1. WVSSAC UPDATE Presented by:
Cindy Daniel, Ed.D., Assistant Executive Director
June 2019

2. Did You Know?
The WVSSAC was founded in 1916 with 11 charter member schools
Today, there are 125 member high schools and 157 member middle schools
The WVSSAC sanctions 19 different sports in addition to band. Robotics and archery are being planned for the future.
In the school year, 86,294 students in grades 6-12 participated in a sport and/or band
In , 49 team state champions were crowned from 22 counties

3. DID YOU KNOW?
The WVSSAC has several student recognition and scholarship programs including:
Academic Achievement Awards – both team and individual
Sportsmanship Awards
Scholarships for children of coaches, ADs, bandmasters, or administrators
Scholarships for state tournament program cover design
PLEASE ENCOURAGE SCHOOLS TO PARTICIPATE AND SUBMIT APPLICATIONS

4. New Legislation

5. Senate Bill 605
Requires an Emergency Action Plan (EAP)to be completed and submitted online to the WVSSAC annually for each sport before the first day of practice
Requires reporting of all athletes suffering or being suspected of suffering a concussion. Report must be submitted within 7 days.
Adds licensed physical therapists (with proper training) to list of approved health care providers in the evaluation of concussions.
Requires WVSSAC to discipline schools that do not complete/submit the Emergency Action Plans (fines up to $250 per sport)

6. Senate Bill 640 – Sudden Cardiac Arrest Prevention Act (WVDE Guidance)
Requires schools to hold an informational meeting at the start of the year for parents and students to provide information on the warning signs of sudden cardiac arrest for children.
Requires all coaches to complete the online sudden cardiac arrest course annually.

7. Senate Bill 60 – Athletic Trainers
Still allows for Limited Football Trainer Authorization from the WVDE

8. REQUIREMENTS FOR PRINCIPALS FOR COACHES
Attend a regional principal meeting
Update/edit school and staff information on WVSSAC website
Submit EAP online before first day of practice
Submit all eligibility forms and rosters prior to first contest
Verify physical forms for all athletes prior to first practice
FOR COACHES
Attend a sport specific rule clinic (head coach only)
Complete and submit to school administrator an EAP before first day of practice
Complete following online courses:
Concussion in Sports (annually)
Sudden Cardiac Arrest (annually)
Heat Illness Prevention (one time for new coaches)

9. REGIONAL PRINCIPAL MEETING DATES AND LOCATIONS
July 31 – John Marshall HS
August 1 – Huntington HS
August 5 - Woodrow Wilson HS
August 6 – Capital HS
August 8 – East Fairmont HS
August 9 – Martinsburg HS
August 15 – Parkersburg – WVSSAC Office
All meetings begin at 1:00 pm

10. ADMINISTRATOR WORKSHOP
September 19, 2019 – 9:00 am – WVSSAC Office
Great workshop for all administrators who oversee athletics as part of their job responsibilities
Athletic directors are also welcome to attend

11. ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR
AED Sale – 147 placed in schools during school year. Will announce another sale in early fall.
Opioid Awareness Summit – September 17 (WVU Coliseum) and September 18 (MU Henderson Center). Contact the WVSSAC office for more information. PLEASE ENCOURAGE SCHOOLS TO ATTEND.
Reclassification – will use October enrollment data for the school year.

12. QUESTIONS?

13. CONTACT US Bernie Dolan, Executive Director – bernie.dolan@wvssac.org
Greg Reed – Assistant Executive Director –
Wayne Ryan – Assistant Executive Director
Cindy Daniel – Assistant Executive Director –
2875 Staunton Turnpike, Parkersburg WV, 26104

14. THANKS FOR YOUR ATTENTION!