vested with the full authority to set the site for the game.
(4)
If a neutral site is selected, the representatives of the two playing schools shall meet with a
representative of the school furnishing the neutral field to agree on game management.
(b)
Game time is set for 7:00 p.m.
(c)
Game ball - Balls must have the authenticating NFHS ball mark. In playoff contests in which the NCH
SAA provides a complimentary adopted game ball, that model of game ball must be used for the play
off contest. Noncompliance is subject to 3.3.6(a)(5).
(d)
Selection of Officials
(1)
For the first two rounds of the state playoffs, officials are to be assigned by the regional super
visor of the higher seeded team.
(2)
The NCHSAA Director of Officiating Services will assign a regional supervisor to assign crews
to games in the quarterfinals and NCHSAA regionals.
(3)
Clock operators may be assigned starting with the second round, but this is strictly optional
for schools. Clock Operators are the responsibility of the host school for playoffs; however,
use of a Clock Operator is not an allowable game expense.
(4)
The NCHSAA Director of Officiating Services will assign crews to all state championship
games. A seven-man crew will be used in the championship games.
(e)
Championship Press Conference - A press conference and information session preceding the football
championships will be held on Monday, December 8.
(1)
All regional champions who qualify for the state finals are asked to bring their superinten
dent, principal, athletic director, head football coach and members of the media who cover
their team.
(2)
This information session/press conference is mandatory; at least one of the aforementioned
personnel from the school must be in attendance.
(3)
Failure to comply will include a penalty and possible forfeiture of complimentary tickets/VIP
passes for the event.
(f)
State Championships - The state championships are scheduled for the week of December 8, and sites
and times will be announced on the NCHSAA Website. The Western teams will be designated as home.
4.5.6
Financial Arrangements
(a)
Rate of expense reimbursement for visiting team: first round, second round, and third round
(1)
0-75 miles one-way school receives meal reimbursement ($6 x 45 people=$270)
(2)
76-149 miles one-way school receives meal reimbursement ($6 x 45 people=$270), plus
mileage (.75/mile, round trip)
(3)
150 plus miles one-way school receives meal reimbursement ($6 x 45 people=$270), plus
mileage (.75/mile, round trip), plus motel ($8x45=$360)
NOTE: Schools must provide motel receipts to the home team to receive allowance.
(4)
If over 300 miles one way, contact NCHSAA for approval of allowable expenses.
(b)
First and Second Round Games
(1)
Game report - The principal of the host school, or appointed game manager, will forward a
copy of the financial report and ticket accountability form to the North Carolina High School
Athletic Association within 10 days after the contest. Forms are available in the designated
reporting platform.
(2)
Division of receipts - the Association is to receive 15% of the net gate. The competing teams
are to divide the remainder equally.
(3)
The host school retains concession and program rights. No charge is to be made by the host
school for field use, lights, lining off the field, etc., if the field is school-owned or is owned by
the board of education. Any use of a neutral facility must be approved by the NCHSAA.
(4)
Admission - [See Ticket Pricing Chart page 121]
(c)
Third Round Games
(1)
Game report–The principal of the host school, or appointed game manager, will forward a
copy of the financial report and ticket accountability form to the North Carolina High School
Athletic Association within 10 days after the contest. Forms are available in the designated
reporting platform.
(2)
Division of receipts - the Association is to receive 20% of the net gate. The competing teams
are to divide the remainder equally.
(3)
The host school retains concession and program rights. No charge is to be made by the host
school for field use, lights, lining off the field, etc., if the field is school-owned or is owned by
the board of education. Any use of a neutral facility must be approved by the NCHSAA.
(4)
Admission - [See Ticket Pricing Chart page 121]
(d)
Fourth Round Games
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