schools are not eligible to compete in the playoffs in succeeding sports seasons.
NOTE: Any unpaid balances not paid by the end of the fiscal year (June 30) will carry over to the
following school year making all teams at said school ineligible for playoffs until all balances
are paid in full.
(b)
Sanctions - Any school, team, or individual that fails to complete the requirements for a violation is
ineligible to compete or coach until all requirements are completed.
3.3.5
Maximum Sanction for Infraction Levels - If a school, team, coach, or individual is a repeat offender, already
on probation, or is found to have committed violations of a willful nature, the level of an infraction may be
increased by the NCHSAA. The Commissioner shall notify the school and the involved parties in writing of the
findings and of the level of violations that occurred. Any increase in the level of a violation deemed appropri
ate by the Commissioner must be noted in the violation notice along with the reasoning for an increase. If the
membership entity appeals the final decision of the NCHSAA as set forth in Rule 1.4, the appeal may include
a challenge to the level of a violation in cases where the Commissioner has deemed an increase necessary.
(a)
Level 1 – Reprimand
(b)
Level 2 – Probation
(c)
Level 3 – Forfeiture
(d)
Level 4 – Suspension
NOTE: Any infraction at a given level may include sanctions from the previous level(s).
3.3.6
Penalty Code - The following list is meant as a guide. It is not all-inclusive.
(a)
Level 1 Infractions - Reprimand (Three Level 1 infractions result in automatic probation)
(1)
Late required document
(2)
Failure of school official to attend a required meeting
(3)
Failure to comply with reporting playoff advancement
(4)
Failure to wear legal uniforms
(5)
Use of unauthorized equipment or balls in a contest
(6)
Failure to provide required visitor’s seating during playoffs
(7)
Failure of an individual designated as an athletic trainer/first responder to annually complete
the NCHSAA Athletic Trainer/First Responder Compliance Form
(8)
School personnel criticizing officials via media
(b)
Level 2 Infractions - Probation (Two Level 2 infractions may result in forfeitures or suspensions)
(1)
Failure to comply with reporting schedules and results for any seeding process (could lead to
playoff penalties)
(2)
Removal of or damage to required contest equipment (ex. goal posts, nets, bases, goals, etc.)
(3)
Use of non-registered or non-qualified officials or regional supervisors
(4)
Failure to provide an escort for the officials
(5)
Failure to provide uniformed law enforcement officer, if required
(c)
Level 3 Infractions - Forfeiture (Two Level 3 infractions may result in suspension of head coach)
(1)
Student-athlete does not meet the residence requirement
(2)
Student-athlete does not meet the local attendance requirement
(3)
Student-athlete does not meet the scholastic requirement, including local promotion standards
(4)
Student-athlete participates after the eighth semester
(5)
Student-athlete does not meet the age requirement
(6)
Student-athlete exceeds the maximum number of seasons
(7)
Student-athlete dresses for a contest while ineligible
(8)
Student-athlete exceeds the daily, weekly, or seasonal limitation of contests
(9)
Student-athlete participates in a contest after being ejected
(10)
Student-athlete participates after being convicted of a felony
(11)
Student-athlete does not satisfy 8-quarter eligibility criteria
(12)
Violation of the transfer policy
(13)
Practice or participation of a student-athlete not currently enrolled in the school (9-12)
(14)
Failure to submit appropriate forms for 8-quarter rule in football
(15)
Failure to submit weigh-in form on Trackwrestling
(16)
Failure to meet the mandatory weigh-in procedure in wrestling
(17)
Wrestling below certified minimum weight or violation of weight loss guidelines
(18)
Removing a team from the competition area prior to the completion of the contest
(19)
Participation in an unsanctioned out-of-state competition
(d)
Level 4 Infractions - Suspension (Two Level 4 infractions within an athletic program or by a team may
result in playoff sanctions; e.g., suspension from playoffs, loss of home contests during playoffs, etc.)
(1)
Unpaid invoices or balances
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