2008-09 Bowling Rules Meeting Presentation

Randy Allen – Assistant Directorrallen@mhsaa.com

517-332-5046

Season Dates/Limits of Competition

• Schools & individuals are allowed 24 dates of competition

• Four scrimmages, maximum two before 1st contest

• Each level, i.e. JV, varsity “B” are allowed 24 dates

• No individual ever allowed more than 24 dates

• Grade 7-8 students cannot be on HS varsity

Season Dates/Limits of Competition

• Season Dates – 2008-09 First practice, November 20, 2008 First competition, December 6, 2008 Regionals – Feb. 27-28, 2009 Finals –March 6-7, 2009 Sites of Finals tournament

• D-1, Northway Lanes-Muskegon

• D-2, Sunnybrook Lanes – Sterling Heights

• D-3, Airport Lanes - Jackson

Competition Format – Regular Season

• Required regular season team format, approved by Representative Council

• Conference & dual team meets - must be 2 regular games and 2 Baker games, 30 points

• Order of games determined locally

• Other formats may be used for invitational tournaments, non-conference special events, singles, doubles, etc.

• Point system and score sheet available on MHAA Web

• Absent bowlers receive “zero” for scheduled frames missed in Baker games based on normal rotation

Competition Format - Tournament

• MHSAA Tournament format, approved by Representative Council

• All levels will have team event on Friday, singles on Saturday

• Regional team – 3 regular games, 6 Baker games, total pins

• Regional Singles - 6 game block

• New rotation in team event, even lane one pair right, odd lane two pairs right

Competition Format - Tournament

• Finals Team Format (Friday) Qualifying round will be 2 regular games, 8 Baker

games. Top 8 teams advance to quarterfinal match game round which will be 1 regular game and 4 Baker games with seeded pairings based on qualifying scores

• Finals Singles Format (Saturday) Qualifying round will be 6 game block, cut to top 16

for best two of three match games through Finals

Tournament Information

• Tournament groupings posted in late November

• Dates, fees, managers also on-line

• Managers will send info to schools in January

• Check PSTI for additional tournament information for rosters, ranking, etc.

• No entry materials will be mailed, all rosters, forms, etc. are on-line

• Schools pay all fees at Regionals

• MHSAA pays fees at Finals

• Schools must have minimum 4 meets vs. school teams

Tournament Procedures

• MHSAA Bowling Tournament is conducted in three equal Divisions by enrollment (check handout)

• Schools are assigned to one of six Regionals in each Division for tournament competition

• Schools will be notified of assignments in early January

• All tournament entry information must be sent to Regional manager by Feb. 6, 2009

• Entry materials include roster, Master Eligibility list

• All students must be accompanied by school coach

• Two coaches allowed in bowling area in 2008-09

MHSAA Tournament Lane Conditions

• Bowling committee recommendation to MHSAA Representative Council approved in May, 2008 adopts the Kegel Navigation “Challenge Series” conditions for MHSAA Tournament competition

• For 2009, the MHSAA will use “Broadway” pattern

• MHSAA Web will have a link to the Kegel lane specifications for the pattern

• May be used during regular season competition

• Coaches should manage expectations of bowlers as conditions may not be absolute

Amateur Status/Awards

• Students in MHSAA sports may never accept cash or merchandise awards, nor can they accept gift certificates of any kind

• Trophies, medals, plaques and similar symbolic awards may not exceed $25 in value

• Participation in adult leagues with prize funds is a violation

• Scholarship awards must be post graduation and must have an academic criteria or component. They cannot be based only on bowling performance

Limited Team Membership Rule

• Students on the school team may not participate in non-school competition during school season

• Restriction starts with first school match or meet

• Students are allowed two (2) non-school competitions without penalty

• Schools may use the 24 dates of competition for non-conference involvement

• When using school dates, all students must be eligible athletes with school approved coaching

Three Player Rule

• During the school year, out of season (fall & spring for bowling coaches)

• School coaches are limited to coaching a maximum of 3 students from their school in grades 7-12

• Waiver is available, check with school DA

• Applies to all school coaches

General Eligibility

• All students must have a current physical card on file

• MHSAA and school academic standards must be met

• School teams are 9-12 grade students. Grade 7-8 students may not be on high school team. (Exception for schools with less than 100 students)

• All-Star competition not allowed for students/coaches

• Students may not participate in JV and Varsity match on the same day

• Coaches may not intentionally play ineligibles

Summer Dead Period

• 7 consecutive days selected by each school

• No coach contact with students in sports grades 7-12

• No camps, clinics, sport activities at school facilities

Public Laws 111 & 112 (2004)

• Prohibit & Penalize Hazing

• Coaches: Do not allow others to “endanger the health or safety” of any individual

• Inform students & parents that hazing is unlawful, not “team bonding” or initiation

Public Act 215 (2006)

• School athletic codes must include ineligibility penalties for the use of banned performance-enhancing drugs. Be current with your school drug/alcohol polices

General Reminders & Tips

• Keep school athletic informed and up to date, Meet with your AD to cover all school policies

• Conduct tryouts over several days, measure all aspects of students abilities, have clear cut procedures

• Have a pre-season meeting with students, parents, proprietor and AD to establish policies & criteria for participation, manage expectations and set tone for the season

• Make sportsmanship & conduct a priority

• Have fun, enjoy the experience, build citizens, be a good teacher and educator

2007-08 Bowling Rules Meeting Presentation

Randy Allen – Assistant Directorrallen@mhsaa.com

Have a great season!