A. The proposal deals
with: Yearbook: Article 1 Section:
1.2.1 Page: 1
Any
public or non-public school operating any grade or grades above the sixth and
rated Approved or Accredited by the Nebraska State Department of Education may
become a member of this association.
Cost Analysis of Proposal:
Some
costs as determined by the NSAA for entry in each Junior High Activity much
like the cost we pay for each High School activity.
Rationale for the proposed change: Currently, the Department of Education sets
all limitations for Junior High Sports. I believe that the NSAA would do a much
more thorough and efficient job of setting schedule limits, requiring physical
exams, and establishing bylaws so that we can regulate Junior High Activities.
Currently, many schools ignore the guidelines set by the Department of
Education, and by putting this under the umbrella of the NSAA, there would be
enforcement of policy and procedure for all member districts.
Proposal submitted
by District I.
B. The proposal deals
with: Yearbook: Article 1 Section:
1.5.1.2, 1.5.2.2, 1.5.2.3 and 1.6.1.6 Page: 1, 2, 3
1.5.1.2
Proposed changes in the Constitution and Bylaws must be introduced during the
first district meeting, and shall be presented by a representative of a member
school district located within that respective NSAA district. All legislative
proposals are submitted to the NSAA electronically. After the NSAA staff
verifies the proposals to confirm the Bylaw or rule reference, the proposals
are posted on-line for all schools to view. After the November 1 deadline for
submitting proposals, the NSAA will email the respective NSAA district
proposals to each member school within that district. An administrator’s
signature is not required for submission as access to the proposal form may
only be obtained through the secured administrator’s login on the NSAA web
site.
1.5.2.2 The Legislative Commission shall consider and screen the proposals for
changes in the Constitution and Bylaws passed by the Districts to be submitted
to the Representative Assembly.
1.5.2.3 Proposals for changes in the Constitution and Bylaws that receive five
or more of the twelve votes of the members of the Legislative Commission or
proposals for changes in the Constitution and Bylaws that have been passed by
three or more districts shall be placed on the Representative Assembly agenda.
1.6.1.6 Authority.
a. Interpret the Constitution and all legislation enacted by the Representative
Assembly.
b. Make all rules necessary for effective control and government of interschool
activities consonant with the legislation enacted by the Representative
Assembly and with this Constitution, subject to the following process and
procedures:
(1) Such rules shall be set forth in the form of an Approved Ruling and
Interpretation.
(2) An Approved Ruling and Interpretation may be adopted and made effective at
such date and time as deemed appropriate by the Board of Control.
(3) An Approved Ruling and Interpretation is subject to review and comment by
member schools at any time.
(4) A request for the amendment or elimination of an Approved Ruling and
Interpretation may be introduced on or before November 1 each year for
consideration at the first district meeting for such year, and shall be
presented by a representative member school district located within that
respective district. Such request shall be submitted to the NSAA electronically
for review by the NSAA staff to allow for verification by the staff of the
Approved Ruling and Interpretation being referenced. Upon verification of the
Approved Ruling at issue, the Approved Ruling and Interpretation with the
suggested amendments shown shall be posted on-line for all member schools to
view. After November 1, the NSAA staff will e-mail all suggested amendments of
Approved Rulings and Interpretations to each member school within the district.
An administrator’s signature is not required for submission of a request for
amendment or elimination of an Approved Ruling and Interpretation as access to
the request form may only be obtained through the secured administrator’s
log-in on the NSAA website.
(5) Requests for amendment or elimination of an Approved Ruling and Interpretation
shall be placed on the agenda for the first district meeting and shall be
discussed and acted upon by the members of that district under the same process
provided for legislative proposals set forth at Articles 1.5.1.4, 1.5.1.5, and
1.5.1.6.
(6) Requests for amendment or elimination of an Approved Ruling and
Interpretation that receive a majority vote in at least one district at the
first district meeting shall be placed on the agenda for the second district
meeting in all six districts and shall be discussed and acted upon by the
members of the district under the same process provided for legislative
proposals set forth at Articles 1.5.1.4, 1.5.1.5, and 1.5.1.6.
(7) Those requests for amendment or elimination of an Approved Ruling and
Interpretation from the agenda of the second district meeting shall be
presented to the Board of Control at its April regular meeting for review and
action by the Board of Control.
(8) The Board of Control, in its sole discretion, may (a) accept such request
for amendment or elimination of an Approved Ruling and Interpretation, in whole
or in part, (b) amend the Approved Ruling and Interpretation in another manner,
or (c) determine to make no change in the Approved Ruling and Interpretation.
c. Adopt and promulgate rules of procedure in order to ensure that due process
is followed in the disposition of alleged violations of the Constitution,
Bylaws, or Approved Rulings and Interpretations of the Association.
d. Adjudicate all controversies between member schools which have been
appealed.
e. For violations of provisions of this Constitution, Bylaws, or Approved
Rulings and Interpretations thereof, impose such penalties as are authorized by
the Bylaws.
f. Serve as members of the Legislative Commission.
g. Waive the effect of any eligibility rule upon an individual student.
h. Grant hardship waivers to schools when the circumstances warrant such a
waiver.
Cost Analysis of Proposal:
There
would be no financial impact with this proposal.
Rationale for the proposed change: The language incorporated in this proposal
represents the current and long-time practice of Bylaws and Constitutional
proposals being actively discussed and voted on at the District Meetings,
Legislative Commission and the Representative Assembly. Approved Rulings have
been the “administrative regulations” that have been at the discretion of the
Board of Control to assist in implementation of the Constitution, Bylaws, and
day-to-day operation of the Association.
When the Yearbook Review Committee did a major overhaul of the Yearbook in
1996-97, language was changed, presumably inadvertently, that had the net
effect of eliminating the Board of Control’s ability to adopt Approved Rulings.
However, the practice of the Board of Control solely acting on Approved Rulings
has continued, even though the constitutional authority was dropped when the
Yearbook was revised. That was presumed to be an oversight, as there is no
record of a legislative proposal or membership discussion to change that
authority for the Board of Control. As in any organization, the Board of
Control has a need to be able to draft and adopt administrative regulations
(Approved Rulings and Interpretations) for the effective interpretation of the
Constitution and Bylaws and to manage the operational needs of the Association.
The NSAA’s legal counsel has drafted the language incorporated into this
legislative proposal. The intent would be to bring the constitutional language
back into line with what the long-time practice has been regarding the Board of
Control’s authority to promulgate and adopt Approved Rulings.
Proposal submitted
by District I, II, III, IV, V, VI.
II. Change in Bylaws for All Activities.
A. The proposal deals
with: Yearbook: Article 2 Section:
5.2 and 5.3 Page: 4
Bylaw
2.5.2 Preceding Semester. To be eligible, a student shall have credit on the
school records for twenty-five credit hours of school work for the immediate
preceding semester.
Approved Ruling 2.5.2 The twenty-five credit hours shall be such as will
ordinarily be considered as advancing the student towards graduation.
Bylaw 2.5.3
Cost Analysis of Proposal: None
Rationale for the proposed change:
Earning
twenty hours per semester will not allow a student to graduate from high
school.
Proposal submitted by
District VI.
III. Change in Athletic Bylaws
A. The proposal deals
with: Yearbook: Article 3 Section:
1.1.2 Page: 1
Boys
Basketball Monday Week 19
Girls Basketball Monday Week 19
Wrestling Monday Week 19
Cost Analysis of Proposal:
None
to the NSAA, this is a school issue.
Rationale for the proposed change: Several years ago the Winter sports season
was shortened a week in part to accommodate those schools who were still
playing football and volleyball. Since that time the football season has also
been shortened a week in the smaller schools. This has created a potential
3-week/4- weekend gap in student activities in the fall. If we move the start
of winter practice back to Monday of Week 19, there will be only 8 schools in
each class still participating in a fall activity.
Proposal submitted
by District V.
B. This proposal deals
with: Yearbook: Article 3 Section 1.1.2 Page 1
The following schedule will be followed by Class B
Football beginning with the 2008 Season:
Date
of First Practice (Zero Week) Monday,
Week 6
Date
of First Contract (Zero Week) Thursday,
Week 8
First
Round Playoffs – Class B Friday,
Week 17
Quarterfinals
– Class B Friday,
Week 18
Semi-Finals
– Class B Friday,
Week 19
Finals
– Class B Friday-Saturday,
Week 20
Approved Rulings:
Cost Analysis: Should result in financial benefit to NSAA and schools involved in
playoffs.
Rationale:
Proposal submitted by District I, II, IV, V.
C. This proposal deals
with: Yearbook: Article 3 Section 1.1.2 Page 1
The following schedule will be followed by Class B
Football beginning with the 2008 Season:
Date
of First Practice (Zero Week) Monday,
Week 6
Date
of First Contract (Zero Week) Thursday,
Week 8
First
Round Playoffs – Class B Friday,
Week 17
Quarterfinals
– Class B Friday,
Week 18
Semi-Finals
– Class B Friday,
Week 19
Finals
– Class B Friday-Saturday,
Week 20
Approved Rulings:
Cost Analysis: Should result in financial benefit to NSAA and schools involved in
playoffs.
Rationale:
Proposal submitted by District VI.
D. The proposal deals with: Yearbook: Article 3 Section:
1.1.2 Page: 1
Activities Manual: Football Page: 2
The following schedule will be followed for
Classes B, C1, C2, D1, and D2 Football starting with the 2010 Season
Date
of First Practice (Zero Week) Monday,
Week 5
Date
of First Practice (Non-zero Week) Monday,
Week 6
Date
of First contest (Zero Week) Thursday,
Week 7
Date
of First Contest (Non-Zero Week) Thursday,
Week 8
First
Round Playoffs - C1, C2, D1, D2 Friday,
Week 16
Second
Round Playoffs - C1, C2, D1, D1 Friday,
Week 17
First
Round Playoffs - Class B Friday,
Week 17
Quarterfinals
- Classes B, C1, C2, D1, D2 Friday,
Week 18
Semi-Finals
- Classes C1, C2, D1, D2 Thursday,
Week 19
Semi-finals
- Class B Saturday,
Week 19
Finals Thur.,
Fri.,-Sat., Week 20
Cost Analysis of Proposal: Should result in
financial benefit to NSAA and schools involved in playoffs.
Rationale for the proposed change:
1. Less interference with school due to games being held on Friday instead of
during the school week. Travel distance results in students and players missing
school or returning late at night causing students and players coming to school
late and tired. The elimination of north/south brackets may result in increased
travel time over past years.
2. More recovery time between games allows for healing of injuries and reduces
chances of injuries due to wear and tear on body.
3. Allows teams to stay on a regular schedule for practices and games.
4. This schedule would not interfere with State Volleyball Finals.
5. Games on Friday should result in larger gate receipts when compared to
Monday and Wednesday games.
6. Season will start early for a few schools, but problems caused for a few
schools starting early are outweighed by the good this system will do for the
majority of schools and is in the best interest of the student athlete.
Proposal submitted by
District II.
E. The proposal deals
with: Yearbook: Article 3 Section:
2.8.8 Page: 5
Summertime
Use of School Facilities. Member schools may permit the use of their facilities
in accordance with the local school board rental policy.
Cost Analysis of Proposal:
None
Rationale for the proposed change: To provide consistent language and policy
with summertime School-Sponsored Camps/Clinics. Local school boards should be
provided the opportunity to determine facility rental rates that are in the
best interest of the local school district and community.
Proposal submitted by District II.
F. The proposal deals
with: Yearbook: Article 3 Section:
3.7.2 Page: 8
3.3.7.2
The Executive Director is granted the authority to require schools to alter
travel plans to arrive the day prior to the scheduled state contest if weather
conditions so warrant. If a school chooses not to travel to the contest site
the day prior to the scheduled contest, the school shall understand that the
games will go on as scheduled and if they are unable to arrive prior to the
scheduled game time, a forfeit will be issued.
Cost Analysis of Proposal:
Additional
reimbursement to schools.
Rationale for the proposed change: To insure that schools understand the
ramifications that the state contest will go on as scheduled and advance
preparations need to be made if weather conditions are threatening.
Proposal submitted
by District I, II, III, IV, V, VI.
G. The proposal deals
with: Yearbook: Article 3 Section:
11.1.4.1 Page: 12
3.11.1.4.1
If the weather conditions require a change in state basketball tournament
format, the schedule may be changed to permit a school to play multiple state
tournament games per day.
Cost Analysis of Proposal:
None
Rationale for the proposed change: Allows the state tournament to be
completed.
Proposal submitted
by District I, II, III, IV, V, VI.
H. The proposal deals
with: Yearbook: Article 3 Section:
11.1.4.2 Page: 12
3.11.1.4.2
If weather conditions become a factor during the regular season and if all
schools are in agreement, the schools may petition the Executive Director to be
allowed to play multiple basketball games in a single day.
Cost Analysis of Proposal:
None
Rationale for the proposed change: Gives schools the opportunity to complete
their scheduled games.
Proposal submitted
by District I, VI.
I. The proposal deals
with: Yearbook: Article 3 Section:
3.9 Page: 8
3.3.9
No high school that is a member of the NSAA shall be permitted to engage in any
interschool contest on Sunday. When weather conditions and facilities cause a
change in a state tournament schedule, Sundays may be used for competition
after 12:00 noon local time as determined by the Executive Director.
Cost Analysis of Proposal: Additional tournament costs.
Rationale for the proposed change: Allows for flexibility to complete the
championship when a state contest is faced with circumstances not within their
control.
Proposal submitted
by District I, II, III, IV, V, VI.
J. The proposal deals
with: Yearbook: Article
3.11.11.3 Section: 3 Page: 15
Activities Manual: Volleyball Page: 5
3.11.11.3
No team representing a member school may participate in more than sixteen
matches, in addition to the state sponsored series of tournaments from the date
of the first permitted contest to the close of the state tournament. A team may
not participate in more than five tournaments, which includes the conference
tournament. Participation in any volleyball tournament shall count as one match
of the sixteen matches permitted.
No team may exceed thirty competition points prior to the district and state
tournaments.
Competition points are assigned according to the following chart.
(1) Dual match - 1 Point
(2) Triangular match - 2 Points
(3) Four-team single elimination tournaments - 2 Points
(4) Four-team one-day tournaments, 2 game maximum - 2 Points
(5) One-day tournaments of more than four teams - 3 Points
(6) Two or three-day tournaments - 4 Points
The following school and student limitations apply:
(1) A triangular volleyball match, three schools playing two contests or
playing two other schools in one session (night), counts as only one match.
(2) No student shall take part in more than four volleyball matches per day in
tournament competition.
(a) In
other than tournament competition, no student may participate in more than two
matches per day.
(b) No
student shall take part in more than six volleyball matches per week, except in
tournament competition. The matches-per-week limitation does not apply to
postponed contests.
(c) Any participation during a game of any match counts as participation in
that match.
(3) A school which violates the team-match limitation may be disqualified from
district and state tournament competition.
(4) A school that violates the player limitations shall be assessed a point or
side out and the player shall be removed from the game. The match shall then
continue.
Cost Analysis of Proposal: None
Rationale for the proposed change: Schools which border on states with a
four-match limitation have a difficult time recruiting teams from bordering
states to play in their meets. Schools which border states with a four-match
per day limit have little incentive to play in
Proposals submitted by
District VI.
K. This proposal deals with: Yearbook:
Article 3 Section 11.12.3 Page 15
3.11.12.3
Team Match Limitation:
(a)
No team representing a member school may participate in more than sixteen
wrestling meets and
tournaments in addition to the district and state tournaments.
(b) No team may exceed thirty-two competition points prior to the district and
state tournaments. Competition
points are assigned according to the following chart.
(1) Dual meets-1 Point
(2) Triangular meets (double-duals)-2 Points
(3) Quadrangular meets (triple-duals)-3 Points
(4) Four-team tournaments-2 Points
(5) One-day tournaments of more than four teams-3 Points
(6) Two- or three-day tournaments-4 Points
Cost Analysis of Proposal:
None
Rationale for the proposed change: Many schools are changing their one-day
tournaments to two-day tournaments. This change would allow schools to stay in
those tournaments without disrupting their dual schedules. The single-dual is
still very important for developing your programs and creating a fan base.
Proposal submitted
by District I, VI.
IV. Change in Speech Bylaws.
A. The proposal deals with:
Yearbook: Article 6 Section: 6.4 Page:
2
Activities Manual: Speech Page: 5
Approved
Ruling
Class
C1 and C2 -- six districts
Class D1 and D2 -- six districts
Bylaw 6.6.4
Classes C1, C2, D1 and D2 six entries will advance to the final round of
competition at district. The top three performers in each event from each
district qualify for the State Speech Contest.
Cost Analysis of Proposal:
By increasing the number of schools at district contests, entry fees should be
less.
Cost of awards will decrease as there will be 8 fewer districts.
It is likely that there will be an increase in the state contest reimbursement
to schools.
Rationale for the proposed change:
THIS PROPOSAL DIFFERS FROM THE OTHER SPEECH PROPOSAL SUBMITTED AS IT ADDRESSES
THE STATE QUALIFYING FORMAT.
The current 8 district format creates small districts with as few as six
schools. As a result, entries do not always warrant preliminary rounds. In
addition, schools are reluctant to host small districts and judges are not
willing to accept contracts for such small districts.
This proposal standardizes the district tournament format for Classes B, C1,
C2, D1 and D2.
This proposal maintains the current number of state qualifiers and balances the
preliminary sections at the state contest without necessitating a schedule or
format change.
Proposal submitted by
District I, II, III, IV, V, VI.
V. Change in Music Bylaws.
A. The proposal deals
with: Yearbook: Article
7-Music Section: 7.6.2.1 Page: 2
7.6.2.1 Date Due. The entries to the
District Contest must be submitted online via the NSAA Website by midnight
Central Time, March 20, prior to the contest. No late entries are permitted.
Cost Analysis of Proposal:
None
Rationale for the proposed change: This proposed change brings the wording of
this Bylaw into agreement with the new procedure for submitting the NSAA
District Music Contest entry form electronically on the NSAA Website.
Proposal submitted
by District I, II, III, IV, V, VI.
B. The proposal deals
with: Yearbook: Article 7-
Music Section: 7.6.2.2 Page: 2
Activities Manual: Music Page: 6
7.6.2.2
Entry Fees. The District Music Committee shall determine the entry fees for
District Music Contests. All fees shall be submitted for the District Music
Contest according to each district’s requirements immediately after the March
20 entry deadline. An additional charge may be made for schools from outside
the district.
Cost Analysis of Proposal:
None
Rationale for the proposed change: Since NSAA Districts employ different
methods of requiring the payment of music contest fees, this proposed change
brings the wording of the Bylaw into agreement with the new procedure for
submitting the appropriate contest fees to the designated contest host.
Proposal
submitted by District I, II, III, IV, V, VI.
VI.
Change in Approved Rulings
A. The proposal deals with: Article: Approved Ruling 2
Section 2.13.4 Page 12
Schools
in Class C1, C2, D1 and D2 may form cooperatives in football according to the
same stipulations adopted for all other activities. Cooperatives will play the
level of classification as based on the enrollment figures established by the
NSAA.
Cost Analysis of Proposal:
Should
be of no cost to the NSAA and little cost to the schools involved in the
cooperative sponsorship.
Rationale for the proposed change:
1. Schools playing 11-man football should be able to form cooperatives as long
as they are willing to play at the Class level established by their combined
enrollments.
2. Makes little sense to have Class C1 and C2 schools playing 8-man football,
but not allowing these schools to form a cooperative to play football at the
classification level of their combined enrollments.
3. Allows schools to continue to play 11-man football during times when
participation numbers decline and a cooperative is needed. Allows for easier
transition back into 11-man play once schools participation levels increase to
the point they can field their own team.
4. Cooperative sponsorship should be an alternative solution provided to
schools playing 11-man football.
Proposal submitted
by District II.
B. The proposal deals
with: Activities Manual:
Basketball Page: 9 Classification
of Schools.
1. Schools shall be divided into six classes for basketball.
2. The classification is based on combined boy and girl enrollment, grades 9-11
from September of the year, which immediately precedes the one-year
classification period.
a. The 28 largest schools registered for basketball shall be Class A.
b. The 32 largest schools registered for basketball shall be Class B.
c. The remaining schools registered for basketball are divided into four
classes with an equal or near equal number in each Class, C1, C2, D1, D2.
Cost Analysis of Proposal:
None
Rationale for the proposed change: With schools cooping and consolidating, the
number of schools in Classes D1 & D2 is getting smaller. Dividing the four classes evenly will more
evenly distribute the schools in each class.
Proposal submitted
by District I, II, III, V, VI.
C. The proposal deals
with: Activities Manual:
Basketball Page: 9
Classification of Schools.
1. Schools shall be divided into six classes for basketball.
2. The classification is based on combined boy and girl enrollment, grades 9-11
from September of the year, which immediately precedes the one-year
classification period.
a. The 28 largest schools registered for basketball shall be Class A.
b. The 32 largest schools registered for basketball shall be Class B.
c. The remaining schools registered for basketball are divided into four
classes with an equal or near equal number in each class with extra schools
added to C1 through D1 in order. (ie C1,
C2, D1).
Cost Analysis of Proposal:
None
Rationale for the proposed change: With schools cooping and consolidating, the
number of schools in Classes D1 & D2 is getting smaller. Dividing the four classes evenly will more
evenly distribute the schools in each class.
Proposal submitted
by District IV.
D. The proposal deals
with: Activities Manual: Basketball,
Volleyball Page: 10, 9
Class
B schools are divided into 3 regions, which will be subdivided into six
districts. Those district sites will be determined before the start of the
season. The Eastern region will be comprised of three districts of five to six
teams. The Central region will be comprised of two districts of five to six
teams. The Western region will have one district of six teams, which would
include six schools geographically located in the western part of the state,
with those schools being assigned to that district at the time of
classification. Schools assigned to the Eastern and Central regions would
determine their district assignments within two weeks prior to the first
district contest using a serpentine method based upon the NSAA wild card point
system. The schools in the western district will be seeded by the wild card
point system within two weeks prior to the first district.
a. The winning boys’ team and the winning girls’ team in each district will
qualify for the State Championship.
b. Two additional boys’ teams and two additional girls’ teams will also qualify
for the State Championship on the basis of the wild card selection procedure.
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Class B
Basketball and Volleyball Region Setup |
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|
West |
Central Red |
Central White |
East Red |
East White |
East Blue |
|
Seed #1 |
Seed #1 |
Seed #2 |
Seed #1 |
Seed #2 |
Seed #3 |
|
Seed #2 |
Seed #4 |
Seed #3 |
Seed #6 |
Seed #5 |
Seed #4 |
|
Seed #3 |
Seed #5 |
Seed #6 |
Seed #7 |
Seed #8 |
Seed #9 |
|
Seed #4 |
Seed #8 |
Seed #7 |
Seed #12 |
Seed #11 |
Seed #10 |
|
Seed #5 |
Seed #9 |
Seed #10 |
Seed #13 |
Seed #14 |
Seed #15 |
|
Seed #6 |
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Seed #16 |
Cost Analysis of Proposal:
Little
or no cost. There will be the same amount of district games, so there should be
no loss of revenue. There may be a slight increase in travel expenses from
previous years.
Rationale for the proposed change:
1. It rewards the teams that have done well in a particular season and would be
a positive step in providing the best teams for the state tournament.
2. If a school has a particularly strong year or couple of years, they are rewarded
in their district seeding instead of possibly being lumped into a traditionally
strong district.
3. It gives teams a chance to face new teams in district play while considering
the geographic distinctiveness of the state.
Proposal submitted
by District II.
E. The proposal deals
with: Activities Manual:
Basketball Page: 11
Classes C1, C2, D1 and D2 schools will be
divided equally into 6 geographic pods once classification has been
established. The pods will be established starting with schools in western
10 Team District: Subdistrict A - #8 vs. #9, #4 vs. #5, #1 vs. #8/#9 winner,
winner #4 vs. #5 vs #1/#8/#9 winner in subdistrict final
Subdistrict B - #7 vs #10, #3 vs. #6, #2 vs. #7/#10 winner, Winner #3 vs. #6
vs. #2/#7/#10 winner in subdistrict final
District Final - Winner of Subdistrict A vs Winner of Subdistrict B
Cost Analysis of Proposal:
May
increase costs to school and NSAA. May impact receipts.
Rationale for the proposed change:
1. Would truly reward teams based on their play during the season.
2. Would help to prevent teams from playing in "loaded"
sub-districts.
3. May allow teams to play other opponents from outside their immediate
geographical location in district play.
4. Takes into account the size of our state and the almost impossible task of
seeding all schools in a class without creating some impossible travel
schedules.
5. Improves our present system with little additional adjustments.
Proposal submitted
by District II.
F. The proposal deals
with: Activities Manual:
Basketball Page: 16
No
basketball team may use more than fourteen boys/girls in any District or State
Tournament play. No more than fourteen boys/girls may be suited up for any
tournament game.
Cost Analysis of Proposal:
48
additional medals. Reimbursement expenses for out of town teams.
Rationale for the proposed change: This encourages additional participation.
Allowing 14 players on the roster but forcing coaches to suit up only 12 causes
dissension and hard feelings within the team and community. Coaches can of
course choose to suit only 12 throughout the season, however this eliminates
the opportunity for two additional players to have a varsity experience.
Proposal submitted
by District I.
G. The proposal deals
with: Activities Manual: Cross
Country Page: 7
A.
Class A schools are the 28 largest schools registered for cross country and are
assigned to four districts.
B. Class A is assigned to four districts using a left-to-right method based on
enrollment. The method of counting the number of schools registered for Class A
is determined by counting the 28 largest schools for Class A boys.
C. Omaha Creighton Prep and Omaha Marian are placed in the same district.
Cost Analysis of Proposal:
Additional
travel may be required.
Rationale for the proposed change: Consistency with other activities, i.e.
Track & Field.
Proposal submitted
by District I, II, III, IV, V.
H. The proposal deals
with: Activities Manual: Cross Country, Volleyball,
Basketball, Wrestling, Page: Varies by Manual
Reimbursement
for State Competition
2. Lodging. If lodging is used, $20 per participant and one coach will be paid
based on the following:
Cost Analysis of Proposal:
NA
Rationale for the proposed change: Motel costs per night are nearing $100 per
room. Four student/athletes per room would help local school districts out with
money being tight.
Proposal submitted
by District VI.
I. The proposal deals
with: Activities Manual:
Football Page: 13
Step
C. If two or more teams have identical point averages and are tied for one or
both of the remaining qualifying spots and/or higher seed, the team or teams
with the greatest number of wins over first division teams will be selected
and/or given the higher seed. If only two teams remain after this step and the
two teams tied have played each other, Step A will be used to determine the
qualifier for the State Playoffs and/or get the higher seed.
Step D. If a tie still exists, the team or teams with the greatest number of
wins over first and second division teams will be selected and/or given the
higher seed. If only two teams remain after this step and the two teams tied
have played each other, Step A will be used to determine the qualifier for the
State Playoffs and/or get the higher seed.
Step E. If two or more teams have identical point averages and are tied for one
or both of the remaining qualifying spots and/or higher seed, the team or teams
playing the greatest number of first division teams will be selected and/or
given the higher seed. If only two teams remain after this step and the two
teams tied have played each other, Step A will be used to determine the
qualifier for the State Playoffs and/or get the higher seed.
Step F . If a tie still exists, the team's opponents' win and losses will be
totaled and the winning percentages calculated. The team whose opponents have
the highest percentage based on this calculation will be selected as the
qualifier for the State Playoffs and/or get the higher seed.
Cost Analysis of Proposal:
None
Rationale for the proposed change: Seeding should be
based on performance, if possible, not necessarily on who you play. Just
playing more first division teams does not necessarily make you the better
team. This tiebreaker rewards performance. Under the present system, one team
could play three first division teams and lose 50-0, 50-0, and 50-0 and get the
higher seed over a team which played two of the same teams and lost 14-13 in
each contest. The fact that one team played three first division teams compare
to the other team playing two first division teams should not automatically
result in the higher seed.
Proposal submitted
by District II.
J. The proposal deals
with: Activities Manual:
Football Page: 14
1.
The 28 schools in Class A are divided into five districts. The district
assignments divided the Omaha Metropolitan area into three districts by
enrollment going from left to right. The six
Cost Analysis of Proposal:
By
having the best 16 teams qualifying, the first round matchups, especially of
the top 4 seeded teams with the bottom 4 seeded teams should be more
competitive games, with the potential to increase the attendance and gate
receipts. This would apply to each successive round of the playoffs. No additional costs.
Rationale for the proposed change: While head-to-head competition within the
assigned district is of value, the fact that the districts are assigned using
enrollment still allows for a district to be made up of several strong teams,
vs. some districts not as competitive to-to-bottom. As was the case this
season, two 5-4 teams and one 4-5 team with a higher point average from
stronger districts, failed to qualify, while teams from weaker districts
qualified with losing records. In one district, the second place team had a losing
record with its only wins coming within its weak district. If this proposed
criteria was used this season, only one team with a winning record would not
have qualified, but this team lost a head-to-head matchup with an identical
record team in its district that did qualify. Thus, at least their ability to
qualify was in their control on the field. Also, with the current wording, a
4th place finishing team, automatically is considered for the 16th slot, while
a 5th place finisher, even from a stronger district and with a better won-loss
and power rating can not qualify. That occurred this season. By qualifying only
one automatic qualifier from each district, a value is still on head-to-head
competition and increases the value of playing a strong schedule and compiling
a winning record. If the intent of the qualifying play within districts is to
determine the best 16 teams to advance to the playoffs, then this proposed
change better insures that the best 16 teams, based on their season
performance, will advance.
Proposal submitted
by District II.
K. The proposal deals
with: Activities Manual:
Football Page: 14
1.
Using the point system and point system tiebreaker, the team with the highest
regular season point average that did not finish as a 1st, 2nd or 3rd place
team in their district, will qualify for the playoffs, making a total of
sixteen teams.
Cost Analysis of Proposal:
No
additional costs.
Rationale for the proposed change: There is another proposal to only qualify
the district champion and next 11 teams with the highest point average. IF we
do not want to implement such a significant change from the 3 team qualifying
in each district, then this proposal is an alternative. We at least need to
change how the 16th team is selected. Each year, we have seen teams with losing
records and lower point averages advance, while a team with a winning record
and higher point average does not. The current language selects the 16th team
on won-loss record, and only if a team finishes 4th in their district. This
disqualifies from consideration a 5th place finisher. As was the case this
season, a 5th place team from a strong district, did not qualify, in spite of a
winning record and higher point average than 4 teams that did qualify. If our
intent is to have the 16 best teams qualify for the playoffs, yet maintain a
high value on the head to head district competition, we should amend how the
16th team is selected, to place more value on the strength of the district, the
overall schedule and the teams performance competing with that schedule. This
still does not eliminate the possibility of losing record/low point average
teams qualifying from a weak district, but it does increase the potential for a
team that played a strong schedule from not being left out.
Proposal submitted
by District II.
L. The proposal deals
with: Activities Manual:
Football Page: 15
2.
Using a 16-team bracket, the point system and point system tiebreaker will be
used to seed the 16 qualifying teams.
Cost Analysis of Proposal:
There
may be an increase in travel expenses using this plan. Teams from the east may
have to travel to the western part of the state, and teams from the west may
travel to the east. Currently, however, teams from towns as far east as Crete
and Beatrice regularly qualify in the West bracket, so additional travel, if
needed, may only total $250-$300* as Omaha is only about 50-60 miles beyond the
Crete exit on the interstate.
(*Based on reimbursement rate of $5.10/mile, one way)
Rationale for the proposed change: Under the current system, one half of the
bracket may have significantly stronger teams than the other half bracket. A
16-team bracket, however, is a true balanced playoff that rewards teams for an
outstanding regular season. Additionally, due to the geography of the state,
some schools must travel hundreds of miles every year while others are likely
to travel less than an hour for most games. This plan would help equalize
traveling among all schools. Finally, many schools in each half of the state
play each other during the regular season, so a larger variety of opponents
could be encountered.
Proposal submitted
by District I.
M. The proposal deals
with: Activities Manual: Football, Volleyball, Basketball Page:
FB Pg 19, VB, BB Pg 12
Football
Prerecorded music that has been approved by the Host administration may be
played during pregame warm ups provided that a high school band is not
available to play during that time. Also permitted shall be the National Anthem
or as accompaniment for the half-time performance of an authorized student
dance or cheer group.
Basketball and Volleyball
The use of recorded music that has been approved by the host administration may
be played by a host school for warm-up provided that a band is not available to
play at that time during subdistrict and district tournaments. Also permitted
shall be the National Anthem or as accompaniment for the half-time performance
of an authorized student dance or cheer group
Cost Analysis of Proposal:
There should be no additional cost to the NSAA or member schools.
Schools that wish to do this already have equipment and abilities in place.
It is already being done at the State Championship venues, no additional costs
incurred.
Rationale for the proposed change: Prerecorded music played over a PA system
with prior approval is allowed in the following sports – Baseball, Soccer,
Cross Country, Swimming, and Softball. IF IT ALLOWED FOR SOME SPORTS, THEN WHY
NOT FOR ALL SPORTS THAT WISH TO DO IT?
Most student–athletes appreciate pre-game warm-up music, when a band is not
available to play, they like to listen to pre-recorded music. Not all school
bands travel to subdistrict or district competition. The use of pre-recorded
music by the host school would allow for an enjoyable experience for the athletes.
Although, it is stated that use of recorded music is not permitted in
subdistrict and district play. When teams travel to the state tournament,
recorded music is played at both Pershing Auditorium and the
In Football, pre-recorded music is not permitted in the play-offs, but, again
is played over the PA at Memorial Stadium during the Championship contests. IF
IT IS ALLOWED THERE THEN WHY NOT DURING THE PLAYOFFS?
Proposal submitted
by District V.
N. The proposal deals
with: Activities Manual: Softball, Soccer Page:
8
District Assignments
All Class A schools in softball are to be placed into seven districts. Those
district sites would be determined at the start of the season. Six of the
districts would be determined using a serpentine method (not modified), based
upon the NSAA wild card point system within two weeks prior to the first
district. The seventh district would include four schools geographically
located in the western part of the state, with those schools being assigned to
that district at the time of classification. North-south travel distances shall
be considered in determining the make-up of that western district. The schools
in the western district (
District 1 District 2 District 3 District 4 District 5 District 6 District 7
1 2 3 4 5 6 West
12 11 10 9 8 7 West
13 14 15 16 17 18 West
24 23 22 21 20 19 West
Class B will be divided into two regions – West/Central and Eastern. The twelve
most western schools in the state will make up the West/Central region. They
will be assigned into two districts using a serpentine method based upon the
NSAA wild card point system. The rest of the Class B schools will be in the
Eastern region. They will be assigned into four districts using a serpentine
method based upon the NSAA wild card point system. Class C district assignments
are based on geographic location starting west and moving east with
consideration also given to north and south to reduce travel.
Cost Analysis of Proposal: Some additional travel expenses for
schools.
Rationale for the proposed change:
1. It rewards the teams that have done well in a particular season and would be
a positive step in providing the best teams for the state tournament.
2. If a school has a particularly strong year or couple of years, they are
rewarded in their district seeding instead of possibly being lumped into a
traditionally strong district based solely on geography.
3. It gives teams a chance to face new teams in district play while considering
the geographic distinctiveness of the state.
4. Provides a beginning to look at streamlining future district setup in all
classes.
Proposal submitted
by District II.
O. The proposal deals
with: Activities Manual:
Softball Page: 11, 17, 18, and 19
The teams play a double-elimination bracket over two
days. The winners of each bracket play a
winner-take-all championship game on Friday.
If necessary games to decide the bracket winner will be played at the
start of day 3.
Cost Analysis of Proposal: It
could generate more revenue for the state.
Rationale for the proposed change: This is a proposal to change the format of
the state tournament for softball from an eight team, double-elimination format
to an eight team, two-bracket format. The proposal would create one
winner-take-all championship game in each class.
Rationale:
1. No team plays more than three games in any tournament during the regular
season or districts, but does happen in the current format.
2. A winner-take-all championship game is more exciting to watch, rarely does
it come into play (Game 11 of the current format usually decides the state
champion).
3. This new format would allow softball to play the championship games in
succession instead of at the same time (could allow for television coverage).
4. Keeping more teams involved in the second day could generate more revenue.
EXHIBIT A:Proposed change to schedule of games (Three day schedule.pdf)
EXHIBIT B:Class A bracket (Class A bracket.pdf)
EXHIBIT C:Class B bracket (Class B bracket.pdf)
Proposal submitted by District IV.
P. The proposal deals
with: Activities Manual: Soccer Page:
10
8.
In competition with schools one classification above yours, 2 bonus points will
be awarded. A maximum of 4 bonus points per season are allowed.
Cost Analysis of Proposal:None-unless creating a different
soccer schedule creates more travel mileage).
Rationale for the proposed change:
1. In soccer there are only two classes. Scheduling is very tight because there
are 13 games that can be played, and the amount of schools with soccer is
limited.
2. Class B teams in the eastern part of the state have a large scheduling
advantage because of the number of Class A schools that are in that area. The
Class B schools in the western part of the state don't have as many Class A
schools to choose from.
3. Some Class B schools have played Class A schools for years as they had
soccer when there was only one class. They play 5 to 6 Class A schools a
season. Many Class B schools didn't have soccer when there was one class and
didn't have the opportunity to schedule Class A schools. That option is
available now, but many Class A schedules are full.
4. Teams that fluctuate between Class A and Class B have up to 6 or 7 Class A
schools on their schedule. They got these schools on their schedules when they
were Class A and now that they are Class B they have kept them on their
schedules.
5. Scheduling Class A schools isn't fair for everyone. There are several Class
B teams that have tried to schedule Class A schools, but the Class A schedules
are full so they don't get the same opportunities for bonus points as the
schools that started soccer when there was only one class.
6. Limiting the number of bonus points a Class B school can gain by playing
Class A schools may help open up some Class A schedules.
Proposal submitted
by District I, V.
Q. The proposal deals with: Activities Manual: Softball/Volleyball/Basketball/Soccer/Baseball &nbs