Springfield Catholic Athletic Association

Revised Bylaws & Policies, August 2002

1. The name of the organization is the Springfield Catholic Athletic Association (SCAA).
2. The Springfield Catholic Athletic Association is an affiliation of the Catholic Elementary Schools of the cities of Springfield and Taylorville and Sangamon County.  A school must agree to abide by the Bylaws, Rules and Policies of the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois and the Illinois Elementary School Association to be a member.  Schools who violate these rules and policies will be sanctioned by the SCAA Board.  Serious violations, as determined by the SCAA Board, may result in the dissolution of affiliation.
3. Membership of the Board

A.  The affairs of the SCAA are managed by a Board which is composed of:

1.  one (1) principal from each of the Springfield area member schools;
2.  one (1) priest from a participating parish;
3.  one (1) or two (2) SCAA athletic director(s);
4.  one (1) representative (preferably the athletic director) from each participating school;

B.  The Board will be formally established annually and will be formed on the third Thursday of August.  It will be the responsibility of the priest of the participating schools/parishes to name his replacement to the Board.  All principals from member schools are expected to serve on the Board.  The school representatives will be selected by their respective principals.

C.  The Board shall meet at 4:30 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month.

4. Officers of the Board

1. The Officers of the Board shall consist of a Chair/Co-Chair, Secretary (if s/he is a Board member), and Treasurer(s).  The Chair/Co-Chair shall be a designated Springfield Area Principal(s).  The Treasurer(s) shall be from among the principals.  The Secretary may be a member or a non-member of the Board.

1. The Chair/Co-Chair of the Board shall:

1. conduct all business of the Board.
2. serve as the official contact person for all Board business.
3. provide an agenda prior to each Board meeting for each Board member.
4. has the power to request any special/additional meetings as needed.
5. act as a liaison between "The Gym" and the S.C.A.A. Board on matters pertaining to 7th & 8th grade girls and boys basketball and 6th, 7th, & 8th girls volleyball leagues.
    

2. The Secretary shall:

1. prepare the minutes.
2. disburse minutes to each Board member.
3. be responsible for all correspondence of the Board.

3. The Treasurer shall:

1. be responsible for all the finances of the Board.
2. give a report at each Board meeting.
3. be the financial contact person for all league coordinators.
4. keep accurate, verifiable records.
5. sign the SCAA checks.

2. Each Co-Chairman shall serve a two-year term, with one new co-chairman appointed each year.  NOTE:  There will be two new co-chairman for the 2000-2001 school year.  One principal will serve for one year and one principal will serve for two years.

1. The new co-chairman shall prepare and mail the agenda for the monthly meetings.
2. The returning co-chairman shall conduct the meetings.
3. The co-chairman shall consult each other before making any decisions.

5. Decisions of the Board

1. When voting, a quorum shall consist of three quarters of the voting members.  For the purpose of transacting official business, it shall be necessary that a quorum be present.
2. A two-third majority will pass any measure.  In decision making areas, the Board shall strive for consensus.

6. Responsibilities of the Board

It shall be the responsibility of the Board to:

1. distribute and enforce the rules of the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois and the S.C.A.A.;
2. approve the schedule of games, officials, and facilities for Association play;
3. determine fees for each team;
4. serve as the principle interpreter of rules and regulations, as the final recourse in the arbitration of disputes;
5. coordinate the meetings for the various  leagues so that league coordinators can be selected;
6. provide liaison and communication with the high schools, parishes, principals, and coordinators;
7. appoint a SCAA Athletic Director as approved by the principals;
8. provide a coaches' training clinic for volleyball and basketball which includes OSHA regulations.
9. set a monetary payment to league coordinators each year.

7. Duties and Responsibilities of Each Participating Parish

It shall be the responsibility of each participating parish to:

1. abide by the Diocesan educational policies and Association rules and regulations;
2. require all volunteers to sign a Child Abuse Statement and Statements of Certification and Authorization;
3. assume all responsibilities for liability for property damage by participants who are members of teams sponsored by their parish;
4. meet responsibilities of participant eligibility requirements;
5. pay required fees to Association by the published date;
6. assure that parents assume responsibility for accidents and injuries incurred by the children;
7. require that parents assume responsibility for providing insurance coverage for their children in case of accidents and/or injuries;
8. require that all students participating in the athletic programs provide proof of a current physical to their respective coaches.
9. provide athletic event passes for S.C.A.A. school priests, principal, staff, and S.C.A.A. coaches to attend S.C.A.A. games free of charge.

8. Responsibilities of the SCAA Athletic Director(s)

The SCAA Athletic Director(s) shall:

1. administer all bylaws, policies, rules and regulations of the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois and the S.C.A.A.;
2. provide rules and regulations for coaches;
3. obtain facilities for game/match play;
4. schedule games/matches and league play;
5. provide a tentative schedule of games/matches to the designated principal(s) so that approval or revisions can be made;
6. schedule officials or appoint an assistant to do so;
7. schedule admission workers;
8. schedule/verify with host school the official timekeeper and scorekeeper;
9. provide the SCAA treasurer with a payroll report;
10. supply the Springfield Catholic Association Board with names, addresses and phone numbers of coaches and league officials;
11. procure and care for all league equipment and give an account of same at the end of the school year;
12. advise school(s) of their standings;
13. maintain a record of team rosters from all participating teams and distribute rosters to league coordinators;
14. organize the All-Star game/match for the eighth grade boys and girls teams;
15. coordinate a yearly coaches clinic with the SCAA chairperson;
16. oversee all approved All-Star game/match activities for the eighth grade girls and boys teams;
17. consult with the SCAA chairperson/co-chair to determine play in case of inclement weather;
18. upon notification by a league coordinator(s), the SCAA Athletic Director(s) will notify the appropriate school when there is a technical foul call or an ejection of a coach or player;

9. Amendment to SCAA Bylaws

The SCAA Bylaws will be in effect for the period of one (1) year without change.  Consideration for change must be presented to all board members in writing.

Any amendment to the SCAA Bylaws, Rules, and Policies shall only be permitted if authorization by the SCAA Board.

Section 1. GENERAL RULES APPLICABLE TO LEAGUES

Statement of Purpose

The purposes of school-sponsored athletic programs are to teach the skills of games, to foster healthy exercise, to teach fair play, and to give enjoyment to students. Athletic programs which deny to certain students these opportunities, or that exert undue pressures on students, are inconsistent with these purposes.

School-sponsored athletic programs are part of the school curriculum and are subject to policies of the pastor and board as well as to the general administrative responsibilities of the principal of the school. (Excerpted from Diocesan Policy. Section 5561, "Athletics")

The SCAA oversees the following sports:

Girls’ Basketball, grades 5 -6
Girls' Basketball, grades 7-8
Boys’ Basketball, grades 5 - 6
Boys' Basketball, grades 7-8
Girls’ Volleyball, grades 7 - 8

Each school will decide locally whether they wish to join the IESA, in addition to the SCAA.  A team playing in the SCAA league may not participate in the IESA state tournament series.

Communication Policy

Any individual with concerns relating to the Springfield Catholic Athletic Association must first take those concerns to the appropriate person(s) at his/her school.  If further discussion or action is necessary, the principal or the athletic director of the local school will contact the co-chairmen of the SCAA.

General Eligibility

A student who is in the fifth, sixth, seventh or eighth grade of his/her parish’s school may play on his/her grade level’s sports team. A student may play on a school sports team one grade level above his/her grade level only if there is an insufficient number of players at that grade level to field a team. (This exception must be approved by the principal.)

A student may play on ONLY ONE team in the same sport for his/her school.  At the seventh and eighth grade level, schools may combine same grade level teams to play games outside of SCAA.

A team roster, listing name, birthday, and grade, and uniform number of each player must be filed with the respective League Coordinator(s). Rosters must be submitted to the athletic director prior to playing of the first league game or match. Teams whose initial rosters are not filed by that day will forfeit all future games/matches until the roster is filed.   The Athletic Director will submit all league rosters to the league coordinators.

A roster change must be submitted to the athletic director.

No student shall be permitted to compete in a tryout, practice or game until she/he shall have filed with his/her principal (1) written approval of a parent or legal guardian, (2) a certificate of physical fitness issued by a licensed physician not more than one year preceding such tryout, practice or contest in any athletic activity, and (3) proof of current insurance coverage.

No student shall be allowed to participate following disabling illness or injury without a physician’s release.

A student will be declared ineligible to play and/or practice if s/he does not meet the requirements above; or, s/he fails to uphold the academic polices of his/her school.

Division of Players for Teams

5th through 8th Grade:

If a school has enough players to field two(2) or more teams at the same grade level, these teams are to be split so that they are as evenly matched in ability and skill as possible.

If numbers warrant, a school may combine players from different grades to form a team.  (Ordinarily, students play at the highest grade level unless special circumstances warrant board approval for play at the lower grade level).  (4.0443 I.E.S.A.)

Individual Playing Time

All players who attend practice, practice within the guidelines established by the Diocese, the respective schools and coaches, and are otherwise eligible to play, shall play in league games on a reasonable but more than minimal basis.  Effort must be made to give each team member a significant amount of playing time.

Forfeitures

A forfeiture can occur from the failure to file a roster of team members in a timely manner, the use of an ineligible participant, a violation of SCAA policy, or the inability to properly field a team of players. (See player and substitution rules for volleyball and basketball.) If both teams fail to field the proper number of players, both forfeit and each incurs a loss.

*The use of any ineligible participant in any game/match shall make the forfeiture of the game/match automatic and mandatory if won by the offending school.

Games/matches in process when a serious violation is discovered will continue to its completion and be declared a forfeiture at that time, if warranted. The decision of a forfeit shall be the responsibility of the SCAA Athletic Director(s) or the league coordinator(s). If a person of authority is not available at the site, the results of the game/match my be held under "protest" until the situation is reviewed.

Forfeitures of two (2) games or matches will be cause for dismissal from the league for the balance of the season, subject only to review by the SCAA Board.

Unsportsmanlike Conduct

Unsportsmanlike conduct is defined as the following:

Fighting, verbal abuse/dissent directed toward an official or opponent, racial or ethnic slurs, profanity/obscene gestures, flagrant/violent fouls, taunting/trash talking/baiting, cheating, throwing/abusing equipment, physical intimidation or abuse of an official or opponent, and unauthorized leaving of the team bench. (5.120 I.E.S.A.)

A coach who is ineligible for a contest due to a suspension for unsportsmanlike conduct may not travel with the team to the contest or attend the contest. (5.120 I.E.S.A.)

A player or coach ejected from a "7th" grade contest may not play or coach in the 8th grade contest scheduled on the same evening.  Futhermore, whenever the next 7th grade and 8th grade games are scheduled, the player or coach would have to sit out the 7th grade contest but would be eligible for that evening's 8th grade contest.  (5.120 I.E.S.A.)

Any player, coach or bench personnel ejected from a game for unsportsmanlike conduct shall be ineligible for the next SCAA game/match played by his/her team.

Team Practice

Teams may begin practicing no earlier than the date listed in the table below.

League Entry

An entry fee to be used for official games and match-related salaries and supplies will be paid by each team.  The fee for each sports team will be $200.  This is to be paid prior to the first weekend of league play.  Checks should be made payable to the Springfield Athletic Association and sent to the SCAA Treasurer(s).

A penalty fee of $50 will be assessed for teams added after the deadline.

Number Of Games

No basketball team representing a member school shall in any one season participate in more than:
    a)    18 games and no tournament; or
    b)    16 games and 1 tournament; or
    c)    14 games and 2 tournaments.        (4.0421 I.E.S.A.)

No volleyball team representing a member school shall in any one season participate in more than:
    a)    18 matches and no tournament; or
    b)    16 matches and 1 tournament; or
    c)    14 matches and 2 tournaments.    (4.0621 I.E.S.A.)

End of the season SCAA league playoff games/matches do not count in this total.    

Basketball League Standings

League standings will be based on a percentage rating of each team's win-loss record of games.

Volleyball Standings

Volleyball standings will be base on a percentage rating of each team's win-loss record of matches.

Schedule Of Games

It is Diocesan policy that schedules must be approved by the principals. To be included in the scheduling of games, each school must submit the number of teams playing in each league to the SCAA Athletic Director by the established deadline. 

Each principal must also submit a schedule of any conflicting events to the SCAA Athletic Director(s) at the August SCAA meeting.

The SCAA Athletic Director(s) is responsible for utilizing the information provided by each school and submitting a tentative league schedule to the Principal Chairperson/Co-Chair for review. All suggestions and/or revisions are made in consultation with the SCAA Athletic Director(s).

Any requests for changes after the schedule is approved by the principals will not be considered without the approval of the SCAA Board.

A final schedule will be given by the SCAA Athletic Director(s) to the principal of each school as soon as it is available.  The principals are responsible for circulating the schedule to the individual coaches.

Schedules will be made without regard to more than one team at any one school.

**The SCAA schedule of games takes precedence over an IESA game. 

Tournaments

The SCAA will host a conference tournament at the conclusion of regular league play for all grade levels.

Tournament seedings will be based on the league standings at the end of the season. (See appendix A for a diagram of tournament brackets.)

In case of a tie, comparative records will be used to determine the seedings. The following comparisons will be used to determine placement:

    •the number of basketball games or volleyball matches, won or lost;

    •the number of basketball games or volleyball matches won or lost head-to-head between those two teams with an identical record;

     •in volleyball, the point difference in the aforementioned matches in (b), head-to-head, between those two teams with an identical record;

     •a flip of the coin.

In volleyball, matches will have a 60 minute time limit unless playing a third decisive game.  During the finals, there is no time limit for the match.

The combination of entire teams will be allowed if needed, to field a team(s) for holiday tournaments.

Trophy Plates and Individual Team Member Medals

The SCAA Athletic Director(s) will advise teams who are first and second place in regular league play, and first, second, third and fourth place in the tournament.

The SCAA Board will provide medals to individual team members.  Assuming that all games are played, these will be awarded for:

--- 1st, 2nd place in the league
--- 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th place in the tournament

Eighth Grade All-Star Game/Match

Procedure for the All-Star Game/Match follows:

*Two players will be selected by their team mates, supervised by their coaches, approved by the local athletic director and principal.

*For the basketball All-Star activities, the coach from each school may choose two (2) players to participate in the free throw contest and two (2) players in the 3-point contest. These players may or may not be the players chosen as the All-Star game participants and must be approved by the local athletic director and principal.

*For the volleyball All-Star activities, the coach from each school may choose two (2) players to participate in the serving contest and two (2) players in the set/spike contest.  These players may or may not be the players chosen as the All-Star match participants and must be approved by the local athletic director and principal.

*SCAA Athletic Director(s) are responsible for scheduling the site of the games/match.

*The players selected will be divided by lottery into two separate All-Star teams. Each school will be equally represented on each All-Star team.

*The eighth grade coaches of the first and second place teams will coach the two All-Star teams. If unavailable, the SCAA Athletic Director(s) will contact the 8th grade coaches in descending league standing order until two coaches are available.

*Practice will be held at the facilities of the selected coaches.

*The All-Star Game/Match will be played within one month of league tournament play.

Cancellations

Cancellations of games/matches due to weather conditions will be made by the SCAA Chairperson/Co-Chair and the Athletic Director(s). The Athletic Director(s) will notify the League Coordinator(s). The League Coordinator will contact each team’s coach prior to the start of that day’s games/matches.

Use Of Dressing Rooms

Players should not enter dressing rooms until the fourth quarter of the basketball game or the last game in the volleyball match prior to theirs to change clothes. An adult must be present when teams are in the dressing room.

Fees

Admission
The following admission fees will be charged for all non-players:
Adult - $ 2.00
Child - $ 1.00
Coaches - No Charge
Priest - No Charge
Principals - No Charge

Officials
The league will provide officials, score keepers, and timers for each game/match as outlined below. The League Coordinator holds the score book.

League --- 5th Grade Basketball
Referees --- 2 Referees @ $20.00 per game
Scorekeeper --- 1 scorekeeper @ $6.00
Timekeeper --- 1 timekeeper @ $6.00

League --- 6th Grade Basketball
Referees --- 2 Referees @ $20.00 per game
Scorekeeper --- 1 scorekeeper @ $6.00
Timekeeper --- 1 timekeeper @ $6.00

The league will pay a referee one and one-half times the regular rate ($30.00) if she/he must officiate the game by him/herself. 

Uniforms

Basketball

1.    Team shirts, and undershirts if worn, shall be of the same solid color front and back.  Undershirts shall be similar in color to the shirt and shall not have frayed or ragged edges.  If the undershirt has sleeves, they shall be the same length.

        The American flag may be worn on the shirt provided it does not exceed 2 x 3 inches and does not interfere with the visibility of the player's number.

        Decorations such as mascots, stars, commemorative, memorial or recognition patches, insignias or logos are not permitted on the undershirt, but are permitted in the 4-inch side insert of the shirt.  A visible manufacturer's logo/trademark is not permitted on the undershirt.

        The only other shirt decorations permitted are: (a) Side inserts or trim of any color(s) centered vertically below the arm pit and not to exceed 4 inches in width (2 inches on each side of the seam); (b) trim not to exceed 1 inch around the neck and arm openings; and (c) a waist opening band of any color(s) not to exceed 4 inches in width, and located at least 4 inches below the bottom of the number or below the bottom of the name or abbreviation of the name if it appears under the number.

2.    No more that two identifying name(s) or abbreviation(s) of the name(s) may be placed on either side, or on both, the front and back of the shirt.  The name(s) must conform to the following: (a) it identifies the school, the school nickname or mascot, or the player's name; (b) placement is either vertical and/or horizontal; (c) if horizontal, the lettering may be arched, but the first and last letters must be in the same horizontal plane; (d) tails above or below the lettering are not permitted; and (e) placement must be such that the number(s) is clearly visible.

3.    Each player shall be numbered on the front and back of the shirt with plain Arabic numerals.
    (a)    The following numbers are legal: 0,1,2,3,4,5,00,10,11,12,13,14,15,20,21,22,23,24,25,30,31,32,
33,34,35,40,41,42,43,44,45,50,51,52,53,54,55. (Any jersey manufactured for use prior to the 2000-2001 season will remain legal until 2005-06 school year.)
    (b)    The number shall be at least 6 inches high on the back and at least 4 inches high on the front and not less than 1/2 inch in width excluding the border(s).
    (c)    Not more than three colors may be used.  The style of the number must be clearly visible and conform to one of the following:  (1) A solid contrasting color with not more than two solid color/-inch borders around the entire number.  If the shirt colors is used as a border, it must be counted as one of the allowed colors.  (2) The shirt color itself when bordered with not more than two/-inch solid border(s) contrasting with the shirt color.  (3) A solid contrasting color with a "shadow" trim of a contrasting color on part of the number not to exceed 1/2 inch in width.  The shadow trim may only be used in place of the /-inch border(s).
    (d)    The number(s) on the front and back of the shirt shall be the same color and style.  Question - (1) - If contesting teams have uniforms of the same color, what shall be done?  Answer - If possible, each team should have two sets of uniforms, one of light color and the other dark.  The light color is for home games.  The team which violates this policy should change.  If there is doubt, the officials should request the home team to change; on a neutral floor the officials decide.  Question - (2)  What is the penalty for wearing an illegal number or a shirt with diagonal or tailed lettering?  Answer - The penalty is a technical foul for each designated starter, and for each substitute who enters the game, and the infraction is discovered before the ball becomes live.  Each illegal-shirt infraction may be penalized only one time.

4.    A player's shirt designed to be worn inside the pants shall be tucked inside the pants and the pants shall be above the hips and worn properly.  A player not conforming to this uniform policy shall be directed to leave the game.

5.    The referee shall not permit any player to wear equipment or apparel which, in his/her judgement, is dangerous or confusing to other players or is not appropriate.  Examples of illegal items include, but are not limited to: (a) a guard, cast or brace made of hard and unyielding leather, plaster, pliable (soft) plastic, metal or any other hard substance - even though covered with soft padding-when worn on the elbow, hand finger, wrist or forearm; (b) head decorations, headwear and jewelry; (c) equipment which is unnatural and designed to increase a player's height or reach or to gain an advantage; (d) an illegal undershirt; and (e) an undergarment or tights which extend below the pants.

(Rule 3 Section 4-5 NFHS Rules Book)

Volleyball

    Volleyball kneepads are required by all participants (S.C.A.A. Rule)

1.    A guard, cast or brace made of hard and unyielding leather, plaster, pliable (soft) plastic, metal or any other hard substance, even though padded, is not permitted on the finger, hand, wrist or forearm.

   2.    Supports/braces are permitted on other parts of the body (an elbow brace shall not extend more than halfway down the forearm) if in the judgment of the referee, they are not considered dangerous.  The referee shall, however, require a support/brace to be covered or padded if a sharp edge or point is exposed.

3.    Artificial limbs are permitted when they are: (a) no more dangerous than the corresponding human limb, or (b) adequately padded.  A letter of permission from the state association must be made available to the officials.

4.    Any equipment that in the judgment of the referee increases a player's advantage or presents a safety concern (e.g., towel tucked in uniform waistband) is prohibited.

5.    Hair devices made of soft material may be worn to control the hair.  Hair adornment made of soft material and no more than 2 inches wide may be worn.

6.    Players shall not wear jewelry with the exception of religious or medical medals.  If such medals are worn, they shall be taped to the body under the uniform.

7.    All players on a team shall wear like-colored uniforms consisting of shirts and shorts, pants, or skirts, in one or two pieces.  The uniform also may include compression shorts which are unadorned and of a single color similar to the predominant color of the uniform bottom.

8.    Each player shall be identified by a number on the uniform top which is not a duplicate of a teammate's number.

9.    The number shall be: (a) permanent and clearly visible; (b) not more than two digits; (c) plain, Arabic numeral of a solid color contrasting with the color of the uniform top.  It shall not be less than 3/4 inches in width.  It may have a single, contrasting border or shadow not to exceed 1/2 inch in width; (d) located on the upper front and back of the uniform top; (e) at least 4 inches high on the front of the top and at least 6 inches high on the back of the top; (f) placed so the top of the number on the front of the uniform is no more than 5 inches down from the shoulder seam.
        It is recommended that a 2-inch number be placed on each sleeve near the shoulder seam.

10.    If a visible number is worn on the uniform bottom, it shall be the same number as on the uniform top.

11.    Appropriate playing shoes shall be worn.

12.    If undergarments such as t-shirts, body suits, sports bras, etc. are worn in such a manner that they are exposed, they shall be of a single color similar to the predominant color of the uniform top.

13.    Players shall not wear undergarments or tights which extend below the uniform bottom.

14.    A single partial/whole manufacturer's logo/trademark (no more than 2 1/4 square inches with no dimension more than 2 1/4 inches) and/or one American flag (no more than 2 inches x 3 inches in size) is permitted on each piece of the uniform provided placement does not interfere with the visibility of the player's number.

(Rule 4 Section 1-2 NFHS Rules Book)

Section 2. RESPONSIBILITIES

League Coordinator:

There shall be a League Coordinator(s) for each sport in each grade.

The league coordinator may be a coach or another Board-approved individual.

There will be no league without a League Coordinator(s).

The League Coordinator shall:
A. communicate all needs and concerns with the SCAA Athletic Director(s);
B. collect game book, ball, and Sportsmanship game reports;
C. fax/call in scores of games to SCAA Athletic Director(s) and newspaper;
D. supervise admission workers;
E. act as liaison between the host school and the SCAA Athletic Director(s);
F. act as liaison between the coaches and the SCAA Athletic Director(s);
G. summit the official's worksheet to the Athletic Director(s) weekly;
H.  collect and deposit the money for the gate;
I.   submit the gate receipts to the S.C.A.A. Treasurer:
J. report technical fouls and ejections to the SCAA Athletic Director(s);
K. declare a forfeit as defined by policies, in the absence of the SCAA Athletic Director(s).
L.  will receive a monetary payment designated by the S.C.A.A. Board each year.

Host Schools

The SCAA will pay each school which hosts the various leagues $300 per sport per grade to partially offset expenses incurred.

The Host School shall:
A. provide an adequate facility for play;
B. open and close the gym;
C. coordinate the clean up of the gym;
D. supervise admission workers;
E. supervise fans in "off-limit" areas;
F. call referees if needed


Section 3. LEAGUE SPECIFIC RULES FOR BASKETBALL

Rule # 1 -- Game

Games will consist of four (4) six-minute quarters, with intermission of one-minute after the first and third quarters, eight (8) minutes between halves and a twelve (12) minute warm-up period between games.

If the game is tied at the end of regulation play, there will be as many three-minute overtime periods as are necessary to determine the winner of the game. The clock will be official IESA timing.

Teams shall be allowed 3 one-minute time outs and 2 twenty-second time outs during a regulation game.

5th, 6th, 7th, 8th grade girls teams and 5th grade boys teams will use a women's (28 inches) basketball.  6th, 7th, and 8th grade boys will use a men's (29 inches) size basketball.

Rule # 2 -- Jump Ball

In all jump ball situations, other than the start of the game and each overtime, the teams will alternate taking the ball out of bounds.

Rule # 3 -- Defense Procedures

Seventh and eighth grade teams are allowed to press the opposing team throughout the game.

Sixth grade teams are allowed to use a full court press during the second and fourth quarter and all overtime periods.

Fifth grade teams are allowed to use a full court press during the last three (3) minutes of each half and all overtime periods.

In both fifth and sixth grades, a team may not press if they have a lead in the second half of more than fifteen (15) points. If the lead drops below 15 points then the press can be implemented.

Zone defenses are permitted for all teams.

Rule # 4 -- Free Throws

Free throws for all basketball leagues are awarded if a player is fouled in the act of shooting, or on and after the seventh (7) team foul (bonus situation.)

Two free throws are awarded on and after the tenth (10) team foul (double bonus).

Rule # 5 -- Field Goals & 3 Point Shot

Two points are awarded for any field goal scored within the three-point line.

In grades six, seven, and eight, three points are awarded for any field goal scored beyond the three-point line.

The three-point line will be in accord with official basketball regulations.

Rule # 6 -- Player and Substitutions

Each team consists of five (5) players, one of whom is captain. At game time, if a team only has four (4) players, the game shall be started. If a fifth player is not ready to play at the start of the second quarter, the team shall forfeit. If a team does not have four (4) players at game time, a five (5) minute period of time will be allowed before calling a forfeit. Upon arrival of the fourth player, the game will be started as stipulated above, provided, of course, she/he appears prior to the forfeiture being called.

Rule # 7 -- Officials

Two officials will be supplied for each game whenever possible.  If no official can be found for a particular game, that game will be canceled and rescheduled if possible. 

The officials will have complete control of the game.

Rule # 8 -- Final Authority

Unless specified above, the final determination of legal play or rules shall be governed by the Official IESA Rule book.

Section 4. LEAGUE SPECIFIC RULES FOR VOLLEYBALL

Rule # 1 -- Match Play

For 6th Grade:
    The match will have a 45 minute running clock.  If the 3rd game is tied when the time limit has expired, the next point will win the game.  If the match is tied at one game a piece when the time expires, an extra 5 minute running clock will be added and the team ahead at the end of the 5 minute period will win the match.
    Since there is a running clock, coaches and players must hustle at all times and avoid unnecessary delays.
    The warm up time will be 4, 4, 3.

For 7th & 8th Grade:
    All matches will consist of best of three (3) games, each game played to fifteen (15) points. If the 3rd game does not decide the match, it will be played to eleven (11) points if time permits. Each game must be won by two (2) points. Matches will have a sixty (60) minute time limit unless playing a third decisive game.
    The warm up time will be 4, 4, 3.

Rule # 2 -- Player and Substitutions

Each team must field six (6) players, one of whom is captain. At game time, if a team only has four (4) players, the game shall be started. If a fifth player is not ready to play at the start of the second game, the team shall forfeit. If a team does not have four players within fifteen (15) minutes after the referee has declared the start of a game, the team shall forfeit that game. If the team misses the first two games, the match will be declared a forfeit.

Rule # 3 -- Officials

There shall be at least one (1) official for the match. The official shall have the complete jurisdiction over all aspects of the game. The official shall have the power to warn or disqualify from the game and match any player, coach, substitute or spectator who commits a gross violation of rules or poor sportsmanship.

The Yellow/Red Card Unsportsmanlike Conduct Procedures will be used at all SCAA volleyball matches. (See appendix C.)

The league will endeavor to provide other officials such as a down official and scorekeeper to simplify the officiating of the matches.

Rule # 4 -- Net Height

For 6th Grade:
The net height for this league play shall be six feet eight inches (6'8").

For 7th & 8th Grades:
The net height for this league play shall be seven feet (7).

Rule # 5 -- Service Line

For 6th Grade:
The service line will be moved in six feet (6') from the normal service line.

Rule # 6 -- Final Authority

Unless specified above, the final determination of legal play or rules shall be governed by the Official IESA Rule book.

Revised:  August 13, 2002

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