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Value of What Value of What You DoYou Do

“Far and away the best prize that life has to offer is the chance to

work hard at work worth doing.”

Theodore Roosevelt

Football Scheduling

Issues

Football History of Section Football Scheduling Issues FB Task Force Formed last winter Recommendations in April Refined in June and August

Zero Week Positives

Assists finding games for some schools Teams with different bye weeks Teams from other states

Not a major impact on current playoff system

Negatives: Have to start practice on week early Unfair advantage for week 2 Must take one week off - Bye Week How is that monitored No Scrimmage

Zero Week Policy

Both schools must apply See sample application form Must be approved – not for whoever

wants to do this During bye week – conditioning only

Only 3 days?? Or 5 days?? Would go into effect immediately –

2011

Seeding – Point System

One standard point system Size of school Wins and losses of opponents QRF or other program

Already passed – specifics late fall

Possible Playoff Format Change Form of Section Football Still a concept Details could be changed

Possible Format Everyone schedules 1st game or two,

against opponents of choice Natural rivalries Former conference opponents Those in close proximity These games do not impact the playoffs

Difficulty – use Scheduling Clearinghouse

Possible Format Continued Next 7 games played in the section Sections of 9 would be matched with

another section of 9 to fill in the bye play their section over a 9 week period

Only play 1 (2?) non-section games

in sections of 10 not every team would be able to play each other every year

Format – Plan I

Play one non-section game, followed by 7 section games.

Conduct playoffs according to current format

Seeding based on results of games with section opponents

Top 8 advance to Section Playoffs. Could “cross-section” in all or some classes.

Plan I Schedule – ‘10 Dates Section Teams

Gophers Hawkeyes Wolverines Wildcats Badgers Spartans Lions Hoosiers

September 2 or 3: Non-Section Gophers vs Crimson Tide Hawkeyes vs Cyclones Badgers vs. Packers Etc.

September 10: Begin Section Round Robin Gophers vs. Badgers Hawkeyes vs. Wolverines Wildcats vs. Hoosiers Spartans vs. Lions

September 17: Gophers vs. Wolverines Hawkeyes vs. Wildcats Etc.

September 24: Gophers vs. Wildcats Hawkeyes vs. Spartans Etc.

October 1: Gophers vs. Spartans Hawkeyes vs. Lions Etc.

October 8: Gophers vs. Lions Hawkeyes vs. Hoosiers Etc.

October 15: Gophers vs. Hoosiers Hawkeyes vs. Lions Etc.

October 20 (Wednesday - MEA): Gophers vs. Lions Hawkeyes vs. Badgers Etc.

October 26 (Tuesday) – Same as now: 1 vs 8 2 vs 7 3 vs 6 4 vs 5

October 30 (Saturday) – Same as now: Semifinals

November 5 (Friday) – Same as now: Section Championship November 12 – State Quarterfinals November 19 & 20 – State Semifinals November 26 & 27 – Prep Bowl

Questions???Questions???

Format – Plan II Play 2 non-section games to start the season,

followed by 7 section games Top 4 from each section play a 4 team playoff to

determine the Sec Champ OR cross-over with top 4 from another section

could depend on class or area of the state Two games are played to determine the two

who advance to the State (Games 10 and 11). Those who don’t finish in the top four match

up for game 10 within their section (or cross-over)

Plan II Schedule:

September 2 or 3: (non-section) Gophers vs Trojans Hawkeyes vs Cyclones Badgers vs. Bison Etc.

September 10: (non-section) Gophers vs. Longhorns Hawkeyes vs. Panthers Badgers vs. Packers Etc.

September 17: Gophers vs. Badgers Hawkeyes vs. Wolverines Wildcats vs. Hoosiers Spartans vs. Lions

September 24: Gophers vs. Wolverines Hawkeyes vs. Wildcats Etc.

October 1: Gophers vs. Wildcats Hawkeyes vs. Spartans Etc.

October 8: Gophers vs. Spartans Hawkeyes vs. Lions Etc.

Begin Section Round Robin

October 15: Gophers vs. Lions Hawkeyes vs. Hoosiers Etc.

October 20 (Wednesday - MEA): Gophers vs. Hoosiers Hawkeyes vs. Lions Etc.

October 26 (Tuesday): (Game 9) Gophers vs. Lions Hawkeyes vs. Badgers Etc.

October 30 (Saturday) – Game 10 Section Semifinals – top 4

Could cross-over with another section Seeds 5 – 8 schedule an additional game

#5 vs #6 and #7 vs #8 – OR Cross –over: #8 vs. #8, #7 vs. #7, etc.

November 5 (Friday) – Game 11 Winners from Semifinals play Winner is Sec Playoff Champ -- to State

Quarterfinals If cross-over, the top 2 would advance

November 12; 19-20; 26-27 – State Tournament

Questions ???

Positives Everyone gets a schedule and everyone

could play 10 games (minimum of 9)

Plan I allows 8 teams to advance to playoffs, and Plan II allows Four teams advance to playoffs which would allow the possibility of having cross-over games with another section

Opportunity for extra home game -- increased gate receipts and concessions

Significantly less time spent on scheduling

Continued Seeding for playoffs is not an issue --

scheduling of non-section games easier Easy adjustment to move to a shorter,

earlier season if necessary (loss of Dome). Season could be shortened by one game; or season could start one week earlier; or both.

Plan two eliminates 1 vs. 8 More teams end season on a positive Maintain at least some if not most

natural/conference rivalries

Continued Can play non-section games against

schools in different classes with no bearing on playoff/seeding

Regular season games mean more due to section standings and making the playoffs = create more interest during the regular season??

Eliminates football as an issue for establishing and maintaining conferences

Section opponents may change every 2 years

Potential Problems and Issues First two to three games have no

meaning? (already happens to an extent in conference play)

No – “second season” for half the teams in Plan II

Increased travel in some cases Increased travel if there are cross-

overs Sections change – difficult to build

rivalries

Problems Continued Challenges for sections of 9 and 10, but

there are solutions Does this fix the problem?? Lose tradition of conference play –

Section Champion instead of Conference Champion

All-Section teams instead of All-Conference teams

Regions would lose some revenue from section play

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Consider the Big Picture

List what you like & don’t like Zero Week Possible Format Change

Affect on travel Other comments

Fall Sport UpdatesFall Sport Updates Soccer –

Jersey Rule change for 2012 – home must wear Solid White jersey & socks

Varsity Only – OK to “pass down”

LEGAL ILLEGAL

Soccer Continued

Visitor wears dark jersey and socks Color of shorts is not restricted

Also beginning in 2012: All jerseys, including goalie must have

numbers on the back Numbers on front of jersey or shorts

Shinguards – NOCSAE seal & height range Current rule – tape on socks REMINDER: 16 Games in 2011

Volleyball

New Ball

Official Ball

Doesn’t have to be this brand Don’t have? Use opponents if

possible

FootballFootball Jersey Rule change for 2012

Quarterfinal Sites

RecommendationRecommendation

When purchasing clothing Make sure its right Don’t rely on salesperson Don’t Assume

youth & club sports Clause in contract:

“Uniform meets NFHS Requirements”

Winter Sport UpdatesWinter Sport Updates

Gymnastics – for 2012-13

Landing area for vault 18’ x 8’ Landing area for Beam 12’ x 8’ Working area under the beam 15’ x

15.5’

Basketball – Uniforms Check Website -- powerpoint

Dance TeamDance Team Form for Choreography

& uniform certification

“Re-Registration” for Sections

Judges Procedures Manual was sent Rule Book will not

Electronic Tabulation Program – FREE!

Spring Sport UpdatesSpring Sport Updates Softball – pitching distance –

Make change this fall Go to SB Activity page for specific

instructions

Front edge of pitching plate

Tip of plate

BaseballBaseball Baseball Bats

New Rule for 2012BBCORE – must be labeledAvailability

IMMEDIATE change for 2011Composite (barrel) bats are ILLEGAL

State Baseball 2011

Rule Books – Every 2 Rule Books – Every 2 Years!Years! Rule books are only being provided to

officials every two years Exceptions: Gymnastics and Sync

Swimming All sports will have new books 2011-12 Rule supplements with rule changes and

points of emphasis are prepared and distributed for each sport – off yr

This can save you $$ – Keep rule bk until new is rec’d

Uniform Recognition Uniform Recognition PolicyPolicy Established to assist you N0 special colored uniforms or

equipment Do things that are legal

Decals on helmets or shoes Shoe laces Socks (except in soccer) Sweatbands – wrist, head – ck the rules Warm-ups

Region/Section Region/Section ConsistencyConsistency History Items now in place – timelines

Forfeits Seeding Rental

Individual Sport items being worked on Track and others

ConcussionConcussion

More than just liability Care about kids and their health Impress upon coaches and kids

the seriousness and long term affects

You NEED to do this! Another Success Story! Easy to Implement:

Print response protocol and Student Response Teams Worksheet

Give to your coaching staff (all levels) Fill in relevant info, assign roles, review

with team Review periodically during the season

““Bring It” – Video and Bring It” – Video and SongSong Positive energy to positive and negative

situations We can’t always control the situation –

BUT we can control our response! 5 minute video – song written by students All about choice Bring It Took Kit – coming soon – home

page Download song, lyrics, program ads, cheer

and dance routines

ReminderReminder

Waiver when forced to use a non-registered official

Letter and specifics on Admin side of website

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Over nine hundred officials in attendance Educate, Recognize and

Celebrate Impact on officiating in MN Challenge to build on what

happened Thanks to AD’s who participated

Approximately 100 on Sunday Issues for Associations

Ninety Attended the 2-day National Conference

Thanks!