1. F L O R I D A H I G H S C H O O L A T H L E T I C A S S O C I A T I O N 2013-14 Boys Weightlifting Rules Presentation

2. F L O R I D A H I G H S C H O O L A T H L E T I C A S S O C I A T I O N FHSAA Boys Weightlifting Contact Corey Sobers Ph. 352-372-9551 ext. 350 E-mail: csobers@fhsaa.org

3. F L O R I D A H I G H S C H O O L A T H L E T I C A S S O C I A T I O N Weightlifting Advisory Committee SectionMemberSchoolTerm 1Vacant15 1Bobby JohnsBaker13 2Joey LippoMatanzas15 2David DelfiaccoLake Brantley13 3Vacant15 3Daniel WilliamsBartow13 4Vacant15 4Keith TilmanRoyal Palm Beach13 FACA RepGordon RobertsPalatka-

4. F L O R I D A H I G H S C H O O L A T H L E T I C A S S O C I A T I O N FHSAA Handbook Can be viewed online at http://www.fhsaa.org/rules/fhsaa-handbook http://www.fhsaa.org/rules/fhsaa-handbook Each sport is featured in its own Chapter in the 2013-14 FHSAA Handbook. Boys Weightlifting begins on page 199.

5. F L O R I D A H I G H S C H O O L A T H L E T I C A S S O C I A T I O N www.fhsaa.org Most up-to-date information Classified Ads Important Dates Online Member School Directory Online Record Book FHSAA Videotaping Policy OK for Coaching Purposes (NOT for scouting) OK for Personal Use NO Commercial Re-sale or Re-distribution

6. F L O R I D A H I G H S C H O O L A T H L E T I C A S S O C I A T I O N HEALTH and SAFETY REMINDERS Parental Permission - EL3 Form Good for current school year only Medical Consent - EL2 Form Good for 365 days as per Florida Statute Both forms required before any participation in conditioning activities See 2013-14 FHSAA Handbook for further information.

7. F L O R I D A H I G H S C H O O L A T H L E T I C A S S O C I A T I O N HEALTH and SAFETY REMINDERS Physical Exams may be done by: Licensed Physician Licensed Physician Assistant Dr. of Osteopathy Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner Chiropractic Physician State Statute 1006

8. F L O R I D A H I G H S C H O O L A T H L E T I C A S S O C I A T I O N COACHES RESPONSIBILITIES Eligibility— EL10 Form should be submitted if a school representative has any questions Game Contracts required for each regular season contest - AT1 Form or via C2C Refer to the most up-to-date Eligibility Bylaws in the 2013-14 FHSAA Handbook

9. F L O R I D A H I G H S C H O O L A T H L E T I C A S S O C I A T I O N GA 4 Insert Picture of GA4 Here

10. F L O R I D A H I G H S C H O O L A T H L E T I C A S S O C I A T I O N HEALTH and SAFETY REMINDERS AED’s—recommended for regular season contests and REQUIRED for state series contests.

11. F L O R I D A H I G H S C H O O L A T H L E T I C A S S O C I A T I O N UNSPORTING CONDUCT FINANCIAL PENALTIES Coach must miss the same number of meets as lifters (Policy #30) School Fine Schedule in FHSAA Handbook (Policy #44) Judges Protocol Pre-meet conference with head coaches and lifters Disqualification Procedure 1. Notify all head coaches of ejection 2. Submit written AT6 report within 24 hours

12. F L O R I D A H I G H S C H O O L A T H L E T I C A S S O C I A T I O N UNSPORTING CONDUCT Consequences for schools if lifters leave the designated coach/lifter area Penalties could include: Participant(s) must miss contests School penalized financially School removed from the state series

13. F L O R I D A H I G H S C H O O L A T H L E T I C A S S O C I A T I O N UNSPORTING CONDUCT Public Criticism of Judges Forbidden Coaches don’t criticize judges Judges don’t criticize coaches NO Alcohol or Tobacco Products

14. F L O R I D A H I G H S C H O O L A T H L E T I C A S S O C I A T I O N 2013 State Champions 2A Spruce Creek (Port Orange) 1A Arnold (Panama City Beach)

15. F L O R I D A H I G H S C H O O L A T H L E T I C A S S O C I A T I O N State Series Procedures Official Entry Lists – Generate through C2C Schools and submit to the District Meet Manager, no later than: Monday, March 17, 2014 by 5 PM. Team and Individual participants must compete in four (4) regular season contests to be eligible for State Series competition. The maximum number of regular season contests is thirteen (13) and the maximum number of contests in a school week is three (3). Sub-districts and district meets do not count toward your season total.

16. F L O R I D A H I G H S C H O O L A T H L E T I C A S S O C I A T I O N State Series Procedures (cont.) A maximum of 20 lifters may represent a school in State Series competition (which includes district qualifying/sub-sectionals), with no more than 2 lifters entered in a given weight class.

17. F L O R I D A H I G H S C H O O L A T H L E T I C A S S O C I A T I O N Qualifying Procedures Structured Format Each district shall follow the structured qualifying format. The district may conduct a number of preliminary qualifying meets. The top lifters in each of these preliminary qualifying meets then will advance to a lift-off meet to determine the qualifiers to the FHSAA Finals state meet.

18. F L O R I D A H I G H S C H O O L A T H L E T I C A S S O C I A T I O N Qualifying Procedures Qualifying Weeks Weeks 39 and 41 March 24-29, 2014 April 7- 12, 2014

19. F L O R I D A H I G H S C H O O L A T H L E T I C A S S O C I A T I O N Tiebreakers Lifters with lighter body weight when total weight was lifted are awarded berth(s). *Meet director must record this information using Form WT2. Lifters who lifted on an earlier date are awarded berth(s). Lift-off between tied lifters, not later than April 12th. Winner of the lift-off will advance.

20. F L O R I D A H I G H S C H O O L A T H L E T I C A S S O C I A T I O N Weight and Weigh-ins Official State Entry List dictates the chosen weight class May list an athlete on Official Entry List only ONCE! May lift ONLY in the weight class in which he qualified in and is listed on the Official State Entry List Changes will not be accepted after the designated start time for weigh-ins At close of weigh-ins, lifter must weigh within limits of weight class (defined in the manual) – 1 hour

21. F L O R I D A H I G H S C H O O L A T H L E T I C A S S O C I A T I O N 2014 State Weightlifting Meet When: 1A – Friday, April 25 2A – Saturday, April 26 Where: Kissimmee Civic Center 201 East Dakin Ave. Kissimmee, FL 34741 Host: Experience Kissimmee and the Osceola County Schools

22. F L O R I D A H I G H S C H O O L A T H L E T I C A S S O C I A T I O N RULES & POLICY Points of Emphasis

23. F L O R I D A H I G H S C H O O L A T H L E T I C A S S O C I A T I O N Uniforms Must be a one-piece uniform (singlet) Must not be cut lower in the front or back than the armpits Must not be cut under the armpits lower than half the distance between the armpit and the beltline, and shall not extend beyond the top of the knee APPLIES All SEASON Non-Compliance with the rules is considered Unsportsmanlike Conduct. Teams/individuals who do not comply face disqualification and a deduction in points.

24. F L O R I D A H I G H S C H O O L A T H L E T I C A S S O C I A T I O N Uniforms Cont. Undergarments, if worn, may not extend beyond the top of the knee or cover the elbow No Pants/Warm-Ups during lifts Uniforms MUST not be removed or pulled down while in the competition area.

25. F L O R I D A H I G H S C H O O L A T H L E T I C A S S O C I A T I O N Braces Braces on the knee(s) containing plastic, metal or hard and unyielding material may be worn only with a written Doctor’s note

26. F L O R I D A H I G H S C H O O L A T H L E T I C A S S O C I A T I O N Questions? Please Contact: Boys Weightlifting Administrator Corey Sobers Ph. 352-372-9551 Ext. 350 E-mail csobers@fhsaa.org

27. F L O R I D A H I G H S C H O O L A T H L E T I C A S S O C I A T I O N