Help Please! NFHS rules

[refman1964]

I call in Missouri. Had an issue last night with the amount of quarters a player is allowed to play in. A1 played all 4 quarters of the junior varsity contest. Then played in the first three quarters of the Varsity game. This would be a total of 7. I was positive that a player is only allowed 6. However I cannot find the rule covering this, along with what, if anything, to do about it. I hate showing my ignorance here, but I'm hoping someone, as they chuckle, will help me out here.

Is this a state by state rule ?

[williebfree]

Welcome aboard refman1964:

I am not chuckling.... we all need to learn as we go....

In WI, the state association (WI Interscholastic Athletic Association) has established guidelines for the amount of playing time (quarters in basketball).

Here is the great news.... It is NOT an officials responsibility to enforce the playing time limitations. Violators are reported directly to the WIAA, by observers (usually the opponents). I am not aware of any recent violations/consequences of the playing time standards.

[Mark Padgett]

This is a state by state issue. The NF has no rules governing playing time.

[refman1964]

Thanks, At least I Know I did read it somewhere, and I'm not completely insane. I've gone through all of my state supplied material but I still can't find it. If any of you fella's call high school ball in Missouri and can tell me where to find this rule I'd appreciate it.

[budjones05]

Originally Posted by refman1964

Thanks, At least I Know I did read it somewhere, and I'm not completely insane. I've gone through all of my state supplied material but I still can't find it. If any of you fella's call high school ball in Missouri and can tell me where to find this rule I'd appreciate it.

Hey refman, this is state to state issue, but don't make it your issue. If the school want to protest this, they will have to go to MSHSAA with the head book. Other than this, don't open any cans if you don't have too.

[refman1964]

If its brought up during the game, Any suggestions on what to say, or how to handle the team b coach, aside from sorry coach nothing I can do about it. thanks for your feedback.

[budjones05]

Originally Posted by refman1964

If its brought up during the game, Any suggestions on what to say, or how to handle the team b coach, aside from sorry coach nothing I can do about it. thanks for your feedback.

I'll play dumb. The words sorry coach....willl always get you into trouble.