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North Dakota High School Activities Association350 2nd St. NW • PO Box 817 • Valley City • ND

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Inside This IssueMandatory Fall Administrator Meetings 2NFHS #MyReasonWhy 2NDHSAA Girls Regional & State Tennis 2The Role of a Tennis Spectator 3NDHSAA Throwback Thursday Series 32017 Softball Workshops 42017 Baseball Workshops 4Follow NDHSAA on Social Media 4NDHSAA Contact Information 4NDHSAANOW.COM Website 5NDHSAA Spring Golf Regions 5Golf Sportsmanship Reminder 6Music and Speech State Schedules 6Class A Speech Tournament 6Class B Speech Tournament 6NDHSAA/Farmers Union Insurance Distinguished Students 72017 NDHSAA Class A Plays 72017 NDHSAA State Music Check-In 7State Class A Music Festival 8State Class B Music Festival 8NDHSAA Coaches Education - Permit Submission Form due April 1st 9State Fine Arts Sites Chosen at May Board Meeting 9Winter/Spring Region Sites Chosen at May Board Meeting 92017 NDHSAA Class B Track and Field Regions 9Team Scholar Recipients 102016/2017 NDHSAA Board Meeting Dates 10Participants Must Be Accompanied 10ACT/SAT Test Preparation Programs 11Spring Sport Important Dates 112017/2018 Officials Registration Online 12Spring NDHSAA Website Requirements 12ACT-SAT National Test Dates 122017-18 Directory Update Reminder 132017-18 Distinguished Service Award Nominees Requested 14Music Region Information 14NDHSAA Music Contest Information 15NDHSAA Speech Region Information 16NCAA Eligibilty Center 16Fine Arts/Career & Tech Ed Calendar 162017 Track and Field Minimum Standards 17Girls Soccer Information 17March Board of Directors Meeting Synopsis 18Pitch Count Regulation 18Coaches and Officials Mandatory Online Testing 19Guidelines for NDHSAA Cooperative Applications 19NDHSCA Information for 2017-18 School Year 192017 NDHSCA Coaches Convention 20NDHSCA Coaches Convention (Continued) 21Winter Recap 21April Calendar 22

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Mandatory Fall Administrator Meetings

NDHSAA will host mandatory Administrator meetings in July/August of 2017. Each member school must send at least one representative which may be a superintendent, principal, or activities/athletic director.

Coaches are also welcome to attend. Each school not in attendance at one of the meetings will be required to pay a $50 non-attendance fee. The meetings will cover information pertinent to administration of NDHSAA sponsored activities, Constitution & By-Laws, general regulations, and publications covering all activities shall also be reviewed.

All meetings are scheduled from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. local time with locations listed:

Monday, July 31 Dickinson HS979 13th Ave W

Tuesday, August 1Minot HS-Magic City Campus 1100 11th Ave SW

Wednesday, August 2Bismarck Century Auditorium1000 E Century Ave

Monday, August 7Larimore HS300 Booth Ave

Tuesday, August 8Valley City HS 493 N Central Ave

2017 NDHSAA Girls Regional and State Tennis

May 25-27, 2017 has been set for Girls Regional Tennis Tournaments. West Region will be held in Minot and East Region will be in Fargo. The deadline for team play-in is May 22. Coaches and ADs are reminded regional registrations are due to the NDHSAA office and tournament managers by NOON (CDT) May 17. Entry forms will be emailed to coaches May 8, 2017. State Girls Tennis will be June 1-3, 2017 in Grand Forks. All regulations for state and regional tournament play may be found on the Girls Tennis page of the NDHSAA website. www.ndhsaa.com/regulations/tennis-girlsREGION/STATE INFORMATION:

West Region - Minot East Region – Fargo State - Grand ForksMay 25-27 - Mitch Lunde, Mgr. May 25-27 - Todd Olson, Mgr. June 1-3 - Mark Rerick, Mgr.

NFHS #MyReasonWhy

There are countless benefits to participating in high school sports and activities, but a lot of concerns as well. To overcome resistance and drive participation, #MyReasonWhy highlights diverse stories and memories shared by students, parents, coaches, officials and community members. We’re working together to show how participation not only develops individual skills and character for the future, but drives a stronger sense of self and community that students will feel immediately and for the rest of their lives.

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The Role of a Tennis Spectator

Being a tennis spectator is not just like any other sport. You are expected to abide by the following sportsmanship guidelines. If you do not follow these guidelines you put the tournament officials and your team/coach in an uncomfortable situation. Schools are encouraged to share this information with your parents before the beginning of your tennis season.Spectators:• Are not permitted on the court• Should not lean or crowd around the fence• May not converse with players once they enter the court• May not, in any way, assist the players with the match (coaching, scoring, line calls, rules, etc.)• Should refrain from distracting the players• May cheer or applaud when one of the players hits a winning shot• Should not cheer or applaud when players commit unforced errors. If you do not understand the difference between an unforced error and a good shot by your player, DO NOT CHEER! The last thing the State or Region Tennis Tournaments need is the match to become a matter of which crowd can cheer the loudest. This is very distracting to the players.• Should realize they are watching the match from angles that differ from the players. Line calls are very different to make as a tennis player. It is easy to criticize a player for making a bad call when you are standing still watching. Players who officiate their own matches are not always in a position to make quality calls.• Good Sportsmanship means respecting the abilities of all players involved. It means giving credit to both sides – win or lose.

The North Dakota High School Activities Association, Tournament Officials, Coaches, and most of all the players thank you for your role in applying good sportsmanship in the stands. Thanks for your cooperation!

JOIN US IN GOOD SPORTSMANSHIP!

NDHSAA Throwback Thursday Series

VALLEY CITY, N.D. – North Dakota High School Activities Association Media Specialist Tom Mix has created a new web series titled “NDHSAA Throwback Thursday” where each week a championship team, a specific event or a significant individual(s) from NDHSAA history will be featured.

Visit the NDHSAA NOW site each Thursday for a trip back in time.

Each story in the “NDHSAA Throwback Thursday” series will be featured in a web publication format that can be accessed on the NDHSAA NOW website.

Got a “NDHSAA Throwback Thursday” idea? email Media Specialist Tom Mix at tom.mix@ndhsaa.org

Follow NDHSAA on Twitter at @NDHSAA and visit www.ndhsaanow.com for the latest NDHSAA sports and activities news from around the state.

Visit NDHSAA NOW for weekly NDHSAA Throwback Thursday

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2017 Softball Workshops

2017 Baseball Workshops

Site Supervisor Date Time Bismarck BSC Career Academy Kevin Kerr Wed. March 29 7:30 pmDevils Lake Sports Center Tom Perius Wed. March 29 7:30 pmWest Fargo Sheyenne High School Reggie Jackson Wed. March 29 7:30 pmDickinson High School Mark Sandman Wed. April 5 7:30 pm (MT)Grand Forks Red River High School Ryan Ingeman Wed. April 5 7:30 pmJamestown High School Brad Nold Wed. April 5 7:30 pmMinot Auditorium Brian Hornecker Wed. April 5 7:30 pm Williston High School Darin Krueger Wed. April 5 7:30 pm

Site Supervisor Date Time Bismarck BSC Career Academy Elliot Gerhardt Wed. March 29 6:00 p.m.Devils Lake Sports Center Jay Schneider Wed. March 29 6:00 p.m.West Fargo Sheyenne High School Ryan Gellner Wed. March 29 6:00 p.m.Dickinson High School Mark Sandman Wed. April 5 6:00 p.m. (MT)Grand Forks Red River High School Donald Doyle Wed. April 5 6:00 p.m.Jamestown High School Trev Zerr Wed. April 5 6:00 p.m.Minot Auditorium Tom Lawson Wed. April 5 6:00 p.m. Williston High School Darin Krueger Wed. April 5 6:00 p.m.

The NDHSAA is on Twitter (@NDHSAA), Instagram (profile name: ndhsaa) and Facebook. Be sure to follow NDHSAA on these platforms for updates on statewide activities.

Follow NDHSAA on Social Media

Street Address: 350 2nd Street Northwest Valley City, North Dakota 58072-0817Mailing Address: PO Box 817 Valley City, North Dakota 58072-0817Websites: www.ndhsaa.com - www.ndhsaanow.comPhone: (701) 845-3953Fax: (701) 845-4935

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NDHSAA Spring Golf Regions

The B Boys and Girls golf schools will be divided into six regions. Schools not listed will be assigned a region by the NDHSAA.NOTE: Each regional manager will set the tournament starting time.(B) = boys only; (G) = girls only REGION 1: Boys at Grand Rapids, Lucas Isaacson, Mgr.; Girls at Lisbon, Pat Adair, Mgr.Schools: Edgeley/Kulm, Ellendale, Hankinson/Lidgerwood, LaMoure/Litchville-Marion, Linton/Hazelton-Moffit-Braddock, Lisbon, Milnor/Wyndmere, Napoleon/Gackle-Streeter, North Sargent, Oakes, Sargent Central, South Border, Tri State (Fairmount/Campbell-Tintah/Rosholt)REGION 2: Boys at Mapleton, Travis Lemar, Mgr.; Girls at Carrington, Greg Johnson, Mgr.Schools: Carrington, Central Cass, Enderlin/Maple Valley, Griggs County Central, Hillsboro/Central Valley, Kindred, May-Port CG, New Rockford-Sheyenne, Oak Grove, Pingree-Buchanan (G), Richland (B)REGION 3: Boys at Cando, Jeff Hagler Mgr.; Girls at Grafton, Randy Rice, Mgr.Schools: Drayton, Grafton/St. Thomas, Hatton/Northwood/Thompson, Langdon Area/Edmore/Munich, Larimore, Minto, North Star/Starkweather, Park River/Fordville-Lankin/Valley-Edinburg (B), Park River/Valley-Edinburg (G), Pembina County North (North Border/Cavalier)REGION 4: Boys at Minot Air Base, Mgr.; Girls at Bottineau, David Hoff, Mgr.Schools: Benson County (Leeds/Maddock), Bishop Ryan (B), Bottineau, Central McLean (McClusky/Underwood/Turtle Lake-Mercer), Drake-Anamoose, Dunseith, Garrison/Max, Glenburn, Harvey/Wells County/Goodrich, Nedrose (G), Northern Lights (St. John/Rolla/Rolette/Wolford), Our Redeemer’s (B), Rugby, South Prairie, TGU (Towner/Granville), Velva/Sawyer, Westhope/NewburgREGION 5: Boys at Medora, Mgr; Girls at Mott, Nate Zachman, Mgr.Schools: Beach, Beulah, Bowman County, Center-Stanton, Dickinson Trinity/New England (B), Grant County/Flasher, Hazen, Heart River (South Heart/Belfield)/Richardton-Taylor (B), Heart River (South Heart/Belfield)/New England/Richardton-Taylor (G), Hettinger/Scranton, Killdeer, Mott-Regent, Shiloh Christian, Standing Rock/Selfridge, Southern McLean (Washburn/Wilton/Wing) (B), Western Morton County (New Salem-Almont/Glen Ullin/Hebron)REGION 6: Boys at Ray, Arley Larson Mgr.; Girls at Crosby, Kent Harding, Mgr.Schools: Bowbells, Burke Central (B), Des Lacs-Burlington, Divide County, Kenmare, Lewis & Clark (Berthold/North Shore), Mohall-Lansford-Sherwood, New Town/Parshall, Ray, Stanley, Tioga, Watford City, White ShieldClass AEAST REGION: Grand Forks, Mark Rerick, Mgr.Fargo Davies, Fargo North, Fargo South, Grand Forks Central, Grand Forks Red River, Shanley, Valley City, Wahpeton, West Fargo, West Fargo SheyenneWEST REGION: Bismarck, Dave Zittleman, Mgr.Bismarck, Bismarck Century, Bismarck Legacy, Bismarck St. Mary’s, Dickinson, Jamestown, Mandan, Minot, Turtle Mountain, Williston

NDHSAA NOW is where you will find news and current information about NDHSAA and our member schools. This is the site where you will find current teams, districts and region placement, team schedules, pictures, and rosters. Basketball standings, human-interest stories, twitter feed and much more! This is also the site where you will access video from the NFHS Network and video streams from member schools. Check it out NOW!!! www.ndhsaanow.com

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Golf Sportsmanship Reminder

NDHSAA requests that sportsmanship and golf etiquette be emphasized during the spring golf season.Golf coaches are asked to teach the rules of golf etiquette to their participants. There has been concern that some players are not being honest in counting their score and other rules are being broken because of ignorance of the rules.Regional and State managers are asked to make an extra effort this year to see foursomes are properly supervised, rules and sportsmanship are covered in the pre-tournament meeting and the scoring procedure is followed.

The following rules of golf etiquette/sportsmanship should be taught to each golfer and covered at every tournament. 1. Be honest; count every stroke. 2. Make sure you know how many strokes to add for each specific penalty. Don’t guess; ask the tournament manager or club pro. 3. Don’t move, talk, or stand too close to a player while s/he is making a stroke. 4. Don’t play until the group ahead of you is safely out of the way. 5. Play without delay but stay with your foursome. Leave the putting green without delay with your foursome. 6. Each person should call out his/her score as soon as you have holed out so the score is verified. 7. Replace divots, smooth out bunkers, etc. 8. Don’t step in the line of another golfer’s putt. 9. Keep control of your temper. Do not use offensive language or throw clubs. 10. Be a lady/gentleman at all times. Do what is proper and sportsmanlike. 11. Electronic devices are not to be used on the course at any time. – Exception – Distance measuring devices in both Class A and B.

Music and Speech State SchedulesSchedules for State Class A & B Music and Speech will be posted as soon as possible on their respective website pages prior to the contests.

Music: http://www.ndhsaa.com/tournaments/music Speech: http://www.ndhsaanow.com/tournaments/speech

Class A Speech Tournament

The 2017 State Class A Speech Tournament will be April 22 at Jamestown High School. Sue Anderson and Laura Weis will serve as tournament managers.- Registration will be 7:45-8:00 a.m. A full schedule including rounds will be posted after completion of regional speech and state scheduling at http://www.ndhsaanow.com/tournaments/speech. Please note schedules will be online-only this year. Schools will need to print schedules, use QR code for live schedule link, or direct students to take pictures of the posted tournament schedules.- Extemporaneous Speaking participants should be prepared to have file box checked at entry to Media Center. (Be sure no speech outlines or extensive notes written on source material.)- Students must be in competition attire for awards. Lunch will be available all day in the commons/cafeteria area.

Class B Speech Tournament

The 2017 State Class B Speech Tournament will be April 29 at Mandan High School. Sue Anderson and Annette Bender will serve as tournament managers.- Registration will be 7:30-8:00 a.m. A full schedule including rounds, parking information and building locations will be posted after completion of regional speech and state scheduling at http://www.ndhsaanow.com/tournaments/speech. Please note schedules will be online-only this year. Schools will need to print schedules, use QR code for live schedule link, or direct students to take pictures of the posted tournament schedules.- Extemporaneous Speaking participants should be prepared to have file box checked at entry to Media Center. (Be sure no speech outlines or extensive notes written on source material.)- Students must be in competition attire for awards. Lunch will be available all day in the commons/cafeteria area.

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NDHSAA/Farmers Union Insurance Distinguished Students

Editorial note: We will be publishing a series of articles on getting to know this year’s distinguished student finalists.

Distinguished student, Alyx Schmitz hails from Oakes High School. Her friends call her Ally. This 18 year old has been an outstanding contributor to the NDHSAA distinguished student program. At Oakes High School, Alyx participates in several activities. She excels in volleyball, basketball, track, choir, band, student council, NHS and academic team. Alyx states that while at school her favorite subject is History and Government. Alyx also has an admiration for Sandra Day O’Conner as “she has helped pave the way for many women in politics and has always set a high standard of leadership and integrity in her legal practices.”

Alyx is the daughter of Tara and Bill Schmitz. She also has several siblings Nicole (15), David (13), Brianna (10), Nathan (7) and the late Cole Schmitz. In what little spare

time she does have, Alyx enjoys traveling, drawing, watching the news, online shopping and hanging with her friend. Community service is also very important as you will see Alyx volunteering with Lutheran Youth Fellowship, Sunday school teaching, SRCTC secretary and other community events.

Alyx plans on pursuing a degree in political science at the University of Jamestown and then law school. Alyx is obviously a young leader of today, she feels that confidence is the best characteristic of a leader.

The government needs to cut taxes, consult congress on reforming the filibuster and balancing the federal budget, and that would be her first task if she were president. Can you say 2028 nominee for President?

The perfect vacation would be “seeing all the ins and outs of Washington DC”. She also states she could not go a single day without social media or texting. Alyx has little tolerance for people who cut her off and then travel slower than she does as she has listed that as her biggest pet peeve.

Christmas is Alyx’s favorite holiday because “It makes the winter months enjoyable, the music is great and I could drive around and look at the lights forever.” Her favorite tradition is spending Christmas at grandma’s. Individuals living or dead that Alyx would like to share a meal with include: Jesus, Ronald Reagan, her brother Cole and Ann Coulter. And finally, Melissa McCarthy would play Alyx in a role about her life.

Alyx would like to add, “I am so humbled to be a part of the distinguished student program and I cannot put into words how thankful I am for the opportunities and relationships that my year as a DS has given me. The title serves a far greater purpose than just being another line to fill on a resume.”

Congratulations to Alyx Schmitz, a NDHSAA/Farmers Union Insurance Distinguished Student!

2017 NDHSAA Class A Plays

2017 State Class A Plays will be held on April 3-4 at LRSC with Toni Gredesky and Jade Erickstad as managers. Schedule and contest information can be accessed at:http://www.ndhsaanow.com/tournaments/play.

2017 NDHSAA State Music Check-In

Music directors are reminded to check in upon arriving at State Class A and B Music contests to verify participation numbers. These numbers are used for school participation checks that will be sent in June.

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State Class A Music Festival

The 2017 NDHSAA sponsored Class A Music Festival will be held at the University of Jamestown on Friday, April 28. Class A music participants qualify for the State Festival by receiving a Star rating at East or West Region vocal and strings festivals held in late March or early April.

Schedules will be posted on the Music page of the NDHSAA website at: http://www.ndhsaa.com/tournaments/music

Registration will begin at 8:15 a.m. at the Reiland Fine Arts Center Lobby with the festival beginning at 9:00 a.m. Upon arrival, directors need to report to the registration desk to confirm entries and participants. Directors are asked to remind students to be ready for oral critiques following their performance and bring recorders if they want their performance and one-minute oral critique taped.

Schools may order UJ cafeteria lunch tickets for students and directors at $8.00/each.

The deadline for lunch order completion is April 19--directors were sent the order link through email on March 2.

Students must be accompanied to the contest by their director. Directors are responsible for picking up ballots and awards at the State site or leaving $5 at the results table for their materials to be mailed. The official NDHSAA T-shirt will be available in limited supply at the festival.

Questions can be directed to brian.bubach@ndhsaa.org

State Class B Music Festival

The 2017 State Class B Music Festival is set for Saturday, May 6 at Minot State University. Schedules will be posted on the Music page of the NDHSAA website at http://www.ndhsaa.com/tournaments/music

Registration will begin at 8:15 a.m. in the Old Main Lobby with the festival beginning at 9:00 a.m. Upon arrival, directors need to report to the registration desk to confirm entries and participants. Directors are asked to remind students to be ready for oral critiques following their performance and bring recorders if they want their performance and one-minute oral critique taped.

Vocal and instrumental soloists and ensemble members that received a Star rating at one of the 10 regional contests will advance to the State contest. There will be 9-minute time slots for each performance allowing for written and oral critique to each performer or performing group. It is important that each school’s director check in at the registration desk to receive directions and report final participation numbers before going to performance areas.

Two percussion rooms will have equipment present:Main 121 will have timpani (4), bass drum, bells, chimes, drum kit, marimba (1), snare, vibes, and xylophone.Main 120 room will have timpani (4), marimba (1), small bass drum.

Schools are responsible to bring sticks/mallets and any other percussion equipment not listed for these sites.

Judges may be assigned to the same students s/he had at regions.

The official NDHSAA T-shirt will be available in the Old Main lobby in limited supply at the festival.

Students must be accompanied to the contest by their director. Directors are responsible for picking up ballots and awards at the State site or leaving $5 at the results table for their materials to be mailed. Questions can be directed to brian.bubach@ndhsaa.org

NDHSAA Coaches Education - Permit Submission Form due April 1st

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Coaches Education submission forms are due to NDHSAA on April 1 each year. Schools not submitting their Coaches Education form by April 1st will be fined $300 and will not be eligible for post-season competition until their fine has been paid and their submission has been received. All schools will be fined $200 for each coach appearing as non-certified for any two years in any school.

State Fine Arts Sites Chosen at May Board Meeting

State Fine Arts sites are determined at the May Board meeting. Please contact Brian Bubach (brian.bubach@ndhsaa.org) with questions regarding invite process and timeline.

Winter/Spring Region Sites Chosen at May Board Meeting

• Anyone wishing to submit an invitation to host a 2017-18 winter or spring regional tournament may download invitation forms from our website at www.ndhsaa.com. Click on Administrators & Coaches and Forms. Please complete and send those forms to the NDHSAA office for placement on the May Board agenda.• The policy used to set sites is as follows: basketball and volleyball chairpersons meet with the other district representatives in their region to mutually agree on regional sites.

2017 NDHSAA Class B Track and Field Regions

The Class B Regionals are organized as follows (Region Meet Sites and Managers):

Southeast Region – Lisbon - Pat AdairBarnes County North, Central Cass, Edgeley/Kulm, Ellendale, Enderlin/Maple Valley, Hankinson,Kindred, LaMoure/Litchville-Marion, Lisbon, Milnor/Wyndmere/Lidgerwood, Montpelier, Northern Cass,Oak Grove, Oakes, Richland, Sargent County (North Sargent/Sargent Central)

Northeast Region – Larimore - Patti AanensonDrayton/Valley-Edinburg, Finley-Sharon/Hope-Page, Grafton (Grafton/St. Thomas), Griggs County Central, Hatton/Northwood, Hillsboro/Central Valley, Langdon Area/Edmore/Munich, Larimore, May-Port CG, Midway/Minto, Nelson County (Dakota Prairie/Lakota), Park River/Fordville-Lankin, Pembina County North (North Border - Pembina & Walhalla/Cavalier), Thompson

North Central Region – Rugby - Scott GrochowBenson County (Leeds/Maddock), Bottineau, Dunseith, Four Winds, Glenburn, Harvey/Wells County, New Rockford-Sheyenne, North Star (North Star/Starkweather), Northern Lights (St. John/Rolla), Rolette/Wolford, Rugby (Rugby/TGU Towner), Velva/Drake-Anamoose/Sawyer, Warwick, Westhope/Newburg

South Central Region – Bismarck - Dave ZittlemanCarrington, Center-Stanton, Central McLean (Underwood/Turtle Lake-Mercer/McClusky), Hazen, Kidder County (Steele/Tappen)/Napoleon/Gackle-Streeter, Linton/Hazelton-Moffit-Braddock, Medina/Pingree-Buchanan, Midkota, Shiloh Christian, South Border (Ashley/Wishek), Southern McLean (Washburn/Wilton/Wing), Standing Rock/Selfridge, Strasburg, Zeeland

Southwest Region – Beach - Wayne HeckamanBeach, Beulah, Bowman County, Dickinson Trinity, Glen Ullin/Hebron, Grant County (Elgin-New Leipzig)/Flasher, Heart River (Belfield/South Heart), Hettinger/Scranton, Killdeer (Killdeer/Halliday), Mott-Regent, New England, New Salem-Almont, Richardton-Taylor, Solen

Northwest Region – Minot - Lyall KruegerBishop Ryan, Burke Central, Des Lacs-Burlington/Lewis & Clark (Berthold/North Shore), Divide County, Garrison/Max, Kenmare/Bowbells, Mandaree, Mohall-Lansford-Sherwood, Nedrose, New Town, Parshall, South Prairie, Stanley/Powers Lake, Surrey/TGU Granville, Trenton/Williston Trinity Christian, Watford City, White Shield, Williams County (Tioga/Ray)

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Team Scholar Recipients

Principals and coaches are reminded that Team Scholar Award applications may be submitted as soon as your school has reached the first grading period. It is requested the school principal identify all fall and winter teams that have met the cumulative 3.20 Grade Point Average and submit those all at one time. If you have questions, please contact brian.bubach@ndhsaa.org or (701) 845-3953.

Girls BasketballBowman County-3.83, Devils Lake Firebirds-3.88, Hatton/Northwood-3.84, Hillsboro/Central Valley-3.80, Jamestown-3.65, Kindred -3.61, May-Port CG-3.85, Ray-3.73, Richardton-Taylor-3.63, Shanley-3.66, Turtle Lake-Mercer/McClusky-3.76 Boys BasketballDevils Lake Firebirds-3.24, Jamestown-3.37, Kindred-3.62, Shanley-3.58 Boys Cross CountryBismarck Century-3.43 Boys HockeyDevils Lake Firebirds-3.21, Jamestown-3.42

Boys SoccerGrand Forks Central-3.20 Boys SwimmingJamestown-3.44

Girls HockeyDevils Lake Firebirds-3.40, Jamestown-3.57 GymnasticsJamestown-3.54 Music-VocalKindred High School-3.41 PlayKindred-3.44 VolleyballGrand Forks Central-3.44 WrestlingBowman County Bulldogs-3.21, Hillsboro/Central Valley-3.24

Participants Must Be Accompanied

Please be reminded all regional and state individual and team members must be accompanied by a coach or school official as noted in the NDHSAA By-Laws on page 4, Part Two, Article III-CONTESTS, Section V. Managers of regional and state NDHSAA sponsored activities have been notified to strictly enforce this rule. No participant or team will be allowed to participate without a coach or faculty representative present at the contest.

2016/2017 NDHSAA Board Meeting Dates

Following is a list of NDHSAA regularly scheduled Board meeting dates. Agendas, Board minutes, special meeting information and other Board documents may be found on the NDHSAA website by clicking the Board Agendas and Minutes link under the Boards & Committees across the top of every page on the NDHSAA website. http://www.ndhsaa.com/board/meetings

May 4 - Valley CityMay 25 - Fine Arts Review, BismarckJune 7 - Athletic Review, Valley City

June 12-13 - Valley CityJune 28-July 2 - NFHS Summer Meeting, Providence, RI

Visit NDHSAA NOW for scores, stories and more! www.ndhsaanow.com

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ACT/SAT Test Preparation Programs

Editor’s Note: This information was sent to NDHSAA from Bob Gardner, NFHS Executive Director.

eknowledge has partnered with the NFHS to offer free SAT and ACT Preparatory DVDs to NFHS member state associations and their constituent high schools. These programs created by eKnowledge normally sell for $199.95; however, through this generous gift, students in your schools can receive a complimentary copy for only shipping and handling costs. The PowerPrep programs include 11 hours of video instruction, practice tests, sample questions and more than 3,000 files of supplemental test prep material. This program is designed for the students to study at their own pace.

In the past several years, eknowledge has donated more than 200,000 programs with a value of $42 million. To secure a donated program, contact www.eKnowledge.com/NFHS or order by phone (951-256-4076) and reference the National Federation of State High School Associations.

If you have any questions, contact Support@eKnowledge.com or 951-256-4076.

Spring Sport Important Dates

BaseballOpening Date - March 20First Game - March 31Roster, Picture, Cutline & Schedule due on NDHSAA website - April 10State Tournament - June 1, 2, 3

Boys A GolfOpening Date - April 10First allowable meet - April 14Roster, Picture, Cutline & Schedule due on NDHSAA website - May 1Deadline for Regional Meets - May 31State Meet - June 5-6

Girls and Boys B GolfOpening Date - March 27First Allowable meet - March 31Roster, Picture, Cutline & Schedule due on NDHSAA website - April 17Deadline for Regional Meets - May 23State Meets - May 30-31

Girls SoccerOpening Date - March 27First Contest - April 7Deadline Picture, Cutline, Roster & Schedule on NDHSAA - April 17Deadline for Regular Season - May 27 State Tournament - June 1, 2, 3

SoftballOpening Date - March 20First Game - March 31Roster, Picture, Cutline & Schedule due on NDHSAA website - April 10Deadline for Regional Meets - May 27State Tournament - June 1, 2, 3

Girls TennisOpening Date - April 3First Contest - April 14Roster, Picture, Cutline & Schedule due on NDHSAA website - April 24Deadline for electronic submission of region entries - May 17 (NOON CDT)Deadline Team Play-In - May 22Region Tournament (Fargo & Minot) - May 25, 26, 27State Tournament (Grand Forks) - June 1, 2, 3

Track & FieldOpening Date - February 27Roster, Picture, Cutline & Schedule due on NDHSAA website - April 15Deadline for Submitting Friday Region Track Entries - May 18 (NOON CDT)Deadline for Submitting Saturday Region Track Entries - May 19 (NOON CDT)A & B Regionals - May 19 or 20Deadline for Submitting State Track Qualifiers - May 21 (NOON CDT)Deadline for State Track Declaration - May 23 (4:00 pm CDT)A & B State Meet - May 26-27

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2017/2018 Officials Registration Online

All officials hired for interscholastic competition at the high school level must be registered with the NDHSAA before officiating. Out-of-state officials who officiate contests in North Dakota must submit a reciprocity form and fee to NDHSAA before working games or meets. Registration is not complete until forms and fees have been received and processed by the NDHSAA office. Officials registration will be available online only through NDHSAA and officials must have an NDHSAA account in order to register. Officials registration is due July 1st of each year. Registration after July 1st of each year until the last rules clinic date in each sport is available, however late fees will apply to all renewals.

Rules clinic completion is mandatory for all officials in the sport(s) they plan to officiate. (See Online Rules Clinics for Coaches and Officials article in this BULLETIN). Exams must be taken each year in the sport(s) in which exams are offered. Each basketball official must have officiated or have been a supervisor at an NDHSAA approved day camp within the previous three years to be eligible for officiating region and state tournaments. Requirements for officiating vary from sport to sport and will be available in their entirety in the May BULLETIN and on the Officials & Judges tab of the NDHSAA website. http://www.ndhsaa.com/officials/requirements

Complete registration information will be available on our website in the beginning of May. Registration for 2017/18 will open on May 15, 2017.

Spring NDHSAA Website Requirements

Spring sport rosters/pictures/cutlines and schedules are soon due. Schools are required to have information for all spring sports uploaded to NDHSAA three weeks into each season. Failure to upload required information will result in a $50 late fee. Schools have the ability to edit this information as rosters change throughout the season. NDHSAA member schools are required to upload a team picture, cutline, which identifies the lineup on the team photo, team roster and schedule/record for all sports.

This process allows invitational, district, regional and state tournament managers the ability to download and prepare tournament programs.

For additional information on uploading team information to NDHSAA, please contact Brenda Schell at the NDHSAA office.

Softball: April 10, 2017 Baseball: April 10, 2017 Boys & Girls Track & Field: April 15, 2017 B Boys Golf: April 17, 2017

B Girls Golf: April 17, 2017Girls Soccer: April 17, 2017 Girls Tennis: April 24, 2017 A Boys Golf: May 1, 2017

Sport/Activity Deadlines:

ACT-SAT National Test Dates

Administrators, activities directors and coaches should remind their students of the following 2016-17 dates so they may avoid conflicts. Please have them contact their school counselor for deadline registration dates and further details.

ACT National Test DatesApril 8, 2017June 10, 2017

SAT National Test Dates May 6, 2017 June 3, 2017

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2017-18 Directory Update Reminder

Administrators are reminded the 2017-18 NDHSAA Directory of Member Schools will be sent to schools in September and published on our website under the Member Schools link. Schools are requested to check and edit their school information.

Schools are requested to have all information updated in the NDHSAA website by August 10, 2017. We understand that you may not have all of your positions filled at this time; however, please check your NDHSAA school profile now and update any changes in August for accurate printing. Call or email NDHSAA if you have any questions.

Administrator’s 5 Step NDHSAA To Do List - See NDHSAA Help below for more information on each step listed Step 1: Remove incorrect roles in your school. Step 2: Create/Edit NDHSAA accounts Step 3: Approve all requested roles Step 4: Check/Edit/Update your school’s directory information **Step 5: Enter 2017/18 Anticipated Enrollment **This step is a signal to NDHSAA that your school information has been verified and is correct.

NDHSAA Help for Above StepsStep 1: Remove incorrect roles in your school. a. Log in to NDHSAA (www.ndhsaa.com) - > Sign In box on top right side of page. b. Click Admin Portal (Bell) for your school c. Click School Roles on the grey menu bar d. Click Remove by those roles to be removedStep 2: New Users Create/Edit NDHSAA accounts and request the appropriate role at your school a. Administrators & coaches new to NDHSAA must create NDHSAA accounts and request appropriate roles at your school b. If moving schools – users must change their office and home phone numbers in their individual accounts. c. If changing email addresses users must edit current accounts as this allows history and roles to follow users. Do not create an additional NDHSAA account. d. Current administrators & coaches changing schools or roles should request new roles within their current NDHSAA accountTo Request a New Role: Log in to NDHSAA (www.ndhsaa.com) -> Sign In box on top right side of page. -OR- Click Create New Account box. i. Fill out information – Click blue Submit button i. Under Request Role 1. Choose your role from drop down menu – click Request Role 2. Select School from the drop menu and sport/activity – click Request Role 3. Note: Fine Arts advisors should choose the role of Activity Advisor/Coach NOT the role of Coach e. Administrators are urged to have staff members create/amend NDHSAA accounts as hiring for 2017/18 is complete.Step 3: Approve/Deny requested roles a. Log in to NDHSAA (www.ndhsaa.com) -> Sign In box on top right side of page. b. Click Admin Portal (Bell) for your school on the top left side of the page c. Click School Roles on the grey menu bar d. Click Approve/Deny roles requested. NOTE: If you do not see the School Roles tab, contact Brenda Schell at NDHSAAStep 4: Check/edit/update your school’s directory information a. Log in to NDHSAA (www.ndhsaa.com) -> Sign In box on top right side of page. b. Click Admin Portal (Bell) for your school c. Click Edit button on the right side of the page 1. Confirm/change Main School Contact i. User must have administrative privileges in NDHSAA account ii. All NDHSAA correspondence will be sent to your school’s Main Contact 2. Confirm/change school name, school website URL, physical address, mailing address, school phone/fax numbers, or main school email address i. Provide both physical AND mailing address. Both will be listed in the 2017/18 Member School Directory. 3. Click Mascot to change mascot, add/change a logo and add/change school colors. i. To add/change coop information, contact Brenda Schell at NDHSAA. 4. Click Teams on the grey menu bar – NOT the teams listed on the right side of the page. i. Verify your teams and coops and contact Brenda Schell concerning changesStep 5: Enter 2017/18 Anticipated Enrollment a. Log in to NDHSAA (www.ndhsaa.com) -> Sign In box on top right side of page. b. Click Admin Portal (Bell) for your school c. Click Enrollment tab then click green Add Enrollment button. d. Enter grade 9-12 enrollment for 2017/18 e. Click blue SAVE button.

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2017-18 Distinguished Service Award Nominees Requested

NDHSAA is requesting nominations for the 2017-18 Distinguished Service Award. Nominees must exemplify the highest standards of professional ethics, sportsmanship, moral character, and carry the endorsement of their local high school. One may nominate an administrator, board of education member, coach, contributor, fine arts coach/director, fine arts judge, or game official.

The criteria letter and nomination form can be found at www.ndhsaa.com under Administrators & Coaches>Forms. Nominations should be based on the following criteria:

• School administrators would be considered on the merits of their high school administrative achievements and contributions to interscholastic activities.

• Board of education nominees would be considered on the merits of their contributions to interscholastic activities, especially on a state level.

• Coaches would be considered on the merits of their high school coaching achievements only.• Contributors would be individuals who have made a contribution to interscholastic activities in some other capacity

other than those previously mentioned (may include such areas as sports medicine, sports media, or reporting other school activities).

• Directors would be considered for their contributions to the interscholastic activities in their school and on a statewide basis.

• Officials would be considered on the basis of their service as a high school official, adjudicator, judge, etc.

All candidates will be judged on their significant and/or long term contributions to interscholastic activities. While many have served their local programs over a long and distinguished career, longevity without meaningful state impact does not constitute appropriate credentials for Distinguished Service Award consideration. Their accomplishments must have been worthy of state recognition to be considered.

An appointed selections committee will review the nominations with a final list submitted to the entire Board of Directors.

Music Region Information

Region Event Manager Email Site Date DeadlineRegion 9 Instrumental Kathy Brenna Kathy.Brenna@outlook.com Stanley 4/6/17 3/16/17 Small/LargeEDC Strings Michal Lang, langm@fargo.k12.nd.us Fargo 4/6/17 3/16/17 Deb Wald harley003@hotmail.comWDA Vocal Al Kary allan_kary@bismarckschools.org Bismarck 4/6/17 3/16/17Region 4 Instrumental Liz Haraseth Elizabeth.Haraseth@k12.nd.us Langdon 4/7/17 3/17/17EDC Vocal Deb Wald harley003@hotmail.com Fargo 4/7/17 3/17/17Region 1 Vocal/Instrumental Jessica Stoppleworth Jessica.Blair@k12.nd.us NDSCS 4/7/17 3/17/17Region 6 Instrumental Kandy Edwards kedwards@drtel.net Edgeley 4/8/17 3/18/17Region 8 Instrumental Sandy Starr starr@srt.com MiSU 4/8/17 3/18/17Region 6 Vocal Kandy Edwards kedwards@drtel.net Edgeley 4/8/17 3/18/17Region 8 Vocal Sandy Starr starr@srt.com MiSU 4/8/17 3/18/17Region 3 Vocal/Instrumental Mike Bakken mikebakken16@gmail.com MaSU 4/11/17 3/21/17Region 2 Instrumental Jill Bergstedt jillbergstedt@yahoo.com VCSU 4/12/17 3/22/17Region 5 Instrumental Rick Walentine rwalenti@uj.edu U of Jamestown 4/13/17 3/23/17Region 5 Vocal Rick Walentine rwalenti@uj.edu U of Jamestown 4/13/17 3/23/17

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NDHSAA Music Contest Information

School Registration: Each director must electronically register through NDHSAA. Instructions for roster and registration may be found under the Music Files section at: http://www.ndhsaa.com/fine-arts/music.

When the roster and registration are complete, directors will need to print their Registration Report for voucher attachment to their business managers. Please send a copy of your registration along with your check (payable to Region Music) to your Region

Manager on or before the deadline. Entries not registered by 11:59 p.m. CDT on the deadline date will be allowed to participate only under the 3 day late registration window (fee: $250). Once the deadline lapses, changes to entries, including change of category, may not be made unless under the 3 day late window.

Reminders:April 28-State A Vocal & Strings at University of JamestownMay 6-State B Music at Minot State University

Regional Recommendations:1. The regional scheduler, contest manager, and site manager may be different individuals. Each regional treasurer should have a fee schedule with reference in Region meeting minutes.2. Judge mileage is state rate ($0.535 cents per mile).3. Piano tuners and piano rental/moving should be done by a bid process. 4. Regional Recommended Judge Fees: Minimum fee is $150.

State Fees:1. State A & B Judges receive $200 for a full day 2. A State Vocal/Strings Scheduler $3003. A State Vocal/Strings Contest Manager $300 4. A State Vocal/Strings Site Manager $2005. B State Music Scheduler $4506. B State Music Contest Manager $4507. B State Music Site Manager $600

Points of emphasis for 2017:*State A and B Music Contests will have a 9:00 a.m. start time1. Entries may not be changed after the region registration deadline. This includes changing the type of entry

(e.g. Clarinet Ens) or the number within the group (e.g. 2-3, 4-6, 7-12). Entries that are not correct with registration will DQ. PRINT, POST, and PROOF your registration report or portion of the manager’s report. Request students to VERIFY their entries are present and correctly listed.

2. Judges must be NDHSAA certified.3. Festival manager must enforce the quota system.4. Directors should inform parents state schedules are on the web at www.ndhsaa.com under Fine Arts > Music >

Tournament5. Information. Managers are requested to submit region schedules as soon as they are developed.6. Accompanists full names must be entered. Contests are primarily scheduled by accompanists. The fewer you have,

the longer your day could be.7. NDHSAA does not receive special requests for state music contest scheduling.8. Awards and critique sheets should be picked up at the conclusion of the festival. If you must leave early, you may

request a manager to send awards and ballots if you pay postage. For state contests, $5 must be left with the contest management.

9. Directors are not allowed to read critiques on the festival premises. If you have a concern with a judge, talk to the manager. If you have a concern with a written critique, send a copy to NDHSAA.

10. Schools must participate in their assigned region. The Region chairperson must make the final decision on postponement because of weather or other concerns.

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Region Manager Email Site Date DeadlineRegion 6 Sandra Meidinger Sandy.Meidinger@k12.nd.us Linton 4/1/17 3/25/17Region 10 Sue Anderson Susan.Anderson@k12.nd.us Richardton-Taylor 4/6/17 3/30/17Region 2 Gayle Hyde hydeg@fargo.k12.nd.us Northern Cass 4/7/17 3/31/17Region 7 Vickie Mayer Vickie.Mayer@k12.nd.us Washburn 4/7/17 3/31/17Region 1 Kent Dennis kent.dennis@k12.nd.us Hankinson 4/8/17 4/1/17Region 3 Linn Dockter Linn.Dockter@k12.nd.us Northwood 4/8/17 4/1/17Region 4 Rebecca Kingsley, rebecca.kingsley@k12.nd.us Rugby 4/8/17 4/1/17 Kyle Vareberg kyvareberg@gmail.comRegion 5 Michele Seil Michele.Seil@k12.nd.us Northwood 4/8/17 4/1/17Region 9 Michelle Bailey mbailey@tcsnd.org Williston Trinity Christian 4/8/17 4/1/17EDC Gayle Hyde hydeg@fargo.k12.nd.us Fargo 4/8/17 4/1/17WDA Annette Bender Annette.Bender@msd1.org Mandan HS 4/8/17 4/1/17Region 8 Cheryl Nilsen Cheryl.Nilsen@minotstateu.edu Velva 4/11/17 4/4/17

NDHSAA Speech Region Information

NCAA Eligibilty Center

The NCAA Eligibility Center provides information for students considering Division I or II collegiate athletics. Reference sheets, course and GPA requirements, and updated eligibility rules may be accessed at:

https://web1.ncaa.org/hsportal/exec/homeAction

Statewide Fine Arts/Career Tech Dates 2017-18 Start Date End DateStudent Congress 1st Competition Date 9/1/17 State Student Congress 11/2/17 11/3/17Debate 1st Competition Date 11/10/17 State B Plays 11/20/17 11/21/17A Speech 1st Competition Date 1/6/18 B Speech 1st Competition Date 1/6/18 NDHSAA State Debate 2/2/18 2/3/18State DECA, Bismarck 3/11/18 3/13/18State TSA 3/19/18 3/20/18NDMEA All State 3/22/18 3/24/18State FBLA, Bismarck 3/25/18 3/27/18Good Friday 3/30/18 Easter Sunday 4/1/18 State Science Fair, UND 4/5/18 4/6/18A Speech Regions 4/7/18 SKILLS USA, Wahpeton 4/8/18 4/10/18State A Plays 4/9/18 4/10/18A Music Regions Deadline 4/9/18 Last Date for B Speech Regions 4/14/18 B Music Regions Deadline 4/14/18 State FCCLA 4/15/18 4/17/18State Science Olympiad, NDSU 4/21/18 A Speech State 4/21/18 State A Vocal/Strings 4/27/18 B Speech State 4/28/18 State B Music 5/5/18 Fine Arts Review (tentative) 5/24/18 State FFA 6/4/18 6/8/18

Fine Arts/Career & Tech Ed Calendar

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GIRLS EVENT BOYS13.04 100 Meter Dash 11.4426.94 200 Meter Dash 23.2461.74 400 Meter Dash 52.242:25.24 (A) 800 Meter Run 2:01.74 (A)2:26.24(B) 2:03.24 (B)5:30.24 (A) 1600 Meter Run 4:35.24 (A)5:35.24(B) 4:40.24 (B)12:05.24 (A) 3200 Meter Run 10:05.24 (A)12:16.24 (B) 10:20.24 (B)16.74 100 Meter Hurdles 110 Meter Hurdles 16.04 (A) 16.24 (B) 48.84 300 Meter Hurdles 42.04 (A) 42.24 (B)16’ 8” (A) Long Jump 20’ 9”16’ 5” (B) 34’ Triple Jump 41’ 6”5’ 1” High Jump 6’ 2”35’ 6” Shot Put 48’ 6” (A) 46’ 9” (B) 115’ Discus 147’ (A) 140’ (B)110’ (A) Javelin 160’115’ (B) 9’ 3”(A) Pole Vault 12’ 6” (A)9’ (B) 12’ (B)52.84 4 x 100 Meter Relay 45.44 (A) 45.94 (B) 1:51.54 4 x 200 Meter Relay 1:34.24 (A) 1:35.24 (B)4:16.24 4 x 400 Meter Relay 3:34.24 (A) 3:36.24 (B)10:10.24 (A) 4 x 800 Meter Relay 8:24.24 (A)10:20.24 (B) 8:35.24 (B)

2017 Track and Field Minimum Standards

Girls Soccer Information

New Regulations- No new regulations for the 2017 girls soccer season

Important dates:Opening Date - March 27First Contest – April 7Deadline Picture, Cutline, Roster, Schedule on NDHSAA website – April 17Deadline for Regular Season – May 27State – June 1-3 in Fargo (Shanley HS) - Mike Breker, Mgr.Complete Girls soccer regulations are available on the NDHSAA website: http://www.ndhsaa.com/regulations/soccer-girls

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March Board of Directors Meeting Synopsis

The North Dakota High School Activities Association’s Board of Directors met on Friday, March 17. Highlights of the meeting were:

• Announcement of NDHSAA’s approval for a NFHS Foundation Grant for NDHSAA/Farmers Union Insurance Disinguished Students Program

• Pitch Count regulation clarification prior to going into effect March 31.

• Approval of the timeline for the 2019-2020 NDHSAA Football Plan

• New Board of Directors interpretation on the definition of regular attendance.

Pitch Count Regulation

VALLEY CITY, N.D. – The North Dakota High School Activities Association’s Board of Directors approved pitch count regulation for baseball will go into effect March 31 – the opening date of contests.

The new regulation applies to both the Class A and Class B divisions. Details of the new pitch count regulation are as follows:

Regular Season: 120 daily pitch count maximum

0 Days Rest: 0-30 pitches1 Days Rest: 31-45 pitches2 Days Rest: 46-60 pitches3 Days Rest: 61-75 pitches4 Days Rest: 76-120 pitches

Postseason (For three consecutive-day tournaments)

* 120 daily pitch count maximum* 135 pitches tournament maximum

0 Days Rest: 0-45 pitches1 Days Rest: 46-90 pitches2 Days Rest: 91-120 pitches

Other Information:

• Daily Limits – If a team plays two games in one day, a pitcher may pitch in both games, just add pitch totals together.• If the daily or postseason max pitch count is reached during an at bat, the pitcher is allowed to finish that batter.• Home book is the official book for pitch counts. It is recommended that the teams compare pitch numbers during

the game.• If a pitch count tracker is present, they are the official pitch count.• Tournament managers will track pitch counts and update teams accordingly.• IBB do not count towards the pitch count.• Use care when choosing a position for a removed pitcher (ie catcher).• Postseason pitch counts will be used for State and Region Tournaments that are scheduled entirely over 3 consecutive

days. For all other tournament formats regular season pitch count rules apply.

The National Federation of High School Associations (NFHS) Board of Directors approved the pitch count policy change in July, which required all High School Associations to adopt their own pitch count regulation.

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Officials and head coaches of spring sports baseball and softball must take an open book test in the sport(s) in which he/she is a head coach/official. The test will be available online only and must be completed and submitted within the applicable window. The test will be available by following the Online Testing link on the main page of the NDHSAA website. (www. ndhsaa.com)

The NDHSAA office will assess a penalty of $25 for non-completion of any mandatory online exam by a head coach. Officials non completion of a mandatory online exam will result in a lower classification the following year. If an official is certified, they will drop to probationary for one year in that sport. If an official is probationary they will drop to ineligible for one year in that sport.

Baseball and Softball Spring sports testing window:April 4 - April 11, 2017

Coaches and Officials Mandatory Online Testing

Guidelines for NDHSAA Cooperative Applications

The NDHSAA Board of Directors must approve all cooperative sponsorship applications and dissolutions. Complete guidelines for cooperative sponsorships are available on the NDHSAA website. Deadlines for coops are included in the guidelines available on the NDHSAA website under Forms at: http://www.ndhsaa.com/about/forms

NDHSCA Information for 2017-18 School Year

October 1, 2017 Deadline for NDHSCA Fall Sports’ head coaches to join NDHSCA for Fall Sports’ NDHSCA Awards eligibilityFebruary 1, 2018 Deadline for NDHSCA Winter Sports’ head coaches to join NDHSCA for Winter Sports’ NDHSCA Awards eligibilityMay 1, 2018 Deadline for NDHSCA Spring sport head coaches to join NDHSCA for Spring Sports’ NDHSCA Awards eligibilityJuly 19, 2018 NDHSCA Coaches’ Convention PRE-REGISTRATION deadline (A $25.00 surcharge is assessed on Registrations received after that date.)July 26, 2018 Application deadline for application for appointment to NDHSCA Sports Advisory Committee to NDHSAA (NDHSCA Executive Committee appoints Committees at July 28th meeting)July 24-July 27, 2018 NDHSCA Coaches’ Convention at the Baymont Inn & Suites in Fargo, NDJuly 25-July 26, 2018 NDHSCA Sports Advisory Committee Planning Sessions at NDHSCA Convention for the sports of baseball, basketball, cross-country, football, golf, softball, swimming & diving, tennis, track & field, volleyball and wrestlingJuly 25, 2018 NDHSCA Convention Social and Taco Bar, hosted by Universal AthleticsJuly 26, 2018 NDHSCA Coach of the Year and Hall of Fame Banquet as a part of NDHSCA Coaches’ ConventionNDHSAA Dates:Sports Advisory Committee Meeting Dates: To develop recommendations to NDHSAA Board of Directors through NDHSAA Athletic Review Committee (dates set by NDHSAA)NDHSAA Athletic Review Committee Meeting dates (dates set by NDHSAA)

NDHSCA Contacts:Eric Olson, NDHSCA President, North Sargent HSEric.Olson@k12.nd.us 701-730-2018 (cell phone)

Randy Johnson, NDHSCA Executive Secretary, Hazen HSduck@westriv.com 701-870-1064 (cell phone)

2017 NDHSCA Coaches Convention

The NDHSCA Coaches Convention will be held July 25-28, 2017 at the Baymont Inn & Suites in Mandan, ND. A Room block has been reserved and will be held until July 8th with the North Dakota State rate applying. NDHSCA is making every attempt to prepare coaches for the 2017 NDHSCA Coaches Convention and the prepared curriculum for the Convention. Attendants are reminded of the special room rates at the Baymont Inn & Suites and the July 8th deadline for having the room block held for coaches. Make reservations early!

Here are some key points in preparation and registration for the Convention:

1. The “Permit Preparation Seminar” course work will be offered on Tuesday, July 25th. Each registrant will need to pay an additional $45.00 book fee and First Aid, CPR & AED Certification Card in advance with registration. If a person only needs to update their First Aid, CPR & AED Certification it will be $15.00. We will also have seminars on Concussion Management which will update a coach’s concussion education. There are two sessions and a coach should be at both sessions. 2. There will be four seminar tracks offered on Tuesday, “Permit Preparation Seminar”, “Coaching & Conflicts”, “Special Topics”, and “Speed, Strength, & Nutrition”. Registrants for these seminars and the convention can earn two NDSU graduate credits in the four days.

3. All registration will be done on-line! If people have a problem with the registration process, they are urged to contact their school’s information technician, computer instructor or Randy Johnson at duck@westriv.com.

4. All Athletic Directors are reminded to have newly hired coaches prepared for Coaches Education Permit Requirements; those requirements can be satisfied by registration for the Seminar and the convention.

In addition to the required Coaches Education Preparation Seminar, three concurrent tracks will be offered on that date for coaches who have already completed the requirements for Coaches Education Permit. There will be some dynamic sessions. Please register early.

Our Keynote speaker on Tuesday is Joey Eisenmann. He is from Michigan State University and graduate of Washburn High School. We are looking forward to having Joey return to North Dakota to share his knowledge.

After the seminar day (Tuesday), the Sport Specific Clinics will begin with sessions for basketball, football, track & field and volleyball. The other sport specific offerings will include cross-country, golf, baseball, softball, swimming & diving, tennis, and wrestling.

Another very popular activity over the past years is the Taco Bar with the “wall-horse” Races that are sponsored by Universal Athletics. Universal Athletics also sponsors these races and the Taco Bar in other states, but the North Dakota “connection” seems to attract special Universal Athletics personnel, including the Universal Athletics’ President. The Universal Athletics Social will be held on Wednesday (July 26th) evening at the Mandan Baymont Inn & Suites. NDHSCA will return to the traditional format for the convention with the NDHSCA Annual Meeting on Thursday morning. There will be five to six presentation sessions each day on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. One session in each sport will be reserved in order to review the developments and planning from each Advisory Committee.

Specific speakers in each sport are going to be finalized in most sports. Note the list for each sport on the website where you will find great local college and university speakers; however a great roster of high school coaches from North Dakota is scheduled.

Our present list includes:

Basketball: Matt Murken, MSU; Rick Newman, University of Mary; Justin Wetzel, Dickinson State University; Mark Graupe, Dickinson State University; Joe Kittel, University of Mary and High School Basketball Coaches from North Dakota

Cross-Country: Jim Clark, University of Jamestown; Brad Lies, Bismarck Century; Jason Edwards, Fargo Davies; Jon Jahner, Bowman County; Jeff Manley, Pembina County; Nathan Horgeshimer, Killdeer

Football: Joey Eisenmann, Michigan State University; Randy Hedberg, NDSU; Joshua Kotelnicki, University of Mary; Pete Stanton, Dickinson State University; Nick Walker, Dickinson State University; Jace Schillinger, Dickinson State University and High School Football Coaches from North Dakota

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NDHSCA Coaches Convention (Continued)

Golf: Jordan Berglund, Hawktree Golf Pro; Prairie West Golf Pro; High School Coaches

Track & Field: Stevie Keller, NDSU; Don Larson, NDSU; Justin St. Clair, NDSU; Nick Walker, Dickinson State University; Brad Leingang, Bismarck High School; Mike Thorson, University of Mary; Seth Mischke, Black Hills State; Dallas Hinderer, Bismarck High School; Brad Townsend, Bismarck Century; Larry Walker, Hillsboro-CV; Rob Stanton, Billings Central; Bobby Hoffner, Leeds High School

Volleyball: Jesse Mahoney, University of Colorado; Dana Cordova, Minot State University; Jennifer Hartman, Dickinson State University and Other University and High School Coaches

Wrestling: Adam Aho, University of Mary; Cory Schall, Oakes High School; Guy Melby, Sidney High School; and other University and High School coaches

Swimming & Diving: Allan McCallum, University of Mary; Gideon Louw University of Minnesota; Brent Newman, Grand Forks; and other high school coaches

Be sure to check the “ever-changing” Schedule on the NDHSCA Website (www.ndhsca.com). Additions and changes will be made as they develop. NDHSCA has contacted several highly-successful speakers in other sports who have not confirmed acceptance as of this writing (March 10). Only top high school and college coaches have been invited to complete the sessions for each sport. Confirmed speakers will be injected into the schedule, as they occur.

NDHSCA encourages every coach to go to the North Dakota High School Coaches Association website, www.ndhsca.com, for further information, registration forms, hotel information, and other pertinent information related to the NDHSCA Coaches Convention. All coaches are also encouraged to share this information with all fellow coaches, grades 7-12, in their school system. The opportunities for professional development, graduate credit, and networking with outstanding coaches nationwide will be phenomenal.

The NDHSCA Convention Registration form will be found on the NDHSCA Website around May 15. Please feel free to direct fellow coaches to the online site. All head coaches should feel an obligation to include their entire staff to attend the convention for professional development and to complete Coaches Education Requirement.

All registrants are reminded that the NDHSCA Registration Fee includes a ticket to the July 28th NDHSCA Hall of Fame/Coach of the Year Banquet. Sleeping rooms have been blocked for NDHSCA at the Mandan Baymont Inn & Suites (state rates apply with one rate regardless of number in the room). Hotel accommodations can be made by calling the Mandan Baymont Inn & Suites at 1-701-663-7401.

Should you have additional questions, please feel free to contact Randy Johnson, NDHSCA Executive Director at: 1-701-870-1064 or Email at duck@westriv.com.

Winter Recap

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Congratualtions to all student-athletes who participated in extra-curricular activities and sports this winter! Below is a list of teams that won state championships in NDHSAA-sponsored activites:

Class A Team Dual Wrestling: BismarckClass A Individual Team Wrestling: MinotClass B Team Dual Wrestling: Hettinger/ScrantonClass B Individual Team Wrestling: LisbonBoys Hockey: Grand Forks CentralGirls Hockey: BismarckGymnastics: DickinsonClass B Girls Basketball: KindredBoys Swimming and Diving: Bismarck CenturyClass A Girls Basketball: Bismarck LegacyClass A Boys Basketball: MinotClass B Boys Basketball: Hillsboro/Central Valley

State Debate: Fargo North

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April Calendar

4/1/17 NDIAAA Spring Conference, Fargo April 1-34/1/17 NDIAAA Board Meeting, Fargo4/1/17 Region 6, Speech, Linton4/2/17 FBLA State Conference, Bismarck, April 2-44/3/17 A Plays---State Contest, LRSC-Devils Lake, Apr. 3-44/3/17 Girls Tennis Opening Date4/3/17 NDHSAA Tournament Managers Meeting, Fargo4/4/17 Baseball & Softball Online Exams, April 4-114/6/17 EDC Region Strings, Fargo4/6/17 WDA Vocal Music, Bismarck4/6/17 Region 10 Speech, Richardton-Taylor HS4/6/17 Region 9 Instrumental, Stanley4/7/17 EDC Region Vocal Fargo4/7/17 Region 1 Small Groups Music, NDSCS-Wahpeton4/7/17 Region 2 Speech, Northern Cass4/7/17 Region 4 Instrumental Music, Langdon4/7/17 Girls Soccer First Contest4/7/17 Region 7 Speech, Washburn4/8/17 Region 1 Speech, Hankinson4/8/17 EDC Region Speech, Fargo4/8/17 Region 3 Speech, Northwood4/8/17 Region 5 Speech, Northwood4/8/17 WDA Region Speech, Mandan HS4/8/17 Region 4 Speech, Rugby4/8/17 Region 6 Small Groups Music, Edgeley4/8/17 Region 8 Small Groups Music, Minot SU4/8/17 Region 9 Speech, Williston Trinity Christian4/8/17 ACT National Test Date4/9/17 Palm Sunday4/10/17 Final Date for A Vocal & Strings Music Regions4/10/17 A Boys Golf Opening Date4/10/17 Picture, Cutline, Roster, Schedule Deadline: A & B Softball4/10/17 Picture, Cutline, Roster, Schedule Deadline: A & B Baseball4/11/17 Region 8 Speech, Velva4/11/17 Region 3 Small Groups Music, Mayville SU4/12/17 Region 2 Instrumental Music, Valley City SU4/13/17 Region 5 Small Groups Music, University of Jamestown4/14/17 A Boys Golf First Contest4/14/17 Girls Tennis First Contest4/14/17 Good Friday4/15/17 Final Date for B Music Regions4/15/17 Final Date for B Speech Regions4/15/17 Picture, Cutline, Roster, Schedule Deadline: Track & Field4/16/17 Easter4/17/17 Picture, Cutline, Roster, Schedule Deadline: B Boys & Girls Golf4/17/17 Picture, Cutline, Roster, Schedule Deadline: Girls Soccer4/22/17 A Speech State Tournament, Jamestown High School, Apr. 224/22/17 State Science Olympiad, NDSU-Fargo4/23/17 FCCLA State Convention, Bismarck, April 23-254/24/17 Picture, Cutline, Roster, Schedule Deadline: Girls Tennis4/28/17 A Music--State Vocal/Strings, University of Jamestown, Apr. 284/29/17 B Speech State, Mandan High School, Apr. 294/30/17 National Honor Society Spring Conference, Bismarck Ramkota April 30-May 1

23 April BULLETIN 2017

AUTOMATED SPORT PRODUCTIONThe NFHS Network has partnered with Pixellot to offer a new hardware & software solution for

automated live event production.

PRICING• Exclusive pricing only through NFHS Network

Contact Tom Neiman for more information: tom.neiman@nfhsnetwork.com

• One-time installation in

your athletic venue

• Fully automated

(no people required)

HOW IT WORKS• Panoramic 4-camera view captures the whole playing field• Auto-tracking feature enables cameras to follow the action (panning and zooming) • No camera operator required• Score graphics sync with venue scoreboard• All events stream to your branded school page on NFHSnetwork.com

• All events can be live

broadcasted to the NFHS Network

HARDWAREFixed installation includes:• Camera unit – 4 weatherproof HD cameras in a single mounted unit • Scoring device – plugs into scoreboard for automated score integration into the broadcast• Desktop Computer – for production integration & video processing