MIAA Handbook

MIAA 2023-24 Policies & Procedures

Paul Bernstorf – Executive Director
Christopher Post – Chair, Board of Governors
Seth Goldberg – President, Executive Committee

The Maryland Interscholastic Athletic Association supports opportunities for positive, inclusive athletic experiences for all participants. Our goal is to foster a safe and healthy competitive environment.

 

MIAA SPORTSMANSHIP STATEMENT

 

The MIAA believes good sportsmanship is an integral component of interscholastic competition. We wholeheartedly embrace the position that, in order for sportsmanship to prevail, coaches, student-athletes, and fans must display respect, fairness, civility, honesty, and responsibility before, during and after all athletic contests. We encourage fans to enthusiastically support their team, recognize the outstanding performance of opponents, and always exhibit good sportsmanship in their words and actions.

The MIAA encourages and promotes sportsmanship by student-athletes, coaches, and spectators. Offensive language including profanity, racial or ethnic slurs or other intimidating actions directed at officials, event staff, student-athletes, coaches or team representatives will not be tolerated.

2023-2024 EVENT CALENDAR

DATEEVENTTIMELOCATION
AUGUST
Monday, August 7, 2023Start Date for Football
Wednesday, August 9, 2023Start Date for all other Fall Sports
Monday, August 14, 2023Preseason Meeting for Football*6:30pmGilman School
Tuesday, August 15, 2023Preseason Meeting for Soccer*6:30pmVideo Conference
Wednesday, August 16, 2023Preseason Meeting for Cross Country6:30pmVideo Conference
Wednesday, August 16, 2023Preseason Meeting for Volleyball7:00pmVideo Conference
Wednesday, August 16, 2023Preseason Meeting for Water Polo7:00pmVideo Conference
Thursday, August 24, 2023Executive Committee Meeting8:00amVideo Conference
Tuesday, August 29, 2023Athletic Director Meeting7:00pmMcDonogh School
SEPTEMBER
Monday, September 4, 2023Labor Day
Friday, September 8, 2023Fall Rosters Due
Thursday, September 14, 2023Executive Committee Meeting8:30amVideo Conference
Friday, September 15, 2023Rosh Hashana
Wednesday, September 20, 2023Athletic Director Meeting8:30amVideo Conference
Wednesday, September 20, 2023Preseason Meeting for Ice Hockey*7:00pmAlumni Room @ Mt. St. Joe
Thursday, September 21, 2023Middle School Athletic Director Meeting9:00amVideo Conference
Week of September 25, 2023Thank-A-Ref Week
OCTOBER
Sunday, October 1, 2023Ice Hockey Start Date
Saturday, October 7, 2023SAT Testing
Thursday, October 12, 2023Executive Committee Meeting8:30amVideo Conference
Sunday, October 15, 2023Wrestling Weight Certification (by appt only)McDonogh School
Tuesday, October 17, 2023Athletic Director Meeting9:00amMcDonogh School
Wednesday, October 18, 2023Competition Committee Mid Season Meeting9:00amGilman School
w/Fall Sports Committee Chairs
Friday, October 20, 2023Conf Movement/Add-a-Team Request Due Date
Monday, October 23, 2023Preseason Meeting for Indoor Track w/IAAM7:00pmVideo Conference
Monday, October 23, 2023Preseason Meeting for Swimming6:30pmVideo Conference
Wednesday, October 25, 2023JV "C" Soccer Championship@ Higher Seed
Wednesday, October 25, 2023Preseason Meeting for Squash6:30pmVideo Conference
Wednesday, October 25, 2023Preseason Meeting for Wrestling7:00pmVideo Conference
Wednesday, October 25, 2023Fresh/Soph Soccer Championship@ Higher Seed
Friday, October 27, 2023Water Polo SemifinalsMcDonogh School
#4 vs #14:00pm
#3 vs #25:30pm
Saturday, October 28, 2023Water Polo ChampionshipsMcDonogh School
JV (2 vs 1)4:00pm
Varsity5:30pm
Monday, October 30, 2023Volleyball Quarterfinals6:30pm@ Higher Seeds
Monday, October 30, 2023Preseason Meeting for BasketballVideo Conference
Tuesday, October 31, 2023Cross Country ChampionshipsShawan Downs
Tuesday, October 31, 2023A, B & C" Soccer Quarterfinals@ Higher Seeds
Tuesday, October 31, 2023JV Volleyball Semifinals@ Higher Seeds
NOVEMBER
Wednesday, November 1, 2023Volleyball Semifinals@ Higher Seeds
Wednesday, November 1, 2023JV "A & B" Soccer Semifinals@ Higher Seeds
Thursday, November 2, 2023A, B & C" Soccer Semifinals@ Higher Seeds
Thursday, November 2, 2023JV Volleyball Championship@ Higher Seed
Friday, November 3, 2023All MIAA Nominations Due Date
Friday, November 3, 2023JV "A & B" Soccer Championship@ Higher Seed
Saturday, November 4, 2023Volleyball Championships6:00pmStevenson University
Saturday, November 4, 2023SAT Testing
Sunday, November 5, 2023Daylight Savings Time Ends
Sunday, November 5, 2023Soccer ChampionshipsUnder Armour Stadium
Monday, November 6, 2023Start Date for Winter Sports
Monday, November 6, 2023End of Season Meeting for Soccer*6:30pmJemicy School
Tuesday, November 7, 2023Board of Governors Meeting7:30amAlumni House
Tuesday, November 7, 2023General Council Meeting9:00am@ Boys' Latin School
Tuesday, November 7, 2023End of Season Meeting for Cross Country6:30pmVideo Conference
Tuesday, November 7, 2023End of Season Meeting for Water Polo*6:00pmCalvert Hall CHS
Wednesday, November 8, 2023End of Season Meeting for Volleyball7:00pmVideo Conference
Thursday, November 9, 2023Football ChampionshipsTowson University
A" Conference
B" Conference
Monday, November 13, 2023End of Season Meeting for Football*6:30pmGilman School
Wednesday, November 15, 2023Competition Committee End of Season Meeting*11:00amGilman School
w/Fall Sports Committee Chairs
Saturday, November 18, 2023Wrestling Weight CertificationMcDonogh School
Monday, November 20, 2023Wrestling Weight CertificationMt. St. Joseph HS
Monday, November 20, 2023Middle School Athletic Director Meeting9:00amVideo Conference
Tuesday, November 21, 2023Executive Committee Meeting8:30amVideo Conference
Tuesday, November 28, 2023Athletic Director Meeting9:00amMcDonogh School
Tuesday, November 28, 2023Wrestling Weight Certification (Make-Ups by Appt)McDonogh School
Wednesday, November 29, 2023Wrestling Weight Certification (Make-Ups by Appt)Gilman School
Thursday, November 30, 2023Wrestling Weight Certification (Make-Ups by Appt)Mt. St. Joseph HS
DECEMBER
Saturday, December 2, 2023SAT Testing
Thursday, December 7, 2023Executive Committee Meeting8:30amVideo Conference
Friday, December 8, 2023Winter Roster Due Date
Tuesday, December 12, 2023Athletic Director Meeting9:00amVideo Conference
Fri, Dec 15 - Tues, Dec 19, 2023NIAAA ConventionOrlando, FL
Wednesday, December 20, 2023Final Wrestling Weight Certification (by appt only)TBD
JANUARY
Friday, January 5, 2024Indoor Track Meet 3:45pmPGS&LC
Wednesday, January 10, 2024Competition Committee Mid Season Meeting11:00amVideo Conference
w/Winter Sports Committee Chairs
Thursday, January 11, 2024Executive Committee Meeting8:30amVideo Conference
Friday, January 12, 2024Indoor Track Meet3:45pmPGS&LC**
Wednesday, January 17, 2024Athletic Director Meeting9:00amMt. St. Joseph HS
Friday, January 19, 2024Indoor Track Meet3:45pmPGS&LC**
Friday, January 26, 2024Indoor Track Championships3:45pmPGS&LC**
Week of January 29, 2024Thank-A-Ref Week
FEBRUARY
Saturday, February 3, 2024A" Swimming ChampionshipsLoyola University**
Prelims9:00am
Finals5:30pm
Week of February 5, 2024JV Ice Hockey Championship@ Higher Seed
Monday, February 5, 2024Squash Team Quarterfinals@ Higher Seeds
Tuesday, February 6, 2024Squash Team Semifinals@ Higher Seeds
Tuesday, February 6, 2024Wrestling Seeding Meeting7:00pmGilman School
Wednesday, February 7, 2024B" Swimming Championships5:30pmMcDonogh School
Wednesday, February 7, 2024JV Squash Team Semifinals@ Higher Seeds
Thursday, February 8, 2024Squash Team Championship@ Higher Seed
Friday, February 9, 2024Conf Movement/Add-a-Team Request Due Date
Friday, February 9, 2024JV Squash Team Championship@ Higher Seed
Fri, Feb 9 & Sat, Feb 10, 2024Wrestling ChampionshipsGilman School
Monday, February 12, 2024Ice Hockey Semifinals@ Higher Seeds
Mon, Feb 12 - Wed, Feb 14, 2024Varsity Squash Individual TournamentSt. Paul's School
Monday, February 12, 2024Preseason Meeting for Tennis7:00pmVideo Conference
Tuesday, February 13, 2024Preseason Meeting for Lacrosse*6:30pmSevern School
Tuesday, February 13, 2024Preseason Meeting for Baseball6:30pmVideo Conference
Thursday, February 15, 2024Executive Committee Meeting8:30amVideo Conference
Thursday, February 15, 2024End of Season Meeting for Swimming6:00pmVideo Conference
Thursday, February 15, 2024Preseason Meeting for Rugby6:30pmVideo Conference
Thursday, February 15, 2024Ice Hockey ChampionshipsPiney Orchard Ice Arena**
B" Conference4:00pm
A" Conference6:00pm
Thursday, February 15, 2024Preseason Meeting for Golf7:00pmVideo Conference
Friday, February 16, 2024All MIAA Nominations Due Date
Tuesday, February 20, 2024A & B" Basketball Quarterfinals@ Higher Seeds
Tuesday, February 20, 2024JV "C" Basketball Semifinals@ Higher Seeds
Tuesday, February 20, 2024Start Date for Spring Sports
Wednesday, February 21, 2024Athletic Director Meeting9:00amMt. St. Joseph HS
Wednesday, February 21, 2024JV "A & B" Basketball Semifinals@ Higher Seeds
Wednesday, February 21, 2024Fresh/Soph Basketball Championship@ Higher Seed
Thursday, February 22, 2024Basketball Semifinals@ Higher Seeds
Thursday, February 22, 2024JV "C" Basketball Championship@ Higher Seed
Friday, February 23, 2024JV "A & B" Basketball Championships@ Higher Seeds
Saturday, February 24, 2024Basketball Championships CEI Arena (UMBC)
Monday, February 26, 2024End of Season IT/Preseason T & F Meeting6:30pmVideo Conference
Tuesday, February 27, 2024End of Season Meeting for Basketball*7:00pmChapelgate CA
Tuesday, February 27, 2024End of Season Meeting for Ice Hockey*7:00pmMt. St. Joe Cafeteria
Tuesday, February 27, 2024End of Season Meeting for Squash6:30pmVideo Conference
Tuesday, February 27, 2024End of Season Meeting for Wrestling7:00pmVideo Conference
Wednesday, February 28, 2024Competition Committee End of Season Meeting w/Winter Sports Committee Chairs9:00amVideo Conference
MARCH
Saturday, March 9, 2024SAT Testing
Sunday, March 10, 2024Daylight Savings Time Begins
Thursday, March 14, 2024Executive Committee MeetingVideo Conference
Tuesday, March 19, 2024Athletic Director Meeting (w/IAAM)10:00amGilman School
Friday, March 22, 2024Spring Roster Due Date
APRIL
Wednesday, April 15, 2024Varsity Golf Individual Tournament-Round 1Eagle's Nest**
Wednesday, April 17, 2024Board of Governors Meeting7:30amAlumni House
Wednesday, April 17, 2024General Council Meeting9:00am@ Boys' Latin School
Wednesday, April 24, 2024Competition Committee Mid Season Meeting9:00amVideo Conference
w/Spring Sports Committee Chairs
Thursday, April 25, 2024Executive Committee Meeting8:30amVideo Conference
Thurs, Apr 25 - Sun, Apr 28, 2024MSADA ConventionOcean City, MD
Week of April 29, 2024Thank-A-Ref Week
Tuesday, April 30, 2024Athletic Director Meeting9:00amGilman School
MAY
Saturday, May 4, 2024SAT Testing
Week of May 6, 2024JV Golf Team Semifinals@ Higher Seeds
Monday, May 6, 2024B" Tennis Team Quarterfinals@ Higher Seeds
Monday, May 6, 2024JV Tennis Team Semifinals@ Higher Seeds
Tuesday, May 7, 2024Tennis Team Semifinals@ Higher Seeds
Tuesday, May 7, 2024JV "B" Baseball Semifinals@ Higher Seeds
Wednesday, May 8, 2024Rugby Semifinals@ Higher Seeds
Wednesday, May 8, 2024JV Tennis Team Championships@ Higher Seed
Wednesday, May 8, 2024Fresh/Soph Lacrosse Championships@ Higher Seed
Thursday, May 9, 2024Tennis Team Championships@ Higher Seeds
Wednesday, May 8, 2024Varsity Golf Individual Tournament-Final RoundNaval Academy Golf Course**
Thursday, May 9, 2024Track & Field - Day OneCalvert Hall CHS
Thursday, May 9, 2024JV "B" Baseball Championship@ Higher Seed
Thursday, May 9, 2024JV Lacrosse Semifinals@ Higher Seeds
Friday, May 10, 2024C" Golf Team Quarterfinals@ Higher Seeds
Friday, May 10, 2024Conf Movement/Add-a-Team Request Due Date
Friday, May 10, 2024All MIAA Nominations Due Date
Fri, May 10 - Fri, May 17, 2024B & C" Baseball Tournament@ Higher Seeds
Friday, May 10, 2024A & C" Lacrosse Quarterfinals@ Higher Seeds
Saturday, May 11, 2024Track & Field - Day TwoArchbishop Spalding
Mon, May 13 - Thurs, May 16, 2024A" Baseball Playoff Series@ Higher Seeds
Monday, May 13, 2024C" Golf Team Semifinals@ Higher Seeds
Mon, May 13 - Wed, May 15, 2024Varsity "C" Individual Tennis TournamentAnnapolis Area CS
Monday, May 13, 2024JV Lacrosse Championship@ Higher Seed
Tuesday, May 14, 2024A" Lacrosse SemifinalsTBD
Tuesday, May 14, 2024B & C" Lacrosse Semifinals@ Higher Seeds
Tuesday, May 14, 2024JV "A" Baseball Semifinals@ Higher Seeds
Tuesday, May 14, 2024End of Season Meeting for Track & Field6:30pmVideo Conference
Wednesday, May 15, 2024C" Golf Team Championship@ Higher Seed
Wednesday, May 15, 2024A & B" Golf Team Semifinals@ Higher Seeds
Mon, May 13 - Wed, May 15, 2024Varsity "A & B” Individual Tennis TournamentMcDonogh School
Wednesday, May 15, 2024Rugby ChampionshipsMt. St. Joseph HS
JV (2 vs 1)4:00pm
Varsity6:00pm
Thursday, May 16, 2024JV "A" Baseball Championship@ Higher Seed
Thursday, May 16, 2024Middle School Athletic Director Meeting9:00amVideo Conference
Thursday, May 16, 2024C" Lacrosse Championships6:00pmUSA Lacrosse**
Friday, May 17, 2024A & B" Lacrosse ChampionshipsTBD
Saturday, May 18, 2024A" Baseball Championship Series - Game 1@ Higher Seed
Saturday, May 18, 2024A & B" Golf Team Championships1:00pmMountain Branch Golf Branch
Sunday, May 19, 2024Baseball ChampionshipsTBD
Monday, May 20, 2024Baseball Championships ('if')TBD
Tuesday, May 21, 2024End of Season Meeting for Lacrosse*6:00pmSevern School
Wednesday, May 22, 2024End of Season Meeting for Golf7:00pmVideo Conference
Wednesday, May 22, 2024End of Season Meeting for Tennis*6:30pmGerstell Academy
Wednesday, May 22, 2024Competition Committee End of Season Meeting9:00pmGilman School
w/Spring Sports Committee Chairs
Thursday, May 23, 2024End of Season Meeting for Rugby*6:30pmVideo Conference
Tuesday, May 28, 2024End of Season Meeting for Baseball6:30pmFusco Athletic Park (Key)
JUNE
Saturday, June 1, 2024SAT Testing
Mon, Jun 3 - Tues, Jun 4, 2024Summer WorkshopThe Inn at CBBC

*Option for teleconference meeting, when appropriate, with prior approval of the Executive Director.

**Subject to change – Date (and venue) requested. Not under contract.

Unless stated otherwise:
Meetings held at McDonogh will be in the Mullan Board Room – St. John Student Center
Meetings held at Mt. St. Joe will be in the Alumni Event Room – Smith Center
Meetings held at Gilman will be in the McCarthy Room – Finney Athletic Center
Meetings held at Severn School will be in the conference room in the Athletic Center

Exam and Break Schedule

School NameFirst Day of SchoolHoliday/Winter Break1st Semester ExamsSpring BreakEaster/Passover Break2nd Semester Exams for Seniors2nd Semester Exams for UnderclassmenLast Day of School for SeniorsLast Day of School
Annapolis Area CS8/23/2023Dec 18 - Jan 1Jan 12 - 18N/AMar 25 - Apr 1May 17May 30 - Jun 45/17/20246/4/2024
Archbishop Curley HS8/28/2023Dec 22 - Jan 2Dec 18 - 21N/AMar 29 - Apr 7May 13 - 15June 3 - 65/10/20245/31/2024
Archbishop Spalding HS8/30/2023Dec 20 - Jan 2Jan 8 - 12N/AMar 29 - Apr 7N/AJun 3 - 75/3/20246/7/2024
Beth Tfiloh8/31/2023Dec 22 - Jan 2N/AN/AApr 22 - May 2Mar 11 - 15May 28 - Jun 65/8/20245/24/2024
Boys' Latin School9/6/2023Dec 18 - Jan 2Dec 11 - 15Mar 11 - 19Mar 29 - 31Jun 3 - 6Jun 3 - 65/10/20245/29/2024
Calvert Hall8/31/2023Dec 22 - Jan 2Dec 18 - 21N/AMar 28 - Apr 7May 20 - 23May 31 - Jun 55/23/20246/7/2024
Chapelgate CA8/29/2023Dec 25 - Jan 1Jan 16 - 19N/AMar 25 - Apr 1May 21 - 24Jun 4 - 65/20/20246/6/2024
Concordia Prep School8/23/2023Dec 22 - Jan 3Dec 18 - 21N/AMar 28 - Apr 5May 15 - 17Jun 4 - 75/14/20246/7/2024
Cristo Rey Jesuit HS8/30/2023Dec 18 - Jan 3Dec 13 - 15N/AMar 25 - Apr 1May 20 - 22Jun 10 - 125/22/20246/6/2024
Friends School of Balto8/30/2023Dec 16 - Jan 1Dec 8 - 15Mar 9 - 18Mar 28 - Apr 1N/AMay 27 - 315/3/20245/31/2024
Gerstell Academy8/30/2023Dec 20 - Jan 2Dec 11 - 15Mar 11 - 15Mar 29 - Apr 1N/AMay 28 - 315/23/20245/31/2024
Gilman School8/30/2023Dec 16 - Jan 2Dec 11 - 15Mar 11 - 18Mar 29 - Apr 1May 9 & 10May 20 - 245/13/20245/30/2024
Glenelg Country School9/5/2023Dec 15 - Jan 1Jan 22 - 26N/AMar 22 - Apr 1N/AMay 30 - Jun 55/9/20246/7/2024
Indian Creek School8/30/2023Dec 20 - Jan 2N/AMar 9 - 17N/AMay 23 - 29May 23 - 295/30/20246/5/2024
Jemicy School8/30/2023Dec 16 - Jan 2Dec 11 - 15Mar 9 - 17Mar 29 - Apr 1May 15 & 16May 29 - Jun 65/17/20246/6/2024
John Carroll School8/31/2023Dec 19 - Jan 1N/AN/AMar 29 - Apr 7N/AN/A5/7/20246/5/2024
Key School8/28/2023Dec 18 - Jan 2Dec 11 - 14Apr 1 - 5N/AN/AN/A5/17/20246/6/2024
Loyola Blakefield9/5/2023Dec 21 - Jan 2Jan 8 - 16N/AMar 28 - Apr 7May 20May 25 - Jun 15/17/20245/22/2024
McDonogh School8/29/2023Dec 16 - Jan 2Jan 16 - 19Mar 9 - 18Mar 29 - Apr 1May 6 -10May 28 - 315/10/20246/7/2024
Mt St Joseph High School8/28/2023Dec 20 - Jan 2Dec 14 - 19N/AMar 28 - Apr 8May 6 - 17Jun 3 - 65/3/20245/31/2024
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel HS8/28/2023Dec 20 - Jan 2Jan 8 -11N/AMar 29 - Apr 7May 21 - 23Jun 4 - 65/30/20246/6/2024
Park School8/30/2023Dec 18 - Jan 2N/AMar 11 - 19N/AN/AN/A4/19/20246/7/2024
Saint Frances Academy9/5/2023Dec 18 - Jan 1Dec 11 - 15N/AMar 27 - Apr 5May 13 - 16May 28 - 305/17/20245/31/2024
Saint John's Catholic Prep8/23/2023Dec 18 - Jan 1Dec 12 - 15N/AMar 28 - Apr 5May 13 - 15May 31 - Jun 55/15/20246/5/2024
Saint Mary's High School8/28/2023Dec 21 - Jan 2Jan 10 & 11N/AMar 28 - Apr 7May 13 & 14Jun 3 & 45/10/20245/31/2024
Saint Paul's School for Boy8/30/2023Dec 18 - Jan 1Dec 11 - 15Mar 11 - 18Mar 29 - Apr 1May 12 - 18May 28 - 315/17/20246/3/2024
Saint Vincent Pallotti HS8/27/2023Dec 20 - Jan 1Jan 8 - 12N/AMar 28 - Apr 7May 13 - 16May 30 - Jun 55/9/20246/5/2024
Saints Peter and Paul8/28/2023Dec 22 - Jan 2Jan 16 - 19N/AMar 28 - Apr 5May 15 - 17Jun 4 - 75/9/20246/3/2024
Severn School8/30/2023Dec 21 - Jan 3N/AMar 18 - 29N/AN/AMay 29 - Jun 54/26/20246/5/2024

AP EXAMS – May 6 – 10 and May 13 – 17.

Note: Some schools have restrictions as to participation during exams and breaks.

2023-24 Member Schools

Paul Bernstorf – Executive Director
Pbernstorf@miaasports.net

Sandi Chisholm – Administrative Asst
sandi@miaasports.net

School (# of male students)Headmaster/PrincipalAthletic Director
Annapolis Area Christian School (201)
109 Burns Crossing Road
Severn, MD 21144
410-519-5300
Mr. Chad Dirkse (Head of School)
cdirkse@aacsonline.org
Asst – Karyn Butler
kbutler@aacsonline.org
Josiah Wolf
410-846-3633 (W)
jwolf@aacsonline.org
Asst AD – Amy Sproul 410-519-5300 x3110
asproul@aacsonline.org
Archbishop Curley High School (550)
3701 Sinclair Lane
Baltimore, MD 21213
410-485-5000
Fr. Donald Grzymski (President)
dgrzymski@archbishopcurley.org
Mr. Jeremy Joseph (Principal)
jjoseph@archbishopcurley.org
Asst – Julie Maney
jmaney@archbishopcurley.org
Justin Gordon
410-485-5000 x213 (W)
443-824-3662 Cell
jgordon@archbishopcurley.org
Asst AD – Travis Williams
410-485-5000 x381 (W)
twilliams@archbishopcurley.org
Archbishop Spalding High School (683)
8080 New Cut Road
Severn, MD 21144
410-969-9105
Mr. Brian Kohler (President)
kohlerb@spaldinghs.org
Asst – Anthea Cooper
coopera@spaldinghs.org
Jon Mellinger
410-969-9105 x1216(W)
908-892-8832 Cell
mellingerj@spaldinghs.org
Asst AD – Demetri Rosette
410-969-9105 x1259
rosetted@spaldinghs.org
Asst – Lindsey Miller
410-969-9105 x1327
millerl@spaldinghs.org
Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community School (108)
3300 Old Court Road
Pikesville, MD 21208
410-486-8991
Mrs. Zipora Schorr (Dir of Education)
zschorr@btfiloh.org
Asst – Roberta Katz
rkatz@btfiloh.org
Stacy Fuld
410-413-2327 (W)
410-458-9367 Cell
sfuld@btfiloh.org
Asst AD – Alexa Eckley
410-413-2409
aeckley@btfiloh.org
Boys’ Latin School (330)
822 W. Lake Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21210
410-377-5192
Mr. Christopher Post (Headmaster)
cpost@boyslatinmd.com
Asst – Katie Hiestand
khiestand@boyslatinmd.com
Michael Thomas
410-377-5192 x1132 (W)
443-845-6396 Cell
mthomas@boyslatinmd.com
Asst – Phyllis Novotny
410-377-5192 x1264
pnovotny@boyslatinmd.com
Calvert Hall College High School (1200)
8102 Lasalle Road
Towson, MD 21286
410-825-4266
Bro. John Kane (President)
kanej@calverthall.com
Asst – Meaghan Knapp
knappm@calverthall.com
Mr. Andy Moore (Principal)
drmoore@calverthall.com
Asst – Traci Malstrom
malstromtr@calverthall.com
Dan Mulford
410-825-4266 x143 (W)
443-841-4960 Cell
mulfordd@calverthall.com
Asst AD – Josh Ward
wardj@calverthall.com
410-825-4266 x411
Asst - Cynde Patchak
410-825-4266 x152
patchakc@calverthall.com
Chapelgate Christian Academy (81)
2600 Olive Branch Way
Marriottsville, MD 21104-1610
410-442-5888
Ms. Melissa Barrett (Head of School)
mbarrett@chapelgateacademy.org
Asst – Minnette Parham
mparham@chapelgateacademy.org
Ken Krabitz
443-419-3859 (W)
443-465-9410 Cell
kkrabitz@chapelgateacademy.org
Asst AD – Lydia Radcliffe
301-204-5531 Cell
Asst AD – William Needum 443-769-4404 Cell wneedum@chapelgateacademy.org
Concordia Preparatory School (150)
1145 Concordia Drive
Towson, MD 21286
410-825-2323
Mr. Brent Johnson (Headmaster)
brentjohnson@concordiaprepschool.org
Jenna King
410-825-2323 x241 (W)
443-608-4795 Cell
jennaking@concordiaprepschool.org Asst AD – Donnell Brown
donnellbrown@concordiaprepschool.org
Asst AD – James Peters
jamespeters@concordiaprepschool.org
Cristo Rey Jesuit High School (148)
420 S. Chester Street
Baltimore, MD 21231
410-727-3255
Mr. Walter Reap (President)
wreap@cristoreybalt.org
Dr. Joseph Mitala, Jr (Principal)
jmitala@cristoreybalt.org
Izrah Hurd
410-727-3255 (W)
773-412-9036 Cell
ihurd@cristoreybalt.org
Friends School (193)
5114 N. Charles Street
Baltimore, MD 21210
410-649-3200
Mr. Christian Donovan (Head of School)
cdonovan@friendsbalt.org
Asst – Katherine Landon
klandon@friendsbalt.org
Kara Carlin
410-649-3212 (W)
410-812-7857 Cell
kcarlin@friendsbalt.org
Assoc AD – Anne McGinty
410-649-3231
amcginty@friendsbalt.org
Asst AD/Sports Info Director – Ken Zalis
410-649-3232
410-299-6136
kzalis@friendsbalt.org
Gerstell Academy (75)
2500 Old Westminster Pike
Finksburg, MD 21048
410-861-3000
Mr. John Polasko (President)
jpolasko@gerstell.org
Asst – Paulette Ward
pward@gerstell.org
Phil Gilotte
410-861-4415 (W)
410-978-1583 Cell
pgilotte@gerstell.org
Asst – AJ Berry ajberry@gerstell.org 410-861-3000 x2148
Gilman School (460)
5407 Roland Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21210
410-323-3800
Mr. Henry P. A. Smyth (Head of School)
hsmyth@gilman.edu
Asst – Pat Franz
pfranz@gilman.edu
Russell Wrenn
410-323-3800 x700 (W)
410-404-5320 Cell
rwrenn@gilman.edu
Assoc AD – Bryn Holmes
410-323-3800 x702 (W)
410-960-2027 Cell
bholmes@gilman.edu
Asst AD – Ned Emala
410-323-3800 x703
443-895-1545 Cell
eemala@gilman.edu
Asst – Amy Nichols
410-323-3800 x701
anichols@gilman.edu
Glenelg Country School (130)
12793 Folly Quarter Road
Ellicott City, MD 21042
410-531-8600
Mr. Matt Walsh (Head of School)
mwalsh@glenelg.org
Asst – Uyai Harper
uharper@glenelg.org
Jessica Dolan
410-531-7352 (W)
410-245-8798 Cell
jdolan@glenelg.org
Joey Sierzega
410-531-7344
908-251-2173 Cell
jsierzega@glenelg.org
Gunston School (125)
911 Gunston Road
Centreville, MD 21617
410-758-0620
Mr. John Lewis (Headmaster)
jlewis@gunston.org
Asst – Sara Martin
smartin@gunston.org
Josh Breto
410-758-0620 x4100
561-542-9966 Cell
jbreto@gunston.org
Asst AD – Natalie Reading
410-758-0620 x5200
nreading@gunston.org
Indian Creek School (125)
1130 Anne Chambers Way
Crownsville, MD 21032
410-923-3660
Mr. Booth Kyle (Head of School)
bkyle@indiancreekschool.org
Asst – Stacy Lancaster
slancaster@indiancreekschool.org
Frederica Newman
410-923-3660 x5178 (W)
301-503-6818 Cell
fnewman@indiancreekschool.org
Asst AD – Todd Kerr
410-923-3660 x5222 (W)
410-913-6024 (C)
tkerr@indiancreekschool.org
Jemicy School (114)
11202 Garrison Forest Road
Owings Mills, MD 21117
410-653-2700
Mr. Ben Shifrin (Head of School)
bshifrin@jemicyschool.org
Asst – Julie Smith
jsmith@jemicyschool.org
Graeme Millar
410-753-8133
443-740-4372 Cell
gmillar@jemicyschool.org
Asst AD – Jon Gilden
410-653-2700 x8286
jgilden@jemicyschool.org
John Carroll School (320)
703 Churchville Road
Bel Air, MD 21014
410-838-8333
Dr. Carl Patton (Principal)
cpatton@johncarroll.org
Asst - Dawn Teel
dteel@johncarroll.org
Mr. Steve DiBiagio (President)
sdibiagio@johncarroll.org
Asst – Linda Nitchie
lnitchie@johncarroll.org
Seth Goldberg
667-315-4537 (W)
703-855-0038 Cell
sgoldberg@johncarroll.org
Asst AD – Erik Fabriziani
667-315-4189 (W)
443-910-5782 Cell
efabriziani@johncarroll.org
Asst AD – Laura Seifert
667-315-4178 (W)
lseifert@johncarroll.org
Key School (100)
534 Hillsmere Drive
Annapolis, MD 21403
410-263-9231
Mr. Matthew Nespole (Head of School)
mnespole@keyschool.org
Asst – Helen Baxt
hbaxt@keyschool.org
Mr. Matthew Nespole (Head of School)
mnespole@keyschool.org
Asst – Helen Baxt
hbaxt@keyschool.org
Brian Boyd
410-263-9231 x1282 (W)
202-487-5733 Cell
bboyd@keyschool.org
Asst AD – Alexis Martin
410-263-9231 x1216 (W)
301-904-3327 Cell
amartin@keyschool.org
Loyola Blakefield (725)
P. O. Box 6819
Towson, MD 21285-6819
410-823-0601
Fr. Dennis Baker, SJ.(President)
dbaker@loyolablakefield.org
Asst – Pru Tucker
ptucker@loyolablakefield.org
Blake Henry
443-841-3298 (W)
443-413-2245 Cell
bhenry@loyolablakefield.org Asst AD - Jeremy Parr
443-841-3524 (W)
410-812-1242 Cell
jparr@loyolablakefield.org
Asst – Julia Rineman
443-841-3364
jrineman@loyolablakefield.org
McDonogh School (351)
8600 McDonogh Road
P. O. Box 380
Owings Mills, MD 21117-0380
410-363-0600
Mr. David J. Farace (Head of School)
dfarace@mcdonogh.org
Asst – Tricia Siegelbaum
tsiegelbaum@mcdonogh.org
Mickey Deegan
443-544-7141 (W)
443-324-2982 Cell
mdeegan@mcdonogh.org
Matt MacMullan
443-544-7142 (W)
443-271-7459 Cell
mmacmullan@mcdonogh.org
Asst – Ginger Gelston
443-544-7143
ggelston@mcdonogh.org
Mt. St. Joseph High School (850)
4403 Frederick Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21229
410-644-3300
Brendan Donohue (Principal/Int President)
bdonohue@msjnet.edu
Asst – Kelly Davis
kdavis@msjnet.edu
Kraig Loovis
410-646-6212 (W)
410-456-5796 Cell
kloovis@msjnet.edu
Asst AD – Rod Cameron
410-644-3300 x2777
rcameron@msjnet.edu
Asst – Cara Joyce
410-644-3300 x2330
cjoyce@msjnet.edu
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel High School (110)
1706 Old Eastern Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21221
410-238-1163
Ms. Mindi Imes (President)
mimes@olmcmd.org
Mr. James Nemeth (Principal)
jnemeth@olmcmd.org
Asst – Maria Adamski
madamski@olmcmd.org
Jesse Thomas
410-238-1179 (W)
443-935-8496 Cell
jthomas@olmcmd.org
Asst AD – Mike Naunton
410-238-1176
mnaunton@olmcmd.org
Park School (154)
2425 Old Court Road
Baltimore, MD 21208
410-339-7070
Mr. Dan Paradis (Head of School)
dparadis@parkschool.net
Asst – Kathryn Goldberg
kgoldberg@parkschool.net
Dia Clark
410-339-4140 (W)
410-409-7547 Cell
dclark@parkschool.net
Saint Frances Academy (190)
501 E. Chase Street
Baltimore, MD 21202
410-539-5794
Dr. Curtis Turner (Head of School)
Curtis.Turner@sfacademy.org
Mrs. Melissa D’Adamo (Assoc Head of School)
melissa.d'adamo@sfacademy.org
Nicholas Myles
410-539-5794 x31 (W)
410-245-9302 Cell
nicholas.myles@sfacademy.org
Assoc AD – Timothy Hildebrand 443-686-2281 Cell timothy.hildebrand@sfacademy.org
Saint John’s Catholic Prep (135)
3989 Buckeystown Pike
P. O. Box 909
Buckeystown, MD 21717
301-662-4210
Mr. Will Knotek (Head of School)
wknotek@saintjohnsprep.org
Asst – Toni Edwards
tedwards@saintjohnsprep.org
Stu Wilson
301-662-4210 x169 (W)
301-346-4471 Cell
swilson@saintjohnsprep.org
Asst AD – Shawn Rathman
301-662-4210 x156 (W)
srathman@saintjohnsprep.org
Saint Mary’s High School (280)
113 Duke of Gloucester St
Annapolis, MD 21401
410-263-3294
Mr. Joseph Keenan (Principal)
jkeenan@stmarysannapolis.org
Asst – Monique Geiger
mgeiger@stmarysannapolis.org
Tom Smith
410-990-4219
410-212-3350 Cell
tsmith@stmarysannapolis.org
Asst AD – Jason Budroni
410-990-4230
202-497-7490 Cell
jbudroni@stmarysannapolis.org Asst - Patty Gateau
410-990-4234
pgateau@stmarysannapolis.org
Saint Paul’s School (330)
11152 Falls Road
P. O. Box 8100
Brooklandville, MD 21022-8100
410-825-4400
Dr. Ed Trusty (Headmaster)
etrusty@stpaulsmd.org
Asst – Laura Franceski
lfranceski@stpaulsmd.org
Matt Hatton
410-821-3039 (W)
607-624-6083 Cell
mhatton@stpaulsmd.org Asst AD – Phil Hahn 410-812-4406 Cell
phahn@stpaulsmd.org Asst – Kati Ealey
410-821-3039
kealey@stpaulsmd.org
Saint Vincent Pallotti HS (245)
113 St. Mary’s Place
Laurel, MD 20707
301-725-3228
Mr. Jeff Palumbo (Principal/President)
jpalumbo@pallottihs.org
Asst – Sharon Schmidt
sschmidt@pallottihs.org
Pat Courtemanche
301-725-3228 x2250 (W)
301-367-9241 Cell
pcourtemanche@pallottihs.org
Asst AD – Stephanie Guzzo
301-725-3228 x2240 (W)
603-660-1901 Cell
Asst – Aneisha Felton
301-725-3228 x2241 (W)
757-513-4200 Cell
afelton@pallottihs.org
Saints Peter & Paul High School (101)
1212 S. Washington Street
Easton, MD 21601
410-822-2275
Mr. Scott Wilson (Principal)
swilson@ssppeaston.org
DJ Davis
410-822-2275 x2156
240-778-3179 Cell
ddavis@ssppeaston.org
Severn School (215)
201 Water Street
Severna Park, MD 21146
410-647-7701
Mr. Douglas H. Lagarde (Headmaster)
d.lagarde@severnschool.com
Asst – Angela Hysan
a.hysan@severnschool.com
Julian Domenech
410-647-7701 x2284 (W)
704-984-0611 Cell
j.domenech@severnschool.com
Asst AD – Erin DeFalco
410-647-7701 x2288
e.defalco@severnschool.com

2023-24 ORGANIZATIONAL CHART

Executive Director

Paul Bernstorf

Administrative Assistant

Sandi Chisholm

Board of Governors

Christopher Post, Chair Boys’ Latin School
Brian Kohler Archbishop Spalding High School
Christian Donovan Friends School
John Polasko Gerstell Academy
Jeff Palumbo St. Vincent Pallotti High School

Executive Committee

Seth Goldberg, President* John Carroll School
Brian Boyd, 1st Vice President* Key School
Kara Carlin, 2nd Vice President Friends School
Freddie Newman Indian Creek School
Phil Gilotte Gerstell Academy
Russell Wrenn Gilman School
Matt Hatton, Past President St. Paul’s School

*Also a member of the Board of Governors

2023-24 COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS

 

CommitteeMembers
Cross CountryStacy Fuld* & Dia Clark
FootballRussell Wrenn & Jenna King
SoccerTheon Francis* & Izrah Hurd
VolleyballJosiah Wolf * & Michael Thomas
Water PoloDan Mulford*
BasketballStu Wilson*, Seth Goldberg & Nick Myles
Ice HockeyKraig Loovis* & Blake Henry
Indoor TrackJon Mellinger* & Freddie Newman (& Chris Cuccuzzella)
SquashMatt MacMullan* & Kara Carlin
SwimmingBrian Boyd* & Anthony Edwards
WrestlingMatt Hatton* (& Bryn Holmes)
BaseballBrian Boyd*, Pat Courtemanche & Jesse Thomas
GolfKen Krabitz* & Jess Dolan
LacrosseJulian Domenech* & Justin Gordon
RugbyBlake Henry* & Kraig Loovis
TennisPhil Gilotte* & Stacy Fuld
Track & FieldMickey Deegan*, Jon Mellinger & Freddie Newman
Athletic TrainersJoey Sierzega
Calendar CommitteePaul Bernstorf, Seth Goldberg & Sandi Chisholm
Competition CommitteeHenry Smyth*, Ben Shifrin, Brian Boyd, Kara Carlin,
Pat Courtemanche, Julian Domenech & Jon Mellinger
Eligibility CommitteePaul Bernstorf, Kara Carlin & Sandi Chisholm
MembershipExecutive Committee
Middle School(Bryn Holmes)
Officials CommitteePaul Bernstorf, Seth Goldberg, Julian Domenech & Kraig Loovis
MSADAJesse Thomas
Technology CommitteeFreddie Newman & Justin Gordon

*Committee Chairperson (Names in parenthesis indicate non-athletic directors)

COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSON DUTIES

  • Communicate officials’ rules interpretation dates.
  • Host preseason meeting to review schedules, rules, method and dates for playoffs, tie breaking procedures, undersquad status and other sport specific issues.
  •  Provide written report to Executive Director regarding preseason meeting.
  •  Compose a coach’s distribution list, including name and email address.
  •  Settle disputes in games/matches.
  •  Communicate with teams about playoff scenarios as playoff dates approach.
  •  BE PRESENT AT CHAMPIONSHIPS TO PRESENT PLAQUES/MEDALS TO WINNER(S).
  •  Attend mid-season and end of season competition committee meetings.
  •  Prepare and lead post season meeting to review season, changes/proposals for next season, collect final rosters and other sport specific issues.
  •  Organize and tabulate ballots for All MIAA teams.
  •  Provide written report to Executive Director regarding post season meeting.
  •  Stay abreast of all rules and safety issues concerning your sport.
  •  Review and approve schedules

COMMITTEE CO-CHAIRPERSON DUTIES

  • Attend the pre-season and post season meetings to assist the chairperson.
  • Run the portion of the pre and post season meetings that pertain to their conference.
  • Report on issues in their conference to the body at the monthly athletic directors’ meeting.
  • Attend the championship game for their respective conference to hand out the championship plaque and handle any issues that arise.
  • Attend group meets/individual championships in sports where this occurs.
  • Other duties as assigned.

COMPETITION COMMITTEE

CONFERENCE MOVEMENT/ADDING A TEAM

Movement between competitive levels in all sports will be done on a two-year basis. Football is the only exception to this policy, as movement between competitive levels will be done on an annual basis.

 

The Competition Committee of the MIAA is a standing committee formed in the 2008-2009 academic year. The committee is comprised of two heads of school (or principals), three at-large athletic directors, and two members of the Executive Committee (1st Vice President and the 2nd Vice President). The group members will represent large, medium, and small MIAA schools according to student enrollment.

 

The Competition Committee will meet during the midpoint of each season, and also at the end of each sports season in a movement year. During a non-movement year, the group will meet as directed by the MIAA Executive Director, Executive Committee President and/or 1st Vice President. Under “extenuating circumstances”, the Competition Committee may hear an appeal in a non-movement year from any school. There will not be any conference realignment in a non-movement year, unless there are additions or subtractions to that league in the non-movement year.

 

The committee members will determine the placement of school teams in conferences for a two year period. The committee will review divisional alignment, if applicable, and make necessary adjustments to ensure competitive balance. Although consideration will be made regarding school requests, the final decision will always be made by what is in the best interest of the MIAA. The goal of the committee is to best provide for competitive equality and balance in the athletic conferences.

 

In making team placement decisions, the committee members will consider a team’s past records, school population size, under-squad success, coaches’ report, other AD’s input, head of school report, and sports committee chairperson’s recommendation. A school may start a new program in the middle of a two year cycle. The school may join the conference of its choice, pending approval of the Competition Committee and provided application is made prior to the end of season meeting. Ultimately, the final decision of placement will be made in the best interest of the MIAA.

Timeline:

  •  The MIAA Administrative Assistant will forward the “MIAA Request for Conference Movement or Adding a Team” form to all MIAA ADs 30 days prior to the End of Season (EOS) meeting.
  • The aforementioned forms must be completed and submitted by ADs no later than 15 days prior to the EOS meeting.
  • The list of all “MIAA Request for Conference Movement or Adding a Team” forms will be sent 3 days prior to the EOS meeting to all ADs and the Heads of Schools via email.
  • The Competition Committee (with consultation from the sports chair person) will meet and render a decision within 14 days after the EOS meeting.

Appeal Procedure of Competition Committee Decision:

  •  School appealing the Competition Committee decision must notify the chairperson of the committee in writing within 48 hours of final decision notification.
  • An appeal meeting will be scheduled within one week of appeal notification (exception being holidays).
  • The appeal meeting participants will be the Competition Committee members, school appealing representatives (AD and/or Head of School) & Sport Committee chairperson.
  • The competition committee will notify the appealing school in writing of their decision within three days of the appeal meeting.
  • If an appeal of the decision is necessary, it will be presented to the Senior Leadership Committee.
  • There are no further appeals.
  • If the appeal school refuses to abide by the Competition Committee’s and/or Senior Leadership Committee’s final appeal decision, the Executive Committee will determine the sanctions for the school.

2023-24 Athletic Trainers

SchoolAthletic TrainerPhoneCellEmail
Annapolis Area Christian SchoolDana Emrich (FT)410-519-5300 x3770443-286-8252 Celldemrich@aacsonline.org
Archbishop Curley High SchoolMarty McGinty (FT)410-485-5000 x214410-925-4760 Cellmmcginty@archbishopcurley.org
Archbishop Spalding High SchoolKelley Crowe (FT)410-969-9105 x1250774-239-6398 Cellcrowek@spaldinghs.org
Archbishop Spalding High SchoolJenna Pierson301-221-3917 Cellpiersonj@spaldinghs.org
Beth Tfiloh High SchoolCaitlin Lovend301-741-8192crlovend0@gmail.com
Boys’ Latin SchoolShelly Pruett (FT)410-377-5192 x1152615-427-1077 Cellspruett@boyslatinmd.com
Calvert Hall College High SchoolChris Zinn (FT)410-825-4266 x184410-206-8462 Cellzinnc@calverthall.com
Calvert Hall College High SchoolKiera Heath (FT)410-825-4266 x184heathk@calverthall.com
Chapelgate Christian AcademyJulian Medina (FT)410-688-7469 Celljmedina@chapelgateacademy.org
Concordia Preparatory School
Cristo Rey Jesuit High SchoolCarissa Knouse Colangelo (PT)410-350-8372717-870-6377 Cellcarissa.k.colangelo@medstar.net
Friends SchoolLiz Vaught (FT)410-649-3315410-971-3299 Cellevaught@friendsbalt.org
Friends SchoolGina Misuraca (PT)410-649-3315443-846-4071gmisuraca@friendsbalt.org
Gerstell AcademyZach Rhoten (FT)410-861-3000 x2111443-564-3058zrhoten@gerstell.org
Gilman SchoolNick Pitruzzella (FT)410-323-3800 x314443-691-0702 Cellnpitruzzella@gilman.edu
Gilman SchoolKristin Brown (FT)410-323-3800 x314443-717-3476 Cellkbrown@gilman.edu
Glenelg Country SchoolCarlos Negron (FT)410-531-7365609-364-9385 Cellcnegron@glenelg.org
Indian Creek SchoolSara Brenner (FT)410-849-5151443-547-0150 Cellsbrenner@indiancreekschool.org
Jemicy SchoolRon Turner (FT)410-653-2700 x8121301-481-3867 Cellrturner@jemicyschool.org
John Carroll SchoolErik Fabriziani (FT)667-315-4189443-910-5782 Cellefabriziani@johncarroll.org
John Carroll SchoolKaren Eder (PT)443-286-7513 Cellkeder@johncarroll.org
Key SchoolAlexis Martin (FT)410-263-9231 x1216301-904-3327 Cellamartin@keyschool.org
Loyola BlakefieldJeremy Parr (FT)443-841-3358410-812-1242 Celljparr@loyolablakefield.org
Loyola BlakefieldGabby Whitlow (FT)443-841-3358410-371-4520 Cellgwhitlow@loyolablakefield.org
McDonogh SchoolAshley Holmes (FT)443-544-7149301-399-0858aholmes@mcdonogh.org
McDonogh SchoolJared Braverman (FT)410-967-6707 Celljbraverman@mcdonogh.org
McDonogh SchoolMarty Sataloff (FT) 443-544-7147410-977-9369 msataloff@mcdonogh.org
Mt. St. Joseph High SchoolCaroline Siebens (FT)410-644-3300 x2244410-591-7629 Cellcsiebens@msjnet.edu
Mt. St. Joseph High SchoolDamon Young (FT)410-644-3300 x2255443-707-7558 Celldyoung@msjnet.edu
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel High SchoolSteven Weiss (FT)301-693-1229sweiss@olmcmd.org
Park SchoolDaniel Lopez* (FT)410-339-4179443-992-1976 Celldlopez@parkschool.net
St. Frances AcademyMichelle Daniels (FT)410-539-5794443-839-2625 Cellmichelle.daniels@sfacademy.org
St. John’s Catholic PrepCarly ReepingCarly.Reeping@saintjohnsprep.org
St. Mary’s High SchoolRyan Brown (FT)410-990-4113301-676-5101 Cellrbrown@stmarysannapolis.org
St. Paul’s SchoolCatherine Robinson (FT)410-821-3044410-967-3139 Cellcrobinson@stpaulsmd.org
St. Vincent Pallotti High SchoolStephanie Guzzo (FT)301-725-3228 x2240603-660-1901 Cellsguzzo@pallottihs.org
SS. Peter & Paul High School
Severn SchoolMichelle Anderson (FT)410-647-7701 x2290443-534-4133 Cellm.anderson@severnschool.com
Severn SchoolDan Mahoney (FT)410-647-7701 x2341703-906-4149 Celld.mahoney@severnschool.com

*Trainer Liaisons to the MIAA.

Athletic Trainers Committee Chairperson: Joey Sierzega, Co-Athletic Director at Glenelg Country School

ATHLETIC TRAINERS’ GUIDELINES AND POLICIES

 

The MIAA Athletic Trainers organization is a valuable asset to the Association. Recommendations from the trainers’ organization should fall into one of two classifications.

 

  • Guidelines are safety recommendations from the group that hopefully will be followed by all member schools.
  • Policies refer to those recommendations that have been passed by the Directors of Athletics and are considered mandatory and must be followed by each member

For all guidelines and policies, in the interest of safety, the default should always be the most conservative
approach.

 

A) Concussion Policy
  • Schools should have a concussion management plan on file such that a student-athlete who exhibits signs, symptoms, or behaviors consistent with a concussion shall be removed from practice or competition and evaluated by an athletics healthcare provider with experience in the evaluation and management of concussion. Student-athletes suspected with a concussion shall not return to activity for the remainder of that day. Further evaluation by an athletic trainer or physician will be needed to determine the extent of the head injury. Medical clearance shall be determined by the school, team, or treating physician, and/or healthcare provider.
  • The MIAA Athletic Trainers’ Committee also highly recommends requiring student-athletes and their parent/guardian accept responsibility for reporting their injuries and illnesses, including signs and symptoms of concussions, to institutional medical staff. Furthermore, schools are advised to have a strong educational program in place addressing the dangers of playing and participating in athletics with concussions and the inherent dangers. Administrators, faculty, athletic staff, coaches, parents, and student-athletes should all be required to participate and acknowledge the risks assumed and involved.
B) Preseason Football Practice Policy *

THERE ARE TWO “COUNTS” THAT HAVE TO OCCUR:

  • FIRST- Equipment/hitting schedule:
    • Day 1 & 2 – Helmets only.
    • Day 3 – 5 – Helmets and shoulder pads. Contact with blocking sleds and tackling dummies may be initiated.
    • Day 6 – Full protective equipment and full contact may begin. First allowable ‘coach controlled’ scrimmage.
  • SECOND – Days off/practice duration
    • Practice may not exceed 2 ½ hours on single practice days.
    • Chalk talk is not included in 2 ½ time period. A 1 ½ hour walkthrough (teaching opportunity with no running, no equipment-helmets optional) is allowed if separated by at least 3 hours on single practice days only.
    • On single practice days ½ hour of lifting is permitted in addition to the 2 ½ hour session.
    • Must have a day off after 6 days of practice.
    • Double practice days (beginning no earlier than practice day 6) may not exceed 5 hours combined,
      with a 3-hour break in between sessions and must be followed by a single-practice day or day off.
      • Must have a day off after 6 days of practice.
      • All practices and walk-through sessions must be separated by three hours of continuous rest.

This allows for a standard of care for pre-season conditioning acclimatization. Athletic Trainers are recommended to be on-site for double practice days.

C) Preseason Fall Practice Policy (For sports other than football)
  • Day 1 thru 5 – Practice may not exceed 2 ½ hours on single practice days.
  • Day 6 and after – Double practice days (beginning no earlier than practice day 6) may not exceed 5 hours combined, with a 3-hour break in between sessions and must be followed by a single-practice day or day off. First allowable scrimmage.
  • Must have a day off after 6 days of practice.
  • On single practice days, ½ hour of lifting is permitted in addition to the 2 ½ hour session.

 

This allows for a standard of care for pre-season conditioning acclimatization. Athletic Trainers are recommended to be on-site for double practice days.

 

FOR ALL FALL SPORTS

  • ALL LATE PARTICIPANTS, REGARDLESS OF THE REASON, MUST START THEIR OWN ACCLIMATIZATION SCHEDULE – THEY CANNOT BE MIXED IN.
  • A PRACTICE IS DEFINED AS A PERIOD OF TIME A STUDENT-ATHLETE ENGAGES IN PHYSICAL ACTIVITY DURING A COACH SUPERVISED, SCHOOL-APPROVED SPORTS OR CONDITIONING-RELATED ACTIVITY, INCLUDING WARMING UP, STRETCHING, WEIGHT TRAINING AND COOL DOWN PERIODS.
  • THE HEAT ACCLIMATIZATION PERIOD IS DESIGNED FOR STUDENTS ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS. DAYS IN WHICH ATHLETES DO NOT PRACTICE DUE TO A SCHEDULED REST DAY, INJURY, ILLNESS OR OTHER REASONS, DO NOT COUNT.
D) Heat Safety Guidelines
  • Make an attempt to schedule practices early and/or late in the day.
  • Provide access to “always on” rehydration stations.
  • Schedule sufficient multiple water breaks.
  • Allow players to excuse themselves at any time to get water without reprisal.
  • Ensure all athletes have a pre-participation physical examination before engaging in any practice or game.
  • Encourage athletes to begin conditioning well before “two-a-days” in order to acclimatize to the conditions.
  • Utilize shaded or cooler area during “chalk talks” or other non-physical portions of practice.
  • Encourage athletes to speak up if they are not feeling well.
  • Educate athletes and coaches regarding the signs and symptoms of heat illness and dehydration.
E) Heat Stress Policy (using Kestrel 5400 Heat Stress Tracker)

All member schools are encouraged to move to localized welt bulb globe temperature monitoring system. This has become the new minimum standard in heat stress management according to the Korey Stringer Institute. It is recommended you utilize a device such as the Kestrel 5400 Heat Stress Tracker. Each outdoor surface you plan to hold practice or competition on should be monitored.

  • < 82º (WBGT) = Regular practices with full practice gear can be conducted. A rest to work ratio of 5 minutes rest and fluid replenishment for every 20 to 25 minutes of exertion is recommended.
  • 82.1º – 87º = Use discretion for intense or prolonged exercise; watch at-risk players carefully. Provide at least three separate rest breaks each hour with a minimum duration of 4 min each.
  • 87.1º – 90º = Maximum practice time is 2 h. For Football: players are restricted to helmet, shoulder pads, and shorts during practice. If the WBGT rises to this level during practice, players may continue to work out wearing football pants without changing to shorts. For All Sports: Provide at least four separate rest breaks each hour with a minimum duration of 4 min each.
  • 90.1º – 92º = Maximum practice time is 1 h. For All Sports: There must be 20 min of rest breaks distributed throughout the hour of practice. For Football: no protective equipment may be worn during practice, and there may be no conditioning activities.
  • 92.1º+ = No outdoor workouts. Delay practice until a cooler WBGT level is reached.

 

Heat Index Policy (without Kestrel 5400 Heat Stress Tracker)

All temperatures are a result of heat index with a correlation of Relative Humidity and Ambient Temperature. Please consult a heat index chart to find the conditions that produce these levels of danger.

  • <97° (HI) = Regular practices with full practice gear can be conducted. A rest to work ratio of 5 to 10 minutes
    rest and fluid replenishment for every 30 to 45 minutes of exertion is recommended.
  • 97° – 100°(HI) = Conditions in this range indicate an increase in rest to work ratio of 5 to 10 minute rest and fluid replenishment for every 20 to 30 minutes of exertion. Practice should be conducted in helmets, shoulder pads and shorts (not full equipment).
  • 101°- 105°(HI) = Conditions in this range indicate a rest to work ratio of 5 to 10 minutes rest and fluid replenishment for every 15 to 20 minutes of exertion. Practice should be in shorts and t-shirts only with all equipment removed.
  • 106°+ (HI) = Full practices may be held only in air-conditioned spaces at this point. Any on field practice may be walk through sessions only with no conditioning.

 Beginning with the 2020-2021 school year, the policy will require a local heat stress tracking device at each school.

F) Lightning Safety Guidelines
  • Establish a chain of command.
  • Designate a weather watcher.
  • Monitor local weather conditions
    • Severe weather watch – Local weather conditions are favorable for the formation of powerful storm cells.
    • Severe weather warning – Severe weather conditions exist and have been reported in your immediate area. This issue of this type of warning warrants cancellation of stoppage of events.
  • Communication plan
  • Knowledge of lightning safe shelters
  • Specific criteria for event cancellation/stoppage
    • Visible lightning
    • Issuance of a national weather service “Severe Weather Warning”
    • Detection of strong electrical storm activity by way of electronic device
G) Lightning Safety Policy

The National Federation of High Schools establishes rules and policies in the best interest of high school sports and the athletes, coaches and officials who participate in them. First and foremost is the safety of everyone at the event. The official’s groups follow the NFHS Lightning and Thunder rule, which states if an official sees or hears such conditions, the contest should be stopped and a thirty-minute waiting period should be utilized.

 

Our member schools abide by the same rule unless they have either a handheld lightning detector or other lightning technology to warn athletes, spectators, coaches and officials.

 

For the protection of all involved, if available technology such as a lightning detector registers a threat, but the officials did not see or hear anything; the athletic trainer or school administrator should communicate to the official that the lightning detector is registering a warning and the game should be paused so everyone can seek shelter. Additionally, if an official sees or hears a qualifying threat, regardless of whether or not the available technology also registers the threat, the game may be paused by the official. In the interest of safety, the default should always be the most conservative approach.

 

On game days where weather conditions may be questionable, perhaps a brief pregame exchange on lightning and thunder awareness can be shared. Again, the safety of all is the most important consideration.

 

Criteria for event resumption: Event should not be resumed until a minimum of thirty minutes since the last visible lightning strike and/or audible thunderclap. If additional lightning sighting or thunder occurs during this time period, the thirty-minute weather “time out” must be restarted. The electronic lightning detection system will automatically sound the all clear if one is in use.

H) Wrestling Skin Infection Prevention Guidelines
  • Wrestling mats must be cleaned at least once daily using a solution capable of eliminating bacterial, viral, fungal infections.
  • Spectators and participants in street shoes should be discouraged from walking across the mats.
  • Shower facilities should be made available to participants daily and throughout tournaments.
    • Participants should wash themselves using a product containing Chlorhexidine gluconate or selenium sulfide.
    • Do not allow reuse or sharing of towels, razors or other showering iomplements.
  • Do not allow wrestlers to participate in gear that has not been thoroughly washed or dried. (Including: head gear, shorts, t- shirts, singlets and protective pads and sleeves).
  • Wrestlers are encouraged to incorporate a barrier foam protectant as part of their daily routine.
  • Wrestling officials should remain vigilant for skin lesions at all times.
  • Education of coaches, athletes and parents must be a primary focus.
I) Cold Weather Guidelines

In the event of cold weather, it is important to protect the student-athletes from Cold Injury.

Aside from wearing appropriate clothing and layering, it is recommended that practices or games be limited due to cold weather. The recommendation is to follow NCAA guidelines regarding cold weather. These recommendations are based on the combination of wind and temperature (wind chill).

  • 32° – 25° – Limit practice to 60 minutes. The team should go inside and rewarm for 15 minutes then return to the outside for another 60 minutes.
  • 25° – 15° – Limit practice to 45 minutes. The team should go inside and rewarm for 15 minutes then return to the outside for another 45 minutes.
  • 15° – 0° – Limit practice to 30 minutes. The team should go inside and rewarm for 15 minutes then return to the outside for another 30 minutes.

If there is precipitation along with wind chill/temperatures of 32° and below, there should be no practice outside.

It is recommended that the Athletic Directors consider postponing games when the weather poses a Cold Weather threat.

 

*Heat Acclimatization spreadsheet is available upon request.

The Association officially recognizes the formation of Maryland Interscholastic Athletic Association Sports Medicine Advisory Committee (MIAA-SMAC). The committee shall advise, work cooperatively with and give guidance to the Association concerning medical and safety issues as they relate to programs and services of the MIAA provided by the National Federation of High Schools (NFHS) and the NCAA. The committee will monitor, evaluate and disseminate current information to the Association for its membership relative to the field of sports medicine. Through this committee, the MIAA will work to educate its constituency concerning sports medicine issues. The committee will work to proactively address health and risk management issues of general concern to the MIAA membership.

GOALS

  • Work cooperatively and maintain liaison with other key medical and health organizations that can assist the committee in its
  • Work cooperatively with the Association to address sports medicine issues as they relate to rules and the health and safety of its
  • Collaborate with the Association to educate its membership on appropriate health care, injury prevention and safe participation.

COMMITTEE MEMBERS:
Kelley Crowe, Archbishop Spalding High School – Nick Pitruzzella, Gilman School – Joey Sierzega, Glenelg Country School – Shelly Pruett, Boys’ Latin School – Cat Robinson, St. Paul’s School – Marty Sataloff, McDonogh School – Caroline Seibens, Mt. St. Joseph High School and Liz Vaught, Friends School

Rich Hinton, MD – Jeff Mayer, MD – Teri McCambridge, MD and Kyle Yost, DO

2023-24 OFFICIALS FEES

SPORTVARSITY OFFICIALSJV-FR/SO OFFICIALSMIDDLE OFFICIALSASSIGNERS ADMIN FEEVARSITY ASSIGNJV-FR/SO ASSIGNMIDDLE ASSIGN
FOOTBALL$99/ea$89/ea$69/ea$75.00$8.00$6.00$5.00
(Optional)$62 Timekeeper$57 Timekeeper
$55/ea Chain(x3)$45/ea Chain(x3)
SOCCER$90/ea if two
$254 if three ($98/$78/$78)
$78ea$58/ea if two
$70 if one
$75.00$8.00$7.00$5.00
VOLLEYBALL$86/ea if two$69/ea if two$56/ea if two$60 if 2 levels$10.00$7.50$7.50
$40/ea Line Judges$70 if one$90 if 3 levels$ 7.00(LJ)
WATER POLO$95 if one$85 if one$100$175 Annual Assign Fee
$85/ea if two$75/ea if two
BASKETBALL$95/ea$85/ea$63/ea (7th & 8th) $75.00$8.00$7.00$5.00
$88/ea if three$48/ea (6th)
ICE HOCKEY$210/game$176/game$173/game2%2%2%
(2 officials + 1 linesman=$275/game)
(2 officials + 2 linesmen=$310/game)
INDOOR TRACK$93/ea$59/ea$75.00$8.00 $6.00$6.00
(Regular Season Meets & Championship Meet at PGS&LC = $130/ea)
SWIMMING$88/Dual Meet$78/ea$78/ea$75.00$8.00$6.00$5.00
2 Dual Meets (2 Boys/2 Girls) - $140 per official (+ $18/ea if IAAM swim 8 extra events)
2 Dual Meets (Varsity & JV) - $140 per official
Double/Triple Dual Meets (3 schools) - $150 per official
Tri-Meets (5 or 6 teams) - $160 per official (3 officials recommended)
Quad Meets (4 schools/7 or 8 teams) - $175 per official (3 officials recommended)
WRESTLING$95/ea$85/ea$67*/ea$125.00 (HS)
Rodeo -$44/ea per hr (2hr min)$ 65.00 (MS)
(2 mats=3 officials, 3 mats=4 officials, 4 mats=6 officials)
*plus $12 travel fee, if applicable
BASEBALL$98/ea
$88/ea if three
$88/ea$88/ea$90.00$7.00$6.00$5.00
LACROSSE$99/ea$89/ea$74/ea$95.00$8.00$7.00$7.00
(fee structure for varsity postseason varies)
RUGBY$153$153
TRACK & FIELD$95/ea$59/ea$75.00$8.00$6.00$5.00

Scrimmage fees will be paid at the following rates:

Football – Half game fee up to two hours, Soccer – Full game fees for scrimmages when playing 40-minute Halves. Half game fees for scrimmages when plating 30-minute halves. Water Polo – Regular season fees, Basketball – $15 per quarter, Wrestling – $61/ea

Baseball – Half game fee up to 7 innings, Lacrosse – Varsity = $72 JV & Fr/So= $67 Middle School = $54

 

Remaining sports and multiple team scrimmages should be agreed to by the home school and assigner prior to the event.

2023-24 OFFICIALS’ GROUPS

SPORTORGANIZATIONASSIGNERPRESIDENT
FootballMaryland Board of Football OfficialsSteve Smith
8706 Maravoss Lane
Baltimore, MD 21234
Heather Monroe
2345 Barrison Point Road
Essex, MD 21221
410-935-1219 – Cell443-336-5168 – Cell
shsmith0407@aol.comhrmonroe0420@gmail.com
Designated Rep:Cliff Daniels – 240-472-0726
Heather Monroe – 443-336-5168
SoccerJoe ManfreMike Malone
Mason-Dixon8 Biltmore Court201 E. Seminary Avenue
Soccer OfficialsBear, DE 19701Timonium, MD 21093
443-350-5621 – Cell410-852-1116 - Cell
deafref@msn.combmofficials@gmail.com
Designated Rep:Joe Law – 410-967-9717
VolleyballBBOWSJoe Schmitz
30 Constantine Drive
Phoenix, MD 21131
443-286-1903 – Cell
Jfschmitz524@gmail.com
Fran Trumbo, Executive Director 5700 Mineral Hill Road Sykesville, MD 21784
410-596-0245 - Cell
mtrum4@aol.com
Designated Rep:Fran Trumbo – 410-596-0245
Water PoloMaryland Water PoloHeather WheelerMike Schofield
8579 Wheatfield Way479 Broadwater Road
Ellicott City, MD 21043Arnold, MD 21012
312-771-2271 - Cell443-758-6969 Cell
hwalenga@gmail.comschofieldmike1@gmail.com
Designated Rep:Mike Schofield – 443-758-6969
BasketballBaltimore Metro OfficialsJames MeilRick Bush
12240 Roundwood Road, Unit 5083108 Parktowne Road
Lutherville, MD 21093Baltimore, MD 21234
443-841-2926 - Cell410-294-8482 - Cell
coachjmeil@gmail.comrbush7169@gmail.com
Designated Rep:Mike Malone – 410-952-1116
Ice HockeySoutheastern Hockey Officials AssociationMultiple-Each rink has an AssignerSteven Brown
president@shoarefs.org
SHOA
6400 Baltimore National Pike 170-A
#332
Baltimore, MD 21228
Damon Steele - schedulingops@shoarefs.org
Designated Rep:Chris Dietz – 347-538-2076
vpmanagement@shoarefs.org
Indoor Track Track & FieldMaryland Officials ClubSteve SmithDebbie Swiss
8706 Maravoss Lane4636 Shlenley Road
Baltimore, MD 21234Baltimore, MD 21210
410-935-1219 – Cell443-791-0257 - Cell
shsmith0407@aol.comdswiss2871@aol.com
Designated Rep:Bob Wissmann – 443-994-1265
SwimmingMaryland Officials ClubMike BrownDebbie Swiss
16 Covert Court4636 Shlenley Road
Timonium, MD 21093Baltimore, MD 21210
410-661-1237 - Office443-791-0257 - Cell
410-456-7740 - Celldswiss2871@aol.com
mocmikeb@gmail.com
Designated Rep:Bob Wissmann – 443-994-1265
WrestlingMaryland Wrestling Officials Assoc.Stewart MartinezPatrick Kepp
P. O. Box 2621 Elkton, MD 219221817 Reading Court
Mount Airy, MD 21771
443-819-5200 - Work
443-831-2367 – Cell410-916-0850 - Cell
mwoacommissioner@gmail.comPatrick.kepp@gmail.com
Designated Rep:Patrick Kepp – 410-916-0850
BaseballMason-Dixon Umpires AssociationSteve Oppenheim
3 Bellfalls Way
Baltimore, MD 21209
410-428-0413 - Cell
steveopp.mdua@gmail.com
Jack Hickey
18 Talbott Avenue
Timonium, MD 21093
410-299-2171 - Cell
jhickeymdua@gmail.com
Designated Rep:James Byrd – 410-294-5257
LacrosseSouthern Lacrosse Officials AssocJohn M. SheehanKeith Runk
8040 Old Montgomery Rd
Ellicott City, MD 21043
410-796-8160 - Office410-382-7207 - Cell
410-707-5653 - Cellking7928@aol.com
sportzebra@yahoo.com
Designated Rep:Ken Shepherd – 443-824-0432
RugbyPotomac Society of Rugby Football RefereesTBD

GENERAL REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES

(Rev. 6/23)

1. Eligible Students

Commencing with date of enrollment at a member school, a full-time student, who is in good standing according to the policies of the particular school and subject to the other limitations herein prescribed, is eligible to participate in league competitions in the MIAA. Students are considered full time and part of the school community when they take a majority of their academic classes on campus within their school, during the traditional school year.

Foreign based students who attend an MIAA member school will be eligible for participation presuming that they meet all MIAA guidelines for eligibility and are attending a member school in conjunction with programs administered by the Council on Standards for International Educational Travel (CSIET). Information regarding CSIET programs may be obtained by calling (888) 787-2970 or visit their website at www.csiet.org. To prove their eligibility, the student athlete must provide:

  1. Birth Certificate, Visa or Passport verifying date of birth
  2. Secondary School academic credentials
  3. Documentation of athletic experience in their native country
  4. Eligibility Verification Form

2. Age Limitations

A student who has attained his/her 19th birthday before August 31 of a given academic year is not eligible to participate.

A student who has attained his/her 19th birthday on or after August 31st of a given academic year may participate only on the Varsity level.

3. Limits of Participation

  • A student may not represent any school, regardless of its affiliation to this Association, in any one sport at any competitive level for more than four years.
  • Beginning in the 2019-20 academic year, a student has four consecutive years of eligibility from the first date of enrollment into the 9th grade to be eligible for interscholastic competition.
  • Students may only be enrolled in grades 9-12 for participation in association athletic programs.
  • Participation and eligibility, in general, is based upon participation while in grades 9-12.
  • A student may not represent more than one school during any academic year in interscholastic athletics regardless of its affiliation to this association.
  • A student who has graduated from a secondary education program, either domestic or foreign, is not eligible to participate.

Participation, in regards to any transfer policy, is defined as practicing or scrimmaging during the regular season, beginning with the 1st try-out/practice date or playing in any interscholastic competition. Any transfer student who is deemed ineligible can practice or workout with their team, however they may not compete in any interscholastic competitions.

4. Amateur Status

To be eligible to participate in contests of this Association, a student must be an amateur. As such, he/she may not receive, directly or indirectly, any salary, stipend, incentive, payment, award, gratuity, gift, educational expenses or expense allowance as a result of participation in any sport or sports team. In the case of sponsored elite sport camps, amenities such as travel, accommodations and meals are considered to be acceptable gratuities. Items of a sanitary nature distributed by these camps that would not be reused by the sponsoring organization would also be considered as acceptable gratuities. Items with intrinsic value or considered as gifts (i.e. helmets, sticks, equipment bags, etc.) would not be in compliance with this policy and would need to be refused in order to protect the amateur status of the student. In order to preserve students’ eligibility for college athletics, MIAA athletes are required to adhere to the policies for avoiding “professionalism” as defined by the NCAA.

5. Recruitment

In conformity with the purpose and spirit of this Association, the following principles govern the manner in which member schools influence and encourage a student to become affiliated with a school:

  1. No school, through any of its officers, representative or by any other means, shall directly or indirectly offer inducement to a student of any school, regardless of the student’s age or academic grade, to terminate enrollment at said school and migrate to another for athletic purposes.
  2. It is considered appropriate for a school’s admissions department to provide a student information about its school; however, coaches and other members of a school’s athletic department are prohibited from contacting or communicating with a student or the student’s parents/guardians until such time as an inquiry regarding the student’s possible admission to the school has been initiated by the student’s parent/guardian through the admissions department. This policy does not preclude attendance by coaches or member school representatives to non-high school athletic events for the purpose of screening prospective student athletes. On the occasion that a prospective student athlete or his parents seek information from a member school’s representative attending a non-high school event, the school’s representative may answer preliminary questions about the member school. The school’s representative should indicate to the prospective student athlete and his parents that further contact by an athletic department representative cannot be made until the admissions department at the member school is contacted by the parents.
  3. MIAA schools may not initiate contact or “recruit” middle school students who are enrolled in other MIAA schools, while the students are representing their MIAA school.
  4. Athletes being recruited to member school teams, who have not yet officially attended a day of class and regardless of age or grade, may not practice or participate with a member school team during the regular season. Additionally, they may not participate in any out of season practice or game which primarily involves players from the member school’s team. This does not apply to incoming 9th grade or transfer students who have signed enrollment contracts and are trying out for a fall team.
  5. The Association endorses only need-based financial aid and recommends that assistance to students be granted only on the basis of demonstrated financial need.
  6. Home visits are not permitted.
  7. Coaches are not permitted to distribute gifts of any kind to perspective student athletes. 

    6. Transfer Students

    Date of enrollment is defined as the first day the student is physically attending classes. Varsity Athlete:

    • A non-member school varsity athlete is defined as a student who has competed in any way in a varsity interscholastic competition.
    • An MIAA varsity athlete is defined as a student who has competed in any way in a varsity interscholastic conference competition. Participation in any non-conference scrimmages or games at the varsity level, throughout the season, does not have an impact upon the transferring student’s status.

    A transfer student is defined as one who changes enrollment from one school to another.

    A transfer student who changes schools during the school year and has participated in interscholastic athletics at any level at his former school during that school year is ineligible to participate in interscholastic activities for the remainder of that school year. A student athlete who is by definition a varsity athlete at a member school may not become eligible to participate at another member school in the next academic year by enrolling in a non- member school for a period of less than one full academic year. Further, a students’ ineligibility to participate is based on his/her participation for the prior year only. A student who plays on a varsity team during one year and does not participate at the varsity level in the year prior to transfer will be eligible to play provided all other transfer criteria are met.

    A transfer student who migrates from one member school to another and was a varsity athlete at his / her previous school is ineligible to participate in that sport at the new school for one calendar year beginning with the first date of enrollment at the new school. If that student was an undersquad athlete (freshman or junior varsity) at his previous school, he/she may transfer without penalty, if no other stated policies apply.

    The only exception to this transfer policy is if a student’s present school eliminates the athletic program in which he/she is participating.

    An Open Enrollment Period will be offered for non-member student athletes. From June 1 through September 1, student athletes transferring from any non-member school to a member school, may transfer and participate in interscholastic athletics, at any level, without penalty. In order to qualify under this guideline, all appropriate paperwork must be completed and the enrollment contract deposit must be paid on or before September 1. The MIAA reserves the right to request copies of any enrollment contract. The student athlete must physically be attending classes on the first day of fall classes or by September 1. If the opening of the member school is after September 1, the required paperwork and deposit must be complete on or before the September 1st date.

    30 Day Rule – A transfer student, if no other stated policies apply, who transfers between September 1 and May 30 of any academic year, may not participate in a league competition of this Association until 30 days after the date of enrollment at the new school, which date may not precede the last day of the student’s attendance at the prior school.

    Eligibility Verification Forms are due to the league office upon the date of enrollment. A transfer student, regardless of prior participation may not participate in the MIAA until an Eligibility Verification Form is submitted to the league office. Transfer students may practice or workout with their team, however they may not compete in any interscholastic competitions until approval is granted. For any transfer student without a verified EVF, any games played will be subject to forfeiture. Additionally, a student athlete transferring from one member school to another may not participate in interscholastic athletics until all financial obligations at the previous school have been satisfied. Proof of age (birth certificate, state issued ID or passport) is required to be submitted with the Eligibility Verification Form.

      7. Tag A Longs

      A tag a long is defined as a student athlete who attends a member school and who participates in or has an interest in a sport which is not competitively offered by that member school. Tag a longs may not participate in any MIAA sanctioned regular season, individual or championship event.

       

        8. Middle School Student Athletes

        Middle school student athletes may not practice or compete on any high school teams, varsity or undersquad level. Any member school whose enrolled students include those in grades 6 through 8 and who field competitive teams in these grade levels would have the option to be included in sanctioned competition under the governance of the MIAA Middle School Competition Committee. While middle school athletics is a separate entity, these programs fall under the auspices of the Constitution.

          9. Female Participation

          Female student athletes at coed member schools will be allowed to participate on MIAA sanctioned interscholastic athletic teams in any sport where an opportunity is not available to them in the same sport regardless of season. For clarification, a school may offer an opportunity during any of the three seasons (Fall, Winter, Spring) to fulfill this requirement. As an example, the MIAA plays its tennis schedule during the Spring.  A school offering a female tennis team during the Fall would preclude participation by female student athletes on the MIAA team.  An opportunity would include student athletes competing interscholastically but does not have to be a league sanctioned sport.

          The MIAA considers baseball and softball to be equivalent sport opportunities.

          A female student athlete who elects to try out for an MIAA team will be required to have a waiver signed by both the student athlete and her parent/guardian to be eligible for any tryout session, practice or contest. All waivers will go to the Executive Committee for review.

            10. Steroid / Drug Use

            The MIAA opposes the use of steroids or any other performance enhancing drugs by our student athletes. Due to the long term, irreversible, negative effects of performance enhancing drugs on a young athlete’s physical development, the use of such substances violates our position to ensure the health and safety of our student athletes and the promotion of competitive equity. Legal and ethical standards do not condone, support, nor permit the use of these substances.

              11. Mandatory Rosters

              Member schools must supply official rosters to the league office by the designated calendar date or prior to the first conference game, whichever date comes first. Rosters need to include name, academic year, ‘transfer student’ status and date of birth.

              Any additions or subtractions to these rosters must be forwarded to the league office immediately as they occur.

              Final rosters will be due at the end of season meeting.

                12. Sexual Harassment / Sex Abuse

                Any sexualized verbal, non-verbal or physical behavior exhibited toward another individual that is intended or unintended, legal or illegal and fostered by the abuse of power and trust over the victim who considers the action to be unwanted, is not permitted.

                Everyone shares in the responsibility to identify and prevent this type of behavior and to develop a culture of dignity, respect and safety in sport.

                 

                  13. Social Media Use

                  Social media is an integral component of today’s society. The use of such media provides for many benefits but can also be disruptive and yield negative consequences when used in an inappropriate manner. The member schools, coaches and student athletes of the MIAA are expected to utilize the capacities that social media provides in a positive and respectful manner. Social media use that promotes hurtful, harmful or negative reflection upon others is not condoned nor supported by the MIAA.

                    14. Ejection Rule

                    A player who is ejected before, during or after game or contest (for other than physical or verbal abuse of a game official) is automatically suspended from participation in that team’s next scheduled game or contest. In addition, the use of explicit, inappropriate and/or vulgar language will also be considered grounds for an ejection. A player ejected before, during, or after a school’s final contest must serve his suspension during his team’s next scheduled contest to include a league championship, tournament or playoff game. If the individual’s school is not participating in the league championship tournament, the suspension carries over to the first contest in the next year. In the event of an individual performing in a tournament, it is the next scheduled time he is to compete. The two yellow card rule (soft red) in soccer does not fall under this ruling. The two technical foul rule in basketball does not warrant an additional game suspension, unless the 2nd technical foul would warrant an ejection on its’ own.

                    A player ejected, before, during or after a contest, for the physical or verbal abuse of a game official or for an ejection involving an altercation with an opposing player which results in attempted or actual physical contact with that player is automatically suspended for the next schedule contest, and may not participate again until a review of the ejection incident is made by the executive director.

                    When a senior athlete is ejected in the final game of a fall or winter sport, the senior athlete must serve his suspension in the next interscholastic competition(s), regardless of season or sport.

                    A coach who receives two yellow cards or two technical fouls, both for unsportsmanlike conduct or who is ejected, before during or after a contest is suspended for the next two (2) subsequent contests which carry over to the next year. The executive director at the request of the athletic director may review the ejection incident and waive the suspension for the second contest. This request for review may be made only in writing. The executive director’s decision is non- appealable. Coaches ejected from game(s) may not be present at the game site – both for the day of the ejection and any subsequent game(s).

                    No changes or additions to a schedule to satisfy a suspension will be permitted.

                    It is the responsibility of the individual’s athletic director to enforce this rule and notify the executive director, for documentation purposes only, of the ejection and subsequent suspension.

                    The game officials’ decisions regarding an individual’s ejection from a game or contest are final and binding; no appeals will be entertained. The officials’ committee has the discretion to consider using media/video during the review process and/or to validate an official’s report.

                    Failure to enforce the suspension by allowing the ejected individual to participate in the subsequent contest results in the automatic forfeiture of the game or contest in which the de facto suspended individual participated.

                    The executive director, after conferring with the individual’s head of school, athletic director and officials committee, may impose additional penalties. The additional penalties are non-appealable. Penalties issued by officials for unsportsmanlike or dangerous physical contact to another player may come under the review of the executive director and/or officials committee for additional sanctions. The Executive Director will publish ejection decisions (offense/punishment) to all member schools.

                     

                    ANY PLAYER ISSUED A RED CARD OR CITED FOR FLAGRANT FOUL, MISCONDUCT OR UNSPORTSMANLIKE CONDUCT AFTER TIME HAS EXPIRED WILL SERVE A SUSPENSION AS UNDER NORMAL GAME TIME EJECTIONS. NO EJECTION IS APPEALABLE, REGARDLESS OF THE CONDITION CITED BY THE OFFICIALS TO JUSTIFY THE EXPULSION. THIS WOULD INCLUDE SERIOUSNESS OF THE FOUL OR MISINTERPRETATION OF THE RULES.

                    Discretionary Disqualification:

                    Upon a finding by the executive director that a player, coach, and/or team while coaching or competing for an MIAA member school, engaged in flagrant misconduct while on the premises where a game is conducted, said player, coach and/or team may be disqualified from participating in the next scheduled game or games following said determination. The degree of penalty shall be within the discretion of the executive director after conferring with the officials committee and/or executive committee and based upon the nature and extent of such flagrant misconduct. Previous flagrant misconduct shall be a contributing factor in determining the degree of penalty.

                    Action by Member School:

                    If it is determined that an MIAA member school’s administration, faculty, coaches, teams, students, or team followers engaged in flagrant misconduct and/or conduct which violates one or more provisions of the Constitution, By-Laws or General Regulations, that member school may be directed by the executive director after conferring with the executive committee to impose appropriate discipline upon such person(s) or to take other rectifying action for such conduct. The MIAA may suggest the member school to take specified rectifying action and/or to impose specified appropriate discipline upon such person(s) as a condition for not imposing penalties upon the member school for flagrant misconduct and/or violations of the Constitution, By-Laws or General Regulations.

                      15. Protest of Games

                      The intent to protest must be requested and documented to the official and opposing coach at the point of the infraction before the continuation of the contest.

                      A protest of a game, excluding a claim of the ineligibility of a player, may only be entered by the Chief Academic Administrator of the school or his/her delegate as restricted by the stipulations of Article Four, Section 1 of the Constitution.

                      Such protest must be submitted to the Executive Director in writing and be submitted within 72 hours of the completion of the game in question; at the same time, copies must be forwarded to the Chief Administrator and Athletic Director of the opponent school. The Executive Director polls the members of the Executive Committee, in consultation with the Sport Chairperson regarding the disposition of the protest. The decision is final and binding, without recourse to any appeal.

                        16. Fines and Penalties

                        Schools not represented or excused from any monthly general meeting could be liable for a fine of $100. Schools not represented at two successive general meetings will be fined $100. Schools not represented by the proper administrator at either of the association’s two business meetings will be fined $100. Schools whose coaches do not attend the preseason or end of season meetings will be fined $100.

                        Schools who fail to submit all conference nominees or ballots in any sport in the required time frame and prior to the actual voting will be fined $100. Schools may submit a completed ballot to the sport chair before the end of season meeting for any sport, and, should their coach not attend for any reason, the players from that school can be considered for the All MIAA team. If the school does not get approval to miss the meeting from the league in advance, the school will still be fined for lack of attendance.

                        Required MIAA forms and /or documents, not submitted by specified deadlines, may subject offending school to fines, penalties and/or disqualification of that school’s athletes from MIAA events.

                        Any violation of league rules reported to the league will be investigated. This investigation will commence with a complaint delivered in writing to the Executive Director by a school head. If the Executive Committee determines the concern is valid enough to warrant a hearing, they will inform the athletic director from the school being investigated. If the school is found to have violated any MIAA rules or by-laws, they could be subject to a penalty of $1,000 and/or disqualification of their team from competing in the MIAA playoffs or championship. This would be an appealable decision to the next higher governing body (Board of Governors).

                        The deliberate or inadvertent violation of the conditions of a student-athlete’s eligibility results in the forfeiture of all contests in which the ineligible student participated. It is the competence of the Executive Director, upon his own or any member school’s initiative, to judge the eligibility status of a student-athlete.

                        The Executive Director, in consultation with the Executive Committee, is given the authority to assess a fine and/or forfeiture for any violation of league rules.

                          17. Governance Decisions

                          As per Article Four of the MIAA Constitution, any member school wishing to address a concern over a decision by any governance body may do so in one of two ways:

                          1. File an appeal as outlined in Article Four, Section Eight of the Constitution
                          2. The Athletic Director or Head of School, through written communication to the ruling body, may request an explanation of any decision rendered by that body. The head of that body would be obliged to respond in writing within 3 days to the inquiry. A request for this explanation would not preclude the member school from filing an appeal of the decision as outlined in the appeal process. It is not acceptable for any coach or other person associated with a member school to address any member of a governance body orally or in writing with regard to these decisions. All communications must be channeled through the Head of School or the Director of Athletics.

                            18. Movement Between Conferences

                            Movement between competitive levels in all sports at all levels will be done on a two-year basis. Football is the only exception to this policy, as movement between competitive levels will be done on an annual basis. Schools must announce 15 days prior to the end of season meeting their intention to change a competitive level in any sport. A standard form should be submitted to the MIAA office. A final list of all movement requests will be submitted 3 days prior to the end of season meeting to athletic directors via email.

                            No movement in competitive level will be considered if this timeframe is not adhered to. A school may start a new program in the middle of a two-year cycle. The school may join the conference of its choice, pending approval of the Competition Committee and provided application is made prior to the end of season meeting.

                            There will not be any conference/divisional realignment in a non-movement year, unless there are additions or subtractions to that conference in the non-movement year. Under extenuating circumstances, the Competition Committee may hear an appeal in a non-movement year from any school.

                            All final conference movements and additions must be approved by the Competition Committee.

                              19. JV Conference Alignment

                              Junior varsity teams must follow the same conference alignment as at the varsity level unless otherwise requested by the Athletic Director and approved by the Competition Committee. An undersquad team participating in a conference below their varsity team is ineligible for that conference championship. If there is not a corresponding conference for that undersquad team, the team would then be eligible for that conference championship.

                                20. Migration Between Squad Levels

                                Migration is defined as movement between lower and upper-level teams in any non-conference contest. This migration is for the benefit of player development and not for support of numerical makeup of higher-level teams. Migration down from upper level to lower-level teams, in conference contests, should only occur if there is a danger of an under-squad team being unable to complete their schedule.

                                Students participating in team-oriented sports will be permitted to migrate between squad levels in any non-conference competition throughout the season. Students participating in individual oriented sports will follow provisions as established by the sports committee chairperson for that sport.

                                Squad level migration requests for conference contests must be submitted using the Migration Request Form prior to the migration. Requests must indicate the reasons for the migration and the names and positions of the players to be considered.                                                                                                                                                                                                            (In emergency situations a school may request temporary migration of a specialty position player without impact upon the championship status of the under-squad team.)

                                Any under-squad team using migrated players in conference contests is ineligible for an under-squad championship. For clarification, all games count in conference standings when using migrating players.

                                Regardless of the league status of an athletic competition, a student may not participate in two squad levels of the same sport in the same day. (An exceptional circumstance, pending approval by the sport committee chair, may grant temporary permission for an athlete to participate in two levels on the same day).

                                  21. Start Dates / Sports Season/ Practices / Out of Season Practices

                                  All schools will be strictly held to seasonal practice start dates.

                                  Member schools shall conduct all interscholastic athletic contests and practice during defined sports seasons.

                                  The sport season shall be defined as:

                                  1. “Fall” means the first date of allowable practice until the final date of the MIAA championship for that sport.
                                  2. “Winter” means the first date of allowable practice until the final date of the MIAA Championship for that sport.
                                  3. “Spring” means the first date of allowable practiced until the final date of the MIAA Championship for that sport.

                                  If a particular sport does not have a championship or post season tournament, the sport season shall end with the last regular season league contest. No member school shall participate in a post season contest without the written approval of the Executive Director. Individuals selected to participate in post season “showcases” or “all-stars” are excluded from this policy.  For individual sports (cross country, squash, track, swimming, wrestling, tennis and golf), athletes may continue to participate in post season events as an “individual”, not as part of a team.

                                  For clarification, a practice is defined as an organized gathering of student athletes, supervised by a coach or coaches, for the purpose of preparing for an athletic contest or to decide the numerical make-up of a team. Athletes may participate in two different “in- season” sports.

                                  First day of fall practice through May 31st (School Year):

                                  Coaches will be permitted to work with their team outside of the normal season, during the school year, for no more than three hours per week up until their seasonal start date. The three-hour time period is voluntary for students and may include; agilities, practices, individual sessions, and open gyms. Weekend club or rec team games/tournaments and weight training/conditioning activities are not included in this three-hour limitation. The three-hour time limit is cumulative for all coaches. (This includes Spring football) There are no out of season limitations for the individual sports to include: cross country, golf, squash, swimming, tennis and track.

                                  Summer Season:

                                  Fall teams – Summer begins June 1st and ends seven days prior to the member schools’ start date for that sport. During this time coaches can work with student athletes in any capacity. Workouts must be on a voluntary basis. The use of protective padding for football, blocking/tackling sleds or similar apparatus is prohibited and no contact is allowed. Camps are excluded. The blackout period is defined as the seven days prior to the member school’s first day of tryouts. During this period, all player/coach contact is disallowed.

                                  Winter & Spring Sports teams – Summer begins June 1st and ends the first day of Fall practice. During this time coaches can work with student athletes in any capacity. The Fall sports start date signifies the end of summer and the beginning of the out of season practice limitations for Winter and Spring teams.

                                    22. Postponements / Emergency Scheduling Plan

                                    All scores and postponements must be entered into the MIAA website before 10:00am the next day. Any school failing to report a score within this time period will be fined $10 per violation. In the case of postponements, all contests (especially baseball and wrestling) must be rescheduled within 48 hours or the Executive Director in conjunction with the Executive Committee president will set the date and time of the game or match. Regular season varsity games must be completed 2 days prior to the start of the playoffs unless authorized by the Executive Director after consultation with the Executive Committee.

                                    A member school may not arbitrarily, intentionally, or unilaterally forfeit or cancel a scheduled competition with another member school. It is the competence of the Executive Director to determine the arbitrary or intentional nature of a forfeiture. If a contest is forfeited without authorization, the member school will be issued a $500 fine. Canceled contests approved by the Executive Director will not carry a fine.

                                    In the event of an Act of God or any other crisis that demands scheduling alternatives, the following plan will be initiated: (A decision of whether to implement the emergency scheduling plan will be made by the Executive Director after consultation with the Executive Committee and the Board of Governors.)

                                    1. Freeze all games and scrimmages
                                    2. All teams make playoffs with seeding by most wins; tie breaker rules are applicable
                                    3. Executive Committee, in consultation with the Calendar Committee, establishes new start date for playoffs and championship dates/venues.
                                    4. Executive Director in consultation with the Executive Committee may determine the top two teams to participate in an undersquad championship.

                                    Member schools may be used as championship venues.

                                      23. Seasonal Game Limitations

                                      The MIAA respects the autonomy of each member school to decide the number of games played in each sport. However, budget considerations and overlapping of schedules into another sport season should be taken into consideration when determining the number of games played.

                                        24. Championship Venues

                                        All MIAA varsity championships will take place at a predetermined site. When applicable, the championship site will be moved to a neutral venue.

                                        Championship venues will be based on the following criteria:

                                        1. Revenue or non-revenue sport
                                        2. Cost of the facility and the size of the championship.

                                        In the event that circumstances force the loss of the neutral venue, member schools will be used in place of the scheduled venue. In the event that a school cannot participate in a championship event due to religious restrictions, a new date and venue will be announced as soon as possible.

                                        When a neutral site is used for a championship event, no team can unilaterally arrange for a practice at this site, unless provisions are made by the Executive Director to allot practice time for all participating teams. Other practice sites can be used by arrangement of individual schools.

                                          25. Officials

                                          All schools must use officials sanctioned by this Association for all home games. In exceptional circumstances, the executive director has the competence to waiver this regulation.

                                           

                                            26. Athletic Trainers

                                            Every member school participating in varsity competition must have a Certified Athletic Trainer. Additionally, all member schools would be encouraged to have an ATC present at all home varsity events. Off campus home events should be covered through communication or where physically practical. Home teams are required to provide an athletic trainer for all varsity ice hockey games. It would also be recommended that an ATC be available for home under squad contests involving collision sports as defined by Federal Department of Education Title IX guidelines.

                                            Athletic trainers will be paid a fixed stipend for each event amounting to a previously agreed to hourly rate. This stipend will be paid for all MIAA championship events or other games or group events as determined by the league. The fee will be split among all trainers that are assigned to each event.

                                              27. Thunder/Lightning Policy

                                              Contests suspended by weather (act of God) will be picked up at point of stoppage, unless specified by pre-established league rules. A decision not to continue with a contest must be determined by the athletic director or another school administrator. (See Athletic Trainers’ Guidelines and Policies – G.) Rescheduling should be determined by the athletic directors or in consultation with the sport committee chair.

                                                28. Videotaping

                                                Videotaping or filming at all regularly scheduled league or non-league games is permitted. Videotaping or filming of an opponent during scrimmages or practice is strictly forbidden.

                                                All coaches should abide by a Code of Ethics which includes not “scouting” practices and scrimmages unless by prior arrangement.

                                                For Football, each team will be responsible for loading all games into HUDL pool 24 hours post game. Home team must allow one person from visitor’s team to film from a similar location as home team.

                                                For volleyball, all filming should be conducted from the end of the court, corner of the court, or top row of the bleachers. Cameras (or other recording devices) should not be located behind a team bench.

                                                 

                                                  29. Crowd Control

                                                  Any school having an interscholastic athletic program, before the start of the school year, should have a well-planned crowd control program. Personnel who should be included in developing the plan are administrators, athletic director, coaches, supervisor of cheerleaders, band director, security personnel, and the game announcer.

                                                  Printed copies of the final statement of the crowd control procedures should be distributed to all personnel involved in any way with the conduct of the game. The program should be developed to regulate three stages: 1) before the contest, 2) during the contest, and 3) after the contest. Specific responsibilities should be outlined for all involved.

                                                  A designated member of the school’s administrative team (beyond the athletic director) must be present at all home events. For playoffs and championship events, a designated member of the school’s administrative team (beyond the athletic director) should be present and introduced to appropriate personnel to assist with proper contest management and spectator behavior.

                                                  Before the Contest

                                                  If the athletic program is to be successfully administered, the athletic director must be concerned with the welfare of fans and the student body. Since most schools are in need of the additional revenue from gate receipts for financing the athletic program, all efforts must be put forth to make attendance an enjoyable experience, thus ensuring a return to other contests. Important preplanning steps are as follows:

                                                  1. Make sure that all facilities are clean and comfortable.
                                                  2. Staff adequate concession stands.
                                                  3. Make available to visiting schools necessary game information: include directions for game parking, location of ticket booths, seating arrangement chart, ticket prices, game time, directions for reaching the site and contest checklist.
                                                  4. Provide supervised parking. (Use of service clubs or youth organizations is suggested)
                                                  5. Designate specific seating areas for students, bands, adults, and visitors. If possible, opposing student bodies should be separated. If a reserved seating section is used, make sure that seats are clearly designated and that an usher is present.
                                                  6. Discuss with the student body the need for showing good sportsmanship to visitors. An informative presentation of game rules and their interpretations might be helpful.
                                                  7. Inform cheerleaders of the importance of proper timing of yells, display of good sportsmanship to visitors, and cooperation with team, band and other activities.
                                                  8. Arrange for adequate police or security supervision.
                                                  9. Post in plain sight at the entrance to the stadium or gym, a copy of the reasons for expulsion from the contest, g., use of alcohol, drugs, throwing objects, unruly behavior.
                                                  10. Assign officials to dressing facilities separated from both teams. Provide escorts for the officials when it appears that disturbances may develop.
                                                    1. During the Contest

                                                      1. Provide for adequate supervision of students and facilities by the home school.
                                                      2. Be sure that visiting schools assume responsibility for supervising their students.
                                                      3. Plan an interesting half-time program.
                                                      4. To prevent long lines, assure extra help at concession stands during half-time and at program.
                                                      5. Arrange for security to prevent fans from getting on the field, around the players’ bench area, or directly into areas of competition.
                                                      6. Have the PA announcer give the location of rest rooms, concession stands, and lost & found station.
                                                      7. Provide a first-aid room for emergencies. Have a doctor in attendance at home football games. Assure access to a telephone from any contest area.
                                                      8. Noisemakers: The MIAA follows NFHS rules. For indoor events, do not use artificial noisemakers or noise enhancers, including, but not limited to cowbells, sirens, clackers, cans with marbles or rocks inside, air horns or any other noisemaking apparatus. Megaphones may be used only by cheerleaders, directed only toward one’s own fans. For outdoor events, the following noisemakers are prohibited: whistles, horns, and electronically enhanced noisemaking devices.

                                                      A legitimate pep band is permitted under the proper supervision of a school appointed adult.

                                                      After the Contest

                                                      Planning for after the contest is probably the most important of the three stages of crowd control. Most incidents and encounter occur after the game when fans are on their way home. Come of the most important considerations are as follows:

                                                      1. Develop a procedural plan for the exit of teams, officials, and spectators.
                                                      2. Direct the route for movement of all visiting school buses and all home team buses. (Include band, pep club buses, )
                                                      3. Use the PA system to:
                                                        • caution spectators about not walking on the field or floor
                                                        • give directions for leaving the area
                                                        • drive safely.
                                                      4. To facilitate orderly movement of traffic lines, provide directive (local police may help) supervision for cars leaving the parking area.

                                                      MIAA member schools are responsible for the treatment of all visitors and officials attending games conducted by the MIAA member school. Penalties may be imposed by the executive director after conferring with the executive committee upon a MIAA member school which fails to provide reasonable protection for officials and visitors at home games. The nature and extent of any failure to provide protection shall be a guide in determining any penalty imposed. Previous violations shall be a contributing factor in determining the degree of penalty.

                                                       Any penalties imposed by the executive director/executive committee in regards to discretionary disqualification (General Regulation #14), Sportsmanship, Crowd Control (General Regulation #29), that are themselves non-appealable, may be appealed to the Board of Governors as per Article Four, Section Six – Appeals and/or Article Ten, Section 2 – Membership Sanctions of the Constitution.

                                                      SPORTSMANSHIP

                                                      The Board of Governors and the General Council of the Maryland Interscholastic Athletic Association are increasingly concerned about the matter of sportsmanship in athletic contests and the clearly identified increase of fighting, abuse of officials, language and trash talking, and the conduct of parents and spectators. The current climate and conduct exhibited in professional and collegiate sports at contests and on television is not promoting appropriate role modeling for our student athletes, and it behooves all educators to take a leadership role in countering the increasing trend toward violent behavior and abusive situations.

                                                      Fully recognizing that there are many positive occurrences in our programs, the leadership bodies of the MIAA would like to impress on the leadership of each school the necessity of taking a stand and promoting appropriate educational settings for our students in our schools and in contests between member schools.

                                                      Therefore, we are strongly recommending that each school beginning with every season address these issues in the following manner:

                                                      1. Hold a meeting on each campus of every coach, chaired by the athletic director and attended by the head of school (or his/her administrative delegate), to bring to the attention of coaching/teachers the proper approach to sportsmanship which would also address the issue of language, fighting, trash talking and respect for officials and opponents.
                                                      2. That each season the student/athletes involved in competition be brought together under similar conditions as outlined above.
                                                      3. That in each school the entire school is brought together at an appropriate gathering to have a lead administrator and athletic director outline to students the concerns so expressed.
                                                      4. That each school communicates by letter to parents at the beginning of the year the school, the Association’s position on sportsmanship. If a school has a booster club or parent’s organization, these groups should be a forum for discussion of this issue.

                                                      The MIAA will ask that at the end of each year a report be filed with the Association on actions taken by the member school in following these recommendations. This report should be submitted on school letterhead.

                                                      If it is determined that an MIAA member school’s administration, faculty, coaches, teams, or team followers have engaged in unsportsmanlike conduct, the executive director after conferring with the executive committee may impose appropriate discipline/penalty upon such person(s) or to take other rectifying action for such conduct. The degree of discipline/penalty shall be within the discretion of the executive director after conferring with the executive committee and based upon the nature and extent of such unsportsmanlike conduct. Previous unsportsmanlike conduct shall be a contributing factor in determining the degree of discipline/penalty.

                                                      ALL MIAA TEAM SELECTION PROCESS

                                                      All MIAA teams for the following sports – Football, Soccer, Volleyball, Water Polo, Basketball, Ice Hockey, Baseball, Lacrosse and Rugby – will be selected in this manner:

                                                      1. At approximately two to three weeks before the end of the regular season a form will be sent to each individual school.
                                                      2. On this form coaches should select players from their own teams who they feel should receive consideration for the All MIAA Team. The number of nominations from any school will be limited to the number on the form.
                                                      3. Coaches should nominate their players by name, year, position & number. Coaches may choose to briefly state reasons why an individual player should be considered. Players who are not placed on the original nomination form may not be added at a later date, nor will they be eligible to be selected for the All MIAA team. Players who are not on the league issued ballot are not eligible for the All MIAA team. 
                                                      4. These nomination forms should be submitted back to the office of the executive director no later than the indicated due date. If a school has no candidates, nomination forms still must be submitted. Schools who fail to submit their nominations or ballots in the required time frame will be fined $100.
                                                      5. A composite of the nominees will be drawn up and a ballot will be sent to each individual school.
                                                      6. At the end of season meeting, each coach will be given 2-3 minutes to discuss their nominees (Due to the number of nominations, football coaches will be given up to 5 minutes.) No vote may be taken or submitted prior to all coaches in attendance having had the opportunity to speak about their nominees.
                                                        When selecting the teams, each playing position should be represented on the team. Positions will be determined before the vote by the respective sport committee chairperson.
                                                        Coaches will then complete the ballot with their selections independently from one another.
                                                        Coaches may not vote for their own players.
                                                        While voting is taking place, an Athletic Director must be present to ensure the process is followed. Votes will be tallied by the AD in the room and all ties will be resolved prior to the meeting being adjourned. Schools may submit a completed ballot to the sport chair before the end of season meeting for any sport, and, should their coach not attend for
                                                        any reason, the players from that school can be considered for the All MIAA team. If the school does not get approval to miss the meeting from the league in advance, the school will still be fined for lack of attendance.
                                                        Any player nominated for the team whose coach does not submit a ballot will not be considered for inclusion on the
                                                        team.
                                                      7. All MIAA Teams will be chosen from these ballots. The number of athletes named to the teams will be as follows:
                                                        Football-Up to 44 from the “A” & “B” conference & up to 20 from the “C” conference, Soccer-Up to 26 from “A” conference, up to 28 from the “B” conference & up to 26 from the “C” conference, Volleyball-Up to 15, Water Polo-Up to 14, Basketball-Up to 15 from the “A” conference, up to 14 from the “B” conference & up to 9 from the “C” conference, Ice Hockey-Up to 10 from the “A” conference & up to 16 from the “B” conference, Baseball-Up to 18 from the “A” conference, up to 24 from the “B” conference & up to 22 from the “C” conference, Lacrosse-Up to 22 from the “A” conference, up to 14 from the “B” conference & up to 22 from the “C” conference and Rugby-Up to 15.
                                                        These numbers may be adjusted when conference movement occurs.
                                                      8. All MIAA Teams will be chosen from these ballots. The number of athletes named to the teams will be as follows: Football-Up to 35 (minimum of 30 position players & up to 5 specialty players) from the “A” conference, up to 35 (minimum of 30 position players & up to 5 specialty players) from the “B” conference & up to 20 (minimum of 18 position players & up to 2 specialty players) from the “C” conference, Soccer-Up to 27 from “A” conference, up to 18 from the “B” conference & up to 23 from the “C” conference, Volleyball-Up to 15, Water Polo-Up to 14, Basketball-Up to 15 from the “A” conference, up to 14 from the “B” conference & up to 9 from the “C” conference, Ice Hockey-Up to 10 from the “A” conference & up to 16 from the “B” conference, Baseball-Up to 17 from the “A” conference, up to 25 from the “B” conference & up to 18 from the “C” conference, Lacrosse-Up to 22 from the “A” conference, up to 16 from the “B” conference & up to 18 from the “C” conference and Rugby-Up to 15. These numbers may be adjusted when conference movement occurs.
                                                      9. Players chosen to these teams will be given certificates indicating their selection to this team.
                                                      10. The MIAA does not recognize and will not publish any vote taken to select an outstanding player or coach.

                                                      Event champions and relay champions for the following sports will be named to the All MIAA team: Cross Country (top 7 finishers from each conference), Indoor Track plus 5 at-large members, Swimming, Wrestling (“A” from championship – “B” top finisher from championship), Tennis plus 4 at-large members from each conference and Track & Field plus 5 at-large members from each conference.

                                                      The All MIAA team for squash (up to 12 athletes) & golf (up to 12 athletes from each conference) will be chosen by coaches at the end of season meeting.

                                                      AWARDS

                                                      SPORTVARSITYJUNIOR VARSITY
                                                      Cross Country*Plaque given to winner of regular season in each conference. Individual medals given to top 10 finishers in each conference.Plaque given to winner of championship meet in each conference.
                                                      Football*Plaque given to winner of championship game in “A & B” conference. Plaque given to the team with the best record in the “C” Conference.Plaque given to team with the best record (“A” conference only)
                                                      SoccerPlaque given to winner of championship game in each conference.Plaque given to winner of championship game in each conference.
                                                      VolleyballPlaque given to winner of championship match.Plaque given to winner of championship game.
                                                      Water PoloPlaque given to winner of championship game. Hallisey Cup awarded to the most valuable player of championship game.Plaque given to winner of championship game.
                                                      BasketballPlaque given to winner of championship game in each conference.Plaque given to winner of championship game in each conference.
                                                      Ice HockeyPlaque given to winner of championship game.Plaque given to winner of championship game in each conference.
                                                      Indoor Track*Plaque given to winner of regular season. Individual medals given to top 3 finishers in each event at championship. (Medals for 1st – 3rd for individual events and relays)Plaque given to winner of championship meet.
                                                      SquashPlaque given to winner of championship match. Individual medals given to champions and finalists at individual tournament.Plaque given to winner of championship match.
                                                      SwimmingPlaque given to winner of the championship meet in each conference. Individual medals given to top 3 finishers in each event per conference at championship. (Medals for 1st – 3rd for individual events and relays.)Plaque given to winner of championship meet.
                                                      Wrestling*Plaque given to winner of dual meet
                                                      season in each conference. Medals
                                                      given to top 6 finishers in each weight class
                                                      Pheil Trophy awarded for team sportsmanship.
                                                      Gamper Cup awarded to outstanding wrestler.
                                                      Russel Cup awarded to wrestler earning most points for his team.
                                                      BaseballPlaque given to winner of championship game in each conference.Plaque given to winner of championship game in each conference.
                                                      Golf*Plaque given to winner of championship match in each conference. Plaques given to 1st – 3rd place and medals given to 4th – 10th place at the individual tournament. Plaque given to top finisher
                                                      in each conference at the individual
                                                      tournament.
                                                      Plaque given to winner of championship match.
                                                      LacrossePlaque given to winner of championship game in each conference.Plaque given to winner of championship game in each conference.
                                                      RugbyPlaque given to winner of the championship match.Plaque given to winner of championship match.
                                                      TennisPlaque given to winner of championship match in each conference. Individual medals given to single and doubles champions and runners up at individual tournaments.Plaque given to winner of championship match in each conference.
                                                      Track & Field*Plaque given to winner of regular meet season in the “A” conference. Plaque given to the winner of the “B” conference championship meet. Individual medals given to top 3 finishers in each event per conference at championship. (Medals for 1st – 3rd for individual events and relays.)Plaque given to winner of championship meet.

                                                      *Revolving Awards:
                                                      Cross County: A revolving cup will be given to each conference winner of the championship meets.
                                                      Football: The Mike Whittles Trophy will be given to the winner of the “A” Conference Championship game.
                                                      Indoor Track: The Johnnie Foreman Trophy will be given to the winner of the championship meet.
                                                      Wrestling: The Lehigh Cup will be given to the team with the most points at the championship tournament.
                                                      Golf: A revolving plaque will be given to the team champion at the individual tournament.
                                                      Track & Field: The Gene Hoffman Trophy will be given to the winner of the “A” Conference championship meet.
                                                      The Troy Eggleston Trophy will be given to the winner of the “B” Conference championship meet.
                                                      In all fresh/soph competitions, a plaque will be given to the winner of the championship game.

                                                      ATHLETE OF THE YEAR

                                                      The MIAA will recognize one student-athlete from each conference in each sport as the MIAA Athlete of the Year. The MIAA Athlete of the year recognizes student-athletes who display excellence in the areas of academics, athletics, character and sportsmanship.

                                                      Recipients will receive an award of recognition and will be featured on the MIAA website and social media pages.

                                                       

                                                      Selection criteria

                                                      To be considered for the award the nominee must be recognized on the All-Conference team for their sport.

                                                       

                                                      Process

                                                      Following the vote for All-Conference selection, the coaches will vote for one of the All- Conference players in each conference to be selected as the MIAA Athlete of the Year. If an All-Conference team is determined otherwise, nominations will be completed at the end of season meeting. Each varsity conference will submit a single name for Athlete of the Year. If the end of season meeting takes place prior to the sport championship, an electronic vote may be taken after the championships.

                                                      COACH OF THE YEAR

                                                      The MIAA will recognize one coach in each sport as the MIAA Coach of the Year. The MIAA Coach of the Year is to honor a coach who has demonstrated a sound ability to develop and improve individual and team performance throughout the year and upholding the rules, values and goals of the MIAA.

                                                      Recipients will receive an award of recognition and will be featured on the MIAA website and social media pages.

                                                       

                                                      Selection criteria

                                                      Coaches will be considered for this award based on their ability to develop and improve individual and team performance throughout the year and upholding the rules, values and goals of the MIAA.

                                                       

                                                      Process

                                                      At the end of season meeting, coaches will nominate and then vote for a Coach of the Year in each conference.           These selections will then be presented to the sport chairperson. The sport chairperson will reach out to the AD of each nominee for a statement of support.

                                                      The sport chairperson will then share the information with the Executive Committee and together will select a Coach of the Year for each sport. If the end of season meeting takes place prior to the sport championship, an electronic vote may be taken after the championships.

                                                      PLAYOFF DETERMINATION

                                                      The following formula determines the number of varsity teams eligible for post season playoffs:

                                                      • Any conference with 5 – 7 teams will have 4 teams eligible for playoffs
                                                      • Any conference with 8 – 11 teams will have 6 teams eligible for playoffs
                                                      • Any conference with 12 or more teams will have 8 teams eligible for playoffs

                                                      The MIAA will recognize a regular season champion but will not have a post season tournament for conferences of less than 5 teams. (Exceptions were granted to ice hockey and rugby.)

                                                      JV: For conferences with 6 or more teams, 4 teams are eligible for playoffs. Otherwise, 2 teams are eligible. Fresh/Soph: 2 teams are eligible for playoffs.

                                                      BREAKDOWN OF TEAMS ELIGIBLE FOR PLAYOFFS PER SPORT / LEVEL:

                                                      SportConferenceVARSITYJVFR/SO
                                                      FOOTBALLA Conf4 teams----------*
                                                      B Conf4 teams----------*
                                                      SOCCERA Conf6 teams4 teams2 teams
                                                      B Conf6 teams4 teams
                                                      C Conf6 teams2 teams
                                                      VOLLEYBALL6 teams4 teams
                                                      WATER POLO4 teams2 teams*
                                                      BASKETBALLA Conf8 teams (top 4 teams from ea div)4 teams (top 2 teams from ea div)2 teams
                                                      B Conf6 teams (top 3 teams from ea div)4 teams (top 2 teams from ea div)
                                                      C Conf4 teams4 teams
                                                      ICE HOCKEYA Conf3 teams*2 teams
                                                      B Conf4 teams
                                                      SQUASH6 teams4 teams
                                                      BASEBALLA Conf4 teams4 teams
                                                      B Conf6 teams (top 3 from ea div)4 teams
                                                      C Conf6 teams (top 3 from ea div)
                                                      GOLFA Conf4 teams4 teams
                                                      B Conf4 teams
                                                      C Conf6 teams
                                                      LACROSSEA Conf6 teams4 teams2 teams
                                                      B Conf6 teams
                                                      C Conf6 teams
                                                      RUGBY4 teams*2 teams*
                                                      TENNISA Conf4 teams2 teams
                                                      B Conf6 teams4 teams
                                                      C Conf4 teams

                                                      *Special circumstances.

                                                      For conferences that have two divisions: If “like” seeds are to play one another in post season, (#1 seed vs. #1 seed, #2 seed vs. #2 seed, etc.), home team will be determined by head-to-head victory.

                                                      TIE BREAKERS

                                                      Tournament and Playoff Seedings

                                                      (rev 6/21)

                                                      1 Division – 2 teams tied:
                                                      • Head to Head (record only-not score)
                                                      • Record vs. Teams Above (starting with 1st place)
                                                      • Record vs. Teams Below (starting with team below tied teams) See Sport Specific Tie Breaker, if applicable
                                                      • Playoff game to determine who gets in
                                                      • (Coin flip only for seeding purposes-Winner of coin flip gets higher seed)
                                                      1 Division – 3+ teams tied:
                                                      • Combined record vs. tied teams
                                                      • Record vs. Teams Above (starting with 1st place)
                                                      • Record vs. Teams Below (starting with team below tied teams) See Sport Specific Tie Breaker, if applicable

                                                      In the event of a three-way tie, the three-way tie breaker will only be used to select the first advancing team. The remaining berth(s) will be decided using the two-way tie breaker rules.

                                                      If tie remains after above criteria, a three-way coin toss, odd team receives a “bye”, two remaining teams play and winner plays the “bye” team in a single elimination play-in game.

                                                      2 Divisions – 2 teams tied:
                                                      • Head to Head Record
                                                      • Record in Division games
                                                      • Record vs. Teams Above in Division (starting with 1st place)
                                                      • Record vs. Teams Below in Division (starting with team below tied teams)
                                                      • Record vs. Teams in other Division – starting at top & working down See Sport Specific Tie Breaker, if applicable
                                                      • Playoff game to determine who gets in
                                                      • (Coin flip only for seeding purposes-Winner of coin flip gets higher seed)

                                                      In the event of a three-way tie, the three-way tie breaker will only be used to select the first advancing team. The remaining berth(s) will be decided using the two-way tie breaker rules.

                                                      Fresh/Soph Championships – There will not be play-in games on the fresh/soph level. In the event of a tie for two playoff spots in which normal tie breaking criteria, including sport specific tie breakers, if applicable, does not resolve the issue, a coin flip will be used to determine the higher seed.

                                                      If a three-way tie for the higher seed remains after all criteria are used, a coin flip will determine the spots – Odd team is out. Higher seed will be determined using the two-way tie breaker rules.

                                                      If a three-way tie for 2nd seed remains after all criteria are used, a coin flip will determine the spot–Odd team is in.

                                                      Sport Specific Tie Breakers-

                                                       Tie Breaker for Football

                                                      2 teams tied:
                                                      • Head to Head
                                                      3 teams tied:
                                                      • Combined record vs. tied teams
                                                      • Record vs. teams above (starting with 1st place)
                                                      • Record vs. teams below (starting with team below tied teams)

                                                      If still tied:

                                                      -If two or more teams tied – Average point differential in conference losses gets higher/last seed. Remaining berth will be decided using multiple team tie breaker rules.

                                                      (If tie still remains, a coin flip will be used to break the tie. If necessary, the coin flip will take place at a determined location with all schools represented as witnesses.)

                                                       

                                                      Tie Breaker for Volleyball

                                                      If the tie breakers listed on the preceding page does not determine seedings, then:

                                                      If two teams tied:
                                                      • Total games won in matches head-to-head
                                                      • Total games won against teams above (starting with 1st place)
                                                      • Total games won against teams below (starting with team below tied teams)
                                                        Playoff match to determine who gets in – Coin flip only for seeding purposes.
                                                      If three (or more) teams tied:
                                                      • Combined game record vs. tied teams
                                                      • Total games won against teams above (starting with 1st place)
                                                      • Total games won against teams below (starting with the team below tied teams)

                                                      In the event of a three-way tie for two play-off berths, the three-way tie breaker will only be used to select the first advancing team. The remaining berth will be decided using the two-way tie breaker rules.

                                                       Tie Breaker for Water Polo

                                                      If the tie breakers listed on the preceding page does not determine seedings, then:

                                                      Least amount of goals allowed among tied teams

                                                      Tie Breaker for Basketball

                                                       If the tie breakers listed on the preceding page does not determine seedings, then:

                                                      Least amount of points allowed among tied teams
                                                      Least amount of points allowed vs. teams above (starting with 1st place)

                                                      In the event of a three-way tie, the three-way tie breaker will only be used to select the first advancing team. The remaining berth will be decided using the two-way tie breaker rules.

                                                       Tie Breaker for Ice Hockey

                                                      Win:        2 points

                                                      Loss:      0 points

                                                      Tie:         1 point

                                                      Most Points is the first tie-breaker (If points are equal, then most wins)
                                                      Head to Head Record
                                                      Record vs. teams above (starting with 1st place)
                                                      Record vs. teams below (starting with first team below tied teams)
                                                      Least goals allowed head to head
                                                      Least goals allowed during league season in conference games

                                                      Tie Breaker for Squash

                                                      If all tied for a position then the last head to head match is the tie breaker.

                                                       Tie Breaker for Golf

                                                      If the tie breakers listed on the preceding page does not determine seedings, then:

                                                      If two teams tied:
                                                      • Points scored head-to-head
                                                      • Points scored vs. Teams Above (starting with 1st place)
                                                      • Points scored vs. Teams Below (starting with team below tied teams)
                                                      • Playoff match to determine who gets in – Coin flip only for seeding purposes.
                                                      If three (or more) teams tied:
                                                      • Points scored head-to-head (among tied teams)
                                                      • Points scored vs. teams above (starting with 1st place)
                                                      • Points scored vs. teams below (starting with team below tied teams)

                                                      In the event of a three-way tie, the three-way tie breaker will only be used to select the first advancing team. The remaining berth(s) will be decided using the two-way tie breaker rules.

                                                      Tie Breaker for Lacrosse

                                                       If the tie breakers listed on the preceding page does not determine seedings, then:

                                                      • Least amount of goals allowed among tied teams
                                                      • Least amount of goals allowed vs. teams above (starting with 1st place)

                                                      Tie Breaker for Tennis

                                                       If the tie breakers listed on the preceding page does not determine seedings, then:

                                                      If two teams tied:
                                                      • Total sets won in matches head-to-head
                                                      • Total sets won against teams above (starting with 1st place)
                                                      • Total sets won against teams below (starting with team below tied teams)
                                                      • Playoff match to determine who gets in – Coin flip only for seeding purposes.
                                                      If three (or more) teams tied:
                                                      • Combined set record vs. tied teams
                                                      • Total sets won against teams above (starting with 1st place)
                                                      • Total sets won against teams below (starting with the team below tied teams)
                                                      • In the event of a three-way tie, the three-way tie breaker will only be used to select the first advancing team. The remaining berth(s) will be decided using the two-way tie breaker rules.

                                                       

                                                       

                                                       

                                                       

                                                         2023-24 COACHES FACT SHEET & EXPECTATIONS

                                                       The following information represents the foundation of the MIAA. Our coaches’ understanding and support of these facts and expectations is critical to the smooth operation of the MIAA.

                                                      1. The MIAA is one of the top high school athletic associations in the country. Coaches should have a sense of pride that they are an integral part of the MIAA.

                                                      2. MIAA coaches are the “Face of the League”. Every action a coach takes directly reflects upon his school, his players and fans, and the integrity of the MIAA. Coaches are not islands unto themselves, but representatives of many. The commitment of MIAA coaches to sportsmanship, leadership, and overall professionalism is necessary to set our league above and apart from others.

                                                      COACHESYou are the leader!!

                                                      The coach bears the greatest burden of responsibility for sportsmanship. Your influence upon the attitudes and behavior of the players, the student body and the community are unequalled. In order for good sportsmanship to become a reality, it is essential that the coach subscribe to the values of sportsmanship and teach its principals through word and deed. Specifically, it is expected that the coach will:

                                                      • Always set a good example for others to follow by exercising emotional control when under stress.
                                                      • Instruct the players in their sportsmanship responsibilities.
                                                      • Discipline or reprimand those students who display unsportsmanlike behavior and if necessary, forfeit the privileges of representing the school.
                                                      • Respect the officials’ judgment and interpretation of the rules. Public protest can only lead to similar behavior by the players and spectators.
                                                      • Publicly shake hands with the officials and opposing coach before and after the contest.
                                                      • Be sensitive to explosive situations; remove a player from a contest before serious difficulty arises.

                                                       

                                                      3. All coaches should feel a responsibility to support and follow the Policies and Procedures adopted by the Their cooperation is appreciated and imperative for smooth operation.

                                                      4. All coaches should carefully read the MIAA Policies and Procedures Handbook each school year – specifically noting the areas that directly affect their respective sport.

                                                      5. All coaches must have a complete understanding of the following areas in the MIAA Policies and Procedures Handbook:

                                                      1. Coach’s Code of Conduct – note that a coach is responsible for their conduct and their team’s conduct from the minute they walk onto their own campus or while they are visiting another school’s facility. This responsibility does not end until the coach and their team has departed from the practice or game. MIAA “game rules” will penalize our coaches or our players for inappropriate conduct throughout this period. All coaches are expected to be “good hosts” for home contests. They should greet their opponent (specifically the head coach) and offer information concerning team bench areas, availability of a trainer, restrooms, and locker rooms. A sincere welcome sets the stage for respectful competition. The same courtesy should be afforded to the officials before the start of each home contest. When you are visiting another school clean up after yourselves. The impression left when you do not is hard to live down!
                                                        Inappropriate language by coaches and players is unacceptable behavior at any time in our league. We expect our coaches to be good role models and to set a tone of good sportsmanship for our athletes and spectators to follow. We do not expect officials to tolerate inappropriate language or unacceptable behavior.
                                                      2. All varsity coaches must attend or send a representative to preseason and end-of-season meetings. A fine will be assessed when this policy is not followed. It is important for coaches to meet with sport chairs before the start of each season to review policy and to discuss changes. The end-of-season meeting is equally important because this is the only time that coaches can suggest future changes or make proposals. Athletic Directors are presented proposals at their general meeting following the end-of- season meeting, with voting taking place at the subsequent general meeting. It is also the time to vote on All-MIAA selections.
                                                      3. Varsity coaches must follow the All MIAA nomination and selection process as it is outlined. Voting is done at the end-of-season meeting. Athletes who are not nominated in accordance with MIAA nomination procedure will not be considered for the All MIAA team. To protect the integrity of that selection process, varsity coaches should make every opportunity to be present at the end-of-season meeting. Our athletes are the ones who will pay the price for failure to follow procedure. No exceptions will be made to this policy.
                                                      4. All coaches must make arrangements for scores to be reported to the MIAA website after each home or away game. Staying current and accurate is critical to how effective our website can be. Considering the enormous number of daily hits to the MIAA website it is clear the accuracy and the timely fashion of our reporting is expected and appreciated by the masses.
                                                      5. Varsity coaches must make the time to evaluate officials – all coaches are encouraged to evaluate officials. We cannot expect the quality of officiating to improve if we do not give the appropriate input. Evaluation forms are available through your Athletic Director. Consistent evaluations gives coaches input as to who will officiate playoff games, which is an added incentive.

                                                                6. The following policies, forms and statements require “special attention and careful understanding”:

                                                                1. Sportsmanship – “Sportsmanship Statement” (Inside front cover of Policies & Procedures handbook)
                                                                2. Official Start Dates (2023-24 Calendar)
                                                                3. Recruiting (General Regulations/Guidelines #5)
                                                                4. Transfer Students (General Regulations/Guidelines #6) – Eligibility Verification Form*
                                                                5. Female Participation (General Regulations/Guidelines #9) – Hazardous Activity Waiver*
                                                                6. Ejection Rules (General Regulations/Guidelines #14)
                                                                7. Movement between Conferences (General Regulations/Guidelines #18)
                                                                8. Migration between Squad Levels (General Regulations/Guidelines #20)
                                                                9. Out of Season Practice (General Regulations/Guidelines #21)
                                                                10. All MIAA Team Selection Process
                                                                11. Officials Evaluations

                                                                *These forms are available for download on our website (www.miaasports.net)

                                                                 

                                                                Coaches in the MIAA are some of the best coaches in the country. That being said, it should be a goal for all of our coaches to better themselves whenever possible. Staying current with MIAA Policies and Procedures is a responsibility that must not be taken lightly. MIAA Coaches must follow both the letter of the rules and the spirit of those rules. Our league will be stronger as a result of your efforts. Thank you for accepting the responsibility of leading our athletes. What job could be more challenging and, at the same time, more rewarding?

                                                                 Please use your Athletic Director at every opportunity for clarification and direction when it comes to MIAA Policies and Procedures.

                                                                CROSS COUNTRY

                                                                Set Up

                                                                Varsity AVarsity BVarsity CJV AJV B
                                                                Archbishop CurleyAnnapolis Area CSBeth TfilohArchbishop CurleyAnnapolis Area CS
                                                                Archbishop SpaldingBoys’ LatinChapelgate CAArchbishop SpaldingBoys’ Latin
                                                                Calvert HallFriendsGerstellCalvert HallFriends
                                                                GilmanJohn CarrollGlenelg CSGilmanJohn Carroll
                                                                LoyolaParkGunstonLoyolaPark
                                                                McDonoghSevernIndian CreekMcDonoghSevern
                                                                Mt. St. JoeSt. Mary’sJemicyMt. St. JoeSt. Mary’s
                                                                St. Paul’sKeySt. Paul’s
                                                                St. Frances
                                                                St. John’s Catholic Prep
                                                                St. Vincent Pallotti
                                                                SS. Peter & Paul

                                                                 

                                                                Start Date: August 9
                                                                Pre-Season Meeting: August 16 – 6:30pm via Video Conference
                                                                End of Season Meeting:  November 7 – 6:30pm via Video Conference
                                                                Special Rules:

                                                                Varsity – 5K                                           JV – 5K

                                                                • Pre-meet course walk, if visiting school arrives on time and requests.
                                                                • It is the home teams’ responsibility to see that the course is clearly marked.
                                                                • Federation rules as to dress (Team uniforms to be worn at all meets w/reasonable additions i.e.: long sleeves).
                                                                • Non-member schools are allowed to run with MIAA schools, in league competition, as long as all participating schools agree.
                                                                • Middle school runners cannot participate in any upper school meet or invitational.
                                                                • If teams run against one another more than one time in a season, the last competition is the counter for league standings.
                                                                • Coaches who fail to meet league deadlines will be fined $100. A second offense would jeopardize their athletes’ participation in the Championships.
                                                                Complete Meet Rule: Lightning Rule – Home team to provide air horn. If lightning occurs, it is the home coach’s responsibility to suspend meet immediately. Meet will be rescheduled on next available date.
                                                                Champion Determination:

                                                                Winners of the championship meet

                                                                1. Championship Meet – Teams accumulate points according to # of teams placed ahead of it in meet. (Ex. If ten teams exist in championship meet, winning team receives no points, fifth place team in meet get 4 points-4 teams beat them)
                                                                2. Championship race will be run as a single race (all conferences together), but A Conference will be scored vs. A Conference teams and B Conference will be scored vs. B Conference teams and C Conference will be scored vs C Conference teams.
                                                                  3) For “A, B & C” – 7 runners may be entered in the varsity race and 10 runners may be entered in the JV race.
                                                                Championship Site:

                                                                Tuesday, October 311 @ Shawan Downs

                                                                (rain date – Thurs, November 2)

                                                                Officials Fees: N/A
                                                                Assigner’s Fees: N/A
                                                                Start Times: 4:00 PM
                                                                Committee Chair (CoChair): Stacy Fuld (Dia Clark)

                                                                FOOTBALL

                                                                Set Up

                                                                Varsity AVarsity BIndependentJV AJV B
                                                                Archbishop SpaldingArchbishop CurleyAnnapolis AreaArchbishop SpaldingArchbishop Curley
                                                                Calvert HallBoys’ LatinCalvert HallArchbishop Spalding (f/s)
                                                                Concordia PrepJohn CarrollConcordia PrepBoys' Latin
                                                                GilmanMt. CarmelGilmanCalvert Hall (f/s)
                                                                LoyolaSt. John’s Catholic PrepLoyolaJohn Carroll
                                                                McDonoghSt. Paul’sMcDonoghSt. Paul’s
                                                                Mount St. JosephSt. Vincent PallottiMount St. JosephSt. Vincent Pallotti
                                                                St. Mary’sSevernSt. Mary’sSevern

                                                                 

                                                                Start Date: August 7
                                                                Pre-Season Meeting: August 14 – 6:30pm Gilman School
                                                                End of Season Meeting:  November 13 – 6:300pm at Gilman School
                                                                Applicable Rules: National Federation (Including 35 point running clock)
                                                                Special Rules:
                                                                • Home Team wears dark.
                                                                • Each team will be responsible for loading all games into HUDL pool 24 hours post game.
                                                                • Home team must allow one person from visitor’s team to film from a similar location as home team.
                                                                • Chains on field – Chains are opposite filming location regardless of sideline location.
                                                                Complete Game Rule:

                                                                Officials, Athletic Training Staff and/or Coaches shall stop play in a game or scrimmage at the first sound of lightning or thunder at site. The playing site shall be cleared immediately of all persons. The contest or scrimmage may resume no sooner than thirty (30) minutes after the last sight of lightning or the last sound of thunder. If an interruption occurs, the following should take place:

                                                                • Continuing from point of interruption unless the teams mutually agree to terminate the game with the existing score, after the start of the 3rd quarter.
                                                                • Suspended games will be picked up at point of interruption – Friday games will be moved to Saturday; Saturday games will be moved to Monday.
                                                                Champion Determination:

                                                                Varsity A* & B:
                                                                Winner of Championship Game
                                                                C Conference – Best Record** JV A – Best Record**

                                                                 

                                                                *Most conference wins will be used to determine seeding. Tie Breakers, if necessary.

                                                                (The seedings will be adjusted so that Loyola and Calvert Hall will not meet in the semi-finals.)***

                                                                ** If two teams have identical records, the tiebreaker method will be used to determine champion

                                                                Tournament Set-Up:

                                                                A & B Conference – Top 4 (#4 @ #1 #3 @ #2)***

                                                                ***(If Loyola and Calvert Hall are paired to compete in a semifinal game, the seedings will be adjusted to #3 @ #1 and #4 @ #2)

                                                                Championship Site: Towson University
                                                                Tie Breaker for Game: National Federation – All Conferences
                                                                Recommended Officials:
                                                                A Conference – 6 officials & timekeeper (optional)
                                                                B & C Conference – 5 (or 6 – home team’s option) officials & time keeper (optional)
                                                                Undersquad – 4 officials
                                                                Officials & Assigners’ Fees:

                                                                Refer to Officials Fees page

                                                                MIAA pays for officials for varsity championship games

                                                                Game Times: Weekdays 4:00 pm (after DST – before 3:15 pm)
                                                                Committee Chair (CoChairs): Russell Wrenn (Jenna King)

                                                                *Date and Venue requested – Not under contract

                                                                SOCCER

                                                                Set Up

                                                                Varsity AVarsity BVarsity CJV AJV BJV CF/S A
                                                                Archbishop CurleyAnnapolis Area CSBeth TfilohArchbishop CurleyAnnapolis Area CSBeth TfilohArchbishop Curley
                                                                Archbishop SpaldingBoys’ LatinChapelgate CAArchbishop SpaldingBoys’ LatinFriendsArchbishop Spalding
                                                                Calvert HallGerstell AcademyCristo ReyCalvert HallIndian CreekGunston
                                                                Calvert Hall
                                                                Concordia PrepGlenelg CSFriendsGilmanParkJemicyGilman
                                                                GilmanIndian CreekGunstonJohn CarrollSt. Mary’sKeyLoyola Blakefield
                                                                John CarrollParkJemicyLoyola BlakefieldSt Paul’sMt. St. Joseph
                                                                Loyola BlakefieldSt. Mary’sKeyMcDonoghSt. Vincent PallottiSt. Paul’s
                                                                McDonoghSt Paul’sMt. CarmelMt. St. JosephSevern
                                                                Mt. St. JosephSt. Vincent PallottiSt. John’s Catholic Prep
                                                                SS. Peter and Paul
                                                                Severn

                                                                 

                                                                Start Date: August 9
                                                                Pre-Season Meeting: August 15 – 6:30pm Jemicy School
                                                                End of Season Meeting:  November 7 – 6:300pm at Jemicy School
                                                                Applicable Rules: National Federation
                                                                Special Rules:
                                                                • A, B & C Conferences 3 points – win / 1 point – tie
                                                                • Varsity – 40 minute halves / JV & F/S – 35 minute halves
                                                                • Overtime: If a regular season game is tied at the end of regulation, it shall be declared a tie. Overtime will not be played. If a playoff/championship game is tied at the end of regulation, it shall be resolved by two sudden victory periods – 10 minutes per period for varsity and 5 minutes per period for JV and F/S. Penalty kicks will be taken if the game is still tied after the two periods of overtime.
                                                                • Penalty Card Ruling – Continue the yellow and red card rulings on per game accumulation for disqualification purposes. (Two yellows = Disqualification from that game. Red Card = Ejection from that game plus next game.) Do not utilize an accumulation policy of cards over a season.
                                                                • GK must have # on goalie jersey. If the GK is a field player, that # must be different.
                                                                • Playoffs: Penalty kicks will be taken after 2-10 minute terms for all playoff and championship games. The following format will be followed:
                                                                1. Each coach will select any 5 players, including the goalkeeper, on the field at the end of regulation to take penalty kicks. Following all 5 kicks by each team, the team scoring on the greatest number of penalty kicks shall be declared the winner. (NOT sudden victory)
                                                                2. Each coach will select 5 different players who were also on the field at the end of regulation than the first 5 who already have kicked to take the penalty kicks in a Sudden Victory situation. (One team scores and the other does not – the games ends)
                                                                3. Continue the Sudden Victory kicks with the coach selecting ANY 5 players to take the next set of alternating kicks.
                                                                4. Repeat Sudden Victory kicks with the coach selecting 5 more players that are DIFFERENT from the 5 that just kicked.
                                                                5. Repeat this process until there is a winner. This includes the championship game in all conferences.
                                                                Complete Game Rule:

                                                                Regular Season: A game suspended prior to the completion of the first half shall be continued from the point of suspension.  A game suspended after the completion of the first half shall be considered a complete game.

                                                                Playoffs: All suspended games must be completed from point of interruption. No exceptions.

                                                                  Champion Determination: Varsity & Undersquad: Winner of Championship Game
                                                                  Tournament Set-Up:

                                                                  Varsity A, B & C: Top 6 (#6@#3 #5@#4 #1 & #2-Byes)

                                                                  JV A & B:               Top 4 (#4@#1 #3@#2)

                                                                  JV C & Fr/So:        Top 2 (#2 @ #1)

                                                                  Championship Site: November 5 @ Under Armour Stadium
                                                                  Officials & Assigners’ Fees: Refer to Officials Fees page. Regular season – 2 per game, option for 3. Higher seed pays officials thru varsity semifinals. MIAA pays for (3) officials for varsity championship games
                                                                  Game Times: Before DST- 4:00 pm / After DST – 3:15 pm
                                                                  Committee Chair (CoChairs): Theon Francis (Izrah Hurd)

                                                                  VOLLEYBALL

                                                                  Set Up

                                                                  Varsity AJV
                                                                  Archbishop CurleyArchbishop Curley
                                                                  Archbishop SpaldingArchbishop Spalding
                                                                  Boys’ LatinBoys’ Latin
                                                                  Calvert HallCalvert Hall
                                                                  FriendsGilman
                                                                  GilmanJohn Carroll
                                                                  John CarrollLoyola Blakefield
                                                                  Loyola BlakefieldMount St. Joseph
                                                                  Mount St. JosephSt. Paul’s
                                                                  St. Paul’s

                                                                   

                                                                  Start Date: August 9
                                                                  Pre-Season Meeting: August 16 – 7PM via video conference
                                                                  End of Season Meeting:  November 8 – 7:00pm via Video Conference
                                                                  Applicable Rules:

                                                                  National Federation w/Libero

                                                                  • The Libero shall wear a uniform top that is immediately recognizable from all angles as being clear contrast to and distinct from the other members of the team. The libero shall wear a solid-colored uniform top. Regarding the solid-color top:
                                                                    • The solid-colored uniform top shall clearly contrast from the predominant color(s) of the teammate’s uniform Predominant color(s) is the color(s) appearing approximately half of the uniform top.
                                                                    • Sleeves shall be the same color as the body of the uniform top.
                                                                    • Piping/trim not exceeding 1” in total at its widest point may be placed along the seams and may be different color(s) than the uniform top.
                                                                    • Lettering and collars may be different color(s) than the uniform top.
                                                                  • Match Ball: Choice of Home team. (Must be NFHS approved. Multi-color recommended) The Molten Flistatec is allowed to be used in league games.
                                                                  Special Rules:
                                                                  1. Varsity: Best of 5 games / JV: Best of 3 games
                                                                  2. Uniforms should have matching shorts & shirts w/ numbers
                                                                  3. Home team is encouraged to arrange for two paid linespeople
                                                                  4. Home team to provide 12 warm-up balls & water
                                                                  5. Warm-Up: 10/4/4/4/4 format. 10 minutes shared time followed by 4-minute segments of court time for each team. (Visiting team receives first 4 minutes)
                                                                  6. Card System:
                                                                    • Warning (yellow card) for 1st minor offense (with explanation from down official to the head coach).
                                                                    • Unsporting penalty (red card) for 1st serious offense or 2nd minor offense and loss of rally/point awarded to opponent.
                                                                    • Disqualification for 1st flagrant offense, 2nd serious offense, or 3rd minor offense and loss of rally/point awarded to opponent. Offender is ejected from game.
                                                                      If anyone on the bench (asst coach or player) receives a card, all coaches will need to be seated and the subs will continue to stand. If at any point during the match a 2nd card is issued to bench personnel, then the substitutes will sit as well.
                                                                  7. All filming should be conducted from the end of the court, corner of the court, or top row of the bleachers. Cameras (or other recording devices) should not be located behind a team bench.
                                                                  8. Substitutes are team members in uniform who are eligible to enter the match and are located on the team bench or in the team warm-up area (except for medical necessity). In the warm-up area, substitutes may stand directly in front of the team bench, chairs or equipment. Substitutes must not interfere with officials’ duties. If substitutes interfere with teammates’ effort to play the ball, the rally is not replayed. The warm-up area begins at the end of the team bench or at the end line (whichever is nearer the scorer’s table), and is located at least 75 meters (70 inches) from the court and service zone.
                                                                    Complete Game Rule:

                                                                    A match may be suspended due to: a power failure, host management failing to resolve a situation of an unruly spectator(s) in a reasonable amount of time or other unforeseen circumstances. The match may be resumed from the point of suspension unless the MIAA determines otherwise. The score and lineup shall be the same when it is resumed as they were at the normal suspension. (NFHS Rule 1, Section 7)

                                                                      Champion Determination: Varsity & JV: Winner of Championship Game
                                                                      Tournament Set-Up:

                                                                      Varsity: Top 6 (#6 @ #3, #5 @ #4, #1 & #2 have Byes)

                                                                      Winner of 6/3 @ #2 and Winner of 5/4 vs 1 @ #1 Seed (4:30pm & 6:30pm)
                                                                      JV:   Top 4 (#4@#1 #3@#2)

                                                                      Championship Site:

                                                                      November 4 @ Stevenson University

                                                                      *Higher Seed to provide game ball for semifinals & championship game

                                                                      Recommended Officials:

                                                                      Two officials for all varsity games

                                                                      Varsity Playoffs – Two officials plus two paid linespeople

                                                                      Officials & Assigners’ Fees: Refer to Officials Fees page
                                                                      MIAA pays for all officials for varsity championship game.
                                                                      Game Times: Determined by home team. Suggested: JV plays first
                                                                      Committee Chair (CoChairs): Josiah Wolf (Michael Thomas)

                                                                      WATER POLO

                                                                      Set Up

                                                                      Varsity AJV
                                                                      Archbishop SpaldingArchbishop Spalding
                                                                      Calvert HallCalvert Hall
                                                                      GilmanGilman
                                                                      Loyola BlakefieldLoyola Blakefield
                                                                      McDonoghMcDonogh
                                                                      Mount St. JosephMount St. Joseph

                                                                       

                                                                      Start Date: August 9
                                                                      Pre-Season Meeting: August 16 – 7pm via video conference
                                                                      End of Season Meeting:  November 7 – 6pm at Calvert Hall
                                                                      Applicable Rules: NCAA
                                                                      Special Rules:

                                                                      Varsity – 8 minute periods and 30 second shot clock JV – 7 minute periods and 35 second shot clock

                                                                      The KAP7 is the official ball of the MIAA and is to be used in all league games.

                                                                      All league games need to be completed no later than 3 days prior to the league championship tournament

                                                                      Champion Determination:

                                                                      Varsity – Winner of Championship Game

                                                                      JV – Winner of Championship Game

                                                                      Tournament Set-Up:

                                                                      Varsity – Top 4 (#4 vs #1 and #3 vs #2 (Oct 27 @ McDonogh)

                                                                      JV – 2 v 1

                                                                      Championship Site:

                                                                      October 28 @ McDonogh JV Championship – 4pm

                                                                      Varsity Championship – 5:30pm

                                                                      Hallisey Cup MVP Award:
                                                                      The MVP will be voted on after the championship game has concluded. The two head coaches of the teams participating in the championship will nominate a player to be considered. The MIAA representative will collect those nominations and then
                                                                      discuss with the two game officials as well as the third official that will be running the score book to determine the MVP.
                                                                      Officials: Two man crew is mandatory for varsity
                                                                      Officials & Assigners’ Fees:

                                                                      Refer to Officials Fees page

                                                                      MIAA pays for officials for championship game. A 3rd official will be assigned to keep the book for the Varsity Championship game.

                                                                      Match Times: Suggested: JV – 4:00 pm / Varsity – 5:00 pm (or as determined by home team)
                                                                      Committee Chair: Dan Mulford

                                                                      BASKETBALL

                                                                      Set Up

                                                                      Varsity AVarsity BVarsity CJV AJV BJV CF/S A
                                                                      REDREDBeth TfilohREDREDAnnapolis Area CS (f/s)Archbishop Spalding
                                                                      Calvert HallChapelgate CACristo ReyCalvert HallChapelgate CAArchbishop Curley (f/s)Boys’ Latin
                                                                      LoyolaConcordia PrepGunstonLoyolaConcordia PrepBeth TfilohCalvert Hall
                                                                      McDonoghFriendsJemicyMcDonoghGerstellChapelgate CA (f/s)Gilman
                                                                      Mt. CarmelGerstellKeyMt. CarmelSt. John’s Catholic PrepCristo ReyLoyola
                                                                      St. FrancesSt. John’s Catholic PrepParkSt. FrancesSt. Paul’sGunstonMt. St. Joe
                                                                      St. Vincent PallottiSt. Paul’sSS. Peter & PaulSt. Vincent PallottiBLACKJemicySt. Vincent Pallotti
                                                                      BLACKBLACKBLACKAnnapolis Area CSKey
                                                                      Archbishop SpaldingAnnapolis Area CS Archbishop SpaldingArchbishop SpaldingPark
                                                                      Boys’ LatinArchbishop SpaldingBoys’ LatinIndian CreekSt. Paul’s (f/s)
                                                                      GilmanSt. Mary’sGilmanSt. Mary’sSS. Peter & Paul
                                                                      Glenelg CSSevernGlenelg CSSevern
                                                                      John CarrollJohn Carroll
                                                                      Mt. St. JoeMt. St. Joe

                                                                       

                                                                      Start Date: November 6
                                                                      Pre-Season Meeting: October 30 – 6:30pm via Video Conference
                                                                      End of Season Meeting:  February 27 – 7:00pm @ Chapelgate CA
                                                                      Applicable Rules:

                                                                      National Federation (including noisemaker and seat belt/Head Coaches rule)

                                                                      See following page for additional rules

                                                                      Complete Game Rule: If a league contest is interrupted due to unforeseen circumstances, the game will begin from the same spot it was interrupted (on the new date chosen) including same players on floor, same fouls, same score, same time remaining, etc…
                                                                      Champion Determination: Varsity, JV & Fr/So: Winner of Championship Game
                                                                      Tournament Set-Up:

                                                                      Varsity “A”:              Top 4 from ea div (Blk #4 @ Red #1, Red #4 @ Blk #1, Blk #3 @ Red #2 & Red #3 @ Blk #2, Blk #1 & Red #1-Byes)

                                                                      Varsity “B”:              Top 3 from ea div (Blk #3 @ Red #2, Red #3 @ Blk #2, Blk #1 & Red #1-Byes)

                                                                      Varsity “C”:              Top 4 (#4 @ #1, #3 @ #2)

                                                                      JV :               Top 2 from ea div (Black #2 @ Red #1, Red #2 @ Black #1)

                                                                      Fr/So:                     Top 2 (#2 @ #1)

                                                                      Championship Site: A, B & C Conferences – February 25 @ TBD
                                                                      Officials: Two each game – All levels. (3 Official system optional)
                                                                      A, B & C: 3 official system to be used in varsity championship games
                                                                      Officials & Assigners’ Fees:

                                                                      Refer to Officials Fees page

                                                                      Higher seed pays officials thru varsity semi-finals. MIAA pays for officials for varsity championship games.

                                                                      Game Times: To be determined by schools
                                                                      Committee Chair (Co-Chairs): Stu Wilson (Seth Goldberg and Nick Myles)

                                                                       

                                                                       LEAGUE RULES FOR BASKETBALL

                                                                      (rev 6/23)

                                                                       

                                                                      1. A 30 second shot clock will be used for the varsity and JV levels.
                                                                      2. Partial (20s) shot clock reset
                                                                        • Fouls
                                                                          1. If there is a foul by the defense in the frontcourt and the shot clock is below 20 seconds, then the shot clock resets to 20 seconds.
                                                                          2. The shot clock remains unchanged if there is 20s or more when the foul occurs.
                                                                          3. Fouls in the backcourt result in a full 30s reset.
                                                                        • Offensive rebounds
                                                                          1. If the offense takes a shot that hits the ring and secures the rebound in the front court, then the shot clock is reset to 20s reset.
                                                                          2. Offensive rebounds in the front court after a free throw result in a 20s reset.
                                                                          3. Shots that are deflected out of bounds by the defense in the FC after hitting the ring result in a 20s reset.
                                                                          4. A held ball that occurs in the FC after a shot hits the ring but before either team gains possession results in a 20s reset if the offense has the arrow.
                                                                          5. If the offense gains possession in the backcourt after a shot hits the ring, then the shot clock is reset to 30s. 
                                                                          6. Adoption of this rule requires that the shot clock be equipped with a partial reset button that can be programmed to 20s. If no 20s reset button is available then 15s partial resets may be used. If available equipment does not allow for partial resets during a live ball, then full resets may be used on offensive rebounds.
                                                                        • Dead ball turnovers: If the defense gains possession in their front court after a turnover by the offense in which the ball becomes dead (e.g., violation, held ball, ..) the shot clock is set to 20s. in which the ball becomes dead (e.g., violation, held ball, etc…) the shot clock is set to 20s.
                                                                      3. 20s reset on kicked/fisted ball – This rule applies in the front and back courts.
                                                                      4. Closely guarded rule: There is no closely guarded violation unless an offensive player holds the ball for 5 seconds while closely guarded in the front court. There is no closely guarded count while the player is dribbling.
                                                                      5. 10s backcourt count: The shot clock is used to determine 10s backcourt violations. The violation occurs when the shot clock reads 20 seconds and the ball has not obtained front court status.
                                                                      6. No reset of 10s backcourt count, if the defense a) deflects the ball out of bounds or b) causes a held ball in the backcourt when the offense has the alternating possession arrow. In both cases the offense can “buy” a new 10s by calling a time out. If the ball becomes dead for any other reason and the offense retains possession, they get a ‘new’ 10 seconds.
                                                                      7. Deflections into the backcourt: Modify the exception to the backcourt violation (Rule 9-9.1) so that deflections by the defense that cause the ball to go into the backcourt can be retrieved by either team regardless of who touched the ball last before going into the BC. For example, A1 is dribbling the ball in the front court when defender B1 deflects the ball off of A1’s foot causing the ball to go into the backcourt. Under the new rule, A1 could retrieve the ball in the backcourt without penalty.
                                                                      8. Throw in spots in front court: There are four designated spots:
                                                                        • The two 28-foot lines on either sideline
                                                                        • The two spots just outside the lane line on either side of the lane

                                                                        Whenever the ball becomes dead due to a foul, violation, held ball, inadvertent whistle, or timeout and is to be awarded to a team in its front court, then the ball is put in play at the closest designated spot. The one exception is the ball getting deflected out of bounds. In that case, the ball is put back in play at the spot it went out.

                                                                      9. Modify the basket interference rule by adding the following to the NFHS definition (Rule 4-6) “Art. 5 – Causes the basket or backboard to vibrate when the ball is on or within the basket or the backboard and/or is on or in the cylinder”
                                                                      10. Goaltending after ball hits backboard Modify the goaltending rule by adding the following sentence to the end of the current definition (Rule 4-22): “A try or tap is considered to be on the way down if it is touched after it hits the backboard while any part of the ball is above the ring”
                                                                      11. Head Coaches Rule: After the first direct or indirect Technical Foul charged to the Head Coach, they must sit for the remainder of the game except to request a time out or signal his players to request a time out and stand during the time out or stand between periods to Coach their team. They may also stand to replace a disqualified or injured player.
                                                                      12. FOR JV & Fr/So: If there is a 35-point differential at the end of the first half or any time after, the game will be continued with a running clock.

                                                                      Beginning with the ensuing possession when the 35-point differential becomes effective, the following changes, and only these changes, will be made regarding rules determining when the clock will and will not be stopped. The clock will run continuously except for the following situations when it will be stopped:

                                                                          • Anytime a time-out is charged to a team;
                                                                          • Stoppage to administer free-throws;
                                                                          • Intermission between third and fourth quarter;
                                                                          • Extended injury time-out;
                                                                          • Anytime officials determine it is necessary for safety reasons.

                                                                      Reminder: The first half to completion will be played with regular timing. If the differential is 35 points or more at half- time or anytime there is a 35-point differential during the second half, the running clock procedures will be used. If the score margin drops below 25 points, then normal timing will resume for the remainder of the game, or until the 35-point plateau is again reached.

                                                                      ICE HOCKEY

                                                                      Set Up

                                                                      Varsity AVarsity BJV
                                                                      Archbishop SpaldingArchbishop CurleyArchbishop Spalding
                                                                      Calvert HallBoys’ LatinCalvert Hall
                                                                      Mt. St. JoeGilmanMt. St. Joe
                                                                      Loyola Blakefield
                                                                      St. Paul’s
                                                                      SS. Peter & Paul

                                                                       

                                                                      Start Date: October 1
                                                                      Pre-Season Meeting: September 20 – 7:00pm in the Alumni Room at Mt. St. Joe
                                                                      End of Season Meeting:  February 27 – 7:00pm in the cafeteria at Mt. St. Joe
                                                                      Applicable Rules:

                                                                      National Federation

                                                                      • Teams are not limited to the number of players they may have dress for a game.
                                                                      • Teams must have matching jerseys, shells & socks.
                                                                      • Jerseys are not required to have numbers on front.
                                                                      • Teams must use the electronic scoresheet “Gamesheet” via iPad for all MIAA league games.
                                                                      • Ice slot 3rd Period Rule – 30 minutes and under left in the ice slot means time is divided by 2 and start-stop clock is still in place. No running clock.
                                                                      • Mercy Rule – A running clock only in the 3rd period, while a 7-goal differential is maintained
                                                                      • Home teams are required to provide an athletic trainer for all varsity games.
                                                                      • Shortened Games
                                                                        • In the event of a delay in the start of a game, teams may still play an official league game if a minimum of 30 minutes of playtime can be completed
                                                                        • The league recommends a minimum of 55 minutes in the ice slot at the commencement of the game
                                                                        • Periods should be broken into equal increments and played stop time under normal league rules
                                                                        • If 30 minutes of gameplay cannot be completed, the game must be rescheduled
                                                                        • If teams endeavor to complete a minimum of 30 minutes of gameplay, and do not reach the minimum, the game must be rescheduled to officially count
                                                                        • If the visiting team caused the delay and subsequent reschedule, the visiting team will reimburse the
                                                                          hosting team for half of the cost of the game slot, including ice and cost of officials.
                                                                      Complete Game Rule:

                                                                      If in the opinion of the officials, the playing conditions (such as ice conditions, broken boards/glass or weather) become unsatisfactory during the course of the game, the game may be suspended and the conditions reported to the proper authorities.

                                                                      2 periods must be completed (2/3 of game) in order for the match to be official.

                                                                      If the game has not reached 2 periods of play, then the game/match will be rescheduled and picked up at the point of interruption.

                                                                      Schedule Notes:
                                                                      Varsity “A & B” and JV will play each other twice
                                                                      Champion Determination:

                                                                      Varsity:    Winner of Championship Game

                                                                      JV:           Winner of Championship Game

                                                                      Tournament Set-Up:

                                                                      Varsity A: #3 vs #2. Winner plays #1 Varsity B: #4 @ #1 #3 @ #2

                                                                      JV:            2 @ 1

                                                                      Championship Site:

                                                                      February 12/13 – Semifinals @ Higher Seeds

                                                                      February 15 @ Piney Orchards Ice Arena*

                                                                      Officials:

                                                                      Three officials are mandatory for all varsity games

                                                                      Two officials are mandatory for all JV games. Three officials are optional.

                                                                      Officials & Assigners’ Fees:

                                                                      Refer to Officials Fees page

                                                                      MIAA pays for officials for varsity championship games and will provide a scorekeeper

                                                                      Game Times: Per schedule
                                                                      Committee Chair (Co-Chairs): Kraig Loovis (Blake Henry)

                                                                      *Date and Venue requested – Not under contract

                                                                      LEAGUE OT RULES FOR ICE HOCKEY PLAYOFFS

                                                                       1. If a SEMIFINAL game ends in a tie:

                                                                      1. Depending on how much time is left in the ice slot, a sudden death overtime period (5v5) will be played to decide a winner.
                                                                        • If more than 20 minutes are left in the slot, a 10-minute overtime will be played.
                                                                        • If 10-19 minutes are left in the slot, a 5-minute overtime will be played.
                                                                        • If less than ten minutes are left in the slot, a 3-minute overtime will be played.
                                                                      2. If the game is still tied after the overtime period, a shootout will decide the winner.
                                                                        • The HOME team will get to decide whether they would like to shoot first, or defend first.
                                                                        • Any player whose penalty had not been completed when the overtime period ended or who receives a penalty during a shootout procedure is NOT eligible to be one of the players selected to participate in any portion of the shootout procedure(s).
                                                                        • Any player that has been ejected during the game is NOT eligible to return to participate in the shootout.
                                                                        • Each team will select 5 shooters. All goalkeepers and all players from both teams listed on the official game sheet shall be eligible to participate in the shootout. These players do not need to be namedbeforehand. The scorekeeper will keep track of who each team sends out and the order they shoot.
                                                                      3. If after 5 shooters, there is still a tie, it becomes a sudden death competition. A sudden death shootout is defined as each team attempting a shot. Should one team be successful and the other team not, the successful team shall win the shootout.
                                                                        • Teams will select their shooters to participate in the sudden death shootout, whether or not they shot in the previous round.
                                                                        • Players in a sudden death shootout shall NOT be allowed to take another shot until FOUR additional shooters have completed their attempt.

                                                                       

                                                                      2. If the CHAMPIONSHIP GAME ends in a tie:

                                                                      1. There will be a 10-minute sudden death period played (5v5) to decide the winner
                                                                        • If less than ten minutes are left in the slot, proceed directly to shootout.
                                                                      2. If the game is still tied after the overtime period:
                                                                        • If 20 minutes are left in the slot, an additional 10-minute overtime period (5v5) will be played.
                                                                        • If less than 20 minutes are left in the slot, an additional 5-minute overtime period (5v5) will be played.
                                                                      3. If the game is still tied after the overtime(s) period, a shootout will decide the winner.
                                                                        • The HOME team will get to decide whether they would like to shoot first, or defend first.
                                                                        • Any player whose penalty had not been completed when the overtime period ended or who receives a penalty during a shootout procedure is NOT eligible to be one of the players selected to participate in any portion of the shootout procedure(s).
                                                                        • Any player that has been ejected during the game is NOT eligible to return to participate in the shootout.
                                                                        • Each team will select 5 shooters. All goalkeepers and all players from both teams listed on the official game sheet shall be eligible to participate in the shootout. These players do not need to be named beforehand. The scorekeeper will keep track of who each team sends out and the order they shoot.
                                                                      4. If after 5 shooters, there is still a tie, it becomes a sudden death competition. A sudden death shootout is defined as each team attempting a shot. Should one team be successful and the other team not, the successful team shall win the shootout.
                                                                        • Teams will select their shooters to participate in sudden death shootout, whether or not they shot in the previous round.
                                                                        • Players in a sudden death shootout shall NOT be allowed to take another shot until FOUR additional shooters have completed their attempt.

                                                                      INDOOR TRACK

                                                                      Set Up

                                                                      Varsity AVarsity B
                                                                      Archbishop CurleyArchbishop Curley
                                                                      Archbishop SpaldingArchbishop Spalding
                                                                      Calvert HallCalvert Hall
                                                                      Chapelgate CAGilman
                                                                      GilmanLoyola Blakefield
                                                                      Glenelg CSMcDonogh
                                                                      John CarrollMount St. Joseph
                                                                      KeySt. John’s Cath Prep
                                                                      Loyola Blakefield
                                                                      McDonogh
                                                                      Mt. Carmel
                                                                      Mount St. Joseph
                                                                      St. Frances
                                                                      St. John’s Cath Prep
                                                                      St. Mary’s
                                                                      St. Paul’s
                                                                      St. Vincent Pallotti

                                                                       

                                                                      Start Date: November 6
                                                                      Pre-Season Meeting: October 23 – 7:00pm via Video Conference (w/IAAM)
                                                                      End of Season Meeting:  February 26 – 6:30pm via Video Conference (w/IAAM)
                                                                      Applicable Rules:

                                                                      Federation (Uniform attire included)

                                                                      -All athletes must meet qualifying standards to participate in the championship meet.

                                                                      -A competitor cannot compete in more than 4 events (including relays) at the championship meet.

                                                                      -If an athlete scratches after the scratch meeting, they are still in the meet but that event counts as one of their 4 events participated in.

                                                                      -Coaches who fail to meet league deadlines will be fined $100. A second offense would jeopardize their athletes’ participation in the Championship.

                                                                      -If a meet occurs during Holiday Break, individual results are kept but team standings are not impacted.

                                                                      Complete Match Rule: If a meet is interrupted because of inclement weather or unforeseen circumstances, the meet shall be resumed at the point of stoppage once a new date has been determined.
                                                                      Schedule Notes:
                                                                      Varsity “A & B” and JV will play each other twice
                                                                      Champion Determination:

                                                                      Group Meet Season Record – Plaque

                                                                      Championship Meet Winner – Revolving Cup (Foreman Trophy)

                                                                      Championship Site: January 26 @ Prince George’s Sports & Learning Complex*
                                                                      Officials & Assigners’ Fees:

                                                                      Refer to Officials Fees page

                                                                      MIAA pays for officials at final championship meet

                                                                      Committee Chair (Co-Chairs): Jon Mellinger (Freddie Newman and Chris Cucuzzella)

                                                                      *Date and Venue requested – Not under contract

                                                                      SQUASH

                                                                      Set Up

                                                                      VarsityJV
                                                                      Boys’ LatinBoys’ Latin
                                                                      Calvert HallCalvert Hall
                                                                      FriendsFriends
                                                                      GilmanGilman
                                                                      LoyolaLoyola
                                                                      McDonoghMcDonogh
                                                                      ParkPark
                                                                      St. Paul’sSt. Paul’s

                                                                       

                                                                      Start Date: November 6
                                                                      Pre-Season Meeting: October 25 – 6:30pm via Video Conference
                                                                      End of Season Meeting:  February 27 – 6:30pm via Video COnference
                                                                      Applicable Rules: US Squash Federation
                                                                      Special Rules: 
                                                                      1. Eyeguards are mandatory.
                                                                      2. Players must wear the same colored “team shirt” to play in the 1st Players will be unable to participate if they are not wearing the same colored “team shirt”. Players may wear a different shirt in following matches but it must have the school name.
                                                                      3. Varsity & JV Games are standard 3-of-5, with matches involving seven singles matches as a standard. Games are “PAR” scoring. Exhibitions will be 2 of 3.
                                                                      4. Refereeing will be handled by a referee and marker system. Players referee their own matches, with home team refereeing 1-3-5-7 and away team refereeing 2-4-6. All players are required to take and pass the US Squash referees test. Matches will be played on a “two shift” system, with the evens playing first and odds playing second, using four courts, if available. If match is tied 3-3, it should come down to the final match on the #1 court, with the pressure on the best players. If less courts, go to a three shift approach.
                                                                      1. No time limit for matches.
                                                                      2. Coaches may coach between games, but never during games, as that is a rules violation. There is a 90 second time limit between games.
                                                                      3. When a player is missing from a match, all players below “must move up” to fill the opening (there cannot be a default at the open position).
                                                                      4. Team Ladders: All schools must submit their ladder (varsity & jv) via GoogleSheet before their first league match. Any movement or rearrangement of lineups must be sent to the Chair and opposing coach prior to the match.
                                                                      5. The top 10 players on a team will be varsity, the remainder will be JV. Distribution on numbers may vary slightly, but the following should not: The first 7 matches count for varsity and anything 8 and above will be exhibition matches. JV will start at number 11 and the top 7 count. All matches 18 and higher will be exhibition.
                                                                      6. Migration Between Squad Levels: Under extraordinary circumstances, and with the prior approval of the squash chair, JV players may be permitted to compete in a varsity match and not lose their JV eligibility. Once a player competes in three varsity matches, however, he may not compete again at the JV level in the MIAA matches.
                                                                      7. Matches listed on the league issued schedule will count in league standings
                                                                      Complete Match Rule: If a match is interrupted because of inclement weather or unforeseen circumstances, the match shall be resumed at the point of stoppage once a new date has been determined.
                                                                      Champion Determination: Varsity & JV:       Winner of Championship Match
                                                                      Team Tournament Set-Up:

                                                                      Varsity: Top 6 (6@3, 5@4, 1 & 2 Byes)

                                                                      JV:          Top 4 (4@1 3@2)

                                                                      Individual Tournament Set-Up:

                                                                      Top 8 play in top flight regardless of school affiliation.

                                                                      As of Jan 31:

                                                                      Top 8 ranked players play in the division 1 bracket regardless of school affiliation.
                                                                      Next 8 ranked players play in the division 2 bracket regardless of school affiliation.
                                                                      Third 8 ranked players play in the division 3 bracket regardless of school affiliation.
                                                                      Fourth 8 ranked players play in the division 4 bracket regardless of school affiliation.

                                                                      Championship Site:

                                                                      Varsity Team Quarterfinals (Feb 5) and Semifinals (Feb 6) will be held at the higher seeds.
                                                                      Varsity Team Championship (Feb 8) will be held at higher seed. Varsity Individual Tournament: Feb 12-14 at St. Paul’s
                                                                      JV Team Semifinals: Feb 7 at higher seeds
                                                                      JV Team Championship: Feb 9 at higher seed

                                                                      Officials & Assigners’ Fees: N/A
                                                                      Match Times:
                                                                      As determined by venues – See schedule
                                                                      Committee Chair (Co-Chair): Matt MacMullan (Kara Carlin)

                                                                      *Date and Venue requested – Not under contract

                                                                      SWIMMING

                                                                      Set Up

                                                                      Varsity AVarsity BJV
                                                                      Archbishop SpaldingAnnapolis Area CSArchbishop Spalding
                                                                      Calvert HallArchbishop CurleyCalvert Hall
                                                                      GilmanBeth TfilohGilman
                                                                      Loyola BlakefieldGunstonLoyola Blakefield
                                                                      McDonoghIndian CreekMcDonogh
                                                                      Mount St. JosephJohn CarrollMount St. Joseph
                                                                      Key
                                                                      Severn
                                                                      St. Mary’s
                                                                      St. Vincent Pallotti
                                                                      SS. Peter & Paul

                                                                       

                                                                      Start Date: November 6
                                                                      Pre-Season Meeting: October 23 – 6:30pm via Video Conference
                                                                      End of Season Meeting:  February 15 – 6:00pm at McDonogh
                                                                      Applicable Rules:

                                                                      NFHS

                                                                      (In regards to kinesiology tape, we follow the NFHS rule book. Tape may be used by a swimmer to treat a documented medical condition. The referee must be presented signed documentation from an appropriate health-care professional before permitting the athlete to compete.)

                                                                      Special Rules:
                                                                      MIAA follows USA Swimming and Safe Sport practices regarding deck and locker room photography, cell phone usage and recording devices.
                                                                      Champion Determination:

                                                                      “A” – Championship Meet Winner

                                                                      “B” – Championship Meet Winner

                                                                      Special Rules:

                                                                      “A” – Prelims & Finals

                                                                      “B” Championships will be timed finals.

                                                                      Meet director will distribute meet notice with specific entry details.

                                                                      Complete Meet Rule:
                                                                      If a meet is interrupted because of inclement weather or unforeseen circumstances, the meet shall be resumed at the point of stoppage once a new date has been determined.
                                                                      Championship Site: “A” – February 3 @ Loyola University* – AM Prelims & PM Finals “B” – February 7 @ McDonogh
                                                                      Officials & Assigners’ Fees:

                                                                      Refer to Officials Fees page

                                                                      MIAA pays for officials at championship meets

                                                                      Meet Times:
                                                                      As determined by host team
                                                                      Committee Chair (Co-Chairs): Brian Boyd (Anthony Edwards)

                                                                      *Date and Venue requested – Not under contract

                                                                      WRESTLING

                                                                      Set Up

                                                                      Varsity AVarsity BJV
                                                                      Archbishop CurleyFriendsArchbishop Curley
                                                                      Archbishop SpaldingGerstellArchbishop Spalding
                                                                      Boys’ LatinMt. CarmelCalvert Hall
                                                                      Calvert HallSt. Mary’sGilman
                                                                      GilmanSt. Paul’sJohn Carroll
                                                                      John CarrollSt. Vincent PallottiLoyola Blakefield
                                                                      Loyola BlakefieldSevernMcDonogh
                                                                      McDonoghMount Saint Joseph
                                                                      Mount Saint Joseph
                                                                      St. Frances

                                                                       

                                                                      Start Date: November 6
                                                                      Pre-Season Meeting: October 25 – 7:00pm via Video Conference
                                                                      Seeding Meeting: February 6 – 7:00pm in the McCarthy Room at Gilman
                                                                      End of Season Meeting:  February 27 – 7:00pm via Video Conference
                                                                      Certification Dates:
                                                                      Early Certification Date: October 15 (by appointment only) @ McDonogh
                                                                      General Weight Certification Dates: November 18 @ McDonogh
                                                                      & November 20 @ Mt. St. Joe
                                                                      Make-Ups: Nov 28 (by appt only) @ McDonogh, Nov 29 (by appt only) @ Gilman
                                                                      & Nov 30 (by appt only) @ Mt. St. Joe
                                                                      Final Certification Date: December 20 (by appointment only) @ TBD
                                                                      Applicable Rules:
                                                                      1. Federation Weights -106, 113, 120, 126, 132, 138, 144, 150, 157, 165, 175, 190, 215, 285.
                                                                      2. All schools must be members of the NWCA to access the optimal performance calculator for the private school weight management program.
                                                                      3. Weight certification plus hydration test must be completed and passed prior to a wrestler being able to compete in any competition.
                                                                      4. Each wrestler will be given three opportunities to obtain weight certification. The first opportunity will be during the early weight certification option, by appointment only. The second opportunity will be during their   team’s scheduled general certification date. The third opportunity will be within forty-eight (48) hours after their team’s scheduled date and time. If a wrestler does not pass any of the three certification attempts, he or she would then have to wait until the final certification date of December 20. If the wrestler fails certification in the final attempt, he or she will be ineligible for competition for the remainder of the season.
                                                                      5. Any wrestler who fails hydration would be allowed to retest at any scheduled certification dates.
                                                                      6. Anyone who is caught cheating during the hydration test of weight certification will be deemed ineligible for  competition until the final certification on December 20.
                                                                      7. There will be make-up dates the week of November 27 (by appointment only) for all athletes unable to participate in their schools scheduled certification date and time.
                                                                      8. All weigh-ins will begin one hour prior to the start of the first match.
                                                                      9. NWCA pre-match weigh-in forms must be up to date and used for all matches as the official weigh-in sheet and signed by both coaches.
                                                                      10. All official weigh-in information must be entered into the OPC with-in 48 hours after each official weigh-ins or before your next match whichever comes first.
                                                                      11. All issues of skin lesions will be addressed in accordance with NFHS rules.
                                                                      Complete Meet Rule:
                                                                      If a meet is interrupted because of inclement weather or unforeseen circumstances, the meet shall be resumed at the point of stoppage once a new date has been determined.
                                                                      Recommendations:
                                                                      “A” conference coaches should discuss any JV matches two days prior to the match.
                                                                      Champion Determination:

                                                                      “A & B” conference – Best regular season record*

                                                                      *If two teams have identical conference records, head to head results between the two tied teams will be used to determine the champion. If more than two teams are tied, Tri-Champions will be declared.

                                                                      Tournament Set-up: Individual Champions with team scores
                                                                      Championship Site: February 9 & 10 @ Gilman School
                                                                      Officials & Assigners’ Fees:

                                                                      Refer to Officials page

                                                                      MIAA pays officials for the tournament

                                                                      Match Time:
                                                                      Match times set by home team. Any JV matches should take place first.
                                                                      Committee Chair (Co-Chairs): Matt Hatton (Bryn Holmes)

                                                                       

                                                                      BASEBALL

                                                                      Set Up

                                                                      Varsity AVarsity BVarsity CJV AJV B
                                                                      Archbishop Curley REDREDArchbishop Curley Archbishop Curley (f/s)
                                                                      Archbishop Spalding Glenelg CountryBeth TfilohArchbishop Spalding Archbishop Spalding (f/s)
                                                                      Calvert HallMcDonoghConcordia PrepCalvert HallBoys' Latin
                                                                      Gilman Mt. CarmelFriendsGilman Calvert Hall (f/s)
                                                                      John CarrollSt. Mary’sJemicyJohn Carroll McDonogh
                                                                      Loyola Blakefield St. Paul’sSt. FrancesLoyolaMount St. Joseph (f/s)
                                                                      Mount St. JosephSevernBLACKMount St. Joseph St. Mary’s
                                                                      BLACKChapelgate CASt. Paul’s
                                                                      Annapolis Area CSKey
                                                                      Boys' LatinPark
                                                                      GerstellSt. Vincent Pallotti
                                                                      Indian CreekSS. Peter & Paul
                                                                      St. John's Catholic Prep

                                                                       

                                                                      Start Date: February 21
                                                                      Pre-Season Meeting: February 13 – 6:30pm via Video Conference
                                                                      End of Season Meeting:  May 31 – 6:30pm at Key (Fusco Athletic Park)
                                                                      Applicable Rules: NCAA with special MIAA rules to follow
                                                                      Champion Determination:

                                                                      Varsity: Winner of Tournament

                                                                      JV:          Winner of Championship game

                                                                      Tournament Set-up:

                                                                      Varsity “A & C”: Top 6 Double Elimination (Games 1-9 at higher seed)

                                                                      Varsity “B”:            Top 4 from each division Double Elimination (Games 1-13 at higher seed)

                                                                      (Varsity: For the championship game, the home team is the undefeated team. For the “if” game, home team switches from previous game.)

                                                                      JV “A & B”:      Top 4 teams (#4 @ #1 #3 @ #2)

                                                                      Championship Site:

                                                                      Varsity A & B – Sun, May 21 @ Joe Cannon Stadium
                                                                      Varsity C – Sun, May 21 @ Joe Cannon Stadium

                                                                      Mon, May 22 – “A & B” Baseball Championship (‘if’) @ TBD
                                                                      Mon, May 22 – “C” Baseball Championship (‘if) TBD

                                                                      Officials:
                                                                      Regular season – 2
                                                                      Championship game – 3
                                                                      Officials & Assigners’ Fees: Refer to Officials Fees page
                                                                      Higher seed pays officials thru play-off games.
                                                                      MIAA pays for officials for varsity championship games.
                                                                      Game Times:
                                                                      Games start 3:30 pm before DST, 4:00 pm after DST
                                                                      Committee Chair (Co-Chairs): Brian Boyd (Pat Courtemanche)

                                                                      *Dates and venue requested – not under contract

                                                                      LEAGUE RULES FOR BASEBALL

                                                                      (rev 9/23)

                                                                      (to be used during inter Association competition)

                                                                       TO BE DETERMINED

                                                                        GOLF

                                                                        Set Up

                                                                        Varsity AVarsity BVarsity CJV A
                                                                        Archbishop SpaldingArchbishop CurleyAnnapolis Area CSArchbishop Spalding
                                                                        Calvert HallBoys’ LatinBeth TfilohCalvert Hall
                                                                        GilmanJohn CarrollFriendsGilman
                                                                        LoyolaSevernGlenelg CSLoyola
                                                                        McDonoghSS. Peter & PaulGunstonMt. St. Joseph
                                                                        Mt. St. JosephSt. Mary’sIndian CreekSt. Paul’s
                                                                        St. Paul’sJemicy
                                                                        Mt. Carmel
                                                                        St. John’s Catholic Prep

                                                                         

                                                                        Start Date: February 21
                                                                        Pre-Season Meeting: February 16 – 7:00pm via Video Conference
                                                                        End of Season Meeting:  May 24 – 7:00pm via Video Conference
                                                                        Applicable Rules: USGA and Golf Packet
                                                                        Each team must have adult or coach supervision
                                                                        Special Rules:
                                                                        Detailed in Golf Rules
                                                                        Champion Determination: Varsity & JV:  Winner of Championship Match
                                                                        Tournament Set-up:

                                                                        Varsity “A & B”:                                     Top 4 (#4 @ #1    #3 @ #2)

                                                                        Varsity “C”:            Top 6 (#1 & #2-Byes #6 @ #3 #5 @ #4) Varsity Individual: 2-Day – 36-hole tournament, medal play
                                                                        JV Team:    Top 4 (#4 @ #1 #3 @ #2)

                                                                        Tie Breaker:
                                                                        Detailed in Golf Rules
                                                                        Championship Site: JV Team – Week of May 13
                                                                        Varsity “C” Team – May 15 @ Higher Seed
                                                                        Varsity “A” & “B” Team – May 18 @ TBD
                                                                        Varsity Individual Tournament:
                                                                        First Round – May 13 (14) @ Eagle’s Nest CC*
                                                                        Final Round – May 15 @ Naval Academy Golf Course*
                                                                        Match Times:

                                                                        As determined by home course.

                                                                        Recommended – 3:00 pm prior to DST – 3:15 pm after DST

                                                                        Committee Chair (Co-Chair): Ken Krabitz (Jess Dolan)

                                                                        *Dates and venue requested – not under contract

                                                                        LEAGUE RULES FOR GOLF

                                                                        (rev. 6/23)

                                                                         

                                                                        1. USGA Rules – Ball will be played down at all times except when course condition dictates otherwise. Then Winter rules apply. (to be determined by coaches before start of match) Preferred lies in own fairway. Lift, clean & place will be used. The “embedded ball rule” is played through the green. All golfers will play from the event tees. Starting with the 2012-13 season, all golfers will be allowed to use range finders in MIAA competition, in accordance with Appendix 1 of the USGA rulebook.
                                                                        2. Starting time as close to 3:15pm as tee time permits. (3:00pm before daylight savings time)
                                                                        3. Home team is responsible for obtaining tee times and paying green fees.
                                                                        4. A coach or adult supervisor of the school must accompany all teams. Up to two coaches per team will be allowed to give advice anywhere on the course except on the green. This may occur anytime during the match, including during the play of a hole, except for reading putts. Coaches are not allowed on the green and may not give advice on the break of a putt. The appointed advice-provider(s) must be identified and announced to the Committee prior to the first stroke played in the first match of competition (the “Committee” is the committee in charge of the competition). The advice-provider(s) may not cite rules infractions that occur during the competition. This applies to team match play competition but not to individual stroke play.
                                                                        5. A team that fails to show up for a scheduled match forfeits that match.
                                                                        6. Motorized carts and caddies are not permitted.
                                                                        7. Scoring will be 12-hole match play for the ‘A’ Conference and 10-hole match play for the ‘B’ & ‘C’ Conferences and JV. There are a total of 21 points available for dual matches. The first 18 points are figured by individual match play. The points are awarded on a front, back and total basis. All ties split the point. The 3 additional points, is a best ball of team within the group. Example: 1 and 2 from Team A are playing against 1 and 2 from Team B. The 12-hole best ball from Team A is matched to the 12-hole best ball from Team B. The team, which wins the match, is awarded one (1) additional team point. In the event of a tie the point is split between teams. Teams are allowed to share information within the group but not between groups for the entire match. Some areas where the sharing of information may come into effect are: Players 1 and 2 may help each other with reading of putts. Players 1 and 2 may help each other with club selection. Discussions are permitted between teammates but not between opposing teams. Discussions are not permitted between teammates in different groups. (i.e. Players 1 and 2 may not give advice to Players 3, 4, 5 and 6 from their own team at any time during the match)

                                                                        Effective for the 2018 Golf Season, in all “C” Conference match play, including championship matches, the #5 and #6 members of each respective team will adhere to the following guidelines:

                                                                        • All holes will begin on the forward tee boxes
                                                                        • Instead of the traditional 10-hole match played by players 1-4 on each team, the 5 and 6 match will adhere to an 8-hole match. Like the other matches, there will be a total of 7 points at stake in the match between the five and six players, with the breakdown as follows:
                                                                          • The winner of the first 4 holes of match play will be given 1 point. If the match is tied, then each golfer will receive ½ point. Likewise, the winner of holes 5-8 will also receive 1 point; and, if this 4-hole match is tied, then each player will receive ½ point.
                                                                          • The winner of the most holes in this match, including holes 1-8 will receive 1 point; and, in case of a tie, each player will receive ½ point.
                                                                          • Finally, there will be a team point allotted to the team that wins the most holes in the match.

                                                                         

                                                                        1. If a team has less than 6 players, they must fill consecutive spots beginning with number one. Any forfeits begin with #6 player, then #5, etc.
                                                                        2. Dates, times and sites may be changed by agreement of both schools – any date changes due to holidays, vacations, course availability, etc. should be done in advance of season.
                                                                        3. Player lineup will be filled out on the Lineup Log given out by the Committee Chair. This document will be kept for the entire year by each team. Lineup should include #1 – #6 for the match. Best player plays #1, second best #2 and so on. Players may not move more than two positions in the lineup from one match to the next unless illness or injury results in the absence of one or more players. The Lineup Log will be given to the opposing coach at the start of the match or can be emailed before the match. The Lineup Log will include all previous match lineups to the date of that match. The Committee Chair should be notified if a coach fails to exchange a Lineup. After the team’s last match, the completed Lineup Log will be sent to the Committee Chair. Every match, including playoffs if a team participates, shall be documented. The Lineup Logs will be distributed to coaches at the end of the year to help with All- Conference selections.

                                                                        Emergency Substitution for Academics or Injury only:

                                                                        1. If a numbered starter is arriving late to the course due to an academic conflict, a coach may use an emergency substitute to begin the match in their designated starting position without movement of the remaining golfers. For example, if a team’s #2 starter is running late, the opposing coach will be notified of the approximate time that the original starter is to arrive at the course. The emergency substitute will tee off against the other #2 starter. The regularly scheduled starter must be entered in the match within 15 minutes of arrival to the course. The opposing coach will be notified when that player is on the course. The emergency substitute will finish the hole that is being played. The original starter will tee off on the next hole. This will give them time to warm up. If that starter does not arrive before the start of the 7th hole, then the emergency starter must finish the match. The original starter must report to the course even if they are arriving after the 7th hole to avoid opposing team protesting the match. See clarification below.
                                                                        2. The emergency substitution rule will also cover injury during match play. If a player is injured during the match, the opposing coach will be notified and the highest number substitute will be inserted into that golfer’s spot. This can happen at any point in the match and does not have to be at the start of a hole.
                                                                        3. If a player is sick and not in school, the regular substitution rule is in effect. Substitutions are added to the end of the lineup and all golfers move up. If the player that is said to be late, does not show to the course, the opposing team can protest the match with the penalty of forfeiture.

                                                                           

                                                                          Coaches are expected to exhibit highest moral and ethical standards in submitting their lineup each match.

                                                                           

                                                                          1. If for any reason a match is discontinued after play has started, because of weather, darkness, etc. the following policy will govern:

                                                                          The coaches from each school will constitute the committee to determine if play will need to be stopped. At any time, the club pro or one of their assistants or the course superintendent or a designee may also be part of the committee that helps determine if a match is to be suspended. The course workers may also determine, without consent or approval of the coaches, if the match needs to be stopped because of weather or darkness. When inclement weather strikes, it is imperative that coaches are cognizant of the playability of the course. It is important that the match is able to be played at the competitive level in which it began. Inclement weather and darkness have the ability to change and lower the level of play. When the level of play is lowered due to weather or darkness then the match needs to be stopped. In the event of lightning some course will have detection systems that will let the committee know when it is safe to return to the course. In the event that there is no detection system the MIAA recommends that coaches wait 30 minutes from the last visible strike to restart the match. If a second bolt of lightning is seen 20 minutes after the first bolt, then a new 30-minute wait time will begin. This would mean that 50 minutes would elapse before the match could be restarted if no more lightning was witnessed after the second bolt.

                                                                           

                                                                          If any player has not completed seven (7) holes the entire match will be rescheduled from the start. Example: Players 1 and 2 have completed nine (9) holes. Players 3 and 4 have completed eight (8) holes. Players 5 and 6 are on the seventh (7th) hole but have not completed the hole when the match is stopped due to darkness or inclement weather. The entire match is rescheduled as soon as possible. The next time the two teams meet for the match the score will be 0-0 with Players 1 and 2. Players 3 and 4 and Players 5 and 6 beginning on hole 1 with their match all square. The line-up in the rescheduled match does not have to be the same as the original match. If Players 5 and 6 have completed the seventh (7th) hole then the match will be considered complete. Scores will be figured according to where the match is after the last completed hole (as long as the last completed hole is at least the seventh). Example: Player 5 from Team A and Team B tie the seventh hole with a 5 then they tie the back for score. If Player 6 from Team A scores a 4 and Player 6 from Team B scores a 6 then Player 6 from Team A would win the back.

                                                                           

                                                                          1. The MIAA has a conference dress code, which must be followed at a minimum. Home course of schools within the MIAA may have an even stricter dress code which each school is required to follow when they are guests at that course. It is the responsibility of the schools with the stricter dress codes to provide these restrictions to schools prior to the contest so they can adhere. The MIAA dress code is as follows: Shorts may not be worn at any time during the course of the season, although women may wear skirts. There is a conservative dress code being enforced. Student/athletes must wear a collared golf shirt. Shirts must be tucked in at all times. In the event of cold weather, turtlenecks may be worn but they should be worn under the collared golf shirt. Outerwear must be a wind shirt – no sweatshirts. Items that may not be worn are t-shirts, numerical sports jerseys, sport jerseys, jeans, tennis shorts, sweatshirts, sweatpants, sweat suits and tank tops.  All headgear must be worn with the bill forward.  All spectators are to follow this policy also.  The MIAA is a soft spike only conference.

                                                                           

                                                                          1. Spectators and parents are welcomed and encouraged to attend matches but are required to stay on the cart path or in the rough. Spectators/parents may not walk in the same fairway with players. Spectators/parents may not help student/athletes with distances, club selection or any information that may help the student/athlete. In order to help the pace of play spectators/parents may help look for a lost ball but may not touch the ball when it is found. Allow the student/athlete to identify the ball. Spectators/parents who cannot follow these rules may cause forfeiture of the hole for the student/athlete or ultimately disqualification from the match.
                                                                          2. It is the responsibility of all players and coaches to act in a responsible manner and to honor the traditions and sportsmanship of the game. Profanity, club throwing and public displays of anger will not be tolerated. Failure to comply with these rules could result in disqualification if observed by coach/coaches. Schools are also responsible for disciplining their own players for any violations.
                                                                          3. The maintenance of the course is the responsibility of all golfers. Each athlete can help maintain the high quality of the facility by adhering to a few rules of thumb. They are as follows: replace all divots, repair all ball marks, rake bunkers and place the rake outside the bunker when finished, take relief from trees and shrubs, and avoid damaging the course with practice swings.
                                                                          4. Team Championship – There will be a team champion from each conference.
                                                                            Varsity “A & B”: Top four teams  Semifinals – 4 @ 1   3 @ 2 “A & B”
                                                                            Championships at TBD
                                                                            Varsity “C”: Top six teams Quarterfinals – 1 & 2-Byes 6 @ 3 5 @ 4
                                                                            Semifinals – Winner of 6/3 @ 2 Winner of 5/4 @ 1
                                                                            Championships at higher seed
                                                                            JV – Top four teams  Semifinals – 4 @ 1    3 @ 2
                                                                            Championships at higher seed
                                                                            *Venue requested – Not confirmed

                                                                            For seedings, a Tie = ½ win + ½ loss

                                                                           

                                                                           If a playoff match is tied, the McGinn Method will be used to determine a winner: If a playoff match is tied at the end of 12 holes, the groups will continue play on a playoff hole, to be designated and announced by the home team prior to the commencement of the match. The format of the playoff will be 4-ball match play (the individual low score wins). If there is a winner in the first group (the #1 and #2 foursome), play is over and that team wins. If the #1 and #2 foursome ties, the tiebreaker would fall to the #3 and #4 foursome, and if needed, to the #5 and #6 group, until one group wins the hole outright. (e.g., The # 1 and #2 foursome, all 4 golfers shoot a “four”, that group has tied; the #3 and #4 group, a golfer from Team ‘A’ shoots a” three” and the other golfers in the group each shoot “four”, then Team ‘A’ wins the match and play stops.) Should no winner emerge after the first playoff hole, the format is repeated on a second playoff hole, and so on, until a winner is determined. With this format, to expedite play, groups could successively go off the tee until someone wins. (i.e., the first foursome might be on the green, the second foursome could be in the fairway, and the third foursome could be on the tee waiting to hit. If a winner is declared in the first foursome, all other play becomes unnecessary and ends.)

                                                                          In any playoff match, other than the championship, if the match is terminated due to weather or darkness, and the match is completed and tied, the McGinn Method will be used the next day to determine the winner. The higher-seeded home team would need to secure a golf course for the playoff, and if they are unable to do so, then the lower seeded team could provide a course. The McGinn Method playoff would begin on hole number one.

                                                                          For the team championships, all participants will play from the first tee box in front of the tips. If the championship match is terminated due to weather, teams will add up the points they have earned. If one team has secured 11 points, they will be declared the champions. If no team has secured 11 points at the time of termination, the match will be replayed from the beginning.

                                                                           

                                                                          1. Individual Championship – Varsity: A, B, and C Conference – There will be a 36-hole medal (stroke) play Individual Championship with 18 holes played on two days. All participants will play from the first tee box in front of the tips. After the first 18 holes, the low 24 scores and ties and/or anyone within 10 strokes of the lead will make the next round. The remaining top 10 finishers to the highest finisher in each conference will also be added. Those who fall below the cut-off score are eliminated from the Individual Championship. If there is a tie for first place at the end of the 36th hole, there will be a sudden death play-off for those golfers tied. All other ties will stay as a tie. There will be an overall champion, in addition to a champion for each conference. Plaques will be awarded for places 1-3 and medals will be awarded for places 4-10. There will also be a team individual tournament revolving award given to the team with four lowest scores during the individual tournament. Each member school of the MIAA is allowed to enter up to a maximum of six (6) golfers for the individual tournament.

                                                                           

                                                                          1. The All MIAA team for golf (up to 12 athletes from each conference) will be chosen by coaches at the end of season meeting.

                                                                          LACROSSE

                                                                          Set Up

                                                                          Varsity AVarsity BVarsity CJV AF/S A
                                                                          Archbishop SpaldingArchbishop CurleyAnnapolis Area CSArchbishop SpaldingArchbishop Curley
                                                                          Boys’ LatinConcordia PrepBeth TfilohBoys’ LatinBoys’ Latin
                                                                          Calvert HallGerstellChapelgate CACalvert HallCalvert Hall
                                                                          GilmanIndian CreekCristo ReyGilmanLoyola Blakefield
                                                                          John CarrollParkFriendsJohn CarrollMount St. Joseph
                                                                          Loyola BlakefieldSt. John's CPGlenelg CSLoyola BlakefieldSt. Mary’s
                                                                          McDonoghSt. Vincent PallottiGunstonMcDonogh
                                                                          Mount St. JosephSS. Peter & PaulJemicyMount St. Joseph
                                                                          St. Mary’sKeySt. Mary’s
                                                                          St. Paul’s Mt. CarmelSt. Paul’s
                                                                          SevernSevern

                                                                           

                                                                          Start Date: February 20
                                                                          Pre-Season Meeting: February 13 – 6:30pm @ Severn School
                                                                          End of Season Meeting: May 21 – 6:00pm @ Severn School
                                                                          Applicable Rules: NCAA (w/MIAA exceptions)
                                                                          (Federation rules will be used against non-member schools)
                                                                          Special Rules:
                                                                          1. Varsity – 12 minute quarters
                                                                          2. Undersquad – 10 minute quarters
                                                                          3. Equipment may be different colors
                                                                          4. Field markings may deviate
                                                                          5. Visible shot clock for all conferences at all levels
                                                                            Complete Game Rule:
                                                                            Game will be continued at the point of interruption, unless the teams agree to otherwise.
                                                                            Champion Determination: Varsity & Undersquad:  Winner of Championship Game
                                                                            Tournament Set-up: Varsity “A & C”: Top 6 (#6 @ #3 #5 @ #4 #1 & #2 – Byes)
                                                                            Varsity “B”: Top 4 (#4 @ #1 #3 @ #2)
                                                                            JV: Top 4 (#4 @ #1 #3 @ #2)
                                                                            Fr/So: #2 @ #1
                                                                            Championship Site: Varsity Quarterfinals – May 10 @ Higher Seeds
                                                                            Varsity A Semifinals – May 14 @ TBD
                                                                            Varsity B & C Semifinals – May 14 @ Higher Seeds
                                                                            Varsity C Finals – May 16 @ US Lacrosse*
                                                                            Varsity A & B – Friday, May 17 @ TBD
                                                                            Officials:
                                                                            • Varsity Regular Season: Minimum of 3
                                                                            • Varsity Playoffs & Finals: 3  (+ Alternate/CBO)
                                                                            • Varsity Finals: 3 + alternate (in case of injury), who is penalty timer (No CBO)
                                                                            • JV & Fr/So Regular Season: Minimum of 2
                                                                            • JV & Fr/So Semifinals and Finals: Minimum of 3
                                                                            Officials & Assigners Fees:
                                                                            Refer to Officials Fees page
                                                                            Higher seed pays officials thru varsity B & C semifinals.
                                                                            MIAA pays for officials for varsity A semifinals and varsity A, B & C finals.
                                                                            Game Times:
                                                                            4:00 PM
                                                                            Committee Chair (Co-Chairs): Julian Domenech (Kara Carlin and Justin Gordon)

                                                                            *Date and venue requested – not under contract

                                                                            RUGBY

                                                                            Set Up

                                                                            VarsityJV
                                                                            Archbishop SpaldingArchbishop Spalding
                                                                            Calvert HallCalvert Hall
                                                                            Loyola BlakefieldLoyola Blakefield
                                                                            Mount St. JosephMount St. Joseph

                                                                             

                                                                            Start Date: February 20
                                                                            Pre-Season Meeting: February 15 – 6:30pm via video conference
                                                                            End of Season Meeting: May 23 – 6:30pm via Video Conference
                                                                            Applicable Rules: USA Rugby
                                                                            U-19 (Modified)
                                                                            Super 14 Scoring System
                                                                            • Regular Season
                                                                            Varsity – Two 35-min halves – No OT
                                                                            JV – Two-35-min halves – No OT
                                                                            Postseason
                                                                            Varsity – Two-35 min halves
                                                                            JV – Two 35-min halves
                                                                            No OT – Kickoff if tied
                                                                            (kick from 22, 5 kickers try, if everyone makes the 5
                                                                            kicks, you move back 5 yards and restart the process –
                                                                            sudden victory
                                                                            • Subs & Re-Entry
                                                                            Varsity – Limited 10 subs – No re-entry
                                                                            JV – Unlimited subs & re-entry
                                                                            Complete Match Rule:
                                                                            If a match is stopped due to weather in the first 50 minutes, it is picked up where it left off, with a scrum at mid field. Once the match reaches the 50 minutes mark, and the score differential is less than 20 points, it is continued as above, and played to completion. If score differential is greater than 20 points, then the game is declared a final.
                                                                            Champion Determination: Varsity & JV: Winner of Championship Game
                                                                            Game played in full.
                                                                            Varsity Championship Tie Breaker: Two-5-minute overtime, if needed. If
                                                                            still tied, Co- Champions will be awarded.
                                                                            Semifinal Tiebreaker Rule:

                                                                            If a semifinal playoff match is tied at the end of regulation:

                                                                            • 1-10-minute OT period is played (entire ten minutes, first score does not win).

                                                                            If still tied:

                                                                            • Another 10-minute period, (entire ten-minute period).

                                                                            If tied after that, the winner is determined based on

                                                                            • Tries scored
                                                                            • Conversion Kicks Made
                                                                            • Penalty Kicks Made
                                                                            • Drop Goals Converted
                                                                            Tournament Set-up: Varsity: #4 @ #1 #3 @ #2
                                                                            JV:          #2 vs # 1
                                                                            Playoff Determination:

                                                                            Super 14 Scoring System-

                                                                            Win:                                        4 Points
                                                                            Loss:                                      0
                                                                            Tie:                                         2 Points
                                                                            Loss by 7 or less:             1 Bonus Point
                                                                            Score 4 tries or more:           1 Bonus Point

                                                                            Championship Site:

                                                                            May 15 @ Mt. St. Joe

                                                                            (JV Championship game will take place prior to the varsity championship game)

                                                                            Officials Fees:
                                                                            MIAA pays for officials for JV & Varsity championship game
                                                                            Game Times:
                                                                            Determined by Home Team
                                                                            Committee Chair (Co-Chair): Blake Henry (Kraig Loovis)

                                                                             

                                                                            TENNIS

                                                                            Set Up

                                                                            Varsity AVarsity BVarsity CJV AJV B
                                                                            Calvert HallArchbishop SpaldingAnnapolis Area CSCalvert HallAnnapolis Area CS
                                                                            GilmanBeth TfilohArchbishop CurleyGilmanArchbishop Spalding
                                                                            Loyola BlakefieldBoys’ LatinGlenelg CSLoyola BlakefieldBeth Tfiloh
                                                                            McDonoghFriendsGunstonMcDonoghBoys’ Latin
                                                                            St. Paul’sJohn CarrollIndian CreekSt. Paul’sFriends
                                                                            SevernKeySt. John’s Cath PrepIndian Creek
                                                                            Mount St. JosephSt. Mary’sKey
                                                                            ParkSS. Peter & PaulPark
                                                                            St. Mary’s

                                                                             

                                                                            Start Date: February 20
                                                                            Pre-Season Meeting: February 12 – 7:00pm via video conference
                                                                            End of Season Meeting: May 22 – 6:30pm @ Gerstell
                                                                            Applicable Rules: Detailed in League Rules
                                                                            Champion Determination: Varsity & JV: Winner of Championship Match
                                                                            Tournament Set-up: Varsity “A & C”: Top 4 (#4 @ #1 #3 @ #2)
                                                                            Varsity “B”: Top 6 (#6 @ #3 #5 @ #4 #1 & #2 – byes)
                                                                            JV “A & B”: Top 4 (#4 @ #1 #3 @ #2)
                                                                            Championship Site: Varsity “B” Quarterfinals: May 6 @ Higher Seeds
                                                                            Varsity “A, B & C” Team Semifinals: May 7 @ Higher Seeds
                                                                            Varsity A, B & C Team Championships: May 9 @ Higher Seeds
                                                                            JV “A” Team Semifinals & Championships: May 6 & 8 @ Higher Seeds
                                                                            JV “B” Team Semifinals & Championships: May 8 & 10 @ Higher Seeds
                                                                            Varsity A & B Individual Championships: May 13-15 @ McDonogh
                                                                            Varsity C Individual Tournament: May 13-15 @ AACS
                                                                            Rain date for the Individual Championships is Thursday, May 16
                                                                            Match Times:
                                                                            3:45 pm
                                                                            Committee Chair (Co-Chair): Phil Gilotte (Stacy Fuld)

                                                                            LEAGUE RULES FOR TENNIS

                                                                            (rev 6/23)

                                                                             

                                                                             

                                                                            Match time and scheduling varsity and JV: All matches begin at 3:45 p.m.

                                                                             

                                                                            Lateness: If a team is going to be late, it should notify the other school and reschedule if there are severe difficulties. If a team has not rescheduled and has not arrived for the match thirty minutes after it was scheduled, a forfeit may be declared.

                                                                             

                                                                            Match format:

                                                                            A team match consists of three singles and two doubles matches with no player repeats. Each match is two of three sets with regular scoring (with ad) and a twelve-point tiebreak at six games each in any set. Singles and doubles matches should be played simultaneously if at all possible. At facilities with less than five courts, the matches will go in order – 1S, 2S, 3S, 1D, 2D – unless agreed upon by both coaches in advance. Each team match is the best of five individual matches (or points). A ten-point Match Tie-break will be played in lieu of a third set if the overall outcome of the match has already been decided when that third set is to begin.

                                                                             

                                                                            Warm-up: Warm-up is limited to ten minutes.

                                                                             

                                                                            Leaving the court: Players should not leave the court except for bathroom breaks. They should take water, extra racquets, towels, etc., with them at the start of the match.

                                                                             

                                                                            Team rosters: All schools must submit their ladder to the GoogleSheet before their first league match. This ladder will remain unchanged for the first half of the season. These ladders will be shared with all coaches after receipt by the Committee Chair. At the midway point of the season (the Chair will clarify the specific date at the preseason meeting); changes to the ladder can be made. All schools must submit a second/final ladder. The ladder on file at the midway point of the season is the ladder for that school for the remainder of the regular season, playoffs and individual tournament. Ladders are required at both the Varsity and JV levels.

                                                                             

                                                                            Chair:  Phil Gilotte – Gerstell Academy       pgilotte@gerstell.org       Phone: 410-861-4415 (W) 410-978-1583 (C)

                                                                             

                                                                            Line-ups: Coaches should exchange line-ups five minutes prior to match time.

                                                                             

                                                                            Order of play: A coach is obligated to play the best three singles players on the team that day in positions 1, 2 & 3 in descending order of ability. Players 4, 5, 6 & 7 may be paired in any way to form the doubles teams; however, the team playing #1 doubles must be better than the team playing at #2. Beginning in Spring of 2020, “B” conference coaches have the option to keep doubles teams intact when a substitute player is needed for a singles match.

                                                                             

                                                                            Changeovers and set-breaks: In accordance with USTA rules, there is a two-minute set-break after each set played, whether it ends in an odd or even number of games. At the end of the set-break, the new set commences with players at the same end if the set ended in an even number of games or with players switching ends if the set ends in an odd number of games. After the first game of every set, players change ends in a deliberate fashion (as they do in tie-break end changes) as there is no longer a 90 second break after the first game of any set (its having been replaced by the set-break). For all other odd games, there is still the 90-second changeover.

                                                                             

                                                                            Coaching: Coaching is allowed only during the two-minute set-break (described above) or during the 90-second odd-game changeovers. (Coaches may not extend the changeover or set-break, of course.) During play, communication between coach and player is limited to cases of injury, questions of procedure, and disputes about score. Coaching should be done either on court or at the fence, making sure not to disrupt adjacent matches. Coaching is not allowed during restroom or injury time outs. Also, coaches must be on site for all matches.

                                                                            Injuries: A player suffering from a treatable medical condition may be allowed one medical time-out of three minutes for the treatment
                                                                            of that medical condition. If a school official (coach or trainer) is available to evaluate the injured athlete, the medical time-out (threeminutes)
                                                                            does not begin until the diagnosis is made, and treatment begins. HOME team keeps clock.

                                                                             

                                                                            Interruptions to play: If any match is interrupted, because of inclement weather or darkness, for instance, it shall be resumed at the earliest possible date agreed to by the competing schools at the point it was interrupted. Both coaches should agree upon and record pertinent information about line-ups and the status of each match (precise score, who was serving, which end player was located when play suspended, etc.). The same balls (not new ones) should be used when play is resumed.

                                                                             

                                                                            Squad Migration: Under extraordinary circumstances, and with the prior approval of the Tennis Chair, JV players may be permitted to compete in a varsity match and not lose their JV eligibility. Once a player competes in three varsity matches, however, he may not compete again at the JV level in MIAA matches or the MIAA Individual Tournament.

                                                                             

                                                                            Entries/Seeding for Individual Championship: When submitting entries for the individual tournament, coaches should only submit the player’s results at the position for which they are entered in the tournament. No changes/substitutions will be made after
                                                                            tournament brackets have been distributed. Additional information will be provided in the tournament packet.

                                                                             

                                                                            Individual Championships: Coaches will wear wristbands that indicate they are allowed to communicate with the players during the approved coaching times. Two wristbands will be distributed to each school and will be collected at the end of the tournament.

                                                                             

                                                                            Reporting scores: Coaches must report the scores of each team match to the league office (scores@miaasports.net or 1-888-423- 1876) without delay. In addition to team results, coaches are required to report individual match results to the GoogleSheet. Not reporting scores will cause delays in the scheduling of playoffs and result in school fines. The MIAA web address is: www.miaasports.net.

                                                                             

                                                                            Play-offs:             
                                                                            Varsity A & C: The top 4 teams make the playoffs (4 @ 1 3 @ 2)
                                                                            Varsity B: The top 6 teams make the playoffs (6 @ 3 5 @ 4 1 & 2 – Byes)

                                                                            If two teams are tied:          

                                                                            Head-to-Head (record only-not score)
                                                                            Record vs. Teams Above (starting with 1st place)
                                                                            Record vs. Teams Below (starting with team below tied teams) *

                                                                            If three teams are tied:       

                                                                            Combined record vs. tied teams
                                                                            Record vs. Teams Above (starting with 1st Place)
                                                                            Record vs Teams Below (starting with team below tied teams) *

                                                                            (In the event of a three-way tie for two play-off berths, the three-way tie breaker will only be used to select the first advancing team. The remaining berth will be decided using the two-way tie breaker rule.)

                                                                             

                                                                            *If the tie breakers listed above do not determine seedings, then:

                                                                            If two teams tied:             Total sets won in matches head-to-head

                                                                            Total sets won against teams above (starting with 1st place)

                                                                            Total sets won against teams below (starting with team below tied teams) Playoff match to determine who gets in – Coin flip only for seeding purposes.

                                                                            If three (or more) teams tied:

                                                                            Combined set record vs. tied teams

                                                                            Total sets won against teams above (starting with 1st place)

                                                                            Total sets won against teams below (starting with the team below tied teams)

                                                                            (In the event of a three-way tie for two play-off berths, the three-way tie breaker will only be used to select the first advancing team. The remaining berth will be decided using the two-way tie breaker rules.

                                                                             

                                                                            The team with the higher seed will host each match. The winners will advance to the championships. The play-offs will be played on the Tuesday and Thursday before the individual tournament.

                                                                             

                                                                            If available, a roaming official will be on site for each of the Varsity Team Championship matches.

                                                                             

                                                                            JV A & B: The top 4 teams from each conference make the playoffs (4 @ 1 / 3 @ 2). The winners will advance to the championships. The play-offs will be played on the Monday and Wednesday before the individual tournament.

                                                                            TRACK & FIELD

                                                                            Set Up

                                                                            Varsity AVarsity BJV
                                                                            Archbishop CurleyAnnapolis Area CSArchbishop Curley
                                                                            Archbishop SpaldingBeth TfilohArchbishop Spalding
                                                                            Calvert HallConcordia PrepCalvert Hall
                                                                            GilmanGlenelg CSGilman
                                                                            Loyola BlakefieldIndian CreekLoyola Blakefield
                                                                            McDonoghJohn CarrollMcDonogh
                                                                            Mount St. JosephMt. CarmelMount St. Joseph
                                                                            St. Paul’sPark
                                                                            Severn
                                                                            St. Frances
                                                                            St. John’s Cath. Prep
                                                                            St. Mary’s
                                                                            St. Vincent Pallotti

                                                                             

                                                                            Start Date: February 20
                                                                            Pre-Season Meeting: February 26 – 6:30pm via Video Conference
                                                                            End of Season Meeting: May 14 – 6:30pm @ via Video Conference
                                                                            Applicable Rules: Federation Rules
                                                                            Federation Rules on Scratches and Order of Events
                                                                            Special Rules:
                                                                            • Championship Meet: No more than two coaches are permitted on the infield. No player permitted on the infield unless working or warming up for an event.
                                                                            • If an athlete scratches from an event after Monday’s scratch meeting, he/she is still in the meet but that event counts as one of his/her four events “competed in”.
                                                                            • A competitor shall not compete in more than four events, including relays.
                                                                            • Coaches who fail to meet league deadlines will be fined $100. A second offense would jeopardize their athletes’ participation in the Championship.
                                                                            Complete Meet Rule: If dangerous or severe weather conditions occur, on-site administrators should inform meet officials and suspension of competition should occur. Student participants should be removed from the track and field at that time. On-site school administrators and meet officials should monitor weather conditions in order to make a determination as to whether competition should resume or the meet be postponed and resumed at a later date/time. If the decision is made to resume the meet, it will be resumed from the point of interruption consistent with NFHS Track and Field Rules.
                                                                            Champion Determination: A Conference Regular Meet Season Winner – Plaque
                                                                            A Championship Meet Winner – Revolving Cup (Hoffman Trophy)
                                                                            B Championship Meet Winner – Revolving Cup (Eggleston Trophy)
                                                                            Tournament Set-up: All comers, individual events – with team scores (A & B scored separately)
                                                                            Meet qualifying standards
                                                                            Championship Site: May 9 – Preliminaries @ Calvert Hall
                                                                            May 11 – Championships (with IAAM) @ Under Armour Stadium* (or Spalding)
                                                                            Officials & Assigner Fees:
                                                                            Refer to Officials Fees page
                                                                            Suggest 5-6 officials for league quad/group meets.
                                                                            Schools may request additional officials.
                                                                            For “A” Quad meets, each school will contribute to paying for additional officials
                                                                            MIAA pays for officials at championship meet (prelims & finals)
                                                                            Meet Times:
                                                                            3:15 pm
                                                                            Committee Chair (Co-Chairs): Mickey Deegan (Jon Mellinger and Freddie Newman)

                                                                            *Date and venue requested – not under contract.

                                                                            DEFINITIONS

                                                                            TermsDefinitions
                                                                            Black Out Period
                                                                            (Fall teams only)
                                                                            The seven days prior to the member school’s first day of tryouts. During this period, all player/coach contact is disallowed.
                                                                            Date of EnrollmentThe first day the student is physically attending classes.
                                                                            Eligible StudentAn enrolled student who takes a majority of their academic classes on campus within their school during the traditional school year.
                                                                            MigrationMovement between lower and upper-level teams in any non-conference contest.
                                                                            This migration is for the benefit of player development and not for support of numerical makeup of higher-level teams.
                                                                            Open EnrollmentJune 1–September 1 – Applies to transfer students who transfer from a non- member school.
                                                                            ParticipationPracticing or scrimmaging during the regular season, beginning with the 1st try- out/practice date or playing in any interscholastic competition.
                                                                            PracticeAn organized gathering of student athletes, supervised by a coach or coaches, for the purpose of preparing for an athletic contest or to decide the numerical make-up of a team.
                                                                            Sport SeasonThe first date of allowable practice until the final date of the MIAA championship for that sport. If a particular sport does not have a championship or post season tournament, the sport season shall end with the last regular season league contest.
                                                                            Tag-AlongsA student athlete who attends a member school and who participates in or has an interest in a sport which is not competitively offered by that member school. Tag a longs may not participate in any MIAA sanctioned regular season, individual or championship event.
                                                                            Transfer StudentOne who changes enrollment from one school to another.
                                                                            Varsity Athlete (member)A student who has competed in any way in a varsity interscholastic conference competition.
                                                                            Varsity Athlete (non-member)A student who has competed in any way in a varsity interscholastic competition.

                                                                            For transfers during open enrollment, students may be eligible if no other stated policies apply (ie. age limitation, limits of participation, etc.)
                                                                            30-day rule: A transfer student, if no other stated policies apply, may not participate in a league competition of this Association until 30 days after the date of enrollment at their new school.

                                                                            Website Procedures

                                                                            To access the backend of PrestoSports

                                                                            1. Log into http://miaasports.net/admin OR Under the ADMIN INFO/FORMS tab on www.miaasports.net
                                                                            2. Enter your email address and password
                                                                            3. Click on the Game day tab

                                                                            HOW TO ADD AN EVENT

                                                                            1. Click on Seasons from just below the Game day menu bar (or from the right-side panel of seasons or click “View All Seasons”) and choose the Season (ie. 2023-24 Varsity Soccer)
                                                                            2. Click on the “Schedule” tab. (Before adding events make sure to review the schedule tab to see if the contest is already entered.)
                                                                            3. Click the [add event] link in the gray menu bar.
                                                                            4. Complete the following fields:
                                                                              • Date
                                                                              • Time
                                                                              • Visitor and Home team names – It is extremely important when adding teams to choose the names that appear in the dropdown menu. (The teams listed here are synced with the network and should always be used.) Note: If your opponent does not appear in the drop down box and you are adding a new opponent, after you “Save” the contest, the system will force you to confirm your opponent. Click the “Team not in our list” box and “Save” (again) to save the contest.
                                                                              • Venue (if off campus)
                                                                              • Status
                                                                              • Notes (optional) – the notes entered here are shared throughout the network. Customize your events to add notes specific to your site, such as “Homecoming.”
                                                                              • The Regional box will be checked, as a default. If you are entering a conference contest, check the Conference box
                                                                              • If you are entering a scrimmage, check the No Contest box (to the right) and enter Scrimmage in the Notes box.
                                                                            5. Click Save or Save and View Event

                                                                            HOW TO ENTER A SCORE

                                                                            1. The Game day screen displays the current contests, but by using the calendar, you’re able to toggle to previous days. Choose the date of contest(s).
                                                                            2. Choose the game you wish to update by clicking on the date/time of the contest. (Clicking on the season in red will lead you to the full schedule of that team.)
                                                                            3. Click on the “Score” box on the right side of your screen, under the Event Information bar.
                                                                            4. An “Update Score” box will appear. Click on the “Status” box and choose “Final”, “Final OT”, etc.
                                                                            5. Boxes for your team and your opponent’s team will appear. Enter the score in each box and click “Update.”

                                                                            FOR CROSS COUNTRY: Choose the meet you wish to update. Click “Edit” on the right side of your screen (next to “Score”). Enter scores in the “Result” boxes next to Visitor/Home teams. Enter the losing score with a “-“ before it. (ex: ABC School -50 and XYZ School 15) Click “Save” at the bottom of event details. The system will recognize the lower score is a victory.

                                                                            HOW TO CHANGE A CONTEST (Postponements/Cancelled Contests, Venue Change, etc.…)

                                                                            1. The Game day screen displays the current contests. Choose the date of contest you wish to edit.
                                                                            2. Choose the game you wish to update by clicking on the date/time of the contest. (Clicking on the season in red will lead you to the full schedule of that team.)
                                                                            3. Click on “Edit” on the right side of your screen, under the Event Information bar. This will display all details about the contest.
                                                                            4. From here, you may change the contest date/time/location, update status (postponed/cancelled)
                                                                              • Date Changes: Enter a new date (and time, if applicable). (Do not enter a new contest.)
                                                                              • Postponements/Cancelled Contests:
                                                                              Check the appropriate box (to the right). If postponed, once rescheduled, go back into the same game, enter the
                                                                              new date and uncheck the postponed box.
                                                                              • Location Changes:
                                                                              For switching home/away, simply change the school in each box. For neutral site, enter in the Venue box.
                                                                            5. Once you make the necessary changes, click the Save or Save and View Event box, lower left screen.

                                                                            HOW TO ADD STREAMING LINKS FOR A CONTEST

                                                                            1. The Game day screen display current contests. Click on the date/time of the contest you wish to add a link to.
                                                                            2. Look for the “Add Related Information” bar and click on the “Add external link” box.
                                                                            3. From the “Box Score” box dropdown, select “Video”
                                                                            4. Add the streaming link (to the box next to video) and click “Add”

                                                                            FOR ADDITIONAL SUPPORT – Go to https://help.prestosports.com/ and select “PrestoWeb”

                                                                            How To Add the MIAA Handbook as a Shortcut on Your Phone

                                                                             

                                                                            Step 1

                                                                            With this page open in your mobile device browser, tap the symbol for the share menu: it will be at the bottom of your screen if you’re using Safari on an iPhone, or under the menu in the upper right if you’re using Chrome on Android phone.

                                                                            Safari browser on an iPhone

                                                                            Chrome browser on an Android

                                                                            Step 2

                                                                            Tap the option that says Add to Home Screen

                                                                            Step 3

                                                                            Tap Add to add the MIAA Handbook link as an icon on your phone’s home screen

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