Pre-Game Captains Meeting

[wyo96]

Originally Posted by BadNewsRef

We have a Captains' meeting that is separate from meeting with the coaches..

We used to do 2, but the new officials manual now only lays out the procedure for 1meeting at the 10 minute mark with captains and coaches.

Has everybody switched?

States interps may vary, but we have switched to just one meeting, short and sweet...

[BillyMac]

PREGAME SPORTSMANSHIP STATEMENTS

The National High School Federation and your state association require officials to enforce sportsmanship rules. High school athletics emphasize positive values. All of us have worked hard to create a sense of teamwork, respect, responsibility and perspective. We remind you that we expect good behavior and will quickly penalize misconduct. We encourage and appreciate your help. Let the competition reflect mutual respect among participants and officials. Coaches please certify that your players are legally equipped and uniformed according the NFHS rules. Good luck and have a great contest! (New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association, Kentucky High School Athletic Association)

"PIAA requires all registered sports' officials to enforce the sportsmanship rules for coaches and contestants. Actions meant to demean opposing contestants, teams, spectators and officials are not in the highest ideals of interscholastic education and will not be tolerated. Let today's contest reflect mutual respect. Coaches please certify to the contest official(s) that your players are legally equipped and uniformed according to NFHS rules and PIAA adoptions. Good luck in today's contest." (Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association)

To captains: The FHSAA requires officials to enforce all rules regarding unsportsmanlike conduct by players and coaches. Violators will be ejected. It is strongly suggested that you remind your teammates and coaches of this policy. Additionally, this is a simple reminder that jewelry is not allowed, and jerseys must be tucked in during play if they are designed to be worn in. To coaches: Coaches, do you certify that your players are properly equipped and will demonstrate sportsmanlike behavior during today’s contest? (Florida High School Activities Association)

BillyMac's: Coaches and captains meeting at 5:00: Players properly equipped,
Players wearing uniforms properly, Practice good sportsmanship.

[Rich]

Originally Posted by wyo96

We used to do 2, but the new officials manual now only lays out the procedure for 1meeting at the 10 minute mark with captains and coaches.

Has everybody switched?

States interps may vary, but we have switched to just one meeting, short and sweet...

We greet the coaches at 1:30. It's a "walk by" and the R asks the head coach if his players are legally attired.

No reason to combine the meetings.

[constable]

Originally Posted by Rich

We greet the coaches at 1:30. It's a "walk by" and the R asks the head coach if his players are legally attired.

No reason to combine the meetings.

This was a much better system. IAABO and their "infinite wisdom" eff'd it up for everyone.