Deadlines are set for completion of each round, but competing schools may play on an earlier date
by mutual consent.
(f)
Competing Schools - Competing teams should contact each other to work out details for their contest.
(g)
Officials
(1)
For the first two rounds of state playoffs, officials are to be assigned by the local officials asso
ciation of the higher seeded team.
(2)
After the first two rounds, officials will be assigned by the NCHSAA Director of Officiating
Services.
(3)
Assignments for regional and state championship games will be made by the NCHSAA office.
(h)
Game Times - Game time will be 7:00 p.m. unless mutually agreed upon to play at 6:00 p.m.
(1)
Where the distance is more than 100 miles for the visiting team, game time will be 6:00 p.m.
(2)
Saturday: Teams may play at any time if mutually agreed upon.
(i)
If teams cannot mutually agree, the higher seeded team may choose a starting time
between 1:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
(ii) Between 1:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. if the visiting team is over 100 miles one-way.
(i)
Admission [See Ticket Pricing Chart page 121]
(j)
Team Expenses and Financial Arrangements
(1)
The NCHSAA receives 15% of the net gate for men’s and women’s lacrosse in first and second
round games.
(2)
The NCHSAA receives 20% of the net gate from third round games.
(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.
(iii)
All concession rights belong to the host schools.
(iv)
Participating schools are responsible for dividing any deficit or net 50-50.
(v)
The principal of the host school or appointed game manager will forward a copy of
the financial report and ticket accountability form to the NCHSAA within 10 days after
the contest.
(k)
Ticket Accountability and Financial Forms - All forms can be found in the designated reporting plat
form.
(l)
Regional Awards - Team plaques will be presented to champion and runner-up.
4.7.3
State Championship
(a)
Dates and Sites - The dates for the championship (men’s and women’s) are set for May 29-30. Site for
the championship is TBA.
(b)
Admission [See Ticket Pricing Chart page 121]
(c)
Officials - Will be assigned by the NCHSAA Director of Officiating Services.
(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 20 student-athletes, plus a coach and manager, shall be al
lowed at the rate designated by the NCHSAA [See Rule 4.3.3(c)].
(g)
Awards - Plaques, trophies and medals will be presented to the championship and runner-up teams.
Members of the championship and runner-up teams will receive individual awards (35 per each
team).
(h)
The Western teams will be designated as home.
4.8
SOCCER
4.8.1
General
(a)
Information on Classifications, Preseason Scrimmages, Eligibility Sheets, Ejection Reports, Playoff
Declaration, NCHSAA Clinic Dates, Body Paint and Noisemakers are found under Competition for In
terscholastic Activities [See Rule 4.1].
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