2015 OHSAA State Rules Interpretation

Meeting

Presenters – Beau Rugg & Bruce Maurer

OHSAA Points of Emphasis

State Rules Interpreters

Beau RuggAssistant Commissioner

Dr. Bruce MaurerDirector of Officiating Development

Attendance will be taken at the end of the meeting

Books for Sale - $5.00 Each

1. Pages 83-85: Delete all (Overtime)

2. Page 99: Delete all (Lightning & Thunder)

NFHS Rules Book Modifications

December 3, 4, & 5

Ohio Stadium◦ Columbus

State Championship Games

Assigners & Commissioner DO NOT suspend or revise OHSAA Polices & Regulations

OHSAA Policies & Regulations

If HC requests a Coach/Referee Conference, we must grant it

Don’t feel offended

Check Gold Book for appropriate mechanics

Coach/Referee Conference

Weeks 1-10◦ Each school make

their own decision

Weeks 11-15◦ OHSAA states they

are illegal

Drones

Officials give “no comment” regarding officiating questions.

Refer media members to the OHSAA.

Officials & The Media

Overtime will be played for varsity games only

No overtime will be played for sub-varsity games.◦ No Exceptions

Overtime

Players and coaches can be disqualified

File OHSAA Ejection Report

DQ’d player/coach will miss Week 1 game

Scrimmages

Disqualifications

The official who ejects the player/coach MUST file the OHSAA ejection report

Officials: Review Safety Policies in the Gold Book

Start Hydrating the Day before the Game

Plenty of Water on Game Day

Heat & Humidity

Eye shade – 1 solid black stroke under the eye

Knee pads – must cover knee

Hip, thigh, and tailbone pads - required

Towels – no lettering Play cards must be on

the wrist Mouthpieces – not clear

or white Elastic bands – illegal Eye shields – must be

clear

Player Equipment

Check before the game and make changes as needed.

Player with signs and symptoms is suspended from the game and may NOT reenter

Concussion: OHSAA Policy

The schools are responsible for the “return to play,” not the officials.

Concussions – Return to Play

Any lightning seen or thunder heard – evacuate the field and take cover◦ 30 minute rule◦ Record all necessary game

information.

Halftime may be shortened/eliminated

Failure to follow policy – officials could be suspended up to 2 years

All players & coaches must be off the field during this time

Inclement Weather

Restricted Area – 2 Yards

Dead Ball – HC may come 2 steps on to the field

Live Ball – No one may be in the restricted area

RESTRICTED AREA

Pass Eligibility Rules (7-5-6a)

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23 93

12

7

75 62 51 77 52 81

Eligible Receivers

If this player catches TD pass, it’s a TD.

Pass Eligibility Rules (7-5-6a)

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23 93

12

7

75 62 51 77 52 81

Eligible Receivers

If this player catches TD pass, it’s a foul for illegal touching: 5 yards, loss of

down.

In order to be eligible, the A Player must be eligible by both his Position AND his jersey number.

So if # 41 is the Center & he is on the End of the Line he is eligible by both his Number (#49) & his position since he in on the End of the Line.

Eligibility on a Muddle Huddle

A shift is illegal if it is designed with the intent to draw the opponent to encroach.

It can NOT be sudden and abrupt.

Place special emphasis on punt plays.

Illegal Shifts (7-1-7b)

A UNS Foul Assessed to an Asst. Coach/Trainer is NOT charged to the HC.

Unsportsmanlike Conduct

If this foul is part of DQ for another assessed UNS, do not send an OHSAA Ejection Report.

Intentional Pass Interference (7-5-10)

Unsportsmanlike Conduct vs. Personal Fouls

Unsportsmanlike Conduct – Non-contact

Personal Fouls – Contact