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Field Hockey Tournament Regulations
2004

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2004 GIRLS FIELD HOCKEY TOURNAMENT REGULATIONS
For State Qualifying Tournaments And State Tournament

NOTE:   The following regulations apply to all levels of tournament competition unless otherwise specified.  These regulations have been adopted by the Ohio High School Athletic Association Board of Control on July 15, 2004.

The Commissioner is authorized to modify these regulations when it is deemed necessary by the Commissioner, subject to ratification by the Board of Control.
The State will be divided into areas with each area qualifying one team to the State Tournament.

The 2004 State Qualifying Girls Field Hockey Tournament seeding and drawing will take place on Sunday, October 10, 2004, at a site to be determined by the qualifying tournament manager.  Please make certain to be in attendance as the managers will explain all tournament regulations for the 2004 State Qualifying Tournament games.  All State Qualifying games shall be played on a home-visitor basis with the top team on each bracket designated as the home team.

STATE QUALIFYING TOURNAMENT DATES
October 18-October 31, 2004
Seeding & Drawings Made by Coaches
For State Qualifying Tournaments
On October 10, 2004 at a seeding and drawing meeting

Shaker Heights  Seth Kushkin, Manager, Laurel School, 1 Lyman Drive, Shaker Heights 44122.  H: 216-320-9033; B: 216-464-1441 Ext. 138; Email: skushkin@laurelschool.org
Schools:   Cleveland Heights, Hathaway Brown, Hawken, Hudson, Lake Ridge Academy, Laurel, Magnificat, Orange, Roosevelt, Shaker Heights, Stow-Munroe Falls, The Andrews School. (12)
Click here to view tournament bracket

Columbus   Dublin Scioto High School.  Nancy Burbridge, Manager, 5636 Villa Gates Dr., Hilliard 43026. H & Fax: 614-850-9663. Email: nburbrid@columbus.rr.com.
Schools:   Bexley, Bishop Hartley, Bishop Watterson, Columbus Academy, Columbus School for Girls, Dublin Coffman, Dublin Scioto, Lancaster, Maumee Valley Country Day, Olentangy, Olentangy Liberty, Ottawa Hills, Thomas Worthington, Upper Arlington, Worthington Kilbourne. (15)
Click here to view the Columbus tournament bracket
Click here to view the Gahanna tournament bracket

Dayton   Mark Hughes, Manager, Dayton Oakwood High School, 1200 Far Hills Ave., Dayton 45419.  H: 937-297-1162; B: 937-297-5342;
Email: mhughes@oakwood.k12.oh.us
Schools:   Indian Hill, Kettering Fairmont, Mount Notre Dame, Oakwood, St. Ursula Academy, Summit Country Day, Talawanda, Ursuline Academy. (8)
Click here to view tournament bracket

STATE QUALIFYING FINALISTS
MUST BE DETERMINED BY:  October 31, 2004

State Qualifying Finals Date – Saturday, October 30, 2004 at 2:00 P.M. (11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., Dublin) or rain date Sunday, October 31, 2005.  Sites are as follows:  Dublin Scioto, Dayton Oakwood, Shaker Heights Laurel.

The Commissioner is authorized to move individual games in order to minimize travel when appropriate.

1.   ORGANIZATION OF TOURNAMENTS
The Board of Control of the OHSAA will manage and administer the Field Hockey tournaments through the Commissioner’s office.

2.   DIVISION
There will be one tournament involving all divisions.

3.   FIELD HOCKEY TOURNAMENT TEAMS
Only recognized school teams sponsored by member schools are eligible to participate. 

4.   ELIGIBILITY
All participants must be eligible under the Bylaws and Sports Regulations of the OHSAA.

A student who uses anabolic steroids or other performance-enhancing drugs is ineligible for interscholastic competition until such time as medical evidence can be presented that the student’s system is free of anabolic steroids or other performance enhancing drugs.

Only girls shall be eligible to participate in any of the OHSAA sponsored Field Hockey Tournaments.

5.   HOME-VISITOR
The top line on each bracket shall be the home team.  The home team shall be responsible for all game arrangements along with the tournament manager, except the selection of game officials.

6.   STATE QUALIFYING TOURNAMENT ENTRY FORMS AND ELIGIBILITY CERTIFICATES
Principals shall send entries, on the form provided by the OHSAA, to the OHSAA office.  The entry form must reach the OHSAA office one week prior to starting date of the tournament.

The eligibility certificate shall be submitted to the manager of the state qualifying tournament site prior to the first game.

7.   RULES
2004-2005 National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) Field Hockey Rules.

OHSAA Field Hockey Post-Season High School Tournaments - Tie-Break Procedures

 REVISED FOR 2004 – NOTE:  REVISIONS ARE SCREENED

NOTE:   The Board of Control has approved tie-break procedures only for high school post season play in OHSAA tournaments with one exception:  Varsity High School regular season games that are tied at the end of regulation play may play one 10 minute sudden victory reduced play overtime using the procedure addressed below.  No sub varsity contests (junior varsity, reserve, freshmen or grades 7-8) are authorized to use a tie-break procedure.  If playing a regular season tournament at the sub varsity level, schools may agree on another procedure to advance a team when the game results in a tie.  For example, schools may choose to use the number of corners attempted as a means to advance a team into the next round of the tournament. 

Tie-Break Procedures:  National Federation Field Hockey Rule 6-1-4
For varsity contests only, during regular season play, if the score is tied at the expiration of playing time, one 10-minute sudden victory overtime shall be played using the applicable regulations listed in this memo through Item #1 on this first page.

The following complete tie-break procedures shall be followed in OHSAA tournament competition only.  These procedures have been approved by the Board of Control and are NOT OPTIONAL.   These procedures shall be used to break all ties in OHSAA tournament play and should be thoroughly reviewed by all tournament officials and varsity coaches prior to all contests played in the OHSAA tournament.

During all overtime play-

A.    All game rules apply except as specified below.

B.        Unlimited substitution shall be permitted.
There shall be one team time-out permitted during each 10 SV overtime period.

C.       There shall be a five-minute intermission between the end of the regular game and the start of the overtime.   At this time, the contest officials shall insure that the tie-break procedures are available at the scorer’s table and shall review them thoroughly prior to the initiation of the overtime.

D.       There shall be a two-minute intermission between each subsequent overtime period. (Not applicable for regular season tie-break procedures). During these intermissions, players may confer with their coaches, and substitutions may be made.

E.       Prior to each overtime procedure, officials shall review with the head coaches the procedures for that session.  This shall take place prior to the initiation of each overtime procedure until the game is decided.

G.   Prior to beginning overtime, during the intermission between the end of the regular game and the start of overtime, the officials shall meet with the team captains for a coin toss, the visiting team captain calling the coin in the air.  Winner shall have choice of possession.

REDUCED PLAYER 10SV-10SV - PS – SVPS

1.      Play a 10-minute “Sudden Victory” (SV) overtime period, with teams not changing goals at the end of the regular game. Teams shall play with 6 field players and a goalkeeper. THE FIRST TEAM TO SCORE A GOAL SHALL BE THE WINNER.

2.      If a tie still exists, there shall be a second 10-minute “Sudden Victory” (SV) overtime period utilizing the reduced player procedure described in "1" above.  Teams shall change goals to begin the second overtime period following the two-minute intermission.  Players may confer with their coaches and substitutions may be made. THE FIRST TEAM TO SCORE A GOAL SHALL BE THE WINNER.
The team not having possession of the ball to start the first overtime period shall have possession to start the second overtime period.

3.     If a tie still exists after the second 10-minute “Sudden Victory” overtime period, one series of penalty strokes shall be taken alternating the attackers and goalkeepers at the same goal chosen by the officials.  Five different strokers from each team shall be selected from any eligible player on the team roster. NOTE:   A player taking a penalty stroke within a series of five strokes may not repeat within that set of strokes.

Only the coaches and remaining team members may be on the field and behind the 25-yard line.  The winner of the coin toss may choose to stroke or defend the goal first.  Penalty strokes shall be terminated and a game winner declared as soon as one team has more goals than the opponent does after the set of five strokes for each side has been taken or the difference is unable to be overcome by completing the series.  Officials should insure that there are no spectators behind the end line behind the goal where the strokes are being taken.  NOTE:  This first set of Penalty Strokes is NOT a SUDDEN VICTORY SET.

4.     If a tie still exists after the first set of penalty strokes, there shall be Sudden Victory (SVPS) penalty strokes taken.  The team not stroking first in the first set shall start the Sudden Victory Penalty Stroke procedure.  The strokers and/or order of the strokers may be changed for the Sudden Victory Penalty Stroke procedure.  Penalty strokes shall be terminated as soon as one team has more goals than the opponent does after an equal number of strokes have been taken up to a maximum of five for each team.  If a tie still exists, after a total of five strokes for each team, another Sudden Victory Penalty Stroke procedure shall be commenced.  

5.     This Sudden Victory Penalty Stroke procedure shall continue until the tie is broken.  The strokers and/or order of the strokers may be changed.  The order of teams stroking or defending first shall alternate from the previous SVPS procedure.

6.     Please note: On all penalty corners during the reduced play overtime, a maximum of four defenders shall be back completely behind the end line.  This number includes the goalkeeper.  The other three defenders shall be beyond the centerline.

7.     If a player is disqualified during the regulation game, the team shall play short into the overtime procedure.  The player is not eligible for return to the contest.

8.     If a player is suspended during the regulation game (yellow card), the suspension carries over into the overtime period until served completely, and the team shall play short.    If the suspension occurs in the overtime period immediately preceding the Penalty Stroke procedure and the player is unable to serve the complete time of the suspension, she is no longer eligible to participate in the remainder of the overtime procedure.

REMINDER:  THESE PROCEDURES APPLY EXCLUSIVELY TO HIGH SCHOOL VARSITY OHSAA POST SEASON TOURNAMENT PLAY WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE REGULAR SEASON PROVISION FOR A 10 MINUTE SV OVERTIME AT THE VARSITY LEVEL ONLY.

8.   ADMISSION PRICES
$5.00 per person. NOTE: By Board of Control adoption, admission shall be charged at all OHSAA tournament games.

9.   OFFICIALS
Game officials will be assigned by the OHSAA office from guidelines established by the Board of Control. Officials are rquired to be thoroughly familiar with all contest rules and shall review the overtime procedures with each other and with the head coaches prior to any ovetime period.

Protests arising from the decisions and interpretations of the rules by officials during the game will not be considered.  Their decisions and interpretations are final. (Bylaw 8-3-1)

10.   SIZE OF SQUADS
Schools may dress no more than 22 players from the official eligibility certificate for any one game.  Players may be changed for subsequent games provided their names are on the eligibility certificate.

11.   WARM-UP PERIOD
A 30-minute warm-up period shall be provided for all tournament games. 

12.   PRACTICE SESSIONS
There will be no practice sessions permitted at any game site other than pre-game practice.

13.   COIN TOSS
At 20 minutes prior to the game time the officials will call team captains together for the coin toss.  Visiting team will call the toss.

14.   GAME BALL
The ball shall be spherical with a seamless or sewn outer casing of leather or plastic.  The ball may be of any color which contrasts with the playing surface, and may be solid or hollow.  Each team shall supply one new game ball.

15.   CHEERLEADERS
Only six cheerleaders in uniform and one sponsor will be admitted free provided a certified list is filed at the pass gate by the high school principal.  Only six cheerleaders will be allowed to participate.

16.   TEAM IDENTIFICATION
Players and managers will be admitted provided each name is on the official eligibility certificate.

17.   PASS-OUTS
No pass-outs will be given at any game site.

18.   EXTRA EQUIPMENT
Schools shall be responsible for bringing extra equipment in case of emergencies. 

19.   INTRODUCTION OF PLAYERS
Eleven players from each school may be introduced.

20.   TEAM EXPENSES
For all State Qualifying Tournament games played on a home-visitor basis, the following financial plan shall be used.

After all game expenses have been paid, including field rental and manager’s fee, the remaining money shall be divided, 40% to each of the competing schools, 20% to the OHSAA.  If game receipts are insufficient to cover expenses, the OHSAA will reimburse the tournament manager for any deficit.

All Tournament Managers shall use the financial reports furnished by the OHSAA.

21.   SCHOOL REPRESENTATIVE
No team entry will be permitted to compete in a tournament unless accompanied by the coach or a person authorized by the Board of Education.  Teams or individuals unaccompanied by such school representatives shall be disqualified.  The school representative should be present throughout the tournament.

22.   INTERRUPTED GAMES
Tournament games interrupted due to events beyond the control of the responsible administrative authority shall be continued from the point of interruption. 

23.   VIDEOTAPE REGULATIONS FOR OHSAA TOURNAMENT CONTESTS
A)      Videotaping or filming by participating schools.
Videotaping or filming of tournament contests by one or more schools participating in the contest is permitted provided prior arrangements are made with the tournament manager and it is done at the expense of the school involved and a maximum of one individual per school is permitted.

B)   Videotaping or filming by spectators.
1.    Shall be for personal use.
2.    Shall not be used for the purpose of scouting or coaching.
3.    Shall not interfere with the view of the athletic contest by other spectators.
4.    The tournament site shall not permit the use of more than the seating
       space for which the spectator has paid when seating is needed for
       paid fans.
5.    The tournament site accepts no liability for damage or theft of spectator
       equipment or injury as a result of privately owned equipment.
6.    Equipment will not be permitted in any playing area – only in the
       spectator seating area.
7.    The tournament site will not provide sources of power for video equipment
8.    Violation of this regulation may result in the removal of offender
       from the premises.

24.  MEDIA CREDENTIALS
All requests for space shall be directed to the game manager.  Proper credentials must be presented for admission at pass gate.

25.  UNSPORTING CONDUCT PENALTY
During participation in OHSAA tournaments any student or coach ejected for unsporting conduct shall be ineligible for the remainder of that day as well as for all contests in field hockey until two regular season/tournament contests have been played.

Individuals ejected for unsporting conduct shall be reported to the OHSAA Commissioner by the tournament manager.  The Commissioner will investigate the situation and may impose additional penalties in accordance with Bylaw 12 if the situation warrants it.

Participation in an athletic contest is a privilege.  Each individual is expected to conduct himself or herself in an exemplary manner while participating.

26.  PROPERTY
There is no insurance covering property damage.  If property is damaged at a tournament site by competing school teams, student body or spectators, the school from which the students or spectators come shall be liable and pay the cost of repair or replacement.  The tournament manager is authorized to deduct from the school’s share the cost of any damages caused by competing schools.  Other damages to facilities not attributed to a competing school could be a legitimate tournament expense and may be deducted from tournament receipts.  If damage is extensive, the District Board of Board of Control will become involved.  Student crowd control at state sponsored tournaments is the responsibility of the administrative heads of the competing schools.

27.   SPONSORSHIP AND RIGHTS
The Ohio High School Athletic Association is the sponsoring association for the State Qualifying and State Field Hockey Tournaments.   The OHSAA reserves all rights in regard to the management of these tournaments and the sale of any items or any audio-visual reproductions.  Any sale of food, clothing, souvenirs or any other items is strictly prohibited without permission of the OHSAA Commissioner.

28.   PROHIBITED ADVERTISING
There shall be no advertising through printed media, billboards, radio or television that includes beer, wine, liquor, tobacco, political parties or candidates or any other advertising contrary to the philosophy of the high school athletic program

29.   RAFFLES PROHIBITED
There shall be no raffles or any type of games of chance permitted at the site of field hockey tournament contests during the period beginning one hour prior to the tournaments and ending one hour after the tournaments have ended.

30.   PROHIBITED SALES
The sale of, the distribution of, or the consumption of alcoholic beverages or illegal drugs is not permitted at the site of any contest involving OHSAA member schools.

31.   LIGHTNING AND INCLEMENT WEATHER
Occasionally it may be necessary to interrupt an outdoor interscholastic athletic contest due to lightning in the area.  Due to the fact that this natural phenomenon is highly unpredictable, at the first sign of lightning or other threatening weather (thunder), the contest official shall suspend the competition until 30 minutes after the last bolt of lightning has been seen or last sound of thunder has been heard.  In order to protect student-athletes, spectators and other participants, there shall be access to appropriate shelter in the event of such suspension.   All contests suspended shall be resumed at the point of interruption unless the rules of the sport deem otherwise (See “Interrupted Contest”).

1.      REGULATIONS
The same regulations and administration for State Qualifying Field Hockey games shall apply to the State Field Hockey Tournament in addition to those listed below.

2.      MANAGER
The State Field Hockey Tournament is under the supervision and sponsorship of the OHSAA with the Upper Arlington City Schools.  The State Tournament Manager will be Chris Potts, Upper Arlington High School, 1650 Ridgeview Dr., Columbus, OH 43221.  Phone:  614-487-5210; Email:  cpotts@uaschools.org

3.      TOURNAMENT DRAW
A tournament draw was conducted by the Board of Control for the State Field Hockey Tournament.  Results of the draw are as follows:

State Qualifying winners from:  Dayton, Dublin 1, Dublin 2, Shaker Heights

 Final:  Saturday, November 6, 2004 - 11:00 A.M.

ODD NUMBER HOME TEAM - EVEN NUMBER VISITING TEAM

4.      MEETING OF STATE FINALISTS
A luncheon meeting of representatives from schools that qualified for the State Tournament will be held on Monday, November 1, 2004 at 11:00 A.M. at the OHSAA office, 4080 Roselea Place, Columbus, Ohio.

5.      TEAM PICTURE – PROGRAM MATERIAL
Material for the official program shall be brought to the November 1 finalists meeting.  Material required is team picture with identification, roster and season’s record.

6.      ADMISSION PRICES
$7.00 person per contest.

7.      EXPENSES FOR STATE TOURNAMENT PARTICIPATION
Each school shall be paid $5.00 per mile, one way, for each day of participation.  In addition, each school shall receive $400.00 per day of participation for expenses.

8.      OFFICIALS
Game officials for the State Tournament will be selected from guidelines established by the Board of Control and assigned by the Commissioner’s office.  Protests arising from the decisions and interpretations of the rules by officials during the game will not be considered.  Their decisions and interpretations are final.  (OHSAA Bylaw 8-3-1)

9.      PLAYERS IN UNIFORM
Twenty minutes prior to game time, the coach of each team shall submit a list of a maximum of 22 players who are eligible to play.

10.   TEAM BENCH
Only players in uniform and other personnel to a maximum of 28 shall be permitted on the team bench.

11.   WARM-UP PERIOD
Prior to the start of the game, a 30-minute warm-up period shall be provided on the end of the field which that team will defend in the first half.

12.   TEAM IDENTIFICATION AND PASSES
Twenty-two players and six others will be admitted at the pass gate by a typewritten list certified by the principal or designee of the school.  Eight passes shall be given to each school for all sessions of the state field hockey tournament.  Two tickets will be issued to the principal, superintendent, athletic administrator and two others for each game.

13.   ELIGIBILITY CERTIFICATES
Must be turned in to the tournament manager at the meeting of State Finalists.

14.   MEDIA CREDENTIALS
Requests for media credentials may be faxed to Brenda Kyre at the OHSAA Office (614) 267-1677.  Deadline for requesting media credentials is 12:00 noon Thursday, November 4, 2004.

15.   STATE AWARDS
Only awards furnished by the OHSAA may be presented at the State Tournament.  Team trophies will be presented to the State Champion and Runner-up.  Individual members, coaches and managers of both teams will be presented with gold or silver awards.

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