BY-LAWS

The MCSAA By-Laws shall govern all MCSAA inter-school activities.

following:

Tiers 1 and 2; third place trophy for schools to keep for Tiers 1 and 2. Consolation champion banner for Tier 1 only. All awards will be decided per sport at the discretion of the Directorship, referring to Volleyball By-Law 2.2.

Tiers 1 and 2; third place trophy for schools to keep for Tiers 1 and 2. Consolation champion banner for Tier 1 only. All awards will be decided per sport at the discretion of the Directorship, referring to Basketball By-Law 2.2.

and 8 boys. The banners will be awarded based on the accumulation of points for singles, doubles, and mixed doubles. Points will be awarded as follows: 1st place = 5 points, 2nd place = 4 points, 3rd place = 3 points, 4th place = 2 points, quarter finalists = 1 point.

Grades 4, 5 and 6 boys, and one banner for Grades 4, 5, and 6 girls team. Banners will be awarded based on the final results as recorded by the Track and Field Convenors. Ties would be broken based on 1st place finishes (then 2nd if needed, etc.) Points will be awarded as per the Track & Field By-Laws.

1st of the particular year. Students are allowed only three years of competition.

Tier 1 Competition Tier 1 teams shall be open to all grade 6, 7, and 8 students (within the age range stated in 1.1.1.) and comprised of the most competitive athletes based on criteria established by the coach. A student’s development ability will take precedence over chronological age.

Tier 2 Competition Tier 2 teams shall be comprised of competitive and developmental multi-levels and open to all grade 6, 7, and 8 students (within the age range stated in 1.1.1.). Teams shall be created to accommodate a wide range of athletes from competitive to developmental abilities. Tier 2 shall include those athletes who were not selected to compete in Tier I. The coach shall determine which level an athlete should compete to enable an athlete to achieve individual excellence.

Junior League Junior League teams shall be comprised of developmental multi-levels and open to all grade 6, 7, and 8 students (within the age range stated in 1.1.1.). Teams shall be created to accommodate a wide range of athletes from introductory to developmental abilities. Junior Leagues shall include those athletes who were not selected to compete in Tier 1 or Tier 2. The coach shall determine which level an athlete should compete to enable an athlete to achieve individual excellence.

Constitution Article 2.1.

schedules are finalized, if a school pulls their team out of any sports season, there will be a $200 fine for the offending school.

fees, will not be able to participate in the following sports season. This will carry over to the following school year unless payment(s) are made by June 30 of that school year.

the Sports Convenor and Vice-President a list of participating athletes with Name, Date of Birth, and Grade signed by the principal of the school involved for both Competitive and Junior League rosters.

Rosters need to be submitted before the first league game to the Sports Convenor and Vice- President. Failure to submit rosters on the Friday before the sports season begins will result in the forfeiting of games for any team with a late roster along with a $100 feine until a roster is submitted.

Competitive team at any time during the season, to a maximum of two games. If that player plays three or more games, they must continue to play on that team for the remainder of the season and playoffs. When a player is about to play their third game, the addition of this player must be reported to the Sports Convenor and Vice-President before the third game.

from one team to the other in the same tier unless that school declared their teams to be Tier 1 and Tier 2 at the sports specific meeting.

that team for the duration of the playoffs. Rosters changes must be submitted to the Sports Convenor and Vice-President prior to the game.

weeks prior to the league play for discussion by the Directorship.

for the boys or girls’ team, if there is no team to play on that corresponds to their gender identity (example, there is no girls or boys’ program):

season. Schools should make every effort to create both boy and girls’ teams and athletes should be encouraged to play for their respective gender.

to play on a different gender team, must submit an Exceptions for Eligibility form in writing (Exceptions for Eligibility Form: See Appendix E) to the President and Superintendent, which would be forwarded to the MCSAA Directorship.

There will be no exceptions once the deadline has expired and athletes may not switch teams once an exception has been granted and accepted.

athletes and coaches of these requirements at least 15 school days prior to the first league game of that sport.

Code and the Manitoba Catholic Schools Respect for Human Dignity and Equality Policy.

(6 or less players sign up from grades 6-8), that school’s player(s) may play on another school’s Tier 2 or Junior League team. Both schools must supply supervisors.

or less players sign up from grades 6-8), these schools may combine athlete(s) to form a team if they cannot form a team. Both schools must supply supervisors.

minimum of 1 certified referee for Volleyball; Basketball must have 2 referees regardless of age. It is the Phys. Ed. staff’s job to properly train scorekeepers for both Volleyball and Basketball games.

their own staff in the crowd to supervise spectators. In the case of a staff supervisor, they are to make themselves known to the head official, and scorer’s table, by signing the score sheet. If a teacher supervisor is not present, there will be a fine of $50 for the offending school.

the Convenor and League Website Coordinator within 24 hours of the game. Failure to do so will result in a $50 fine for the home team’s school.

before the season begins and explain what is expected of them. The expectations above should be distributed to all coaches and referees.

behaviour to and from games.

team members.

out of the school.

substance abuse. Example: drinking, drugs. This eviction should be reported to the administration concerned.

students be allowed to loiter in the hallways. That all students be seated in the gym or be out of the school.

games’ at another school, must bring referee fees to the games that are their designated home games.

school personnel are aware of the responsibility to observe the policies and proper conduct.

Respect in Sport Certification completed before the sports season they are coaching begins. It is the school representative’s responsibility to ensure all coaches are certified. All certificates must be registered with first rosters.

features of all MCSAA competitions.

from MCSAA competition for reported violations of sportsmanship, as per Sportsmanship By-Law 1.2.5., not following team eligibility rules as per Eligibility By-Laws, or not following Home/Visiting Team By-Laws. Member schools must report violations as per Sportsmanship By-Law 1.3. Member schools have the right to appeal to the Directorship as outlined in Sportsmanship By-Law 1.3.4.

levels of competition.

reproach. Competition should be in the spirit of friendly rivalry rather than enmity. Emphasis should at all times be on the activity rather than on the result.

language deemed to be racist, sexist, derogatory, discriminatory, or malicious or displays any inappropriate conduct towards any player, coach, official, or spectator will receive a suspension a suspension as follows: 1st Time Offense: One game suspension for player/coach 2nd Time Offense: Season/Playoff suspension for player/coach

By-Laws

investigate and take appropriate action on any reported flagrant violation of the Sportsmanship rule occurring during inter-school competition.

reported using the Incident Report Form for Volleyball or the Technical Reporting Form for Basketball per Basketball By-Law 5.4. within 24 hours of the incident to the Sports Convenor and President by the principal and/or member school representative of the school registering the protest. When applicable, player name and jersey number or coach name must be included in the report.

incident. After consultation with the Directorship members, the President shall respond to the report in an appropriate manner. All reported violations shall be resolved in a manner sufficient to correct the problem as per Sportsmanship By-Law 1.2.

school representative within three teaching days after receipt of the ruling. Thereupon, the President, Directorship, and Superintendent will hear the appeal at the earliest convenience to all parties. During the appeal process, suspended players/coaches must be absent from competition.

themselves from the investigation until it is completed.

Incident Report Form. Both schools must sign the report.

well as language described in Sportsmanship By-Law 1.2.5. Continual repeated minor incidents may lead to being deemed a major incident.

Manitoba Catholic Schools Athletic Association Zero Tolerance Policy Regarding Abuse of Officials The most important aspect of being part of the Manitoba Catholic Schools Athletic Association is holding high standards of courtesy, fair play, and sportsmanship. Attendance at Manitoba Catholic School Athletic Association sponsored events entitles players, coaches, referees, parents, and fans, an opportunity to enjoy an exhibition of skills by student athletes in a Catholic school setting. An important part of this is being respectful and encouraging to all athletes, officials, coaches and all spectators. At all times, the integrity of schools, coaches, representative teams and competitors shall be above reproach. Competition should be in the spirit of friendly rivalry rather than enmity. Emphasis should at all times be on the activity rather than on the result. Prior to the start of the athletic season, Physical Education representatives, coaches, parents, and athletes from all schools should be reminded of the Association’s Zero Tolerance Policy. In addition, “BE A FAN…NOT A FANATIC” banners need to be displayed in all facilities housing MCSAA events. Through the course of gameplay, coaches or designated team captains may ask for clarification of rules during stoppages in play. Under no circumstances, may a coach, player, or spectator call out, question, or yell at an official during gameplay. Coaches and captain designates are to be courteous at all times when making requests for clarification. In the event that the above guidelines are not met during a sponsored Manitoba Catholic Schools Athletic Association event, it is at the discretion of the official, with support of the School Administrator or gym supervisor to take the following actions:

1. When a PLAYER challenges an official’s decision in an uncourteous manner, the appropriate sanction as outlined by that sport will be called. The official, with support of the School Administrator or gym supervisor has discretion to immediately eject the player from the game without warning, depending on the severity of the offense. Once ejected from a game, a player may sit on their team’s bench, without further incident. If there is continued haranguing from the player on the bench, or, the original offense is deemed too severe, the official, with support from the School Administrator or school supervisor, may eject the player from the gymnasium. The player may wait outside the gym, supervised by a school parent or supervisor until an appropriate method of transportation has arrived for the child.

If the player refuses to leave the gymnasium, or delays in doing so, the official will advise the coach that their team will forfeit if the player does not leave. Once the player has left, the remaining players will be reminded that another breach of the league’s Zero Tolerance Policy will result in forfeiting the game. The official’s decision of a forfeit is final.

2. When a SPECTATOR challenges an official in an uncourteous manner, the appropriate sanction for that sport will be called on the team that they support. If the spectator refuses to leave, or delays in doing so, the official will advise the coach that their team will forfeit if the spectator does not leave. Once the offender has left, it is the job of the coach to remind spectators that any further outbursts will result in their team forfeiting the game. The official’s decision of a forfeit is final.

3. When a COACH challenges an official’s decision in an uncourteous manner, the appropriate sanction as outlined by that sport will be called. The official, with support of the School Administrator or gym supervisor has discretion to immediately eject the coach from the game without warning, depending on the severity of the offense. If the coach refuses to leave the gymnasium, or delays in doing so, the official will end the game immediately and said coach’s team will forfeit the game. Note: If there is no school representative to replace the ejected coach, the game will also end in a forfeit. The official’s decision of a forfeit is final.

4. Parents/Spectators The game will be stopped by game officials when parents/spectators displaying inappropriate and disruptive behavior interfere with other spectators or the game, including players. The game officials will identify violators to the coaches for the purpose of removing parents/ spectators from the spectator’s viewing and game area. Once removed, play will resume. Lost time will not be replaced and violators may be subject to further disciplinary action by the school administrator and the MCSAA Directorship. This inappropriate and disruptive behavior shall include but not limited to:

of physical violence or physical violence.

All flagrant violations of the Zero Tolerance Policy at Manitoba Catholic Schools Athletic Association sponsored events that lead to ejections from facilities must be reported. The report must be in writing and must be received within three teaching days of the incident by the President of the Association. The principal of the school is responsible for registering the protest. Any further actions lie with the Manitoba Catholic Schools Athletic Association President and committee to investigate and then take appropriate action. Reported violations shall be resolved in a manner sufficient to correct the problem and may range from a written statement of findings by the Manitoba Catholic Schools Athletic Association Committee to the school administrators, to probation or suspension for the school's players, coaches and/or team.

Appeals of the ruling shall be submitted to the Chair of the Manitoba Catholic Athletic Association by the school principal within three teaching days after receipt of the ruling. Thereupon, the Manitoba Catholic Schools Athletic Association Committee will hear the appeal at the earliest convenience to all parties. (Refer to Sportsmanship By-Law 1.3.4.)

Volleyball / Basketball Convenor Checklist

1. Prepare and circulate an agenda for the sports meeting no later than 2 weeks prior to the meeting. (Constitution Article 9 outlines when By-Law Notices of Motions must be submitted)

2. Secure a venue for the Volleyball / Basketball semifinal and final round of tournament play.

3. At sports meeting:

the Convenor a list of participating athletes with Name, Date of Birth, and Grade signed by the principal of the school involved.” (Eligibility of Athletes By-Law 1.2.1)

Coordinator within 24 hours after the game. Failure to do so will result in a $50 fine for the home team’s school.” (Home/Visiting Team Responsibilities By-Law 1.1.5.)

4. Create and distribute Volleyball / Basketball league schedule (recommended starting dates: Volleyball - 1st week of October, Basketball - 3rd week of January).

5. Check that all participating teams have submitted eligibility sheets and have abided by MCSAA eligibility rule (Eligibility of Athletes By-Laws).

6. Collect Volleyball / Basketball trophies, banners, plaques in preparation for final tournament. (MCSAA Directorship will order banners.)

7. Create and distribute Volleyball / Basketball playoff schedule.

that it is the weekend before Volleyball Provincials take place.

of classes prior to the start of the AWCS and CSC spring break.

8. Facilitate and be present for Volleyball / Basketball semifinal and final tournament.

9. On behalf of the MCSAA, present awards to teams at the final tournament.

10. Send results to all MCSAA participating schools.

11. Complete and present to the MCSAA Directorship a written Annual Report including: order of finish, trophies awarded, highlights and successes, difficulties and failures, personnel deserving credit, recommendations for the future, name of succeeding Convenor and financial statement where applicable. The Annual Report must be completed as soon as possible after the completion of the sport activity season.

Badminton Convenor Checklist

1. Prepare and circulate an agenda for the sports meeting no later than 2 weeks prior to the meeting. (Constitution Article 9 outlines when By-Law Notices of Motions must be submitted)

2. Secure venues for the singles, doubles, and mixed doubles badminton tournament.

3. At sports meeting:

the Convenor a list of participating athletes with Name, Date of Birth, and Grade signed by the principal of the school involved.” (Eligibility of Athletes By-Law 1.2.1)

the day of the tournament to alleviate scheduling difficulties. (Badminton By-Law 4.1.)

4. Create badminton tournament draw.

5. Acquire badminton medals and ribbons in preparation for badminton tournament.

6. Arrange for tournament supervisor at both venues for badminton tournaments.

7. Present awards to badminton winners on behalf of MCSAA.

8. Deliver banners to winning schools after all tournament results have been tabulated. (MCSAA Directorship will order banners)

9. Send list of winners to all MCSAA participating schools.

10. Complete and present to the Directorship a written Annual Report including: order of finish, medals awarded, highlights and successes, difficulties and failures, personnel deserving credit, recommendations for the future, name of succeeding Convenor and financial statement where applicable. The Annual Report must be completed 1 week after the completion of the sport activity season.

Track & Field Convenor Checklist

1. Contact Knights of Columbus, Track & Field representative to begin coordinating the event.

2. Book a facility for both the regular date as well as a rain date.

3. Arrange for first aid to be present at the Track Meet.

4. Prepare and circulate an agenda for the sports meeting no later than 2 weeks prior to the meeting. (Constitution Article 9 outlines when By-Law Notices of Motions must be submitted)

5. At sports meeting:

deadline for return.

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6. Arrange for ‘runners’ at Track Meet to bring results from finish line and/or event location to Convenor’s table and medal presentation area.

7. Be familiar with how to score the Meet and determine medal winners.

8. Collect track and field trophies at MCSAA Annual General Meeting in preparation for Track Meet.

9. Collaborate with MCSAA President (or designate) on the decision to postpone or cancel the Track Meet. A decision must be made by 7:00 A.M. the day of the Track Meet, or earlier. A phone call is to be placed, no later than 7:00 A.M., to the radio station ‘CJOB’, regarding the cancellation or postponement of the Track Meet. Identify the Track Meet to the radio station as the “Knights of Columbus, Catholic Schools Track & Field Meet”.

10. Send list of medal winners, within 1 week after the completion of the Track Meet, to all MCSAA participating schools.

11. Deliver banners to winning schools after all track and field results have been tabulated. (MCSAA Directorship will order banners.)

12. Send list of records broken at track meet to record keeper.

13. Complete and present to the MCSAA Directorship a written Annual Report including: order of finish, medals awarded, highlights and successes, difficulties and failures, personnel deserving credit, recommendations for the future, name of succeeding Convenor and financial statement where applicable. The Annual Report must be completed 1 week after the completion of the sport activity season.

1. The Canadian Official Volleyball Rules will govern the game. Exceptions:

Junior League Boys, and Junior League Girls. Schools must have at least one official game ball: MIKASA VQ200W-CAN to be used for all Competitive games.

serve only.

the Junior League ONLY. In the Competitive Leagues, there will be a 5 serve limit. Once a server has reached 5 consecutive serves, then that team must rotate to the next server.

a team must win by 2 points (no cap). The third set will be to 15 points. In season play, the third set will always be played. In playoffs, the third set will only be played if needed as a tie breaker.

exempt from personnel limitations. See substitution exceptions below:

Players who did not start the first set must start and play the entire second set.

2. Competitive Leagues

Volleyball.

Tier 2 will have separate playoffs and championships.

are less than 5 teams that declare as Tier 1 teams, and all the teams are playing together for the regular season.

population sizes: o Boys: Schools who have more than 50 boys in Grade 6-8 will be automatically considered into Tier 1 and schools below that population will be automatically considered into Tier 2.

o Girls: Schools who have more than 50 girls in Grade 6-8 will be automatically considered into Tier 1 and schools below that population will be automatically considered into Tier 2.

o Any school that has sound reasoning that they have an exception to this rule can submit an Exception to Tiering Form, found in Appendix B.

enter the Tier 2 league, unless they opt into Tier 1.

Tier 2 teams filling in the spots to have 8 teams in the Tier 1 playoffs. Tier 2 playoffs will consist of the remaining teams.

play each other, that game will be considered an exhibition match and will not count towards league standings.

September meeting.

scheduled on Tuesday’s or Thursday’s at the Convenor’s discretion. If a school has more than four teams, the Convenor may create an unbalanced home/away schedule to accommodate.

season beginning in order to prepare teams for playoff draws.

a date where that school cannot play whatsoever.

entered. A no-host date is a date where that school can play but cannot host. Exceptions include schools that do not have a gym.

they are to play. The team initiating the change will notify the Convenor and League Website Coordinator.

that are unable to play in those rescheduled games would receive the loss and the other team a win.

rankings for the playoffs.

be encouraged to attend. The meeting will cover Sports By-Laws and provide a question and answer period. The meeting/date time will be determined by the MCSAA Directorship two weeks prior to the meeting date.

spots in Tier 1 throughout the playoffs. Teams will compete for first place, third place, or Consolation champion in Tier 1. Tier 2 playoffs will proceed as usual without a Consolation side.

playoffs, based on their seeding at the end of the regular season, becoming the top seeds in Tier 2 playoffs. o If there are less than 12 teams total in the league, then all teams will compete in one side of playoffs – the winning teams of the Quarter-Final games will play for the Tier 1 championship and the losing teams of the Quarter-Final games will play for the Tier 2 championship.

Tier 1 and 2 Semi-Finals and Finals shall be at St. Paul’s High School.

playoff games will be scheduled on Tuesday and Thursday of the playoff week.

weekend before Volleyball Provincials take place. Boys’ playoff games will be scheduled on Monday and Wednesday of the playoff week. Girls’ playoff games will be scheduled on Tuesday and Thursday of the playoff week. The winning teams from MCSAA Tier 1 leagues will attend the Volleyball Junior High Provincials.

3. Junior Leagues

meeting. If possible, the Convenor can attempt to have better match ups with age groupings.

Thursday’s.

through.

4. Teams should arrive at designated schools for games as soon as possible for a 4:00 p.m. start, unless a school designates a later start time. A game will be defaulted 15 minutes after the scheduled game start time, unless prior arrangements have been made.

5. Referees

a minimum of $20.

6. If there is an incident during a Volleyball game, it is the responsibility of the home team to submit an Incident Reporting Form to the Sports Convenor and President within 24 hours of the game in which the incident happened. The Incident Reporting Form can be found in Appendix F. Upon receipt of the form, the President and Directorship shall investigate the incident as outlined in the MCSAA Sportsmanship Policy By-Laws.

7. The home team is responsible for emailing in the score sheet to the Convenor and League Website Coordinator within 24 hours after the game as per Home/Visiting Team Responsibilities By-Law 1.1.5.

8. All players should be dressed in their school’s team uniform. Players must wear athletic footwear. Players are allowed to play in clothing as per their religious or cultural background, without discrimination, such as hijabs or leggings.

9. Participation is open to all grade 6, 7, and any grade 8 who is 14 years of age or under as of January 1st of that school year (per By-Law

10. Player selection and coaching for the all leagues should be in keeping with the vision of the MCSAA found in Constitution Article 2.1.

11. Volleyball Tie Breakers

exception is forfeits or schedule changes made by the Convenor.

in order:

played between the tied teams, will be ranked higher.

between the tied teams, will be ranked higher.

season, will be ranked higher.

played between the tied teams, will be ranked higher

played during the season, will be ranked higher.

the tie is broken

other until all the tied teams have been ranked.

Volleyball Rule Reminders… a. The Volleyball is still considered ‘live’ if it hits the net off a serve and goes over the net.

b. A set must be won by 2 points. First and second sets shall be won by the team that has scored 25 points first and is at least 2 points ahead (no cap). The third set is won by the team that has scored 15 points first and is at least 2 points ahead. The third set may be played even if the outcome has already been decided in season play only.

c. In Competitive Leagues only, you may receive a serve with a volley.

Tripleball Rules

Tripleball is the official competition format for Canadian regions offering 13U age competitions. It is recommended that tripleball be played during the first half of the season in the 14U age category when a 13U age category does not exist. The goal of tripleball is to promote better skill development, participation, meaningful competition, and fun.

Overview of the Tripleball Sequence: a) The game follows a sequence of three rallies (service, tossed ball 1, tossed ball 2).

b) The service rotates between teams after each three-ball sequence. c) A team must rotate and introduce a new server when it is their turn to serve. d) Every ball introduced is worth one point.

Tripleball Rules: a) Switching to a different position from your service order during a rally is NOT ALLOWED. b) Each rotation will have a different designated setter. The player in position #3 or #2 in service reception will be the designated setter; this position must be noted on the score-sheet by the coach. c) Fair Play substitutions rules apply. d) Time-outs cannot occur during a 3-ball sequence, these requests must be made before the introduction of serve. e) Athletes must play the tossed ball with a forearm pass, otherwise a replay will occur. f) All other standard volleyball rules not listed above continue to apply.

Guidelines for Tossers: a) The Head Coach, Assistant Coach or a competent volunteer may be the “Tosser” and introduce balls to their own team. b) Balls are tossed underhand with two hands, with little to no spin and above the height of the antennae to allow athletes time to play the ball. c) The Tosser can step into the court to introduce the ball but must immediately move a safe distance away from the court after the toss. d) The free ball must be tossed directly to the athlete in position six, otherwise a replay will occur. e) The free ball will be introduced when the front row players are at the net and ready to transition; the Tosser verbally cues the athletes by calling “Free Ball”. Tossers encourage a fast paced transition between an end of a rally and the next toss.

Volleyball Warm-Up Routines for Referees 1. Allow teams to warm up on their side of the court until the 10- minute warm up mark.

2. Referees calls captains to determine first serve and first team to hit for warm ups before the 10-minute mark.

3. Winning captain can call serve or receive. Winning captain hits first for warm ups.

4. 10 minutes for hitting and serving warm ups.

5. Warm up hitting is done separately, five minutes per team – four minutes for hitting, one minute for serving.

6. Team A hits for four minutes while Team B stands behind their baseline to catch balls. NO PLAYERS MUST STAND ON THE COURT DURING HITTING! Team B will designate a player to stand at the net opposite the hitting team to hand volleyballs back to Team A players. Team A does serving on both sides of the net for the final minute.

7. Repeat Step 6 for Team B.

8. Game time.

Volleyball Warm-Up Routines for Phys. Ed. Staff 1. Ensure net height is proper height:

2. Provide MIKASA VQ200W-CAN volleyballs as game balls and ensure they are properly inflated.

3. Ensure referee knows proper warm-up routine and substitution procedures.

4. Ensure scorekeepers know to score-keep properly and how to keep track of substitutions.

Volleyball Warm-Up Routines for Scorekeepers 1. Ensure both teams fill out their roster on the game sheet.

2. Ensure both teams have lineup cards.

3. Keep track of points, timeouts taken by both teams, and substitutions during the game.

1. The official, FIBA rules, will govern the game (Basketball Manitoba), with the following exceptions (applies to league and playoffs):

opponent). A zone defense is not permitted. There will be no clear out or isolation offences. Double teaming the ball on the court during Basketball for Competitive League is allowed.

than 15 points.

the second half (no carry over).

divided into 4-minute periods in which new players are played alternately. The scorekeeper will sound the horn at 4 minutes. The team with the ball will retain possession.

third quarter, or anytime during the 4th quarter.

(see 1.4 above). No player shall play more than a total of 8 minutes in the first half (unless the team has less than 10 players).

row, in the first half (see 1.4 above).

the first coach has the option of matching players with the same number of players as the opposing team.

score will be kept on the score sheet and reported to the Basketball Convenor and website for league standings.

be used for all league games.

2. Competitive Leagues

Basketball.

Tier 2 will have separate playoffs and championships.

are less than 5 teams that declare as Tier 1 teams, and all the teams are playing together for the regular season.

population sizes: o Boys: Schools who have more than 50 boys in Grade 6-8 will be automatically considered into Tier 1 and schools below that population will be automatically considered into Tier 2.

o Girls: Schools who have more than 50 girls in Grade 6-8 will be automatically considered into Tier 1 and schools below that population will be automatically considered into Tier 2.

o Any school that has sound reasoning that they have an exception to this rule can submit an Exception to Tiering Form, found in Appendix B.

enter the Tier 2 league, unless they opt into Tier 1.

Tier 2 teams filling in the spots to have 8 teams in the Tier 1 playoffs. Tier 2 playoffs will consist of the remaining teams.

play each other, that game will be considered an exhibition match and will not count towards league standings.

September meeting.

scheduled on Tuesday’s or Thursday’s at the Convenor’s discretion. If a school has more than four teams, the Convenor may create an unbalanced home/away schedule to accommodate.

season beginning in order to prepare teams for playoff draws.

a date where that school cannot play whatsoever.

entered. A no-host date is a date where that school can play but cannot host. Exceptions include schools that do not have a gym.

they are to play. The team initiating the change will notify the Convenor and League Website Coordinator.

that are unable to play in those rescheduled games would receive the loss and the other team a win.

rankings for the playoffs.

be encouraged to attend. The meeting will cover Sports By-Laws and provide a question and answer period. The meeting/date time will be determined by the MCSAA Directorship two weeks prior to the meeting date.

spots in Tier 1 throughout the playoffs. Teams will compete for first place, third place, or Consolation champion in Tier 1. Tier 2 playoffs will proceed as usual without a Consolation side.

playoffs, based on their seeding at the end of the regular season, becoming the top seeds in Tier 2 playoffs. o If there are less than 12 teams total in the league, then all teams will compete in one side of playoffs – the winning teams of the Quarter-Final games will play for the Tier 1 championship and the losing teams of the Quarter-Final games will play for the Tier 2 championship.

Tier 1 and 2 Semi-Finals and Finals shall be at St. Paul’s High School.

playoff games will be scheduled on Tuesday and Thursday of the playoff week.

to the start of the AWCS and CSC spring break.

3. Junior Leagues

meeting. If possible, the Convenor can attempt to have better match ups with age groupings.

Thursday’s.

and free throws, as well as the last two minutes of the fourth quarter.

the Free Throw Line.

4. Teams should arrive at designated schools for games as soon as possible for a 4:00 p.m. start, unless a school designates a later start time. A game will be defaulted 15 minutes after the scheduled game start time, unless prior arrangements have been made.

5. Referees & Assignor

the current or previous playing season.

teams agree.

with a student referee at Competitive League games. Student referees can referee Junior League games as long as there are two referees.

games in the division, if one is available. The assignor could also take care of games as well if a school so chooses. If a school has referees that would be interested refereeing with the league, they may submit their name to the assignor. For schools that would like to use their own referees, they must use minimum one referee from the assignor with their own referee.

Laws towards all referees and officials.

Technical Foul Report Form to the Convenor and League President within 24 hours of the game in which the technical foul happened. The Technical Report Form can be found in Appendix B. Upon receipt of the form, the League President and Directorship shall investigate the incident as outlined in the MCSAA Sportsmanship Policy By-Laws.

6. The home team is responsible for emailing in the score sheet to the Convenor and League Website Coordinator within 24 hours after the game as per Home/Visiting Team Responsibilities By-Law 1.1.5.

7. All players should be dressed in their school’s team uniform. Players must wear athletic footwear. Players are allowed to play in clothing as per their religious or cultural background, without discrimination, such as hijabs or leggings.

8. Participation is open to all grade 6, 7, and any grade 8 who is 14 years of age or under as of January 1st of that school year. (per Eligibility By-Law 1.1.1.)

9. Player selection and coaching for the all leagues should be in keeping with the vision of the MCSAA found in Constitution Article 2.1.

10. Basketball Tie Breakers

exception is forfeits or schedule changes made by the Convenor.

highest method of breaking a tie.

against. The teams will be ranked by who has the highest to lowest point differential.

as a plus 15 for the winning team and minus 15 for the losing team.

will be used to break the tie.

differential wins the tiebreaker.

B and Team C, then the Team A has won the tiebreaker. The remaining two teams will be compared using the head to head rule.

head, then rank them by their point differential. Then drop the bottom team and compare the two remaining teams using the head to head rule.

then that team wins the tiebreaker. Rank the remaining three teams by their point differential. Then drop the bottom team and compare the top two remaining teams by using the head to head rule.

rank the four teams using the point differential. Then drop the bottom two teams and compare the top two teams using the head to head rule. The bottom two teams will be ranked by point differential.

team winning one and losing one, then use the point differential rule of all games played in the season to break the tie.

10.3.1.8a. The team with the most points scored wins the tiebreaker. 10.3.1.8b. If still tied, the team with the least point scored against wins the tiebreaker. 10.3.1.8c. If still tied, then the winner of a coin toss wins the tiebreaker.

Basketball Rule Reminders....

a. Overtime: If the score is tied at the end of the 4th quarter, play shall continue without change of baskets for 1 or more extra periods with a 1-minute intermission before each extra period. The length of each extra period shall be 4 minutes. As many such periods as are necessary to break the tie shall be played. Extra periods are an extension of the 4th quarter.

b. Penalty free throws are on the 5th team foul of every quarter, and there are an automatic two free throws awarded (1 point each)

MABO/MHSAA Minimum Penalties Incident 1st Offence 2nd Repeat Offences Examples Offence Coach Disqualification – 2x Technical – Warning 2 games 5+ games Demonstrative gestures, Behaviour continuously disrupting calls, entering playing court Coach Disqualification – 2x Technical – Warning 2 games 5+ games Profanity, abusive comments, Language threats, intimidation Coach Disqualification – 3x Bench Warning 1 game 2+ games Assistant coach behaviour, substitute Technical – Any Reason behaviour, delay of game Coach Disqualifying Foul – Any Reason 3 games Indefinite Ban

Player Disqualification – 1 Technical / 1 Warning 1 game 2+ games Unsportsmanlike Player Disqualification – 2x Technical – Warning 2 games 4+ games Inappropriate gestures, taunting, Behaviour arguing, faking fouls Player Disqualification – 2x Technical - Warning 2 games 4+ games Profanity, abusive comments, Language threats, intimidation Player Disqualification – 2 x 1 game 3 games 5+ games Hard pushes, blocks, hits, etc. that Unsportsmanlike – Excessive Contact go above normal levels of contact Player Disqualifying Foul – Hard Foul 1 game 3 games 10+ games Hard pushes, blocks, hits, etc. that go above excessive levels of contact Player Disqualifying Foul – Push Airborne 1 game 3 games 10+ games Pushing or undercutting an airborne Player player Player Disqualifying Foul – Act of Violence 1 game 4 games 10+ games - Punch/Kick Player Disqualifying Foul – Act of Violence 5 games Indefinite Ban - Fighting Player Disqualifying Foul – Act of Violence 1 game 3 games 10+ games – Throwing Object Player Disqualifying Foul – Act of Violence 2 games 4 games 10+ games Spitting, tripping, biting, racism - Other Spectator Ejection Warning Indefinite Ban

Before/After Game – Abuse of Officials 2 games Indefinite Ban Following officials into the dressing room, engaging in hallway or parking lot Before/After Game - Behaviour 2 games Indefinite Ban Altercations with spectators or opponents, damage to property Player Technical (for abuse of official) – 3 techs 5 techs 7 techs Carryover game-to-game = = = Warning 1 Game 2 Games

This process was put into place in order to protect officials as the abuse of officials continues to escalate.

The Technical Foul offences related to possible game suspension do not include administrative Technicals (i.e. delay of game).

All offences must be reported to the Sports Convenor & President.

Follow Sportsmanship By-Laws 1.3. for incident reporting and appeals.

These guidelines apply in the same season and reset at the end of the season. These penalties are intended to outline the minimum penalties and to ensure consistency across the province.

Basketball Warm-Up Routines for Referees 1. Ensure scorekeepers understand clock stoppage rules.

2. Ensure both they and the scorekeepers are on the same page throughout the game.

Basketball Warm-Up Routines for Phys. Ed. Staff 1. Ensure basketballs are properly inflated.

2. Ensure referee and scorekeepers have score sheet prepped and ready.

3. Ensure scorekeepers know how to properly keep track of a running score, personal fouls, team fouls, and timeouts.

4. Ensure scorekeepers understand clock stoppage rules.

Basketball Warm-Up Routines for Scorekeepers 1. Ensure both teams fill out their roster on the game sheet.

2. Ensure communication with referee about clock stoppage rules and score sheet rules.

MCSAA Basketball Game Rules

Competitive League Games – 8-minute quarters, STOP TIME. *

Junior League Games – 10-minute quarters – RUN TIME. **

Competitive League Game Rules:

1 – In competitive league play, the fourth quarter will be running time if one team is leading by 15 points (or more) at the end of the third quarter, or anytime during the 4th quarter.

2 – Time outs – 2 x 60 second per team in the 1st half, 3 x 60 second per team in the 2nd half.

may not play more than 2 shifts in a row, IF their team has less than 10 players.

Example: Team of 10 – 5 player shifts, switching every 4 minutes equally, no players will be able to double shift.

shift.

no players can play more than 2 shifts in a row.

players can play more than 3 shifts in a row.

4 – Man to man defense must be used. Double teaming the ball is allowed. No zone defenses or isolation/clear-out offenses allowed.

5 - Full court pressure is allowed in the entire game providing the team pressing is not up by more than 15 points.

6 - Penalty free throws are on the 5th team foul of every quarter, and there are an automatic two free throws awarded (1 point each).

Junior League Game Rules:

fouls and free throws, and the last 2 minutes of the 4th quarter.

2 – Fair play is through the entire time.

3 – Man to man defence, no press the entire game.

4 – May use developmental free throw line (2 feet from regulation free throw line)

1. Official International Badminton Federation Rules shall be used with the exception of type of shuttle & length of game.

2. Competitions will be held in the following events:

3. Each school is allowed to enter 2 singles boys, 2 singles girls, 2 doubles boys, 2 doubles girls, and 2 mixed doubles team at each grade level (7 & 8).

inability to put mixed doubles teams into the tournament.

4. A player may enter two events.

competition.

(replacing an absent player).

5. Tournament Format

consist of one 21-point game, win by two, cap at 30.

competitions.

result in default.

court.

neutral coach shall act as referee.

6. Each team must provide a teacher–supervisor to be present for all games. Players must forfeit the game if no supervision is present.

7. The competition shall be held after spring break; date to be determined by the Convenor.

8. All players should be dressed in their school’s team uniform. Players must wear athletic footwear. Players are allowed to play in clothing as per their religious or cultural background, without discrimination, such as hijabs or leggings.

Badminton Rule Reminders...

a. When serving, the server must keep the racquet head below waist level when hitting the bird, and must have both feet ON THE GROUND and in the server's court.

b. It is a FAULT to STAND ON A LINE while serving or receiving.

c. A bird landing on a line on the edge of the area to which it was to be hit is good.

d. A bird touching the net (either in service or in rally) and landing in the correct court is good.

e. A bird hitting a player or his clothing is a fault for the side on which the player was hit.

f. To reach OVER the net to hit a bird is a fault, but if the bird is hit on the proper side of the net, and the racquet follows it over the net without hitting the net, then the shot is good.

g. It is a fault if a racquet or any part of a player touches the net during the rally.

h. Disputes will be mediated by the Convenor or Phys. Ed. staff hosting/officiating the tournament.

i. Coaches are not to interfere or interrupt matches.

j. If the score reaches 20-20, the players continue playing and must win by two points. The score is capped at 30 points.

o Grade 4 o Grade 5 o Grade 6

o Track o 80 meter heats and final o 600 meter timed final o 150 meter final o 4 x 100 meter timed final o Field o Ball Throw o Shot Put o Long Jump o High Jump

o Grade 7 o Grade 8

o Track o 100 meter heats and final o 1200 meter timed final o 300 meter timed final o 800 meter timed final o 4 x 100 meter timed final o Medley Relay (400 meter, 200 meter, 200 meter, 800 meter) o Field o Discus o Shot Put o Long Jump o High Jump

Track & Field Point System

Place Points Earned 1st 8 2nd 7 3rd 6 4th 5 5th 4 6th 3 7th 2 8th 1

a. 3 entries in an event per school.

b. Each student can enter a maximum of 3 events, not including relays (4 events total for Elementary or 4-5 events total for Junior High if relays are included as one of the events).

c. Track spikes are allowed to a maximum of 7 mm or less.

d. With a proper discus cage at the track meet, a spin delivery is allowed.

e. All schools must have a minimum of 3-4 staff members supervising both Elementary and Junior High Meets: One teacher to run a field event and a second adult to help OR one teacher to run a track event, one to coach and direct students to events, and one to supervise students in the stands.

f. All schools must send the lead teacher responsible for running events to the Track & Field Meeting in order to review all Track & Field event rules and procedures to run their even properly. They must relay this information to anyone running the event to ensure proper adherence to the procedures.

identifying symbol which indicates which school the student belongs to. This would be applicable to all students from a school, competitors and helpers that would be at the Track Meet. This symbol may take the form of a pinnie, T-shirt, competitor’s number, wrist band, etc. By clearly identifying which school a student belongs to, will help in the supervision process at the Track Meet. It will also become apparent who is a welcomed participant and who is a trespasser.

identifying symbol

1. Starter's and Recall Starter's Duties:

connected with the start of the race. The starter shall recall competitors by the firing of the gun in any race if in his/her opinion the start was not a fair one.

gun.

start, orders given, and explain false starts – firing of second shot.)

1.7."Smoke or Fire" – If there is a false start – recall runners – give warning to offenders (by number).

false start.

2. Track Marshall duties:

3. Umpires duties:

4. Relay Take-over Duties:

plus 11 yd.). That the baton is passed within the allowed zone. That if the baton is dropped then the person who dropped it must pick it up. That outgoing runner gets back in the box to get the baton if it is retrieved by the incoming runner who dropped it. That if any of the other teams were impeded by the dropped baton. That the runner stays in his/her lane after passing baton until all other runners have passed him/her.

5. Timekeepers:

finish line. Torso must be distinguished from the head, neck, arms, legs, hands or feet.

6. Chief Timekeepers’ duties:

7. Track Referee:

hand – over zones, etc.

8. Track Judges

perpendicular plane of the nearer edge of the finish line.

9. Chief Judge

a. All races up to and including 400 m will be run in lanes.

b. Both feet must be in contact with the ground when starting.

c. H a n d s or fingers must be behind, NOT on the starting line.

d. A false start will be signaled by the firing of a second shot.

e. B a t o n changing errors:

f. The baton must be handed over in the box, NOT thrown.

g. During the progress of an event, no competitor shall receive any assistance from any person whatsoever (i.e. pacing a runner)

h. Clothing must be clean and not objectionable. No cut-off jeans or T-shirts.

i. Not less than six competitors shall qualify for the final

1. Judging the Long Jump

front of the take-off board.

pit.

2. Judging the High Jump

counted against him.

JUMPER A X m X X OOX OOO Winner is B mm

JUMPER A X PASS X X OOO Winner is A

3. Judging the Discus

event.

marking pegs, clip board, pen or pencil & official sheets

4. Judging the Shot Put

marking pegs, clip board, pen or pencil & official sheet.

5. Shot Put Rules and Discus Rules:

proximity to the chin.

position.

touch with any part of his body the ground outside the circle, the top of the circular iron– board or the top of the stop board.

he/she shall then, from a standing position, leave the circle. The diameter of the circle is indicated by a chalk of painted line. When leaving the circle, the competitor’s first contact with the top of the iron band or the ground outside the circle must be completely behind the center line and the first step outside the circle shall be behind the line or its extension.

& Field Association Rules will apply.

6. Ball Throw Rules:

at any time prior to, during, or after the throw.

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Exceptions to Eligibility Form Incident Reporting Form Technical Reporting Form Appeal to Directorship Form Exceptions to Tiering Form (PDF Fillable Forms Available www.mcsaa.ca)

MCSAA Exceptions to Eligibility Form

Athlete name: ___________________________________________

Athlete age: ___________

Athlete gender: __________

Team athlete wishes to play on: ____________________________

School: __________________________________

The parents, athlete, physical education teacher and administration are aware that this athlete is requesting to participate on a team of the opposite gender, which will be competing against teams of the opposite gender. They are aware and accept that there may be certain risks associated with this, and understands the nature and level of play based on the sport they are involved in. The athlete is wishing to participate on the team because there is not a team of their own gender available at this school.

_____________________________ _____________________

Athlete Signature Date

____________________________ _____________________

Parent Signature Date

____________________________ _____________________

Physical Education Specialist Date

____________________________ ______________________

Administration Signature Date

MCSAA approval: ___________ YES _____________NO

MCSAA President Signature: ____________________________ Date: _____________

MCSAA Incident Report Form

School Filing Formal Complaint: ___________________________________________

Date of Competition/Game: _______________________________________________

Location of Incident: _____________________________________________________

Schools Involved: _______________________________________________________

Incident(s):

Action(s) Taken:

_____________________________ _____________________

Phys. Ed. Staff/Athletic Director Signature Date

____________________________ _____________________

Coach/Teacher Supervisor Signature Date

____________________________ ______________________

Administration Signature Date

Received by MCSAA President & Directorship

For all protests/incident reporting, please refer to Sportsmanship By-Laws 1.3.

All protests/incident reports must be reported in writing, using this form, within three teaching days of the incident to the President of the Association by the principal of the school registering the complaint.

MCSAA Technical Reporting Form

Game Date: ___________________________________________

Teams Playing: _______________________________________________

League: Girls / Boys

Foul Type (Technical/Unsporting, etc.) – Please describe the nature of the foul (does it involve inappropriate language, excessive contact, etc.)

Name of Player (with jersey number)/Coach Receiving the Foul: (If a parent is asked to leave please let us know that as well)

MCSAA Appeal Form

School Filing Appeal: ___________________________________________

Explanation/Reasoning of Appeal:

_____________________________ _____________________

Phys. Ed. Staff/Athletic Director Signature Date

____________________________ ______________________

Administration Signature Date

Received by MCSAA President & Directorship

Sportsmanship By-Law 1.3.4. - Appeals of the ruling shall be submitted to the President by the school principal and member school representative within three teaching days after receipt of the ruling. Thereupon, the President, Directorship, and Superintendent will hear the appeal at the earliest convenience to all parties. During the appeal process, suspended players/coaches must be absent from competition.

Sportsmanship By-Law 1.3.4.1. Any member of the Directorship involved in an incident or appeal must excuse themselves from the investigation until it is completed.

MCSAA Exceptions to Tiering

School Filing Exception: ___________________________________________

Explanation of Exception:

_____________________________ _____________________

Phys. Ed. Staff/Athletic Director Signature Date

____________________________ ______________________

Administration Signature Date

MCSAA approval: YES NO

MCSAA President Signature: ________________________ Date: _____________

Volleyball/Basketball By-Law 2.2: The Volleyball and Basketball league will be divided into two classifications based on school sizes: - Boys: Schools who have more than 50 boys in Grade 6-8 will be automatically considered Tier 1 and schools below that population will be automatically considered into Tier 2. - Girls: Schools who have more than 50 girls in Grade 6-8 will be automatically considered Tier 1 and schools below that population will be automatically considered into Tier 2. - Any school that has sound reasoning that they have an exception to this rule can submit an Exception to Tiering Form, found in Appendix B.