1. 2013 Women’s US Lacrosse

6. NCHSAA REGULATIONS Rule books mailed to the AD May begin Practice---Feb. 13 Date of first contest---Feb. 27 State Championships---May 18 @ Wake Med Soccer Park

7. POINTS OF EMPHASIS Game Times during the playoffs: On lighted fields--7:00PM unless mutually agree to play at 6:00PM; anything earlier than that must be approved by NCHSAA – Saturday game times during playoffs are always negotiable – If one-way distance for visiting team is greater than 100 miles, game time SHALL BE 6:00PM

8. NCHSAA Information Skill Development sessions – 1 less than a team. Pages 127-129 of NCHSAA Handbook. Coaches coaching a team outside the sports season but during the school year must abide by the skill development #’s (1 less than a team) Men’s Lacrosse – no more than 9 Women’s Lacrosse – no more than 11

9. RULES & REMINDERS Note: Dead period begins July 30 through Sept. 1; winter dead period is October 31-December 1. Coaching Requirement: All coaches must still attend a required meeting with Athletic Director to view the Eligibility power-point presentation prepared by NCHSAA Staff Concussion Rule: Gfeller-Waller Law must be observed; – If a student receives head injury or suspected concussion, he/she MUST have the return to play form signed by Dr. licensed to practice medicine before returning to practice and/or play; all forms on health and safety page of the website

10. RULES & REMINDERS Sportsmanship: If student or coach is ejected or DQ’ed, still must complete the Star Sportsmanship course on-line before returning to competition in addition to serving the contest penalty. Now a fee: if player is ejected, school must pay cost of the fee. Additionally, if a fighting ejection, head coach must take the “Teaching and Modeling Behavior” NFHS course; cost is $20; must be completed before coaching next game. Middle School Students: Are not allowed to practice and/or play against high school students during open facility or skill development sessions during school year

11. NCHSAA BOARD APPROVED ITEMS Now a $250 fine for non-compliant uniform Coaches Education Requirement – All non-faculty (non-teaching, certified personnel) and all newly hired coaches (new to your LEA, and has not passed the course) must complete and pass the NFHS “FUNDAMENTALS OF COACHING” certification course within sixty (60) days of hire. This is for head coaches, assistant coaches, including volunteers. – If currently a non-faculty coach, certification course must be completed prior to first day of practice. – Course is an online offering through the National Federation (NFHS). To access and complete the course, go to nfhslearn.com. Cost of course is $35 and is a one-time completion requirement to be nationally certified. – NCHSAA Board of Directors has recommended 100% of coaching staff(s) complete the “FUNDAMENTALS OF COACHING” certification in three (3) years: Target date is August 1, 2015.

12. NCHSAA Information NCHSAA Board action – in 2013-14 season, the length of the season will be increased by one (1) week. Visit the www.nchsaa.org web site often.www.nchsaa.org Good luck this season!

13. Additional NFHS Information NFHS Boys Lacrosse Rule Change Proposal Form Due NFHS Boys Lacrosse Rule Change Proposal Form Due – June 30, 2013 2012 NFHS Boys Lacrosse Rules Committee Meeting 2012 NFHS Boys Lacrosse Rules Committee Meeting – July 15-17, 2013 – Indianapolis, IN E-mail addresses: E-mail addresses: – Kent Summers – ksummers@nfhs.org – Angie Hays – ahays@nfhs.org