WVASA Membership Meeting WVSSAC UPDATE WVASA Membership Meeting September 28, 2018

Discussion Items Overview of organization Legal Updates Home school participation Senate Bill 40 – Emergency Action Plans Senate Bill 336 Title IX AEDs for schools New Initiatives for 2018-19 Competitive Balance Committee School Broadcasting Programs/NFHS Network Opioid/Mental Health Awareness Summit

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WVSSAC Staff Executive Director – Bernie Dolan Assistant Executive Director (3) Greg Reed Wayne Ryan Cindy Daniel Communications Director Bill Gillispie Secretary (6) Heather Enoch D. Laura Wallace Regina Kerby E. Katelyn Enoch Alice Goodwin

EARLY HISTORY Formed as West Virginia High School Athletic Association – June 17, 1916 Changed to WVSSAC in 1955 Started with 11 charter members – presently 126 high schools, 158 middle schools

National Federation of State High School Associations (continued) The NFHS is located in Indianapolis, Indiana (Est. 1920) National leadership organization for high school sports and fine arts activities The NFHS writes playing rules for 17 boys and girl sports at the high school level Membership = 50 member state associations and the District of Columbia NFHS reaches more than 18,500 high schools and 11 million participants in high school activity programs, including more than 7 million in high school sports National authority on interscholastic activity programs About the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) cont.: The NFHS, based in Indianapolis, Indiana, is the national leadership organization for high school sports and fine arts activities. Since 1920, the NFHS has led the development of education-based interscholastic sports and fine arts activities that help students succeed in their lives. The NFHS sets direction for the future by building awareness and support, improving the participation experience, establishing consistent standards and rules for competition, and helping those who oversee high school sports and activities. The NFHS writes playing rules for 17 sports for boys and girls at the high school level. Through its 50 member state associations and the District of Columbia, the NFHS reaches more than 18,500 high schools and 11 million participants in high school activity programs, including more than 7 million in high school sports.

WVSSAC ORGANIZATION C. Board of Directors – 10 Members (5 elected and 5 appointed) Principals – 5 Districts State Superintendent or his/her representative A representative of the State Board of Education A representative of the State School Boards Association A representative of the State School Administrators Association A representative of the State Athletic Director Association

WVSSAC ORGANIZATION Appointed by West Virginia Board of Education D. Board of Review – 7 members A representative of the State Bar Association A representative of the State School Administrator’s Association A representative of the State North Central Committee A representative of the State Medical Association A representative of the State Sports Writers Association A representative of the State Athletic Directors Association A representative of the State Retired School Employees Association

WVSSAC ORGANIZATION E. Board of Trustees – 5 members Appointed by the Board of Directors Purpose is to hold title to all real and personal property F. Deputy Board – 10 members Appointed by the Board of Directors Assist with investigation of rule violations Academic Achievement

WVSSAC ORGANIZATION G. Coaches Committees Recommendation to Executive Director Make-up Athletic Director – 1 member Coaches – 8 members 5 Administrative Districts 3 At-Large H. Officials Advisory Committee Sports Medicine Committee J. Band K. Media

HOW RULES ARE PROMULGATED A. Proposal submitted by member school principal – January 15 B. WVSSAC Board of Control State Board of Education May accept or reject WSSAC proposals 60 day stay in Secretary of State’s office

Website Publications/Resources www.wvssac.org Interscholastic Principals Packet Coaches Packet Officials Packet Sports Medicine Packet

LEGAL UPDATES, INFORMATION

HOME SCHOOL PARTICIPATION

SB 630 - Establishing Accessibility and Equity in Public Education Enhancement Act (Virtual School)

SB 630 County school boards may create a virtual school policy whereby students could Take all classes online A blended program of instruction Students must be enrolled for the equivalent of 4 periods a day All grades from this policy must be transcripted Students must meet all eligibility requirements for athletic participation

Senate Bill 40 Emergency Action Plan Rule 127-2-15 Can adopt Anyone Can Save A Life Program – www.anyonecansavealife.org – Implementation meets all requirements of this rule Required 2017 - ALL practice and game facilities Must complete annually, for every sport, and submit to WVSSAC, county board and emergency response agency Training and practice required

CONCUSSIONS

WVSSAC Policy & Senate Bill 336 ALL COACHES will be required to annually complete the NFHS Concussion Course – Senate Bill 336 The principal shall monitor and maintain appropriate records regarding completion of the course ANY COACH that does not complete the NFHS Concussion Course annually will not be permitted to coach until the course has been completed and would be in violation of the law. Information/Directions regarding the NFHS Concussion Course may be found at www.nfhslearn.com

(2013 Concussion Legislation) Senate Bill 336 (2013 Concussion Legislation) 1. Provide information to parents and athletes Physical Form CDC letter 2. Concussion Course 3. RTP protocol and approved health professionals 4. Injury Report – Required for all concussions and all sports and send report within 30 days of concussion

Concussion Return to Play (RTP) Protocol An athlete removed from a contest that shows signs/symptoms of a concussion shall be immediately evaluated by an appropriate health care professional. If no appropriate health care professional with training in evaluation of head injuries is available, the athlete shall not be allowed to RTP. REQUIREMENT) No more than one progression step per day is permitted. Must have written permission to RTP.

SUDDEN CARDIAC ARREST

Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness ALL COACHES required to take course one time SCA occurs when the heart stops suddenly 400,000 people in the U.S. suffer SCA annually 10% survive 75% are adults Send for AED Refer to packet for additional information

AED Sale – Deadline October 1, 2018

Heat Acclimatization/WVSSAC Guidelines All coaches are required to take the FREE NFHS – Heat Illness Prevention Course 1 time Most problems related to Too soon Too hard Too long Heat illness is the leading cause of preventable death among high school athletes. Heat Index Guidelines - Chart Additional materials may be found on the Sports Medicine Section of the WVSSAC website

ACCOMMODATIONS Accommodation must be reasonable Accommodation must be safe for able bodied athletes as well as the athlete with the disability Accommodation cannot create an advantage for the disabled athlete Disabled athlete must play at same skill level as other members of team to earn a spot

TITLE IX – “3 – PRONG TEST” Equal opportunities for both males and females school must show: % of male & female athletes are about the same as the % of male and female students enrolled at the school History and a continuing practice of expanding athletic opportunities for female students, since they usually have been the ones given fewer opportunities to play The school is fully meeting female athletes’ interests and abilities

TITLE IX Equal quality and quantity of equipment and supplies Fairness in scheduling games and practices Equal financial support for travel and expenses Fairness in assigning and paying quality coaches; and Equal facilities (locker rooms, fields, and arenas, for example)

10 LEGAL DUTIES OF A COACH Properly plan the activity Provide proper instruction Warn of inherent risks Provide a safe physical environment Provide adequate and proper equipment Match your athletes appropriately Evaluate athletes for injury or incapacity Supervise the activity closely Provide appropriate emergency assistance Protect against physical and psychological harm from others

New Initiatives for 2018-19

Competitive Balance

School Broadcasting Programs

Opioid/Mental Health Summit

Questions?

Contact Information Bernie Dolan, Executive Director – Bernie.dolan@wvssac.org Greg Reed, Asst. Exec. Director – greg.reed@wvssac.org Wayne Ryan, Asst. Exec. Director – wayne.ryan@wvssac.org Cindy Daniel, Asst. Exec. Director – cindy.daniel@wvssac.org Bill Gillispie, Event and Communications Coordinator – bill.gillispie@wvssac.org 2875 Staunton Turnpike Parkersburg, WV 26104 304-485-5494