1. 2013 FALL WORKSHOP Have you signed in? MISSION Strengthening all students for life through participation in excellent, fair, safe, and accessible activities. Welcom e

2. WASHINGTON INTERSCHOLASTIC ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION | 2013-14 ONLINE RULES CLINICS Welcome Be sure you sign in so your school will receive credit for the WIAA Fall Workshop. If you are a new AD please indicate this on the sign in sheet Three (3) clock hours are available at no cost Please complete the paperwork today

3. WASHINGTON INTERSCHOLASTIC ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION | 2013-14 ONLINE RULES CLINICS Introductions WIAA Executive Board WIAA District Directors WIAA District Eligibility Committee Additional Presenters Please introduce yourself, school, position, and how many years you have been in your position

4. WASHINGTON INTERSCHOLASTIC ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION | 2013-14 ONLINE RULES CLINICS WIAA Executive Staff Here to serve you: Mike Colbrese Executive Director Cindy Adsit Assistant Executive Director Andy Barnes Assistant Executive Director John Miller Assistant Executive Director Brian Smith Assistant Executive Director

5. WASHINGTON INTERSCHOLASTIC ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION | 2013-14 ONLINE RULES CLINICS Supporting Staff Leah Francis Director of Finance and Operations Andy Knapp Director of Marketing, Promotions, & Corporate Partners Conor Laffey Sports & Activities Information Director Janna Brinkman Administrative Assistant to the Executive Director Alli Krous Project Coordinator Cam Taylor Project Coordinator Rita Roach Office Assistant/Eligibility Aaron Roetcisoender Production Coordinator

6. WASHINGTON INTERSCHOLASTIC ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION | 2013-14 ONLINE RULES CLINICS Agenda Strategic Plan Activity Programs Clarifying Information Canfields Hot Topics Ejections WSSAAA Violations & Penalties New Information

7. WASHINGTON INTERSCHOLASTIC ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION | 2013-14 ONLINE RULES CLINICS Strategic Plan MISSION Strengthening all students for life through participation in excellent, fair, safe, and accessible activities.

8. WASHINGTON INTERSCHOLASTIC ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION | 2013-14 ONLINE RULES CLINICS Strategic Plan CORE PRINCIPLES With integrity we will: Ensure respect for all individuals and communities by valuing others, treating them with dignity, and promoting ethical behavior in all activities. Provide a safe environment where participants pursue positive relationships and healthy activities. Challenge all students to attain personal academic excellence through participation, competition, and teamwork. Provide access to equitable, fair, and diverse activities. Strengthen character, build confidence, and maximize potential through sportsmanship, leadership, and service.

9. WASHINGTON INTERSCHOLASTIC ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION | 2013-14 ONLINE RULES CLINICS Strategic Plan VISION STATEMENT By 2018 all member Districts/Schools of the WIAA will demonstrate ownership of the mission and core principles.

10. WASHINGTON INTERSCHOLASTIC ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION | 2013-14 ONLINE RULES CLINICS Strategic Plan GOALS To increase awareness of the benefits developed through participation in educationally-based activities. Action Steps: Develop a multi-level communication plan that identifies target audiences for the mission, vision and core principles. o Define the benefits of involvement and participation in WIAA activities. o Develop plans to increase participation in middle schools. Create and implement a WIAA 101 online workshop for (new) board members, superintendents, principals, ADs and coaches. Create and implement a Healthy Culture Challenge. Develop an expectation for school boards to support the mission, vision and guiding principles annually – as part of WIAA membership.

11. WASHINGTON INTERSCHOLASTIC ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION | 2013-14 ONLINE RULES CLINICS Strategic Plan To ensure a healthy culture that increases participation and involvement throughout the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association community. Action Steps: Create a task force to define healthy culture and establish processes for implementation. Research existing healthy culture schools and compile best practices. Develop an accountability system that addresses: All schools, students, coaches, fans, officials, District Directors Establish a baseline utilizing data to track participation and interest.

12. WASHINGTON INTERSCHOLASTIC ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION | 2013-14 ONLINE RULES CLINICS 2013-14 Executive Board Goals 1.Develop and implement the Associations strategic plans and strategies and action steps. 2.Increase participation numbers by 10% by the end of the 2013-14 school year. Study participation trends o By sport o By geographic area o By school size (classification) o By school grade (High school, Middle School, Junior High School) o By gender Study the impact of non-school programs on school programs. Study the impact of specialization.

13. WASHINGTON INTERSCHOLASTIC ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION | 2013-14 ONLINE RULES CLINICS 2013-14 Executive Board Goals 3.Increase middle school membership in the WIAA by 10% by the end of the 2013-14 school year. 4.Reduce ejections (JPF) in all sports by 20% by the end of the 2013-14 school year. Continue to review and publish the number of ejections by sport, classification, and association/board. Continue to review the current boys soccer ejection/suspension policy. Successfully implement the new internal process for ejection.

14. WASHINGTON INTERSCHOLASTIC ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION | 2013-14 ONLINE RULES CLINICS Activity Programs The value of activity programs in schools: They are critical to the growth and development of students, they are essential to building stronger schools and they bring communities together in a powerful way. - Dr. Jamey Harrison

15. WASHINGTON INTERSCHOLASTIC ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION | 2013-14 ONLINE RULES CLINICS Activity Programs Educational Activities Benefits for Students: 1.Increased academic achievement A. Increase attendance rate B. Connection to school, coaches, teachers 2.Decreased likelihood of dropping out of school A. 1 activity = 50% decrease in drop out B. 2 activities = drop out almost eliminated 3.Personal and Social Development Develops the whole –child, group dynamics, teamwork, cooperation, leadership, self-confidence, self-esteem

16. WASHINGTON INTERSCHOLASTIC ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION | 2013-14 ONLINE RULES CLINICS Activity Programs Educational Activities Benefits for Schools: 1.School community 2.School pride 3.Morale of students and staff 4.Improved school climate 5.Parent engagement Benefits for Communities: 1.Economic growth 2.Community involvement

17. 2013 FALL WORKSHOP CLARIFYING TOPICS

18. WASHINGTON INTERSCHOLASTIC ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION | 2013-14 ONLINE RULES CLINICS Soccer The FIFA Laws of the Game and WIAA modifications can be found on the WIAA soccer website. The WIAA is the sole and exclusive source of rule interpretations for contests involving its member schools.

19. WASHINGTON INTERSCHOLASTIC ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION | 2013-14 ONLINE RULES CLINICS Eligibility Form 5 Are there any conditions of ineligibility that apply to this student? (e.g., athletic code violations, school suspensions, scholastic, etc.) Refer to WIAA 18.11.1. Yes, please submit a statement on your schools letterhead, signed and dated. Statements need to be submitted to the applicable Eligibility Chairperson. No, please sign and date.

20. WASHINGTON INTERSCHOLASTIC ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION | 2013-14 ONLINE RULES CLINICS Academic Suspension Period – Rule 18.7.6 The end of the suspension period shall be from the end of the previous semester through the fourth Saturday in September (September 28, 2013) in the fall OR the first five (5) weeks of the succeeding semester/trimester.

21. WASHINGTON INTERSCHOLASTIC ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION | 2013-14 ONLINE RULES CLINICS Allocations and Draws Rather than wait for the three week window, the 2014-15 and 2015-16 allocations in the 2A, 3A and 4A sports will be based upon the data from this classification/allocation cycle. After the classifications are finalized in January, staff will calculate the allocations and conduct the draws for review by the district directors during their June 2014 meeting. 1B, 2B and 1A schools will continue to provide data to their respective District Director during the first three weeks of each of the 2014-15 sports seasons. A WIAA Executive Board Subcommittee will review and prioritize the steps in the current draw criteria prior to draws being conducted for the next cycle.

22. WASHINGTON INTERSCHOLASTIC ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION | 2013-14 ONLINE RULES CLINICS Online Rules Clinics Winter Sports | October 14, 2013 Basketball, Dance/Drill, Gymnastics, Boys Swimming, Wrestling Spring Sports | February 10, 2014 Baseball, Golf, 1A, 2A, 3A, 4A Boys Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track & Field High School head coaches are required to complete the online rules clinic in their sport by the end of the first three weeks of the season. All other coaches are encouraged to complete the online rules clinic. Coaches receive two coaches education hours for completing each online rules clinic.

23. WASHINGTON INTERSCHOLASTIC ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION | 2013-14 ONLINE RULES CLINICS Spring State Tournament Reminder The spring tournaments in 2014 and 2015 will be held the weekend AFTER Memorial Day. Season beginning and ending dates through the 2019-20 school year are in Appendix 8-2 in the WIAA Handbook and also posted under Tournaments on the WIAA Website.

24. WASHINGTON INTERSCHOLASTIC ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION | 2013-14 ONLINE RULES CLINICS 17.12.2 For the purpose of meeting the pre-contest practice requirements, an athlete must be medically cleared to fully participate in practice. The intensity and duration of each athletes participation in practice will be determined by the coach of that team. Practice Requirements - Medical Clearance

25. WASHINGTON INTERSCHOLASTIC ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION | 2013-14 ONLINE RULES CLINICS Jamborees JAMBOREES COUNT AS A PRACTICE IN FOOTBALL OR WRESTLING ONLY In all sports programs, each participant must complete ten practices before competing in a jamboree. In football and wrestling, a jamboree may count as the 11th or 12th required practice. No student may participate in an jamboree unless all eligibility rules have been met.

26. WASHINGTON INTERSCHOLASTIC ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION | 2013-14 ONLINE RULES CLINICS Interstate and International Sanction Procedures 17.25.4 Request for sanction of interstate competition must be completed by the host school online through the NFHS Website at nfhs.org. 17.25.5 Interstate competition occurs when either teams or individuals who represent their schools travel across state lines to participate in competitive sports events, including but not limited to such events as shoot-outs, showcases, round-robin tournaments, etc.

27. WASHINGTON INTERSCHOLASTIC ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION | 2013-14 ONLINE RULES CLINICS 17.26.0 International competition must be approved by the Washington State Coaches Association, the WIAA, and the NFHS. 17.26.1 Request for sanction of international competition must be processed through the Washington State Coaches Association. 17.26.2 An additional contest against an international touring team is allowed once during any three (3) year period. Contests against schools from Canada and Mexico must be within the allowable contest number, since schools from Canada and Mexico are considered to be from bordering states. Interstate and International Sanction Procedures

28. ATHLETIC HOT TOPICS 2013-14 Canfield and Associates

29. WASHINGTON INTERSCHOLASTIC ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION | 2013-14 ONLINE RULES CLINICS Athletic Hot Topics 2013-14 Insurance: If at any time your health insurance is discontinued, you must notify school district personnel. Health insurance is not a WIAA or State mandate; this is a school district mandate if your district has an adopted policy. School Accident Insurance is not insurance provided by the school district but is a separate policy parents need to purchase for their student(s).

30. WASHINGTON INTERSCHOLASTIC ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION | 2013-14 ONLINE RULES CLINICS Athletic Hot Topics 2013-14 Helmet Warnings: Signed statement regarding: Duty to warn: Football helmets will not all prevent head injuries. Warning information listed on the inside and outside of helmets.

31. WASHINGTON INTERSCHOLASTIC ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION | 2013-14 ONLINE RULES CLINICS Athletic Hot Topics 2013-14 Helmet and other Safety Equipment Fitting: Standard of care towards helmet and safety equipment fitting is a concern. Have our coaches received the proper training in how to fit safety equipment and is there a plan on monitoring equipment to meet this standard of care? The WIAA website will have an instructional video covering the fitting of both helmets and shoulder pads.

32. WASHINGTON INTERSCHOLASTIC ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION | 2013-14 ONLINE RULES CLINICS Athletic Hot Topics 2013-14 Unauthorized Activities: Monitoring special activities can be very difficult. Check with your liability insurance carrier to get some thoughts on how to provide the activity in a safe and protective manner. Dont Lone Ranger it.

33. WASHINGTON INTERSCHOLASTIC ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION | 2013-14 ONLINE RULES CLINICS Athletic Hot Topics 2013-14 RTP Protocol and Concussion Management Team: Return to play procedures Return to play team: School Counselor – to assist with academic needs School Nurse – to assist with confidentiality issues between students, parents and staff. Teacher – gain information about the effects of concussions and recovery. Building Administration – Communication Coaches – better awareness of what is normal what is not normal. Parent – the more information gathered the better for the student. Others – other students, specialist, other staff who might serve the student.

34. WASHINGTON INTERSCHOLASTIC ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION | 2013-14 ONLINE RULES CLINICS Athletic Hot Topics 2013-14 Bullying Behaviors by Coaches: Can you talk to coaches about treating all players with dignity and respect? Coaches need to be aware of bullying type behaviors and how actions are perception based.

35. WASHINGTON INTERSCHOLASTIC ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION | 2013-14 ONLINE RULES CLINICS Athletic Hot Topics 2013-14 Accident Reports: Encourage all coaches to complete and return student accident report forms. Heat Exhaustion: Heat stroke and heat exhaustion; coaches need to use common sense.

36. WASHINGTON INTERSCHOLASTIC ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION | 2013-14 ONLINE RULES CLINICS Athletic Hot Topics 2013-14 Supervision There are supervision issues at all times Practices and drills need to be scheduled so that there is supervision at all times. Locker rooms

37. WASHINGTON INTERSCHOLASTIC ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION | 2013-14 ONLINE RULES CLINICS Athletic Hot Topics 2013-14 Summer Athletic Insurance: Athletic insurance purchases during the school year might not cover summer activities Ask commercial camps if they provide coverage

38. 2013 FALL WORKSHOP APPEAL PROCESS FOR EJECTION FROM CONTEST

39. WASHINGTON INTERSCHOLASTIC ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION | 2013-14 ONLINE RULES CLINICS 19.13.0 Appeal Process for Ejection from Contest Ejections resulting from a judgment call by a contest official may NOT be appealed. Ejections resulting from a misinterpretation or misapplication on the part of the ejecting contest official(s) may be appealed. Pictures, video and/or replay recording devices may not be used to determine whether an ejection was due to judgment, misinterpretation or misapplication on the part of the ejecting contest official(s).

40. WASHINGTON INTERSCHOLASTIC ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION | 2013-14 ONLINE RULES CLINICS Verbal notification of the intent to appeal shall be given to the contest official by the coach of the ejected person prior to the "next live ball or resumption of play. The verbal notification shall be based on an identified misapplication or misinterpretation of a specific rule. 19.13.0 Appeal Process for Ejection from Contest

41. WASHINGTON INTERSCHOLASTIC ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION | 2013-14 ONLINE RULES CLINICS The principal/designee of the ejected person must contact Brian Smith within one (1) school business day after the conclusion of the contest in which the ejection occurred to verify a misapplication or misinterpretation of the rule. If the WIAA administration finds a misapplication or misinterpretation of the rule, the principal/designee may appeal the suspension to the schools league. Please do not contact the WOA or the assignor prior to the WIAA office. 19.13.0 Appeal Process for Ejection from Contest

42. WASHINGTON INTERSCHOLASTIC ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION | 2013-14 ONLINE RULES CLINICS If the school is not a member of a league, the appeal will be filed directly with the District Board. The principal or designee may stay the suspension, but may not vacate the ejection, and will report his/her decision and rationale to the school's league. 19.13.0 Appeal Process for Ejection from Contest

43. WASHINGTON INTERSCHOLASTIC ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION | 2013-14 ONLINE RULES CLINICS The hearing procedures, as outlined in 28.0.0, shall be followed. The league shall review and either affirm the decision of the principal/designee with the understanding that the one (1) contest suspension shall not be assessed or overrule the decision of the principal/designee, whereby the ejected person shall be required to serve the one (1) contest suspension. Any league action shall be in writing and specify the reasons for the league decision. Failure of a school for any reason to enforce the regulation and/or decision of the league will be considered a school violation. 19.13.0 Appeal Process for Ejection from Contest

44. WASHINGTON INTERSCHOLASTIC ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION | 2013-14 ONLINE RULES CLINICS For tournaments, qualifying and/or state events any appeal will be heard by the games committee, providing the appeal was approved by the school principal/designee. A decision will be given no later than two (2) hours before the next event in which the ejected person might participate. Providing the games committee finds misapplication or misinterpretation of a rule, the penalty may be vacated. 19.13.0 Appeal Process for Ejection from Contest

45. WASHINGTON INTERSCHOLASTIC ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION | 2013-14 ONLINE RULES CLINICS Failure of the school to enforce the regulation or decision will result in the disqualification from and forfeiture of all remaining contests of that event. Due process procedures of the WIAA Handbook and Rule Violations and Penalties will apply to any further action. 19.13.0 Appeal Process for Ejection from Contest

46. 2013 FALL WORKSHOP BOYS SOCCER EJECTION POLICY

47. WASHINGTON INTERSCHOLASTIC ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION | 2013-14 ONLINE RULES CLINICS Boys Soccer Ejection Policy RATIONALE: The change in penalty for ejections involving violent conduct and abusive language is to deter behavior being exhibited during boys soccer matches. This change is meant to deal with the actions of the players. It was not intended to put a spotlight on the officials or the rules of the game. In order to effectively implement the new policy, we are asking that officials continue to call the game in the manner they have been.

48. WASHINGTON INTERSCHOLASTIC ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION | 2013-14 ONLINE RULES CLINICS Boys Soccer Ejection Policy Violent Conduct: "The commission of a violent act against an opponent, an official, a spectator, teammate or other individuals when the ball is in or out of play." A player is guilty of violent conduct if he/she uses excessive force or brutality against an opponent when not challenging for the ball. He/she is also guilty of violent conduct if he/she uses excessive force or brutality against a team-mate, spectator, match official or any other person. Violent conduct may occur either on the field of play or outside its boundaries, whether the ball is in play or not.

49. WASHINGTON INTERSCHOLASTIC ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION | 2013-14 ONLINE RULES CLINICS Boys Soccer Ejection Policy Abusive Language: Abusive language or profanity directed towards another individual (opponent, referee, spectator or teammate). Note: Incidental use of vulgar or profane language should result in a caution (yellow card) as per NFHS rule 12-8-1d. The determination as to whether or not foul language is an ejection, or incidental resulting in a caution is left to the judgment of the official.

50. WASHINGTON INTERSCHOLASTIC ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION | 2013-14 ONLINE RULES CLINICS Boys Soccer Ejection Policy An athlete or coach who receives a red card for Violent Conduct or Abusive Language receives a three game suspension.

51. WASHINGTON INTERSCHOLASTIC ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION | 2013-14 ONLINE RULES CLINICS Break Time – 10 minutes

52. 2013 FALL WORKSHOP WASHINGTON SECONDARY SCHOOL ATHLETIC ADMINISTRATORS ASSOCIATION

53. WASHINGTON INTERSCHOLASTIC ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION | 2013-14 ONLINE RULES CLINICS WSSAAA Conference April 27-30, 2014 Spokane – Red Lion Inn @ the Park

54. WASHINGTON INTERSCHOLASTIC ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION | 2013-14 ONLINE RULES CLINICS WSSAAA Membership: Insurance Benefit $1,000,000 Liability $5000 AD & D Free admission to state level events Reduced registration cost to State Conference Receive the monthly WSSAAA e-newsletter

55. WASHINGTON INTERSCHOLASTIC ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION | 2013-14 ONLINE RULES CLINICS WSSAAA NEW E-Newsletter http://wssaaa.wehelpschools.com/ All-American Publishing with board member Joe Richer will be putting out 7 issues of our WSSAAA newsletter. Important to read because our sponsors and advertisers want to know how many hits on magazine. Membership Updates Conference Reminders Seasonal Articles National Issues

56. WASHINGTON INTERSCHOLASTIC ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION | 2013-14 ONLINE RULES CLINICS WSSAAA National Conference Dec 14-17- Anaheim NIAAA.org Join WSSAAA and NIAAA with our Registration Form

57. WASHINGTON INTERSCHOLASTIC ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION | 2013-14 ONLINE RULES CLINICS WSSAAA Free Conference Registration Sponsored by Rush Team Apparel- Athletic Apparel and Equipment Jim@RushTeamApparel.com or Jim@RushTeamApparel.com Kathleen@RushTeamApparel.com

58. WASHINGTON INTERSCHOLASTIC ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION | 2013-14 ONLINE RULES CLINICS WSSAAA New WSSAAA Sponsor Madco Sourcing Print Conference Information $1000 Additional Scholarship 70 % Discounts on Awards to Schools Mark Ayers Managing Director mark@madcosourcing.com Office - 314.450.5996 Cell - 314.882.1527

59. 2013 FALL WORKSHOP RULE VIOLATIONS AND PENALTIES

60. WASHINGTON INTERSCHOLASTIC ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION | 2013-14 ONLINE RULES CLINICS Rule Violations and Penalties The strength of the WIAA lies in the willingness and ability of the membership to support the rules and regulations adopted and, if necessary, to support the penalties placed upon members, if it is determined that those same rules and regulations have been violated.

61. WASHINGTON INTERSCHOLASTIC ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION | 2013-14 ONLINE RULES CLINICS Self Reporting Rule Violations by Member Schools When a school or the WIAA staff becomes aware that a rule has been violated, the offending school principal (or designee) must report the infraction and any action taken by the school in writing within five (5) school business days to: 1.the superintendent of the offending school 2.the league of school membership for review and action, and 3.the appropriate WIAA District. Rule Violations and Penalties

62. WASHINGTON INTERSCHOLASTIC ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION | 2013-14 ONLINE RULES CLINICS The process for developing a penalty starts with the offending schools administrator contacting the league president and determining the parameters for developing the offending schools proposal for penalty and any other remedies. If there is a doubt about a proposal, the WIAA staff must be contacted for assistance. The WIAA staff may assist or seek guidance from members of the review panel. The penalties listed provide those available to the leagues, districts, and WIAA Executive Board. Rule Violations and Penalties

63. WASHINGTON INTERSCHOLASTIC ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION | 2013-14 ONLINE RULES CLINICS Authority to impose forfeitures, withhold revenue shares, and impose fines is vested in the League, WIAA District Board, and WIAA Executive Board, while only the District and Executive Boards have the authority to withhold allocations and suspension, or place a member school on probation or restriction. Only the WIAA Executive Board has the authority to remove a team from post-season competition or to suspend or expel a member school. The Penalty Review Council is available to assist schools, leagues, and districts in establishing the appropriate penalty. Rule Violations and Penalties

64. WASHINGTON INTERSCHOLASTIC ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION | 2013-14 ONLINE RULES CLINICS 28.1.1 The offending school may appeal any league actions, first to the appropriate WIAA District for review and action and, following WIAA District action, to the District Directors and then to the WIAA Executive Board for review and action. 28.1.2 Should a violation be discovered within ten (10) days of the start of postseason competition, the appeal goes directly to the WIAA Executive Board. 28.1.2 Only the WIAA Executive Board may remove a team from postseason competition. Rule Violations and Penalties

65. WASHINGTON INTERSCHOLASTIC ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION | 2013-14 ONLINE RULES CLINICS Penalty for Use of Ineligible Participant Whenever possible, those responsible for the violation shall be penalized. Students who are not responsible for the violation shall be penalized as a last option. However, if students benefit or are responsible for the violation, that benefit or responsibility must be measured within the penalty. Rule Violations and Penalties

66. WASHINGTON INTERSCHOLASTIC ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION | 2013-14 ONLINE RULES CLINICS A school may appeal a ruling of forfeiture that is based on the contribution of an ineligible participant toward victory in a team sport. The school shall prove by a preponderance of evidence that the contest would have been won without the participation of the ineligible participant. The WIAA district may also impose a penalty against the member school. Rule Violations and Penalties

67. WASHINGTON INTERSCHOLASTIC ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION | 2013-14 ONLINE RULES CLINICS Violations Level 1Level 2Level 3 Violation un-willfully committed Self-reported violation 1st violation Violation willfully committed Violation reported by others 2nd violation Recruitment Blatant disregard for rule(s) Continuous violation Penalties ProbationRestrictionSuspension Fine $25 - $1,000Fine $500-1,500Fine $1,000-2,500 Suspension from 0-20% of allowable competitionSuspension from 10-50% of allowable competition Suspension from up to one year of allowable competition Forfeiture of Contests Rule Violations and Penalties

68. WASHINGTON INTERSCHOLASTIC ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION | 2013-14 ONLINE RULES CLINICS Penalty Review Council - A council for penalty review to assist member schools, leagues, district directors, and the WIAA Executive Board in penalty review. The purpose of this council will be to advise school personnel and league presidents on the issue of developing the appropriate penalty for violation of WIAA Rules and Regulations. Once a WIAA member school discovers--or is advised by another member school or WIAA staff--that it has violated a WIAA rule, the school must contact that schools league president. The member school may propose suggested penalties to the league or may seek advice from the council by contacting the chair. Rule Violations and Penalties

69. WASHINGTON INTERSCHOLASTIC ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION | 2013-14 ONLINE RULES CLINICS Penalty Review Council In all cases, the Penalty Options chart shall be used to assist the school, league, and panel. The council shall be comprised of five (5) individuals who will be appointed by the WIAA Executive Board. Each shall serve a two-year term, with the exception of the chair, who will serve a four (4) year term. Rule Violations and Penalties

70. 2013 FALL WORKSHOP New Information

71. WASHINGTON INTERSCHOLASTIC ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION | 2013-14 ONLINE RULES CLINICS New AD Registration

72. WASHINGTON INTERSCHOLASTIC ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION | 2013-14 ONLINE RULES CLINICS WWWMP

73. WASHINGTON INTERSCHOLASTIC ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION | 2013-14 ONLINE RULES CLINICS Middle Level Sportsmanship Program

74. WASHINGTON INTERSCHOLASTIC ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION | 2013-14 ONLINE RULES CLINICS Middle Level Sportsmanship Program WIAAs middle level vision for sportsmanship and citizenship is built on expectations. It calls on the school community, teachers, coaches, students and parents to strive for excellence in everything it does through Give Me 5 (Sportsmanship, Respect, Honor, Citizenship, and Courage). The program encourages schools to implement a year-round plan shaped by the participation of coaches, parents, teachers and students. In addition, each schools leadership is encouraged to support the schools sportsmanship and citizenship program using the Give Me 5 programs ideals and criteria. All middle level member schools will receive a Give Me 5 banner from the WIAA. Please hang it in your gym and use it to help motivate great behaviors and to make connections with other member schools. Check out the documents on the WIAA website to help your school develop a program. If you would like to contribute your ideas, feel free to contact Brian Smith at bsmith@wiaa.com or 425-282-5242. bsmith@wiaa.com

75. WASHINGTON INTERSCHOLASTIC ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION | 2013-14 ONLINE RULES CLINICS Unified Sports

76. WASHINGTON INTERSCHOLASTIC ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION | 2013-14 ONLINE RULES CLINICS Unified Sports Project UNIFY® Special Olympics Project UNIFY® is an education-based project that uses sports and education programs to activate young people to develop school communities where all youth are agents of change – fostering respect, dignity and advocacy for people with intellectual disabilities. Three components: Unified Sports, Youth Activation, School-Wide Activities Unified Sports® Is an inclusive sports program that combines approximately equal numbers of Special Olympics athletes (individuals with intellectual disabilities) and partners (individuals without intellectual disabilities) on teams for training and competition.

77. WASHINGTON INTERSCHOLASTIC ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION | 2013-14 ONLINE RULES CLINICS Unified Sports Outcomes Changing the Culture Creating communities of caring and respect Inclusive friendships formed Youth become core leaders in their school communities using Unified Sports and Spread the Word to End the Word as the catalyst for impacting change in a school climate Administrators and teachers take the educated risk to support the vision and insight of youth to create inclusive environments The inspiration and passion that comes from experiencing Special Olympics sports motivates young people to seek a world of unity

78. WASHINGTON INTERSCHOLASTIC ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION | 2013-14 ONLINE RULES CLINICS Unified Sports Leaders in Unified Sports® Seattle Public Schools Bellingham Schools Edmonds Schools Federal Way Schools Tacoma Schools Puyallup Schools Franklin Pierce Schools

79. WASHINGTON INTERSCHOLASTIC ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION | 2013-14 ONLINE RULES CLINICS Unified Sports Unified Sports in 2013-14 Financial Support / Incentives for Identifying Project UNIFY Coordinators Fall Bowling Winter Basketball Spring Soccer

80. WASHINGTON INTERSCHOLASTIC ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION | 2013-14 ONLINE RULES CLINICS Unified Sports

81. WASHINGTON INTERSCHOLASTIC ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION | 2013-14 ONLINE RULES CLINICS Summer Football Regulations 57.2.0 Summer Football Regulations Questions? Comments? Concerns?

82. WASHINGTON INTERSCHOLASTIC ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION | 2013-14 ONLINE RULES CLINICS 2014-2016 Classifications 2013 Representative Assembly Changes to Classification Process: Count enrollments of grades 9-11 Do not count students enrolled in Alternative High Schools with a separate OSPI number or where students are housed away from the high school. 2014-2016 Classifications will be based on percentages after opt ups

83. WASHINGTON INTERSCHOLASTIC ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION | 2013-14 ONLINE RULES CLINICS 2014-16 Classification Process 2014-16 School Classification Process Timeline September 9, 2013Memo mailed to Multiple High School Districts September 23, 2013Multiple High School District September student headcount October 7, 2013Classification letter mailed to member schools November 8, 20131. Initial declaration of classification or intent to Opt-Up (FORM #1) 2. Private school enrollment count deadline (FORM #2) November 22, 20132014-16 Enrollment counts available to schools. January 7, 2014Deadline to declare classification or opt-up, re-submit FORM #1, schools may change their original declaration to opt-up, or declare to opt-up. January 17, 2014Deadline for written notification to WIAA of intent to appeal classification, appeals to be held at the January 26-27, 2014 WIAA Executive Board meeting. January 27, 20142014-2016 Classifications finalized and approved by WIAA Executive Board

84. WASHINGTON INTERSCHOLASTIC ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION | 2013-14 ONLINE RULES CLINICS Eligibility Rule 18.3.2 – A student must be a member of a WIAA member school squad and have been included on a schools eligibility roster for at least 50% of the regular season for that sport in order for that student to participate in postseason and state tournament playoffs. The 50% rule dates are included in each sports section in the WIAA Handbook. Cross Country – September 23, 2013 Football – October 7, 2013 Golf (Alternate) – September 30, 2013 Soccer – September 30, 2013 Girls Swimming – September 30, 2013 Tennis (Alternate) – September 30, 2013 Volleyball – September 30, 2013

85. WASHINGTON INTERSCHOLASTIC ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION | 2013-14 ONLINE RULES CLINICS Tournament Registration Information must be entered at the start of the season. Each AD and coach will be e-mailed following the first game of the season if they have not entered the following: Roster Schedule Team Picture (Pass gate information can be submitted after the regular season)

86. WASHINGTON INTERSCHOLASTIC ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION | 2013-14 ONLINE RULES CLINICS PlayOn! and WIAA Network Expanded coverage in 2013 Nominal fee for live events and championships Archives will remain free to view

87. WASHINGTON INTERSCHOLASTIC ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION | 2013-14 ONLINE RULES CLINICS WIAA Hall of Fame Candidates will be considered in all categories. Emphasis will be given to former students who have excelled in high school athletic and activity programs while demonstrating the qualities of good sportsmanship and leadership. The WIAA Hall Fame honors those who are products of WIAA member schools' programs. Athlete: Must be at least 30 years Old Coach: Current or retired Team/Program: Current or former teams/program Fine Arts: Statewide and/or national contributions Administrator: Statewide and/or national contributions Official: Nomination through WOA, current or retired Contributor: Statewide contributions November 8, 2013 – Nomination Deadline

88. WASHINGTON INTERSCHOLASTIC ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION | 2013-14 ONLINE RULES CLINICS WIAA Hall of Fame Nomination Form: wiaa.com/halloffame Nominees Resume 3 Letters or Recommendation Newspaper Clippings, Magazine Articles, Stats, etc Photographs

89. WASHINGTON INTERSCHOLASTIC ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION | 2013-14 ONLINE RULES CLINICS Smart Choices Scholarship One male and one female graduating senior selected each year to receive a $5,000 college scholarship Sponsored by the Dairy Farmers of Washington and Les Schwab Tires in conjunction with the WIAA Winners recognized at WIAA Hall of Fame Induction Luncheon Applications due April 1, 2014 Apply at wiaa.com/smartchoices

90. WASHINGTON INTERSCHOLASTIC ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION | 2013-14 ONLINE RULES CLINICS LEAP 6-8 incoming juniors selected each year Committee members serve a two-year term Opportunity for students to be the voice of Washingtons 250,000 student participants 5-6 meetings annually Scholarship opportunities Applications due May 31, 2014 Apply online at wiaa.com/leap

91. WASHINGTON INTERSCHOLASTIC ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION | 2013-14 ONLINE RULES CLINICS 2013-14 WIAA Special Events Kickoff Classic & Volleyball Invitational September 6, 2013 – Mercer Island HS (Volleyball) September 7, 2013 – UW Husky Stadium (Football) Hall of Fame May 7, 2014 - Renton Pavilion Event Center Nominations are due November 8, 2013 Coaches School Express November 15, 2013 - Kentlake HS March 15, 2014 - Olympia HS, Cheney HS June 21, 2014 - Emerald Ridge HS Coaches School 2014 August, 1-2 - Yakima Convention Center

92. WASHINGTON INTERSCHOLASTIC ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION | 2013-14 ONLINE RULES CLINICS WIAA Social Media 10,700 Followers 2012-13 Total Reach: 909,454 Impressions 3,262 Followers 6,312 Total Tweets 699 Followers 774 Total Photos Posted FOLLOW: @wiaawa 80+ Webcasts in 2012-13 Over 100,00 Views (Not including TV)

93. QUESTIONS? HAVE A GREAT YEAR! Mission: Strengthening all students for life through participation in excellent, fair, safe, and accessible activities.