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2011-12 OSAA Handbook
Participation Limitations
Pursuant to its authority under Article 5.3. of the OSAA Constitution, the Executive Board has adopted the following additional interpretations concerning participation limitations in order to provide further clarity of the Association Rules:
A. Each contest between schools in a tournament is considered to be just that - one contest - unless there is a special provision for a particular sport.
B. It shall be considered a contest when a team from a school engages in any activity with a team or an individual not from that school. A student who is in the 9th grade of a junior high school may represent both the junior high school and the senior high school in the same sport. The Executive Board has ruled that 9th graders shall have the same privileges no matter how housed, be it in a junior high school or in a four-year high school. However, any 9th grader representing both a junior high school and a high school must not exceed the individual participation limitations established by the Executive Board.
C. Schools are to abide by the "per event" limitations as prescribed in the Official Rules Book for each sport, except as specified in the Executive Board Policy, "Endowment Games."
1. Q. May a JV team from one classification participate against a varsity team from a lower classification?
A. Yes. Each team counts the participation as one contest at the level, i.e. JV or varsity, of that team. For example, if a 3A school is sponsoring a varsity tournament, JV teams from 4A schools could attend and compete as part of their JV schedule.
4. Q. May a JV team participate against a varsity team from a school in the same special district, but from a lower classification?
A. Yes. Despite the fact that the schools are from the same special district, the contest would still count as a JV contest for the JV team and as a varsity contest for the varsity team from the lower classification. However, if a varsity team participates against a varsity team from the same special district, the contest always counts as a varsity contest for both schools regardless of the classifications of the two schools.
5. Q. May a 6A, 5A, 4A, 3A, 2A JV team participate against a varsity team from the same classification?
A. Yes, but the contest would count as a varsity contest for both schools. Any contest between two teams in the same classification shall be considered to have taken place at the level, i.e. JV or varsity, of the higher-level team unless written permission is received from the Executive Director prior to the contest. The Executive Director will consider granting an exception only in emergency situations and with league approval.
6. Q. May a 1A sub-varsity team participate against a varsity team from the same classification and not have the contest count towards the varsity participation level for that school?
A. Yes, but the following conditions are in effect:
· Mutual agreement between the schools involved and notifications to league completed by designated first contest date for that sport.
· The varsity team is required to forfeit the contest to the other school.
· The school gaining the forfeit victory is allowed to schedule an additional contest to replace the forfeited contest but must remain within defined individual and team participation limitation for the sport.
· The school receiving the forfeit defeat must count it as a contest, is not allowed to schedule an additional contest to replace the forfeited contest, and must remain within defined individual and team participation limitations for the sport.
7. Q. How is a contest between a JV team and another sub-varsity (JV, JV2, Sophomore, Frosh, etc.) team counted?
A. Any contest between sub-varsity teams counts as a contest at the level (JV, JV2, Sophomore, Frosh, etc.) of each of the respective teams regardless of the classification. For example, in a contest between a JV team and a JV2 team of the same classification, the JV team would count the contest as a JV contest, and the JV2 team would count the contest as a JV2 contest. (Unlike in games involving a varsity team playing a sub-varsity opponent of the same classification or higher where both teams would be required to count the contest as a varsity contest, this interpretation would apply regardless of the classifications of the two sub-varsity teams that are playing.)
A. Team. A school team shall not play more than 26 games at each level of competition, exclusive of varsity district playoffs and state championships.
B. Individual. A student shall not participate in more than 26 games, exclusive of varsity district playoffs and state championships. A student may participate in only one jamboree.
If a student participates in no more than 7 innings on one day (i.e. 4 innings junior varsity, 3 innings varsity), the student is charged with participation in one game. For every additional 7 innings played, or portion thereof, the student is charged with an additional game of participation.
A game that goes into extra innings is considered an extension of the 7th inning and only counts as one inning played.
NOTE: The OSAA pitching limitation, which states that participation for any length of time in an inning as a pitcher shall count as one inning, applies during extra innings.
C. Jamboree. A school may participate in only one jamboree at each level of competition. A jamboree shall include at least three teams, and shall not be counted as a contest. Jamborees may be held only on the first playing date and for 30 days thereafter. A jamboree is limited to not more than six innings (three or more teams) and limited to not more than two innings against any school and with each pitcher limited to not more than two innings.
D. Pitching.
1) A pitcher shall not pitch more than 12 innings on three consecutive days.
2) EXAMPLE: If he pitches two innings one day and four innings the second day, he is eligible to pitch only six innings the third day. The number of innings pitched the previous two days must be taken into account in figuring the number of innings he is eligible to pitch on the third day. Participation for any length of time in an inning as pitcher shall count as one inning.
3) The penalty if a baseball player pitches in more than 12 innings in a three-day period is forfeiture of the contest in which the pitcher exceeds his limit.
A. Team. A school team shall not play more than 24 games at each level of competition exclusive of varsity district playoffs and state championships.
B. Individual. A student shall not participate in more than five quarters per day and in not more than 24 games per season, exclusive of varsity district playoffs and state championships. Overtime periods shall be considered an extension of the previous quarter, and participation for any length of time in a quarter shall constitute a quarter. For the purposes of this rule, participation during the same day in five quarters shall be considered participation in one game. A student may participate in only one jamboree.
C. Jamboree. A school may participate in only one jamboree at each level of competition. A jamboree shall include at least three teams, and shall not be counted as a contest. Jamborees may be held only on the first playing date and for 30 days thereafter. A jamboree shall be limited to not more than a total of 24 minutes (three or more teams) and to not more than one contest against any school.
D. Five Quarter Rule.
1) If a student participates in a total of five quarters on one day in three different games (one quarter freshman, two quarters junior varsity, two quarters varsity), the student is charged with participation in one game. However, if the same student participated in five quarters on three separate days (one quarter freshman on Monday, two quarters junior varsity on Tuesday, two quarters varsity on Wednesday), that student is charged with three games. If a student appears in more than five quarters on one day, the game in which the student exceeds the limit is forfeited.
2) Exception. Individuals may participate in two games in one day at the same level.
E. Adding a Fifth Quarter. A fifth quarter may be played at the freshman level, or at the junior varsity level if there is no freshman team, providing both schools agree and the officials agree. The extra quarter is intended to provide an opportunity for those students whose play was limited in the regular contest. In no case shall a student exceed the five-quarter limit.
A. Individual. A JV cheerleader may participate in both the varsity and JV performances at the same cheerleading competition no more than twice each school year. Under no circumstances may a varsity cheerleader participate on a JV team performance at any cheerleading competition. (Fall 2009)
A. Team. A school team shall not compete in more than 12 meets at each level of competition, exclusive of the varsity district meet and state championships. There is no limitation on the number of schools that may participate in a cross country meet. Any time a student participates representing his / her school, it shall count toward the school's team limitation. (Revised Fall 2007)
B. Individual. A student shall not compete in more than 12 meets, exclusive of the varsity district meet and state championships.
A. Team. A school team shall not play more than nine games at each level of competition, exclusive of the state championships.
B. Individual. A student shall not participate in more than nine weeks, exclusive of the state championships.
C. Jamboree. A school may participate in only one jamboree at each level of competition. A jamboree shall include at least three teams, and shall not be counted as a contest. Jamborees may be held only on the first playing date and for 30 days thereafter.
1) REMINDER. All participants must have completed a minimum of nine days of actual field practice prior to the jamboree.
2) In a jamboree, each team is allowed a total of 36 offensive snaps from the line of scrimmage. Any kicking play (i.e. punt, extra point, field goal) counts as an offensive snap.
3) Four-team format - Twelve offensive snaps against each opponent - 36 total snaps.
4) Three-team format - Eighteen offensive snaps against each opponent - 36 total snaps.
5) Students participating in jamborees shall adhere to the individual participation limitations set forth in this Handbook. Participation against a single opponent in a jamboree shall count as one quarter toward the weekly limit established for each classification.
D. Five Quarter Rule. A student shall not compete in more than five quarters for 6A, 5A or six quarters for 4A, 3A, 2A and 1A 8-man each week with the week defined as running from Sunday through Saturday. Participation in any play in a quarter shall constitute participation in that quarter. For the purposes of this rule, participation during the same week in five quarters for 6A, 5A or six quarters for 4A, 3A, 2A and 1A 8-man shall be considered participation in one game. A student may participate in only one jamboree. If a student appears in more than five quarters (six quarters for 4A, 3A, 2A and 1A 8-man) in one week, the game in which the student exceeds the limit shall be forfeited.
E. Adding a Fifth Quarter. A fifth quarter may be played at the freshman level, or at the junior varsity level if there is no freshman team, providing both schools agree and the officials agree. The extra quarter is intended to provide an opportunity for those students whose play was limited in the regular contest. In no case shall a student exceed the quarter limit for their respective classification.
1. Q. May a student participate in two quarters at the varsity level during one week and three quarters at the JV level during another week and count the participation as one game?
A. No. At all classifications, in order for quarters at multiple levels to be counted as one game under the individual participation limitation, the participation must occur during the same week running from Sunday through Saturday.
A. Team. A school team shall not play in more than 20 nine-hole rounds at each level of competition, exclusive of the varsity district tournament and state championships. There is no limitation on the number of schools that may participate in a golf match. Any time a student participates representing his / her school, it shall count toward the school's team limitation. (Revised Fall 2007)
B. Individual. A student shall not compete in more than 20 nine-hole rounds, exclusive of the varsity district tournament and state championships.
A. Team. A school team shall not compete in more than 14 matches at each level of competition, exclusive of the varsity district playoffs and state championships.
B. Individual. A student shall not participate in more than 14 games, exclusive of the varsity district playoffs and state championships. A player shall not participate in more than two halves of play per day. For the purposes of this rule, participation during the same day in two halves at different levels (varsity, JV, etc.) shall be considered participation in one game. If a student appears in more than two halves of play per day, the game in which the student exceeds the limit is forfeited. A student may participate in only one jamboree.
C. Jamboree. A school may participate in only one jamboree at each level of competition. A jamboree shall include at least three teams, and shall not be counted as a contest. Jamborees may be held only on the first playing date and for 30 days thereafter. A jamboree shall be limited to not more than a total of 60 minutes per team (three or more teams) and to not more than one contest against any school. (Revised Fall 2011)
A. Team. A school team shall not compete in more than 26 games at each level of competition, exclusive of varsity district playoffs and state championships.
B. Individual. A student shall not participate in more than 26 games, exclusive of the varsity district playoffs and state championships. A student may participate in only one jamboree.
If a student participates in no more than 7 innings on one day (i.e. 4 innings junior varsity, 3 innings varsity), the student is charged with participation in one game. For every additional 7 innings played, or portion thereof, the student is charged with an additional game of participation.
A game that goes into extra innings is considered an extension of the 7th inning and only counts as one inning played.
C. Jamboree. A school may participate in only one jamboree at each level of competition. A jamboree shall include at least three teams, and shall not be counted as a contest. Jamborees may be held only on the first playing date and for 30 days thereafter. A jamboree is limited to not more than six innings (three or more teams) and limited to not more than two innings against any school and with each pitcher limited to not more than two innings.
A. Team. A school team shall not compete in more than 12 meets at each level of competition - if more than 10, two shall be invitational (more than two schools)--exclusive of the varsity district meet and state championships. There is no limitation on the number of schools that may participate in a swimming meet. Relay meets count toward the limitation. Any time a student participates representing his / her school, it shall count toward the school's team limitation. (Revised Fall 2007)
B. Individual. A student shall not compete in more than 12 meets--if more than 10, two shall be invitational (more than two schools)--exclusive of the varsity district meet and state championships.
A. Team. A school team shall not compete in more than 16 matches at each level of competition, exclusive of the varsity district tournament and state championships. Any time a student participates representing his / her school, it shall count toward the school's team limitation.
Teams with limited players (no more than two) may fill open slots in a match between two other schools' teams. The match shall count as only one match for all teams concerned, but each match played counts for the individual.
B. Individual. A student shall not compete in more than 16 matches, exclusive of varsity district tournament and state championships. Additionally, a student shall not compete in more than three sets per day in a dual match format. A varsity player from one team may play a junior varsity player from another team. The match shall count as a varsity match for the varsity player and a junior varsity match for the junior varsity player. If a player participates in both a singles match and a doubles match on the same day, the match counts as two matches toward the individual's 16 match limit and one match toward the team's 16 match limit.
C. Tournaments. A one day tournament shall count as one match for the team and one match for the individual. A two day tournament shall count as two matches for the team and two matches for the individual.
EXCEPTION. The individual limit of three sets per day does not apply to double duals or tournament play. Double duals involve two or three teams competing on one day and each match played counts toward the 16 match limitation for teams and individuals. In double dual play, a student may participate in multiple levels of play and compete in a maximum of 6 sets during that day. In tournament play, a student may participate in only one level of competition during that day. (Revised Winter 2012)
A. Team. A school team shall not compete in more than 12 meets at each level of competition, exclusive of the varsity district meet and state championships. A one day meet shall count as one meet and a two day meet shall count as two meets. There is no limitation on the number of schools that may participate in a track and field meet. Any time a student participates representing his / her school, it shall count toward the school's team limitation. (Revised Fall 2007)
B. Individual. A student shall not compete in more than twelve 12 meets, exclusive of the varsity district meet and state championships. A one day meet shall count as one meet and a two day meet shall count as two meets.
A contestant shall not enter or compete in more than two distance races - 800, 1500, and 3000. If a contestant does enter or compete in all three distance events, that contestant's school shall forfeit the meet. If a contestant violates the Rules Book limit of four events but does not violate the Executive Board distance race limit, then all points earned by that contestant in the meet are forfeited.
A. Team. A school team shall not compete on more than 18 playing dates at each level of competition, nor shall a team compete in more than 36 matches, exclusive of the varsity district playoffs and state championships.
B. Individual. A student shall not compete on more than 18 playing dates, nor shall a student compete in more than 36 matches, exclusive of varsity district playoffs and state championships. Additionally, a student shall not compete in more than one set in addition to one match per day. Once a player participates in the second set of a match that constitutes their match for that day. If a student exceeds the limit, the match in which the limit is exceeded shall be forfeited. A student may participate in only one jamboree.
An extra set may be played at the freshman level (or at the junior varsity level if there is no freshman team), providing both schools agree and the officials agree. The extra set is intended to provide an opportunity for those students whose play was limited in the regular contest. In no case shall a student exceed the one match plus one set limit.
EXCEPTION. The individual limit of one set in addition to one match per day does not apply to double duals or tournament play. In tournament play, a student may participate in only one level of competition during that day. Double duals involve two or three teams competing on one day and each match played counts. In double dual play, a student may participate in multiple levels of play and may play in a maximum of 10 sets during that day. Each match played in double dual play counts toward the 36 individual match limitation. (September 2005)
C. Jamboree. A school may participate in only one jamboree at each level of competition. A jamboree shall include at least three teams, and shall not be counted as a contest. Jamborees may be held only on the first playing date and for 30 days thereafter. A jamboree is limited to not more than four sets per team and limited to not more than one set appearance against any school (three or more teams). Sets played in jamborees shall use rally scoring to 25 points. (Revised fall 2011)
D. Tournaments. Tournaments shall be limited to 18 sets per team, including pool play. All matches scheduled in a tournament count toward the 36 match limitation, regardless of whether a team actually plays scheduled matches or not.
EXCEPTION. The pool play sets played in conjunction with bracketed matches do not count toward the season match limitation. However, if eight teams are involved in a "Pool Play Only" format, the competition will count as a minimum of three matches. If nine or more teams are involved, the competition will count as a minimum of four matches.
Tournament play may not commence prior to 8am and no scheduled round may begin after 7pm. Host schools may apply to the OSAA office for time changes in extenuating circumstances.
A. Team. A school team shall not compete on more than 14 events at each level of competition, exclusive of the special district tournament and state championships. Each dual match or tournament shall count as one event. Any time a student participates representing his / her school, it shall count toward the school's team limitation. (Revised Fall 2007)
B. Individual. A student shall not participate in more than 14 events, 18 weigh-ins nor shall a student appear in more than 50 mat appearances, exclusive of the special district tournament and state championships. Each victory (including forfeits accepted) or defeat is counted as a mat appearance. (Fall 2006)
If a wrestler does not wrestle during a dual match because no opponent is available at that weight class, either a forfeit can be accepted, counting the match as one of the wrestler's 50 allowable mat appearances, or else a forfeit is not accepted by not appearing on the mat, thus not counting the match as one of the 50 allowable mat appearances. (Revised Fall 2005)
1. Q. Wrestler A119 is scheduled to wrestle against Team B. However, Team B has no wrestler in the 119-pound weight class but has two wrestlers, one of whom is entered in the dual meet, in the 125-pound weight class. What is the proper weight?
A. Wrestler A119 can accept the forfeit and have the match count as one of his 40, or wrestler A119 does not have to accept the forfeit by not appearing on the mat, in which case the match does not count as one of his 40. In either case A119 may wrestle against the extra 125-pound wrestler from Team B in a match that does not count in the team scoring but does count towards both wrestlers' 40-match limitation. COMMENT: In dual meet competition, a wrestler can make two counting mat appearances--only one can be for purposes of team scoring--in order to provide competition for a wrestler from the other school if there was no competition for the other school's wrestler in his weight class. Under no circumstances can both wrestlers in such a match have participated in a match earlier during the dual contest. Also, the 45-minute rule between matches for an individual wrestler shall be observed.
