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2014 FOOTBALL BULLETIN

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CHSAA FOOTBALL COMMITTEE MEMBERS

3A – Michael Krueger; Chairman, (2016, 1st Term)

A-6 David Gottman, Stratton (2015)

A-6 Scott Sorenson, Peetz (2016)

A-8 Gabe Dasko, Hoehne (2015)

A-8 Jenny Smock, Caliche (2017)

1A Jeremy Burmeister, Highland (2016)

1A John Cure, Wray (2017)

2A Joe Archuleta, Olathe (2016)

2A John McGee, Manitou Springs (2015)

3A Dave Craddock, Pueblo Central (2015)

3A Ben Peterson, Holy Family (2016)

4A Kris Roberts, Cheyenne Mountain (2016)

4A Nick Desimone, Wheat Ridge (2017)

5A Eric Gustafson, Horizon (2017)

5A Robbie Owens, Grand Junction (2017)

DATE OF MEETING: Tuesday, December 9, 2014 – 9:00 a.m. CHSAA Office

If you have suggestions or proposed changes that you want the committee to consider, please submit to

Michael Krueger, Palisade High School the Football Committee Chair, or Harry Waterman, ahead of time. This is

an open meeting. Anyone may attend.

HOW TO GET RECOMMENDED FOR 2014-2015 FOOTBALL COMMITTEE:

Contact your league president or Legislative Council representative in January. They can nominate you

through the normal committee process.

Review: CHSAA By-Laws do not allow for

Administrators to review or hear appeals

related to official’s rulings, judgment calls,

or misapplications of rules.

No Video Review Will Be Conducted

Please Note: By playing rule and By-Law,

all results are considered final at the

conclusion of the contest unless otherwise

noted in NFHS playing rules for that sport.

CONTENTS COACHES QUIZ ............................................................................................................................................................... 1

COACH’S CHECK LIST .................................................................................................................................................... 2

MAJOR CHANGES SHOWN IN THIS BULLETIN FOR THE 2014 FOOTBALL SEASON ............................................... 3

FOOTBALL CALENDAR DATES FOR 2014..................................................................................................................... 4

2014 FOOTBALL ADMINISTRATIVE NOTES .................................................................................................................. 5

COIN TOSS ON FIELD ..................................................................................................................................................... 5

OVERTIME TIE-BREAKER PROCEDURE ....................................................................................................................... 5

CHAIN CREW/BALL PERSONS ....................................................................................................................................... 5

40/45-POINT-MERCY RULE (ALL CLASSES) ................................................................................................................. 6

FILMING/VIDEO TAPING ................................................................................................................................................. 6

“GET BACK GUY” ............................................................................................................................................................ 7

MOST COMMONLY ASKED RULES QUESTIONS .......................................................................................................... 8

CHSAA ELIGIBILITY RULES .......................................................................................................................................... 10

EQUIPMENT DATES ...................................................................................................................................................... 11

SIDELINE ZONE FOR SAFETY ..................................................................................................................................... 13

NATIONAL FEDERATION FOOTBALL JERSEY REQUIREMENTS .............................................................................. 14

GAME BALLS ................................................................................................................................................................. 14

CASTS ............................................................................................................................................................................ 14

MAJOR NATIONAL FEDERATION FOOTBALL RULES REVISIONS ............................................................................ 14

COLORADO RULES BY STATE ASSOCIATION ADOPTION ....................................................................................... 16

TEAM BENCHES, SIDELINES ....................................................................................................................................... 17

PROTESTS ..................................................................................................................................................................... 17

RULES ............................................................................................................................................................................ 17

EQUAL FACILITIES ........................................................................................................................................................ 17

FIELD PHONE POLICY .................................................................................................................................................. 17

BALL ............................................................................................................................................................................... 18

TIMER, CHECK TIMER .................................................................................................................................................. 18

ANNOUNCER ................................................................................................................................................................. 18

OVERTIME TIE-BREAKER PROCEDURES .................................................................................................................. 18

INCLEMENT WEATHER ................................................................................................................................................ 18

MEDICAL SERVICES ..................................................................................................................................................... 19

PRESS BOX ACCOMMODATIONS ............................................................................................................................... 19

PLAYOFF INFORMATION

PLAYOFF DATES: .......................................................................................................................................................... 21

A-6 .................................................................................................................................................................................. 22

A-8 .................................................................................................................................................................................. 24

1A.................................................................................................................................................................................... 26

2A.................................................................................................................................................................................... 30

3A.................................................................................................................................................................................... 34

4A.................................................................................................................................................................................... 38

5A.................................................................................................................................................................................... 42

PLAYOFF DATES, TIMES, SITES .................................................................................................................................. 48

CONFERENCE DESIGNATION OF REPRESENTATIVES ............................................................................................ 49

METHOD OF BREAKING TIES FOR CONFERENCES ................................................................................................. 49

DETERMINATION OF HOME TEAMS ............................................................................................................... ……….47

HOME SITE FORMULA .................................................................................................................................................. 50

TENTATIVE SITES AND NOTIFICATION OF SITES AND GAME TIMES ..................................................................... 51

AWARDS ........................................................................................................................................................................ 52

GATE-LIST/ROSTER INFORMATION ............................................................................................................................ 54

GUIDELINE FOR ANNOUNCERS .................................................................................................................................. 55

SPOT ANNOUNCEMENTS ............................................................................................................................................ 55

SPORTS AUTHORITY FIELD WELCOME ..................................................................................................................... 57

TELEVISED 4A, 5A FINALS ........................................................................................................................................... 57

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

FINANCIAL REGULATIONS ........................................................................................................................................... 57

RESPONSIBILITY ........................................................................................................................................................... 59

GATE PROCEDURES .................................................................................................................................................... 59

FINANCIAL REPORT ..................................................................................................................................................... 60

ALLOWABLE TRANSPORTATION, MEALS AND LODGING ........................................................................................ 61

HOST GUARANTEE EXPENSES ................................................................................................................................... 61

GAME FACILITY EXPENSES......................................................................................................................................... 62

RENTAL FACILITIES, BLEACHERS .............................................................................................................................. 62

CONCESSIONS AND PROGRAMS, ETC. ..................................................................................................................... 62

ADMISSION PRICES ...................................................................................................................................................... 62

COMPLIMENTARY TICKETS, CHSAA PASSES ........................................................................................................... 63

BAND & PEP BAND ADMISSION INFORMATION ......................................................................................................... 63

STATE SPIRIT ENTRY ................................................................................................................................................... 63

OFFICIAL INFORMATION

USE OF REGISTERED OFFICIALS ............................................................................................................................... 64

CFOA WELCOME ........................................................................................................................................................... 65

2014 MASTER FOOTBALL CLINICS ........................................................................................................................... 676

SPORTSMANSHIP PROTOCOL .................................................................................................................................. 697

RANDOM ACTS OF SPORTSMANSHIP ........................................................................................................................ 68

ANABOLIC STEROIDS .................................................................................................................................................. 85

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“Seeking Excellence in Academics, Activities and Athletics”

August 1, 2014 TO: Athletic Directors and Coaches of Schools Participating in Football FR: Harry Waterman, Assistant Commissioner RE: Preparation for 2014 Championship Football Season Welcome Back! The Colorado High School Activities Association is looking forward to another season of Colorado high school football. All indicators point to continued interest of the sport; student participation continues to maintain its numbers, and the game is played at a higher level each season. As a coach, you are a major part of the dedicated individuals who continually reaffirm Colorado’s place as a quality high school football state. In order for our sport to continue its positive growth, we need to continue to work together. Coaches, administrators, officials and this office have benefited from being on the “same team” in conducting their sport in a fair and safe manner. If questions, problems, etc. arise, please do not hesitate to contact us so that our communication continues and the sport continues to flourish. Good luck with the upcoming season -- have fun -- and thanks for your input, support and cooperation. It is still important for you to re-familiarize yourself with the policies and procedures required to conduct this sport. There have been numerous misunderstandings, misinterpretations, problems, etc. with the following regulations. These oversights have resulted in the school being placed on restriction along with a great deal of embarrassment for the coach. Please, take care of these issues as required by the CHSAA By-laws. Sincerely, Harry Waterman Assistant Commissioner HW/tm

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Coaches Quiz

Coaches spend hours and hours of their own time preparing for competition. If you read this bulletin

with the care you give to game preparation, you could save yourself problems that no coach ever wants

to face, e.g. ineligibility resulting in forfeiture.

Football Specific

Answers - Coaches Quiz:

1. Yes [ ] No [ ] Fall sport athletes who have been declared academically ineligible may

regain eligibility and play on October 9, 2014.

2. Yes [ ] No [ ] Two different scrimmage dates are allowed for each level of a team.

3. Yes [ ] No [ ] Extra points should be attempted even if time has expired at the end of the

game and it has no impact on the outcome.

4. Yes [ ] No [ ] If a player has scheduled a physical, he can start practice even if the

physical has not been completed prior to the beginning of practice.

5. Yes [ ] No [ ] A player can participate in no more than 56 quarters of interscholastic

competition, exclusive of kicking plays during the regular season.

6. Yes [ ] No [ ] A scrimmage or competition may be held on or after the 10th official

practice day following the start of formal practice.

7. Yes [ ] No [ ] All players must have nine days of practice and be eligible to compete in a

scrimmage or contest.

8. Yes [ ] No [ ] Any coach approached by a player or parent from another school must

immediately refer them to school administration prior to having any

football conversations.

9. Yes [ ] No [ ] An official ruling may be changed at any time prior to the end of the game.

10. Yes [ ] No [ ] Dummies and sleds may be used prior to the 3rd day of practice.

11. Yes [ ] No [ ] Players may not engage in full contact activities until the 4th full day of

the formal practice season (August 14, 2014).

1.

Yes

7.

Yes

2. No 8. Yes

3. No 9. No

4. No 10. Yes

5. Yes 11. Yes

6. Yes

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Coach’s Check List

Coaches: The following is a quick list of important information that you and your players need to know

before the season begins and throughout the year. Have you covered this information with your

players? Use the quick check-off list to make this season a successful one. (Note: HB = CHSAA

Constitution and By-laws)

Important Names and Telephone Numbers:

CHSAA Liaison: Harry Waterman (303) 344-5050

2014 Football Rules Interpreter George Demetriou (719) 540-0420

2014 Football Committee Chairman Michael Krueger (970) 254-4801

2014 Football Committee Meeting: December 9, 2014 (303) 344-5050 CHSAA OFFICE

Football Committee Membership:

A-6 David Gottman, Stratton (2015), A-6 Scott Sorenson, Peetz (2016), A-8 Gabe Dasko, Hoehne (2015), A-8

Jenny Smock, Caliche (2017), 1A Jeremy Burmeister, Highland (2016), 1A John Cure, Wray (2017), 2A Joe

Archuleta, Olathe (2016), 2A John McGee, Manitou Springs (2015), 3A Dave Craddock, Pueblo Central (2015),

3A Ben Peterson, Holy Family (2016), 4A Kris Roberts, Cheyenne Mountain (2016), 4A Nick Desimone, Wheat

Ridge (2017), 5AEric Gustafson, Horizon (2017), 5A Eric Gustafson, Horizon (2017), 5A Robbie Owens, Grand

IJunction (2017)

Reviewed Date Important CHSAA By-laws Bulletin Page Handbook Page

Coaching Registration (Article 16) N/A 44

General Eligibility (Article 17) N/A 46

Transfer [Prior to and in-season] (Article 18) N/A 62

Recruiting (Article 19) N/A 73

Outside Competition (Article 21) N/A 78

Player and Coach Ejection (Article 22) N/A 81

Practice/Nine-Day Practice (Article 23) N/A 87

Penalties (Article 24) N/A 97

Officials (Article 27) 64 106 Reviewed Date Important Football Points of Emphasis Bulletin Page Handbook Page

2014 Season Dates 4 13

2014 Season Playoff Dates 21 13

Tie-Breaking Procedures 49 N/A

General Playoff Regulations 48-52 N/A

2014 Playoff Formats (by Classification) 20-47 N/A

4A -5A State Tournament Site 57 N/A

Program Roster/Game-by-Game Information 54 N/A

New NFHS Football Rules 16 N/A

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Major Changes Shown In This Bulletin for the

2014 Football Season

MAJOR CHANGES FROM LAST YEAR’S REPORT:

A. In Class A-6, week 9 cross-over teams will be ranked 1-16 based on power points.

B. In Class A-8, teams will play a 9 game regular season with playoffs beginning on week 10.

C. In Class 1A, following the first round of the playoffs, if both teams have played an equal amount

of home games during the playoffs, the higher seed will host.

D. In Class 3A, if a 3A team plays a 5A team they will receive 4A wildcard points.

E. In class 3A, the state championship game will be played at the highest seed, regardless of the

number of previous games hosted in the playoffs

F. Determination of Home Teams – See page 30 of this document for several changes.

In 5A, the higher seed will host if both schools have already hosted a playoff game in a previous

round.

CHECK YOUR SCHEDULES Before the competitive interscholastic season begins, check to make sure you have not scheduled

contests in excess of the game/contest limit for football (see CHSAA Sport By-laws).

Teams that have played more contests than allowed in the Sport By-laws will be restricted from state

playoff activities, without appeal.

BE AWARE OF IMPORTANT DATES

It is the coach’s responsibility to be aware of and remind players of important testing (ACT, SAT, etc.) and religious holidays that may affect participation.

PLEASE NOTE: The athletic director has received two bulletins – you can also access the

bulletin on the CHSAA website www.chsaa.org the rule book should be given to the coach.

http://www.chsaa.org/

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Football Calendar Dates For 2014

INITIAL STARTING DATE

The initial approved starting date for football practice is Monday, August 11th. For the dates of

August 11, 12, only football shoes, jerseys, and helmets may be worn by players as permissible

equipment. No pads or other components of regular football uniforms may be worn. Additionally,

there shall be no activity which involves physical contact between players or blocking or tackling

exercises.

FIRST DAY PADS, OTHER EQUIPMENT

On Wednesday, August 13th, players may wear a full uniform. No player to player contact is

permitted.

Q: Are, sleds, dummies, and hand shields permitted during the 1st three days of formal practice?

A: Yes

Q: Is it considered contact if one player holds a dummy which is blocked by another player?

A: No. FIRST DAY FULL CONTACT

The initial date for physical contact between players and the use of all equipment is Thursday,

August 14th. There may be no physical contact between players until this date. FIRST SCRIMMAGE DATE

Two scrimmage dates are permitted on or after Thursday, August 21st. Coaches are asked to review

the entire scrimmage definitions and interpretations as written in the CHSAA Handbook By-laws.

Please note: all participants must have had nine days of practice prior to taking part in an

interscholastic scrimmage or contest. "Jamboree" scrimmages involving three or more schools are

permitted provided they are held at one site on one day.

Please note: Two scrimmage dates are permitted for your team as a whole. If the varsity scrimmages on

Friday and the JV scrimmages on Saturday, your two scrimmage dates have been used. FIRST CONTEST DATE

The first allowable date for an interscholastic contest between schools is Thursday, August 21st.

PLAYOFF DATES

See bracket information on page 21.

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2014 Football Administrative Notes

COIN TOSS ON FIELD

The pre-game coin toss shall be conducted on the field by the referee in the presence of the field

captains, three minutes prior to the scheduled game starting time. This is mandatory for all games;

the toss may NOT be conducted earlier, followed by a simulated toss.

Please Note: Please inform your band of this requirement. Any pre-game performances and the National

Anthem should be completed prior to the coin flip.

OVERTIME TIE-BREAKER PROCEDURE

The CHSAA will continue to utilize the National Federation tie-breaker system as delineated in the

National Federation rule book. This will pertain to all regular season and playoff contests

AT ALL LEVELS (fresh, JV, V, etc.)

TRY FOR THE EXTRA POINT(S) AT THE END OF 4TH QUARTER

If there is no time remaining on the clock at the conclusion of the 4th quarter and the try has no

impact on the outcome of the contest, the try will not be conducted.

FIELD SIZE (8-Man, 6-Man)

Please note: the playing field size for eight-man football contests is 40 x 100 yards with 15-yard side

zones. This pertains to all regular season and playoff contests. The playing field for all six-man

football contests is 40 x 80 yards with 15-yard side zones and the team box boundaries between the

25-yard lines.

CHAIN CREW/BALL PERSONS

Experienced chain crews are a necessity for sound administration of a football game. DO NOT

NEGLECT SUB-VARSITY GAMES IN THIS AREA. Qualified ball persons are also an important

part of on-field administration. Be sure that the ball persons you use are physically mature enough

to handle the duties and do not present an injury risk to themselves or the players.

As per National Federation Football Rule, as soon as a first down is indicated and the chain clipped

at the five yard interval, the chain and down marker should be moved back off the sideline six feet.

Notify your chain crew of this procedure.

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40/45-POINT-MERCY RULE (All Classes) In classes A8, 1A, 2A, 3A, 4A and 5A (all conference and non-conference games played in

Colorado), when a 40 point differential exists at any point during the game, the running clock will

be used for the remainder of the game. (In A6, the margin is 45 points) The clock will not stop on:

1. Out of bounds plays

2. Incomplete passes

3. First downs

4. Change of possession (including touchbacks and fair catches)

5. Penalties

6. Scores The clock will stop as required by rule on:

1. Time-outs (charged and injury)

2. End of period

This rule applies to all regular and post season contests, except the live televised championship

games.

Under the circumstances described above, the officials will continue to use the standard signals. The

timer, prior to the game, will be given instructions by the game officials, and will ignore all signals

regarding the clock except those given by the referee.

Please Note: The use of this rule does not eliminate the use of Rule 3-1-3 which reads: "A period or

periods may be shortened in any emergency by agreement of the opposing coaches and the referee. By

mutual agreement of the opposing coaches and the referee, any remaining period may be shortened at

any time or the game terminated."

FILMING/VIDEO TAPING

Film, Video Quality

Schools are encouraged to pay special attention in making certain the quality of film and video tape

is the best possible in order to enhance the exchange of film/tape for playoff contests. Your

assistance in this area will help with the administration of the playoffs.

Playoff Game Films

During the playoffs, each opponent must provide full length game footage of the two most recent

games when digital/videos are shot. When the home team does not film/video, the next opponent

may secure a digital/video from a previous opponent to consummate the digital/video exchange.

Additionally, When schools use both digital and videotape, the exchange will be the same (digital

for digital or videotape for videotape). When no mutual agreement is reached, the schools will

exchange digital in cases where both mediums are used. When one school has digital only and the

other videotape only, this will be considered a regular exchange. When a school entering the

playoffs has not filmed or videotaped its games, then neither school will exchange and this status

should be communicated to the Commissioner prior to the beginning of the playoffs. This exchange

must be consummated by noon on Monday before the game. When necessary, use overnight mail to

make this happen. Failure to meet the standards of this rule can result in penalties assessed by the

commissioner.

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**IMPORTANT** WHO IS YOUR “GET BACK GUY”? **IMPORTANT**

Officials have been instructed to ask each head coach prior to the game, “Who is your ‘Get Back Guy’?” The “GBG” is the

assistant coach designated by the head coach to be in charge of all bench personnel should an altercation occur on the

field or near the sideline. In volatile situations, the “GBG” immediately communicates with all bench personnel to

prevent them from leaving the bench area or participating in a fight in the bench area. The prompt action of the “GBG”

could prevent your team from forfeiting the present game and next week’s game due to mass player ejections or penalties

imposed by the Commissioner for fighting. Further, the “GBG” should be responsible to see that the sideline six feet

boundary is kept clear of players, bench personnel and, by N.F. rule, everyone else except three coaches.

EQUITY STATEMENT: Members of both sexes are eligible to compete and coach in interscholastic

football. The pronoun "he" is used in the bulletin in the generic sense and refers to members of both

sexes.

OUT OF STATE TRAVEL REQUIRES CHSAA APPROVAL:

Under CHSAA by-law 2620.1, any team traveling out of state for competition (contest or

scrimmage) must have the approval of the CHSAA Commissioner. See page105 in your CHSAA

Constitution and By-laws.

IMPORTANT REMINDERS

We cannot emphasize enough the importance of schools and coaches carefully studying all football

playing rules, especially those dealing with the safety and well-being of the athlete, and stressing the

importance of the players keeping all equipment in top condition. Failure to warn athletes of

potential dangers in not playing the game properly or the proper way to care for equipment, could

lead to serious consequences to coaches and schools. Be certain that you have a file parent/physician

permission certification on file before allowing an athlete to practice. Also be sure that all

participants meet minimum non-contact requirements. Pre-season conditioning does not negate

CHSAA rules. Check age, academic requirements and eligibility.

*Additional questions and interpretations may be obtained from the CHSAA office (303.344.5050),

with Assistant Commissioner Harry Waterman, the administrator responsible for football. It is highly

encouraged that telephone calls on areas of eligibility be made by the school principal or athletic

director, while inquiries on game playing rules be made by the football coach.

RULES MEETING REQUIRED FOR ALL HEAD COACHES

Head coaches in all varsity sports are required to attend a CHSAA-approved rules clinic in their sport

prior to the start of the first game of the season. This is a mandatory meeting and there are a number

of ways coaches can meet this requirement, including attendance at the officials’ rules session at

Colorado High School Coaches Association Clinic in the summer, the CFOA Master Clinic. A list of

the 9 master clinics can be found in the CFOA Handbook. Go to www.chsaa.org and look for other

meetings that will meet this requirement. Coaches will be required to sign in and should be prepared

to have a form to be signed for file with their athletic director. (1650.1)


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Most Commonly Asked Rules Questions

Q1: May jersey uniform numbers have a half inch border?

A1: Yes. The rule book specifies the border must be at least “¼”. Call the CHSAA for specific

questions related to jersey design. In 2012, a new uniform was implemented. Specific details can

be found in the NFHS 2014 Football Rules Book.

Q2: Which gloves are legal?

A2: Those which carry a securely attached label or stamp (NOCSAE Standard).

Q3: Must all face masks and helmets carry the NOCSAE Seal?

A3: Yes.

Q4: Are colored mouth guards required equipment?

A4: Yes. Colored mouth and tooth protector is required.

Q5: The NCAA inbound lines are 60' (not the high school 53' 4"). What should schools which play on college fields do to comply with the high school rules?

A5: The first preference is to mark the field for high school requirements. If this is not possible, play

as marked.

Q6: We play our games on a college field which has goal posts measuring 18' 6" between the uprights instead of the 23' 4" specified in the National Federation rules. May our opponents or conference require that 23' 4" uprights be used in our high school games?

A6: No. High schools using college fields may use the 18' 6" upright. Neither league nor opponent

may dictate that the high school upright be used.

Q7: What are some important rules related to uniform and equipment?

A7: Penalty-flag colored gloves and pads are illegal. Jerseys must fully cover rib and back pads and

may not be altered to produce a knot-like protrusion or to create a tear-away jersey. Jerseys and

pants manufactured after January 1, 1996 may not have more than one manufacturer's logo/trade

name on the outside of each item (jersey and pants) whether visible or not (see Football

Rulebook).

Q8: May the center wear a towel of any color?

A8: No. Players may only wear one moisture-absorbing solid colored towel that is not ball-or

penalty flag colored; is no less than 4 inches in width and 12 inches in length: No greater than 18

inches in width and 36 inches in length: has no more than one visible manufacturer’s

logo/trademark reference that does not exceed 2 ¼ square inches in any dimension; and if worn

by any player, must be the same solid color for all players wearing a towel.

Q9: Do any CHSAA rules exist for determining the winner of a contest ended prematurely because of acts of God?

A9: No. Games interrupted because of events beyond the control of the responsible administrative

authority shall be continued from the point of interruption unless the teams agree to terminate

the game with the existing score, or there are conference or league rules which apply.

Conferences should consider adopting a policy to handle unusual circumstances.

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Q10: Can the timing of a sub varsity quarter be adjusted?

A10: Yes – Schools/leagues should establish the time frame for league or conference opponents or

communicate with non-conference opponents well in advance of the contest. It is strongly

recommended that a 12-minute quarter be used at all levels, freshman through varsity.

Q11: What is the distance inbound for the hash marks on a 6 or 8-man field?

A11: 15 yards

Q12: Must the field be marked with 6’ numbers?

A12: No, but if those numbers are not on the field, there must be nine-yard marks (12” Length, 4”

width) intersecting each 10 yard line.

Q13: Where may the coaches stand?

A13: All team personnel must remain two yards behind the sideline at all times. If the field is

especially small, the referee may allow up to three coaches in the two-yard belt adjacent to the

sideline. Q14: May an athlete wear a tinted eye-shield with a Doctor’s prescription?

A14: No. All eye-shields must be free of any tint.

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CHSAA ELIGIBILITY RULES

Please Note: Each coach should become familiar with all eligibility rules. CHSAA Handbook has been

distributed to member schools. If you do not have access to this material, contact your athletic director.

Check the CHSAA Handbook for the details related to the following rules.

PLAYING OF AN INELIGIBLE WILL RESULT IN FORFEITURE ...................... Rule 2400

SUMMER SCHOOL MAKE-UP ................................................................. Rule 1750.1

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT RULE ......................................................... Rule 1870

ORGANIZED TEAM PRACTICE ............................................................... Rule 2310.3

PHYSICAL EXAMINATION/PARENT CONSENT ......................................... Rule 1780

MEDICAL RELEASE FOR INJURIES ........................................................ Rule 1780.2

UNCONSCIOUS PLAYER

National Federation Rule 3, Section 5, Article 10 (b) -- "An unconscious or apparently unconscious

player is determined by the game officials. The player may not return to play in the game without

written authorization from a physician. This time-out, if not charged, is an official's time-out."

BLEEDING PLAYER

National Federation Rule 3, Section 5, Article 10 (c) -- "The official discovers a player who is

bleeding, or has an open wound, or has an excessive amount of blood on his uniform. Such player

shall be considered an injured player as in Art. 10 (a). See the Communicable Disease Procedures

listed on the page facing the Table of Contents in the National Federation rulebook.

SUB JOINING FIGHT

National Federation Rule 9, Sec. 8, Article 1, “A substitute who leaves the team box and enters the

playing field during a fight will be ejected. A player ejected for leaving the bench area during a

fight is ineligible for the next contest. (See “Who is Your Get Back Guy” on page 8.)

SUNDAY RESTRICTION – Rule 2310.5

ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT

Rule 5000.5, - Electronic communication equipment, including but not limited to computers,

films, televisions and videotapes shall not be used for coaching purposes during a game or between

periods. Penalty--The CHSAA Commissioner shall review the violation and assess penalties

which may include, but not be limited to, forfeiture of the contest, probation and/or restriction of

the coach and/or program.

EXPECTATIONS TO COMPLY WITH RULE 1-6-1

With continuing advancement in computer technology, it is expected that schools comply with

rule 1-6-1 in the 2014 Rules Book. "Electronic equipment, other than an audio tape recorder,

including but not limited to computer, film, television and videotape or any type of still or moving

pictures, shall not be used for coaching purposes during the game or between periods."

At no time should your coaches and a computer be in the same room during a game.

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EQUIPMENT DATES

3310.1 No pads or other components of regular football uniforms except shoes, jerseys and helmets may

be worn by the players until the third day (exclusive of Sundays) of the formal sports season. (Note:

For 2014, August 13th.) On the third day of the formal sports season, players may wear a full regular

football uniform and pads while engaging in blocking and tackling exercises that do not include

physical contact between players.

(a) ISSUE RESTRICTIONS -- The issuing of protective football equipment except during the formal

sports season is a violation.

EXCEPTION 1: To allow individual players who participate in football exercises or drills while in shorts,

7 on 7 competition, and 7 on 7 drills to use Colorado issued helmets under the following criteria:

1. The issuing of the football helmet is approved by the local school district.

2. Football helmets for drills and 7 on 7 may NOT be distributed before Memorial Day.

EXCEPTION 2: An individual or team camp may use Colorado high school-issued protective football

equipment under the following criteria:

1. The issuing of the equipment is approved by the local school district.

2. Camps must be conducted by a college/university, an appropriate commercial

organization or an individual high school.

a. High schools may develop their own team camp on site or at any other location.

3. The camp must show proof of liability insurance.

4. Camps must be for students and/or teams from a variety of different schools if it is

conducted by a college/university or an appropriate commercial organization. Players

from a minimum of six schools must be involved in the camp. Individual school camps

limit participation to those students who have completed the registration process for

enrollment into that high school. (Note: only students from the high school sponsoring

the camp may participate.)

5. The camp should be for a period of time that is typical for camps/clinics (3-5 days) at a

college/university or an appropriate commercial organization. Camps held at individual

high schools can be a maximum of 10 days at the individual school site over a period of

14 calendar days.

6. Camps held at individual high schools will be allowed one scrimmage date with up to

THREE other schools who are conducting an individual team camp. The schools must be

in days 8-10 of their own camps.

7. Issuing equipment for camps held at individual school sites will mirror the restrictions of

the formal football sports season. No pads or other components of regular football

uniforms except shoes, jerseys, and helmets may be worn by the players until the third

day of the team camp. On the third day of the team camp, players may wear a full regular

football uniform and pads while engaging in blocking and tackling exercises that do not

include physical contact between players. On the fourth day, full player-player contact

may begin.

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8. Equipment must be returned and collected immediately.

9. Equipment for team camps cannot be issued after August 1.

3310.2 An individual or school may attend only one team camp at any point from Memorial Day to

August 1. There is no limit on the number of camps an individual player attends if it meets

the parameters established in the section above.

Please Note: This exception does not change the date for issuing equipment for the season.

PENALTY -- Schools which violate this regulation will be immediately placed on a minimum of

probation until the school has provided the Commissioner with a detailed report of the incident(s) and

administrative procedures have been put in place to ensure no repeat of the violation. A second

violation of this regulation will result in the school being placed on restriction for a minimum of one

season from state qualifying competition.

Q1: What is the definition of a football "team camp"?

A1: A team camp is defined as a camp that provides any opportunity for an individual school to

meet as a team for instruction, film study, skill development, scrimmaging, or any other activity

deemed to be team related.

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FOOTBALL COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS SIDELINE ZONE FOR SAFETY

The CHSAA Football Advisory Committee strongly recommends that each field add a zone of two or

more yards off the sideline be used as a restraining line to maintain a clear area for players and officials

along the sideline. The zone will be marked with hash marks and would extend to two yards in back of

the end zone line and extended across the back of the end zone.

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National Federation Football Jersey Requirements By National Federation rule, all football jerseys must reach the top of the football pants and be tucked in if

longer. There are situations with heavyset players where the jersey is not long enough to reach the top of

the football pant. In this situation, a longer jersey should be purchased. In emergency situations, a similar

colored T-shirt may be worn over the pads and under the jersey to meet this requirement. Further, receivers

reaching for a high pass may also fit into this situation. It is the school’s responsibility to make whatever

adjustments necessary to meet the requirement of this rule (NF Rule 1-5-1(b).

Please Note: Effective 2012, visiting jerseys must be white per NFHS RULES.

Beginning in 2012, players of the visiting team shall wear jerseys that meet the following criteria: The body

of the jersey (inside the shoulders, below the collar, and to the bottom of the jersey) shall be white and shall

contain only the listed allowable adornments and accessory patterns in a color that contrasts to white:

(a) as the jersey number(s) required in 1-5-1-c or as the team and/or player name within the body

and/or on the shoulders,

(b) either as a decorative stripe placed during production that follows the curve of the raglan sleeve not

to exceed 1 inch at any point within the body of the jersey, or as decorative stripe(s) added in the

shoulder area after production, not to exceed 1 inch per stripe and total size of combined stripes not

to exceed 3.5 inches,

(c) within the collar, a maximum of 1 inch in width, and/or

(d) as a side seam, a maximum of 4 inches in width but any non-white color may not appear within the

body of the jersey (with the exception of a decorative stripe placed during production that follows

the curve of the raglan sleeve). The exception to (d) would be what is stated in (b) above.

Beginning in 2012, players of the home team shall wear jerseys that meet the following criteria: The body

of the jersey (inside the shoulders, below the collar, and to the bottom of the jersey) may not include white,

except as stated below. If white appears in the body of the jersey of the home team, it may only appear:

a) as the jersey number(s) required in 1-5-1-c or as the team and/or player name within the body

and/or on the shoulders,

b) either as a decorative stripe placed during production that follows the curve of the raglan sleeve not

to exceed 1 inch at any point within the body of the jersey, or as decorative stripe(s) added in the

shoulder area after production, not to exceed 1 inch per stripe and total size of combined stripes not

to exceed 3.5 inches,

c) within the collar, a maximum of 1 inch in width, and/or

d) as a side seam, a maximum of 4 inches in width but any white color may not appear within the

body of the jersey (with the exception of a decorative stripe placed during production that follows

the curve of the raglan sleeve). The exception to (d) would be what is stated in (b) above. GAME BALLS

Each team must present at least one legal game ball to the referee at the time the officials assume

authority for the contest.

CASTS

While this rule is covered in the National Federation Football Rules Book, several questions have

occurred regarding playing with casts. Before a player can participate. The cast must be padded with “no

less than 1/2” thick high-density, closed-cell polyurethane or an alternate material…” (N.F. Rule 1-5-3

(b).

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MAJOR NATIONAL FEDERATION FOOTBALL RULES REVISIONS

2014 CHANGES

1-1-7 State associations can require game officials to assume authority earlier prior to

2-20-2 Definition of targeting added.

(NEW)

2-24-9 Status of the ball following illegal kick clarified.

2-32-16 Definition of defenseless player added.

(NEW)

9-4-3i(3) 3-3-3, 4 End-of-period procedure changed.

6-1-3b Free-Kick Formation provisions added.

(NEW)

6-1-3c Free-kick run-up provisions added.

(NEW)

8-5-1b Provisions to clarify force added.

(NEW)

9-4-3m Targeting an opponent is clarified as a separate personal foul.

(NEW)

9-4-4 Roughing-the-passer fouls revised.

2014 POINTS OF EMPHASIS

1. High School Football-Sate of the Game.

2. Risk Minimization.

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COLORADO RULES BY STATE ASSOCIATION ADOPTION

The NFHS rulebook (Table 1-7) delegates authority to the state associations for certain rules. The following shall

apply in Colorado.

1-1-4 Note Determining the number of game officials – A6 = 4, A8 = 4 (5 preferred); 1A-5A=5.

1-3-2 Note Mandating specific ball for playoff competition – Any NFHS approved ball with logo except

championship games will use a Wilson ball.

1-3-7 Use of supplementary equipment – Authorized.

1-5-1c4 Note Commemorative Patches – Must be requested of CHSAA on a case-by-case basis.

1-5-2d Use of artificial limbs – Authorized.

1-5-3b Note 1 Use of drum for deaf teams – Authorized.

1-5-3b Note 2 Use of device to enhance a required hearing aid – Authorized.

3-1-1 Procedure to resolve ties- NFHS overtime procedure.

3-1-2 Mercy Rule – Running clock procedures are on p. 6 of this handbook.

3-1-4 Continuation of interrupted games – Subject to league policy.

3-1-5 Note 2 Length of halftime intermission – Subject to league policy.

3-2-1 Determining when coin toss is held – On the field, between 3-5 minutes prior to the scheduled start

time.

3-5-7L TV/radio timeouts are authorized when a game is broadcast.

8-3-1 Exc If a touchdown is scored during the last down of the fourth period or in overtime. The try is not

attempted

& OT 5-1-1 unless the point(s) would affect the outcome of the game.

Example 1: B is leading 6-0, 7-0, or 8-0 and A scores a touchdown on the last timed down of the

fourth period, the try is attempted in all cases because it is needed to determine the outcome

of the game.

Example 2: If B is leading 9-0, B wins with a final score of 9-6; no try is attempted.

Example 3: If B is leading 3-0, A wins with a final score of 6-3; no try is attempted.

Rule 1 Size of A6 and A8 fields – 100 yards for 8-man; 80 yards for 6-man.

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TEAM BENCHES, SIDELINES During CHSAA playoff contests, the team benches and sidelines are to be restricted to authorized personnel

consisting of substitutes, coaches, student managers, trainer and team physician. Parents, members of booster

clubs, alumni and other such unauthorized personnel must sit in the stands. Schools are urged to issue visible

sideline tags to those authorized for easy recognition. Do not allow teams attendants to walk the sidelines outside

the team box.

PROTESTS No protests involving the judgment or possible misapplication of a rule by a game official will be considered by the

CHSAA. However, coaches may direct questions to the game officials as they pertain to a possible misapplication

of the rules in accordance with the National Federation Football rules. Coaches are encouraged to carry a National

Federation Rulebook with them for all playoff contests. Schools will still have the opportunity to protest a contest

in accordance with CHSAA rules as it pertains to use of an ineligible participant. Schools which have knowledge

concerning the ineligibility of an opponent are required by CHSAA by-laws to notify the CHSAA prior to

competition.

RULES

All playoff games will be played under the 2014 National Federation Football Rules.

JERSEYS

HOME--Dark VISITORS--Light

EQUAL FACILITIES Although it is necessary that one team be designated as the home team, it shall be kept in mind that the game

belongs equally to both competing schools. It is strongly urged a pre-game planning meeting be held to cover

all details connected with the staging of every playoff contest.

The time period between the first and second half should be equally divided so that each school will have an

opportunity to present its band and drill team. If one school does not wish to provide any half time

entertainment, it may relinquish its time. If mutually agreeable to both teams, the half time period may be

extended from the normal 15 minutes to 20. By mutual agreement of the opposing coaches, half time may be

reduced to 10 minutes.

The same principle of equal facilities should apply to camera sites, dressing facilities, press box seats for spotters,

etc. The visiting team should inquire early in the week about the availability of sideline heaters and plan

accordingly.

FIELD PHONE POLICY If telephone facilities for both teams are provided as a standard practice (during the regular season) at a playoff

site, then the same number of telephone facilities must be provided for both teams. This number must stay

consistent throughout the contest. If one set of phones becomes inoperable during the contest, then neither

team may use the phones initially provided. Teams are permitted to bring their own set of phones to a contest.

These phones will be considered "extra" and are not under the procedure as outlined above.

The responsibility for notifying both teams of phone problems should belong to the referee. If a school does

not provide phone facilities to both teams as a standard practice (during the regular season), then it is up to each

team, home or away, to provide its own phones. The home team will not be required to provide phones to the

visiting team if it is not done during the regular season.

Communication to visiting schools of procedures used for field phones should be a primary priority for the home

team and completed as soon as possible when opponents are known.

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BALL

All footballs used during the regular season and playoffs must be a National Federation approved ball. A National

Federation approval must be marked on the ball (generally located near the valve stem).

The National Federation Rulebook specified that both a rubber-covered or leather-covered football is legal and

the team on offense shall be the option of designation.

Please Note: A Wilson ball will be used in all championship FINAL games. These balls will be supplied by the

CHSAA and shipped (2 balls) to the home team, 2 to the visitor) UPS on Monday prior to the finals. While not

supplied by the CHSAA it is strongly recommended that a Wilson Football be used for all other playoff contests

prior to the finals. If you would prefer to use the Wilson NCAA (1001) ball, 1205- TDS-Composite, F1003 - GST

or any other legal Wilson ball, please contact Harry Waterman by September 1st.

TIMER, CHECK TIMER The timer for all playoff contests shall be a faculty member or responsible adult. The visiting team is

encouraged to provide a check timer, but if it does not, the home team timer alone is responsible.

ANNOUNCER The announcer should be a faculty member or responsible adult who can set the tone of the game by calling

the fans' attention to the following points of reference: (1) CHSAA playoff contests are conducted under the

strictest code of good sporting behavior; (2) The officials are neutral individuals, representing the

Commissioner, and have been selected because of demonstrated ability; (3) Fans are encouraged to support

their own team and display proper protocol and sporting behavior with respect to the opponent and officials'

decisions.

OVERTIME TIE-BREAKER PROCEDURES All tie games will utilize the National Federation tie-breaker system as so delineated below and reviewed in

detail in the National Federation rulebook. Note that under the National Federation tie-breaker, there is no

measurement after the second overtime session; teams continue overtime play until one is declared a winner

by way of a score.

INCLEMENT WEATHER Playoff contests shall not be postponed without permission of the CHSAA Commissioner (or his designee).

The Commissioner (or his designee) shall have the authority to select an alternate site in the event of poor

playing conditions.

Initially, schools have the added responsibility of making alternative travel plans to contests based upon

weather forecasts, etc. As a common factor, input and recommendations are to be sought from the Highway

Patrol Division of Highways and Travel. If you anticipate poor weather, adjust the time when your team will

depart and/or take an alternative route if possible.

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MEDICAL SERVICES Proper medical services should be provided as warranted. The site director will insure that an ambulance is

present or on call. It is strongly urged that a physician be present at all playoff contests.

Starting time due to weather conditions may be adjusted upon consultation and mutual agreement of the

administrators from the affected schools. Emergency postponement consideration is to involve administrators

from the affected schools and the CHSAA Commissioner (or his designee).

When a game has been postponed, it is the host school’s responsibility to notify:

(1) the visiting school

(2) CHSAA office

(3) officials

(4) game workers

(5) media (where applicable)

PRESS BOX ACCOMMODATIONS The home school is responsible to supervise proper accommodations in the press box. An adult should be

assigned to handle this important function. Press box seats should be reserved for members of the media.

They have been advised to call ahead and reserve seats. Sometimes this is not possible, and the person in

charge of the press box should use common sense in admitting bona fide members of the press to a seat.

Too often, the press box loses its meaning, when faculty members, friends, relatives, district personnel, board

members, etc., occupy it. This is not the purpose of the press box. Schools are reminded of the importance of

maintaining good public relations and are encouraged to cooperate fully with members of the media.

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PLAYOFF DATES:

Rules of Thumb for Setting Dates (first round of playoffs):

Class A6, A8, 1A, 2A, 5A – 10th Saturday of competitive season

Class 3A, 4A – 11th Saturday of competitive season

2014: 2015:

Practice Begins: Monday, August 11 Practice Begins: Monday, August 17

1st Scrimmage: Thursday, August 21 1st Scrimmage: Thursday, August 27

1st Contest: Thursday, August 21 1st Contest: Thursday, August 27

Playoffs Begin Final Game Playoffs Begin Final Game

A-6 November 1 November 15 A-6 November 7 November 21

A-8 November 1 November 22 A-8 November 7 November 28

1A November 1 November 22 1A November 7 November 28

2A November 1 November 22 2A November 7 November 28

3A November 8 November 29 3A November 14 December 5



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2014-16 6-Man Football Conferences (32 schools) (Enrollment: 1-75)

East Central (7) North (7) Central (6) Arickaree/Woodlin 33 Briggsdale 55 Colorado D & B 59 Bethune 42 Fleming 73 Deer Trail 39 Flagler 48 North Park 56 Genoa-Hugo/Karvel 47 Hi-Plains 45 Pawnee 28 Hanover 57 Idalia 29 Peetz 72 Miami-Yoder ** 83 Otis 52 Prairie 56 South Park ** 104 Stratton/Liberty 62 Weldon Valley 58

Southwest (6) Southeast (6)

Aguilar 25 Cheraw 62 Antonito ** 79 Cheyenne Wells 48 Cotopaxi 51 Eads 54 La Veta 53 Kit Carson 32 Mountain Valley 37 Manzanola 58 Primero 56 Walsh 50 ** Play-down

2014 A-6 BRACKET

*denotes home team in quarterfinals.

Seeding November 1 November 8 November 15 #1 *

#8

#4 *

#5

#3 *

#6

#2 *

#7

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A6 PLAYOFF FORMAT

The top two teams in each conference will be automatic qualifiers. The remaining six qualifiers will be selected using power points. Six-man will play an 8 game regular season schedule with Week 9 being

used for crossover games. The ninth week teams will be ranked 1-16 based on power points with the

five conference winners being guaranteed a home game. The crossover games will match 1 vs 16, 2

vs 15, 3 vs 14, 4 vs 13, 5 vs 12, 6 vs 11, 7 vs 10, and 8 vs 9. The top eight teams will play at home,

with exception of conference champions playing at home if they are lower than 8 in power points. The

eight winners of the crossover games will then make the 8-team playoffs.

The cross-over game winners will be seeded by a 11-member committee that includes two

representatives from each conference (no coaches) and one at-large representative. The committee will

be named each year at the August A6 Football Association meeting to be held on the second Tuesday

after the start of fall practice. The final eight teams will be true seeded using the following criteria: overall record, head- to-head, conference record, strength of schedule, and strength of conference.

6-man championship home sites must accommodate a seating capacity equal to twice the maximum

enrollment of the respective classification. Example: A6 has an enrollment maximum of 75 x 2 = 150,

minimum seating capacity.

In the event of a tie, the following tie-breaker shall be used:

1. Head to Head Competition (between or amongst all tied teams)

2. Overall Winning Percentage

3. California Playoff

Additional Play: California Playoff Style (if necessary by above)

Situation 1: Three or more tied with two qualifiers or three qualifiers

1. Coin flip to determine “odd team out”

2. A vs. B for one half 3. Winner of 1st half plays C (odd team)

4. Winner of 2nd half is highest seed

Situation 2: Three or more teams tied with one qualifier

1. Coin flip to determine “odd team out”

2. A vs. B for one half

3. Winner of 1st half plays C (odd team)

4. Winner of 2nd half is highest seed

Power Points

(Victory Points + Defeat Points = Playoff Points) divided by Games played = Power Point ranking

Victory Defeat

70 pts. (Opp. 8 wins) 30 pts. (9 wins)

67 pts. (Opp. 7 wins) 30 pts. (8 wins) 64 pts. (Opp. 6 wins) 20 pts. (7 wins)





49 pts. (Opp. 1 wins) 5 pts. (2 wins) 46 pts. (Opp. 0 wins) 5 pts. (1 win)

1. Playing a JV team will not count for power points.

2. A team that wins due to forfeit will count the game as a win for their season record. A team that

forfeits a game will count the game as a loss for their season record. 3. If a school fails to field a team before the start of the season (does not play a game) each scheduled

game they were supposed to play shall be counted as no contest.

4. If a team plays at least one game and discontinues its schedule, each of its remaining games

scheduled prior to the season shall count as a forfeit and will be computed into the power points.

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2014-16 8-Man Football Conferences (41schools) (Enrollment: 76-135)

Plains (6) Arkansas Vy. (6) Western Slope (6) Akron 117 Granada * 65 Hayden 113 Caliche 93 Holly 77 Norwood 77 Dayspring Chr. 107 Las Animas 109 Nucla * 57 Haxtun 97 McClave 89 Plateau Valley * 72 Merino 106 Springfield 92 Rangely 117 Sedgwick County 104 Wiley * 75 Soroco 105

Central (9) Southern (7) Mountain (7) Elbert * 61 Custer County 135 Del Norte 135 Gilpin County * 74 Cripple Cr/Victor 115 Dove Creek * 74 Justice 116 Fowler 114 Mancos 111 Longmont Christian* 69 Hoehne 121 Sanford 108 Nederland ** 185 Kiowa 113 Sangre de Cristo 87 R.M. Lutheran * 66 Simla 102 Sargent 119

Vail Christian 113 Swink 102 Sierra Grande 84 West Grand 130 Pikes Peak Chr. * 66 *playing up

**playing down

A-8 PLAYOFF FORMAT

8-man football will consist of a 9 week season. At the end of the 9 week season, the following

procedure will be followed:

1. Seeding committee will be made up of 1 member from each of the 6 leagues. No coach will be

allowed to be on the committee. The committee will meet at the CHSAA building on the

Sunday following week 9 games.

2. Seeding procedures:

The following criteria will be used for this selection, in no particular order: overall record, common opponents, conference record, strength of schedule, strength of conference, strength of non-league

games, head-to-head competition and last 5 games played.

A. Each league champion will be a part of the 16 team bracket. Each league champion will be

guaranteed a first round home game regardless of what seed they become in the bracket.

B. Each leagues #2 team will be placed on the board and ranked by the seeding committee. The top 3 #2 teams will be placed into the 16 team pool. This makes 9 of the 16 teams.

C. Each league that had a #2 seed placed into the pool will have their #3 team placed on the

board with the remaining #2 teams. These 6 teams will then be ranked 1-6. The top 3

teams will be placed into the pool of 16 teams. This makes 12 of the 16 teams.

D. Each league that had a team placed into the pool the last round will have the next place

team in their league moved up onto the board. The committee will rank these teams 1 thru 6. The top 3 teams will then be placed into the pool of 16. This makes 15 of the 16 teams.

E. Each league that had a team placed into the pool the last round will have the next place

team in their league moved up onto the board. The committee will rank these teams 1 thru

6. The #1 team on the board will make up the final team on the board of the 16 team pool.

F. The committee will then rank the 16 teams 1 thru 16. Seeds #13,14,15, and 16 will be

interchangeable in order to allow the seeding committee some flexibility for geographical concerns.

G. No two teams from the same league will be allowed to play each other in the first round

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2014 A-8 BRACKET

November 1 November 8 November 15 November 22 #1

#16 #8 #9 #4 #13 #5 #12 #3 #14 #6 #11 #7 #10 #2 #15

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2014-16 1A Football Conferences (38 schools) (Enrollment: 136-300)

North Central (6) Tri-Peaks (6) South Central (6) Burlington 232 Buena Vista 248 Byers 158 Highland 239 Dolores Huerta 273 Calhan 141 Holyoke 176 Ellicott 227 Crowley County 140 Wiggins 158 Peyton 217 C.S. Christian 280 Wray 195 Rye 225 Limon 136 Yuma 225 Salida 295 Rocky Ford 200

Southern Peaks (6) Western Slope (6) Metro (8) Centauri 269 Cedaredge 239 Clear Creek 224 Center 178 Grand Valley 291 Cornerstone Chr.* 61 Dolores 208 Hotchkiss 212 Denver Christian 142 Ignacio 217 Lake County 292 Estes Park # 333 John Mall * 116 Meeker 190 Front Range Chr. 179

Monte Vista 256 Paonia 148 Lyons 221 Platte Canyon 299 Resurrection Chr. 216 * playing up ** playing down # must qualify in 2A playoffs – See 2A section

1A PLAYOFF FORMAT

#- Designates that Estes Park is a 2A school playing in the 1A Metro conference for conference play only. Estes Park cannot qualify for 1A football playoffs. Estes Park can only qualify for the 2A

playoffs, which will be determined on criteria established by the football committee. Each team in

the Metro conference finishing below Estes Park in the final conference standing will move up one

spot in the Metro conference final standings at the conclusion of the season.

Playoff Qualifiers

Each conference will receive two automatic qualifiers for a total of twelve (12). The remaining four

qualifiers will be selected by the selection/seeding committee. The criteria used for the seeding

committee will include the following in no particular order: geography, overall record, conference

record, strength of schedule, strength of conference, strength of non-league games, head-to-head

competition, and MaxPreps. Additionally, victory points will also be considered but will be the last criteria considered.

Playoff Seeding

The sixteen (16) teams in the playoff bracket may be placed in any seed on the bracket. The six

conference champions will be guaranteed a first round home game, regardless of seed. Teams from

the same conference will not play each other in the first round. The seeding committee will use the

following criteria to determine seeding: geography, overall record, conference record, strength of

schedule, strength of conference, strength of non-league games, head-to-head competition, and MaxPreps. Additionally, victory points will also be considered but will be the last criteria considered.

The selection/seeding committee will consist of one representative from each conference and one

additional CHSAA designee. The CHSAA designee will only vote if a tie exists. No coaches or parents

of current players may serve on the committee.

Following the first round of the playoffs, if both teams have played the same number of home games

during the playoffs, the team with the higher seed will host. The 1A championship home site must

accommodate a seating capacity equal to twice the maximum enrollment of the respective

classification. Example: 1A has an enrollment maximum of 300 x 2= 600 minimum seating capacity.

Bleachers may be brought in to the site to accommodate the seating requirement.

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1A VICTORY/DEFEAT POINTS

VICTORY POINTS DEFEAT POINTS

Varsity Varsity

4A 110 pts. (Opp. 9 wins) 80 pts. (10 wins)







84 pts. (Opp. 0 wins) 35 pts. (1 win)
























8-Man 70 pts. (Opp. 8 wins) 30 pts. (9 wins)








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5A Junior Varsity Opponent









4A Junior Varsity Opponent









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2014 1A BRACKET

November 1 November 8 November 15 November 22

#1

#16

#8

#9

#4

#13

#5

#12

#3

#14

#6

#11

#7

#10

#2

#15

Conference Champions will be the home team in the first round regardless of seed.

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2014-16 2A Football Conferences (40 schools)

(Enrollment: 301-599)

Tri-Peaks (6) Western Slope North (6) Western Slope South (6) Florence 465 Aspen 555 Bayfield 368 La Junta 367 Basalt 373 Gunnison 326 Lamar 416 Coal Ridge 547 Olathe 351 Manitou Springs 520 Moffat County 504 Pagosa Springs 395 St. Mary's 308 Roaring Fork 333 Montezuma Cortez** 664 Trinidad * 236 Battle Mtn. # 794 Alamosa 506

Patriot (6) Frontier (8) Colorado (8) Brush 442 Academy, The 520 Alameda ** 884 Eaton 502 Bennett * 286 Denver North ** 680 Platte Valley 333 Jefferson 396 Denver West 576 Sterling 565 KIPP 354 Faith Christian 413 University 531 Middle Park 331 Kent Denver 465 Valley 528 The Pinnacle 537 Machebeuf 353 Sheridan 333 Manual 406 Strasburg 357 Ridge View * 296

* playing up **playing down # must qualify in 3A playoffs - criteria TBD at football committee meeting

2A PLAYOFF FORMAT

Each conference champion and runner-up will automatically qualify for the

playoffs with the exception of the Western Slope North Conference who will

receive one automatic bid for their conference champion for a total of eleven

(11) automatic qualifiers. The five (5) remaining playoff spots will be filled by teams based on CHSAA wildcard points.

The only way Estes Park (2A school, playing league in the 1A Metro) can

qualify for the 2A playoffs is to win the 1A Metro League outright and have

enough wildcard points that would place Estes Park in the top 16 of the 2A

wildcard point system. Estes Park would be seeded between 9-16. In this scenario, the last wildcard qualifier in the field would be displaced by

Estes Park.

A committee of administrators, one from each conference, will seed the 16

qualifiers. The conference champions will be placed in one of the top eight positions on the bracket. A second place finisher could be placed in one of

the top eight seeds and above a conference champion that does not come

from their own league. The committee will determine the seeding based on

the CHSAA wildcard point system, which takes into account, record, strength

of schedule, strength of conference, etc… Note: Conference opponents shall

not face each other in the first round and the committee shall consider geography an important factor in the first round games.

The higher seeded team shall be the host in the first round. In subsequent

rounds, the team with the fewest number of home games shall be the host.

If equal, the following criteria will determine the host:

-If opponents are from the same conference, the school with the higher conference

Standing in the regular season shall be the host.

-If opponents are not from the same conference, the higher seed shall host.

2A will play a nine (9) game regular season schedule with playoffs beginning

Week 10. 2A championship home sites must accommodate a seating capacity equal to

twice the maximum enrollment of the respective classification. Example: 2A

has an enrollment maximum of 599 X 2 = 1,198, minimum seating capacity.

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2A WILDCARD FORMAT

1. The five (5) wildcard selections will be based on the top five teams with the highest wildcard

point totals that did not receive an automatic bid. They may come from any conference.

2. The CHSAA office shall compute the playoff points, making all the information available to schools in

contention on the Sunday following the end of the regular season. The announcement of the wildcard

teams shall be made on the Sunday prior to the beginning of the playoffs and shall be official at noon on Monday (unless emergency situations exist). No protest shall be entertained after the deadline

unless it involves incorrect information supplied by the qualifying team(s).

3. The number of points a team scores in a game will have no bearing on the wild card point system.

4. Victory Points – Defeat Points

a) Victory points and defeat points are earned for wins and losses in games played and

completed by the last Saturday (unless weather causes delays) in the regular season of

the classification for which points are being computed based on classification and

quality of wins and losses. The regular season is determined by the Colorado football regular season

and any games played during that season will count towards wildcard points. Post season contests do not count toward wild card points.

b) Schools earn victory points for each win and defeat points for each loss, based on the

c) 2A wildcard table.

c) Total points will be divided by the number of games a team has played.

d) EXCEPTION: On each schedule, the first scheduled (chronologically) non-classification

opponent shall count toward wildcard points for the next highest classification. A first scheduled

1A opponent would count as 2A points for a 2A team.

Examples:

*School A (which is a 2A school) schedules Schools B (1A), C (2A) and D (2A) in non-

conference games. All of those games would be factored based on 2A Wild Card Points.

*School E (which is a 2A school) schedules Schools F (2A), G (1A) and H (1A) as non- conference opponents. Under the exception above, School G would be factored as a 2A school, while

H would be factored for 1A points.

5. Enrollment for out-of-state schools will be equated to Colorado classifications.

6. A team that wins because they are awarded a forfeit will count the game as a win for their season record. A team that loses because of a forfeit will count the game as a loss for their season record.

7. a) If a school fails to field a team and does not play one game, each of its scheduled games shall be

counted as no contest.

b) If a school plays at least one game and discontinues its schedule, each of its games scheduled prior to the season shall count as a forfeit and will be computed in the wildcard standings. If a non-

conference game is cancelled because a team discontinues its schedule, a school may reschedule

another game to count in place of the originally scheduled game. If they cannot reschedule the game

they will be awarded a forfeit.

c) All games scheduled after the start of the season must be approved by the Commissioner in order

to count in the wildcard standings.

8. Teams playing an opponent twice will receive separate victory and bonus points for each game.

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2014 2A BRACKET


#1

#16

#8

#9

#4

#13

#5

#12

#3

#14

#6

#11

#7

#10

#2

#15

Higher seed is home team in the first round.

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Classification

Of Opponent


Varsity Varsity





































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Northern (8) Colorado 7 (8) Western Slope (8) Berthoud 678 Elizabeth 762 Delta 626 Erie 770 Englewood 611 Eagle Valley 711 Frederick 969 Fort Lupton 601 Glenwood Springs 797 Holy Family 619 Fort Morgan 892 Central G.J. ** 1452 Mead 767 Lutheran * 329 Palisade 1049

Niwot ** 1311 Skyview 780 Rifle 720 Northridge 1046 Vista Peak 877 Steamboat Springs 645 Roosevelt 817 Weld Central 609 Summit 770

Metro North (6) Southern (6) South Central (5) Centaurus 1017 Canon City 1019 Classical Academy 618 Arvada 905 Discovery Canyon 1009 Pueblo Central 827 Conifer 819 Harrison 815 Pueblo County 833

D’Evelyn 642 Lewis-Palmer 1033 Pueblo East 1030 Evergreen 1009 Mitchell ** 1215 Sierra 877 Thomas Jefferson 1027 Woodland Park 881 * playing up ** playing down

3A PLAYOFF FORMAT

Teams will be seeded by a committee that includes one administrator from each conference (no

coaches). The committee will seed using the following criteria (in no particular order): wildcard

points, head-to-head, common opponents and geography in the first round.

Each conference champion will receive an automatic playoff berth. Seeds 7-16 will be determined

by wild card points. The 6 conference champions plus the next two highest remaining teams in

wildcard points will host the in the first round

Conference opponents will not face each other in the first round

Wild Card Points – If a 3A team plays a 5A team they will receive 4A victory or defeat points

The State Championship game will be played at the highest seed, regardless of the number of

previous games hosted in the playoffs

Battle Mountain must win their 2A league outright and finish in the top 16 of the 3A wildcard

points to qualify for the 3A - 16 team playoff bracket

The 3A championship site must accommodate a seating capacity equal to or greater than 2,500.

Playoff schools that cannot accommodate the minimum seating capacity of their classification

must designate a regional site prior to their first playoff contest.

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Classification

Of Opponent

VICTORY POINTS

DEFEAT POINTS

Varsity Varsity


































66 pts. (Opp. 1 wins) 20 pts. (2 wins) 63 pts. (Opp. 0 wins) 15 pts. (1 win)










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2014 3A BRACKET


#1

#16

#8

#9

#4

#13

#5

#12

#3 TBA (Home Site)

#14

#6

#11

#7

#10

#2

#15

Home team is the higher seed in the first round.

FORMAT

1. The CHSAA office shall compute the playoff points, making all information available to schools in contention following Week 7 games.

2. The number of points a team scores in a game will have no bearing on the point system.

3. Victory Points – Defeat Points: a. Victory points and defeat points are earned for wins and losses in games played and

completed by the last Saturday (unless weather causes delays) in the regular season of the

classification for which points are being computed based on classification and quality of wins

and losses. The regular season is determined by the Colorado 10-week 4A regular season.

Any varsity games played during the regular season will count toward wildcard points. Post

season games do not count toward wildcard points. b. Schools earn victory points for each win and defeat points for each loss, based on the

following table:

c. Total points will be divided by the number of games played. d. EXCEPTION: On each schedule, the first scheduled (chronologically)

non-classification opponent shall count toward wildcard points for the next highest classification. A first scheduled 3A opponent could count as 4A points

for a 4A team.

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Examples:

o School A (which is a 4A school) schedules Schools B (3A), C (4A) and D (4A) in non-conference games. All of those games would be factored based on 4A Wild Card Points.

o School E (which is a 4A school) schedules Schools F (5A), G (3A) and H (4A) as non-

conference opponents. Under the exception above, School G would be factored as a 4A

school, while F would be factored for 5A points.

o School I (which is a 4A school) schedules Schools J (3A), K (3A) and L (4A) as non-

conference opponents. School J would be factored as a 4A school under the exception above and the other two games as their classification dictates.

4. JV opponents will not accumulate points.


6. A team that wins because it is awarded a forfeit will count the game as a win for its season

record. A team that loses because of a forfeit will count the game as a loss for its season record.

7. a. If a school fails to field a team and does not play one game, each of its scheduled games shall

be counted as no contest. b. If a school plays at least one game and discontinues its schedule, each of its games scheduled

prior to the season shall count as a forfeit and will be computed in the Wild Card standings.

If a non-conference game is canceled because a team discontinues its schedule, a school may

reschedule another game during that week to replace the forfeit, or accept the forfeit.

c. All games scheduled after the start of the season must be approved by the Commissioner in order to count in the Wild Card standings.


9. Zero Week game shall count as a regular season game and be counted in wildcard points in classes

1A, 2A, 3A, 4A and 5A. The opponent’s game with the team and subsequent games in the regular season shall also count toward Wild Card points.

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Longs Peak (6) Northern (6) Plains (6) Adams City ** 1768 Broomfield 1428 Dakota Ridge 1545 Greeley West 1518 Fort Collins 1517 Green Mtn. 1105 Longmont 1180 Greeley Central 1407 Ponderosa 1161 Loveland 1521 Mountain View 1180 J.F. Kennedy 1259 Thompson Valley 1238 Silver Creek 1129 Lincoln 1517 Windsor 1225 Skyline 1352 Littleton 1383

Pikes Peak (6) Southern (6) Mountain (6) Air Academy 1402 Cheyenne Mtn. 1309 Aurora Central ** 2084

Durango 1075 Coronado 1498 Denver South 1380 Liberty 1576 Palmer # 1986 G. Washington 1436 Palmer Ridge 1095 P. Centennial 1251 Golden 1289 Pine Creek 1467 P South 1357 Standley Lake 1344 Rampart 1524 P West 1368 Wheat Ridge 1307

Foothills (6) Falcon 1253 Mesa Ridge 1330 Montrose 1361 Sand Creek 1231 Vista Ridge 1239 Widefield 1240 ** playing down # Playing in the 4A Southern Conference during the regular season but must qualify in the 5A playoffs – See 5A section for playoff criteria.

2014 4A BRACKET


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#1 @ Mile High

#16

#8

#9

#4

#13

#5

#12

#3

#14

#6

#11

#7

#10

#2

#15

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4A PLAYOFF CRITERIA

A committee of administrators (no coaches), one from each conference, and the CHSAA football

liaison, will seed the 16 qualifiers. The conference champions are automatic qualifiers. The top 16

qualifiers will be based on the final CHSAA wildcard standings. If a league champion is not in the

top 16 in wildcard points, they will replace the 16th qualifier.

The committee will determine the seeding based on, but in no particular order: wildcard points, head to head, common opponents, overall record, league standing and geography. Conference opponents

will not be paired in the first round.

4A semifinal sites must accommodate a seating capacity equal to or greater than 3,500. Playoff

schools that cannot accommodate the minimum seating capacity of their classification must

designate a regional site prior to their first playoff contest.

FORMAT

1. The CHSAA office shall compute the playoff points, making all information available to schools

in contention following Week 7 games.


3. Victory Points – Defeat Points:

a. Victory points and defeat points are earned for wins and losses in games played and

completed by the last Saturday (unless weather causes delays) in the regular season of the

classification for which points are being computed based on classification and quality of wins

and losses. The regular season is determined by the Colorado 10-week 4A regular season. Any varsity games played during the regular season will count toward wildcard points. Post

season games do not count toward wildcard points.

b. Schools earn victory points for each win and defeat points for each loss, based on the

following table:

c. Total points will be divided by the number of games played. d. EXCEPTION: On each schedule, the first scheduled (chronologically)

non-classification opponent shall count toward wildcard points for the next highest classification. A first scheduled 3A opponent could count as 4A points

for a 4A team.

Examples:

o School A (which is a 4A school) schedules Schools B (3A), C (4A) and D (4A) in non-

conference games. All of those games would be factored based on 4A Wild Card Points.



school, while F would be factored for 5A points. o School I (which is a 4A school) schedules Schools J (3A), K (3A) and L (4A) as non-

conference opponents. School J would be factored as a 4A school under the exception

above and the other two games as their classification dictates.

4. JV opponents will not accumulate points.





be counted as no contest.

b. If a school plays at least one game and discontinues its schedule, each of its games scheduled

prior to the season shall count as a forfeit and will be computed in the Wild Card standings.

If a non-conference game is canceled because a team discontinues its schedule, a school may reschedule another game during that week to replace the forfeit, or accept the forfeit.

c. All games scheduled after the start of the season must be approved by the Commissioner in

order to count in the Wild Card standings.

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9. Zero Week game shall count as a regular season game and be counted in wildcard points in classes

1A, 2A, 3A, 4A and 5A. The opponent’s game with the team and subsequent games in the regular

season shall also count toward Wild Card points.

Classification

Of Opponent


Varsity Varsity





































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WILDCARD TIE-BREAKING SYSTEM - (all classes except 6-man, 8-man and 1A)

To be used if wildcard teams have the same number of playoff points

Tie Breaker: Head-to-head competition - if three or more teams are tied, head-to-head competition will be used only if one team beats all of the other tied teams. If, after applying Steps 1 and 2 of the

tie breaker process, two teams are tied, head-to-head shall be applied. The team(s) with the highest

number of Tie-breaker Points shall be awarded the playoff berth(s):

1st Level Points + 2nd Level Points = Tie-Breaker Points

Games Played

A. Award 1st level points as follows:

5A 4.0 points

4A 3.5 points

3A 3.0 points 2A 2.5 points

1A 2.0 points

A-8 1.5 points

A victory over any team in these classifications is worth that number of points.

B. Award Second Level Points as follows: If you beat a team, you also receive all of the points they accumulate during the season.

If they beat a 5A team, your school receives 4.0 points

If they beat a 4A team, your school receives 3.5 points, etc.

C. Example: 2nd Level

Points

1st Level Points

Fairview (4 wins) 3.5, 4.0, 4.0, 4.0 = 15.5 4.0

Longmont (7 wins) 4.0, 3.5, 3.5, 3.5, 4.0, 3.5,

3.5

= 25.5 3.5

Rocky Mtn. (4 wins) 3.5, 3.5, 3.5, 4.0 = 14.5 4.0 Mullen (5 wins) 4.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.0, 4.0 = 19.5 4.0

Smoky Hill (1 win) 3.5 = 3.5 4.0

78.5 + 19.5 = 9.8 (TB Pts.)

(10 games)

D. Coin Flip

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(Enrollment: 1610-up)

Centennial (6) Continental North (6) Continental South (6) Cherokee Trail 2633 Rock Canyon 1948 Castle View 1850 Cherry Creek 3512 Fruita Monument 1706 Doherty 2064 Eaglecrest 2513 Highlands Ranch * 1608 Ftn. Ft. Carson 1714 Grandview 2588 Mountain Vista 2100 Legend 1978 Overland 2282 ThunderRidge 2019 Chaparral 2105 Valor * 847 Regis * 1408 Douglas County 1824

Front Range (8) Jeffco (8) Flatirons (8) Fairview 2128 Arvada West 1703 Boulder 1939 Fossil Ridge 2090 Bear Creek 1729 Brighton 1841 Horizon 1917 Chatfield 1805 Denver East 2433

Legacy 2178 Columbine 1660 Montbello 2160 Monarch 1624 Lakewood 2091 Northglenn 1796 Mountain Range 1964 Pomona * 1448 Prairie View 1794 Poudre 1780 Ralston Valley 1748 Thornton 1770

Rocky Mountain 1934 Mullen * 723 Westminster 2390

South Metro (7) Arapahoe 2188 Gateway 1680 Heritage 1668 Hinkley 1923 Rangeview 2305 * playing up Grand Junction 1694 Smoky Hill 2141

5A QUALIFYING FORMAT The top 32 qualifiers will be determined by the final CHSAA wildcard standings at the conclusion of week

9. A committee of administrators (no football coaches), one from each conference, will seed the bracket.

The committee will true seed the 32 qualifiers to the bracket with playoffs to begin on week 10. The committee will also seed teams 33-50 and determine a week 10 matchup for those teams, avoiding

matchups with conference opponents. Geography may be a consideration when seeding 33-50. Seeding

of the 32 qualifiers will be based on, in no particular order; wildcard points, head-to-head, common

opponents, overall record, league standing, strength of schedule, and an RPI ranking system as developed

by Rockypreps. Each quadrant will contain seeds 1-8 (overall, four #1's, four #2's, and so on) to provide flexibility in placement on the bracket. In addition, conference champions will be guaranteed a first

round home contest by being placed in the top 16. The committee will attempt to place the top two seeds

from each conference in separate quadrants. Other conference opponents will not be paired in the first

round. Palmer High School is a 5A Independent and will be considered by the seeding committee and

placed in a week 10 matchup as one of the 50 5A schools being considered by the committee.

With the exception of two western slope 5A schools, all week 10 lower level contests are expected to be

played matching up with week 10 varsity opponents. At least one level must be at the opposite site of the

varsity contest unless mutually agreed upon.

5A semifinal sites must accommodate a seating capacity equal to or greater than 5,000. Playoff schools that cannot accommodate the minimum seating capacity of their classification must designate a regional

site prior to their first playoff contest.

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2014 5A STATE FOOTBALL BRACKET

November 1 November 8 November 15 November 22 November 29 November 22 November 15 November 8 November 1

Sports Authority

@ MILE HIGH

A Region C Region

1 #1 #2 1

8 #32

#31 8

4 #16

#15 4

5 #17

#18 5

2 #8

#7 2

7 #25

#26 7

3 #9

#10 3

6 #24

#23 6

B Region

D

Region

1 #4

#3 1

8 #29

#30 8

4 #13

#14 4

5 #20

#19 5

2 #5

#6 2

7 #28

#27 7

3 #12

#11 3

6 #21

#22 6

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5A WILDCARD CRITERIA

FORMAT

1. Teams will qualify for wildcard berths based on which team earns the highest number of playoff

points. (Victory Points + Defeat Points = Playoff Points)

Games played

2. The CHSAA office shall compute the playoff points, making all information available to schools

in contention following week 6. The announcement of the wildcard teams shall be made on the

Sunday prior to the beginning of playoffs and shall be official at noon on Monday (unless

emergency situations exist). No protest shall be entertained after the deadline unless it involves

wrong information supplied by the qualifying team.


4. A team with a greater amount of playoff points may jump ahead of a team that has finished

higher in conference standings.

5. Victory Points – Defeat Points:

a.Victory points and defeat points are earned for wins and losses in games played and completed

by the last Saturday (unless weather causes delays) in the regular season of the classification

for which points are being computed based on classification and quality of wins and losses. The regular season is determined by the Colorado 9-week 5A regular season and any varsity

regular season games played during that season will count toward Wild Card points. Post

season contests do not count toward wildcard points.

b. Schools earn victory points for each win and defeat points for each loss, based on the table

below.

c. Total points will be divided by the number of games played.

d. EXCEPTION 1: On each 5A schedule, the first scheduled (chronologically) non-

classification opponent shall count toward wildcard points for the next highest classification. A first scheduled 4A opponent would count as 5A points for a 5A team.

Examples:



school, while H would be factored for 4A points.

o School I (which is a 5A school) schedules Schools J (3A), K (4A) and L (4A) as non-

conference opponents. School J would be factored as a 4A school under the exception above and the other two games as their classification dictates.

6. JV opponents will not accumulate wildcard points.




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be counted as no contest.

b. If a school plays at least one game and discontinues its schedule, each of its games scheduled prior to the season shall count as a forfeit and will be computed in the wildcard standings.

If a non-conference game is canceled because a team discontinues its schedule, a school may

reschedule another game in place of the forfeit, or they may accept the forfeit.

c. All games scheduled after the start of the season must be approved by the Commissioner in

order to count in the wildcard standings.


11. Any CHSAA-approved Zero-Week game shall count as a regular season game and be counted

in wildcard points in classes 2A, 3A, 4A and 5A. The opponent’s game with the team and

subsequent games in the regular season shall also count toward wildcard points.

Classification

Of Opponent


Varsity Varsity

































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WILDCARD TIE-BREAKING SYSTEM - (all classes except 6-man & 8-man) - To be used if wildcard

teams have the same number of playoff points

Tie Breaker: Head-to-head competition - if three or more teams are tied, head-to-head competition

will be used only if one team beats all of the other tied teams. If after applying Steps 1 and 2 of the

tie breaker process, two teams are tied, head-to-head shall be applied. The team(s) with the highest

number of Tie-Breaker points, shall be awarded the playoff berth(s):

1st Level Points + 2nd Level Points = Tie-breaker Points Games played

A. Award 1st Level Points as Follows:

5A 4.0 points

4A 3.5 points 3A 3.0 points

2A 2.5 points

1A 2.0 points

A-8 1.5 points

A victory over any team in these classifications is worth that number of points.

B. Award Second Level Points as Follows:

If you beat a team, you also receive all of the points they accumulate during the season.

If they beat a 5A team, your school receives 4.0 points

If they beat a 4A team, your school receives 3.5 points, etc.

C. Example:

2nd Level

Points

1st Level Points

Fairview (4 wins) 3.5, 4.0, 4.0, 4.0 = 15.5 4.0

Longmont (7 wins) 4.0, 3.5, 3.5, 3.5, 4.0, 3.5, 3.5

= 25.5 3.5

Rocky Mtn. (4 wins) 3.5, 3.5, 3.5, 4.0 = 14.5 4.0

Mullen (5 wins) 4.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.0, 4.0 = 19.5 4.0

Smoky Hill (1 win) 3.5 = 3.5 4.0

78.5 + 19.5 = 9.8 (TB Pts.) (10 games)

D. Coin Flip

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VI. POLICIES (ALL CLASSES):

A. NO GAMES - conference or non-conference - WILL END IN A TIE. If the game is to be extended, the

National Federation tiebreaker method (10-yard line) shall be used.

B. Ties in conference standings to determine state berths and/or state seeding shall be broken based leagues

tie-breakers. Additional games may not be played to break ties.

EXCEPTION: A playoff (involving 2 or more teams) may be conducted in order to break tie(s) in

conference standings. However, in no case may a school exceed the 10-game limit as a result of a game

to break a tie in the standings. The CHSAA must be notified in writing, by September 1 if a tie is to be

broken by additional play.

1. Conferences that break ties in standings without additional play will do so by the conference's

adopted tiebreaker system, a copy of the same that must be filed with the CHSAA Office for review

by September 1 of each year. In the event a conference does not file a tiebreaker system, it must

break ties in the following manner: (Note: If there is a 3 (or more) way tie and one of the teams is

removed from the tie, the remaining teams will revert to head-to-head (if possible) to determine

which is the higher qualifier.)

a. Head-to-head (record against each of the teams involved).

b. In conferences or sub-divisions, the conference or sub-division may elect to use inter sub-division

results as a factor in the tie-breaking method, after applying 1.

c. Record against top team in conference or sub-division.

d. Record against next highest common conference opponent above tie.

e. Record against next lower common conference opponent below tie.

f. Highest number of playoff points in the wildcard Criteria.

g. Coin flip by CHSAA Commissioner

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In accordance with the CHSAA Constitution and By-laws, all playoffs shall be under the management of the Commissioner,

who will have final authority and responsibility for their conduct.

PLAYOFF DATES, TIMES, SITES

The football playoff dates for 2013 are established by the CHSAA Legislative Council and appear on the brackets on pages

22-39 of this bulletin.

It is the desire of the Association that schools mutually establish game times and dates which best accommodate the interests

of each school and community.

NOTE: All mutually established game times and dates are subject to final approval by the CHSAA office. When

mutual agreement for the game time and date cannot be reached the following statements will apply:

1. Saturday, 1:00 p.m. and Friday 7:00 p.m. are preferred.

2. Semifinal games will be played on Saturday, 1:00 p.m. Exception: Semifinal games may be played on

Friday, 7:00 p.m. if it is mutually agreed upon by both teams, if there is a facility conflict, or there is a

television opportunity.

3. Thursday playoff games will be allowed through the quarterfinals if mutually agreed upon by both

teams. If not agreed upon the preferred game times will be Friday at 7:00 p.m. or Saturday at 1:00 p.m.

4. When mutual agreement cannot be reached and travel distance is 150 miles or greater, then the game

will be played on Saturday. Friday night will be considered a reasonable option if the distance is less

than 150 miles.

5. Both home and visitor will be provided the opportunity to supply input in the scheduling process but

more weight shall be given to the home team preference.

6. Six or seven days rest following the previous game shall be considered adequate and will not be a

consideration when establishing the date.

7. The Commissioner shall have the sole province to designate game times, dates and sites, including weeks

when a school district is hosting more than one game.

d. Stadium Arrangements - The Commissioner (or his designee) has the authority to select the site based on

the adequacy of the seating, field conditions, etc. Minimum seating capacities have been established and

can be found in the respective playoff format sections.

e. Playoff games shall not be postponed without the permission of the Commissioner (or his designee).

f. The Commissioner (or his designee) shall have the authority to select an alternate site in the event of poor

playing conditions.

g. Determining sites for State Football Playoff Games (ALL CLASSIFICATIONS) - In the opening round of

the state playoffs, the teams with the higher designation (No. 1 higher than No. 2) will host. EXCEPTION

– In 1A, Conference Champions will host in the first round regardless of seed.

The home team at each subsequent playoff game shall be that team which has had the fewer home games

during the state playoffs. If both teams have had an equal number of home games, then:

In Class A6/A8, a coin flip will be conducted by the Commissioner to determine home site.

In CLASS 1A/2A/3A/4A/5A – the team with the higher designation will host that game. EXCEPTION: in

2A, if home playoff games are equal and the match-up involves two league opponents, the team with the

higher regular season standing will host regardless of seed.

For bracketing purposes, the team designated on the bracket or by a coin flip shall remain as the designated home team

regardless of where the game is played

.

Situation 1: Team A is designated the home team by a coin flip, but will not guarantee Team B's

expenses. Team B guarantees A's expenses and hosts the game.

Ruling 1: For future site consideration, A has played a home game, while B has been away.

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Situation 2: Team A wins the coin flip, but chooses to travel to Team B.

Ruling 2: A has been home; B away.

Situation 3: Team A, designated as the home team, cannot meet the seating requirements and plays the

game at Team B's field.

Ruling 3: Team A has been at home; Team B away.

Situation 4: Teams A and B agree to play at a neutral site.

Ruling 4: Home and visiting team must still be designated based on the criteria above.

Situation 5: Due to the extreme travel involved, Team A and Team B agree to play at a neutral site

before the coin flip takes place. Which team is designated as the home team while playing

at the neutral site?

Ruling 5: A coin flip will determine which team is home and away in the next contest (even though

played at a neutral site), as well as for subsequent playoff games.

Please Note: SAT tests are scheduled for November 8 and December 6. Inform your players well in advance. Class

2A, 3A and 4A begin their playoffs November 12, while 6-man, 8-man, 1A and 5A begins November 5.

2A, 3A, 4A and 5A championships are on December 3rd.

CONFERENCE DESIGNATION OF REPRESENTATIVES

Under the playoff format, conferences have the responsibility of developing and identifying the priority

for their representatives into the playoffs where applicable. Thus, the conference through its designated

representative must notify the CHSAA office prior to the publishing of the bracket of the No. 1

representative, the No. 2 representative, etc. Please note, the terms "champions, co-champions, second-

place tie", etc. are not acceptable.

If, for example, a conference would have a "co-champion", the conference by the adopted Legislative

Council guidelines, must specify which team is its No. 1 representative and its No. 2 representative. This

principle would hold true for any combination, such as a "three-way tie" for first or second place.

Please note, conferences/divisions may not exceed the allowable game limit in breaking standing ties.

TIE BREAKER PROCEDURE DUE DATE

Please note: Conference tie-breaker procedure is due in the CHSAA office before September 1.

You can email it to [email protected] or FAX to (303) 367-4101.

METHOD OF BREAKING TIES FOR CONFERENCES

The following is the approved Legislative Council method for the breaking of ties in all conferences and

divisions to determine conference entry into the state playoffs.

1. NO GAMES -- conference or non-conference -- WILL END IN A TIE. If the game is to be extended, the

National Federation tie-breaker method (10-yard line) shall be used.


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2. Breaking Ties in Conference or Division Standings -- A playoff (involving 2 or more teams) may be

conducted in order to break tie(s) in conference or division standings. However, in no case may a

school exceed the game limit as a result of a game to break a tie in the standings. The CHSAA must

to be notified in writing prior to game, if a tie is to be broken by additional play.

a. Conferences/divisions that break ties in the standings without additional play will do so by the

conference's adopted tie-breaker system, a copy of which must be filed with the CHSAA office

for review by August 21st or if there is a change in the format currently on file. If one of the

following eliminates one team from a tie, revert back to No. 1 (head-to-head) to see if the

remaining tie(s) can be resolved. In the event a conference does not file a tie-breaker system, it

must break ties in the following manner:

1. Head-to-head (record against each of the teams involved).

2. In conferences divided into divisions, the conference or division may elect to use inter

sub-division results as a factor in the tie-breaking method, after applying #1.

3. Record against top team in conference or sub-division.

4. Record against next highest common conference opponent above tie.

5. Record against next lower common conference opponent below tie.

6. Highest number of playoff points in the Wild Card Criteria. In 2A-5A, use wild card

point system.

7. Coin-flip by CHSAA Commissioner.

b. In 6-man if there is a three-way (or more) tie for a qualifying position(s), the following tie-

breaker will be used:

1) Head to Head

2) Overall Winning Percentage

3) California Playoff

c. In 8-man and 1A, follow steps above – (A) 1-5 & 7.

1. 3-way tie: a. Coin flip will determine "odd-man out".

b. A vs. B for one half

c. Winner of first half plays C (odd-man)

d. Winner of the 2nd half receives highest seed

e. If loser of 2nd half did not meet the loser of the 1st half, the two teams will play a 3rd

half to determine the next seed.

2. 4-way tie:

a. Pairings will be determined by draw, except that the teams with the better records

against the other three teams tied shall play one half against the teams with the poorer

records in Round 1.

e.g. - A (2-1) vs. B (1-2) C (2-1) vs. D (1-2)

b. The winners of Round 1 will play one half to determine the highest and next highest

seed.

c. If it is necessary to determine further seeds, the losers of Round 1 will play a half.

In situations 1, 2 and 3 below, the rulings apply unless a conference or sub-division has predetermined

it will break ties in the standings, outlined in 2 (exception).

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Situation 1: Team A and Team B tie for third in their conference, which qualifies three teams to the

playoffs. Team A beat Team B in their conference game.

Ruling 1: An extra game may not be played. Team A qualifies; Team B does not.

Situation 2: Team A, Team B, and Team C finish with 6-2 records to tie for first in a conference which

qualifies two teams to the playoffs. In their conference games, Team A beat both Team

B and Team C, while Team B beat Team C.

Ruling 2: Team A enters the playoffs as the conference's No. 1 entry; Team B enters as the No. 2

representative.

Situation 3: Team A, Team B, and Team C tie for second place in a conference which qualifies two

teams. In their conference games, Team A beat Team B, Team B beat Team C, and Team

C beat Team A.

Ruling 3: The "Method of Breaking Ties for Conferences” will be used to resolve the tie; unless a

conference has determined by August 30 (and has notified the CHSAA in writing) that it

will break ties with their own procedures. The regulations in No. 2 must be followed if

an additional game is to be played.

Home Site Formula In order to facilitate planning and to aid communication, the determination of home sites for all potential

games will be decided approximately 1½ weeks in advance. On Tuesdays, the CHSAA staff will develop

every possible combination of match ups for the weekend games to be played approximately 1½ weeks

in the future. The formula to determine home sites will be applied and when necessary, coin flips will be

conducted for A6/A8. The listing of all potential games, with home sites determined, will then be posted

on the internet. This information will allow you to announce potential sites at your playoff game.

When necessary, the coin flips will be conducted in the CHSAA office at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesdays, 1½

weeks prior to the actual game. All coaches, administrators or other school representatives are cordially

invited to attend these flips. The tossing of the coin will take place for all contests required, not just for

those individuals present.

This information will be posted on the CHSAA Homepage (www.chsaa.org) by 3:00 p.m. each Tuesday

under “SportsFootballHomesites.”

TENTATIVE SITES AND NOTIFICATION OF SITES AND GAME TIMES

Schools are asked to have sites tentatively under reservation in advance, thus providing for a quick

release of information and game arrangements. The home school must notify the CHSAA Office by

11:00 a.m. Monday as to the exact site and negotiated time of the upcoming contest.

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AWARDS

In all classifications, the following team awards will be presented by the Commissioner, Associate

Commissioner or Assistant Commissioner at mid-field immediately following the team handshake.

The trophy presentation provides a great educational opportunity for both teams. Plan with your

team an appropriate way to accept the trophy on behalf of the school.

1 championship trophy

1 second place plaque

Additionally, each participant in the state semifinals in concert with the allowable roster number for

expenses will be given a participation certificate. Additional certificates may be purchased from the

CHSAA office for 25 cents apiece. Contact our mailroom personnel at the CHSAA office at (303) 344-

5050.

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14855 E. 2nd Ave.

Aurora, CO 80011

(303) 344-5050

Fax (303) 367-4101

www.chsaa.org

MEMBER

SINCE 1924


TO: ATHLETIC DIRECTORS AND COACHES The combined efforts of the players, coaching staffs, administrators and parents have all contributed in making this football season a success. The excitement and thrill of becoming part of the interscholastic post-season competition, uniquely filled with tradition and honors, will be an experience never to be forgotten. As representatives of your respective schools, conferences and communities, you will be expected to conduct yourselves with integrity, pride, and as true sportsmen, regardless of the outcome. The CHSAA is proud of you, not only for the hard work and numerous sacrifices made on the field, but for your scholastic efforts and services to your school. These are indeed achievements to be commended. It takes exceptional people properly supporting our outstanding interscholastic activities association to produce a quality playoff program. On behalf of the CHSAA Board of Directors and the Legislative Council, I extend best wishes to each of you and a sincere note of appreciation for your continued support. The enclosed orientation materials have been designed to assist your efforts and we urge the following points be addressed: 1. Establish a staff meeting date to include the principal, athletic director, head football coach and activities

director to review the major points of the playoff bulletin and refer any areas requiring further clarity to Harry Waterman in the CHSAA office.

2. Complete the Roster Team Information form on-line at www.chsaa.org the rosters will go to the appropriate

e-mail address. You will need to send a team photo to the Kukulski Brothers, 2127 S. Priest Drive; Suite 404, Tempe, AZ 85282, or you may e-mail a .jpg photo to them at: [email protected] no later than the Monday following your final regular season game.

3. The CHSAA bookkeeper will e-mail the appropriate financial forms the week of your home playoff games.

Use this form to report all financial information. Instructions will be included with the e-mail. If you have further questions, please do not hesitate to contact our office. Sincerely, Harry Waterman Assistant Commissioner

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Gate-List/Roster Information

Our interactive form that can be found on the CHSAA web site:

chsaa.org

To access the roster/gate list click on Sports/Activities - a drop down box will appear – select football>

click on the gate-list link. Fill out the form completely. Click on the Email Submit button, which

will e-mail the form back to CHSAA and The Kukulski Brothers who will be printing the program.

Please Note: Please send a team picture to the Kukulski Brothers at:

2127 S. Priest Dr. Suite 404

Tempe, AZ 85282

Or email a .JPG photo to the Kukulski Brothers at:

[email protected]

The Kukulski Brothers need a good, clear photo. Color photos are preferred. The photos should be

standard team shots -- either 5x7 or 8x10. Please make sure the photo is sharp. They cannot make a

bad photo look good and they want all fans of your high school to be able to recognize your team.

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GUIDELINE FOR ANNOUNCERS

FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS

Good afternoon! Welcome to the 2014 football playoffs, sponsored by the Colorado High School

Activities Association.

(visiting team) and (home team) , competing in today's Class (5A, 4A, 3A, 2A, 1A, A-8,

A-6) (preliminary round, quarterfinals, semifinals, championship) have emerged from a field of (A-6,

32; A-8, 41; 1A, 38; 2A, 40; 3A, 41; 4A, 42; 5A, 49) schools playing (A-6, A-8, 1A, 2A, 3A, 4A, 5A)

football in Colorado.

Regardless of the score of today's game, we ask that all present consider the time and effort that each of

these teams have put forth in reaching this level. By your actions, allow these young people to feel

pride in their communities and schools. Show your appreciation, too, for the countless students also in

the spotlight on the field today -- the cheerleaders, pom pon girls, the band, the pep club and the

students who have supported their teams at home and away. These students have played an important

role in their team's success.

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SPOT ANNOUNCEMENTS

(For Broadcast during athletic events)

The schools taking part in today’s event are part of the nearly 350 members of the Colorado High School Activities Association. As member schools, we promote and protect the privilege of participation in interscholastic athletics and activities. We also promote lifetime values like respect, hard work, teamwork, sporting behavior and citizenship. We help reach and motivate students. We develop policies as a group and enforce them as a responsibility of membership. We are coaches, game officials and administrators, voluntarily working for the common good of kids. We are the C-H-S-A-A.

The C-H-S-A-A membership would like to remind everyone at today’s game that whether you are a participant, a coach or a spectator, Cheer for Your Team and Not against Your Opponent. The only true measure of good sportsmanship is cheering for your team and not against your opponents.

There’s a misconception that the reason kids take part in high school sports is to earn college scholarships. In reality, students say the primary reason they play school sports is to have fun, and the percentage of those players who receive college scholarships is less than five percent. But what comes from the opportunity to compete has lifetime staying power, and is more valuable than a scholarship. Today’s student participants are the leaders of tomorrow. Support your local school activities program. Educational athletics – including contests like this one – teach lifetime values such as respect for your opponents, coaches, officials and classmates. There are few better places than athletic competition to demonstrate respect for others. By your demonstration of respect for those participating and watching today, you underscore that the most important part of high school competition is the people involved and not the game itself. Today’s state championship is an athletic showcase for Colorado’s talented young people. It is also a showcase for the lesson they have learned in sporting behavior and respect for each other. Please celebrate the talent that brought these students here today and the behavior that honors their opponents.

Over seven million kids play high school sports in the US. Just four percent those go on to play sports in college. An even lesser percentage of those athletes earn athletic scholarships in college. Six point two percent of college football players move on to play professionally and just two point four percent of college basketball players move on to play professionally. High School Sports give kids the chance to strive, dream and set realistic goals in their lives. Look at the most successful students in any school and what do you see? You see young people involved in athletics, speech, music, student council and other co-curricular activities. You see improved grade point averages and attendance records. You see our leaders of tomorrow. That's why academics and other school-sponsored activities are great curriculum partners. Support high school activities in your high school.

The score of any athletic event is generally forgotten over time, but the actions of the players, coaches and spectators are remembered. The next time you attend a high school game, think of how history will remember you. Sporting behavior – It’s the essence of the game. Remember what high school activities are all about – participation, teamwork, effort and sacrifice. Let’s keep high school activities in the proper perspective. Together we can show that our sporting behavior matters.

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Attention all Colorado High School Football Coaches SPORTS AUTHORITY FIELD WELCOME

Class 4A and 5A Championships – Sports Authority Field @ Mile High

To all coaches and players:

From the Colorado Sports Hall of Fame and the Denver Broncos Football Club, we would like to welcome the

beginning of the CHSAA High School Football Championships at Sports Authority Field @ Mile High.

On November 29th, we will launch the 10th annual 5A and 4A championship games in an atmosphere similar to a

Broncos home football game. This day will be special for everyone in attendance, from the players and coaches to

the fans.

We encourage all the players and coaches in Colorado to attend this special day. Please let Harry Waterman know

if you and your team will be attending the championships so that we can give you a special welcome that day.

The "Road to SPORTS AUTHORITY" for Championship Saturday will give everyone in our state a chance to visit

and tour the best football stadium in the country. Ticket costs for the game will be $10 for student, $15 for adult

and free parking. We invite everyone involved in high school football in the state of Colorado to attend and enjoy

a glorious and memorable day!

We hope to see you there!

Tom Lawrence Mac Freeman

Tom Lawrence, CEO Mac Freeman, V. President/Gen. Manager

Colorado Sports Hall of Fame SPORTS AUTHORITY Field @ Mile High

Class 4A and 5A Coaches Please Note

There will be a press conference involving of the 4A and 5A final teams’ coaches and administrators on Tuesday,

November 25th, at 10:30 a.m. at SPORTS AUTHORITY Field @ Mile High. A walk through of the facility to cover

the details of the upcoming championship day will precede the conference beginning at 9:00am.

TELEVISED 4A, 5A FINALS Date: Saturday, November 29th

Site: Sports Authority Field at Mile High

As per Legislative Council, the Commissioner shall designate which schools play in live television contests and

shall have final responsibility for designating site and game time.

Please Note: The 40-point Mercy Rule does not apply to championship final(s), if broadcast live.

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FINANCIAL REGULATIONS

RESPONSIBILITY

The principal of each school participating in the CHSAA football playoffs shall be responsible to see

that prescribed procedures pertaining to playoff regulations, as outlined in this section, are followed.

If the principal so desires, this responsibility may be delegated to a member of his/her staff.

1. All performing groups (i.e., dance groups, pom pons, flag teams, drill teams, etc.) must make

previous arrangements with the site director. The site director will arrange for admission either

by passes, gate list, or other means.

a. Marching band members in official uniform who are scheduled to perform at half time

will be admitted at the discretion of the site director and are not limited to the 35

member maximum for pep bands.

b. The CHSAA defines a pep band as a musical group from the school's music program and

designed to perform before games, at time outs and halftime (sharing time with opposing

school's pep band). The number of members allowed is 35, must have typical pep band

instrumentation (50% wind instruments is minimum).

GATE PROCEDURES

All schools hosting playoff games should make certain that gate personnel handling tickets are advised

of the following procedures:

1. All tickets presented for admission are to be torn in half. Return the stub to the patron.

2. All tickets are to be checked for appropriate color. This is to prevent someone from entering

with a ticket designated for another game or with a ticket that was used for the previous playoff

round. This also prevents an adult from entering with a student ticket, a student with a child's

ticket, etc.

All schools hosting playoff games should have one entrance gate designated as the "Pass Gate". This

gate, properly identified with an appropriate sign and staffed by a qualified person, would be used

exclusively for the admission of all holders of CHSAA Media passes, Courtesy Cards and those passes

issued by the host athletic director.

When a person presents a CHSAA Courtesy Card, the gate attendant should request a photo ID to

ensure that the person presenting the card is who is listed on the card. The same process should be

used for Coaches Association cards. Please Note: CHSAA Courtesy Cards allow entrance for bearer

and 1 guest only. The Coaches Association card is for the bearer only. The CHSAA strongly

encourages schools to use a sign-in sheet for the CHSAA Courtesy Card, CHSCA Coaches Card and

CHSAA Media Pass to ensure the proper usage of said passes. The form can be found in the CHSAA

Form Book.

It is highly recommended that the visiting team have a faculty member or other representative

assigned to the main entrance gate prior to and during the game to assist if necessary.

Please Note: By Legislative Council action, the Commissioner is authorized to conduct spot audits of

playoff attendance and receipts. Be sure your gate personnel understand the importance to you and the

Association of carefully monitoring the gate.

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FINANCIAL REPORT Hosting CHSAA playoff events correctly is a major responsibility. The hard work and conscientious efforts of the

site host is greatly appreciated by not only the CHSAA administrative staff but also all the schools, participants

and fans at these events.

While at times, hosting events is an addition to your already full schedule, it does provide opportunities for your

school and teams.

Hosting playoff events at your school provides for the following:

1. An opportunity to put your school at center stage.

2. An opportunity to display your administrative style and competence.

3. Allows your teams to maintain a normal routine prior to the contests by staying at their own homes.

4. Allows your fans to maintain a normal routine by not having to travel and incur the cost associated with

this travel.

5. There may even be a competitive advantage to playing at a familiar site with no travel.

6. Hosting can be financially attractive, if for no other reason than for concessions sales and no travel

expense for the host school.

7. Gives your school an opportunity to build a program.

With the above advantages stated, a host school may lose money covering the expenses necessary to host. When

considering the cost for school travel, even for short trips, the host school is ahead financially when the 20% of

the gate allowed for host expenses does not cover all the costs to host.

As a result of the above, when a school hosts a playoff event it is not normally acceptable to bill other

participating schools for expenses if the gate is not sufficient to cover these expenses. The many advantages of

hosting, both financially and competitively, should cover the costs of hosting over the 20% allowed.

In order to cover any expenses that exceed the 20% of the gate given to host a playoff event, the host school can

seek volunteers to conduct the event, seek agreement from all schools involved to raise ticket prices, off set

expenses with concession money, get corporate support or find many other creative ways to help finance the

event, so that it can be held in your school and community.

The above is stated with an understanding that each sport and situation is individual. Schools at site may all

choose to rent a gym, a piece of equipment, etc., and agree to share the cost of this extra expense. Any agreement

of this type should be accepted by all schools involved and communicated to the CHSAA administrator in charge

of this sport.

In some cases, it is possible that hosting is not right for you or your school. Please inform all involved with

playoff organization so that your school is not considered as a potential host.

The home school will account for the revenue from the game, pay all expenses for the game, and complete the

financial report, sending one copy each to the visiting school and the CHSAA office.

In playoff contests of all classifications, the gate will be divided as follows: The CHSAA will receive 10% of the

gross receipts and 70% of the net proceeds, after expenses have been paid for each playoff contest. The two

participating schools will divide (equally 15% each) the remaining 30% of the net proceeds.

Playoff financial reports, please note that each host school will receive an email from Donna Coonts prior to

hosting with an attached excel report.

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ALLOWABLE TRANSPORTATION, MEALS AND LODGING

Schools should plan/negotiate the transportation guarantee as soon as possible before the upcoming

contest. This is required to avoid miscommunication and give a clear picture of the financial

responsibilities of the host. See CHSAA Legislative Council Minutes, Tournament and Playoff Finance

report - Reimbursements.

Meals: $4.00 (breakfast); $5.00 (lunch); $6.00 (dinner) per person

Lodging: $12.00 per person - for actual overnights used

Transportation: A-6 -5A: 1-60 miles one way (120 round trip) -- actual cost of bus (not to exceed $180). If

round trip miles are greater than 121 miles and up to 399 miles round trip--$1.25 per mile

(starting at mile 1), regardless of roster count. For mileage over 400 miles (round trip),

transportation will be paid at $1.00 per mile from mile 400 forward.

The home team and visiting teams from 60 miles or less (one-way) are not permitted a meal.

A team must travel 200 miles (one way) before they are entitled to an overnight stay guarantee. A team must travel

325 miles and actually stay a second night in order to be reimbursed for the second night.

Home and visiting teams should communicate with each other in advance about expenses. During discussions,

consider what you would ask for if you were on the other side. In another year, you might be.

Maximum number of allowable participants for expenses: A-6 & A-8 ............................... Roster count +5 not to exceed 25

1A ............................................ Roster count +5 not to exceed 35

2A ............................................ Roster count +5 not to exceed 40 Not used for

3A ............................................. Roster count +5 not to exceed 44 transportation cost



HOST GUARANTEE EXPENSES

If the host team will not guarantee the expenses (as outlined in this bulletin) of the team designated to travel and if

the designated traveling team will guarantee the expenses of the other team on its field, then the game site will be

changed.

If neither team will guarantee expenses, then the game will be played as originally scheduled. If there is a deficit,

and neither team has guaranteed expenses, both schools shall share the deficit equally.

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ALLOWABLE TRANSPORTATION, MEALS AND LODGING – (continued)

If the host school shows a net loss greater than the amount shown on the statement which should be

paid to the CHSAA, no money is owed to the CHSAA. Example 1: If a school hosting a football playoff

game shows a net loss of $1 and the CHSAA share shown on the statement is $50, the net amount paid

to the CHSAA is $49. Example 2: If a school hosting a football playoff game shows a net loss of $100

and the CHSAA share on the statement is $50, no money is to be paid to the CHSAA.

GAME FACILITY EXPENSES

The following are approved maximum game expenses for the host school in managing the contest (these amounts are set to make game expenses reasonable – this is increase revenue to both competing schools):

A-6 -- $300

A-8 -- $300

1A -- $400

2A -- $400

3A -- $550

4A -- $675

5A -- $750

Expenses in employing police may be added to the allowable game expense at the discretion of the host

school. All expenses must be itemized. Game films, video-tape, statisticians are not an approved

allowable expenses. Please do not request to exceed the amount.

RENTAL FACILITIES, BLEACHERS

Host schools which have a rental fee to pay on facilities will assume this obligation. However, if by

mutual agreement, two schools agree to rent facilities not normally used by either, permission must be

granted in advance by the CHSAA. With respect to additional bleachers moved in and snow removal,

the host school will assume this obligation.

CONCESSIONS AND PROGRAMS, ETC.

Where concessions and programs are involved in a playoff contest, the profit or loss from such

enterprises shall not be included as part of the financial report. The home school will handle the

programs (except championship finals) and concessions as a separate venture and need not share the

profit nor expect the CHSAA or visiting school to share in any loss. In the championship final only, for

all classes the CHSAA will assume all publication costs and provide the championship program, through

its licensed vendor, Kukulski Brothers.

ADMISSION PRICES

The following are the minimum admission prices for CHSAA state football playoff games and as

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established by the CHSAA Board of Directors:

Pigtails, Prelims, Quarterfinals & Semifinals Finals (A6, A8, 1A, 2A, 3A)

Pre-school (age 4 and under) ................ Free Student (K-12) & Sr. Citizen (age 60) .. $6.00

Student (K-12) & Sr. Citizen (age 60) ..$5.00 General Admission ................................ $9.00

General Admission ................................$8.00 Reserved (if available) ........................... $9.00

Finals (4A, 5A)

Student (K-12) & Sr. Citizen (age 60) $10.00

General Admission .............................. $15.00

Certain State Football tickets are available through Ticket Leap at https://chsaa.ticketleap.com/

Please Note: By mutual agreement, participating schools may charge more than the above minimum prices.

However, past experience has shown that public relations are enhanced if people are paying the same price

for the same class of game at every location. The CHSAA does not set the ticket prices at Sports Authority

Field at Mile High.

COMPLIMENTARY TICKETS, CHSAA PASSES

Each school competing in the playoffs will be furnished complimentary tickets (not including players,

coaches and managers) for each playoff game by the host school – A-6 (10 tickets), A-8 (12), 1A (15), 2A

& 3A (20), 4A & 5A (25) (except the 4A, 5A championship games where 15 will be provided). If additional

complimentary tickets are desired, they must be purchased at the prevailing rate by the school. Only the

CHSAA Courtesy Card, CHSCA Coaches Pass and CHSAA Press Pass will be honored at all football

playoff contests. No league passes will be honored.

BAND & PEP BAND ADMISSION INFORMATION

Only 35 pep band members, including director, will be admitted at no charge to the state playoffs,

providing each member of said groups complies with the following conditions:

1. The site director is notified in advance and the group appears at the entrance designated by the

site director.

2. Cheerleaders must be in uniform (25 limit), accompanied by two sponsors. Band members must

have an instrument in possession and be accompanied by the director.

Please Note: Two sponsor for cheerleaders, one director for bands will be admitted at no charge.

STATE SPIRIT ENTRY

Roster maximum as designated by classification plus 2 coaches.

https://chsaa.ticketleap.com/

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USE OF REGISTERED OFFICIALS

All CHSAA member schools must use only officials registered with the CHSAA for all varsity and junior varsity contests (strongly recommended for sub-junior varsity contests). All registered officials receive a registration card each year, with their names appearing in the official football directory. Both of these lists are mailed to all member schools. In circumstances in which registered officials are not available, permission to use non-registered officials must be received from the CHSAA. The CHSAA office and members of the CFOA stand ready to aid you in obtaining competent officials for your games. Both organizations are also always on the alert for new officials. If you have a senior who expresses an interest in officiating and who appears to have the desirable qualifications, encourage him or her to become a registered official by calling Monica Tillman at the CHSAA Officials Office (303-364-1337).

Neither the program, the players nor the development of quality officials, benefit from the use of unqualified officials. Make every effort to use registered officials.

Some suggestions on the employment of officials:

a. Mutually agree on acceptable officials within your league or with each individual school. b. Attempt to employ these officials early. (Officials in some geographical areas are not permitted to accept contracts until

after the assignment meetings are over.) c. Attend your area assignment meeting. d. Do not hire officials who actively seek games or who are unethical in other ways. e. Have a written agreement with each official. Contract forms for this purpose are available from the CHSAA. f. Pay them promptly, preferably before the game or at the half. g. Keep good records on all officials!! From these records you may wish to re-employ in future years. h. Report immediately to the CHSAA Office any conduct on the official's part which is in violation of the officials' code of

ethics (inside cover of football officials' directory). I. In an emergency, contact the area vice president (page 1, football officials' directory). He can help you secure an official. j. Live up to your contract with the official. Do not attempt to "remove" him after a controversial ball game. k. Attempt to use a variety of officials. It is inappropriate for the official and inappropriate for the school to use the same

official over and over again. Usually, two times a season is more than enough. l. Make officials feel that they've stepped into a quality football program. Have a person greet the officials upon their arrival.

Provide a clean, secure room for their pre-game conference and provide half-time beverages. Assign someone to open the door of the officials' room at half-time and after the game.

m. Hire adult chain crews and instruct them to arrive at least 30 minutes before game time to meet with the officials.

Your attention is called to the officials' fee schedule approved by the CHSAA Legislative Council: 4 or 5 officials -- $57.00 per official 3 officials -- not recommended for 11-man football Sub-Varsity -- $43.00 per official

Same Official works sub-varsity ($43.00) followed by varsity ($57.00) on same day --$100.00 (total).

Note 1: Jefferson County (except Conifer, Elizabeth, Evergreen and Summit), Denver, Continental, Skyline (except Fort Lupton), Front Range (Fort Collins, Loveland, Poudre and Rocky Mountain), Frontier (except Bennett, Clear Creek, Lake County, Middle Park and Platte Canyon), Metropolitan and Centennial leagues will not pay mileage between league cities, but will pay a mileage travel stipend of $2 to each official between league cities. Colorado Springs schools will pay mileage travel stipend of $2 to officials selected from the Colorado Springs Officials’ Association. An official that is assigned to two or more contests at a given site on the same day shall be paid one travel stipend or reimbursement.

Travel: If all officials are on a convenient route (same city) $.40 per mile one way. If men are not on a convenient route (different cities not located along the usual route) $.40 per mile one way for each car involved. No mileage will be paid to an official whose town of residence is 20 miles or closer to the host school. Full mileage will be paid to officials who travel over 20 miles.

Only ONE driver will be paid for each contest. This will be paid to the official on the crew who travels the furthest. Issues with multiple drivers must be solved between the officials and the assignor prior to the game.

In lieu of per diem, a rider fee of $10 is paid to officials, non-drivers only, who are riding on trips of 75 miles or more one-way. A single assigned or single self-assigned official to a contest will receive the posted single game fee.

Meals: Over 75 miles (one way) -- Breakfast $4.00, Lunch $5.00; Dinner $6.00 (each official

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OFFICIALS CONTINUED In assigning officials to all playoff games the CHSAA staff will make every attempt to assign officials from a neutral area within reasonable travel distance from the game site, unless the two competing schools are from the same assignment area.

The CHSAA staff has adopted a standard format for soliciting input and assigning state officials.

A. Administrator in charge of each activity will solicit input from the following:

1. League presidents - coaches' input at this level. a. Assigners

2. Coaches Associations (CHSCA) 3. Area Directors

a. President or designee and Board of Directors of CFOA b. Individual Officials

4. CHSAA Football Committee 5. District Athletic Directors

B. The state officials will be selected based on the following: 1. Compliance with CFOA requirements 2. Recommendations (above) 3. Past performance evaluations at state 4. Geographic representation 5. Attempt to maximize opportunities for officials to work state playoffs. In conjunction with the CFOA, the CHSAA will

attempt to use a minimum of 10% officials who have not worked the previous year's state playoffs. 6. When possible, an official shall not officiate the State Championship finals of the same classification in consecutive

years.

Please Note: Some officials areas are requesting application for playoff assignments. If so, that process will also be considered when selections are made.

EVALUATE YOUR OFFICIALS

The CHSAA and the Colorado Football Officials Association value your input on the officiating in our state. A special interactive form has been set up at www.chsaa.org for coaches to evaluate the officials in each of their games. Once on the CHSAA site, simply click on >coaches>coaches home> Officials’ Rating Evaluation Card to get to the form. If coaches will take a minute and fill out the form for each game this season, valuable information can be gathered. It is important that the coaches approach this with the mindset that constructive criticism is the best way to improve officiating in Colorado.

Neutrality Priority When Assigning Officials to in Post Season/Travel Cost an Impact Every effort will be made to cut the travel cost when assigning officials in the post season though the priority of assigning will be to maintain neutrality. In general if two teams are competing from different areas of the state, the officials will not be assigned from either of the areas of the competing teams. However if the teams are from the same area, the officials could be assigned from the same area or any combination of areas. Below is the legend for area football officials and a couple of examples.

Football Officials by Area

1. Metro Denver 10. Greeley 2. Canon City 11. Monte Vista 3. Colorado Springs 12. Durango 4. Pueblo 13. Cortez 5. Trinidad 14. Grand Junction/West Central 6. La Junta 15. Lamar 7. Ft. Collins 16. Craig/Steamboat Springs 8. Boulder/Longmont 17. Glenwood Springs 9. Wray

Examples 1: Pine Creek from Colorado Springs is playing Highlands Ranch from the metro Denver area. The officials will be selected from any of the other areas. Therefore a crew from Limon, which is from the East, could be selected whether the game is played at Highlands Ranch or Pine Creek. Example 2: If George Washington from Denver plays Fairview from Boulder, the officials could be selected from any area. The three officials may be selected from three different areas or any combination of areas. This would be true if the two teams were from Durango and Fort Collins. The concept of mixed crews is important in football where the teams come from all areas of the state. In many cases it is simpler to ensure neutrality by having umpires from two or three different areas of the state on a game. Following these guidelines, a school can determine on its own from which area playoff officials could be assigned.


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CFOA WELCOME

Welcome to the 2014 football season.

Over the past year, our organization took giant steps forward by producing our own CFOA Mechanics

Manual. This effort headed up by Kirk Russell and George Demetriou and input from many others in our

organization will provide a manual that will guide us toward a consistent statewide product. As expected,

several topics came under considerable debate but now our individual responsibility is to follow the

mechanics as outlined. Our experiences and input, along with evaluation of a large volume of game film,

will allow CFOA to make improvements in the future. This effort will only be successful if we all follow our

state adopted mechanics manual.

In an effort to improve accountability of officials for actions that occur on and off the field, a committee

formed under the leadership of Mark Usery. This allows the CFOA in an organized fashion to deal with

complaints against official(s) or an adverse action by an official. This process will provide a method for

timely actions. By taking this step, we will be taking on our own responsibility of monitoring and

sanctioning officials, if necessary. This has been coordinated with the assistance of Tom Robinson, CHSAA

Officials Liaison.

The recently developed physical standards test continues modification to more closely represent what we

do on the field. The physical standards test is not an assessment of fitness. This will continue to be a

responsibility of each individual official. Your physical condition is as important to the athletes you referee

as to yourself.

It will soon be time for Master Clinics across the state. Please make an extra effort to attend one of these

clinics produced by George Demetriou. George was recently honored by being placed in the 2014 class of

National Federation of High Schools (NFHS) Hall of Fame. This is a well-deserved honor for a man that has

dedicated so much time and expertise to our organization.

Thank you all for your hard work and dedication to the CFOA. Have a great season.

Sincerely,

Bob Loyd CFOA President

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2014 MASTER FOOTBALL CLINICS

The CHSAA, in cooperation with the Colorado Football Officials' Association, will be sponsoring nine

State Master Clinics in the state. Sites, dates and times are listed below. For help, questions or

comments, contact George Demetriou at (719) 535-1893.

2014 Regional Master Clinics

LOCATION ATTENDEES DATE/TIME

1- Erie HS Longmont, Greeley, Ft Collins Sat. 7/19 – 9 AM

Longmont

2- Yuma HS Wray Sun. 7/20 – 10 AM

Yuma

3- Canon City HS Canon City Weds. 7/23 – 5 PM

Canon City

4- Denver North HS Denver Sat. 7/26 – 9 AM

Denver

5- John Mall HS Pueblo, LaJunta, Lamar, Trinidad Sun. 7/27-10 AM

Walsenburg

6- Mercy Hospital Durango, Cortez, Monte Vista Sat. 8/2– 9 AM

Durango

7- Rifle HS GJ, Steamboat Spgs, Glenwood Spgs Sun. 8/3 – 9 AM

Rifle

8- Trinity United Colorado Springs Tue. 8/5 – 5 PM

Methodist Church

It is hoped that no coach, school official or football official will have to travel too far to attend one of

these State Master Clinics. Experience has shown that clinics have proven valuable in assisting officials

to interpret rules the same all over the state and to assist coaches to better understand the high school

rules, thus, the State Master Clinic format. Coaches and school officials are urged to attend the

meetings. If you cannot attend one of the State Master Clinics, contact the CFOA Vice President in

your area and inquire about New Officials’ clinics, study sessions or meeting dates.

INVITE AN OFFICIAL!

The Colorado Football Officials Association has encouraged schools to invite officials to attend

preseason parent/player meetings to review rule changes and areas of rule emphasis. Contact your local

area director to make these arrangements.

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Sportsmanship Protocol at all CHSAA Contests and Activities

1. National Anthem-When the National Anthem is played or the Pledge of Allegiance is recited, students, fans, coaches and players should stand at attention, remove hats and face the flag.

2. Cheerleaders/Fans/Spectators It is recommended that there be positive cheers only. Only cheerleaders may use megaphones. All patrons must wear shirts and shoes. Face painting is allowed. Cheer and tumbling routines must be in front the your team’s student body. Routines

that spill onto the area of the opposing team are prohibited. Cheer squads may perform under the basket area outside the free vertical lane lines

at all times. 3. Banners

One cloth or vinyl banner may be used, but must be sanctioned by the game management, principal, and/or athletic director before the contest. Note: Some facilities, including venues used for CHSAA playoffs, may not allow any banners.

Paper banners are not allowed at CHSAA sponsored playoff events. The words and graphics on banners must be positive: i.e. “beat”, “outscore”, “conquer”, etc.; Negative banners: i.e. “kill”, “maim”, “scalp”, etc., will be confiscated and may result in no future use of banners.

Banners must not block the view of others. 4. Noisemakers

All artificial noisemakers are prohibited. This includes: cowbells, drums, whistles, horns, plastic clackers, thunder sticks, etc. Exception: bleacher kicking is permitted if the facility management allows it.

An air horn or cannon may be used on the field and only if supervised by a school designee. It should never be disruptive to the playing of the game and used only during dead ball periods at the end of playing action.

No musical instruments and/or amplified music, including drums, shall play while the game clock is running or when a ‘live-ball’ situation is applicable by rule, whether the game is indoor or outdoor. This includes fanfares, drum rolls, etc. The only time the game, once started, is not “in progress” is during a timeout or intermission. This applies to the use of outdoor, in-gym, or in-arena sound systems and public address announcements. The announcer is an integral member of game administration and is a reporter of information not necessarily obvious to spectators. Great care must be exercised to see that neither team gains an advantage from announcements over the public address system. Announcers are not "play-by-play” announcers.

There shall be no amplified instruments at any CHSAA playoff events.

5. A list of acceptable and unacceptable behaviors can be found in the Game Management and Sportsmanship Expectation Guide included in your

school box.

CHEER FOR YOUR TEAM AND NOT AGAINST THE OPPONENT!!

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To: CHSAA Member Schools Coaches/Principals/Athletic Directors

RANDOM ACTS OF SPORTSMANSHIP INITIATIVE

In a recent meeting of the Sportsmanship Committee the decision was made to identify what the committee feels happens more often than most people think and that is our teams, student-athletes, coaches, student bodies, parents, and fans participate in positive acts of sportsmanship. Therefore the Committee stole from the concept of random acts of kindness to propose a project for the CHSAA called Random Acts of Sportsmanship. At this past summer’s meetings of the National Federation of High School Associations (NFHS), the inaugural presentation of the Spirit of Sport of Award was given to Evergreen High School for encouraging and selecting an autistic student to participate as a cheer athlete. It was unprecedented in that this cheer athlete was a full member at all cheer activities, including competitions. The Evergreen cheer squad did care about their scores in competition but only that they compete as a team. This was a random act of sportsmanship. Team was placed above winning. Within our 343 schools, the committee knows that this type of positive sporting behavior happens all the time in the CHSAA. The Committee is asking that you announce this project to your student body to be on the lookout for random acts of sportsmanship. The Committee/CHSAA will select from the pool of submissions and pick the top five, which will be presented at the fall Sportsmanship Symposium. Those individuals who participated in these random acts of sportsmanship will be recognized at the Symposium as well. THE DETAILS Where to Submit: CHSAA website – chsaa.org/Sports + Activities/Sportsmanship/ “Random Acts of Sportsmanship” link What to Submit: Scenario/Description of Events and Characters How many to Submit: Unlimited Questions??? to [email protected].


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August 2014 TO: CHSAA Football Coaches and Administrators FR: Harry Waterman, Assistant Commissioner RE: Anabolic Steroids

Over the past several years, the documented use of anabolic steroids by college and professional athletes has been on the increase. The United States Congress has become involved and is trying to determine what each professional and college organization is doing to combat the use.

The National Federation of State High School Associations has taken the lead in providing a program from which to build a stronger education approach to helping students and parents understand the risks involved in using these illegal drugs. The NFHS has developed a multimedia educational initiative called “Make the Right Choice.”

While the number of steroid cases is small in comparison to those of students using other illegal drugs, I wanted to provide you with some basic information that might assist your efforts in spotting potential problems among your athletes.

And, please remember that there is no substitute for listening to your athletes when they talk about themselves and others. Coaches hold the key to this preventative effort. Look, listen and educate your athletes on the dangers of using anabolic steroids.

Side Effects from use of Anabolic Steroids

All professional and amateur sports organizations ban the use of steroids because of their dangerous side effects and because steroids give competitors an unfair advantage.

The use of steroids by young people whose bones are still growing will result in stunted growth. Girls, like boys, use steroids to excel at their sport, recover from injury and modify their appearance. Girls who use steroids can grow body and facial hair and experience permanent voice lowering. Boys who use steroids can form breast tissue, begin to lose their hair (go bald) and have their testicles

shrink. Boys and girls who use steroids can have thick, oily skin, which often leads to severe acne on the face

and body. Steroid users report an initial feeling of wellbeing that is later replaced by mood swings, loss of sleep and

paranoia. Reports of depression are common in people who stop using steroids. Some athletes have died from steroid use either because of the effects of the steroids on their body or

the effects of discontinuing steroid use without a doctor's help.

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St Past 12 Colorado Football Champions

See the back of your CHSAA Handbook for a complete list of past champions.

2002 A6 Peetz

A8 Stratton

1A Akron

2A Holy Family

3A Florence

4A Monarch

5A Columbine

2003 A6 Idalia

A8 Merino

1A Limon

2A Denver Christian

3A Palisade

4A Loveland

5A Ponderosa

2004 A6 Hi-Plains

A8 Haxtun

1A Limon

2A Faith Christian

3A Rifle

4A ThunderRidge

5A Mullen

2005 A6 Idalia

A8 Merino

1A Limon

2A Holy Family

3A Florence

4A ThunderRidge

5A Douglas County

2006 A6 Idalia

A8 Granada

1A Akron

2A Faith Christian

3A Alamosa

4A Wheat Ridge

5A Columbine

2007 A6 Eads

A8 Merino

1A Akron

2A Platte Valley

3A Berthoud

4A Pueblo West

5A Grandview

2008 A6 Hi-Plains

A8 Dayspring

1A Akron

2A Olathe

3A Glenwood Springs

4A Wheat Ridge

5A Mullen

2009 A6 Idalia

A8 Merino

1A Yuma

2A Faith Christian

3A Valor Christian

4A Heritage

5A Mullen

2010 A6 Idalia

A8 Hoehne

1A Burlington

2A Olathe

3A Elizabeth

4A Valor Christian

5A Mullen

2011 A6 Fleming

A8 Daysprings Christian

1A Burlington

2A Florence

3A Windsor

4A Valor Christian

5A Columbine

2013

A6 Fleming

A8 Hoehne

1A Cedaredge

2A Kent Denver

3A Silver Creek

4A Monarch

5A Valor Christian

2014 A6 Liberty/Stratton

A8 Dayspring Christian

1A Paonia

2A Platte Valley

3A Coronado

4A Pine Creek

5A Valor Christian

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