FEBRUARY2019

BULLETINNorth Dakota High School Activities Association

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NDHSAA BULLETINWritten by NDHSAA StaffEditor: Tom Mix, NDHSAA Media Specialist

TABLE OF CONTENTS

2019 NDHSAA State Hockey Tournament Schedule

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Class B Basketball Tournament Bracket Release Shows

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North Dakota High School Activities Association 3 OP/ED: Dear Mom and Dad: Cool it 4 NDHSAA’s Sue Carlsrud to receive NFHS Citation Award 5 Parade of Champions Mailing 6 National Anthem Performers 6 ATTENTION: Class B Band Directors 6 NFHS Network Consumer Help 6 ACT/SAT National Test Dates 6 National Girls and Women in Sports Day - February 6, 2019 7 Class B Boys Basketball Hotel Information 8 2018-19 NDHSAA Board Meetings 8 Changing Email Addresses in NDHSAA Account 8 NDHSAA Information - Find Officials’ Information 8 Coaches and Officials Mandatory Online Testing 9 Farmers Union Insurance Distinguished Student Application Deadline 9 2019 NDHSAA Winter Tournament Ticket Prices 10 BEK Sports Network Televising championship matches at State Wrestling 11 State Gymnastics Information 12 State Gymnastics Information (Continued) 13 State Gymnastics Information (Continued) 14 NDHSAA Postseason Video Broadcasting 14 NDHSAA Coaches Education - Permit Submission Form 14 NDHSAA Local (Sub-Varsity) Official Certification Available 15 NDHSAA Website Information: Deleting Messages 15 2019 NDHSAA State Debate Tournament 16 Junior High Regulations on NDHSAA Website 16 Class B Basketball State Tournament Release Dates 17 Online Rules Clinics for Activity Advisors, Coaches & Officials 17 NDHSAA Website Information: Sending Messages 17 East Region Boys Hockey Schedule 18 West Region Boys Hockey Schedule 18 2019 NDHSAA State Hockey Tournament Schedule 19 Team Scholar Recipients 19 2019 Boys State Swim & Dive Meet Information 20 2019 Boys State Swim & Dive Meet Information (Continued) 21 2019 State Wrestling Tournament Schedule 22 NDHSAA Music Contest Information 23 NDHSAA Music Region Information 24 NDHSAA Speech Region Information 24 2019 NDHSAA Basketball Tournament Regulations 25 2019 NDHSAA Basketball Tournament Regulations (Continued) 26 2019 NDHSAA Basketball Tournament Regulations (Continued) 27 2019 NDHSAA Basketball Tournament Regulations (Continued) 28 2019 NDHSAA Basketball Tournament Regulations (Continued) 29 2019 NDHSAA Basketball Tournament Regulations (Continued) 30 NDHSAA Class B Girls Basketball Ticket Policy - General Public Orders 31 2019 Softball Workshops 31 NDHSAA Class B Boys Basketball Ticket Policy - General Public Orders 32 2019 Baseball Workshops 32 January NDHSAA Board Meeting Synopsis 33 Farmers Union Insurance Distinguished Student: Michael Hall 34 NDHSAA HELP - NDHSAA Admins Reporting Scores 35 NDHSAA HELP - NDHSAA Coaches Reporting Scores 36 February Calendar 37

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North Dakota High School Activities Association

NDHSAA STAFFMATT FETSCHExecutive Directormatt.fetsch@ndhsaa.org(701) 845-3953

BRIAN BUBACHAssociate Directorbrian.bubach@ndhsaa.org(701) 845-3953

JUSTIN FLETSCHOCKAssistant Directorjustin.fletschock@ndhsaa.org(701) 845-3953

KEVIN MORASTAssistant Directorkevin.morast@ndhsaa.org(701) 845-3953

BRENDA SCHELLAssistant Directorbrenda.schell@ndhsaa.org(701) 845-3953

TOM MIXMedia Specialisttom.mix@ndhsaa.org(701) 845-3953

SHARON PROSBYBusiness Manager sharon.prosby@ndhsaa.org(701) 845-3953

SUE CARLSRUDAdministrative Assistantsue.carlsrud@ndhsaa.org(701) 845-3953

PATTY BASSAdministrative Assistantpatty.bass@ndhsaa.org(701) 845-3953

NDHSAA CONTACT INFORMATION

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

Street Address:350 2nd Street NorthwestValley City, North Dakota 58072Mailing Address:PO Box 817Valley City, North Dakota 58072

Phone: (701) 845-3953Fax: (701) 845-4935

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OP/ED: Dear Mom and Dad: Cool it

By Karissa Niehoff, Executive Director of the National Federation of State High School Associations and Matt Fetsch, Executive Director of the North Dakota High School Activities Association.

If you are the mother or father of a high school athlete here in North Dakota, this message is primarily for you.

When you attend an athletic event that involves your son or daughter, cheer to your heart’s content, enjoy the camaraderie that high school sports offer and have fun. But when it comes to verbally criticizing game officials or coaches, cool it.

Make no mistake about it. Your passion is admired, and your support of the hometown team is needed. But so is your self-control. Yelling, screaming and berating the officials humiliates your child, annoys those sitting around you, embarrasses your child’s school and is the primary reason North Dakota has an alarming shortage of high school officials.

It’s true. According to a recent survey by the National Association of Sports Officials, more than 75 percent of all high school officials say “adult behavior” is the primary reason they quit. And 80 percent of all young officials hang up their stripes after just two years of whistle blowing. Why? They don’t need your abuse.

Plus, there’s a ripple effect. There are more officials over 60 than under 30 in many areas. And as older, experienced officials retire, there aren’t enough younger ones to replace them. If there are no officials, there are no games. The shortage of licensed high school officials is severe enough in some areas that athletic events are being postponed or cancelled—especially at the freshman and junior varsity levels.

Research confirms that participation in high school sports and activities instills a sense of pride in school and community, teaches lifelong lessons like the value of teamwork and self-discipline and facilitates the physical and emotional development of those who participate. So, if the games

go away because there aren’t enough men and women to officiate them, the loss will be infinitely greater than just an “L” on the scoreboard. It will be putting a dent in your community’s future.

If you would like to be a part of the solution to the shortage of high school officials, you can sign up to become a licensed official at ndhsaa.com. Otherwise, adult role models at high school athletic events here in North Dakota are always welcome.

Karissa Niehoff

Matt Fetsch

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NDHSAA’s Sue Carlsrud to receive NFHS Citation Award

VALLEY CITY, N.D. – Sue Carlsrud, an Administrative Assistant at the North Dakota High School Activities Association, is among 12 individuals selected to receive National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) Citations.

An award designed to honor individuals who have made contributions to the NFHS, state high school associations, athletic director and coaching professions, the officiating avocation and fine arts/performing arts programs, the NFHS Citation is one of the most highly regarded achievements in high school athletics and performing arts. The 2019 NFHS Citation recipients will receive their awards July 1 at the 100th annual NFHS Summer Meeting in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Carlsrud began working at the NDHSAA on June 6, 1976. Her first duties at the NDHSAA were in the association’s Accident Benefit Department processing insurance claims submitted by member schools.

Her duties at the NDHSAA gradually changed shifting to an administrative assistant role in the office plus additional responsibilities working with swimming and diving as well as track and field. Before the days of Microsoft Excel Spreadsheets and HyTek Meet Manager Software programs, Carlsrud was tasked with organizing state meet qualifiers for swimming and diving as well as track and field. To this day, Carlsrud’s “behind the scenes” work in both sports continues to make state meets run smoothly. The same can be said for Carlsrud’s work within the NDHSAA office.

Carlsrud compiles and edits the NDHSAA Yearbook. She also tracks membership dues and participation fees for the NDHSAA. Her standout contributions to North Dakota high school activities were recognized in 2001 when she received the NDHSAA Distinguished Service Award.

Carlsrud’s tenure at the NDHSAA has spanned five Executive Directors (Frank Smith, Bruce Anderson, Bob King, Sherm Sylling and current Executive Director Matt Fetsch).

Outside of her work at the NDHSAA, Carlsrud is an active member of the Valley City Optimist Club and belongs to Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Valley City. She is married to Dave Carlsrud, a former Assistant Director at the NDHSAA.

Carlsrud’s 43-year career at the NDHSAA will come to a close later this year when she retires from her post. At a recent NDHSAA Board of Directors meeting, board members commended Carlsrud on her distinguished service to the NDHSAA.

SUE CARLSRUD

2019 NFHS CITATION AWARD

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Parade of Champions Mailing

The NDHSAA’s 39th Annual Parade of Champions is scheduled for Saturday, March 16 prior to the championship game of the State B Boys Basketball Tournament.

Letters and forms were mailed to participants’ schools the beginning of January concerning attendance and number of tickets. School personnel are urged to mail or fax back the parade participation form on or prior to February 14th to ensure their students inclusion in the event. A final mailing will be sent to participants’ schools during the first week of March.

Please direct any questions concerning the event to Brian Bubach at brian.bubach@ndhsaa.org or (701) 845-3953.

National Anthem Performers

State tournaments are looking for high school students to perform the national anthem for each session of the 2019 Class B Girls and Boys State Basketball Tournaments. For audition/performance information, please email Mark Rerick (mrerick230@mygfschools.org), for the State B Girls Tournament and Mitch Lunde (mitch. lunde@minot.k12.nd.us), for the State B Boys Tournament.

ATTENTION: Class B Band Directors

We are looking to secure high school bands for the State Class B Girls and Boys Basketball Tournaments to be held in Grand Forks February 28 - March 2 and Minot March 14-16 respectively.

If you would like to showcase your band, please email Mark Rerick (mrerick230@mygfschools.org), for the State B Girls Tournament and Mitch Lunde (mitch. lunde@minot.k12.nd.us), for the State B Boys Tournament.

NFHS Network Consumer Help

For all questions regarding difficulty viewing, inability to find a specific event link, technical issues within a broadcast, trouble subscribing, billing questions, etc., callers may contact memberadmin@nfhsnetwork.com or 877-978-2311.

There are customer representatives standing by at all times to respond to issues and get fans set-up to view their events as quickly as possible. The NFHS Network is happy to issue refunds for accidental double subscribing as well as issues such as experiencing technical difficulties while viewing a game. www.nfhsnetwork.com/associations/ndhsaa

ACT/SAT National Test Dates

Administrators, activities directors and coaches should remind their students of the following 2018-19 dates so they may avoid conflicts. Please have them contact their school counselor for deadline registration dates and further details.

ACT NATIONAL TEST DATES

February 9, 2019 April 13, 2019June 8, 2019 July 13, 2019

SAT NATIONAL TEST DATES

March 9, 2019 May 4, 2019June 1, 2019

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National Girls and Women in Sports Day - February 6, 2019

National Girls and Women in Sports Day is a nationwide celebration which recognizes the accomplishments of individuals in the promotion and advancement of girls and women’s sports. The day also brings attention to the achievements of female athletes and to issues facing girls and women in sports.

Please visit http://www.womenssportsfoundation.org/en/home/advocate/ngwsd for more information on National Girls and Women in Sports Day.

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Class B Boys Basketball Hotel Information

Information on reserving hotel rooms for the State Class B Boys Basketball Tournament, March 14-16, 2019 in Minot can be found at http://visitminot.org/ or by calling the Minot Convention & Visitors Bureau at 701-857-8206. Please reserve your rooms early.

2018-19 NDHSAA Board Meetings

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

2018-19 NDHSAA BOARD MEETINGS

April 2, 2019 - Valley CityJune 10-11, 2019 - Valley City

June 28 - July 2, 2019 - NFHS Summer Meeting - Indianapolis, IN

Changing Email Addresses in NDHSAA Account

Users are reminded if their email addresses have changed, they must edit their NDHSAA account with the new email address. Editing accounts will allow user history and all existing roles to remain connected to NDHSAA accounts. Users should not create new accounts, they should edit their existing accounts.

To edit your NDHSAA email address/login:1) Log in to your NDHSAA account2) Click on “My Profile” on the bottom left portion of the page3) Click the Edit Button on the Profile page4) Click the “Account” tab on the grey menu bar that goes across the page5) Enter your new email address6) Confirm your new email address7) Click the blue SAVE button

This is also where you would change your password, if you so desire. Editing your email address on your NDHSAA account assures you receive the proper information from the NDHSAA office.

NDHSAA Information - Find Officials’ Information

Each month we post an NDHSAA Information article in our BULLETIN. This month the topic is finding officials’ information. In order to find contact information for officials in NDHSAA you must have administrative privileges.To view officials and their contact information: • Log in to NDHSAA• Click on the Officials tab on the left side of the page• Click the Filter button on the right side of the page and choose a sport from the drop down menu• You will see a list of all officials registered to officiate the sport you have selected for the current school year• You may sort by clicking on the arrows on any column• To show more than 10 officials on a page click a higher number than 10 from the Show Entries drop down menu• You may view this information online or export to Excel by clicking on the Export icon on the top right side of the page• You may check for “LOCAL” (JV and below only) officials in the same manner

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Coaches and Officials Mandatory Online Testing

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 headcoach. Officials non-completion of a mandatory online exam will result in a lower classification the followingyear. 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 2-11, 2019

Farmers Union Insurance Distinguished Student Application Deadline

NDHSAA /Farmers Union Insurance Distinguished Student Applications are available on the NDHSAA website under “Administrators and Coaches”, then “Forms”.

Objectives & Goals: To recognize deserving young people who are the “backbone” of interscholastic activities, not necessarily the leader, but the individual whose participation in high school activities strengthens the program for participants, the school and the community.

Criteria: Applicant must be a junior the year the application is submitted. Student must be a participant as a player, manager, statistician or other role in at least one NDHSAA sponsored activity in the current year. Note: Participation does not necessarily mean excellence, honors or even active play. Student must be a good citizen and role model to his/her peers as well as a contributor to the community. The committee will evaluate applicants’ essays on their demonstration of sportsmanship and citizenship and how the applicant feels these values derived from activities will provide them lifelong benefits.

Selection Process: One applicant per school is allowed. A pre-screening committee will narrow the applicants to six finalists. The final selection will be based upon an interview conducted by a Selection Committee. Immediately following the interviews, the results will be announced at an NDHSAA sponsored luncheon for finalists and their families. Student must be available for interviews the ENTIRE morning of May 1st.

Deadlines: Completed application forms must be postmarked no later than April 1. Applications postmarked after April 1 will not be considered. Emailed PDF’s of the application are accepted. Finalists will be notified by mid-April. Interviews and the luncheon announcing the results will be held on May 1st.

Awards: All applicants of the NDHSAA Distinguished Student Program will receive a certificate suitable for framing. A press release naming all applicants will be sent statewide. Finalists will be featured in the September issue of the NDHSAA Bulletin. They will also be invited to participate in other functions connected with NDHSAA events. Farmers Union Insurance has graciously funded scholarships for the finalists. The NDHSAA Distinguished Student recipient will receive a $2,000 scholarship to the college of his/her choice. The runner-up will receive a $1,000 scholarship. The other four finalists will receive a $500 scholarship to the college of his/her choice. The Distinguished Student will be invited to be the Grand Marshall of the NDHSAA Parade of Champions and, along with the other finalists, participate in other activities such as serving as the NDHSAA spokesperson for High School Activities Month, promoting the values of activity programs and participating in awarding of trophies at NDHSAA state contests.

NDHSAA FACTS: Grand Forks Red River defeated Fargo Shanley 78-74 in the 2012 NDHSAA Class A boys basketball state championship game held at the FARGODOME.

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State B Boys Basketball @ Minot State Dome Season Reserved (all three days – ages 3 and up) $48.00Single Session Reserved (ages 3 and up) $12.00Adult Single Session General Admission $11.00Student Season General Admission (all three days) $21.00Student Single Session General Admission $6.00(Children 2 and under are free if in someone’s lap)* Venue Charges included in ticket price total

Region B Boys & Girls BasketballAdult Tickets: $8.00 Student Tickets: $5.00

West Region Boys & Girls Basketball @ Bismarck Event CenterAdult Season General Admission: $32.00 Adult Daily General Admission: $11.50 Student Season General Admission: $17.50 Student Daily General Admission: $6.00Play in games: (Adults - $7, Students - $5) * Venue Charges not figured into ticket price totals listed above

East Region Boys & Girls Basketball @ FargoPlay in games and QuarterfinalsOne game: (Adults - $7, Students - $5) Two games: (Adults - $8, Students - $5)Feb. 28, March 1, March 2(Adults - $10, Students - $5)

State Gymnastics @ Jamestown HSAdult Season General Admission: $18Adult Daily General Admission: $10Student Season General Admission: $8Student Daily General Admission: $5

State Wrestling @ FARGODOMEAdult Season Reserved: $45.00 Adult Season Unreserved: $35.00 Adult Daily Reserved: $15.00 Adult Daily Unreserved: $13.00 Student Season Unreserved: $18.00 Student Daily Unreserved: $7.00 * Venue Charges included in ticket price total Region Wrestling:(Adults - $8, Students - $5)

State Boys Swimming & Diving@ BSC Aquatics Center (Bismarck)Daily Ticket: Adults: $10; Students: $5Tournament Ticket (Two-Day)Adults (reserved): $26Adults (unreserved): $20Students (unreserved): $10

2019 NDHSAA Winter Tournament Ticket Prices

State B Girls Basketball @ Betty Engelstad Arena (Grand Forks) Season Reserved (all three days-ages 3 and up) $48.00Single Session Reserved (ages 3 and up) $12.00Adult Single Session General Admission $11.00Student Season General Admission (all three days) $21.00Student Single Session General Admission $6.00(Children 2 years and under are free if in someone’s lap)* Venue Charges included in ticket price total

Class A Basketball @ Bismarck Event Center Adult Season General Admission: $38.00 Adult Daily General Admission: $13.50 Student Season General Admission: $19.50 Student Daily General Admission: $ 7.00 * Venue Charges included in ticket price total

West Region Boys Hockey @ MinotAdult Tournament (Unreserved): $26Adult Daily Pass: $10Adult Session (2 games): $8Student Tournament (Unreserved): $13Student Daily Pass: $5Student Session (2 games): $5Play in games: (Adults - $7, Students - $5)

East Region Boys Hockey @ Grand Forks (Feb. 12 games at high seed)Adult Daily Pass: $10Adult Session (2 games): $8Student Daily Pass: $5Student Session (2 games): $5Play in games: (Adults - $7, Students - $5)

State Boys & Girls Hockey-Scheels Arena (Fargo) Adult Season General Admission: $35.00 Adult Daily General Admission: $13.00 Student Season General Admission: $18.00 Student Daily General Admission: $7.00* Venue Charges included in ticket price total

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BEK Sports Network Televising championship matches at State Wrestling

BEK Sports Network is televising the NDHSAA Class A and Class B team dual wrestling state championship matches as well as the Class A and Class B individual championship matches during the 2019 NDHSAA State Wrestling Tournament set for February 14-16 at the FARGODOME.

Details on BEK Sports Network’s State Wrestling Tournament coverage are listed below:

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 15

NDHSAA Class A Team Dual State Championship Channel: BEK Sports Statewide

Class A Team Dual State Championship, 7 p.m.

NDHSAA Class B Team Dual State Championship Channel: BEK Sports Plus+ Statewide

Class B Team Dual State Championship, 7 p.m.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 16

NDHSAA Class A Individual Championship MatchesChannel: BEK Sports Statewide

Class A Individual Championship Matches, 3 p.m.

NDHSAA Class B Individual Championship MatchesChannel: BEK Sports Plus+ Statewide

Class B Individual Championship Matches, 3 p.m.

* - All other NDHSAA State Wrestling Tournament action not being televised by BEK Sports Network (excluding the 3rd and 5th place team dual matches in Class A and Class B) will be streamed on the NFHS Network (Subscription Required). Please visit https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/associations/ndhsaa for more information on the NFHS Network stream of 2019 NDHSAA State Wrestling.

BEK Sports Network

BEK Sports is available statewide on all cable and satellite providers and over-the-area via KNDB/M and KRDK. Visit www.bektel.com/bbn/beksportschannels/ for channel listings.

BEK Sports Plus+ is available throughout North Dakota on cable affiliates and over-the-air on KNDB/M and KRDK. Visit www.bektel.com/bbn/beksportspluschannels/ for channel listings.

BEK Sports and BEK Sports Plus+ are available nationally with BEKNow on an ROKU streaming device. Visit: http://beknow.tv for more information.

BEK Sports is also available via free HD webcast. Visit https://www.bektel.com/bbn/streaming/ for live webstream.

DVD sales of these broadcasts will be available through BEK Sports Network. Order online at: https://www.bektel.com/?id=10400&department_id=46

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State Gymnastics Information

STATE MEET: February 22 and 23, 2019SITE: Jamestown, Jim Roaldson, Jamestown AD, ManagerSTATE MEET SCHEDULE EVENTSA. Individual Events1. Vault2. Uneven Parallel Bars3. Balance Beam4. Floor ExerciseB. All-AroundREGISTRATION DEADLINEState meet entries are to be submitted electronically to the NDHSAA office and to the meet manager, no later than 10:00 AM Tuesday prior to the State Meet. Entries submitted after the deadline up to 4:00 PM that Tuesday will be accepted only if accompanied with payment of $25.00 late entry fee. No entries will be accepted later than 4:00 PM the Tuesday prior to the State Meet.EXPENSE ALLOWANCETeam payments will be made following the end of the fiscal year according to the team payment schedule.OFFICIAL RULESThe 2018-20 Girls Gymnastics Rules Book published by the National Federation is the official rule book.UNIFORMSParticipants must appear in appropriate school identifying uniforms.SCORINGIn determining the Team Champion, scores are determined by totaling the best four scores for each team in each event.STATE ENTRIESEach school is allowed six gymnasts for team competition.SUBSTITUTIONSTeam substitutions are permitted up to the time of the start of the event using the roster as submitted on the state entry form.WARMUPSTouch warm-up shall be:Vault and Bars:Team A: Gymnasts 1, 2, & 3 touch, then competeTeam B: Gymnasts 1, 2, & 3 touch, then competeTeam A: Gymnasts 4, 5, & 6 touch, then competeTeam B: Gymnasts 4, 5, & 6 touch, then competeThe touch warm-up on vault consists of two vault attempts.Beam:First 3 competitors touch, then competition startTeam A: Gymnasts 1&2 touchesTeam B: Gymnast 1 touchesTeam A: Gymnast 1 competesFloor Exercise:First 6 competitors touch (2 min.):Team A Gymnasts 1, 2 & 3, followed by Team B Gymnast 1, 2 & 3 touchTeam A Gymnasts 1, 2 & 3 competes followed by Team B 1, 2 & 3 competesTeam B Gymnast 1 competesTeam A Gymnast 3 & Team B gymnast 3 touch (1 min.)Team A Gymnast 2 competesTeam B Gymnast 2 competesTeam A Gymnast 4 & Team B gymnast 4 touch (1 min.) and so onTeam B: Gymnast 2 touchesTeam B: Gymnast 1 competesTeam A: Gymnast 3 touchesTeam A: Gymnast 2 competesTeam B: Gymnast 3 touchesTeam B: Gymnast 2 competesTeam A: Gymnast 3 touches and so on

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State Gymnastics Information (Continued)

OFFICIAL RULES STATE TOURNAMENT QUALIFIERS TEAM QUALIFICATION1. The top eight teams will advance to the State Meet using the top 5 team scores from the regular season, which includes the conference meet. There will be no NDHSAA sponsored regional meet.2. Tie-breaker for team seeding (Start with number one and stop when the tie is broken):a. Head to head record where both teams competedb. Add team scores of meets where both teams competedc. Average top 4 scores (instead of 5) for tied teamsd. Average top 3 scores for tied teamse. Average top 2 scores for tied teamsf. Top score for tied teamsg. Coin flip3. There will be one (1) session.4. The schedule will be:Friday:Introductions and anthem at 3:45 PM. Competition begins at 4:00 PM. All times are local time Friday (Team Day):• 1:00 p.m. – Gym Opens• 1:15 p.m. - Coaches’ meeting• 1:45 – 3:45 p.m. – Timed Warm-ups (see note)• 3:00 p.m. - Officials’ Meeting and video review for base score• 3:45 p.m. - Opening Ceremony• 4:00 p.m. - Begin CompetitionNOTE: Timed Warm-ups may be adjusted by the host school. Previously 1.5 minutes per athlete x 6 competitors, 2 minute equipment change was used.*** Teams will be seeded into the Team State Meet by use of simple ranking program. All host teams must report/submit team scores to Kent VanElls immediately after completion of competition, including Conference Meet. Final ranking will be simple average score of the top five regular season competitions in which the team participated.Example: December 19 135 January 6 132 January 13 133 January 20 136 January 28 137 February 3 137 February 10 138• Total: 135+136+137+137+138 = 683 divided by 5 meets = 136.6 average.Top ranked teams will meet on floor exercise last round, etc.• See Regulations for Warm-up and Competition Rotations: http://www.ndhsaa.com/regulations/gymnastics • Coaches will declare the 6 Team Competition athletes per event by the Tuesday prior to the State Meet.INDIVIDUAL QUALIFICATION1. The top 3 regular season scores will be used to advance the top 40 individuals and top 30 all around to the state meet.2. The top 3 scores for each athlete must be posted on the NDHSAA website plus any update when an athlete achieves a better score.3. Conference meet may contribute to the 3 score average.4. Coaches must submit updates on an individual’s score by noon Sunday prior to the State Meet.5. Top 40 individuals and top 30 all around athletes statewide will qualify to Individual State Meet (no tie-break).Saturday (Individual Day):• 10:45 a.m. - Gym Opens• 11:00 a.m. - Coaches’ Meeting• 11:30 a.m. - Timed Warm-ups Begin• 12:30 p.m. - Video review for base score (optional)• 12:45 p.m. - Opening Ceremonies• 1:00 p.m. - Begin CompetitionNOTE:1. Meet manager may view the field each day and adjust the warm-up if needed. Touch warm-ups will be used for team day and individual day.2. It is recommended to use the individual athlete announcing format and drop back warm up to speed meet up and provide more spectator appeal.

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State Gymnastics Information (Continued)

OTHER REGULATIONS1. Only high school teams are eligible to enter the State Meet. Junior high teams are not eligible, but junior high girls are eligible for the senior high team.2. If a girl wishes to compete in the all-around, she must enter all four of the individual events3. The meet referee shall not be a high school coach of a competing team.SPECIAL MEETING:All judges and meet referees will meet one hour prior to the start of competition for video review prior to base scores.Prior to competition on both days of the State Meet, judges will review videos of routines of the event in which they are assigned. This will take place no later than 1/2 hour prior to the beginning of competition which is during the scheduled judges’ meeting.STATE SCHEDULENOTE: Warm-up starting time will be reviewed by the meet manager for Friday for any necessary adjustments.STATE ADMISSION PRICES1 Day Ticket: Adults - $10.00, Students - $5.002 Tournament Ticket: Adults - $18.00, Students - $8.00STATE AWARDSThe top four teams receive a team trophy. In addition, competing members of the championship and runner-up teams will receive individual plaques. In each event, the top six individuals receive plaques. Because of the number of ties, individual awards will be ordered following competition.JUDGESA Meet Referee plus twelve judges - three in each event will be contracted. Scoring shall be tabulated to the ten-thousandths and rounded off to the nearest thousandth.

NDHSAA Postseason Video Broadcasting

All postseason (playoff, district, regional and state) video rights have been sold to Forum Communications, BEK Sports Network and the NFHS Network. Some postseason contests and tournaments are available for stream/broadcast as declined events with applicable rate card fee.

Any declined event stream/broadcast must have prior approval from NDHSAA or will be subject to twice the applicable fee. Please contact Tom Mix or Brian Bubach for further information at 701-845-3953 or tom.mix@ndhsaa.org / brian.bubach@ndhsaa.org

NDHSAA Coaches Education - Permit Submission Form

Beginning in the fall of 2013 all coaches who work with student athletes in grades 9-12 must be certified. To become certified a coach must complete the requirements for a NDHSAA Coaching Permit. Member schools submit their coaching rosters through the NDHSAA Coaching Permit Submission Form. The NDHSAA Coaching Permit Submission Form allows tracking of all coaches through member schools. This is the only form that will be accepted and it must be emailed electronically as an excel file. If you find a need to track more coach information than listed on this form, please feel free to add columns AFTER (to the right of) column 10. Only columns 1-10 need be submitted to NDHSAA. All coaches must be submitted each year. Only coaches not certified in a prior year will be mailed coaching permits. Coaching permits will be issued by the North Dakota High School Coaches Association. The due date for the Coaches Education Permit Submission form is April 1st each year. This form has been emailed to main school contacts and is available on the NDHSAA website under Forms. Please contact NDHSAA for any questions concerning this form.

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NDHSAA Local (Sub-Varsity) Official Certification Available

Officials must complete all items below to become eligible to officiate at the Local (Sub-Varsity) level in the sport(s) in which they register as Local officials. Requirements for Local Official include:

1) Create NDHSAA Account www.ndhsaa.com a. If user has NDHSAA account, complete requirements using same account and email address as used in current NDHSAA account.

2) Register Online Within NDHSAA Account a. Officials Registration tab i. My Profile -> Sport -> Choose Local -> Complete registration form

3) Pay Registration Fee a. Online or through mail. MUST be paid within 30 days or registration is cancelled. i. $20 registration fee plus $12 for first sport. ($32) ii. Additional sports: $12 each

4) Complete 2018-19 Local Officiating Rules Clinic a. Available on “Clinic” tab when logged in to NDHSAA account.

5) Complete NFHS Learn Concussion Management Course (State Law) a. Create NFHS Learn account at www.nfhslearn.com if you do not have one and purchase (course is free, however you still need to purchase) and complete the Concussion Management course. Instructions available on the NDHSAA website at the Concussion Management Information link on the main NDHSAA webpage. Note:Items 1-3:Must complete BEFORE LOCAL officials will be approved eligible to officiate contests.

Item 4:Failure to complete clinic will result in a drop of a level of certification the following year. 1) Certified Local will drop to Probationary at all levels. (Registered and Local)2) Probationary Local will drop to Ineligible at all levels. (Registered and Local)

Item 5:ND State Law requires officials complete concussion management training every two years.

Please contact the NDHSAA office with any questions concerning the certification of local sub-varsity officials through this program.

NDHSAA Website Information: Deleting Messages

The ability to delete all messages from your NDHSAA inbox is now available within the NDHSAA messaging system. You may either delete all messages or all read messages.• Log in to NDHSAA• Click on Messages• Click the red Delete button on the top right side of the page• Choose to delete all read messages or all messages.

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2019 NDHSAA State Debate Tournament

The NDHSAA State Debate Tournament will be held on February 1-2, 2019 at Fargo Davies High School located at 7150 25th St. S. Fargo. Gayle Hyde will serve as tournament manager. The state tournament registration is due through the NDHSAA online system on Friday, January 18, 2019 by 11:59 P.M. CDT. Email should be directed to brian.bubach@ndhsaa.org and hydeg@fargo.k12.nd.us.The NSDA January Public Forum resolution will be used at the ND State Debate Tournament. Please note Fargo Davies will be in session through 3:45 p.m. so teams should enter through the Main Entrance and proceed directly to Gym 1. Please do not arrive before 2:15 p.m. Students will be allowed to wait in Gym 1 while the coaches meet in Room H101. The coaches’ meeting must recess at 3:00 p.m. so the general meeting may start on time. The following is the 2-day tournament schedule (times approximate based on rounds):

Friday, February 110:00 a.m. Final Deadline for Substitutions/DropsNoon Scheduling Committee meets in Library2:20 p.m. Coaches’ Meeting in Room H1013:10 p.m. General Meeting for Students and release of schedule for Round I in Gym 1; Judges meeting in the Faculty Lounge4:00 p.m. Round I Division I and II PF; Division III LD4:45 p.m. Round I Division I and II LD; Division III PF5:30 p.m. Round II Division I and II PF; Division III LD6:30 p.m. Round II Division I and II LD; Division III PF7:30 p.m. Round III Division I and II PF; Division III LD8:15 p.m. Round III Division I and II LD; Division III PF

Saturday, February 27:45 a.m. Schedule Released8:15 a.m. Round IV Division I and II PF; Division III LD9:00 a.m. Round IV Division I and II LD; Division III PF10:00 a.m. Elimination Rounds begin10:00 a.m. Quarterfinals of Division II PF and Division III LD11:00 a.m. Quarterfinals of Division I PF and Division III PF12:00 p.m. Semifinals of Division III LD; Quarterfinals Division I LD and Division II LD1:00 p.m. Semifinals of Division I PF, Division II PF, Div. III PF, and Division II LD; Finals Division III LD2:15 p.m. Semifinals Division I LD; Finals Division II PF, Division III PF, and Division II LD3:15 p.m. Finals Division I LD and Division I PF4:30 p.m. Awards in the Theatre

Junior High Regulations on NDHSAA Website

All sport regulations, including Jr. High regulations, are available on the Administrators & Coaches section of the NDHSAA website.

Click on the Administrators & Coaches link on the menu bar above the pictures on every NDHSAA webpage:http://www.ndhsaa.com/administrators-coaches

Scroll down the page and you will find:A link to all regulations for activities (Fine Arts) and sports including a specific link to Jr. High Regulations. Regulations are also available on each sport page. Jr. High regulations by sport are included in the sport regulations.

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Online Rules Clinics for Activity Advisors, Coaches & Officials

SPRING SPORTS February 11-March 4, 2019Track and FieldMarch 4-25, 2019Baseball, Boys Golf, Class B Girls Golf and Softball

Officials and head coaches/activity advisors must complete rules clinics in sports or activities where clinics are offered. These clinics will be available online only and must be completed within the three week clinic window. The clinic will be available through a link within NDHSAA.

You must have an NDHSAA account in order to complete the rules clinic. Please note all clinics are available online only for the 2018/19 school year.

Following are the clinic windows:

NDHSAA Website Information: Sending Messages

The messaging system built into NDHSAA will send messages to groups of people or individual people. The messages appear in NDHSAA and also appear in email accounts. Anyone that has an NDHSAA account can send a message. You can send to groups of people such as all athletic directors or superintendents, all school main contacts or specific groups such as coaches of baseball.To send a message:• Log in to NDHSAA• Click the Messages tab on the left side of the page• Click “New Message”• Check the box “This message is for official school use only, solicitations for personal/business gain prohibited.” - The NDHSAA messaging system may only be used for school correspondence. Usage for personal or business gain is prohibited. - In the Send to Users box, choose the users or groups you want to send to - To send to all Superintendents, choose Users with Role - To send to all coaches of a specific sport, choose Users with Role and Sport - To send to all school main contacts, choose School Main Contacts - To send to all officials, choose Officials. You may also select one or more sub-groups of officials by sport.• Click the blue Create button• Choose the group to which you want to send an emailMake your choices by the drop down menus availableThe role of coach would be for head coaches of each specific sportThe role of Activity Advisor/Coach would be the head advisor/coach for each specific fine arts activity • Enter a subject for your message and type in your content. Attachments may not be included • Click “Send”. Your message goes out!

Class B Basketball State Tournament Release Dates

This year’s State Class B Basketball Tournament brackets will be announced on Friday, February 22 (Girls Bracket) and Friday, March 8 (Boys Bracket). The five seeded teams in each tournament will be announced and their first-round opponents randomly drawn. Details on the bracket releases are listed below:

Girls Bracket – Fri. Feb. 22 – approximately 1 p.m. Visit www.ndhsaanow.com for news release on bracket/pairings. Boys Bracket – Fri. Mar. 8 – approximately 2:45 p.m. in conjunction with the State Class A Basketball Tournament on WDAY and ABC affiliates.

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East Region Boys Hockey Schedule

The East Region Boys Hockey Tournament will be held at Purpur Arena in Grand Forks – Mark Rerick, Manager. Tuesday, February 12Quarterfinals: Hosted by higher seeds at home sites Friday, February 15 (At Purpur Arena)Loser Out #1: NoonLoser Out #2: 30 minutes after the completion of Loser Out #1Semifinal #1: 6:00 p.m.Semifinal #2: 30 minutes after the completion of Semifinal #1 Saturday, February 16 (At Purpur Arena)State Qualifier #1: 12:00 p.m.State Qualifier #2: 30 minutes after the completion of first state qualifierChampionship: 30 minutes after the completion of second state qualifier

West Region Boys Hockey Schedule

The West Region Boys Hockey Tournament will be held at the MAYSA Arena in Minot – Mitch Lunde, Manager. Thursday, February 14Quarterfinal #1: 11:00 a.m.Quarterfinal #2: 30 minutes after Game 1Quarterfinal #3: 5:00 p.m.Quarterfinal #4: 30 minutes after Game 3

Friday, February 15Loser Out #1: 11:00 a.m.Loser Out #2: 30 minutes after Loser Out #1Semifinal #1: 5:00 p.m.Semifinal #2: 30 minutes after Semifinal #1

Saturday, February 16State Qualifier #1: 11:00 a.m.State Qualifier #2: 30 minutes after the completion of first state qualifierChampionship: 30 minutes after the completion of second state qualifier

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2019 NDHSAA State Hockey Tournament Schedule

The State Hockey Tournament will be held at Scheels Arena in Fargo – Todd Olson, Manager

Thursday, February 21Farmers Union Insurance CenterGirls Quarterfinal #1: 11:00 a.m.Girls Quarterfinal #2: 30 min. after Quarterfinal #1Girls Quarterfinal #3: 5:00 p.m.Girls Quarterfinal #4: 30 min. after Quarterfinal #3Scheels ArenaBoys Quarterfinal #1: NoonBoys Quarterfinal #2: 30 min. after Quarterfinal #1Boys Quarterfinal #3: 5:30 p.m.Boys Quarterfinal #4: 30 min. after Quarterfinal #3 Friday, February 22Farmers Union Insurance CenterBoys Consolation #1: 11:00 a.m.Boys Consolation #2: 30 min. after Consolation #1Girls Consolation #1: 5:00 p.m.Girls Consolation #2: 30 min. after Consolation #1Scheels ArenaGirls Semifinal #1: NoonGirls Semifinal #2: 30 min. after Semifinal #1Boys Semifinal #1: 5:30 p.m.Boys Semifinal #2: 30 min. after Semifinal #1 Saturday, February 23Farmers Union Insurance CenterBoys 5th Place: 12:00 p.m.Girls 5th Place: 30 min. after Boys 5th PlaceScheels ArenaGirls 3rd Place: 11:00 a.m.Boys 3rd Place: 30 min. after Girls 3rd PlaceGirls Championship: 4:30 p.m.Boys Championship: 30 min. after Girls Championship

Team Scholar Recipients

Principals and coaches are reminded 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 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.

Boys BasketballBismarck Legacy, 3.46

Girls BasketballBismarck Legacy, 3.70

Girls Cross CountryGrafton, 3.68 Griggs Co. Central, 3.54

Girls HockeyBismarck Blizzard, 3.64

GymnasticsBismarck Legacy, 3.56

VolleyballGrafton, 3.84; Kidder County 3.91

WrestlingBismarck Legacy, 3.22

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2019 Boys State Swim & Dive Meet Information

2019 Boys State Swim & Dive Meet Information Continued on Page 21

The 2019 Boys Swimming & Diving State Meet will be held in Bismarck, at the BSC Aquatic Center, March 1-2, Dave Zittleman, Manager.

Schedule Friday:11:00 AM - Coaches Meeting11:00 AM - Diving Warm-Ups Begin11:15 AM - Diving Sheets Due12:30 PM - Diving Preliminaries2:15 PM - Swim Warm-Ups Begin3:15 PM - Clear Pool3:30 PM - Swimming preliminaries Saturday:9:30 AM - Diving warm-ups10:30 AM - Diving semi-finals11:45 AM - Coaches and Officials Meeting12:00 PM -Swimming warm-ups1:00 PM - Clear pool1:15 PM - All Finals Note: There will be a 5 minute break immediately following the Medley RelayThe meet finals will operate under the current National Federation Swimming and Diving Rules Order of events: Rule 5, Section 1, Article 1. Finals:Eight contestants will qualify for the finals and eight contestants will qualify for the consolation finals in individual swim-ming events. The twenty highest scoring divers through the preliminaries advance to the semi- final round. (Rule 9-4-3). The sixteen highest scoring divers, through the semi-finals will advance to the final round (Rule 9-4-4). There will be no preliminaries for relays. Finals will be seeded by their regular season time and will be held on Saturday. Scoring for finals:Individual events (16 places): 20-17-16-15-14-13-12-11-9-7-6-5-4-3-2-1.Relay Events: 40-34-32-30-28-26-24-22-18-14-12-10-8-6-4-2.Each team shall be permitted a maximum of four entries in an individual event. Qualifying times are mandatory, using 107% of the 20th place cumulative time from the three previous State Meets.The following 2019 standards are:

200 Free: 2:05.15 200 IM: 2:22.95 50 Free: 25.44 100 Fly: 1:03.45100 Free: 56.23 500 Free: 5:43.09 100 Back: 1:05.91 100 Breast: 1:12.14 The above times must have been achieved in a sanctioned swim meet during the current season. These times are 107% of the average of the fastest 20th place times from the three previous State Meets. Consideration times will no longer be used. The lead-off swimmer of each relay shall be eligible to qualify for state in that particular stroke and distance. Times from this event will not stand as a pool record, conference record or a state record. A competitor shall be permitted to enter a maximum of four events, no more than two of which shall be individual events. Being designated as a member of a relay team does not count as an entry unless the swimmer actually competes in a relay event. Heats will be drawn as prescribed in the current National Federation Swimming and Diving Rules Book in Rule 5 of Section 3 by using the swimmer’s best time as reported during the season. Diving:Diving will be conducted in accordance with Rule 9. Divers shall qualify for the state with a total of 275 points in eleven dives. This scoring must be during a regular season meet with a minimum of three judges scoring. In the event that there are less than 32 qualified divers, consideration divers will be added to fill the field of 32, using the 250 point-11 dive and 150 point-6 dive consideration divers in that order.

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2019 Boys State Swim & Dive Meet Information (Continued)

It is the responsibility of the coach to see that no competitor is entered in more than two individual events and that each athlete’s full name, grade and seed time appears on the entry list. The entry form is to be electronically commlinked using the HyTek program to the NDHSAA office (Sue.Carlsrud@ndhsaa.org) in Valley City, no later than 5:00 p.m. on Sunday before the State Meet. DO NOT FAX OR SEND SWIM ENTRY THROUGH THE MAIL. ENTRIES SUBMITTED AFTER 5:00 PM. SUNDAY WILL BE ACCEPTED ONLY IF ACCOMPANIED WITH A $25 LATE ENTRY FEE. NO ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED SUNDAY AFTER 6:00 P.M. THESE ENTRIES ARE FINAL. Diving sheets must be emailed to sue.carlsrud@ndhsaa.org by 5:00 p.m. on the same day. A diving form will be emailed to each coach the Monday prior to entry deadline.

There will be a scratch meeting at 11:00 a.m. Friday, of the state meet and at 11:45 a.m. Saturday of the state meet. No changes or additional entries are allowed at this time.

Diving Entry Sheets:Double check the previously submitted diving sheets and return to the Diving Referee, before the deadline of 11:15 a.m. Friday of the state meet. Changes shall be permitted until the specified time on Friday, prior to the start of the diving competition. Correction of errors noted by the diving referee shall be permitted until the start of the diving competition.

Interscholastic Championships (Rule 9: Section 3, Article 4):Number of Contestants: 1-32Preliminaries: Any two required and three optionalSemiFinals: Two required and one optionalFinals: One required and two optional

The 20 highest scoring divers through the prelims qualify for the semi-finals. The 16 highest scoring divers through the semi-finals qualify for the finals. NOTE: When there are more than 32 contestants, the first 3 dives listed on the written description for preliminaries shall be performed to reduce the field to 32.

Eight lanes are to be used for preliminaries in the State Meet. Electronic timing with touch pads and horn start will be used, along with a back-up timing system.For safety purposes, the following will be enforced concerning activity at the conclusion of the State Meet:

A. The pool will be cleared immediately following the 400 yard freestyle relay.

B. The entire pool area will be cleared of all swimmers and spectators immediately following the awards ceremony.

Three team trophies and eight individual plaques for each event will be awarded (except relays in which only the first, second, third and fourth place teams will receive individual plaques). Competing members of the first and second place teams will receive individual team plaques.

Admission: 1 Day Tournament Ticket (Unreserved)Adults - $10.00, Students - $5.00

2 Day Reserved Tournament TicketAll tickets - $26.00

Note: Reserved tickets do not come with separate adult/student pricing.

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2019 State Wrestling Tournament Schedule

Thursday, February 148:00 am - Dome opens to wrestlers and coaches9:00 am - Skin checks and Weigh-ins10:00 am - Arena opens to public11:00 am - Class A team duals - Class B individual first round - followed by - Class B teams duals - Class A individual first round5:00 pm - A and B second individual round

Friday February 158:00 am - Dome opens to wrestlers and coaches9:00 am - Skin Checks and Weigh-ins10:00 am - Arena opens to public11:00 am - A and B Individual consolation first round - followed by - Class B team duals (semi-finals and consolation rounds), Class A individual consolation 2nd round - Class A team duals (semi-finals and consolation rounds), Class B individual consolation 2nd round5:00 pm - Class A and B semifinals - followed by - Class A and B team duals (1st, 3rd and 5th place matches) Saturday February 167:00 a.m. - Dome open to wrestlers and coaches8:00 a.m. - Skin checks and weigh-ins9:00 a.m. - Arena opens to public10:00 a.m. - Class A and B 3rd and 4th round wrestlebacks - followed by - Class A and B placing rounds2:30 pm - Hall of Fame Recognition and Inductees3:00 pm - Individual championships DUAL PAIRINGSClass AE-1 vs. W-4W-2 vs. E-3W-1 vs. E-4E-2 vs. W-3 Class B#2 seed vs. 2nd Random Draw#3 seed vs. 3rd Random Draw#1 seed vs. 1st Random Draw#4 seed vs. #5 seed

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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: https://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) or late-late regulation (fee: $250 + $100/entry).

Once the initial deadline lapses, changes to entries, including change of category, may not be made unless under the late or late-late window regulation.

Reminders:April 26-State A Vocal & Strings at Valley City State UniversityMay 4-State B Music at Bismarck State College

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 ($0.58 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.

Points of emphasis for 2019:**Any photocopy at performance event without publisher permission, or, without proof of Public Domain, will be disqualified.

1. State A and B Music Contests will have a 9:00 a.m. start time.2. 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.3. Judges must be NDHSAA certified.4. Festival manager must enforce the quota system.5. Directors should inform parents state schedules are on the web at www.ndhsaa.com under Fine Arts>Music>Tournament.6. Information. Managers are requested to submit region schedules as soon as they are developed.7. Accompanists full names must be entered. Contests are primarily scheduled by accompanists. The fewer you have, the longer your day could be.8. NDHSAA does not accept special requests for state music contest scheduling.9. 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.10. 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.11. 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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NDHSAA Music Region Information

Region Event Manager Manger email Site Date Registration DeadlineWDA Woodwinds Erik Stordalen erik_stordalen@bismarckschools.org Bismarck 2/13/19 1/23/19EDC Wind/Perc. Ensembles Keith Eider Eiderk@fargoschools.org  GF Red River 2/21/19 1/31/19Region 7 Large Group Music Randy Hall ranhall60@gmail.com Washburn 3/5/19 2/12/19Region 9 Vocal Small/Large Kathy Brenna Kathy.Brenna@outlook.com Williston 3/11/19 2/18/19Region 10 Instrumental Small/Large Jana Schweigert jana.schweigert@k12.nd.us DSU 3/11/19 2/18/19Region 3 Large Group Music Jeremy Marquardt jeremy.marquardt@may-portcg.com MaSU 3/11/19 2/18/19Region 2 Vocal Jill Bergstedt jill.bergstedt@k12.nd.us VCSU 3/11/19 2/18/19WDA Brass Neil Tafelmeyer neil_tafelmeyer@bismarckschools.org Bismarck 3/13/19 2/20/19Region 8 Large Group Music Sandy Starr starr@srt.com MiSU 3/13/19 2/20/19Region 6 Large Group Music Kathie Hay kathie.hay@k12.nd.us Oakes 3/19/19 2/26/19Region 5 Large Group Music Mark Brown mark.brown@k12.nd.us Griggs Co. 3/28/19 3/7/19WDA Strings Jenny Michalenko Jennifer.Michalenko@k12.nd.us Jamestown 3/29/19 3/8/19Region 4 Vocal Liz Haraseth Elizabeth.Haraseth@k12.nd.us Leeds 3/29/19 3/8/19Region 4 Instrumental Liz Haraseth Elizabeth.Haraseth@k12.nd.us Langdon 4/4/19 3/14/19WDA Vocal Al Kary Al3303@outlook.com Bismarck 4/4/19 3/14/19Region 10 Vocal Small/Large Jana Schweigert jana.schweigert@k12.nd.us Richardton 4/4/19 3/14/19EDC Strings Deb Wald msdeborahwald@gmail.com Fargo 4/4/19 3/14/19EDC Vocal Deb Wald msdeborahwald@gmail.com Fargo 4/5/19 3/15/19Region 8 Instrumental Sandy Starr starr@srt.com MiSU 4/6/19 3/16/19Region 8 Vocal Sandy Starr starr@srt.com MiSU 4/6/19 3/16/19Region 2 Instrumental Jill Bergstedt jill.bergstedt@k12.nd.us VCSU 4/11/19 3/21/19Region 9 Instrumental Small/Large Kathy Brenna Kathy.Brenna@outlook.com Ray 4/11/19 3/21/19Region 1 Vocal/Instrumental Jessica Stoppleworth Jessica.Blair@k12.nd.us NDSCS 4/11/19 3/21/19Region 5 Vocal/Instrumental Chris Redfern christopher.redfern@vcsu.edu VCSU 4/11/19 3/21/19Region 3 Vocal/Instrumental Jeremy Marquardt jeremy.marquardt@may-portcg.com MaSU 4/12/19 3/22/19Region 7 Instrumental Randy Hall ranhall60@gmail.com Washburn 4/13/19 3/23/19Region 7 Vocal Randy Hall ranhall60@gmail.com Washburn 4/13/19 3/23/19Region 6 Vocal/Instrumental Tami Kramlich Tami.Kramlich@k12.nd.us Kulm 4/13/19 3/23/19

NDHSAA Speech Region Information

Region Manager Email Site Date Registration DeadlineRegion 1 Gayle Hyde hydeg@fargo.k12.nd.us Enderlin 4/5/19 3/29/19Region 2 Gayle Hyde hydeg@fargo.k12.nd.us Enderlin 4/5/19 3/29/19Region 6 Sandra Meidinger Sandy.Meidinger@k12.nd.us Linton 4/6/19 3/30/19Region 9 Nancy Reimer Nancy.Reimer@k12.nd.us New Town 4/6/19 3/30/19EDC Gayle Hyde hydeg@fargo.k12.nd.us Fargo North 4/6/19 3/30/19WDA Sue Anderson susanl.anderson@yahoo.com Dickinson 4/6/19 3/30/19Region 10 Sue Anderson susanl.anderson@yahoo.com Richardton-Taylor 4/9/19 4/2/19Region 7 Vickie Mayer Vickie.Mayer@k12.nd.us Washburn 4/11/19 4/4/19Region 8 Cheryl Nilsen Cheryl.Nilsen@minotstateu.edu Our Redeemer’s 4/12/19 4/5/19Region 3 Linn Dockter Linn.Dockter@k12.nd.us Thompson 4/13/19 4/6/19Region 4 Rebecca Kingsley REBECCA.KINGSLEY@k12.nd.us Harvey 4/13/19 4/6/19Region 5 Michele Seil Michele.Seil@k12.nd.us Thompson 4/13/19 4/6/19

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2019 NDHSAA Basketball Tournament Regulations

CLASS B GIRLS REGIONAL SITES AND PAIRINGS (February 18, 19, 21, 2019)The top four teams from ten of the sixteen Class B Districts will advance to their respective regional tournament. Regions 1, 2 and 7 will use a Super Regional format.CLASS B GIRLS REGION TOURNAMENT SITES (first round pairings included)

Region 1 – Wahpeton, NDSCS, Thomas Dryburgh, Manager1 Seed vs 8/9 Play-in winner4/13 Play-in winner vs 5/12 Play-in winner2 Seed vs 7/10 Play-in winner3 Seed vs 6/11 Play-in winner

Region 2 – GF Betty, Patti Aanenson, Manager1 Seed vs 8/9 Play-in winner4/13 Play-in winner vs 5/12 Play-in winner2 Seed vs 7/10 Play-in winner3 Seed vs 6/11 Play-in winner

Region 3 – Jamestown Civic Center, Jim Roaldson, ManagerDistrict 6 - Team 1 vs. District 5 - Team 4District 5 - Team 2 vs. District 6 - Team 3District 5 - Team 1 vs. District 6 - Team 4District 6 - Team 2 vs. District 5 - Team 3

Region 4 - Devils Lake, Jason Wiberg, ManagerDistrict 8 - Team 1 vs. District 7 - Team 4District 7 - Team 2 vs. District 8 - Team 3District 7 - Team 1 vs. District 8 - Team 4District 8 - Team 2 vs. District 7 - Team 3

Region 5 Mandan, Mark Wiest, ManagerDistrict 10 - Team 1 vs. District 9 - Team 4District 9 - Team 2 vs. District 10 -Team 3District 9 - Team 1 vs. District 10 - Team 4District 10 - Team 2 vs. District 9 - Team 3

Region 6 - Minot Auditorium, Alton Nygaard, ManagerDistrict 12 - Team 1 vs. District 11 - Team 4District 11 - Team 2 vs. District 12 - Team 3District 11 - Team 1 vs. District 12 - Team 4District 12- Team 2 vs. District 11 - Team 3

Region 7 – Dickinson Trinity, Gregg Grinsteinner, Manager1 Seed vs 8/9 Play-in winner4/13 Play-in winner vs 5/12 Play-in winner2 Seed vs 7/10 Play-in winner3 Seed vs 6/11 Play-in winner

Region 8 – New Town Event Center, Chuck Hunter, ManagerDistrict 16 - Team 1 vs. District 15 - Team 4District 15 - Team 2 vs. District 16 - Team 3District 15 - Team 1 vs. District 16 - Team 4District 16 - Team 2 vs. District 15 - Team 3

First place from each region shall advance to the State Tournament.

2019 NDHSAA Basketball Tournament Regulations (Continued)

CLASS B BOYS REGIONAL SITES (MARCH 4, 5, 7, 2019)The top four teams from ten of the sixteen Class B Districts will advance to their respective regional tournament. Regions 1, 2 and 7 will use a super region format.

CLASS B BOYS REGION TOURNAMENT SITES (first round pairings same as girls)Region 1 - Fargo, Scheels Center in the Sanford Health Athletic Complex, Kent Dennis, ManagerRegion 2 - Grand Forks Betty Engelstad Center, Patti Aanenson, ManagerRegion 3 - Jamestown Civic, Jim Roaldson, ManagerRegion 4 - Devils Lake Sports Center, Jason Wiberg, ManagerRegion 5 - Bismarck Event Center (March 4-5), Bismarck Century HS (March 7), Brandon Lemer, ManagerRegion 6 - Minot State Dome, Alton Nygaard, ManagerRegion 7 - Dickinson Trinity, Gregg Grinsteinner, ManagerRegion 8 - New Town Event Center, Chuck Hunter, Manager

First place from each region shall advance to the State Tournament. All region tournament games are to be played to conclusion. In Class B, the only consolation game to be played is the game for third and fourth place.

CLASS A GIRLS AND BOYS REGIONAL TOURNAMENTSClass A Girls and Boys regional tournaments will be held at the following sites:(Play-in game deadline February 23, 2019 at home sites of upper-seeded team)East: February 26, 28, March 1, 2, 2019 at Fargo - Scheels Center in the Sanford Health Athletic Complex, Todd Olson, ManagerWest: February 28, March 1, 2, 2019 at Bismarck Events Center, Dave Zittleman, ManagerThe top four Class A teams in each of the East and West Regions advance to the State Class A Tournament.The Class A East and West Region starting times are determined by the individual regions 2019 PAIRINGS FOR CLASS A REGION TOURNAMENTSThe position of teams in Class A region tournaments is to be determined by a point system, allowing one point for games won against teams who play each other twice and two points for a win against teams playing each other once. REGION AWARDSClass A Team: 1st and 2nd; Class B Team: 1st, 2nd, 3rd & 4th.Region and State Tournament managers will assign ends of the court prior to warm-up for each game. B GIRLS STATE TOURNAMENTThe State B Girls Basketball Tournament will be held on February 28, March 1, 2, 2019 at the Betty Engelstad Arena in Grand Forks, Mark Rerick, Manager. A GIRLS AND BOYS STATE TOURNAMENTThe State A Girls and Boys Basketball Tournament will be held on March 7, 8, 9, 2019 at the Bismarck Events Center, Dave Zittleman, Manager. B BOYS STATE TOURNAMENTThe State B Boys Basketball Tournament will be held on March 14, 15, 16, 2019 at the Minot State University Dome, Mitch Lunde, Manager.

OFFICIALSThree whistle crews will be assigned to all region and state tournament games. After selection by coaches’ ballot, the assignment of officials for regional games shall be made by the tournament manager. Said assignments are to be made by the manager one week prior to the tournament and officials are to be notified of their specific assignments immediately thereafter. Management is requested to provide two passes for each working game official.Game or replay officials are allowed to use a replay monitor during televised state tournament contests to determine if a scored goal at the expiration of time during any quarter, half, or overtime period should be counted, and if so, determine if it is a two-point or three-point goal. 26 February BULLETIN 2019 2019 NDHSAA Basketball Tournament Regulations Continued on Page 27

2019 STATE A TOURNAMENT PAIRINGSState ATeam 1 East vs. Team 4 WestTeam 2 West vs. Team 3 EastTeam 1 West vs. Team 4 EastTeam 2 East vs. Team 3 West

State BThe head coaches of the eight qualifying teams will use an electronic process to seed the top five teams for the state tournament. Seed #4 will play Seed #5 in the last game of the day. An NDHSAA-approved designee will randomly draw the opponents for the other three seeded teams. We will use Ratings Percentage Index (RPI) if a coach does not submit electronic rankings for State seeding.The quarterfinal pairings are:#2 seed vs. Second Random Draw#3 seed vs. Third Random Draw#1 seed vs. First Random Draw#4 seed vs. #5 seedA consolation series will be played in each state final tournament and any team refusing to play in this series forfeits its rights to team payments from that tournament.

GAME TIMES FOR STATE TOURNAMENTSGame schedules for the State Tournaments will be published in a future publication.

STATE TOURNAMENT REGULATIONSTEAM ALLOWANCE FOR CLASS A REGIONAL AND STATE TOURNAMENTSTeam payments will be made using the approved formula at the end fiscal year. Prior to June 30th, team payments will be sent to the schools from the association office.

MOTEL ROOMS AT STATE TOURNAMENTMotel rooms have been reserved for schools qualifying for the state tournaments by the respective tournament manag-ers. More information on same will be forthcoming. Any team that refuses to stay at the assigned motel will forfeit their per diem allowance.

PLAYERS IN UNIFORMFor all NDHSAA Region and State Tournament games, a maximum of 15 players may dress and play in a game.

PLAYER SEATINGIt is recommended that managers reserve a section for players during the sessions in which they are not playing.

UNIFORMSThe top team listed in the bracket is the home team and shall wear white jerseys. The other team shall be the visiting team and wear dark jerseys.

PRACTICE SESSIONSNo Class B team is permitted to practice on the regional tournament floor after the seeding of district teams and no Class A team will be allowed to practice at their Class A regional site after the seeding of the tournament. No Class A or B teams will be allowed to practice on their respective state tournament floor following the conclusion of the regional tournament, with the exception of pre-tournament shoot-arounds. Class A shoot-arounds will happen during halftime of the previous game.

PROTESTSProtests as to eligibility status of individual contestants will be considered by the Board of Directors prior to or after the completion of a tournament, but not while said tournament is in progress.

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PASSESSchools – A maximum of twenty-seven passes shall be given to competing schools in regional and state tournaments, plus cheerleader passes (maximum of 8 which includes the mascot). Schools are to notify the tournament manager as to the number of passes needed. Each player, student manager, coach and school official must present a pass or ticket for admission to any and all sessions. Additional passes must be requested from the tournament manager. The cost of these additional passes will be deducted from the team payment at the rate of an adult tournament pass.Officials - Two passes shall be provided for each referee working the tournament.Radio – Must contact NDHSAA for Passes/radio rights. Note: Must contact site for radio hook-up. Two passes to each station for each session broadcast.Media – (All Media must contact the NDHSAA.) Two passes for writers and one for photographer to each daily paper represented. Two passes for each weekly paper represented. The NDHSAA will send State Managers names of media attending the tournament.Television –Two passes are available to each television station. TICKET PURCHASESSee Administrator/Coach Basketball Ticket Notice articles which were published in the December BULLETIN. SCHOOL RESPONSIBILITYPART TWO, SECTION V of the NDHSAA Constitution & By-Laws states: “Contesting schools shall each have present an authorized faculty representative who shall be responsible to his/her school for the conduct of its participants and students throughout the contest and the visiting team’s stay away from home.”The NDHSAA Board of Directors, in response to a recommendation of the District Chairpersons, adopted the following policy: “An appropriate shirt is required at all NDHSAA sponsored district, region and state events”. An appropriate shirt is to be determined as per local school policy. Also, there shall be no body paint. Face paint is allowed.The NDHSAA Tournament Policy asks no objects shall be thrown into the stands by teams, cheerleaders, special interest groups, etc. TOURNAMENT BANDSManagers should provide passes to band members/directors only for games/sessions at which they perform. Managers should consult the band director on the size of the band and provide an adequate performance area or limit the number to fit the area. Consideration must be given to adequate sound projection.Regional Tournament BandsThe host school band or a school band in the tournament site area shall be designated as the official tournament band. Regional managers are allowed to pay a stipend to tournament bands of $100 per session (no less than 2 games). Managers should provide passes for band members for the sessions at which they perform.State Tournament BandsSchools are requested to contact the state manager as soon as possible if they wish their band to perform at the State Tournament. (There will be no reserved assignments held for bands of state qualifying teams.) An honorarium may be paid at state tournaments to the host school for their band, but no payments are to be made for out-of-town bands. SPORTSMANSHIPThe following statement shall appear in regional and state tournament programs:Good sportsmanship is conduct which imposes a type of self-control involving honest rivalry, courteous relations and graceful acceptance of results. School spirit is a reflection of those attitudes and behavior. Spectator etiquette requires that we refrain from displaying any action to taunt opponent’s fan section such as carrying flags around the court and stopping to taunt the opponent’s fan section. This may lead to competition among observers which is mistakenly under the guise of good sportsmanship. Spectators are asked to remain in their designated fan section. Approaching the opponent’s fan section for the purpose of taunting and baiting will not be tolerated. Also, carrying of flags around the court will NOT be allowed! The use of profanity at ANY TIME will NOT be tolerated.

Good sportsmanship shall be defined as those qualities of behavior which are characterized by respect and genuine concern for others. Awareness is expected concerning the impact of an individual’s influence on the behavior of others. Good sportsmanship is viewed as a concrete measure of the understanding and commitment to fair play, ethical behavior and integrity. Fans shall be required to be in bleachers and not on the floor under baskets at region and state tournaments.

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NOISEMAKERS & CONFETTIThe Board of Directors has banned the use of artificial noisemakers at all Association sponsored tournaments, including horns, bells, clapboards and drums used for such purposes. Confetti has also been banned because of the potential fire hazard and excessive clean-up work involved between sessions. Tournament managers are instructed to confiscate such articles at the door.

GUIDELINES FOR HALF-TIME ENTERTAINMENT AT STATE TOURNAMENTSThe local half-time entertainment committee may select pompon groups, dance teams, marching bands or other groups or individuals on the basis of variety and audience appeal. The performance time for each half-time is limited to ONE group - not to exceed seven minutes. Tournament managers will attempt to secure Class A performers for Class A tournaments and Class B performers for Class B tournaments.

CHEERLEADERSOnly bona-fide high school students are permitted as cheerleaders (or mascots) and are allowed on the floor. Each school is responsible for the conduct of their cheerleaders. Cheerleaders should not be on the playing floor while the game is in progress, as this not only might interfere with the play of the game, but could result in accidental injury to cheerleaders or players alike. An area off the playing court should be provided for cheerleaders, and they should be restricted from going on to the court except during the intermission and 60 second time-out periods. There is a limit of EIGHT cheerleaders or SEVEN cheerleaders and ONE mascot at all regional and state tournaments.When pompons are used by cheerleaders or half-time entertainment, loose strings on the floor should be immediately removed by the group performing, as these can be the cause of serious injury to players.

SOLICITATIONSNo solicitations for any purpose shall be permitted at any Association sponsored tournament regardless of the merit of such a venture.

CONCESSIONSConcession rights are awarded to the host school or building management. Concession merchandise shall be limited to types normally available at basketball games during the regular season, such as soft drinks, popcorn, candy, coffee, etc. The NDHSAA and management controls what can be sold in the tournament building and the area adjacent to it such as parking lots, Enterprises which might tend to exploit students are prohibited. Concession privileges may be awarded to school organizations, service clubs, or similar organizations by the management, but not to private individuals or companies.

PROGRAMS (Regional and State)Program rights for regional and state tournaments are awarded to host schools, who may in turn assign such rights to a service club or similar organization in the community. However, in the case of such assignment, the host school shall be responsible for approving the contents of the program booklets. Tournament booklets shall include information supplied by the NDHSAA office which includes Farmers Union Insurance, the National Guard, and the North Dakota DOT. Use of advertising in programs is optional with the host school. However, such advertising shall be in good taste, with no advertisements pertaining to gambling, alcohol, drugs or tobacco. Advertising shall not take precedence over tournament, NDHSAA or school information. The host school shall keep any profit realized from programs and is responsible for any deficit that might occur.

HOST CITY RESPONSIBILITIES Items which should not be charged to tournament expense include such items as program booklets, hospitality rooms, half-time entertainment and cheerleader supervision. These items are the responsibility of the host city or the participating group.

TROPHIES AND AWARDSState Class B team awards are provided for 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th and 7th place winners. Additionally, a State Tournament Participant award will be given to the Class B 8th place team. State Class A team awards are given for places 1st through 6th. Eighteen individual participation awards are provided for coaches and players from each of the participating teams. Schools may purchase additional awards by contacting the NDHSAA office. A maximum of 8 participation awards will be given to the cheerleaders/mascot plus 1 for the cheer coach. Only trophies provided or approved by the NDHSAA and presented by an NDHSAA representative will be given.

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BALLSBalls are provided free-of-charge for all region and state basketball tournaments by Spalding. Upon completion of the tournament, one ball should be presented to each one of the top four teams. BASKETBALL NETS The following policy shall be applied to region and state tournaments:“Because of the danger of breaking glass backboards, nets are not to be cut or removed at the conclusion of the tournament by the winning team. If the nets are desired as a trophy, the tournament manager should be paid the price of a new set of nets. If nets are secured by the winning school in this manner, they shall be removed by the management following the tournament and not during the time the act will be witnessed by students and adult spectators.”Tournament managers are requested to advise coaches of the regulation prior to the start of the tournament. INSURANCE Each tournament will be protected by a Master Property Damage Liability policy. All tournaments will be protected against robbery inside and outside the premises. TELEVISIONExclusive television rights have been sold to Forum Communications for the State Class A & B Tournaments. VIDEO TAPING AND FILMINGRegulations prohibit the use of video equipment by schools except for the game(s) they are playing. This does not prohibit stations that have contracted for the televising of tournaments from videotaping or filming for delayed broadcasts. Private individuals may use video recorders at NDHSAA sponsored events provided they do not interfere with another person’s view of the game. Tournament managers will determine if individuals are causing any viewing problems. OFFICIALSAssignments of officials for state tournament games are made by the NDHSAA office one week prior to the tournament and officials will be notified of their specific assignments. Management is requested to provide two passes to each working game official. Desk officials, ticket takers and sellers, ushers, etc., are to be obtained by the tournament manager. The desk official acting as scorekeeper is required to wear a distinguishing uniform so he/she can be readily identified. COACHESThe eight coaches with teams in the state tournament are to meet with the tournament manager and an NDHSAA staff member at a designated time prior to the start of the tournament to go over any questions they might have and for a briefing of the operation of the tournament.

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NDHSAA Class B Girls Basketball Ticket Policy - General Public Orders

The 2019 NDHSAA State B Girls Basketball will be held Feb. 28, March 1-2 at the Grand Forks Betty Engelstad Arena.

Reserved tickets to the general public for the 2019 State B Girls Basketball Tournament will go on sale Wednesday, January 16, 2019 at noon central time (all purchases are final and nonrefundable). All other tickets, including student season general admission, will go on sale Thursday, February 28 at 12:00 p.m. Tickets may be purchased in the following ways:1) Online at www.ticketmaster.com2) By calling Ticketmaster at 1-800-745-30003) Ralph Engelstad Arena Box Office; 10:00 am – 6:00 pm, Monday-Friday (beginning on January 16, 2019) *Special Notice: There is a limit of 8 tickets per individual and all purchases are final and nonrefundable. TICKET PRICESSeason Reserved (all three days – ages 3 and up) $42 + $6 Facility Fee = $48.00Single Session Reserved (ages 3 and up) $11 + $1 Facility Fee = $12.00Adult Single Session General Admission $10 + $1 Facility Fee = $11.00Student Season General Admission (all three days) $15 + $6 Facility Fee = $21.00Student Single Session General Admission $5 + $1 Facility Fee = $6.00(Children 2 and under are free if in someone’s lap) Sessions:Thursday, February 281:00 pm and 6:30 pm Friday, March 11:00 pm and 6:30 pm Saturday, March 21:00 pm and 6:00 pm *Doors will open 1 hour before each session. For more information and to view a seating map, please log on to www.theralph.com/events/seating-chart or call Ticketmaster at 1-800-745-3000.

2019 Softball Workshops

Site Supervisor Date Time Devils Lake Sports Center Jay Schneider Wed. March 27 6:00 p.m.Fargo Youth Baseball Facility Ryan Gellner Wed. March 27 6:00 p.m.Bismarck BSC Career Academy Elliot Gerhardt Wed. April 3 6:00 p.m. Dickinson High School Todd Fisher Wed. April 3 6:00 p.m. (MT)Grand Forks Red River High School Donald Doyle Wed. April 3 6:00 p.m.Jamestown High School Trev Zerr Wed. April 3 6:00 p.m.Minot- Magic City Campus Theater Tom Lawson Wed. April 3 6:00 p.m. Williston Area Recreation Center Mike Amundson Wed. April 3 6:00 p.m.

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NDHSAA Class B Boys Basketball Ticket Policy - General Public Orders

The 2019 NDHSAA State B Boys Basketball will be held March 14-16 at the Minot State University Dome. Season tickets for the general public for the 2019 State B Boys Basketball Tournament will go on sale Wednesday, January 30, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at the MSU Dome South Lobby; online sales will begin Wednesday, January 30 at 5:00 p.m. (all purchases are final and nonrefundable). All other tickets including student season general admission will go on sale Thursday, March 14th at 11:30am central time. Tickets may be purchased in the following ways:1) Online at www.msubeavertickets.com2) Online at www.msudome.com3) By walk up starting at 11am on Wednesday, January 30th (and then available Monday-Friday from 9:00am to 4:30pm at the MSU Athletic office following the initial day of sale) *SPECIAL NOTICE: There is a limit of eight (8) tickets per individual and all purchases are final and non-refundable TICKET PRICESSeason Reserved (all three days – ages 3 and up) $42 + $6 facility fee = $48.00Single Session Reserved (ages 3 and up) $11 + $1 facility fee = $12.00Adult Single Session General Admission $10 + $1 facility fee = $11.00Student Season General Admission (all three days) $15 + $6 facility fee = $21.00Student Single Session General Admission $5 + $1 facility fee = $6.00(Children 2 and under are free if in someone’s lap) Sessions:Thursday, March 141:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Friday, March 151:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Saturday, March 161:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. *Doors will open 90 minutes before each session. For more information and to view a seating map, please log on to www.msudome.com (Seating Map will be made available soon).

2019 Baseball Workshops

Site Supervisor Date Time Devils Lake Sports Center Justin Klein Wed. March 27 7:30 p.m.Fargo Youth Baseball Facility Reggie Jackson Wed. March 27 7:00 p.m.Bismarck BSC Career Academy Kevin Kerr Wed. April 3 7:30 p.m.Dickinson High School Todd Fisher Wed. April 3 7:30 p.m. (MT)Grand Forks Red River High School Ryan Ingeman Wed. April 3 7:30 p.m.Jamestown High School Brad Nold Wed. April 3 7:30 p.m.Minot- Magic City Campus Theater Brian Hornecker Wed. April 3 7:30 p.m. Williston Area Recreation Center Mike Amundson Wed. April 3 7:30 p.m.

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VALLEY CITY, N.D. – The North Dakota High School Activities Association Board of Directors met on Thursday, January 17.

Highlights of the meeting included the announcement of new NDHSAA Board members for the 2019-20 school year, approval of sub-region assignments for Class B softball during the 2019 season, approval of several recommendations from Athletic Review and the approval of the 2019 Fall Region Tournament sites.

New NDHSAA Board members for the 2019-20 school year are:

Paul Jundt, Athletic Director at Bismarck Legacy High School, was elected as the Class A West representative.

Dave Schoch, Superintendent at Velva Public School District, was elected as the Class B Northwest representative.

The election of NDHSAA Board Members is determined by a vote of member schools. Board Members serve four-year terms.

The 2019 NDHSAA Class B Softball Region alignments will include two sub regions for the East and West Regions. Four teams from each sub region will qualify for the region tournament. The top four teams from each region (East and West) will qualify for the state tournament.

The Four Sub Regions are as follows:

East Sub-Region 1: Central Cass, Enderlin/Maple Valley, Hankinson/Fairmount/Campbell-Tintah/ Lidgerwood/Rosholt, Hillsboro/Central Valley, Kindred/Richland, Northern Cass

East Sub-Region 2: Dakota Prairie, Grafton, Larimore, May-Port-CG, Pembina County North, Thompson

West Sub-Region 3: Bishop Ryan, Des Lacs-Burlington/Lewis & Clark, Divide County, Glenburn, Kenmare/Bowbells/Mohall-Lansford-Sherwood, Ray, Stanley, Westhope/Newburg/Bottineau

West Sub-Region 4: Beulah, Central McLean, Garrison/Max, Harvey/Wells County, Heart River, Velva/Drake-Anamoose, Washburn, Wilton/Wing

JV Schedule Only: Rugby, Solen/Standing Rock

2019 NDHSAA Class B Softball Regions

The Board of Directors approved four coaches advisory and Athletic Review recommendations that will go into effect in 2019-20. A link to the Athletic Review grid is available here: http://bit.ly/NDHSAA_Athletic_Review

2019 Fall Region Tournament sites approved can be found here: http://bit.ly/NDHSAA-Tour-Current

NOTE: Click the 2019-20 Tab on the bottom of the Tournament Sites Page.

The agenda also included the following items:

- The Board accepted a letter of resignation from NDHSAA Administrative assistant Sue Carlsrud, who will be retiring this summer after 43 years with the Association. Carlsrud will receive a Citation from the National Federation of State High School Associations this summer in Indianapolis for her significant contributions to the NDHSAA. Board Members commended Carlsrud for her service.

- Approval of Board meeting dates for the 2019-20 school year. Dates for 2019-20 NDHSAA Board Meeting can be found here: http://bit.ly/1920-Board-Mtgs

January NDHSAA Board Meeting Synopsis

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Farmers Union Insurance Distinguished Student: Michael Hall

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

Distinguished student, Michael Hall hales from Kindred High School. His friends call him Mike. He is the son of Pam and Steve Hall and and has two brothers (Matt and Eric) and one sister (Rachel). This 18 year old has been an outstanding contributor to the NDHSAA distinguished student program. At Kindred High School, Michael participates in several activities. He excels in football, basketball, track student council, jazz band, and one act play. A myriad of activities to keep him busy most definitely. Michael states that while at school his favorite subjects are science and math. Michael also has an admiration for his sister Rachel. He states, “She works hard no matter what and always puts others before herself.”

In what little spare time he does have, Michael enjoys fishing, hunting, and watching movies. Community service is also very important as you will see Michael volunteers for the special olympics and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes.

Michael plans on pursuing a degree in Pre-Med at either NDSU or UND. In 10 years he sees himself as a graduate of med school and working as an oncologist. Michael is obviously a young leader of today, he feels that having a servant mindset is the most important characteristic of a good leader.

Michael said that the biggest life lesson he has learned from being involved with education-based activities is “the benefit that goes hand in hand with participation and the many opportunities that come with it.”

The perfect vacation for Michael would be a trip to Europe. He also states he could not go a single day without his phone.

If elected President, his first plan of action would be to “push for compromise in healthcare legislation”.Easter is Michael’s favorite holiday because “I get to see the whole family, enjoy a delicious meal, and it usually a sign that warm weather is returning”

Individuals living or dead that Michael would like to share a meal with include: Peyton Manning Michael Jordan, Leonardo da Vinci, and Alexander the Great. Matt Damon would play Michael in a role about his life.

Michael’s biggest pet peeve is “when people cancel plans last minute.” Michael’s favorite tradition is going to the lake on the 4th of July. Congratulations to Michael Hall, a NDHSAA/ Farmers Union Insurance Distinguished Student!

NDHSAA FACTS: Bismarck Century has won five NDHSAA boys swimming and diving team state championships (2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017).

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NDHSAA HELP - NDHSAA Admins Reporting Scores

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February Calendar

2/1/19 Debate State Tournament, Fargo-Metro Schools, Feb. 1-22/6/19 NDAESP Convention, Bismarck Ramada Feb. 6-82/7/19 NDSBA Negotiations Seminar, Bismarck Ramkota Feb. 7-82/9/19 ACT National Test Date2/9/19 Hockey Deadline For East Boys Regional Play-In Game2/9/19 Wrestling Regionals A & B2/11/19 Track Rules Clinic, Online Only, February 11 - March 42/12/19 B Girls Basketball Deadline For District Tournaments2/12/19 Hockey Deadline For West Boys Regional Play-In Game2/12/19 Hockey East Region Tournament Boys2/13/19 WDA REGION/STATE WOODWINDS, BISMARCK2/14/19 AASA National Conference, Los Angeles, CA Feb 14-162/14/19 Hockey West Region Tournament Boys - Feb. 14-162/14/19 Valentines Day2/14/19 Wrestling State Tournament, FARGODOME, Feb 14-162/15/19 Hockey East Region Tournament Boys2/16/19 Hockey East Region Tournament Boys2/18/19 B Girls Basketball Regional Tournament2/18/19 Presidents Day2/19/19 B Girls Basketball Regional Tournament2/19/19 Deadline for Submitting State Gymnastics Registrations, 10:00 a.m.2/21/19 B Girls Basketball Regional Tournament2/21/19 EDC REGION/STATE WIND/PERCUSSION ENSEMBLES, GRAND FORKS RED RIVER2/21/19 Hockey State Tournament (Boys and Girls), Fargo, Feb. 21-232/22/19 Gymnastics State Meet, Jamestown, Feb. 22-232/23/19 A Boys & Girls Basketball Deadline For Play-Ins2/24/19 Deadline for Submitting State Boys Swimming/Diving Entries, 5:00 p.m.2/25/19 Track & Field Opening Date2/26/19 A Boys Basketball East Regional Tournament2/26/19 A Girls Basketball East Regional Tournament2/26/19 B Boys Basketball Deadline For District Tournaments2/28/19 A Boys & Girls Basketball West Regional Tournament, Feb. 28 & Mar. 1-22/28/19 A Boys Basketball East Regional Tournament2/28/19 A Girls Basketball East Regional Tournament2/28/19 B Girls Basketball State Tournament, Grand Forks, Feb. 28 & Mar. 1-2