be
given a warning of the first offense, fined $200
for the second offense, and then fined $200 plus
a deduction of .01 points from their final WPI for
further violations.
L. 2016 MARCH MADNESS ALASKA /
BASKETBALL STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS
1. DATES
1A Classification – March 16-17-18-19, 2016
2A Classification – March 17-18-19, 2016
3A & 4A Classifications – March 24-25-26, 2016
2. SITE & HOST: Alaska Airlines Center, hosted by
ASAA, UAA, and ASD.
a. Number Of Teams
1A Classification conducts a 16-team
tournament for both boys and girls.
2A/3A/4A classifications conduct an
8-team tournament for both boys and girls
at a common site.
b. Type of Elimination
All the championship tournaments are single elimination with the first day winners
competing in the “championship bracket”
and the first day losing teams competing in
the “consolation bracket.” Second day losing teams in the “consolation bracket” are
eliminated and do not play for 7th and 8th
place. In the 1A bracket teams, losing for a
second time are eliminated.
c.
Championship Schedule
A detailed schedule and bracket will be
available online at the Basketball State
Information page.
This detailed document outlining basketball
championship information (i.e. roster limits,
passes, deadlines, game protocol, facility info,
coaches meetings, etc), will be available online
prior to the start of the championship on the
Basketball State Information webpage. State
qualifying teams are required to review this
document.
ASAA.org, Basketball section, forms page. The
• Saturday, March 5, 2016 - 10:00pm
([email protected])
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• Sunday, March 6, 2016 - 2:00pm
([email protected])
o Team Roster
o Code of Conduct
• Tuesday, March 8, 2016 - 2:00pm
o Academic Award
6. AWARDS: For each classification and gender
c.
1 Team Sportsmanship Award
d. 1 Academic Award
e. - 10 All Tournament Team medallions
- 12 All Tournament Team medallions (1A)
regardless of player position on the court.
f.
Members are selected by their head coach
to be honored for outstanding citizenship
and sportsmanship throughout the entire
season.
g. Skills Contest (if applicable)
Winners of the 3 point shooting contest and
knockout competition will receive an award.
The winners of the 3 point competition will
also participate in the King and Queen of
the Court.
7. CHAMPIONSHIP BRACKETING
a. 4A & 3A Classification use the Winning
Percentage Index (WPI) to rank #1 through
#8. The final two berths for 4A and final berth
for 3A will be determine by the highest randed
WPI which did not automatically qualify.
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b. 1A & 2A Classifications will be seeded by an
ASAA Seeding Committee composed of representatives from Regions 1, 2 and 5.
c.
Boys and girls championships in each classification will alternate yearly to determine
which gender plays the first games (8:00
AM & 9:40 AM). For semi-finals and finals,
gilrs play the early game and boys play the
late game.
4A CLASSIFICATION
Berths to State Championship
• Cook Inlet Conference = 2 Berths
• Northern Lights Conference = 2 Berths
• Mid Alaska Conference = 1 Berth
• Southeast Conference = 1 Berth
• WPI At Large = 2 Berths
Bracket Matchups
Details regarding the WPI and the standings are
available at ASAA.org, Basketball page. Session
WPI
WPI
WPI
WPI
#1
#4
#3
#2
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vs.
vs.
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WPI
WPI
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#5
#6
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3A CLASSIFICATION
• Southcentral Conference = 2 Berths
• Aurora Conference = 2 Berths
• Southeast Conference = 1 Berth
• Western Conference = 2 Berths
• WPI At Large = 1 Berth
Bracket Matchups
Details regarding the WPI and the standings are
available at ASAA.org, Basketball page. Session
WPI
WPI
WPI
WPI
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#4
#3
#2
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WPI
WPI
WPI
#8
#5
#6
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• Great Northwest Conference = 2 Berths
• Southeast Conference = 2 Berths
• Southwest Conference = 2 Berths
• Interior Conference = 2 Berths
Bracket Matchups
2A Classification will be seeded by an ASAA Seeding
Committee made up or representatives from Regions 1,
2 and 5.
1A CLASSIFICATION
• Alaska Coastal = 1 Berth
• Aleutian Chain = 2 Berths
• Bering Sea = 2 Berths
• Golden Heart = 1 Berth
• Greater Kuskokwim = 1 Berth
• Northwest Arctic = 2 Berths
• North Slope = 1 Berth
• Peninsula = 2 Berths
• Southeast = 2 Berths
• Yukon Delta = 2 Berths
Bracket Matchups
1A Classification will be seeded by an ASAA Seeding
Committee composed of representatives from Regions 1,
2 and 5.
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CHEERLEADING/SPIRIT SQUAD
(GIRLS AND C0-ED • ALL CLASSIFICATIONS)
A. SEASON 2015-16
Football Sideline Cheerleading
July 29, 2015 - First Date of Season
October 17, 2015 - Last Regular Season Contest
Small & Medium Schools
Large Schools
Fall Competitive Cheerleading
Hockey Sideline Cheerleading
October 14, 2015 - First Date of Season
February 13, 2016 - Last Regular Season Contest
Basketball Sideline Cheerleading
Winter Competitive Cheerleading
assigned to conferences for their regular season
competitions and participation.
G. FOOTBALL STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
This detailed document outlining football championship information (i.e. roster limits, passes,
meetings, etc) will be available online prior to the
start of the championship on the Cheerleading
State Information webpage. Cheer coaches
with sideline cheer teams accompanying a state
qualified team are required to review this document.
2. STATE CHAMPIONSHIP DEADLINES: All forms
below can be filled out online at ASAA.org,
Cheerleading section, forms page. The information will be used for the championship program,
awards, and state eligibility review.
B. PRESEASON
• Sunday, October 4, 2015 - 2:00pm
o Team Photo - Upload via ASAA website
or email to ([email protected])
o Team Roster
o Code of Conduct
of cheering.
on non-school cheerleading teams while they are
members of a school cheerleading team.
E. RULES
1. All cheer squads MUST adhere to the National
Federation of High Schools Spirit Rules at ALL
times. The National Federation Spirit Rules Book
is available along with all other rulebooks at the
ASAA office. Rules and interpretations change
every year please make sure your cheer coaches
have one.
H. HOCKEY STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
This detailed document outlining hockey championship information (i.e. roster limits, passes,
meetings, etc) will be available online prior to the
start of the championship on the Cheerleading
State Information webpage. Cheer coaches
with sideline cheer teams accompanying a state
qualified team are required to review this document.
2. Illegal Stunts - Any squad cheering performing an
"illegal" stunt during a state championship event
games will be given a warning. Specific penalties will be determined by the Board of Directors.
3. Out of State Travel - All cheer squads planning to travel “out-of-state” to other competitions must agree to participate in the ASAA
Cheerleading State Championship Competition.
Acknowledgement can be found on the Out-ofState travel request form located in this handbook.
F.
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CONFERENCES
Sideline and competitive cheerleading are not
Submit all info PRIOR to deadline
• Sunday, February 7, 2016 - 2:00pm
o Team Photo (Upload via ASAA website or
email to ([email protected])
o Team Roster
o Code of Conduct
I.
BASKETBALL STATE CHAMPIONSHIP (March
Madness Alaska)
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This detailed document outlining basketball
championship information (i.e. roster limits,
passes, deadlines, game protocol, facility info,
coaches meetings, etc) will be available online
prior to the start of the championship on
the Cheerleading State Information webpage.
Cheer coaches with sideline cheer teams accompanying a state qualified team are required to
review this document.
Submit all info PRIOR to deadline
• Sunday, March 13, 2016 - 2:00pm
o Team Roster
o Code of Conduct
J. CHEERLEADING STATE
COMPETITION
1. DATE: March 23, 2016
CHAMPIONSHIP
2. SITE & HOST: Anchorage, hosted by ASAA
3. STATE COMPETITION FORMAT
a. Competition
The Cheerleading State Championship
Competition is a one day, open invitation for
all high school basketball sideline squads or
Winter Competitive Squads from throughout
the state.
b. Five Divisions
1. Non Building (no stunting - must be at least
2 members on a team)
2. Small (2-12)
3. Large (13-24)
4. Coed (3-24 with 2 or more males)
5. Winter Competitive Squad (All Winter
Competitive Squads will be placed in this
division)
• ASAA reserves the right to move teams to
another division in order to maintain the spirit
of competition.
• If there is only one team in a division that
team will be placed into another division with
other teams.
c. Competition Guidelines
• ASAA reserves the right to move teams into
another division in order to maintain the spirit
of competition
• If there is only one team in a division, that
team will be placed into another division with
other teams
d. Championship Competition Schedule
A detailed schedule will be available online
at the Cheerleading State Information page
prior to the event.
e. Roster Information
1. Competition Squads and Sideline Cheer
Squads are allowed to have a maximum
of 2 cheerleaders crossover.
2. Team members used as spotters are considered as part of the team.
3. Mascots are considered as part of a team.
This detailed document outlining cheerleading competition information (i.e. roster limits, passes, deadlines, game protocol, facility
info, coaches meetings, etc) will be available
online prior to the start of the championship on
the Cheerleading State Information webpage.
Cheer coaches are required to review this document.
ASAA.org, Cheerleading section, forms page.
The information will be used for the championship program, awards, and state eligibility
review.
• Sunday, March 13, 2016 - 2:00pm
o Team Roster
o Code of Conduct
• Tuesday, March 15, 2016 - 2:00pm
o Academic Award
6. AWARDS
a. 1st and 2nd place trophies for the 5 divisions
b. 1 Academic Award, a team must have a
minimum of 5 participants on a team to be considered for the ACADEMIC AWARD
c. Grand Champion
NOTE: A second place trophy will only be
awarded with 4 or more teams competing in a
division. If there are 3 teams in a division only a
first place trophy will be awarded.
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CROSS COUNTRY RUNNING
(GIRLS AND BOYS • ALL CLASSIFICATIONS)
A. SEASON 2015-16
September 26, 2015 - Last Regular Season Contest
B. PRESEASON
4. COURSE LENGTH: The course length of both
boys and girls for all classifications is 5K.
of competition.
5. QUALIFICATIONS TO STATE
a. 1A-2A-3A Berths
D. INDIVIDUAL PARTICIPATION LIMITATION
ASAA has no limitations on students participating on
non-school cross-country running teams while they
are members of a school cross country running team.
E. RULES
National Federation rules apply.
F.
REGIONS
Teams are assisnged to their Region. See the
region. Regions determine state championship representatives based on regional meets. Qualifying
standards and meet administration shall be the
responsibility of each region. This includes whether
conference participation is required for entrance into
regional meet are responsible and required to notify
ASAA of the results, state qualifying teams and individuals upon conclusion of the meet. If there is no
regional meet, the region must appoint someone to
notify ASAA of the state qualifiers.
G. MEET LIMITATIONS
ASAA has no limitations on total number of meets
allowed for either teams or individuals.
H. STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS
1. DATE: October 3, 2015
2. SITE & HOST: Bartlett Running Trails, hosted by
ASAA and Bartlett High School
3. FORMAT: Separate meets are conducted for the
combined classifications of 1A, 2A, 3A and the 4A
classification.
Even year schedule:
1A-2A-3A Girls, 4A Girls
1A-2A-3A Boys, 4A Boys
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Odd year schedule:
1A-2A-3A Boys, 4A Boys
1A-2A-3A Girls, 4A Girls
REGION 1
• North — The top team (7 members) and
any runner in the top 10 not on the championship team.
• South — The top team (7 members) and
• Central — The top team (7 members) and
REGION 2
• Top 2 teams (7 members each) and any runner
in the top 10 not on the 2 qualifying
teams.
REGION 3
teams.
REGION 5
teams.
REGION 6
• Top team (7 members) and any runner in the
top 10 not on the championship team.
Any student enrolled full time in a member
statewide correspondence program classified as 1A, 2A, or 3A may qualify for the
state tournament by placing in the top 10
in this classification at a regional tournament in Regions 2 or 6. If competing in the
Regions 1, 3 or 5, the student must place in
the top 15. In all cases, this berth would
be at-large within the respective classification, and the student would not displace an
athlete from a school within that region. In
addition, the student would not be eligible
for regional awards.
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b. 4A Berths
REGION 3
teams.
REGION 4
teams.
REGION 5
• Top team (7 members each) and any runner
in the top 10 not on the qualifying team.
REGION 6
teams.
Any student enrolled full time in a member
statewide correspondence program classified as 4A may qualify for state tournament
by placing in the top 10 in this classification
at a regional tournament in Regions 5 or 6;
or if competing in the Region 3 or Region
4 tournament, must place in the top 15. In
all cases, this berth would be at-large within
the respective classification, and the student
would not displace an athlete from a school
within that region. In addition, the student
would not be eligible for regional awards.
6. SUBSTITUTIONS
Schools will have until 4:00pm Tuesday of the
state meet week to submit the names of seven
team members and two alternates. Schools will
then have until 4:00pm on the Thursday before
the race to notify ASAA if either of the alternates
will run in the race in place of any of the 7
named runners. Alternates will not be eligible
to run after this Thursday deadline. This will
allow teams to substitute alternates for the sick
or injured.
This detailed document outlining the Cross
Country Running state information (i.e. passes, deadlines, protocol, facility info, coaches
meetings, etc), will be available online prior
to the start of the championship on the Cross
Country Running State Information webpage.
State participating teams are required to review
this document.
All forms below can be submitted online at ASAA.
org, Cross Country Running section, forms page.
The information will be used for the championship
• Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015 - 6:00pm
o Email Region Meet results and State
qualifiers to ([email protected])
• Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015 - 2:00pm
([email protected])
o Good Sport Nomination (Must have a
Boy or Girl TEAM to qualify to nominate)
o Code of Conduct
• Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2015 - 4:00pm
o Team Qualifiers – Need to submit the names
of their 7 team members and 2 alternates
o Academic Award
• Thursday, October 1, 2015 - 4:00pm
o Notify ASAA if either of your two alternates named will race in place of the 7
named runners.
9. AWARDS: For each classification and gender
a. 1st and 2nd place trophies.
b. 7 individual player medallions for each of
the first and second place teams.
c. 10 Medallions for the top ten place finishers.
d. 1 Academic Award (Teams must have a minimum of 5 members of same gender to be
eligible for academic award) - 1 Boys Award
and 1 Girls Award per classification.
e. 2 Good Sport Team Members Per Team
(Must have a Boys or Girl TEAM that qualified) Members are selected by their head
coach to be honored for outstanding citizenship and sportsmanship throughout the entire
season.
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DRAMA, DEBATE & FORENSICS
A. SEASON 2015/16
Seasonal activity without limitation. Each school
should have a complete manual of regulations before participating. (See separate DDF
Handbook.)
• Writing cases, speeches and introductions by
anyone other than the student participating.
B. CODE OF ETHICS
The Alaska Debate, Forensics and Drama tournament is designed to promote intellectual growth
through friendly competition and positive educational experiences and opportunities.
• Diverting attention from weakness in argument by unsupported attacks on the opponent.
• Using emotional appeals without the evidence to support them.
• Breaching normal courtesy by heckling, grimacing or loud whispering while the opponent is speaking or performing.
The goal for each participant is to learn, to grow, to
exercise and share skills and abilities in a courteous,
polished manner.
All participants and observers are expected to
observe the general principles and concepts of:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Ethical Behavior
Appropriate demeanor
Proper decorum
Honest and original best efforts
Free interchange of ideas
The goals of competitive academic debating are:
1. To train students in analysis, reasoning, research,
and evaluation in techniques of mental discipline, evidence evaluation, case construction,
persuasive speaking and investigation of controversial, significant public issues.
2. To promote independent thinking, intellectual
honesty and individuality.
3. To develop an appreciation of the basic mechanism of democracy. The aims and responsibilities of a debate coach are to guide the intellectual development of the debaters, to promote
and provide opportunities for them to develop
their skills; to engender good sportsmanship,
fair play and individual integrity. The coach is
not a speech writer, a researcher, nor a case
planner. The coach is primarily an educator
and an administrator.
The following practices are considered unethical
and pedagogically unsound and are not condoned:
• Using canned material in extemporaneous
speaking.
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• No single source may be used by a student
more than once during his/her high school
career.
C. SELECTION OF MATERIALS
In the selection of materials for DDF competitions,
coaches are responsible for selecting or guiding the
selection of materials, speech topics, and language
that are appropriate for high school students. The
coach recognizes that different audiences have different standards for acceptability.
D. PROTESTS AND APPEALS
Schools protesting a decision of a judge or any
other tournament related matter may present their
protest to the tournament director. If unsatisfied
with the tournament director’s decision the school
or coach may appeal to the tournament committee.
The tournament committee consists of the host school
administrator and 2 other visiting administrators,
approved by the Executive Director, to resolve disputes. A school or coach may appeal a decision of
the tournament committee by presenting their case
to the Executive Director.
E. STATE COMPETITION
1. DATE: February 18-19-20, 2016
2. SITE: East Anchorage
3.
CATEGORIES
a. Policy Debate
b. Lincoln-Douglas Debate
c. Public Forum Debate
d. Original Oration
e. Extemporaneous Speaking
— Foreign and Domestic
f. Dramatic Interpretation
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g.
h.
i.
j.
k.
l.
m.
n.
Duo Interpretation
Humorous Interpretation
Expository Speaking
Duet Acting
Solo Acting
Pantomime
Reader’s Theatre
Extemporaneous Commentary
These events will be judged for first, second,
third, and fourth place awards.
4. PARTICIPATION FEE
$20.00 per participant. Schools will be invoiced
after the event.
5. ELIGIBILITY - Deadline February 11, 2016
a. Participants must meet all ASAA eligibility
requirements. Participants names must be
included on the Master Eligibility list sent to
the Association.
b. A physical exam is not required.
c.
No school shall enter more than the ASAA
designated number of teams or individual(s)
per event in the state tournament. Students
may enter 1-3 events. Students must be
qualified in every event they enter.
h.
Videotape and teleconference meets count
as competitions for qualification purposes.
6. DEBATE TOPIC
The debate topic shall be the national topic.
7. AWARDS
a. First and second place sweepstakes trophies
in both 4A and 1A, 2A, 3A classifications.
b. First place awards in Debate, Drama and
Forensics in both classifications.
c.
Individual medallions for first through fourth
place in each event (combined classifications).
d. ACADEMIC AWARD for highest team GPA
in both classifications. (Teams must have at
least 10 members to the eligible)
e. A school sportsmanship award will be
presented for both the 4A and 1A-2A-3A
Classifications.
All schools have a maximum entry limit of
15 students. Consult the DDF Handbook for
limitations on the number of student entries
in specific categories.
d. Drama students competing must have
received ratings of superior and/or excellent in at least 2 competitions, or be one of
the top 3 competitors for their school in at
least 2 competitions.
e. Debate and forensics competitors must be
within the top 3 finishers for their school in
at least 2 competitions.
f. All students must be qualified in every event
they enter. Coaches may not place a student in an event.
g.
All state, region, and district rules on academic eligibility also apply.
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FOOTBALL
(BOYS 11-MAN AND 8-MAN • ALL CLASSIFICATIONS)
A. SEASON 2015-16
B. PRESEASON
of competition.
non-school football teams while they are members of
a school football team.
E. RULES
National Federation Rules apply for 8-player and
11-player football programs. State Adopted Rules.
ASAA adopted a Mercy Rule for football in May
2006 which states:
"A running clock will be utilized when there is a
point spread of 35 points or more at the end of
the third quarter or thereafter. Once begun, the
running clock will be stopped only for team, official or injury time outs, and after each score."
F.
CONFERENCES/CLASSIFICATIONS
Football is divided into 3 different classifications,
Large, Medium, and Small. All teams are assigned
to conferences. See the Directory Section for the
list of schools in each conference. Conferences are
responsible for setting guidelines. Football conferences must appoint someone to notify ASAA of the
state qualifiers and their seeds.
1. 11 Man Football Teams
• Large School - Enrollment 901+
• Medium School - Enrollment 451-900
• Small School - Enrollment 450 and under
2. 8 Man Football Teams
• For schools with enrollments under 150
A team may play a maximum of 8 games exclusive
of a playoff system adopted by the ASAA Board of
Directors. Each conference will set its own schedule
and will adopt the system it will use to determine
the teams that will advance to the playoffs. NOTE:
There is no such thing as a “practice game.”
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H. INDIVIDUAL PARTICIPATION LIMITATION
Upon a conference’s request to the Executive
Director, a school may have its players participate
in 6 quarters of play per week, except that a kicking
specialist may participate in up to 8 quarters per
week, providing that in 4 quarters the player does
no more than kick.
I.
FOOTBALL SCHEDULING PROCESS
Schools have the choice of either scheduling their own
games or participating in the following cooperative
scheduling process. If choosing to participate in the cooperative scheduling process, schools will be considered to
have broken a contract for each game not played. The
following is the cooperative scheduling process.
1. School must indicate to ASAA in writing their intent
to participate in the cooperative scheduling process
by December 1 of the current school year in order to
be scheduled for the following two (2) years.
2. Schedules will be the same for two years except for
the sites will rotate. For example: Team A plays
Team B at Team A’s home. The following year Team
A will again play Team B, but at Team B’s home.
(This rule may be modified, by the committee, for
schools playing in areas where extreme weather or
other factors may make it non-feasible.)
3. Schools off the “road system” must announce the
minimal financial assistance they will provide teams
traveling to play.
4. Schools scheduled to play non-road system teams,
must play those games if financial assistance is met.
5. ASAA will come up with a master schedule for those
teams participating in the collective scheduling
process. This schedule will be reviewed and may
be changed by a committee made up of a represen
tative from each football conference. The Region
that has the most schools in the conference will
choose the representative.
6. Once the Committee has approved the schedule, it
will be considered final.
J. 2015 FIRST NATIONAL BOWL / FOOTBALL
STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS
1. DATES
Large Schools Oct. 9-10 / 16-17 / 23-24
Medium & Small Schools Oct. 9-10 / 16-17
2. SITE & HOST: Anchorage High School, hosted
by ASAA and ASD
3. STATE CHAMPIONSHIP FORMAT (11 Man)
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LARGE SCHOOLS
• Cook Inlet: 5 Berths
• Railbelt: 3 Berths
Quarter Finals @ Higher Seed
Game 1: Cook Inlet #1 vs. Railbelt #3
Game 2: Railbelt #2 vs. Cook Inlet #3
Game 3: Railbelt #1 vs. Cook Inlet #5
Game 4: Cook Inlet #2 vs. Cook Inlet #4
Semi-Finals @ Anchorage
Winner of Game #1 vs. Winner of Game #2
Winner of Game #3 vs. Winner of Game #4
Championship @ Anchorage
Winners Play
• Saturday, October 3, 2015 - 10:00pm
([email protected])
([email protected])
o Team Roster
o Code of Conduct
• Tuesday, October 6, 2015 - 2:00pm
o Academic Award
MEDIUM SCHOOLS
• Northern Lights Conference: 2 Berths
• Southeast Conference: 2 Berths
Semi-Finals @ Anchorage
Game 1: Northern Lights #1 vs. Southeast #2
Game 2: Southeast #1 vs. Northern Lights #2
Winners Play
7. AWARDS
Large and Medium Schools
a. First National Bowl Traveling Trophy
b. 1st and 2nd place trophies
c. 48 individual players, 1 team manager,
d. 1 Team Sportsmanship Award
e. 1 Academic Award (All teams participating in
SMALL SCHOOLS
• Peninsula Conference: 2 Berths
• Aurora Conference: 2 Berths
Semi-Finals @ Higher Seed
Peninsula #1 vs. Aurora #2
Aurora #1 vs. Peninsula #2
Winners play
4. 8 PLAYER TEAMS
There is no state playoff system or championship
for 8 player teams at this time. It is an emerging
sport and doesn't meet the criteria for holding a
state championship.
This detailed document outlining football championship information (i.e. roster limits, passes,
the start of the championship on the Football
ASAA.org, Football section, forms page. The
f.
playoffs beginning with the semi-finals).
11 All Defensive Team medallions
g. 11 All Offensive Team medallions
h. 1 Outstanding Kicker medallion
i.
Awarded for outstanding tournament play.
Small Schools
a. First National Bowl Traveling Trophy
d. 1 Academic Award (All teams participating in
playoffs beginning with the semi-finals).
e. 7 Championship Game Outstanding Player
Medals: Awarded for outstanding tournament
f.
play, regardless of player position on the field.
honored for citizenship/sportsmanship throughout the entire season.
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K. Recommendations and Guidelines for
Minimizing Head Impact Exposure and
Concussion Risk in Football
The Alaska School Activities Association, along with
its Sports Medicine Advisory Committee (SMAC)
has reviewed the recommendations of the National
Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS)
regarding policies to minimizing head impact exposure and concussion risk in football. ASAA strongly
recommends to its member schools and districts to
adopt the following as policy.
1. Full-contact should be limited during the regular season, as well as during activity outside of the traditional fall football season.
For purposes of these recommendations
and guidelines, full-contact consists of both
“Thud” and “Live Action” using the USA
Football definitions of Levels of Contact.
Rationale: By definition, “Thud” involves
initiation of contact at full speed with no
pre-determined winner, but no take-down to
the ground. Accordingly, the task force supports that initial contact, particularly with
lineman, is just as violent with “Thud” as with
“Live Action.” However, the task force also
recognizes that “Live Action” likely carries
a higher risk for other injuries to the body
than does “Thud.” The USA Football Levels
of Contact “Air,” “Bags,” and “Control” are
considered no- or light-contact, and thus no
limitations are placed on their use.
2. Schools in Alaska should limit contact in
practices. ASAA strongly recommends that
full-contact shall be allowed in no more
than 2 practices per week. Full-contact
shall not be permitted on more than 2 consecutive days. Full-contact time shall be no
more than 30 minutes per day and no more
than 60 minutes per week. In no cases
should a contact practice and a
game be allowed on the same day.
Rationale: There is insufficient data to
specify with certainty a research-validated
“best practices” standard for contact limitations. Several states (Alabama, Arizona,
Maryland, and Texas) adopted varying
limitations on contact prior to the 2013 football season. Preliminary High School RIO
injury surveillance data suggest these states
have seen a statistically significant decrease
in concussion rates during practices, with
no increase in concussion or other injuries
during games.
3. Prior to regular season games, practices
may require more full-contact time than
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practices occurring during the regular season, to allow for teaching fundamentals
with sufficient repetition. ASAA strongly
recommends that, in these practices, full
contact shall be allowed in no more than
three practices per week. Full contact shall
not be permitted on more than two
consecutive days. Full contact time shall be
no more than 30 minutes per day and 90
minutes per week.
A. Pre-season heat acclimatization protocols and regulations regarding heat
and hydration take precedent and
should always be followed.
B. While total full-contact practice days
and time limitations may be increased
during the pre-season, the emphasis
should focus on the proper principles
of tackling and blocking during the first
several practices, before progressing to
“Thud” and “Live Contact.”
Rationale: Regular season practice limitations may need to be revised during
the pre-season. This should be done in a
specific and systematic manner to allow
coaches to spend sufficient time teaching
proper tackling and blocking techniques.
Emphasis should be placed upon inexperienced players, as they slowly work through
tackling and blocking progressions with
“Air,” “Bags,” and “Control” using the USA
Football definitions of “Levels of Contact.”
4. During pre-season, if twice-daily practices
are held only one session per day should
include full- contact.
Rationale: The adolescent brain needs sufficient recovery time following full-contact
practices. In addition, concussion signs
and/or symptoms may not develop for several hours after the initial injury.
5. ASAA has reviewed and recommends no
change in the current ASAA policy which
sets a maximum of six quarters played
during a 1-week time frame.
For purposes of this policy a week is
defined as a NFHS numbered week, and
a team must have 3 full calendar days
between contests. For example: if a game
is played on Friday, the soonest that the
next game can be scheduled is on Tuesday.
After 6 quarters of play per week, a kicking
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ters per week, providing that in 4 quarters
the player does no more than kick.
Rationale: High School RIO data consistently show that competition presents the highest
risk for concussion. Participation in games
at multiple levels of competition during a
single week increases risk for head injury
and unnecessarily increases head impact
exposure. In addition, games played on
consecutive days or those scheduled on
the same day (C team and Junior Varsity
games or Junior Varsity and Varsity games)
may not allow the brain an opportunity to
adequately recover. Consideration should
be given to moderating these situations as
much as possible.
6. Consistent with efforts to minimize total
exposure to full-contact, head impact exposure, and concussion risk, organizations
sponsoring football outside of the traditional
fall football season should follow the policies outlined in 2 and 3 above.
The Football Camp Recommendations
would be:
All campers can participate in up to
60 individual contact/thud instances per day. Camps will not have
contact more than two consecutive
days and will not exceed three contact days per week.
Rationale: Football played outside of the
traditional fall football season presents an
opportunity for learning, physical activity,
and skill development. However, athletes are
at further risk for head impact exposure and
concussion during any full-contact activity.
Consideration should be given to significantly limiting the total time of full-contact. Other
factors to consider include time elapsed since
the previous football season and whether
individual athletes have recently been, or
are currently, participating in other contact/
collision sports (e.g., Ice Hockey, Lacrosse,
Soccer and Wrestling). Athletes with a history of previous concussions, especially if
accompanied by the factors which increase
risk of concussion, should seriously consider
refraining from activities characterized by
head impact exposure.
high school. When possible, an athletic
trainer should be present at all practices
and games.
Rationale: An effective emergency action
plan (EAP) should be in place as a prompt
and appropriate response to any emergency situation can save a life. The EAP should
be designed and practiced to address
all teams (Freshman, Junior Varsity, and
Varsity) and all practice and game sites.
An athletic trainer is a key component in
any strategy to minimize injury risk and
optimize safety for all participants.
ASAA will continue to reach out to coaches’
association, working together to design and
implement coach education programs that
appropriately integrate youth, middle school,
and high school football programs in every
community. USA Football and the NFHS
Fundamentals of Coaching courses will be the
primary education resources for all coaches.
Education for coaches should also include the
proper fitting and care of helmets.
Rationale: The game of football continues
to evolve and proper coaching technique
at each level is fundamental to keeping the
game safe and enjoyable. A proper fitting
helmet may help decrease, but not eliminate, concussion risk.
ASAA will regularly educate its schools on
current state concussion law and policies
and recommend that schools to have a
written Concussion Management Protocol.
Schools should also be encouraged to share
this information with coaches, parents, and
students annually.
Rationale: Many schools experience frequent turnover of Athletic Directors and
coaches. Frequent “refreshers” on state concussion laws and policies as well as sample
concussion management protocols should
be made available to ensure all schools
are current on, and prepared for, safe and
effective concussion management.
7. The NFHS, the NFHS SMAC, the ASAA
SMAC and ASAA agree that an Emergency
Action Plan for each venue, with clearly
defined written and practiced protocols,
should be developed and in place at every
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HOCKEY
(BOYS AND GIRLS • ALL CLASSIFICATIONS)
A. SEASON 2015-16
B. PRESEASON
of competition.
ASAA prohibits boys and girls students, who are
members of a high school team, from competing as
a member of a non-school comp or junior hockey
team beginning with the first day of high school
practice until a school team has completed its
season. The prohibition on competing on a nonschool team will be lifted during Thanksgiving and
Christmas vacations dates as they are determined
by schools and districts. Although this rule does not
restrict practice on a non-school team during the
high school season, no student may participate in
a high school game on a day in which he/she has
participated in a “comp” practice (see item 12 of
supplemental rules regarding penalty).
E. RULES
National Federation rules apply. State adopted supplemental rules (as outlined in this section) shall be
followed. In addition, ASAA adopted a Mercy Rule
for hockey in May 2006 which states:
"A running clock will be utilized when there is
a point spread of 10 goals or more at the end
of the second period or thereafter. Once begun,
the running clock will be stopped only for team,
official or injury time outs."
F.
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CONFERENCES
G. GAME LIMITATIONS
A maximum of 22 games exclusive of regional playoff and state tournament games. NOTE: There is no
such thing as a “practice game.”
H. INDIVIDUAL PARTICIPATION LIMITATION
A player may participate in 6 periods of play per
day or 2 games and there must be a 2 hour time
lapse between the time the athlete played in the
first game and the time he/she plays in the second
game.
I.
ENDOWMENT GAMES
ASAA encourages each school’s hockey team to
above and beyond the 22-game/match limit. The
play endowment games at any time during the
the state tournament. Endowment games do not
J. JAMBOREE
All players must have 10 separate days of practice
prior to the day of the jamboree. Time against all
teams during one day cannot exceed 48 minute and
time against each team cannot exceed 12 minutes.
Each team may play in no more than 1 jamboree
each season. Jamborees do not count against the
22 game limit.
K. 2016 FIRST NATIONAL CUP / STATE
HOCKEY CHAMPIONSHIP
1. DATE: February 11-12-13, 2016
2. SITE & HOST: Curtis Menard Sports Complex,
Wasilla, hosted by Wasilla High School and
ASAA.
a. 4A State Berths
• Northstar Conference - 2 Berths
• Cook Inlet Conference - 4 Berths
• Mid Alaska Conference - 2 Berths
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b. Greatland State Berths
Top two (2) teams in conference standings
c.
Type Elimination
Both championship tournaments are single
elimination with the first day winners competing in the “championship bracket” and
the first day losing teams competing in the
“consolation bracket.” In 4A second day
losing teams in the “consolation bracket”
are eliminated, don't play for 7th & 8th.
d. 4A Bracketing
EVEN YEARS
Mid Alaska #1
Cook Inlet #1
Cook Inlet #2
North Star #1
vs.
vs.
vs.
vs.
Cook Inlet #4
North Star #2
Mid Alaska #2
Cook Inlet #3
ODD YEARS
Cook Inlet #1
North Star #1
Mid Alaska #1
Cook Inlet #2
vs.
vs.
vs.
vs.
Mid Alaska #2
Cook Inlet #4
Cook Inlet #3
North Star #2
e. Greatland Bracketing
#1 vs. #2
This detailed document outlining hockey championship information (i.e. roster limits, passes,
the start of the championship on the Hockey
ASAA.org, Hockey section, forms page. The
• Saturday, February 6, 2016 - 10:00pm
([email protected])
([email protected])
o Team Roster
o Code of Conduct
• Tuesday, February 9, 2016 - 2:00pm
o Academic Award
6. AWARDS
a. First National Cup Traveling Trophy
d. 1 Team Sportsmanship Award (4A only)
e. 1 Academic Award (4A only)
f. 12 4A All Tournament medallions
regardless of player position on the ice.
g. 6 Greatland All Tournament medallions
regardless of player position on the ice.
h. 2 Good Sport Team Members Per Team
ASAA SUPPLEMENTAL HOCKEY RULES
Points of Emphasis
Developing citizenship should be the primary goal of
interscholastic athletic and activity programs. While
hockey is a sport that fosters a high level of emotion
combined with speed and hard hitting, we must all strive
to sponsor interscholastic programs that emphasize the
highest level of sportsmanship that will reflect positively
on the school, community and the sport.
In order to address the overriding goal of good sportsmanship and to assure all players are treated equally in
situations that might warrant discipline supplemental to
that afforded by National Federation rules, additional
guidelines are needed. To that end, the following supplemental rules have been adopted by the ASAA Board
of Directors.
Supplemental Rules
It is the intent of these supplements to the National
Federation rules that suspensions will be served beginning with the next scheduled game at the level at which
the violation occurred and that no suspended player
is allowed to return to play until the suspension has been
served.
School administrators should address repeated violations
of poor sportsmanship at the school level. Whenever a
player appears before the school administration, the
coach is expected to accompany him/her.
1. A player receiving 5 penalties in any one game will
receive the following penalty:
• first offense — removed for remainder of that
game and for the next game and hold administrative review.
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• second offense — removed for remainder of that
game and for the next 2 games.
• third offense — removed for the remainder
of that game, and for the next 3 games and a
review before the school administration, before
returning to play.
2. The school of a team receiving a total of 15 penalties
in any one game will receive the following penalty:
• first offense during season - $250 fine
• second offense during a season - $500 fine
• third offense during a season - $1,500 fine
3. A player receiving a major penalty in the third period of a game will be removed for the remainder of
the current game (per NFHS Rulebook) and for the
next scheduled game (per NFHS Rulebook) at the
level in which the violation occurred.
4. A player receiving 2 major penalties in any 1 game
will receive a game disqualification to be served at
the next scheduled game (per NFHS rulebook).
5. A player receiving a second game misconduct in
a season will receive a 1 game suspension to be
served at the next scheduled game. An administrative review will be held.
• A player receiving a third game misconduct in a
season will receive a 2 game suspension and will
be required to attend a review before the school
administration where further disciplinary measures
will be determined, before returning to play.
6. Game disqualification penalties are cumulative.
• first disqualification in a season results in a one
(1) game suspension, and an administrative
review is held.
• second disqualification in a season results in a
three (3) game suspension.
• third disqualification in a season results in a five
(5) game suspension and a review before the
school administration. Based on the results of
its findings, the administration may suspend the
offending player for the remainder of the season.
7. A coach who receives a game misconduct will
receive a 1 game suspension to be served at the
next scheduled game. An administrative review will
be held.
• A coach who receives a second game misconduct
will receive a 3 game suspension to be served at
the next 3 scheduled games.
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• A coach who receives a third game misconduct
will receive a 5 game suspension. The employing
school district should conduct an investigation into
the coach’s conduct.
8. When a player is penalized with a game misconduct, game disqualification or any other suspension in the last contest of the season, the school is
advised of the incident and asked to take appropriate disciplinary action.
9. ASAA provides a reporting form requiring game
officials to report any major penalties, game misconduct, game disqualification or suspensions and the
circumstances involved. At the end of the game, the
game official is required to present the completed
form to the officially designated school administrator who was present at the contest, and within
24 hours, to the supervisor of officials. Schools are
required to send a copy of the report to the ASAA
office as soon as possible. Contest officials must also
report the penalties to the ASAA office within 24
hours.
10. Fighting in interscholastic activities is a serious
offense. Since interscholastic activities are an extension of the school, schools should hold their students
to the same behavior standards during interscholastic competition as they do at school.
11. Each hockey playing school is required to keep a
record of penalties requiring suspension and/or
supplemental discipline. The record must be submitted to the tournament director before a school is
permitted to participate in the state tournament. It is
the school’s responsibility to ensure that a player or
coach who is suspended does not participate.
12. A student who dual-participates in tryouts or practices are in violation of the non-school participation
rule (see Item D) is considered ineligible for the
remainder of the season and the school is subject to
penalty under Article 12, Section 1 if the school or
a member of its coaching staff knowingly permitted
the student to play in a high school game after violating the dual participation rule.
13. Each school should have a mandatory meeting with
the hockey coaches at the beginning of the season
to review rules and sportsmanship expectations.
ASAA Adopted Revision to NFHS Rule 2-4b
(October 1999)
Rule 2-4b — “allow a warm-up time after the first and
subsequent period intermissions. Warm-ups should limit
each team to skate in their respective defending zones.
Upon hearing a warning buzzer or whistle, each team
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HOCKEY - GIRLS
shall proceed directly to their respective benches.”
ASAA Adopted Officiating System (May 2004)
Officiating System - The ASAA Board of Directors adopted the 2 referee, one linesman officiating system for
state tournaments in May 2004.
ASAA Adopted Overtime Policy (May 2005)
All regular season games (non-tournament) shall adhere
to NFHS Rule 6-38-a.
Following three complete periods of regular play, teams
will take a 3 minute intermission, ends will not be
changed, and the teams will continue play for a maximum of eight minutes (one overtime period). The team
that scores first wins, and the game ends. If neither team
scores, the game will be declared a tie. No shootouts
are allowed in any regular season game.
For regular season invitational tournaments (not regional
tournaments), the host school may provide a tie-breaking
procedure. Any tie breaking procedure must be published prior to the beginning of that tournament and all
teams must be notified. A shootout may be used as a
tie-breaking procedure, but only after a minimum of one
overtime period has been played.
All games in Regional and State Tournaments will be
played as follows with the exception of the third and
fourth place games at State in which no overtime period
will be played.
• At end of regulation, one 8-minute overtime period will be played.
• If still tied, the ice will be resurfaced and the
teams will play two overtime periods of 8 minutes
each with a 3-minute break between periods.
• If still tied, the ice will be resurfaced again and
the teams will continue to play in this pattern until
a winner is decided.
• The team scoring the first goal is declared the winner.
• No shootouts are allowed in any regional or state
tournament games.
(GIRLS • ALL CLASSIFICATIONS)
A. SEASON 2015-16
B. PRESEASON
Each participant must have a minimum of 10 different days of physical practice before her first day of
competition.
ASAA prohibits boys and girls students, who are
members of a high school team, from competing as
a member of a non-school comp or junior hockey
team beginning with the first day of high school
practice until a school team has completed its
season. The prohibition on competing on a nonschool team will be lifted during Thanksgiving and
Christmas vacations dates as they are determined
by schools and districts. Although this rule does not
restrict practice on a non-school team during the
high school season, no student may participate in
a high school game on a day in which he/she has
participated in a “comp” practice (see item 12 of
supplemental rules regarding penalty).
E. RULES
National Federation rules apply. ASAA Supplemental
Rules and ASAA adopted policies are outlined
in previous pages. In addition, ASAA adopted a
Mercy Rule for hockey in May 2006 which states:
"A running clock will be utilized when there is a
point spread of 10 goals or more at the end of the
second period or thereafter. Once begun, the running clock will be stopped only for team, official or
injury time outs. "
F.
CONFERENCES
Girls hockey teams are not currently categorized
into conferences. Schools with girls hockey programs have been granted a waiver by ASAA to
form co-op teams.
A maximum of 22 games exclusive of regional
playoff games. NOTE: There is no such thing as a
“practice game.”
There is not currently a state championship for
girls hockey, because it is an emerging sports and
doesn't meet the criteria.
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NORDIC SKIING
A. SEASON 2015-16
4.
SEEDING PROCEDURE
There will be 6 seed groups for each individual
race. Only one skier per team may be placed in
each group. The head coach will assign each skier
to a group. The start order for the groups will be in
numerical order. (i.e. group #1 will depart first, group
#2 second, etc.) NOTE: The group number does not
indicate a skier’s ability level. If the coach prefers the
best skier to ski last, then that skier should be entered
in group #5. Once seeding entries are submitted,
there will be no changes except in case of injury. Start
positions for the mass starts will be determined by the
results of the individual races. Start positions for the
relay will be assigned based upon the team rankings
after the first two days’ events of the championships.
Mixed teams may not be entered into the relay.
5.
STATE POLICIES & PROCEDURES DOCUMENT
This detailed document outlining Nordic skiing championship information (i.e. roster limits, passes, deadlines, game protocol, facility info, coaches meetings,
etc), will be available online prior to the start of the
championship on the Nordic Skiing State Information
webpage. State qualifying teams are required to
review this document.
6.
STATE CHAMPIONSHIP DEADLINES
org, Nordic Skiing section, forms page. The information will be used for the championship program,
• Saturday, February 20, 2016 - 8:00pm
o Email Region results and State qualifiers to
([email protected])
o Team Photo, upload via site or send to
([email protected])
o Race Entry Form ([email protected])
o Team Roster
o Good Sport Nomination (8+ total skiers, boys
and girls combined, to be eligible - choose 1
boy and girl for the award)
o Code of Conduct
• Tuesday, February 23, 2016 - 2:00pm
o Academic Award (4+ skiers per gender)
7.
AWARDS: For Boys and Girls
b. 6 Individual Medallions for the 1st and 2nd place
teams
c. 10 Individual Medallions for the first 10 finishers
in each race
d. Four (4) 1st place and 2nd place medallions of
the first and second place relay teams
e. 1st place plaque for highest scoring 2A/3A team
f. Three (3) Individual Medallions for the first 3
2A/3A finishers
g. Academic Award (Teams must have at least four
(4) members to the eligible).
h. Skimeister Award
i. 1 Good Sport Team Member Per Team (4-6 students for each gender to qualify)
k. 10 All-State Team Certificates
B. PRESEASON: No restrictions on students.
Each participant must have a minimum of 10 different
days of physical practice before his/her first day of competition.
non-school nordic ski teams while they are members of a
school nordic ski team.
E.
RULES
Ski and Snowboard Association (USSA), International
Ski Federation (FIS) Rules, along with ASAA State adopted rules printed in the Nordic Ski Manual.
F.
REGIONS
Teams are assigned to their Region. See the Directory
Section for the list of schools in each region. Regions
determine state championship representatives based on
regional meets. Qualifying standards and meet administration shall be the responsibility of each region. This
includes whether conference participation is required for
entrance into the state-qualifying tournament. Schools hosting a regional meet are responsible and required to notify
ASAA of the results, state qualifying teams and individuals
upon conclusion of the meet. If there is no regional meet,
the region must appoint someone to notify ASAA of the
state qualifiers.
G. MEET LIMITATIONS
ASAA has no limitations on total number of meets allowed
for either teams or individuals.
1. DATE: February 25-26-27, 2016
2. SITE & HOST: Kincad Park, hosted by Nordic Ski
Association of Anchorage, Dimond HS, and ASAA
3. CHAMPIONSHIP RACE FORMAT
a. State Meet Berths
This is an open invitation for all Nordic Skiing teams
throughout the state. Schools are invited to send 1
Boys and 1 Girls team to the state meet. Each team
is limited to max of 6 persons.
b. Competition
The state championships are held over a 3 day period with one race for boys and girls teams each day.
Races include 2 individual competitions and one
relay competition. The style of races (classic or free)
will alternate each year.
c. Race Order Schedule
ODD YEARS:
• Day 1: Individual Classic Race (7.5k boys / 5k girls)
• Day 2: Mass Start Freestyle Race (7.5k girls / 10k boys)
• Day 3: Team Relays (4x3k girls / 4x5k boys)
EVEN YEARS:
• Day 1: Individual Freestyle Race (5k girls / 7.5k boys)
• Day 2: Mass Start Classic Race (10k boys / 7.5k girls)
• Day 3: Team Relays (4x3k girls / 4x5k boys)
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RIFLE
A. SEASON 2015-16
September 9, 2015 - First Date of Season
December 12, 2015 - Last Regular Season Contest
B. PRESEASON
Each participant must have a minimum of 10 different days of physical practice before his/her first
day of competition.
on non-school rifle teams while they are members of
a school rifle team.
E. RULES
Regional rules apply. No state rules have been
adopted.
F.
CONFERENCES
Rifle teams are not currently categorized into conferences. School who have had rifle programs in the
past are:
ANCHORAGE
OUTSIDE ANCHORAGE
• Bartlett
• Colony
• Chugiak
• Delta Junction
• Dimond
• Lathrop
• Eagle River
• North Pole
• East Anchorage
• Palmer
• Service
• Tok
• South Anchorage
• Wasilla
• West Anchorage
• West Valley
G. MEET LIMITATIONS
There is not currently a state championship for rifle.
It is an emerging sport and does not meet the criteria for a state championship.
I.
HEALTH CONSIDERATIONS
Firearm instructors and frequent shooters are inherently at increased risk for lead poisoning from lead
dust and fumes generated at firing ranges.
d. Lead bullets fragmenting from hitting the bullet
trap, walls, floors or range ceiling.
e. Improper range-cleaning methods disturbing
steeled lead dust
f. Poor range ventilation found in both indoor
and outdoor ranges
Health Effects
Lead is typically absorbed by breathing lead
dust. After shooting, lead can also be ingested
when drinking, eating and/or smoking without
hand-washing. During shooting, lead dust can
settle on hair and clothing, which can then be
carried back to cars and homes — potentially
to harm children. Lead absorbed by children
under 6 years of age can cause permanent
damage.
Lead is a toxin that affects the brain, nervous
system, digestive and reproductive systems,
kidneys, and the ability to make blood.
To determine lead exposure, a health professional can take a blood sample for analysis.
An elevated blood lead level indicates that
lead is building up in the body faster than it
can be removed.
The State Environmental Public Health Center
for Disease Control recommends that rifle
shooters have pre- and post- season lead blood
levels drawn each year.
Recommendations for firing range shooters who
are concerned about lead
a. Substitute jacketed or ammunition containing
lead-free primers and bullets.
b. Use the shoot range ventilation systems.
c. Wash hands and face before eating, drinking,
and before leaving the range.
d. Wash and store firing range clothes separately
from family clothing.
e. Ask your physician to order a blood lead test.
f. Never load bullets or melt lead in an unventilated area inside the home or anywhere children may frequent.
Airborne lead dust in firing ranges is generated by:
a. Erosion of the bullet base by propellant gases
b. Friction from the lead bullet against the gun
barrel
c. Exploding lead syphnate primers
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SOCCER
A. SEASON 2015-16
Girls and Boys Soccer
Coed Soccer (Region 2 Schools Only)
The Board of Directors has given Region 2 a blanket waiver to play coed soccer in the fall, but they
do not compete at a state tournament.
B. PRESEASON
of competition.
on non-school soccer teams while they are members
of a school soccer team.
E. RULES
Regular season games do not have overtimes.
ASAA has adopted the NFHS Tie Breaker Procedure
for regional and tournament play.
Officials will use the NFHS card system. Any player,
coach, or bench personnel shall be ejected for 1 red
card (ejection report required) and will be removed for
the remainder of that game and for the next game. A
player or coach receiving a red card may not play or
coach at any level until the competion of the next game
at that level.
F.
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CONFERENCES
Teams assigned to the Borealis Conference play soccer
during the fall and do not have a state championship.
A maximum of 22 games. NOTE: There is no such
thing as a “practice game.”
H. ENDOWMENT GAMES
ASAA encourages each school’s soccer team to
I.
STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS
1. DATE: May 26-27-28, 2016
2. SITE & HOST: Anchorage Fields, hosted by:
Eagle River High School, ASD, and ASAA
a. State Berths
• Northern Lights Conference - 3 Berths
• Cook Inlet Conference - 3 Berths
• Southeast Conference - 1 Berth
• Mid Alaska Conference - 1 Berth
b. Type of Elimination
Both championship tournaments are single
elimination with the first day winners competing in the “Championship bracket” and the
first day losing teams competing in the “consolation bracket.” Second day losing teams
in the “consolation bracket” are eliminated
and do not play for 7th and 8th place.
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c.
Overtime Policy
All state tournament games (with the exception of those for third and fourth place) will
follow the NFHS adopted overtime procedure.
4. SEEDING PROCESS
The 8 qualified state teams for boys and girls
will be seeded using a blind draw. This seeding
process was adopted by ASAA in the December
2012 board meeting.
This detailed document outlining soccer championship information (i.e. roster limits, passes,
meetings, etc), will be available online prior
to the start of the championship on the Soccer
7. AWARDS
c.
d. 1 Academic Award
e. 14 All Tournament medallions
f.
ASAA.org, Soccer section, forms page. The
• Saturday, May 21, 2016 - 10:00pm
([email protected])
• Sunday, May 22, 2016 - 2:00pm
([email protected])
o Team Roster
o Code of Conduct
• Tuesday, May 24, 2016 - 2:00pm
o Academic Award
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SOFTBALL
and each half inning thereafter, the offensive team
shall begin its turn at bat with the player who is
scheduled to bat last in that respective half inning
being placed on second base (if the number five batter is the lead off batter, the number four batter in the
line up will be placed on second base. A substitute
may be inserted for the runner).
A. SEASON 2015-16
B. PRESEASON
of competition.
Courtesy Runners: By Board of Directors approval,
local leagues may adopt courtesy runner rules for
league play. Courtesy runner rules may be used
during state tournament play. If a team decides to
use a courtesy runner, they will follow these guidelines:
• The team at bat will use courtesy runners for the
pitcher and catcher as soon as they get on base.
The same runner may not be used for both positions.
Neither the pitcher nor catcher will be required to
leave the game under such circumstances.
• Players who have participated in the game in any
other capacity are ineligible to serve as courtesy
runners.
• A player may not run as a courtesy runner for the
pitcher or the catcher and then be used as a runner
or batter for another player in that inning.
• For illegal substitution of a courtesy runner, such
substitution shall be disqualified for the duration of
the game.
on non-school softball teams while they are members
of a school softball team.
E. RULES
National Federation — Fast Pitch rules apply. State
adopted supplemental rules (as outlined in this section) shall be followed.
Length of Game Guidelines: A regulation tournament game shall be seven innings in length unless
extended because of a tie score, shortened because
the home team doesn’t need its half of the seventh
inning, or because of weather or similar conditions.
If 5 full innings or more have been played at the
time of interruption, then it is considered a regulation game. During the State Tournament, no games
will have a time limit.
Called Game: When a game is called by an umpire
before the completion of the required number of
innings, the game is declared a “no game”. The
game can be replayed.
Suspended Game: A game called for any reason
by an umpire after the required number of innings,
where a winner cannot be determined (i.e. home
team is behind and has not batted or score is tied)
will be treated as a suspended game. The game
shall continue from the point of suspension at a later
time. The lineup and the batting order of each team
will remain exactly the same lineup and batting
order as when the game was suspended.
If a winner can be determined (both teams have
equal at-bats or home team is ahead) the team that
is ahead is declared the winner. If the game ends in
a tie and the suspended game cannot be completed
because of scheduling conflicts the game is considered a tie game.
Tie Breaker Rule: If, after the completion of seven
(7) innings of play, the score is tied, the following
tie-breaker rule will be played to determine a winning team. Starting with the top of the eighth inning,
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Ending a Regulation Game: By State Association adoption, the game shall end when either team is 15 runs
behind after 3 innings, 12 runs behind after 4 innings,
or 8 runs being after 5 innings. One and ½ hour time
limit except for state championship title games.
F.
CONFERENCES
There are two classifications for softball. Schools
with enrollments of 850 or greater are in the
Large School Classification, and those schools
with fewer than 850 students are in the Small
School Classification. All teams are assigned to
conferences. See the Directory Section for the list of
schools in each conference. Conferences are responsible for setting guidelines for seeding into their
respective season ending conference tournaments.
This includes whether conference participation is
required for entrance into the state-qualifying tournament. Schools hosting a conference tournament
are responsible and required to notify ASAA of the
results, state qualifying teams, and their seeding
upon conclusion of the tournament.
If there is no conference tournament, and state qualifying is based on the regular season records, the
conference must appoint someone to notify ASAA of
the state qualifiers and their seeds.
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1. Maximum Contests: Teams are limited to a
maximum of 22 games exclusive of conference
or state tournaments. NOTE: There is no such
thing as a “practice game.”
2. Invitational Tournaments: Each team will be
allowed to attend one invitational tournament
(pool play) per season, with games limited to
no more than 1 hour and 5 minutes (allowing
the teams to finish the inning), which will not be
considered full games and do not count against
the 22 game limit. The Mercy Rule will be in
effect. During these regular season tournaments, each day of a tournament involving pool
play shall count as one game against the 22
game limit.”
H. ENDOWMENT GAMES
ASAA encourages each school’s soccer team to
I.
A softball jamboree shall include three or more
teams. A team may play in not more than 1 jamboree each season. Jamborees do not count as a
game against the 22 game limit. A team is limited
to no more than 6 innings total, with no more than
2 innings against any other team. Each pitcher is
limited to not more than 2 innings.
J. STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS
1. DATE: June 3-4, 2016
2. SITE & HOST: South Davis Complex - Fairbanks,
hosted by Fairbanks School District and ASAA.
a. Large School State Berths
• Railbelt Conference - 4
• Cook Inlet Conference - 2
b. Small School State Berths
• Southeast Conference - 2
• Northern Lights Conference - 2
• Mid Alaska Conference - 2
c.
Type Elimination
Both championship tournaments are a double elimination tournament.
d. Large School Bracketing
Railbelt #1 - Bye
Cook Inlet #2 vs. Cook Inlet #3
Railbelt #2 vs. Cook Inlet #4
Cook Inlet #1 = Bye
e. Small School Bracketing
2015-2016
Northern Lights #1 = bye
Mid Alaska #2 vs. Southeast #2
Southeast #1 vs. Northern Lights #2
Mid Alaska #1 = bye
2016-2017
Southeast #1 = bye
Northern Lights #2 vs. Mid Alaska #2
Mid Alaska #1 vs. Southeast #2
Northern Lights #1 = bye
2017-2018
Southeast #1 = bye
Mid Alaska #2 vs. Northern Light #2
Northern Lights #1 vs. Southeast #2
Mid Alaska #1 = bye
This detailed document outlining softball championship information (i.e. supplemental rules,
roster limits, passes, deadlines, game protocol, facility info, coaches meetings, etc), will
be available online prior to the start of the
championship on the Softball State Information
webpage. State qualifying teams are required
to review this document.
All forms below can be submitted out online at
ASAA.org, Softball section, forms page. The
• Saturday, May 28, 2016 - 10:00pm
([email protected])
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SOFTBALL continued
• Sunday, May 29, 2016 - 2:00pm
([email protected])
o Team Roster
o Code of Conduct
• Tuesday, May 31, 2016 - 2:00pm
o Academic Award
6. AWARDS
and 1 head coach medallion for each of
the first and second place teams
c.
d. 1 Academic Award
e. 9 Large & Small School All-Tournament
medallions
f.
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SOLO & ENSEMBLE MUSIC FESTIVAL
A. SEASON 2015-16
B. ELIGIBILITY - Deadline April 22, 2016
Participants must meet all ASAA eligibility requirements. Participant's names must be included on the
Master Eligibility List sent to the ASAA office. No
physical exam is required for participation.
C. SOLO & ENSEMBLE MUSIC FESTIVAL
1. DATE: May 6-7, 2016
2. SITE: Adjudications: University of Alaska
Anchorage Fine Arts Building
Command Performance: East Anchorage
May 6, and West Anchorage HS May 7
3. SELECTION:
a. Students must be eligible according to the
rules and regulations of their regions and
individual schools.
b. Students must be enrolled in grades 9-12.
c.
Students must be enrolled in their schools’
music programs. Music programs shall
include any music activity that is offered
by the school and that has a performance
objective, or any music class for which the
school awards credit, whether or not that
class is conducted at the school.
d. In order to participate in the Solo &
Ensemble Music Festival, students in an
"alternative education program" as defined
in the ASAA General Handbook under
Article 1, Section 8, must be enrolled in a
corresponding music class at their School of
Eligibility, at which they may be selected for
participation through a competitive audition
process.
ASAA may waive the requirement for
students enrolled in alternative education
programs or in the event that the individual
school of eligibility does not offer music
classes and/or does not offer a band, choir,
or orchestra program.
e. Students must pre-qualify for the State Solo
& Ensemble Music Festival by receiving a
"1" or "Superior" rating at their regional or
another qualifying music festival.
f.
If a regional or qualifying music festival is
available to the student, but they are not
able to participate in that festival because
of extenuating circumstances, or their category is not available at their regional or
qualifying music festival, the applicant may
submit a special on-line audition of their
selected music as an audition to ASAA by
5:00 p.m. on Friday, March 25, 2016.
The on-line audition must be supported by:
• Completed Special Need For Online Audition Form
• Letters from the student’s school music director &
the regional or qualifying music festival chairman
petitioning the cause for why this exception should
be allowed
• A copy of the music to be performed on the audition.
(The music needs to be labeled with school and student identification and with all measures numbered.)
All entries submitted in this manner will be
handled on an individual basis. The decision of the adjudicator will be final.
The On-Line Audition will be adjudicated
and the applicant will be notified by April
8 as to whether or not they qualify for the
state music festival. The cost of $10 will be
added to the applicant’s fee. (See the Music
Handbook for further guidelines and information if using this procedure.)
D. RULES
1. ACCOMPANISTS: Directors are encouraged
to limit the number of events a pianist may
accompany in order to aid in the overall scheduling of the festival.
2. ADJUDICATION FORM: Application forms
for solo and ensemble events at the state level
must include a copy of the same adjudication
form which was completed at the qualifying
level, showing the Superior or 1 rating received.
Applications will not be considered unless this
form is included.
NFHS Music Adjudication Forms will be furnished by ASAA at the festival. The same rating
form should be used at all qualifying levels.
Copies are available upon request and are
included in the Music Handbook.
3. ADJUDICATOR SCORES:
Students will
receive (a) an "1", (b) “C” for comments only,
or (c) a combination of "1" and comments. The
adjudicators will not give a numerical score on
the adjudication rating sheets.
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SOLO & ENSEMBLE FESTIVAL continued
4. APPLICATION DEADLINE: All regions are
to complete their regional or qualifying Solo
& Ensemble festivals by April 18, 2016. The
individual deadlines are:
• April 1: All festivals held in Feb. & March
• April 13: All festivals held before April 10
• April 18: All other festivals
5. APPLICATION FORMS: Directors are to submit their applications online at www.asaa.org,
under Music: Forms.
• SOLO APPLICATION – for all solo entries
• ENSEMBLE APPLICATION – for all
ensemble entries involving students from
one school
• EXHIBITION APPLICATION – for all
ensemble entries involving students from
more than one school
6. ARRANGEMENTS and TRANSCRIPTIONS
of ORIGINAL WORKS and/or the use
of NEWLY COMPOSED WORKS by
STUDENTS or DIRECTORS:
a.
b.
Arrangements, transcriptions and original works
need to go through a "copy right" process to
be used at state festivals. Authorization for
an arrangement or transcription of an original
composition needs to accompany the copy that
is given to the adjudicator at the festival.
If music is purchased from off of the internet and
downloaded and thus "copied", a copy of the
invoice for the purchase of that music needs to
be included with the music given the adjudicator.
7. COMMAND PERFORMANCE: The Solo &
Ensemble Festival will close with a Command
Performance Concert by selected students nominated by the adjuicators on both Friday and
Saturday evenings.
8. DISQUALIFICATIONS: A soloist or ensemble
can be disqualified if:
a.
b.
The adjudicator does not have a PUBLISHED
COPY of the MUSIC to be performed.
The measures of that music are not numbered.
Number each measure.
9. DOUBLING OF INSTRUMENT PARTS: in
an ensemble is not permitted with the exception
of a vocal ensemble that may include up to four
voices per part or a percussion ensemble.
10. DRESS CODE: Students are asked to wear their
school music uniform when performing. If a
school does not have a school music uniform,
then student dress should be clean, in good
repair, modest, professional and appropriate
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for a concert performance. (See the Music
Handbook for further details.)
11. ENSEMBLES NUMBERS: Number of students
participating in a string ensemble, brass ensemble or woodwind ensemble will be limited to
eight (8) with the exception of a hand bell, steel
drum, percussion, or vocal ensemble, which will
be limited to sixteen (16) or a jazz band which
will be limited to twenty (20). A small ensemble will consist of 2-8 performers and a large
ensemble will consist of 9-16 performers.
12. ENTRIES PER STUDENT — "RULE OF 4":
Students may perform in no more than four (4)
events with the following restrictions.
a. LIKE ENSEMBLES: There can be no duplication of personnel in like ensembles, i.e., two
clarinet duets, two large men's ensembles, etc.
b. NON-RELATED EVENTS: Students may
enter in more than one (1) solo event on
a different instrument (or voice and instrument) providing that they are not related.
Related instruments are defined as: alto,
tenor, baritone saxophone; A, Bb, Eb,
soprano clarinet; marimba, xylophone or
any keyboard instrument; flute, piccolo; etc.
c.
QUALITY: When advising students, directors should consider the quality of performance and the preparation time required
for development of that quality.
13. ENTRY FEES: There is an entry fee of $10 per participant regardless of the number of events entered
by a student. There are no refunds. Accompanists
are not required to pay entrance fees. Fees do
not need to accompany the applications. ASAA
will invoice all schools at the conclusion of the
festival.
If a director WITHDRAWS a student or event
before the “drop dead date” of April 29, 2016,
there will be NO FEE charged for the withdrawn
student or event.
Schools will be charged $10 per-student if:
a.
b.
c.
A student is a NO SHOW for the event in
which they were originally submitted for adjudication; or
A student's event is CANCELLED after the "drop
dead date"
The director does not give TIMELY NOTICE that a
student will not be participating in the festival.
The following additional fees will be assessed if
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applicable:
instrument part is preferred over an orchestral or
band score or piano transcription, which may
or may not indicate the solo part. Do not mail
music with the application; bring it to the festival
and give it to the adjudicator. Please number
each measure in the music.
a. $10 fee for each on-line audition submitted per
section 3.d. above.
b. $25 fee for the use of a Festival Accompanist,
which includes one rehearsal, the adjudication, and
a Command Performance, if applicable. If a festival
accompanist is needed for more rehearsal time, the
school is responsible for making these arrangements
with the festival accompanist and paying an additional $25 fee for each half hour of time.
19. SCHEDULE: A general schedule of the vocal
and instrumental adjudication time blocks can
be found in the Music Handbook and on the
ASAA web site. Students need to be available
for all days of the adjudication process as some
instruments will only occur on one day while
others will appear on both days.
14. EXHIBITION ENTRIES: Entries composed of
students attending different schools are allowed.
Such entries should be entered using the on-line
EXHIBITION ENSEMBLE APPLICATION.
20. STUDENT FESTIVAL SUPERVISION: Music
directors are responsible for the supervision of
students at all times while the participants are
at the festival and must ensure that students
are appropriately involved in festival activities.
Students cannot participate at the state music
festival without their festival badge which must
be given to the students by their school music
director or their authorized representative. The
student’s supervisor must be present for the
student’s adjudication and if nominated, their
Command Performance presentation.
15. FESTIVAL FOCUS: The focus of the State Solo
& Ensemble Festival will be on the adjudication
process for the student — a thoughtful, accurate
and educationally sound interaction between adjudicator and student. Students should be encouraged to take advantage of the opportunity to listen
to others' performances during the festival.
16. JAZZ, SHOW CHOIR & MUSICAL
THEATER: Vocal and instrumental music of the
jazz, show choir & musical theater idiom will
have their own judging categories. Be sure that
vocal ensembles are entered in the right category as their audition is adjudicated according to
their vocal category.
17. MUSICAL SELECTIONS: It is highly recommended that soloists and ensembles perform
the same musical selection at the state festival
that was performed at the regional, district or
local festival. Given teacher recommendation,
a student may select another piece for the state
festival, however, the student is required to enter
the state festival in the same category in which
they received a Superior Rating at the qualifying
event. Students cannot change instrument or
voice categories.
21. SUBSTITUTIONS: Through illness, eligibility
or other extenuating circumstance, an ensemble member may be substituted in a qualifying
regional ensemble as long as not over 25% of
an ensemble is changed. i.e., no one from a
qualifying duet or trio could be substituted, but
one member of a qualifying quartet could be
substituted if needed to participate at state.
22. TIME LIMITS: Performances shall not exceed six
(6) minutes. Cuts may be needed to accomplish
this, i.e., no repeats, not all movements, etc.
E. AWARDS
1. Each participant will receive a Participant certificate.
2.
Alaska does not have a required state music
list for choosing music selections. Directors are
cautioned to direct entries into the Jazz, Show
or Musical Theater category if they are better
suited, verses entry in the more traditional, classical categories at this festival. “Pop music” is
discouraged at the state level.
18. ORIGINAL MUSIC: Each soloist or ensemble
will furnish one published copy of the music
to be performed for the adjudicator's use.
Ensembles are to present a score of the ensemble rather than original music for each individual part. For a soloist, an original copy of the
3.
4.
F.
Each participant receiving a Supior Rating for any
event, will receive a Participant Certificate and a
Superior Pin.
Each participant receiving a Superior rating and a
Command Performance Nomination will receive a
Superior Pin, a Commant Performance Nomination
Certificate and letter of commendation.
ACADEMIC AWARD for highest school GPA. (School
must have a minimum of ten (10) musicians to be
eligible for the Academic Award.)
FURTHER DETAILS AND FORMS: Additional
details/forms can be found in the 2015-16 ASAA Music
Handbook.
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STUDENT GOVERNMENT
Student government activities are organized by the
Alaska Association of Student Governments (AASG).
Sponsored by the Alaska School Activities Association,
AASG is governed by a student executive board consisting of officers and region representatives. ASAA member schools join AASG by paying yearly dues. For more
information about AASG programs and membership,
contact visit www.aasg.org or call the ASAA office,
(907) 563-3723.
AASG MISSION
The purpose of the Alaska Association of Student
Governments (AASG) is to provide experience in leadership and communication, and to provide a student voice
on issues at the local, state and national levels.
AASG GOALS
1. To promote leadership, character, integrity,
cooperation and unity across Alaska’s diverse
cultures.
2. To promote student leadership and political
action through statewide conferences.
3. To provide a collective voice for Alaskan students regarding educational, political and other
pertinent issues.
4. To provide opportunities for member schools to
experience responsibility, growth, and program
organization by hosting an AASG conference.
5. To expose students to a variety of Alaskan communities and lifestyles by rotating the location of
AASG conferences.
6. To provide forums for students to experience the
benefits, issues, and pride involved with community service.
A. SEASON 2015-16
July 27, 2015 - June 4, 2016
B. ELIGIBILITY
Fall Conference Deadline October 23, 2015
Spring Conference Deadline April 2, 2016
AASG requires that participants meet all ASAA
eligibility requirements when participating at the
state level. No physical exam is required for participation. Schools pay yearly dues so that students
can participate.
C. AASG STATE CONFERENCES
1. FALL CONFERENCE
October 15-17, 2015
Chugiak and Eagle River High School
2. WINTER BUSINESS MEETING
February 8, 2016
2. SPRING CONFERENCE
April 7-9, 2016
Kodiak High School
*Executive Board (E-Board) members and
advisors must arrive a day early for conference.
D. SUPPEMENTAL SUMMER ACTIVITIES
Numerous student and advisor activities are
available during the summer months. Schools are
encouraged to participate, however the cost to
attend will be the responsibility of the school or
individual. Conferences endorsed by AASG are:
National Association of Student Councils (mid
to late June) and the Association of Washington
Student Leaders (July).
7. To provide a forum for student autonomy
through a student-led organization.
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SWIMMING & DIVING
A. SEASON 2015-16
August 5, 2015 - First Date of Season
G. MEET LIMITATIONS
B. PRESEASON
1. DATE: November 6-7, 2015
of competition.
on non-school swimming & diving teams while they
are members of a school swimming & diving team.
E. RULES
1. National Federation rules apply.
2. The schedule of dives should follow the National
Federation Rule Book Schedule. The third weekend of the season, which is August 29 and 30,
2014, will be considered as week 1 for diving
competition.
3. Supplemental Rule — Body Art: Body art (drawings, writings and tattoos) is not a problem
simply because it is on a swimmer. Body art
that may be deemed offensive (profanity, ethnic
slurs, taunting, obscene pictures) is a problem.
If body art is brought to the referee’s attention,
and the referee deems that it may be offensive
to someone, the swimmer should be given the
opportunity to remove it or to cover it. If the
swimmer refuses, he/she is disqualified from
the meet. If the body art is not seen until the
swimmer is competing, then he/she shall be
disqualified, as in the rule applicable to jewelry, and given the opportunity to remove it or to
cover it prior to the next swim. Coaches who
have doubts should have their swimmers check
with the referee prior to the start of the meet.
F.
CONFERENCES
Teams are assigned to a conference. See the
conference. Conferences determine state championship representatives based on conference meets.
Qualifying standards and meet administration shall
be the responsibility of each region. Schools hosting
a conference meet are responsible and required to
notify ASAA of the results, state qualifying teams and
individuals upon conclusion of the meet.
2. SITE & HOST: Bartlett High School Pool, hosted
by Central Area Swim Club and ASAA.
a. State Qualifying
Swimmers/Divers must compete in a conference meet in order to qualify for the state
championship meet. 8 LANE POOL - Only
those 8 in the finals will be submitted for
qualification. 6 LANE POOL - The top 6
qualifiers in the finals will be submitted for
qualification. Consolations finals will be
held to determine the times for the 7th and
8th swimmers in the prelims. The 7th and
8th top qualifiers will swim in lanes 3 &
4 of the consolation finals. Their times IN
THIS RACE will also be submitted for qualification. (Note: In the event that another
swimmer in consolation finals swims faster
than the swimmers in lanes 3 and 4, their
times would not be submitted, as their times
in the prelims did not put them in the top 8.)
b. State Berths - Individual Swimming Events
The 1st place finisher from each conference
qualifying meet finals plus the next 12 best
scores will qualify for a total of 16 swimmers.
c.
State Berths - Diving Events
The top 2 finishers from each conference qualifying meet finals plus the next 8 best scores will
qualify for a total of 16 divers.
d. State Berths - Relay Events
The 1st place relay team from each conference qualifying meet finals, plus the next 4
fastest overall team times statewide, for a
total of 8 relay teams.
e. Scratches and Substitutions
Should the first place winner decide not to
attend state, that position cannot be transferred to the second place finisher in that
conference.
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In the event a qualified contestant is unable
to compete due to extenuating circumstances (illness, injury, and ineligibility), it is the
responsibility of the school of the indisposed
contestant(s) to notify ASAA, by the deadline. Once notified ASAA will invite the
next athlete with the best qualifying time.
After the deadline, if someone is not able
to compete, that spot will not be filled. This
substitution must be an ASAA eligible contestant.
NOTE: Alternates are not allowed to be
used on Day 1 of state meet, unless they are
listed on your relay team and used for your
relay race.
Relays: All team members originally named
in the conference relays, up to 8, and not
only those who swam, are eligible to be
placed in the relay after the Wednesday
deadline following all NFHS rules for relay
alternate swimmers.
Divers: Alternates that are invited to state
meet must submit dive sheets at the time of
accepting the invite. First and second alternates can submit dive sheets early in case.
f.
Conference Result Submissions to ASAA
• Please use school name abbreviations
found on ASAA.org Swim/Dive section.
• Submit only the 8 swimming times for each
event as specified above.
• DO NOT submit any preliminary times.
• Submit ALL relay athletes originally named
in the conference relays, not only those who
swam. These names (8 max) MUST be the
ones received for state entry, no substitutions.
• Submit only the top 8 divers’ scores. In the
event of a tie, only a tie for 16th place will
result in an additional athlete being included
in that event. All other ties are counted as part
of the pool of sixteen.
• Dive sheet from the Conference meet must
be submitted to ASAA.
This detailed document outlining swimming/
diving championship information (i.e. supplemental rules, substitutes, passes, deadlines,
protocol, facility info, coaches meetings, etc)
will be available online prior to the start of the
championship on the Swimming & Diving State
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Information webpage. State qualifying teams
are required to review this document.
All forms below can be submitted out online at
ASAA.org, Swimming & Diving section, forms
page. The information will be used for the championship program, awards, and state eligibility
review.
• Saturday, Oct. 31, 2015 - 8:00pm
o Email Meet Manager Backup File of Final
Conference Meet Results (zipped file) to
Isaiah Vreeman ([email protected])
o Email an HTML file of ENTIRE meet results to
Isaiah Vreeman ([email protected])
o Dive sheets from the Conference meet
must be emailed/scan/faxed to Isaiah
Vreeman ([email protected]) on
white paper.
• Sunday, November 1, 2015 - 2:00pm
o Team Photo upload via site or email to
([email protected])
o Code of Conduct
• Tuesday, November 3, 2015 - 2:00pm
o Submit all State Dive Sheets on White Paper
via email ([email protected])
o Academic Award
• Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2015 - 11:00am
o Notify ASAA of qualified participants
unable to compete
6. AWARDS
b. 1st - 4th place medallions for EACH event,
including relays
d. 1 Academic Award (Teams must have a minimum of 5 members of one gender to be eligible.)
e. 1 Outstanding Competitor Award
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TENNIS
A. SEASON 2015-16
B. PRESEASON
of competition.
on non-school tennis teams while they are members
of a school tennis team.
E. RULES
1. The United State Tennis Association (USTA) rules
will be utilized with Alaska Rule modifications on
scoring. At the state championship points will be
award based on your finish place.
2. Scrimmage Definition in ASAA Handbook –
Constitution & Bylaws, Article 7, Section 5, Letter
C. For a match to be counted in your record or
to be used for seeding, it cannot be defined as a
scrimmage.
3. Tennis Match Definition – Pro Set and above is considered a tennis match and can then be used for
record and seeding purposes. Score must be kept.
4. Officials are not needed for a Tennis Match to be
an official match.
F.
REGIONS
Tennis teams are organized into Regions, not conferences.
Region 3: Kodiak
Region 4: Bartlett, Chugiak, Dimond, Eagle River,
East, Service, South, West
Region 5: Juneau-Douglas
Region 6: Eielson, Hutchison, Lathrop, Monroe
Catholic, North Pole, and West Valley
G. MEET LIMITATIONS
ASAA has no limitations on total number of matches
H. MATCH COMPOSITION
Tennis has five divisions: Girls Singles, Boys Singles,
Girls Doubles, Boys Doubles, and Mixed Doubles.
I.
STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS
1. DATES: October 9-10, 2015
2. SITE & HOST: Alaska Club East - Anchorage,
hosted by Alaska Club, South Anchorage HS, and
ASAA
a. State Berths
Regions have the following state berths for each
of the 5 divisions.
Region 3 - 1 State Berth
Region 4 - 4 State Berths
Region 5 - 1 State Berth
Region 6 - 2 State Berths
b. State Qualifiers
1. Top 4 in each division will be seeded by the
Tennis Seeding committee appointed by ASAA.
The committee will have knowledge tennis people as members in order to come up with the
best seeding as determined by the criteria.
2. State Qualifiers must participant in the division they qualified in.
c. Format
Tennis state championship tournament will be
a bracketed 8 person/team bracket. Facility
limitations/opportunities will determine match
lengths and time.
d. Scoring System
The top four places for each event will be
scored. The total points will determine the state
championship team and runner up.
4. STATE SEEDING
a. Each coach is encouraged to submit a seeding form for any athlete whom they would
like to be considered for seeding.
b. A committee appointed by ASAA of knowledgeable tennis individuals will seed each
competition (M&W singles, M&W doubles,
and Mixed doubles). Only 4 competitors
per division will be seeded. The remaining
competitors will then be randomly drawn
into the 8 person bracket.
c.
Individual Player Seeding Criteria
The following criteria is considered sequentially. If more than two players are being
considered for a given seed, the same process is applied until one player is separated
(either selected as seed, or eliminated.)
The process returns to step 1 to assess the
remaining players:
1) In-Season Head-to-Head Results
1a) Win-loss record between players
1b) Percentage of sets won (all matches
directly between players considered)
1c) Quality/decisiveness of wins
between players, if split.
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2) Common Opponents
In general, apply1a-1c criteria considering all matches played between players
under consideration and the common
opponent(s).
3) Notable Wins and Losses
This criterion considers match results
against players/teams other than common opponents included in criterion #3.
Notable wins include those over generally-accepted strong players/teams who
are not otherwise being considered
for seeding in this event. Conversely,
notable losses include those to players/
teams who are generally considered significantly weaker than the teams being
considered for seeding.
4) Region Tournament Results
Performance in a region tournament
does not necessarily provide comparative data, but typically does indicate
a minimum level of accomplishment.
Preference is limited to hose who reach
at least the quarter-finals of their region
tournament.
5) Overall Season Win-Loss Record
Due to the difference in number of
matches each player may have in a
season, a win-loss differential is more
important than the raw win-loss record.
6) Previous Year’s State Tournament Results
This preference is reserved for players
who were champions or runners-up of
the previous year’s state tournament.
7) Out-of-Season Head-to-Head Results
Out-of-season matches includes matches
played before the season started, or outside ASAA sanctioned events (e.g senior
tournaments held during the season.)
Preference is given to sequence – matches played closer in time to the ASAA
season are given greater weight.
d. Doubles Seeding Criteria
1) Doubles resumes with different partners
(both players)
2) Singles resumes (both players)
3) Overall win-loss differential in general,
all else being equal, preference should
be given to teams that have an established record playing together.
This detailed document outlining tennis championship information (i.e. supplemental rules,
roster limits, passes, deadlines, game protocol, facility info, coaches meetings, etc), will
be available online prior to the start of the
championship on the Tennis State Information
webpage. State qualifying teams are required
to review this document.
ASAA.org, Tennis section, forms page. The
• Saturday, October 3, 2015 - 8:00pm
o Email State qualifiers and region results to
([email protected])
([email protected])
o Code of Conduct
• Tuesday, October 6, 2015 - 2:00pm
o Academic Award - Must have at least 4
boys or 4 girls to qualify
7. AWARDS
a. 1st and 2nd place trophies (Boys/Girls)
b. 8 individual players, 1 team manager, and 1
head coach medallion for each of the first
and second place teams
c. 1st - 4th Place medals for the 5 Divisions
d. 1 Team Sportsmanship Award - Must qualify
4 or more Boys or girls
e. 1 Academic Award - Must qualify 5 or more
Boys or girls
f. 2 Good Sport Team Members Per Team - Must
qualify 4 or more Boys or girls
Selected by their head coach to be honored
for outstanding citizenship and sportsmanship
throughout the entire season.
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TRACK & FIELD
for the State Championship. The top relay team
from the finals from Regions 2,3,5,6, plus the
next best four (4) statewide times from Regional
finals, will qualify for the State Championship.
A. SEASON 2015-16
B. PRESEASON - No restrictions on students.
NOTE: Region 1 will notify ASAA at least 30
days prior if there is an automatic qualifier. If so,
then the next 11 statewide best times or distances will be invited to state.
C. MINIMUM DAYS PRACTICE - Each participant must
have a minimum of 10 different days of physical practice
before his/her first day of competition.
c.
4A Individual & Relay Berths
The top finisher from the finals from Regions
3,4,5,6 plus the next 12 statewide best times
or distances from finals will qualify for the state
championship. The top relay team from the finals
from Regions 3,4,5,6 plus the next 4 best statewide best times from finals will qualify for the
finals at the State Championship.
e.
Ties: Ties for the last qualifying position will be
invited to State Track and Field meet. These ties
will be invited as long as the integrity and impact
on the event and other athletes is minimal. Ties
for the last qualifying position will be evaluated
on a case-by-case basis.
G. MEET LIMITATIONS
ASAA has no limitations on total number of meets allowed
for either teams or individuals.
f.
High Jump: All At-Large High Jump qualifiers
must have jumped at their Region Meet the starting height of the state championship to qualify.
H. SANCTIONED EVENTS
Only track & field events that have been previously
sanctioned by the Board of Directors may be included in
seasonal and championship meets.
g.
Scratches and Substitutions: Should the 1st
place winner decide not to attend the state
meet, that position cannot be transferred to the
second place finisher in that region. In the event
a qualified contestant is unable to compete due
to extenuating circumstances (illness, injury, and
ineligibility), it is the responsibility of the school
of the indisposed contestant(s) to notify ASAA,
by the deadline. Once notified ASAA will invite
the next athlete with the best qualifying time.
After the deadline, if someone is not able to compete, that spot will not be filled. This substitution
must be an ASAA eligible contestant.
ASAA has no limitations on students participating on nonschool track & field teams while they are members of a
school track & field team.
E.
RULES - National Federation rules apply.
F.
REGIONS - Teams are assigned to their Region. See the
Directory Section for the list of schools in each region.
Regions determine state championship representatives
based on regional meets. Qualifying standards and meet
administration shall be the responsibility of each region.
Schools hosting a regional meet are responsible and
required to notify ASAA of the results, state qualifying
teams and individuals upon conclusion of the meet.
I.
STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS
1. DATES: May 27-28, 2016
2.
SITE & HOST: Dimond High School - Anchorage,
hosted by Dimond HS, ASD, and ASAA
3.
STATE CHAMPIONSHIP FORMAT
a. Qualifying Format
• Regions can host meets for both classifications.
After all automatic qualifiers are determined, all
other results are placed in a pool for selection.
• There will be two state meets held jointly for
the 123A and 4A classificationS.
• 123A & 4A State Meets will consist of prelims
and finals in each event except for the 1600,
3200, and relay events.
b.
1A-2A-3A Individual and Relay Berths
The top finisher from the finals from Regions
2,3,5,6, plus the next best 12 statewide times
or distances from Regional finals, will qualify
4.
This detailed document outlining track & field championship information (i.e. supplemental rules, substitutes, passes, deadlines, protocol, facility info,
coaches meetings, etc) will be available online prior
to the start of the championship on the Track & Field
State Information webpage. State qualifying teams
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5.
STATE CHAMPIONSHIP DEADLINES
org, Track & Field section, forms page. The information will be used for the championship program,
• Saturday, May 21, 2016 - 8:00pm
o Email Athletic.net File for the Region Meet Results
to ([email protected])
• Sunday, May 22, 2016 - 2:00pm
([email protected])
o Code of Conduct
• Tuesday, May 24, 2016 - 2:00pm
o Academic Award
• Wednesday, May 25, 2016 - 9:00am
o Notify ASAA of qualified participants unable
to compete
6.
AWARDS
b. 1st - 4th place medallions for EACH event
d. 1 Academic Award (Teams must have a minimum
of 5 members of one gender to be eligible.)
e. 1 Outstanding Competitor Award
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VOLLEYBALL
(GIRLS AND MIXED SIX • ALL CLASSIFICATIONS)
A. SEASON 2015-16
3A & 4A Classification:
November 7, 2015 - Last Regular Season Contest
Mixed 6 & 2A Classification
B. PRESEASON
Each participant must have a minimum of 10 different days
of physical practice before his/her first day of competition.
non-school volleyball teams while they are members of a
school volleyball team.
E.
RULES
National Federation Rules will apply with the following
exception: Varsity level competition will play 3 out of 5
games per match. Schools are encouraged to play 3 out of
5 games at the C and JV levels as well, in order to allow
more playing time to athletes.
3.
H. ENDOWMENT GAMES
ASAA encourages each school’s soccer team to play two
Endowment Games during the season, above and beyond
the 22 game/match limit. The Endowment Game is a
fundraiser for the Alaska Endowment for Youth Activities.
School teams may play endowment games at any time
during the regular season, beginning with the date of
the first contest and extending through the time period
between the conference qualifying tournament and the
state tournament. Endowment games do not count in
a team’s overall season record for seeding purposes.
Schools wishing to host Endowment Games must apply
in writing to ASAA by submitting the “Endowment Game
Application Form” no later than one week prior to the
game. (Under no circumstances may an Endowment
Game be played until this form is received by ASAA.)
The form must be accompanied by a check for $200 for
one game or $350 for two games. Without the check, the
application will not be approved.
I.
NOTE: Additional Mixed 6 Volleyball Rules adopted by the
State are located at the end of this volleyball bylaw section.
F.
CONFERENCES
All teams are assigned to conferences. See the Directory
Section for the list of schools in each conference.
Conferences are responsible for setting guidelines for
seeding into their respective season ending conference
tournaments. This includes whether conference participation is required for entrance into the state-qualifying
tournament. Schools hosting a conference tournament are
responsible and required to notify ASAA of the results,
state qualifying teams, and their seeding upon conclusion
of the tournament. If there is not a conference tournament, and state qualifying is based on the regular season
records, the conference must appoint someone to notify
ASAA of the state qualifiers and their seeds.
G. TEAM MATCH LIMITATIONS
1. A maximum of 22 matches exclusive of conference
playoff games and state tournament games. NOTE:
There is no such thing as a “practice game.”
2. Mini-matches that are limited to 1, 2 or 3 games are
not considered full matches and do not count against
the 22 match limit.
During regular season tournaments, each day of a
tournament involving mini-matches (pool play) shall
count as one full match.
J.
1. Two games maximum against each team.
2.
All players must have 10 separate days of practice
prior to the day of the jamboree.
3.
Each team may play in no more than one jamboree
each season. Jamboree matches do not count against
the 22 match limit.
STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS
1. DATES
• 3A/4A - November 12-13-14, 2015
• Mixed Six & 2A - December 3-4-5, 2015
2.
SITE & HOST
• 3A/4A - Alaska Airlines Center - Anchorage, hosted by UAA, Service HS, and ASAA
• Mixed Six & 2A - Dimond High School, hosted by
Dimond HS and ASAA.
3.
STATE CHAMPIONSHIP FORMAT
a. 3A/4A Format/Bracket
3A/4A Championship will be a double elimination 8 team bracket. In the championship
game, an “if game” will be played. The “if
game” will be one game to 30 points.
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b.
3A State Berths
Aurora Conference - 2 Berths
Southcentral Conference - 3 Berths
Southeast Conference - 1 Berth
Western Conference - 2 Berths
2015-16
Southcentral #1 vs. Western #2
Southeast #1 vs. Aurora #2
Aurora #1 vs. Southcentral #3
Western #1 vs. Southcentral #2
2016-17
Aurora #1 vs. Western #2
Southcentral #1 vs. Southcentral #3
Southeast #1 vs. Southcentral #2
Western #1 vs. Aurora #2
2018-2019
Northern Lights #1 vs. Cook Inlet #2
Southeast #1 vs. Cook Inlet #3
Mid Alaska #1 vs. Northern Lights #3
Cook Inlet #1 vs. Northern Lights #2
d.
2A Format/Bracket
The 2A Championship 8 team bracket will be
a single elimination with the first days winners
competing in the “winners bracket” and the first
days losing teams will compete in a “consolation bracket”. Second day losing teams in the
“consolation bracket” are eliminated and do
not play for 7th and 8th place.
e.
2A State Berths
Aurora Conference - 1 Berth
Borealis Conference - 2 Berths
Southeast Conference - 2 Berths
Southwest Conference - 2 Berths
Western Conference = 1 Berth
2017-2018
Southeast #1 vs. Western #2
Western #1 vs. Southcentral #3
Southcentral #1 vs. Aurora #2
2015-2016
Southeast #1 vs. Borealis #2
Southwest #1 vs. Southeast #2
Aurora #1 vs. Borealis #1
Western #1 vs. Southwest #2
2018-2019
Western #1 vs. Aurora #2
Southeast #1 vs. Southcentral #3
Southcentral #1 vs. Western #2
c.
2016-2017
Aurora #1 vs. Southwest #2
Borealis #1 vs. Southeast #2
Southeast #1 vs. Borealis #2
Southwest #1 vs. Western #1
4A State Berths
Northern Lights Conference - 3 Berths
Cook Inlet Conference - 3 Berths
Mid Alaska Conference - 1 Berth
2017-2018
Aurora #1 vs. Borealis #2
Southeast #1 vs. Southwest #1
Borealis #1 vs. Western #1
Southwest #1 vs. Southeast #2
2015-2016
Southeast #1 vs.Cook Inlet #2
Mid Alaska #1 vs. Northern Lights #2
Cook Inlet # 1 vs. Northern Lights #3
2016-2017
Mid Alaska #1 vs. Cook Inlet #3
2017-18
Mid Alaska #1 vs. Cook Inlet #2
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2018-2019
Borealis #1 vs. Southwest #2
Southeast #1 vs. Western #1
Southwest #1 vs. Borealis #2
Aurora #1 vs. Southwest #2
d.
Mixed 6 Format/Bracket
The Mixed 6 Championship will consist of 9
teams. Day one will be pool play of 3 pools consisting of 3 teams. The bottom of each pool will
create a 4th pool to finalize the final two teams
to continue into day two. Day two and three will
be an 8 team single elimination with the first
days winners competing in the “winners bracket”
and the first days losing teams will compete in a
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([email protected])
([email protected])
o Team Roster
o Code of Conduct
• Tuesday, November 10, 2015 - 2:00pm
o Academic Award
“consolation bracket”. Second day losing teams
in the “consolation bracket” are eliminated and
do not play for 7th and 8th place.
• Pool Play Matches will be Two games to 25
with no cap.
• Championship Bracket Seeding will be based
on the following:
1. Pool Play Win-Loss record
2. Head to Head Win-Loss record
3. Head to Head Point Differential (up to 20)
4. Overall Point Differential (up to 25)
5. Coin Toss
d.
Mixed 6 State Berths
North Slope Conference - 1 Berth
Northwest Arctic Conference - 1 Berth
Kuskokwim Conference - 1 Berth
Southwest Conference - 1 Berth
Yukon River Conference - 1 Berth
Western Conference - 2 Berths
Denali Conference - 1 Berth
6.
• Saturday, November 28, 2015 - 10:00pm
([email protected])
([email protected])
o Team Roster
o Code of Conduct
• Tuesday, December 1, 2015 - 2:00pm
o Academic Award
Pool Play Rotation
2015-16
Pool #1 - Western #1, Denali, North Slope
Pool #2 - Southeast, Yukon River, Kuskokwim
Pool #3 - Northwest, Southwest, Western #2
2016-17
Pool #1 - North Slope, Northwest Arctic,
Kuskokwim
Pool #2 - Southwest, Yukon River, Western #1
Pool #3 - Southeast, Denali, Western #2
2017-18
Pool #1 - Yukon River, North Slope, Western #2
Pool #2 - Northwest, Western #1, Southeast
Pool #3 - Kuskokwim, Southwest, Denali
4.
This detailed document outlining volleyball championship information (i.e. supplemental rules, roster
limits, passes, deadlines, game protocol, facility info,
coaches meetings, etc), will be available online prior
to the start of the championship on the Volleyball
State Information webpage. State qualifying teams
5.
3A/4A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP DEADLINES
org, Volleyball section, forms page. The information
will be used for the championship program, awards,
and state eligibility review.
2A/MIXED 6 STATE CHAMPIONSHIP DEADLINES
org, Volleyball section, forms page. The information
will be used for the championship program, awards,
and state eligibility review.
7.
AWARDS
b. 12 individual players, 1 team manager, and
1 head coach medallions for each of first and
second place teams
d. 1 Academic Award
e. 12 All-Tournament medallions
regardless of player position on the court. Mixed
6 there must be at least 4 of each gender on the
All Tournament Team.
f. 2 Good Sport Team Members Per Team
g. 1 Best Hitter, Best Server, Best Setter, and Best
Defensive Specialist Awards
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Art 5b which states:
STATE SUPPLEMENTAL MIXED SIX RULES
The National Federation Rules in general shall govern play
for females and males on the same team with the following
exceptions:
1.
Mixed-Six volleyball is intended to be played with 3 males
and 3 females on the court at all times. The serving order
for positions on the floor shall alternate. If a male position
is the first server, the positions shall be male, female,
male, female, male, female. If a female position is the first
server, the positions shall be female, male, female, male,
female, male.
a. In the event that 3 male players are not available (not
on the roster, not at the playing site, not academically eligible, or not able to play because of injury
or illness), then a female may fill a male position. A
female shall never replace an available male player
because of skill level or performance.
b. A male may never fill a female position.
c. No more than 3 males may be on the court at any
time.
d. There must be at least 1 male on the court to begin a
match.
2.
The height of the net for mixed-six play shall be 2.43
meters (7’ 11-5/8”).
3.
When the ball is played more than once by a team, at
least one of the contacts shall be made by a female player. Contact of the ball during blocking shall not constitute
a play on the ball under this rule. There is no requirement
for a male player to contact the ball, regardless of the
number of plays by a team.
4.
Uniforms of players shall be identical within the following
provisions:
a. All females shall be attired in identical jerseys and
shorts or one-piece uniform.
b. All males shall be attired in identical jerseys and
shorts or one-piece uniform.
“a back-row player shall not attack a ball which is
completely above the height of the net while positioned:
1) On or in front of the attack line or its out-ofbounds extension.
2)
b.
6.
In the air, having left the floor on or in front of
the attack line or its out-of-bounds extension.
No female back-row player may participate in a
block.
The Libero Player will not be used in Mixed Six matches.
5. When only one male player position is in the front row
at service, one male back-row player position may be
forward of the attack line for the purpose of blocking.
The remaining back-row male player must be behind the
attack line until the ball has been contacted by the block
or has been hit in such a manner that no block is possible.
If a male back-row player is not forward of the attack line
for the purpose of blocking, there is no restriction on both
back-row male players being forward of the attack line.
a. Male back-row players when playing the ball in other
than blocking actions shall be governed by provisions of the National Federation Rule 9, Section 5,
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WORLD LANGUAGE DECLAMATION
A. SEASON 2015-16
B. ELIGIBILITY
Eligibility Deadline - Febraury 18, 2016
Participants must meet all ASAA eligibility requirements. Participants names must be included on the
Master Eligibility List sent to the ASAA office prior to
the regional competition, if held. No physical exam
is required for participation.
C. WORLD LANGUAGES DECLAMATION
STATE COMPETITION
1. DATE: Febraury 27, 2016
2. SITE: South Anchorage High School
Participation Fee: $10 per participant (each
school will be invoiced after the competition)
3. REGISTRATION AND CATEGORIES
Students must be currently enrolled in a high
school World Language course to participate;
specifically a language class corresponding to
the same language and level of competition.
Schools in Regions 3, 4, and 6 may register
the top three (3) contestants in Poetry and
Impromptu per level, per language from regional competition, schools not in Regions 3, 4, and
6 may register up to three (3) students per level,
per language.
The levels for Poetry are 1,2,3,4,5, AP, Immersion
9/10 and Immersion 11/12 (Japanese and
Spanish) and Native Speaker. The levels for
Impromptu speaking are 1,2,3, 4/5/AP, 9/10
Immersion and 11/12 Immersion. There is
no Native Speaker category for Impromptu.
Spanish Immersion students enrolled in an AP
Spanish course must compete in the Immersion
category, not AP.
Schools in Regions 3, 4, and 6 may register the
top three (3) pairs of contestants from regional
competition in the Dialogues category per language in the following levels: 1,2,3 and 4/5/
AP, Immersion 9/10 and Immersion 11/12.
Schools not in Regions 3, 4, and 6 may register
up to three (3) pairs per level and language
There is no Native Speaker category for the
Dialogues category. Spanish Immersion students
enrolled in an AP Spanish course must compete
in the Immersion category, not AP.
The top five (5) contestants from Regions 3, 4,
and 6 in French, German, Latin, and Spanish
Cultural Trivia may register to compete at the
state competition in the following levels: 1,2,3
and 4, AP, and Spanish Immersion/Native
Speaker. There is no level 5/Native Speaker
(except for Spanish) category for Cultural Trivia.
Schools not in Regions 3, 4, and 6 may register
five (5) per language and level as previously
described.
Native Speaker category: Students who do
not speak English as a first language must
compete at the native speaker level in Poetry.
Such students are typically exchange students.
“Heritage Speakers” (defined as students who
grow up in a home where another language
other than English is spoken but are not native
speakers) are allowed to compete in non-native
speaker categories if they are enrolled in a
langauge class corresponding to level of competition. Teachers are responsible for the appropriate placement of students (including foreign
exchange students and those who have studied
abroad).
4. REGIONAL CONTESTS
Regional contests do not follow the same structure as athletic activities. Regional contests are
held at least one month to 2 weeks prior to the
state contest at the following sites:
• Anchorage
• Fairbanks
• Mat-Su
5. LANGUAGE CATEGORIES
• French
• Japanese
• German
• Spanish
• Latin
• Chinese
6. EVENT CATEGORIES (please note that not all
categories are available in every language)
Detailed rules and guidelines for all events are
available online at the ASAA website.
• Poetry
• Impromptu
• Dialogue
• Cultural Trivia
7. PROCEDURE FOR POETRY
Students will recite two poems in a world language, one required and one alternate (in two
different rounds). Copies of the poems are availble online prior to the contest.
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A panel of judges (native or near-native speakers when possible in the language is selected
to rate the students according to the following
criteria:
• Memorization
• Pronunciation
• Delivery
• Expression
8. AWARDS
a. Medals are awarded to first, second, and
third place winners in each level of each
language category.
Students are disqualified if only one poem is
presented. Singing, costumes and props are not
allowed. Gestures are allowed, but not excessive moving around.
school must have a minimum of ten (10) students
participating to be eligible.)
b. ACADEMIC AWARD will be presented to
the school with the highest overall GPA. (The
IMPROMPTU SPEAKING: Students select a
topic and after two (2) minutes preparation
time without books, dictionaries, or notes, they
speak in the target language about that topic
before a panel of judges. The specific topics
are provided in advance available online at the
ASAA website for levels 1 and 2 only, while several examples of topics, but not all topics, are
provided for levels 3 and 4/5/AP, Immersion
9/10 and Immersion 11/12. A panel of judges
(native or near native when possible) will rate
the students based on pronunciation, range
of vocabulary, grammatical correctness, comprehensibility, fluency/delivery and staying on
topic. There are specific minimum/amximum
times for each level (See information posted on
ASAA webiste). Also, judges are allowed to
ask questions if a competitor pauses. This is to
encourage continued speaking.
IMPROVISATIONAL DIALOGUES: The procedure and criteria for Dialogues are identical to
impromptu speaking, except that there is a pair
of speakers instead of one individual speaker.
A panel of judges rates each student in the pair
separately.
CULTURAL TRIVIA: Contest is available to
French, German, Latin, and Spanish students
in levels 1,2,3,4,AP, and Spanish Immersion/
Spanish Native Speaker. There is no level 5
for this category. Students take a 50-question
scantron test. Many, but not all of the questions
are taken from the Teacher’s Discovery cultural
trivia card sets. The tests in levels 1 and 2 are
in English, while the tests in levels 3, 4, AP, and
Spanish Immersion/Spanish Native Speaker
are in the target language.
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problems and arrives after weigh-ins have occurred,
these contestants shall be weighed by themselves
upon arrival prior to their first match.
A. SEASON 2015-16
December 12, 2015 - Last Regular Season Contest
B. PRESEASON
of competition.
Exception: ASAA may grant a waiver of 5 practice
days for returning high school wrestlers who are also
football players, when the seasons overlap.
on non-school wrestling teams while they are members of a school wrestling team.
E. RULES
Exception: Allow girls to wrestle and all girls to
weigh in, either in front of a female representative of
each school, or to wear a bikini type swimsuit and
weigh-in with the official and two coaches.
Exception: ASAA has not adopted the new NFHS
Weight Control Program.
F.
CONFERENCES
Directory Section for the list of schools in each conference. Conferences are responsible for setting guidelines for seeding into their respective season ending
conference tournaments. This includes whether conference participation is required for entrance into
conference tournament are responsible and required
to notify ASAA of the results, state qualifying teams,
and their seeding upon conclusion of the tournament.
G. MATCH LIMITATIONS
A maximum of 24 individual weigh-ins, exclusive of
forfeits by opponents, exclusive of district or regional tournaments.
H. WRESTLING TOURNAMENTS
A forfeit due to late arrival at the tournament site
because of weather or transportation problems shall
not eliminate a contestant from further competition
in a tournament. The athlete will be placed in the
consolation bracket.
If a team is delayed due to weather or transportation
I.
TAKEDOWN TOURNAMENTS
All wrestlers must have 10 separate days (Note: see
exception in c above) of practice prior to the day of
the tournament. Matches are determined either by a
specified number of takedowns or a time limit. Each
wrestler may participate in no more than one takedown tournament each season. Takedown matches
do not count as a match against the 24 weigh-in
limit.
J. WRESTLING WEIGHT CERTIFICATION
All wresters weight certification must be completed
and filed with ASAA prior to your first competition.
A wrestler must have the lowest weight class in
which he/she may wrestle determined within 60
calendar days prior to the first team competition of
the season. Certification at a lower weight during
the season is prohibited. After certification, a wrestler may not weigh in and wrestle at more than one
weight class above the weight of certification without
recertifying at a higher weight. Certification should
be done before practice begins by a physician,
physician assistant, or advanced nurse practitioner.
Each wrestler is required to have at least one-half
of his/her weigh-ins during the season at the minimum weight he/she will wrestle during the state
tournament series. This determination must be in
writing and signed by a person authorized to sign
the medical exam form and the student’s parent.
These minimum weights must be an integral part of
the eligibility roster. A student starting wrestling after
the start of the season must have his/her minimum
weight determined before his/her first competition.
GROWTH ALLOWANCE POLICY:
One pound on the last Monday in October
(October 26, 2015)
One pound on the last Monday in November
(November 30, 2015)
K. WEIGHT CLASSES (15 total)
98
106
113
126
132
138
152
160
170
195
220
285
120
145
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L. STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS
1. DATE
• 123A & 4A: December 18-19, 2015
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2. SITE & HOST
• 123A - 4A - Chugiak & Bartlett High Schools
and state tournaments. 4A teams are not
eligible for team awards.
a. 123A & 4A Bracket
Each tournament is a 16 person bracket
with consolation rounds. Every attempt
will be made to fill all slots on 16 person
bracket during qualifications. Crossover
will occur after the first round of matches.
NOTE: The following conferences may
work together to fill open berths is there
are not enough wrestlers to fill the specific
allotment:
1. Northern and Great Alaska
2. Southeast and Denali and Kachemak
b. 123A & 4A Scoring
The top 6 finishers in each weight class will
score bonus points to team points.
c.
Girls State Wrestling Tournament
1. State tournament weight classes will be
as follows – 106, 113, 120, 132, 145,
160, 182, 220.
2. Girls may only wrestle other girls during
conference qualifying tournaments and the
state tournament.
3. Girls may wrestle either girls or boys
during the regular season.
4. All matches must be entered into
TrackWrestling.
5. Up to the 9 Conference champions and 3
others selected by an ASAA Committee for
at-large berths will fill the 12-person bracket, seeding by ASAA Committee. In the case
of conferences combining tournaments, the
top 2 placers will earn berths to the Girl’s
State Tournament
6. The State Tournament will utilize a modified double elimination bracket.
7. State tournament will be incorporated
into the 1A, 2A, 3A boy’s tournament.
d. State Qualifying
Qualifying must occur at a conference tournament. After names are submitted, substitutions can only occur from the list of alternates in case an athlete must withdraw due
to injury, illness, or ineligibility. ASAA will
determine the deadline for substitutions.
e. 123A State Berths
Kachemak Conference - 4 Berths
Denali Conference - 2 Berths
Great Alaska Conference - 4 Berths
Northern Conference - 2 Berths
ASAA Board of Directors adopted for
the 2014-15 year only, 4A school teams
in Region 5 (Southeast Conference) to
wrestling during the 1A/2A/3A season,
including participation at the conference
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f.
4A State Berths
Cook Inlet Conference - 6 Berths
Northern Lights Conference - 5 Berths
Mid Alaska Conference - 3 Berths
g. Scratches and Alternates: In the event a
qualified contestant is unable to compete
due to extenuating circumstances (illness,
injury, and ineligibility), it is the responsibility of the school of the indisposed contestant(s) to notify ASAA, by the deadline.
Once notified ASAA will invite the next
athlete from that conference or shared
berths conference (see 3d/3e). After the
deadline, if someone is not able to compete, that spot will not be filled. This substitution must be an ASAA eligible contestant.
4. SEEDING QUALIFICATIONS
The following criteria was adopted by the
Board of Directors in April 2014 for state qualified wrestlers to be seeded:
a. Up to 6 wrestlers per weight class will be
seeded using the Track Wrestling system. All
other qualifiers will be randomly drawn in.
b. Wrestler must have winnning record.
c. Wrestler must have wrestled at least 8 varsity matches.
d. All matches must have been entered into
Track Wrestling, including dual and tournament matches.
e. Matches must have been designated as
either Varsity or Junior Varsity.
f. The seeding and random draw results be
posted on the ASAA website prior to the
championship. Once posted, the results will
be final.
5. SEEDING PROCESS
The Track Wrestling round robin algorithm goes
through each wrestler to compare that wrestler
to every other seedable wrestler in that weight
class. When comparing the wrestlers, it goes
through the criteria in order. If one wrestler is
better than the other based on the criteria, that
wrestler receives a point, otherwise it goes to
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the next criteria. If all criteria is exhausted, each
wrestler receives ½ point. Once every wrestler
is compared to every other wrestler, the wrestlers are sorted by the points they accumulated
during that process. If two wrestlers are tied on
points, it goes to the head to head comparison
between those two wrestlers. If more than two
are tied based on points, it sorts them by the
criteria until they are separated or a two-way tie
occurs at which point the head to head comparison is used. If two wrestlers remain tied after a
head to head comparison, there will be a coin
toss at the ASAA office to break the tie.
6. SEEDING CRITERIA
The following national criteria was adopted by
the Board of Directors in April 2013
a. Head to head – strictly head to head record
b. Record Against Common Opponents –
based on winning percentage against an
individual common opponent.
c. Previous State Champion or Runner Up –
first or second place from the previous year,
state champion first – then runner up.
d. Overall Varsity Record – overall winning
percentage for varsity matches only.
e. Varsity Record at Weight – minimum of 4
matches at state tournament weight class.
This detailed document outlining wrestling championship information (i.e. rules, limits, passes,
deadlines, match protocol, facility info, coaches
the start of the championship on the Wrestling
ASAA.org, Wrestling section, forms page. The
• Saturday, Dec. 12, 2015 - 10:00pm
o Email Track Wrestling Conference results to
([email protected])
b. 1st - 4th place medallions for all 15 weight
classes. (Points are scored through 6th)
d. 1 Academic Award (Teams must have a
minimum of 5 members to qualify)
e. 1 Outstanding Wrestler Award
“MINIMUM WEIGHT” WEIGH-IN
POLICY AND INTERPRETATION
1. Interpretation of State Tournament
Weight Class
Each wrestler is required to have at least one-half of
his/her weigh-ins during the season at the minimum
weight he/she will wrestle during the state tournament series.
2. Interpretation of “Minimum Weight”
After certification, a wrestler may not weigh-in and wrestle
at more than one weight class above the weight of certification without recertifying at a higher weight.
• NFHS Rule 4, sec. 4, art. 2 “A contestant shall not
wrestle more than one weight class above that class for
which the actual weight, at the time of weigh-in, qualifies
the competitor.
• NFHS Rule4, sec. 5, art. 8 “Any contestant failing to
make weight during the weigh-in period shall be ineligible
for that weight class. That contestant may weigh-in at a
higher weight class.”
•
•
• Sunday, December 13, 2015 - 2:00pm
([email protected])
o Code of Conduct
• Tuesday, December 15, 2015 - 2:00pm
o Academic Award
9. AWARDS
•
Question #1: A wrestler, certified at 125 pounds,
has 75% of his/her weighs-in at the 125 pound
weight class during the majority of the season. He/
she chooses to go up a weight class and 25% of
his/her weigh-ins are at the 130 pound weight
class for the remainder of the regular season. What
weight class can this wrestler compete in legally at
the State Tournament?
Answer #1: The wrestler may wrestle at the 125
weight class and no lower; or at 130 or 135 pound
weight class provided he/she abides by NF Rule
4-4-2, which states that a contestant shall not wrestle more than one weight class above the class for
which the actual weight, at the time of weigh-in,
qualifies. This wrestler could legally wrestle at 125
pounds because of the “one-half rule” or at a higher
weight class without regard to the “one-half rule.”
Question #2 : A wrestler, certified at 125
pounds, weighs in and makes weight for the 130
pound weight class. What weight class can this
wrestler compete in legally and how does it effect
his/her weight certification?
or 135 pound weight class This has no effect on the
wrester’s weight certification.
Question #3: A wrestler, certified at 125 pounds,
weighs in and makes weight for the 135 pound
weight class. What weight class can this wrestler
compete legally and how does it effect his/her
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weight certification?
or 140 pound weight class. The wrestler would
automatically be recertified at 130 pounds (one
weight class below that which he/she weighed in.)
3. Interpretation of “one-half of that wrestler’s
weigh-ins”
Only actual certified weigh-ins will count toward the onehalf rule, not number of matches wrestled.
Example: A wrestler participates in a 2-day tournament
on Friday and Saturday. He/she weighs-in both on
Friday and on Saturday for a total of two weigh-ins.
He/she wrestles a total of four matches during the
tournament. This wrestler may count only the two
individual weigh-ins toward the “one-half rule.”
4. Conference Tournaments
Conference tournaments count toward the
“one-half rule”. ”
e.g., weight training, aerobic conditioning.
d.
Wrestlers can resume training involving body contact
and wrestling competition only when the
ringworm lesions have completely healed.
e.
Wrestlers with ringworm should continue treatment
for a minimum of 4 weeks.
f.
Wrestlers should shower thoroughly with soap and
water immediately after each practice and tournament.
g.
Wrestling mats should be routinely cleaned.
h.
Disqualified wrestlers should be provided with an
information sheet to take home and to their health
care provider. (Presented below).
RINGWORM POLICY
Ringworm infection among Alaska high school wrestling teams
the past few years has been a continuing problem. To help
schools, coaches and officials in dealing with this problem,
ASAA has officially adopted the following position based
on two primary sources of authority; the National Federation
Wrestling Rule Book and the State of Alaska, Department of
Health and Social Services, Division of Public Health, Section
Epidemiology.
1.
NF Wrestling Rule Book states in Rule 4-2-3:
“If a participant is suspected of having a skin disease or
any other condition that may be communicable, his coach
shall provide current written documentation from a physician stating that the suspected disease or condition is not
communicable and that the athlete’s participation would
not be harmful to his opponent. This document shall be
furnished at the weigh-in or upon arrival at the site of the
dual meet or tournament. Covering a communicable condition shall not be considered acceptable and does not
make the wrestler eligible to participate.”
2. State of Alaska, Department of Health and
Social Services, Division of Public Health,
Section of Epidemiology (907-269-8000)
Recommendations
a. Coaches should examine their wrestlers for the development of any ringworm-like rash. Any identified
wrestler should be referred to the school nurse or
other health care provider for further evaluation.
b.
c.
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A qualified trainer or health care provider familiar
with the appearance of ringworm should be appointed as medical officer for each competition or tournament. All wrestlers should be examined on the day
of competition by the medical officer. The medical
officer’s determination is final and not subject to
appeal.
Wrestlers with ringworm can continue to train with
the team in activities that do not have body contact,
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BOWLING
A. SEASON 2015-16
H.
INDIVIDUAL PARTICIPATION LIMITATION
An athlete may play in 6 quarters of play per day
of competition.
I.
CHAMPIONSHIP PLAYOFF FORMAT
Currently there is no state tournament for flag football. Placement in Conference playoff games will
be determined by Cook Inlet standings at the end
of competition.
Quarterfinals:
Game 1: #1 seed vs. #8 seed
Semi-finals:
Winners of Game 1 and Game 4
Winners of Game 2 and Game 3
Conference Championship
Winners of the Semi-finals
competition.
non-school bowling teams while they are members of
a school bowling team.
E. CONFERENCES
Currently there is only one conference (Cook Inlet) in
the state as this is an emerging sport. ASD schools
participate.
F.
MEET LIMITATIONS
ASAA does not place a limit on the number of bowling meets that an athlete or team may compete in
during a season.
FLAG FOOTBALL
GYMNASTICS
A. SEASON 2015-16
(GIRLS)
A. SEASON 2015-16
competition.
non-school flag football teams while they are members of a school flag football team.
E.
RULES
National Intramural-Recreational Sports Association
(NIRSA) rules apply.
F.
CONFERENCES
Currently there is only one conference (Cook Inlet)
in the state as this is an emerging sport. All ASD
High Schools make up the conference.
G.
GAME LIMITATIONS
A maximum of 20 games exclusive of a playoff
system adopted by Cook Inlet Conference.
Each participant must have a minimum of 10 different days of physical practice before her first day of
competition.
non-school flag football teams while they are members of a school flag football team.
E. RULES - National Federation rules are used.
F.
CONFERENCES
Gymnastics teams are not currently categorized into
conferences.
G. MEET LIMITATIONS
ASAA does not place a limit on the number of gymnastics meets that an athlete or team may compete
in during a season.
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TOURNAMENT
POLICIES
CHAMPIONSHIP SITE/DATE .......................................................................................... 121
SOLICITING BIDS ......................................................................................................... 121
STATE CHAMPIONSHIP BERTHS ..................................................................................... 121
STATE CHAMPIONSHIP CODE OF CONDUCT ................................................................ 122
CHAMPIONSHIP POLICIES & PROCEDURES .................................................................... 122
PRE-CHAMPIONSHIPS PRACTICES ................................................................................. 123
STATE CHAMPIONSHIP ROSTER LIMITS .......................................................................... 123
STATE CHAMPIONSHIP PASSES ..................................................................................... 123
TICKETS ..................................................................................................................... 124
SOUVENIR PROGRAMS ................................................................................................ 124
TOURNAMENT
CHAMPIONSHIP SCHEDULING ..................................................................................... 123
STATE MERCHANDISE SALES......................................................................................... 124
OFFICIAL CHAMPIONSHIP BALLS .................................................................................. 124
ALL-TOURNAMENT TEAM SELECTION PROCESS ............................................................. 124
SPECTATOR SUPPORT ITEMS ......................................................................................... 124
PHOTOGRAPHY/VIDEOTAPING/WEBSTREAMING POLICY ............................................. 124
STATE CHAMPIONSHIP PARTICIPATION FEES .................................................................. 125
STATE CHAMPIONSHIP OFFICIALS................................................................................. 125
VENDORS ................................................................................................................... 126
DRAWINGS / FUNDRAISING........................................................................................ 126
PERFORMANCE OF BANDS .......................................................................................... 126
LATE ARRIVALS TO STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS ................................................................... 127
ASAA MEDIA CREDENTIAL POLICY ................................................................................ 127
MEDICAL POLICY ......................................................................................................... 127
CORPORATE PARTNERS ................................................................................................ 128
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CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT/MEET POLICIES
A. CHAMPIONSHIP SITE/DATE
The Board of Directors determines all state championship sites and dates. Most of the state championships are held in Southcentral Alaska for logistical
and financial reasons. But, on an occasional basis,
the Board will entertain bids to host certain state
tournaments in rural Alaska as it realizes the educational value which students may gain from experiencing visits to other parts of the state.
Regardless of the community size, championship
sites must meet certain minimum criteria. Factors
which are considered in awarding a tournament site
include:
1. Transportation to and from the site that is
dependable.
2. An excellent tournament facility that meets or
exceeds tournament specifications including
NFHS standards.
3. Adequate space for seating and parking
for spectators.
4. A supportive group of volunteers willing
to fill key roles in the management of the
tournament.
5. Adequate communication infrastructure
including internet access onsite.
6.
Adequate facilities to house and feed
expected participants, officials, ASAA staff,
and fans.
7.
An interested local fan base for that
particular sport.
8. Plans to encourage and promote the
appreciation of other cultures.
9. Availability of medical services onsite and
nearby throughout the tournament.
10. Willingness to work with Director of Special
Events to meet budget guidelines.
The Board of Directors has determined that, when
feasible, state championship sites should be awarded on a 2-3 year basis. Basketball championship
contracts are longer becasue of facility needs. The
Board may also entertain a one year bid to host
certain events in rural Alaska. Rural sites interested
in hosting a state tournament are encouraged to
contact ASAA to discuss the feasibility prior to submitting a bid for one year.
B. SOLICITING BIDS
ASAA will solicit bids for state championships by
seeking proposals during the year that precedes the
final year of a state championship site bid. Potential
bidders will be given the bidding criteria and deadline for submittal of bids on the asaa.org website.
The board will review all legitimate bids received by
the established deadline and make a final determination of the successful bidder.
Following the awarding of a bid to host a state
championship, the State Championships Director
will prepare a contract that specifies expectations
of the host site as well as the commitment of ASAA
staff. This contract will need to be signed and processed within 90 days. Failure to meet specifications
within the signed document may result in a review
and/or cancellation of the contract.
C. STATE CHAMPIONSHIP BERTHS
Allocations for team and individual sports: The
board of Directors shall allocate state championship
berths on a fair and equitable basis using current
information on participation numbers (number of
teams/individuals) past state championship results,
and anticipated future trends. In order to meet this
goal, the Board has adopted the following procedure:
1. EVEN YEARS: Each school year that begins
in an even year, the Board will review state
championship berth allocations for these
individual sports: Cross Country Running,
Swimming and Diving, Wrestling, Nordic
Skiing, Tennis, and Track & Field.
2. ODD YEARS: Each school year which begins
in an odd year, the Board will review state
championship berth allocations for these
team sports: Baseball, Basketball, Football,
Hockey, Soccer, Softball, Volleyball.
Based on the above analysis at it’s February
or April meeting, the Board may adjust berth
allocations when it has been determined
necessary.
Filling Open State Championship Berths: The following policy clarifies a member school’s obligation to
fill state championship berths when qualified. It also
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specifies how ASAA will fill open berths to preserve
the integrity of a championship.
1. Schools whose teams qualify for state championship berths should fulfill their obligation
that their students will participate in those
events.
2. If ASAA is notified that a team will not fill
its berth at the state championship, the
Association will make every attempt to fill
the berth with another team from that conference.
3. If the conference is unable to provide another team to fill the vacant berth, then ASAA
will attempt to fill the berth with another team
from another conference. In this case, ASAA
will have the final decision as to which team
will be selected to fill the berth.
Team Sports
Once a team has qualified for the state championships, athletes on that team may be substituted up
until the end of the coaches meeting the night prior.
The official roster entry is due at the conculsion of
that meeting. The official roster is submitted either to
the tournament director or ASAA staff at the coaches
meeting. Once the official roster is submitted, there
may be no substitutions. Note: Rosters submitted for the souvenir program are not considered official.
Individual Sports
The Regional/Conference Tournament Director shall
submit to the ASAA office by the published deadline
the region/conference results and the names of all
qualifiers. Once the list of qualifiers is submitted,
there will be no changes unless there are extenuating circumstances. Extenuating Circumstances are
defined as: injury, illness, academic ineligibility,
family emergency, coaches decision, etc.
The deadline for notifying ASAA is set for each
championship in the Policies & Procedures document. Substitutions by ASAA are made from a pool
of alternates. Wrestling submits a list of alternates
for each weight class. Swimming, Diving, Track,
and Field alternates come from the next best state
times / scores.
D. STATE CHAMPIONSHIP CODE OF CONDUCT
ASAA believes that co-curricular activities are an
integral part of the educational program of a school.
Each student enrolled in a member school should
have an equal opportunity to participate in a broad
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number of activities based on his her own talents
and interests. It is the intent of ASAA to encourage
participation in co-curricular activities.
Student participants are student ambassadors of
their schools and communities. As such, ASAA
expects them to portray good citizenship, practice
fair and ethical behavior, and be good role models. To ensure the health, safety and rights of all
participants in ASAA sponsored events, this Code
of Conduct has been adopted by the Board of
Directors for all ASAA State Championships.
Violation: Violation of this Code of Conduct will
result in the removal of the student’s right to participate in the event, as well as to attend the event.
Any awards or team points received by that individual during the event shall be forfeited. Schools
shall report all violations of the Code of Conduct to
the Association in a timely manner. Schools which
report violations which were discovered “after the
fact” will be shown leniency, including forgiveness
of the Forfeiture Rule. Such schools should hold their
students to the same behavior standards during the
state tournament series as they do at school.
Period of Applicability: The state tournament Code
of Conduct for all state championship events (except
football), is in affect from the beginning of the coaches meeting or from the beginning of the activity to
the conclusion of the awards ceremony.
Football - Because football playoffs extend over multiple weeks and there are no coaches meetings prior
to the games, students participating in the state football playoffs are subject to the “Code of Conduct”
1. during each day in which their school’s
team competes in the playoffs, through
the conclusion of the game if the team is
eliminated, or
2. during each full day in which their school’s
team competes and advances in the playoffs, and
3. during each day in which their school’s
team competes in the championship game,
through the completion of the game and
awards ceremony.”
Schools must submit the signed Code of Conduct
form found in the Tournament Forms section of this
handbook prior to participation in the state championship event.
E. CHAMPIONSHIP POLICIES & PROCEDURES
State Championship Policies and Procedures documents for all ASAA sanctioned activities will be
available online at ASAA.org under the State
Information page of a sport or activity.
State Championship Policies and Procedures document will contain information pertinent to each
respective championships, including dates, submittion deadlines, berths, seeding information, schedule, structure, rules, pass information and much
more. These are written collectively to the principal,
athletic administrator, and respective coach of each
school. If your team qualifies to a state championship
your head coach and athletic director are required
to review this document. It is the responsibility of the
school and their coaching staff to review all information pertaining to each specific state championship.
All state championships events have deadlines to
submit team pictures, rosters, team information,
good sport nominations, and more. All of these can
be submitted online. State championship specific
deadlines are detailed in the specific state championship policies and procedures document, as well
as in the activities section of this handbook.
F.
CHAMPIONSHIP SCHEDULING
The ASAA Associate Directors will adjust schedules
to facilitate local or host schools later times the first
day of the event. This will be done only when necessary to help insure proper attendance and increased
gate receipts for the first day. Adjustments will not be
made in the bracket, only time scheduling.
G. PRE-CHAMPIONSHIPS PRACTICES
ASAA will schedule practice times for specific sports
and will be made available to all teams on the
afternoon/evening of the day preceding the championship. Practice time, location, and length will be
the same for all teams. Some sports ASAA will not
be able to schedule practice time, if this is the case,
teams will be required to schedule and set up their
own practice times. If any state championship event
is held in a large municipal arena, there may not be
practice times on the arena floor. If teams want to
practice upon arrival they may have to arrange their
own practice site and time.
H. STATE CHAMPIONSHIP ROSTER LIMITS
ASAA has established maximum roster size limits for
state tournament competition.
• Baseball . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
• Basketball . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
• Cross-Country Running . . . . . . . . . 7
• Football* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
• Hockey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
• Nordic Skiing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
• Soccer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
• Softball . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
• Tennis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
• Volleyball . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
*Football roster applies to quarter, semi,
playoff games.
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STATE CHAMPIONSHIP PASSES
Each participating school will be issued up to the
following number of passes for state championships.
Participant Passes
Passes for state championships participants are
based on the submitted state qualifiers for competition. Participant passes will not exceed the amount
of the sport/activity state roster limit. Sideline cheerleading passes are based on the submitted varsity
roster for your qualified team.
Managers are considered a participant and passes
will be based on this formula:
• 1-10 athletes - 1 additional participant pass
• 11-20 athletes - 2 additional participant passes
• 21+ athletes - 3 additional participate passes
Sideline/Bench Pass Formulas
These passes encompass the head coach, assistant
coaches (both must be certified and listed on school
master eligibility list), video, and statisticians. Due
to safety concerns ASAA has mandated that only
individuals of high school age or above may be on
the sideline/bench area during state championship
competition.
NOTE: Extra passes will not be given.
Individual State Championships Pass
Formula
This formula applies to Cross Country Running,
Tennis, Swimming/Diving, Wrestling, Nordic Skiing,
and Track and Field.
• 1-4 athletes . . . . . . . 1 Certified Coach + 1 Extra Pass
• 10-14 athletes . . . 3 Certified Coach + 2 Extra Passes
• 15+ athletes . . . . 4 Certified Coach + 2 Extra Passes
Team State Championships Pass Formula
This formula applies to Football, Volleyball, Hockey,
Basketball, Soccer, Softball, and Baseball.
• 36+ athletes . . . 10 Certified Coach + 4 Extra Passes
Adult Medical Passes
Schools medical team members must check in with
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ASAA staff or ASAA Medical Staff at the state championship site prior to competition to receive your
medical pass.
• School administrators attending an event must
check in with an ASAA staff member upon arrival
on site to receive their pass.
• Booster Club members, JV team members; additional chaperones and coaches must purchase
tickets for the event.
J. TICKETS
Ticket prices for each championship and championship session vary according to the type of
event. Some events have all day prices while others will have admission by session. Ticket pricing
is determined by the expenses incurred for that
tournament which include officials fees, transportation, housing, awards, facility rental, hospitality expenses, supplies, and paid staff that may
include tournament/meet director, timers, scorekeepers, floor or field staff, security, gate workers.
State championships are formatted in a variety of
ways based on the sport and the facility. When
action is non-stop all day, full day prices may be
charged, when there is a definite break in the day’s
activities, separate sessions prices may occur.
K. SOUVENIR PROGRAMS
State Championship programs are the responsibility
of the ASAA office. State championship souvenir
programs may be available for purchase on-site and
may also be downloaded online for free at
www.ASAA.org/programs or ASAA365.com
L. STATE MERCHANDISE SALES
ASAA has contracted with Northwest Designs to be
the ASAA Official Merchandise Vendor for all state
championships events and online. They have exclusive authority to sell merchandise at championship
events and online. Schools and other vendors may
not sell items at state championships.
M. OFFICIAL CHAMPIONSHIP BALLS
Anaconda Sports/Team Lids is the official sporting
goods supplier of ASAA. Below are the official balls
for state championships.
• The official state volleyball is TBD
• The official state basketball is the THE ROCK
• The official soccer ball is the AVANTI BALL
• The official baseball is the MG-PRO
• The official softball is the MP-60-FP YELLOW BALL
These balls will come with the ASAA logo if purchased directly from Anaconda/Team Lids. Please
check email for promotional pricing.
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N. ALL-TOURNAMENT TEAM SELECTION
PROCESS
An anonymous selection committee will be appointed by ASAA staff and tournament/meet director.
Committee members are expected to attend all
games and may include members of the media,
officials, championship staff, and other knowledgeable attendees. Team selection will be based only
on play during the state championship. It is NOT a
requirement that every school in the championship
have an athlete on the All-Tournament team. Some
teams will have more members than others. The
All-Tournament team will be announced during the
awards ceremony.
O. SPECTATOR SUPPORT ITEMS
ASAA prohibits laser pointers, whistles, and any
explosive devices or explosive sounds at ALL its state
championship events.
• OUTDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS: Thunder-sticks
and other artificial noise makers are allowed only
when the game/contest is not in play, or deemed
by ASAA staff on site if they are a hinderance to
the spectator experience. However, if the hosting
school district policies are in conflict to this, ASAA
will enforced their policies at those school venues.
NFHS rules may restrict other items.
• INDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS: Thunder-sticks and
other artificial noise makers are NOT allowed at
indoor championships. However, if deemed by
ASAA staff during a championship these are not a
hinderance to the spectator experience, or against
hosting school district policies, they will be allowed
only when the game/contest is not in play. NFHS
rules may restrict other items.
P. PHOTOGRAPHY/VIDEOTAPING/
WEBSTREAMING POLICY
ASAA has a property interest in its state championship
events. As such, ASAA has the exclusive authority to
regulate photographic, video recording, and video/
web distribution of ASAA state championship events
and the distribution of photos, tapes, CDs, DVDs,
webstreaming and any other method of recording
such events as will be presented in the future.
ASAA at its discretion, may award the exclusive
right to photograph, record, and distribute to an
independent contractor. ASAA may also limit access
to the floor, field, deck, track or court to only those
contractors who have been granted authority to
perform the duties as prescribed in this policy. Flash
photography at ASAA State Championships is strictly prohibited.
Webstreaming an ASAA State Championship event
without express written permission from the State
Championships Director is prohibited. Photography,
and video taping from the stands and spectator area
is allowed. Fans, parents, coaches, school employees, etc. are not allowed to photograph outside the
spectator area. Members of the media are encouraged to apply for an ASAA media credential.
Q. STATE CHAMPIONSHIP PARTICIPATION FEES
The Board of Directors has authorized the assessment of a participation fee for all state championships and festivals. All non-athletic events will be
$10 or $20 per student participant with no maximum. See specific activity bylaws for amounts.
The fee for athletic teams will be $10 per student
participant with a maximum fee of $150 for those
teams of 15 or more participants. This applies to
Football, Volleyball, Hockey, Basketball, Soccer,
Softball, and Baseball.
The fee for individual (non-team) athletic events will
be $10 per student participant with no maximum.
This applies to Cross Country Running, Tennis,
Swimming/Diving, Wrestling, Nordic Skiing, and
Track and Field.
R. STATE CHAMPIONSHIP OFFICIALS
It is imperative that all ASAA championship events
are officiated by certified and highly competent
individuals. It is also the intent of ASAA that each
Region/Conference should have the opportunity for
representation by an Official from their respective
geographical region at state tournaments. However,
when qualified and/or competent officials cannot
be obtained from one region or conference, those
positions will be filled from other regions of the state.
1. Certified Officials: Officials working any state
tournament must be certified by an established
cut-off date (one month from the first practice
day). Certified is defined as being “registered
in Alaska with ASAA and having passed the
required NFHS sport specific exam.”
2. Officials Nominations: An Officials Selection
Ballot Form is included in the Forms Section of
this Handbook. It is intended to help facilitate
nominating by coaches, school representatives
and Official’s Associations. In situations where
no nominations are received from a specific
Region/Conference by the deadline, those official’s positions will be filled from other Regions/
Conferences. In sports in which more than
one Championship occurs (Football, Volleyball,
Wrestling, etc.) a nomination at any level qualifies that Official to be eligible for any/all levels.
3. Officials Nomination Deadlines: Absolute deadline for submitting nominations to ASAA shall
be four weeks prior to the start of the State
Championship. Officials will be selected and
contacted no later than three weeks before the
Championship.
2015-16 State Event
Nomination Deadline Selection Deadline
Football ..........................September 11............. September 18
Tennis.............................September 11............. September 18
Swim/Dive .....................October 9 ................... October 16
3A/4A Volleyball ............October 15 ................. October 22
2A & Mixed 6 Volleyball .....November 5 ............... November 12
1A/2A/3A/4A Wrestling ....November 20 ............. November 27
Hockey ...........................January 14 ................ January 21
1A/2A Basketball ...........February 17 ............... February 21
3A/4A Basketball ...........February 25............... March 3
Soccer.............................April 28 ..................... May 5
Baseball .........................May 5 ........................ May 12
Softball ..........................May 5 ........................ May 12
4. ASAA Selection Process: ASAA reserves the
right to review all official nominations. A rating
system for officials will be put into effect to help
in the selection process.
5. Budget Considerations: The ASAA Board
of Directors determines State Championship
Official fees annually during the April Board
meeting for the following year. Specific state
tournament budgets for travel expenses will
always play a role in determining the number
of officials that will be used from geographical
areas other than local officials from the site of
the tournament. ASAA will provide Air Travel,
Hotel (shared) and game checks for all Officials.
ASAA will not rent or reserve rental cars for
Officials but will reimburse up to a maximum
of $45 daily per car (receipts required). ASAA
encourages Officials to use the Hospitality room
at the State Tournament and no per diem will be
provided. Those Officials that are approved
for driving their own personal ground transportation will receive a mileage allowance based
on round trip mileage from their home address.
6. Allocation of Maximum Number of Officials:
a. Baseball
8 officials
b. Basketball
10 officials for 3 man crew
c. Football
5 officials per game semis &
finals
d. Hockey
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e. Soccer
f. Softball
g. Swimming
h. Tennis
i. Volleyball
j. Wrestling
TENNIS - One certified USTA Official will be chosen by the steering committee. This official, tournament director, and ASAA staff will select another
official.
10 officials
10 officials
10 swim officials
Plus 7 dive officials
2 officials
6 officials
6 officials
NORDIC SKI - The technical delegate must be
fully aware of USAA rules as well as the Alaska
Nordic Ski rules printed by ASAA.
7. Sport-Specific Guidelines: The following are
guidelines for the selection of Officials for specific Activities. If the Sport is not listed, it has no
specific guidelines.
FOOTBALL
a. The host school will select Officials for all
quarterfinal games.
b. The process and criteria for the selection of
Official for Semifinal and Final games at State:
• Official per game: 5
• Positions: Referee, Umpire, Linesman, 2
Judges
• ASAA will allocate specific Officials crew
positions (informal positions). Associations
are expected to effectively communicate
with schools for which they provide officiating services during the year in order to
evaluate Officials for selections.
• Types of Crew: Mixed
• Certification required: National Federation
Association Allocation:
LARGE SCHOOL (3 games):
Anchorage (11), Fairbanks (4)
MEDIUM SCHOOL (3 games):
Anchorage (7), Kenai (4), Kodiak (1),
Southeast (3 – maximum of 2 from either
Southeast or Fairbanks)
SMALL SCHOOLS (1 game):
Anchorage (1), Barrow (1), Fairbanks (1),
Kenai (1), Valdez (1)
OTHER SPORT SPECIFIC GUIDELINES
ASAA Staff, the Tournament Director and
Steering Committee select Officials for the
following Sports:
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TRACK & FIELD - The Meet Referee must be
NFHS certified and will determine which other
essential positions must be certified.
S. VENDORS
Vendors are not allowed at state championships
without express written permission from the ASAA
Associate Director in charge. Vendors will need
to fill out and complete an ASAA Vendor Contract
agreement. This must be completed at least four (4)
weeks prior to the start of the state championship
they want to attend.
T.
DRAWINGS / FUNDRAISING
No fundraising, drawings, split-the-pot, raffles, and
other contests are to be conducted at the state
championship event other than those conducted for
the benefit of ASAA or approved by ASAA. ASAA
reserves the exclusive authority to regulate split-thepot and raffle activities.
Schools and outside groups are not allowed to run
split-the-pot or raffle activities without express written
permission from ASAA staff. If approved the group will
need to fill out an ASAA Vendor Contract agreement.
U. PERFORMANCE OF BANDS
Schools pep bands are encouraged to accompany their team(s) and spirit squad(s) to the state
championships to add excitement. Band directors
are reminded that as a courtesy to the teams and
cheerleaders of both schools, the performances by
the band should be limited to a certain schedule.
The guidelines listed below indicate an appropriate
playing schedule for the band:
1. The band should play before the game begins.
The director should coordinate the schedule
so that team members may be announced if
desired by the host school.
SWIMMING/DIVING - The Tournament Director
or steering committee will submit a maximum of 10
Swimming Officials and 7 diving Officials.
2. The band should play at halftime of the contest.
CROSS COUNTRY - The Meet Referee must be
NFHS certified and will determine which other
essential positions must be certified.
4. Band Directors and Cheerleading Coaches are
encouraged to establish a performance schedule
prior to the game for time outs and quarter breaks.
3. The band may play at the end of the contest if desired.
5. Bands should be sensitive to the gym environment and the needs of players and coaches who
need to be able to communicate with each other
during time-outs.
6. Musical instruments may not be used as noise
makers during the contests.
V. LATE ARRIVALS TO STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS
In state championships involving team competition,
all teams should make every effort to arrive at the
championship site before the coaches’ meeting.
This meeting is usually held on the evening prior to
the start of the championship. If a team is unable to
meet this time frame because of weather or transportation difficulties, or other unusual circumstances, the
school must notify ASAA.
Prior to the Start of a Championship: If it appears
that the team may not be able to arrive to compete in
its scheduled first round contest becasue of weather,
natrual distater, transportation breakdowns, etc, that
contest will be rescheduled as the last of the day.
If the team fails to arrive at the championship site for
the first contest, that team will forfeit the contest and
will be placed in the consolation bracket. The other
team will move forward in the championship bracket. If the team fails to arrive at the championship site
for the second round contest, the team will forfeit and
will be out of the state championships.
After Start of a Championship: After the championship has started and all teams have checked in, and
a team is late to a scheduled contest, the game may
be delayed for a maximum of fifteen (15) minutes
for arrival and warmups. After that time period has
exhausted, if a team still has not arrived or is not
ready to play, it will forfeit the contest.
Wrestling: In wrestling, a forfeit due to late arrival at
the championship site because of weather or transportation problems shall not eliminate a contestant
from further competition in the championship. The
athlete will be placed in the consolation bracket. If
a team is delayed due to weather or transportation
problems and arrives after weigh-ins have occurred,
these contestants shall be weighed by themselves
upon arrival prior to their first match.
W. ASAA MEDIA CREDENTIAL POLICY
ASAA appreciate the coverage statewide media
provide for Alaska high schools and their students; it
is a great benefit to schools and the student-ahtletes.
ASAA has established a media credential application process. Please visit ASAA.org/ Media section
to download the 2015-16 ASAA Media Handbook.
This second includes all credential and broadcast
applications, along with ASAA Media Policies.
Media members who do not have an ASAA Media
Credential and have not submitted their Agreement
to ASAA Media Policies will not be permitted to enter
into "Media Access areas" at state tournament venues due to liability issues.
ASAA Media credentials will not be granted to:
• Any advertising personnel, including directors,
managers and account executives.
• School yearbook and newspaper staff, and/or
team/school photographers/video staff
• Individuals/Organizations whose main purpose
is to market photos on the internet, to schools, or
individuals.
• Walk up requests
• Recruiting or Scouting services
• Administration, principals, booster club members,
presidents, vice presidents, general managers,
managers, marketing managers, marketing representatives, public relations, promotions, accounting, graphic designers, or engineers.
• Editors of “in-house” or personal newsletters or
personal web logs (blogs).
• Anyone whose principal purpose for attending
ASAA State Championships is, in our judgment,
for reasons other than generating news coverage
of the event or its participants.
X. MEDICAL POLICY
Chain of Command: ASAA has established a medical “chain of command” for state tournaments.
Medical decisions, including the evaluation of student participants for suspected concussions, will be
made by the following medically trained individuals
in the order listed below, in consultation with on-site
ASAA staff. ASAA encourages the State Tournament
Medical Provider to consult with other on-site providers when in his or her opinion, it would be beneficial
to the injured student.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
State Championship Medical Provider
Team Medical Provider
Team Athletic Trainer
Tournament Athletic Trainer
Tournament EMT
Suspected Concussion Protocol: Per Alaska state
law, AS 14.30.142, as amended, a student who
has been removed from participation in a practice
or game for suspicion of concussion may not return
to play until the student has been evaluated and
cleared for participation by an Athletic Trainer OR
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by a qualified person who verifies that he or she is
currently trained in the evaluation and management
of concussions. “Qualified person” means either:
1) a health care provider licensed in Alaska, or
exempt from licensure under Alaska law (AS
08.64.370(1), (2), or (4)), or
2) a person acting at the direction and under the
supervision of a
physician licensed in
Alaska, or exempt from licensure.
As interpreted by ASAA, Athletic Trainer means a
Certified Athletic Trainer.
As interpreted by ASAA, “Trained” means that the
provider
1) Has completed the online CDC Concussion
Course for Clinicians (www.preventingconcussions.org) in the last two years, AND
2) has a) completed 2 hours of CME in Sports
Concussion
Management in the last 2
years, or b) has completed a 1 year Sports
Medicine Fellowship, a Certificate of Added
Qualifications in Sports Medicine, or a
Residency in Neurology or Neurosurgery.
The coach of a student who has been removed from
play for suspicion of concussion will be notified by
an on-site ASAA staff member that the student will be
ineligible for the remainder of that game.
The State Tournament Medical Provider or an on-site
ASAA staff member will provide a copy of the ASAA
Healthcare Provider Release for Student Athlete with
Suspected or Actual Concussion form to the student’s
parent/guardian and/or coach. This form includes
the Return to Play (RTP) protocol that must be followed by a concussed athlete if he or she is to return
to competition.
Y. CORPORATE SPONSORS & PARTNERS
Meeting obligations to corporate sponsors and partners is essential. Administration of the championship
event will be in compliance with ASAA contractual agreements with corporate/sponsor partners.
Consideration should be given to representatives of
corporate/sponsors partners in regard to amenities
and recognition of support.
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FORMS
General Use Forms
ASAA School Membership Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Electronic Eligibility Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
TAD "Play for Keeps" Acknowledgement Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
ASAA Pass Order Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Contract for Interscholastic Games or Meets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Cooperative School Program Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Out-of-State Travel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
ASAA Parent/Guardian Consent for Student Travel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Health Review/Exam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
General Use Forms
Parent and Student Verification of Receipt of Information Concerning Concussions . . . . . . 143
Medical Release for Student Athlete With Suspected or Actual Concussion . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Gold Lifetime Pass Nomination Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Resource List of Medical Professionals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
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SCHOOL APPLICATION FOR MEMBERSHIP IN ASAA
Please complete and return this application form to become a member school of the Alaska School Activities Association.
You may fax this form back to (907) 561-0720, or mail it to the address below.
Type of School:
Public
Private
Number of students currently enrolled in grades 9-12
School
Principal
Address
City
Phone
Fax
Zipcode
Email
School Mascot
School Colors
SUPERINTENDENT / SCHOOL DISTRICT INFORMATION
School District
Public School Superintendent , if applicable
School District Address
SchoolDistrict Phone
City
School District Fax
Zipcode
School District Email
SCHOLASTIC STANDARDS
Is the school approved by the state or other accrediting agency?
Do students take the state assessment tests?
Yes
Yes
Is the curriculum approved by the state or other national entity?
No
No
Yes
No
If so, please name the specific entity:
FOR OFFICE USE ONLY
Region
Decision
Date
APPROVED
DISAPPROVED
Executive Director’s Signature
_____/_____/_____
ALASKA SCHOOL ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION, INC.
4048 Laurel Street, Suite 203 • Anchorage, AK 99508 • (907) 563-3723 • Fax 561-0720 • www.asaa.org
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ELECTRONIC ELIGIBILITY REGISTRATION (EER)
Schools may no longer submit student eligibility information using the Master Eligibility List Form. All student eligibility
information must be reported electronically using the Electronic Eligibility Registration (EER) at www.asaaeligibility.
org. Each member school’s principal has been assigned a unique user ID and password for entry into the Electronic
Eligibility Registration (EER) and reporting violations of the TAD Policy.
• Principal may put a sub user on by entering the system with his/her ID and password.
• Sub user than will receive a username and password in his/her email from [email protected]
• Sub user accounts will not be able to access the TAD Violation reporting.
For information and help concerning the reporting of student on the EER contact:
Teresa Johnson - [email protected], Deanna Montagna - [email protected], or call 907-563-3723.
Before placing a student’s name on the Electronic Eligibility Registration (EER) - please verify the student’s eligibility
based on the following criteria. If the student is not eligible, do not include them on the EER.
AGE
• If student is 19 years of age on or before August 1, 2015, student is INELIGIBLE.
MAXIMUM PARTICIPATION
• If previously participated in four seasons or a specific activity, student is INELIGIBLE FOR THAT ACTIVITY.
• If enrolled in high school for 8 or more semesters, the student is INELIGIBLE.
ACADEMIC - In order to be eligible, a student must:
• (except for first semester freshmen) have passed at least five (5) semester units of credit* or the equivalent during the
previous semester, with an overall 2.0 GPA for the semester. Students who passed the required number of classes but
who did not maintain an overall 2.0 GPA during the previous semester may regain eligibility during the current semester
by achieving and maintaining an overall 2.0 GPA with in the school’s grading system, and
• be enrolled in at least five (5) semester units of credit* or the equivalent during the current semester and maintain overall 2.0 GPA for the semester. Students who do not maintain an overall 2.0 GPA may regain eligibility during the current
semester by achieving and maintaining an overall 2.0 GPA within the school’s grading system.
* Note: Seniors on track to graduate must take at least four (4) semester units of credit or the equivalent.
• Student did not meet academic requirements, school may submit the Waiver Request Form.
TRANSFER STUDENT FORMS
BONA FIDE CHANGE OF RESIDENCE FORM
The following pertains to students who are transferring from one school to another:
• If the student transfers along with a bona fide change of address* of parents to the new school’s attendance area-ELIGIBLE.
* Bona fide change of address means the moving of the permanent residence of the entire family of the student and his/her parents or guardians (or other person with whom the student has resided for
a period of time approved by the Association) from one school’s attendance arena into another school’s attendance area prior to a change in enrollment of the student. Schools must verify that a bona
fide change of residence has occurred and must report this to the Association by submitting the Bona Fide change of Residence Form, before the student is allowed to participate. (This form will not be
returned to the school).
• Students changing schools during a sports season**- INELIGIBLE IN THAT SPORT AT THE NEW SCHOOL.
** A Student may represent only one member school during a respective sport season. A student who participates in a sport at
eligible in that sport for the remainder of the current season.
one school and who subsequently transfers to another school will not be
TRANSFER RULE WAIVER REQUEST FORM
If the student transfers to the new school’s attendance area without a bona fide change of residence of
parents-INELIGIBLE without a waiver. SEE ARTICLE 13
FOREIGN EXCHANGE/INTERNATIONAL STUDENT REGISTRATION IN ALASKA FORM
• Foreign Exchange Student
SEE ARTICLE 13
ALASKA STUDENT FOREIGN EXCHANGE AND TRAVEL PROGRAM WAIVER FORM
• Alaska Students Involved in Exchange/Travel Programs: SEE ARTICLE 13
FORMS ARE NOT NEEDED FOR:
1. New ninth grader entering your school
2. Student who was on correspondence or attending a charter school within your district and had not chosen another
school of eligibility to participate in (but could have chosen your school).
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Student, Parent/Guardian
Acknowledgement Form
Please read the following statements, sign below and return to your school’s office
• I have participated in ASAA’s “Play for Keeps” orientation and have watched the DVD
presentation.
• I understand the terms of the Tobacco, Alcohol and Controlled Substances Policy as
explained during the presentation, including the penalties for violations.
• I further understand that it is solely the school’s responsibility to determine if a violation
has occurred and that the school’s decision may not be appealed to ASAA.
• I further understand that schools are required to report each violation to ASAA and to
maintain strict confidentiality as specified in the policy. More specific wording of the
confidentiality statement is found in the policy which is available from the school or at
www.asaa.org.
• I further understand that students must participate in the orientation and sign this form
each season prior to competition.
• I further understand that a student’s parent/guardian must participate in the orientation
and sign this form at least annually for the student to gain eligibility.
• I further understand that a copy of this signed form must be returned to the school before
the student is permitted to participate in interscholastic activities.
• I further understand that schools shall keep a copy of the signed forms on file.
• After participating in the “Play for Keeps” orientation and having the opportunity to
review and understand ASAA’ s Tobacco, Alcohol and Controlled Substances Policy, the
violations, penalties and reporting requirements, I agree (both student and parent/legal
guardian) to be bound by the terms of the policy.
Printed Name of Student
Student Signature
Date
_______/______/______
Printed Name of Parent/Guardian
Parent/Guardian Signature
Date
_______/______/______
Sport or Activity
School
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ASAA PASS ORDER FORM
The ASAA Pass affords entrance into any regular season event, regional or district event, and any/all state tournaments during the school year. Passes are primarily for Certified Coaches, Athletic Directors, Administrators, School
District Administrators and School Board Members. The cost is $50 per pass.
Please PRINT or type the names of individuals and the positions each holds with the school or school district as passes
will be personalized before mailing out.
School or School District
Principal
FIRST NAME
Phone
LAST NAME
Total number of passes:
Amount Enclosed
x
$50
=
POSITION
Payment Type
CHECK
PURCHASE ORDER
Mail this form, along
with payment of $50
per pass, to ASAA at
the address below.
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Date
_____/_____/_____
CONTRACT FOR INTERSCHOOL
GAMES OR MEETS
This contract is made and subscribed to by the Principal and Athletic Directors of the participating schools listed below:
Name of School #1
Name of School #2
for (number) ________________ contests in (list sport) __________________________________ to be played as follows:
First Team Contest
Preliminary Game
_____________________
To be held at
____ / ____ / ____
Date
_____________
____ : ____ __m
Day of Week
Hour
First Team Contest
____ : ____
Hour
__m
Preliminary Game
_____________________
To be held at
____ / ____ /____
Date
_____________
____ : ____ __m
Day of Week
Hour
____ : ____
Hour
__m
Financial Terms
1.
Each school guaranteers its membership and good standing in the Alaska School Activities Association, Inc., and also
guarantees that participation in this contest will not violate any rule of that corporation.
2.
Each contestant will be eligible under rules of the Alaska School Activities Association, Inc.
3.
If either party fails to fulfill its contract obligations, that party shall make amends, if any, in accordance with the terms
stated below. Such provisions shall not conflict with the Constitution or Bylaws.
Contract Terms
Alaska School Activities Association, Inc. By-Laws Article VI, Section 1 states: “A school may be sanctioned for faiure to fulfill
contracts, unless beyond control of contracting parties.”
#
1
Principal
Athletic Director
School
City / Town
#
2
Principal
Athletic Director
School
City / Town
Forms
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COOPERATIVE SCHOOL PROGRAM APPLICATION
1A/2A Schools: ASAA permits 1A and 2A schools to sponsor cooperative teams when individual schools do not have adequate numbers of student participants to sponsor their own teams. This completed application must be submitted to the Executive Director by
the established deadlines as stated below.
Schools With Enrollments of less than 451: ASAA permits 1A and 2A schools that are unable to participate in the Cooperative School
Program as specified above, and as well as other schools whose prior year’s DEED reported enrollments in grades 9-12 are under
451, to form cooperative teams when the schools are all in the same school district, and all but one of the schools does not have
adequate numbers of student participants to sponsor its own team. This completed application must be submitted to the Executive
Director by the established deadlines as stated below.
Deadlines to Submit Cooperative School Program Application: Fall sports (except football), winter sports, spring sports – first official
day of practice in that sport according to the ASAA calendar.
Football deadline – the December Board of Directors meeting preceding the start of the football cooperative.
These schools request permission to form a cooperative team.
School #1
Enrollment
Class
1A
3A
School #2
Enrollment
Class
1A
3A
School #3
Enrollment
2A
4A
Class
1A
3A
School #4
2A
4A
Enrollment
2A
4A
Class
1A
3A
2A
4A
Cooperative teams may be formed only in the following team sports. Mark the sport in which the above schools wish to form a
cooperative team.
Baseball
Basketball
Football
Hockey
Boys
Girls
Soccer
Softball
Volleyball
Mixed 6 Volleyball
The administrators of each school have read and understand ASAA Bylaw Article 7, Section 9, subsections
B and C, and wish to form a cooperative team under these guidelines.
School #1 Administrator’s Name
School #1 Administrator’s Signature
Date
_____/_____/_____
Date
_____/_____/_____
Date
_____/_____/_____
Date
_____/_____/_____
FOR OFFICE USE ONLY
Executive Director's Signature:_____________________________________________________________Date_______________
Decision
Comments
APPROVED
DISAPPROVED
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OUT-OF-STATE TRAVEL REQUEST
Out-of-state travel for interscholastic competition during the school year must be approved by the Executive Director. Use
this form to request approval.
(NEW) For Cheerleading Requests – “ASAA will not approve requests for out-of-state cheerleading travel unless the
school agrees that the squad will participate in the ASAA state cheerleading championship in March.”
Affirm: I understand that permission for out-of state travel is contingent upon the school’s cheer squad participating in the
ASAA state cheerleading championship and affirm that the squad will do so.
Date of request
School
_______/_______/_______
Team, group or organization requesting travel
Departure date
Out-of-state destination
_______/_______/______
Return date
_______/_______/______
Describe the out-of-state competition
Event Title:
Type of Competition (invitational, tournament, etc.):
School administrator’s permission
The above named school team/organization has my permission to travel for out-of-state competition.
School Administrator (please print) ____________________________________________________________________
School Administrator’s Signature: __________________________________________
Phone: ____________________
Fax: ____________________
Executive Director’s decision
APPROVED
Date: ___________________
Email: ___________________________________
Executive Director’s signature
DISAPPROVED
Comments
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ASAA PARENT / GUARDIAN CONSENT FOR STUDENT
TRAVEL AND PARTICIPATION
STUDENT
Student Last Name
Student First Name
MI
Date of birth
Grade
_____/_____/_____
Address
Phone
City
Zipcode
Email
School
PARENT/GUARDIAN
Parent/Guardian Last Name
Parent/Guardian First Name
Address
Phone
City
MI
Zipcode
Email
COACH/ADVISOR
Coach/Advisor Last Name
Coach/Advisor First Name
Address
MI
City
Zipcode
PRINCIPAL
Principal Last Name
School
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Principal First Name
Phone
MI
Email
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ASAA PARENT / GUARDIAN CONSENT FOR STUDENT
TRAVEL AND PARTICIPATION
Continuation
CONSENT FOR PARTICIPATION
I hereby give my consent for the above named student to engage in ASAA or school district approved interscholastic activities
as a representative of his/her school. I also give my consent for the the above named student to accompany the group as a
member on out-of-town trips. I have received and have reviewed the "Parents Guide to Concussion in Sports."
Parent/Guardian name (please print)
Parent/Guardian signature
Date
_____/_____/_____
INSURANCE COVERAGE
I understand that the Alaska State Board of Education and Alaska School Activities Association (ASAA) do not carry medical
or liability insurance covering students traveling for interscholastic activities. I HEREBY WAIVE ON BEHALF OF MYSELF
AND THE ABOVE NAMED STUDENT ANY LIABILITY RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OR
ASAA, EITHER ORGANIZATIONALLY OR FOR ANY OF ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS OR EMPLOYEES, FOR INJURIES
OR DAMAGES SUSTAINED IN THE INTERSCHOLASTIC PROGRAM. I also understand that medical or liability insurance is my responsibility.
Date
_____/_____/_____
CONSENT FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL TREATMENT
In consideration of the above named student’s opportunity to participate in interscholastic activities, I hereby give my consent
to medical examination, emergency medical treatment, hospitalization or other medical treatment as may be necessary for
the welfare of the above named student, by a physician, nurse practitioner, PA, athletic trainer, community health aid, and/or
hospital in the event of illness or injury during all periods of time in which the student is away from his or her legal residence
as a member of an interscholastic activity group. I further hereby waive on behalf of myself and the above named student, any
liability of the school district or ASAA, its officers, agents or employees, arising out of such medical treatment.
Coverage is provided as follows:
Native Services
Military
Private Insurance Carrier
None. I will assume financial responsibilities for injuries.
Name of Insurer:______________ Policy Number: ______________________ Phone of Insurer:____________________
Date
_____/_____/_____
Parent/Guardian phone number
Parent/Guardian emergency phone number
Personal Physicians Name
Personal Physicians phone number
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AUTHORIZATION TO RELEASE MEDICAL INFORMATION
RELATING TO STUDENT HEALTH REVIEW/EXAM
TO:
Medical Provider
I hereby authorize you to release copies of all medical information in your possession, whether paper or electronic, relating
to student health review/exams of the student identified below to the school or school district in which the student is enrolled
and to appropriate health care providers.
Name of school or school district
This release authorizes disclosure of this information to the school for purposes of the school's determining the fitness of the
student to participate in strenuous physical activities, including but not limited to competitive athletic events.
I understand that the medical information disclosed by the medical provider to the school may be further disclosed by the school
to the school's administrators, athletic director and coaches of any interscholastic activities in which I seek to participate.
I understand that once the information is disclosed, it may be re-disclosed by the recipient and federal law may not protect the
information.
I understand that I may revoke this authorization in writing at any time, except to the extent action has been taken in reliance
on this authorization.
I certify that the signatures on this release are voluntary.
Photocopies of this release shall have the same authority as the original. This release will expire one year from the date of
signatures on this form, unless revoked earlier by me in writing.
Date of signature
Signature of student
________/_________/_________
Printed or typed name of student
Student’s social security number
(optional)
Date of birth
________/_________/_________
CONSENT OF PARENT
I am the parent or legal guardian of the above student, and authorize the foregoing release of medical information to the
student's school/school district and to appropriate health care providers.
Date of signature
Signature of parent / legal guardian
________/_________/_________
Printed or typed name of parent / legal guardian
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STUDENT HEALTH REVIEW/EXAM
SECTION A: To be completed by parent or guardian.
Student Last Name
Student First Name
MI
Date of birth
Grade
_____/_____/_____
Address
City
Phone
Emergency Phone
Zipcode
Date of last physical exam
________/_________/_________
Are your immunizations up to date
Yes
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
20.
21.
22.
23.
24.
25.
26.
27.
28.
29.
30.
No
Last tetanus shot
Last measles shot
Last TB skin test
_____/______/____
______/______/___
______/______/___
YES
Have you ever been hospitalized? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Have you ever had surgery? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Are you presently taking any medications or pills? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Have you ever passed out during or after exercise? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Have you ever been dizzy during or after exercise? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Have you ever had chest pain during or after exercise? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Do you tire more quickly than your friends during exercise? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Have you ever had high blood pressure? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Have you ever been told that you have a heart murmur? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Have you ever had racing of your heart or skipped beats? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Has anyone in your family died of heart problems or sudden death before age 50? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Do you have any skin problems (itching, rashes, acne)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Have you ever had a head injury? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Have you ever had a concussion? If yes, how many_______ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Have you ever been knocked out or unconscious? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Do you suffer from migraines? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Have you ever had a seizure? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Have you ever had a stinger, burner or pinched nerve? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Have you ever had heat or muscle cramps? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Have you ever been dizzy or passed out in the heat? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Do you have trouble breathing or do you cough during or after activity? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Do you use any special equipment (pads, braces, neck rolls, mouth guards, eye guards, etc.)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Have you ever had problems with your eyes or vision? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Do you wear glasses or contacts or protective eye wear? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Have you ever sprained/strained, dislocated, fractured, broken or had repeated swelling or other
injuries in any of the following bones or joints? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
___Head
___Shoulder ___Thigh
___Neck
___Elbow
___Knee
___Chest
___Forearm ___Shin/calf ___Back
___Wrist
___Ankle
___Hip
___Hand
Have you ever had other medical problems (infectious mononucleosis, diabetes, etc.)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Have you had any medical problem or injury since your last evaluation? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Are you Diabetic? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Are you Asthmatic? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Do you have any allergies (medicine, bees or other stinging insects)?? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
NO
List all allergies: ___________________________________________________________________________________________________
31. When was your first menstrual period? __________________________________________________________________________
When was your last menstrual period? __________________________________________________________________________
What was the longest time between your periods last year? __________________________________________________________
32. Explain all “yes” answers: ___________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
I hereby state that, to the best of my knowledge, my answers to the above questions are correct and give consent for my student to be examined.
Student Signature: __________________________________________________________________________
Date: ___________________
Parent/Guardian Signature: __________________________________________________________________
Date: ____________________
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STUDENT HEALTH REVIEW/EXAM
SECTION B: To be completed by physician, physician assistant or advanced nurse practitioner
This form to be sent to the school (do not send to ASAA)
Student Last Name
Student First Name
MI
Date of birth
Grade
_____/_____/_____
Height
Weight
Vision — Right Eye
Vision — Left Eye
20/
Blood Pressure
20/
NORMAL
Pulse
Vision Corrected?
Yes
Pupils
No
ABNORMAL FINDINGS
INITIALS
Cardiopulmonary
Pulse
Heart
Lungs
Skin
Abdominal
Genitalia
Musculoskeletal
Neck
Shoulder
Elbow
Wrist
Hand
Back
Knee
Ankle
Foot
Other
Clearance:
Cleared
Cleared after completed evaluation/rehabilitations for (Specific Sports): _______________________
Not cleared for:
Collision
Contact
Noncontact
Strenuous
Moderately Strenuous
Nonstrenuous
Due to: __________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
Name of M.D., P.A. or ANP (circle which)
Signature
Date
_____/_____/_____
Address
Phone
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ASAA PARENT AND STUDENT VERIFICATION
OF RECEIPT OF INFORMATION CONCERNING
CONCUSSIONS
In accordance with AS 14.30.142, the School District requires that each athlete, and each minor
athlete’s parent/guardian, receive written information on the nature and risks of concussions
each year. Students may not participate in school athletic activities unless the student and parent/
guardian of a student who is under 18 years of age have signed a current verification that they
have received the information provided by the District. Parents will be provided with a pamphlet
provided by the Alaska School Activities Association entitled “A Parent’s Guide to Concussions
in Sports.” Students will be provided with a fact sheet produced by the U.S. Dept. of Health and
Human Services Centers for Disease Control and Prevention entitled “Head’s Up: Concussion in
High School Sports – A Fact Sheet for Athletes.” Students who are 18 years of age or older will
also be provided with the Parent’s Guide.
Parents and Students should review this information, discuss it at home, and direct any questions
to the student’s coach, school principal or athletic activities director.
Student Acknowledgement (required for all athletes)
I acknowledge that I have received a copy of “Head’s Up: Concussion in High School Sports – A
Fact Sheet for Athletes” and understand its contents.
Student Signature
Print Name
Date
_______/______/______
Parent/Guardian/Eligible Student Acknowledgement
(Parent signature required for all students under 18 years of age; student signature
required for students age 18 or older)
I acknowledge that I have received a copy of “A Parent’s Guide to Concussions in Sports” and
understand its contents.
Parent/Guardian/Eligible Student Signature
Print Name
Date
_______/______/______
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ASAA HEALTHCARE PROVIDER RELEASE AND
RETURN TO PLAY PROTOCOL (RTP)
Student Name: ___________________________________________________________
Sport: _______________________________ School: ___________________________
Birthdate: ____________
Date of Injury: ______________________ Description: ________________________________________________
IMPORTANT NOTE TO HEALTHCARE PROVIDER
Per AS 14.30.142, as amended, a student who has been removed from participation in a practice or game for suspicion of
concussion may not return to play until the student has been evaluated and cleared for participation by an Athletic Trainer
OR by a qualified person who verifies that he or she is currently trained in the evaluation and management of concussions.
“Qualified person” means either:
1) A health care provider licensed in Alaska, or exempt from licensure under Alaska law(AS 08.64.370(1), (2), or (4),
OR
2) a person acting at the direction and under the supervision of a physician licensed in Alaska, or exempt from licensure.
As interpreted by ASAA, Athletic Trainer means a Certified Athletic Trainer.
As interpreted by ASAA, "Trained" means that the provider:
1) Has completed the online CDC Concussion Course for Clinicians (www.preventingconcussions.org) in the last two years,
AND
2) Has a) completed 2 hours of CME in Sports Concussion Management in the last 2 years, or b) has completed a oneyear Sports Medicine Fellowship, a Certifacte of Added Qualifications in Sports Medicine, or a Residency in Neurology
or Neurosurgery.
IF YOU DO NOT MEET THESE CRITERIA, PLEASE REFER THE STUDENT ATHLETE TO A HEALTHCARE PROVIDER WHO DOES
If an athlete is removed from participation in an activity because of a suspected concussion:
BUT is found not to have a concussion, the athlete’s return to play should be determined by the athlete’s medical provider in accordance with the provider’s assessment of the athlete’s condition and readiness to participate;
AND is determined to have sustained a concussion, the athlete’s readiness to return to participation should be
assessed in accordance with the Alaska School Activities Association’s graduated Return to Play (RTP) protocol. All student
athletes with a concussion must successfully complete an appropriate RTP Protocol that lasts a minimum of six days before
resuming full athletic activity. The Return to Play protocol recommended by ASAA’s Sports Medicine Advisory Committee
is described below.
Students should begin with a period of complete rest in which they avoid cognitive and physical exertion. As symptoms
diminish, and the athlete feels able, he/she can begin trials of cognitive work, e.g. reading, texting, computer, TV, school.
The introduction of cognitive work should be in short increments which increase progressively in length and intensity so long
as concussion symptoms do not recur or worsen. When several hours of cognitive work are well tolerated at home, then
attendance at a half day of school is appropriate. When a full day of school is tolerated, then homework may be added.
Academic accommodations may be necessary for student athletes as they return to school following a concussion. If cognitive
work at any time provokes or exacerbates symptoms, then the work should be discontinued, additional cognitive work should
be minimized until symptoms regress, and the student can attempt to advance cognitive work again on the following day.
Only when the concussion symptoms have been entirely absent for 24 hours, does Day 1 of the progressive return to physical
activity begin. The Return To Play Protocol is to take place over a minimum of six days, with at least 24 hours
between each step. The rate of progression through the steps in the program should be individualized. Factors which may
slow the rate are young age, history of previous concussions, number/severity/duration of concussion symptoms, medical risk
factors, and the concussion risk of the sports to which the athlete will return. Physical or cognitive activity that provokes recurrence of concussive symptoms will delay recovery and increase the risk of future concussion. Therefore, if symptoms recur at
any step, then physical activity should stop until 24 hours after resolution of the symptoms, and then resume at the previous step.
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ASAA HEALTHCARE PROVIDER RELEASE AND RETURN TO PLAY PROTOCOL (RTP)
Student Name: ___________________________________________________________
SYMPTOMATIC STAGE:
Physical and Cognitive Rest; Then Incremental Cognitive Work, without Provoking Symptoms.
Day 1
Begin when symptom free for 24 hours. 15 min of light aerobic activity: walk, swim, stationary
bike. NO resistance training.
Day 2
30 min light-moderate aerobic activity: jog, more intense walk, swim, stationary bike. NO resistance training. START PE class at previous day's activity level. As RTP Protocol activity level increases, PE activity level remains 1 day behind
Day 3
30 min mod-heavy aerobic activity: run, swim, cycle, skate, Nordic ski. NO resistance training.
Day 4
30 min heavy aerobic activity: hard run, swim, cycle, skate, Nordic ski. 15 min Resistance Training:
push-up, sit-up, weightlifting
Day 5
Day 6
Return to Practice, Non-contact Limited Participation: Routine sport-specific drills
Day 7
Medically Eligible for Competition after completing RTP Protocol and is cleared by Healthcare
Professional. ASAA Eligibility Criteria must be met before return to competition.
Return to Full-Contact Practice
SECTION 1: THE CONCUSSED ATHLETE - to be completed by Healthcare Provider
Student has sustained a concussion and is not yet ready to begin the Return to Play Protocol.
Student is cleared to begin ASAA’s Return to Play Protocol with any modifications noted below. This clearance
is no longer effective if student’s symptoms return and persist.
Student is entirely free of concussion symptoms and has completed the ASAA Return to Play
Protocol as described above. The athlete is medically eligible to return to competition.
Please note any additional modifications to ASAA’s Return to Play Protocol below [attach more pages if needed]:
SECTION 2: THE NON-CONCUSSED ATHLETE - to be completed by Healthcare Provider
Student has NOT sustained a concussion. The Medical Diagnosis which explains his/her symptoms is:
This is REQUIRED if checking the first box:_____________________________________________________________________
Student is cleared to return to full sports participation. Medical Dx:___________________________________________
Student is cleared for limited participation with the following restrictions [attach more pages if needed]:
SECTION 3: HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL ATTESTATION
By signing this form, I attest that I am a Qualified Healthcare provider authorized under AS 14.30.142 and that I meet the
ASAA definition of "Currently Trained" in the evaluation and management of concussion, as explained above. I do hereby take responsibility for the daily monitoring and decision making in managing this student athlete's concussion.
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Healthcare Provider Signature
HCP Printed Name
AK License Number
Date
SECTION 3: ATHLETE AND PARENT CONSENT
The Return to Play Protocol incorporates an internationally recognized process by which concussed athletes are returned to athletic participation as safely
as possible. Participation in athletics is accompanied by the risk of injury, permanent disability, and death. Having recently sustained a concussion, an athlete
is at more risk for another head injury with risk of permanent disability or death. By signing this form, the athlete and the parent indicate their understanding
that the completion of the Return to Play Protocol is not a guarantee of safe return to athletic participation. The parent accepts the risk of additional injury
in requesting and consenting to the athlete’s return to athletic participation.
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Student Athlete Signature
Date
Parent Signature
Date
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Student Athlete Printed Name
Parent Printed Name
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GOLD LIFETIME PASS NOMINATION FORM
ASAA has adopted a program under which those individuals who have made an extraordinary contribution to high
school activities in Alaska and/or at the national level may be selected as recipients of an ASAA Gold Lifetime Pass.
Program
•
Qualifications: Significant service to high school students of Alaska through demonstrated leadership for at least
twenty (20) years at the state and/or national level. Served as activities administrator, coach/director/advisor, official,
community supporter, or committee member.
•
Number: Up to six (6) recipients may be selected each year, one from each region.
•
Use of Passes: The Gold Lifetime Pass will be honored at all ASAA events, and will provide free entry for the recipient
and one guest. Passes are not transferrable.
•
Selection Process: Regions will forward nominations to the Board of Directors which will make the final selection at
the Spring BOD meetings.
Gold Passes issued by the Board in previous years will be honored for admission to state tournaments.
NOMINEE CONTACT INFORMATION
Nominee’s first name
Nominee’s last name
Address
Day phone
M.I.
City
Evening phone
Zipcode
Email
NOMINATOR’S CONTACT INFORMATION
Printed name of person submitting nomination letter supporting qualifications of nominee
Address
Daytime phone
City
Email
Zipcode
Date of nomination
________/_________/_________
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GOLD LIFETIME PASS NOMINATION FORM
continuation
Describe the nominee’s significant service to high school students of Alaska through demonstrated leadership for at least twenty (20) years at the state and/or national level. Specify roles served (activities administrator, coach, director, advisor, official, community supporter, committee member), dates, exemplary performance and outcomes, etc. Use additional pages if necessary. Letters of support may also be included
or forwarded.
FOR OFFICE USE ONLY
Date received
Date reviewed by Board
_______/________/________
_______/________/________
Board of Directors’ decision
APPROVED
DISAPPROVED
Comments
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RESOURCE LIST OF MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS TO
ADMINISTER PRE-PARTICIPATION
PHYSICAL EXAMS
Alaska Board of Nursing — Occupational Licensing
Anchorage: (907) 269-8161
Alaska Nurse Practitioners
Anchorage: (907) 222-6847
Alaska Nurses Association
Anchorage: (907) 274-0827
Alaska State Medical Association
Anchorage: (907) 562-0304
Alaska Physicians Assistant Academy
Fairbanks: (907) 452-6610
Alaska Regional Hospital Physician Referral Service
Anchorage: (907) 264-1722
Providence Hospital Physician Referral Service
Anchorage: (907) 261-4900
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COACHES
& OFFICIALS
FORMS
Coaches and Officials Forms
Book Orders ............................................................................................................ 151
Coaches Certification Extension Request ..................................................................... 153
Officials Application ................................................................................................. 154
Officials Code of Ethics............................................................................................. 155
Officials Selection Ballot for State Championship ......................................................... 156
Coaches & Officials
Forms
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SPORTS BOOK ORDER FORM FOR ASAA 2015-16 ACTIVITIES
All order forms must be accompanied by a check or purchase order. NFHS sends rule books throughout the year
as they are published with revised rules. The ASAA office will fill your order as these books become available,
so please expect your order to come in partial shipments. Also, book orders are non-refundable.
Mail this order form with a check or fax with purchase order number or credit card information to:
Alaska School Activities Association
4048 Laurel Street Suite 203
Anchorage, Alaska 99508
FAX: 907-561-0720
Member School or Organization
Date of Order
Printed Name of Person Ordering
Phone
Shipping Information (there is no shipping charge if orders are picked up in the office.)
______Order will be picked up at ASAA office.
______Please send books to the following address:
Contact Person receiving orders
Street Address
City
Zip Code
Payment Method (orders will not be processed unless accompanied by payment)
Total Number of Books Ordered: ____ x $7.50 each ________ + 15% shipping _________ Total $___________
Total Number of Books Ordered: ____ x $10.00 each _______ + 15% shipping _________ Total $___________
Payment Method: ______Check made out to ASAA ________________Purchase Order # ____________________
Credit Card: _______ Visa
______ Mastercard
_______ American Express
_____ Discover
Card #_________________________________________________________Card CVV# ________________________
Expiration Date: _____________________ Signature ____________________________________________________
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2015-16 BOOK ORDERS
BASEBALL:
QTY
TOTAL
____ Rule Book ($7.50 ea)
_________
____ Case Book ($7.50 ea)
_________
____ Umpire’s Manual 2015 & 16 ($7.50 ea) _________
____ Baseball Rules by Topic ($10.00 ea)
_________
____ Rules Simplified & Illustrated ($10.00 ea) _________
____ Scorebook ($10.00 ea)
_________
Total Books Ordered: $ _________
BASKETBALL:
QTY
TOTAL
____ Rule Book ($7.50)
_________
____ Case Book ($7.50)
_________
____ Handbook 2014-16 ($7.50)
_________
____ Official’s Manual 2015-17 ($7.50)
_________
____ Basketball Rules by Topic ($10.00)
_________
____ Rules Simplified and Illustrated ($10.00) _________
____ Basketball Scorebook ($10.00)
_________
QTY
____ Rule Book ($7.50)
____ XC Running Scorebook ($10.00)
TOTAL
_________
_________
FOOTBALL:
QTY
TOTAL
____ Rule Book ($7.50)
_________
____ Case Book ($7.50)
_________
____ Handbook 2015 & 2016 ($7.50)
_________
____ Official’s Manual 2015 & 2016 ($7.50) _________
____ Football Rules by Topic ($10.00)
_________
____ Rules Simplified and Illustrated ($10.00) _________
GYMNASTICS:
QTY
TOTAL
____ Rule Book & Manual 2014-16 ($10.00) _________
____ Gymnastics Scorebook ($10.00)
_________
HOCKEY:
QTY
____ Rule Book ($7.50)
TOTAL
_________
NORDIC SKI:
QTY
TOTAL
____ Alaska Rule Book ($7.50)
_________
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SOCCER:
QTY
TOTAL
____ Rule Book ($7.50)
_________
____ Soccer Scorebook ($10.00)
_________
SOFTBALL:
QTY
TOTAL
____ Rule Book ($7.50)
_________
____ Case Book ($7.50)
_________
____ Umpire’s Manual 2016 & 2017 ($7.50) _________
____ Scorebook ($10.00)
_________
SPIRIT:
QTY
TOTAL
____ Rule Book 2015--17 ($7.50)
_________
SWIMMING & DIVING:
QTY
TOTAL
____ Rule Book ($7.50)
_________
____ Swimming Scorebook ($10.00)
_________
TRACK & FIELD:
QTY
TOTAL
____ Rule Book ($7.50)
_________
____ Case Book ($7.50)
_________
____ Official’s Manual 2015-16 ($7.50)
_________
____ Track & Field Scorebook ($10.00)
_________
VOLLEYBALL:
QTY
TOTAL
____ Rule Book ($7.50)
_________
____ Case Book & Official’s Manual ($7.50) _________
____ Volleyball Scorebook ($10.00)
_________
WRESTLING:
QTY
TOTAL
____ Rule Book ($7.50)
_________
____ Case Book & Official’s Manual ($7.50) _________
____ Wrestling Scorebook ($10.00)
_________
FOR OFFICE USE ___________________________
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COACHES REQUEST FOR ONE - TIME EXTENSION
OF CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENT
The ASAA Coaches’ Education Program requires that all high school coaches, not currently certified under the Alaska
Coaches ‘ Education Program, must successfully complete the NFHS Coaching Fundamentals, American Red Cross Sport
First Aid courses and ASAA component. These coaches, who actually supervise students, may include head coaches and
assistant coaches at all levels, as well as volunteer coaches and coaches of outsourced school programs. New coaches
in the state of Alaska are required to show proof of taking and passing the NFHS courses or an equivalent certification
program. All coaches will be required to take the ASAA component. The ASAA Executive Director may grant extensions of this requirement upon receiving an individual member schools’ request. No coach may be granted more than one
extension. Please use this form to request an extension.
Refer to Article 10 – ASAA Bylaws.
Name of school district
Name of school
Date of Request
_______/______/______
Sport(s)
Coach’s name
Sports gender
Girls
Boys
Reason for requesting an extension — be specific
Future plans for meeting the requirement — be specific
SCHOOL PRINCIPAL MUST COMPLETE THIS SECTION
Principal’s name (please print) ________________________________________________________________________
Principal’s Signature: __________________________________________
Date: _____________________________
School Address: ___________________________________________________________________________________
Phone: ____________________
Fax: ____________________
Email: ___________________________________
FOR OFFICE USE ONLY
APPROVED
Date
DISAPPROVED
Comments
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SPORTS OFFICIALS APPLICATION 2015-2016 SEASON
For liability insurance purposes, it is important for officials to renew certification
Check here if this application
as soon as possible. The certification fee is $60 for the first sport and $20 for each
is for an ADDITIONAL sport.
additional sport. Diving officials are required to pay $30 for their certification.
Applications will not be processed without payment. Please indicate whether your
association or school is responsible for paying the certification fee. The Alaska Officials
Date of application
Code of Ethics must also be signed. Note: The Official’s Certification Card does not provide free
_____/______/_____
admission into state tournaments in which you are not an assigned official.
Last name
First name
M.I.
Address
City
Daytime phone
Evening phone
Zipcode
Email
Social Security Number (Required for Insurance Program)
Date of birth
________/_________/_________
# years officiating
Region (circle one)
I
II
III
IV
V
VI
unknown
Check the sport in which you are applying for certification
Baseball
Basketball
Diving only
Football
Gymnastics
Ice Hockey
OFFICE ONLY
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Track & Field
Volleyball
Wrestling
I have read, agree to, and signed the Alaska Officials Code of Ethics on the back of this form.
Complete if your assn/school is responsible for payment:
Rule Book
Provided
to Official
Complete if you are responsible for payment:
Check or Money Order Enclosed (payable to ASAA)
School/Association:______________________________
Contact Person: _________________________________
Credit Card: __ Visa
Purchase Order #: _______________________________
Cardholder: ______________________________________
Phone: ________________________________________
Card # __________________________________________
Mailing Address: ________________________________
Card CVV# *_______________ Exp. Date ______ / _____
City:__________________________________________
Signature: _______________________________________
State: _______________ Zipcode: _________________
* Last 3-4 digits after CC # on the back of the credit card
__ M/C
__ Amex
FOR OFFICE USE ONLY
Date received
Date paid
_______/______/______
_______/______/______
Amount paid
Receipt number
$
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OFFICIALS CODE OF ETHICS
Officials at interscholastic athletic events are participants in the educational development of high school students.
As such, they must exercise a high level of self-discipline, independence and responsibility. The purpose of this
Code is to establish guidelines for ethical standards of conduct for all interscholastic officials.
Officials shall be aware of and implement the NFHS Suggested Guidelines for Management Of
Concussion In Sports
Officials shall master both the rules of the game and the mechanics necessary to enforce the rules, and
shall exercise authority in an impartial, firm, and controlled manner.
Officials shall work with each other and their state associations in a constructive and cooperative manner
to improve their skills.
Officials shall uphold the honor and dignity of the profession in all interaction with student-athletes,
coaches, athletic directors, school administrators, colleagues, and the public.
Officials shall prepare themselves both physically and mentally, shall dress neatly and appropriately, and
shall comport themselves in a manner consistent with the high standards of the profession.
Officials shall be punctual and professional in the fulfillment of all contractual obligations.
Officials shall, while enforcing the rules of play, remain aware of the inherent risk of injury that competition poses to student-athletes. Where appropriate, they shall inform event management of conditions or
situations that appear unreasonably hazardous.
Every member of the officiating profession carries a responsibility to act in a manner becoming a professional
person. The conduct of any official influences the attitude of the public toward the profession in general as well
as toward the official in particular.
Toward that objective, officials should follow these guidelines:
1. Accept your role in an unassuming manner. Showboating and over-officiating are unacceptable.
2. Maintain confidence and poise in controlling the contest from start to finish.
3. Publicly shake hands and emphasize sportsmanship with coaches of both teams before the contest.
4. Never exhibit emotions or argue with participants, coaches, or spectators when enforcing rules.
5. Follow specific protocol procedures for events where outlined by ASAA and the host school.
6. Make every attempt to be consistent in the enforcement of rules and treatment of both teams.
7. Use good judgement while administering rules regarding fair play.
8. Never prejudge players or coaches based on prior experiences.
9. Report any ejection of players or coaches to ASAA within 24 hours of the contest.
10. Accept evaluation of your skills/conduct and be open to making improvements.
11. Immediately remove any athlete from play and notify the Coach/Meet Management of any
athlete that exhibits possible signs and symptoms of concussion.
The Alaska School Activities Association expects all officials to be competent and know the rules, recognize the
importance of his/her duties, enforce the rules confidently to enhance a respect for the game, and promote good
sportsmanship among all those involved.
OFFICIAL’S SIGNATURE
I have read and agree to abide to the above Officials Code of Conduct and Guidelines.
Official’s printed name
Official’s signature
Date of signature
______/_______/______
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OFFICIALS SELECTION BALLOT FOR STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
Check which state tournament this ballot applies to:
Baseball
Basketball
Hockey
Soccer
Softball
Volleyball
Wrestling
INSTRUCTIONS: Each school is requested to complete this ballot and fax it to the Tournament Director of your respective region/conference tournament. The ASAA office will select state tournament officials after tabulating ballots and
consulting with the state tournament directors.
BALLOT INFORMATION: Please vote for any four (4) officials from throughout the state. Your written selections will
count as your regional/conference vote, regardless of where the official lives. For example, a school in Region 1 may vote
for an official from Region 3. Please prioritize your officials selection by writing your first choice in the “Selection #1”
box, your second choice in the “Selection #2” box, etc. It is your responsibility to verify the availability of nominated
officials.
School Name
Name of Person submitting ballot
School Classification (check one)
Region / Conference
1A
2A
3A
4A
BALLOT
Selection #1
Selection #2
Selection #3
Selection #4
FOR OFFICE USE ONLY
Date received
Region/Conference Tournament Director’s comments (if applicable)
______/_______/______
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EJECTION
& PENALTY
FORMS
Ejection / Penalty Report Forms
Hockey Officials Penalty Incident Report ..................................................................... 159
Officials Ejection Report (except Hockey) .................................................................... 161
Schools Contest Ejection Form .................................................................................. 163
Ejection & Penalty
Report Forms
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HOCKEY OFFICIALS PENALTY INCIDENT REPORT
Whenever a team accumulates fifteen (15) penalties in one (1) game, or is assessed a GAME MISCONDUCT, GAME
DISQUALIFICATION and/or GAME SUSPENSION penalty in any Alaska high school hockey game, the game referee
must send this report within twenty-four (24) hours to the school whose student or coach receives the penalty. In addition,
within twenty-four (24) hours after the completion of the game, this report must also be sent to the ASAA office, along with
a copy of the top page of the scoresheet.
NOTICE: A referee who fails to report any penalty that requires a report is subject to disciplinary action.
Please complete all information.
Involved school #1
School #1’s head coach
Involved school #2
School #2’s head coach
Game location (facility and city)
Date of game
_______/_______/_______
Reporting referee
Signature
Day phone or Email
Linesman
Signature
Day phone
Jersey #
________
Player name
________________________
Team/school
________________
Penalty
________________________
Rule reference
_______________________
________
________________________
________________
________________________
_______________________
________
________________________
________________
________________________
_______________________
________
________________________
________________
________________________
_______________________
________
________________________
________________
________________________
_______________________
________
________________________
________________
________________________
_______________________
________
________________________
________________
________________________
_______________________
________
________________________
________________
________________________
_______________________
________
________________________
________________
________________________
_______________________
________
________________________
________________
________________________
_______________________
________
________________________
________________
________________________
_______________________
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HOCKEY OFFICIALS PENALTY INCIDENT REPORT
Continuation
In the space below: Describe all facts pertaining to the penalties assessed in the following space and add more pages
if needed. BE FACTUAL — DO NOT express any opinions regarding disciplinary actions that should be taken. Be
sure to quote the actual language used by the players if it is pertinent. An example: “The player called another player a
@##!!”, not “The player used profanity.” Specific details of the incident are important.
Form distribution: Distributed this completed form as follows:
1. Original to the penalized school — Immediately after the game, deliver the original report to the adminis-
trator of the school that has accumulated 15 penalties in one game or whose coach or student has received a Game
Misconduct, Game Disqualification or Game Suspension penalty.
2. Copy to the Alaska School Activities Association office — Within 24 hours, fax a copy of the report, along
with a copy of the top page of the scoresheet, to the ASAA office, (907) 561-0720.
Reporting referee/official’s name (print)
Reporting official’s signature
Day phone
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OFFICIALS EJECTION REPORT (EXCEPT HOCKEY)
This form must be completed by officials (except in incidents that involve hockey)
Officials must inform ASAA of every high school player or coach ejection by using this form to report specific details
of the incident. After completion, fax this form to the ASAA office at (907) 561-0720.
NOTICE: A referee who fails to report any penalty that requires a report is subject to disciplinary action.
Please complete all information.
Visiting school
Host school
Contest location (school/facility)
Sport/Activity
Contest date
_______/_______/_______
Name of ejected coach
Ejected coach’s school
Name of ejected player
Ejected player’s school
Rules cited
Details of the ejection — be specific
Officials involved
1.
Daytime phone:
2.
Daytime phone:
3.
Daytime phone:
Reporting referee/official’s name (print)
Reporting official’s signature
Day phone
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OFFICIALS EJECTION REPORT (EXCEPT HOCKEY)
Continuation
In the space below: Describe all facts pertaining to the ejection penalty assessed in the following space and add
more pages if needed. BE FACTUAL — DO NOT express any opinions regarding disciplinary actions that should be
taken. Be sure to quote the actual language used by the players if it is pertinent. An example: “The player called another
player a @##!!”, not “The player used profanity.” Specific details of the incident are important.
Form distribution: Distributed this completed form as follows:
1. Original to the penalized school — Immediately after the game, deliver the original report to the adminis-
trator or coach of the penalized school.
2. Copy to the Alaska School Activities Association office — Within 24 hours, fax a copy of the report, along
with a copy of the top page of the scoresheet, to the ASAA office, (907) 561-0720.
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SCHOOLS CONTEST EJECTION FORM
This form must be completed and faxed to the ASAA office (561-0720) by the administrator of the
offending school within 24 hours after an ejection. This serves to confirm the school’s awareness of the
ejection and subsequent suspension according to ASAA guidelines.
ASAA expects athletic contests to exemplify citizenship and good sportsmanship
Rule: Whenever a player or coach is ejected from a game or contest in any sport, that player or coach is also required to refrain from participation in any
scheduled game or contest in the same activity, until completion of the next scheduled game or contest at the level (i.e. varsity, junior varsity) at which
the ejection occurred. (See Bylaw Article, Section 6, Penalty for Violation of Sections 4 & 5 for complete wording).
Coaches may not be physically present at the site of the next game or contest, nor may they have any contact - direct or indirect - with their teams
during a game, when serving a suspension under this rule. Schools must notify ASAA whenever a player or coach is ejected from a game or contest by
submitting this Contest Ejection Form.
Home school
Home school’s head coach
Visiting school
Visiting school’s head coach
Sport
Level (varsity, jv)
Date of contest when incident occurred
Name of ejected coach
Ejected coach’s school
Name of ejected player
Ejected player’s school
Details of the ejection — be specific
Action taken by school
School administrator submitting this form
School administrator’s signature
School administrator’s email address
School administrator’s phone number
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164
Tournament Forms
TOURNAMENT
FORMS
Tournament Forms
ASAA Code of Conduct ........................................................................................... 167
Academic Award Entry ............................................................................................ 168
Coaches Appeal Form for Individual Events ................................................................ 171
Coaches Appeal Form for Team Events ...................................................................... 172
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STATE CHAMPIONSHIP CODE OF CONDUCT
ASAA believes that co-curricular activities are an integral part of the educational program of a school. Each eligible student should have an equal opportunity to participate in
a broad number of activities based on her/his own talents and
interests. It is the intent of ASAA to encourage participation
in co-curricular activities.
Student participants are ambassadors of their schools
and communities. As such, ASAA expects them to portray
good citizenship, practice fair and ethical behavior, and be
good role models.
To ensure the health, safety, and rights of all participants in ASAA sponsored events, this code of conduct has
been adopted by the Board of Directors for all ASAA State
Championships.
Violation of this code of conduct will result in the removal of the student’s right to participate in the event, as well as
to attend the event. Any awards or team points received by
that individual during the event shall be forfeited.
SEE THE COMPLETE WORDING IN SECTION "D" OF
THE CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT POLICIES.
1. All participants should be under the direct supervision of a school official or his/her designee at
all times.
2. All participants are expected to attend all event sessions that are required by the school/coach.
3. All participants are expected to respect the rights, cultural diversity, and safety of others.
4. All participants will treat event personnel, including officials and opposing team members and
staff, with dignity and respect.
5. All ASAA sponsored events will be conducted in drug free environments. Use, possession, and/
or distribution of alcohol, tobacco, or controlled substances is strictly prohibited.
6. All participants will respect the property of other individuals and facilities. Vandalism, theft, and
possession of stolen property will not be tolerated.
COACH / DIRECTOR’S INFORMATION & SIGNATURE
Name of Coach / Director (please print or type)
Signature of Coach / Director**
** Note: Your signature indicates that you have read and discussed the above guidelines with your students and agree to support this
code of conduct.
School
Sport/Activity
City / Town
Date
Gender
Boys
Girls
Co-Ed
_______/_______/_______
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ACADEMIC AWARD ENTRY FORM
ASAA ACADEMIC AWARDS
ASAA presents an academic award to the school with the highest team GPA average in each State Championship event.
Beginning in 2013-14, “alternative education program” students as defined in AS 14.30.365, will not be included in a
member school’s GPA for purposes of this section.
Team Sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheerleading, Football, Hockey, Nordic Skiing, Softball, Softball, Volleyball
1. To be considered for the Academic Award, a team must have a minimum of number of members that can play at
one time (ie. 5 for Basketball, 4 for Nordic Skiing, 6 for Volleyball) Cheerleading Teams must have a minimum
of 5 participants to be considered for the ACADEMIC AWARD
Individual Sports: Cross Country Running, Swimming, Tennis, Track & Field, Wrestling.
1. To be considered for the Academic Award in individual sport championship events, a team must have a minimum
of 5 members.
2. Keep girls and boys separate as an academic award submission with the exception of Wrestling and Tennis.
Fine Arts & Academic Activities: DDF, All-State Music, World Language, Solo and Ensemble
1. To be considered for the Academic Award in academic and fine arts championship events, a team must have a
minimum of 10 members.
2. Combine girls and boys together as only one academic award is presented
QUALIFYING PROCESS
A. Academic Award Entry Form — A school must submit academic award information on this form.
B. Deadline — Academic Award Entry Forms must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m. on the Tuesday prior to
the start of the respective State Championship event.
C. School Transcript Analysis
• Counting Courses — Count every course that a student has listed on his/her report card except those that are
on a pass/fail basis.
• Semester — In computing the team GPA, use only the GPA students earned during the semester prior to the
semester in which the respective Championship Event is conducted.
• Ineligible GPAs — Cumulative, Quarter or Mid-Term GPAs should not be considered.
• Freshmen — For new 9th grade students, do not include until the beginning of the second semester.
COMPUTING TEAM G.P.A.
A. Student Grade Point Average — For each course listed for a team member, multiply the point value of the grade by
the number of semester credits received for the course. A 4.0 GPA system must be used — A=4, B=3, C=2, D=1, F=0,
incomplete is considered an F until made up. If a student’s GPA is above 4.0 due to advanced placement courses, it will
be considered as 4.0, since not all schools use this grading system. Disregard pluses and minuses. Do not count courses
on the report card if they are graded on a pass/fail basis.
Example report card and GPA computation
Course
Math
Science
P.E.
History
French
Physics
Total
Credit
1
1
1/2
1
1
1
5.5
Grade
B
A
A
C
D
B
Point Value
1x3
1x4
1/2 x 4
1x2
1x1
1x3
Total
3
4
2
2
1
3
15
Student GPA
15 ÷ 5.5 = 2.7272
B. Team Grade Point Average — Compute team average by adding all team
member GPAs and then dividing by the number of team members.
Example — Tom GPA - 2.73; Dick GPA - 3.13; Harry GPA - 3.46;
Team GPA
12.57 ÷ 4 = 3.142
Sam GPA - 3.25. Total of individual team member GPAs = 12.57
(Use the form on the following pages to report Grade Point Averages)
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Use Previous Semester GPAs Only
This form must be completed and submitted to the ASAA office no later than 5:00 p.m. on the Tuesday just prior to the
first day of competition at the respective State Championship event.
School
Sport or Activity
School Location
Coach or Athletic Administrator
Student Name important: Do not list “alternative education program” students
Grade (9-12)
GPA (based
on 4.0 system)
1.
________________________________________________________________
____________
___________
2.
________________________________________________________________
____________
___________
3.
________________________________________________________________
____________
___________
4.
________________________________________________________________
____________
___________
5.
________________________________________________________________
____________
___________
6.
________________________________________________________________
____________
___________
7.
________________________________________________________________
____________
___________
8.
________________________________________________________________
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9.
________________________________________________________________
____________
___________
10. ________________________________________________________________
____________
___________
11. ________________________________________________________________
____________
___________
12. ________________________________________________________________
____________
___________
Total of Team Member GPAs
list additional team members on subsequent pages to this form.
Total of Team Member GPAs
÷
Number of Team Members
=
Team GPA
I have reviewed the information presented on this form and, to the best of my knowledge, believe it to be true and correct.
School Administrator (print name)
Administrator’s Signature
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Continuation
School
Sport or Activity
Student Name important: Do not list “alternative education program” students
Grade (9-12)
GPA (based
on 4.0 system)
13. ________________________________________________________________
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___________
14. ________________________________________________________________
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15. ________________________________________________________________
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16. ________________________________________________________________
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17. ________________________________________________________________
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18. ________________________________________________________________
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19. ________________________________________________________________
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20. ________________________________________________________________
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21. ________________________________________________________________
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22. ________________________________________________________________
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23. ________________________________________________________________
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24. ________________________________________________________________
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25. ________________________________________________________________
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26. ________________________________________________________________
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27. ________________________________________________________________
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28. ________________________________________________________________
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29. ________________________________________________________________
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30. ________________________________________________________________
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31. ________________________________________________________________
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32. ________________________________________________________________
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33. ________________________________________________________________
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34. ________________________________________________________________
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35. ________________________________________________________________
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36. ________________________________________________________________
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COACHES APPEAL FORM FOR INDIVIDUAL EVENTS
Process for reporting a potential rule violation:
1.
Official reports incident to Referee.
2.
Referee determines the consequences for the incident.
3.
Referee may forward his decision to Appeals Committee for review. The committee is comprised of the following:
• Tournament Director
• Administrator
• ASAA Representative
• In some cases, a coach from a region not involved in the incident.
4.
Coaches involved are notified of the incident and ruling.
Process for filing an appeal:
1.
Coach fills out Appeal Form below and delivers to Referee within time limit:
•
Time limit for Prelims: Up to 30 minutes after the last race of the day (swimming, track)
•
Time limit for Finals: Up to 10 minutes following the particular race or event in question.
2.
Referee calls committee together for review of appeal.
3.
Committee makes final decision and informs coach in writing.
Name of Coach
School
Explain incident, the rule that applies, reason for appeal and action you are seeking.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Committee’s Ruling
Signature of Committee Member
Date
_______/_______/_______
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COACHES APPEAL FORM FOR TEAM EVENTS
If an incident occurs during a game in which a head coach feels there has been a
misinterpretation of the rules, the head coach may appeal the ruling by filling out the
form below and giving it to the tournament director. This action must occur within
thirty (30) minutes following the conclusion of the game. The Tournament Director
will be responsible for convening the Board of Control to investigate the incident
and report its findings to the head coach.
Name of Coach
School
Sport
Date
Explain incident, the rule that applies, reason for appeal and action you are seeking.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Committee’s Ruling
Signature of Committee Member
Date
_______/_______/_______
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WAIVER
FORMS
Waiver Forms
Waiver Forms
Alaska Student Foreign Exchange Participation Waiver Request...................................... 175
Foreign Exchange/International Student Registration in Alaska ....................................... 177
Minimum Practice Waiver Request ............................................................................... 183
Student Eligibility Waiver Request................................................................................ 184
Sunday Contest Waiver.............................................................................................. 186
ASAA Transfer Form .................................................................................................. 187
Bonafide Change of Address ..................................................................................... 193
Application for Establishing/Changing School of Eligibility ............................................ 194
ASAA Bording School Transfer Form ........................................................................... 195
Request for 8th Grade Student Eligibility ...................................................................... 199
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ALASKA STUDENT FOREIGN EXCHANGE
AND TRAVEL PROGRAM WAIVER
Alaska students involved in exchange/travel programs including, but not limited to, the American Field Service, Rotary
International and Youth for Understanding, are eligible for interscholastic competition upon return to their home schools
when a request for waiver of the Semester Credit Rule (Bylaw Article 12, Section 7) is made to the Association and
approved by the Executive Director. A request for waiver must be submitted on this form. Alaska students involved in
exchange/travel programs must otherwise be eligible in accordance with all other rules. Participation in interscholastic
competition while involved in an exchange/travel program will count toward maximum years or seasons of participation
in that specific competition as defined in Bylaw Article 12, Section 3, as well as the Consecutive Semester Rule, Article
12, Section 3.
Student
Gender
M
Date of birth
F
Age
Grade level (9-12)
Request confidentiality?
Yes
_____/_____/_____
No
Parents or guardians
Parent/guardian address
Country to which student traveled
Sponsoring organization
School student attended in foreign country
Enrollment dates in foreign school
_____/_____/____
to
Home school student attended before travel
_____/_____/____
Date last attended
_____/_____/_____
Did the student pass five (5) subjects during the last semester at his/her home school?
Yes
No
Date initially enrolled in high school in Alaska
_____________/_____________/___________
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ALASKA STUDENT FOREIGN EXCHANGE
AND TRAVEL PROGRAM WAIVER
Continuation
School
Student
School principal’s certification
I certify that I have received and understand the Association’s Alaska Students Involved in Exchange/Travel Programs
rule, Bylaw Article 12, Section 9-A-14, and that I have discussed this rule with the herein named student and with his/her
parent(s) or guardians.
Principal’s Name (please print) _______________________________________________________________________
Principal’s Signature: ______________________________________________________
Date: _________________
School Address: ___________________________________________________________________________________
Phone: ____________________
Fax: ____________________
Email: ___________________________________
FOR OFFICE USE ONLY
Executive Director’s Decision
Waiver request APPROVED
Waiver request DISAPPROVED
Comments
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FOREIGN EXCHANGE / INTERNATIONAL STUDENT
REGISTRATION IN ALASKA
Print or type in English, and send the completed form to the principal of the Alaska school you are attending.
Completion of this form does not guarantee eligibility for high school sports in the U.S.
Member School
Phone
Fax
Mailing Address
City
Principal’s name (please print)
Zipcode
Date
Principal’s signature (required)
_____/_____/_____
1. GENERAL STUDENT INFORMATION
Student’s Full Name (as it appears on passport / birth certificate)
Gender
Male
Date of birth (mm/dd/yy)
Female
Age
Grade level (9-12) in Alaska
_________/_______/___________
Permanent Address (in home country not USA address)
Home Phone
Country Code:
Number:
Individuals living at permanent address (check parents, and list other individuals by relationship)
Father
Other: ___________________________
Other: ___________________________
Mother
Other: ___________________________
Other: ___________________________
Other: ___________________________
Other: ___________________________
Other: ___________________________
Other: ___________________________
Father’s Name
Current Employer
Mother’s Name
Current Employer
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FOREIGN EXCHANGE / INTERNATIONAL STUDENT REGISTRATION
2. EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
Attendance at all secondary schools (U.S. and International)
1st Secondary School
2nd Secondary School 3rd Secondary School
4th Secondary School
School Name
School Address
City/State/Country
Phone Number
Headmaster/Principal
Attendance Dates
Grades Attended
Diplomas
Who Paid?
3. ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION
A. TRANSPORTATION TO THE UNITED STATES
Date First Entered U.S.
Location Where First Entered U.S.
______/______/_____
Describe arrangements for the trip, including who made the arrangements.
Who paid for flight?
B. STUDENT STATUS — J-1 Visa Students Only
1. Foreign Exchange Student — A foreign exchange student is an international student who attends
high school in the U.S. under the auspices of an established exchange program.
Secondary School in Home Country
Has student graduated from home country’s equivalent of high school?:
Yes
No
Number of semesters of secondary school attendance or its equivalent __________________
Last date student attended secondary/high school in home country: _____/_____/____.
Name of Exchange Program
Visa Classification
J-1
Other:
Local exchange program representative monitoring student
Visa Validity Dates
_____/_____/____ to _____/_____/____
Email
Section B-1 continues on next page.
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B. STUDENT STATUS,
1. Foreign Exchange Student — continued
Local Exchange Representative’s Address
Representative’s Phone
Representative’s Fax
List steps taken by student and program representative from first contact to final selection, to
select and place student (including all dates and purposes of contacts).
Host Family
Host Family’s Phone
Host Family Address
Relationship of Host Family to Student
Does any member of the host family serve on the school’s coaching staff? If yes, contact ASAA at 907-563-3723 for further information.
No
Yes — If yes, explain:
Proceed to Item 4. High School / College Athletics Interest / Contact
B.
2. International Student (F-1 Visa Students only) — An international student is a student whose home
is in another country but who attends a school in the U.S. outside the auspices of an established
exchange program.
Secondary School in Home Country
Has student graduated from the home country’s equivalent of High School:
Yes
No
Number of semesters of secondary school attendance or its equivalent __________________
Last date student attended secondary/high school in home country: _____/_____/____.
Visa Validity Dates
Visa Classification
F-1
_____/_____/____ to _____/_____/____
Other:
List steps taken by student to come to the U.S. List dates, persons contacted and purposes of all contacts.
Name of person(s) with whom student resides in U.S.
Resident(s) Address
Resident(s) Email
Resident(s) Phone
Resident(s) Fax
Section B-2 continues on next page.
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B. STUDENT STATUS,
2. International Student (F-1 Visa Student only) — continued
Relationship of Student to Person(s) he/she Resides With.
List any relationships between resident(s) and the school and/or its athletic programs.
Student’s Parents
Did Parents Move to U.S.?
Yes
No
Student’s Legal Guardian / Adoptive Parents (if any)
Name(s)
C.
Was the legal guardian /adoptive parent appointed by a court in the U.S? . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Yes
No
Did the guardian/adoptive parent move to the U.S. with the student? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Yes
No
ARRANGEMENTS FOR ATTENDING SCHOOL IN THE UNITED STATES — (F-1 Visa Student only)
By whom was the school the student attends selected?
How was the school selected?
Is the student living in a school dormitory? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Yes
No
.................
Yes
No
Does the student receive financial aid to pay for school attendance cost in the U.S.? . . . . . . . . . . .
Yes
No
Yes
No
If yes, Location:
Why was this school selected for this student?
Explain what involvement the student had in his/her placement in a U.S. high school:
Did the student have U.S. contact prior to placement in a U.S. high school?
If yes, list persons and describe contact(s):
If yes, list the source, amount and conditions for receiving all such aid:
What means of support, other than financial aid, does the student have?
What independent agency determined the student’s eligibility for financial aid?
Does the student pay tuition as required by Section 625 of U.S. Public Law 104-208? . . . . . . . . . .
Who was the student’s first contact with at the U.S. high School?
When was it?
When did the student first communicate with any coach at the U.S. high school?
Who were the most influential people in the student’s placement at the U.S. high school?
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4. HIGH SCHOOL / COLLEGE ATHLETICS INTEREST / CONTACT — to be completed by all students
Has the student ever:
Yes
No
If yes, list persons and institutions they represent.
Communicated with any coach or other
person about athletics participation in the U.S.?
Discussed prospective athletic participation in
the U.S. with any coach or other person in home
country other than parents?
Communicated with any agent, or other sports
representative or consultant about athletics
participation in the U.S.?
Discussed sports participation in the U.S.
with any corporate representative?
Attended any sports camp in U.S.?
If yes, list:
5. ATHLETIC PARTICIPATION DATA — to be completed by all students
A. LIST ALL ORGANIZED COMPETITION
Year
Name of Team
Head Coach
Location
Division
Sport
B. AWARDS & BENEFITS
Has the student ever:
Yes
No
If yes, Explain.
Been provided lodging by a sports team or
program?
Received money for participation in
competition?
Received merchandise or other items of benefit
for participation in competition?
Signed or orally entered any type of agreement
with a team or agent or other representative for
any reason?
Received payment of education expenses for
Secondary/high school from a sports team or
related organization?
Agreed to provide any individuals with money in
the future for assistance in the past?
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6. CHECKLIST — REQUESTED ATTACHMENTS
This form is considered incomplete unless the following items are attached. Please send your
completed forms and attachments to the Alaska School Activities Association at the address
below.
a. A copy of student’s birth certificate or passport (J-1 and F-1 students);
b. A copy of student’s certificate of health insurance issued by a U.S. company (F-1students);
c. A copy of student’s immigration documents including his /her visa (J-1 and F-1 students);
d. A copy of an English translation and analysis of the student’s transcript (s) by an
acceptable agency (J-1 and F-1 students);
e. A copy of all application forms from the student to the sponsoring agency (J-1 and F-1
students);
f. Identification of all criteria used by the sponsoring agency to place the student with
the host family (J-1 students);
g. A copy of the student’s identification card from the sponsoring agency (J-1 students); and
h. Student’s Affirmation, below.
7. STUDENT’S AFFIRMATION (SIGN AFTER COMPLETING THE ENTIRE FORM)
By signing below, I (print)______________________________________ affirm that I have completed and reviewed the
responses to this questionnaire and agree that the information is correct. I understand that if I knowingly have given false or
misleading answers to these questions, I will jeopardize my eligibility for participation in interscholastic athletics.
Student Signature
Date
_____/_____/_____
FOR OFFICE USE ONLY
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REQUEST FOR MINIMUM PRACTICE WAIVER
All students must have ten (10) separate days of physical practice in the same sport activity prior to the first day of competition. When a student is participating in a recognized high school sport activity or is participating in a “nationally recognized
activity” in the same sport, which overlaps the beginning of another recognized sport season, the Executive Director may
waive up to five (5) practices. For the purposes of this section, a “nationally recognized activity” is a non-school athletic
competition and/or practice, in the same sport, conducted under the auspices of a national sports governing body as part of
an Olympic Development Program. This activity will usually be conducted outside of the state of Alaska.
City / Town
Requesting School
Date of Request
_____/_____/_____
School Address
School Phone
School Administrator (print or type)
School Fax
School Administrator Signature
Signature Date
_____/_____/_____
Student Names (print clearly or type)
Name of Sport Ending
Name of Sport Beginning
1. __________________________________
________________________
to
________________________
2. __________________________________
________________________
to
________________________
3. __________________________________
________________________
to
________________________
4. __________________________________
________________________
to
________________________
5. __________________________________
________________________
to
________________________
6. __________________________________
________________________
to
________________________
7. __________________________________
________________________
to
________________________
8. __________________________________
________________________
to
________________________
9. __________________________________
________________________
to
________________________
10. ________________________________
________________________
to
________________________
11. ________________________________
________________________
to
________________________
12. ________________________________
________________________
to
________________________
FOR OFFICE USE ONLY
Waiver APPROVED
Waiver DISAPPROVED
Comments
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STUDENT ELIGIBILITY WAIVER REQUEST FORM
NOT TO BE USED FOR TRANSFERS
Who May Request A Waiver
A student (or his/her school) who has been determined to be ineligible to participate in interscholastic competition under
one or more of the eligibility rules of Bylaw Article 12 may request a waiver of that rule(s) from the ASAA Executive
Director. A waiver may only be granted for reasons of hardship or emergency, as described in Article 13, Section 5; or
because such waiver is required by federal or state law.
Filing a Request
A request for a waiver of the eligibility rules must be directed by the student to the involved member school’s officially
designated administrator who shall then file a written request stating the full particulars of the case and the student’s and/or
administrator’s reason(s) for granting the waiver. This request for waiver must be submitted to the Executive Director.
Waiver requests should be filed promptly when it becomes apparent to the student, or to his/her member school’s officially
designated administrator, that a waiver will be required. Prompt filing of a waiver request is necessary for timely processing
of any appeals before commencement of the interscholastic activity for which the waiver is being sought. Those seeking a
waiver are responsible for providing timely additional documentation and evidence needed to support the waiver request.
Failure to provide such information in a timely manner will eliminate that evidence from consideration in the final decision.
The principal of the student’s school of eligibility must sign the waiver request form.
Please complete ALL information.
Student
School
Gender
Is confidentiality requested?
Male
Female
Credits earned previous semester
Yes
No
GPA earned prev. semester
Date first enrolled in high school
______________/_________/_________
Date of birth
Grade (9-12)
______/_____/____
Sport/activity for which eligibility is sought
Previous seasons/years of participation in activity
Type of waiver request
Maximum participation (semester or season)
Age rule
Academic rules
Specify Other:
Reason for waiver request. Please be specific. Include back up letters.
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STUDENT ELIGIBILITY WAIVER REQUEST FORM
Continuation
School
Student
Supporting documentation and positions
Student transcripts are attached
Letter(s) of explanation and support from school personnel, parents, health/social professionals attached
Does the school support this waiver request?
Yes
No
School principal MUST complete this section
Principal’s Name (please print) _______________________________________________________________________
Date: _________________
School Mailing Address:_____________________________________________________________________________
Phone: ____________________
Fax: ____________________
Email: ___________________________________
FOR OFFICE USE ONLY
Comments
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SUNDAY CONTEST/EVENT WAIVER
According to ASAA Bylaw Article 6, Section 7, interscholastic events or contests may not be held on Sunday. However,
if inclement weather, transportation difficulties or equipment failures force the cancellation of one contest of a scheduled
series, and the series cannot be rescheduled at a later date, the host school may request that a Sunday contest be sanctioned.
Sunday contests and events require a waiver, which must be approved by the Executive Director. Schools should use this
form to request a waiver.
Requesting (host) school
Visiting school
Sport or Activity
Date of contest
_______/_______/_______
Reason waiver is being requested (transportation difficulties or equipment failures are valid reasons)
School administrator’s acknowledgement
School Administrator (please print) ____________________________________________________________________
School Administrator’s Signature: __________________________________________
Date: ___________________
School Address: ___________________________________________________________________________________
Phone: ____________________
Fax: ____________________
Email: ___________________________________
FOR OFFICE USE ONLY
APPROVED
DISAPPROVED
Comments
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ASAA TRANSFER FORM
(NOT TO BE USED FOR BOARDING SCHOOL TRANSFERS)
Eligibility: A student who transfers to another school under, conditions that do not meet terms of the ASAA
transfer rules, may be ful ly eligible to participate in interscholastic competition, provided the Executive Director
approves the athletic eligibility, and further provided there is no athletic purpose involved in the transfer. This
can only be done for “hardship” reasons (See Article 13).
The student shall be ineligible for all interscholastic competition for one calendar year for
varsity level participation from the date of first attendance in the new school, in the event
that the Executive Director declines to approve the eligibility. Students who live with coaches are
ineligible (see Article 12 Section 5, C). At schools with no sub-varsity teams, the student could ask for a waiver
to participate on the varsity team during the regular season, but would not be able to participate at either the
conference or state tournaments.
The above rule applies to all transfers to member schools. This form is to be used ONLY to apply for eligibility
as restricted by the Transfer Rule. An administrator from both the receiving and sending schools, as well as the
parent(s) or legal guardian(s) and the student must certify that the transfer was not for athletic reasons. The student will become eligible when final approval is granted by ASAA. A student may represent only one
member school during a respective sport season (See Article 12 Section 9.17)
Filing the Waiver Request: It shall be the responsibility of the principal of the receiving school to:
1) Initiate and complete sections A and B;
2) Secure necessary responses and signatures required in Sections A.
3) Submit the completed form to ASAA. ASAA will send to the sending school for their review.
SECTION A: TO BE COMPLETED BY PRINCIPAL OF THE RECEIVING SCHOOL
Name of Student
Name of Receiving School
Name of Sending School
Date of Withdrawal
Gender
Date of Birth
Age
Confidentiality Requested?
Date Enrolled
Grade Level at time of transfer
Yes
No
Date First Enrolled in 9th Grade
List all sports and activities in which the student is seeking to participate.
If the sport is a team sport, list the number of students on the team, not including this student.
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ASAA TRANSFER FORM
(ANSWER BOTH QUESTIONS) If the student joins a team, will he/she be an impact player?
Will another student be displaced if this student joins the team?
___________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Has a coach or any other member of the school’s staff encouraged the student to transfer to
your school? If yes, please explain.
___________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________
REASON FOR THE TRANSFER - A waiver of the Transfer Rule may only be granted if a significant hardship
caused the transfer. Hardship and other considerations are spelled out in ASAA Bylaw Article 13, Waiver of
Eligibility Rules.
Please complete the information requested on this page and provide written documentation to
support the request.
State the reasons for the transfer, including any conditions which you consider to be hardships.
___________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________
List the written documentation supporting this request (letters, statements, court orders, etc.).
1. _________________________________________________________________________________________
2. _________________________________________________________________________________________
3. _________________________________________________________________________________________
4. _________________________________________________________________________________________
5. _________________________________________________________________________________________
6. _________________________________________________________________________________________
7. _________________________________________________________________________________________
8. _________________________________________________________________________________________
9. _________________________________________________________________________________________
10. _______________________________________________________________________________________
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ASAA TRANSFER FORM
CERTIFICATION OF PRINCIPAL OF THE RECEIVING SCHOOL
The information is correct, to the best of my knowledge. Please check the correct answer to the following statements.
I do
or do not
believe that undue influence was used by a coach or any member of the school staff
to encourage this transfer.
I do
or do not
believe that the transfer was athletically motivated.
I do
or do not
believe that this request meets ASAA’s hardship criteria.
After considering all the information presented in this request, I do
or do not
support the granting
of this waiver. Please state reason(s):
___________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Signature:
Date:
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Phone:
Fax:
Email:
Please send this form and a copy of all written documentation to ASAA. ASAA will
submit all documents to the sending school for review.
TO BE COMPLETED BY THE STUDENT AND HIS/HER PARENT OR GUARDIAN.
Certification of Application: This is to certify that the student named herein has effected the transfer
of schools as indicated, that the transfer was not for athletic reasons, and that no person has used undue
influence in an attempt to secure this student’s enrollment for purposes of interscholastic competition. We
further certify that all information herein contained is correct and understand that ineligibility may result if
the information proves to be incorrect through error in statement .
Parent or Guardian Name (please print
Parent or Guardian Signature
Date
Student Name (please print
Student Signature
Date
FOR OFFICE USE ONLY
Date Received
Date forwarded to Sending School
Number of Documents Sent To Sending School _________________
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ASAA TRANSFER FORM
SECTION B: TO BE COMPLETED BY PRINCIPAL OF THE SENDING SCHOOL
Name of Student
Date of Withdrawal
Please indicate the name of school
List all sports for which the student was a member of that athletic team (at any level) during the school year of the transfer.
(This includes any level of team: freshman, junior varsity, varsity, etc.)
Did the student complete the season?
Yes
No
If the student did not compete in any of the above sports, initial here: ____________________________
Additional comments may be made on page 5.
1. Was the student eligible to participate in your school’s interscholastic program at the time of transfer?
2. Did the student practice with or play on any athletic team(s) during the school year of the transfer?
If yes, state which teams and whether student completed the season
3. Prior to transferring, did the student discuss the possibility with any of the school’s staff members?
If yes, state reason on page under Additional Comments.
If yes, did the staff member explain the Transfer Rule and the possible implications of transferring?
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
No
4. Have you received the completed Transfer Form and all written documents in support of this waiver request from the Receiving
School and ASAA?
Yes
No
5. Have you discussed this request with the principal at the Receiving School?
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ASAA TRANSFER FORM
Additional Comments: ___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________
CERTIFICATION OF PRINCIPAL OF THE SENDING SCHOOL
The information is correct, to the best of my knowledge. Please check the correct answer to the following statements.
I do
or do not
have reason to believe that undue influence was used by a coach or any member
of the receiving school’s staff to encourage this transfer.
I do
or do not
believe that this request meets ASAA’s hardship criteria.
I do
or do not
believe that the transfer was athletically motivated.
The above information is correct, to the best of my knowledge. After considering all the information presented in this request,
I do
or do not
support the granting of this waiver. Please state reason(s):
___________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Signature:
Date:
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Phone:
Fax:
Email:
Please send this form and a copy of all written documentation to ASAA.
FOR OFFICE USE ONLY
APPROVED
Date
DISAPPROVED
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BONA FIDE CHANGE OF RESIDENCE
Article 12, Section 9-2, Transfer As a Result of a Move of Parents states:
A student who transfers from one school’s attendance area to another’s with a bona fide change of residence of the parents, legal guardians (or other persons with whom the student has resided for a period of time to be determined by the
Association) shall be eligible for interscholastic competition at the new school as soon as properly certified.
Definition of a Bona Fide Change in Residence — For the purposes of this section, a bona fide change of residence
means, “the moving of the permanent residence of the entire family of the student and his/her parents or guardians (or
other person with whom the student has resided for a period of time approved by the Association) from one school’s attendance area into another school’s attendance area prior to a change in enrollment of the student.” Schools must verify that
a bona fide change of residence has occurred and must report this to the Association on the Bona Fide Change of Residence
form, before the student is allowed to participate.
To be completed by principal of the receiving school
Receiving School
Gender
M
Sending School
Date of birth
F
Age
Transferring Student
Date enrolled in current school
_____/_____/_____
Credits earned to date in grades 9-12
Sports/activities student wants to compete in
Enrollment dates in previous school
Has student and his/her family moved its residence from another schools
attendance area into your schools attendance area?
____/____/____
to
No
____/____/____
Yes — Explain:
Previous Permanent Home Address:
New Permanent Home Address:
(ASAA General Policy #4) Check the documents used to prove change of residence and submit copies to ASAA.
For Transfer purposes, at least two of the following three are required as proof of residence change:
Alaska Driver’s License_______Voter Registration Card________Permanent Fund Application___________
Certification of principal of receiving school
The above information is correct, to the best of my knowledge.
Phone: ____________________
Fax: ____________________
Date: _________________
Email: ___________________________________
Parent / Guardian Verification
I have read and understand the Definition of Bona Fide Change of Residence as stated above. I further verify that my child’s
transfer has been as a result of a bona fide change of residence into the receiving schools’s attendance area. I further understand that providing false information may cause my child to be declared ineligible for interschoalstic competiton for a period of ninety (90) school days, including state approved in-services, and the school also may be penalized.
Parent/Guardian Name (please print)
Date
______/______/______
FOR OFFICE USE ONLY
Executive Director's Decision
APPROVED
Executive Director's Signature
DISAPPROVED
Date
______/______/______
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APPLICATION FOR CHANGING
SCHOOL OF ELIGIBILITY
Changing School of Eligibility: ASAA rule, Article 12, Section 2, A, 1c. states that:
A student attending a non-member charter school, alternative school or program (including district correspondence) whom wishes to change his/her School of Eligibility will be ineligible for interscholastic
competition at the new School of Eligibility for one calendar year, from the date of first attendance in
the new school. Students who live with coaches are ineligible (see Section 5, C). At schools with no
sub-varsity teams, the student could ask for a waiver to participate on the varsity team during the regular
season, but would not be able to participate at either conference or state tournaments.
A student enrolled in an “alternative education program” as described above, may request a change of
School of Eligibility by asking both the sending and receiving schools to complete this form and send it
to ASAA, acknowledging their agreement with this request. The calendar year period of ineligibility will
begin when this form has been completed by both schools and has been sent to the ASAA office.
Student Name
Current School of Eligibility
Date of last participation at school
Principal Name
Signature
Date
Phone
Fax
Email
Requested School of Eligibility
Date on which student will be come eligible at new school
Principal Name
Signature
Date
Phone
Fax
Email
FOR OFFICE USE ONLY
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ASAA BOARDING SCHOOL TRANSFER FORM
(to be used when a student transfers during the school year)
Article 12, Section 9, A., 16 Boarding School Transfer Rule states: The Transfer Rule shall be waived
for students who transfer to a boarding school at the beginning of a school year, or from a boarding school at the
end of a school year. Students who transfer to or from a boarding school during the school year shall be ineligible for Varsity, State Qualifying and State Championship interscholastic participation the remainder of the school
year. Students who live with coaches are ineligible (see Section 5, C). At schools with no sub-varsity teams, the
student may ask for a waiver to participate on the varsity team during the regular season, but would not be able to
participate at either conference or state tournaments. Article 13, Waivers of Eligibility Rules states: “…A
waiver may only be granted for reasons of hardship or emergency, as described in section 5 below; or because
such waiver is required by Federal or State law...”
A. TO BE COMPLETED BY THE PRINCIPAL OF THE RECEIVING SCHOOL
___________________________________________________________________________________
Name of Student
Name of Receiving School
Date Enrolled
___________________________________________________________________________________
Name of Boarding School
Date of Withdrawal
___________________________________________________________________________________
Gender
Date of Birth
Age
Grade Level at time of transfer
Confidentiality Requested?
Yes
No
Date First Enrolled in 9th Grade __________________
List all sports and activities in which the student is seeking to participate.
___________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
If the sport is a team sport, list the number of students on the team, not including this student.
____________
(Answer both questions) If the student joins a team, will he/she be an impact player?
Will another student be displaced if this student joins the team?
___________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
Has a coach or any other member of the school’s staff encouraged the student to transfer to your
school? If yes, please explain.
___________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
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Reason for the transfer - A waiver of the Boarding School Transfer Rule may only be
granted if a significant hardship caused the transfer. Hardship and other considerations are
spelled out in ASAA Bylaw Article 13, Waiver of Eligibility Rules.
Please complete the information requested on this page and provide written documentation to
support the request.
State the reasons for the transfer, including any conditions which you consider to be hardships.
___________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
List the written documentation supporting this request (letters, statements, etc.).
1. _______________________________________________________________________________
2. _______________________________________________________________________________
3. _______________________________________________________________________________
4. _______________________________________________________________________________
Certification of principal of the Receiving School
The above information is correct, to the best of my knowledge.
Please circle the correct answer to the following statements.
I do___ or do not___ believe that undue influence was used by a coach or any member of
the school staff to encourage this transfer.
I do___ or do not___ believe that this request meets ASAA’s hardship criteria.
After considering all the information presented in this request, I do___ or do not___ support the
granting of this waiver. Please state reason(s):
___________________________________________________________________________________
Signature:
Date:
___________________________________________________________________________________
Phone:
Fax:
Email:
Please send this form and a copy of all written documentation to the principal
of the Boarding School and to ASAA.
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B. TO BE COMPLETED BY THE PRINCIPAL OF THE BOARDING SCHOOL
___________________________________________________________________________________
Name of Student
Date of Withdrawal
Please check name of boarding school:
GILA
Kuskokwim Learning Academy
Nenana
Mt. Edgecumbe
Please circle your answers to all of the following questions.
Additional comments may be made on page 4.
1. Was the student eligible to participate in your school’s interscholastic program at the
time of transfer?
Yes or No
2. Did the student practice with or play on any athletic team(s) during the school year of
the transfer?
Yes or No
If yes, state which teams and whether student completed the season
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
3. Prior to transferring, did the student discuss the possibility with any of the school’s
staff members?
Yes or No
If yes, state reason on page under Additional Comments:
If yes, did the staff member explain the Boarding School Transfer Rule and the
possible implications of transferring during the school year?
Yes or No
4. Have you received the completed Boarding School Transfer Form and all written documents in support of this waiver request from the Receiving School?
Yes or No
5. Have you discussed this request with the principal at the Receiving School?
Yes or No
Additional Comments (specify page and question number):
___________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
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Certification by the principal of the Boarding School
Please circle the correct answer to the following statements.
I do___ or do not___ have reason to believe that undue influence was used by a coach or
any member of the receiving school’s staff to encourage this transfer.
I do___ or do not___ believe that this request meets ASAA’s hardship criteria.
The above information is correct, to the best of my knowledge. After considering all the information presented in this request,
I do___ or do not___ support the granting of this waiver. Please state reason(s):
___________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
Signature:
Date:
___________________________________________________________________________________
Phone:
Fax:
Email:
Please send this form and a copy of all written documentation to the principal
of the Receiving School and to ASAA.
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REQUEST FOR 8TH GRADE STUDENT ELIGIBILITY
The following ASAA member high school had 30 or less students enrolled in grades 9-12, or 15 or less boys
or 15 or less girls, as reported to the state Department of Education and Early Development during October of
the previous school year (see Exceptions below). Alternative education program students who participate in a
member school’s interscholastic activities program under AS 14.30.365 will be added to the school’s October
count to determine a school’s eligibility to use 8th grade students, beginning in 2014-15.
Exceptions:
-If the current school year’s October count is lower than the previous year’s, it may substitute as the official
count for purposes of this section.
-If a school’s enrollment in grades 9-12 for the previous or current school year is higher than 20 students due
to enrolled, ineligible 5th year seniors, as verified by the superintendent, and if the school would otherwise
have qualifed to have 8th grade students participate under Article 12, Section 2 D., Use of Junior High or
Middle School Students, the superintendent may request that the ineligible 5th year students not be included
in the total enrollment number for the purpose of this section.
Verification:
I request that enrolled 8th grade students be allowed to participate under the provisions of Article 12, Section 2, and I understand that those 8th graders will not count in the high school’s enrollment for classification
purposes.
Please complete this form and attach a list of eligible 8th grade students who wish to participate.
School District ___________________________Name of School ______________________________
Address _____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
Phone __________________________________Fax_________________________________________
Previous or Current Year’s 9-12 Enrollment as Reported to DEED ___________
Number of Ineligible 5th Year Seniors (if applicable) Included in Enrollment Report to DEED for
Which Forgiveness is Requested__________
School Contact Person ________________________________________________________________
(Printed Name)
(Signature)
Signature of Superintendent _______________________________________Date ________________
Please fax this form to 907-561-0720 prior to 8th grade participation
FOR OFFICE USE ONLY
Directors' Signature
Directors’ Decision
APPROVED
DISAPPROVED
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200
WRESTLING
FORMS
Wrestling Forms
Physician Release - Wrestler with Lesions...................................................................... 203
Wrestling Weight Certification .................................................................................... 204
Wrestling Forms
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PHYSICIAN RELEASE FOR WRESTLER TO PARTICIPATE
WITH SKIN LESION
Note to providers: Non-contagious lesions do not require treatment prior to return to participation (e.g. eczema, psoriasis,
etc.). Please familiarize yourself with NFHS Rule-4-2-3 which states: “If a participant is suspected by the referee or coach
of having a communicable skin disease or any other condition that makes participation appear inadvisable, his coach shall
provide current written documentation from a physician stating that the suspected disease or condition is not communicable and that the athlete’s participation would not be harmful to his opponent. This documentation shall be furnished
at the weigh-in or prior to competition in the dual meet or tournament. Covering a communicable condition shall not be
considered acceptable and does not make the wrestler eligible to participate.
Note: If an on-site tournament physician is present, he/she may overrule the diagnosis of the physician signing this
form.
Below are some guidelines that suggest minimum treatment before returning to wrestling.
• Bacterial diseases (impetigo, boils): Oral antibiotic for 2 days and no drainage, oozing or moist lesions.
• Herpetic lesions (Simplex fever blisters, Zooster, Gladiatorium): No new lesion in 48 hours and all lesions scabbed
over. No oral treatment is required.
• Tinea lesions (ringworm scalp, skin): Oral or topical treatment for 7 days on skin and 14 days on scalp.
• Scabies, Head Lice: 24 hours after appropriate topical management.
• Conjunctivitis: 24 hours of topical or oral medication and no discharge.
• Molluscum Contagiosum: 24 hours after curretage.
Name of Student
Date of Exam
_______/_______/_______
Mark location(s) of lesion(s):
Diagnosis
Communicable
Non-contagious
Describe location of lesions
Medication(s) used to treat lesion(s)
Date treatment started
front
back
_______/________/_______
Earliest date may resume participation
__________/__________/________
Physician’s Name (printed or typed)
Physician’s Address
Physician’s phone
Physician’s Signature
Forms
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204
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Forms
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ALASKA ENDOWMENT
FOR YOUTH ACTIVITIES
FORMS
Alaska Endowment for Youth Activities(AEYA) Forms
Endowment Game Application................................................................................... 207
Endowment Donation Form ........................................................................................ 208
AEYA Forms
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AEYA ENDOWMENT GAME APPLICATION
Endowment games may be played in all team sports. Proceeds go to support the Alaska Endowment for Youth Activities (AEYA). An endowment game may not be played
unless the application has been received and approved by the Executive Director of ASAA. Schools hosting Endowment Games must donate to the
AEYA Fund $200.00 for one game and $350.00 for two games played by the same team or different levels (C, JV, V). Once the application is processed, the host school will be issued an invoice for payment. ALL CHECKS MUST BE MADE PAYABLE TO ALASKA ENDOWMENT FOR
YOUTH ACTIVITIES OR AEYA. Penalty for Playing an Endowment Game Prior to Authorization: The host school will be fined $100 per game for
playing an Endowment Game prior to authorization by the Executive Director. (adopted by Board of Directors – Feb. 2014).
ALASKA ENDOWMENT FOR YOUTH ACTIVITIES, INC.
4048 Laurel Street, Suite 203 • Anchorage, AK 99508 • (907) 563-3723 • Fax 561-0720
Name of Host School
Town / City
Name of Visiting School
Town / City
Gender (check one)
Sport
Girls
Date of Endowment Game
Boys
Level of play (check one)
Co-Ed
Varsity
JV
Alumni
Location of Endowment Game (Facility and Town)
______/______/______
Host School Administrator’s Name (please print clearly)
Administrator’s Job Title
Host School Administrator’s Signature
Date of Signature
______/______/______
Visiting School Administrator’s Name (please print clearly)
Administrator’s Job Title
Visiting School Administrator’s Signature
Date of Signature
FOR OFFICE USE ONLY
Comments
APPLICATION & CHECK RECEIVED
APPLICATION IS APPROVED
Signature:________________________________________________ Date:______________
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AEYA ENDOWMENT DONATION FORM
Donations to the Alaska Endowment for Youth Activities Fund (AEYA)— a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization — are tax
deductible to the extent allowed by law. Check should be made payable to AEYA, and sent with this form to:
ALASKA ENDOWMENT FOR YOUTH ACTIVITIES, INC.
4048 Laurel Street, Suite 203 • Anchorage, AK 99508 • (907) 563-3723 • Fax 561-0720
YES! Count me/us in as a supporter of
high school sports and activities for
Alaska’s youth. This form is for individuals
and organizations.
Donation Enclosed (checks payable to AEYA)
$
Donating Individual — Name
Phone Number
Mailing Address
City
State
Zip Code
Email Address
Donating Organization — Name
Organization’s Authorized Representative
Phone Number
Representative’s Title
Individual or Organization’s Mailing Address
City
Contact’s Email Address
208
State
Zip Code
Organization’s Web Site Address
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HOME SCHOOL
FORMS
ASAA Guidelines for School Administrators When Implementing
AS 14.30.365 in ASAA Member Schools ....................................................................... 211
ASAA Eligibility Checklist for School Administrators .......................................................... 213
ASAA Eligibility Checklist for High School Students Enrolled in Alternative
Education Programs as Defined in AS 14.30.365 (c) (1) ................................................... 216
Home School
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ASAA GUIDELINES FOR SCHOOL
ADMINISTRATORS WHEN IMPLEMENTING
AS 14.30.365 IN ASAA MEMBER SCHOOLS
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Alaska Statute, AS 14.30.365, also called the ”Home School Law” went into effect on July 1, 2013. This law will permit students who are enrolled in “alternative education programs” and accredited home schools as defined under AS
14.30.365, and who are otherwise eligible to participate in high school interscholastic activities, to request a “school of
eligibility” within a public school district or at a religious or private school. The following suggestions and guidelines
have been developed to aid school administrators in fully implementing the “letter and the spirit” of the law. For further
clarification contact ASAA or your district level administration.
It is important to fully understand the definitions of “alternative education program” and “accredited”
under the statute so that there is no confusion as the implementation date approaches.
"Alternative Education Program": The Association adopts the statutory definition, in AS 14.30.365 (c)(1), of "alternative education program" as a public secondary school that provides a nontraditional education program, including
the Alaska Military Youth Academy; a public vocational, remedial or theme-based program; a home school program that
is accredited, as defined In this section, a charter school authorized under AS 14.03.250-14.03.290; and a statewide
correspondence school that enrolls students that reside outside of the district in which the student resides and provides less
than 3 hours a week of scheduled face-to-face student interactions in the same location with a teacher who is certified under
AS 14.20.020.
“Accredited": For purposes of determining whether a home school program is "accredited" such as to qualify as an
alternative education program herein, the State Department of Education and Early Development (DEED) has identified AdvancED as the sole recognized body to accredit home school programs that have standards similar to Alaska’s standards;
the Association shall regard as "accredited" those home school programs that have been accredited by AdvancED.
Background Information
The statute went into effect on July 1, 2013 throughout the state.
ASAA worked closely with school districts in 2012 to make the necessary amendments to ASAA Bylaws and Policies to
pave the way for full implementation with a minimum of problems in 2013-14.
It is recommended that school districts adopt policies and procedures based on the statute and ASAA Bylaws and Policies.
Implementation
It is recommended that school districts, prior to the beginning of the school year, provide public notice of the eligibility
rules and of the opportunity for alternative education program students to pre-register for high school participation
at a “school of eligibility,” so that the eligibility of these students can be verified prior to the first day of practice of a
specific activity season.
ASAA requires schools to keep records of all students participating under this statute because they will be used to
determine future school classification and ASAA dues, beginning in 2014-15.
ASAA has developed two checklists to assist parents/students and school administrators in understanding the statute
and in determining student eligibility. They are found separately under the titles:
- ASAA Eligibility Checklist for High School Students Enrolled in Alternative Ed. Programs
- ASAA Eligibility Checklist for School Administrators
All parties will find these helpful in facilitating the process of determining the eligibility of “alternative education program” students.
“Alternative education program” students must meet all ASAA and member school district eligibility requirements with
the exception of regular attendance at the “school of eligibility.” Schools which permit “ineligible” students to participate will be subject to penalty under ASAA Bylaws.
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ASAA Eligibility Requirements for “Alternative Education Program” Students
Students must physically reside within the attendance area of your school, or if not, have received approval of your
school’s governing body to establish your school as the “school of eligibility.”
Students must be enrolled in grades 9-12 in an “alternative education program” as defined in AS 14.30.365.
Students must be enrolled in at least the minimum number of classes according to ASAA and school district enrollment
requirements.
Students must meet or exceed ASAA’s Semester Credit Rule for the immediately preceding semester, including the GPA
requirement.
Students must not have transferred directly from a member school to start the 2014-15 school year (transfers will require a 90 school day period of ineligibility).
Students must not have been enrolled in high school for more than eight consecutive semesters since first enrolling in
ninth grade; and students may not compete in a specific high school sport or activity for more than 4 seasons.
Students will not turn 19 years of age on or before August 1, 2014.
In accordance with ASAA Bylaws, students must be amateurs in each sport and activity in which they want to participate.
Students must not have been recruited by a person who coaches at the “school of eligibility” or by another school
representative.
In accordance with ASAA Bylaws, students must have submitted to a sports physical exam within the prior twelve
months and agree to provide a copy to the school.
If they are hockey players, students must be aware of the limitations on non-school participation during the high school
under ASAA’s Dual Participation Supplemental Rule for hockey.
Students are aware of and agree to comply with ASAA’s “Play for Keeps” tobacco, alcohol and drug (TAD) education
program.
Students are aware of and agree to comply with ASAA’s or the school district’s Concussion Awareness/Education/
Management Program.
It is recommended that the administrator explain to students that the statute does not guarantee that they will be
chosen by coaches to fill spots on competitive teams.
If the member school decides to charge a participation fee for “alterative education program” students, ASAA encourages the adoption of a “fair share” policy.
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ASAA ELIGIBILITY CHECKLIST FOR SCHOOL
ADMINISTRATORS
This document has been developed by ASAA to aid member school administrators who will have the responsibility of
determining the eligibility status of “alternative education students” as defined in AS 14.30.365 (c)(1) (see page 3), who
have identified your school as their requested “school of eligibility.”
REGISTER: Before being eligible to participate in high school interscholastic activities, an “alternative education student” must register with the ASAA member school at which he/she is requesting to participate. This will be called the
“school of eligibility.” School districts are encouraged to adopt a policy which provides public notice and a period
of pre-registration.
DEMONSTRATE ELIGIBILITY: An “alternative education student” must demonstrate eligibility by providing verifiable written evidence of meeting ASAA and school district student eligibility requirements.
NOTE: Please review the following checklist with the student and parents. Unchecked boxes will likely mean that the
student has NOT demonstrated eligibility.
The student is officially enrolled in grades 9-12 in an “alternative education program” as defined on page 2 of
this document.
If student is officially enrolled in an “accredited” home school, the “accreditation
agency” has been recognized by the Alaska DEED as defined on page 3.
Name of accreditation agency. ________________________________________
The student’s residence is physically located within the attendance area of my school; or if not, the student has
requested to participate at my school and has received approval of my school’s governing body to do so.
The student is currently enrolled in at least 5 semester units of credit, or the equivalent, each of which counts
toward graduation through the student’s alternative education program. (exception for Seniors – see Enrollment
on page 3).
The student passed at least 5 semester units of credit, or the equivalent, which count toward graduation, with at
least an overall 2.0 GPA for the previous semester (exception for incoming Freshman and Seniors - see Previous
Semester Credits on page 3).
The student is not seeking to transfer eligibility from another ASAA member school to my “school of eligibility.”
Any request to transfer the student’s eligibility from another member high school will be subject to ASAA’s transfer rule, Bylaw Article 12, Section 9.
The student has not been enrolled in high school for more than eight consecutive semesters since first enrolling
in 9th grade. (For definition of “consecutive” see page 3). Also, the student has not previously participated for
four seasons in a sport or activity for which he/she is seeking eligibility.
The student will not turn 19 on or before August 1, 2014.
The student is an amateur in each sport and activity in which he/she wants to participate in accordance with
ASAA Bylaw Article 8.
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The parent and student affirm that he/she has not been recruited by a coach at my school, nor by any other
school representative, to play on a team at my “school of eligibility.” If the student is a hockey player, he/she
understands that ASAA’s Supplemental Rules limit playing on a non-school hockey team during the high school
season.
The student has had a sports physical exam within the prior 12 months, and agrees to provide a copy of such
to my “school of eligibility.”
The student and parent are aware that participation in ASAA’s “Play for Keeps,” tobacco, alcohol and drug
(TAD) education program is a requirement of eligibility.
The student and parent are aware that participation in ASAA’s Concussion Education/Awareness/Management Program for student-athletes is a requirement of eligibility.
The student and parent understand that AS 14.30.365 does not guarantee the student a position on a school team.
The student and parent understand that my “school of eligibility” may charge a fee, on a “fair share” basis, for
participation in an interscholastic sport or activity as defined in AS 14.30.365.
The student and parent understand that the student must remain eligible, according to ASAA rules and those of the
governing body of my “school of eligibility,” in order to participate in high school interscholastic activities. Schools
which permit “ineligible” students to participate will be subject to penalties in accordance with ASAA Bylaws.
DEFINITIONS:
"Alternative Education Program": The Association adopts the statutory definition, in AS 14.30.365 (c)(1), of
"alternative education program" as a public secondary school that provides a nontraditional education program,
including the Alaska Military Youth Academy; a public vocational, remedial or theme-based program; a home school
program that is accredited, as defined In this section, a charter school authorized under AS 14.03.250-14.03.290;
and a statewide correspondence school that enrolls students that reside outside of the district in which the student
resides and provides less than 3 hours a week of scheduled face-to-face student interactions in the same location with
a teacher who is certified under AS 14.20.020.
alternative education program herein, the State Department of Education and Early Development (DEED) has identified AdvancED as the sole recognized body to accredit home school programs that have standards similar to Alaska’s
standards; the Association shall regard as "accredited" those home school programs that have been accredited by
AdvancED.
The “School of Eligibility” shall be the public school that, (1) based on the residence of the parent or legal guardian,
the student would be eligible to attend were the student not enrolled in an alternative education program; or (2) at which
the student requests to participate, if (A) the student shows good cause, as determined by the governing body of the
Public School the student would be eligible to attend were the student not enrolled in an alternative education program
and (B) the governing body of the school in which the student seeks to participate in interscholastic activities approves.
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Or, a religious or other private school regulated under this chapter that, (1) the student would be eligible to attend were
the student not enrolled in an alternative education program; and (2) at which the student requests to participate, if the
“Enrollment” - Seniors who are on track to graduate must be enrolled in at least four one credit courses, or semester
unites or the equivalent, each of which counts toward graduation.
“Previous Semester Credits” – All incoming, first year Freshmen, are eligible. All first semester Seniors must have
passed at least five-one credit courses, or semester units or the equivalent, which count toward graduation, during the
immediately preceding semester. All second semester Seniors who are on track to graduate, must have passed at least
four-one credit courses, or semester units or the equivalent, which count toward graduation, during the immediately
preceding semester.
“Consecutive” semesters include all semesters, including semesters in which the student is not enrolled in any school
or is enrolled in another school, after the student’s initial enrollment in 9th grade, including enrollment in 9th grade in
an alternative education program.
STUDENT INFORMATION SHEET
___________________________________________________________________________________________________
Student Name
Parents Name
___________________________________________________________________________________________________
Student Signature
Parent Signature
___________________________________________________________________________________________________
Home Address
___________________________________________________________________________________________________
Phone Number
___________________________________________________________________________________________________
Email
Name of alternative education program (ie. IDEA)
____________________________________________________________________
If a home school, it is accredited by
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ASAA ELIGIBILITY CHECKLIST FOR HIGH
SCHOOL STUDENTS ENROLLED IN ALTERNATIVE
EDUCATION PROGRAMS AS DEFINED IN
AS 14.30.365 (C) (1)
Before you participate in high school interscholastic activities, you must be eligible and you must register with the ASAA
“school of eligibility” at which you are requesting to participate. Please review the following checklist with your parents.
Unchecked boxes will likely mean that you are NOT eligible. For questions, see the principal or athletic director at your
requested “school of eligibility.”
I am officially enrolled in grades 9-12 in an “alternative education program” as defined on page 3 of this document.
If I am officially enrolled in an “accredited” home school, my school is accredited by the following agency as
defined on page 3. __________________________________
My residence is physically located within the attendance area of my requested “school of eligibility;” or I have
requested to participate at another school and have received approval of that school’s governing body to do so.
I am currently enrolled in courses totaling at least 5 semester units of credit or the equivalent, each of which counts
toward graduation through my alternative education program. (exception for Seniors – see Enrollment on page 3).
I passed 5 semester units of credit or the equivalent, which count toward graduation, with at least an overall 2.0
GPA, during last semester’s grading period (for exceptions for incoming Freshman and Seniors, see Previous Semester Credits on page 3).
I understand that once I have established my “school of eligibility,” any subsequent request to transfer my eligibility
to another high school will be subject to ASAA’s transfer rule, Bylaw Article 12, Section 9.
I have not been enrolled in high school for more than eight consecutive semesters since first enrolling in 9th grade.
(For definition of “consecutive” see page 3). Also, I have not previously participated for four seasons in a sport or
activity for which I am seeking eligibility.
I will not turn 19 on or before August 1, 2014.
I am an amateur in each sport and activity in which I want to participate in accordance with ASAA Bylaw Article 8.
I have not been recruited by a school coach or other school representative to play on a team at my “school of eligibility.” If I’m a hockey player, I understand that ASAA’s Supplemental Rules limit playing on a non-school hockey
team during the high school season.
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I have had a sports physical exam within the prior 12 months, and I agree to provide a copy of this to my chosen
“school of eligibility.”
I am aware of and agree to participate in ASAA’s “Play for Keeps,” tobacco, alcohol and drug (TAD) education
program as a requirement of eligibility.
My parents/guardians and I are aware of ASAA’s Concussion Education/Awareness/Management Program for
student-athletes and will comply with its requirements.
My parents/guardians and I understand that AS 14.30.365 does not guarantee that I will be selected to fill a
spot on a team.
I understand that “schools of eligibility” may charge a fee, on a “fair share” basis, for my participation in an
interscholastic sport or activity.
I understand that in order to participate in high school interscholastic activities, I must remain eligible according to
ASAA rules and those of the governing body of my “school of eligibility” which may be more strict than ASAA’s.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________
Student Name
Parent Name
___________________________________________________________________________________________________
Student Signature
Parent Signature
___________________________________________________________________________________________________
Student Date
Parent/Guardian Date
________________________________________________
_______________________________________________
School of Eligibility
School District
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AS 14.30.365 (C) (1)
DEFINITIONS:
"Alternative Education Program": The Association adopts the statutory definition, in AS 14.30.365 (c)(1), of
"alternative education program" as a public secondary school that provides a nontraditional education program,
including the Alaska Military Youth Academy; a public vocational, remedial or theme-based program; a home school
program that is accredited, as defined In this section, a charter school authorized under AS 14.03.250-14.03.290;
and a statewide correspondence school that enrolls students that reside outside of the district in which the student
resides and provides less than 3 hours a week of scheduled face-to-face student interactions in the same location with
a teacher who is certified under AS 14.20.020.
alternative education program herein, the State Department of Education and Early Development (DEED) has identified AdvancED as the sole recognized body to accredit home school programs that have standards similar to Alaska’s
standards; the Association shall regard as "accredited" those home school programs that have been accredited by
AdvancED.
The “School of Eligibility” shall be the public school that, (1) based on the residence of the parent or legal guardian,
the student would be eligible to attend were the student not enrolled in an alternative education program; or (2) at which
the student requests to participate, if (A) the student shows good cause, as determined by the governing body of the
Public School the student would be eligible to attend were the student not enrolled in an alternative education program
and (B) the governing body of the school in which the student seeks to participate in interscholastic activities approves.
Or, a religious or other private school regulated under this chapter that, (1) the student would be eligible to attend were
the student not enrolled in an alternative education program; and (2) at which the student requests to participate, if the
“Enrollment” - Seniors who are “on track” to graduate and who have passed all parts of the HSGQE (see page II),
when required by statute, must be enrolled in at least four one credit courses, or semester units or the equivalent, each
of which counts toward graduation.
“Previous Semester Credits” – All incoming, first year Freshmen, are eligible. All first semester Seniors must have
passed at least five-one credit courses, or semester units or the equivalent, which count toward graduation, during the
immediately preceding semester. All second semester Seniors who are on track to graduate, must have passed at least
four-one credit courses, or semester units or the equivalent, which count toward graduation, during the immediately
preceding semester.
“Consecutive” semesters include all semesters, including semesters in which the student is enrolled in any school or
is enrolled in another school, after the student’s initial entry in 9th grade.
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ALASKA ASSOCIATION
OF STUDENT
GOVERNMENTS
AASG Information..................................................................................................... 223
AASG Constitution
ARTICLE I- NAME AND PURPOSE ............................................................................... 223
ARTICLE II- MEMBERSHIP............................................................................................ 223
ARTICLE III- ORGANIZATION STRUCTURE.................................................................... 223
ARTICLE IV - ELECTIONS, APPOINTMENTS AND VACANCIES....................................... 224
ARTICLE V - REGIONAL ORGANIZATION .................................................................... 224
ARTICLE VI - MEETINGS ............................................................................................ 224
ARTICLE VII - RATIFICATION ....................................................................................... 225
AASG bylaws
ARTICLE I - PARENT ORGANIZATION.......................................................................... 225
ARTICLE II - MEMBER SCHOOL ADVISOR/SPONSOR ................................................... 225
ARTICLE III - AASG EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ................................................................... 225
ARTICLE IV - HOST SCHOOL FOR FALL AND SPRING CONFERENCES .......................... 226
ARTICLE V - ORGANIZATION STRUCTURE ................................................................... 226
ARTICLE VI - RESOLUTIONS ....................................................................................... 228
ARTICLE VII - NOMINATIONS, ELECTIONS, & APPOINTMENT POLICIES ........................ 229
ARTICLE VIII - CHANGING REGIONS ......................................................................... 230
ARTICLE IX- DISCIPLINE POLICY .................................................................................. 230
ARTICLE X - RELATIONSHIP TO AASG CONSTITUTION ................................................ 231
ARTICLE XI - AMENDMENTS AND RATIFICATION ........................................................ 231
AASG
AASG Forms
MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION ....................................................................................... 232
APPLICATION FOR AASG EXECUTIVE BOARD ............................................................. 233
TRAVEL SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION AASG LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE ....................... 237
STUDENT COUNCIL OF EXCELLENCE AWARD APPLICATION ....................................... 239
STUDENT COUNCIL LEADER OF THE YEAR AWARD APPLICATION................................ 242
STUDENT OF THE YEAR IN SERVICE AWARD NOMINATION ....................................... 243
ADVISOR OF THE YEAR NOMINATION...................................................................... 244
ADMINISTRATOR OF THE YEAR NOMINATION PROCESS ........................................... 245
PARENT / GUARDIAN CONSENT FOR STUDENT PARTICIPATION / TRAVEL ................... 246
AASG CODE OF CONDUCT ..................................................................................... 247
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INFORMATION ABOUT AASG
The Alaska Association of Student Governments is part of ASAA, and receives generous in-kind
and financial support from ASAA. AASG has a student-led Executive Board with support from
the Executive Director and the Steering Committee of Advisors. AASG develops its own budget
and programs, with support from ASAA.
The AASG Executive Board includes the President, Vice President, Parliamentarian, SecretaryTreasurer, Public-Relations officer, Representative Liaison to ASAA, Representative Liaison to Alaska State Board of Education and Early Development, all of whom are selected at the fall conferences. Representatives from the seven AASG regions are selected at the spring conference. The
Steering Committee is comprised of the advisors of the students serving on the Executive Board.
Included in this Handbook are materials for your use when engaging in AASG activities. Please
check our web page, www.aasg.org, and www.facebook.com/AASGfan for updates.
AASG CONSTITUTION
ARTICLE I- NAME AND PURPOSE
A. The name of this organization shall be the Alaska
Association of Student Governments, hereinafter
referred to as AASG. The sponsoring organization is
the Alaska School Activities Association (ASAA).
B. The purpose of this organization shall be to:
1. To convey such information as opinions, issues,
and opportunities to and from Alaska secondary
students.
2. To represent the concerns of Alaska secondary
students on local, state, and national levels.
3. To train Alaska secondary students to effectively
perform leadership roles.
ARTICLE II- MEMBERSHIP
A. Membership in AASG shall be open to all high
school Student Governments in Alaska that are members of ASAA.
B. Membership will also be extended to schools that
join through their districts as a group member.
C. The General Assembly of AASG shall consist of at
least one representative from each member school’s
student government or district group membership
present at the conference.
ARTICLE III- ORGANIZATION STRUCTURE
A. Executive Board
1. The Executive Board of AASG shall consist of the
following members:
a. President (non-voting except in tie)
b. Vice-president
c. Secretary/Treasurer (non-voting)
d. Parliamentarian (non-voting)
e. Public Relations Officer
f. Conference Registrar (non-voting)
g. One Region Representative(s) for each of the
seven regions
h. Representative to the State Board of Education
and Early Development (SPEED)
j. Representative to the Alaska School Activities
Assoc. (ASAA)
k. Executive Director (non-voting)
B. Steering Committee
1. The Steering Committee shall be comprised of
the following:
a. The advisors to the Executive Board
members.
b. The Executive Director
C. Officers
1. Officers elected by the General Assembly shall
be a President, Vice-President and Public
Relations Officer. They shall serve a one-year
term.
2. The Parliamentarian, Secretary/Treasurer, ASAA
Representative, and SBEED
Representative
positions shall be filled in accordance with the
Bylaws.
3. The Registrar shall be appointed by the host
school and shall serve on the Executive Board.
D. AASG Executive Director
1. One position open to candidates anywhere in
Alaska hired jointly by representatives from the
AASG Executive Board, AASGA membership,
and ASAA Director.
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ARTICLE IV - ELECTIONS, APPOINTMENTS
AND VACANCIES
A. Elections
1. All nominations, interviews and elections shall
be in accordance with the Bylaws.
2. Bylaws maybe updated at summer and winter
business meetings and at regularly scheduled
teleconferences by the Executive Board.
3. The newly selected President, Vice-President,
Public Relations Officer, Secretar y/Treasurer,
and Regional Representative candidates will
assume office as the last order of business at the
Fall Conference. The outgoing and incoming officers will transition in an orderly fashion to avoid
disruption to the organization.
4. No individual may hold more than one office at
a time.
B. Appointments
1. At the Fall Conference, the Executive Board shall
select (appoint) a representative to ASAA.
The representative will serve a two-year term.
2. At the Fall Conference, the Executive Board
shall select and submit nominees to the
State Board of Education for the position of
Student Representative. Following selection of
the Representative by SBEED in January, The
Representative serves a term starting at the
AASG Winter Business Meeting and completed
at the second Spring Conference. There is
approximately a six month overlap between the
SBEED rep-elect and the outgoing Representative,
to allow for transition into SBEED.
3. At the Fall Conference, the Executive Board
shall select by interview a Parliamentarian to the
Executive Board. The Parliamentarian will serve
a one-year term.
4. At the Fall Conference, the Executive Board shall
select by interview a Secretary/Treasurer to the
Executive Board. The Secretary/Treasurer will
serve a one-year term.
C. Vacancies
1. A vacancy in the office of President shall be filled
by the Vice-President.
2. A vacancy in the office of Vice-President shall
be filled by appointment of the Executive Board
at the next regular meeting following the occurrence of such a vacancy, subject to ratification
by
the General Assembly at the spring
meeting.
3. A vacancy in the position of the ASAA
Representative shall be filled by appointment of
the Executive Board at the next regular meeting
following the occurrence of such a vacancy,
subject to ratification by the General Assembly
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5.
6.
7.
8.
at the next AASG Conference.
4. Vacancies in the position of Regional
Representative shall be filled by the Region
Representative’s school.
Vacancies of the Registrar shall be filled by an
appointee from the host school.
A vacancy in the office of Public Relations
Officer shall be filled by an appointment of the
Executive Board at the next regular meeting following the occurrence of such a vacancy, subject
to ratification by the General Assembly at the
Spring Meeting.
A vacancy in the position of Parliamentarian and
Secretary/Treasurer shall be filled by appointment of the Executive Board at the next regular
meeting following the occurrence of such a
vacancy.
A vacancy in the position of the SBEED
Representative shall be filled according to the
SBEED policy.
ARTICLE V - REGIONAL ORGANIZATION
A. Regions will be defined by ASAA, except in the case
of ASAA Region I which shall split into two regions,
Region I and Region VII. Any school desiring to affiliate with a region other than the one to which they
are assigned must submit a formal written request to
the Executive Board for approval.
B. Regional Representative Schools shall be elected for
a two-year term by member schools from the region
at Spring Conference. Time will be provided at the
Spring Conference for this purpose.
C. Regional Representative Schools will select from
their student body a student representative to serve
a two-year term on the AASG Executive Board. The
administration of that school will appoint an advisor
who will serve on the Steering Committee.
ARTICLE VI - MEETINGS
A. The General Assembly shall meet twice a year,
in the Spring and in the Fall. The site and date of
each meeting shall be established by negotiations
between the Executive Director and the host school.
If more than one school applies to host the same conference, it will be decided by a vote of the Executive
Board.
B. The President or three Executive Board members shall
have the authority to call emergency meetings of the
Executive Board by giving written notice and reason
of such emergency meetings to all Executive Board
and Steering Committee members at least one week
prior to the date of such emergency meetings.
C. Meetings of the General Assembly shall be conducted in accordance with Robert’s Rules of Order.
D. This Constitution and Bylaws shall supersede any
other Rules of Order, decisions by AASG members
and officers or other policies.
E. AASG is under the jurisdiction of ASAA and abides
by their Constitution, Bylaws and Policies.
ARTICLE VII - RATIFICATION
A. This Constitution and Bylaws shall be ratified,
and shall become the sole written instrument from
which AASG derives its authority, when its proposal receives a two-thirds majority of votes cast at
a regular General Assembly meeting of the Alaska
Association of Student Governments.
B. Proposed amendments to this Constitution and its
Bylaws must be submitted by a student, which may
include the AASG Executive Board.
C. Proposed amendments to this Constitution and its
Bylaws must be distributed in writing to all officers and
school correspondents at least two weeks before the
meeting at which the amendment will be proposed.
D. This Constitution may be amended at a meeting
of the General Assembly only if the proposed
amendment(s) receive(s) a minimum of two-thirds of
the votes cast.
E. This Constitution and Bylaws shall take effect immediately following the adjournment of the meeting at
which they have been ratified.
F. Policies to implement the Constitution and Bylaws will
be approved by the Executive Board.
AASG BYLAWS
ARTICLE I - PARENT ORGANIZATION ALASKA
SCHOOL ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION
A. Alaska School Activities Association shall have the
following powers and duties:
1. In conjunction with Alaska Association of Student
Governments Advisors (AASGA) and the Alaska
Association of Student Governments (AASG)
Executive Board, ASAA will appoint the AASG
Executive Director.
2. Conduct an annual audit.
3. Give assistance, leadership, and counsel to
AASG.
ARTICLE II - MEMBER SCHOOL
ADVISOR/SPONSOR
A. Advisors will be responsible for students who attend
all AASG sponsored activities.
B. The advisor will be required to attend all advisor and
regional meetings.
C. The advisor will pre-register his/her school with all
necessary conference information (Number of students attending, housing needed, and travel arrangements); and insure payment to the host school for all
students and advisors at each conference.
D. A member school is a school that has a student council and has paid its annual dues.
ARTICLE III - AASG EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
A. The Executive Director shall have the following powers and duties:
1. Work as an independent contractor.
2. Actively participate in the planning and organization of all AASG Activities, including but
not limited to:
a. Fall & Spring Conferences
b. All Executive Board Meetings
c. National/Regional conferences as approved
by the Executive Board.
3. Attend all Executive Board Meetings and audio
conferences, Fall and Spring Conferences,
National/Regional/Statewide Conferences,
Leadership Training Camps and meetings as
approved by the Executive Board.
4. Attend Executive Director meetings with approval
of Executive Board.
5. Give assistance, leadership, and counsel to the
Executive Board, including working with the
president to set the agendas.
6. Work with AASG officers to develop and support their program of work.
7. Work with the steering committee members.
8. Work with the AASGA Board of Directors to
provide advisor training and support.
9. Establish dates with and support host schools in
conference planning.
10. Serve as a liaison to ASAA, National and
Regional related organizations.
11. Work with the AASG Student Representative to
ASAA to prepare and give quarterly reports and
an annual report to the ASAA Board of Directors
and all member schools.
12. Procure and administer grants and other funding
sources.
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13. Maintain AASG permanent records.
14. Work with ASAA bookkeeper and auditor in
supervising the collection and expenditure of
AASG funds.
15. Conduct public relations efforts to promote
AASG, including arranging for ASAA newsletter
articles and updating the AASG web site.
16. In conjunction with the Secretary/Treasurer and
Finance Committee prepare the annual operating budget.
17. Submit a quarterly finance report to the Executive
Board.
18. Maintain AASG membership records and support renewal efforts
19. Provide assistance to advisors.
ARTICLE IV - HOST SCHOOL FOR FALL AND
SPRING CONFERENCES
A. Qualifications
1. Have an active Student Government and advisor
willing to plan a conference.
2. Provide a student and advisor liaison to the
AASG Executive Board for the business meeting
prior to the conference.
3. Make appropriate housing available for delegates at the conference.
4. Coordinate Business Meeting needs with
President and Executive Director
B. Responsibilities and Duties
1. The host school agrees to follow the AASG
Conference Financial Guidelines.
2. The host school will submit a proposed balanced
budget to the AASG Executive Director before
committing any expenses.
3. Complete conference accounting with the ASAA
accountant and AASG executive director within
30 days of completion of the conference.
4. AASG will loan host school the money for 2
delegates (one advisor and one student) to
attend a National/Regional conference prior to
the AASG conference, if funds are available, as
determined by Executive Board and Executive
Director.
a. Host schools will repay this loan from their
conference profit.
b. If no profit is made from their conference,
AASG will waive loan payments for one
attendee.
c. The host school will be responsible for repaying the loan for the second attendee, in all
circumstances.
5. The host school may limit attendance at the conference in accordance with space restrictions of
the host school.
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6. All applications to host Spring or Fall Conference
must be received at least 365 days before the
conference to be set by the Executive Board. If
no applications are received within the deadline,
then the decision will be on a first come, first
served basis.
ARTICLE V - ORGANIZATION STRUCTURE
A. GENERAL ASSEMBLY (GA)
1. Each member school’s Student Government shall
designate one student to serve as that school’s
correspondent. The correspondent shall have the
following duties:
a. Announce his/her school’s vote at GA
meetings.
b. Deliver his/her school’s correspondent’s
report in writing to their regional meetings.
c. Serve as a direct line of communication
between regional representatives and
his /her school.
2. The GA shall have the following powers and
duties:
a. Amend these Bylaws in accordance with
Article X.
b. To ratify or reject Bylaws changes by twothirds majority.
c. Elect the officers of the Executive Board.
d. Introduce items of business, including action
on resolutions.
e. Act on other items brought forth to the GA.
3. The Executive Board shall have the following
powers and duties:
a. Establish goals for AASG schools.
b. Prepare and approve an annual budget.
c. Review and accept the annual audit.
d. Supervise all AASG Elections in accordance
with Article VII.
e. Approve the changing of region affiliation of
member schools.
f. Act for the GA between its meetings on
duties not specifically reserved for the GA.
g. Serve as a constitutional board of review,
and, when serving in this capacity, may
include other members appointed by the
President.
h. Change the date and/or location of Fall or
Spring Conference.
i. Set dates and places for regular meetings of
the Executive Board.
j. Take action necessary to execute these powers and all other powers conferred by the
constitution and bylaws or any amendment.
k. Develop and implement Executive Board
policies governing the ongoing procedures
of AASG and its Executive Board.
l.
As a subcommittee, participate in the selection of the Executive Director in conjunction
with the AASGA and ASAA Boards.
m. As a subcommittee with the Steering
Committee, have 3 members on the
Disciplinary Committee.
n. Provide engaging opportunities for the
General Assembly.
B. EXECUTIVE BOARD
1. The President shall have the following powers
and duties:
a. Preside over all meetings of the AASG
General Assembly and the Executive
Board.
b. Serve as spokesperson for AASG to other
organizations and in all matters of concern
to AASG.
c. Appoint standing and special committees to
assist in carrying out policies and directions
of the GA.
d. Call meetings of the Executive Board.
e. Provide agendas for the GA and Executive
Board.
f. Attend the National and Regional
Conferences/Meetings that occurs during
his/her term, with registration and pre-conference fees paid by AASG. If the President
cannot attend National and Regional
Conferences/Meetings then a replacement
would be a member of the Executive Board
in due order of officers.
g. Submit a report at each meeting of the
General Assembly.
2. The Vice-President shall have the following powers
and duties:
a. Attend all meetings of the AASG General
Assembly and the Executive Board.
b. Assume the powers and duties of the
President in the event the President vacates
the chair or is absent.
c. Maintain an indexed record of all resolutions.
d. Advise member schools about submitting
resolutions, including which word-processing programs to use.
e. Send out action for all resolutions to their
appropriate destinations within requested
time.
f. Work with committees at request of the
President.
General Assembly.
3. The Public Relations Officer shall have the following powers and duties:
a. Attend all meetings of the GA and the
Executive Board.
b. Aid the Vice-President in sending out resolutions
c. Coordinate democracy projects.
d. Serve as the communications coordinator for
member schools.
e. Coordinate service projects with conference
hosts
f. Coordinate with the Executive Board to produce a newsletter after each meeting, to be
posted on the website.
g. Coordinate the awards committee.
h. Work with committees as requested by the
President.
i. Submit a report at each meeting of the
General Assembly.
4. The Region Representatives shall have the following powers and duties:
a. Attend all meetings of the General Assembly
and the Executive Board.
b. Represent all member schools within the
region before the Executive Board fairly..
c. Insure effective communication between his/
her region and the Executive Board.
d. Distribute a newsletter via the web site and
by mail or e-mail to all schools in his/her
region after each conference and business
meeting.
e. Send out Issues Packet received from the
SBEED and ASAA Representatives to all
member schools within their jurisdiction.
f. Work with committees as requested by the
President.
General Assembly.
5. The AASG Representatives to the SBEED
shall have the following powers and duties:
a. Must be enrolled in public school in Alaska,
as stated in regulations of SBEED.
b. Attend all meetings of the SBEED.
c. Attend all meetings of the AASG General
d. Represent the interests of AASG before the
SBEED.
e. Carry out directions of the AASG General
Assembly and Executive Board.
f. Provide a student’s perspective to the
SBEED.
g. Provide written reports of each SBEED meeting to the Executive Board.
h. Submit a report at each meeting of the
General Assembly.
i. Provide a typed or written report to be
placed on the website.
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6. The AASG Representative to the Alaska School
Activities Association (ASAA) shall have the following powers and duties:
a. Attend all meetings of ASAA.
b. Attend all meetings of the GA and Executive
Board.
c. Represent the interests of AASG before
ASAA.
d. Carry out directions of the AASG General
e. Provide a student’s perspective to ASAA.
f. Provide written reports of each ASAA meeting to the Executive Board, to be posted on
the web site.
General Assembly.
7. The Secretary/Treasurer shall have the following
powers and duties:
a. Attend and take minutes of all meetings and
teleconferences of the GA and Executive
Board.
b. Send completed minutes to the Executive
Board no more than 14 days after the meeting.
c. Complete other correspondence as requested by the President.
d. Present, with the Executive Director, the
financial report and budget to Executive
Board and the GA.
e. Maintain communication with the Executive
Board regarding all financial matters, in
coordination with the Executive Director
f. Serve on the Finance Committee.
General Assembly.
8. The Parliamentarian shall have the following
powers and duties:
a. Attend all meetings of the GA and the
Executive Board.
b. Advise the Executive Board on parliamentary process.
c. Call to the attention of the Executive Board
any error in the proceedings that may
affect the rights of any member or may otherwise do harm.
d. Submit a report at each meeting of the
General Assembly.
e. Explain election procedures at the first
General Assembly.
9. The Registrar shall have the following powers
and duties:
a. Submit a proposal to host the conference to
the Executive Board no less than one year
before the conference.
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b. Attend all meetings of the AASG Executive
Board immediately prior to his/her conference.
c. Present a conference plan to the Executive
Board and GA at the meeting preceding the
conference, to be posted on AASG’s web
site.
d. Present a proposed balanced budget to the
Executive Board at the business meeting preceding the conference.
e. Present a financial accounting and summary
of the conference to the Executive
Board
within 30 days after the conference.
f. Submit a report at each meeting of the
General Assembly.
C. STEERING COMMITTEE
1. The Steering Committee shall have the following
powers and duties:
a. Be comprised of advisors of all Executive
Board members.
b. Coordinate all communication between the
advisors in their region.
c. Attend all meetings of the AASG General
d. Assist and support Executive Board members
in the fulfillment of the duties and responsibilities of their office, including newsletter
contributions.
e. Provide continuity to AASG from year to year
through providing for and participating in the
orientation of incoming Steering Committee
members and Region Representatives.
f. Provide their region with information from
the state officers and host school.
g. Serve as liaison to all secondary school principals in their region.
h. Serve as the board of appeals, in coordination with the Executive Director, in all matters
brought before the Executive Board.
i. Appoint at least one member to serve on the
finance committee.
j. Work with committees as requested by the
President of the Executive Board or President
of AASGA.
k. As a subcommittee with the Executive Board,
have 3 members on the Disciplinary Committee.
ARTICLE VI - RESOLUTIONS
A. SUBMISSION OF RESOLUTIONS
1. Resolutions may be submitted prior to an AASG
conference, with the exact date and time posted on the AASG website with Conference
Registration information, as decided by the
Executive Board.
2. Resolutions will be ordered by the time they are
first received at the AASG Vice President email
address.
3. The Vice-President will provide a Resolution
Packet to Region Representatives two weeks
before the conference.
B. TABLING RESOLUTIONS
1. Resolutions will not be tabled to the next conference.
2. Resolutions that are not brought back to the floor
during an AASG conference may be resubmitted at the next conference.
ARTICLE VII - NOMINATIONS, ELECTIONS,
AND APPOINTMENT POLICIES
A. To be nominated for the office of President, VicePresident or Public Relations Officer, or serve as
Secretary/Treasurer
Parliamentarian,
SBEED
Representative, ASAA Representative, or Region
Representative, the delegates must:
1. Submit the formal AASG application for the
Executive Board Office.
2. Submit a letter of support from the advisor.
3. Submit a personal statement of interest.
4. Submit a statement no longer than one page of
information to be sent out as submitted with the
absentee ballots, if running for President, Vice
President, or Public Relations Officer.
5. Be enrolled in an AASG member school.
6. Delegates applying for the offices of Secretary/
Treasurer, Parliamentarian, SBEED Representative,
and ASAA Representative, must go through an
interview process as determined by the Executive
Board.
B. Nominations will take place at the first session of the
General Business meeting on the second day of the
Fall Conference.
1. No campaigning will be allowed until a delegate has been nominated.
2. Members of the Executive Board will be excluded from campaigning for themselves or others
when they are carrying out their official duties.
3. All campaign material must conform to any host
school regulations. All campaign material will
be excluded from the second to last session of
the GA meeting.
4. No write-ins will be allowed.
5. No candidate may apply for more than one position.
6. Violations of these rules, when brought to the
attention of the Executive Board, will be corrected whenever possible, and may be announced
at the next session of the GA.
7. All applications submitted to the Executive Board
are considered final, as decided by the Election
Committee.
8. No position may be shared; each position must
only be held by one person.
C. Speeches
1. Speeches will take place at the second GA meeting of day two.
2. Each candidate will be given the opportunity for
a speech of no more than five minutes.
3. In the case of a run-off vote, those candidates
receiving the two largest number of votes, in
each office, may give a speech of no more than
three minutes.
D. Balloting
1. Elections will take place at the second to the last
GA.
2. Each school correspondent from a dues paying
school will have the opportunity to vote up to
ten votes per office. These votes may be split
between candidates in any manner found suitable by the member school.
3. There will be no proxy voting.
4. The candidate receiving a majority for each
office, with a difference greater than 10 votes,
will be declared the winner.
5. In the case that no candidate receives enough votes:
a. A run-off will be conducted between those
students receiving the two largest pluralities.
b. In the event that no candidate receives a
majority with greater than 10 votes after
the run-off election, the Executive Board will
break the tie by voting by secret ballot, with
each member of the Executive Board receiving one vote
c. All Executive Board members wishing to
abstain must declare so before the secret
ballot vote is taken.
d. If a tie vote occurs in the Executive Board,
the President will vote to break the tie.
6. Steering Committee members who do not have
candidates running and the Executive Director
will supervise all elections and counting of the
ballots.
E. Absentee Balloting
1. All AASG member schools that have registered
for the Fall Conference, but are not able to
attend due to extenuating circumstances will be
sent an application of “intent to vote by absentee” if requested by said school.
2. The Executive Board will establish procedures for
absentee balloting.
3. Absentee balloting will not be available if there
is a run-off.
F. To be eligible to interview for the office of SBEED or
ASAA Representative, Parliamentarian, or Secretary/
Treasurer, delegates must:
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1. Submit the formal AASG application for Executive
Board office.
2. Have a letter of support from the advisor.
3. Make a personal statement of interest, including
qualifications and demonstration of past leadership
4. Have a statement from the parent(s) or guardian(s)
giving consent and permission to travel a l o n e
to meetings if necessary.
5. For SBEED office, be enrolled in a public high
school, as required in SBEED regulations.
6. Finalists for SBEED are required to submit a
resume for the second interview.
G. To be eligible for the position of Regional
Representative, delegates must:
1. Be enrolled in an AASG member school.
2. Submit the formal application for Executive
Board office.
3. Have a letter of support from the advisor.
4. Make a written personal statement of interest,
including qualifications and demonstration of
past leadership
5. Elections for Region Representative schools will
be held at Spring AASG Conference in even
numbered years for Regions 2, 4, and 6 and in
odd numbered years for Regions 1, 3, 5, and
7.
6. The school that becomes the regional representative school will then choose a student to fill the
position of Region Representative. If a vacancy
occurs during the year, it will be filled by interim
appointment by the advisor, and elected at the
Spring Conference.
H. In order to allow for ease in transition, the outgoing Secretary/Treasurer will be responsible for the
completion of the minutes of the Fall Conference,
and both the outgoing and incoming Secretaries/
Treasurers will participate in the first teleconference
after the Fall Conference.
ARTICLE VIII - CHANGING REGIONS
A. To change Regions, for AASG purposes only, a
school must complete the following steps:
1. Submit a formal letter to the Executive Board
requesting transfer of Regions. Include reasons
for requesting the change, and explain why the
change would be beneficial to your school.
2. Submit a letter to the Executive Board from advisor and school principal stating that they
support and agree with changing the Region.
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3. The school requesting the change will be notified
of the Executive Board decision before the next
AASG conference.
ARTICLE IX- DISCIPLINE POLICY
A. Executive Board Discipline Policy
1. In the case of an alleged violation of the AASG
Constitution and Bylaws or ASAA policies; or
alleged inappropriate behavior by an Executive
Board member, a written report/complaint shall
be filed with the President within 10 days.
The President with assistance of the Executive
Director shall conduct a reasonable investigation
and make a decision for appropriate disciplinary action, if action is warranted, within 10 days
of receipt of the written report/complaint.
2. If the alleged violator does not agree with
the decision of the President, he/she has ten
days to request, in writing, a hearing with the
Discipline Committee. The Discipline Committee
is composed of 3 Executive Board members and
3 Steering Committee members. Within 10
days the Discipline Committee will hold a hearing, following Robert’s Rules of Order, either in
person or by audio conference. The Discipline
Committee will make a decision for appropriate
disciplinary action, if any is warranted, within
five days of the hearing.
3. The decision of the Discipline Committee will be
considered final.
4. If the complaint is against the President, the complaint will start with the Discipline
Committee and the hearing will be conducted
by the Vice-President.
5. Disciplinary action may include reprimand, censure, suspension, or expulsion, or other action
deemed appropriate.
B. Steering Committee Discipline Policy
1. If a written complaint is presented to the Executive
Director concerning a member of the Steering
Committee, one or more of the following actions
may take place:
a. The Executive Director may discuss the complaint with the Steering Committee member
and, after a reasonable investigation, work
towards a resolution.
b. The Executive Director and remaining
Steering Committee members may discuss
the complaint and, after a reasonable investigation, work towards a resolution.
c.
The Executive Director may discuss the complaint with the Steering Committee members'
building administrator and, after a reasonable
investigation, work towards a resolution.
ARTICLE X - RELATIONSHIP TO
AASG CONSTITUTION
A. The Bylaws shall be part of the AASG Constitution.
B. In case the Bylaws conflict with the Constitution,
the Constitution shall be the effective policy. In such
cases, the Executive Board and Executive Director
shall remedy the conflict at the next meeting of the
Executive Board.
ARTICLE XI - AMENDMENTS AND RATIFICATION
A. Amendments to these Bylaws may be made at
Business Meetings by a two-thirds majority vote of the
Executive Board and will take effect immediately.
B. An updated copy of these Bylaws will be placed on
the website and all member schools will be notified
of access.
C. Changes to these Bylaws must be ratified by a
two-thirds majority vote of the GA at the next
Conference.
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MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION
TO:
Superintendent / Activities Principal / Student Council Advisor
FROM:
Denise Greene-Wilkinson, Executive Director
Alaska Association of Student Governments (AASG)
RE:
2014-2015 Membership Dues for AASG
The Alaska Association of Student Governments is part of Alaska School Activities Association,
and ASAA urges all schools to join AASG to help develop leaders in your school.
The membership year for AASG is August 1-July 31.
AASG is committed to helping every school develop student leadership talents and an effective
student council organization! Students in small rural schools AND in large urban schools benefit
greatly from the opportunities offered by AASG!
The AASG Executive Board with its Steering Committee of Advisors and
Executive Director established the following dues structure:
AASG Membership Dues 2015-2016
1A school - $75
2A school - $250
3A school - $300
4A school - $450
INVOICES ARE SENT TO ALL SCHOOLS IN AUGUST.
MAKE CHECK TO AASG: MEMBERSHIP
4048 Laurel Street, Suite 203
Anchorage, AK 99508
Include names of all schools joining AASG.
ALASKA ASSOCIATION OF STUDENT GOVERNMENTS
Executive Director: Denise Greene-Wilkinson, [email protected]
4048 Laurel Street, Suite 203 • Anchorage, AK 99508 • (907) 563-3723 • Fax 561-0720 • www.aasg.org
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APPLICATION FOR AASG EXECUTIVE BOARD
The Alaska Association of Student Governments encourages students from all member school to serve on the Executive Board. There are several elected and appointed positions that will challenge you to be an effective leader! For more information
go to www.aasg.org or email Denise Greene-Wilkinson, [email protected]
Applications may be faxed prior to the conference to Denise Greene-Wilkinson
561-0720 or submitted to the Executive Board at the first region meeting at the Fall
Conference for Officers and at the Spring Conference for region Representatives.
Application must be received and approved for nomination by the Parliamentarian by the deadline. The application must include the following:
• Resume demonstrating your qualifications for the position and your leadership experience.
• Signed statement of candidate commitment to the Executive Board position.
• Letter of recommendation from your advisor.
• AASG Agreements signed by principal, advisor, and parent.
APPLICATION
Student Name______________________ School ______________________ Grade ______
AASG Region _____ Mailing Address: _______________________Town ____________ Zip _____
Home Phone ____________ Cell Phone ____________ Email address ________________________
Circle the position you are applying for:
Elected at Fall Conference (1 year term)
President
Vice President
Public Relations
Selected through Interview at Fall Conference:
Secretary/Treasurer (1yr term) Parliamentarian (1 yr term
Representative to ASAA (2 yr term)
3-5 Nominees to State Board of Education and Early Development (2 yr term)
Elected by Regions at Spring Conference (2 year term)
Odd Years: Regions 1, 3, 5, 7
Even Years: Regions 2, 4, 6
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APPLICANT COMMITMENT
As an AASG Executive Board Member, I commit to the following:
• I will be fully present at AASG Fall, Spring and Business Meetings and teleconferences.
• I will maintain an email address and check it regularly.
• I will do my job, including reports, committee work, and duties as defined in
the AASG Bylaws.
• I will meet with my advisor regularly about my AASG responsibilities.
• I will serve as a good role model for other students, including TAD and Grade eligibility.
• If I do not meet these expectations, I accept that I am subject to review and removal
from my position, as defined by the AASG Bylaws.
Student Signature_____________________________ Date _________________
PARENT/GUARDIAN AGREEMENT AND COMMITMENT TO AASG CANDIDATE
I support my child_______________________ to serve on the AASG Executive Board.
• I will support my child’s participation in AASG meetings and teleconferences.
• I recognize that my child may participate in AASG only when grades and TAD eligibility are met.
Parent/Guardian name _________________________Signature ______________________________
Date ____________ Phone __________________ email address_______________________________
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ADVISOR AGREEMENT AND COMMITMENT TO AASG CANDIDATE
• I support student _____________________________ to serve on AASG Executive Board officer
of ___________ _____with the following actions:
• I take responsibility for my Executive Board member while on AASG business. I will work with
other advisors to ensure all students on EBoard are chaperoned during meetings.
• I will work with the student and the administration of my school, to ensure student is eligible
based on grades and TAD.
• I will work with the Executive Director to support the work of AASG and the success of my
Board member.
• I will meet with my student regularly about AASG duties, including completing reportsand
committee responsibilities, and preparing for and participating in meetings and teleconferences.
• I will fully serve on the AASG Steering Committee to include my full attendance and participation in AASG’s Conferences, Business Meetings, Steering Committee Meetings and teleconferences.
• I will maintain an email address, check it regularly, and communicate with Executive Director
and other advisors.
• I agree that AASG is not responsible for the Fall, Winter and Spring Conference and Meeting
expenses, and that the school is responsible for these expenses.
Advisor Name ____________________ Signature ____________________________Date ________
School phone________________ home phone ______________ email _______________________
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ADMINISTRATOR AGREEMENT TO STUDENT CANDIDACY FOR AASG POSITION
• I support student____________________________ for the AASG position of _________________.
• I will be available to this student for mentoring in this position.
• I will ensure that grade and TAD eligibility is reported to AASG prior to each state meeting.
• I agree that the school will support the advisor to travel with this student to meetings: Fall and
Spring Business Meetings/Conferences, Business Meetings, unless otherwise negotiated with
AASG.
• I agree that our school is responsible for Fall, Winter and Spring Conference/Business Meeting
expenses, including travel, housing and conference fees of this student and advisor, and, as appropriate for the SBEED and ASAA Meetings.
• I agree that if the student and/or advisor do not meet AASG expectations, the student will be subject to review and dismissal from the AASG Executive Board.
Administrator Name ___________________ Signature _________________________ Date _______
School phone ___________________________ email _______________________________________
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TRAVEL SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION AASG LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE
Download the AASG Travel Scholarship Application at www.aasg.org - Please email the completed application to
Executive Director: Denise Greene-Wilkinson, [email protected] - Please do not fax.
AASG will award travel scholarships to students to attend its Leadership Conferences for up to half of travel expenses.
If you show the initiative to complete an application, AASG will help all it can so you can develop your leadership
skills through conference participation! The amount of the scholarship is dependent upon the number of complete
requests received by the deadline, the amount of funds we have for scholarships, and the cost of your travel.
Please complete the application and have your advisor check it over to be sure it is complete. Please make sure every
page has your name on it.
DEADLINE 30 DAYS BEFORE THE CONFERENCE APPLICATION, INCLUDING ESTIMATED TRAVEL
COSTS, MUST BE COMPLETE to be considered for a scholarship.
Email Carol Waters at [email protected] for information and assistance.
This Rubric helps the committee determine scholarship awards:
Application Part A complete .......................................................................................10 points
Application Part B complete ................................................................................................ 10
Community Service Documented at least 20 hrs .................................................................... 30
Leadership Goals described ................................................................................................ 30
Required Leadership Activities ............................................................................................. 50
More than 20 hours Documented service.....................................................................10 bonus
Off the road system, cost at least $500 .......................................................................20 bonus
Applicants earning 150 points will receive larger percentage scholarships. Students “off the road system”
and who travel extreme distances will be given preference for scholarships. All applicants will be notified
of scholarship award via email within a week after the deadline, and must email acceptance within 2 days.
AASG will reimburse the agreed upon travel costs when students have completed the following:
1. Submit actual travel receipts.
2. By 2 weeks after the Conference, write a 500 word essay on how conference helped meet stated goals.
Email as a WORD document with heading "School: Essays on Goals and Learning": your name, school
(Students who turn in their essays late risk losing part of the scholarship award);
3. Complete the on-line conference evaluation by two weeks after the conference. Include your name and
school at the end of the survey to document your completion of the survey.
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION PART A
All fields must be completed!
Date Submitted
Name
_____/_____/_____
Home Phone
Cell Phone
School
Email
School Phone
You must have advisor OK to apply for a travel scholarship.
Do you have permission from your advisor?
Yes_____
No_____
Advisor Name (please print)
Advisor Email Address
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TRAVEL SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION AASG LEADERSHIP
CONFERENCE CONTINUED
APPLICATION PART B
Cost of travel must be provided for scholarship application to be considered
1) You must submit documented airfare/ferry cost based on 21-day advance (email reservation with cost)
2) Amount requested for travel scholarship (up to 50%)
APPLICATION PART C
REQUIRED LEADERSHIP ACTIVITIES
(Submit as WORD document. Use heading of Travel School: Your Name and School.
1. Setting Goals: Write a 200-word action plan describing your goals for the conference and how
you plan to use what you learn at the conference. You can find help in writing goals at http://
www.nasc.us/NASCStudentLeadershipProgram .
2. Community Service: Document 20 hours Community Service in the past 6 months (more points
for extra hours)
3. Register: Be an Early Bird for the Conference
4. Build a profile on AASGFAN facebook page and submit 2 entries by application deadline.
5. RSVP training: participate at preconference training or give date when you had RSVP
training ______________.
6. Document and describe at least TWO of the following leadership activities
a. RSVP summits completed (when?), describe school priorities from summits
b. Initiated suicide prevention activities at my school (Describe)
c. Serve as school student council officer or on a committee in school/community: what is
position and duties?
d. Apply for AK Student Councils of Excellence (go to www.aasg.org
e. Submitted an entry for the Suicide Prevention Media Contest (Entry Name)
f. Writing a resolution for the Conference (topic?) (Contact [email protected])
g. Registered our service project (www.YSA.org)
Please review your application to be sure it is complete, with your name on
every page. Email to Executive Director Carol Waters ([email protected])
The application must be complete and received 30 days before the Conference
to be considered for a scholarship.
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STUDENT COUNCIL OF EXCELLENCE AWARD APPLICATION
The Alaska Association of Students Governments encourages student councils in Alaska to be strong, active, and
responsive. The High School Student Council of Excellence Award honors schools with councils which meet high
standards. All councils meeting the criteria will be recognized and honored at the Spring Conference! All Student
Councils of Excellence will be inscribed on the AASG STUDENT COUNCIL OF EXCELLENCE PLAQUE, a fantastic
honor for student councils in Alaska!
The awards will be announced at the Spring Conference, Applications must be postmarked/submitted no later than 1
week before the Conference or be delivered on the first day at the Spring Conference no later than the end of First GA.
APPLICATION PROCESS
1. The application must be signed by the principal, student council advisor, and student council president.
2. All student councils that apply must have delegate(s) at the Spring Conference.
3. The application covers activities completed in the 4 semesters before the Conference.
4. The application must be complete and organized to be considered. The portfolio must show documentation
for all activities in sections A and B; 3 activities in section C, and at least 5 in section D, as well as completed
application and certification form. The rubric will help you check the completeness of your application.
5. Label all documentation with the correct category (eg. A1, B3)
6. Each activity or project may be submitted for only one category.
7. The application and documentation must be reproducible for committee use.
8. Student Councils must receive 190 of 200 possible points in order to earn the award.
9. The AASG Committee will announce the Student Councils of Excellence on the last day of the Spring Conference.
10. Student Councils may apply yearly. However, if selected as a Student Council of Excellence, they must use
different activities each year to justify the next year's award.
11. If a student council is awarded the Excellence Award three years successively, the council will earn the Student
Council of Excellence Pennant.
A. To be awarded the Student Council of Excellence award, a high school student council must answer the
following four questions:
1. What makes your council extraordinary?
2. How do you work beyond the school to respond to the needs in the community?
3. What strategies has your council used to become more effective in responding to the needs in your
school?
4. What outcomes is your council most proud of?
B. To earn the Student Council of Excellence award, a high school student council must show DOCUMENTATION of all of the following (5 points each):
1. Membership in AASG for at least the last two years;
2. By-laws and/or constitution that govern your student council;
3. Must document that the council has a designated advisor who participates with student council at
meetings and acts as a “coach” for student leadership;
4. Student council meetings held regularly. Include minutes for one meeting, with calendar of dates of
meetings, and public announcement of meetings;
5. Documentation of democratic election/selection process for officers, including sample ballot and
election results;
6. Internal communication with administration, student body, school board, teachers, and community
on issues;
7. Financial Planning: Show this with a budget of an activity or your council;
8. Evaluation: Provide copy of evaluation tool or survey your council has used, INCLUDING results of
the survey, action plan, and steps completed.
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RUBRIC FOR STUDENT COUNCILS OF EXCELLENCE
This rubric is as follows. The categories will help you determine how to complete the application. The
point system will be added.
CATEGORY
POINTS
POINTS
AVAILABLE
AWARDED
A-1What do you think makes your council extraordinary?
20
A-2 How do you work beyond the school?
20
A-3 What strategies have your school used to become more effective?
30
A-4 What actions are you most proud of?
30
B-1 Membership in AASG for 2 years
5
B-2 By-laws or constitution documented
5
B-3 Designated advisor documented
5
B-4 meetings regularly; copies of minutes for 1 mtg. ; calendar, announcement
5
B-5 Democratic election documented, including sample ballot
5
B-6 Documentation of internal communication (adm. , student body, school board)
5
B-7 Documentation of budget for activity
5
B-8 Evaluation tool documented
5
C: documentation of 4 activities/actions
1st
5
2nd
5
3rd
5
4th
5
D: documentation of 5 activities
1st
10
2nd
10
3rd
10
4th
10
5th
Bonus documents
10
Application complete and certified with signatures
TOTALS
REQUIRED
200
To be awarded Student Council of Excellence, total must be
190
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C.
D.
To earn the Student Council of Excellence award, a high school student council must show DOCUMENTATION of at least 4 of the following no more than 4 semesters before the Spring Conference (5 points
each):
1. Attendance by student council members at two state conferences;
2. At least one person from school running for state or national student council office;
3. Workshop presentation at a district, region, or state meeting/conference;
4. Membership in NASC;
5. Completion of Raising Student Voice and Participation (RSVP) training by 50% of current student
council members.
To earn the Student Council of Excellence award, a high school student council must show DOCUMENTATION of at least 5 of the following (10 points each):
1. RSVP Summits completed and Civic Action Plan developed and completed in response to school
needs;
2. Civic Engagement Activity (voter registration, mock election, candidate forum, working with local
government or Native Association to complete a project, speaking on issues at board meeting);
3. School Service Project (non-income producing activity that benefits the school);
4. Community Service Project;
5. Teacher/Staff Appreciation Activity;
6. Resolution presented at AASG Conference addressing a school/community/statewide need.
Must be postmarked by no later than one week before start of Spring Conference or delivered
to Registration on the first day of Spring Conference
School Name _______________________________School Phone_____________________________ _______________
Address_____________________________________________________________________________________________
City, Zip______________________ ______________________________________________________________________
Student Council President’s name _____________________________ E-mail ____________________ _______________
Advisor’s Name ____________________________#yrs as advisor ________E-mail________________ ______________
Principal’s name______________________________E-mail___________________________________ _______________
Approximate year Council began _______
# 9-12th grade students in school_______ number of Council members________number of officers _________
Certification Statement
We certify that activities in this application were completed as stated. We agree that student council delegates will
attend the Spring Conference.
Council President’s signature _________________________________________________ date __________________
Principal signature__________________________________________________________ date ___________________
Advisor signature __________________________________________________________ date ___________________
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STUDENT COUNCIL LEADER OF THE YEAR
AWARD APPLICATION
Do you know a student who exemplifies the qualities of a leader and
“walks their talk” in Student Council Activities?
Nominations for the AASG Student Council Leader of the Year Award
are now open!
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. The completed application (parts A and B) can be faxed to 561-0720 three days before the
conference or submitted in person or by the end of GA on first night of the Spring Conference.
2. Label each page with nominee’s name.
3. The winner will be announced at the Spring Conference.
APPLICATION PART A Please print neatly:
Name of Nominee: ________________________________________________________________
School Name & Address: __________________________________________________________
City, Zip: _________________________________ Phone: ____________ Fax: _______________
Email: ___________________________________________________________________________
Will this student be attending the conference?
Yes
No
If your nominee is selected, who will accept the award at the conference? _________________
Name of Person(s) Submitting Nomination: ___________________________________________
Relationship to Nominee: ___________________________________________________________
Contact Information: Day Phone: ______________ Evening/Weekend Phone: ______________
Email: ___________________________________________________________________________
If attending the Spring Conference, how can you be contacted at the conference? __________
APPLICATION PART B
Label each page with nominee name. This section must be completed in order for the nominee to
be considered.
1. Explain in detail what makes this nominee a worthy candidate for student council leader of
the year award. (10 pts)
2. Describe of two qualities that make this nominee effective as a leader (10 pts)
3. Describe specific examples of how this nominee has “walked their talk” as a leader. (10 pts)
4. Describe nominee’s recent accomplishments as student government leader. (10 pts.)
5. Additional supporting documents, such as letters of support, news articles, examples of activities, should be included to strengthen your case. (10 pts.)
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STUDENT OF THE YEAR IN SERVICE
AWARD NOMINATION
Do you know a high school student who has done exemplary service?
Nominations for the AASG Student Community Service Award are now open!
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. The completed application (Parts A and B) must be faxed to 561-0720 three days before the
conference or submitted in person by end of GA on first night of the Spring Conference.
2. Label each page with the nominee’s name.
3. The Award will be announced at Banquet of the Spring Conference.
Name of Nominee: ________________________________________________________________
Email: ___________________________________________________________________________
Will this student be attending the conference?
Yes
No
Relationship to Nominee: ___________________________________________________________
Email: ___________________________________________________________________________
APPLICATION PART B
MUST BE COMPLETED FOR NOMINEE TO BE CONSIDERED
1. Explain what makes this nominee a strong candidate for the Service Award. (10 pts)
2. Describe the community service this nominee has completed, including number of hours and
organizations service and the benefit and outcomes of the service. (10 pts)
3. Two letters of support related to this nomination. (20 pts)
4. At least one additional supporting document such as news articles, pictures, etc. to strengthen
your case (10 pts).
5. The nominee’s name must be on every page. (required)
6. Application must be turned in to region representative according to announced deadline (no
later than end of first GA) to be considered.
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ADVISOR
OF THE YEAR NOMINATION
Do you have a fabulous advisor you want to recognize?
Nominations for AASG Advisor of the Year are accepted at the Spring Conference!
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. The completed application (Parts A and B) must be faxed to 561-0720 three days before the
2. Label each page with nominee’s name.
3. The Advisor of the Year will be announced at the Spring Conference.
4. The AASG Advisor of the Year becomes the Alaska nominee for the NASC Advisor of the
Year (Warren E. Shull Award). The school is expected to complete that application if your
nominee is selected.
If your advisor is selected for this award, do you agree to complete the NASC application?
___Yes ___No
Name of Advisor Nominee: ________________________________________________________
Email: _______________________________ Years of Advisor Experience: ______
Will this nominee attend the conference? Yes
No
Position(s) ________________________________________________________________________
Email: ___________________________________________________________________________
If your nominee is selected, who will accept the award at the conference? ___________________
APPLICATION PART B
Label each page with nominee name. This section must be completed in order for the nominee to
be considered.
1. Explain in detail what makes this nominee a worthy candidate for student council leader of
the year award. (10 pts)
2. Describe of two qualities that make this nominee effective as a leader (10 pts)
3. Describe specific examples of how this nominee has “walked their talk” as a leader. (10 pts)
4. Describe nominee’s recent accomplishments as student government leader. (10 pts.)
5. Additional supporting documents, such as letters of support, news articles, examples of activities, should be included to strengthen your case. (10 pts.)
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ADMINISTRATOR OF THE YEAR NOMINATION PROCESS
Do you work with an administrator who has gone out of his or her
way to help your student council succeed?
Is your administrator a big supporter of your student council?
Nominations are now open for AASG Administrator of the Year Award!
INSTRUCTIONS:
• The completed application (Parts A and B) must be faxed to 561-0720 three days before the
• Label each page with nominee name.
• The Administrator of the Year will be announced at the Spring Conference.
Name of Nominee: ________________________________ Position _______________________
Email: _______________________________ Years at School ______
Will this person be attending the conference?
Yes
No
Person(s) Making Nomination _______________________________________________________
Position(s) of nominators____________________________________________________________
Email: ___________________________________________________________________________
If attending conference, how to locate during conference: _______________________________
APPLICATION PART B
REQUIRED, to be typed on a separate page:
1. Explain in detail, including examples, how this nominee has demonstrated administrative support for your student council. (10 points)
2. Describe at least two OUTSTANDING qualities of this administrator (10 points)
3. Supporting documents, such as letters of support, news articles, examples of activities, should
be included to strengthen your case. (10 points). Label each page with nominee’s name.
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PARENT / GUARDIAN CONSENT FOR STUDENT PARTICIPATION / TRAVEL
STUDENT
Phone
Student
Date of birth
Grade
___/____/____
Email
Activity Participating In
Address
City
TRIP DESCRIPTION
Location Traveling From
Trip dates
Zipcode
Location of Activity
___/___/___ to ___/___/___
Parent/Guardian (s)
PARENTS / GUARDIANS
Home Phone
Work / Cell Phone
Home Phone
Work / Cell Phone
Parent/Guardian
SCHOOL
School
Principal
Advisor
School Phone
Email
Home Phone / Cell
CONSENT FOR PARTICIPATION
I hereby give my consent for the above named student to engage in Alaska Association of Student Governments (AASG) as a representative of his/her school.
I also give my consent for the the above named student to accompany the group as a member on out-of-town trips.
Date
_____/_____/_____
CONSENT FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL TREATMENT
I hereby give my consent to emergency medical treatment, hospitalization or other medical treatment as may be necessary for the welfare of the above named
student, by a physician, qualified nurse, and/or hospital in the event of illness or injury during all periods of time in which the student is away from his or her
legal residence as a member of an interscholastic activity group. I further hereby waive on behalf of myself and the above named student, any liability of the
school district or AASG or ASAA, their respective officers, agents or employees, arising out of such medical treatment.
Coverage is provided as follows:
Native Services
Denali KidCare
Military
Private Insurance Carrier
None. I will assume financial responsibilities for injuries.
Name of Insurer: _________________________ Policy Number: ________________ Phone of Insurer: ________________
Date
_____/_____/_____
WAIVER OF LIABILITY (INSURANCE COVERAGE)
I understand that ASAA and AASG do not carry medical or liability insurance covering students traveling for interscholastic activities. I HEREBY WAIVE
ON BEHALF OF MYSELF AND THE ABOVE NAMED STUDENT ANY LIABILITY RESPONSIBILITIES OF ASAA OR AASG, EITHER ORGANIZATIONALLY OR FOR ANY OF ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS OR EMPLOYEES, FOR INJURIES OR DAMAGES SUSTAINED IN THE INTERSCHOLASTIC
PROGRAM. I also understand that medical or liability insurance is my responsibility.
Date
_____/_____/_____
EMERGENCY CONTACT
Emergency Contact’s Name
Relationship to Student
Phone
ALASKA ASSOCIATION OF STUDENT GOVERNMENTS: Executive Director, Denise Greene-Wilkinson, [email protected]
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AASG CODE OF CONDUCT
The Alaska Association of Student Governments (AASG) is under the umbrella of the Alaska School
Activities Association (ASAA). Student participants are ambassadors of their school and community. As
such, ASAA and AASG expect students to portray good citizenship, practice fair and ethical behavior,
and to be good role models. To ensure health, safety and rights of all participants in ASAA and AASG
sponsored events, the AASG Executive Board adopted this Code of Conduct.
AASG-sponsored events strive to offer a safe environment for Alaskan students to learn, grow and have
fun. Although event organizers have assumed responsibility for planning a safe and wholesome program,
it is the responsibility of each student to behave in an appropriate manner. The accompanying advisor or
chaperone retains responsibility for the student while traveling to and from the event, as well as at the event
itself, unless it is otherwise indicated on the Parent/Guardian Consent for Student Participation/Travel
form. Individual school district policies may also further delineate this responsibility.
All students participating in AASG-sponsored events are expected to:
1.
Be under the direct supervision of a school official or his/her designee at all times.
2.
Attend all event sessions that are required by the school and/or the advisor.
3.
Respect the rights, diversity and safety of others.
4.
Treat event personnel, including host school staff and students, with dignity and respect.
5.
Respect the property of other individuals and facilities. Vandalism, theft, and possession of stolen
property will not be tolerated.
All ASAA or AASG-sponsored events will be conducted in drug-free environments. Use, possession,
and/or distribution of alcohol, tobacco, or illegal drugs are strictly prohibited.
Violation of this code will result in the withdrawal of the student's right to participate in the event, as well
as to attend the event. AASG director and host school's administrator, jointly retain the right to send the
student home at the student's expense.
Your signatures below indicate that you have read and discussed the above guidelines and expectations
with the student and are in agreement with this Code of Conduct.
Student Name (please print)
Student Signature
Date
_____/_____/_____
Date
_____/_____/_____
Advisor Name (please print)
Advisor Signature
Date
_____/_____/_____
School
City / Town
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SCHOOL
CLASSIFICATION,
DIRECTORIES
AND OTHER
RESOURCES
SCHOOLS LISTED BY SPORT-SPECIFIC CONFERENCE ....................................................... 253
MEMBER SCHOOL LISTING - 1A..................................................................................... 259
COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY RESOURCES ................................................................................ 266
PRINT MEDIA DIRECTORY .............................................................................................. 267
ELECTRONIC MEDIA ...................................................................................................... 268
DIRECTORIES
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SCHOOLS LISTED BY SPORT-SPECIFIC CONFERENCE
BASEBALL
ONE CLASSIFICATION (BERTHS TO STATE ARE INDICATED IN PARENTHESIS)
Cook Inlet (2)
Bartlett
Chugiak
Dimond
Eagle River
East Anchorage
Service
South Anchorage
West Anchorage
Mid Alaska (2)
Ben Eielson
Delta Junction
Hutchison
Lathrop
Monroe Catholic
North Pole
West Valley
Southcentral (2)
Colony
Cordova
Homer
Houston
Kodiak
Palmer
Soldotna
Valdez
Wasilla
Southeast (2)
Juneau-Douglas
Ketchikan
Sitka
Thunder Mountain
BASKETBALL
1A CLASSIFICATION FOR BASKETBALL (BERTHS TO STATE ARE INDICATED IN PARENTHESIS)
Alaska Coastal (1)
Atmautlauk
Chefornak
Eek
Goodnews Bay
Kasigluk
Kipnuk
Kongiganak
Kwethluk
Kwigillingok
Mekoryuk
Napakiak
Napaskiak
Newtok
Nightmute
Nunapitchuk
Oscarville
Quinhagak
Toksook Bay
Tunanak
Tuntutuliak
Gr. Kuskokwim (1)
Akiak
Akiachak
Aniak
Crow Village Sam
Iditarod School District
Kalskag
Kuspuk ESSS
Tuluksak
Aleutian Chain (2)
King Cove
Kokhanok
Koliganek
Lake and Pen ESSS
Manokotak
New Stuyahok
Newhalen
Saint Paul
Sand Point
Golden Heart (1)
Allakaket
Anderson
Arctic Village
Chalkyitsik
Circle
Cruikshank
Far North
Fort Yukon
Hughes
Huslia
Kaltag
Minto
Nulato
Ruby
Tanana
Tri Valley
Venetie
Walter Northway
Yukon Delta (2)
Alakanuk
Emmonak
Kotlik
Marshall
Mountain Village
Pilot Station
Russian Mission
Scammon Bay
Sheldon Point
St. Mary's
Northwest Arctic
(2)
Ambler
Buckland
Deering
Kiana
Kivalina
Kobuk
Noatak
Noorvik (Aqqaluk)
Shungnak
North Slope (1)
Anaktuvak Pass
Atqasuk
Kaktovik
Nuiqsut Trapper
Point Lay
Wainwright
Southeast (2)
Angoon
Gustavus
Hoonah
Hydaburg
Kake
Klawock
Klukwan
Pelican
SISD ESSS
Skagway
Thorne Bay
Yakutat
Bering Sea (2)
Breving Mission
Diomede
Elim
Gambell
Golovin
Koyuk
Savoonga
Shaktoolik
Shishmaref
St. Michael
Stebbins
Teller
Wales
White Mountain
Peninsula (2)
Cook Inlet Academy
Holy Rosary
Kenai Peninsula ESSS
Kodiak Island ESSS
Lumen Christi
Nanwalek
Nikolaevsk
Ninilchik
Old Harbor
Port Lions
Seldovia
Voznesenka
Wasilla Lake Christian
Birchwood Christian
Kenny Lake
Great Northwest (2)
Chevak
Hooper Bay
Point Hope
Selawik
Unalakleet
Southeast (2)
Craig
Haines
Metlakatla
Petersburg
Wrangell
Southwest (2)
Bristol Bay
Dillingham
Kuskokwim Learning
Academy
Togiak
Unalaska
Interior (2)
Cordova
Effie Kokrine
Glennallen
Nenana
Su-Valley
Tok
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Southcentral (2)
Anchorage Christian
Grace Christian
Homer
Houston
Nikiski
Seward
Aurora (2)
Ben Eielson
Delta Junction
Galena
Hutchison
Monroe Catholic
Valdez
Southeast (1)
Mt. Edgecumbe
Sitka
Western (2)
Barrow
Bethel
Kotzebue
Nome
WPI at Large Berths (1)
Cook Inlet (2)
Bartlett
Chugiak
Dimond
Eagle River
East Anchorage
Service
South Anchorage
West Anchorage
Northern Lights (2)
Colony
Kenai
Kodiak
Palmer
Soldotna
Wasilla
Mid Alaska (1)
Lathrop
North Pole
West Valley
Southeast (1)
Juneau-Douglas
Ketchikan
Thunder Mountain
WPI at Large Berths (2)
REGION 3
REGION 4
Colony
Kenai
Kodiak
Palmer
Soldotna
Wasilla
Bartlett
Chugiak
Dimond
Eagle River
East Anchorage
Service
South Anchorage
West Anchorage
(Top 3 Teams + Top 15 Runners
not on Top 3 Teams)
not on the Top 4 Teams)
4A
REGION 5
REGION 6
Juneau-Douglas
Ketchikan
Thunder Mountain
Lathrop
North Pole
West Valley
1A-2A-3A
REGION 1 North
not on the Top Team)
Bering Strait
Nome City Schools
North Slope Borough
Northwest Arctic
REGION 1 - Central
(Top Team + Top 10 Runners
Lower Kuskokwim
Iditarod
Lower Yukon
Kashunamiut
Kuspuk
St. Mary's
Yupiit
REGION 1 South
Aleutians East Borough
Bristol Bay
Dillingham City Schools
Pribilof
Southwest Region
Unalaska Schools
Lake and Peninsula
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REGION 2
2A
Effie Kokrine Charter
Nenana
Glennallen
Su Valley
Tok
1A
Allakaket
Anderson
Arctic Village
Birchwood Christian
Cantwell
Chalkyitsik
Cook Inlet Academy
Cruikshank
Dot Lake
Eagle Community
Far North
Fort Yukon
Glacier View
Gladys Dart
Hughes
Jimmy Huntington
Kaltag
Kenny Lake
Kodiak Island ESSS
Lumen Christi
Minto
Nikolaevsk
Ninilchik
Nulato
Ruby
Seldovia
Stevens Village
Tanana
Tetlin
Tri-Valley
Venetie
Walter Northway
REGION 3
3A
Anchorage Christian
Cordova
Grace Christian
Homer
Houston
Nikiski
Seward
Valdez
REGION 5
1A
Angoon
Gustavus
Hoonah
Hydaburg
Kake
Klawock
Klukwan
Skagway
SISD ESSS
Thorne Bay
Yakutat
2A
Craig
Haines
Metlakatla
Wrangell
3A
Mt. Edgecumbe
Petersburg
Sitka
REGION 6
3A
Ben Eielson
Delta Junction
Galena
Hutchison
Monroe Catholic
FOOTBALL
(BERTHS TO STATE ARE INDICATED IN PARENTHESIS)
LARGE SCHOOLS
Cook Inlet (5)
Bartlett
Chugiak
Dimond
East Anchorage
Service
South Anchorage
West Anchorage
Railbelt (3)
Colony
Lathrop
Wasilla
West Valley
MEDIUM SCHOOLS
Northern Lights (2)
Eagle River
Kenai
Kodiak
Palmer
Soldotna
Southeast (2)
Juneau-Douglas
Ketchikan
North Pole
Sitka
Thunder Mountain
SMALL SCHOOLS
Greatland (4)
Barrow
Ben Eielson
Homer
Houston
Monroe Catholic
Nikiski
Seward
Valdez
Voznesenka
HOCKEY
4A CLASSIFICATION - 3 CONFERENCES
Cook Inlet (4)
Bartlett
Chugiak
Dimond
Eagle River
East Anchorage
Service
South Anchorage
West Anchorage
Mid Alaska (2)
Juneau-Douglas
Lathrop
North Pole
West Valley
North Star (2)
Colony
Homer
Kenai
Palmer
Soldotna
Wasilla
2A/3A CLASS
Greatland (2)
Delta Junction
Glennallen
Houston
Hutchison
Monroe Catholic
Su-Valley
Tok
Tri-Valley
SOCCER
ONE CLASSIFICATION (SPRING)
Cook Inlet (3)
Bartlett
Chugiak
Dimond
Eagle River
East Anchorage
Service
South Anchorage
West Anchorage
Mid Alaska (1)
Eielson
Hutchison
Lathrop
Monroe Catholic
North Pole
West Valley
Northern Lights (3)
North Division
Colony
Grace Christian
Houston
Palmer
Wasilla
South Division
Homer
Kenai
Kodiak
Nikiski
Seward
Soldotna
Southeast (1)
Juneau-Douglas
Ketchikan
Sitka
Thunder Mountain
ONE CLASSIFICATION
(FALL/COED) NO ASAA STATE
TOURNAMENT
Birchwood Christian
Cook Inlet Academy
Delta Junction
Holy Rosary Academy
Lumen Christi
Nenana
Su-Valley
Tri-Valley
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ONE CLASS (LARGE)
(BERTHS TO STATE ARE INDICATED
IN PARENTHESIS)
Cook Inlet (4)
Bartlett
Chugiak
Dimond
Eagle River
East Anchorage
Service
South Anchorage
West Anchorage
Railbelt (2)
Colony
Lathrop
Palmer
Wasilla
West Valley
SOFTBALL
ONE CLASS (SMALL)
Mid Alaska (2)
Delta Junction
Eielson
Hutchison
Monroe Catholic
North Pole
Northern Lights (2)
Homer
Houston
Kenai
Kodiak
Soldotna
Southeast (2)
Juneau-Douglas
Ketchikan
Sitka
Thunder Mountain
Wrangell
SWIMMING AND DIVING
* NOTE: WINNER OF EACH EVENT GETS AUTOMATIC BERTH TO STATE.
Cook Inlet
Bartlett
Chugiak
Dimond
Eagle River
East Anchorage
Service
South Anchorage
West Anchorage
4A
REGION 3
Colony
Kenai
Kodiak
Palmer
Soldotna
Wasilla
REGION 4
Bartlett
Chugiak
Dimond
Eagle River
East Anchorage
Service
South Anchorage
West Anchorage
REGION 5
Juneau-Douglas
Ketchikan
Thunder Mountain
REGION 6
Lathrop
North Pole
West Valley
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Mid Alaska
Hutchison
Lathrop
Monroe Catholic
Nome
North Pole
West Valley
123A
REGION 2-3A
Galena
Northern Lights
Colony
Cordova
Homer
Kenai
Kodiak
Palmer
Sand Point
Seward
Soldotna
Valdez
Unalaska
Wasilla
TRACK AND FIELD
REGION 2-2A
Glennallen
Nenana
Su Valley
Tok
REGION 2-1A
Allakaket
Anderson
Arctic Village
Birchwood Christian
Cantwell
Chalkyitsik
Cook Inlet Academy
Cruikshank
Dot Lake
Eagle Community
Far North
Fort Yukon
Glacier View
Gladys Dart
Hughes
Jimmy Huntington
Kaltag
Kenny Lake
Kodiak Island ESSS
Lumen Christi
Minto
Nikolaevsk
Ninilchik
Nulato
Ruby
Seldovia
Stevens Village
Tanana
Tri-Valley
Venetie
Walter Northway
REGION 3-3A
Anchorage Christian
Cordova
Grace Christian
Nikiski
Seward
Valdez
Houston
Homer
REGION 5-3A
Mt. Edgecumbe
Petersburg
Sitka
REGION 5-2A
Craig
Haines
Metlakatla
Wrangell
REGION 5-1A
Angoon
Gustavus
Hoonah
Hydaburg
Kake
Klawock
Klukwan
Skagway
SISD ESSS
Thorne Bay
Yakutat
REGION 6-3A
Ben Eielson
Delta Junction
Hutchison
Monroe Catholic
Southeast
Craig
Haines
Juneau-Douglas
Ketchikan
Metlakatla
Mt. Edgecumbe
Petersburg
Thunder Mountain
Sitka
Rest of the state berths are
based on top times after
the automatic qualifiers.
4A:
Region 3,4,5,6
Champ plus top
twelve times/distances State berths
are based on top
times after the automatic top region
qualifier for 4A.
123A:
Region 2,3,5,6
Champ plus top four
times/distances **If
Region 1 has an automatic qualifier the
top three times/distances will be used
State berths are
based on top times
after the automatic
top region qualifier
for 123A.
VOLLEYBALL
MIXED-SIX VOLLEYBALL (BERTHS TO STATE ARE INDICATED IN PARENTHESIS)
Kuskokwim (1)
Akaik
Aniak
Goodnews Bay
Kuspuk School District
Iditarod School District
Lower Kuskokwim
District Schools
Yupiit District Schools
Yukon River (1)
Alakanuk
Kotlik
Marshall
Pilot Station
Russian Mission
Scammon Bay
Sheldon Point
St. Mary's
Southwest (1)
Chignik Lake
Kokhanok
Meshik
Nondalton
Old Harbor
Sand Point
North Slope (1)
North Slope School
District Schools
Northwest (1)
Northwest School District
Schools
Southeast (1)
Angoon
Gustavus
Hoonah
Hydaburg
Kake
Thorne Bay
Yakutat
Western (2)
Brevig Mission
Elim
Golovin
Shaktoolik
Shishmaref
Stebbins
St. Michael
Teller
Unalakleet
White Mountain
Denali (1)
Anderson
Fort Yukon
Glacier View
Kodiak Island ESSS
Minto
Nanwalek
Nikolaevsk
Seldovia
Tri Valley
Walter Northway
2A CLASSIFICATION (BERTHS TO STATE ARE INDICATED IN PARENTHESIS)
Southeast (2)
Craig
Haines
Hoonah
Klawock
Metlakatla
Petersburg
Skagway
Wrangell
Southwest (2)
Bristol Bay
Dillingham
King Cove
Koliganek
Kuskokwim Learning
Academy
Manokotak
New Stuyahok
Togiak
Western (1)
Chevak
Hooper Bay
Koyuk
Savoonga
Selawik
Aurora (1)
Effie Kokrine
Glennallen
Kenny Lake
Nenana
Tok
Borealis (2)
Birchwood Christian
Cook Inlet Academy
Cordova
Holy Rosary Academy
Lumen Christi
Ninilchik
Su-Valley
Unalaska
Southcentral (3)
Anchorage Christian
Grace Christian
Homer
Houston
Nikiski
Seward
Aurora (2)
Ben Eielson
Delta Junction
Galena
Hutchison
Monroe Catholic
Valdez
Southeast (1)
Mt. Edgecumbe
Sitka
Western (2)
Barrow
Bethel
Kotzebue
Nome
Cook Inlet (3)
Bartlett
Chugiak
Dimond
Eagle River
East Anchorage
Service
South Anchorage
West Anchorage
Northern Lights (3)
Colony
Kenai
Kodiak
Palmer
Soldotna
Wasilla
Mid-Alaska (1)
Lathrop
North Pole
West Valley
Southeast (1)
Juneau-Douglas
Ketchikan
Thunder Mountain
257
WRESTLING
1A/2A/3A (BERTHS TO STATE ARE INDICATED IN PARENTHESIS)
Kachemak (4)
Anchorage Christian
Cook Inlet Academy
Cordova
Grace Christian
Holy Rosary Academy
Homer
Houston
Nikiski
Nikolaevsk
Ninilchik
Seldovia (Susan B.
English)
Seward
Voznesenka
Denali (2)
Anderson
Birchwood Christian
Cantwell
Delta Junction
Eielson
Fort Yukon
Galena
Glennallen
Hutchison
Kenny Lake
Nenana
Su-Valley
Tok
Tri-Valley
Valdez
Southeast (4)
Angoon
Craig
Gustavus
Haines
Hoonah
Hydaburg
Kake
Klawock
Metlakatla
Mt. Edgecumbe
Pelican
Petersburg
SISD ESSS
Sitka
Skagway
Tenakee Springs
Thorne Bay
Wrangell
Yakutat
Great Alaska (4)
Akiachak
Aniak
Bethel
Bristol Bay
Chevak
Dillingham
Emmonak
Hooper Bay
Kalskag
King Cove
Kuskokwim Learning
Academy
Kwethluk
Manokotak
Mountain Village
Napasiak
New Stuyahok
Newhalen
Nunapitchak
Old Harbor
Port Lions
Saint Paul
Sand Point
Scammon Bay
Tuluksak
Unalaska
Northern (2)
Barrow
Buckland
Gambell
Kotzebue
Koyuk
Nome-Beltz
Noorvik
Savoonga
Shaktoolik
Shishmaref
St. Michael
Stebbins
Unalakleet
Ambler
Deering
Kiana
Kivalina
Kobuk
Noatak
Shungnak
Selawik
Cook Inlet (6)
Bartlett
Chugiak
Dimond
Eagle River
East Anchorage
Service
South Anchorage
West Anchorage
258
Northern Lights (5)
Colony
Kenai
Kodiak
Palmer
Soldotna
Wasilla
Mid-Alaska (3)
Lathrop
West Valley
North Pole
Southeast (2)
Juneau-Douglas
Thunder Mountain
Ketchikan
SCHOOL
Member School Listing - 1A
PHONE
FAX
ENR
REG
ADDRESS
SCHOOL DIST
Akiachak (Moses Peter)
825-3660
825-3654
58
1
PO Box 51189, Akiachak 99551
Yupiit School
Alakanuk
238-3399
238-3417
52
1
PO Box 9, Alakanuk 99554
Lower Yukon
Akiak (Arlicag)
765-4600
765-4642
19
1
PO Box 49, Akiak 99552
Yupiit
Akiuk Memorial
477-6829
477-6314
17
1
101 Village Road, Kasigluk 99609
Lower Kuskokwim
Akula Elitnaurvik
477-6615
477-6715
28
1
PO Box 79, Kasigluk 99609
Lower Kuskokwim
Akutan
698-2205
698-2216
6
1
202 Volcano Dr., Akutan 99553
Aluetians East
Alak
763-2541
763-2565
42
1
PO Box 10, Wainwright 99782
North Slope
Allakaket
968-2205
968-2250
7
2
PO Box 69, Allakaket 99720
Yukon-Koyukuk
Ambler (Ikiaiaglig)
445-2154
445-2159
19
1
PO Box 109, Ambler 99786
Northwest Arctic
Anderson
582-2700
582-2000
7
2
PO Box 3120, Anderson 99744
Denali Borough
Andrew K. Demoski
898-2204
898-2340
10
2
PO Box 65029, Nulato 99765
Yukon-Koyukuk
Angoon (Eli Katonook Memorial)
788-3262
788-3212
24
5
PO Box 209, Angoon 99820
Chatham
Aniak
675-4330
675-4256
37
1
PO Box 29, Aniak 99557
Kuspuk
Aniguiin
890-3021
890-3031
21
1
PO Box 29, Elim 99739
Bering Strait
Anna Tobeluk Memorial
527-5325
527-5610
35
1
PO Box 150, Nunapitchuk 99641
Lower Kuskokwim
Anthony A. Andrews
923-3041
923-3031
38
1
100 Baker Street, St. Michael 99659
Bering Strait
Aqqaluk
636-2178
636-2160
50
1
PO Box 165, Noorvik 99763
Northwest Arctic
Ayagina'ak Elitnaurvik
557-5126
557-5639
40
1
PO Box 5109, Kongiganak 99545
Lower Kuskokwim
Ayaprun
237-2504
237-2506
30
1
PO Box WWT, Newtok 99559
Lower Kuskokwim
Birchwood Christian
688-2228
688-2159
40
2
22208 N. Birchwood Loop Rd, Chugiak 99567
Private
Brevig Mission
642-4021
642-4031
25
1
1 Sea Way, Brevig Mission 99785
Bering Strait
Buckland (Nunachiam)
494-2127
494-2106
51
1
PO Box 91, Buckland 99727
Northwest Arctic
Cantwell
768-2372
768-2500
4
2
PO Box 29, Cantwell 99729
Denali Borough
Chaputnguak
867-8700
867-8727
43
1
PO Box 101, Chefornak 99561
Lower Kuskokwim
Chief Ivan Blunka
693-3144
693-3163
45
1
PO Box 29, New Stuyahok 99636
Southwest Region
Chief Paul Memorial
896-5011
896-5428
62
1
PO Box 19, Kipnuk 99614
Lower Kuskokwim
Cold Bay Confirm closure
532-2409
532-2421
1
1
PO Box 128, Cold Bay 99571
Aleutians East
Cook Inlet Academy
262-5101
262-1541
56
2
45872 Kalifornsky Beach Road, Soldotna 99669
Private
Crow Village Sam
467-4229
467-4122
7
1
PO Box CHU, Chuathbaluk 99557
Kuspuk
Davis-Ramoth
484-2142
484-2127
76
1
PO Box 119, Selawik 99770
Northwest Arctic
Deering
363-2121
363-2128
10
1
PO Box 36009, Deering 99736
Northwest Arctic
Diomede
686-3021
686-3031
4
1
PO Box 7099, Diomede 99762
Bering Strait
Dot Lake
882-2663
882-2112
5
2
PO Box 2280, Dot Lake 99737
Alaska Gateway
Eagle Community
547-2210
547-2302
2
2
PO Box 168, Eagle 99738
Alaska Gateway
259
SCHOOL
PHONE
FAX
ENR
REG
ADDRESS
SCHOOL DIST
Eek
536-5229
536-5628
33
1
PO Box 50, Eek 99578
Lower Kuskokwim
Emmonak
949-1248
949-1148
63
1
100 School Road, Emmonak 99581
Lower Yukon
Fort Yukon
662-2352
662-2958
29
2
PO Box 129, Ft. Yukon 99740
Yukon Flats
Gambell (Apangalook)
985-5515
985-5435
42
1
PO Box 169, Gambell 99742
Bering Strait
George Morgan
471-2288
471-2242
35
1
General Delivery, Kalskag 99607
Kuspuk
Glacier View
861-5650
861-5680
6
2
65975 S. Wolverine Circle, Sutton 99674 Mat-Su Borough
Gustavus
697-2248
697-2378
13
5
PO Box 120, Gustavus 99826
Chatham
Harold Kaveolook
640-6626
640-6718
18
1
2001 Barter Avenue, Kaktovik 99747
North Slope
Hogarth Kingeekuk (Savoonga) 984-6811
984-6413
49
1
PO Box 200, Savoonga 99769
Bering Strait
Holy Rosary Academy
276-5822
258-1055
26
2
1010 Fireweed Lane, Anchorage 99503
Private
Hoonah
945-3611
945-3607
37
5
PO Box 157, Hoonah 99829
Hoonah City
Hydaburg
285-3491
285-3391
17
5
PO Box 109, Hydaburg 99922
Hydaburg City
Iditarod Kuskokwim ESSS 524-3388
( McGrath 5 / Nikolai 0 / Takotna 1)
524-3751
6
1
PO Box 905, McGrath 99627
Iditarod
Iditarod Yukon ESSS
476-7131
476-7161
(Holy Cross 4 / Grayling 10/ Anvik 1/ Shagaluk 14)
29
1
PO Box 210, Holy Cross 99602
Iditarod
Ignatius Beans
591-2204
591-2819
60
1
PO Box 32105, Mountain Village 99632
Lower Yukon
James C. Isabell
642-3021
642-3031
23
1
100 Airport Road, Teller 99778
Bering Strait
Jimmy Huntington
829-2205
829-2270
27
2
PO Box 110, Huslia 99746
Yukon-Koyukuk
Joann Alexie Memorial
553-5112
553-5129
25
1
PO Box 6608, Atmautluak 99559
Lower Kuskokwim
Johnny Oldman
889-2204
889-2220
3
2
PO Box 30, Hughes 99745
Yukon-Koyukuk
Kake
785-3741
785-6439
25
5
PO Box 450, Kake 99830
Kake City
Kali
833-2311
833-2315
13
1
PO Box 59077, Point Lay 99759
North Slope
Kaltag
534-2204
534-2227
3
2
PO Box 30, Kaltag 99748
Yukon-Koyukuk
Kenai Peninsula ESSS Plain 714-8888
262-9645
27
(Hope 3 / Nanwalek 15 / Port Graham 4 / Tebughna 6)
2
148 North Binkley St., Soldotna 99669
Kenai Peninsula
Kenai Pen. ESSS Head of the Bay 235-8549
235-6086
(Kachemak Selo 16/Razdolna 13/ Voznesenka 40)
69
3
PO Box 15336, Fritz Creek 99603
Kenai Peninsula
Kenny Lake
822-3870
822-3794
25
2
HC 60 Box 227F, Copper Center 99573
Copper River
Ket'acik/Aapalluk Memorial 757-6014
757-6013
56
1
PO Box 150, Kwethluk 99621
Lower Kuskokwim
Kiana
475-2115
475-2120
33
1
190 Casanoff Drive, Kiana 99749
Northwest Arctic
King Cove
497-2354
497-2408
22
1
PO Box 69, King Cove 99612
Aleutians East
Klawock
755-2220
755-2913
36
5
PO Box 9, Klawock 99925
Klawock City
Klukwan
767-5551
767-5573
4
5
PO Box 1409, Haines 99827
Chatham
Kobuk
948-2231
948-2225
9
1
PO Box 40, Kobuk 99751
Northwest Arctic
Kodiak Island ESSS
836-2223
836-2206
54
2
PO Box 5049, Akhiok 99615
(Akhoik 7 / Karluk 3 / Kodiak Island Corres. 28 / Larson Bay 4 / Ouzinkie 6 / Port Lions 6)
260
Kodiak Island
SCHOOL
PHONE
FAX
ENR
REG
ADDRESS
SCHOOL DIST
Koliganek
596-3444
596-3484
13
1
PO Box 5025, Koliganek 99576
Southwest Region
Kotlik
899-4415
899-4515
55
1
PO Box 20129, Kotlik 99620
Lower Yukon
Koyuk Malemute
963-2243
963-2428
21
1
PO Box 53009, Koyuk 99753
Bering Strait
Kuinerrarmiut Elitnaurviat
556-3021
556-8228
45
1
PO Box 49 Quinhagak 99655
Lower Kuskokwim
Kuspuk ESSS
432-2205 432-2206
(Jack Egnaty 4 / Johnnie John 7 / Gusty Michael 2)
13
1
PO Box 49, Crooked Creek 99575
Kuspuk
Kwigillingok
30
1
101 Village Road, Kwigillingok 99622
Lower Kuskokwim
588-8629
588-8613
Lake & Peninsula ESSS
246-4280 246-3055
55
1
PO Box 498, King Salmon 99613
Lake & Peninsula
( Chignik Lagoon 3 / Chignik Lake 10 / Egegik 4 / Igiugig 5/ Kokhanok 4 / Levelock 7 / Meshik 4 / Nondolton 7 / Perryville 8 / Pilot Point 3)
Lewis Angapak Memorial
256-2415
256-2527
43
1
PO Box 8087, Tuntutuliak 99680
Lumen Christi
245-9231
245-9232
56
2
8110 D Jewel Lake Road, Anchorage 99502 Private
Manokotak
289-1013
289-2050
42
1
PO Box 130, Manokotak 99628-0130
Southwest Region
Marshall
679-6112
679-6637
34
1
PO Box 89, Marshall 99585
Lower Yukon
Martin L. Olson
779-3021
779-3031
11
1
PO Box 62040, Golovin 99762
Bering Strait
Maudrey J. Sommer
366-7203
366-7201
18
2
PO Box 89, Tanana 99777
Tanana City
McQueen
645-2125
645-2124
28
1
111 McQueen, Kivalina 99750
Northwest Arctic
Meade River
633-6315
633-6215
21
1
4001 Kippi, Atqasuk 99791
North Slope
Mentasta Lake
291-9231
291-2327
6
2
PO Box 6309, Mentasta Lake, 99780
Alaska Gateway
Merreline A. Kangas
468-4465
468-4444
4
2
PO Box 68110, Ruby 99768
Yukon-Koyukuk
Minto
798-7212
798-7282
16
2
PO Box 81, Minto 99758
Yukon-Koyukuk
Napaaqtugmiut
485-2153
485-2150
53
1
PO Box 49, Noatak 99761
Northwest Arctic
Nelson Island
427-7815
427-7612
68
1
101 Village Road, Toksook Bay 99637
Lower Kuskokwim
Newhalen
571-1211
571-1466
17
1
PO Box 89, Newhalen 99606
Lake & Peninsula
Nikolaevsk
235-8972 235-3617
23
2
PO Box 5129, Nikolaevsk 99556
Kenai Peninsula
Ninilchik
567-3301 567-3504
57
2
PO Box 39010, Ninilchik 99639
Kenai Peninsula
Nuiqsut Trapper
480-6712
480-6621
15
1
PO Box 167, Nuiqsut 99789
North Slope
Nunamiut
661-3226
661-3402
22
1
PO Box 21029, Anaktuvuk Pass 99721
North Slope
Nuniwarmiut
827-8415
827-8613
13
1
PO Box 49, Mekoryuk 99630
Lower Kuskokwim
Old Harbor
286-2213
286-2222
6
2
PO Box 49, Old Harbor 99643
Kodiak Island
Paul T. Albert Memorial
652-626
30
1
PO Box 49, Tununak 99681
Lower Kuskokwim
Pelican
735-2236
5
5
PO Box 90, Pelican 99832
Pelican City
Pilot Station
549-3212 549-3335
41
1
PO Box 5090, Pilot Station 99650
Lower Yukon
Quqcuun (Oscarville)
737-7214
737-7211
6
1
PO Box 6199, Napaskiak 99559
Lower Kuskokwim
Rocky Mountain
967-8213
967-8228
14
1
PO Box 153, Goodnews Bay 99589
Lower Kuskokwim
Russian Mission
584-5626
584-5412
26
1
PO Box 90, Russian Mission 99657
Lower Yukon
652-6028
735-2263
Lower Kuskokwim
261
SCHOOL
PHONE
FAX
ENR
REG
ADDRESS
SCHOOL DIST
Sand Point
383-2393
383-3833
32
1
PO Box 269, Sand Point 99661
Aleutian East
Scammon Bay
558-2000
558-5320
75
1
General Delivery, Scammon Bay 99662
Lower Yukon
Shaktoolik
955-3021
955-3031
14
1
PO Box 40, Shaktoolik 99771
Bering Strait
Sheldon Point
498-4112
498-4234
17
1
PO Box 32, Nunam Iqua 99666
Lower Yukon
Shishmaref
649-3021
649-3031
44
1
PO Box 155, Shishmaref 99772
Bering Strait
Shungnak
437-2151
437-2177
22
1
PO Box 79, Shungnak 99773
Northwest Arctic
Skagway
983-2960
983-2964
20
5
PO Box 497, Skagway 99840
Skagway City
Southeast Island ESSS
828-8254
828-8257
31
5
PO Box 19569, Thorne Bay 99919
(Edna Bay 3 / Hollis 2/ Howard Valentine 13 / Naukati 4 / Port Alexander 3 / Port Protection 6)
Southeast Island
St. Mary's (Andreafski))
438-2411
438-2735
56
1
PO Box 109, St. Mary's 99658
Saint Mary's
St. Paul
546-3322
546-2327
18
1
PO Box 905, St. Paul 99660
Pribilof School
Susan B. English
234-7616
234-7884
21
2
PO Box 171, Seldovia 99663
Kenai Peninsula
Tanalian
781-2210
781-2254
16
1
1400 School Road, Port Alsworth 99653
Lake & Peninsula
Tetlin
324-7438
324-2120
5
2
General Delivery, Tok 99780
Alaska Gateway
Thorne Bay
828-3921
828-3901
34
5
PO Box 19005, Thorne Bay 99919
Southeast Island
Tukurngailnguq (Stebbins) 934-3041
934-3031
44
1
1 School Way, Stebbins 99671
Bering Strait
Tri-Valley
683-2267
683-2632
54
2
PO Box 400, Healy 99743
Deniali Borough
Tuluksak
695-5625
695-5645
33
1
PO Box 115, Tuluksak 99679
Yupiit
Wales (Kingikmuit)
664-3021
664-3031
6
1
PO Box 490, Wales 99783
Bering Strait
Walter Northway
778-2287
778-2221
9
2
PO Box 519, Northway 99765
Alaska Gateway
373-6439
373-6438
39
2
2001 Palmer Wasilla Hwy., Wasilla 99654 Private
White Mountain
638-3021
638-3031
11
1
PO Box 84069, White Mountain 99784
Bering Strait
Whitestone
895-4938
895-4787
10
2
PO Box 1229, Delta Junction 99737
Private
William Miller Memorial
589-2420
589-2515
21
1
General Delivery, Napakiak 99634
Lower Kuskokwim
Yakutat
784-3317
784-3446
28
5
PO Box 429, Yakutat 99689
Yakutat City
Z. John Williams Memorial 737-7212
737-7967
33
1
PO Box 6089, Napaskiak 99559
Lower Kuskokwim
Total 1A Schools 125 (Including 38 ESSS Schools = 163)
262
SCHOOL
PHONE
FAX
ENR
REG
ADDRESS
SCHOOL DIST
Bristol Bay
246-4265
246-4447
43
1
PO Box 169, Naknek 99633
Bristol Bay
Chevak
858-7712
858-6150
83
1
985 KSD Way, Chevak 99563
Kashunamiut
Cordova
424-3266
424-3215
104
3
PO Box, Cordova 99574
Cordova City
Craig
826-2274
826-3016
82
5
PO Box 800, Craig 99921
Craig City
Dillingham
842-5221
842-4395
148
1
PO Box 170, Dillingham 99576
Dillingham City
474-0958
479-2104
108
2
601 Loftus Road, Fairbanks 99709
Fairbanks North Star
Glennallen
822-5286
822-8501
91
3
PO Box 108, Glennallen 99588
Copper River
Haines
766- 6700
766-6791
87
5
PO Box 1289, Haines 99827
Haines Borough
Hooper Bay
758-1200
758-1280
108
1
PO 249, 1 School Ct., Hooper Bay 99604 Lower Yukon
Kuskokwim Learning Academy 543-5610
543-5603
98
1
1010 4th Ave./ PO Box 1949, Bethel 99559 Lower Kuskokwim
Metlakatla
886-6000
886-5120
86
5
PO Box 7, Metlakatla 99926
Annette Island
Nenana
832-5464
832-5625
122
2
PO Box 10, Nenana 99760
Nenana City
Petersburg
772-3861
772-4168
146
5
PO Box 289, Petersburg 99833
Petersburg City
Susitna Valley
733-9300
733-9380
119
2
HC 89, Box 8580, Talkeetna 99676
Mat-Su Borough
Tikigaq
368-2662
368-2770
41
1
PO Box 148, Point Hope 99766
North Slope Borough
Togiak
493-5829
56
1
PO Box 50, Togiak 99678
Southwest Region
Tok
883-5161
883-5165
34
2
PO Box 249, Tok 99780
Alaska Gateway
Unalakleet (Frank A. Degnan) 624-3444
624-3388
39
1
PO Box 130, Unalakleet 99684
Bering Strait
Unalaska
581-1222
581-2428
117
1
PO Box 570, Unalaska 99685
Unalaska City
Wrangell
874-3395
874-3143
88
5
PO Box 651, Wrangell 99929
Wrangell City
Total 2A Schools
493-5933
20
263
SCHOOL
PHONE
FAX
ENR
REG
Anchorage Christian
337-9575
338-3903
152
3
6575 E. Northern Lights Blvd., Anchorage 99504
Barrow
852-8950
852-8969
233
1
PO Box 960, Barrow 99723
North Slope
Ben Eielson
372-3110
372-3202
229
6
675 Ravens Way, Eielson AFB 99702
Bethel Regional
543-3957
543-2327
294
1
PO Box 700, Bethel 99559
Lower Kuskokwim
Delta Junction
895-4460
895-4049
177
6
PO Box 647, Delta Junction 99737
Delta / Greely
Galena
656-1205
656-1368
248
2
PO Box 299, Galena 99741
Galena City
Grace Christian
868-1203
644-2261
207
3
12407 Pintail Street, Anchorage 99516
Private
Homer
235-8186
235-8933
407
3
600 E. Fairview, Homer 99603
Kenai Peninsula
Houston
892-9400
892-9460
385
3
PO Box 940315, Houston 99694
Mat-Su Borough
Hutchison
479-2261
479-8286
387
6
3750 Geist Road, Fairbanks 99709
Kotzebue
442-1875
442-2141
156
1
PO Box 264, Kotzebue 99752
Northwest Arctic
Monroe Catholic
452-2044
452-5978
187
6
615 Monroe Street, Fairbanks 99701
Private
Mt. Edgecumbe
966-3200
966-2442
421
5
1330 Seward Avenue, Sitka 99835
Mt. Edgecumbe
Nikiski
776-3456
776-3486
234
3
Pouch 7112, Nikiski 99635
Kenai Peninsula
Nome-Beltz
443-6180
443-3626
169
1
PO Box 131, Nome 99762
Nome City
Redington
864-5400
864–5480
3
10015 Redington Dr. Wasilla Ak 99623
Mat–Su Borough
Seward
224-3351
224-3306
187
3
PO Box 1049, Seward 99664
Kenai Peninsula
Sitka
747-3263
747-3229
353
5
1000 Lake Street, Sitka 99835
Sitka Borough
Valdez
835-4767
835-2596
168
3
PO Box 398, Valdez 99686
Valdez City
Total 3A Schools
264
19
ADDRESS
SCHOOL DIST
Private
SCHOOL
PHONE
FAX
ENR
REG
Bartlett
742-1800
742-1825
1491
4
1101 N. Muldoon Rd., Anchorage 99506 Anchorage School
Chugiak
742-3050
742-3148
1086
4
16525 Birchwood Loop Rd., Eagle River 99577 Anchorage School
Colony
861-5500
861-5509
1128
3
9550 Colony Schools Drive, Palmer 99645 Mat-Su Borough
Dimond
742-7000
742-7007
1698
4
2909 W. 88th Avenue, Anchorage 99502 Anchorage School
Eagle River
742-2700
742-2710
831
4
8701 Yosemite Drive, Eagle River 99577 Anchorage School
East Anchorage
742-2100
2161
4
4025 E. Northern Lts. Blvd., Anchorage 99508 Anchorage School
Juneau-Douglas
523-1500
523-1616
655
5
10014 Crazy Horse Drive, Juneau 99801 Juneau Borough
Kenai Central
283-7524
283-3230
511
3
9583 Kenai Spur Highway, Kenai 99611 Kenai Peninsula
Ketchikan
225-9815
247-5761
646
5
2610 Fourth Avenue, Ketchikan 99901
Ketchikan Gateway
Kodiak
481-2500
481-2505
761
3
722 Mill Bay Road, Kodiak 99615
Kodiak Island
Lathrop
456-7794
456-4475
1047
6
901 Airport Way, Fairbanks 99701
North Pole
488-3761
488-1488
76-
6
601 NPHS Blvd., North Pole 99705
Palmer
746-8400
746-8481
765
3
1170 W. Arctic Avenue, Palmer 99645
Mat-Su Borough
Service
742-8100
742-6615
1772
4
5577 Abbott Road, Anchorage 99507
Anchorage School
Soldotna
260-7000
262-4288
605
3
425 W. Marydale Avenue, Soldotna 99669
Kenai Peninsula
South Anchorage
742-6200
742-6207
1448
4
13400 Elmore Road, Anchorage 99516
Anchorage School
Thunder Mountain
780-1900
780-1909
676
5
3101 Riverside Drive, Juneau 99801
Juneau Borough
Wasilla
352-8200
352-8280
1172
3
701 E. Bogard Road, Wasilla 99654
Mat-Su Borough
West Anchorage
742-2500
742-2525
1901
4
1700 Hillcrest Drive, Anchorage 99517
Anchorage Schools
West Valley
479-4221
474-9021
1005
6
3800 Geist Road, Fairbanks 99709
Total
20
4A Schools
742-2134
ADDRESS
SCHOOL DIST
265
COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY RESOURCES
UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA ANCHORAGE
ADDRESS: 3211 Providence Dr. WFSC 220
Anchorage, Alaska 99508-4675
Athletic Department Information
INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 786-1250
FAX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 786-1142
Director of Athletics (Keith Hackett) . . . . . . . 786-4878
Associate Athletic Dir. (Tim McDiffett) . . . . . 786-1307
Associate Athletic Dir. (Dede Allen) . . . . . . . 786-4803
Associate Athletic Dir. (Jane Pallister). . . . . . 786-1225
Associate Athletic Director (Kevin Silver) . . . 786-4809
Media Relations (Nate Sagan) . . . . . . . . . . 786-1295
Media Relations (Dallas Baldwin)
. . . . 786-4625
Women's Basketball (Ryan McCarthy) . . . . . 786-1040
Men's Basketball (Rusty Osborne) . . . . . . . . 786-1042
Volleyball (Chris Green) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 786-1226
Head Ski (Sparky Anderson) . . . . . . . . . . . 786-1309
Cross Country Run/Track (Michael Friess) . . 786-1325
Hockey (Matt Thomas) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 786-1227
Gymnastics (Paul Stoklos) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 786-1229
Trainer (Chris Volk) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 786-1326
UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA FAIRBANKS
211 Patty Center
Fairbanks, Alaska 99775-7440
Athletic Department Information
INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 474-7780
FAX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 474-5162
SPORTS INFO FAX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 474-5162
Director of Athletics (Dr. Gary R. Gray) . . . .
Business Operations (Kelly Wien) . . . . . . . .
Assistant Athletic Director for Marketing
(Zack Hurst) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance
(Charlie Hill) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Director for Operations and Media Relation
(Chris Caskey) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Assistant Sports Info (Nona Letuligasenoa) . .
Women's Basketball (Cody Bench) . . . . . . .
Men’s Basketball (Mick Durham) . . . . . . . . .
Volleyball (Brian Scott) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Nordic Skiing (Nick Crawford) . . . . . . . . . .
Cross Country Run (TBA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hockey (Dallas Ferguson). . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rifle (Dan Jordan) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Women’s Swimming (Scott Lemley) . . . . . . .
Trainer (Mike Curtin) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
266
474-6812
474-6870
474-6830
474-5601
474-6807
474-6805
474-6813
474-5937
474-6809
474-6802
474-6802
474-6861
474-6811
474-6810
474-6801
NATIONAL FEDERATION OF STATE HIGH
SCHOOL ASSOCIATIONS (NFHS)
PO Box 690
Indianapolis, IN 46206
Phone: 317-972-6900
Fax: 317-822-5700
www.nfhs.org
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF
INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS (NAIA)
1200 Grand Blvd,
Kansas, City MO 65106
(816) 595-8200
NATIONAL COLLEGIATE ATHLETIC
ASSOCIATION (NCAA)
PO Box 6222
Indianapolis, IN 46206-6222
Phone: 317-917-6222
www.ncaa.org
NATIONAL JUNIOR COLLEGE ATHLETIC
ASSOCIATION (NJCAA)
P.O. Box 7305
Colorado Springs, CO 80933
(303) 590-9788
PRINT MEDIA DIRECTORY
Alaska Star
Editor: Cinthia Ritchie
[email protected]
Address: 11401 Old Glenn Hwy. #105
Eagle River, AK 99577-7499
Phone: (907) 694-2727
Fax: (907) 694-1545
Alaska Dispatch
Sports editor: Beth Bragg
[email protected]
Community News Editor: Rose Cox
([email protected])
News Editor: [email protected]
www.adn.com
P.O. Box 149001
Anchorage, AK 99514
Phone: (907) 257-4300
Sports toll-free in Alaska:
800-297-4335
Cordova Times
[email protected]
www.thecordovatimes.com
PO Box 200
Cordova, AK 99574
Phone: (907) 424-7181
Chilkat Valley News
Editor: Tom Morphet
[email protected]
www.chilkatvalleynews.com
P.O. Box 630 • Haines, AK 99827
Phone: (907) 766-2688
Fax: (907) 766-2689
Daily Sitka Sentinel
Editor: Sandy Poulson
email - [email protected]
www.sitkasentinel.com
PO Box 799 • Sitka, AK 99835
Phone: (907) 747-3219
Fax: (907) 747-8898
Delta Wind
[email protected]
www.deltawindonline.com
P.O. Box 986
Delta Junction, AK 99737
Phone: (907) 895-5115
Fax: (907) 895-5116
Fairbanks Daily News-Miner
Editor: Danny Martin
Phone: (907) 456-6661
News: [email protected]
www.newsminer.com
PO Box 70710 • Fairbanks, AK 99707
Phone: (907) 459-7581
Fax: (907) 452-7917
Frontiersman-Valley Sun
Sports Editor: Jeremiah Bartz
(352-2273, [email protected])
Managing editor: Heather Resz
[email protected]
5751 East Mayflower Court
Wasilla, AK 99654
Phone: (907) 352-2250
Fax: (907) 352-2277
Homer News
Editor: Lori Evans
[email protected]
www.homernews.com
3482 Landings Street
Homer, AK 99603
Phone: (907) 235-7767
Fax: (907) 235-4199
Juneau Empire
Sports: Klas Stolpe
[email protected]
Managing Editor: Lori Thompson
([email protected])
www.juneauempire.com
3100 Channel Drive
Juneau, AK 99801-7814
Phone: (907) 586-3740
Fax: (907) 586-3028
Ketchikan Daily News
Editor: Terry Miller
[email protected]
www.ketchikandailynews.com
PO Box 7900 • Ketchikan, AK 99901
Phone: (907) 225-3157
Fax: (907) 225-1096
Kodiak Daily Mirror
[email protected]
Managing Editor: Derek Clarkston
[email protected]
www.kodiakdailymirror.com
1419 Selig Street • Kodiak, AK 99615
Phone: (907) 486-3227 x 1037
Fax: (907) 486-3088
Peninsula Clarion
Editor: Will Morrow
[email protected]
www.peninsulaclarion.com
150 Trading Bay Road, Suite #1
Kenai, AK 99611
Phone: (907) 335-1251
Fax: (907) 283-3299
Petersburg Pilot
email: [email protected].
petersburgpilot.com
PO Box 930 • Petersburg, AK 99833
Phone: (907) 772-9393
Fax: (907) 772-4871
Skagway News
Editor: William “Jeff” Brady
[email protected]
www.skagwaynews.com
PO Box 498 • Skagway, AK 99840
Phone: (907) 983-2354
Fax: (907) 983-2356
Talkeetna Good Times
[email protected]
www.talkeetnanews.com
PO Box 967 • Talkeetna, AK 99676
Phone: (907) 733-8463
Fax: (907) 733-8329
Valdez Star
email: [email protected]
www.valdezstar.net
PO Box 2949 • Valdez, AK 99686
Phone: (907) 835-2405
Fax: (907) 835-3882
Wrangell Sentinel
[email protected]
www.wrangellsentinel.com
PO Box 798 • Wrangell, AK 99929
Phone: (907) 874-2301
Fax: (907) 874-2303
Mukluk News
[email protected]
PO Box 90 • Tok, AK 99780
Phone: (907) 883-2571
Nome Nugget
Editor: Nancy McGuire
[email protected]
www.nomenugget.com
P.O. Box 610 • Nome, AK 99762
Phone: (907) 443-5235
Fax: (907) 443-5112
267
Radio
ELECTRONIC MEDIA DIRECTORY
AK Public Radio Network
Member stations: KSKA, KBRW (Barrow),
KYUK (Bethel), KCUK (Chevak), KDLG
(Dillingham), KUAC (Fairbanks), KZPA (Ft.
Yukon), KIYU (Galena), KHNS (Haines), KBBI
(Homer), KTOO (Juneau), KCZP (Kenai/
Soldotna), KRBD (Ketchikan), KMXT (Kodiak),
KOTZ (Kotzebue), KSKO (McGrath), KNOM
(Nome), KFSK (Petersburg), KSDP Sand Point),
KSRD (Seward), KCAW (Sitka), KUHB (St.
Paul), KTNA (Talkeetna), KIAL (Unalaska),
KNSA (Unalakleet), KSTK (Wrangell).
News Director: Duncan Moon
http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/
apti/news.newsmain
810 E. 9th Avenue
Anchorage, AK 99501-3826
Phone: (907) 550-8444
Fax: (907) 550-8402
KAFC
PO Box 210389
Anchorage, AK 99521
Phone: (907) 222-4826
Fax: (907) 333-9851
KFAT
833 Gambel St.
Anchorage, AK 99501
Phone: (907) 344-4045
Fax: (907) 522-6053
KIAK/KAKQ/KKED
546 9th Avenue,
Fairbanks, AK 99701
Phone: (907) 450-1000
Fax: (907) 457-2128
KFAR/KUWL/KWLF/KXLR
819 – 1st Avenue, Suite A
Fairbanks, AK 99701
Phone: (907) 451-5910
Fax: (907) 451-5999
KTOO
360 Egan Drive
Juneau, AK 99801
Phone: (907) 586-1670
Fax: (907) 586-2561
KJNO/KTKU
3161 Channel Drive, #2
Juneau, AK 99801
Phone: (907) 586-3630
Fax: (907) 463-3685
KSUP
1107 W. 8th Street, Ste 2
Juneau, AK 99801
Phone: (907) 586-1063
Fax: (907) 586-3266
KASH/KBFX/KENI/KGOT/
KYMG/KTZN/CLEAR CHANNEL
800 E. Dimond Blvd, #3-320
Anchorage, AK 99515
Phone: (907) 522-1515
Fax: (907) 743-5186
KBRJ/KEAG/KOOL/KFQD/
KHAR/KMXS/KWHL
301Arctic Slope Ave, Suite 200
Anchorage, AK 99518
Phone: (907) 344-9622
Fax: (907) 349-3299
KBYR/KNIK
833 Gambel St.
Anchorage, AK 99501
Phone: (907) 344-4045
Fax: (907) 522-6053
KNIK/KXND
907 E. Dowling Rd, Ste 24
Anchorage, AK 99518
Phone: (907) 562-8119
Fax: (907) 562-8117
KSKA (APRN)
3877 University Drive
Anchorage, AK 99508
Phone: (907) 550-8400
Fax: (907) 550-8401
KLEF/KUDO
165 E 56 Avenue, Suite 10
Anchorage, Ak 99518
Phone: (907) 562-4434
268
Television
KTUU-TV Ch 2 (NBC)
701 E. Tudor Road, #220
Anchorage, AK 99503-7488
Phone: (907) 762-9202
Fax: (907) 561-0874
KTVA-TV Ch 11 (CBS)
1001 Northway Drive, St, 202
Anchorage, Ak 99508
Phone: (907) 274-1111
KIMO-TV Ch 13 (ABC)
Alaska’s Superstation
2700 E. Tudor Road
Anchorage, AK 99507
Phone: (907) 561-1313
Fax: (907) 561-3041
KATN-TV (KIMO Affil)
516 2nd Avenue, Suite 400
Fairbanks, AK 99707
Phone: (907) 452-2125
Fax: (907) 456-8225
email: [email protected]
KTVF-TV
3528 International Way
Fairbanks, AK 99701
Phone: (907) 458-1800
Fax: (907) 458-1820
KJUD-TV (ABC/NBC)
175 S. Franklin, Suite 320
Juneau, AK 99801
Phone: (907) 586-3145
Fax: (907) 561-1377
KYUK-TV Ch 11 (CBS)
P.O. Box 468
Bethel, Ak. 99559
Phone: (907) 543-3131
269
Special Thanks to,
Your generous support helps
make the Alaska State
Competitions Possible!
270
271
272
273
274
275
276
277
278
279
280
All
3A | 4A
Swim/Dive
Volleyball
35.5-48
NFHS
Weeks
All
Class
All
All
All
All
All
All
All
Softball
ACADEMIC | FINE ARTS
Student Gov. Fall Conf.
All State Music Festival
World Language
Student Gov. Spring Conf.
All State Art Festival
Solo & Ensemble Festival
44
42
4-48
34
33
20
4-48
35.5-48
All
Baseball
35.5-47
35.5-47
All
Soccer
Track & Field
123A | 4A
NFHS
Weeks
SPRING ACTIVITIES
22.5-38
22.5-38
Class
3A | 4A
Basketball
22.5-37
22.5-37
22.5-38
2A
Basketball
All
1A
Basketball
17.5-34
Winter Competition Cheer
All
Nordic Skiing
15.5-32
All
All
Hockey Sideline Cheer
15.5-32
15.5-32
Basketball Sideline Cheer
All
Girls Hockey
Hockey
4A | Greatland
NFHS
Weeks
Class
WINTER ACTIVITIES
13-34
All
Bowling
13.5-24
123A | 4A
Wrestling
11.5-22
2A | Mixed 6
10.5-23
5.5-19
5.5-18
5.5-18
4.5-15
4.5-15
4.5-14
4.5-13
4.5-16
4.5-16
4.5-16
4.5-15
NFHS
Weeks
Volleyball
All
All
Gymnastics
Rifle
All
All
Tennis
Flag Football
All
Cross Country Running
Borealis
All
Coed Soccer
All
Fall Competition Cheer
Large
Football Sideline Cheer
Small | Medium
Football
Class
Football
FALL ACTIVITIES
April 28
March 27
TBD
Feb. 17
Feb. 10
Oct. 29
TBD
Eligibility
Date
Mar. 1
Mar. 1
Mar. 1
Mar. 1
First
Practice
Nov. 30
Nov. 30
Nov. 30
Nov. 30
Nov. 30
Oct. 26
Oct. 12
Oct. 12
Oct. 12
First
Practice
Sept. 26
Sept. 28
Sept. 14
Sept. 7
Aug. 3
Aug. 3
Aug. 3
July 27
July 27
July 27
July 27
July 27
July 27
July 27
July 27
First
Practice
Mar. 17
Mar. 17
Mar. 17
Mar. 17
First
Contest
Dec. 15
Dec. 15
Dec. 15
Dec. 15
Dec. 15
Nov. 11
Oct. 28
Oct. 28
Oct. 28
First
Contest
Oct. 7
Oct. 14
Sept. 30
Sept. 23
Aug. 19
Aug. 19
Aug. 19
Aug. 12
Aug. 12
Aug. 12
Aug. 12
Aug. 12
Aug. 12
Aug. 12
Aug. 12
First
Contest
April 17
April 3
N/A
Sept. 24
N/A
Last
Submission
May 27
May 27
May 20
May 20
Last Contest
Mar. 25
Mar. 25
Mar. 11
Mar. 11
Mar. 11
Feb. 18
Feb. 11
Feb. 11
Feb. 4
Last Contest
Feb. 25
Dec. 10
Nov. 26
Dec. 10
Nov. 5
Oct. 29
Nov. 5
Oct. 15
Oct. 15
Oct. 1
Sept. 24
Oct. 22
Oct. 22
Oct. 1
Oct. 1
Last Contest
May 5—6
April 20
TBD
Feb. 25
Feb. 16-17-18
Nov. 17-18-19
TBD
State Championship
June 1—2—3
June 1—2—3
May 25-26-27
May 26—27
State Championship
Mar. 22
Mar. 22
Mar. 23-24-25
Mar. 16-17-18
Mar. 15-18
Feb. 23-24-25
None
None
Feb. 9-10-11
State Championship
None
Dec. 16-17
Dec. 1-2-3
None
Nov. 10-11-12
Nov. 4-5
None
None
None
Oct. 7-8
Oct. 1
None
None
Oct. 7-8 & 14-15 &
21-22
Oct. 7-8 & 14-15
State Championship
2016-2017 School Year
April 27
March 26
TBD
Feb. 16
Feb. 9
Oct. 28
TBD
Eligibility
Date
Feb. 28
Feb. 28
Feb. 28
Feb. 28
First
Practice
Nov. 29
Nov. 29
Nov. 29
Nov. 29
Nov. 29
Oct. 25
Oct. 11
Oct. 11
Oct. 11
First
Practice
Sept. 25
Sept. 27
Sept. 13
Sept. 6
Aug. 2
Aug. 2
Aug. 2
July 26
July 26
July 26
July 26
July 26
July 26
July 26
July 26
First
Practice
Mar. 16
Mar. 16
Mar. 16
Mar. 16
First
Contest
Dec. 14
Dec. 14
Dec. 14
Dec. 14
Dec. 14
Nov. 10
Oct. 27
Oct. 27
Oct. 27
First
Contest
Oct. 6
Oct. 13
Sept. 29
Sept. 22
Aug. 18
Aug. 18
Aug. 18
Aug. 11
Aug. 11
Aug. 11
Aug. 11
Aug. 11
Aug. 11
Aug. 11
Aug. 11
First
Contest
April 16
April 2
N/A
Sept. 23
N/A
Last
Submission
May 26
May 26
May 19
May 19
Last Contest
Mar. 24
Mar. 24
Mar. 10
Mar. 10
Mar. 10
Feb. 17
Feb. 10
Feb. 10
Feb. 3
Last Contest
Feb. 24
Dec. 9
Nov. 25
Dec. 9
Nov. 4
Oct. 28
Nov. 4
Oct. 14
Oct. 14
Sept. 30
Sept. 23
Oct. 21
Oct. 21
Sept. 30
Sept. 30
Last Contest
May 4—5
April 19
TBD
Feb. 24
Feb. 15-16-17
Nov. 16-17-18
TBD
State Championship
May 31 - Jun 1-2
May 31 - Jun 1-2
May 24-25-26
May 25—26
State Championship
Mar. 21
Mar. 21
Mar. 22-23-24
Mar. 15-16-17
Mar. 14–17
Feb. 22-23-24
None
None
Feb. 8-9-10
State Championship
None
Dec. 15-16
Nov. 30 - Dec1-2
None
Nov. 9-10-11
Nov. 3-4
None
None
None
Oct. 6-7
Sept. 30
None
None
Oct. 6-7 & 13-14 &
20-21
Oct. 6-7 & 13-14
State Championship
(Adopted: 12-16-14 | Revised: 6-3-15)
April 26
March 25
TBD
Feb. 15
Feb. 8
Oct. 27
TBD
Eligibility
Date
Feb. 27
Feb. 27
Feb. 27
Feb. 27
First
Practice
Nov. 28
Nov. 28
Nov. 28
Nov. 28
Nov. 28
Oct. 24
Oct. 10
Oct. 10
Oct. 10
First
Practice
Sept. 24
Sept. 26
Sept. 12
Sept. 5
Aug. 1
Aug. 1
Aug. 1
July 25
July 25
July 25
July 25
July 25
July 25
July 25
July 25
First
Practice
Mar. 15
Mar. 15
Mar. 15
Mar. 15
First
Contest
Dec. 13
Dec. 13
Dec. 13
Dec. 13
Dec. 13
Nov. 9
Oct. 26
Oct. 26
Oct. 26
First
Contest
Oct. 5
Oct. 12
Sept. 28
Sept. 21
Aug. 17
Aug. 17
Aug. 17
Aug. 10
Aug. 10
Aug. 10
Aug. 10
Aug. 10
Aug. 10
Aug. 10
Aug. 10
First
Contest
April 15
April 1
N/A
Sept. 22
N/A
Last
Submission
May 25
May 25
May 18
May 18
Last Contest
Mar. 23
Mar. 23
Mar. 9
Mar. 9
Mar. 9
Feb. 16
Feb. 9
Feb. 9
Feb. 2
Last Contest
Feb. 23
Dec. 8
Nov. 24
Dec. 8
Nov. 3
Oct. 27
Nov. 3
Oct. 13
Oct. 13
Sept. 29
Sept. 22
Oct. 20
Oct. 20
Sept. 29
Sept. 29
Last Contest
May 3—4
April 18
TBD
Feb. 23
Feb. 14-15-16
Nov. 15-16-17
TBD
State Championship
May 30-31-Jun1
May 30-31-Jun1
May 23-24—25
May 24—25
State Championship
Mar. 20
Mar. 20
Mar. 21-22-23
Mar. 14-15-16
Mar. 13-16
Feb. 21-22-23
None
None
Feb. 7-8-9
State Championship
None
Dec. 14-15
Nov. 29-30-Dec.1
None
Nov. 8-9-10
Nov. 2-3
None
None
None
Oct. 5-6
Sept. 29
None
None
Oct. 5-6 & 12-13 &
19-20
Oct. 5-6 & 12-13
State Championship
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