30-Second Time-Out

[Nevadaref]

Originally Posted by BillyMac

2001-02 Rule Book, Comments on the 2001-02 Rules Revisions, page 72: Requirement To Stand During A Thirty-Second Time-Out (5-12-5): "Additional discussion reflected concerns about whether or not substitutes should be permitted to join the conference with coach(es) and players. Because of instructions that may be given, the interpretation has been that team substitutes should be able to participate in the time-out meeting."

This is the correct understanding. It is what you need to follow.
The NFHS committee clearly discussed this issue and decided that the non-players should be allowed to stand during a 30-second time-out, if they wish. So please let them!