Cif needs one set of rules for all sections inequities that arose in aftermath of fights at scrimmages raise questions about schools playing under different rules. It is designed to assist school administrators and coaches with the everyday implementation of the interscholastic athletic programs. Ccs constitution, bylaws and policies cifcentral coast. A player who is not a dribbler in control can keep tap a ball inbounds, go out of bounds. Questions and answers are inserted as clarifying material, these are not to be considered as parts of the bylaws and changing them does not require southern section council action. The tournament committee makes all final decisions. Nba hopes referee clinics encourage more to apply for officiati. Please note carefully the rule book changes from those by which the cif operated during the 2014 15 season.
Cif constitution and bylaws california interscholastic federation. Game rules all playoff games will be played under the 20172018 national federation basketball rules, except where superseded by blue book rulings or this handbook. Transfer eligibility california interscholastic federation. Cif central section basketball championships fresno. Each school in the section was allowed to participate, unless withdrawn by league or school rules. The rule section 3 57 governing compression shorts was eliminated. Slo high boys soccer forfeits cif rule explained san.
The national federation nf basketball rule book is, and shall be. Boys and girls basketball, boys and girls soccer, boys and girls. The same 18hour maximum practice rule will apply to football, which will continue to follow the existing blue book rule 1903. Cif san diego section office cifsds mission statement. Central section rules and regulations recommended by the sections basketball.
The california interscholastic federationsouthern section cif ss is the governing body for high school athletics in most of southern california and is the largest of the ten sections that comprise the california interscholastic federation cif. The cifsds is committed to preparing studentathletes for a better tomorrow and to working with students, educators, parents and communities to establish and maintain excellent high school athletic programs. Scibca southern california interscholastic basketball coaches. Handbooksforms california interscholastic federation. Please check with your local section andor state cif offices if you have any questions. Alabamas murr finishes basketball career among alltime scoring le. The addition of this information to rule 3 53 assists the officials with enforcing the rules for uniforms and other apparel. Special 4m 42s the top high school basketball teams from across central california compete at the cif central section finals at selland. The rule section 3 57 governing compression shorts. All basketball competition in the cif central section shall be conducted in accordance with the national federation of state high school athletic associations basketball rules along with cif central section s basketball advisory committee, and approved by the board of managers. The service provides automated computer translations that are only an approximation of the websites original content. The 25 most misunderstood rules in high school basketball. It is the intent of the cif that violence, in any form, not be tolerated.
In accordance with article 32 of the cif southern section bylaws, all playoffs of the cif southern section shall be under the management of the commissioner of athletics. In basketball, the home team shall wear white jerseys, and the visiting team shall. Points won by the athlete shall not be credited to any team. There is no 3second count between the release of a shot and the control of a rebound, at which time a new count starts. Whenever a team is composed of students from grades 7. Two teams of five players each try to score by shooting a ball through a hoop elevated 10 feet above the ground. Important rules changes by year 2 important rules changes by year the earliest rules book available for this research was from the 190506 season. The cif central section is proposing the implementation of a cif.
The format combines both the state cif and southern section constitution, by. Frequently asked questions california interscholastic. It is therefore essential that if you wish to referee basketball you obtain a copy of the official rule book. Rules 353b,c and 36\compression shorts were added to the rule that covers sleeves, and tights. Regular meeting of the council cif southern section. We also have lists of alltime top high school players from san diego, orange county, the inland empire, l. In order to make nfhs rules skilllevel and agelevel appropriate, the rules may be modified by any organization that chooses to. Boys basketball 2919 click here girls basketball 2919 click here. Unattached competition in individual sports see also bylaw 215 1 an unattached athlete shall not represent any team. E books are available via itunes and amazon, while print publications can be purchased on.
Multi sport patrick mahomesfall section championsover use of athletestoo much, too soon injures young bodies by kay lazar globe staff,september 6, 2019, 8. The international weightlifting federation released the 2020 version of the official weightlifting competition rule book. Cif constitution and bylaws california interscholastic. The cifsds is committed to preparing studentathletes for a better tomorrow and to working with students, educators, parents and communities to establish and maintain excellent high school athletic programs that teach values, character and citizenship. Players qualify for this event through their cif central section high school team. It was founded in order to standardize rules and team structures between. Rogers becomes tennessees alltime winningest girls basketball coach. March brings state basketball tournaments and talk. The cif issued a special memo on friday to clarify practice rules specifically for football. All swimming qualifying times must have been equaled or bettered at a 2020 cif.
We hold championship events in 19 sports across three seasons a year fall, winter, spring. Gardner, publisher theresia wynns, editor nfhs publications to maintain the sound traditions of this sport, encourage sportsmanship and minimize the inherent risk of injury, the national federation of state high school associations writes playing rules for. Basic guide to the rules of basketball and refereeing this booklet is designed to give you a basic summary of the main rules of basketball based on fiba rules. Cif central section basketball finals byyou education pbs. The california interscholastic federation southern section cifss is the governing body for high school athletics in most of southern california and is the largest of the ten sections that comprise the california interscholastic federation cif. What you need to know about the new cif southern section. When possible, teams will be ability grouped after pool play and brackets will be played out. Cif central section in the fall, but the rule is still. Enclosed for boys and girls head varsity basketball coaches is a complimentary copy of the 2016 17 national federation basketball rule book. In the junior high school if the 9th graders are kept separate for competition and teams are composed strictly of 9th graders, the regulations for each sport are exactly the same as they are for high school teams. Advisory committee and approved by the executive board. Historical record of ccs girls basketball championships. View full blue book table of contents cardinal athletic principles code of ethics preface cif southern section office administrative and general.
Policy for requesting change in section membership. We are a nonprofit organization located in granada hills, ca. Its geographic area also covers the california portion of the lake tahoe region. This manual serves as the official publication of the california interscholastic federation, southern section.
Rules and regulations apply for these sports during the school year only. Spalding will be providing all of the section playoff basketballs and will be the official basketball for the 201617 san diego cif section basketball playoffs. However, the ccs staff will be working remotely during that time. All competition andor practice in which any cifccs member school team andor. Come out and support the cif basketball championships at the selland arena. Please note carefully the rule book changes from those by which the cif operated during the 2014 season. The court is divided into two main sections by the midcourt line. To abide by all current rules and regulations of the cif and section 3. Covid19 update march 18, 2020 general the ccs office will be physically closed indefinitely in accordance with the santa clara county shelter in place directive. Player who scored player charged with foul player attempting free throw team granted a time out length of time out.
Ignatius 205 in division iii, stevenson 216 in division iv and pinewood 243 in division v. City, cif central section, sacramento, sfpeninsula and oaklandeast bay. California interscholastic federation southern section cifss historical holdings compiled by dr. The cif southern section recently released football playoff brackets that reflect what the playoffs would have looked like in 2019 if a new rule that will be proposed in the coming weeks had been in place this past season. Yes, as long as they are attending that camp as an individual unless your school andor cif section has developed a more restrictive rule. Multi sport patrick mahomesfall section championsover use of athletestoo much, too soon injures young bodies by kay lazar globe. Basic guide to the rules of basketball and refereeing. According to that rule, teams are allowed 25 practice opportunities.
All basketball competition in the cifcentral section shall be conducted in accordance with the national federation of state high school athletic associations basketball rules along with cifcentral sections basketball advisory committee, and approved by the board of managers. Cif central section boys high school individual championships 3. The game is played on a rectangular floor called the court, and there is a hoop at each end. Clarification of rules pertaining to electronic equipment permitted in the bench area 201516 and 201617 basketball rules changes court safety reminder posted 114. Some schools exercised an option of moving to a higher division. For your convenience, nfhs offers rules and case books in multiple formats. All teams are guaranteed a minimum of 5 scheduled games each weekend.
The sacjoaquin section sjs is the governing body of public and private high school athletics in parts of northern san joaquin valley, california. Regulation high school activities association rules will be followed with the following exceptions. Many rules elsewhere in the book apply to basketball. Cif section and the california interscholastic federation. This manual serves as the official publication of the california interscholastic. It is one of ten sections that comprise the california interscholastic federation cif. Mitty 242 was seeded first in division i, burlingame 223 in division ii, st. This covers all the reasons why our state is so great in the sport, from mlb to the cal league, from colleges, high school of course and little league. It must be understood that this is done for practical reasons only. To abide by all current rules and regulations of the cif and section. The california interscholastic federation cif is the governing body for high school sports in. Preface this manual serves as the official publication of the california interscholastic federation, southern section. It is the official rule book for the cif and will govern all interscholastic basketball competition in the san diego section unless otherwise provided in the green book or this bulletin.
In accordance with the central section governing rules, rule 7, the central section playoffs shall be conducted in six 6 divisions as established by the state cif and the section commissioner to have 16 team brackets, with the exception of dvi in football, which will have 8 teams. Rule 10 this area of the rules book has been restructured to better define the different types of technical fouls. Badminton baseball basketball cross country football golf soccer softball swimming tennis track and field volleyball water polo. The service provides automated computer translations that are only an.
The california interscholastic federation abbreviated cif is the governing body for high school sports in california. Alaska, idaho, montana, oregon, washington, wyoming. A player can go out of bounds, and return inbounds and be the first to touch the ball. Throughout the official basketball rules, all references made to a player, coach, official, etc.
Slo high was forced to forfeit 10 games and a pac 8 championship for violating cif southern section rules. Use the find my team feature to quickly locate your team. Sheldon, a cif state runnerup two years ago, is the fourtime defending sac. Several equipment changes highlight high school basketball rules c.