RULES
NFHS RULES
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COMING SOON
STATE REQUIRED TEST:
Test Date
TBD
CONDUCT PROCESS
Hello and welcome back;
In an effort to make contests run as smooth as possible and for the focus to remain on the
athletes competing, I am resending this checklist of what an official should do if they
experience an issue with spectators at a game.
A gentle reminder is to make sure all officials concentrate on the field of play and the
athletes involved, however, when outside noise gets to a level of unacceptability, the
protocol outlined on the attached should be followed.
We had our first AD meeting of the year this morning and each AD was asked to share this
with every coach at every level so the coaches and the officials would be on the same page
should an issue arise.
Our goal is to let the kids play, let the coaches coach and let the officials officiate and NOT let
bystanders ruin that experience for those previously listed.
We are asking you to share this with each and every member of your associations so that
everyone has the same message and knows what to do if necessary.
Thank you and good luck during this fall season.
Peter Blieberg
Assistant Executive Director
Section XI, NYSPHSAA
pblieberg@sectionxi.org
(631) 366-0700
e chaperone/security responsibilities.
PROCEDURES
Procedures for officials to follow if experiencing issues during an athletic contest.
1. Stop the game.
2. Approach the HOME team head coach.
3. Request to speak with chaperone/security.
4. Explain to chaperone/security what the issue is.
5. If no chaperone or security can be identified, have Home Head Coach address issue.
6. Resume contest.
7. If situation persists, stop game, request chaperone/security again.
8. Have individual(s) removed. Ask chaperone/security to identify individual(s).
9. You MUST record individual’s name(s).
10. Wait until individual leaves complex. Do not start contest unril they leave.
11. Resume contest.
12. Submit written SECTION XI MISCONDUCT form by noon the next day identifying individual(s) who were removed from the contest to pblieberg@sectionxi.org
13. With Section XI as the driving force, the NYSPHSAA voted in to treat spectators in the same way coaches and athlete are in regards to ejections.
(1st time, sit out next contest / 2nd time = 2 game ban / 3rd time = ban for the remainder of the season)
Individual’s ejected are not permitted to be at the site of that next contest.
14. For any player or coach ejected from the game. Please make sure to have full name and number of that person to include in your report.
15. Misconduct report MUST include, sport (gender), level, and full name & number plus explanation
why individual(s) were ejected.
16. If a fight occurs, please make note of the bench areas and any individual who leaves that area
during an on-field altercation. As per new policy passed by Section XI in May of 2022, individuals who leave the bench area during an on-field altercation will be required to sit out the next 2 contests.
If something out of the ordinary takes place, the officials are to call in to the Section office by noon the next day (631-366-0700) and ask to speak to Pete Blieberg to report the situation.
*All the information above has been put in place to assist the officials in overseeing the athletic contest.
Athletic Directors will continue to work to improve the chaperone/security responsibilities.
