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The official manual for high school baseball and softball with information concerning regulations and management of regional and state tournaments.

Kansas State High School Activities Association601 SW Commerce Place | P.O. Box 495 | Topeka, KS 66615 Phone: 785-273-5329 | Fax: 785-271-0236 [email protected] | www.kshsaa.org

KSHSAA Administrator Jeremy Holaday, [email protected]

Maize High School by Dan Loving

ChecklistsEntry Form Checklist for Baseball

BSB-1 - Baseball Umpire Recommendations - due to KSHSAA by May 12 BSB-2 - Regional Baseball Tournament Squad List - mail to regional manager by May 12 BSB-3 - Baseball Season Win-Loss Record Form - due to KSHSAA by May 12 (3, 2-1A) and May 15 (6A, 5A, 4A) BSB-4 - State Baseball Tournament Squad List - must reach KSHSAA by noon the day after regional tournament completed

Entry Form Checklist for Softball SFB-1 - Softball Umpire Recommendations - due to KSHSAA by May 12 SFB-2 - Regional Softball Tournament Squad List - mail to regional manager by May 12 SFB-3 - Softball Season Win-Loss Record Form - due to KSHSAA by May 12 (3, 2-1A) and May 15 (6A, 5A, 4A) SFB-4 - State Softball Tournament Squad List - must reach KSHSAA by noon the day after regional tournament completed

For All Regional Tournament Managers Check arrival and inspect plaques, tickets, baseballs and/or softballs. Seed regional bracket on KSHSAA website. Submit bracket online and provide to all participating schools and media. Notifyofficialsatleastfourdaysinadvanceofthetournamentofstartingtimes,etc. Notify participating schools of the policy concerning team ticket allowance - adult student supervisors, principals, ath-

letic directors and superintendents (use proper form from the online Entry Forms); team warm-up allowance, towels, care of valuables, leaving of equipment, pep club area assignments, etc.

Appoint scorer, scoreboard operator and one public address person; pitch count tracker for baseball. Assign personnel to assist in administering tournament. Arrange for the playing of the national anthem. Provide a private dressing room and adult security personnel for game umpires. Contact umpires, tell them where to park, where to dress and assign someone to meet them. Provide reserved parking for umpires and school buses. Assign a host or hostess to the umpires and each team. Post signs to reserve areas for participating schools’ followers, if applicable. Provide a special entrance and a checklist for authorized superintendents, principals, athletic directors, players, man-

agers, coaches, adult supervisors, cheerleaders and news media. Assignsecuritypersonneltothefieldtoescortumpires. Arrange for plaque/trophy presentation at conclusion of tournament. Submit to KSHSAA a "Financial Report." Submit to KSHSAA a "Ticket Sales Report." Return unused tickets to KSHSAA.

Email or phone regional results to the KSHSAA following each tournament game.

Jeremy Holaday - [email protected]; 785-273-5329

ACTIVITIES SCW 20-21 21-22 22-23 23-24 24-25

GIRLS SOFTBALL & BOYS BASEBALL Beginning Practice Date 35 3/1 2/28 2/27 2/26 3/3Earliest Possible Competition 37 3/18 3/17 3/16 3/14 3/19Regional Tournaments 46 5/17-20 5/16-19 5/15-18 5/13-16 5/19-22State Tournaments 47 5/27-28 5/26-27 5/25-26 5/23-24 5/29-30

2020-2025 Projected Calendar Dates

KSHSAA Baseball/Softball Manual 3

Kansas State High School Activities Association

Baseball/Softball Manual

Regional and state baseball and softball managers, school administrators, umpires, coaches and members of the press, radio and television:

This Baseball/Softball Manual has been designed and prepared to provide general information and for use in the administration of baseball and softball games. No doubt numerous questions will arise during the course of the season, and we believe many of your questions will be answered by a thorough review of the contents of this manual.

This publication contains information that applies to all baseball and softball games.Certainsectionsspecificallyapplytoregionalandstatetournaments.Itisdividedintofivesections:

Section I-GeneralInformation-GameAdministration

Section II - Baseball Regulations

Section III - Softball Regulations

Section IV-RegionalTournamentInformation

Section V -StateTournamentInformation

Section VI - Tickets & Admissions for Regional & State Tournaments

AnIndexisprovidedasanaidtofindinganswerstoyourquestions.

We take this opportunity to thank all personnel, including tournament managers, school administrators, coaches, athletes, umpires, members of the press, radio andtelevision,and loyalbaseballandsoftball supporters for theireffortsandinterest during the upcoming spring sports season.

Jeremy Holaday, Assistant Executive Director [email protected]

BillFaflick,ExecutiveDirector [email protected]

Anofficialpublicationof the Kansas State High School Activities Association

601 SW Commerce Place, 66615 | PO Box 495, Topeka 66601-0495 Phone: 785-273-5329 | Fax: 785-271-0236

www.kshsaa.org | [email protected]

4 “Be A Good Sport”

ContentsSection I - General Information - Game Administration

1.A General Responsibilities of Host and Visiting Schools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71.B SpecificResponsibilitiesoftheHostSchool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-81.C SpecificResponsibilitiesoftheVisitingSchool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81.D Responsibilities of the Public Address Announcer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-91.E Sportsmanship and Conduct . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91.F Rule 52 Provisions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91.F.1 Spectators on the Field . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91.F.2 SportsmanshipInterpretations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-111.F.3 Ejection Policies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111.G Sports Medicine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Section II - Baseball2.A Beginning and Ending Dates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142.B Participation Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142.C Pitching Restrictions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-152.D Baseball Entry Fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152.E Rules Meeting & Test Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152.E.1 Coach Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152.E.2 Umpire Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152.F Regulation Game . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152.G Ending a Regulation Game - 10-Run and 15-Run Rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162.H Called/Suspended Game . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162.I StateAssociationAdoptedRules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162.I.1 CourtesyRunners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162.I.2 DoubleFirstBase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162.I.3 BatSpecifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162.J Umpire's Uniform . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162.K Flash Photography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162.L Video Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162.M Designated Media Area. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172.N Player Bench Occupants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172.O PrivateRoomforOfficials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172.P Scorers and Scoreboard Operators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172.Q Baseball Forfeiture Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172.R Summer Coaching Regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182.S Games Not Played . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182.T Protested Games . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182.U Unmanned Aircraft Systems/Drone Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182.V Music Between Batters - Baseball . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Section III - Softball3.A Beginning and Ending Dates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193.B Participation Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193.C Pitching Restrictions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193.D Softball Entry Fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193.E Rules Meeting & Test Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193.E.1 Coach Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193.E.2 Umpire Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193.F Regulation Game . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19


3.G Ending a Regulation Game - 10-Run and 15-Run Rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19-203.H Called/Suspended Game . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203.I StateAssociationAdoptedRules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203.I.1 CourtesyRunners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203.I.2 DoubleFirstBase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203.I.3 BatSpecifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203.I.4 SoftballTiebreakingProcedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203.J Umpire's Uniform . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213.K Flash Photography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213.L Video Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213.M Designated Media Area. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213.N Player Bench Occupants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213.O PrivateRoomforOfficials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213.P Scorers and Scoreboard Operators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213.Q Games Not Played . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213.R Forfeiture Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223.S Summer Coaching Regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223.T Protested Games . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223.U Unmanned Aircraft Systems/Drone Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223.V Music Between Batters - Softball. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Section IV - Regional Tournament Information (Baseball & Softball)4.A GeneralInformation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234.B Assignment Criteria for Regional Competition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234.B.1 Classes 3A and 2-1A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234.B.2 Classes 6A, 5A and 4A Regional Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234.C Banners and Signs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234.D Dressing Rooms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234.E Charitable Contributions, Solicitations and Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234.F Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234.G Determination of Home and Visiting Team Dugouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244.H Squad Lists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244.I RegionalSeeding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24-254.I.1 Classes3Aand2-1ASeedingMeetings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254.I.2 Classes6A,5A,4ASeedingMeetings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254.J Tournament Schedules - Brackets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264.J.1 Classes 6A, 5A, 4A Regional Brackets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264.J.2 Five-, Six- and Seven-Team Tournament Bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274.J.3 Four-Team Tournament Bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274.J.4 Three-Team Tournament Bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274.J.5 Seeding Tournament Brackets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274.K InfieldPractice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284.L IntroductionofTeams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284.M Game Starting Times . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284.N OfficialRegionalTournamentBalls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284.O Selection of Umpires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284.P 10-Run and 15-Run Rule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294.Q Awards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294.R Awards Presentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294.S Reporting Regional Results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29


Section V - State Tournament Information (Baseball & Softball)5.A StateQualifiers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305.B State Sites and Managers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305.B.1 Softball Sites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305.B.2 Baseball Sites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305.C Tournament Seeding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30-315.D Tournament Brackets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 315.E Tournament Time Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 315.E.1 Softball . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31-325.E.2 Baseball . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 325.F Determination of Home and Visiting Team Dugouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 325.G InfieldPractice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 325.H OfficialStateTournamentBalls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 325.I TeamPicture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 325.J Squad Lists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 335.J.1 Softball . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 335.J.2 Baseball . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 335.J.3 Substitutions on Squad Lists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 335.K Selection of Umpires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 335.K.1 Umpire Fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 335.L IntroductionofTeams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 335.L.1 Quarterfinal,SemifinalandConsolationGames . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 335.L.2 Championship Game . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 335.M Game Ending Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 335.N Presentation of Awards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33-345.O Weather Guidelines for Third-Place Game . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Section VI - Tickets & Admissions for Regional & State Tournament (Baseball & Softball)6.A TicketInformation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 356.B Tournament Admission Prices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 356.B.1 Regional Tournaments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 356.B.2 State Tournaments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 356.C Tournament Manager Reports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 366.D Complimentary Tickets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36-376.E Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 376.E.1 Broadcast Fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 376.E.2 Member School Webcasting - Postseason Contests - New Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 376.E.3 Radio Broadcasting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 386.F Distribution of Regional and State Receipts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

KSHSAAInclementWeatherProcedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39Score Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40Pitch Count Tracking Sheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41Guidelines for Lightning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42


Section IGENERAL INFORMATION—GAME ADMINISTRATION

1.A General Responsibilities of Host and Visiting Schools

Administrators and Coaches - VERY IMPORTANTIfanyofyourplayersand/orstudentsplantoattendanysoftballorbaseballcontests,theKSHSAArequeststhatyoutakethisopportunity to prompt all representatives from your school on the importance of proper behavior and conduct. Also, please relay this information to the fans from your community. A positive approach on this matter prior to the contest will help in preventing any undesirable demonstrations, thus removing the necessity for penalty after adverse situations have occurred. The Associa-tion feels that with proper guidance, the conduct of our high school boys and girls can be a tribute to the overall educational andactivitiesprogramthroughoutKansas.Thefollowing,“GuidelinesforSupervisionofInterscholasticAthleticEvents,”isveryexplicitintheresponsibilitiesofhostinganathleticcontest.Itisplacedinthismanualtobenefitallconcernedregardingtheexpectations of the KSHSAA concerning the sportsmanship that must surround any interscholastic contest.

1. Theadministratorsofbothschoolsareresponsibleforthegeneralorganization,managementandsupervisionofstudentbodies and crowds before, during and following each event, with the home school assuming the major role.

2. Communicatepriortodateofcontestconcerningvisitors’parkingarea,entranceandexitlocationsforfans,seatingsections, etc.

3. Provideadequatesupervisionpriortoandduringeachcontest,tocontinueuntilatleastone-halfhourafterthegame,or until all groups have dispersed.

4. Itisrecommendedthosestaffmembersrepresentingtheparticipatingschoolsforthepurposeofgameadministrationand/or supervision meet prior to the contest. They should introduce themselves to the umpires prior to the contest and let them know where they will be located during the game.

5. Facultysupervisorsoradultsdelegatedbytheschooladministratorsshouldcarrysometypeofidentification.

6. Theconductofcoachesisthesinglemostimportantfactorincrowdcontrol.Theyareprofessionaleducatorsandmustcontrol themselves under stress in order to set the proper example for the immature students on their teams, student bodyandtheheterogeneouscombinationofspectatorsinthestands.Itisnotenoughtobeprofessionalonlywhenthereisnopressure.Coachesareusuallythestabilizinginfluenceinanemotionally-chargedsituation,andtheymustassume this important responsibility. Also they must recognize that the future of high school athletics is more important than winning or losing the game.

7. Alcoholicbeveragesareprohibited.

8. Bothschoolsmustapprovetheumpiresforeachregularseasoncontestpriortothecompletionoftheumpires'con-tracts. Assignments made by league commissioners have the approval of the administration.

9. Anyperson,school-connectedorotherwise,whocommitsassaultand/orbatteryagainststudents,schoolemployeesorgameofficialsshallmakeamendstotheoffendedpersonorpersons,andtheExecutiveBoardoftheKSHSAAshallbesatisfiedthatthepublicinterestdoesnotrequireprosecutionorfurtherdisciplinaryaction.Unlessthepersonorgrouphasmadeamendstotheoffendedpersonorpersons,thenchargesshouldbefiled.Itisthehostschool’sresponsibil-itytofilesuchcharges.Ordinaryorderanddisciplineatinterscholasticeventsshouldbeenforcedbyprosecutionandaction in the courts.

10. Administratorsandsupervisorsshallseethatspectatorsarenotpermittedtoassemblearoundtheedgeofthefieldprior to or at the conclusion of a game.

11. Thehostandvisitingschooladministrationandadultsupervisorsshallmakeeveryeffort tokeepthefieldclearofspectators prior to and at the conclusion of each game.

12. Amemberschoolmaynotfilmanyschool’sactivitycontestiftheyarenotaparticipantwithoutwrittenpermissionfromthe involved school principals in advance of the contest.

1.B SpecificResponsibilitiesoftheHostSchool(See additional responsibilities listed under “Responsibilities of Host and Visiting Schools.”)

1. Notifyvisitingschoolofreservedparkingspacesforbuses,specificentranceandexitstobeusedbyteamandstudentbody, game time, and other important items necessary to conduct the contest.

2. Designatespecificseatinglocationsforvisitingandhostschools.

3. Provideadequatepoliceandfacultysupervision,tobeginatleastone-halfhourpriortogametimeandendwhenallgroupshavedispersed.Explaintothemandallfans,theplayingfieldistoremainfreeofspectatorspriortoandafterthe contest.


4. Arrangeforthepresenceoflawenforcementofficialsinsideandoutsidethecontestarea.Itissuggestedinsidesupervi-sion be handled by paid police and outside by the local police department.

5. Schoolofficialsshouldgivespecificdirectionstohiredpolicemen.Donotassumetheyunderstandtheirresponsibilities.Placethemonastaggeredschedulesothatallwillnotarriveandleaveatthesametime.Itmaybenecessarytohaveonly a small number present prior to game time, with more as the contest progresses and is concluded.

6. Arrangementsshouldbemadewithlocalpolicetodirecttrafficawayfromthefieldsospectatorscanleavequickly.

7. Anyperson,school-connectedorotherwise,whocommitsassaultand/orbatteryagainststudents,schoolemployeesorgameofficialsshallmakeamendstotheoffendedpersonorpersons,andtheExecutiveBoardoftheKSHSAAshallbesatisfiedthatthepublicinterestdoesnotrequireprosecutionorfurtherdisciplinaryaction.Unlessthepersonorgrouphasmadeamendstotheoffendedpersonorpersons,thenchargesshouldbefiled.Itisthehostschool’sresponsibil-itytofilesuchcharges.Ordinaryorderanddisciplineatinterscholasticeventsshouldbeenforcedbyprosecutionandaction in the courts.

8. Reservedparkinglocationsshouldbesetasideforthegameofficials,andtheyshouldbenotifiedofthelocationpriorto their departure for the game site.

9. Thehostschoolshouldprovidetwoadultchaperonsorsecuritypersonneltoescortofficialstoandfromtheirdressingfacilitiesandthefieldfollowingtheconclusionofthegameandtotheircars.

10. Theofficials’dressingquartersareprivate.Nooneshouldbeadmitted,andthisincludespersonnelfromthehostschool.Use No Admittance signs (Form O) from your online Entry Forms to assure privacy.

11. Make arrangements to accept and deliver emergency messages.

12. Any unusual incidents or developments should be reported to the KSHSAA immediately.

1.C SpecificResponsibilitiesofVisitingSchool(See additional responsibilities listed under “Responsibilities of Host and Visiting Schools.”)

1. Anadministratorandadequatefacultyoradultsupervisorsshouldbepresentateachgameinordertosupervisetheirown students and adult fans. Prevent unsportsmanlike behavior prior to, during and after the game.

2. Seethatallbusdriversanddelegateddriversareinformedofthespecialparkinglocationsprovidedbythehostschool.

3. Informallstudentspectatorsandtheteamofproperentranceandexitlocations.

4. Seethatsupervisionisavailablepriortothearrivalofyourspectatorsanduntilallgroupshavedispersed.

5. Reportanyunusualincidentstothehostschooladministrationimmediately.

6. Givecompletecooperationandassistancetothehostschoolwhenitisnecessarytofilechargesagainstanyindividualcausing a disturbance.

1.D Responsibilities of the Public Address AnnouncerTheannouncerisakeyfigureandcarriesagreatresponsibility.Whatheorshesays,andthewayitissaid,willinfluencethecrowd.Heorshemayfinditnecessarytomakespecialannouncementsincaseofemergencies.Thefollowingitemsmayassistannouncers in doing their job with excellence:

l. Beimpartial.Announcethegamewithnoshowoffavoritism.

2. Useproperlanguageatalltimes.

3. Beenthusiasticbutcalm.

4. Don’tanticipateorsecondguesscallsbytheumpires.

5. Beawareoftheentirefieldareasothatcalmdirectionscanbegiveninanemergency.Serioussituationscanoftenbeavoidediftheannouncerwillcautionthecrowdagainstcomingontothefield,throwingthings,etc.

6. Letnooneexceptthoseinchargeoftheeventusethemicrophone.Theannouncerisresponsibleforwhateverissaidover the P.A. system.

7. Donotcriticizeumpires’decisions,directlyorindirectly.

8. Announceconvenientroutesforleavingthefieldandcautionthecrowdtodrivecarefully.

9. PregameAnnouncements:Thepublicaddressannouncershouldbeawarethatgoodsportsmanshipisaveryimportantpart of interscholastic activities and he/she can play an important role in its encouragement.


The following is presented as a possible pregame announcement for any interscholastic contest:

“Activity programs at (name) High School are primarily for the student participants. The purpose of this activity is to provide positive learning experiences and opportunities for personal growth of the participants. We are pleased to host our guests from (name) High School. This competition is being conducted according to the rules of the Kansas State High School Activi-tiesAssociation.Schoolofficialsandspectatorscan(andareexpectedto)assistinthepromotionandachievementofgoodsportsmanship ideals by taking personal responsibility for keeping this contest at a high level of fair, clean, wholesome competition.Goodlucktobothteams!”

Through the medium of the public address system, certain announcements can be made concerning good sportsmanship; cheerleaders can be schooled so that they will be on the alert to stamp out any demonstrations. The English or journalism departments can prepare local news releases, the same to be forwarded to the newspapers in the towns represented in a tournament, emphasizing the importance of proper sportsmanship on the part of the patrons who plan to attend; pointing out thatoneofthejustificationsforaninterscholasticathleticprogramisthatitservesasameansofteachingproperattitudesandideals to the students.

1.E Sportsmanship and ConductForanumberofreasons/justifications,fansandparticipantsinbaseballandsoftballgameshavehistoricallyfeltthat itwastraditionaltogive“blue”ahardtime.Regardlessoftherationalizationsindividualsmayusetojustifytheirverbalattacksontheumpires, those actions are not acts of sportsmanship or good citizenship. Such actions by adults leave the impression in our youth that it is an appropriate and acceptable model of behavior. The KSHSAA and its member schools believe such actions and behavior patterns are neither appropriate nor acceptable.

Each administrator and coach whose school participates in a game or tournament is charged with the important role of teaching the highest principles and standards of general behavior. The school administration should never overlook any opportunity to remind and emphasize tactfully the need and value of proper respect of their opponents with regard to their organized cheering activities, the decisions of the game umpires, and the importance of desirable and proper conduct both at home and away. We aresureyouconcurwiththeKSHSAAinitsbeliefthatconsiderableeffortshouldbeexertedbyschooladministratorsandstaffto promote the highest principles of good sportsmanship. You are urged to give the umpires your utmost cooperation in helping themeliminateanyformofrowdiness.Ifthereshouldbeanypatronsunwillingtoaccepttheprinciplesofgoodsportsmanship,oriftherearesomewhodesiretoviewthegameswhileundertheinfluenceofintoxicatingbeverages,schooladministratorsshouldseethatthoseindividualsarerefundedtheirmoneyandescortedfromthefieldarea.

Experience has demonstrated that good sportsmanship is not an inherent characteristic of all people attending interscholastic high school activities. Because of this fact, it is impossible to acquire the optimum in good sportsmanship at your games and tourna-mentwithoutconsiderableeffortandplanninginadvance.Howcanthisbedone?Alittleeffortonthepartofthemanagerwilldo much to stimulate fair play, friendly rivalry and good sportsmanship among the contestants and patrons at each tournament.

Sportsmanship and good citizenship address the following:

1. Bepositive,notnegative

2. Don’tputdownyouropponentswithtrashtalkandgestures.Instead,bepositivewithremarksforyourteam.

3. Playthegamewithintherules;don’texpectafairadvantage.

4. Playthegameforthefun,experienceandeducationalvalueofthegame,andofcourse,playtowin.

5. Winwithhumilityandrespectforyouropponent,losewithdignityandrespectforyouropponent.

1.F Rule52Provisions

1.F.1 Spectators on the FieldCitizenship/Sportsmanship Rule 52-l-lc prohibits victory celebrations on the playing surface at the conclusion of a contest for the following reasons:

1. Allowstheparticipantsandcoachesoftheteamstoshakehandsattheendofthecontest.

2. Safetyoftheparticipants.

3. Avoidsconfrontationbetweenexuberantfansanddownheartedplayersandfansoftheschoolwhichwasdefeated.

4. PreservesCitizenship/Sportsmanshipatmosphere.

5. Allowsawardswhereappropriatetobepresentedwithinareasonableperiodoftime.

6. Protectsthetimescheduleofcontestswhicharefollowedbysubsequentcontestsonthesameplayingsurface.

7. Protectstheplayingsurface.

Publicaddressannouncersaretogivetheabovereasonsforrequestingcheerleadersandfansremainofftheplayingsur-face at the end of a contest.


1.F.2 Sportsmanship InterpretationsTheunderlyingphilosophyofCitizenship/SportsmanshipRule52is“Sportsmanshipisgoodcitizenshipinaction.”Accordingto Rule 52-1-2, the KSHSAA Executive Board has developed interpretations for member schools to guide in the observance of Rule 52. Those interpretations and policies follow:

Desirableandunacceptablebehaviorillustrationsare“examples”andarenottobeconsideredallinclusive.

Inregardto52-1-1a-Becourteoustoall(participants,cheerleaders,coaches,officials,staffandfans):

Desirable Behavior – Host cheerleading squads welcome visiting squads; respect shown during National Anthem (hatsremoved,notalking,neverchangelyricsoryellmascotattheend); opposing coaches and contestants shaking handsbefore/aftercontest;applauseduringintroductionofcontestants,coachesandofficials;contestantsshakinghandof opponent fouling out while both sets of fans recognize contestant’s performance with applause; all showing concern forinjuredcontestant;respectfullyaddressingofficialsduringcompetitionandthankingthemfortheirperformanceregardless of agreement with all calls; helping opponents up during a game; host school extending hospitality to visiting contestants, coaches, cheerleaders and fans; any supportive chants and cheers which are directed toward your team, i.e.“Ibelievewecanwin,”“we’vegotspirit-howaboutyou,”“defense-defense”andothersuchsupportiveexpressions.

Unacceptable Behavior – Any non-supportive chants, cheers or actions which are directed toward the opposing team; chants or actions which single out individuals; fans or cheerleaders reading newspapers, turning their backs, mak-ing disrespectful actions, etc. during introduction of opponents or shooting of free throws; yelling, waving, etc., during opponent’sfreethrows;derogatory/disrespectfulyells,chants,songs,gestures,including“goodbye,”“youletthewholeteamdown,”“airball,”“scoreboard,”“youcan’tdothat,”“thisisourhouse”atavisitorevent,“dribble-dribble-pass,”“bong-bong-bong-whooo”whileopposingteamhasball,andothersuchexpressionsdirectedtowardopponents.

Inregardto52-1-lb-Knowtherules,abidebyandrespecttheofficials'decisions:

Desirable Behavior - Utilize every opportunity to promote understanding of the rules of the contest within the school andcommunity;contestantsutilizetheteamcaptainorcoachforclarificationofthecallto maintain positive rapport withofficials;acceptthedecisionsoftheofficials;handballtoofficials; cheerleaders lead fans in positive school yells in a positive manner; cheerleaders lead by coordinating signals and timing of cheers with student body section leaders; cooperatewiththenewsmediaininterpretationandclarificationoftherules.

Unacceptable Behavior - Booingorhecklinganofficial’sdecision;criticizingthemeritsofofficiating;displaysoftemperandarguingwithanofficial’scall;derogatoryremarkstowardtheofficial,coach constantly questioning calls.

Inregardto52-1-lc-Winwithcharacterandlosewithdignity:

Desirable Behavior - Handshakes between opposing contestants and coaches at end of contest, regardless of outcome; opposing contestants, coaches and fans engaging in friendly conversations before and following contest; treating com-petition as a contest, not a war; applause at end of contest for performance of all contestants.

Unacceptable Behavior - Chants or actions which single out individuals; yells that antagonize opponents when you feel you have won the contest; refusing to shake hands or give recognition to winner for good performance; blaming loss onofficials,coaching, individualcontestant’sperformance,orotherrationalizations;rushingthefield/floor or victory celebrationontheplayingsurface/field.

Inregardto52-1-ld-Displayappreciationforgoodperformanceregardlessoftheteam:

Desirable Behavior - Coach/contestants search out opposing participants to recognize them for outstanding performance or coaching; all fans recognize an outstanding participant’s performance by applause, regardless of its impact on the contest; discuss outstanding performance of opponent with visiting and home fans.

Unacceptable Behavior -Laughing,pointingfinger,namecalling,yelling player name or number, etc., directed at op-ponents in an attempt to distract; to degrade an excellent performance by opponents.

Inregardto52-1-le-Exerciseself-controlandreflectpositivelyuponyourself,teamandschool:

Desirable Behavior - Support the activity by learning yells of cheerleaders and displaying total unity as fans in following their lead; cheerleaders leading by coordinating signals and timing of cheers with student body section leaders to redirect crowd from a controversial call.

Unacceptable Behavior - Displays of anger, boasting, use of profanity, bouncing beach balls, antics which draw attention to you instead of the contest; doing own yells instead of following lead of the cheerleaders; doing unsportsmanlike yells/gestures,suchas“you,you,you!”whilepointingfingeratfoulingopponent;singling out individuals.

Inregardto52-1-1f-Permitonlypositivesportsmanlikebehaviortoreflectonyourschooloritsactivities:

Desirable Behavior - Positively encourage those around you to display only sportsmanlike conduct; report poor sports-manshiptoschoolofficials;memberschoolsinsistthatsportsmanshipbeapriority;administratorshelpcoachesteach,model and reinforce sportsmanship; recognize coaches for sportsmanlike conduct; coaches playing those who exhibit positive sportsmanship; administrators taking appropriate action to ensure sportsmanlike behavior.


Unacceptable Behavior - Fans’, cheerleaders’, contestants’, coaches’, administrators’, or member schools’ unwillingness to get involvedandtakeastandtodefendoneofthemaintenetsofschoolactivities–teachingandpromotionofSPORTSMANSHIP.

1.F.3 Ejection PoliciesAny coach or player ejection is to be reported to the KSHSAA. Umpires are to use the Unusual Situations Report Form to notify the KSHSAA of any ejection at any level of play. This online form is sent to the KSHSAA and member school involved. SchooladministratorsaretocontactKSHSAAstaffafterreceivingthereport.

COACHEJECTIONPOLICY: Per KSHSAA Executive policy, coaches ejected from a contest (at all levels grades 7-12) are requiredtocompletetheNFHS“TeachingandModelingBehavior”coursepriortocoachingintheirnextevent.Nexteventwouldbedefinedasthenextregularlyscheduleddayofcompetition.Anejectedcoachcouldcompleteatournamentin progress before completing the course requirement. Course fee is currently $20 and can be completed in one hour. SchooladministratorsareresponsibletoprovidetheKSHSAAwithacopyofthecoach’scertificateprovingcompletionoftheonlinecourse.Thecoachmayprintthisasthefinalstepoftheonlinecourse.Recurringejection(s)resultinarequire-ment to report the course.

PLAYEREJECTIONPOLICY: Any player ejected from a contest at any level of play (grade 7-12), for unsporting conduct or behaviorwillberequiredtosuccessfullycompletethefree“NFHSSportsmanshipCourse”online,priortotheKSHSAAandschool reinstating his/her eligibility privileges. The school principal or athletic director is responsible to oversee compliance of this requirement. There is no cost for the course which takes approximately 20 minutes to complete. Schools are not requiredtosubmitthestudent’scertificateofcompletiontotheKSHSAAbutshouldretainitonfile.

1.G Sports Medicine

Concussion and Head Injury Education RequirementInJanuary2015,theKSHSAAExecutiveBoardadoptedthefollowingstudentsafetyrequirementsforALLcoaches,studentparticipantsandschooladministratorsresponsibleforeventcoverage:

• Concussion and Head Injury Education

OnanannualbasisandPRIORtothefirstpracticeoftheseason,ALLcoaches,studentparticipantsandschooladmin-istrators responsible for event coverage are required to complete a concussion education program. This requirement includes cheer and dance sponsors and participating students.

Any of the following online courses are recommended by the KSHSAA and the KSHSAA Sports Medicine Advisory Committeeforcoaches,student-athletesandschooladministratorstomeettheconcussionandheadinjuryeducationrequirement:

Concussion in Sports (www.NFHSLearn.com) *Concussion for Students (www.NFHSLearn.com) *ConcussionWise, athlete version (www.sportsafetyinternational.org/cw-athlete-course/) ConcussionWise, coach version (www.sportsafetyinternational.org/cw-coach-course/) CDC Heads Up Concussion in Youth Sports (http://usafootball.com/health-safety/concussion-awareness)

*Course content designed for student-athletes.

Emergency Action PlansALL schools should have written emergency action plans in place for all activities and all venues where these activities take place. Coaches, administrators, school medical personnel and student participants all need to be aware of the EAP and all may have responsibilities in carrying out the EAP.At minimum, an emergency action plan should address the following:

• Identifythepersonnelinvolvedintheemergencyresponseandtheirresponsibilities

• Provide all necessary contact information

• Identifyambulanceemergencyaccesstothevenue

• Identifysevereweathershelterlocation(s)

• Identifynecessaryemergencyequipmentandwheretheequipmentislocated

The KSHSAA website sports medicine section has resources which can assist in developing or improving your emergency actionplans.Ifyouneedtobuildanemergencyactionplan,youcanusetheKSHSAAEAPTemplatetoassistyouinthedevelopment.

EmergencyactionplansshouldbeREVIEWEDANDREHEARSEDANNUALLY(atminimum)!

BUILDYOURPLAN.PRACTICEYOURPLAN.


KANSAS STATE HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATIONSTATEMENTONPERFORMANCEENHANCINGDRUGSANDNUTRITIONALSUPPLEMENTS

Inordertopromotethehealthandsafetyamongallstudent-athletes,reducehealthrisk,maintainethicalstandardsas well as reduce liability risk, students should not use any drug, medication (over-the-counter or prescription) or nutritional supplement, as defined by the World Anti-Doping Agency, for the purposes of performance-enhancement. All school personnel, including coaches and school nurses, should never recommend the use of any drug,medication(over-the-counterorprescription)ornutritionalsupplement,asdefinedbytheWorldAnti-DopingAgency, for the purposes of performance-enhancement.

School personnel should not dispense or administer any drug, medication (over-the-counter or prescription) or nutritional supplement, unless the student-athlete is under the direct care of a licensed health professional, licensedtopracticeinthestateofKansasandpracticingwithintheirscopeofpracticeasdefinedbytheKansasBoard of Healing Arts, and only as prescribed.

We recommend that coaches, athletic directors, nurses and other school personnel develop strategies that address the prevalence and growing concerns of using any drug, medication or nutritional supplement for the purpose of performance-enhancement. Athletes should be encouraged to pursue their athletic goals through hard work, appropriate rest, proper hydration and good nutrition, not unsubstantiated shortcuts. School personnel, coaches and parents should allow for open discussion about dietary supplement use, and should strongly encourage obtaining optimal nutrition through a well-balanced diet.

(adopted by the KSHSAA Sports Medicine Advisory Committee and Executive Board, April 2017)

The KSHSAA Code of Ethics forCoaches,Directors,Aides,Adjudicators,JudgesandOfficials

Believingthatmineisanimportantpartinthenationwideschoolactivityprogram,Ipledgetoactinaccordancewiththeseprinciples:

1. Iwillhonorcontractsregardlessofpossibleinconvenienceorfinancialloss. 2. Iwillstudytherules,observetheworkofothercoaches,directors,adjudicators,judges,orofficialsandwill,at

all times, attempt to improve myself and the activity. 3. Iwillconductmyselfinsuchawaythatattentionisdrawnnottomebuttotheyoungpeopleparticipatinginthe

contest. 4. Iwillmaintainmyappearanceinamannerbefittingthedignityandimportanceoftheactivity. 5. Iwillcooperatewiththenewsmediaintheinterpretationandclarificationofrulesand/orotherareasrelating

togoodsportsmanship,butIwillnotmakestatementsconcerningdecisionsmadeduringthecontest. 6. IwillupholdandabidebyallrulesoftheKSHSAAandtheNationalFederation. 7. Iwillshapemycharacterandconductsoastobeaworthyexampletotheyoungpeoplewhoparticipateunder

my jurisdiction. 8. IwillgivemycompletecooperationtotheschoolwhichIserveandtotheKSHSAAwhichIrepresent. 9. Iwillcooperateandbeprofessionalinmyassociationwithothercoaches,directors,adjudicators,judgesoroffi-

cials and will do nothing to cause them public embarrassment. 10. Iwillkeepinmindthatthecontestismoreimportantthanthewishesofanyindividual.11. Iwillmakeresponsibledecisionsaboutconsumptionofalcohol,includingabstinencefromalcoholatleast12

hourspriortoacontestinwhichIwillbeinvolved.12. Iwillnotusetobaccoore-cigaretteproductswhiledirectlyinvolvedininterscholasticactivities.


KSHSAA POLICIES

CPR/AEDTRAININGREQUIREDFORALLHEADANDASSISTANTCOACHESInApril2019theKSHSAABoardofDirectorsadoptedarulerequiringanyheadorassistantcoach/sponsorforanyKSHSAAsanctionedactivitybecertifiedortrainedinCardiopulmonaryResuscitation(CPR)andAutomatedExternalDefibrillator(AED)administration.Thisrulegoesintoeffectforthe2019-2020activitiesyear(2019-2020KSHSAAHandbookRule10-1-9).

Componentsoftheruleareasfollows:1. Following an initial 30-day grace period from the start of the season, personnel are not eligible to work as a coach

orsponsorfortheirschooluntilproofofcompletionofCPR/AEDtrainingisonfilewiththeirschool.

2. Every coach/sponsor must complete CPR/AED training every 2 years.

3. ThetrainingshallbecoordinatedbyacertifiedCPRinstructor.

4. Online only training courses are not accepted.

5. There must be a hands-on educational component to the training process.

6. On an annual basis by activity, a school administrator must acknowledge through the KSHSAA website that each coach/sponsor is currently trained in CPR/AED administration. To acknowledge rule compliance, a school admin-istrator should login to the KSHSAA website and go to the Coach/Sponsor Requirements page. Select the activity andenterthedateofCPR/AEDtrainingnexttoeachcoach/sponsorname.Ifyoudonotseethecoach/sponsorlisted, add that person through the Update Directory process online. All head and assistant coaches/sponsors should be listed for every activity!

SUMMERMORATORIUMJune 28 - July 4, 2021 is the summer moratorium. There shall be NO school related athletic activities. During this time coaches (licensed teacher coaches and coach aides employed by member schools) shall be prohibited from engaging in any type of activity involving student athletes whether it be practice, training, weight lifting, conditioning, competition or travel. All memberschoolathleticfacilitieswillbeclosedduringthisperiodtoschoolpersonnelandstudentsgrades7-12.Ifmemberschool athletic facilities also serve as non-school community recreation facilities, these facilities may remain open during the moratorium so long as no school teams are playing and no school coaches are coaching the teams/individuals. During this one week dead period, students may attend camps or competitions but may not do so with their school coaches. This moratoriumdoesnotimpactfineartsorspiritactivities.

Rationale: The last few years there has been a growing concern within the KSHSAA membership that students and coaches werenotbeingabletohavetimetothemselvesduringthesummer.ItwassurveyedanddiscussedattheOctoberRegionalBoard of Directors Meeting in 2017 and then voted on at the April, 2018 KSHSAA Board of Directors meeting to establish aruletoallowstudentsandcoachesaweekoffduringthesummer.

For Q/A on this policy, go to www.kshsaa.org.

KSHSAAPRE-ACTIVITYTIMEOUTPurpose: As a proactive communication measure, schools are expected to designate a time prior to the start of any inter-scholastic contest to share event critical information with stakeholders.

Thefollowinginformationshouldbeshared/reviewedpriortothefirstcontestateachlocation:1. Introductionofhomeandvisitingadministrationonduty(identifyprimarypointofcontact).2. Identifythelocationofathletictrainer(s)orotherqualifiedmedicalprofessionals.3. IdentifythelocationoftheAED(s).4. Identifyemergencyentrance/exitsforthefacility.5. Identifythestormshelterlocationandcommunicationplanforevacuation.6. Identifytherapidbodycoolingplan(locationofcoldwaterimmersiontub).7. Identifythecommunicationplanforleadership.8. Identifythecommunicationplanforrespectivegroups(students,coaches,fans).9. Identifyanyspecialeventsorconcernsrelativetotheevent.

These nine items are to be reviewed prior to the event by the ranking school leader of every school involved in the con-test.Eachparticipatingschoolistoberepresentedinthispregamemeeting.Ifanadministrativerepresentativeisnotinattendance, this responsibility belongs to the head coach.

HAVEAPLAN.COMMUNICATEYOURPLAN.


Section IIBASEBALL REGULATIONS

This section contains interscholastic baseball game information involving KSHSAA member schools in Kansas.

2.A Beginning and Ending DatesPractice shall not begin prior to Monday of Standardized Calendar Week #35 (March 1, 2021)

No competitions may be held prior to March 18, 2021, and all interscholastic competitions shall end with the state tournament on May 27-28, 2021.

2.B Baseball Participation Limits32-2-4-(SeniorHigh) No team (at any level) shall participate in more than 20 games of interschool competition during

a season, exclusive of the state championship series. Only 10 of 20 playing dates may involve school time. A student may participate in 26 games of interschool competition during the season, exclusive of the state championship series. Note: A student who participates in more than 26 games during the season is ineligible until reinstated by the Execu-tive Board.

32-3-1-(Middle/JuniorHigh) No student or team shall participate in more than eight (8) days of interschool competition during a season. EXCEPTION: Ninth grade students in junior high schools shall be permitted to compete in the same number of athletic competitions as ninth graders in senior high schools.

2.C Baseball Pitch Count - Regular Season and PostseasonNFHS Baseball Rule 6-2-6 states, “Each NFHS member state association will be required to develop its own pitching restriction policy basedonthenumberofpitchesthrownduringagametoaffordpitchersarequiredrestperiodbetweenpitchingappearances.”

More Information:• The above pitch count chart applies to all levels of competition.

• Required rest means calendar days. Throwing 105 pitches on Monday means the required rest period will be Tues-day,Wednesday,ThursdayandFriday.ThefirstavailabledaytoreturntocompetitivepitchingisSaturday.

• All pitch count guidelines apply to an individual pitcher on a daily basis. For example, a pitcher could pitch in both games of a double header, not to exceed 105 pitches. The total number of pitches the pitcher throws that day will determine the pitcher’s days of rest that must follow the double header.

• A player’s pitch count and required days of rest apply to games at any and all levels of play.

o Example: Player A throws 62 pitches in a junior varsity game. Player A must rest three days before pitching in a JV, varsity or other sublevel game.

• Number of pitches are competitive pitches only. Warmup or bullpen pitches do not count.

• *Apitcherwillbeallowedtofinishabatteriftheyreachthemaxof105inthemiddleoftheatbat.

• Ifthepitcherisambidextrous,thepitchcountguidelinesapplytotheindividualpitcher,nottotheindividualarm.

Penalty:Violationofthemaximumpitchcount(105)*inonedayortherequireddaysofrestthataccompaniesthe respective pitch count will result in immediate ineligibility of the violating player. The player is not eligible toparticipateinacontestuntilreinstatedbytheKSHSAA.Thecoachmaycompletethedayofcompetition,howevermustbereinstatedbytheKSHSAAbeforereturningtocoachatasubsequentdate.Thegameinwhichthe violation occurs will result in forfeiture.

All violations must immediately be reported to the KSHSAA.

Pitches 76-10561-7546-6031-45 1-30

Required Rest4 days3 days2 days1 day0 days


Recording of Pitch CountsGame day: NFHS Baseball Rule 9-2-2denotesthat…"Thescorebookofthehometeamshallbetheofficialscorebook,unlessthe umpire-in-chief rules otherwise…"

• Theofficialscorer(s)willkeeptrackofpitchcountsforbothteamsatalllevelsofcompetition.

• TheKSHSAAwillprovideanofficialpitchcounttrackingsheettoeachschoolforuse.

• Each head coach will sign the sheet after each game. This will insure each coach/school understands the required rest of their pitchers. The host school will archive each sheet.

• Theofficialscorershouldrecordallpitchesthrowntothebatter:ball,strike,foul,legalorillegal.

• When a pitcher approaches one of the benchmarks (30, 45, 60, 75 and 105 pitches) of the pitch count rule, the of-ficialscorerwillinformtherespectivecoachofthatpitcher.

• Coaches will be required to input data into the KSHSAA website within 24 hours of completed competition. This data will only be visible to baseball schools.

Pitch count or scorebook applications (example: GameChanger) may be used to keep track of pitches. The pitch count sheet muststillbesignedbycoachesandtheofficialscorerandretainedonfilebythehometeam.

Game AdministrationByKSHSAAadoption,ifapitcherexceedsthe105dailypitchcountlimit(trackedbyofficialscorer)duringanewatbat,theteamforwhichtheoffendercompetesshallforfeitthegameatthetimeofdiscovery.By NFHS Rule 4-4-2: … Score of a forfeited game is 7 to 0 except if the game is forfeited after the number of innings required for a regulation game and the offending team is behind. Then the score remains as recorded. If the offending team is leading, the score shall be 7 to 0.

Coaches Input PitchesEach school, whether it be the head coach or administration, must record the pitch counts the same day of the game into the school account at kshsaa.org. Scores and schedules will be required to be submitted for each game which will encompass the pitch counts for that game. These will be visible by the public.

2.D Baseball Entry FeeAKSHSAAmemberseniorhighschoolwillbequalifiedtoreceiveanassignmenttoregionaltournamentcompetitionbysubmit-ting Spring Sports Entry Fee Form ADM-8, with the entry fee of $75 (per sport), to the KSHSAA on or before January 22.

2.E RulesMeetingandTestRequirements

2.E.1 Coach RequirementsAll varsity high school and middle/junior high school coaches must complete the KSHSAA online rules meeting and NFHS test for their respective sports. The online meeting is available from February 3 until March 16. Each coach will submit answers to NFHSTestIonlinepriortothedeadlineofMarch16.Coachesnotreceivingascoreof90%orbettermustcompleteKSHSAAPartIITest.FailuretosubmitthetestbythedeadlinewillalsoresultinthecoachtakingKSHSAAPartIITestanda$100fine.

2.E.2 Umpire RequirementsOnlyregisteredumpiresmaybeusedbymemberschoolsinvarsitybaseballcompetitions.Itisrecommendedregisteredumpiresbeusedfornon-varsitycompetitionaswell.Registrationrequiresumpirestocompleteanofficialsmeeting.Base-ball umpires must attend one of the in-person meetings or view the online meeting for credit. Schedules are in the umpire packet. Umpires wishing to be eligible for postseason consideration must also attend one of the area supervisor meetings in their sport.

2.F Regulation GameNFHS Rule4-2-1 provides that: A regulation interscholastic game consists of seven innings (turns at bat) unless extra inning(s) are necessary because of a tie score, or unless shortened: because the home team needs none of its half of the seventh or only a fraction of it . . .; or because of weather, darkness, or as a result of Rule4-2-4 (baseball).

Basedontheabove,fiveinninggames(withouttheexceptions,whichapplytodarkness,rain-outsorstateassociationgame-ending procedures) will not be considered regulation games and therefore would not be counted toward games won or lost in determinationofateam’swinningpercentageforpostseasonplay.However,anyfiveinninggamewouldbecountedtowardone of the 20 allowed games, but not for postseason competition.


2.G EndingaRegulationGame-10-Runand15-RunRulesBaseduponthelevelofsupportbyKSHSAAmemberschools,theKSHSAAExecutiveBoardvotedtoadopt,effectiveinthe2004season, a 15-run game ending rule (after 2½ innings if the home team is ahead, or 3 innings if the visiting team is ahead) for all postseason baseball games in regional and state tournaments. For all regional and/or state tournament games this run rule is mandatory and does not require mutual agreement of the participating teams.

Additionally, the KSHSAA Executive Board voted to adopt the 15-run rule (after 2½ or 3 innings) game ending procedure in regular season baseball games, provided both schools mutually agree.

The 15-run rule game ending procedure is in addition to the mandatory 10-run rule (after 4½ innings if the home team is ahead or 5 innings if the visiting team is ahead) for all baseball games (regular season and postseason games). This means in regular season games, the 10-run rule is mandatory and the 15-run rule is optional if both schools mutually agree to use it. In regional andstatetournamentgamesthe10-runruleandthe15-runrulearemandatory.

2.H Called/Suspended GameBy KSHSAA adoption, a game called for any reason where a winner cannot be determined by NFHS rule or any game called at anytimeformechanicalfailure(i.e.,artificiallights,watersystems,etc.)willbetreatedasasuspendedgame.Ifthegameistobe completed it will be continued from the point of suspension, with the lineup and batting order of each team the same as the lineup and batting order at the moment of suspension, subject to the rules of the game. Suspended games count as one of the 20 allowable games even if not completed.

By mutual agreement of the administrators of both schools, game score at the time the game was suspended may be determined tobethefinalscore,andthegamewillbeconsideredacompletedgameatthepointofsuspension.

2.I State Association Adopted Rules

2.I.1 Courtesy RunnersA courtesy runner for the pitcher or catcher may be used at any time in all baseball games at the option of either team. Clarificationofthisrulecanbefoundonpage65ofthe2019 NFHS Baseball Rules Book.

2.I.2 Double First BaseAdoublefirstbaseispermittedprovidedbothteamsmutuallyhaveagreedtoitsusepriortothestartofthegame.(Review applicable NFHS Rules pertaining to double first base.)

2.I.3 BatSpecificationsWhile coaches are primarily responsible for checking to make sure equipment is legal, umpires must be aware of the new bat regulations to insure that illegal bats are not used during a KSHSAA sponsored contest.

EstablishedJanuary1,2012,allbatsnotmadeofasinglepieceofwoodshallmeettheBattedBallCoefficientofRestitution(BBCOR)peformancestandardandsuchbatsshallbelabeledwithasilkscreenorotherpermanentcertificationmark.NoBBCORlabel,stickerordecalwillbeacceptedonanynon-woodbat.Thecertificationmarkshallberectangular,aminimumof one inch on each side and located on the barrel of the bat in any contrasting color to read: "BBCOR .50".BatsthataredecertifiedbytheNFHSandNCAAwillbepostedontheKSHSAAwebsite.Notificationwillbesenttoschoolsifbatsaredecertified.

2.J Umpire'sUniformSince umpires may often be working with umpires they normally do not work with, it is important that each umpire in the state have a uniform that is similar. All umpires should be attired in the same style shirt.

The umpire's uniform consists of cap, gray slacks, NFHS approved navy blue or black pullover shirt and black shoes. Postseason umpires may wear navy blue or black pullovers. Umpires working the game shall wear the same color uniform.

2.K Flash PhotographyProfessional photographers -Acameraequippedwitha“strobe-light”(electronicflash)maybeusedduringtheentiregamebyanyofficialphotographer.However,nopicturesshouldbetakenthatwilldirectlyorindirectlyaffecttheabilityofeitherteamto play the ball.

Amateurs and fans - Built-inorattachedelectronicflashunitsmaybeusedwhilethegameisinprogressprovidedcareistakenthattheflashwillnotdirectlyorindirectlyaffecttheabilityofeitherteamtoplaytheball.Picturesmaybetakenduringany dead ball periods.


2.L Video RecordingA member school may not record any school’s activity contest in which they are not a participant without written permission from all the involved school principals in advance of the contest. The use of replay television monitoring equipment to make decisions related to the game is prohibited.

2.M Designated Media AreaMedia and photographers shall be prohibited from being in live ball area. Prior to starting any game the home team or game man-agement shall designate a lined area for the media, which shall be considered dead ball area (Rule 1-2-8 (BSB) of the NFHS rules).

ItistheKSHSAArecommendationthedesignatedmediaareabelocatedinfoulterritorybeyondfirstand/orthirdbase.ItistheKSHSAA recommendation the designated media area be a minimum of 5 feet (length) by 3 feet (depth).

2.N Player Bench OccupantsDuring a game, the player bench may be occupied by eligible substitutes, coach, assistant coach, faculty representative, bona fideteammanagers,bonafideteamstatisticiansandscorekeeper,bonafideteamtrainerorphysician,andanydisqualifiedplayers unless they have been instructed to remove themselves from the player bench.

2.O PrivateRoomforOfficials(VeryImportantInstructions)Managers should provide a private room which the umpires may occupy during tournaments. This room should be availabletothemasadressingroomandloungebetweengames.Umpiresshouldbeinformedwheretheyaretoenterand location of the room. Arrangements should be made for someone to meet them when they arrive.

PosttheNoAdmittancesignsfromtheonlineEntryForms(FormO)onthedressingroomdoor.DonotallowanyoneelsetoenterthisroomotherthanthemanagerorofficialKSHSAArepresentative.Assignsecuritypersonneltoseethisisdone.Thehostschool’scooperationinthismatterwillbeappreciatedbytheumpiresandwillassureabetteroffici-ated tournament.

2.P Scorers and Scoreboard OperatorsItisrecommendedschoolsprovidecompetentadultscorersandscoreboardoperatorsalongwithaPApersonifapublicaddresssystemisavailable.Theofficialscorerandoperator,inadditiontoanassistantscorer(ifavailable),shallbeseatedattheofficialtable. Scorers should review their responsibilities as listed in the National Federation rules book.

Efficiencypluswillbeexpectedattheofficialtable,andidealconditionsmustprevailinordertoliveuptosuchexpectations.Asgamemanager,carefulsurveillancewillassurethoseofficialsatthetabledesirable,adequateandpleasantworkingconditions.Nothing,suchasaradio,shouldbeattheofficialtablewhichmightdistractthescorer.

2.Q Forfeiture GuidelinesState associations may adopt forfeiture policies which extend beyond the previous 15-minute mandatory time limit. The Execu-tiveBoardadoptedthefollowingpolicy,effectiveinthespringof1998.

• Games delayed from starting at their contracted starting time due to the failure of one team to appear at the arranged time and date shall use the following guidelines:

1. Ifaschoolisdelayedinarrivingatagamesiteintimetobeginplayatthepredeterminedstartingtime,theyshouldcontact the host site school athletic director as soon as possible to inform them of the delay and the projected ar-rival time.

a. The host site school athletic director should determine if the projected arrival time would permit the game(s) to be played on the original playing date.

b. Iftheprojectedarrivaltimeissuchthatitisdeterminedthatreschedulingtoanotherdateandtimeisbetter,the athletic directors of the schools involved will set a new date and time.

2. Ifthehostsiteschoolathleticdirectorhasnotbeennotifiedthatavisitingschoolteamisdelayedenrouteandthevisiting team has not arrived at least 15 minutes prior to game time:

a. Host site athletic director or coach should attempt to contact the visiting school to determine if the team is en route or delayed.

b. Ifthevisitingteamhasdepartedorappearstobedelayed,thehostsiteschoolshouldwaitaminimumof30minutestoamaximumof45minutestodetermineifthevisitingschoolteamwillarrive.Ifthevisitingschoolteam fails to arrive within the time period and has failed to notify the host school, the game shall be forfeited to their opponent.


3. Ifteamsaredelayedintheirarrivalatthehostsiteduetoweather,accidentoreventoutsidethecontroloftheschool, schools should determine another date and time to reschedule the game(s).

• If a regular seasongame (including invitational tournaments) isnotplayeddue toa team/schoolnothavingenoughplayerstofieldalegalteamandbothschoolsagreethatamake-updatecannotbedetermined,thegamewillcountasa forfeit and a win in postseason seeding for the team who was willing and able to play. The game would count as a loss for postseason seeding for the team lacking players. The forfeiting school must notify the KSHSAA and indicate a loss on their Win-Loss Record form. The forfeited game counts as one of the 20 allowable contests.

2.R Summer Coaching RegulationsBaseballcoachesmaycoachtheirathletesonsummerteamsbeginningtheSaturdaybeforeMemorialDay(May29,2021).Ifa coach plans to have a school team camp, that camp must be completed by July 18, 2021. The school coach may coach the summer team until the Tuesday after Labor Day (September 7, 2021). Beginning the Tuesday after Labor Day school coaches may not coach their players or potential players on an outside team, work with them on skills, or give them private lessons until thefirstdayofpractice.

2.S Games Not PlayedBy Executive Board interpretation, games not played because of weather or other unforeseen circumstances do not count as a win or a loss for either team when seeding postseason tournaments. Attempts should be made between school administrators to reschedule all contests, but if schools are unable to reschedule the game it does not count as a forfeit win or loss, just no game played. When determining seeding for postseason tournaments the number of wins is divided by the number of games playedtodeterminethewinningpercentage.Thispolicyappliestobothregularseasonandinvitationaltournamentgames.Ifatournament is played and a team does not participate due to weather or unforeseen circumstances, the tournament manager will advance a team in the bracket but neither the team advanced nor the team going to the back side of the bracket will count thegameasawinorloss.Itsimplycountsasnogameplayed.

2.T Protested GamesBy Executive Board policy no protests of games are permitted in baseball.

2.U UnmannedAircraftSystemsorUAS(DronePolicy)Unless granted special permission by the KSHSAA Executive Director, the use of drones (UAS), for any purpose, is not permitted atanyKSHSAAstatetournamentorpostseasongameorevent.Thisprohibitionappliestoallfieldsofplay,courts,arenas,mats,gymfloorsorpools,andincludesabanontheentirefacilitybeingusedasapartoftheKSHSAAevent,includingthespectatorareas and parking areas. During the regular season member schools should have a drone policy. At no time should a drone be onoroverthefieldofplay.

2.V Music Between Batters - BaseballItispermissibleforPAannouncerstoplayappropriatemusicbetweeninnings.Duringtheregularseason,itispermissibletoplaymusicbetweenbatters,aftertheresultoftheplayandnextbatterareannounced.Iftheumpiredeterminestheplayingofmusic is slowing down the contest, he/she has the authority to inform the announcer no music is permitted between batters. DURINGPOSTSEASONCONTESTS,NOMUSICCANBEPLAYEDBETWEENBATTERS.


Section IIISOFTBALL REGULATIONS

This section contains interscholastic softball game information involving KSHSAA member schools in Kansas.

3.A BeginningandEndingDatesPractice shall not begin prior to Monday of Standardized Calendar Week #35 (March 3, 2021)

No competitions may be held prior to March 18, 2021, and all interscholastic competitions shall end with the state tournament on May 27-28, 2021.

3.B ParticipationLimits39-2-4-(SeniorHigh) No team (at any level) shall participate in more than 20 games of interschool competition during a

season, exclusive of the state championship series. Only 10 of the 20 playing dates may involve school time. A student may participate in 26 games of interschool competition during the season, exclusive of the state championship series.

Note: A student who participates in more than 26 games during the season is ineligible until reinstated by the Execu-tive Board.

39-3-1-(Middle/JuniorHigh) No student or team shall participate in more than eight (8) days of interschool competition during a season. EXCEPTION: Ninth grade students in junior high schools shall be permitted to compete in the same number of athletic competitions as ninth graders in senior high schools.

3.C PitchingRestrictionsThere are no restrictions on the number of innings a softball pitcher may pitch in a day.

3.D SoftballEntryFeeAKSHSAAmemberseniorhighschoolwillbequalifiedtoreceiveanassignmenttoregionaltournamentcompetitionbysubmit-ting Spring Sports Entry Fee Form ADM-8, with the entry fee of $75 (per sport), to the KSHSAA on or before January 24.

3.E RulesMeetingandTestRequirements

3.E.1 Coach RequirementsAll varsity high school and middle/junior high school coaches must complete the KSHSAA online rules meeting and NFHS test for softball. The online meeting is available from February 3 until March 16. Each coach will submit answers to NFHS TestIonlinepriortothedeadlineofMarch16.Coachesnotreceivingascoreof90%orbettermustcompleteKSHSAAPartIITest.FailuretosubmitthetestbythedeadlinewillalsoresultinthecoachtakingKSHSAAPartIITestanda$100fine.

3.E.2 Umpire RequirementsOnlyregisteredumpiresmaybeusedbymemberschoolsinvarsitysoftballcompetitions.Itisrecommendedregisteredumpiresbeusedfornon-varsitycompetitionaswell.Registrationrequiresumpirestocompleteanofficialsmeeting.Um-piresmustattendanin-personrulesmeetingbyKSHSAAstaff.UmpiresmustcompleteNFHSTestIandscore90%.Umpireswishing to be eligible for postseason consideration must also attend one of the softball area supervisor meetings.

3.F RegulationSoftballGame

NFHS Rule(2-26-3)states: A regulation interscholastic game consists of seven innings (turns at bat) unless extra inning(s) are necessary because of a tie score, or unless shortened: because the home team needs none of its half of the seventh or only a fraction of it (4-2-1), or because of weather, darkness, or as a result of Rule4-2-2.

Basedontheabove,fiveinninggames(withouttheexceptions,whichapplytodarkness,rain-outsorstateassociationgame-ending procedures) will not be considered regulation games and therefore would not be counted toward games won or lost in determinationofateam’swinningpercentageforpostseasonplay.However,anyfiveinninggamewouldbecountedtowardone of the 20 allowed games, but not for postseason seeding.

3.G EndingaRegulationGame-10-Runand15-RunRulesBaseduponthelevelofsupportbyKSHSAAmemberschools,theKSHSAAExecutiveBoardvotedtoadopt,effectiveinthe2004season, a 15-run game ending rule (after 2½ innings if the home team is ahead, or 3 innings if the visiting team is ahead) for all postseason softball games in regional and state tournaments. For all regional and/or state tournament games this run rule is mandatory and does not require mutual agreement of the participating teams.


Additionally, the KSHSAA Executive Board voted to adopt the 15-run rule (after 2½ or 3 innings) game ending procedure in regular season softball games, provided both schools mutually agree.

The 15-run rule game ending procedure is in addition to the mandatory 10-run rule (after 4½ innings if the home team is ahead or 5 innings if the visiting team is ahead) for all softball games (regular season and postseason games). During regular season softballgames,the10-runruleismandatoryandthe15-runruleisoptionalifbothschoolsmutuallyagreetouseit.In regional andstatetournamentgamesthe10-runruleandthe15-runrulearemandatory.

3.H Called/SuspendedGameBy KSHSAA adoption, a game called for any reason where a winner cannot be determined by NFHS rule or any game called at anytimeformechanicalfailure(i.e.,artificiallights,watersystems,etc.)willbetreatedasasuspendedgame.Ifthegameistobe completed it will be continued from the point of suspension, with the lineup and batting order of each team the same as the lineup and batting order at the moment of suspension, subject to the rules of the game. Suspended games count as one of the 20 allowable games even if not completed.

By mutual agreement of the administrators of both schools, game score at the time the game was suspended may be determined tobefinalscoreandthegamewillbeconsideredacompletedgameatthepointofsuspension.

3.I StateAssociationAdoptedRules

3.I.1 Courtesy RunnersA courtesy runner for the pitcher or catcher may be used at any time in all softball games at the option of either team. Clarificationofthisrulecanbefoundinthe 2020 NFHS Softball Rules Book.

3.I.2 Double First BaseAdoublefirstbaseispermittedprovidedbothteamsmutuallyhaveagreedtoitsusepriortothestartofthegame.(Review applicable NFHS Rule 8-10 pertaining to double first base.)

3.I.3 BatSpecificationsThe following policy was adopted by the KSHSAA Executive Board and applies to all interscholastic softball games.

NFHSRule1-5-1 states “All bats shall meet the 2004 ASA Bat Performance Standard, bear either the 2000 or 2004 ASA CertificationmarkandnotbeontheUSAnon-approvedlistfoundat www.teamusa.org/usa-softball/play-usa-softball/certified-usa-softball-equipment.

Allschoolsandcoachesmustmakesureanybatsbeingusedbyplayershavethe2000or2004ASAcertificationmarkandnot be listed on the USA non-approved list as found on the USA softball website. Coaches must provide the non-approved bat list for umpires to review prior to the contest. Umpires must bring a copy of the non-approved bat list to contests they umpire. The KSHSAA website (www.kshsaa.org) is linked to the USA website on the softball page.

The bat shall consist of the following components:

A. Knob. The bat knob shall protrude at a 90 degree angle from the handle. The knob may be molded, lathed, welded or permanently fastened. Devices, attachments or wrappings are permitted except those that cause the knob to becomeflushwiththehandle.Aone-piecerubberknobandbatgripcombinationisillegal.

B. Handle/Grip. The bat handle is the area of the bat that begins at, but does not include the knob and ends where the taper begins to increase in diameter. The handle shall have a round or oval cross section. The grip shall extend a minimum of 10 inches, but not more than 15 inches, from the small end of the bat. A safety grip shall be made of cork, tape (no smooth, plastic tape) or composition material. Resin pine tar or spray substances to enhance the hold are permitted on the grip only.

C. Taper. The taper is the transition area which connects the narrower handle to the wider barrel portion of the bat. Thetapershallhaveasmooth,solidsurfaceandshallhaveaconicalshape.Itslengthandmaterialmayvary.

D. Barrel. The barrel is the area intended for contact with the pitch; it shall be round and smooth.

E. EndCap.Theendcapismadeofrubber,vinyl,plasticorotherapprovedmaterial.Itshallbefirmlysecuredandpermanentlyaffixedtotheendofthebatsothatitcannotberemovedbyanyoneotherthanthemanufacturer,without damaging or destroying it. A one-piece construction bat will not have an end cap.

3.I.4 Softball Tiebreaking ProceduresThe KSHSAA has not adopted the international tiebreaking procedure. Softball games are played until a winner can be de-termined using regular game procedures.


3.J Umpire'sUniformSince umpires may often be working with umpires that they normally do not work with, it is important that each umpire in the state have a uniform that is similar. All umpires should be attired in the same style shirt. The umpire's uniform consists of cap, heather gray slacks, powder blue pullover style shirt and black shoes. UmpiresshouldnotwearASAcaps.KSHSAAregistered umpires should place the KSHSAA patch on the left sleeve or upper left chest of the shirt.

3.K FlashPhotographyProfessional photographers -Acameraequippedwitha“strobe-light”(electronicflash)maybeusedduringtheentiregamebyanyofficialphotographer.However,nopicturesshouldbetakenthatwilldirectlyorindirectlyaffecttheabilityofeitherteamto play the ball.

Amateurs and fans - Built-inorattachedelectronicflashunitsmaybeusedwhilethegameisinprogressprovidedcareistakenthattheflashwillnotdirectlyorindirectlyaffecttheabilityofeitherteamtoplaytheball.Picturesmaybetakenduringany dead ball periods.

3.L VideoRecordingA member school may not record any school’s activity contest in which they are not a participant without written permission from all the involved school principals in advance of the contest. The use of replay television monitoring equipment to make decisions related to the game is prohibited.

3.M DesignatedMediaAreaMedia and photographers shall be prohibited from being in live ball area. Prior to starting any game the home team or game management shall designate a lined area for the media, which shall be considered dead ball area (NFHS Rule 1-1-7, 5-1-1o).

ItistheKSHSAArecommendationthedesignatedmediaareabelocatedinfoulterritorybeyondfirstand/orthirdbase.ItistheKSHSAA recommendation the designated media area be a minimum of 5 feet (length) by 3 feet (depth).

3.N PlayerBenchOccupantsDuring a game, the player bench may be occupied by eligible substitutes, coach, assistant coach, faculty representative, bona fideteammanagers,bonafideteamstatisticiansandscorekeeper,bonafideteamtrainerorphysician,andanydisqualifiedplayers unless they have been instructed to remove themselves from the player bench.

3.O PrivateRoomforOfficials(VeryImportantInstructions)Managers should provide a private room which the umpires may occupy during tournaments. This room should be availabletothemasadressingroomandloungebetweengames.Umpiresshouldbeinformedwheretheyaretoenterand location of the room. Arrangements should be made for someone to meet them when they arrive.

PosttheNoAdmittancesignsfromtheonlineEntryForms(FormO)onthedressingroomdoor.DonotallowanyoneelsetoenterthisroomotherthanthemanagerorofficialKSHSAArepresentative.Assignsecuritypersonneltoseethisisdone.Thehostschool’scooperationinthismatterwillbeappreciatedbytheumpiresandwillassureabetteroffici-ated tournament.

3.P ScorersandScoreboardOperatorsItisrecommendedschoolsprovidecompetentadultscorersandscoreboardoperatorsalongwithaPApersonifapublicaddresssystemisavailable.Theofficialscorerandoperator,inadditiontoanassistantscorer(ifavailable),shallbeseatedattheofficialtable. Scorers should review their responsibilities as listed in the National Federation rules book.

Efficiencypluswillbeexpectedattheofficialtable,andidealconditionsmustprevailinordertoliveuptosuchexpectations.Asgamemanager,carefulsurveillancewillassurethoseofficialsatthetabledesirable,adequateandpleasantworkingconditions.Nothing,suchasaradio,shouldbeattheofficialtablewhichmightdistractthescorer.

3.Q GamesNotPlayedBy Executive Board interpretation, games not played because of weather or other unforeseen circumstances do not count as a win or a loss for either team when seeding postseason tournaments. Attempts should be made between school administrators to reschedule all contests, but if schools are unable to reschedule the game it does not count as a forfeit win or loss, just no game played. When determining seeding for postseason tournaments the number of wins is divided by the number of games playedtodeterminethewinningpercentage.Thispolicyappliestobothregularseasonandinvitationaltournamentgames.Ifatournament is played and a team does not participate due to weather or unforeseen circumstances, the tournament manager will advance a team in the bracket but neither the team advanced nor the team going to the back side of the bracket will count thegameasawinorloss.Itsimplycountsasnogameplayed.


3.R ForfeitureGuidelinesState associations may adopt forfeiture policies which extend beyond the previous 15-minute mandatory time limit. The Execu-tiveBoardadoptedthefollowingpolicy,effectiveinthespringof1998.

• Games delayed from starting at their contracted starting time due to the failure of one team to appear at the arranged time and date shall use the following guidelines:

1. Ifaschoolisdelayedinarrivingatagamesiteintimetobeginplayatthepredeterminedstartingtime,theyshouldcontact the host site school athletic director as soon as possible to inform them of the delay and the projected ar-rival time.

a. The host site school athletic director should determine if the projected arrival time would permit the game(s) to be played on the original playing date.

b. Iftheprojectedarrivaltimeissuchthatitisdeterminedthatreschedulingtoanotherdateandtimeisbetter,the athletic directors of the schools involved will set a new date and time.

2. Ifthehostsiteschoolathleticdirectorhasnotbeennotifiedthatavisitingschoolteamisdelayedenrouteandthevisiting team has not arrived at least 15 minutes prior to game time:

a. Host site athletic director or coach should attempt to contact the visiting school to determine if the team is en route or delayed.

b. Ifthevisitingteamhasdepartedorappearstobedelayed,thehostsiteschoolshouldwaitaminimumof30minutestoamaximumof45minutestodetermineifthevisitingschoolteamwillarrive.Ifthevisitingschoolteam fails to arrive within the time period and has failed to notify the host school, the game shall be forfeited to their opponent.

3. Ifteamsaredelayedintheirarrivalatthehostsiteduetoweather,accidentoreventoutsidethecontroloftheschool, schools should determine another date and time to reschedule the game(s).

• If a regular seasongame (including invitational tournaments) isnotplayeddue toa team/schoolnothavingenoughplayerstofieldalegalteamandbothschoolsagreethatamake-updatecannotbedetermined,thegamewillcountasa forfeit and a win in postseason seeding for the team who was willing and able to play. The game would count as a loss for postseason seeding for the team lacking players. The forfeiting school must notify the KSHSAA and indicate a loss on their Win-Loss Record form. The forfeited game counts as one of the 20 allowable contests.

3.S SummerCoachingRegulationsSoftballcoachesmaycoachtheirathletesonsummerteamsbeginningtheSaturdaybeforeMemorialDay.Ifacoachplanstohave a school team camp, that camp must be completed by July 18, 2020. The school coach may coach the summer team until the Tuesday after Labor Day (September 8, 2020). Beginning the Tuesday after Labor Day school coaches may not coach their playersorpotentialplayersonanoutsideteam,workwiththemonskills,orgivethemprivatelessonsuntilthefirstdayofpractice.

3.T ProtestedGamesBy Executive Board policy no protests of games are permitted.

3.U UnmannedAircraftSystemsorUAS(DronePolicy)Unless granted special permission by the KSHSAA Executive Director, the use of drones (UAS), for any purpose, is not permitted atanyKSHSAAstatetournamentorpostseasongameorevent.Thisprohibitionappliestoallfieldsofplay,courts,arenas,mats,gymfloorsorpools,andincludesabanontheentirefacilitybeingusedasapartoftheKSHSAAevent,includingthespectatorareas and parking areas. During the regular season, member schools should have a drone policy. At no time should a drone beonoroverthefieldofplay.

3.V MusicBetweenBatters-SoftballItispermissibleforaPAannouncertoplaymusicbetweeninningspriortothefirstbatterappearing.However,itisnotpermis-sible to play music between batters, as to not interfere with pace of play.


Section IVREGIONAL TOURNAMENT INFORMATION

Baseball and Softball

4.A GeneralInformationForKSHSAApostseasontournaments,participatingschoolsinbaseballandsoftballwillbedividedintothefollowingclassifica-tions for regional and state competition, Class 6A, Class 5A, Class 4A, Class 3A and Class 2-1A. Regional games must be scheduled Monday, May 17; Tuesday, May 18; Wednesday, May 19 or Thursday, May 20. Schools are encouraged to schedule as early in the week as possible due to potential weather delays. Two-day tournaments must start on Monday or Tuesday. The rain-out date is Friday,May21,andmaynotbescheduledasthefirstdayofatournament.ThewinneronlyadvancestothestatetournamentMay 27-28, 2021. The complete list of tournament sites will be found on the Baseball or Softball pages of the KSHSAA website(www.kshsaa.org).

4.B AssignmentCriteriaforRegionalCompetition

4.B.1 Classes 3A and 2-1A1. After determining the number of schools participating in a given activity and the number of sites (regional and/or

sub-states), there shall be an equal number of member schools competing at each site insofar as possible.

2. Select the best available site to conduct the activity, taking into consideration the facility, location and personnel to be involved.

3. Assign schools in a cluster geographically around the host sites, taking into consideration travel (distance and/or time) insofar as possible.

4. Ifaclusterofschoolsdoesnothaveabestavailablesite,alettermaybesenttotheprincipalsofallschoolsinthecluster seeking possible host sites. From these responses, the Association will select the host site for the cluster.

NOTE: Final assignments are made in the best interest of all schools involved. A reminder, there does not exist a guaranteed rotationofsites.Changesinclassifications,theopeningofnewfacilitiesandfacilitysize,andtheabilityofschoolstohostwill impact decisions on host sites. Regional assignments will be posted on the KSHSAA website on or before April 1, 2020.

4.B.2 Classes 6A, 5A and 4A Regional AssignmentsClass 6A, 5A and 4A schools requesting a postseason assignment for baseball or softball will be divided into two even groups based on geography. The four highest seeded teams will host the regional tournament.

4.C BannersandSignsBanners and signs will be permitted at Association-sponsored athletic events, provided they are not personal, negative, unsports-manlike or vulgar. Signs or banners approved in advance by the event manager may be attached or fastened to the building or facility. Parades with signs or banners will not be permitted.

4.D DressingRoomsTeams should advise the regional manager as to their dressing room needs. Teams will be assigned dressing rooms by the tour-namentmanager.Itmaybenecessaryformanagerstoassignteamstodressinclassroomsorotherareasofabuilding,andtowork out a time schedule for use of showers. Teams should understand that ideal conditions may not be available, but through cooperativeeffortsandcarefulscheduling,anyproblemscanberesolved.

4.E CharitableContributions,SolicitationsandSalesWith the assembly of people at tournaments, managers will be confronted with requests pertaining to donations and contribu-tionstothevariousorganizationswhichrelyuponthissystemoffinancingtheirprograms.Thepassingofhats,receptacles,blankets, etc., in the vicinity of or inside the ball park at any Association-sponsored tournament for the purpose of contributions should not be permitted. There shall be no sale of any items on the premises other than normal food concessions and programs, unless approved in advance by the manager and the KSHSAA.

4.F ProgramsHost sites and tournament managers may have programs prepared and made available for distribution or sale at tournament sites. The contents, at a minimum, should include complete tournament rosters, information similar to that found on squad lists, and a tournament bracket with game times.


4.G DeterminationofHomeandVisitingTeamDugoutsThe determination of the home and visiting team on the scoreboard will be determined on the basis of the seed of the teams playing. The higher seeded team will be the home team. The home team will occupy the third base team bench (dugout); the visitorwilloccupythefirstbaseteambench(dugout),unlesstheteamsmutuallyagreetoanotherarrangement.

Example: The #2 seeded team is playing the winner of the game between the #3 and #6 seeded teams. The #3 seeded team will be designated the home team in the game with the #6 seeded team. The #2 seeded team will be designated the home team in its game with the winner of the game between the #3 and #6 seeded teams.

4.H SquadListsRegional squad lists should be sent directly to the regional tournament manager. This information should be to the regional manager by May 12, 2021. For softball use form SFB-2 and for baseball use form BSB-2. Both forms are found with the online Entry Forms.

Softball-Schoolswillbepermittedtosuitupfifteen(15)playersforsoftballregionalandstatetournaments.

Baseball - Schools will be permitted to suit up eighteen (18) players for baseball regional and state tournaments.

SubstitutionsonSquadLists- Substitution may be made for any player(s) who is/was originally listed on the tournament squad list provided the substitution is a result of injury, illness or emergency. Schools should notify the tournament manager if a substitution needs to be made.

4.I RegionalSeedingSeeding for 3A and 2-1A baseball and softball will be Wednesday, May 12, 2021 at 10 a.m. Seeding for 6A, 5A and 4A baseball and softball will be Saturday, May 15, 2021 at 10 am. Completed forms BSB-3 and SB-3 are due to the regional managers on those days.

Only varsity competition will count on the season record. The team with the highest winning percentage will receive the highest seed. Exception:theschoolmustplayatleast10varsitygamesortheirpercentageishalved.Varsity competition against all classes (6A, 5A, 4A, 3A, 2-1A) will count toward your game win-loss percentage.

Seeding Criteria (3A and 2-1A)1. Iftwoteamshaveanidenticalpercentagethetiewillbebrokenasfollows:

a. Iftheteamshaveplayedeachother,theonedefeatingtheotheralargernumberoftimeswillreceivethehigherseed.

b. Iftheyhaveplayedeachotherandeachhasdefeatedtheotherteamunderconsiderationanidenticalnumberoftimes, the team with the most wins will receive the better seed.

c. Iftheteamshavenotplayedeachother,theteamwiththegreaternumberofwinswillreceivethehigherseed.

d. Ifthetiestillremains,thenacoinwillbetossedtodeterminetheteamreceivingthehighestseed.

2. Ifthreeteamshaveanidenticalpercentage,thetiewillbebrokenasfollows:

a. Ifoneteamhasdefeatedtheothertwoalargernumberoftimes,itwillreceivethebetterseed.

b. Ifnot,themanagerwilldrawbylotfortopseed,thenthetiebetweentheremainingtwoteamsshallbebrokenusing procedures outlined above. The procedure for draw by lot is to put the names of the teams tied into a hat anddraw.Thefirstonedrawnwillreceivethehighestseed.

3. Iffourteams(ormore)aretiedtheprocedureabovewouldbeused,exceptateamwouldhavetodefeattheotherthreeteamstogetthebetterseed.Ifthathasn’thappened,drawbylotforthetopseed,thengotostep2(threeteamstied).

Seeding Criteria (6A, 5A and 4A)1. Seeding shall be based strictly on percentage of wins and losses. To determine this percentage, divide the number of

games won by the number of games played. (Only varsity competitions will count.) The team with the higher percentage will receive the higher seed. Byes in regular season games/tournaments (including league tournament) ARE NOT to be counted.

2. Iftwoteamshaveanidenticalpercentage,thetiewillbebrokenasfollows:

a. Iftheteamsplayedeachother,theonedefeatingtheotheralargernumberoftimeswillreceivetheseed.

b. Iftheyhaveplayedeachotherandeachhasdefeatedtheotherteamunderconsiderationanidenticalnumberoftimes, go to step (c).


c. Iftwoteamshavethesamepercentageofwinsand(1)or(2)willnotresolvethetie,theteamwiththemostwinswill receive the better seed.

d. Ifthetiein(c)stillremains,theteamwiththeaveragefewestnumberofrunsallowedduringtheyearwillreceivethe better seed. Add together runs allowed for all regular season games and divide by the number of games played.

e. Ifthetiestillremains,theteamwiththeaveragemostnumberofrunsscoredduringtheyearwillreceivethebetterseed. Add together runs scored for all regular season games and divide by the number of games played.

f. Ifthetwoteamsarestilltied,acoinflipwilldecidethehigherseed.(Useapersonfromyourcommunityasawit-ness.)

3. Ifthreeormoreteamshaveanidenticalpercentage,thetiewillbebrokenasfollows:

a. Ifoneteamhasdefeatedtheothertwo(ormore)alargernumberoftimes,itwillreceivethebetterseed.Ifthereare two teams left refer to step 2.

b. Ifthetiein(a)stillremains,theteamwiththeaveragefewestnumberofrunsallowedduringtheyearwillreceivethe better seed. Add together runs allowed for all regular season games and divide by the number of games played. Iftherearetwoteamsstilltied,refertostep2.

c. Ifthreeormoreteamsarestilltied,theteamwiththeaveragemostnumberofrunsscoredduringtheyearwillreceive the better seed. Add together runs scored for all regular season games and divide by the number of games played.Iftherearetwoteamsstilltied,refertostep2.

d. Iftherearestillmultipleschoolstied,themanagerwilldrawbylotfortopseed,thenthetiebetweentheremainingtwo teams shall be broken by using procedures above. The procedure for draw by lot is to put the names of the teamstiedintoahatanddraw.Thefirstonedrawnwillreceivethehighestseed.

4. Inregionaltournaments,teamsreceivingabyewillconsiderthebyeasawinasitrelatestotheirwin-lossrecordforseeding purposes in subsequent tournaments.

4.I.1 Classes 3A and 2-1A Seeding MeetingsClasses 3A and 2-1A seeding meetings will be conducted at 10 a.m. (CST) on Wednesday, the week prior to the baseball/softball regional tournaments. The regional seeding will be held on Wednesday, May 12, 2021.

4.I.2 Classes 6A, 5A and 4A Seeding MeetingsSeeding managers will be listed on the KSHSAA website when regional assignments are released.

1. Class 6A, 5A and 4A schools will be grouped into two groups of 18 (or an equal number if there are not 32 schools participating).Thebracketwillbefilledwiththetop16teams.The17and18seedswillnotqualifyforpostseasonplay. The seeding manager will be responsible for seeding teams into four sub-states of four teams each for base-ball and softball. The seeding meeting will take place at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 15, 2021. Schools who will be seeded #1, #2, #3, #4 in each regional grouping must attend this meeting and pick up: tickets, plaque for winning team, baseballs and softballs.

2. All games will be played in one day at the #1, #2, #3, #4 seed in each half of the state if possible.

3. Schools will submit roster and pass gate information to the host school on Wednesday, May 12 for the tournament.

4. Playersfromteamsin“thatspecifictournament”(groupoffourschools)willbeadmittedatthepassgateonlywhenaccompanied by their coach or administrator.

5. Once the tournament is seeded the bracket will be placed on the KSHSAA website.

6. Umpires are assigned by the school hosting the tournament games.

7. The teams not involved in postseason play, seeds 17 and 18, may schedule a game to be played at the higher seed on May 17 or May 18.

Games may be played on Monday, May 17, Tuesday, May 18, Wednesday, May 19 and Thursday, May 20. We recommend playing games earlier in the week due to potential weather issues. Friday, May 21 is the make-up date if needed.

Regional@1seed:16vs1;9vs8





4.J TournamentSchedules-BracketsWith approval of all schools assigned to a regional and the KSHSAA, game times may be altered if it reduces the amount of school time missed for the tournament.

Traveling time and combined travel distances are to be used to determine which teams will play the earlier game. Teams with thegreatestcombinedtraveldistanceplaythefirstgame.Ontheseconddayofcompetitionintwo-daytournaments,thetophalfofthebracketwillplaythefirstgame;thebottomhalfwillplaythesecondgame,followedbythecham-pionship game.

Tournamentswithmorethanfourteamsinvolvedwillrequiretwodaysofcompetitiontocomplete.Itisrecommendedfortwo-daytournaments,thefirstdayofcompetitionbeeitheronMonday,May17orTuesday,May18.Theseconddayofcompetitionwill be on a subsequent day.

Tournaments with four or fewer teams in all classes will be played in one day since they are either two- or three-game tournaments.

4.J.1 Classes 6A, 5A and 4A Regional Brackets

Classes 6A, 5A and 4A will seed schools and then be divided into 4 regional tournaments.

Regional A

1

16

8

9

Regional B

2

15

7

10

Regional C

3

14

6

11

Regional D

4

13

5

12

Regional Champion

Regional Champion

Regional Champion

Regional Champion


4.J.2 Recommended Five-, Six- and Seven-Team Tournament BracketsItisrecommendedforfirst-roundgamesthatthelowerseedteamplaysonhigherseedteam’sfieldoneitherMonday,May17orTuesday,May18.Semifinalsand/orfinalswillbeplayedeitherWednesday,May19orThursday,May20.Nothird-place games will be played. Teamsreceivingabyeonthefirstroundshouldcountthefirst-roundbyeasawinontheir win-loss record.

May17or18 Subsequentday

145 2 3


145 236


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With KSHSAA approval, the tournament format may be adjusted from the recommended format.

4.J.3 Four-Team Tournament BracketFour-teamtournamentsrequirethree(3)gamestocomplete.Thefinalgamewillbebetweenthewinnersofthefirsttwogames. No third-place game will be played.

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4.J.4 Three-Team Tournament BracketThree-team tournaments will have two (2) games. The firstgamewillhaveseed2playingseed3. The winner will play seed 1 for the championship. No third-place game will be played. (The bye for seed 1 will count as a win on their win-loss record.)

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4.J.5 Seeding Tournament BracketAssoonasbracketshavebeencompletedandtimeschedulesdetermined,pleasesubmitthebrackettotheKSHSAAoffice.

SIX-TEAMBRACKET

SEVEN-TEAM BRACKET

FOUR-TEAM BRACKET

THREE-TEAM BRACKET

FIVE-TEAMBRACKET


4.K InfieldPracticeSchools participating in regional and state tournaments will not be allowed to practice on the diamond they will compete on prior to the start of the tournament. Adjacent or additional diamonds at the tournament location may be used for practice. Each teamshouldbeprovided10to12minutesforinfieldpractice (home team first)ontheirgamefieldpriortothegame.

4.L IntroductionofTeamsPrior to each tournament game, the starters and head coaches should be introduced according to the following procedures:

Visiting team starters should be introduced by batting order number and position. As they are introduced they should stand fac-ingthebleachers,startingathomeplatealongthefirstbaseline;introductionendswithheadcoach.Hometeamstartersshouldbe introduced by batting order number and position. As they are introduced they should stand facing the bleachers starting at home plate along the third base line; introduction ends with head coach.

4.M GameStartingTimes

Regional Game Times2-1A,3A–firstround(quarter-finalgames)starttimesaredeterminedbasedonaddingthemileagetogetheroftheteamsplayingoneanother.Teamswiththefurthestmileageplaythefirstgameifmultiplegamesatthesamefirstroundsite.

Recommendedstarttimes:

Baseball Three games – 2:00; 3:30; 5:00 Two games – 3:00; 4:30 One game – 5:00 or laterSoftball Three games – 3:00; 4:30; 6:00 Two games – 4:00; 5:30 One game – 5:30 or later

StarttimesforthefirstgamemaynotbeadjustedwithoutapprovalfromtheKSHSAA.Gametimesforthesecondandthirdgames may be earlier if the host school chooses (due to the possibility of short or run rule games).

Games may not start earlier than the time printed on the bracket.

Semifinalgames

Classes3A,2-1A–tophalfofthebracketwillplaythefirstgame.

Classes6A,5Aand4A–fourteamregionals–oneday

Gametimeswillbedeterminedbasedonmileage.Thetwoteamswiththegreatestcombinedmileagewillplaythefirstgame.

Recommendedstarttimes:

Baseball Three games – 2:00; 3:30; 5:00 Two games – 3:00; 4:30 One game – 5:00 or laterSoftball Three games – 3:00; 4:30; 6:00 Two games – 4:00; 5:30 One game – 5:30 or later

StarttimesforthefirstgamemaynotbeadjustedwithoutapprovalfromtheKSHSAA.Gametimesforthesecondandthirdgames may be earlier if the host school chooses (due to possible short games).

Games may not start earlier than the time printed on the bracket.

4.N OfficialRegionalTournamentBallsThe KSHSAA has negotiated an agreement with DUDLEY and DIAMOND to supply softballs and baseballs for the regional tour-naments.Thesearetheofficialballsforallpostseasoncompetition.

Softball - DUDLEY Model SB12, optic yellow, red raised 88 stitch, .47 COR, cork center, 375 lbs. maximum compression.

Baseball-DIAMONDD1-NFHS


4.O SelectionofUmpiresforRegionalTournamentsThe regional managerwillselectthebestregisteredumpiresavailable.Threeumpireswillbeassignedtoworkeachgame.ItisstronglyrecommendedthatyouuseofficialswhohaveattendedKSHSAAAreaSupervisorMeetings.

4.P RunRuleInBASEBALL and SOFTBALL the 10-RunRuleand15-RunRuleareineffectforallregionalandstatetournamentgames.

4.Q AwardsInClass3Aand2-1Aregionaltournaments,first-andsecond-placeteamswillreceiveplaques.InClass6A,5Aand4Afirst-placeteams will receive plaques. No third-place games will be played in regional play. Trophies or plaques will be mailed to managers direct from the manufacturer. They should be received at least one week prior to the tournament. Check them immediately and notify the KSHSAA of any breakage, defects or errors in engraving.

4.R AwardsPresentationThe awards presentation should be made by a person from the host school or community. The public address announcer should read the details and have someone else make the actual presentation.

4.S ReportingRegionalResults—IMPORTANT!All regional managers call or email the results of your tournament each day following your tournament games to the KSHSAA. Please include the up-to-date record of the winning team (including regional games). Host schools with Twitter accounts are encouraged to tweet results of games as they are completed.

SOFTBALL REGIONALS

UMPIRE WORKS ONE GAME

Mileage-Round Trip Game & Travel Fee0-50 $52.50 51-100 $65.50 101-150 $77.50 151-200 $89.50 201-250 $101.50 251-300 $113.50 300 and up $125.50

UMPIRE WORKS TWO GAMES IN A DAY


UMPIRE WORKS THREE GAMES IN A DAY


BASEBALL REGIONALS

UMPIRE WORKS ONE GAME


UMPIRE WORKS TWO GAMES IN A DAY


UMPIRE WORKS THREE GAMES IN A DAY



Section VSTATE TOURNAMENT INFORMATION

Baseball and Softball

5.A StateQualifiersEight regional champions in each of their respective classes will qualify for the state tournament.

5.B StateSitesandManagers

5.B.1 Softball Sites

Class6A– Shawnee Mission School District Softball Complex – John E. Johnson, Manager, Shawnee Mission South HS, 6101 Maurer, Shawnee, 66217; Phone: 913-993-7615, Fax: 913-993-1490, [email protected]

Class5A– Wichita State University-C. Howard Wilkins Softball Complex – Lance Deckinger, Manager, Wichita-Northwest HS, Perimeter Rd., Wichita, KS 67208; Phone: 316-973-6011, Fax: 316-973-6071, [email protected]

Class4A–Salina-BillBurkeComplex–TiffanyBenien,Manager,SalinaAreaChamberofCommerce/CVB, 1501 E. Crawford, Salina, 67401; Phone: 785-827-9301, Fax: 785-827-1081, [email protected]

Class3A– Manhattan-Twin Oaks Sports Complex – Ryan McKee, Manager, Manhattan Parks & Recreation, 901 Twin Oaks Drive, Manhattan, 66503; Phone: 785-587-2768, Fax: 785-587-2727, [email protected]

Class 2-1A – Pratt-Green Sports Complex – Larry Eisenhauer, Manager, Pratt Recreation Department, 2007 E. 6th Street, Pratt, 67124; Phone: 620-672-3261, Fax: 620-672-2104, [email protected]

5.B.2 Baseball Sites

Class6A–FortScott-LaRocheBaseballComplex–JeffDeLaTorre,Manager,FortScottHS,4805CampbellDrive,FortScott, 66701; Phone: 620-223-0600, Fax: 620-223-5368, [email protected]

Class5A – Wichita State University-Eck Stadium – John Heise, Manager, Wichita-Kapaun Mt. Carmel HS, 4100 E 21st St N, Wichita, KS 67208; Phone: 316-634-0315, Fax: 316-636-2437, [email protected]

Class4A–Salina-DeanEvansStadium–TiffanyBenien,Manager,SalinaAreaChamberofCommerce/CVB,851Mark-ley Rd, Salina, 67401; Phone: 785-827-9301, Fax: 785-827-1081, [email protected]

Class3A – Kansas State University-Tointon Family Stadium – Rod Franz, Manager, 1800 College Ave., Manhattan, 66502; Phone: 785-539-56085, [email protected]

Class 2-1A – Great Bend Sports Complex – Chris Umphres, Manager, Great Bend Recreation Commission, 41 McKinley St., Great Bend, 67530; Phone: 620-793-3755, Fax: 620-792-3838, [email protected]

5.C TournamentSeedingOnly varsity competition will count on the season record. The team with the highest winning percentage will receive the highest seed. Exception:theschoolmustplayatleast10varsitygamesortheirpercentageishalved.Varsity competition against all classes (6A, 5A, 4A, 3A, 2-1A) will count toward your game win-loss percentage.

Seeding Criteria (3A and 2-1A)1. Iftwoteamshaveanidenticalpercentagethetiewillbebrokenasfollows:

a. Iftheteamshaveplayedeachother,theonedefeatingtheotheralargernumberoftimeswillreceivethehigherseed.

b. Iftheyhaveplayedeachotherandeachhasdefeatedtheotherteamunderconsiderationanidenticalnumberoftimes, the team with the most wins will receive the better seed.

c. Iftheteamshavenotplayedeachother,theteamwiththegreaternumberofwinswillreceivethehigherseed.

d. Ifthetiestillremains,thenacoinwillbetossedtodeterminetheteamreceivingthehighestseed.

2. Ifthreeteamshaveanidenticalpercentage,thetiewillbebrokenasfollows:


a. Ifoneteamhasdefeatedtheothertwoalargernumberoftimes,itwillreceivethebetterseed.

b. Ifnot,themanagerwilldrawbylotfortopseed,thenthetiebetweentheremainingtwoteamsshallbebrokenusing procedures outlined above. The procedure for draw by lot is to put the names of the teams tied into a hat anddraw.Thefirstonedrawnwillreceivethehighestseed.

3. Iffourteams(ormore)aretiedtheprocedureabovewouldbeused,exceptateamwouldhavetodefeattheotherthreeteamstogetthebetterseed.Ifthathasn’thappened,drawbylotforthetopseed,thengotostep2(threeteamstied).

Seeding Criteria (6A, 5A and 4A)1. Seeding shall be based strictly on percentage of wins and losses. To determine this percentage, divide the number of

games won by the number of games played. (Only varsity competitions will count.) The team with the higher percentage will receive the higher seed. Byes in regular season games/tournaments (including league tournament) ARE NOT to be counted.

2. Iftwoteamshaveanidenticalpercentage,thetiewillbebrokenasfollows:

a. Iftheteamsplayedeachother,theonedefeatingtheotheralargernumberoftimeswillreceivetheseed.

b. Iftheyhaveplayedeachotherandeachhasdefeatedtheotherteamunderconsiderationanidenticalnumberoftimes, go to step (c).

c. Iftwoteamshavethesamepercentageofwinsand(1)or(2)willnotresolvethetie,theteamwiththemostwinswill receive the better seed.

d. Ifthetiein(c)stillremains,theteamwiththeaveragefewestnumberofrunsallowedduringtheyearwillreceivethe better seed. Add together runs allowed for all regular season games and divide by the number of games played.

e. Ifthetiestillremains,theteamwiththeaveragemostnumberofrunsscoredduringtheyearwillreceivethebetterseed. Add together runs scored for all regular season games and divide by the number of games played.

f. Ifthetwoteamsarestilltied,acoinflipwilldecidethehigherseed.(Useapersonfromyourcommunityasawit-ness.)

3. Ifthreeormoreteamshaveanidenticalpercentage,thetiewillbebrokenasfollows:

a. Ifoneteamhasdefeatedtheothertwo(ormore)alargernumberoftimes,itwillreceivethebetterseed.Ifthereare two teams left refer to step 2.

b. Ifthetiein(a)stillremains,theteamwiththeaveragefewestnumberofrunsallowedduringtheyearwillreceivethe better seed. Add together runs allowed for all regular season games and divide by the number of games played. Iftherearetwoteamsstilltied,refertostep2.

c. Ifthreeormoreteamsarestilltied,theteamwiththeaveragemostnumberofrunsscoredduringtheyearwillreceive the better seed. Add together runs scored for all regular season games and divide by the number of games played.Iftherearetwoteamsstilltied,refertostep2.

d. Iftherearestillmultipleschoolstied,themanagerwilldrawbylotfortopseed,thenthetiebetweentheremainingtwo teams shall be broken by using procedures above. The procedure for draw by lot is to put the names of the teamstiedintoahatanddraw.Thefirstonedrawnwillreceivethehighestseed.

4. Inregionaltournaments,teamsreceivingabyewillconsiderthebyeasawinasitrelatestotheirwin-lossrecordforseeding purposes in subsequent tournaments.

5.D Tournament BracketsAfter the eight seeds for the teams have been determined the teams will be placed on the bracket with seed 1 vs seed 8, 4 vs 5 in the top bracket and seeds 2 vs 7, 3 vs 6 in the bottom bracket.

5.E TournamentTimeSchedule-(Please note state tournaments are played on Thursday and Friday.)

5.E.1 SoftballQuarterfinalswillbeplayedonThursday,May27,ontwofields(“A”and“B”)withgametimesat5p.m.and7p.m..SemifinalswillbeplayedonFriday,May28,ontwofieldswiththegamesat11a.m.Theconsolationgamewillbeplayedat1p.m.onfield“B”.Thechampionshipgamewillbeplayedat2p.m.onfield“A”.Inclasses6Aand5AgametimesonThursdaywillbe11a.m.,1p.m.,3p.m.and5p.m.OnFriday,semifinalsareat11a.m.and1p.m.,consolationat3p.m.andchampionshipat5p.m..In2021,Classes6Aand5Awillplayallquarterfinalgamesononefieldbeginningat11a.m.Timesaresubjecttochange.


1 Thurs., May 2784 Thurs., May 2752 Thurs., May 2773 Thurs., May 276

5.E.2 BaseballQuarterfinalgametimeswillbedeterminedafterteamsandseedinghasbeencompleted.Teamtraveldistancealongwithseedwilldeterminegametime.QuarterfinalgameswillbeplayedonThursday,May27,atthefollowingtimes:11a.m.,1:15p.m.,3:30p.m.,5:45p.m.Semifinalgameswillbeplayedat11a.m.and1:15p.m.onFriday,May28.Theconsolationgamewill be played at 3:30 p.m., with the championship game at 5:45 p.m.

1 Thurs.,May27,Field“A”84 Thurs.,May27,Field“A”52 Thurs.,May27,Field“B”73 Thurs.,May27,Field“B”6

5.F DeterminationofHomeandVisitingTeamDugouts

The home team will be the higher seeded team of the two teams playing. The home team will occupy the third base team bench (dugout);thevisitorwilloccupythefirstbaseteambench(dugout),unlesstheteamsmutuallyagreetoadifferentformat.

5.G InfieldPractice

Schools participating in the state tournaments will not be allowed to practice on the diamond they will compete on prior to the start of the tournament. Adjacent or additional diamonds at the tournament location may be used for practice. Each team shouldbeprovided10to12minutesforinfieldpracticeontheirgamefieldpriortothegame.Thehometeamshouldtakeinfieldpracticefirst.

5.H OfficialStateTournamentBalls

The KSHSAA has negotiated an agreement with DUDLEY and DIAMOND to supply softballs and baseballs for the state tourna-ments.Thesearetheofficialballsforallpostseasoncompetition.

Softball - DUDLEY Model SB12, optic yellow, red raised 88 stitch, .47 COR, cork center, 375 lbs. maximum compression

Baseball-DIAMONDD1-NFHS

5.I TeamPictureTeams qualifying for the state tournament are to submit a picture of the state tournament squad to the KSHSAA by noon the day aftertheregionaltournamentiscompleted.PicturescanbeemailedtoJeremyHoladayattheKSHSAAoffice([email protected]).

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5.J SquadListsState squad lists will be submitted directly to the KSHSAA by noon after the completion of your regional tournament. For softball use form SFB-4 and for baseball use form BSB-4. Both forms are accessed on the KSHSAA website by the school administrator. Once the roster is submitted schools may print a copy of their roster and pass gate for their records. The KSHSAA will send pass gate lists to the state sites.

Ifyourschoolwantstohaveaboosteradinthestateprogram,selecttheBoosterAdiconandselectatemplateforyourad.Schools will be sent an invoice after the program is completed.

5.J.1 Softball Schoolswillbepermittedtosuitupfifteen(15)playersforsoftballregionalandstatetournaments.

5.J.2 BaseballSchools will be permitted to suit up eighteen (18) players for baseball regional and state tournaments.

5.J.3 Substitutions on Squad ListSubstitution may be made for any player(s) who is/was originally listed on the tournament squad list provided the substitu-tion is a result of injury, illness or emergency. Schools should notify the KSHSAA if a substitution needs to be made.

5.K SelectionofUmpiresSelectionisbasedonumpirescoringatleast90%ontherulestest,attendingaKSHSAAbaseball/softballrules/mechanicsmeeting,area supervisors meeting and obtaining the required number of recommendations from member schools playing baseball/softball.

5.K.1 Umpire FeesGame fees for state umpires are:

Softball - $57.50 a game | Baseball - $62.50 a game

Umpires shall ride together whenever possible. Only the driver indicated will be compensated for mileage allowance and shall receive 36 cents per mile round trip. For state tournaments a meal allowance will be given. Motel expenses for the umpire only will be paid for distances over 75 miles.

Attheconclusionoftheevent,eachumpiremustsubmitanexpenseformtotheKSHSAAofficebeforebeingpaid.Umpireswill be paid using ArbiterPay.

5.L IntroductionofTeams

5.L.1 Quarterfinal,Semifinal&ConsolationGamesPriortoeachquarterfinalgame,theteamattendants,non-startersandassistantcoachesforbothteamswillbeintroduced.Onlythestartersandheadcoachesforthesemifinalandconsolationgameswillbeintroduced.

5.L.2 Championship GamePrior to the start of the state championship game, the superintendent, principal, athletic director, assistant coaches, team man-agers, non-starters, starters and head coach for both teams will be introduced. The National Anthem will follow introductions.

5.M GameEndingProcedures–StateTournamentGamesBy state association adoption, state tournament contests which are suspended due to weather conditions, mechanical failure, etc.willbecompletedunlesstherunrulesareineffect.The15-rungameendingprocedure(after2½inningsifthehometeamisahead, or 3 innings if the visiting team is ahead) will be used for all state tournament games. The 10-run game ending procedure (after 4 ½ innings if the home team is ahead, or 5 innings if the visiting team is ahead) will be used for all state tournament games.

5.N PresentationofAwardsAtstatetournaments,thefirst-,second-andthird-placeteamswillreceivetrophiesandindividualmedals.Thefourth-placeteamwillreceiveindividualmedalsonly.Individualmedalswillbepresentedtothe15(softball)or18(baseball)playersandtheheadcoach.Ifyourteamneedstoorderadditionalmedals,aschooladministratormayplaceanorderbycontactingtheKSHSAAatkshsaa@kshsaa.org. Please indicated the nunber of medals needed, and the KSHSAA will send the school an authorization letter so the school may purchase additional medals. The third- and fourth-place teams will receive their awards immediately following the consolation contest. Coaches and squad members of all teams winning awards shall remain for the awards presentation immediately following their game.


Trophiesandindividualmedalsforthefirst-andsecond-placeteamswillbeawardedfollowingthechampionshipcontest.Im-mediately following the consolation contest, the home team will line up on the third base foul line from home plate to third base, thevisitorsonthefirstbasefoulline.Theplayersshalllineupnumericallyandreceivetheirmedals.Medalswillbepresentedtothefourth-placeteamfirst,followedbythethird-placeteam.Thenthetrophywillbeawardedtothethird-placeteam.Thechampionship game will follow the same guidelines as the consolation game except following the medal presentation to the second-place team, present the second-place trophy followed by the championship medal and trophy presentation.

5.O WeatherGuidelinesforThird-PlaceGameIf,becauseofweather,neither thethird-placenor thechampionshipgamecanbeplayed, thethird-placegamewillnotberescheduled and both teams will be awarded third-place trophies and medals. Flip a coin to determine which team receives the trophy and medals you have on hand and notify the KSHSAA of the team which needs to receive the duplicate trophy and medals. Umpires assigned to work the third-place game will be paid the same amount they would have received if they had worked the game.

Ifthethird-placegamewasrainedoutbutcanbestartedbythetimethechampionshipgamewasscheduledtostart,thecham-pionshipgamewillbeplayedfirstfollowedbythethird-placegame.


Section VITICKETS & ADMISSIONS FOR REGIONAL & STATE TOURNAMENTS

6.A TicketInformationTournament tickets will be sent to the managers by parcel post or United Parcel Service (UPS), which will consist of general ad-mission tickets for K-12 and adults.

The KSHSAA would like to call your attention to the following points:

1. Ticketswillbeseriallynumberedinrolls.

2. Beforethetournamentbegins,checktheticketswiththereportformwhichwillbesentfromtheKSHSAA.

3. InstructyoursellerstobesurethatallUNSOLDticketsareinconsecutiveserialnumberorder,meaningthatthere-mainder of the UNSOLD roll is consecutively numbered without any intermittent tickets having been sold.

4. Ifticketsaresoldfrommorethanonebooth,itissatisfactorytosellthemfromtwoormorerollsatthesametime.Thiswill avoid having to sell from removed portions of a roll.

5. DuringtheFINALsessionofthetournament,besurethatALLUNSOLDticketsareinconsecutiveorder—donotremoveportions of rolls without selling every ticket that was removed.

6. ReturnallunusedticketstotheKSHSAAimmediatelyafteryourtournament.

7. Therearetobenoreservedseatticketsfortheregionalsorstatetournaments.Managersaretouseonlythoseticketswhich are supplied by the KSHSAA. We hope that we have anticipated your needs, but if you have reason to feel that you willneedmore,callusandwewillforwardanadditionalsupply.Intheeventyouexperiencealast-minuteexhaustionof tickets, then you may use some of your own to complete your tournament.

8. TicketAccountabilityforPostseasonEvents Inanefforttostrengthenandstreamlinetheticketaccountabilityprocessforourmemberschools,theKSHSAAhas

developedanewonlineprocesstoprovideaneasierandmoreaccurateprocedureforstaffatschoolsiteshostingregional and sub-state events. The process will be initiated by the KSHSAA via digital communication with the school-basedstaff.Thiscommunicationwillprovideonlineaccesstoticketreportingwhichwillbeaninteractiveform.Theschoolstaffwillneedtoverifyrollsofticketsreceived,theendingnumberofticketssoldandtheapplicablelocaltaxrate. Once that information is entered, the form is ready for submission. All calculations are built into the electronic form.

SPECIAL NOTICE TO ALL MANAGERS AND SCHOOLSEach person paying admission MUST be given the ticket purchased. All general admission tickets are to be torn in half whenthepurchaserisadmitted.Ifthesaleandadmittanceishandledatthesamelocation,thenthepurchaserisentitledto and shall be given one-half the purchased ticket. Such ticket stubs are NOTtobeusedaspassoutticket.Ifpass-outsare necessary you should use a unique stamp. The second half of the ticket is to be deposited in a receptacle.

6.B TournamentAdmissionPricesManagers should display at each ticket window a conspicuous sign showing the prices of admission as follows:

6.B.1 Regional TournamentsStudents K-12 - $5.00 • Adults - $6.00

6.B.2 State TournamentsThursday,allday

Students K-12 - $6.00 • Adults - $9.00

Friday,allday

Students K-12 - $6.00 • Adults - $9.00


6.C TournamentManagerReportsTheKSHSAAwillsendthree(3)differentreportformstomanagerswhichmustbecompletedandreturnedtotheKSHSAAfol-lowing the completion of each tournament:

1. FinancialReport

2. TicketSalesReport

3. ProgramSalesReport(statetournamentonly)

6.D ComplimentaryTickets 1. HostHighSchoolBoardofEducationMembersandSignificantOthers

Whenyourschoolishost,themembersofyourboardofeducationandtheirsignificantothermaybeadmittedfree.Likewise, the working crew necessary to sell and collect tickets and supervise and direct tournament activities is to be admitted free.

2. KSHSAAComplimentaryLifetimePasses

Lifetime passes have been issued to those who have served on the Kansas State High School Activities Association Ex-ecutive Board and Hall of Fame Selection Committee. Similar passes have been issued to the Governor, members of the State Board of Education and State Commissioner of Education. Please honor such passes presented to your ticket-takers at the KSHSAA-sponsored tournaments. No other passes, including Kansas Coaches Association passes, are permitted.

3. KSHSAAAnnualComplimentaryPasses(issuedtoKSHSAABoardofDirectorsandAppealBoardmembersonanannualbasis)

4. KSHSAAAreaSupervisorsofOfficialsandLeagueCommissionerPasses

5. GameOfficials

6. Thesuperintendent,principal,athleticdirector,headcoach,two assistant coaches, two student managers, participating contestants, one faculty cheerleader sponsor, fourotherstaff,one team attendant and a maximum of eight varsity cheerleaders in uniform, shall be admitted free.

Managers are not to provide tickets for participating schools, but use a checklist and a special entrance for authorized players, managers, coaches and cheerleaders.

Regional Tournament Squad List (Softball - form SFB-2 or Baseball - form BSB-2) and State Tournament Squad List (Softball - form SFB-4 or Baseball form - BSB-4) have spaces for each school to identify those individuals who are to be included on each school's pass list. These forms are to be used as pass gate lists for all participating schools.

KANSAS STATE HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION

Cer t i f i e s tha t ____________________________ _ _ _ is a member of the KSHSAA SPORTSMANSHIP COMMITTEE for the Class ______ State Basketball Tournament held at_____________________________________________________ f o r t h e _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ - _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ s c h o o l y e a r. T h e above named and one guest are entitled admittance without charge to all sessions of the tournament.

KSHSAA Executive Director

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(Yellow card with black printing)(White card with black printing)

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certifies that _______________________________ is an Area Supervisor of football, volleyball, basketball or

Date KSHSAA Executive DirectorNOT TRANSFERABLE

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wrestling officials and is entitled to be admitted without charge toAssociation sponsored football, volleyball, basketball or wrestlingactivities for the

(Ivory card with black printing)BOD/Appeals Boards


Certifies _______________________________________________ as a member of the KSHSAA Board of Directors or KSHSAA Appeal Board, and one guest, is entitled to admittance without charge to all events sponsored by the Kansas State High School Activities Association from July 1, _______ to June 30, _______.


NOT TRANSFERABLE

(Light blue card with dark blue and red printing)Executive Board


Complimentary Admittance Card

It Certifies that ________________________________________ As Present and Past _________________________________ and one guest are entitled admittance without charge to all events sponsored by the Kansas State High School Activities Association.


NOT TRANSFERABLE

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Tournamentmanagersshouldadheretoallregulationspertainingtocomplimentaryadmissions.Itwouldbeunfair and defeat the purpose of the program if at some tournament sites, persons were to be admitted without charge when they do not qualify for such admission. Administrators can save embarrassment and eliminate the manager’s problems by reviewing the following information and discussing it with their coaches, faculty members, drivers and playing squads.

Inthepast,managershavereportedthatadministratorsandcoacheshaveinsistedontheirsignificantotherbeingadmitted free. This is a violation of regulations. Unless listed on the pass gate list, bus drivers or others transporting team members are also obligated to pay. Coaches Association passes are NOT to be honored.

The KSHSAA feels that every administrator is aware of various problems in sponsoring a tournament and why it is necessarythatallmanagersadheretospecificlimitationsinhonoringrequestsforcomplimentarytickets.Thisphaseof the tournament program is very important. Assign a competent adult (not a student) the responsibility of working the pass gate.

6.E MediaMedia members will be administered media credentials for state events in September of the current year. The credential will begoodforadmittancetoallstateeventssolongasthemediamembersubmitsattendanceinthe“SITENOTIFICATION”tabtoaspecificstatelocationbythedeadlineprovidedoneachmediamember’s“login”pageatwww.kshsaa.org > media > login>site notification. Each media member must adhere to policies and regulations stated on the back of each credential, or credential will be revoked. KSHSAA media credentials are for postseason state events only. Schools may accept them during the regular seasonshouldtheychoosetodoso.ContactJeremyHoladayintheKSHSAAofficewithanyquestions.

6.E.1 Broadcast FeesTheKSHSAAownsthebroadcastrightstoallpostseasongamesbeginningwiththefirstroundofregionalplay.Gamestartingtimes will not be adjusted in the event of any live telecast of the game. Member schools and all media outlets must obtain permission through the KSHSAA to broadcast a selected postseason game. There are three agreement forms available at www. kshsaa.orgthatmustbefilledoutforyourrespectivemediumtoobtainpermission.TheKSHSAAhastherighttodenypermissiontobroadcast.Itisrecommendedthatthemediaoutletormemberschoolvisitingthehostsitecontactthehostsite manager about broadcasting the game before submitting an agreement form to the KSHSAA.

Forms can be found by going to www.kshsaa.org>Media>General Information.

Internet Video fee structure - http://www.kshsaa.org/Media/Forms/LiveVideoAgreement.pdf• No Charge – Member Schools – student organized broadcast

(regional and sub-state only – state tournament and championship games are not permitted)• $200/contest – All others

Television Broadcast fee structure - http://www.kshsaa.org/Media/Forms/tvagreement.pdf• $75/contest – 72-hour delay• $100/contest – 48-hour delay• $200/contest – 24-hour delay• $500/contest – same day playback (not live)• $2,000/contest – for live telecasting (daily fee for multi-day events)

6.E.2 Member School Webcasting - Postseason Contests – New PolicyBy KSHSAA Executive Board adoption the home team will now determine one school to be the webcast provider for the contest.

Ithasbeenalong-standingpolicythatmemberschoolsmayelecttowebcasttheirpostseasongameatnochargeforarightsfee. These are meant to be educational in nature for students who have interest in the broadcast realm. The no charge option for member schools is still available, however now it will only be granted to either the host or the visiting school. As streamingbecomesmoreefficient,manyschoolshavebeguntostreamtheirgameshomeoraway.Duringthepostseason,the host school athletic director has many items to coordinate. Narrowing down webcasts can aid in the logistics of hosting postseason play.

Thehostschoolhasfirstrightofrefusaltowebcastthegame.Iftheyelecttowebcastthecontest,thennootherschoolmaydoso.Ifthehostschoolturnsdowntheopportunity,thenthevisitingschoolmaywebcastthecontest-allatnochargeasin previous years.

For competitions that involve multiple games, if the host school chooses to webcast the entire tournament, they may, and no other schools will webcast. Otherwise, it will be handled on a per contest basis. Each school should coordinate who will broadcast,ifany,thenfillouttheproperformandsendintotheKSHSAA,attention:JeremyHoladay,[email protected].


6.E.3 Radio BroadcastingRadiobroadcastingshallbepermittedatnochargeforspaceortherighttobroadcast,ifspaceisavailable.Ifspaceislimited,stationsfromtownswithparticipatingteamsshouldreceivefirstchoice.

Radio stations desiring to broadcast any game shall contact the tournament manager at least 48 hours prior to the contest. Contracts, provided by the Kansas Association of Broadcasters, have been sent to each radio station. The broadcasting station shall complete the contract in triplicate, furnishing one copy to the tournament manager, one to the KSHSAA, and retaining one for the station records.

6.F DistributionofRegionalandStateReceiptsAfter taxes, regional and state gate receipts will be distributed as follows:

1. Percentageofnetreceiptstohostsite.

2. Umpires'expenseswillbepaidbythehostschoolatregionaltournaments.

3. BalanceshallbesenttotheKSHSAAandwillbeusedasfollows:

a. Plaques,trophiesandmedals

b. Catastrophicandliabilityinsurance

c. Tounderwritelossesatothertournamentsites

d. Tooperatenonself-supportingactivities

e. TocontributetotheoveralloperatingcostsoftheAssociation


KSHSAARecommendedInclementWeatherProceduresThe safety of athletes (participants), spectators, coaches/directors, school personnel and all others present at an athletic contest mustbethefirstandforemostconcernofcontestofficialsandbuildingadministrators.

1. When an interscholastic contest has been scheduled and dangerous playing conditions exist or severe weather is an-ticipated, the following should be considered:

a. Priortobeginninganathleticcontest,whensevereweatherisanticipated,theheadcontestofficialandtheprinci-pals of each school, or their designees, will meet to review the suspension and/or postponement procedures. This would include any playing rule book coverage.

b. Thehostschooladministratorwillberesponsibleforinformingcontestofficials,visitingschooladministratorsand,if applicable, the individual responsible for public address announcements of designated shelter areas.

c. IfaTORNADOWATCHhasbeenissued,thehostteambuildingadministratorandtheheadcontestofficialwillnotifycoaches, school administrators and, if applicable, the individual responsible for public address announcements that the possibility of abrupt suspension of play exists.

d. IfaTORNADOWARNINGhasbeenissued,thecontestshouldbesuspendedimmediately.Participants,spectatorsandallpersonnelinvolvedwiththecontestwillbeadvisedto“takecover.”Theprocedurewillbeannounced,whenavailable, over the public address system.

e. Gameofficialsandon-siteschooladministratorsshouldmonitorallweatherconditions.Ifdangerousorsevereweather is anticipated, on-site school administrators should either have with them monitoring equipment to alert them to the threat of lightning or have access to emergency weather information which can provide them with information as to the threat of lightning within the vicinity. When lightning is observed in the vicinity of a contest conductedoutdoors,playshouldbesuspended.Ifdangerousorsevereweatherconditionsoccur,on-siteschooladministrators should inform the gameofficials and a suspensionof play shouldoccur. Studentparticipantsshouldberemovedfromthefieldatthattime.On-siteschooladministratorsandgameofficialsshouldmonitorweather conditions in order to make a determination as to whether play should resume or the game postponed andresumedatalaterdate/time.Ifthedecisionismadetoresumethegame,thegamewillberesumedfromthepoint of interruption.

Shouldagamebesuspendedforanyreason,schoolteamvideo-tapes,etc.,ofthegameshouldbeconfiscatedbybuilding level administrators until the game is resumed. Since the game has not concluded, it would be a violation for coaches to review/use such items during the period of the suspension of the game.

f. Ifanyotherlife-threateningconditionoccurs,playshouldbesuspendedimmediatelyandpredetermineddirectionsto safe locations will be announced.

2. When a suspension of a contest occurs, the following should be considered:

a. Ifthesuspensionis45minutesorgreater,resumingatalaterdateshouldbeconsidered.

b. When it appears that weather conditions are no longer a threat to the safety of participants, spectators or contest officials,administratorsfromallschoolsinvolvedwillmeetwiththeheadcontestofficialtodetermineifplaywillcontinue.Ifanyadministratorortheheadcontestofficialcastsanegativevoteforplaytoresume,thesuspen-sion should continue.

c. Ifplayistoberesumed,contestantswillbegivenatleasta15-minutewarm-upperiodpriortocompetition.


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OVER June 2018

KSHSAA GUIDELINES FOR LIGHTNING SAFETY

1. WHEN THUNDER IS HEARD OR CLOUD-TO-GROUND LIGHTNING IS SEEN, THE LEADING EDGE OF THE THUNDERSTORM IS CLOSE ENOUGH TO POSE A LIGHTNING RISK. SUSPEND PLAY AND TAKE SHELTER IMMEDIATELY.

2. ONCE PLAY HAS BEEN SUSPENDED, WAIT AT LEAST 30 MINUTES FROM THE LAST SOUND OF THUNDER OR LIGHTNING STRIKE WITNESSED BEFORE RESUMING THE ACTIVITY.

3. ANY SUBSEQUENT THUNDER OR LIGHTNING STRIKE DURING THE 30 MINUTE WAITING PERIOD RESETS THE CLOCK, AND A NEW 30 MINUTE WAITING PERIOD BEGINS.

ANYTIME LIGHTNING CAN BE SEEN OR THUNDER HEARD, RISK IS PRESENT!

At night, under certain atmospheric conditions, lightning flashes may be seen from distant storms. In these cases, it may be safe to continue an event. If no thunder can be heard and the flashes are low on the horizon, the storm may not pose a threat. Independently verified lightning detection information would help eliminate any uncertainty. SCHOOL CONSIDERATIONS: 1. A documented plan for handling severe weather situations such as lightning should be in place.

2. The persons responsible for monitoring weather activity and determining when to suspend practice or competition should be identified. Ideally this person will NOT be a coach or an official involved in the game or practice, as they may to too involved with their other duties to monitor the weather.

3. There are many different methods of monitoring the weather. The internet and mobile device weather applications are one option. Weather radios are available through the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the National Weather Service. The Weather Channel can also provide good information on storm movement and strength. Each school will need to determine their most effective means of monitoring the weather. No matter how weather is monitored, hearing thunder or seeing lightning should always take precedence in decision making over information obtained from other sources.

National Weather Service contact information, areas of coverage, and weather radio frequencies are provided on the back of this document.

4. All personnel, athletes, and spectators should be clearly informed in advance of available safe structures or shelters in the event of severe weather.

5. The most ideal safe structure is a fully enclosed building with plumbing, electrical wiring, and telephone service which all aid in grounding the structure.

6. Fully enclosed automobiles with metal roofs, including school buses, provide adequate shelter as well.

7. Avoid using bathrooms or showers as shelter areas as the plumbing pipelines provide a path for the lightning to enter the structure. Also avoid using corded telephones or headsets during a thunderstorm, and avoid standing near utilities.

8. If communication is necessary during the storm, cellular and cordless phones are considered reasonably safe. National Federation of State High School Associations. NFHS Guidelines on Handling Practices and Contests During Lightning and Thunder Disturbances. www.nfhs.org/SportsMed.aspx. OVER June 2018

KSHSAA GUIDELINES FOR LIGHTNING SAFETY

1. WHEN THUNDER IS HEARD OR CLOUD-TO-GROUND LIGHTNING IS SEEN, THE LEADING EDGE OF THE THUNDERSTORM IS CLOSE ENOUGH TO POSE A LIGHTNING RISK. SUSPEND PLAY AND TAKE SHELTER IMMEDIATELY.

2. ONCE PLAY HAS BEEN SUSPENDED, WAIT AT LEAST 30 MINUTES FROM THE LAST SOUND OF THUNDER OR LIGHTNING STRIKE WITNESSED BEFORE RESUMING THE ACTIVITY.

3. ANY SUBSEQUENT THUNDER OR LIGHTNING STRIKE DURING THE 30 MINUTE WAITING PERIOD RESETS THE CLOCK, AND A NEW 30 MINUTE WAITING PERIOD BEGINS.

ANYTIME LIGHTNING CAN BE SEEN OR THUNDER HEARD, RISK IS PRESENT!

At night, under certain atmospheric conditions, lightning flashes may be seen from distant storms. In these cases, it may be safe to continue an event. If no thunder can be heard and the flashes are low on the horizon, the storm may not pose a threat. Independently verified lightning detection information would help eliminate any uncertainty. SCHOOL CONSIDERATIONS: 1. A documented plan for handling severe weather situations such as lightning should be in place.

2. The persons responsible for monitoring weather activity and determining when to suspend practice or competition should be identified. Ideally this person will NOT be a coach or an official involved in the game or practice, as they may to too involved with their other duties to monitor the weather.

3. There are many different methods of monitoring the weather. The internet and mobile device weather applications are one option. Weather radios are available through the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the National Weather Service. The Weather Channel can also provide good information on storm movement and strength. Each school will need to determine their most effective means of monitoring the weather. No matter how weather is monitored, hearing thunder or seeing lightning should always take precedence in decision making over information obtained from other sources.

National Weather Service contact information, areas of coverage, and weather radio frequencies are provided on the back of this document.

4. All personnel, athletes, and spectators should be clearly informed in advance of available safe structures or shelters in the event of severe weather.

5. The most ideal safe structure is a fully enclosed building with plumbing, electrical wiring, and telephone service which all aid in grounding the structure.

6. Fully enclosed automobiles with metal roofs, including school buses, provide adequate shelter as well.

7. Avoid using bathrooms or showers as shelter areas as the plumbing pipelines provide a path for the lightning to enter the structure. Also avoid using corded telephones or headsets during a thunderstorm, and avoid standing near utilities.

8. If communication is necessary during the storm, cellular and cordless phones are considered reasonably safe. National Federation of State High School Associations. NFHS Guidelines on Handling Practices and Contests During Lightning and Thunder Disturbances. www.nfhs.org/SportsMed.aspx.

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