PSAL

1 SPORT SPECIFIC INFORMATION
1.1 Season Start Date – March 1, 2012
1.2 Season End Date – May 20, 2012
1.3 Date that all make-up games must be completed: May 13, 2012
1.4 Tryout dates – January 17, 2012 – February 1, 2012
1.5 Maximum number of games, exclusive of playoffs – No Maximum
1.6 Minimum number of players required to start a game – seven (7) players. It is recommended that each team have fourteen (14) active players.
1.7 Times of games
1.7.1 Games will start promptly at 9:00AM or other designated time as posted on www.psal.org.
1.7.2 A forfeit will be declared if a team does not show up within 30 minutes of game time.

2 TRYOUTS & PRACTICE
2.1 Schools must have five (5) days of practice prior to the first interschool scrimmage. Students must have five (5) days of practice prior to the first interschool scrimmage.
2.2 Schools must have eight (8) days of practice prior to the first interschool game.
Students must have eight (8) days of practice prior to the first interschool game.
2.3 Approved tryout dates for all students are – January 17, 2012 – February 1, 2012.
2.4 A school may not conduct organized practices prior to March 1, 2012.

3 TEAM ROSTERS
3.1 All coaches must electronically submit a Team Roster with jersey numbers to www.psal.org ONE WEEK prior to the first scheduled contest of the season (league or non-league). NO LATER THAN MARCH 13 , 2012
3.2 No PSAL team is permitted to compete unless an approved team roster is posted on the website.
3.3 Failure to submit the above will result in a forfeit for each contest played.
3.4 Minimum number of players “in uniform” required to start a meet is Seven (7)

4 CHANGES IN SCHEDULE
4.1 The PSAL office will issue official schedules for each sport.
4.2 NO CHANGE IS OFFICIAL UNTIL IT HAS BEEN CHANGED ON THE SCHOOLS SCHEDULE POSTED ON THE PSAL WEBSITE.
4.3 The procedure for making any changes is to contact the Double Dutch commissioner, Andrea Cherry at ACherry4@schools.nyc.gov.

5 SEVERE WEATHER DELAYS AND CANCELLATIONS
5.1 INDOOR SPORTS-ONLY
5.1.1 All games will be played as scheduled unless cancelled by the PSAL. Check www.PSAL.org game day.
5.1.2 NO CHANGE IS OFFICIAL UNTIL IT HAS BEEN POSTED ON THE SCHOOLS’ SCHEDULES AND ON THE PSAL WEBSITE.

6 STUDENT- ATHLETES
6.1 Each student-athlete must have a signed parental consent form on file for each sport before the first day of participation in that sport (tryouts, practice).
6.2 Each student-athlete must have a current (within one calendar year) medical certificate on file before the first day of participation (tryouts, practices).
6.3 No player in house or transferring from another school may be added to a team roster after April 16, 2012 for all leagues.
6.4 On days of normal school attendance, a student-athlete must be present in school in order to participate in any team practice, scrimmage, league or non-league game, meet, match, contest or tryouts on that day.

7 TEACHER/COACHES
7.1 All coaches must attend one of the mandatory coaching clinics.
7.2 Failure to attend will result in a loss of 2 hours from your coaching allocation.
7.3 Meets cannot proceed unless both coaches are present and the required AED unit is present. All coaches must bring their AED unit to all games, practices and scrimmages.
7.4 At least one (1) AED MUST be present, for a coach to practice, scrimmage, or play a game.
7.5 Coaches must be present in the gymnasium/field when his/her team is practicing.
7.6 Each teacher/coach must actively supervise team members until they are safely away from the site of competition at “away” games.
7.7 Only a licensed teacher with current First Aid/CPR/ AED may substitute for the assigned teacher coach.
7.8 Meet Director will speak only to the head teacher/coach during a dispute.

8 VOLUNTEER ASSISTANT COACHES
8.1 Volunteer assistant coaches are permitted to be on the bench during a game, provided that they are duly authorized by the school Principal.
8.2 A letter of authorization from the Principal must be received by the PSAL 36 hours prior to the event. WRITTEN AUTHORIZATION FROM THE PSAL IS NOT REQUIRED.
8.3 If an assistant is to substitute at any time for the Head Coach, the assistant must be in possession of a six digit Department of Education file number and fully certified in First Aid/CPR/AED.
8.4 All pertinent regulations regarding for the use of volunteers in the schools must be adhered to.
8.5 All volunteer coaches/assistants must be fingerprinted by the Department of Education.

9 OFFICIALS
9.1 Assignor Andrea Cherry - E-Mail: Acherry4@schools.nyc.gov
9.2 All officials will be assigned by the PSAL.
9.3 Notify the Sports Commissioner or the appropriate Assignor by email or phone when an official is late or not present. They are due at site 30 minutes before game time.
9.4 Only officials who have been approved by the PSAL, and whose names appear on the officials’ roster may be hired for league and non-league games.

10 GYMNASIUMS / FIELDS
10.1 All gymnasiums must be approved by the Sports Commissioner, prior to its first usage.
10.2 All double dutch facilities must be approved by the Sports Commissioner and the PSAL, prior to its first usage.
10.3 Teams not using their school sites will designate the sites for home meets and notify the PSAL prior to the season by December 1. 2012).
10.4 All courts or fields must have the following (which are the responsibilities of the home team)
10.4.1 Time clock
10.4.3 First aid kit
10.4.4 Schools that do not provide the above mentioned items may forfeit their games while in violation. Any violations of the above must be reported to the PSAL and the Sports Commissioner immediately.

11 EQUIPMENT
11.1 At least 2 “singles” ropes (12 feet long).
11.2 At least 2 “doubles” ropes (14 feet long).
11.3 The Meet Director will provide ropes for competition.
11.4 Safety Equipment
11.4.1 AED Unit MUST be present at ALL practices, scrimmages and games
11.4.2 The PSAL recommends that all coaches travel with a team medical bag, which includes the following items:
11.4.2.1 Slings (small, medium, large)
11.4.2.2 Splints (short)
11.4.2.3 Gauze pads, butterflies and adhesive bandages
11.4.2.4 Eye patches
11.4.2.5 Eye irrigating solution
11.4.2.6 Peroxide and sterile saline
11.4.2.7 Scissors (blunt tip, tape cutter) tape (1/4 to 2 inches wide), ace wraps (2, 4, 6 inches), antiseptic wash and antibacterial ointment
11.4.2.8 Cotton (cotton swab applicators), tongue depressors, ice packs and mobile phone (if possible)

12 UNIFORMS
12.1 All players must be in appropriate school uniforms as specified in the American Double Dutch League Rules Book
12.2 All athletes must wear athletic clothing; t-shirts shorts socks and sneakers.
12.3 Shirts must conceal undergarments and be tucked into the shorts.
12.4 Shorts must be two inches above the knee.
12.5 Spandex is permitted, but only if worn under the shorts.
12.6 All members of the team must be in the same uniform
12.7 Competitors shall not be permitted to compete in attire which include advertising or a name other than or a name other than the name and/or number of the competitor, school or mascot.
12.8 One visible logo/trade name not exceeding 21/2 square inches and not exceeding 21/2 inches in any dimension is permissible on each item of uniform apparel.
12.9 Hair restraining devices are considered legal, provided they are functioning and are being worn in the hair during the event.
12.10 No jeans
12.11 Jewelry – No wearing of jewelry by a student athlete is permitted. Umpires/Referees will ask student athletes to remove jewelry. If she does not, then she will be ejected.
12.13 A fifteen-point penalty will result for disregarding these rules.

13 COMPETITIONS
13.1 Teams should arrive at least 30 minutes prior to the designated start time.
13.2 Teams will have a maximum of 15 minutes practice time before each meet.
13.2.1 The only people permitted in the designated bench are:
13.2.2 The teacher coach (Varsity and/or Junior Varsity)
13.2.3 Assistant teacher/coaches authorized by the Principal and submitted to the Double Dutch Commissioner or Meet Manager.
13.2.4 Student Managers, only as listed on the team profile
13.2.5 Team Members, only as listed on the official roster published on www.psal.org in full uniform.
13.2.6 Sports Specific personnel (example: physicians, trainers, etc).
13.3 All other persons and spectators must be seated in the stands.
13.4 Violation of this rule can result in penalties to be determined by the PSAL
13.5 Host Team
13.5.1 The host team must provide a safe and private dressing area for visiting team members.
13.5.2 Host School Must Provide
13.5.2.1 Tables (5)
13.5.2.2 Chairs (15)
13.5.2.3 Public address system
13.5.2.4 Time clock with buzzer
13.5.2.5 Bench area for each team

13.6 ORDER OF EVENTS
13.6.1 New Compulsory / Speed Competition
          a.  1 right turn – 2.5 pts
          b.  1 left turn – 2.5 pts
          c.  1 high buck – 10 pts (low buck -5 pts)
          d.  1 crab – 10 pts
          e.  5 high steps  -5 pts
13.6.2 Singles Freestyle
13.6.3 New Compulsory / Speed Competition
          a.  1 right turn – 2.5 pts
          b.  1 left turn – 2.5 pts
          c.  1 high buck – 10 pts (low buck -5 pts)
          d.  1 crab – 10 pts
          e.  5 high steps  -5 pts
13.6.4   Doubles Freestyle
13.6.5  A freestyle routine (regular meets, playoff and finals) must be choreographed to music.
13.6.6  Coaches are required to submit a CD/IPOD/MP3player with music with their team entries during registration.

14 SCORING AND TIME KEEPING
14.1 Prior to each meet the coach must submit a lineup during check-in, positions and numbers of All players and all coaches.
14.2 Each team must jump in the position designated by the meet manager.
14.3 Jump scores are to be recorded on the official ADDL score sheet.
14.4 Official (s) and coaches must sign score sheet.

15 REGULATION MEET
15.1 As specified in the American Double Dutch League Rules Book.

16 BOX SCORES
16.1 Following each PSAL league contest, A box score will be posted within 24 hours, to www.psal.org.

17 FORFEITS
17.1 FOUR (4) hours of pay will be deducted from the teacher/coach’s allocation for each forfeit of a non-played PSAL League game.
17.2 A forfeit will be declared if a team does not show up within 30 minutes of game time.
17.3 A forfeit will be declared for any team having less than FOUR players suited up for a contest.
17.4 All forfeits must be reported to the Sport’s Commissioner and the Assignor within 24 hours of the contest.
17.5 The box score for a forfeited contest will be entered by the Sport’s Commissioner.
17.6 Coaches may be subject to further disciplinary action based up the circumstances surrounding the forfeit.

18 PROTESTS
18.1 Protests may only be made if a rule is alleged to have been applied incorrectly, or not applied.
18.2 No protest of judgment calls may be entered.
18.3 The protesting coach must ensure that a written statement of protest containing all pertinent information and citing the exact rule or rules, as quoted from the American Double Dutch League Rule Book, is signed by both the school’s Athletic Director and Principal and postmarked, faxed or emailed to the Commissioner within two school days of the infraction.
18.4 No protest will be reviewed without the required signatures.
18.5 The Commissioner will render a formal decision within two school days of receipt.
18.6 The protesting coach may appeal the Commissioner’s decision by ensuring that a written statement of appeal, containing all pertinent information, signed by both the school’s Athletic Director and Principal is postmarked, faxed or emailed to the PSAL within two school days of receipt of the Commissioner’s decision.
18.7 No appeal will be reviewed without the required signatures.
18.8 The PSAL will render a formal decision within two school days of receipt.
18.9 The decision of the PSAL is final.

19 DEVELOPMENTAL TEAMS
19.1 A developmental team is a new team entering the league for the first time or so designated by the PSAL.
19.2 Developmental teams must adhere to all of the rules governing PSAL teams.

20 EJECTED STUDENT ATHLETES
20.1 The minimum penalty imposed upon a student-athlete ejected from a PSAL league contest by an official will be a suspension from the next scheduled PSAL contest (including league, post-season, or special events).
20.2 The official will notify the Sports Commissioner immediately after the contest.
20.3 The teacher/coach must post the student-athlete as INACTIVE on the PSAL website.
20.4 The teacher/coach of the suspended student-athlete may appeal to the PSAL prior to the subsequent contest.
20.5 The PSAL may impose further sanctions if there is evidence that such sanctions are justified.
20.6 The PSAL will notify the teacher/coach of the decision prior to the next scheduled league contest.

21 EJECTED TEACHER/COACHES
21.1 Any teacher/coach who is ejected from the contest must leave the gymnasium.
21.2 If a certified replacement teacher/coach (Department of Education licensed teacher with current First Aid, AED, and CPR certifications) is not available, the ejected teacher/coach’s team will forfeit the contest.
21.3 The official will notify the PSAL of the ejection immediately after the game.
21.4 The ejected teacher/coach will be suspended:
21.4.1 1st Ejection during current season: One (1) game suspension for the next scheduled league game (regular season or playoffs)
21.4.2 2nd Ejection during current season: Two (2) games suspension and subject to further disciplinary action by the Principal, Superintendent and or the PSAL.

22 BENCH RULE
22.1 In the event of an altercation, if a teacher/coach loses control of their bench and players clear the bench to participate in an altercation – that game will be declared a forfeit and the team will forfeit a minimum of the next 2 scheduled league meets.
22.2 In the event of an altercation, if teacher/coaches lose control of their benches and benches clear to participate in an altercation – that meet will be declared a forfeit and the teams involved will forfeit a minimum of the next 2 scheduled league meets.
22.3 The PSAL Director may impose further sanctions if there is evidence that such sanctions are warranted.

23 DROPPING TEAMS FROM ACTIVE STATUS
23.1 If a team forfeits 2 meets during the season for not having the minimum number of players available for a league contest, that teams schedule will be cancelled for the remainder of the season.
23.2 The team’s status for the following season will be reviewed by the PSAL.

24 PLAYOFF CRITERIA
24.1 Coaches must enter the numbers of the team members on the official roster prior to the start of playoffs. Teams without numbers may be subject to disqualification.
24.2 During the playoffs schools will compete in groups. A group consists of a “singles” and a “doubles” team.
24.3 A singles team must have 3 players.
24.4 A doubles team must have 4 players.
24.5 A group (singles and doubles team) must have a minimum of 4 students and a maximum of 7 students.
24.6 Students can be members of both teams.
24.7 All members of a group must participate in the singles competition and or doubles competition of a match.
24.8 The coach must designate a player’s position, group and whether the student is jumping in singles or doubles. This will be designated at the first playoff event.
24.9 Once a member’s position is designated, the position will remain throughout the entire playoff series.
24.10 Each school will be allotted a maximum of two groups for a total of four teams.
24.11 Each school must submit at least one singles and one doubles team – comprising one group.
24.12 NO HALF GROUPS (1 singles or 1 doubles team) WILL BE ENTERED IN THE COMPETITION.
24.13 Teams will have to remain in the same groups throughout the duration of the playoffs.
24.14 In case of an injury or absence, a substitution may be made for an injured or absent player(s). Once a member of a team is replaced by a substitute, the replaced player can not re-enter the team during the competition day.
24.15 Once the playoffs begin, your group’s will scores will be judged cumulatively. (The scores from your singles and doubles teams will be added. For example, ”John Smith High School I” scored a 467.13 in singles and a 350.2 in doubles for a total score of 817.33. The score of 817.33 will be the evaluated score.)
24.16 The teams with the highest total composite score will move on to the next round.
24.17 There will be three rounds of playoffs.
24.18 All schools will participate in the first round with the top 8 schools advancing to the semi-final round.
24.19 The top 8 schools will participate in the semi-finals with the top 4 schools advancing to the finals.
24.20  Each team must prepare a list of tricks to be performed for the freestyle portion of the competition for playoff rounds and championship.  List must be typed and tricks listed in the order of performance.  Athletes will be allowed to add additional trick during their freestyle performance.
24.21 During the finals there will be two rounds of competition. The first round will consist of all four groups participating with the two groups scoring the highest advancing to the finals round. In the finals round, the two groups will compete in head to head competition with the highest score being named the 2011-2012 PSAL Double Dutch City Champion.