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A high school tennis team may have 22 matches exclusive of state tournaments.
True
A coach may not promote out of season events such as practice or camps at any time during the year, with the exception of a 3-week County Board approved window and 12 flex days.
False
A coach ejected from a contest will be suspended for that contest and the next four contests.
False
A student who represents a school in an interscholastic sport shall be an amateur in that sport.
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A football team may participate in one Grid-O-Rama and one preseason scrimmage.
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What type of class can count as 2 subjects?
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In the previous 18 weeks of instruction, a student must obtain at minimum a 2.0 GPA to maintain athletic eligibility.
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Eligibility forms must be submitted to the WVSSAC before the first contest can be played.
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If awards are not given during regular season tournaments and less than three teams are participating, sanctioning of the event is required.
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A student shall not be permitted to engage in interscholastic practice or games until the student has filed a completed Athletic Participation form.
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In grades 9-12, students are only allowed four semesters of participation in any sport.
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Middle school basketball players may play a maximum of 100 quarters for one season.
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A student not attempting four full credit subjects during a semester must complete one semester of school work to regain eligibility.
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A student in high school who becomes 19, and a student in middle school who becomes 14 before August 1, shall be ineligible for interscholastic competition at that level.
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Swimming teams are permitted 16 contests exclusive of tournaments.
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Students cannot participate in more than one sport during the same season.
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Which of the following is considered illegal as it concerns recruitment?
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Athletes can be required by coaches of specific sports to attend off season conditioning programs.
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When computing academic eligibility, and the school is using block scheduling, which one applies?
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Illegal Sunday activities include:
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A coach may work with his/her players out of season under these circumstances:
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If a student leaves their parents' home and goes to live with another family member in another attendance school zone, that student is not eligible for athletics at the new school.
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Sunday practices are only permitted before WVSSAC sanctioned tournaments.
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A middle school student can transfer to another middle school at the beginning of his/her 7th grade school year provided they are enrolled on or before the 11th instructional day.
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If a high school does not offer swim, students may go to another high school and swim on their team.
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To gain athletic eligibility, students in a secondary school must be enrolled in that school.
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Physical exams must be completed for the upcoming year on or after what date?
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A student who is absent from practice with their team for non-medical reasons for more than 14 days must only practice 2 days to participate in contests.
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Member schools of the WVSSAC cannot participate against non-school teams (i.e., AAU, traveling).
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Anytime during the school year, a coach may conduct practice sessions and require attendance.
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A 9th grade high school student enrolled before the 11th grade of the first semester is eligible provided they are living with their parents and boards of education agree that the transfer is not for athletic reasons.
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Game officials in WV must be registered with the WVSSAC.
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Days of games/contests may be counted as a practice day to reach the 12 required practice days.
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If a student has established eligibility for the semester, he cannot lose eligibility prior to the end of the semester because of grades.
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If a student has a 2.0 at the end of the second semester and chooses to go to summer school, he/she can lose their eligibility if they fail classes.
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A student who is ruled ineligible by the executive director may appeal that decision to the Board of Directors.
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A student may transfer to another member school to seek relief from conflict with the actions of a coach and be eligible for participation in athletics.
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All coaches are required to complete the 'Health Illness Prevention' course one time.
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According to rule 127-3-11, who is responsible for proper completion of the eligibility certificate?
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Head varsity level coaches are required to rate officials online and will be fined $20 per contest for noncompliance.
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Any senior high school seeking membership to the WVSSAC must pay a one-time membership fee of $1,500.
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The Superintendent shall file a statement with the Executive Director agreeing to abide by and support the constitution and rules regulations of the WVSSAC.
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To be eligible for participation in interscholastic athletics, a student must be enrolled full-time in a member school as described in rule 127-2-6 on or before the _____ instructional day of the school year.
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The total number of quarters for a student playing football in one season is 60 exclusive of playoff games.
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In order to participate in extracurricular activities, a student must meet all state and local attendance requirements and maintain a 2.5 GPA.
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A student may not play or practice on a non-school soccer team while a member of a school soccer team.
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A middle school basketball coach may coach an AAU basketball team out of season provided the players on the team are in 9th, 10th, 11th, or 12th grade.
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A student not attempting four full credit subjects during a semester must complete one 9 weeks of school work to regain consideration for eligibility.
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There are restrictions to the awards an athlete may receive while enrolled in a member school.
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Track and field teams are permitted 18 meets exclusive of sectional, regional, and state games.
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Study Notes
Tennis and Football
- A high school tennis team may have a maximum of 22 matches, excluding state tournaments.
- A football team is allowed to participate in one Grid-O-Rama and one preseason scrimmage.
Coach Regulations
- Coaches may not promote out-of-season events, except during a 3-week County Board-approved window and for 12 flex days.
- A coach ejected from a contest is suspended for that contest plus the next four contests.
- Coaches must not conduct practice sessions outside the prescribed off-season circumstances.
- All coaches must complete the "Health Illness Prevention" course once.
Student Eligibility
- Students participating in interscholastic sports must be classified as amateurs in their sport.
- To maintain athletic eligibility, a student must achieve a minimum 2.0 GPA over the previous 18 weeks.
- Eligibility forms must be submitted to the WVSSAC before the first contest.
- A student who becomes 19 or in 8th grade becomes 14 before August 1 will be ineligible for competition at their respective levels.
- Students in grades 9-12 are limited to four semesters of participation in any sport.
- If a student leaves home to live with a relative in a different school zone, they are ineligible for athletics at the new school.
Academic Requirements
- Physical exams must be completed on or after May 1 for the upcoming athletic year.
- When computing academic eligibility, schools using block scheduling must adhere to specific guidelines (unspecified details).
- A student must be enrolled full-time and must be registered before the 11th instructional day to be eligible for interscholastic athletics.
- Students must meet local and state attendance requirements and maintain a GPA to participate in extracurricular activities.
Awards and Sanctions
- Regarding awards, if fewer than three teams participate in regular season tournaments, event sanctioning is required.
- Student transfers to seek relief from coach actions do not guarantee eligibility.
- Member schools of the WVSSAC cannot compete against non-school teams like AAU or traveling teams.
Miscellaneous Regulations
- Swimming teams are allowed to have a total of 16 contests, excluding tournaments.
- A student must complete a semester's schoolwork if not attempting four full credit subjects to regain eligibility.
- A student must file a completed Athletic Participation form signed by themselves, their parents, and a physician to participate.
- Middle school basketball players are limited to a maximum of 100 quarters for one season.
- Students participating on a school soccer team are not allowed to play on a non-school soccer team simultaneously.
- Coaches do not have to rate officials online or face fines for noncompliance.
Transfer and Practice Regulations
- A middle school student can transfer to another middle school at the beginning of their 7th grade if enrolled on or before the 11th instructional day.
- A middle school basketball coach can coach an AAU team out of season if the players are in grades 9-12.
- Days of games cannot count as practice days to meet the required 12 practice days.
Membership and Compliance
- Senior high schools wishing to join the WVSSAC must pay a one-time membership fee of $1,500.
- All game officials must be registered with the WVSSAC.
- The principal is responsible for the completion of the eligibility certificate according to rule 127-3-11.
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Test your knowledge with flashcards based on the West Virginia 2nd School Activities Commission regulations. This quiz includes true/false questions regarding high school tennis matches, coaching rules, and other important policies. Perfect for coaches and sports officials looking to stay informed.
