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Illustrations for Section 2.100 of the Constitution
The illustrations and situations it contains are for purposes of assisting in understanding the application of the particular by-law to which they pertain. In the case of any conflict, whether actual or believed, between the illustrations, examples or situations in this publication and the constitution or by-laws of the IHSA, the constitution and by-laws shall control.
68) SCHOOL OFFICIAL DEFINED
Q. How is the term “school official” defined in the context of this rule?
A. A “school official” is considered to be “any person who meets the coach qualification provisions of By-law 2.070 and
who is employed by a school and/or school district.” No individual so situated may assist in any respect with any all- star competition during the school year unless it is approved by the IHSA. (By-law 2.100)
69) ALL-STAR COACH
Q May a coach from a member high school accept an invitation to coach at an all-star game?
A. If the sponsor of the contest secures approval from the IHSA Office, the individual may coach. (By-law 2.100)
2.110 OFFICIALS’ ATTENDANCE AT RULES INTERPRETATION MEETINGS
Attendance at the annual Association sponsored sport rules interpretation meetings shall be required for all registered athletic officials, provided rules meetings are conducted in the sport. Failure to comply with this requirement may be penalized by probation, restriction on assignments or suspension of the official’s registration.
Illustrations for Section 2.110 of the Constitution
The illustrations and situations it contains are for purposes of assisting in understanding the application of the particular by-law to which they pertain. In the case of any conflict, whether actual or believed, between the illustrations, examples or situations in this publication and the constitution or by-laws of the IHSA, the constitution and by-laws shall control.
70) PENALTY FOR NOT ATTENDING
Q. What is the penalty for officials who do not attend rules interpretation meetings as required? A. Violations of this by-law will be addressed on a sport-by-sport basis as follows:
a) An official who does not attend an IHSA rules meeting in a sport shall be placed on probation in that sport for one year. An official on probation may officiate regular season contests, but is not be eligible for assignment to the state tournament series and is not be eligible for promotion in the sport during the probation period. (By- law 2.110)
b) An official who does not attend an IHSA rules meeting in a sport for two (2) consecutive years shall be suspended for one year in that sport. Suspension causes the official to lose his/her license in that sport for the suspension period and to lose all ratings in that sport. After the year’s suspension, an official may reapply for a license in that sport. (By-law 2.110)
2.120 COACHES’ ATTENDANCE AT RULES INTERPRETATION MEETINGS
In every sport and activity, each member school shall be represented by its head coach at an annual rules interpretation meeting or online rules presentation sponsored by the Association, provided rules interpretation meetings or online rules presentations are conducted in that sport or activity. Failure to comply with this requirement may be penalized by the Board of Directors. This shall include all individual as well as team entries.
Illustrations for Section 2.120 of the Constitution
The illustrations and situations it contains are for purposes of assisting in understanding the application of the particular by-law to which they pertain. In the case of any conflict, whether actual or believed, between the illustrations, examples or situations in this publication and the constitution or by-laws of the IHSA, the constitution and by-laws shall control.
71) PENALTY FOR NOT ATTENDING
Q. What is the penalty if a coaching staff representative does not attend a rules interpretation meeting in a sport?
A. Penalties are assessed at the discretion of the Board of Directors. The Board considers non-attendance to be a school violation and regularly penalizes the first violation by placing the school team in the sport on probation for one year. The Board regularly penalizes the second consecutive violation by a school in a sport by suspending the school from
participation in the state series in that sport. (By-laws 2.120 and 6.010)
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