Welcome to the 2016 DIAA/NFHS Online Football Rules Clinic

WELCOME Welcome to the 2016 DIAA/NFHS Online Football Rules Clinic

Instructions Please read through all of the slides in this presentation. Take notes if you wish. There will be a ten (10) question quiz at the end of the presentation as part of the course. You must take and score at least 80% to receive credit for Clinic attendance. Thank You

DIAA STAFF - Thomas E. Neubauer, CMAA Executive Director - Terre Taylor Coordinator of Interscholastic Athletics -Tina M. Bates Secretary 302-857-3365

NFHS RULES BOOK AS E-BOOKS E-books features: Searchable Highlight areas of interest Make notes Desktop laptop availability Easy navigation Adjustable viewing size Immediate availability $5.99 from itunes or Amazon www.nfhs.org

DIAA: Delaware Interscholastic Athletic Association Very Important Websites #1 = DIAA http://www.doe.k12.de.us/diaa Your starting point for ALL DIAA information and related Links

NFHS.ORG [website] THE website for all NFHS related questions: Rules, Uniforms, Field Diagrams, ETC

DIAA: Delaware Interscholastic Athletic Association Very Important Websites: Arbiter Sports https://www.arbitersports.com The starting point for all Officials Information and Testing

DIAA: Delaware Interscholastic Athletic Association Very Important Websites: Your School Site WebSites4Sports.com The most important site for Coaches and A.D.s to keep updated and accurate information

DIAA: Delaware Interscholastic Athletic Association Very Important Websites: NFHS Learning Center NFHS Learning Center The essential site for ALL NFHS Course work

NFHS FREE COURSES Concussion in Sports REQUIRED Coaching Pole Vault NCAA Eligibility Positive Sport Parenting Sportsmanship Sports Nutrition Heat Illness Prevention Recommended Introduction to Music Adjudication Introduction to Pitch Smart CONCUSSION in Sports for Students Learning Pro Suite of 4 courses Coaching Unified Sports Creating a Safe and Respectful Environment Engaging Effectively with Parents Sudden Cardiac Arrest Recommended Captains Course Interscholastic Officiating National Coach Certification Program www.nfhslearn.com

NEW COURSE

DIAA Concussion Protocol 1- Shows Signs or Symptoms = a-remove from play - Official or Coach b- Evaluated by a Qualified Healthcare Professional [QHCP] 2- Qualified Healthcare Professional [QHCP] = MD, DO, School Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Physician s Assistant or Athletic Trainer [ATC] 3- IF CLEARED BY QHCP THEY MAY RETURN TO PLAY

DIAA Concussion Protocol 4- If NOT cleared by QHCP CANNOT RETURN ON THE SAME DAY Then they must have Written Clearance from a QUALIFIED PHYSICIAN to return to practice or play. 5- Failure to comply = INELIGIBLE athlete 6- Parents and Athletes must read and sign PPE Concussion information sheet 7- ALL Coaches and Officials must take the NFHS Concussion Education Course

NFHS SUGGESTED GUIDELINES FOR MANAGEMENT OF CONCUSSION IN SPORTS In the Appendix of the 2016-17 NFHS Rules Book P. 95 www.nfhs.org

Sudden Cardiac Arrest [SCA] Free Course from NFHS Learn SCA is the leading cause of death for high school athletes

School Responsibility for SCA The Gracie Firestone Act recognizes the threat SCA poses to high school athletes. What does your School [& YOU] need to do? Please ensure that -All students must have annual PPE & answer the 12 AHA approved heart history questions. -All Students MUST sign the SCA Fact Sheet [on PPE form] What is DIAA doing? - DIAA provides annual SCA awareness for Coaches. - DIAA has SCA information on our website. -ALL Coaches must hold valid CPR certification.

Emergency Action Plan [EAP] Coaches/A.D. -Have an ACTION PLAN and PRACTICE it 1. Call 911 2. Start chest compressions [CPR] 3. Get an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) 4. Turn it on and follow the voice prompts -Sample Plan on DIAA website Plan Books were distributed to ALL member schools

Practice Policies DIAA Regulation 1008/1009-4.2 These are in effect for ALL practice days (school day and non-school day): -One day of no activity per seven day period -A minimum of 21 calendar days of practice prior to the first competition date [9-9-16] -Student must practice at least 7 calendar days prior to participating in a contest - School day practices limited to two [2] hours

Practice Policies DIAA Regulation 1008/1009-4.2 [Practices] These are in effect for NON-SCHOOL days -A limit of no more than 2 practices with physical activity -No practice can be longer than THREE (3) hours in length -A Grand Total of FIVE (5) hours of physical activity daily -When having 2 practice session in a day; there MUST be a one hour minimum cooling period between the two practice sessions - Heat Index requirement must be adhered to**

PPE Medical Card [page 4] COACHES: You MUST carry every athletes Medical Card with you at ALL times. PRACTICES & GAMES This is page 4 from their Physical Forms [DIAA PPE]

DIAA POLICIES & PROCEDURES GAME EJECTION PROCEDURE - INCIDENT REPORT FORM Found on either Website, MUST be sent to Incident Chair by next morning [ASAP] If you Eject someone the DIAA Office/Incident Chair MUST be notified by noon of the next day!!! So the School A.D. can be notified too.

DIAA POLICIES & PROCEDURES All documents can be found in the RESOURCE Section When sending Ejection Reports by email, Please use abbreviations or punctuations marks for profane words. Most firewalls [especially the state s] will block emails containing spelled out profanity. E.G S$%T, F#$K etc.

DIAA POLICIES & PROCEDURES APPEAL OF GAME EJECTION For NON-SPORTSMANSHIP related removals or disqualifications. This is only to be used when TECHNICAL violations occur, [there are not many of these] not Sportsmanship related incidents.

DIAA POLICIES & PROCEDURES BENCH PERSONNEL RULE -Players DO NOT leave the Bench (or playing area) to enter playing area to get involved in a confrontation. (PRACTICE what to do) HEAD COACH ENTERING PLAYING AREA DURING ALTERCATION -Only the HEAD COACH may enter unsolicited to break up an altercation.

DIAA POLICIES & PROCEDURES Coaches Cumulative Unsportsmanlike Conduct Policy/Policy Football Three (3) unsportsmanlike conduct penalties

DIAA POLICIES & PROCEDURES Lightning Policy [p.98 IN Rule Book] - Have an Emergency Plan ready - Get under cover, wait 30 minutes to resume. NO HEROICS If you see it, If you hear it STOP & Get Under cover!!!

DIAA POLICIES & PROCEDURES PROHIBITION AGAINST USE OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS -Very Simple DON T SMOKE, DON T CHEW DON T DIP Special Accommodations Requests - Medical, Religious, Other follow procedure NFHS Marked VARSITY Game Balls - Must have NFHS branded logo State Tournament = Nike Vapor One

DIAA POLICIES & PROCEDURES * MOUTH GUARD RULE * Must be worn by ALL who have METAL braces. Must cover top brace and separate biting surfaces. Must extend to shield lower Braces. *New MAY be completely white or clear.

DIAA POLICIES & PROCEDURES Recommended Contest Assignment Guidelines - Read the Code of Ethics [p. 100] - Read and follow the Guidelines - Do NOT put yourself in a situation where your Integrity, Ethics and Character are questioned Avoid them.

NFHS-DIAA Relationship DIAA is a 100% compliant member of the: National Federation of High School Associations [NFHS]

DIAA Rules Adoptions/Modifications of NFHS Rules Refer to the DIAA website Sports link, DIAA Approved Polices and Procedures Rule Book p. 24 Table 1.7

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Student Broadcast Program The School Broadcast Program is available to high schools nationwide. The program allows schools to leverage PlayOn! Sports extensive and proprietary technology, services and support to build their school s digital network on the NFHS Network. Schools can produce and distribute high quality events throughout the year including regular season sports, graduation, band, cheer events, as well as other school activities. Broadcasting these events is a great way for a school to showcase their students and activities while strengthening the connection with parents, coaches, players, boosters and the community. Fans can watch all the events on the school s branded portal on the NFHS Network. The School Broadcast Program has several options for participation to fit a school s needs. Schools can participate in the License Fee Model, providing free fan access to streamed events, or join one of the new no-cost options (Subscription or Franchise Model) and partner with the NFHS Network to optimize ad sales and viewer subscriptions to support school programs. For more information on the program and to find out which option best matches your school s needs, please contact the School Broadcast Program at sbp@nfhsnetwork.com or visit www.nfhsnetwork.com/sbp

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Welcome to the 2016 NFHS FOOTBALL RULES CHANGES

NFHS FOOTBALL RULES Each state high school association adopting these NFHS football rules is the sole and exclusive source of binding rules interpretations for contests involving its member schools. Any person having questions about the interpretation of NFHS football rules should contact the football rules interpreter designated by his or her state high school association. The NFHS is the sole and exclusive source of model interpretations of NFHS football rules. State rules interpreters may contact the NFHS for model football rules interpretations. No other model football rules interpretations should be considered. www.nfhs.org

Rule Change TOOTH AND MOUTH PROTECTORS RULE 1-5-1d(5)a Tooth and mouth protectors that are completely clear or completely white are no longer illegal. www.nfhs.org

Rule Change TOOTH AND MOUTH PROTECTORS RULE 1-5-1d(5)a Tooth and mouth protectors that have been chewed or altered so they no longer provide the necessary protection must be replaced. ILLEGAL www.nfhs.org

Rule Change GLOVES RULES 1-5 NOTE, 1-5-2b Gloves are now required to carry either the National Operating Committee on Standards for Athletic Equipment (NOCSAE) seal (PlayPic A) or the new Sports and Fitness Industry Association (SFIA) seal (PlayPic B). The seals must be visible and appear legibly on the exterior wrist opening of the glove. A B www.nfhs.org

Rule Change CLIPPING RULES 2-17, 9-3-6, 9-3 PENALTY The exception that allowed clipping in the free-blocking zone has been eliminated. www.nfhs.org

Rule Change CLIPPING RULES 2-17, 9-3-6, 9-3 PENALTY It is still legal to clip a player who is a runner or is pretending to be a runner. www.nfhs.org

Rule Change CLIPPING RULES 2-17, 9-3-6, 9-3 PENALTY Clipping, blocking below the waist and blocking in the back are legal methods of bringing down a runner or a player pretending to be a runner. www.nfhs.org

2016 NFHS FOOTBALL EDITORIAL CHANGES

Editorial Change EQUIPMENT RULE 1-5-1b(1) Shoulder pads and hard surface auxiliary attachments must be completely covered by a jersey. www.nfhs.org

ILLEGAL FOOTBALL JERSEY (SHOULDER PAD NOT COVERED) www.nfhs.org

ILLEGAL FOOTBALL JERSEY (SHOULDER PAD NOT COVERED) www.nfhs.org

Editorial Change EQUIPMENT RULE 1-5-1b(1) Back pads and hard surface auxiliary attachments must be completely covered by a jersey. Jerseys shall be long enough to reach the top of the pants and shall be tucked in if longer. www.nfhs.org

ILLEGAL FOOTBALL JERSEY (BACK PAD NOT COVERED) www.nfhs.org

Editorial Change FOOTBALL JERSEYS RULES 1-5-1b(2)a, (3)a The front and back of the football jersey may contain the school name, school logo, school nickname or player name (PlayPic A). Team slogans such as seen on the jersey in PlayPic B are illegal. A LEGAL B ILLEGAL www.nfhs.org

Editorial Change CORRECTING A DOWN ERROR RULE 5-1-1b The referee shall correct the number of the next down prior to the ball becoming live after a new series of downs is awarded and prior to the declaration of the end of any period. A B C www.nfhs.org

2016 NFHS FOOTBALL EDITORIAL CHANGES 1-5-3a(1)a Added manufacturer s before logo/trademark or reference to further clarify. 2-38 Added legal before snap to further clarify. 4-3-2 Deleted hash mark in reference to the inbounds spot. 7-5 PENALTY Updated the rules reference on intentional grounding. 9-3-5 Deleted clip from the exception in the rule. 9-4-3h Corrected the spelling on face mask. 9-4 PENALTY Added 15 yards into the Penalty under Unintentional contact with a game official in the restricted area. www.nfhs.org

2016 NFHS FOOTBALL EDITORIAL CHANGES 9-5-1a 9-8-1a Clarified the language in the NOTE. Clarified the language in the NOTE. 10-2-5 Added penalties for unsportsmanlike, nonplayer or into the heading for ART. 5. 10-5-1a PENALTY SUMMARY Updated the rules reference. Updated the rules reference for Clipping to 9-3-6. www.nfhs.org

2016 NFHS FOOTBALL POINTS OF EMPHASIS

2016 NFHS FOOTBALL POINTS OF EMPHASIS 1. Risk Minimization 2. Legal and Illegal Blocks 3. Legal Jerseys, Pants and Pads 4. Unfair Acts www.nfhs.org

Points of Emphasis www.nfhs.org RISK MINIMIZATION Players, parents, coaches, and administrators need to be careful not to use unproven technology such as impact sensors, to diagnose a concussion, or even as a tool to decide if a concussion should or should not be suspected. A B

Points of Emphasis LEGAL AND ILLEGAL BLOCKS Illegal blocks such as chop blocks (PlayPic A) are not to be taught and must be penalized. Legal techniques such as low-low combination blocks in the free-blocking zone (PlayPic B) are effective and minimize risk. A B www.nfhs.org

Points of Emphasis LEGAL JERSEYS, PANTS AND PADS The player in PlayPic A is wearing the required uniform and equipment. Examples of illegal pads, equipment or uniform are seen in PlayPic B. A B www.nfhs.org

Points of Emphasis ILLEGAL FOOTBALL PANTS (KNEES NOT COVERED) www.nfhs.org

Points of Emphasis ILLEGAL FOOTBALL PANTS (KNEES NOT COVERED) www.nfhs.org

Points of Emphasis ILLEGAL FOOTBALL PANTS (KNEES NOT COVERED) www.nfhs.org

Points of Emphasis UNFAIR ACTS Acts such as the hide-out play depicted in the MechaniGram are illegal. www.nfhs.org

2016 NFHS FOOTBALL RULES REMINDERS

Spearing Rule 2-20-1c Spearing is an act by any player who initiates contact against an opponent at the shoulders or below with the crown (top portion) of their helmet. The shaded area is the crown.

Spearing Rule 2-20-1c Number 61 is guilty of spearing because the crown (top portion) of their helmet was used to initiate contact against an opponent at the shoulders or below.

Illegal Personal Contact Rule 9-4-3g A B No player or nonplayer shall make any other contact with an opponent, including a defenseless player, which is deemed unnecessary or excessive and which incites roughness.

Dead-Ball Penalty Enforcement Rule 10-2-5 In PlayPic A, the A player false starts. In PlayPic B, the B player commits a dead-ball personal foul. Both fouls occur before the next live ball. The penalties do not cancel and are enforced in the order of occurrence.

Dead-Ball Penalty Enforcement Rule 10-2-5 In PlayPic A, a B player commits a dead-ball personal foul. In PlayPic B, A s coach is flagged for unsportsmanlike conduct. Both fouls occur before the next live ball. The fouls offset and it will be third down.

Dead-Ball Penalty Enforcement Rule 10-2-5 In PlayPic A, the B player hits the runner out-of-bounds, a dead-ball foul. In PlayPic B, two A players commit unsportsmanlike fouls. All fouls occur before the next live ball. One A foul and the B foul offset. The penalty for the remaining A foul is enforced.

Defenseless Player Rules 2-32-16; 9-4-3i(3) A new definition in 2014 for a defenseless player was added. A defenseless player is a player who, because of his physical position and focus of concentration, is especially vulnerable to injury. REFEREE ENTERPISES INC. 2012

Defenseless Player Rules 2-32-16; 9-4-3i(3) EXAMPLE: OUT OF THE PLAY B6 has chosen not to participate further and is obviously out of the play. He is considered to be defenseless. REFEREE ENTERPISES INC. 2012

Defenseless Player Rules 2-32-16; 9-4-3i(3) EXAMPLE: KICKER After a kick (PlayPic A), a kicker who has not had a reasonable amount of time to regain his balance after the kick (PlayPic B) is a defenseless player. REFEREE ENTERPISES INC. 2012

Defenseless Player Rules 2-32-16; 9-4-3i(3) EXAMPLE: PASS RECEIVER A pass receiver attempting to catch a pass, or a pass receiver who has clearly relaxed when the player has missed the pass or feels he can no longer catch the pass, is considered defenseless. REFEREE ENTERPISES INC. 2012

Defenseless Player Rules 2-32-16; 9-4-3i(3) EXAMPLE: KICK RECEIVER A kick receiver attempting to catch or recover the ball is considered defenseless. REFEREE ENTERPISES INC. 2012

Defenseless Player Rules 2-32-16; 9-4-3i(3) EXAMPLE: PLAYER ON THE GROUND A player who is on the ground is considered defenseless. REFEREE ENTERPISES INC. 2012

Defenseless Player Rules 2-32-16; 9-4-3i(3) EXAMPLE: FORWARD PROGRESS STOPPED A runner already in the grasp of an opponent and whose forward progress has been stopped is defenseless. Contact on the runner could also be considered targeting or spearing. REFEREE ENTERPISES INC. 2012

THANK YOU National Federation of State High School Associations PO Box 690 Indianapolis, IN 46206 Phone: 317-972-6900 Fax: 317.822.5700 www.nfhs.org www.nfhslearn.com www.nfhs.org

2016-2017 NFHS FOOTBALL GAME OFFICIALS MANUAL CHANGES

2016-2017 NFHS FOOTBALL GAME OFFICIALS MANUAL POINTS OF EMPHASIS 1. Targeting 2. Restricted Area 3. Down-Marker Indicator Mechanics **See pages 84-86 of the 2016-2017 NFHS Football Game Officials Manual for a complete discussion on these Points of Emphasis. www.nfhs.org

NEW RECOMMENDED CREW COMMUNICATION SIGNALS www.nfhs.org

2016-2017 SIGNIFICANT MANUAL REVISIONS The head linesman shall furnish a clipping device for use in measuring first downs. Use of a second clip is recommended. The clock operator(s) should report to the game officials at the stadium at least 30 minutes before game time. The Referee, in declaring the ball ready-for-play, after the ball is spotted, shall move to a position that is visible to clock operator. Added a statement that the horn should not sound at the end of a period if play is in progress. www.nfhs.org

2016-2017 SIGNIFICANT MANUAL REVISIONS Set the line-to-gain indicator to establish 10-yard neutral zone before a field-goal attempt by free kick after a fair catch or awarded fair catch. The Referee, when a penalty is declined, go to spot visible from press box. The Referee on a scrimmage kick, when the kick out of bounds in flight line up covering official at the spot where the ball crossed the sideline by using an outstretched arm. The Referee on a scrimmage kick, needs to confirm line-to-gain indicator is set before giving ready-forplay signal. www.nfhs.org

FIVE-GAME OFFICIAL CREW STRENGTH TO LINE JUDGE S SIDE www.nfhs.org

FIVE-GAME OFFICIAL CREW TRIPS TO ONE SIDE (THREE RECEIVERS) www.nfhs.org

NEW GUIDES FOR WHEN IN QUESTION Defenseless or not defenseless Excessive/unnecessary or not.excessive/unnecessary www.nfhs.org

Online Test for Clinic Credit Answer the following ten questions by emailing your answers to; diaareply@yahoo.com. In the message space for the email write; Football Clinic In the body of the message start with Your name and School Name, then list the answers numbered 1 through 10. A sample - Joe Coach My High School 1-B, 2-C, 3-D, 4-A, 5-C, 6-B, 7-D, 8-A, 9-C, 10-B You must get at least 8 out of 10 correct for credit.

Test Questions 1) Which website would you use to find the best information regarding playing rules, uniform information and field or court diagrams? A DIAA.org B - NFHSLEARN.COM C - NFHSLEARN.ORG D - NFHS.ORG

Test Questions 2) Which website would you use to find the all of the free online courses from the National Federation? A DIAA.org B - NFHSLEARN.COM C - NFHSLEARN.ORG D - NFHS.ORG

Test Questions 3) What brand new course has the Federation introduced designed especially for studentathletes? A Cardiac Arrest for Students B Concussions for Students C EAPs for Students D Learning Enrichment for Students

Test Questions 4) Which athletes have to wear a mouth piece that covers all of the upper teeth and shield the lower teeth? A Linemen B Those with a prescription C Backs D Players with metal braces

Test Questions 5) Who is allowed to go onto the field during a fight, without being beckoned by the referee? A The Head Coaches B Student Managers C The Team Captains D Students who passed the Concussion Education class

Test Questions 6) Which one of the following factors would make a tooth and moth protector ILLEGAL? A Completely clear B Completely white C 1/3 of the moth piece chewed up D Completely striped

Test Questions 7) Which one of the following factors would make a pair of football gloves ILLEGAL? A NOCSAE tag sewn in the inner palm area B SFIA tag sewn on the outer wrist area C NOCSAE tag sewn on the outer wrist area D NOCSAE tag sewn on the outer wrist area

Test Questions 8) The referee shall have the authority to correct the number of the next down prior to the ball becoming live after a new series of downs is awarded and prior to the declaration of the end of any period. A. True B. False

Test Questions 9. The NFHS disapproves of any form of taunting that is intended or designed to embarrass, ridicule or demean others under any circumstances. A. True B. False

Test Questions 10. Clipping in the free-blocking zone is legal. A. True B. False