(3)
The NCHSAA receives 25% of the net gate from fourth round games
(4)
The NCHSAA receives 33% of the net gate from regional games.
(5)
In all rounds prior to the state championship, participating schools will divide the remainder
equally after applying the following expense formula:
(i)
For playoff contests where the distance between competing schools is 100 miles or
less, the visiting school is responsible for its own transportation and meals. The host
school will provide the playing facility and game balls at no charge. All game-related
expenses, including officials’ fees, are to be split between host and visiting schools
and the NCHSAA.
(ii)
When the distance between schools exceeds 100 miles (one way), the same
cost-sharing arrangement applies with one exception: The cost of game officials only
will be split between the NCHSAA and the host school.
(6)
All concession rights are retained by the host schools.
(7)
Participating schools are responsible for dividing any deficit or net 50-50.
(8)
The principal of the host school or appointed game manager will forward a copy of the finan
cial report and ticket accountability form to the NCHSAA within 10 days after the contest.
(l)
Ticket Accountability and Financial Forms - All forms can be found on the NCHSAA designated plat
form.
(m)
Regional Awards - Team plaques will be presented to champion and runner-up.
(n)
In playoff contests in which the NCHSAA provides a complimentary adopted game ball, that model of
game ball must be used for the playoff contest. Noncompliance is subject to 3.3.6(a)(5).
4.8.3
State Championship
(a)
Dates and Sites - Dates for the championships are set for November 20-22 (men); May 28-30 (women).
(b)
Admission - [See Ticket Pricing Chart page 121]. Each team will receive 8 complimentary tickets/
passes (5 VIP and 3 School Administrator).
(c)
Officials - Will be assigned by the Supervisor of Officials.
(d)
Radio and TV Fee - [See Rule 2.2.18].
(e)
Gate Receipts - The net balance will be divided as follows: 67% to the competing teams and 33% to
the NCHSAA.
(f)
Team Expenses - Travel and expenses for eighteen (18) players, one (1) coach and one (1) manager,
shall be allowed at the rate designated by the NCHSAA [See Rule 4.3.3(c].
(g)
Awards - Plaques will be presented to the championship and runner-up teams in all classes. Members
of the championship and runner-up teams will receive individual awards (25 medals for women, 30
medals for men).
(h)
Game Ball – The NCHSAA will provide game balls for state championship games. See current NCHSAA
adopted game ball list on www.nchsaa.org.
(i)
The Western teams will be designated as home.
4.9
SOFTBALL
4.9.1
General
(a)
Information on Mailings, Classifications, Preseason Scrimmages, Eligibility Sheets, Ejection Reports,
Playoff Declaration, NCHSAA Clinic Dates, Body Paint and Noisemakers are found under Competition
for Interscholastic Activities [See Rule 4.1].
(b)
Date of First Practice - February 16
(c)
Date of First Game - February 25
(d)
Payment of Officials - [See Rule 3.4]
(e)
Health and Safety - [See Rule 2.3]
(f)
Number of Regular Season Contests - Total 24 games
(1)
No more than four per week, provided fourth single game is on a non-school day for both.
(2)
Four games in three days is still permissible without using a non-school day (e.g. doublehead
er on a school day).
(3)
It is permissible for a student-athlete to participate in a junior varsity and varsity game in the
same day; however, any student-athlete is still subject to the weekly and seasonal limitations
(four games a week, not to exceed three days, total of 24).
(4)
Teams and student-athletes are limited to two games on a school day. The limitation extends
to four games, if on a non-school day.
(5)
Junior varsity conference tournament games must count toward the 24-game limit.
(6)
Varsity conference tournament games are considered part of the state playoffs.
(g)
Starting Time - During the regular season, a time no earlier than 5:00 p.m. is recommended unless
facilities dictate otherwise, e.g. no lights.
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