K A N S A S S T A T E H I G H S C H O O L JANUARY 2012 - kshsaa
K A N S A S S T A T E H I G H S C H O O L JANUARY 2012 - kshsaa
K A N S A S S T A T E H I G H S C H O O L JANUARY 2012 - kshsaa
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sleeves are not to be worn. Reasons of it looks cool, it improves<br />
my shooting, etc. are not medical reason. This is a playing rule<br />
and applies grades 7-12.<br />
Bench Decorum – Coaches<br />
Box<br />
The KSHSAA Executive Board has approved the use of the six<br />
foot optional coaching box for the 2011-12 season. Administrators<br />
should visit with their coaching staff and set expectations for<br />
properly using the coaching box. Officials may issue a technical<br />
foul to coaches who do not comply with coaching box restrictions,<br />
but it is important expectations be set by the administration who<br />
employs the coach. The box must be marked so it can be clearly<br />
seen from the court (chairs can’t be sitting on top of it). Measure<br />
22 feet from the end line and 28 feet from the end line to mark the<br />
box on the floor, it must be marked for all levels of competition.<br />
The purpose of the box is to provide fairness in coaching. Allowing<br />
a coach to wander the sideline gives them an advantage over the<br />
coach who follows the rule and coaches from the box. This is a FAIR-<br />
NESS in coaching rule, please help educate coaches on the reason<br />
for the coaching box. Coaches may stand in the six foot box during<br />
play. For safety reasons they may not squat or kneel. Assistant<br />
coaches may not stand except during timeouts and intermission.<br />
Running Clock<br />
By Executive Board action the running clock will be used during<br />
all Sub-State games. It will not be used during State games.<br />
The 30 point running clock may be used in regular season contests<br />
by league adoption or school administrators may agree prior to<br />
the contest that the running clock will be used. It is used in the<br />
4th quarter only when the point differential reaches 30 points.<br />
The clock shall continue to run except when stopped per NFHS<br />
playing rules. (Injury, blood on the uniform, team calls a time<br />
out) Officials should be notified prior to the contest by the school<br />
administration whether the running clock is to be used during<br />
the contest. The timer, scorer, PA announcer and coaches must<br />
also be notified by school administration. The announcer should<br />
make announcements concerning the running clock so that fans<br />
will know why the clock is not stopping in the 4th quarter.<br />
Use Registered Officials<br />
Association regulations require high schools to use registered KSHSAA<br />
basketball officials for varsity (first team) boys and girls basketball.<br />
Middle/Junior High Schools are recommended to follow the same<br />
procedure. (See KSHSAA Handbook Rules 11-2-1 and 11-3-1). High<br />
School athletic directors or principals should verify all varsity officials’<br />
registrations by checking the online Officials Directory.<br />
Post season recommendations for officials are due to the<br />
KSHSAA by February 8, <strong>2012</strong>.<br />
State Adopted Basketball<br />
The Spalding TF-1000 Legacy basketball will be used for all postseason<br />
contests.<br />
Track &<br />
Field<br />
Starters & Referees<br />
The KSHSAA Executive Board adopted the following regulation:<br />
In order to qualify as a starter or referee for post-season<br />
track and field meets, the individual must:<br />
• fulfill the track and field online rules meeting requirement<br />
• receive 90 percent or better on the NF Track & Field<br />
Examination, Part I.<br />
Track and Field starters who register with the KSHSAA will automatically<br />
receive a copy of the <strong>2012</strong> Track & Field Examination, Part I and<br />
NFHSTrack&FieldRulesbook(s). Athletic directors, track & field coaches<br />
and/or school administrators who know of other individuals interested<br />
in starting track meets should have them contact the KSHSAA.<br />
STATE TRACK MEET SCHEDULE<br />
Time/event schedule for the <strong>2012</strong> meet<br />
will be posted on the KSHSAA website<br />
www.<strong>kshsaa</strong>.org.<br />
Volleyball<br />
White Volleyballs Required<br />
for <strong>2012</strong>-2013 Season<br />
The Kansas State High School Activities Association Executive<br />
Board is requiring that white volleyballs be used for all interscholastic<br />
volleyball competition in the <strong>2012</strong>-2013 school year.<br />
NFHS volleyball rules will allow for the use of a colored panel<br />
volleyball in competition per approval of the state association.<br />
At their November Board Meeting the Executive Board discussed<br />
this option throroughly and made the decision to stay with a<br />
white ball for competition. The primary reason for their decision<br />
was financial and the added burden placed on schools for<br />
a product that is not needed or necessary. It was agreed that<br />
not using a colored panel volleyball would not pose a safety<br />
concern for athletes.<br />
The official volleyball for the Kansas State High School Activities<br />
Association post-season volleyball competition is the Baden<br />
VX5E Perfection. Beginning January 1, <strong>2012</strong> the Kansas State<br />
High School Activities Association will begin the 3nd year of a<br />
3 year contract with Baden.<br />
10 KSHSAA Activities Association
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