SECTION A: CONSTITUTION

The Moose Jaw Public School Division #1 and the Moose Jaw Roman Catholic Separate School Division #22 delegates to the Secondary Principals, the responsibility for all organized activities of the high schools under their control.

The Education Act of 1995, states: ASubject to the stated policies of the board of education, a principal, under the supervision of the director, shall be responsible for the general organization, administration and supervision of the school, its program and professional staff.

The Principals entrust the Moose Jaw High Schools Athletic Directorate with: the organization, control and supervision of all interschool athletic competitions, subject to the guiding principles listed below. It is understood that, within these principles, the Principals consider the Moose Jaw High Schools Athletic Directorate to be autonomous.

PURPOSE

1. The purpose of the MJHSAD is to coordinate the efforts of its members toward the ultimate objective of interschool athletics.
2. The major objective of interschool athletics is to provide wholesome opportunities for students to develop favorable habits, thereby making the student a better person and citizen. Participation in the activities of this organization will cultivate high ideals of fair play, good sportsmanship and good citizenship.
3. Participation in school sport should be enjoyable and fulfilling. Student athletes should be assured of experiencing competitive educational opportunities through meaningful playing time.
4. Leadership should be of the highest quality so as to exemplify to the participants the desired type of behavior to be developed from the athletic program. Measurement of leadership success should not be in terms of the tangible evidence of the victory and defeat record, but rather, in the intangible personality development factors that are an outgrowth of the major objectives of the athletic program.

GUIDING PRINCIPLES

1. The aims and objectives shall be in harmony with the goals of education as set out by Saskatchewan Education.
2. Participation in the activities of this Directorate is to be encouraged as they are an integral part of the total education process.
3. The athletic program shall at all times be conducted in such a way so as to justify it as an educational activity. Thus, the athletic program should always conform to the general objectives and policies of the school.
4. All students, regardless of colour, creed or race shall have the opportunity to realize the physical, social and emotional values to be derived from intercollegiate competition.
5. Reasonable seasonal limits should be set for each sport. Care should be exercised not to devote an excessive number of hours to a sport with the result that the participants have neither the time nor the energy for productive scholarship.
6. The playing rules should provide for equitable competition, sportsmanship, fair play, health and safety. The athletic program must engender respect for the rules, the officials who interpret them and the policies under which the school and MJHSAD conduct their activities.
7. Recruiting of athletes by students or teachers is not consistent with our policy of providing equitable competition.
8. The Directorate is opposed to the use of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs by players, coaches, officials,
supervisors and others connected with athletic competition.
9. Athletic competitions should be planned so as to cause as little interference as possible with school attendance.
10. Intercollegiate competitions shall not be scheduled during the period of semester end exams. All competitions are to stop two days prior to the commencement of exams for schools on the ASemester System and one day prior to the commencement of exams for schools on the ABlock System.
11. A practice or meeting may be held when all students involved in the activity have completed examinations. These activities are not to be held with some students while excluding those who still have examinations to write.
12. Intercollegiate competitions & team practices shall not be scheduled during the hours of the Moose Jaw Teachers Convention or Professional Development Days.

COACHING

1. The MJHSAD urges that all schools strive to have faculty members as head coaches of their teams. By his/her training, the teacher-coach is best prepared to seek wholesome development of the athletes character. He/she will also be in a position to correlate the athletic training into the school discipline and general school program.
2. In cases where teams are coached by non-faculty coaching staff, it is the responsibility of that school to inform the coach of the MJHSAD procedures, policies, regulations and associated responsibilities.
3. In order to participate in any activity organized or sponsored by the MJHSAD, the SHSAA or by its Members each team must be accompanied by an approved coach or supervisor who will remain present during the entire activity.
4. An AE-14" DECLARATION FOR NON-FACULTY COACH Form must be completed for non-faculty head coaches of senior teams and be on file in the SHSAA office before the individual assumes any supervisory duties. Individuals approved as coaches or supervisors may function as coach or supervisor only for the team designated on Form AE-14". Approval shall be granted on an annual basis.
5. Non-faculty head coaches of junior Teams must complete a form called ARecommendation for Board Approval of Non-Teacher Coach or Supervisor of an Extra-Curricular Activity. This form must be completed and School Board approved before the coach assumes any supervisory duties. Individuals approved as coaches or supervisors may function as coach or supervisor only for the team designated on the Aform. Approval shall be granted on an annual basis.
6. In the event of a coach being ejected from a contest, the contest will be forfeited if there is not another approved coach or supervisor present to supervise the team.

CONDUCT

1. All students, teachers, coaches, supervisors, officials and any other persons involved in activities sponsored or organized by the MJHSAD shall abide by the SHSAA Code of Ethics. See SHSAA Handbook.

OUT-OF-TOWN TRAVEL AND MAXIMUM NUMBER OF GAMES

1. Senior school teams who compete in a Moose Jaw League may travel to a maximum of four sanctioned tournaments prior to post district play-offs each year. One of these tournaments could be out-of- province. NOTE: Exhibition game(s) which require an overnight stay will be considered a tournament.
2. See below chart for maximum number of games (including all exhibition games), matches, bouts, or meets that a team may play before district play-offs:

SPORTS ACTIVITY	NUMBER
FOOTBALL	10	Games
SOCCER	22	Games *
VOLLEYBALL	60	Matches **
GOLF	12	Tournaments
CROSS COUNTRY	7	Meets
CURLING	35	Games
BASKETBALL	32	Games
WRESTLING	30	Bouts
BADMINTON	35	Matches ***
TRACK & FIELD	7	Meets

* SOCCER 1 Game ' 90 Minutes
** VOLLEYBALL 1 Match ' 2 Game Set or Best of 3 or Best of 5 Match
*** BADMINTON 1 Match ' 3 Games

3. Junior school teams who compete in a Moose Jaw league may travel to a total of two sanctioned tournaments. Exhibition game(s) which require an overnight stay will be considered a tournament.
4. * Students may not miss more than one day of school per tournament without written permission from the Director of Education.
5. * School teams must have the approval of the school principal to travel and submit a Atravel request form@ to the Physical Education Consultant prior to making the trip. The coach must accompany the team in travel and be responsible for the supervision of the team throughout the trip.
6. * Where travel to tournaments necessitates a teacher being absent from school, internal arrangements must be made as no substitute will be provided unless Board policy allows.
7. * The Board will provide financial assistance for travel to a maximum of three tournaments per team per season.
8. Mode of transportation is to be such that it meets the Board of Education regulations for out-of-city trips by students.
9. * A supervisor of the same gender as the participating students must be present upon arrival at the out of town destination. If the student group is mixed, there must be at least one male and at least one female supervisor.
NOTE: * Applicable only to Moose Jaw Public Schools. Schools of other divisions must follow their respective Board's policies.

ARTICLE 1 - NAME

1. The name of this organization shall be the Moose Jaw High Schools Athletic Directorate (MJHSAD) and it shall be a district council of the Saskatchewan High Schools Athletic Association (SHSAA).
2. The MJHSAD is governed by all rules and regulations in the SHSAA Constitution and Bylaws except where MJHSAD regulations are more restrictive.

ARTICLE 2 - OBJECTIVES

1. To encourage participation of students in interschool athletics, holding the welfare of the participants as the primary criterion upon which all policies of the MJHSAD are based.
2. To plan, supervise, administer and promote interschool and post-district competitions.
3. To encourage a varied athletic program in schools by restricting play to the recognized school sport season.
4. To encourage the development of citizenship, good sportsmanship, inter-personal and athletic skills.
5. To take a strong stand against profanity.
6. To believe in the honesty and integrity of opponents and officials and to pass this belief on to our athletes.
7. To place emphasis on the skills learned and the appreciations developed through competition, instead of merely on winning games.
8. To teach our athletes that to win is always desirable, but to win at any cost defeats the purpose of the game.
9. To develop an appropriate level of fitness relative to the sport the student athlete is involved in.
10. To promote fun and enjoyment through participation in the pursuit of excellence.
11. To provide all athletes an opportunity to participate, regardless of ability.
12. To ensure the association be organized and maintained in a democratic manner as outlined in this Constitution and subsequent amendments.
13. To ensure a positive image of the interscholastic program.
14. To promote and follow the regulations of the SHSAA.

ARTICLE 3 - MEMBERSHIP & STATUS OF NON-MEMBER SCHOOLS

MJHSAD MEMBER SCHOOLS

1. The schools presently holding membership in the MJHSAD and the official school colors are as listed below:
SCHOOL BASIC TRIM
Riverview Blue White
Peacock Green Orange
Vanier Red Grey
Central Red Gold
2. The principal of each school shall declare up to five voting delegates.
3. One of the voting delegates shall be an administrator.
4. Public School Division - Physical Education Consultant.
5. Three members-at-large.
6. Treasurer.
7. The members listed under numbers 2 & 5 must be named at the initial meeting of each school year.

NON-MEMBER SCHOOLS

1. Non-member schools are not granted membership with the MJHSAD. However, the MJHSAD would invite non-member schools to have a representative present at all Directorate meetings and give one vote to each non-member school. It does not have to be the same representative present at every meeting, as long as the school maintains 50% attendance.
2. Non-member schools are invited to attend sport activity coaches meetings and have input and vote at these meetings.
3. Recommendations that come from coaches meetings are to be presented at the directorate meeting of the MJHSAD by the league commissioner. The recommendations will be discussed and voted on.
4. Non-member schools are to apply to the MJHSAD for league membership on a yearly basis. The deadline for application is May 15.
5. League status for non-member teams of the MJHSAD requires teams to follow the constitution and bylaws of the MJHSAD which includes:

- adherence to seasonal starting practice dates;
- registration of players on said teams (a copy of the teams SHSAA E5 form for both junior & senior teams must be in to the sporting activity commissioner 24 hours prior to the non-member's first game);
- adherence to league and play-off dates; and
- provision for general supervision and security at game sites.

6. Non-member teams in football, volleyball, soccer & basketball will be given an equal number (when possible) of home and away games providing they have adequate facilities. Play-off games will be played in Moose Jaw (MJHSAD member schools & facilities or neutral sites such as SIAST). An exception to this rule would be Balgonie playing Swift Current in football. The play-off game would be hosted by the team who finished higher in the regular standings.

7. It is the responsibility of the league commissioner to inform all participating league schools of the requirements and expectations regarding the specifics of league operations.

ARTICLE 4 - ORGANIZATION

1. The Executive will consist of a President, Vice-President, Secretary, Incoming President, Treasurer, Physical Education Consultant.
2. The Treasurer shall be appointed annually by the MJHSAD.
3. The Executive positions shall be a one year term running from July 1 to June 30 and shall be rotated among the member schools annually. The Executive positions shall be declared by June. The rotation shall begin in June 1994 with the following positions:

1. Central 2. Peacock 3. Riverview 4. Vanier

ARTICLE 5 - DUTIES AND POWERS

GENERAL COUNCIL

1. To approve any amendments to the Constitution and Bylaws.
2. To approve the annual budget.

EXECUTIVE

1. To govern interschool athletic activities including responsibility for:

A. Enforcing the Constitution and Bylaws.
B. Convening the monthly meetings, or any special meetings of the General Council.
C. Administering of financial affairs.
D. Instructing of Sports Commissioners.
E. Ruling on all cases of doubtful or disputed player eligibility.

2. The Executive is empowered to rule on such cases which are not covered by the constitution or bylaws. These decisions are not to be considered as precedents, and each must be reported to the next regular meeting, together with an explanation and a recommendation for possible legislative action.
3. The Executive is empowered to strike such committees as they shall see fit, who may, but need not be, members of the executive. The duties of such committees shall be those designated by the executive.
4. Signing authority shall be an Administrator and Treasurer.

ARTICLE 6 - DUTIES OF OFFICERS

PRESIDENT:

1. Preside at all meetings and shall act as chief executive officer of the district.
2. Call all regular meetings and have the power to call special meetings as necessary.
3. Circulate an advance notice of meetings and an agenda prior to the meeting day.
4. Be the MJHSAD representative to the SHSAA.
5. Represent the district at the SHSAA President's meeting.
6. Cast a vote for his/her school.
7. Acknowledge efforts of media at end of school year with a written letter of thanks.

VICE-PRESIDENT

1. During the absence of the President or his/her inability to perform such duties, the Vice-President shall carry out all duties of the President.

INCOMING PRESIDENT

1. Be the MJHSAD representative to the SHSAA Annual Meeting.

SECRETARY

1. Keep the minutes of all meetings.
2. Copy and distribute such minutes to each member of the MJHSAD as soon as possible after each meeting.
3. Send one copy each to the Executive Director of the SHSAA, the Director of the Moose Jaw Roman Catholic Separate School Division #22 and the Director of the Moose Jaw Public School Division #1.
4. Send a copy of the minutes to the president of each of the other twelve districts as soon as possible after each meeting.
5. Record attendance for voting purposes. (See Article 10 - Voting Privileges)

TREASURER

1. Co-sign all cheques.
2. Pay all bills after approval by the Executive.
3. Present a tentative budget in June for the ensuing school year.
4. Collect the annual assessment fee based on school enrollment from each school by September 30.
5. Prepare an interim statement of receipts, disbursements, and balance twice a year.
6. In consultation with the PE Consultant, approve tournament budgets.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION CONSULTANT

1. Provide leadership and resources to the MJHSAD.
2. Convene coaches' meetings with each Commissioner and cast the deciding vote in case of a tie.
3. Shall give direction to all activity commissioners in carrying out their duties.
4. Represent the district at the SHSAA President's meeting and Annual meeting.
5. Act as liaison between the SHSAA and the district.
6. Receive schedules and follow up reports from the commissioners.
7. Update the district handbook annually.
8. Chair the discipline committee or appoint an executive member to do so.
9. Ensure that delegates to the SHSAA annual general meeting are appointed and makes arrangements for their attendance.
10. Complete MAP grant forms.
11. Be commissioner of football and track and field.
12. Collect and keep on file, copies of Registration Cards (pink cards), SHSAA E5 forms and Team Registration Forms.
13. Order awards for the district..
14. Book facilities for MJHSAD tournaments.

ARTICLE 7 - ACTIVITY COMMISSIONERS

1. Activity commissioners are persons who volunteer, or are elected or appointed annually by the directorate.
2. The responsibility of the Commissioner is to carry out the regulations and policies of the MJHSAD & the SHSAA as it applies to the sport.
3. Plan the league schedule. The Commissioner, in conjunction with the Physical Education Consultant, shall call a pre-season meeting of all coaches of the sport to plan the league schedule and play-offs. Each school shall have one vote for teams participating in the boy's league and one vote for teams participating in the girl's league regardless of the number of teams a school may have in a league. A post-season meeting shall also be called to discuss the season and improvements/changes for the next season. NOTE: Approval of the MJHSAD is required before changes are made contrary to established practice.
4. The Commissioner shall provide a copy of the schedule to the official's organization.
5. The Commissioner, may call meetings during the season when requested by a school to deal with problems arising from the league or play-offs ( e.g. - inadequate facilities, inclement weather, protests and/or disputes, disciplinary action, etc.).
6. Shall collect from coaches: Player Registration Forms (Pink Cards), a copy of each teams' E5 Form, and Registration Fees. NOTE: Coaches are now expected to fill in their own E5 Form and either fax or complete on-line to the SHSAA. All forms and registration fees are to be collected twenty-four hours prior to the first contest of the season. Further additions to the player list during the season must also be submitted twenty-four hours prior to participation in league or tournament play. Once collected, registration fees are to be passed on to the treasurer.
7. Check team rosters and eligibility forms for compliance with the MJHSAD eligibility regulations. Doubtful or disputed cases of eligibility must be referred immediately to the Executive for a final ruling.
8. Receive protests and forward to PE Consultant who will contact members of the Hearing Committee.
9. Plan appropriate presentation of trophies.
10. Co-operate with the news media to ensure favorable and timely publicity for the sport.
11. Be in charge of out-of-town tournament allocation equally among schools.
12. Book accommodations and transportation for teams traveling to post district play.
13. Submit a written report promptly at the end of the season to the Directorate. The report should include a summary of league competition and play-offs, a financial report, schedule for next season, along with any recommendations for next year made either by him/her or on behalf of the coaches.

ARTICLE 8 - TOURNAMENT ORGANIZERS

1 Awards are restricted to a team trophy, shield and/or individual ribbons, trophies, medallions or crests, and any other individual awards not exceeding a value of $50.00.
2. A maximum entry fee of $125.00 may be charged per team or per school.
3. Ensure that Physical Education Consultant is notified of tournament dates so that facilities are booked.
4. Complete a pre-tournament budget and send to treasurer.
5. Order plaques/trophies.
6. Set up tournament schedule/draw.
7. Notify Officials Commissioner so that referees may be scheduled.
8. Send team/player information to Physical Education Consultant so that programs can be put together.
9. Send out pre-tournament information to all teams.
10. Contact the local media of the details for the event.
11. Set up canteen.
12. Have minor officials & gate attendants in place. Have one adult at helping out at gate at all times.
13. Assign change rooms to the teams and have one for the officials
14. Decorate gym as necessary.
15. Have necessary score sheets, media reports, cash box, stamp pad, tournament passes, float, pens, programs, etc. ready to go.
16. If clock is needed, make sure it is working properly.
17. Pull out bleachers, set up team benches, etc.
18. Mop floor periodically.
19. Have microphone/stereo system set up.
20. Set up officials/coaches room. Buy snacks.
21. Acknowledge sponsors.
22. Organize the awards presentation.
23. Clean up and close facility in keeping with school or community policies.
24. Complete written report and present to MJHSAD as soon as possible following completion of tournament. Include, participants, results, financial report and recommendations for next year's
tournament.

ARTICLE 9 - MEETINGS
1. One General Council meeting to be held during the second week of each month, usually Thursday.
2. Special General Meetings may be called by the Executive.
3. The Executive shall meet at such time as may be required.
4. The rules of order for the conduct of all MJHSAD meetings will in general follow the Roberts Rules of Order, and will be as summarized below:
All votes are calculated on the basis of present voting members. With the right to vote goes the right to abstain from the voting. The chair will not call for abstentions, nor do the voters have a right to announce that they have abstained. Abstentions have no effect on the calculation of votes.
5. A majority of the membership (50% + 1) shall constitute a quorum.

ARTICLE 10 - VOTING PRIVILEGES
1. In order to be eligible to vote at a meeting, a member must attend 50% of the meetings held to date, including the meeting at which he/she wishes to vote.

ARTICLE 11 - AMENDMENTS TO THE CONSTITUTION, BYLAWS AND SPORT ACTIVITIES

CONSTITUTION

1. The Constitution may only be amended at the MJHSAD'S Annual Meeting held in June.
2. Written notice of proposed amendments to the Constitution shall be forwarded to the President at least two weeks prior to the Annual Meeting. The President shall circulate the proposed amendment(s) to all member schools at least one week prior to the Annual Meeting.
3. A two-thirds majority vote of a properly constituted quorum shall be required to pass an amendment.
4. Proposed constitutional amendments shall be voted upon at the Annual Meeting and if passed shall become effective at the conclusion of the Annual Meeting or from the date noted in the amendment.
5. Any proposed amendments submitted after the deadline will require a three-quarter majority of a properly constituted quorum.

BYLAWS

1. Bylaws may only be amended at the MJHSAD'S Annual Meeting held in June.
2. Written notice of proposed amendments to the bylaws shall be forwarded to the President at least two weeks prior to the Annual Meeting. The President shall circulate the proposed amendment(s) to all Member schools at least one week prior to the Annual Meeting.
3. Proposed amendments shall be voted upon at the Annual Meeting and if passed by a majority of a properly constituted quorum shall become effective at the conclusion of the Annual Meeting or from the date noted in the amendment.
4. Any proposed amendments submitted after the deadline will require a two-thirds majority of a properly constituted quorum.

SPORT ACTIVITY RULES

1. Teams, students, coaches, supervisors, officials and teachers shall abide by the Activity Rules of the sport as set out in the sport specific section of the MJHSAD Handbook.
2. Amendments to Sport Activity Rules may be made at any MJHSAD meeting by a simple majority of a properly constituted quorum. All teams, students, coaches, supervisors and MJHSAD Members shall abide by those amendments.
3. Written notice of proposed amendments to Sport Activity Rules shall be forwarded to the President of the MJHSAD at least two weeks prior to the monthly meeting. The president shall circulate the proposed amendment(s) to all member schools at least one week prior to the monthly meeting.

Proposed amendments shall be voted upon at the monthly meeting and if passed by a majority of a properly constituted quorum shall become effective at the conclusion of the meeting or from the date noted in the amendment.

Any proposed amendments submitted after the deadline will require a two-thirds majority of a properly constituted quorum.

ARTICLE 12 - FEES AND FINANCE

1. Students participating in activities governed by the MJHSAD will be required to complete an annual registration form (Pink Card) and pay the designated fee or fees before participating in any activity.
2. The registration fee for major activities is $22.00. The registration fee for minor activities is $12.00.
See Article 13 - Sport Activities.
3. The MJHSAD is financed from the following:

A. Public and Separate School Board grants.
B. Gate receipts (league, play-offs and tournaments).
C. Registration fees.
D. SHSAA Map Grants.
E. Sale of season tickets.

4. Admission fees must be charged for sports as directed by the MJHSAD.
5. Schools may collect season ticket monies for use in their program for equipment, uniforms, travel and officials.
6. The MJHSAD will pay officials' fees for all MJHSAD sponsored activities in accordance with SHSAA standards or as negotiated with each officials' group.

ARTICLE 13 - SEASON TICKETS, ADMISSION CHARGES AND STUDENT ACTIVITY CARDS

1. Gate admission rates to be charged for league games, play-off games and tournaments shall be established annually by the MJHSAD and ratified at the June Directorate Meeting.

PRESENT RATE FOR: Junior & Senior Volleyball & Basketball & Football.
- High School Students and Adults: $2.00 for league and $3.00 for play-off games
- Elementary students admitted free.

PRESENT RATE FOR: Volleyball and Basketball Tournaments
- High School Students and Adults: $2.00 on Friday, $3.00 on Saturday
- Elementary students admitted free.

2. The host school shall be responsible for admissions unless special arrangements with other member schools are made prior to the competition (Example. - tournaments, play-offs at SIAST, etc.).
3. Member schools are expected to collect admissions for football on a rotational basis as established by the football commissioner.
4. For league play, the host should establish the gate a minimum of 20 minutes prior to start of games and maintain the gate until 3/4 time of the event. For play-offs the host should establish the gate a minimum of 30 minutes prior to the start of the game.
5. A $50.00 fine will be charged to a host school that fails to provide an adequate gate.
6. SHSAA coaches cards are valid for all MJHSAD sponsored activities including play-offs
7. Player's passes (which must be accompanied with student ID) are valid for all MJHSAD sponsored activities for that sport and that sport only.
8. Season ticket rates shall be established annually by the MJHSAD and ratified at the June Directorate Meeting. NOTE: Season tickets are good for league games only!

PRESENT RATE FOR: Volleyball - $5.00, Football - $7.00, Basketball - $7.00.

9. The MJHSAD will accept student activity cards as admission to regular season games (excluding football and tournaments). The card is not valid for play-off games. To offset the cost each school will forward $1.50 per card to the MJHSAD.

ARTICLE 14 - SPORT ACTIVITIES

1. A school must declare its intention to participate in the league at the time of the pre-season organizational meeting for the sport.
2. In all interschool competitions, each school shall be represented by not more than one senior and two junior teams for each team sport.
3. When less than three teams are involved in league competition, the MJHSAD will not plan, supervise or administer interschool competitions unless prior MJHSAD approval has been given due to unusual circumstances or conditions. Consideration will be given to differences between individual and team sports.
4. League and play-off procedures shall be determined by the MJHSAD before the commencement of league play in each sport (Example - timing, number of teams in play-offs, number of games in play-offs, protests, etc.).
5. The recognized intercollegiate athletic activities shall be:

BOYS	GIRLS
FALL TERM
Volleyball *	Volleyball *
Football *	Soccer *
Cross Country Running	Cross Country Running
Golf	Golf
WINTER TERM
Basketball *	Basketball *
Curling *	Curling *
Badminton	Badminton
Wrestling	Wrestling
SPRING TERM
Track and Field	Track and Field

NOTE: Starred (*) activities are considered as major activities and the registration fee for major activities is $22.00. Other activities are considered as minor activities and the registration fee for minor activities is $12.00.

6. The player registration fee for the forthcoming year will be set at the June meeting of the MJHSAD.

7. In each of the sports activities, the student athlete must compete in the gender category provided for them. If a school chooses not to enter a team in a particular category, or if the sports activity is only offered to one gender, the student athletes of that school may not participate in intercollegiate activities on the team of the opposite gender within their school.

ARTICLE 15 - JUNIOR ATHLETICS

1. The major emphasis in junior sports must be participation through healthy competition.
2. Coaches must strive to arrange for a fair share of playing time regardless of ability.
3. Programs must provide each participant with the opportunity to learn and grow in an educationally positive environment.
4. Coaches must:
- Take full responsibility for all participants.
- Exemplify good deportment, sportsmanship and leadership.
- Have high standards for participant behavior.
- Recognize and praise the efforts of all participants.
- Keep students well informed about practice times and game dates.
- Request a reasonable time commitment from participants since family and other interests place demands on the athlete's time.
- Make corrections and coaching points in a positive, reassuring manner.
5. Objectives for participants:
- Take pride in honest effort and work toward the improvement of their abilities.
- Develop the ability to win with humility and lose with grace.
- Follow the rules of the game and learn the values of fair play.
- Demonstrate support and respect for opposing players, coaches and officials.
- Learn to work together in a team environment.
6. A Junior or frosh player in volleyball or basketball may play two games (league, exhibition or a combination of the two) and attend one tournament with a senior team. If they play more than this policy allows, a player must remain with the senior team for the remainder of the season.

ARTICLE 16 - ALLOCATION OF TOURNAMENTS

6. All invitations must be forwarded to the Commissioner for equal distribution in a manner agreed to by the coaches at their pre-season meeting.
7. The Commissioner and coaches should keep in mind the following criteria for tournament selection:

- Distribution deals with in-province tournaments only.
- Winners of previous years' tournaments may choose to return to defend their title.
- A fair assessment of caliber of team from year to year should dictate the level of tournament selected by coaches.

ARTICLE 17 - AWARDS

1. First and second place medallions (MJHSAD league championships) will be presented to frosh, junior and senior athletes, managers and coaches in volleyball, soccer, football, golf, basketball, curling and badminton.
2. For tournaments: first place and second place medallions will be presented to all team members, managers and coaches. Tournament organizers with prior consent of the MJHSAD may present 3rd place medallions. Team keeper plaques may also be presented. For the Invitational Track & Field Meet, ribbons on a certificate will be awarded for 1st to 3rd place standings in each event..
3. For the District Track & Field Meet, medals for first, second and third place in individual age classifications (boys & girls) will be presented following the Meet. A tie shall be resolved by presentation of duplicate awards. Ribbons on a certificate will be awarded for 1st to 4th place standings in each event.
4. A league trophy/plaque will be presented to MJHSAD champions in football, soccer, volleyball, badminton, basketball, curling and track. League champions should have the trophy/plaque engraved with the bill being sent to the MJHSAD treasurer. The trophy/plaque is to be displayed at the winning team's school and kept at this school until a new champion is declared. At this time the trophy/plaque is passed on to the new champion. The school holding the trophy/plaque is responsible for its whereabouts and condition.