POLICIES OF THE NORTH CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION

SCHOOL DIVISIONS OF THE DISTRICT
MISSINIPE #113
PRINCE ALBERT CATHOLIC #6
SASKATCHEWAN RIVERS #119
BAND SCHOOLS
PRIVATE SCHOOLS

GENERAL POLICIES

1. Eligibility:

a) All member schools are required to follow SHSAA procedure for registering students

b) E-10 forms must be submitted to the SHSAA office on OCTOBER 1ST. A copy of the E-10 forms must also be submitted to the district treasurer by OCTOBER 15th AND A cheque, made out to NORTH CENTRAL DISTRICT and based upon $0.75 per student in grades 9 through 12 inclusive, must accompany this form.

c) To compete against other SHSAA member schools you must be a member of good standing within the SHSAA. Failure to submit the $0.75 student levy fee and form to the North Central District will deem your school ineligible for ALL competition until E10 form and fees are submitted to the District Treasurer.

d) Hosting will be awarded on a bid process for all non classified activities (Cross country, Golf, Badminton, Curling, Track & Field)

SPORT SPECIFIC INFORMATION

Sport: BADMINTON

1. Equipment and facility requirements

a) In accordance with current SHSAA specifications. See SHSAA handbook.

b) All players in doubles events must wear protective glasses unless regular prescription glasses are worn. All students of Saskatchewan Rivers School Division participating in Singles events must also wear protective glasses or prescription glasses at all times.

2. Entries

a) E-5 form should be forwarded to the SHSAA office and the district commissioner by required date of SHSAA

b) Participants may enter only one event. Coaches must enter the names of all eligible players on the and forward the entries to the district commissioner.

c) Draw will be a 12 team Double knock out

d) Representation will be as follows:
Missinipe 2 per event
Former Parkland 3 per event (incl: Debden, Shellbrook, Canwood, Big River, Ahtahkakoop & SeSeWa Hum)
P.A. Catholic 2 per event
P.A. Rural 2 per event (incl: Meath Park, Birch Hills, Kinistino, St. Louis)
P.A. City 3 per event (incl: Carlton, P.A.C.I, Wesmor, Sturgeon Lake)

* if a team drops out, P.A. City may add a 4th team. If more drop outs, spot will be determined by North Central District Executive in conjunction with the Badminton commissioner to determine the next most competitive entry.

3. Rules of Play

Current SHSAA guidelines will be followed , including:

1) All games are played to 15 points.
2) Games may be set at 14-14.
3) A match winner wins the best of 3 games.
4) The Honor System will be used.
5) Any disputes or questions should be brought to the attention of the commissioner.

4. Officials

The honor system will be used with the commissioner having authority to settle disputes.

5. Play-off Structure : Double Knock out 12 team draw

6. Time Guidelines : competition will be played during the afternoon of a week day no less than 4 days before Regional playoff

7. Awards

District medals are awarded to the individual winners.

Sport: BASKETBALL

Follow SHSAA guidelines as Basketball is a Classified activity

Sport: CROSS COUNTRY

1. Equipment and Facility Requirements

a) For course distances, see SHSAA handbook.
b) The course should include as many hills as possible.
c) The ideal course is a loop.
d) The course should be clearly marked in the colored system of flags.
e) Stop watches, clipboard and a recording area should be provided.

2. Entries

a) District commissioner will fax Cross Country entry forms to all teams registered for Cross Country with SHSAA by mid-September. District Commissioner will also contact P4A representative to inquire which schools will be participating in the P4A meet held in conjunction with the NCDAA meet.

b) The age groups are : Pee Wee, Bantam (P4A), Junior, Midget, Senior (NCDAA)

c) There are no limitations as to the number of entries per school.

3. Rules of Play:

Refer to the SHSAA handbook. Schedule will be as follows:
11:30-12:00 Registration/Scratches of Runners
12:00-12:30 Walk Through of course
12:30-12:45 Peewee Girls (1km)
12:45-1:00 Peewee Boys (2km)
1:00 - 1:15 Bantam Girls (2km)
1:15 - 1:30 Bantam Boys (3 km)
1:30 - 1:45 Midget Girls (3 km)
1:45 - 2:00 Midget Boys (4km)
2:00 - 2:15 Junior Girls (4km)
2:15 - 2:30 Junior Boys (5 km)
2:30 - 2:45 Senior Girls (4 km)
2:45 - 3:00 Senior Boys (6 km)

4. Officials

The minimum requirements for officials are as follows:
timers - 2
recorders - 2
starter - 1
spotter - 5+ .

6. Time Guidelines

This event shall be held at least 10 days prior to the provincial competition. A schedule of starting times should be forwarded to all schools who have entered at least one week prior to the competition.

7. Awards

1) Age group winners shall receive District medals. 2) Participation Ribbons shall be awarded to all competitors upon crossing the finish line

Sport: CURLING

1. Equipment and Facility Requirements

a) In accordance with current SHSAA specifications. See SHSAA handbook.

b) A minimum of three sheets of ice (preferably artificial) are required.

c) All standard curling equipment may be used.

2. Entries

a ) E5 forms must be forwarded to the SHSAA by early December. E5 forms must be forwarded to the District commissioner no later than 3 weeks prior to District competition.

b) District commissioner will set up draws in accordance to schools that have registered teams with the SHSAA.

3. Rules of Play

District Competition will follow rules of play as outlined in SHSAA handbook

4. Officials

The commissioner is encouraged to arrange for qualified judges to be present for all games.

5. Play-off Structure

A complete double knock out 8 team draw should be used. Representation will be as follows:

P.A. City 2 Parkland 2 (includes Debden, Shellbrook, Canwood, Big River)
P. A. Catholic 1 P.A. Rural 2 (includes Meath Park, Birch Hills, Kinistino, St. Louis)
Missinipe 1

* In the event that an area is unable to fill their position, the open spot will go to another area determined by the NCDAA executive

6. Time Guidelines

a) The tournament should be held on a Friday starting at noon and all day Saturday.

b) At least two hours should be allowed for all games.

7. Awards

District medals are awarded to the individual team winners.

Sport: FOOTBALL

Follow SHSAA guidelines as Football is a Classified activity

Sport: GOLF

1. Equipment and Facility Requirements

a) See SHSAA handbook.

b) Host center must supply adequate scorecards for all players.

c) Competitors must supply their own equipment.

2. Entries

a) Competitors may enter only one of sand green or grass green.

b) District Commissioner will fax eligible schools based on registration information from SHSAA

c) Coaches must submit E5 forms to SHSAA AND submit individual names to District Commissioner

d) Green fees are the responsibility of the golfer.

8. Rules of Play

Follow guidelines/ rules as outlined by SHSAA

9. Officials

Two course marshals should move about the course to make sure that all rules are adhered to.

10. District Tournament Format

a) The grass green tournament will consist of 18 holes; the sand green tournament will consist of 18 holes.

b) The structure is governed by the SHSAA rules.

c) Tournament Representation will be as follows:

P.A. Catholic
St. Mary (one team & individuals)
Rivier

Missinipe (one team & individuals) *including Montreal Lake

Independant (one team & individuals)
Sturgeon Lake
Ecole Valois
Ahtahkakoop
See See Wa Hum

Sask Rivers (three teams & individuals)

11. Time Guidelines

The tournament should be held on a week day, no less than one week prior to Provincials

12. Awards

District medals are awarded to the individual and team winners in each of the sand green and grass green tournaments.

Sport: SOCCER

Follow SHSAA guidelines as Soccer is a Classified activity

Sport: TRACK & Field

1. Equipment and Facility Requirements

a) Adequate equipment should be available to run all events. Other schools within the district may be requested to bring equipment.

b) A discus cage must be available.

2. Entries

a) Four entries per event in the midget, junior, and senior age groups.

b) Entries must be emailed in to the commissioner at least 3 days prior to the meet.

c) E-5 form should be sent only to the SHSAA office with all participants listed.

d) Students may only compete at any competition at the level at which they are registered ie. no bumping up.

e) Grade 8 students are ineligible for competition (if not High school, not eligible)

f) Representation is as follows:

4 conferences with 4 representatives from each conference

Carlton (4) Parkland (4) includes former Parkland schools & schools from Missinipe

P.A. Catholic (4) P.A Area(4) includes St. Louis, Kinistino, Meath Park, Birch Hills, PACI & Wesmor)

* Each conference will also include any Independent & Band schools within their geographic area

3. Rules of Play The meet will be conducted in accordance with guidelines listed in the SHSAA handbook.

4. Officials

a) The commissioner must assign duties to each division.

b) There must be 2 officials per field event.

c) There must be at least 11 officials for the track.

5. Playoff Structure

All 200m & 1500m races & Pole Vault must be run off the night before the meet day.

6. Time Guidelines

The meet should be scheduled for the Monday/Tuesday of the week prior to the Provincial meet and moved to the first suitable day in the case of rain out.

7. Awards

a) District medals are awarded to the 6 age group winners.

b) First, second and third place ribbons are awarded in every event.

8. A jury of appeal for the Track and Field meet shall consist of the executive members, meet directors, and any other person named prior to the meet.

Sport: VOLLEYBALL

Follow SHSAA guidelines as Volleyball is a Classified activity