Professional Documents
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Korean-American Interscholastic
Activities Conference
CONSTITUTION
& BY-LAWS
2015-2016 Edition
Mission Statement
KAIAC provides a well-rounded
program of interscholastic
activities for its member
schools.
2010-2015
1995-2007
The KAIAC logo was officially adopted in 1986. That year the conference held a
design contest with all the KAIAC schools encouraged to submit designs. A joint
design submit- ted by a KCA (later TCIS) student and teacher was selected. The
design has essentially remained the same with addition of the mascot names
and the new schools entering the conference. In 2007, a new logo (top left)
was adopted that dropped the school initials and mascots because of the large
number of new schools entering the conference that crowded the logo and
annually required a design revision.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Constitution... Pages 7-13
KAIAC
CONSTITUTION
KOREAN-AMERICAN INTERSCHOLASTIC
ACTIVITIES CONFERENCE
CONSTITUTION
Article I
Name of Organization
Article II
Purpose and Definition of the Organization
1. The purpose or mission of KAIAC is to provide a well-rounded program of
interscholastic activities for its member schools.
2. KAIAC is a non-profit unincorporated organization that qualified schools
voluntarily enter into membership. Member schools will abide by the due
process rulings of the governing board and/or council with the possibility of
appeal to either or both bodies.
3. This constitution is to provide the framework and regulations by which
KAIAC operates.
Article III
Membership
1. Schools seeking membership must be a DoDDS or an international school that
is registered as such by the Korean Ministry of Education and is accredited or
is pursuing accreditation by an established organization such as WASC, NCA,
CIS, or ACSI. The spirit of the conference is that member schools must either
be a DoDDS or an international school.
2. The final determination of whether a school meets KAIAC membership
criteria shall be made by the Heads of School and will include consideration of
the following factors:
a. Percentage of foreign students
b. Percentage of foreign teachers
c. English or international curriculum and standards
d. Accreditation status
e. Post secondary placement of students
f. Designation from the Ministry of Education
3. In order for a school to maintain membership in KAIAC, the school must
fully participate during the school calendar year in the regular season and
end-of-season tournaments in the following six varsity team athletic sports:
varsity boys and girls volleyball; varsity boys and girls basketball; and varsity
boys and girls soccer. Failure to maintain this participation could result in the
school being place on a probationary status for one year. Un-foreseen
causes will be taken into consideration. Reinstatement to full member- ship
will be determined at the May meeting. A schools participation should not be
limited to these six sports. Schools should make every effort to participate in
all or as many other KAIAC sponsored activities as possible, including:
junior- varsity girls volleyball; junior-varsity boys and girls basketball;
varsity swimming; varsity and open cross-country; forensics and the music
festivals in orchestra, band, and choir.
4. Schools desiring to enter or join the conference must first, petition KAIAC
Article IV
Governance
Korean-American Interscholastic Activities Conference or KAIAC will be operated
by a two-tier governance structure consisting of a Council of Heads-ofSchools/Superintendents and a Governing Board of two representatives from each
member school, normally the principal and the athletic director or activities director.
Council of Heads-of-Schools
Section IRepresentation
The Council will consist of the Head-of-School from each member school. Although
the Head-of-School may designate alternates to represent him/her, the head of
school/superintendent is strongly encouraged to attend these meetings.
Section IIOperation
5. Meetings
Meetings shall be held two times during the school year (normally August and
May) with a third meeting, if possible, in March. Additional meetings maybe
called on the formal request of a majority of the member schools. The presiding
facilitating head-of-school will notify the member school heads no less than
seven (7) calendar days prior to each meeting.
2. Quorum
The presence of representatives from at least 60% of member schools at any called
or regularly scheduled meeting of the Council of Heads-of-School shall constitute
a quorum sufficient for transacting any business for KAIAC.
3. Voting
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a. The council shall have no officers, but at its May meeting will appoint a
facilitator for the following school year.
b. The facilitator will serve for one year. This role will normally rotate among the
heads/superintendents of member schools. The sites of council meetings will
normally follow the rotation of sites of the governing board meetings, but will
be decided upon by the facilitator in consultation with the other heads-ofschools.
c. The facilitators role will be to inform heads of meeting dates and locations
and to convene and facilitate council meetings. He or she will have no
addition powers or duties.
d. The facilitator shall designate a member to serve in the role of acting
secretary. This individual will be responsible for taking minutes of the
council meetings and assisting the facilitator in their distribution.
6. Dissolution
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Governance
Governing Board
Section IRepresentation
The Governing Board will consist of two representatives from each member school
composed of the principal and the athletic director or activities director. The
principal may designate alternates to represent his/her school at official board
meetings. The Governing Board may also be simply referred to as the Board.
Section IIOperation
1. Meetings
a. Meetings shall be held a minimum of four times during the school year
(once each in August, November, February and May).
b. The President must notify the member school principals and athletic directors no
less than seven (7) calendar days prior to each meeting.
c. Additional meetings may be called by the President at his/her discretion or on
the formal request of 60% of the member schools.
2. Quorum
Section IIOperation
3. Voting
a. Each school represented at the board meeting will have a maximum of one vote.
b. No individual may cast more than one (1) vote on any single issue.
c. The President of the governing board will vote only in the case of a tie.
Because of this provision, the school which provides the President should send
three people so that two may represent their school.
4. Duties
a. The board will create and approve the scheduling of KAIAC sponsored athletic
contests, athletic tournaments, vocal and instrumental festivals, forensics
contests, and any other sponsored interscholastic events. The specifics of these
tasks may be delegated to a committee or sub-committee, which will report to
the governing board for final approval.
b. The board will create and approve the format and procedures for KAIAC
sponsored athletic contests, athletic tournaments, vocal and instrumental
festivals, forensics contests, and any other sponsored interscholastic events.
The specifics of these tasks may be delegated to a committee or sub-committee
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Article V
Officers
Section ITerm and Nomination
The conference Governing Board shall elect a president, secretary, treasurer,
and historian (one each for Blue, Red and White Divisions) from within the board.
An election will be held each year at the May meeting. The term of office extends
from 1 June through 31 May. Nominations for elected positions shall be submitted
to the conference President before the May meeting.
a. Record and distribute within ten (10) school days minutes of all conference
board or special meetings.
b. Carry on KAIAC correspondence and maintain records of correspondence for
KAIAC files.
c. Assist the KAIAC Historian in maintaining a history of KAIAC including
individual all-conference and all-tournament awards and team standings.
d. Serve as a voting member.
3. Treasurer
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Article VI
Finances
Section IDues/Fees
Each member school shall pay a tournament fee and annual dues which consists of a
flat fee plus an additional amount per student enrolled in grades 6-12 as of September
15 of that school year. The tournament fee, flat fee, and amount per student will be
determined at the May governing board meeting and will be based upon an approved
budget. Probationary status schools will also be required to pay all dues and fees.
Fees are payable to the KAIAC treasurer by November 1st of each school year. Dues
shall be used to purchase scorebooks, rule books, team and individual awards, fine arts
guest conductor honorariums, printing fees for constitutions, web site fee, and other
supplies. The tournament fees shall pay for referees officiating costs at the three varsity
team sports tournaments held in each of the divisions.
Section IIAnnual Budget
The KAIAC Governing Board President, with the assistance of the KAIAC Treasurer,
will submit a proposed annual budget for the following school year by the March
meeting. The board will review and endorse the annual budget, which will be submitted to the KAIAC Council for review and consideration for approval. This budget will
include tournament fees and any changing to the dues or the formula for determining
such fees. Budget approval requires a minimum of a 2/3 approval vote of all member
schools present.
Section IIIAudits
Audits will be performed upon dissolution; when loss, theft, or mismanagement
occurs; or as directed by the conference board. Audits will also be performed upon
a change of treasurer.
Section IVDissolution
The conference governing board may be abolished by a minimum of a 90% approval
vote of all of its members. All remaining funds in the treasury will be divided among
member schools on the following basis:
1. If the treasury has sufficient funds the current year, student fees shall be
returned as collected. Any remaining monies will be equally divided among
the schools.
2. If the treasury does not have sufficient funds to disburse as identified at the
time of dissolution, then any remaining funds will be apportioned on the
basis of the percent contribution to the treasury in the current year by the
member school.
3. KAIAC outstanding debts will be paid proportionally by member schools.
The proportion will be determined on the basis of the percent of the total
dues each school has contributed that year.
Article VII
Liability
KAIAC is a non-profit unincorporated organization that qualified schools voluntarily
enter into membership to provide a program of interscholastic activities for their
students. Because of this status, KAIAC and its members cannot be held liable by
individuals, school(s), businesses, or other organizations. KAIAC schools should make
all efforts to inform its constituency that it cannot be held liable for such things as
medical injuries; schedule changes; or official rulings. Member schools must carry
medical and liability insurance to cover their students participation in KAIAC activities
with the exception of DoDDs schools, who have agreed to provide the standard level of
care for anyone that is on the military installation.
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Article VIII
Amendments
This KAIAC Constitution and/or By-Laws may be amended at the annual May
Council meeting with a 2/3 vote of members attending. Those amendments will
become effective the following school year beginning in August. Any amendment
to be voted on must be circulated in writing to all member schools not less then 30
days in advance of the date of voting.
Article IX
Ratification
This constitution shall become effective upon approval of 100% of the conference
governing board. An authorized signature, preferably the high school principal,
from each member school will be required in August of each school year.
KOREAN-AMERICAN INTERSCHOLASTIC
ACTIVITIES CONFERENCE
CONSTITUTIONAL RATIFICATION
Date:
Representative Signature
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KAIAC
BY-LAWS
KAIAC BY-LAWS
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Section IPurpose
These By-Laws are established in order to define the specific rules and guidelines that will govern
KAIAC sponsored athletic and fine arts activities. No By-Law may contravene any Article of the
KAIAC Constitution, but may alter a governing body of rules (i.e. FIFA).
Section IIProcedures for Amending By-Laws
By-Laws shall be added or amended by a 2/3 vote of the governing board members.
Section IIIKAIAC Member Schools
A. The member schools include DoDDS (US Department of Defense Dependents Schools):
Daegu High School; Humphreys High School; Osan American School; and Seoul American School
and International Schools: Asia Pacific International School; Chadwick International; Dwight School Seoul;
Gyeonggi Suwon International School; Pyongtaek International Christian School; International Christian School-Uijongbu; Korea
International School; Korea Kent Foreign School; Seoul Foreign School; Seoul International School; Taejon Christian International
School; and Yongsan International School of Seoul, Cheongna Dalton School (probationary) See contact details pg 116.
Red Division
White Division
- Chadwick International
School
School
- Yongsan International School-Seoul
Uijeongbu
- International Christian SchoolPyeongtaek
- Korea Kent Foreign School
- Cheongna Dalton School
(probationary)
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tournament.
c. May be called upon as the authority on the interpretation of procedures and
rules during the regular season.
3. The home team athletic director or coach is responsible for reporting the final
varsity and, in some cases, junior varsity scores and pre-determined statistics to
the designated sports commissioner, the KAIAC website (Mar. 2014) and the
Pacific Stars & Stripes sports editor. This is required for all sports seasons. In
addition, it is recommended that both home and away teams send scores and
statistics to ensure accuracy and balanced reporting and recording.
4. Reporting scores, meet, and competition results should take place within 48
hours of the said competition (sports or activities).
a) Reports on forensics and music should be sent to all participating schools as
well as the President (Mar, 2014).
b) Reports must include any cards or ejections from the competition. (May 15)
5. Tournament locations will be determined at the August board meeting for the
following two years. Locations should be rotated as much as possible with each
school (Mar, 2014).
F. Referees, Officials, and Scorers Table
1. United Service For Korea Official Organization (USFKOA) has a contract
with DoDDS and may arrange with the international schools to officiate all regular
season and tournament volleyball, basketball, and soccer games. The only exceptions
to these arrangements are the occasional junior varsity and soccer matches
which may be officiated by local referees (i.e. local Korean officials; military
active duty; Military Welfare Recreation staff; and qualified teachers). If a
school decides not to use USFKOA officials, it will be that schools responsibility
to have certified officials from an association officiate the game/match. These
arrangements should be reported to the USFKOA Detailer and mutually agreed
upon by individual member schools that will be competing.
2. DoDDS has a government contract with USFKOA to officiate all their regular
season volleyball, basketball, and soccer games and some KAIAC tournament
games for those sports. The KAIAC international schools enter into individual
contracts with USFKOA to officiate their schools regular season games and
matches. A standard officiating and transportation fee will be set at the beginning
the school year by USFKOA.
3. The conference season and tournament schedule will be set by the board and
sent to the USFKOA or other association being used by the tournament host.
Detailer by the KAIAC President. USFKOA will do its best to officiate all
games, but may occasionally request that an individual member school seek
alternative referees. It is understood that USFKOA will provide the number
of referees contracted on dates set by the board, but will on rare occasions
due to unforeseen illness, traffic congestion, and scheduling over sights be
unable to fulfill its responsibility. It is understood that USFKOA will limit
the number of such occurrences and will inform the effected schools as soon
as possible with at least two days notice.
4. Any date changes that are made to the board approved season schedule must
first be agreed upon by both competing schools and then immediately be
communicated to the KAIAC President and USFKOA Detailer.
5. Home teams are required to provide a game ball, scoreboard and competent
scoreboard operator (including timer when applicable) and official scorebook
scorer. The scorers and operators may be individuals drawn from a pool of
trained and experienced teachers, parents, or students. The conference has not
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a. Coaches may appeal the 2nd game suspension from a Red Card by
1. providing video evidence to review the infraction
2. following the Protest procedures detailed above.
b. Particularly violent or unsportsmanlike conduct by players or coaches
may be reviewed by committee as above and may be subject to further
penalty based on the committees ruling.
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beginning of the season and approved by the governing board. The tournament
director is given authority to make minor changes based upon availability of
facilities, weather, team withdrawals and other unforeseen circumstances; however,
format, length of the tournament, and seeding and bracketing changes must go
through the board or be done in consultation with the President. The tournament
director should consult with the KAIAC President prior to instituting any changes.
4. Tournament format for team sports will normally be either modified singleelimination, double-elimination, or pool play with a single-elimination championship. Individual sports such as cross-country, swimming, and tennis will use heats,
divisions, or single elimination types of tournaments. The selection of the tournament
format will normally be based on facilities, time availability, and personnel; however,
it must be determined prior to the beginning of the regular season.
5. *Tie-Breaking Procedures for Tournament Seeding (Order until teams are untied)
1st) Win Loss Record (or in Soccer Points)
2nd) Head-to-head Results
3rd) Points allowed in games between tied teams (in VB: Sets Record between tied
teams, then points allowed)
4th) Point differential in games between tied teams
5th) Points scored in games between tied teams
6th) Points allowed in all games
7th) Point differential in all games
8th) Points scored in all games
9th) Draw lots
* Taken from APAC Tiebreak Procedures
With sport specific tie-breakers, once a team or teams are removed from the
original tie, the remaining tied teams are subject to examination with the original
order of the tie-breaker procedures.
6. Each tournament site director is responsible for communicating in a timely fashion
the final tournament procedures, seeding and bracketing, housing options, and
base access procedures and meal options where applicable.
7. KAIAC all-conference, all-tournament, special awards are normally selected and
presented during the tournament weekend. Swimming and cross- country are the
two exceptions where cumulative regular season results determine all-conference.
One or two coaches meetings are normally scheduled during the tournament
weekend to complete the selection process. An awards ceremony is held
immediately following the championship game(s) of the tournament.
8. Any school that pulls out of a KAIAC Tournament two weeks or less before the
event will incur the officials cost of affected games for the tournament plus a $50
fine. This offense is subject to review by the board on a case-by-case basis.
9. The tournament director has the option to produce tournament programs; t-shirts,
patches, or ribbons. Generally, the conference will not be able to reimburse the
hosting school for these extra awards. Some schools have sold t-shirts or
solicited sponsors to pay for t-shirts; patches; and programs. Player of the Game tshirts will be provided by the conference for volleyball, basketball, and soccer
tournaments in each division.
10. Junior-Varsity TournamentsSchools are encouraged to have invitational
junior-varsity tournaments in volleyball, basketball, and soccer where they are
feasible. The costs of such tournaments will be incurred by the hosting school
or by contributions from the participating schools.
11. Although All-Star games are encouraged during the tournaments, the
tournament director, in consultation with the coaches, will determine if it is
feasible to hold such a game/match either after the championship game or some
other time agreed upon by all coaches. Factors such as facility availability,
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daylight, return travel time for teams south of Seoul and travel arrangements for
Far East or other post-KAIAC tournaments should be taken into account.
12. Within 48 hours after the season ending tournament, that sports commissioner
should send the following report to all the participating divisions schools, the
KAIAC President, the KAIAC Historian, and the KAIAC Web Site Manager:
(See appendix for a sample report)
1) Teams regular season finish and records
2) Teams tournament records
3) All-conference and All-tournament selections
4) Special Awards
5) Team Sportsmanship Award
6) Player-of-the-Game winners
7) Topics of discussion from the Coaches meeting that need to be brought to the attention of
the Governing Board
Copies of this report should also be brought to the KAIAC Governing Board
meeting immediately following that sports season. These reports will be
provided through googledocs and will be displayed on the KAIAC website.
13. Coaches and players are expected to attend the post-tournament coaches
meeting and awards ceremony regardless of whether or not they have a game
on the given day.
J. FacilitiesFields, Pitches, and Courts
KAIAC schools have varied sizes of soccer fields, volleyball, basketball, and
tennis courts. It is understood that KAIAC schools are faced with any number
of site and land restrictions and financial constraints. So long as courts, pitches, or
fields pose no safety hazards, these fields will be accepted for regular season play.
The conference will attempt to hold all tournaments on regulation or close to
regulation courts, pitches, and fields.
K. Safety Procedures
1. Athletic Practices
At the beginning of a sport season, a team should hold a minimum of ten (10) practice
days for the purpose of conditioning and the safety of the student-athlete.
2. Protective Eyewear
Sports goggles or contacts are required for any student needing vision correction for
KAIAC competition in the following sports: volleyball, basketball and soccer.
3. Medical/First Aid Kits
All teams are required to carry basic medical/first aid kits to all sports events,
both home away. In particular, team should bring adequate athletic tape and prewrap.
4. Nurses and Emergency Care
All schools are encouraged to have a nurse or emergency medical care on-site or
available on-call.
5. Insurance Coverage
All schools must have some form of liability and medical coverage for their students
and for visiting students from other schools.
6. Yellow Dust/Air Quality Procedures
Since there exists an annual health threat of Yellow Dust and poor air
quality in the Republic of Korea, the following procedures will be in
effect:
a. The member schools have set a safe limit of 300 micrograms (yellow
dust) and 150 (CAI) per cubic meter as a cut-off point for permitting outof-door athletic competitions. It is also highly recommended that schools
refrain from holding practices when such a level is reached; however, the
each school will individually set those limits.
b. It is the responsibility of the host school to obtain a reading of the yellow
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dust and CAI level by 12:00 (noon) in their city or immediate area on the
day of a match (weekday). If the yellow dust level is 300 micrograms or
higher, or the CAI is 150 or higher, the hosting school should inform the
visiting school and officials of the cancellation/postponement of the
match by 12:00 P.M. on the day of the match (weekday).
c. For Saturday matches, a reading should be done early in the morning as
possible but no later than two hours before the match. If the yellow dust
level is 300 micrograms or higher, or the CAI is 150 or higher, the hosting
school should inform the visiting school and USFKOA officials of the
cancellation /postponement of the match ASAP.
d. If yellow dust/CAI cancellations cannot be rescheduled, then matches
will count double for the one that is able to be played on another date.
e. Web Sites that are available to obtain Yellow Dust Levels:
http://eng.airkorea.or.kr or www.usfk.mil
7. School-wide Health Related Issues
If a school experiences a major disruption in its operation due to health
related issues such as a serious outbreak of Influenza, H1N1, SARS, or other
illnesses, then the following procedures will apply:
a. Schools should not be penalized or be required to forfeit missed games/
matches due to serious health related disruptions, but the schools should
make good faith efforts to make up missed games/matches.
b. If 50% or more of a seasons KAIAC competitions and events must be
cancelled due to health related disruptions, then the KAIAC Governing
Board will convene an emergency meeting to determine the status of the
season and future actions.
c. If a make up game(s)/match(es) cannot be arranged and the schools have played
once, then the results of the first game/match will be counted double.
d. If there is no room in the schedule to make up either of the missed game(s)/
match(es) (both the home and away games with a specific school), then
ranking and seeding will be determined by winning percentage.
8. Inclement Weather
If during an out-of-door athletic event such as cross-country, tennis, or soccer
it is determined by the host athletic director and/or administrator that a safety
threat exists due to a thunderstorm (with the accompanying lightning and/or
severe wind, rain and hail) or other such severe weather threat, then:
a. The game/match will be immediately suspended and the appropriate shelter
will be taken.
b. The host athletic director and/or administrator will wait a minimum of 30
minutes after the last visible lightning strike or passing of the severe weather
system before continuing the event.
c. If after one hour, the inclement weather situation has not improved sufficiently
to permit the teams to continue, then the game/match will be called off or
cancelled and will be required to be made up at the point where the game/match
was suspended.
d. In the case of cross-country, the entire meet would need to be
rescheduled.
e. In the event that a soccer team is up by 8 or more goals, the mercy rule
will be in affect and the match will be called as final. During the soccer
regular season, if 60 minutes have passed in the match, it will be called
as a final score.
f. If the inclement weather suspension takes place during a KAIAC soccer
tournament, the tournament director can wait at least one additional
hour before suspending the event for the day. This is due to the great
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will only apply to tournament team awards. Receipts must be provided to the
President and Treasurer for record keeping (May 2014).
3. Hill Formula
The Hill Formula is used to calculate the number of All-Conference and AllTournament selections for each sport. This calculation is obtained by taking
28% of the total number of starters in a sport from all the KAIAC teams.
Example:
6 Teams = 36 Starters X 28% = 10 All-Conference or All-Tournament Players
The top three teams in conference or in the tournament will receive 55% of
the selections. (The formula for each sport is found below)
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Total Number of
Players in Division
# All-Conference/
# All-Tournament
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7/7
1st - 3
2nd - 2
3rd - 4th - 1
30
8/8
1st - 3
2nd - 2
3rd - 5th - 1
36
10/10
1st - 3
2nd - 2
3rd - 6th - 1
+1 Vote
42
12/12
1st - 4
2nd - 3
3rd - 7th - 1
48
13/13
1st - 4
2nd - 3
3rd - 8th - 1
+1 Vote
54
15/15
1st - 4
2nd - 3
3rd - 2
4th - 9th - 1
10
60
17/17
1st - 4
2nd - 3
3rd - 2
4th - 10th - 1
+1 Vote
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66
18/18
1st - 4
2nd - 3
3rd - 2
4th - 11th - 1
+1 Vote
12
72
20/20
1st - 5
2nd - 4
3rd - 2
4th - 12th - 1
Total Number of
Players in Division
# All-Conference/
*# All-Tournament
Number of Selections
Per Team by Finish
28
8/*8
1st - 3
2nd - 2
3rd - 4th - 1
+1 Vote
35
10/*8
1st - 4
2nd - 3
3rd - 5th - 1
42
12/*8
1st - 4
2nd - 3
3rd - 2
4th - 6th - 1
49
14/*8
1st - 4
2nd - 3
3rd - 2
4th - 7th - 1
+1 Vote
56
16/*8
1st - 5
2nd - 4
3rd - 2
4th - 8th - 1
63
18/*8
1st - 5
2nd - 4
10
70
20/*8
1st - 5
2nd - 4
3rd - 3
4th - 10th - 1
+1 Vote
11
77
22/*8
1st - 6
2nd - 5
3rd - 3
4th - 11th - 1
12
84
24/*8
1st - 6
2nd - 5
3rd - 4
4th - 12th - 1
3rd - 2
4th - 9th - 1
+1 Vote
* ALL-TOURNAMENT based on seven final tournament finishers + 2nd Place First Seed Singles
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Total Number of
Runners in Division
# All-Conference/
# All-Tournament
20
6/6
25
7/7
30
8/8
35
10/10
40
11/11
45
13/13
10
50
14/14
11
55
15/15
12
60
17/17
* ALL-TOURNAMENT
BASED ON FINAL
TOURNAMENT FINISH
*ALL-CONFERENCE
SELECTIONS MUST HAVE RUN
IN AT LEAST 3/4 OF
SEASON MEETS
# All-Conference/
*# All-Tournament
Number of Selections
Per Team by Finish
20
6/6
1st - 2
2nd - 4th - 1
25
7/7
1st - 2
+1 Vote
2nd - 5th - 1
30
8/8
1st - 2
+1 Vote
2nd - 6th - 1
35
10/10
1st -3
40
11/11
1st -3
2nd - 2
3rd-8th - 1
45
13/13
1st -3
2nd - 2
3rd-9th - 1
+1 Vote
10
50
14/14
1st -3
2nd - 2
3rd-10th - 1
+1 Vote
11
55
15/15
1st -3
2nd - 2
3rd-11th - 1
+1 Vote
12
60
17/17
1st -4
2nd - 3
3rd-12th - 1
3rd-7th-1 2nd - 2
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in
Number of Cheerleaders/
Team
Total Number of
Cheerleaders in Division
12
# All-Star
Selections
Based on #
Participants
# All-Conference/
*# All-Tournament
Number of Selections
Per Team by Finish
11
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12/12
1st - 5
2nd - 3
3rd - 2
4th - 1
+1 Vote
11
55
15/15
1st - 6
2nd - 4
3rd - 2
4th - 2
5th - 1
11
66
19/19
1st - 7
2nd - 5
3rd - 3
4th - 2
5th - 1
6th - 1
11
77
22/22
1st - 7
2nd - 5
3rd - 4
4th - 2
5th - 7th - 1
+1 Vote
11
88
25/25
1st - 8
2nd - 6
3rd - 4
4th - 2
5th - 8th - 1
+1 Vote
11
99
28/28
1st - 9
2nd - 7
3rd - 5
4th - 2
5th - 9th - 1
10
11
110
31/31
1st - 9
2nd - 7
3rd - 5
4th - 3
5th - 2
6th - 10th - 1
11
11
121
34/34
1st - 10
2nd - 8
3rd - 5
4th - 3
5th - 2
6th - 11th - 1
12
11
132
37/37
1st - 10
2nd - 8
3rd - 6
4th - 4
5th - 2
6th - 12th - 1
# All-Conference (Patches)
11-14
Number of Events
# All-Tournament (Patches)
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3rd - 2
4th - 8th - 1
Number of Selections
1st Place Finisher each event
2nd Place Finisher each event
3rd Place Finisher each event
4th Place Finisher two Debate events only
Duo & two Debates have two competitors each)
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Number of Swimmers
on Team
Total Number of
Swimmers
# All-Conference
Selections
12
48
13
12
60
17
12
72
20
12
84
24
12
96
27
12
108
30
10
12
120
34
11
12
132
37
12
12
144
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For each KAIAC athletic tournament, individual athletes will be singled out for special
performances. These awards are voted upon by the coaches or come from official
statistics. The coach must be present at the post-tournament meeting in order for his/
her vote to be counted. The following ballot format may be used for all special awards.
SAMPLE SPECIAL AWARDS BALLOT
School
1)
2)
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a. Respect The recipient team should show respect for the officials, the
coaches, and the opponent. The officials should be recognized as impartial
arbitrators who are trained to do their job. Sportsmanship implies the
willingness to accept and abide by the decisions of the officials. Teams who
constantly argue calls with the officials should not be considered for the
sportsmanship award. The proper appeal process should be followed according to the sport (i.e. in volleyball only the captain is allowed to address a
concern to the official). Teams should likewise treat their opponents with
respect in the way they behave toward them before, during and after play.
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1. In order for events to be included or added to the KAIAC sanctioned list, the
following procedure must occur:
a. Representatives(s) must prepare a presentation for the governing board providing proof
of 1) participation of KAIAC schools, 2) longevity of the event, 3) rules and guidelines
by which the event will abide.
b. Representative(s) of the event must present to the board no later than the March
meeting demonstrating proof of these two items with hard numbers.
c. The governing board must vote to add the activity to the list.
2. In order for events to be moved from the sanctioned to the sponsored list, the
following procedures must occur:
a. The event must have been on the sanctioned list for at least two years.
b. Representative(s) of the event must prepare a presentation for the governing board
providing proof of continued participation by at least half of the member schools.
c. Representative(s) must present to the governing board no later than the March meeting
demonstrating proof of participation and longevity. This presentation should include
reasoning as to why the event needs KAIAC sponsorship to continue.
d. Representative(s) must present a detailed list of procedures, rules and standards on
which the event will abide that will be added to the KAIAC By-Laws. Formatting should
follow what is already in the By-Laws. This proposal should include host-school
procedures, rules, start times, facility requirements, chair and host responsibilities, order
of events, awards (team/individual).
e. The governing board must vote to add the activity to the list of sponsored events.
f. The Heads Council must vote to finalize the sponsorship list.
g. A chairperson for the event must be appointed and his/her name and contact
information sent to the board.
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SPORT
FALL Sept.Oct.
VOLLEYBALL-Girls
VOLLEYBALL-Boys
TENNIS-Boys
TENNIS-Girls
X-COUNTRY-Boys
Open Runners
X-COUNTRY-Boys
Open Runners
BASKETBALL-Boys
BASKETBALL-Girls
*CHEERLEADING
Boys & Girls
SOCCER-Boys
SOCCER-Girls
**SWIMMING-Boys
**SWIMMING-Girls
WINTER
Nov./Dec.-Feb.
SPRING
March-April
VARSITY
JR. VARSITY
Optional
A. Volleyball
The USA Volleyball rules will be followed with limited exceptions. Modifications to
the USAV rules will be decided at the KAIAC board level. KAIAC competes in three
divisions (Blue, Red, and White) with both boys and girls teams.
The following are important rule clarifications and modifications of note:
A maximum of 12 players may suit up for each varsity and junior-varsity conference
and tournament match. A roster of team members will be presented at the official
scorers table and to the opposing varsity and junior-varsity coaches before each
match. The team members should wear like-colored and design uniforms with easily
read numbers on the front and back of the top. The only exception would be the
Libero player (see Paragraph A-6). The established order of matches will be: 1)
girls junior varsity; 2) girls varsity; 3) boys varsity; 4) boys junior varsity (if played).
Exceptions to this order can be made with the approval of the two opposing teams
and the referee detailer within 48-hours of the matches or when the school has two
courts available.
2. Pre-Game Procedures
Prior to each match, referees will re-check the height of nets and pressure of the
match ball. Coaches and officials will meet prior to the match to discuss any
procedures and local facilities and conditions that might influence play. The
referees and the team captains will also meet just prior to the match to discuss any
procedures; local facilities and conditions that might influence play; and coin
toss to determine first service. If needed, a coin toss will be done prior to any
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A. Volleyball (Continued)
3rd or 5th deciding set. A warm-up time of approximately 15 minutes will begin a
soon as both teams take the court. After the initial coin toss, the head referee will
supervise the warm-up periods with the serving team having the use of the court
first with a five-minute warm-up. The final five-minutes is for both teams to
practice serving simultaneously. The captains can elect to have separate warm- up
periods with only one team on the court at a time.
3. Starting Times:
4. Floor Captain
The player captain on the court will serve as the official spokesperson with the
referee when questions about a call, procedure or request for rotation check. The
team captain is permitted to stop play to ask a question of the referee so long as
the service whistle has not blown. The captain is not limited to the number of
times that he/she can stop play to ask the referee for an explanation on the
application or interpretation of the rules.
5. Substitutions
There are no restrictions as to the number of entries for each player and a maximum
of 12 team substitutions are permitted per set. Substitution of players may be
made on the request of either the playing captain on the court or a coach off the
court when the ball is dead and when recognized by either referee.
6. Swing Players
Swing players are determined on a game to game basis for those who
will play varsity and junior varsity. These players may play on only one level,
varsity or junior varsity, per day of competition. Small schools with limited
rosters may swing players to complete a full roster. Players who do this may
only play a combined five volleyball sets (junior-varsity + varsity = 5 sets) per
head-to-head competition. A varsity starting player may not start a juniorvarsity match.
7. Scoring for Varsity & Junior-Varsity Matches
Varsity matches will be played best 3 out of 5 sets to 25 points rally scoring. The
winning team must take the set by 2 points. A deciding fifth set will be played to
15 points rally scoring. Again, the winning team must take the set by 2 points. The
final score has no ceiling. Junior varsity matches will be played best 2 out of 3 sets
to 25 points rally scoring. The winning team must take the set by 2 points. A deciding
third set will be played to 15 points rally scoring. Again, the winning team must take
the set by 2 points. The final score has no ceiling.
8. Double-Header Matches
A players behavior that the referee would judge to be a disruptive influence on the
match or be considered unsportsmanlike can result in a yellow or red card. The
yellow card is considered a warning. A second yellow card or red card will result in
that player being ineligible to continue play. If a player receives a red card during
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A. Volleyball (Continued)
any set, he will be ineligible to play the remainder of that match and the next
match, either regular season or tournament. An official may give a red card at any
time, but a second yellow card is automatically counted as a red card for any one
player in a game. The offending individual will be asked to leave the playing area.
The individuals coach will report the name and number of the offending player to
their AD, the Sport Commissioner, and the KAIAC President. The Commissioner
will inform the relevant conference schools for upcoming matches.
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10. Coaching
Coaching will be permitted from the sideline of the court. This is interpreted to
mean that the team may receive instructions from the bench area.
11. Coachs Unsportsmanlike Behavior
a. Blue, Red and White tournaments for boys and girls will be held at the end of
the conference season utilizing the Tournament Competition Procedures found
in IV.I. All KAIAC teams will participate in the KAIAC post-season
tournaments.
b. If at the end of the season two teams have the same conference record,
final season standings (May 2014) and tournament seeding will be
determined by the Tie-Breaking Procedures found in IV.I.5.
13. Line Judges
Each school may choose to pay line judges through the referee association for home
matches. If they are unable to acquire line judges through the association, they may
choose to pay or volunteer line judges from their own staff or student population.
These line judges should be trained in exactly what they are expected to perform
during a match. Each athletic director should inform all opposing schools and KSOA
at the beginning of the season whether or not line judges will be used. All calls made
by these judges may be overruled by the floor or net referee.
14. Ceiling Rule
When the ball hits the ceiling at any time during a rally, the ball will be out of
bounds. (May, 2013)
B. Cross-Country
KAIAC cross-country is NOT covered by National High School Federation Rules, but
instead, by the following rules:
1. Course
The course will be 5,000 meters or 3.1 miles in length. The course may include
level, incline, straight, curved, dirt, grass, asphalt or any combination of these
type of surfaces. All efforts should be made to make the course as simple and as
safe as possible. Safety hazards from vehicular traffic, pedestrians, loose gravel
or stones, and low hanging branches should be avoided or adequate protection
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B. Cross-Country (Continued)
provided. No course should intentionally include dangerous portions or more than
reasonable safety hazards. The visiting teams should receive course maps prior to
the meet.
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a. KAIAC has only one division for cross-country which includes separate boys and
girls teams both small and large schools running in competition with one another.
There will be regular season duel meets held between participating schools. Times
and number of finishers should be kept on a meet form with each team receiving
a copy before leaving the area or no later than the Friday after a Wednesday meet
or the Monday after a Saturday meet.
b. Groups will officially compete in four out of six meets to determine conference
standings.
c. Each groups second and fourth official meet will be scored against both the
opposing group and their own group.
d. Weekday meets will normally begin at 3:30 P.M. and Saturday meets at 10:00
A.M. The order of the races shall be as follows:
1) Female division
2) Male division
3) Open division (male and female). Varsity runners may not run in open races,
whether as a cool down or to encourage other runners.
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B. Cross-Country (Continued)
4) If the multiple team meets are small enough and the numbers are not
overwhelming, races may be combined with the scorers distinguishing between
runners for tabulation.
4. Team Roster and Uniform
Each school must enter their runners on the KAIAC XC Google doc to assign a
permanent number for the given year. If the coach/AD cannot get access to the
document, the roster should be sent to the season commissioner, who will assign
numbers and send the numbers back to the coach/AD. A roster of team runners
should be presented at the official scorers table when the team arrives. The boys
and girls varsity teams will be made up of five to seven runners from each
school. Other runners may run as exhibition runners but must be marked in such a
way as to be distinguished from the designated runners. The designated runners
may be changed from race to race up to the time of lining up for the start of the
race. The first five runners of a team will make up the score of that team with the
remaining two runners being used to bump up the score of the other
team. A team with less than five varsity runners in a race will have to forfeit the
competition between teams, however, the runners finishes and times will be
counted toward conference rankings. Any number of boys and girls runners may
participate in the open run. The team members should wear like-colored and design
uniforms.
5. Team Scoring Dual Races and Invitationals
a. Dual Race multiple races can be scored in any meet. Regardless of the number
of schools involved in the meet, scoring will only involve two schools
at a time. Runners will earn from one point to fourteen points for their team point
total, depending on the order in which they finish between the two competing
schools.
b. The runner from the school that finishes first between two competing schools, will
earn one point for that school, regardless of where that runner finishes in the meet.
The next runner to finish will earn two points, three for the next runner, and so on
until all varsity runners have been scored up to the maximum fourteen.
c. To calculate team scores, the first five runners from each school will be tallied for
that teams score. The sixth and seventh runners from each team do not earn
points for their team but increase the score of the other team if they finish ahead
of any of that teams first five runners.
d. The winning team of the race is the team with the lower point total.
e. Tie breakers:
1) In the event of a tie, the team whose sixth place runner finishes first wins. That
is, if both teams have 28 points after tallying the points for each teams first
five runners, and team Bs sixth place runner finished in 10th place and team
As sixth place runner finished in 12th place, team B is the winner. If a team
only has five runners, then the team with six runners wins.
2) If the tied teams only have five runners, then the first four runners are tallied to
determine the winner.
Team A
Team B
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Team A
Team B
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12
10
13
14
28
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6. Invitational Scoring
This is the format used for the KAIAC tournament. Each runners place of finish is
the point total earned for his or her team. Teams will not be isolated to score against
each other as all teams compete against each other. The first five runners to finish
for each team will make up that teams total, thus scores will be much higher than in
dual races. The tie-breaker is the first sixth place finisher between tied teams.
7. Violations
Runners are permitted to stop or walk during the course of the race but they may not
cut corners or deviate from the laid out course. Runners may not be assisted toward
the finish of a race by fellow competitors, coaches, or spectators. If a runner does
not start or finish a race, that athletes score (only for all-conference
calculations) in another race that was scored against the same teams will be
double counted (Mar, 2014).
8. Coaching
Coaching is permitted along the sidelines and at the start/finish line. This is
interpreted to mean that the runner may receive instructions from the sidelines
only.
9. Meet/Race Procedures
The meet will generally begin with the calling of all teams together to explain the
procedures to be used; an introduction of the timers and meet officials, the starting
directions including the gun or horn; and the school teams competing. Following
the meets races, the hosting school is encouraged to recognize the runners in
some manner. Races should be started and finished in the manner that is similar to
what is diagramed below. Runners should line-up single file as a team with the
first runner just behind the starting line. Runners should be approximately
18 inches apart to minimize bumping off the starting line.
STARTING LINE SET-UP
Team
A
Coaches
Official
Timers
Finish Line
Official
Timers
Cone
Runners
Chute
Starting Line
Race
Direction
Race
Direction
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B. Cross-Country (Continued)
10. KAIAC Tournaments
The boys and girls varsity tournaments will be run as one division with both small and
large schools running in competition with one another. Each school will only be
permitted seven runners in each race. If time and space allow, an open race with
exhibition runners will take place. The tournament will be held at the end of the
conference season utilizing the Tournament Competition Procedures found in Section
IV. I.
C. Tennis
The United States Tennis Association (USTA) rule book shall be followed unless
superseded by the specific conference guidelines described below.
1. Match Schedules
KAIAC has two divisions for tennis, which includes separate boys and girls teams.
The Blue Tennis Division includes: KIS, SAHS, SFS, SIS, TCIS, YISS. The Red
Tennis Division includes: CI, DHS, GSIS, HHS, OAHS (Mar, 2014). Weekday
matches will normally begin at 3:30 P.M. or earlier to take advantage of the maximum
sunlight and Saturday meets at 9:00 A.M. If a school cannot accommodate a 3:30 P.M.
or a 9:00 A.M. start time, then they should notify the opposing school well in advance
of the meet with at least a 48-hour minimum notice.
2. Conference Match Format
a. A maximum of 14 (7 boys and 7 girls for each team) may dress for a
conference match.
b. The format for the conference duels will be three singles and two doubles
matches.
c. A team will be required to have seven players in order to compete in a conference
match consisting of 3 singles and the 2 doubles. No player will be permitted to play
more than one singles or one doubles match. In addition, no singles player will be
permitted to play doubles in the same conference match.
d. Teams that do not have seven players will have to forfeit those matches.
e. A five-minute warm-up period will be allowed before each match begins.
f. The home team will present their line-up to the visiting team. The visiting
team will then match up their line-up to the home team. It is expected that the
top seeded positions are filled first with coaches playing their top players as 1st
seed and follow through 3rd best as 3rd seed singles.
g. Adjustments as seeding or position may be made from conference match to
match.
h. Line-up adjustments may be made in the course of a conference match if a team has
already won three matches and if both coaches agree to these changes. Reminder:
Making numerous changes during the course of the season may jeopardize a player
seeding in the conference tournament which requires that he/she play at least 50% of
his/her matches in a particular seed.
i. When a singles player is unable to attend a match due to temporary circumstances,
any player may take his/her spot for that match. If that given player has been
permanently removed from the team, all singles players under the said player must
move up for the remainder of the season and the remaining players must move up. If
this takes place at the beginning of the season, all players must move up. If this
takes place in the 2nd half of the season, all singles players must move up, and
doubles may remain the same. As always, all teams are expected to honor the rules
and must use all vigilance to adhere to the spirit of fairness.
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C. Tennis (Continued)
3. Facilities and Equipment
a. The hosting team should provide at least three courts with regulation markings and
a playing surface of composition, cement, asphalt, or hard clay.
(See page 17 for additional comments on facilities)
b. If only two courts are available, boys and girls will start equally with one team
on each court.
c. The home team will provide a new can of three balls for each of the five
matches. The minimum quality of balls utilized must be comparable to the
Nassau Korean brand.
d. Under normal conditions, only the coaches, managers, and those players in
competition should be on the fence-in courts or sidelines. All other players
waiting for their next match and spectators should be watching outside the
fenced-in tennis courts.
4. Scoring
a. The match will consist of an eight-game pro-set where a player must win
a. If only two courts are available, boys and girls will start equally with one team on
each court.
b. In case of darkness or bad weather, the home coach calls the match. The match is
considered final with the score at that point, including the game or games that were in
progress at the time the match was called.
c. When a match between two schools is not played because of bad weather and it is
impossible to make up, then the previous match played between the two schools will
count for double for conference standings.
d. Doubleheaders Matches If because a scheduling problem or weather
postponement it becomes necessary for two teams to hold a double-header, then a 6game pro-set with 12 point tiebreaker will be employed.
6. Coaching
During a match, coaches may sit between courts and consult with players for one
minute during the change over of ends. Coaches should be careful not to abuse this rule.
7. Uniforms
Tennis uniforms of like-color and design are recommended to create team spirit and to
present a quality and class to the sport.
8. KAIAC Tournament
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C. Tennis (Continued)
c. The conference tournament will have 3 singles matches (1st, 2nd, & 3rd Seeds)
and 2 doubles matches (1st & 2nd Seeds).
d. One point will be awarded for each win. In case of a tie in team points, the team with
the least number of games lost will be the winner. If a player receives a bye, he/she
will receive 2 points upon winning the first match. A loss will yield no points.
e. Tournament scoring should be the same as conference games, an 8-game
pro-set whereby a player must win 8 games by 2 games. At 8 all, a 12 point tiebreaker is used.
f. The placement of players for the tournament will be as follows:
1) A player should play the position he/she played for at least 50% of his/her regular
season.
2) A player may move up but not down.
3) A players seeding will be based on his/her season record for the position he/she is
playing in the tournament. Only matches played will count towards seedings in the
KAIAC tournament.
4) Seeding will be determined by winning percentages. If winning percentages are
equal, then head-to-head competition results will be used.
5) All seeding and positioning for doubles are figured the same as for singles. Since
many doubles teams switch partners, each players record must be considered
separately.
6) A maximum of five minutes for warm-up is allowed on the court of play. Players
must be ready to begin play at the designated time.
7) All players should report in to the tournament director at least 15 minutes
before designated times. It is the responsibility of the winning player to
report the score of his/her match to the tournament score table.
8) If a coach enters a player in a bracket lower than he/she should be (#1 player
in either singles or doubles is entered at #2 in either singles or doubles), that
team will forfeit all points won in both brackets.
9) Season singles record is for singles only. Season doubles record is for
doubles only. Example: a player can play #1 singles all season and can play
#2 doubles in the tournament if he/she has played #2 doubles at least 50% of
the time.
10) When a singles player who played a majority of the regular season at a given seed
is unable to play in the tournament due to temporary circumstances, any player may
take his/her spot in the tournament. This player will be seeded last for their
respective bracket. If that given seed has been permanently removed from the team
(suspension, transfer, etc), all singles players under the said player must move up
and an alternate may be placed at the 3rd singles seed. All players moving up will
automatically be the last see for their respective bracket unless a consensus is
reached by the coaches prior to the tournament.
D. Basketball
High School Federation rules will be employed throughout the conference season and will
be followed with limited exceptions. Modifications to the Federation rules will be decided at
the KAIAC board level. KAIAC competes in three divisions (Blue, Red, and White) with
both boys and girls teams. The following are important rule clarifications and modifications
of note:
1. Team Roster, Order of Games, and Uniforms
A maximum of 12 players may suit up for each varsity and junior-varsity conference
and tournament games. A roster of team members will be presented at the official
scorers table and to the opposing varsity and junior-varsity coaches before each
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D. Basketball (Continued)
match. The established order of matches will be: 1) girls junior-varsity; 2) boys
junior-varsity; 3) girls varsity; 4) boys varsity. Exceptions to this order can be made
with the approval of the two opposing teams and the referee detailer within 48 hours
of the matches or when the school has two courts available. When two courts are
available efforts will be made to alternate games so varsity and junior-varsity coaches
may assist each other. The team members should wear like-colored and design
uniforms with easily read numbers on the front and back of the top.
Contrasting colors will be worn for games as follows unless mutually agreed upon by
both teams:
TEAM
HOME TEAM
Saturdays
VISITING TEAM
Saturdays
2. Pre-Game Procedures
Prior to each match referees will re-check the condition of the court and the
pressure of the game ball. Coaches and officials will meet prior to the match to
discuss any procedures and conditions that might influence play. The referees and
the team captains will also meet just prior to the game to discuss any procedures
and conditions that might influence play. A warm-up time of approximately 15minutes will begin as soon as both teams take the court. Warm-up time will
include stretching, drills, and shooting. A No Dunk rule is in effect during the
warm-ups. Warm-ups may have to be altered depending on teams arrival times on
the court. For players, warm-up time should not be less than 10 minutes.
3. Substitutions
There are no restrictions as to the number of substitutions or the number of entries for each
player. Substitutions may be made during dead balls when signaled on the court by the
referee. Substitutes must first check-in with the official table and scorer
before entering the game.
4. Swing Players
Swing players are determined on a game to game basis for those who will
play varsity and junior-varsity. These players may play on only one level, varsity
or junior varsity, per day of competition. Small schools with limited rosters
may swing players to complete a full roster. Players who do this may only play a
combined five quarters (junior varsity + varsity = 5 quarters) per
head-to-head competition. The overtime period will be an extension of the fourth
quarter and not affect the eligibility of a player concerning the five-quarter rule.
A varsity starting player may not start a junior-varsity match. Violating any of these
swing player rules could result in the forfeiture of a game.
5. Starting Times, Length of Games, Shot Clocks, and Running Clocks
TEAM
BETWEEN
QUARTERS
HALF-TIME
Jr.-Varsity
6 Minutes
24 Minutes
4 Minutes
1 Minute
10 Minutes
Varsity
8 Minutes
32 Minutes
4 Minutes
1 Minute
10 Minutes
c. Shot Clocks: All Blue Division schools will be required to have a shot clock.
Although not required in the other two divisions, two teams can mutually agree to
use the shot clock. The shot clocks for boys and girls games will be 30-seconds.
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D. Basketball (Continued)
A special timer must be provided. The two shot clocks should be hung, one each,
near the basket at a height easily seen or placed on the floor on each end of the court.
d. Running Clocks: A running clock will normally not be utilized except if the Mercy
Rule is in effect (See Mercy Rule). If a running clock is utilized the clock will
continue to run during all out-of-bounds plays, foul shots, foul calls by the official,
and after scores. The only time the clock will stop is during time outs called by teams
or the referees.
6. Mercy Rule
In basketball, the Mercy Rule will go into effect when one team takes a 40-point lead
over the other. Once the Mercy Rule is in effect, it will continue for the remainder of
the game or until the opposing team closes the score to 20 points or under. If the 40point or more lead is at half-time or at any time in the 2nd half, the trailing team will have
the following options: 1) Freeze the score and the game is officially over, but the teams
will continue to scrimmage as a friendly; 2) Call the game over; 3) Continue the game
with the final score reflected at the end of regulation time.
Once the Mercy Rule is in effect the following will take place:
1) Running Clock will take effect for the remainder of the game.
2) The leading team must take all starters off the court and bring in the 2nd team.
3) The leading team must stop any half-court or full-court presses.
4) The leading team must not fast-break up the court.
5) The leading team will play zone defense.
6) The shot clock will keep running.
If option 3 (above) is chosen by the trailing team, the Mercy Rule procedures will
discontinue once the lead has come to within 20 points. The Mercy Rule
procedures will re-start if and when the lead is back to 40 points.
7. Player Unsportsmanlike Behavior
Any players behavior that the referee would judge to be a disruptive influence on the
game or considered unsportsmanlike can result in a technical foul. A second technical
foul call on the same player will result in that player being ineligible to continue play.
The offending individual will be asked to leave the playing area.
8. Coaching
Coaching will be permitted from the sideline of the court. This is interpreted to mean that
the team may receive instructions from the bench area.
Blue, Red, and White tournaments for boys and girls will be held at the end of the
conference season utilizing the Tournament Competition Procedures found on
pages 15-16. Some seasons when a post-conference tournament cannot be
scheduled due to Far East or APAC conflicts, a pre-season tournament can be held.
All KAIAC teams will participate in the KAIAC post-season tournaments.
a. If at the end of the season two teams have the same conference record,
final season standings (May 2014) and tournament seeding will be determined
by the Tie-Breaking Procedures found in IV.I.5.
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b. The tournament will either be modified single elimination or double elimination.
This decision will be made by the board at their meeting before the start of the
season.
c. Prior to the beginning of the tournament, all coaches must submit the names and
the numbers of the 12 players who will compete in the tournament. Once this
list has been submitted no additions or changes may be made.
d. A 30-second shot clock is required in Blue Division and recommended in Red and
White Division tournaments. (See paragraph D.5c on page 35 for set-up and use.)
e. The tournament will be played using 8-minute quarters and/or a running clock
may be used for the preliminary round of games or the losers bracket games. If the
running clock is used the procedure found in paragraph D.5d on page 35 should
be used with the addition that the last two minutes of the second and fourth quarters
the running clock be turned off and revert to the stop and start clock.
f. Throughout the KAIAC Tournament, the upper bracket will be considered the
home team and will wear white or a light color uniform.
g. If during the tournament an IF game is necessary, it will consist of two
periods of ten minutes with a running clock. If the score is still tied after the
two periods, there will be an additional period of five minutes with a
running clock. If the score is still tied then additional five minute periods
will be played until there is a winner.
E. Cheerleading
Cheerleading is an opportunity for students to support and represent the schools
athletics program. It demands athleticism and enthusiasm. KAIAC encourages the
participation of girls and boys in cheerleading. Cheerleading will compete as two
levels based on specific criteria. Spirit and safety guidelines for cheerleading are set in
the National Federation of High School Spirit/Cheer Rulebook (www.nfhs.org). The
other governing board that will be used for rules and guidelines is the American
Association of Cheer Coaches and Administrators (www.aacca.com).
1. Roster Size
Cheerleading
Squad of 12
Cheerleading Squads
should not cheer in this area
Cheerleading
Squad of 12
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2. Practices
a. Cheerleading squads must attend all home games and must cheer for both boys and
girls teams.
b. Visiting teams are encouraged to bring cheerleading squads for Friday and
Saturday games. Cheerleading squads are given the option to travel for weekday
games at the discretion of that schools athletic director and administration.
c. Cheerleading squads must have attended at least 80% of the regular seasons
KAIAC basketball games in order to be eligible to participate in the KAIAC
season ending cheerleading competition. This is based on an honor system
which coaches and teams are responsible to uphold.
d. Schools must turn in a roster prior to the KAIAC season ending competition to
the hosting school with alternates in case of injury.
4. Game Procedures
a. The home team squad and coach should assist the visiting squad in finding locker
rooms, pointing out where visiting team and fans should sit and any special local
procedures.
b. Home teams, whenever possible, should try to provide a public address system and
CD/MP3 player for the visiting cheerleading teams. However,
squads should not assume that all schools can provide sound equipment
so they should come prepared with a CD/MP3 player for half-time routines.
c. Cheerleaders should stand on the sidelines of the court nearest their team and
fans. Although squads are no longer required to form an L shape on the sidelines,
they should not extend their line under the backboard so as to possibly distract a freethrow shooter. It is understood that each schools gym is different and that squads
should only cheer in safe areas that will result in minimum distraction to the game
and fans.
d. If the coaches and referees are in agreement, cheerleaders may alternate coming onto
the court between quarters and during one-minute time-outs, but they must have
cleared the floor by the buzzer, so as to prevent delays in the start-up of the game.
e. Half-time routines should be no longer than 3-minutes in length, not including the
time for placing mats on the floor, with the visiting team going first. The home
team squad should sit as a team near mid-court to encourage and cheer for the
visiting team.
5. Safety
Cheerleaders and coaches must follow the safety guidelines outlined in the
National Federation of High School Spirit/Cheer Rulebook (www.nfhs.org)and the
American Association of Cheer Coaches and Administrators (www.aacca.com). This
information is updated every year, and the conference will provide the coach with the
rulebook. Pay special attention to these guidelines:
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a. Coaches should regularly receive training in basic safety as well as in specific
cheer safety.
b. Stunts should be learned progressively, based on the coachs assessment of
the cheerleaders abilities. Stunts should never be performed or practiced
without a coachs supervision.
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E. Cheerleading (Continued)
ii. School Representation and Team Participation
1) All members of the cheerleading squad must be current members of the
official school spirit squad and must attend the school they are
representing.
2) Individuals are NOT permitted to compete on two School Teams.
3) Teams may participate in more than one competition during the season.
4) The team and each participating member/coach should constantly
display good sportsmanship throughout the entire performance in regards
to respect for themselves, other teams and the viewing audience of all ages.
Teams should refrain from any taunting, bragging, or suggestive
expressions or gestures as well as discrimination of any nature.
5) We recommend that the team and each of its members display an overall
appearance conducive to serving as public representatives and ambassadors
of their school in regards to grooming, traditional and appropriate attire,
conservative make-up, uniformity, etc.
iii. Uniform Guidelines
1) All participant uniforms must cover the midriff when standing at
attention. Covered midriff does include flesh or nude-colored body suits
and liners; however, fringe would not count as a cover.
2) Any team in violation of the uniform guidelines will be assessed a five
(5) deduction.
iv. Time Limitations - Performance Routine
1) Each teams presentation must include at least one cheer or sideline
chant. The musical portion must not exceed one minute and thirty seconds.
Total time limit is two minutes and thirty seconds. The timing will begin
with the first movement, voice, or note of music, whichever comes first.
2) If a team exceeds the time limit, a penalty will be assessed for each
violation.
3) Because penalties are severe, it is recommended that all teams time their
performance several times prior to competition and leave a several second
cushion to all for variations in sound equipment.
4) Introductions
All team breaks, rituals and traditions need to take place prior to
entering the mat.
Teams should take the floor immediately with spirit and
enthusiasm, but without excessive gestures. Example: chest bumps,
hugs, handshakes, etc.
All teams should refrain from any type of excessive celebration
following the teams performance.
There should not be any organized exits or other activities after the
official ending of the routine.
v. Music - Performance Routine
1) Teams may use an unlimited number of songs in their routine at all
competitions.
vi. Competition Performance Area - Performance Routine
1) Participants must start in the competition area with at least one
foot on the ground.
2) Teams may line up anywhere inside the competition area.
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ruling that school based programs may not compete on a spring floor.
3) Approximate floor size will be 54 feet wide by 42 feet deep (9 strips).
4) Any team member stepping outside or touching outside the performance
area will cause the squad to receive a .5 penalty per occurrence.
5) A penalty will be assessed when any ONE full hand, foot or body part
touches outside of the performance surface.
Signs or props may be placed or dropped outside the competition area
by a team member who must remain inside the competition area.
8. Interruption of Performance
a. Unforeseen Circumstances
i. If, in the opinion of the competition officials, a teams routine is interrupted
because of failure of the competition equipment, facilities, or other factors
attributable to the competition rather than the team, the team affected should STOP
the routine.
ii. The team will perform the routine again in its entirety, but will be evaluated
ONLY from the point where the interruption occurred. The degree and effect of
the interruption will be determined by the competition officials.
b. Fault of Team
i. In the event a teams routine is interrupted because of failure of the teams own
equipment, the team must either continue the routine or withdraw from the
competition.
ii. The competition officials will determine if the team will be allowed to perform
at a later time. If decided by officials, the team will perform the routine again in
its entirety, but will be evaluated ONLY from the point where the interruption
occurred.
c. Injury
i. The only persons that may stop a routine for injury are: a) competition officials,
b) the advisor / coach from the team performing or c) an injured individual.
ii. The competition officials will determine if the team will be allowed to perform
at a later time. If the competition officials allow a routine to be performed at a later
time, the spot in the schedule where the re-performance is to take place is at the
sole discretion of competition officials. The team may perform the routine again
in its entirety, but will be evaluated ONLY from the point where the interruption
occurred.
iii. The injured participant that wishes to perform may not return to the
competition floor unless:
a) The competition officials receive clearance from, first, the medical
personnel attending to that participant, the parent (if present) AND THEN
the head coach/advisor of the competing team.
b) If the medical personnel do not clear the participant, the participant can
only return to the competition if a parent or legal guardian in attendance
signs a return to participation waiver.
c) In the event of a suspected concussion, the participant cannot return to
perform without clearance from a licensed medical professional that has
training related to head injuries, even with a waiver from a parent or legal
guardian.
9. How to Handle Procedural Questions
a. Rules and Procedures: Any questions concerning the rules or procedures of the
competition will be handled exclusively by the advisor / coach of the team and will
be directed to the Competition Director. Such questions should be made prior to
the teams competition performance.
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iii A UCA style cheer (a video will be provided prior to the competition)
iv A UCA style 32-count dance (a video will be provided prior to the
competition)
d. Schedule
i The competition will take place after the Varsity finals
e. Procedures
i The All-KAIAC Competition will be patterned after the All-American
tryouts that typically happen during UCA summer camps.
ii All participating cheerleaders will sit together on the mat/floor.
iii Each cheerleader will tryout in a group of 4.
iv Tryout groups will be a mix of 4 cheerleaders from different schools. For
example, if a school sends 3 (three) cheerleaders to participate in AllKAIAC, they wont perform with each other; they will be split up and
will perform with cheerleaders from other schools.
v The cheer and dance will be choreographed by an outside source and
will be uploaded to the KAIAC Cheerleading website approximately 2
weeks before competition takes place.
vi. All-KAIAC scoring rubric and judging sheets will be provided to all
competing schools. Copies are located at the end of this section.
f. Awards
i The 12 best cheerleaders will be chosen by the judges based on the
score sheet below. There will be no ranking of these 12.
ii The top 12 will each receive an All-Tournament Patch.
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F. Soccer
FIFA rules will be followed for regular season and tournament matches with
exceptions noted in the guidelines given here. KAIAC competes in three divisions
(Blue, Red, White) with both boys and girls teams.
The following are important rule clarifications and modifications of note:
1. Team Roster, Uniforms, and Equipment
KAIAC only participates officially in varsity boys and girls soccer, but teams may
play friendly junior-varsity or B team games. A maximum of 22 players may
suit up for each varsity and junior-varsity conference and tournament match. A
roster of team members will be presented to the opposing coach or, if applicable, the
official scorers table before each match. The team members should wear likecolored and design uniforms with easily read numbers on the front and back of the
jersey. It is highly recommended that teams have home and away uniforms, one
white or light-colored jerseys and the other dark colored jerseys. The important rule
is that the opposing teams have a very distinct contrasting color uniform. It is
advised that coaches contact teams in advance to assure the color contrast. Teams
should bring pennies with them for situations where opposing uniform colors are
not contrasting enough. The only exception would be the goal-keeper uniform that
should contrast with other players. All players are required to wear shin guards for
their safety and protection. Goalkeepers should have gloves while playing goal.
2. Facilities
The pitch should be a grass, sand or artificial surface that is smooth and free of rocks
or other objects that might result in injury. The pitch should have two official size
goals in good repair with nets free of holes. The pitch should be lined with white
chalk or paint to conform with official dimensions. Corner flags should be installed at
corner kick areas. Water and medical kit should be available on or near the field. Onthe-field benches and a scoreboard would be helpful. (See page 17 for additional
comments on facilities)
3. Order of Matches
Matches will be played with girls varsity first followed by the boys varsity team. Any
junior-varsity matches will be played after the completion of all varsity matches that
day. Junior-varsity matches will only be played on Fridays and Saturdays, light
permitting.
4. Pre-Game Procedures
Prior to each match, referees will re-check the field conditions, lines, goal nets and
the pressure of the match ball. Coaches and officials will meet prior to the match to
discuss any procedures and local facilities and conditions that might influence play.
The referees and the team captains will also meet just prior to the match to check
uniforms and equipment and discuss any procedures or local facilities and
conditions that might influence play. A coin toss will be done to determine who
will have the ball first and what goal will be defended. A warm-up time of
approximately 15 minutes will begin as soon as both teams take the field. Warm-up
time will include stretching, passing, drills, and finish with shooting on goal. Warmup may have to be altered depending on teams arrival times on the field. For
players, warm-up time should not be less than 10 minutes.
5. Length of Matches and Starting Times
The varsity matches will consist of two halves of 40-minutes for the girls and
boys matches. The referees will keep the official time on the field and will add
injury and time-outs to the length of the game. There will be ten minute halftimes. During the regular season conference play, games ending in a tie at
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two halves of 30-minutes for boys and girls with a five minute half-time.
Starting times for weekday matches at the beginning of the season in March will
be 3:00 P.M. and Saturday matches are 9:00 A.M. Beginning in April, a school
may adjust the starting times to 3:30 P.M. Of course, schools with lighted fields
may begin at 3:30 P.M. for the entire season. In any case, the hosting school
must notify the visiting school(s) and referees at the beginning of the season.
6. Scoring
During the regular season for team standing, the following points will be awarded:
Win = 3 points Tie = 1 point Loss = 0 points
If at the end of the regular season two teams have the same number of possible
points, final season standings (May 2014) and tournament seeding will be determined
by the Tie-Breaking procedures found in IV.I.5.
7. Field Captain
The player captain on the field will serve as the official spokesperson with the
referee when there are questions about a call or procedures.
8. Substitution
Boys and girls soccer substitutions are not to exceed three (3) substitutions at
any one time with unlimited substitutions permitted for each game. Free
substitutions are permitted during dead ball situations. Only the team which
has possession may stop play to substitute. If this occurs, then the other team is
permitted to substitute at the same time.
9. Swing Players
The Mercy Rule will go into effect when one team takes an 8-goal lead or
differential over the other. Once the Mercy Rule is in effect: 1) the leading team
should clear its bench and make substitutions and/or player repositionings that will
prevent the intentional running-up of a score; 2) the rule will continue for the
remainder of the match even if the other team closes the score below 8-goals. If the 8goal or more lead is at half-time, the referee will ask the trailing team: 1) Freeze the
score and the game is officially over, but the teams will continue to scrimmage as a
friendly; 2) Call the game over; 3) Continue the game with the final score reflected
at the end of regulation time.
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12. Coaching
Coaching will be permitted from the sideline of the field. This is interpreted to
mean that the team may receive instructions from the bench area.
13. Coachs Unsportsmanlike Behavior
Blue, Red, and White Division tournaments for boys and girls will be held at the
end of the conference season utilizing the Tournament Competition Procedures
found in IV.I. All KAIAC teams will participate in the KAIAC post-season
tournaments.
a. Prior to the beginning of the KAIAC Tournament, all coaches will submit the
names and numbers of a maximum of twenty-two (22) players who will compete
in the tournament. Once this list has been submitted, there will be no additions or
changes made to the roster.
b. The tournaments will be modified single-elimination or double elimination. Each
team will be guaranteed at least two games.
c. Tournament matches will consist of two halves of 40-minutes for both boys and
girls. The length of the halves may be altered to accommodate availability of
facilities and daylight hours, but must go through the Governing Board or be
done in consultation with the President and the approval of all the participating
tournament schools.
d. Tournament seeding is based on the teams regular season record and finish.
Seeding takes into account only those matches played within each division.
e. If at the end of the season two teams have the same conference record, final
season standings (May 2014) and tournament seeding will be determined by the
Tie-Breaking Procedures found in IV.I.5.
f. Throughout the KAIAC Tournament, the upper bracket will be considered the
home team and will wear white or a light color uniform.
g. If a player or coach receives a red card during a tournament match, he/ she
must leave the field and he/she is ineligible to play/coach for the remainder of
that match and the entire next match.
h. During tournament play, ties will be settled with either two (2) five-minute
overtimes or by a shoot-out. The decision of tie-breaking format will be
decided at the Governing Board meeting or in consultation with the President
and the approval of all the participating tournament schools.
i. The penalty shoot-out will follow these procedures:
(1) Each team will nominate five (5) players from those who were
on field when the game finished to take one penalty shot each.
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(2) Each team will take alternate penalty shots and the team with the
greatest number of goals scored at the end of five (5) penalty shots will be
declared the winner.
(3) If the score is still a draw after the five (5) penalties, the game will be
decided by a sudden death shootout. Each team will take alternate
penalty shots until one side misses.
(4) Players participating in the sudden death penalty shootout cannot
come from the original five penalty takers. These players must have been
on the field when the game finished.
j. If during the KAIAC Tournament there is an if game, it will consist of two (2) 10
minute halves each way. If the scores are still even, there will be one additional 10
minute over time. If the scores are still even, the championship will be decided by
the shoot-out procedures outlined above in 14i.
G. Swimming
U.S. Swimming Rules and Regulations will be employed throughout the
conference season and will be followed with limited exceptions. Modifications
to the U.S. Swimming Rules will be decided at the KAIAC board level.
Swimming competes in one division with both boys and girls teams.
1. Swimming Season
The official KAIAC swimming season is the spring. Teams must hold a
minimum of ten (10) practice days before the season for the purpose of
conditioning and the safety of the student-athlete. Swim teams are permitted
to conduct practices starting at the beginning of the winter sports season. The
KAIAC season will consist of 2 conference swim meets which will be held
primarily on Saturday mornings, with alternate dates on Wednesday
afternoons/evenings. Smaller invitational meets (no more than 5 per team)
may be scheduled by schools as well. The final meet will be the KAIAC
Tournament with a program to include the full range of events covered within
the season.
2. Team Roster
High school students should primarily make up a swim team. If the team can
not be filled with high school swimmers, the school must request a waiver
from the board to use 7th & 8th grade students. A maximum of 12 girls and 12
boys may swim at each meet. There is no minimum number of swimmers
required to constitute a team. Smaller schools are encouraged to fill as many
events as possible. In an all-team meet, each school can enter up to three
swimmers per event and up to two relay teams in each listed relay. An
individual swimmer is limited to swimming three individual events and once
in each of the freestyle and medley relays. In an invitational meet, the host
school will determine the numbers of events per swimmer and swimmers per
event.
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be allowed and how many.
d. The additional two (2) boy and two (2) girl "exhibition" swimmers are
permitted to enter in any event of their choice even if the team has the maximum number of three (3) individual entries for that event.
e. Competition swimmers who are swimming for competition points and have
entered in less than three (3) individual events, may also swim as an "exhibition"
swimmer in any other event/s as long as they do not exceed the maximum
number of three (3) individual events.
f. In the invitational meets, the host will determine the allowed number of
exhibition swimmers.
4. Meet Starting Times
Swim meets being held on Saturday mornings will run from 11:00 A.M. to
approximately 2:00 P.M. The pool will be available for warm-up at 9:30 A.M. with
the first event commencing at 11:00 A.M. The starting time of each swim meet will be
confirmed by the host school at the commencement of the season.
5. Hosting of Meets
A minimum of two (2) officials are required from all participating teams at each swim
meet. These officials may be teachers, older responsible students or interested parents.
The number of people required will be confirmed by the host school and
communicated to well in advance of each meet.
7. Program of Events
There will be one all-team meet for the A format and one for the B format listed in
Section G.21. The host school will determine the format for the invitational meets.
All meets will be run as Timed Finals events.
8. Entry Procedure
For all meets (invitational, all-team, and the tournament), all teams must use Team
Manager to email their entries to the host school. The host school will designate the
time these entries are due.
9. Scratch Procedures
For invitational meets, the host school will determine the number of swimmers per
event and the number of relays to be entered. For all-team meets and the tournament,
each participating school may enter up to three swimmers per event. Each school is
able to enter two teams for each of the relay races, the Medley and the Freestyle relays.
A swimmer can only swim once in each of the relay events.
11. Seeding the Heats
Meet Manager will be used for setting up the meet, for seeding the heats, and for
reporting the results. Meets will be run with the slowest heats first and the fastest
heats last. Usual conventions will be followed with regards to placing swimmers in
lanes and is to be consistent throughout the season.
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12. Event Winners
The swimmers times from the heats will determine the winner and places for that
event. Heats will be held with no finals. The winner of the event will be the fastest
swimmer of all the heats held. If a school is manually timing swimmers,
3 timekeepers per lane is preferred with the median time recorded. That is, if there
were three times of 30.97s, 31.04s and 31.35s, the fastest and slowest times are
eliminated and the middle time is recorded. If two timekeepers are used, then the
average time of the two times should be recorded. When using stopwatches, a Chief
Judge shall determine overall places and the times should reflect these.
13. Point Scoring
Points earned in the individual events will be 20 points for first place; 18 for
second; 16 for third; 15 for fourth, decreasing by one for each successive place to
the 18th place. The scoring for that event would be: 20, 18, 16, 15, 14, 13, 12, 11,
10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1. Points earned in the relay events will be double that of
individual events. Point scoring will similarly range from 40 points for first place;
36 points for second, and so on. The scoring for that event would be: 40, 36, 32,
30, 28, 26, 24, 22, 20, 18, 16, 14, 12, 10, 8, 6, 4, 2.
15. Swim Meet Winners
The winning school for a particular swim meet will be the team that accrues the
most points after the completion of all races. The following categories will be
used: Girls Team, Boys Team, Combined Swim Team.
16. Conference Standing
The Conference standings will be determined by the two all-team meets held during
the season. The results of these two meets will be compiled to deter mine the
Conference Champions in the three categories: Boys Team, Girls Team, and
Combined Team.
17. Results
A full set of results including Meet Results, Team Scores (Boys, Girls, and Combined),
Individual Scores (Boys and Girls), and Progressive KAIAC Records will be generated
at the conclusion of each of the all-team meets. The host school of each all-team or
invitational meet will forward this information to each participating school.
18. KAIAC Swimming Coordinator
The following set of tasks needs to be completed throughout the season, by the
KAIAC Swimming Coordinator:
a. Maintain a full set of results for each Swim Meet including meet results, team
scores, individual scores, and Progressive KAIAC Records.
b. Organize Girls, Boys, and Combined Team scores and rankings in tables for the
Conference.
c. Organize Individual swimmers (Girls and Boys) scores and rankings in tables
for the Conference.
d. Maintain the Progressive KAIAC Records and update the KAIAC records at the
end of each Swim Meet.
e. Organize Conference Awards and Tournament Awards and new Record Holder
certificates presented at the conclusion of the season.
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f. Report meet results, in conjunction with the meet hosts, to the KAIAC President.
This report should include team results as well as all-KAIAC honors (for the final
meet).
19. Records
KAIAC Records established for each of the events during the swimming season will
be recognized and will be updated at the end of each all-team swim meet. KAIAC
records can only be broken at the two all-team meets and the tournament.
20. U.S. Swimming Technical Rules
The technical rules of swimming are designed to provide fair and equitable
conditions of competition and to promote uniformity in the sport. Each
swimming stroke has specific rules designed to ensure that no swimmer gets an
un- fair competitive advantage over another swimmer. Trained officials observe
the swimmers during each event to ensure compliance with these technical rules. If
a swimmer commits an infraction of the rules, that person will be disqualified from
that event which means he/she will not receive an official time nor be eligible for
an award in that event. Disqualifications may result from actions such as not
getting to the starting blocks on time, false starting, walking on or pushing off the
bottom of the pool, pulling on the lane lines, or having unsportsmanlike behavior.
U.S. Swimming Rules and Regulations govern very specifically the start; stroke;
kick; turns; and finish for the breaststroke; butterfly, backstroke; free style;
individual medley; and relays. These rules will be distributed or are available on
USS website.
21. KAIAC Starting Rules
The program of the invitational meets will be determined by the host school. One
of the all-team meets will be Program A, the other will be Program B. The
KAIAC tournament will be the Full Program across two days
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PROGRAM
A
PROGRAM
B
200 Free
200 Medley Relay
100 Back
50 Breast
100 IM
50 Free
100 Fly
200 Free Relay
200 IM
200 Medley Relay
50 Free
100 Breast
50 Back
100 Free
50 Fly
200 Free Relay
FULL
PROGRAM
(Day One)
200 Free
100 Back
50 Breast
100 IM
50 Free
100 Fly
200 Medley Relay
(Day Two)
200 IM
50 Fly
100 Free
50 Back
100 Breast
200 Free Relay
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The High School KAIAC Festival is an adjudicated performance for each schools
whole ensemble. Students should be prepared to perform 2 or 3 contrasting pieces at
a particular grade level appropriate to the level of the ensemble. Each ensemble
performance will be immediately followed by a clinic. Directors will have the
choice of receiving a rating of Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze, or Merit.
Alternatively, directors can choose to only have comments. Each guest ensemble
will be required to watch at least one other ensemble either before or after their
performance.
2. Benefits:
Each group will have 5 half-hour slots of activities from the time they arrive.
School
Arrival
Audience
Warmup
Performance
Clinic
Audience
Departure
School1
8:15am
N/A
8:30am
9:00am
9:30am
10:00am
10:30orstay
andwatch
School2
8:45am
9:00am
9:30am
10:00am
10:30am
11:00am
11:30orstay
andwatch
School3
9:15am
9:30am
10:00am
10:30am
11:00am
11:30am
12:00pm
School4
9:45am
10:00am
10:30am
11:00am
11:30am
N/A
12:00pm
School5
10:15am
10:30am
11:00am
11:30am
12:00pm
N/A
12:30pm
a. Adjudicators rate participating ensembles using Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze &
Merit standards of excellence. The number and level of awards presented in any
category will be at the sole discretion of the adjudicators.
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Bronze
Silver
Gold
Platinum
Ensembleisunableto
performmanyofthenotes
andrhythmsaccurately.
Ensembleperformssomeof
thenotesandrhythms
accurately.
Ensembleperformsmostof
thenotesandrhythms
accurately.
Ensembleconsistently
performsthenotesand
rhythmsaccurately.
Rhythmic
Accuracy
Ensembleisunabletoread
orperformanyofthe
rhythmsappropriatetothe
gradelevel.
Attentiontodynamic
levelsisnotobvious.
Ensemblereadsandperforms
gradelevelappropriate
rhythmswithinconsistency
andhesitationinmaintaining
asteadybeat.
Ensemblereadsandperforms
gradelevelappropriate
rhythmswithno
inconsistencyandlittle
hesitationinmaintaininga
steadybeat.
Dynamiclevelsare
typicallyaccurateand
consistent.
Ensemblereadsandperforms
gradelevelappropriate
rhythmswhilemaintaininga
steadybeat.
Attacksareusually
secure,thoughthere
mightbeanisolated
error.Markingsare
executedaccuratelyas
directedbythescoreand/or
theconductor.
Usuallyaccurate,musical
harmonicblend.
Secureattacks.
Markings(staccato,
legato,slur,accents,
etc.)areexecuted
accuratelyasdirected
bythescoreand/orthe
conductor.
Musicalandaccurate
harmonicbalanceandblend
throughout.
Theintendedtimbresare
broughtoutthroughoutthe
composition.
Ensembleusesappropriate
airspeedproducingasound
thatispureandsustainedfor
thenotesofthelow,middle,
andhighregisters.
Dynamics
Articulation
Dynamiclevelsfluctuate
butcanbediscerned.
Fewsecureattacks.
Markingsaretypically
notexecutedaccurately.
Attacksaresometimes
secure,butmarkings
areoftenexecuted
accuratelyasdirected
bythescoreand/orthe
conductor.
Balance&
Blend
Littleattentiongivento
balance,blend.Listening
skillsaremissingandno
attentionisfocusedonthe
overallsound.
Dominancebyoneormore
playersorsectionscreates
occasionalbalanceproblems.
ToneQuality
Ensembleusesairthatis
toofast,producingasound
thatis"shrill"orusesair
thatistooslowproducinga
soundthatis"breathy".
Ensembleusesappropriate
airspeedtoproduceasound
thatispureandsustainedfor
thenotesofthemiddle
registerbuthasdifficulty
withthenotesofthelowand
highregisters.
Ensembleusesappropriate
airspeedproducingasound
thatispureandsustainedfor
thenotesofthemiddleand
lowregistersbuthas
difficultywiththenotesof
thehighregister.
Dynamiclevelsare
obvious,consistent,andan
accurate
interpretationofthe
styleofmusic.
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Intonationproblemson
manynotes.Pitch
adjustmentsarestill
developing.
Intonation
Intonationproblemsonsome
notes.Pitchadjustmentsare
stilldeveloping.
Minimalintonation
difficulties.Pitchadjustments
areusuallysuccessful.
Accurateintonationinall
rangesandregisters.Pitch
adjustmentsareconsistently
successful.
Littleifanyattentionto
musicalinterpretation,
style,phrasing,tempo,or
emotionalinvolvement.
Developingmusical
interpretationandstylewith
limitedphrasing,contrasts
andemotionalinvolvement.
Usuallymusicalinterpretation
oftherepresentedtime
period/stylewithmusical
phrasing,tempoand
emotionalinvolvement.
Consistentmusical
interpretationofthe
representedtime
period/stylewithmusical
phrasing,tempoand
emotionalinvolvement.
Studentsaretalkingon
stage,aredisorganized,
improperlydressed,and
distracted.
Someofthestudentsdisplay
properposture,followthe
conductor,makeappropriate
eyecontactandaredressed
appropriately.
Mostofthestudentsdisplay
properposture,followthe
conductor,makeappropriate
eyecontactandaredressed
appropriately.
Studentsdisplayproper
posture,followthe
conductor,makeappropriate
eyecontactandaredressed
appropriately.
Musicality
Performance
Etiquette
5. Adjudicators:
a. A festival should have 4 adjudicators who will rotate through the adjudication
tables and clinic. There will be three tables set up apart from each other where the
adjudicators will listen and make comments about the performance. The 4th
adjudicator will be in a clinic. The adjudicator at table 3 will be the adjudicator to
take the performing ensemble to the clinic session and work with the ensemble on
details and comments about the performance.
b. At least one adjudicator should give comments verbally into a voice recorder to
be given to the director after the performance. This adjudicator will still write
down a rating on the adjudication sheet, but will not be required to write down
comments as they will be recorded.
Sample Adjudicator Schedule:
Adjudicator
Adjudicator A
9:00
9:30
10:00
10:30
11:00
(School 1)
(School 2)
(School 3)
(School 3)
(School 5)
9:00
9:30
10:00
10:30
11:00
(School 1)
(School 2)
(School 2)
(School 4)
(School 5)
9:00
9:30
10:00
10:30
11:00
11:30
(School 1)
(School 1)
(School 3)
(School 4)
(School 5)
(School 5)
10:00
10:30
10:30
(School 3)
(School 4)
(School 4)
Adjudicator B
Adjudicator C
Adjudicator D
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6. No Rating Option:
The director of a developing ensemble may choose to only receive comments on the
performance. In this situation the ensemble director will receive feedback on the
performance but will not issue a rating.
7. Awards and Certificates:
Every ensemble that receives a rating of bronze will receive a certificate with
their rating on it. Ensembles that receive a silver rating will receive a small
plaque with their rating on it. Ensembles that receive a gold rating or platinum
rating will receive a large plaque with their rating on it.
8. The Adjudicators Honor Award:
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Each ensemble will be video recorded and then delivered to the director of each
ensemble. Voice recorders will also be required for one of the adjudicators. The
recorded comments and video recording should be given to the director upon
leaving the festival.
10. Registration Package:
Each director should receive a registration package outlining the festival format and
with any relevant instructions and performance times.
11. Registration Procedures:
a. The hosting school will have a registration desk set up at the arrival doors of the
festival with two attendants. The registration desk attendant will have a large
envelop for each school containing the registration forms and 3 copies of the
adjudication forms filled out and ready to go. The director will then give three
original copies of the scores to the attendant to place into the envelope. The
attendant will ensure that a student escort stays with the group and directs them to
each festival location.
b. The registration attendant must then take the envelope and bring the ensemble
bios and Honor Award to the emcee and bring the stage layout forms to the stage
crew. The attendant will then bring the adjudication sheets and scores to the
judges tables.
c. After the performance the attendant will collect the adjudication sheets and scores
from the judges and review the adjudication sheets to ensure the adjudicator gave
comments and a rating. While the group is in the clinic the attendant will collect the
video recording and audio comments and put everything into the envelope. Finally
the attendant will ensure that the performance certificate is included and the
appropriate rating is on the certificate.
12. Student Escorts:
Each school ensemble or group will have a student or volunteer to stay with the
group and direct them to the different festival locations.
13. Festival Forms:
The director of each ensemble is responsible to provide all the festival forms by the
due date. These include an Ensemble Biography Form, Stage Layout Form, Honor
Award Nominee Form, and General information Form.
14. Emcee:
There should be a group of 4-5 competent music students provided to set up the
stage quickly before each ensemble performance. The stage crew will receive stage
layout forms to indicate ensemble stage requirements.
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Meal options are at the discretion of the hosting school. They may offer a snack
table or make contact with the school cafeteria. The hosting school must inform
festival participants of the options available well ahead of time to allow for schools
to adjust their meal schedule accordingly.
17. Group Photos:
It is essential that strict deadlines be put in place to assure a smooth running festival
both on the part of the hosting school and the festival participants. These deadlines
will be set by the KAIAC music coordinator.
B. High School National Honor Festival
Each year KAIAC and KIMEA (Korea International Music Educators Association)
will co-sponsor a two-day honor music festival for high school (9th-12th grade) that
includes band, choir, and orchestra.
1. Purpose:
a. Provide a high-quality musical experience for the best international high school
students in all of Korea. This musical opportunity provides a more
challenging musical experience.
b. Provide a sense of pride and accomplishment for the students who have earned a
spot in the National Honor Festival through an audition process.
c. Provide an opportunity for students to collaborate with students from all over
Korea.
d. Attract the most talented music students in Korea.
e. Attract high quality English-speaking clinicians/conductors.
f. Provide a performance opportunity for students outside of a school setting.
2. Date:
a. The National Honor Festival will be a Friday/Saturday event either the 1st or 2nd
weekend after the KAIAC basketball tournament, avoiding the Lunar New Year
holiday. This weekend will be free from other KAIAC events.
b. Music directors will meet in the spring to organize the next years National Music
Honor Festival. The meeting will decide:
1) Host school/schools for rehearsals
2) Guest directors
3) Festival schedule
c. Performance literature will be decided by the guest conductors.
d. Dress code All black, concert dress
e. Audition material and guidelines
1) Students will make recordings using the AMIS audition material and
guidelines.
2) Audition materials will be available by May of the previous year.
3) All recordings will be mailed to the host school by the end of the 1st week in
November.
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4) Audition panels will be organized to rank the auditions and decide the total
number of students into each honor ensemble.
5) All judging will be blind. The judges will not know the name of the student or
which school they are from.
3. Funding:
KAIAC will provide no more than 50 percent of the funding for the National Honor
Festival with the understanding that KAIAC students will represent at least 50
percent of the students in the festival. KIMEA will provide the rest of the funds.
4. Awards
Each year KAIAC and KIMEA will co-sponsor three one-day honor music festivals
for middle school- one festival for MS band, one festival for MS choir, and one
festival for MS orchestra.
1. Date:
Music directors will meet in the spring to organize the next years Middle School
Festival. The meeting will decide:
a. Host school
b. Guest directors
c. Festival schedule
d. Performance literature
2. Dress code:
Music directors will meet during the year to discuss instrumentation, student
numbers, and other festival details.
D. KAIAC Music Coordinator
Will be elected by a majority vote of the KAIAC music teachers at the March
KAIAC meeting.
1. Term:
a. The KAIAC Music Coordinator will serve from July 1st to June 30th.
b. The same person can be re-elected as the KAIAC Music Coordinator.
2. Qualifications:
a. Confirm the dates and locations of all the KAIAC music festivals with all the
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Administrative Host
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1) No other material shall be allowed in the extemp room other than those stated
above. Extemporaneous speeches, handbooks, briefs, and outlines shall be
barred from the extemp prep room. Underlining or highlighting on materials
will be allowed if done in only one color on each article or copy. No electrical
retrieval device may be used, but printed material from on-line computer
services may be used. Source citations, if such materials are used, must have
date, page and title on each page.
2) Violations of preparation rules will result in disqualification.
f. Notes: Entrants may write notes on one side of a 4-inch by 6-inch note card and
use these notes during the speech. The student must provide their own card.
g. No Podium or Stopwatch. No podium, stopwatch or other aides are allowed.
h. Time: Presentations shall be no longer than 7 minutes, introduction included. The
penalty for going over 30 seconds is that the participant may not receive a number
one ranking.
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b. Drawing: Three minutes before the round is to begin, the first speaker shall draw
three topics, choose one, and return the other two. Other contestants shall draw in
like manner, in the order of speaking, as the monitor calls next speakers.
c. Preparation: As soon as a topic is chosen, the contestant shall have 3 minutes to
prepare a speech without consultation and without reference to prepared notes.
Speakers may not use any outside materials to prepare. Students may not ask for
definitions, and dictionaries may not be used.
d. Room. All students must remain in the room during the entire round. A contestant
may not leave the prep room without first checking out with the proctor. A student
leaving without permission will be ranked last in that round.
e. Notes: Students can write notes during the prep time but may not use any notes
during the speech. Students must provide their own note-taking materials. No notes
shall be used during the presentation.
f. Time: Presentations shall be no longer than 5 minutes, introduction included. The
penalty for going over 30 seconds is that the participant may not receive a number
one ranking.
g. No Podium or Stopwatch. No podium, stopwatch or other aides are allowed.
h. Denial of first place. Performers who violate any of presentation rules in
paragraphs c, e, f, or g above may not receive first place.
6. Pairing/Assignments: Individual Events: All rounds should have no more than
seven contestants. Preliminary rounds will be preset using the following standards
as possible (in order of importance): that students from the same school do not
compete against one another, that contestants do not compete against the same
group of students, and that contestants do not have a judge from their own school.
F. Debate Events
Debate events include Public Forum debate and Parliamentary debate.
1. Public Forum Debate Rules
a. Teams: Teams are two-on-two with each speaker giving two speeches.
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b. Sides: Sides will be predetermined by the tab room so that each contestant team has
equal opportunity to argue Pro and Con during preliminary rounds (with
exceptions for an uneven number of rounds or byes).
c. Judging. Judging should focus first on arguments and second on presentation.
d. Civility. Contestants are expected to treat other teams with respect at all times
during the debate.
e. Prep Time. Each team is allowed 2 minutes prep time to be split up as decided by
the team.
f. Crossfire. Debate competitors will stand at their desks during crossfire. The purpose
of crossfire is to clarify areas of clash, not to be physically intimidating. There will
be no note-passing during crossfire. Conversations between teammates, either
written or oral, should not happen during crossfire, but rather during prep time
prior to crossfire.
g. Restrictions on New Arguments. New arguments may be introduced only during
four-minute speeches. New arguments made during 2- and 1-minute speeches
should be ignored.
h. Materials: Public Forum teams may use prepared notes, copies of books,
magazines, or web pages, and other evidence prepared beforehand. Electronic
devices may not be used other than a stopwatch or stopwatch app. Students may
monitor their time while speaking using a stopwatch or stopwatch app.
i. Format:
Speaker
Minutes
First Pro Constructive
4
First Con Rebuttal
4
Crossfire between First
3
Pro and First Con
Second Pro Rebuttal
4
Second Con Rebuttal
4
Crossfire between Second
3
Pro and Second Con
First Pro Summary
2
First Con Summary
2
Grand Crossfire-3
All Four Debaters
Second Pro Final Focus
1
Second Con Final Focus
1
2. Parliamentary Debate Rules
a Teams: Teams are two-on-two with each speaker giving two speeches.
b. Sides: Sides will be predetermined by the tab room so that each contestant team has
equal opportunity to argue Government and Opposition during preliminary rounds
(with exceptions for an uneven number of rounds or byes).
c. Impromptu: All parliamentary debates will be impromptu. For these debates,
students
get 20 minutes to prepare and are limited to the resources of a dictionary, almanac,
blank paper and writing utensils. Electronic devices may not be used other than a
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6 minutes
Cross Examination
3 minutes
Negative Constructive
7 minutes
Cross Examination
3 minutes
1 Affirmative Rebuttal
4 minutes
Negative Rebuttal
6 minutes
2 Affirmative Rebuttal
3 minutes
c. Prep Time: Each debater is allowed 3 minutes of prep time, to be utilized for
preparation by each debater at her/his discretion before any of her/his speeches.
d. Sides: Sides will be predetermined by the tab room so that each debater has equal
opportunity to argue AFF and NEG during preliminary rounds (with exceptions for
uneven number of rounds or byes). For semi-finals and finals rounds sides will be
determined first based on whether or not the debaters have debated against each
other previously, and the opposite position will be assigned if possible. If they have
not previously met, sides may be determined by a coin toss in the round. Note: the
coin toss is to determine sides, not to allow either debater a choice of sides.
e. Judging: The winning debater is decided according to who best upholds their value,
meets the burden to prove the validity of his or her side of the resolution, and
succeeds in communicating this to the judge.
f. Speaker Points: Speaker points are awarded to each debater. Clarity, civility, and
style are important, and should be the basis for awarding speaker points. Speakers
will receive between 20 and 30 points, unless a debater is egregiously rude or
offensive, or particularly unintelligible. Speaker points should be awarded using the
following scale:
20-21 (Needs Work) 22-23 (Below Average) 24-26 (Average) 27-28 (Above
Average) 29-30 (Outstanding)
g. Civility: Each debater is expected to treat her/his opponent with respect at all times
during the debate.
h. Electronic Devices: Electronic devices may not be used other than a stopwatch or
stopwatch app. Students may unofficially monitor their time while speaking.
i. Time Signals: Silent time signals will be given by the timekeeper at 1 minute
intervals, then at :30, :15, :05, and when time is expired. The debater may finish a
sentence at that point, but may not otherwise continue speaking beyond the time
limit.
j. Form: The Affirmative debater sits on the left, and the Negative debater sits on the
right (from the judges perspective, while facing the debaters). Debaters should rise
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and move to the lecturn/podium to speak. The constructive speakers remain at the
podium while questioned during cross examination. Debaters should address the
judge at all times, and not face their opponent.
k. Case: Both affirmative and negative debaters will present a case, in affirmation or
negation of the resolution, respectively, which is presented in the affirmative
constructive speech and the negative constructive speech, respectively.
l. Value: Lincoln Douglas debate is values debate. Each debater (both affirmative and
negative) will state a value in the opening lines of their case, which aligns with their
arguments (contentions) in support or negation of the resolution. The value must be
upheld throughout the debate.
m. Criterion: The criterion provides a measurement to determine whether or not the
value is being met. The criterion is stated following the value.
n. Dropped arguments: If an argument is dropped by a debater in any speech, it may
not be picked up again in a subsequent speech and if it is, should not be considered
in weighing the decision.
o. New arguments: New arguments may not be introduced in the rebuttal speeches
and if they are, should not be considered in weighing the decision.
p. Cross Examination: Cross examination should be civil and address the judge (the
debaters should not face each other). The debater conducting the cross examination
should be asking the questions. Arguments made or weaknesses revealed during the
cross examination period need to be restated in a speech in order to be considered
by the judge (May, 2014).
G. Sample Forensic Meet/Tournament Format
The following times are provided to give an idea of the format of KAIAC forensics
tournaments. Actual times are likely to vary and are provided by the host school on their
registration form.
1. Friday Night Individual Events
2:30 -3:00
Arrive at host school and registration
3:00
Welcome Meeting for Students
3:00
Training for Timers
3:00
Judges meeting
3:15
Extemp Draw
3:30
Round 1
4:30
Round 2
5:30
Round 3
6:30-7:00
Dinner available for purchase
7:00
Finals round
8:15
Awards
2. Saturday Debate Events
8:00-8:15
Registration
8:15
Training for new judges
8:30
Welcome Meeting for Students
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8:30
9:00
10:05
11:15
Lunch 12:15
12:45
2:15
3:30
Judges meeting
Training for Timers
Round 1 (preset)
Round 2 (preset)
Round 3 (delayed power match rd1)
(Lunch will be available beginning 11:45)
Round 4 (delayed power match based on results of rd 1&2)
Debate Finals (3-4 semis, 1-2 finals)
Awards
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3. Tournament Registration Fee: Every participating school must pay a registration fee of
60,000 KRW (may vary depending on the host schools needs) to defray the costs of
trophies and other tournament hosting materials.
4. Chess Sets: Chess sets are to be provided by the hosting schools. If the hosting school is
short in supply, they may request other participating schools to bring extra chess according
to number of players registered.
5. Chess Clocks: The Korean Chess Federation will provide chess clocks/timers, but
schools may bring extra if necessary. The hosting schools are responsible to contact the
secretary of the Korean Chess Federation to book for the appropriate number of chess sets
and chess timers needed for the tournament. Hosting schools may request participating
schools to bring electronic devices that can serve the function of timekeeping, such as
iPads, may also be brought and used at the tournament instead of regular chess clocks.
Chess sets and chess clocks must be set up appropriately before any round of the
tournament games. The use of chess clock/timer is mandatory for both Varsity and Junior
Varsity Division.
6. Meals: Hosting schools will communicate lunch and breakfast information to all
participating schools. Information includes the cost, and the kind of food that participating
schools can purchase. The expenses are to be covered by every participating school and
must be paid in full together with Tournament Registration fee at the beginning of the
tournament day.
7. Audience: Only arbiters and coaches are permitted to sit near or watch the concurrent
games played during the tournaments. Players must have a designated place to rest and or
practice when their games are over. When players have completed their games, they must
exit the tournament area and not distract concurrent games. Audience may wait at a waiting
area and are never permitted to enter the tournament area, especially during the games.
8. Tables: Each game station or table must have a complete chess set, a set of score sheets
for both players and a chess clock or timer. Every table is numbered accordingly. This
number will be used to assign players to their seats for each round of the tournament.
9. Swiss System: A non-elimination tournament format (Swiss System) will be used to run
all KAIAC Chess Tournaments. The following rules are valid for each Swiss system unless
explicitly stated otherwise.
a. The number of rounds to be played is declared beforehand
b. Two players shall not play each other more than once
c. Should the total number of players be (or become) odd, one player is unpaired.
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He receives a bye: no color and as many points as are rewarded for a win, unless the
regulations of the tournament state otherwise
d. In general, players are paired to others with the same score
e. No player will receive the same color three times in a row.
f. The pairing rules must be such transparent that the person who is in charge for the
pairing can explain them
10. Scoring: A player who wins a game scores 1 point, a player who draws or ties a game
wins 12 point, and a player who loses or forfeits a game scores 0 point.
11. Pairing: In the first round, the players will be paired randomly. However, in later
rounds, they will be power-matched, which means that players be paired according to their
cumulative scores based upon the previous games of the tournament. Before each round,
the results of the previous rounds, table numbers, color, and the opponent will be
announced or displayed on a screen. After the announcement is made, players proceed to
their assigned seats and wait until there are further instructions.
12. Tie-Break Systems:
a. Buchholz: Is the first criterion that will be used to break a tie in every
tournament. This criterion will be applied when two or more players have the
same score at the end of the tournament. This process takes the cumulative
sum of the opponents score.
b. Head to Head: If the prior tiebreak criterion has been exhausted and still
results in a tie, Head to head will then be applied. Head to Head is
implemented when two players with the same score have the same Buchholz
points. Players of the same score and Buchholz points will have a 30-minute
match (15 minutes per player) with colors determined by a coin toss.
13. Completion of Rounds: After completion of each game, players must call the arbiter
by raising their hands to confirm the result of the game. Unless there is permission from the
arbiter, a player must not leave his/her game station, move chess pieces, or reset chess
clock after each game. If a player takes such actions without any permission, the result of
the game may be cancelled. After the confirmation by the arbiter, players must hand in their
score sheets to the arbiter and quietly leave the tournament area.
14. Score Sheets: Score sheets and writing materials are placed along with the chess sets
and chess clocks on the tables before any round of tournament. Varsity players must
appropriately fill in their score sheets and hand them in to the arbiters after completion of
each game. See standard Score Sheet attached.
15. Byes: Byes will be given to the person with the lowest cumulative score after each
round. A player with a bye scores 1 free point, but does not get any points for Buchholz,
which is explained in part xii.
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2. End-of-the-year Awards: These awards are sponsored by KAIAC and are given
during the final tournament of the school year, which is held in early spring.
a. Most Valuable Player (MVP)
b. Coaches Choice
c. Most Improved Player
d. KAIAC Appreciation Awards for Chess coordinators
e. All year team award (best school)
I. Changes to the Constitution: Changes may be made by the majority vote by chess
coaches during the coaches meeting at the final KAIAC tournament. These changes shall
be uploaded on the KAIAC chess weebly home page, and incorporated into the modified
constitution.
J. Tournament Rules
a. Objective: The primary objective of each player in the game of chess is to place
the opponents king under attack in a way that the opponent does not have any
legal move to defend the attack, which is called checkmate. The player who
checkmates the opponent wins and the player who is checkmated by his/her
opponent loses. If neither player can checkmate with legal moves, the game is
drawn (stalemate).
b. Initial Position of the Pieces: Every player in JV and Varsity division is
expected to have read, known, and understood the initial position of the pieces on
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the chessboard.
c. The movement of the pieces: Every player in JV and Varsity division is
expected to have read, known, and understood the movements of the pieces on the
chessboard.
d. Completion of the Game: The game is won by the player who has checkmated
his/her opponents king, whose opponent has used all the allotted time before
him/her or whose opponent has resigned. A game is drawn when a player does not
have any legal move and his/her king is not in check, a state called stalemate,
when neither player can checkmate each other with any series of legal moves with
the remaining chess pieces on board, when the players agree upon a draw during the
game, when identical moves have been made by both players at least three times,
when a player only has king on chessboard and has made 20 moves, or when each
player has made 50 consecutive moves without any capture and
movement of any pawn.
e. Chess Clocks: A chess clock is a clock with two time displays, specifically made
for use in chess games. Players are required to learn how to use chess clock and be
responsible for
taking note of their times during the games using the chess clocks. A player must
make a move before pressing the chess clock to stop his/her time and press the
clock with the same hand with which he/she made the move. Chess clocks (or
electronic devices that can serve the same function), as specified before, are to be
provided by Korean Chess Federation or by participating schools and be set up with
chess sets before the tournament starts.
f. Irregularities: If it is found that during a game that pieces were initially placed in
incorrect positions, that game may be cancelled and a new game may be played. If it
is found that the colors of the chess pieces are reversed, the game may continue.
g. Recording the Moves: Chess players in the varsity division must record their
first 10 moves, as well as the opponents first 10 moves during their tournament
games using algebraic notations on their score sheets. Thus players in varsity
division are expected to learn how to record moves using algebraic notation before
participating in KAIAC chess tournaments. Players in junior varsity and elementary
divisions may not record any move during their tournament games.
h. Conduct of the Players: A player is not permitted to leave the tournament area
without the permission of the arbiter, especially in the middle a game. A player may
not unnecessarily talk to the opponent in a manner that may cause distraction in the
middle of the game. A player must raise hand to call the arbiter. A player can offer a
draw in his turn to move.
K. References
1. RULES: The rules in this constitution were created based on the official FIDE
(World Chess Federation) handbook guide.
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b. MORE INFORMATION: More information and announcements regarding
KAIAC chess is provided in the following link: http://kaiacchess.weebly.com
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Section VIII
Middle School By-Laws
KAIAC Middle School Athletic and Activities
I. Name of Organization
The name of the organization shall be the Middle School Korean-American Interscholastic
Activities Conference or M.S. KAIAC.
II. Mission Statement
The mission of Middle School KAIAC is to provide middle school students with enjoyable
athletic experiences, opportunity to develop athletic and life skills, and experience success
through knowledgeable instruction and positive role models.
III. Purpose and Definition of the Organization
KAIAC establishes an official athletic and activities program for middle schools;
however, it will be separate from the present high school program. It will stress
participation and instruction while accommodating with appropriate competition during
the jamboree season. If possible, each sport will hold an end of season developmental
tournament that does not shorten or compromise the current jamboree program (See
Article 15: Developmental Tournaments). The middle school program will be
coordinated and supported by a sub-committee of the KAIAC Governing Board The
KAIAC dues will help support some of the M.S. KAIAC expenses.
A. M.S. KAIAC is a non-profit unincorporated organization that qualified schools
voluntarily enter into membership. Member schools will abide by the due
process rulings of the governing board and/or council with the possibility
of appeal to either or both bodies.
B. Only KAIAC member schools will be permitted to participate in KAIAC
M.S. Jamborees and activities.
C. These By-Laws provide the framework, procedures, rules and regulations governing the M.S. KAIACs athletic jamborees and activities that will achieve the recognized educational objectives.
IV. Philosophy
To provide Middle School students with enjoyable experiences, the opportunity to
develop athletic and life skills, and experience success through knowledgeable instruction
and positive role models
A. Enjoyable Experiences: The emphasis is on enhancing student self-esteem and
increasing their interest and ability in sports and other activities.
B. Opportunity to Participate in Jamborees: Participants will have the opportunity to play
against teams from other schools in the M.S. KAIAC community.
C. Develop Skills: Participants will be taught personal commitment, fundamental skills,
life skills, team work, sportsmanship and a sense of fair play.
D. Experience Success: Participants will be placed on teams where their ability levels and
grade levels are evenly mixed. There will be no stacking of the teams. Participants will
experience the benefits of being part of a team.
E. Knowledgeable Instruction: The coaches will have a basic understanding of the
Middle School jamboree philosophy and will work with athletes to improve their
athletic and teamwork skills.
F. Positive Role Model: The athletes will be guided in the personal disciplines of playing
team and individual sports. The coaches will motivate participants to give their best effort
no matter the outcome. The coaches will exemplify the highest sportsmanship behavior at
all times
V. Membership and Voting
A. Membership: In order to maintain membership in M.S. KAIAC, the school must
first be a member of the KAIAC Conference, and then, send a representative who fully
participates in the first and last M.S. KAIAC meeting of the year. Each participating
school should make every effort to host at least one jamboree per year.
B. Voting: Most decisions will be by consensus; however, when a vote is required
each participating school in M.S. KAIAC will have one vote and a simple majority
will pass a motion. Votes can only be held at the first and last meetings of the year.
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Zone presses are illegal (only man-to-man defense allowed) - first violation
results in a warning; second violation results in a foul shot awarded to the
offensive team
10. Foul shot and Shooting rules
a.
Non-shooting fouls - the team that is fouled gets the ball out of
bounds.
b. Shooting foul
1. On a made basket: basket counts and fouled team is awarded a free throw.
The fouling team takes the ball out of bounds.
2. On a missed basket: the fouled team is awarded a free throw and gets the
ball out of bounds.
3. Flagrant fouls: these should be rare, but strictly enforced if the intent is to
foul the player without any attempt to go for the ball. An example would
be a hard two-handed shove in the back as a player is going up for a
layup. The consequences are:
a) On a made basket: the basket counts and the fouled team is awarded a
free throw. The fouled team retains possession of the ball.
b) On a missed basket: the fouled team gets a free throw and retains the
ball.
c) Furthermore, the fouling player should be removed from the game
immediately and would not be eligible to return for the remainder of
that game. It is at the coachs discretion if that player can play the
next game.
c.
All free throws will take place immediately after the foul is committed. All
other players will stand a fair distance behind the shooter. The
defense/fouling team will gain possession out of bounds after the shooters
final free throw is taken. However, if the foul is flagrant, the fouled team
retains possession.
d. Fouls on specific players will not be recorded.
e.
If a referee notices one player is continually fouling, a warning should be
issued to the coach; if the problem persists that player will be removed from
only the game in question.
XIII. Spelling Bee
A. The middle school spelling bee is a mixed gender activity.
B. The sponsoring school will set rules and will use a format similar to the Scripps
National (U.S.) spelling bee.
C. Each M.S. KAIAC school may send up to 3 spellers and 1 alternate.
D. Medals will be awarded to the top three spellers.
XIV. Forensics
A. The middle school forensics festival is a mixed gender activity.
B. The sponsoring school will use National Forensic League (NFL) rules as a guideline
for its festivals. Rule exceptions will be determined by the coaches prior to the
festival.
XV. Developmental Tournaments
A. General Guidelines
1. Although M.S. KAIAC is committed to providing middle school students with
enjoyable experiences, the opportunity to develop athletic and life skills, and
experience success through knowledgeable instruction and positive role models, we
also have a responsibility to address the needs of our more gifted athletes. For this
purpose, each sport will be allowed to hold an end of season tournament to aid in
their athletic development.
2. Each tournament must be held after each sport has held at least three jamborees.
Furthermore, current seasons will not be shortened or otherwise compromised for
the sake of holding or participating in these tournaments.
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Tournaments will follow most of the jamboree guidelines, but there are some
exceptions. Changes will be listed below. One notable change is teams are not
required to give players equal playing time. Playing time will be solely at the
discretion of each teams coach.
All teams will be single-gender with the sole exception of table tennis.
Safety procedures outlined in the KAIAC By-Laws in Section IV, Article K, should
be followed for all M.S. KAIAC tournaments. Regarding eye wear, only sports
goggles with a strap, contact lenses, or nothing at all is permitted.
Only adults are allowed to coach tournament teams.
Only adults are allowed to referee tournament games. Furthermore, elimination
rounds require two adult referees.
Officiating is expected to be at a higher level than jamborees due to having more
advanced players. Schools are expected to provide adults knowledgeable in the
sport to ensure the safety of the players is maintained. Furthermore, referees are
expected to strictly enforce rules more so than at jamborees. No warnings will be
issued on violations of play. Only issues dealing with sportsmanship may receive a
warning. Rules of emphasis are listed below for each relevant sport.
Prior to beginning the tournament, a coaches and officials meeting should be held.
Entries: each M.S. KAIAC school will be allowed one team per sport. For table
tennis, each school will be allowed two entries for both singles and doubles.
Team tournaments will consist of pool play followed by elimination rounds. Table
tennis will only have elimination rounds.
The team tournament champion will receive a championship plaque provided by
KAIAC.
Individual sports such table tennis and cross country will be awarded medals.
Each participating team will receive a certificate for one player of the tournament.
These will be provided by the host.
Tie-breakers for seeding in soccer and basketball will follow the KAIAC
tournament guidelines:
1st) Win Loss Record (or in Soccer Points: win=3, draw=1)
2nd) Head-to-head Results
3rd) Points/goals allowed in games between tied teams
4th) Point/goal differential in games between tied teams
5th) Points/goals scored in games between tied teams
6th) Points/goals allowed in all games
7th) Point/goal differential in all games
8th) Points/goals scored in all games
9th) Draw lots
The guidelines for the tournaments are listed below:
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Each school will be assigned a starting box in which to arrange the teams
runners. Official tournament runners should be placed in front of all unofficial
runners.
Starting boxes should be preassigned to avoid disputes.
Runners should be given instructions on the start commands prior to the race.
Runners are permitted to stop or walk during the course of the race but they
may not cut corners or deviate from the laid out course.
Runners may not be assisted toward the finish of a race by fellow competitors,
coaches, or spectators.
The host school will be act as the meet official.
It is highly recommended that a tape digital timer and back-up stop watches be
used for the meet.
It is recommended that a chute be created with plastic cones or flags for
runners to finish in order to facilitate time recording.
Finishing sticks (numbered tongue depressors or craft sticks) are a
recommended method to assist in keeping track of the order of finish and times.
Each finisher will be handed a numbered stick as he/she crosses the finish line.
Tournament Scoring
1.1. Each runners place of finish is the point total earned for his or her team.
Teams will not be isolated to score against each other as all teams compete
against each other.
1.2. The first five runners to finish for each team will make up that teams total.
1.3. The tie-breaker is the first sixth place finisher between tied teams.
1.4. If all tied teams only have five runners, then the first four runners will be tallied
to determine the winner.
1.5. Only official runners will receive points for their place of finish. That is, if an
unofficial runner finishes ahead of official runners, that following runner will
receive that point total.
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All free throws will be taken after time expires. Each player on the team
must shoot a free throw before any player takes a second shot.
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Fouls on players will not be recorded.
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Team fouls will not be counted.
Rules of Emphasis
a.
No double dribble.
b. No traveling
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No obvious reaching in
d. No carrying the ball
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No unnecessary roughness
f.
Backcourt defense: only on live change of possession, but not on made
baskets or out of bounds (boys only); no backcourt defense for girls games
when initially bringing the ball into the front court. Additional
clarifications:
i.
the defense may engage the offense in the backcourt if employing
a stall tactic (girls only)
ii.
if the ball is brought into the front court and is deflected into the
backcourt, the defense may continue applying pressure in the
backcourt (girls only)
g. Zone presses are illegal (only man-to-man defense allowed) - first violation
results in a warning; second violation results in a free throw awarded to the
offensive team
h. No moving screen - the person setting the screen must have both feet
firmly planted on the floor
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3-second rule should be strictly enforced
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Fouls
i.
Non-shooting fouls - the team that is fouled gets the ball out of
bounds.
ii. Shooting foul (on a made basket): basket counts and fouled team is
awarded a free throw. The fouling team takes the ball out of bounds.
iii. Shooting foul (on a missed basket): the fouled team is awarded a free
throw and gets the ball out of bounds.
iv. Flagrant fouls (explanation): these should be rare, but strictly enforced
if the intent is to foul the player without any attempt to go for the ball.
An example would be a hard two-handed shove in
the back as a
player is going up for a layup.
v. Flagrant fouls (on a made basket): the basket counts and the fouled
team is
awarded a free throw. The fouled team retains
possession of the ball.
vi. Flagrant foul (on a missed basket): the fouled team gets a foul shot and
retains the ball.
vii. Flagrant foul (consequence for fouling player): the fouling player
should be removed from the game immediately and would not be
eligible to return for the remainder of that game. It is at the coachs
discretion if that player can play the next game.
viii. Excessive fouling -if a referee notices one player is continually fouling,
a warning should be issued to the coach; if the problem persists that
player will be removed from only the game in question.
ix. If a player is called for an unsportsmanlike violation (e.g. spiking the
ball, inappropriate language), the player will receive a technical foul.
The opposing team will be awarded a free throw and possession of the
ball out of bounds.
Substitutions
a.
Notify referee of substitutions
b. Only during dead ball - made baskets does not constitute a dead ball
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Standards of Conduct
for Coaches
Coach for the fun of it, and the love of the sport.
Coaches who are unable to follow these standards will not be permitted to
participate.
I have read and understand the above statements. I will adhere to the standards
of conduct to the best of my ability.
Coachs Name:
Coachs Signature:
Telephone:
E-mail:
H.P.
Date:
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Standards of Conduct
Middle School Student-Athletes
Play for the fun of it, and for the love of the game,
not just please my parents or coach.
Students who are unable to follow these standards will not be permitted to
participate.
I have read and understand the above statements. I will adhere to the standards
of conduct to the best of my ability.
Student Name:
Student Signature:
Parent Name:
Parent Signature:
Telephone:
E-mail:
H.P.
Date:
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Appendix I
Sample Sports Commissioners End-of-Season Report (Page 1)
Appendix I
Sample Sports Commissioners End-of-Season Report (Page 2)
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