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We will be using official NFHS rules at the NHSC, with the following modifications:
- DURATION OF GAMES: All games will employ 35-minute halves. If both coaches agree, championship games may employ 40-minute halves.
- TIE GAMES: Pool play games ending in a tie will be scored as a tied game. Playoff games tied at the end of regulation time will be decided by the
NFHS penalty kick procedure. - DISQUALIFIED TEAM MEMBERS: The NHSC has adopted the policy recommended by the NFHS whereby a team member disqualified under Rule
12.8.2-4 shall be barred from participating in the next contest. - PROTESTS: (TBD)
PLAYER ELIGIBILITY
- AGE: Players who remain 19 years of age or younger throughout the duration of the NHSC shall be eligible to participate.
- HOMESCHOOL DESIGNATION: Players must receive the majority of their education in a homeschool environment. Players who have graduated from
high school are not eligible to participate in the NHSC. - TEAM MEMBERSHIP: Players must be members of their team during the 2009-2010 academic year.
TOURNAMENT FORMAT
Boys and Girls Championships will include the following features:
- COED TEAMS: Coed teams will participate in the Boys Championship.
- PRE-TOURNAMENT SEEDING: Teams will be ranked and seeded into pools based on their season record and the strength of the game schedule
from their most recent season. - DIVISIONS: Multiple divisions may be employed based on the number of teams participating. Each division will be comprised of a maximum of twelve
teams and a minimum of four. - GAMES: Each team will be guaranteed 4 games, weather permitting, with a goal of no more than two games played per day.
- PLAYOFF SEEDING: Pool play will be utilized to seed elimination playoff brackets. Championships comprised of only one pool will employ a round-
robin system. Pool winners will be determined by points accumulated during pool play. - POOL or ROUND ROBIN SCORING SYSTEM:
- 1 point awarded for each tie
- 1 point awarded for each shutout (including 0-0)
- 1 point awarded for each goal scored (up to 3 goals)
- POOL PLAY TIE BREAKER SYSTEM: In the event of a tie within a pool, the following criteria will be used (in the order listed) to determine the winner:
2. Cumulative goal differential (maximum 3 per game)
3. Fewest goals allowed
4. Most goals scored (maximum 3 per game)
5. Modified NFHS Tie Game Procedure (penalty kick procedure only)
- SUB-DIVISIONAL PLAYOFF: Championship divisions with multiple pools will be subdivided into 2-4 elimination playoff groups. First place pool teams
will compete in a "Gold" playoff group, second place pool teams will compete in a "Silver" playoff group, etc. - PLAYOFF TIE GAME PROCEDURE: Modified NFHS Tie Game Procedure (penalty kick procedure only)
- AWARDS: Winners of each playoff group will be eligible for either individual or team awards.
DELAYS/CANCELLATIONS
- LIGHTNING: The NHFS lighting guideline will be used when lightning is witnessed by game or tournament officials within close proximity to tournament
facilities. Participants will be asked to take shelter and the game be suspended as per the guidelines. - INCLEMENT WEATHER: In the event of inclement weather, the NHSC Tournament Director or Event Committee will have the authority to:
-Change the duration of any game
-Cancel any preliminary game or reduce the number of scheduled games.
-Determine an appropriate format for advancement of the playoff schedule.
- SUSPENDED GAMES: If a game is delayed or suspended prior to completion of the first half of play, every effort will be made to reschedule the game
if it has a direct bearing on advancement within the tournament. Suspended games will restart with the same score and time remaining. - CANCELLED GAMES: Any game terminated after one half of play will be considered an official game and will retain its score at the time of cancellation.
REFUNDS
- REGISTRATION FEES: Teams that withdraw from the NHSC prior to the registration deadline will receive a full refund. Teams that withdraw from the
NHSC after the registration deadline will receive a full refund only if a replacement team is registered in their place. - CANCELLATION OF NHSC: No refund is guaranteed if any or all of the NHSC is cancelled due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. Any
potential refund will be determined within 60 days of the NHSC once all invoices are paid and final budget is approves by the NHSC Event Committee.
INSURANCE/MEDICAL
- TEAM INSURANCE: Each team is required to provide evidence of insurance coverage for their team and players, with a maximum of $1,000,000.00
per occurrence. - MEDICAL RELEASE: Each team must have in their possession during the NHSC a signed medical release form for each team member participating in
the NHSC.
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INFORMATION - RULES
CONCESSIONS
Concessions will be provided both days of the championship.
SPECTATOR ADMISSION FEES
There will an admission fee for all spectators entering the Kreager Park complex. Players and
Coaching/Administrative staff are exempt from this fee. Prices are as follows:
This fee is charged to help defray the cost of miscellaneous tournament expenses.
Any other questions can be answered by contacting us.
Concessions will be provided both days of the championship.
SPECTATOR ADMISSION FEES
There will an admission fee for all spectators entering the Kreager Park complex. Players and
Coaching/Administrative staff are exempt from this fee. Prices are as follows:
- 1 Day Adult Pass $4
- 1 Day Student Pass $2 (18 and under)
- 1 Day Family Pass $10
- 2 Day Family Pass $15
This fee is charged to help defray the cost of miscellaneous tournament expenses.
Any other questions can be answered by contacting us.
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