South Central District Including all schools in Prairie South School Division #210 and Vanier Collegiate, Ecole Ducharme, College Mathieu, Caronport High School, and Cornerstone Christian School. South Central is subdivided into a North Section, Moose Jaw Section, South West Section, and South East Section. President: Bart Mihalicz, Craik mihalicz.bart@prairiesouth.ca Prairie South Commissioners of Athletics: Roger Morgan morgan.roger@prairiesouth.ca Larry Segall segall.larry@prairiesouth.ca

SCDAA (South Central District Athletic Association)

~ Constitution - Updated June 2011 ~

SPORT ACTIVITY RULES

Cross Country

RULES:

1.  This competition will consist of a bantam, midget, junior and senior categories.  This event is open to all competitors.

2.  The cross country run shall be over a course of 3000m to 6000m in length.  Measurement shall be along the middle of the course.  The course shall be clearly marked by a wide chalk line or by sign posts with large directional arrows wherever the course turns, or by flags about one foot square mounted on stakes which hold them to the ground.

Flag designations:          A RED flag generally indicates a turn to the LEFT.
                                    A WHITE flag generally indicates a turn to the RIGHT.
                                    A YELLOW flag generally indicates STRAIGHT AHEAD.

3.  Cross country running is intended as an “off-track” activity and, therefore, a variety of terrain must be expected by the competitor.  Prepared surfaces should not be expected and a variety of footing caused by natural terrain and weather conditions must be accepted as part of the competition. 

4.  Competitors in cross country events are not allowed to receive any assistance or refreshments from any person during the progress of the race.

5.  1st, 2nd, 3rd medallions will be presented to male and female participants in each category.

6.  The distance for bantam cross country is 2000m.

7.  Bantam aged athletes must be under 14 and in Grade 7 or 8.

8. Cross country athletes wear our South Central uniforms when we are representing
    South Central at Provincial Cross Country championships.

Golf

RULES:

1.  During Section tournaments, each school can only register a maximum of 10 golfers per school.

2.  One team and the top 3 male and female scorers (if not part of the team) from each section will advance to the district tournament.

3.  In the case of a tie for one of the top three places in the individual category (male or female), where at least one of the individuals in a tie are not part of the school winning team, that there be a one-hole sudden victory playoff, starting at the first hole to determine the individual(s) that moves on to qualify for Provincials.

4.  Green fees will be the responsibility of each school (or division).

5.  Bantam district golf tournament will be held the same weekend as senior district golf. Entries will be capped at 12 participants per section.

6.  Caddying and/or coaching are not allowed during the course of play.

7.  The SCDAA will make an effort to send an adult with each group of golfers to act as a resource person on golfing rules, local course rules and golf etiquette.

8.  All coaches/teacher supervisors must be present at the golf course while their athlete(s) golf.

9. The district golf tournament will be run as the SHSAA tournament.

10. Meals will be purchased by the SCDAA for all non-coaching facilitators.

Soccer

1. The rules for soccer shall be maintained in the constitution used to run the leagues.

2. The Moose Jaw High School Athletic Association has the responsibility for       
    structuring, team entries, rules, and advancement for girls soccer.

Football

1. 1. The rules for football shall be maintained in the constitution used to run the leagues.
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3. 2. The Moose Jaw High School Athletic Association has the responsibility for structuring, team entries, rules, and advancement for 12 man football.
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Volleyball

RULES

1.  In 1A, the top two teams from each section will advance to district championship.  In all other categories (2A-5A) all registered schools will advance to districts.

2.  Where there are two teams competing at that level they shall hold a best of five playoff match to determine the district representative.

3.  Where there are three (3) to five (5) teams competing at that level they shall hold a round robin and a 1st vs. 2nd playoff to determine the district representative.

4.  If there are six (6) teams competing at that level they shall hold a two (2) pool round robin playoff with a cross-over playoff to determine the district representative.

5.  Bantam district play will consist of a four team round-robin tournament.  If only three sections advance teams, each section will advance two teams to a two pool tournament.

6. Bantam volleyball leagues will not follow section boundaries; they will be structured to minimize transportation time.

7. All conference championships will be awarded on rotation.

8. Net heights are as follows:                
      Junior Boys:            2.35 m
      Junior Girls:            2.15 m
      Bantam Boys:         2.24 m
      Bantam Girls:          2.10 m

Curling

RULES

1.  One team per section will advance to the district championship in each of Boys, Girls and Mixed categories.  The tournament will be a double-knockout format.

1. During years where South Central District may advance two teams to provincials, two teams will advance from each section to an eight-team district championship.

1. Each section advances one team to the district playoffs.  If one section doesn’t advance a team, the host section will enter a second team.

1. In bantam curling, mixed teams will be defined as four athletes, one of which must be of the opposite gender.

Basketball

RULES

1. All conference championships will occur on a rotation.

1. The bantam district playoff structure is as follows:

a) The district championship will be a bracket draw, A and B side
b) If four sections advance teams, each section will advance one team.
c) If three sections advance teams, each visiting section will advance one team and the host section will advance two teams.
d) If two sections have teams, each section will advance two teams.
e) The boys and girls tournament will be a maximum of four teams each, hosted in one community

1. All changes to league structure must approved by the executive with consultation of both leagues involved.

1. The bantams will use a 24 second clock for playoff games.

Wrestling

RULES

1. SAWA rules are used with SHSAA modifications.  See SHSAA Handbook. Regional and Provincial wrestling championship competitors must wear either a red/blue singlet or a school singlet.  Club singlets are unacceptable. 

Badminton

RULES

1.  All sections will send two (2) representatives per category for a two pool round robin draw.  There will be a cross over playoff of the top two (2) teams in each pool.  In senior there will also be a third place match.
2.  Bantam will have two representatives from each rural section with a six-team round-robin district playoff.
3.   All singles badminton players will wear goggles.
4.   The district championship will follow the same format as the regional championship.
5.   The senior district championship will rotate between Peacock and Gravelbourg annually.

Track and Field

RULES

1.  Each section will advance two male and female athletes per event to the district meet in bantam, midget, junior and senior categories.
2. For timed finals, the heats will be split evenly into two seeded sections when necessary. If there are an odd number of athletes, the larger heat will be the “fast heat”.
3. Bantam aged athletes must be under 14 and in Grade 7 or 8.
4. Athletes must wear numbered jerseys.
5. That the High Jump heights at section meets be 15 cm below and 10 cm below at the  
    district from the SHSAA starting height for Provincials.