Captains Meeting Question, Part II--Illinois Officials

[Mark T. DeNucci, Sr.]

Originally Posted by BillyMac

Some of these may be out of date:

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)

Billy:

The FloridaHSAA has a really whacked requirement when a player or bench personall are ejected.

Player Ejection: If A-1 is disqualified and ejected, the calling officials must inform HC-A that A-1 has been ejected and why A-1 is being ejected. THEN!! The calling official must go to HC-B and tell him that A-1 has been ejected and why A-1 has been ejected.

Head Coach Ejection: If HC-A is disqualified and ejected, the calling officials must inform HC-A that he has been ejected and why he is being ejected. THEN!! The calling official must go to HC-B and tell him that HC-A has been ejected and why HC-A has been ejected.

Why in the world would I want to give that information and why in the world does HC-B need to know that information.

MTD, Sr.