Insist upon adequate safety provisions for participants and spectators at all. Clarifies the definition of techniques in the rules book. The vhsl executive committee voted this summer to postpone fall sports, condensing all three seasons into a calendar running from dec. In the spring of 1989, the league staff moved into new headquarters. All rules and regulations governing high school athletes and athletics are legislated by this organization. Empowering all students to make meaningful contributions to the world. Therapeutic elastic tape was specifically prohibited. Vhsl maintains eligibility and standards for play in 27 sports, 14 for girls and for boys, and in 12 academic activities and sponsors 162 team championships in. Reorganized swimmingdiving rules address event clarity, definition. Virginia high school league the virginia high school league vhsl is the governing body for virginia interscholastic athletics. Clarifies that the dangerous ball causes legitimate evasive action by a player. In addition, the rule pertaining to language regarding the prohibition of an officials tobacco use at the competition site was moved from rule 36 to rule 418.
Each swimmer is responsible for his or her own start so if swimmer leaves his mark in reaction to swimmer as false start, swimmer b must also be charged with a false start by the starterreferee. Accountable for the contracting of officials and other personnel required for all athletic events. Virginia high school league vhslswimming and diving. Nfhs swimming and diving committee welcomes new members. Vhsl approves 202021 regularseason, postseason format. Vsi and potomac valley swimming pvs are testing the concept in the 20072008 season of providing vhsl official certification based on vsi and pvs. You can thank all the people who illegally made the pdfs available to the public for this change. Rule books for coaches were mailed to each vhsl member school. Rules books will be mailed to you once you have registered. Rule books as soon as they are available, nfhs rule books, preseason guides and other publications will be sent to each association for distribution at an association meeting. The fina mark andor individual barcode andor the usa swimming approved checkmark logo on certain suits designating that the suit has been approved for fina andor usa swimming competition is not considered to be a second manufacturers logo nor a form of advertising. With your registration, the nfhs 201819 swimming officials guideline manual and officials card will be mailed to you.
For your convenience, nfhs offers rules and case books in multiple formats. The backstroke ledge is not allowed in high school competition. Individual medley all transition turns are judged by finish rules. One copy of the rule book governing each major sport. Ppt virginia high school league powerpoint presentation. Viaaa, vhsl coaches passes, northern region administrative and working press passes will be honored at the gate. Shall not have any rule or regulations which conflict with the rules and regulations of the virginia high school league. Each team will have their own team rules but all athletes will be required to adhere to the following rules established by roanoke city public schools. Go to the water polo section of the publication library to view the water polo rules book. Tie back suits are considered illegal equipment given the use of a fastening system. See the norecall starting protocol on page 81 of the 201011 nfhs rules book 12.
In addition, the rule pertaining to language regarding the prohibition of an officials tobacco use at the competition site was moved from rule 36 to rule. Shall officiate for a minimum of six vhsl schools unless approved by the league office. Each school must be represented by one boys coach and one girls coach. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. Process for vhsl official certification 200708 season. Thus, in a meet held in a sixlane pool no more than 12 divers would be competing. When turning from the butterfly to the backstroke, after a legal touch, the swimmers shoulders must be at or past the vertical toward the back when the swimmer leaves the wall. For more information, see starting protocols in the 201011 nfhs rules book on pages 8081. Rule change parts of the pool 111 the end wall is the vertical portion of the pool, contiguous surface of the deck and overflow gutter, the front of the starting block or platform, or the touchpad at the end of the course. All officials must take and pass the 201718 nfhs rules exam in each sport that they are registered for in order to be eligible for assignment to vhsl contests. Before meet, set up and test starting equipment and check stability of blocks. After vacating spaces it had long occupied in the university of virginias zehmer hall, the sta.
If you have already registered and desire a refund, please contact carolyn shifflett 4349778475. Jewelry the prohibition of wearing jewelry has been removed from the rules for swimming and diving completion. Insist upon compliance with rules and regulations of the norfolk city school board, virginia high school league, district, conference, and regional council. Double check arrangements to ensure the pool is scheduled for meet date. All rules become effective for each vhsl regulated sport season the first day of tryouts through the last official day of the season. E books are available via itunes and amazon, while print.
Photographers should be limited to areas adjacent to the starting area. Rule change finishes 817, 821g, 822h, 823g, 824e rule 823g the butterfly finish requires completion of the required distance and contact with the touchpad or finish end with both hands simultaneously, not necessarily on the same plane. They will use the usa swimming rules for verifying times for usa swimming. Virginia swimming officials high schoolncaausms officiating. The current swimming and diving rules 202014 by the national federation of state high school associations will be the governing rules for this meet. And rule changes for 2020 currently effective except as otherwise noted 1. Violation of any rule pertaining to individual strokes. The current swimming and diving rules 201220 by the national federation of state high school associations will be the governing rules for this meet. Apr 02, 2021 the virginia high school leagues executive committee unanimously approved thursday by a vote of 330 the regularseason, regional and state tournament schedule for the 202021 academic year.
To be eligible to represent the school in any vhsl, inc. After vacating spaces it had long occupied in the university of virginias zehmer hall, the staff now operates out of an impressive 8,000squarefoot building on a scenic 1. Vhsl rules clinics all rules clinics for 2012, except wrestling will be offered online. Center for safesports required minor athlete abuse prevention policies. When determining how many entries a team may submit for a meet, the first rule is section 2, article 1 of the 2012 nfhs swimming rules. Walking on, running on or contacting the bottom of the pool to gain an advantage. Visit the vhsl website and click on online clinics. False start is a false start in high school swim no second chances like summer swim. Athletic handbook for middle and high schools 2016 2017. The virginia high school league vhsl is an alliance of virginias public and approved nonboarding, nonpublic high schools that promotes education, leadership, sportsmanship, character and citizenship for students by establishing and maintaining high standards for school activities and competitions. Three separate advertising logos are now permitted on swimsuits, caps and goggles.
Rule 824e the freestyle finish requires completion of the required. Conduct rule 3 was reorganized to provide consistency and clarity for penalties associated with various competitor andor meet personnel conduct. Process for vhsl official certification 2007 08 season in recognition that swimming rules for national federation of high schools and united states swimming are converging, the virginia high school league vhsl, virginia swimming, inc. Rules books and case books available as ebooks nfhs. The amazon versions can be downloaded and used on apple or android devices with the kindle app. A competitor shall be permitted to enter a maximum of four events, no more than two of which may be individual events. E books are available via itunes and amazon, while print publications can be purchased on nfhs. Removes language referring to the long pushing motion along the ground. Apr 27, 2016 201617 swimming and diving editorial changes.
No reseeds swimmers must be in their lane at the quick whistles and ready to step up at the long whistle. Below is a listing of the e books currently available for purchase. High school diving differs from other competitive diving in that it comprises two events women and men within a swim meet, and is governed by rules adopted by a national association of high school swim coaches. Center for safesports required minor athlete abuse prevention. Tom osborne, dick fosbury headline 2018 hall of fame class. Held in accordance with 2018 2019 nfhs and vhsl rules and regulations governing high school swimming and diving competition and championships. Rules 2018 2019 edition, national federation and the 2018 2019 vhsl handbook entries due dive sheets must be emailed to both the dive meet director, pat full at. Vhsl tips for starters official home of virginia swimming, inc. High school activities participants, teams show resilience. Meet referees and starters for all vhsl meets must.
Swimming and diving rules interpretations 202021 swimming and diving uniform rules 202021 swimming officials guidelines manual 202021. Officials must also meet all local association requirements. A complete text of these regulations is available from the school athletic director. For instance, if 5122d, forward 1 somersault 1 twist free, is used as a voluntary, the sheet would show a dd of 1. Each swimmer is responsible for his or her own start so if swimmer leaves his mark in reaction to swimmer as. Virginia high school league executive director billy haun said friday that he expects the rescheduled 202021 sports seasons for the states public schools to begin in december after virginia gov. Rule change rule 531d advantage signal the officials shall.
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