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TO: CIF-SS FOOTBALL COACHES FROM: GLENN MARTINEZ, ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER
RE: 2016 CIF-SS FOOTBALL SEASON DATE: AUGUST 2016
WELCOME TO THE 2016 FOOTBALL SEASON! We hope the contents of this bulletin will answer many of your questions and be useful throughout the upcoming year. Please share this information with the other members of your coaching staff. Please note there are several rule changes for 2016. Good luck in the upcoming season. If I can be of assistance to you during the year, please do not hesitate to contact me at the CIF-SS office.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
2016 CIF-SS Football Coaches Advisory Committee……………………………………………..2
2016 Football Calendar Dates……………………………………………………………………..4
2016-17 Eleven-Man Football Playoff Groupings (By Ranking)………………………………………5
2016-17 Eleven-Man Football Playoff Groupings (Alphabetical)……………………………………8
2016-17 Eleven-Man Football Divisions - Leagues…………………………………………………11
2016 Eight-Man Football Playoff Format……………………………………………………….. 15
2016 Eight-Man Football Schools………………………………………………………………..17
2016 Eight-Man Football Divisions – Leagues…………………………………………………...18
NFHS 2016 Football Rules Revisions…………………………………………………………….19
2016 Football Guidelines…………………………………………………………………………22
Practice Allowance Blue Book Rule 506……………………………………………………………22
CIF State Bylaw 1901B………………………………………………………………………………23
Start of Fall Practice/”0” Week Game………………………………………………………………25
Rule 503 Concussion Protocol……………………………………………………………………..27
Rule 503H Sudden Cardiac Arrest Protocol…………………………………………………………27
Fourteen Year Old Participation Age Requirements (Mandatory)………………………………… 29
At-Large Entries into CIFSS Playoffs………………………………………………………………31
Game Announcer Suggestions………………………………………………………………………33
Officials Recommendations………………………………………………………………………34
Need for Improved Media Relations………………………………………………………………36
Football Records Update Information……………………………………………………………… 41
Press Guide & Record Book reporting Form…………………..……………………………………43
TV and Radio Broadcasts……………………..………………………………………………….45
Official Ball Program……………………………………………………………………………..46
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2016 CIF-SS 11-MAN FOOTBALL COACHES ADVISORY COMMITTEE
The CIF-SS is continuing to utilize the concept of advisory committees for virtually all sports. The role of the advisory committee, comprised of coaches in their respective sports and an administrator from the CIF-SS office, may or may not include the following:
Meetings Recommendations for playoff sites, procedural changes and rule changes. Assistance to coaches and/or officials organizations Liaison between coaches and the CIF-SS office
We ask that if you have suggestions or questions, make use of this channel of communication and contact one of the committee members. We will be meeting on a regular basis during the current football season and your items will become part of our agenda. For your reference, members of this year's Football Coaches Advisory Committee are:
Ken Batdorf Norte Vista HS (951) 310-6823 [email protected]
Margarito Beltran Bell Gardens HS [email protected]
Jim Benkert Oaks Christian HS (805) 402-8966 [email protected]
Dick Billingsley Oak Park HS (818) 735-3304 [email protected]
Jim Bonds St. Francis HS (661) 993-2954 [email protected]
Chris Brown Chaffey HS (909) 238-8726 [email protected]
Dick Bruich Football Management (951) 897-4681 [email protected]
Kurt Bruich Redlands East Valley HS (909)389-2500 ext. 5055 [email protected]
DeChon Burns Linfield Christian HS (951) 676-8111 [email protected]
Mark Cunningham University HS (949) 936-7780 [email protected]
Ken Drain Rio Hondo Prep HS (626) 484-3111 [email protected]
Mike Enright Rancho Alamitos HS (714) 305-3410 [email protected]
Bert Esposito Paloma Valley HS (951) 672-6030 ext. 22244 [email protected]
Aaron Flowers San Juan Hills HS (949)234-5900 [email protected]
Tom Goossen Arroyo Grande HS (805) 441-5464 [email protected]
Steve Hagerty Bishop Amat HS (951) 536-4494 [email protected]
Mike Herrington Hart HS (661) 810-0926 [email protected]
Josh Henderson Grace Brethren HS (805) 823-5716 [email protected]
Raul Lara Warren HS (562) 714-2606 [email protected]
Matt Logan Centennial/Corona HS (951) 532-9105 [email protected]
Mike Maggiore West Covina HS (951) 347-0606 [email protected]
Ray Maholchic Serrano HS (760) 701-9759 [email protected]
Greg Marshall Gahr HS (562) 926-5566 ext. 22161 [email protected]
L.D. Matthews Rancho Mirage HS 760) 668-9925 [email protected]
Josh McClurg Santa Ynez HS (805) 688-6487 ext. 3228 [email protected]
Ted McMillen Westminster HS (714) 914-3294 [email protected]
Steve Mitchell Football Management (909) 739-5600 ext. 1026 [email protected]
Mario Morales St. Anthony (562) 824-1186 [email protected]
Scott Morrison Santiago/Corona HS (626) 290-6218 [email protected]
Jason Negro St. John Bosco (562) 756-3602 [email protected]
Carter Paysinger Beverly Hills HS (310) 717-1078 [email protected]
Tony Peralta Elsinore HS (951) 253-7200 ext.3815 [email protected]
Tim Salter Upland HS (626) 252-5424 [email protected]
Rick Sherwood Officials Consultant (760) 861-3987 [email protected]
Steve Shevlin El Segundo HS (310) 926-9775 [email protected]
Jeff Williams Palmdale HS (661) 400-4345 [email protected]
Jahmal Wright Culver City HS (213) 308-0144 [email protected]
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8 MAN FOOTBALL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Committee
Members
School Phone
Number
E-Mail Address
Al Allen Maricopa HS [email protected]
Biff Charelton Cuyuma HS (661) 805-1379 [email protected] Chris Klinger Lucerne Valley HS (760) 248-2124 [email protected] Dan Spahr Rolling Hills Prep (310) 408-4371 [email protected] Dean Dorsey Hesperia Christian HS (760) 244-6164 [email protected] Gabe Hammett Joshua Springs HS (760) 365-3599 [email protected] Ray Clifton Football Management (714) 965-1997 [email protected] Michael Forcella Avalon HS (310) 510-0700 [email protected] Scott Gilbert Desert Chr. Acad. HS (760) 799-5054 [email protected] Jeff Hooper Thatcher HS (805) 646-8635 [email protected] Jim Donaldson Desert Chapel HS (760) 327-2772 [email protected] John Rasmussen Faith Baptist HS (818) 262-1904 [email protected] Mike Nuno Calvary Chapel/Downey HS 562 803-5151 [email protected] Perry Skaggs Westmark HS (323) 397-5436 [email protected] Tom Robinson Joshua Springs HS
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2016 CIF SOUTHERN SECTION FOOTBALL CALENDAR DATES “0” Week (If you have a bye in your schedule) August 26, 2016 Week One (If you do not have a bye in your schedule) September 2, 2016
Last Allowable Contest 8-Man October 28, 2016 11-Man November 4, 2016
PLAYOFF DATES
11-MAN First round November 11, 2016 Second round November 18, 2016
Semi-finals November 25, 2016 Finals December 4/5, 2015
8-MAN First round November 4, 2016 Second round November 11, 2016 Semi-finals November 18, 2016 Finals – Divisions 1 and 2 November 25/26, 2016
CIF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA REGIONALS December 9/10, 2016
CIF STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS December 16/17, 2016
IMPORTANT INFORMATION: 11-Man Formula for Guaranteed Entry Into CIF-SS Football
Playoffs In all divisions with leagues with:
Leagues of 4 or 5 teams will get 2 guaranteed entries,
leagues of 6-8 teams will get 3 guaranteed entries
leagues of 9 or more teams will get 4 guaranteed entries (Blue Book Rule 3219.5) Leagues are guaranteed their appropriate number of entries into the Southern Section Championships, per current Southern Section Blue Book Rule 3214, with the exception of football. In football, League Champions will have first priority, followed by 2nd place teams, 3rd place teams and so on from each league. Once the total number of guaranteed entries from each league are submitted, the At-Large Selection process outlined in the Football Playoff Bulletin will be used to select at-large teams to fill any byes in the draw, or to eliminate teams from the draw, in order to create a 16-team bracket for each division.
AT LARGE ENTRY
(Blue Book Rule 3214.1) (Football) requires a .500 or better record for At Large teams petitioning for entry into the CIF-SS Football Playoffs. In all team sports at-large selections will be considered from the next place beyond the guarantee that are .500 or better. After all those schools have been taken and there are still positions available, the next place teams that are .500 or better will then be considered. An example would be in football, some divisions allow two (2) entries per league. All 3rd place teams would be taken before any 4th place teams would be considered. (A tie will count as half a win and half a loss for a .500 record or better) For specific information on the at-large selection process, see the Football Playoff Bulletin.
NOTE: YOU MUST SUBMIT THE “AT-LARGE/FREELANCE ENTRY” TO BE CONSIDERED. INSTRUCTION FOR SUBMISSION WILL BE INCLUDED IN THE FOOTBALL PLAYOFF BULLETIN.
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2016-17 FOOTBALL PLAYOFF GROUPINGS (BY RANKING)
Division 1 - (18) Division 2 – (18) Division 3 – (19) Division 4 – (19)
1. Centennial Corona
2. St. John Bosco
3. Mission Viejo
4. Mater Dei
5. Bishop Amat
6. Vista Murrieta
7. Serra
8. JSerra
9. Lutheran/Orange
10. Servite
11. Poly/LB
12. Loyola
13. Santa Margarita
14. Tesoro
15. Upland
16. Rancho Cucamonga
17. Alemany
18. Chaminade
19. Notre Dame/SO
20. Chino Hills
21. San Clemente
22. Oaks Christian
23. Norco
24. Redlands E.Vly
25. Westlake
26. Citrus Hill
27. St. Bonaventure
28. La Habra
29. Crespi
30. El Toro
31. Camarillo
32. Arroyo Grande
33. Great Oak
34. Valencia/V
35. Hertiage
36. Murrieta Valley
37. Palos Verdes
38. Thousand Oaks
39. Buena Park
40. Edison
41. Rancho Verde
42. Los Alamitos
43. Newbury Park
44. St. Francis
45. Villa Park
46. Hart
47. La Serna
48. Oak Hills
49. Cathedral
50. Serrano
51. Santiago/Corona
52. La Mirada
53. San Juan Hills
54. Paso Robles
55. Atascadero
56. Charter Oak
57. Lompoc
58. Etiwanda
59. Glendora
60. Palm Springs
61. Downey
62. Colony
63. Lakewood
64. Corona del Mar
65. Dominguez
66. Damien
67. Carter
68. Trabuco Hills
69. Valencia/P
70. Cajon
71. Sierra Camupm
72. Chaparral
73. Redondo Union
74. Murrieta Mesa
Division 5 – (22) Division 6 – (22) Division 7 – (23) Division 8 – (25)
75. King, M.L.
76. Moorpark
77. Harvard-Westlake
78. Capistrano Valley
79. Temecula Valley
80. Ventura
81. Sonora
82. St. Joseph/SM
83. Corona
84. Redlands
85. Calabasas
86. Fountain Valley
87. Roosevelt
88. Los Osos
89. Foothill
90. San Jacinto
91. Salesian
92. Bishop Diego
93. Poly/Riverside
94. Troy
95. Paloma Valley
96. La Quinta/LQ
97. West Covina
98. San Marino
99. Yucaipa
100. Bonita
101. West Torrance
102. Mira Costa
103. Paramount
104. Saugus
105. Summit
106. Newport Harbor
107. Palmdale
108. Oxnard
109. Los Altos
110. Paraclete
111. Elsinore
112. Crescenta Valley
113. Canyon/CC
114. Lawndale
115. Nipomo
116. Wilson/LB
117. Simi Valley
118. Pomona
119. Cabrillo/LB
120. Huntington Bch
121. Pacifica/O
122. Diamond Ranch
123. South Hills
124. Royal
125. Canyon/A
126. San Gorgonio
127. El Segundo
128. St. Margaret’s
129. Monrovia
130. Ayala
131. Norte Vista
132. Righetti
133. Tustin
134. Warren
135. Golden Valley
136. St. Paul
137. Millikan
138. North Torrance
139. Claremont
140. Fullerton
141. Linfirld Chr.
142. Moreno Valley
143. Brea Olinda
144. Grace Brethren
145. Yorba Linda
146. Burroughs/B
147. Burbank
148. San Dimas
149. Don Lugo
150. Chino
151. Temescal Canyon
152. Garden Grove
153. Laguna Hills
154. Kaiser
155. Saddleback Vly Chr.
156. Chaffey
157. Buena
158. Northview
159. Pioneer Vly
160. Jordan
161. El Modena
162. Hemet
163. Sunny Hills
164. Citrus Valley
165. Rio Mesa
166. Vista Del Lago
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Division 9 – (29) Division 10 – (38) Division 11 – (38) Division 12 – (46)
167. Palm Desert
168. Esperanza
169. Silverado
170. Woodbridge
171. La Salle
172. Antelope Valley
173. Santa Barbara
174. Notre Dame/R
175. Burroughs/R
176. West Ranch
177. Eastside
178. Aliso Niguel
179. Mayfair
180. El Rancho
181. Cypress
182. Perris
183. South Torrance
184. Maranatha
185. California
186. Norwalk
187. Muir
188. Hesperia
189. Kennedy
190. Valley Chr./C
191. Lynwood
192. Arrowhead Chr.
193. Diamond Bar
194. Morningside
195. Agoura
196. Tahquitz
197. Rubidoux
198. Pacifica/GG
199. Dana Hills
200. Apple Valley
201. Nordhoff
202. Inglewood
203. Templeton
204. Alta Loma
205. Brentwood
206. Barstow
207. Whittier
208. North, J.W.
209. University
210. Beaumont
211. Beckman
212. West Valley
213. Santa Ynez
214. Viewpoint
215. Brethren Chr.
216. St. Anthony
217. Mission College Pr
218. Irvine
219. Santa Fe
220. Grand Terrance
221. Gahr
222. Leuzinger
223. Arlington
224. Aquinas
225. Peninsula
226. San Luis Obispo
227. Torrance
228. Shadow Hills
229. Poly/Pasadena
230. Dos Pueblos
231. Santa Monica
232. Northwood
233. South Pasadena
234. Culver City
235. Bellflower
236. Heritage Chr.
237. Ontario Chr.
238. Pioneer
239. Coachella valley
240. La Sierra
241. Eisenhower
242. Twentynine Palms
243. Quartz Hill
244. Crean Lutheran
245. Highland
246. Channel Islands
247. Covina
248. Miller, A.B.
249. Valley View
250. Ramona
251. Katella
252. Xavier Prep
253. Oak Park
254. San Bernardino
255. Pasadena
256. Cabrillo/L
257. Westminster
258. Victor Valley
259. Lakeside
260. Montebello
261. Arcadia
262. Bell Gardens
263. Morro Bay
264. Jurupa Hills
265. Bishop Montgomery
266. Canyon Springs
267. Capistrano Vly Chr.
268. Sultana
269. Western
270. Rancho Alamitos
271. Rosemead
272. Cathedral City
273. Carpinteria
274. Marina
275. Schurr
276. La Canada
277. Walnut
278. El Dorado
279. Montclair
280. Desert
281. Rancho Mirage
282. Banning
283. Patriot
284. San Marcos
285. Calvary Chapel/SA
286. Arroyo
287. Village Chr.
288. Compton
289. Calvary Murrieta
290. Artesia
291. Rim of the World
292. Fillmore
293. Colton
294. St. Genevieve
295. Adelanto
296. Hawthorne
297. Big Bear
298. Hillcrest
299. Segerstrom
300. Ontario
301. Fontana
302. Santa Paula
303. Desert Hot Springs
304. Baldwin Park
305. St. Monica
306. Centennial/Compton
307. Vasquez
308. Whittier Chr.
309. Estancia
310. Saddleback
311. Los Amigos
312. Verbum Dei
313. Bassett
314. Pacific
315. Silver Valley
316. Santa Ana Vly
317. Santa Maria
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Division 13 – (85) Division 13 Continued
318. Rio Hondo Prep
319. Rancho Chr.
320. Knight
321. Ocean View
322. Beverly Hills
323. Cantwell Sacred Heart
324. Webb
325. Rowland
326. Glendale
327. Godinez
328. Temple City
329. Cerritos
330. Santa Ana
331. Windward
332. Bloomington
333. Desert Mirage
334. Santa Clarita Chr.
335. Indio
336. Azusa
337. El Monte
338. La Puente
339. Hueneme
340. Mary Star of the Sea
341. Malibu
342. Western Chr.
343. McAuliffe, Christa
344. Campbell Hall
345. Anaheim
346. Granite Hills
347. Hoover
348. Ganesha
349. Jurupa Valley
350. Santiago/GG
351. Costa Mesa
352. Nogales
353. Magnolia
354. Glenn
355. Lancaster
356. Boron
357. Alhambra
358. South El Monte
359. Laguna Beach
360. Littlerock
361. Wilson/HH
362. Southlands Chr.
363. Excelsior Charter
364. Santa Clara
365. Indian Springs
366. Gabrielino
367. Yucca Valley
368. Orange
369. St. Bernard
370. Garey
371. Arroyo valley
372. Savanna
373. Rialto
374. Blair
375. Nuview Bridge
376. La Quinta/W
377. Mountain View
378. Loara
379. Fairmont Prep
380. Sierra Vista
381. Century
382. San Gabriel
383. Hamilton
384. Firebaugh
385. Gladstone
386. Mammoth
387. Desert Chr./L
388. Duarte
389. Don Bosco Tech
390. California Military
391. Bolsa Grande
392. Mark Keppel
393. Workman
394. Marshall
395. Riverside Prep
396. California School/Deaf (CSDR)
397. Santa Rosa Academy
398. Sherman Indian
399. Temecula Prep
400. Trinity Classical Academy
401. Upland Christian Academy
402. Carnegie
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2016-2017 FOOTBALL PLAYOFF GROUPINGS (ALPHABETICAL) Division 1 Division 2 Division 3 Division 4
1. Alemany
2. Bishop Amat
3. Centennial/Corona
4. Chaminade
5. JSerra
6. Loyola
7. Lutheran/O
8. Mater Dei
9. Mission Viejo
10. Poly/LB
11. Rcho Cucamonga
12. Santa Margarita
13. Serra
14. Servite
15. St. John Bosco
16. Tesoro
17. Upland
18. Vista Murrieta
19. Arroyo Grande
20. Camarillo
21. Chino Hills
22. Citrus Hill
23. Crespi
24. El Toro
25. Great oak
26. Heritage
27. La Habra
28. Murrieta Valley
29. Norco
30. Notre Dame/SO
31. Oaks Christian
32. Redlands E. Vly
33. San Clemente
34. St. Bonaventure
35. Valencia/V
36. Westlake
37. Atascadero
38. Buena Park
39. Cathedral
40. Edison
41. Hart
42. La Mirada
43. La Serna
44. Los Alamitos
45. Newbury Park
46. Oak Hills
47. Palos Verdes
48. Paso Robles
49. Rancho Verde
50. San Juan Hills
51. Santiago/C
52. Serrano
53. St. Francis
54. Thousand Oaks
55. Villa Park
56. Cajon
57. Carter
58. Chaparral
59. Charter Oak
60. Colony
61. Corona del Mar
62. Damien
63. Dominguez
64. Downey
65. Etiwanda
66. Glendora
67. Lakewood
68. Lompoc
69. Murrieta Mesa
70. Palm Springs
71. Redondo Union
72. Sierra Canyon
73. Trabuco Hills
74. Valencia/P
Division 5 Division 6 Division 7 Division 8
75. Bishop Diego
76. Calabasas
77. Capistrano Valley
78. Corona
79. Foothill
80. Fountain Valley
81. Harvard-Westlake
82. King, M.L.
83. La Quinta/LQ
84. Los Osos
85. Moorpark
86. Paloma Valley
87. Poly/R
88. Redlands
89. Roosevelt
90. Salesian
91. San Jacinto
92. Sonora
93. St. Joseph/SM
94. Temecula Valley
95. Troy
96. Ventura
97. Bonita
98. Canyon/CC
99. Crescenta Valley
100. Elsinore
101. Lawndale
102. Los Altos
103. Mira Costa
104. Newport Harbor
105. Nipomo
106. Oxnard
107. Palmdale
108. Paraclete
109. Paramount
110. Pomona
111. San Marino
112. Saugus
113. Simi Valley
114. Summit
115. West Covina
116. West Torrance
117. Wilson/LB
118. Yucaipa
119. Ayala
120. Cabrillo/LB
121. Canyon/A
122. Claremont
123. Diamond Ranch
124. El Segundo
125. Fullerton
126. Golden Valley
127. Huntington Bch
128. Linfield Chr.
129. Millikan
130. Monrovia
131. Norte Vista
132. North Torrance
133. Pacifica/O
134. Righetti
135. Royal
136. San Gorgonio
137. South Hills
138. St. Margaret’s
139. St. Paul
140. Tustin
141. Warren
142. Brea Olinda
143. Buena
144. Burbank
145. Burroughs/B
146. Chaffey
147. Chino
148. Citrus Valley
149. Don Lugo
150. El Modena
151. Garden Grove
152. Grace Brethren
153. Hemet
154. Jordan
155. Kaiser
156. Laguna Hills
157. Moreno valley
158. Northview
159. Pioneer Valley
160. Rio Mesa
161. Saddleback Vly Chr.
162. San Dimas
163. Sunny Hills
164. Temescal Canyon
165. Vista Del Lago
166. Yorba Linda
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Division 9 Division 10 Division 11 Division 12
167. Agoura
168. Aliso Niguel
169. Antelope Valley
170. Arrowhead Chr.
171. Burroughs/R
172. California
173. Cypress
174. Diamond Bar
175. Eastside
176. El Rancho
177. Esperanza
178. Hesperia
179. Kennedy
180. La Salle
181. Lynwood
182. Maranatha
183. Mayfair
184. Morningside
185. Muir
186. Norwalk
187. Notre Dame/R
188. Palm Desert
189. Perris
190. Santa Barbara
191. Silverado
192. South Torrance
193. Valley Chr./C
194. West Ranch
195. Woodbridge
196. Alta Loma
197. Apple Valley
198. Aquinas
199. Arlington
200. Barstow
201. Beaumont
202. Beckman
203. Brentwood
204. Brethren Chr.
205. Dana Hills
206. Dos Pueblos
207. Gahr
208. Grand Terrace
209. Inglewood
210. Irvine
211. Leuzinger
212. Mission College Pr
213. Nordhoff
214. North, J.W.
215. Northwood
216. Pacifica/GG
217. Peninsula
218. Poly/P
219. Rubidoux
220. San Luis Obispo
221. Santa Fe
222. Santa Monica
223. Santa Ynez
224. Shadow Hills
225. South Pasadena
226. St. Anthony
227. Tahquitz
228. Templeton
229. Torrance
230. University
231. Viewpoint
232. West Valley
233. Whittier
234. Arcadia
235. Bell Gardens
236. Bellflower
237. Bishop Montgomery
238. Cabrillo/L
239. Canyon Springs
240. Capistrano Vly Chr.
241. Channel Islands
242. Coachella Valley
243. Covina
244. Crean Lutheran
245. Culver City
246. Eisenhower
247. Heritage Chr.
248. Highland
249. Jurupa Hills
250. Katella
251. La Sierra;
252. Lakeside
253. Miller, A.B.
254. Montebello
255. Morro Bay
256. Oak Park
257. Ontario Chr.
258. Pasadena
259. Pioneer
260. Quartz Hill
261. Ramona
262. Rancho Alamitos
263. Rosemead
264. San Bernardino
265. Sultana
266. Twentynine Palms
267. Valley View
268. Victor Valley
269. Western
270. Westminster
271. Xavier Prep
272. Adelanto
273. Arroyo
274. Artesia
275. Baldwin Park
276. Banning
277. Bassett
278. Big Bear
279. Calvary Chapel/SA
280. Calvary Murrieta
281. Carpinteria
282. Cathedral City
283. Centennial/Compton
284. Colton
285. Compton
286. Desert
287. Desert Hot Springs
288. El Dorado
289. Estancia
290. Fillmore
291. Fontana
292. Hawthorne
293. Hillcrest
294. La Canada
295. Los Amigos
296. Marina
297. Montclair
298. Ontario
299. Pacific
300. Patriot
301. Rancho Mirage
302. Rim of the World
303. Saddleback
304. San Marcos
305. Santa Ana Vly
306. Santa Maria
307. Santa Paula
308. Schurr
309. Segerstrom
310. Silver Valley
311. St. Genevieve
312. St. Monica
313. Vasquez
314. Verbum Dei
315. Village Chr.
316. Walnut
317. Whittier Chr.
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Division 13 Division 13 Continued
318. Alhambra
319. Anaheim
320. Arroyo Valley
321. Azusa
322. Beverly Hills
323. Blair
324. Bloomington
325. Bolsa Grande
326. Boron
327. California Military
328. California School/Deaf (CSDR)
329. Campbell Hall
330. Cantwell Sacred Heart
331. Carnegie
332. Century
333. Cerritos
334. Costa Mesa
335. Desert Chr./L
336. Desert Mirage
337. Don Bosco Tech
338. Duarte
339. El Monte
340. Excelsior Charter
341. Fairmont Prep
342. Firebaugh
343. Gabrielino
344. Ganesha
345. Garey
346. Gladstone
347. Glendale
348. Glenn
349. Godinez
350. Granite Hills
351. Hamilton
352. Hoover
353. Hueneme
354. Indian Springs
355. Indio
356. Jurupa Valley
357. Knight
358. La Puente
359. La Quinta/W
360. Laguna Beach
361. Lancaster
362. Littlerock
363. Loara
364. Magnolia
365. Malibu
366. Mammoth
367. Mark Keppel
368. Marshall
369. Mary Star of the Sea
370. McAuliffe, Christa
371. Mountain View
372. Nogales
373. Nuview Bridge
374. Ocean View
375. Orange
376. Rancho Chr.
377. Rialto
378. Rio Hondo Prep
379. Riverside Prep
380. Rowland
381. San Gabriel
382. Santa Ana
383. Santa Clara
384. Santa Clarita Chr.
385. Santa Rosa Academy
386. Santiago/GG
387. Savanna
388. Sherman Indian
389. Sierra Vista
390. South El Monte
391. Southland Chr.
392. St. Bernard
393. Temecula Prep
394. Temple City
395. Trinity Classical
396. Upland Chr. Academy
397. Webb
398. Western Chr.
399. Wilson/HH
400. Windward
401. Workman
402. Yucca Valley
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11-MAN FOOTBALL
2016-2017 SCHOOLS IN LEAGUES
Almont
Alhambra
Bell Gardens
Mark Keppel
Montebello
San Gabriel
Schurr Ambassador
Aquinas Arrowhead Chr Linfield Chr. Notre Dame/R Ontario Chr. Western Chr.
Angelus
Cathedral
Harvard-Westlake
La Salle
Salesian
St. Francis
St. Paul
Arrowhead
California School/Deaf
CSDR
Carnegie/Riverside
Hamilton
Sherman Indian
Baseline
Chino Hills
Damien
Etiwanda
Los Osos
Rancho Cucamonga
Upland
Bay
Inglewood
Mira Costa
Morningside
Palos Verdes
Peninsula
Redondo
Big VIII
Centennial/Corona
Corona
M.L. King
Norco
Roosevelt
Santiago/Corona
Camino (Football Only)
Calabasas
Moorpark
Newbury Park
Thousand Oaks
Canyon (Football Only)
Agoura
Royal
Simi Valley
Oak Park
Channel
Buena
Dos Pueblos
San Marcos
Santa Barbara
Ventura
Citrus Belt
A.B. Miller
Cajon
Carter
Citrus Valley
Eisenhower
Redlands
Redlands East Valley
Yucaipa
Crestview
Canyon/A
Foothill
Villa Park
Yorba Linda
Cross Valley
Big Bear Excelsior Charter Riverside Prep Silver Valley
De Anza
Coachella Valley Desert Hot Springs Desert Mirage Rancho Mirage Twenty-nine Palms Yucca Valley
Del Rio
California El Rancho La Serna Pioneer Santa Fe Whittier
Desert Mountain
Boron
Desert Chr./Lancaster
Mammoth
Vasquez
Desert Sky
Adelanto
Barstow
Granite Hills
Silverado
Victor Valley
Desert Valley
Cathedral City
Indio
La Quinta/L.Q.
Palm Desert
Palm Springs
Shadow Hills
Xavier Prep
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Empire
Cypress
Kennedy
Pacifica/GG
Tustin
Valencia/P
Western
Foothill
Canyon/CC
Golden Valley
Hart
Saugus
Valencia/V
West Ranch
Freelance
Brethren Christian
Crean Lutheran
St. Margaret’s
Freeway
Buena Park
Fullerton
La Habra
Sonora
Sunny Hills
Troy
Frontier
Carpinteria
Fillmore
Malibu
Santa Clara
Garden Grove
Bolsa Grande
Garden Grove
La Quinta/W
Los Amigos
Rancho Alamitos
Santiago/GG
*Leagues/Schools in RED =
League Hasn’t Reported
Football
Participation
Gold Coast
Brentwood
Campbell Hall
Christa McAuliffe
Paraclete
Sierra Canyon
Viewpoint
Windward
Golden
Antelope Valley
Eastside
Highland
Knight
Lancaster
Littlerock
Palmdale
Quartz Hill
Golden West
Loara
Ocean View
Orange
Santa Ana
Segerstrom
Westminster
Hacienda
Charter Oak
Chino
Diamond Ranch
Los Altos
Walnut
West Covina
Inland Valley
Arlington
Canyon Springs
J.W. North
Poly/Riverside
Rancho Verde
Valley View
Los Padres
Cabrillo/L
Lompoc
Pioneer Valley
Santa Ynez
St. Joseph/SM
Marmonte
Camarillo
Oaks Christian
St. Bonaventure
Westlake
Miramonte
Bassett
Ganesha
Garey
La Puente
Pomona
Mission
Bishop Alemany
Bishop Amat
Chaminade
Crespi
Loyola
Notre Dame/SO
Serra
Mission Valley
Arroyo
El Monte
Gabrielino
Marshall Fundamental
Mountain View
Rosemead
South El Monte
Mojave River
Apple Valley
Burroughs/R
Hesperia
Oak Hills
Serrano
Sultana
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Montview
Azusa
Duarte
Gladstone
Nogales
Sierra Vista
Workman
Moore
Cabrillo/LB
Compton
Jordan
Lakewood
Millikan
Poly/LB
Wilson/LB
Mountain Pass
Beaumont
Citrus Hill
Hemet
San Jacinto
Tahquitz
West Valley
Mountain Valley
Banning
Moreno Valley
Pacific
Rubidoux
San Bernardino
Vista Del Lago
Mt. Baldy
Alta Loma
Chaffey
Colony
Don Lugo
Montclair
Ontario
North Hills
Brea Olinda
El Dorado
El Modena
Esperanza
Northern (Football Only)
Mission College Prep Morro Bay Nipomo Santa Maria Templeton
Ocean
Beverly Hills
Culver City
El Segundo
Hawthorne
Lawndale
Santa Moncia
Olympic
Heritage Chr.
Maranatha
Valley Chr./C
Village Chr.
Whittier Chr.
Orange
Anaheim
Century
Katella
Magnolia
Santa Ana Valley
Savanna
Orange Coast
Calvary Chapel/SA
Costa Mesa
Estancia
Godinez
Laguna Beach
Saddleback
PAC-5
Arroyo Grande
Atascadero
Paso Robles
Righetti
San Luis Obispo
Pacific
Arcadia
Burbank
Burroughs/B
Crescenta Valley
Glendale
Hoover
Muir
Pasadena
Pacific Coast
Beckman
Corona del Mar
Irvine
Northwood
University
Woodbridge
Pacific View
Channel Islands
Hueneme
Oxnard
Pacifica/O
Rio Mesa
Palomares
Ayala
Bonita
Claremont
Diamond Bar
Glendora
South Hills
Pioneer
Centennial/ Compton
Leuzinger
North Torrance
South Torrance
Torrance
West Torrance
Prep
Firebaugh Poly/Pasadena Rio Hondo Prep Trinity Classical Academy
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Rio Hondo
Blair
La Canada
Monrovia
San Marino
South Pasadena
Temple City
River Valley
Hillcrest
Jurupa Valley
La Sierra
Norte Vista
Patriot
Ramona
San Andreas
Arroyo Valley
Indian Springs
Jurupa Hills
Rialto
Rim of the World
San Gorgonio
San Gabriel Valley
Dominguez
Downey
Gahr
Lynwood
Paramount
Warren
San Joaquin
Capistrano Vly Chr
Fairmont Prep
Saddleback Vly Chr.
Santa Clarita Christian
Southlands Chr.
Webb
Santa Fe
Mary Star of the Sea
St. Anthony
St. Genevieve
St. Monica
Sea View
Aliso Niguel
Capistrano Valley
Dana Hills
El Toro
Laguna Hills
South Catholic
Bishop Montgomery Cantwell Sacred Heart Don Bosco Tech St. Bernard Verbum Dei
South Coast
Mission Viejo
San Clemente
San Juan Hills
Tesoro
Trabuco Hills
South Valley
Cal Military Institute
Calvary Murrieta
Nuview Bridge
Rancho Christian
Santa Rosa Academy
Temecula Prep
Southwestern
Chaparral
Great Oak
Murrieta Mesa
Murrieta Valley
Temecula Valley
Vista Murrieta
Suburban
Artesia
Bellflower
Cerritos
Glenn
La Mirada
Mayfair
Norwalk
Sunbelt
Elsinore
Heritage
Lakeside
Paloma Valley
Perris
Temescal Canyon
Sunkist
Bloomington
Colton
Fontana
Grand Terrace
Kaiser
Summit
Sunset
Edison
Fountain Valley
Huntington Beach
Los Alamitos
Marina
Newport Harbor
Tri-Valley
Bishop Diego
Grace Brethren
Nordhoff
Santa Paula
Trinity -
JSerra
Mater Dei
Orange Lutheran
Santa Margarita
Servite
St. John Bosco
Valle Vista
Baldwin Park
Covina
Northview
Rowland
San Dimas
Wilson/HH
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8-MAN FOOTBALL
With the full support of the 8-Man Football Coaches Association, there have been
some significant changes made to the 8-Man Football Playoffs this season.
Please familiarize yourself with the following information in this bulletin. 1 The 8-Man Football Playoffs will consist of 2 divisions. Schools will be placed into their
appropriate playoff divisions based on their CBEDS enrollment number on October 1, 2015. NOTE: By rule, if a school has experienced a 15% increase or decrease in their total school enrollment between October 1, 2015 and October 1, 2016, a school may petition for re-classification into another payoff division based on that increase or decrease in total school enrollment. Petitions for re-classification must be filed with the C.I.F.-SS Office prior to October 1, 2016, or they will not be considered.
The Division 1 and Division 2 playoff brackets will BOTH be 16-team draws. Only the
champions of each league will be guaranteed automatic entry into the playoffs in each division, with the remaining berths in each draw filled by at-large teams, using the criteria listed below. Also, by rule, the total numbers of 8-Man football schools are to be split in half into these two divisions.
2. Guaranteed entries will only be accepted from leagues where members have PLAYED at least 3 league contests (forfeitures will not be accepted).
3. The remainder of the bracket will be filled by at-large teams, which include freelance
teams, as well as league schools who do not qualify automatically. 4. No team may qualify for the playoffs, either as a guaranteed entry, or as an at-large
team, unless they have actually played 6 contests (no forfeits).
NOTE: Should the number of guaranteed playoff entries fail to complete a full bracket, this will necessitate the inclusion of at-large teams. The following criteria and procedures will be used to accomplish this task.
(1) Leagues will have the option of entering at-large teams for consideration should they desire (see process below).
(2) All at-large entries must be submitted to the CIF-SS no later than 9:00 a.m.
on the Sunday morning for the weekend in which the playoff draw will be completed.
(3) Schools which are being submitted as at-large entries MUST submit to this
office by 9:00 a.m. the Sunday of the weekend in which the playoff draw is finalized, on the proper form which lists all contests played, results of same and any further background information the at-large selection committee should be appraised of in determining the teams which will be selected for the filling of byes.
(4) The Selection Committee, with the full support of the CIF-SS Football
Coaches Advisory Committee, will utilize the following criteria in its selection process, with each category below having the specific weight listed:
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AT-LARGE TEAMS FOR FOOTBALL ARE NOT REQUIRED TO HAVE A .500 RECORD OR BETTER FOR THEIR COMPLETE SCHEDULES TO BE CONSIDERED. A TIE WILL COUNT AS A ½ WIN AND ½ LOSS AS THE CRITERIA FOR .500 OR BETTER RECORD. (A record of 4-4-1 would be considered as qualifying.) IN THE SPORT OF FOOTBALL, IN ORDER TO ALLEVIATE BYES, IF THERE ARE NO .500 TEAMS ENTERED AS AT-LARGE ENTRIES, THE NEXT BEST RECORD AS SUBMITTED BY LEAGUES WILL BE TAKEN. HOWEVER, NO TEAM UNDER .500 WILL BE PLACED UNTIL ALL .500 AT-LARGE ENTRIES HAVE BEEN PLACED. (SEE BLUE BOOK RULE 3214.1.) Criteria utilized by the At-Large Selection Committee:
(a) Head-to-head competition of teams under consideration (4 points)
(b) Overall strength of the league from which the team is entered (1 point)
(c) Overall win-loss record (1 point)
(d) Strength against common opponents (1 point)
(e) Strength of schedule (2 points, using overall win-loss record of opponents)
(f) Free lance teams will be part of the pool for the filling of at-large berths
(5) The At-Large Selection Committee will convene its meeting in the CIF-SS
office on Sunday morning for the weekend in which the playoff draw is to be finalized. The administrator so designated from the CIF-SS office for that sport shall act as a resource person and chair the meeting.
It is again to be reviewed that all material relating to an at-large entry MUST be submitted to the CIF-SS no later than 9:00 a.m. on the Sunday for the weekend in which the playoff draw is to be finalized. If the material is not submitted, the team will not be placed under consideration in that the at-large selection committee will have no statistical data from which to draw.
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2016 8-MAN FOOTBALL SCHOOLS
Division 1 Division 2
Academy Careers & Exploration Bellarmine-Jefferson
Animo Leadership Big Pine
Avalon Bloomington Christian
Calvary Chapel/Downey California Lutheran
Cate Calvary Baptist
Chadwick Cornerstone Chr./Wildomar
Coast Union Crossroads Christian
Faith Baptist Cuyama Valley
Flintridge Prep Desert Chapel
Laguna Blanca Desert Christian Academy
Lucerne Valley Hesperia Christian
Milken Community Hillcrest Chr./Thousand Oaks
Mojave Joshua Springs
Orcutt Academy Lancaster Baptist
Public Safety Academy Lighthouse Christian
Ribet Academy Lone Pine
Riverside Cnty Ed Academy Lutheran/La Verne
Rolling Hills Prep Maricopa
Sage Hill Noli Indian
San Jacinto Valley Academy Palm Valley
St. Michaels Prep Price
Thacher Shandon
Villanova Prep Trona
University Careers & Sports Acad.
Valley Christian/Santa Maria
Westmark
*Schools In Red= DNR Participation
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8-MAN FOOTBALL LEAGUES (1 Guaranteed Entry Each League, Champions Only)
Agape
Academy Careers & Exploration
California Lutheran Hesperia Chr. Lucerne Valley
Coast Valley
Coast Union Cuyama Valley Maricopa Shandon Valley Christian
Academy
Condor Cate Laguna Blanca Orcutt Academy Thacher Villanova Prep
Express Avalon Lutheran/LV Rolling Hills Prep St. Michael’s Prep
Victory
Bloomington Chr. Desert Chapel/PS Desert Chr.
Acad./BD Joshua Springs Palm Valley
Warrior
Noli Indian Public Safety
Academy Riverside County
Education Academy San Jacinto Valley
Academy
Freelance Animo Leaderhip Bellermine-
Jefferson Big Pine Calvary Baptist Calvary
Chapel/Downey Chadwick Cornerstone
Chr./W Crossroads
Christian Faith Baptist Flintridge Prep Hillcrest Chr./TO Lancaster Baptist Lighthouse Chr. Lone Pine Milken Community Mojave Price Sage Hill Trona University Careers
& Sports Academy Westmark
* Schools In
Red=Have Not
Requested Free-
Lance Status
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2016 FOOTBALL RULES CHANGES
1-5-1d(5)a Completely clear or completely white tooth and mouth protectors are no longer prohibited. Tooth and mouth protectors shall include an occlusal (protecting and separating the biting surfaces) portion and include a labial (protecting the teeth and supporting structures) portion.
1-5-2b Football gloves are now required to meet either the new SFIA specification or the existing NOCSAE test standard at the time of manufacture.
2-17; 9-3-6; In a continued effort to minimize risk, the Committee made clipping in the free-blocking zone illegal.
9-3 PENALTY Clipping is now illegal anywhere on the field at any time.
2016 MAJOR EDITORIAL CHANGES
1-5-1b(1); 1-5-1b(2)a, (3)a; 5-1-1b.
2016 POINTS OF EMPHASIS
1. Risk Minimization 2. Legal and Illegal Blocks 3. Legal Jerseys, Pants and Pads 4. Unfair Acts
NFHS LOOSE ENDS
The game officials now maintain authority for the
contest through the completion of any required
reports or correspondence in response to any
action occurring while the officials have jurisdiction.
State Associations may adopt policies that allow for
intercession by the state association or its designee
after the officials have signaled the end of the
game in the event of unusual incidents such as
fights or altercations or in the event that a game is
terminated prior to the conclusion of regulation
play.
Additional Example: 9.
May Have
Rib pads (1-5-3b5)
Back protector (1-5-3b5
Forearm pads (1-5-2a)
Gloves (1-5-2b)
Hand pads (1-5-2b Nt 1)
Hand Warmers
Towel (1-5-3a5a)
Knee brace (1-5-3b2, 1-5-3b3)
Play card worn on the arm (1-5-3c8)
Shin guards (1-5-3b6)
Spats (1.5.3 Cmt)
Skull caps (1.5.3 Cmt)
Eye shade that is solid black (1-5-3c3
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Equipment
All required equipment must be professionally
manufactured, worn as intended by the
manufacturer and not altered to decrease
protection (1-5-1, 1-5-3c9). Equipment specification
can be found in Rule 1 and there is no great value
in repeating them here.
The referee may use his authority to rule on any
situation not specifically covered in the rules,
including ordering the removal of any markers or
obstructions which constitutes a hazard (1-1-6).
The use of any replay or television monitoring
equipment in making any decisions related to the
games is prohibited (1-1-9).
The following summary is not inclusive.
Sunglasses or tinted eyewear (1.5.3 Cmt)
Sweat band worn on the wrist (1-5-3a5b)
Tape or support wrap (1-5-2c)
Cannot Have
Anything which in the umpire’s judgment is
dangerous, confusing or inappropriate (1-5-3),
including but not limited to:
Ball-colored helmets, jerseys, patches, pads, or
gloves (1-5-3c1)
Hard substances or sharp plastic edges (1-5-3b1,
1-5-3b4, 1-5-3c7)
Slippery or sticky substances (1-5-3a2)
Items that enhance contact (1-5-3c5)
Tear-away jerseys or knots (1-5-3a3)
Adornments other than a towel or sweat band (1-5-
3a5) Jewelry (1-5-3c6)
Eye shields other than clear (1-5-3c4)
Electronic communications (1-5-3c2)
Exposed bandanas (1.5.3 Cmt)
Bicep bands (1-5-3a5)
Must Have Table 12-1
Helmet with face mask (1-5-1a)
Mouthpiece (1-5-1d5)
Shoulder pads (1-5-1d3)
Jersey (1-5-1b)
Hip pads with tailbone protector (1-5-1d1)
Thigh Guards (1-5-1d4)
Knee pads (1-5-1d2)
Pants (1-5-1e)
Shoes (1-5-1f)
Equipment Infractions
Prior to a game, the head coach must verify to the
umpire and referee that all his players are legally
equipped (1-5-4). The rules distinguish between
wearing illegal equipment or missing required
equipment, which are a 15 yard unsportsmanlike
foul charged to the head coach (9-8-1h), and failing
to properly wear mandatory equipment, a five -yard
penalty
from the succeeding spot charged to the player (1-
5-6, 9-9).
Missing equipment means the items is not with the
player on the field such as a tailbone pad left in the
team area. When required equipment is missing or
illegal equipment is found, correction must be made
before the player participates (1-5-5, 9-8-1G).
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FOOTBALL GUIDELINES
BLUE BOOK RULE RULE 506 - PRACTICE ALLOWANCE
For the benefit of the physical and mental health of our student-athletes, all practices (as defined herein) under the auspices of the high school athletic program during the season of sport shall be conducted under the following conditions (See also Bylaw 504.M.):
A. All teams will be allowed no more than eighteen (18) hours of practice time per
week and no more than four (4) hours in any single day. 1. Multiple Practice Sessions:
a. Double day practices shall not be held on consecutive days. b. Must include a minimum of three (3) hours rest between practices.
2. Golf Only a. In the sport of golf only, a team is allowed a maximum of two (2) days per
week of 18-hole practice rounds. (Counted as four (4) hours) B. Any competition day would count as three (3) hours toward the allowable weekly
and daily practice hours no matter the length of the contest(s). No practice may be held following the conclusion of any contest.
C. Definition of Practice 1. Any school team or individual activity organized by the coach that is
intended to maintain or improve a student-athlete’s skill proficiency in a sport; AND/OR
2. Any school team or individual activity that includes skill drills, game situation drills, inter-squad scrimmages or games, weight training, chalk talks, film review, meetings outside of school time (excluding parent meetings) that are implicitly/explicitly required by the coach; AND/OR
3. Any other coach-directed or supervised school team or individual activity or instruction for a specific sport (private, small group or positional instruction, etc); AND/OR
4. Any other team or individual instructions for a specific sport organized or supervised by any team member, or anyone else associated with the high school athletic program, team or school; AND
5. Outside organization activity (club, etc.), shall not be used to circumvent these Bylaws.
D. Other mandatory activities (including, but not limited to study hall, tutorial sessions, team dinners), shall not be considered part of practice time. These activities must be approved by the principal. Activities that would be included herein are exclusive to any activity already covered in number c. (1)-(5) above.
E. This Bylaw shall not supersede any School/District/Section policies that may be more restrictive.
F. Penalties Following the determination of a violation of CIF Bylaw 506, a loss of practice day(s) and/or other sanctions, for each practice session infraction, shall be imposed by the Section as deemed appropriate to the level, extent, and duration of the infractions (s). NOTE: For the purposes of this Bylaw, the season of sport begins with each CIF Section’s first allowable date of practice.
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CIF State Bylaw 1901.B. – Policy Page State statute mandates that football teams are limited to two days per week of full contact practice, with no more than 90 minutes of full contact on each of those days during the season of sport. For the purposes of this CIF Bylaw, each team’s season of sport is defined as the first day of practice, as allowed by Section, until the final contest for the team. All full contact practices are prohibited in the off-season which includes team camps Full contact practice is defined by state statute as a practice where drills or live action is conducted that involves collisions at game speed where payers execute tackles and other activity that is typical of an actual tackle football game. Live action is defined by USA football as a drill run in game like conditions and is the only time that players are taken to the ground. Thud is a drill run at an assigned speed through the moment of contact with no pre-determined winner. Contact remains above the waist and players stay on their feet. Thud is considered full-contact by the National Federation of State High School Associates (NFHS) The CIF has developed the following regarding full contact football practices:
Allowable Activities During the Season of Sport:
A team is allowed two days per week of full contact practice, with no more than 90 minutes of full contact on each of those days. This is includes live action and thud.
A team may participate in air, bags/blocking sleds-and control drills at any time unless the Section has implemented more restrictive rules. A team may continue to dress in full pads for practice when conducting any of these drills defined below:
1. Air – Players run unopposed without bags or any opposition. 2. Bags/Blocking Sleds – Activity is executed against a bag/blocking sleds, shield or
pad to allow for a soft-contact surface, with or without the resistance of a teammate or coach standing behind the bag.
3. Control: Drill is run at assigned speed until the moment of contact with a pre-determined winner. Contact remains above the waist and players stay on their feet allowing an exit for the ball carrier when one is involved in the drill.
For purposes of this Bylaw, the season of sport for each team is defined as the first day of practice, as allowed by the Section, until the final contest for that team.
Allowable Activities During the Off-Season:
No full contact practice is allowed during the off-season. Please consult Section Bylaws for allowable off-season activities.
For the purposes of this Bylaw, the off-season is defined as the team’s last football contest of the season until the first day of practice the following school year as set by the Section.
Allowable Activities for Team Camps:
No full contact practice is allowed during the off-season.
Team camps are considered practice.
If allowed by the Section, a team may participate in air, bags/blocking sleds-and control drills (see above for definitions of these activities) while attending a team camp. A team may continue to dress in full pads for practice when conducting any of these drills at a team camp. Please consult Section and School District rules regarding the use of school equipment in the off-season.
For purposes of this Bylaw, the off-season is defined as the team’s last football contest of the season until the first day of practice the following school year as set by the Section.
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Q&A’s for Bylaw 1901:
Q: What is the implementation date for this bylaw? A: In order to comply with AB2127, this bylaw will be implemented immediately.
Q: May teams continue to use Thud as a training drill? A: Yes. However, the time spent in Thud drills is considered full-contact and would count against the team’s allotment in both for both days and minutes.
Q: Does unused time carry over to the 2nd day of allowable full-contact? A: No. Teams are allowed 2 days per week of full-contact with no more than 90 minutes on each of those days. If a team does not use the entire 90 minutes of full contact on one day, it may not carry over those unused minutes to the next day.
Q: Is a team allowed any type of contact outside of the two days per week with no
more than 90 minutes on each of those days? A: Yes. A team may still engage in Control drills. See the Policy Page for Bylaw 1901 for the definition of Control.
Q: If allowed by the Section, may a team in the off-season, engage in drills that are
not considered full-contact? A: Yes. However, no full-contact practice is allowed during the off-season at any time.
Q: Is full-contact allowed at team camps? A: No. According to AB2127, team camps are considered practice so full-contact would be prohibited.
Q: May teams attend a full-contact team camp outside of California? A: No. AB2127 and CIF Bylaw 1901 apply no matter where the team camp is conducted.
Q: May teams attend a team camp that only utilizes activities that are not considered
full-contact? A: Yes. Teams may attend a team camp and participate in drills that are not considered full-contact such as Air, Bags/Blocking Sleds and Control.
Q: Are players allowed to attend individual camps and participate in full-contact
drills? A: Yes. However, schools should consult their Section and School District (or school) policies regarding the use of school equipment by individuals. Also, schools may not use individual camps to circumvent AB 2127 and Bylaw 1901 regarding team camps.
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START OF FALL PRACTICE/“0” WEEK GAMES
As fall practice begins, the following information is intended to remind you of some rules related to the start of fall practice and “0” Week games, hopefully answering some questions that have arisen.
1) Start of Fall Practice The format for the start of fall practice is as follows: (approved April 29, 2015 CIF Council Meeting). New rules went into effect that govern the start of football practice for the 2015-
2016 season. The 25 practice opportunity formula has been replaced. Please review this new rule on the following page. Pay special attention to the allowable equipment and drills for the three conditioning days. Keep in mind that the Practice Allowance Blue Book Rule 506 is in effect during the season of sport which begins with this summer practice.
1903. PHYSICAL CONDITIONING PRACTICE
A high school shall not conduct a physical conditioning practice session during the
summer prior to the opening date of authorized football practice, unless so
authorized by the appropriate CIF Section.
1903.1 The start date for fall football practice, for each individual school, will
be determined according to the following:
1. Week 0 Games – The first official day of football practice is August 1,
2016. The period of August 1 through August 3 is established as a physical
conditioning period for prospective member of a high school team.
2. Week 1 Games – The first official day of football practice is August 8,
2016. The period of August 8 through August 10 is established as a physical
conditioning period for prospective 0members of a high school team.
3. These conditioning periods of August 1 through August 3 (zero week)
and August 8 through August 10 (week 1) may include various facets of
football training (teaching techniques, chalk talks, pass patterns, etc.) but MAY
NOT include any body contact such as tackling or blocking. Football shoes,
helmets and footballs will be the only equipment allowed during the
conditioning periods of August 1 through August 3 and August 8 through
August 10. There will be no equipment used such as blocking or tackling
dummies, pads, etc.
4. All conditioning sessions will be held at the schools regular practice
field. No workouts will be permitted at beaches, mountain resorts, or military
sites.
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QUESTION: When will schools be allowed to fit equipment?
ANSWER: Schools may fit equipment prior to the conditioning period as long as it
is during the summer and not during the dead period. Uniforms may not be issued
prior to the conditioning period.
5. Schools will be permitted to issue uniforms and equipment on the first
day of conditioning after which a time may be designated for individual and
team photos. No conditioning in any type of uniform will be permitted.
6. The first official day of practice in full pads is set as:
Week 0 Games Thursday August 4, 2016
Week 1 Games Thursday August 11, 2016
7. The three-week dead period is mandatory. Alternate dates may be
requested as needed to accommodate the practice schedule.
2) “0” Week Games This rule allows schools the option of playing a “0” Week game as long as they have a bye somewhere in their schedule. If a school chooses to schedule a “0” Week contest, they will have to follow these steps: On www.cifsshome.org under the “Forms” tab, Football Practice/0 Week. Please complete requested information and verify that the information populated below, once added, is correct. The following information is requested:
Date of your “O” week contest. Your start date for fall practice – Monday, August 1, 2016 for all 0-Week Games. Monday, August 8, 2016 for all Week-1 Games.
Bye Week – Remember, your bye week is from Monday through Saturday, you may practice, but without any pads. Helmets will be allowed during the bye week practices.
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CIF SOUTHERN SECTION FOOTBALL GUIDELINES
The following are key points of emphasis football coaches should review with their staff and players in reference to CIF-Southern Section rules and regulations set down in the 2016-2017 CIF Southern Section Blue Book. This list is not all-inclusive but only highlights key areas. Refer to the 1900 section, pages 175-183, of the Blue Book, for a complete listing of the football rules.
BLUE BOOK RULE 503: CONCUSSION PROTOCOL A student athlete who is suspected of sustaining a concussion or head injury in a practice or game shall be removed from competition at that time for the remainder of the day. A student-athlete who has been removed from play may not return to play until the athlete is evaluated by a licensed health care provider trained in education and management of concussion and receives written clearance to return to play from that health care provider. If a licensed health care provider trained in education and management of concussion determines that the athlete sustained a concussion or head injury, the athlete is required to complete a graduated return-to-play protocol of no less than seven (7) full days from the time of diagnosis under the supervision of a licensed health care provider. On a yearly basis, a concussion and head injury information sheet shall be signed and returned by all athlete’s and the athlete’s parent or guardian before the athlete’s initial practice or competition. (Approved May 2010 Federated Council/Revised May 2012 Federated Council/Revised January 2015 Federated Council) Q: “What is meant by licensed health care provider?” A: The “scope or practice” for licensed health care providers and medical professionals is defined by California state statues. This scope of practice will limit the evaluation to a medical doctor (MD) or doctor of osteopathy (DO).
RULE 503H SUDDEN CARDIAC ARREST PROTOCOL A student-athlete who passes out or faints while participating in, or immediately following, an athletic activity or who is known to have passed out or fainted while participating in or immediately following an athletic activity, must be removed immediately from participating in a practice or game for the remainder of the day. A student-athlete who has been removed from paly after displaying signs and symptoms associated with sudden cardiac arrest may not return to play until the athlete is evaluated by a licensed health care provider and receives written clearance to return to play from that health care provider. On a yearly basis, a Sudden Cardiac Arrest information sheet shall be signed and returned by all athletes and the athlete’s parent or guardian before the athlete’s initiating practice or competition. Q: What is meant by “licensed health care provider?” A: The “scope of practice” for licensed health care providers and medical professionals is defined by California state statutes. This scope of practice will limit the evaluation to a medical doctor (MD) or doctor of osteopathy (DO). (January 2015 Federated Council)
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LINKS TO RECOMMENDED PROTOCOL AND REQUIRED FORMS
Video Presentation Explaining Concussion Return to Play Protocol
http://cifss.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/ReturnToPlayProtocolInformationLink.pdf
Required Form for Student Athletes Diagnosed with A Concussion
http://cifss.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/ReturnToPlayConcussionProtocol.pdf
REQUIRED CIF CONCUSSION INFORMATION SHEET
http://cifss.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/ConcussionInformationSheet.pdf
REQUIRED SUDDEN CARDIAC ARREST FORM
http://cifss.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Heart.pdf
Hot Weather Tips
http://cifss.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/HOT-WEATHER-TIPS.pdf
Heat Acclimation Guidelines
http://cifss.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/HeatFactSheet.pdf
Concussion in Sports - What You Need To Know Sports-related concussion in high school sports can be serious or even life-threatening situations if not managed correctly. National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have teamed up to provide information and resources to help educate coaches, officials, parents and students on the importance of proper concussion recognition and management in high school sports. Mick Koester M.D., ATC, Chair of the NFHS Sports Medicine Advisory Committee and Director of the Slocum Sports Concussion in Eugene, Oregon takes you through this course. In this course you will understand the impact sports-related concussion can have on your players, how to recognize a suspected
ORGANIZED TEAM PRACTICE Organized team practice shall be interpreted as meaning the association of a coach with
potential team members for the purpose of learning or practicing the skills of football. (Note: A school may not conduct a practice of any type on Sunday. Assembling a football squad of selected members for a "skull session" or for the purpose of reviewing game films is not permitted.)
PHYSICAL EXAMINATION An annual physical examination, or a statement by a medical practitioner, is required for a student to take part in any authorized school practice session and/or pre-season conditioning period. This physical examination will be valid for a period of one year from the date of the examination. A student will be excused from this physical examination only if there is compliance with the Education Code (parent's refusal to consent).
FOOTBALL PRACTICE SITE All football practice sessions are to be conducted on campus or the regular home practice field of the school. No school or its allied organizations, such as booster clubs, may provide housing and/or meals free of charge to athletes during regular football practice prior to the opening of school.
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AGE REQUIREMENT (BLUE BOOK RULE 1900) A student under 15 years of age may not participate in an interscholastic contest or scrimmage against the varsity team of another school. This Bylaw may be waived by Section action provided the Section adopts criteria for such a waiver which shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
A. Participant must be at least 14 years of age; B. A letter from a licensed medical practitioner that the student is able to compete at the varsity level;
C. A signed consent statement from the parents or legal guardian, allowing participation at the varsity level;
D. A statement from the head coach that the student-athlete has the physical and mental maturity to compete at the varsity level;
E. A statement of compliance must be forwarded by the principal to the respective Section office verifying that all required documentation has been completed and is on file in the appropriate school office.
There is a 14 Year Old Football tab on www.cifsshome.org that needs to be completed and submitted electronically to the CIF Southern Section prior to a 14-year old student's participation on a varsity football team. The purpose of this form is to establish a database on the number of students participating. Please submit the enclosed form if you have any 14-year old students playing varsity football.
Students may not compete on a freshman team after he/she has reached their 16th birthday on or before June 15th, or on a sophomore or frosh/soph team after he/she has reached their 17th birthday on or before June 15th.
FREE LANCE SCHOOL Any freelance school wishing to enter the playoffs must submit its schedule to the Commissioner for approval of conditions under which the team may qualify for the playoffs. Schedules must be submitted prior to the start of each season of sport for evaluation. See CIF Blue Book Rule 3210.
SCOUTING PROHIBITIONS - PRACTICE SESSIONS Scouting of any type, which would include personal viewing, written notes, audio tape, motion pictures, video reproduction and/or any other type of reproduction, such as still pictures, etc., shall not be taken in any sport of a member school's practice sessions by anyone without written consent of the participating school(s).
Question: What is allowed with regard to scouting a contest or scrimmage? Answer: There will be NO restrictions on the part of member schools regarding the filming/video taping of any contest or one allowable scrimmage. Home schools will maintain game management rights and responsibilities.
GAME /VIDEOTAPE Please share these suggested guidelines for videotaping with your game photographer: Picture should be clear and player’s numbers readable Picture should include enough players on both teams to recognize offensive and defensive formations. During kick plays the camera should follow its own team
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TIE-BREAKER SYSTEM The “25-Yard Tie-Breaker System” is authorized for use in the Southern Section for playoffs as follows:
1. Respective leagues have the option of adopting the plan for use 2. If adopted, all ties within league must be resolved with the “25-Yard Tie-Breaker System”
3. If adopted, the plan may be used for the V, JV or Frosh/Soph levels, or any combination of
4. By mutual consent, the plan may be used for non-league contests 5. The “25-Yard Tie-Breaker System” will be used for all CIF-SS playoff contests 6. May not be used beyond the last allowable playing date to determine entry into the playoffs
TIE GAMES
The twenty-five yard line tiebreaker system will be used in all divisions and all games,
(including finals), of the CIF Southern Section football playoffs, when games end in
regulation time with the score tied. Although the ball will be placed on the 25-yard line for
tiebreakers, we will adopt the National Federation 10-yard tiebreaker rules, with the
exception that teams will be able to make first downs. Because of concerns regarding
inconsistency WE WILL NOT BE USING NCAA RULES. Complete details for the 10-yard
line tiebreaker are listed on pages 84 and 85 of the 2015 National Federation Official High
School Football Rules. This will apply to all playoff games including the championship
games.
HOW THE TIE-BREAKER WORKS
If the score at the conclusion of regulation play is tied, there will be a timeout. The captains of
the two squads will meet at midfield, with the officials, for a flip of the coin. The winner of the
toss will have the option to defend a goal or to determine possession.
Then, each team will have the opportunity to score from the 25-yard line and the team which
outscores the other in the “overtime” session will be the winner, following the rules of football.
.... For example, the team on offense first will have one series of downs in which to score a
touchdown (and try to kick for a one-point conversion or a run-pass for a two-point
conversion) or kick a field goal. The other team will have one series of downs in which to
equal, or surpass, the points scored by the first team. If the second team on offense does not
equal or surpass the first team on offense, the first team on offense wins. If the second team
scores more points than the first team, the second team wins. If the second team scores an
equal number of points, the whole procedure is repeated until a winner is determined.
If either team has a pass intercepted, or fumbles and loses possession, the ball will be blown
dead immediately, its series of downs comes to an end, regardless of what down (No. 1, No.
2, No. 3, or No. 4) the interception or fumble occurs.
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REPORTING SCHEDULES AND SCORES All Schedules and Scores need to be entered into www.cifsshome.org .Here is where you go in CIFSS HOME to check what has been entered:
Go to www.cifsshome.org.
Log On
Click on the “Teams” tab
Click on the blue icon for the Varsity Football Team ENTERING NEW CIFSS RECORDS To enter new records set by your student athletes, go to www.cifsshome.org and click on the “New CIFSS Record” tab.
11-MAN FOOTBALL
In all divisions, 4 and 5 team leagues are guaranteed two entries, 6 to 8 team leagues
are guaranteed three entries, 9 or more-team leagues are guaranteed four entries. Freelance teams will be placed in appropriate divisions and will be considered for the playoffs along with the other at-large entries in those divisions. For a freelance school to be considered for the playoffs they must have a record of .500 or better and fill out an at-large form on www.cifsshome.org as their entry.
The 11-Man Football At-Large Selection Committee will meet on Saturday, November 5, 2016 in the C.I.F. Southern Section office to select the at-large teams. This committee is comprised of one member from the CIF-SS Executive Committee, an administrator at-large, a representative from the Football Coaches Advisory Committee and one football coach at-large. It is to be understood that no person will serve on the committee whose team is in contention for one of the at-large berths. The following criteria and procedures will accommodate this policy:
(1) Leagues will have the option of entering an at-large team for consideration should they
desire. Leagues will utilize the same guideline of designating a No. 1 entry, a No. 2 entry, or
No. 3 entry. In the event there is a tie for the at-large team, the league must specify which
school will be submitted as the at-large entrant.
(2) All entries, including at-large must be submitted to the CIF-SS office by 11:00 p.m.,
Friday, November 4, 2016.
At Large teams must have a .500 record or better for their complete schedules to
be considered. A tie will count as a ½ win and ½ loss as the criteria for .500 or better
record. (A record of 4-4-2 would be considered as qualifying). In the sport of football, in
order to alleviate byes, if there are no .500 teams entered or all .500 or better teams have
been taken, then the next best record as submitted by leagues will be taken. However,
no team under .500 will be placed until all .500 at-large entries have been placed.
(3) Schools who are being submitted as an at-large entry, MUST submit to the CIF-SS office
by 11:00 p.m., Friday, November 4, 2016, all data regarding games played during the season.
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Under the “Teams” tab in www.cifsshome.org the complete schedule and results should be
inputted, and further background information the Selection Committee should be apprised of,
in determining the teams which will be selected for the filling of byes.
(4) The Selection Committee, with the full support of the CIF-SS Football Coaches Advisory
Committee, will utilize the following criteria in its selection process for at-large teams with each
category below having the specific weight listed:
The Selection Committee will also use the following criteria for elimination-teams where
the total number of guaranteed entries exceeds the bracket size.
(a) Head-to-head competition of teams under consideration (4 points)
(b) Overall strength of the league from which the team is entered based on the end of
season rankings (1 point)
(c) Overall win-loss record (1 point)
(d) Strength against common opponents (1 point)
(e) Strength of schedule (2 points, using overall win-loss record of opponents)
(f) Free lance teams will be part of the pool for the filling of at-large berths
(5) The At-Large Selection Committee will meet in the CIF-SS Office on the Saturday
afternoon of the weekend in which the playoff draw is to be finalized. The administrator so
designated from the CIF-SS Office for Football shall act as a resource person and chair the
meeting.
Leagues are guaranteed their appropriate number of entries into the Southern Section
Championships, per current Southern Section Blue Book Rule 3214, with the exception
of football. In football, League Champions will have first priority, followed by 2nd place
teams, 3rd place teams and so on from each league. Once the total number of
guaranteed entries from each league are submitted, the At-Large Selection process
outlined in the Football Playoff Bulletin will be used to select at-large teams to fill any
byes in the draw, or to eliminate teams from the draw, in order to create a 16-team
bracket for each division.
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GAME ANNOUNCER SUGGESTIONS 1. Remember, you are NOT a radio announcer and should not give a play-by play account of the game. This is an insult to the intelligence of the spectators. In a normal game you will be speaking about 25 percent of the time and be QUIET about 75 percent of the time. The crowd came to see the game, not to hear your opinions about it. 2. Give the down and distance before each play. Simply say, “Third and eight on the Homestead 42.” 3. When the ball is snapped, do not say, “Jones has the ball and is going around left end.” Again, you are insulting the intelligence of the spectators. Merely give his name – “Jones is the ball carrier.” 4. When the play is over, give the name of the man, or men, who made the tackle, and set up the down and distance again. 5. After a long run, pass, or kick, give the total yardage, but make no comment. Such comments as “What a beautiful run” are in bad taste. The crowd can see that it was a good run and as a PA announcer you must be 100 percent impartial. 6. NEVER try to outguess the officials. If you think you see a foul, do not mention it. The chances are you will be wrong. If one of the officials throws a yellow foul marker, simply say, “There is a flag on the play.” Then wait – do not try to explain the foul. When the referee gives his signal, interpret it to the crowd. Get a copy of the rulebook or a program, which has the signals. If it is an unusual play, the arrangements you made prior to the game will get this information to you to pass on to the spectators. 7. Never use the names of officials during the game. You should read their names prior to the game. Do not say, “The foul was called by Head Linesman Jones” or “Referee Smith is explaining the foul to the Captain Brown”. 8. Never comment on the fouls that are called, or the work of the officials, whether you think it is good or bad. This is a good way to start a riot. 9. Never comment on the sportsmanship, or play, of either team, or either coach. This, too, is a good way to start a riot. 10. Never designate the player who committed a foul. You probably will be wrong anyway, and this type of announcement tends to make the game get out of hand.
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1. If a player is injured, give his name. You are not a doctor, so do not try to diagnose his injuries.
If you get a later report on the player’s condition, give it with no comment. Never try to explain how a player was injured. This can be misconstrued by the crowd as an unsportsmanlike act on the part of an opponent and cause an unfortunate situation.
2. If the crowd starts to boo the visiting team, or the officials, to an extreme degree, say, “Ladies
and Gentlemen, these people are our guests tonight, let’s treat them as such.” 3. A few minutes before the end of the game, preferably during a time out, thank the people for
coming, announce convenient routes for leaving the stadium and remind them to drive carefully on the way home.
In summary, the public address announcer just covers the facts of the game, as impartially and objectively as possible. You should not give opinions of your own because the spectators are present and should be free to form their own opinions. A radio announcer gives his opinions because the listener is seeing the game through his description, but you are a public address announcer, and this is a totally different art.
OFFICIALS RECOMMENDATIONS
It is required that:
1. When contacted by official at least 24 hours in advance, the host school will have available someone who will handle the needs of the officials assigned to the contest.
2. The host school have available someone who will handle the needs of the officials
assigned to the contest. This should include, but not be limited to, facility orientation, locker room assignment and parking.
3. The officials’ locker rooms be open at halftime and immediately after the game.
4. At the completion of the contest, the officials’ locker and dressing facilities remain secured
for at least 30 minutes in football and 20 minutes in all other sports. Coaches and other school officials should not enter an officials’ dressing area for the purpose of complaints.
5. Coaches not approach or confront the officials at the completion of a contest.
6. Coaches and school officials not make public statements to the new media criticizing
officials.
7. School officials be alert to potential problem situations and, when necessary, provide security for officials to and from their dressing facilities and to the parking area after the contest.
8. Athletic administrators convey to their coaching staff that if there is a problem regarding the
officiating, it should be handled first through the Area Officials’ Liaison and secondly by the CIF Southern Section Office if the problem is serious in nature.
9. A representative from the host school shall handle financial matters prior to the start of the
contest. This task should not be handled by the coach.
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10. The participating schools should enforce the principles of Victory with Honor and Education
Code 48900 and 48915 with regards to fan and spectator behavior. Schools are strongly encouraged to remove and sanction any spectator who engages in abusive verbal or physical behavior or who uses profanity.
11. Schools not in compliance with numbers 1-10, will be reported to their Area Liaison by the
officials association within five (5) school days. Regardless of the infraction, the contest will be played.
The safety and security of officials is a prime concern of the CIF Southern Section. It is recommended that each school put together a packet to be sent to the liaison providing information to officials pertaining to the game including but not limited to:
Map of School
Location and availability of facilities
Parking
Officials security arrangements
Contact person with phone number and availability
Officials shall be paid in a timely fashion
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THE NEED FOR IMPROVED MEDIA RELATIONS
IN HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETICS Media exposure for a myriad of sporting events is at an unprecedented all-time high on local,
state, national and international levels. Consequently, high school athletic programs are faced
with an increasing need to reach out for recognition in order to build and maintain a fair share of
the recreational and entertainment market.
Believe it or not, high school athletics are in direct competition with the big leagues when it
comes to newspaper space, radio time and television coverage. This competition can have a
profound effect on the interest, regular following and average crowd size of high school events.
With greater frequency, sports fans throughout the nation are presented with the option: “Should
I drive over to the high school and watch our local team play, or should I turn on the tube and
watch that college or pro game?”
Accordingly, the time has come for high school athletic programs to improve its posture in the areas of sports information and media relations. With a consistent line of communication, high school athletic departments can cultivate good working relationships with local and regional media’s purpose and function.
There is a wealth of free publicity to be utilized. An increased effort can harness the power of
the media to work for any school in any location. There are a number of ways to accomplish this
goal, but the first step is to establish a positive attitude and heightened awareness of the
media’s purpose and function.
The following topical outline is provided to give CIF-SS schools a competitive edge in generating
greater exposure, increased fan interest and an improved working relationship with the media . .
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IMPROVED MEDIA RELATIONS FOR HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL
I ADVANTAGES – PURPOSE
A. Increased school notoriety 1. Give the school name greater public recognition 2. Increase awareness of the athletic program 3. Generate community interest and support for the school as a whole
B. Increased attendance at game C. Increased recognition for individual athletes
1. Make outstanding achievements known on community, state and national levels
2. Allow athletes to have a greater chance at receiving awards 3. Increase interest in college recruiters and give athletes more scholarship
opportunities II BASIC KEYS TO IMPROVED MEDIA RELATIONS
A. Report all varsity scores 1. Make sure to have a responsible person (student, assistant coach, faculty
member, booster club member, etc.) call in scores after each athletic event 2. Report to all media in your coverage area
a) Local newspaper(s) b) Major metropolitan newspaper(s) c) Local radio station(s) d) Local television station/cable TV outlet e) Post phone numbers for the above where they are easily accessible
after any event. Be sure to take a copy on road trips 3. Always be prepared to report league and overall records for BOTH teams
when calling in scores 4. Always report all Scores to Maxpreps first! 5. Major Daily Metropolitan Newspapers in CIF-SS Coverage Area:
a) In the all areas: Los Angeles Times – 237-7151 b) In the 310 area: South Bay Daily Breeze – 543-6177 c) In the 562 area: Long Beach Press-Telegram – 499-1338; Whittier Daily News – 698-0955 Ext. 3046 or 3060 d) In the 714 area: Orange County Register – 796-2428; Daily Pilot –
966-4616 e) In the 909/951 area: Riverside Press Enterprise – 951-368-9526; San
Bernardino Sun – 909-483-9362; Daily Bulletin – 483-9362; The Californian 800-234-4315, Ext. 2632; Redlands Daily Facts 793-3226
f) In the 818 area: Glendale News Press – 637-3225; L.A. Daily News – 713-3607
g) In the 626 area: San Gabriel Valley Tribune – 962-8811, Ext. 2161; Pasadena Star News – 578-6300 Ext. 4485
h) In the 661 area: Antelope Valley Press – 267-4143; Santa Clarita Signal – 259-1234
i) In the 619 area: San Diego Union Tribune – 293-1341 j) In the 760 area: The Desert Sun – 778-4629 k) In the 805 area: Lompoc Record – 739-2235; Santa Barbara News Press – 564-5256; Santa Maria Times – 739-2235; San Luis Obispo Tribune – 781-7916; Ventura County Star – 437-0278
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B. Maintain accurate rosters for all varsity teams 1. Always include the following: Number, Name, Position, Height, Weight, Year
in School 2. Always have programs for home varsity contests. Make sure they include
complete and accurate rosters for BOTH teams 3. Always provide programs at no charge to members of the media covering your
event 4. Keep accurate statistics throughout each season of sport 5. Update each week 6. Report outstanding statistical performances when reporting game scores
(Note: If you know the game is being covered in person, this may not be necessary. This is a general guideline for minor sports which aren’t regularly covered)
7. Watch for CIF-SS Bulletins and follow directions for reporting statistical information to the section office when requested
Maintain all-time school records and make available to the media upon request. (A great item
for programs, a must for media guides) C. Use of facilities
1. Always provide a seat in the press box or at the scorers table for working members of the media
2. Keep in mind that the press box and/or scorer’s table should be reserved for authorized game personnel (announcer, spotter, scoreboard operator, timer, stat crew, etc.). Cheer and socializing should not be allowed in the press box or at the scorers table
a) This is a WORKING area. Maintain a professional atmosphere at all times Schedule announcements
3. Schedule announcements are a sure way to gain media attention, as well as provide the public with the information they need to attend your games
4. Complete schedules well in advance of each season a) Football, Girls Volleyball, Water Polo – Spring b) Basketball, Wrestling, Soccer – Late Spring c) Baseball, Softball, Track & Field – Fall
5. Release schedules to local media as soon as they become complete 6. Meet the CIF-SS Master Schedule mail-in dates to be sure your school is
Included III PERSONAL MEDIA RELATIONSHIPS
A. Coaches 1. Make yourself accessible to the media whenever possible, but know your
limits a) You are entitled to a 10 minute “cool-down” period after a contest. USE
IT! Don’t try to answer any questions until you are composed and ready to concentrate
b) Remember, nothing is “off the record”. Anything you say can and probably will be printed
***IMPORTANT – PLEASE NOTE*** CIF-SS FINAL STATISTICAL LEADER FAX-IN DATE FOR THE 2016 SEASON
Tuesday, November 8
See Stats Reporting Memo in this document
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c) Try to set a consistent day and time when you can be reached during
the week and make it known to the reporters covering your team 2. Assist reporters with statistics, records and general information about your
athletes B. Student-Athletes
1. Coaches should instruct players on the “do’s” and “don’ts” of media interviews at an early team meeting
a) Review good interview techniques – straight and to the point. Be informative, don’t “ramble” or get off the subject. Answer the questions asked
b) Stress the importance of good media relations c) Remind players to stress the “team concept” d) Prepare students to be ready when questions are asked and not fearful
or under duress when the situation arises e) Player interviews on the high school level can be a great learning
experience – they should be enjoyable as well 2. Set policy on player interviews and stick to it
a) Where and when b) Notify media of such policies
C. Maintain an accurate up-to-date list of coaches’ office and home phone numbers 1. This is especially important for “walk-on” coaches 2. Provide this list to your regular media outlets
IV MISCELLANEOUS TIPS AND IDEAS A. Be acquainted with the CIF-SS Media Department and its services
1. Contact Thom Simmons, CIF-SS Director of Communications, at 562-493-9500 or fax him at 562-493-6266 at any time during the CIF-SS office hours or email him at [email protected] or his assistant Anita Fopma at [email protected]
a) Report outstanding performances by your teams or athletes b) Provide information on school activities, facts on athletes, coaching
milestones, etc. 2. General CIF-SS Media Department Services
a) Weekly top ten polls; Publication of CIF-SS quarterly Bulletin; Maintenance of All Time CIF records; Broadcast approval for all contests; Media contact for championship events
B. Communicate ideas for feature articles on coaches, athletes or teams to local media outlets. If you think one of your team members might make an interesting feature article subject, let your local sports editor or beat writer in on it. They are in constant search of these types of items
C. Answer all written requests for information about your program 1. CIF-SS Schedule Requests, Pre-Season Questionnaire, Playoff Information
forms 2. Local newspaper, radio and TV questionnaires 3. State and national magazine questionnaires
D. Maintain a file of information forms on coaches and athletes. These may serve as a
valuable reference when coaches or athletes are not available for interview
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1. Forms should include age, height, weight, previous involvement in athletics, other sports, etc.
2. Include home and work phone numbers for parents in case of emergency E. Maintain a photo file of individual athletes
F. Schedule a “Media Day” prior to the season
1. Excellent opportunity to get photo requirements out of the way 2. Notify and invite all local media outlets 3. Have team dressed in game uniform with accurate numbers 4. Provide complete roster, schedule and additional information such as final status and
results of previous season G. Call on your resources – get the help you need
1. School journalism department a) Make “Sports Information Director” out of an interested student b) Involve students in keeping stats, taking photos, etc. Reward them by
taking them on a road trip, honor at banquet, possibly earning a letter 2. Request the school print shop to publish programs, schedule, media guide,
posters, press release, etc. 3. Tap the booster club for assistance. Many parents would like to be
involved…provide the opportunity
H. Create Social Media Platforms. (Facebook, Twitter, Foursquare, Google, Pinterest, etc.) and keep updated on a daily basis.
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TO: CIF-SS VARSITY FOOTBALL COACHES FROM: THOM SIMMONS, DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS RE: FOOTBALL RECORDS UPDATE In an effort to update the CIF Southern Section football records, the CIF-SS Publicity Department is asking for your assistance. Listed below are minimum standards for established record categories. If your team or players have met or exceeded any of the following standards, or if any of your PAST teams/players qualify, please submit the information on the attached form. Be sure to include all pertinent information (noted in parenthesis) for each record submitted.
Records MUST be submitted on the official form provided. Records submitted on any other form
will not be accepted. They must also be TYPED, SIGNED and submitted with proper
DOCUMENTATION (See attached form). Playoff contests will count toward cumulative statistical
totals.
TEAM RECORDS Most Points in a Season (Year) .............................................................................................. 674 Most Points in a Game (Opponent, Year, Opponent Score) ................................................... 111 Most Points in a Half (Opponent, Year) .................................................................................. 62 Most Shutouts in a Season ..................................................................................................... 8 Rushing Yardage - Season (Year) .......................................................................................... 4,801 Rushing Yardage - Game (Opponent, Year) ........................................................................... 604 Pass Interceptions - Season (Year) ........................................................................................ 30 Pass Interceptions - Game (Opponent, Year) ......................................................................... 7 Longest Winning Streak (Years) ............................................................................................. 30 Games Longest League Winning Streak (Years) ................................................................................ 34 Games
INDIVIDUAL RECORDS Scoring - Career (Years) ......................................................................................................... 598 Scoring - Season (Year) ......................................................................................................... 302 Scoring - Game (Opponent, Year) .......................................................................................... 48 Rushing Yardage - Career (Years) ......................................................................................... 6,734 Rushing Yardage – Season (Year) ......................................................................................... 3,124 Rushing Yardage - Game (Opponent, Year) ........................................................................... 465
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INDIVIDUAL RECORDS (Cont.) Touchdown Runs - Career (Years) ......................................................................................... 89 Touchdown Runs - Season (Year) .......................................................................................... 49 Touchdown Runs - Game (Opponent, Year) .......................................................................... 8 Most Carries - Game (Year) .................................................................................................... 52 Passing Yardage - Career (Years) .......................................................................................... 8,617 Passing Yardage - Season (Year) .......................................................................................... 4,115 Passing Yardage - Game (Opponent, Year) ........................................................................... 524 Pass Completions - Career (Years) ........................................................................................ 582 Pass Completions - Season (Year) ......................................................................................... 270 Pass Completions - Game (Opponent, Year) ......................................................................... 36 Consecutive Pass Completions (Opponent, Year) .................................................................. 12 Passing Attempts – Career ..................................................................................................... 972 Passing Attempts – Season (Year) ......................................................................................... 439 Passing Attempts – Game (Opponent, Year) ......................................................................... 58 Touchdown Passes - Career .................................................................................................. 90 Touchdown Passes - Season (Year) ...................................................................................... 46 Touchdown Passes - Game (Opponent, Year) ....................................................................... 7 Pass Receptions - Career (Years) .......................................................................................... 201 Pass Receptions - Season (Year) ........................................................................................... 106 Pass Receptions - Game (Opponent, Game) ......................................................................... 18 Receiving Yardage - Career (Years) ....................................................................................... 3,149 Receiving Yardage - Season (Year) ....................................................................................... 1,668 Receiving Yardage - Game (Opponent, Year) ........................................................................ 307 Touchdown Receptions - Career (Years) ................................................................................ 37 Touchdown Receptions - Season (Year) ................................................................................ 23 Touchdown Receptions - Game (Opponent, Year) ................................................................. 5 Most Field Goals - Career (Years) .......................................................................................... 28 Most Field Goals - Season (Year) ........................................................................................... 16 Most Field Goals - Game (Opponent, Year) ........................................................................... 5 Longest Field Goal (Opponent, Year) ..................................................................................... 58 Yards Most Conversion Kicks – Career (Years) ................................................................................ 147 Most Conversion Kicks - Season (Year) ................................................................................. 78 Most Conversion Kicks - Game (Opponent, Year) .................................................................. 10 Consecutive Conversion Kicks (Year or Years) ...................................................................... 59 Pass Interceptions - Career (Years)........................................................................................ 22 Pass Interceptions - Season (Year) ........................................................................................ 14 Pass Interceptions - Game (Opponent, Year) ......................................................................... 4 Longest Return with an Interception (Opponent, Year) ........................................................... 104 Yards Longest Return with Fumble Recovery (Opponent, Year) ...................................................... 95Yards Longest Run from Scrimmage (Opponent, Year) ................................................................... 99 Yards Longest Pass Play (Passer, Receiver, Opponent, Year) ........................................................ 99 Yards Longest Punt (Opponent, Year) .............................................................................................. 74 Yards Longest Punt Return (Opponent, Year) .................................................................................. 97 Yards Longest Kickoff Return (Opponent, Year) ............................................................................... 100 Yards PLEASE NOTICE: Individual career records should not be reported until the student has completed high school
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TO: CIF Southern Section Athletic Directors/Principals FROM: Thom Simmons, Director of Communications RE: TV, Internet and Radio Broadcasts Please accept this as a reminder that over the air television, internet and radio broadcast
rights for ALL games (regular season & playoffs) must be approved prior to the contest by the CIF Southern Section. In order for a game to be broadcast in its entirety on radio, television (local cable included), or the internet, media outlets must contact the CIF Southern Section. If you or any of your local broadcast media have any questions, please contact me at 562-493-9500. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.
10932 Pine Street, Los Alamitos CA 90720-2428
(562) 493-9500 ▪ Fax: (562) 493-6266
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Any school found to be out of compliance with the mandatory use
policy will be sanctioned in the following manner:
1. Following the CIF-SS office receipt of a non-compliance report, the offending
school will lose it’s next opportunity to host a playoff game.
2. For purposes of calculating future home game opportunities during the playoff
season, any game for which a team is sanctioned will count toward its total home
games played.
3. Should a sanctioned school not have the opportunity to host a playoff contest
(eliminated from playoffs), the penalty shall be carried over to next year’s playoff
season. We ask that you reinforce with your staff our commitment to keeping Southern Section championships the best in the state of California. We ask that you support our contractual commitments with the knowledge that they are made after consultation with our advisory committees and after thorough investigation of our sponsors. Finally, we ask that your coaches make their decision before the playoffs by reading and signing our Code of Ethics as a condition of entry into our playoffs.
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