ARTICLE VIII

SPORTS

 

Section 1.         Baseball

                        a.         Dates for starting practice and season length - Same as NJCAA.

                        b.         Scheduling limitations

                                    Same as NJCAA (76 games/Scrimmages with a maximum of 56 games/scrimmages in the Spring) (3-06-2000)

                        c.         Out-of-state and foreign player limitations - Same as NJCAA (8-09-2002)

 

d.         Team participation limits..home and away - Thirty-five (35) players may participate in games at home or away.

                        e.         Roster limitations - Thirty-five (35) players may be certified for spring eligibility purposes.

                        f.          Number of athletic grants-in-aid - Same as NJCAA.

g.         Championship determination - The conference shall be divided into an Eastern Division and a Western Division. (3-10-2003)

 

(1)        Each division shall play a double round-robin of doubleheader seven (7) inning games to be scheduled between March 1 and the last Monday prior to the First Round of the Region VI Championship.

(2)                 The conference championship and standings (which will also be the seeding for the First Round of Region VI Playoffs) will be determined by the winning percentage of all conference games designated by the approved conference schedule.

(3)                 Any conference game that is not played before the last Monday prior to the first Round of the Region VI Playoffs will count as a loss for both teams in determining the final conference winning percentage.

(4)        If a game is postponed the athletic directors of the colleges involved shall establish a new date within forty-eight hours.  The athletic director of the host college shall report the newly established date to the commissioner. If an agreement on a new date cannot be reached by the athletic directors, the matter shall be turned over to the commissioner.  The commissioner will determine a date for the game to be played and a rain date.  If a team fails to appear for the game, that team shall forfeit the game.

(5)                 Home games will alternate with the best percentage record determining the championship.

(6)                 All conference games will have a run rule of a 10 run differential after the 5th inning.

(7)                 Other stipulations for conference games will be no automatic walks (must be pitched) and Catchers run (no courtesy runners).

                        h.         Assignment of officials - Each umpire shall be selected by the home team.

i.          All-Conference selections - Each division shall select all-league baseball team.  The baseball team will be by position with three (3) pitchers, three (3) outfielders and a designated hitter listed. Coaches can nominate as many of their own players as they wish, but a coach cannot vote for his own players.  A first and honorable mention team will be selected.  Failure of a coach to submit a ballot will result in his players being disqualified for consideration for the All-Conference team.

 

j.          Governing rules - All games shall be played according to NJCAA/NCAA rules with the following exception:  Officials do not have to be NCAA certified.  (3-06-2000)

 

                        k.         Tie-breaking formula - See Article VIII, Section 8 of these By-Laws.

 

                        l.          Financial considerations - Nothing yet adopted.

 

m.        Conference Game Ball - The Rawlings R1NJCAA ball will be used for all KJCCC conference games. (3-8-04)

 

Section 2.         Basketball

 

                        a.         Dates for starting practice and season length - Same as NJCAA.

 

b.                   Scheduling limitations  - Same as NJCAA

 

c.         Out-of-state and foreign player limitations - Only six (6) players on the roster may have graduated from non-Kansas high schools or be out-of-state/foreign players who have completed the G.E.D. test.  (3-9-98)

Once an out-of-state player is on the eligibility roster he/she can not be replaced with another out-of-state player.

 

                                    Foreign player limitation - Same as the NJCAA.

 

d.         Team participation limits..home and away - In basketball, the squad eligibility list must also be postmarked prior to the first scheduled contest and is limited to a maximum playing roster of fifteen (15), of which not more that six (6) may be from out-of-state.  (3-9-98)

 

                        e.         Roster limitations - Only fifteen (15) players may  be certified for eligibility purposes.

 

f.          Number of athletic grants-in-aid - Same as NJCAA.

             

g.         Championship determination - The conference colleges shall be divided into a Eastern Division and a Western Division.  A double round-robin division shall be determined on the regular percentage basis.

 

 

h.         Assignment of officials - The officials for all games shall be assigned by the commissioner. Three officials shall be assigned to work all men's/women’s games as assigned by the commissioner. (8-7-98)

 

i.          All-Conference selections - The conference shall select All-Conference women and men basketball squads by having the coaches make nominations to the commissioner then voting for other than their players for 1st and 2nd teams and honorable mention honors.  All coaches must vote.  Failure of a coach to submit a ballot will result in his/her players being disqualified for consideration on the All-Conference teams.

 

j.          Governing rules - NJCAA/NCAA rules apply for men's games and NJCAA/NCAA approved rules apply for the women's games.

 

                        k.         Tie-breaking formula - See Article VIII, Section 8 of these By-Laws.

 

l.          Conference Shoot-out- The conference will hold a Jayhawk Shootout for men and women to be conducted at designated site/sites during pre-conference.  The format will be the Eastern Conference colleges vs. Western Conference colleges.  The shootout will include all conference colleges. The host site(s) of the shootout may video-tape or film all games during the event without the written consent of the participants. (3-11-2002)

 

m.                 Press Conference - The KJCCC basketball coaches and the Conference commissioner will meet to discuss rule changes and to hold a press conference each year.  Every conference head and/or assistant coach will attend. The site and time will be determined by the commissioner.(3-7-94)

 

n.                   The Conference Game Ball – The Rawlings RX10W for Women and RX10 for Men will be used for all KJCCC games.

 

Section 3.         Cross Country

 

a.         Date for starting practice.

            Member schools of the Jayhawk Conference will begin fall practices for cross country no earlier than August 10. (3-12-2001)

 

b.         Scheduling limitations - Each college team may participate in nine (9) meets, exclusive of post-season regional and/or national competition.

 

                        c.         Out-of-state and foreign player limitations - Same as NJCAA (see page 26, parag c).

 

 

d.         Team participation limits home and away - A maximum of fifteen (15) athletes may participate in meets away from home.  A maximum of fifteen (15) athletes may participate in meets at home.(3-8-99)

 

                        e.         Roster limitations - Fifteen (15) students may be certified for eligibility purposes.

                                   

                        f.          Number of athletic grants-in-aid - Same as NJCAA.

 

                        g.         Championship determination  (3-11-96)

 

(1)        The conference colleges shall be divided into an Eastern Division and a Western Division.

 

(2)                 Using the NCAA Cross Country scoring system, a panel of two coaches representing their respective conference division will score only their respective divisional colleges competing at the NJCAA Region VI Championship cross country meet to determine the Eastern and Western Division Champion(s).

 

h.         Assignment of officials - Officials for the Conference Championship will be existing officials used for the Region VI Championship with the exception of the scoring committee.  The scoring committee will exist of three (3) Conference cross country coaches.  These coaches will eliminate non-conference participants and follow NCAA Cross Country scoring regulations.  The scoring committee will then present the Jayhawk Conference Trophy and All-Conference selection medals to the respective men's and women's teams.

 

i.          All-Conference selections - The first seven (7) places in their respective division will be selected to the first team All-Conference team.  (3-11-96)

 

                        j.          Governing rules - NJCAA/NCAA rules shall be followed.

 

                        k.         Tie-breaking formula - All ties in team scores will be awarded as co-champions.

 

Section 4.         Football

                        a.         Dates for starting practice and season length.

                                    (1)        Member colleges of the Jayhawk Conference will begin fall

practices for football no earlier than August 7 in accordance with NCAA By-Laws pertaining to football practice procedures and regulations. (3-8-04)

 

(2)        The KJCCC football schedule shall begin according to the NJCAA starting date. The schedule will be established at the March meeting by the scheduling committee for the year after the upcoming fall season (year after next).  This will establish the schedule for the succeeding two (2) seasons no later than eighteen (18) months before the schedule for the season in question is determined.  Following the conclusion of the eight game schedule, three (3) weekends of play-offs will commence.  No games other than play-off games may be played during this time.  The schedule established by the committee will allow for a rotation of the order in which conference opponents play each other from year to year, but will keep the dates established for non-conference play the same each year.  (3-9-98)

 

(3)        Under no conditions may equipment be checked out to individuals, worn or taken from the locker room prior to the opening day of practice.

 

                                    (4)        Organized spring football practice will be a total of twenty (20)

days, including two (3)days of shorts, t-shirts, and helmets; seven (7) days of helmets and shoulder pads; ten (10) days of contact that would include             intra-squad scrimmages. Other spring activity shall be restricted to academic class.  No protective equipment may be used. (8-6-99)

 

(5)        Teams from colleges violating the above regulations will be suspended from championship play during that season.

                                               

                                    (6)        Each team will be responsible for compiling their own statistics.   (3-11-2002

 

b.         Scheduling limitations - One (1) scrimmage game, eight (8) regular season games exclusive of play-off games and one bowl game may be scheduled.

 

c.         Out-of-state and foreign player limitations - Only twelve (12) players on the roster may have graduated from non-Kansas high schools or be considered out-of-state athletes or foreigners who have completed the G.E.D. test.(3-8-99)

 

d.         Team participation limits home and away - Fifty-five (55) players may suit up for home and away games.

 

e.         Roster limitations - A maximum of fifty-five (55) players may be certified for eligibility purposes and a roster of only those 55 certified players shall be submitted to the Conference Office before the first game. Any number changes by players on the roster must be submitted to the Conference Office before the player participates in a game with the new number. If a player has a season ending injury prior to October 1 (documented by a physician) he may be replaced by adding an in-state player to the roster. No out-of-state players may be added to replace injured players. A player could only be added to a roster if that player agreed to give up his red shirt year. A signed letter by the player must be sent to the Commissioner’s Office with the roster change.           (3-06-2000)

                                   

                        f.          Number of athletic grants-in-aid - Same as NJCAA.

 

g.         Championship determination - The football conference champion shall be the winner of the post-season play-offs.

 

h.         Assignment of officials - The Commissioner and/or Supervisor of Officials shall assign all officials. Once assigned, these officials will not be removed during the current season. Each official’s pay will be $150.00 per football game. (3-11-2002)

 

I.          All-Conference selections - The conference shall select All-Conference football squads by having the coaches make nominations to the commissioner, then voting for other than their own players for 1st and 2nd teams and for honorable mention honors.  All coaches must vote.  Failure of a coach to submit a ballot will result in his players being disqualified for consideration for the All-Conference squads.

 

                        j.          Governing rules - NJCAA/NCAA rules shall be followed.

                       

k.         Tie-breaking formula - In case of ties for any in any division, won-loss records against each other are compared (the teams that are tied).  If the tie remains, compare the record of the tied teams against the first place team, the second place team, etc., until the tie is broken.  However, if the tie still remains the point differential (margin of victory or loss) between the tied teams will be used to break the tie. Example: Team A-28 and Team B-14, then Team A has a +14 and Team B has a –14.

 

l.          Financial consideration - The two competing colleges may agree upon the amount of a game guarantee.

 

                        m.        Post-season play-off (8-04-2000)

 

(1)        There shall be a eight-team play-off, using the tie breaking formula found in this section, to determine the eight teams.

 

(2)        The first-place team shall host the eighth place team, the second-place team will host the seventh-place team, the third-place team will host the sixth-place team and the fourth-place team will host the fifth-place team. These games will be played on the first Sunday following the completion of the regular season.

 

(3)        The second round shall have the winners shall play at the site of the highest place team.  These games will be played one week after the first round games.

 

(4)        The second round winners shall play one week later at the site of the team with the highest place.

 

            (5)        The financial arrangements that currently exist, will be used in this play-off format.

 

(6)        All ties in the play-off games shall be broken through the use of the NCAA rules.

                                   

n.         Film exchange - A schedule for film exchange will be set by the league commissioner.  All football playing conference schools will comply with the designated mailing dates and destinations.

 

o.                   Assistant coaches - Member schools of the KJCCC shall have no limit on the number of assistant football coaches, under employment of the college.  However, only four (4) assistant coaches will be eligible to recruit off-campus.  This list must be in the commissioner's office at the same time eligibility rosters are filed.  The commissioner then will notify the football-playing institutions of the coaches that will be eligible to recruit off-campus.

 

p.         Conference Game Ball – The Rawlings ST5 football will used in all KJCCC football games.

 

Section 5.         Golf/Male

 

                        a.         Dates for starting practice and season length - Same as the NJCAA.

 

b.         Scheduling limitation - Twenty-two (22) days may be used to schedule competition.  This excludes post-season play.

 

                        c.         Out-of-state and foreign player limitations - Same as NJCAA (see page 26, para. c.)

 

d.         Team participation limits. home and away - The maximum travel squad shall be five (5) players for each Jayhawk designated tournament. Those five (5) players may change from one Jayhawk designated tournament to another. Those five (5) players making that team’s travel squad shall be the only players from that team to participate in that Jayhawk designated tournament.  The maximum travel squad shall be ten (12) players for all other tournaments. (8-04)

 

                        e.         Roster limitations -Twelve (12) players may be certified for eligibility purposes.

                        f.          Number of athletic grants-in-aid - Same as NJCAA.

 

                        g.         Championship determination -The conference championship standings for

                                    teams and individuals shall be determined by the accumulation of points

                                    accrued by participating in designated tournaments. There shall be six (6)

                                    designated tournaments.

 

1)         Three (3) of the tournaments shall be in the fall and 3 tournaments shall by played in the spring. Because golf is a sport, which spans fall and spring semester, the NJCAA eligibility rules are in effect.(8-03-2001)

 

2)         The sites and dates of the designated tournaments will be determined by agreement of the coaches and will rotate among member colleges requesting to host a tournament.

                       

Ties involving teams after the completion of the designated tournaments will be broken by a sudden death play-off using the five (5) players whose scores are used to determine the team score in the last tournament.       Change J. Paragraph 5

 

(3)        Each tournament will award points to teams and individuals according to the following tables.  The final standings in each category will be determined by the numerical order of the totals accumulated.

                                   

(4)        A secretary for the conference golf coaches will be selected each year from and by the golf coaches.  The duties of the golf secretary include tabulating the standings for teams and individuals after each designated tournament, distributing that information, and obtaining and distributing conference awards following the last tournament.

                                               

                                                (a)        Point table for team championship points

 

                                                            a.         First place finish..........five (5) points

                                                            b.         Second place finish......four (4) points

                                                            c.         Third place finish.........three (3) points

                                                            d.         Fourth place finish.......one (1) point

                                               

(b)        Point table for medalist champion points

                                                            a.         First place finish..........ten (10) points

                                                            b.         Second place finish......nine (9) points

                                                            c.         Third place finish.........eight (8) points

                                                            d.         Fourth place finish.......seven (7) points

                                                            e.         Fifth place finish..........six (6) points

                                                            f.          Sixth place finish.........five (5) points

                                                            g.         Seventh place finish.....four (4) points

                                                            h.         Eighth place finish.......three (3) points

                                                            I.          Ninth place finish.........two (2) points

                                                            j.          Tenth place finish.........one (1) point

                        h.         Assignment of officials - Nothing yet adopted.

                        i.          All-Conference selections - Section (3) above.

 

                        j.          Governing rule for matches

 

(1)        Designated tournaments will consist of thirty-six (36) holes of strike play.  Fewer than 36 holes may constitute a designated tournament, but only when rounds completed by all players (9-18, 27, or 36) or used.

 

(2)        The pairings for the first day will be rotated, so that all schools will have been paired with each other at least once during the fall and spring. The second day pairings will be based upon team scores after the first day using the wave system for both days.  Consideration will be given to those schools that have the farthest to travel on the first day as to tee times.(8-03-2001)

 

            The host school is responsible for setting starting time, and the amount of the entry fees.

 

            The pairings format only pertains to designated tournaments and does not apply to invitational tournaments hosted by a conference member.

 

(3)        Information concerning all of the above shall be forwarded to participating institutions by the host institution at the earliest possible date.

 

(4)        Team scores will be based on the best four (4) individual scores. Teams consist of four (4) or five (5) players.

 

(5)        Ties involving teams after the completion of six (6) designated tournaments will be broken by a sudden death play-off using the four players whose scores are used to determine the team score for the last tournament.

(6)        Ties involving individuals in the first five places will be broken by a sudden death play-off.

 

(7)        Coaches are allowed on the course during tournament play.  Exchange of information may only be between coach and individual player from the same school.  There shall be no exchange of information between a coach and a group of players from the same school or between a coach and a player/players from a different school.  Penalty is disqualification of team from the tournament.

Section 6.         Golf/Female

 

                        a.         Dates for starting practice and season length - Same as the NJCAA.

 

b.         Scheduling limitation - Twenty-two (22) days may be used to schedule competition.  This excludes post-season play.

                       

                        c.         Out-of-state and foreign player limitations - Same as NJCAA (see page 26, para. c.)

 

d.         Team participation limits..home and away -  The maximum travel squad shall be five (5) players for each Jayhawk designated tournament. Those five (5) players may change from one Jayhawk designated tournament to another. Those five (5) players making that team’s travel squad shall be the only players from that team to participate in that Jayhawk designated tournament.  The maximum travel squad shall be ten (12) players for all other tournaments. (8-04)

           

            e.         Roster limitations -Twelve (12) players may be certified for eligibility purposes.

                                   

                        f.          Number of athletic grants-in-aid - Same as NJCAA.

 

g.         Championship determination - The conference championship standings for teams and individuals shall be determined by the accumulation of points accrued by participation in designated tournaments,  when there are four (4) or more full team players.

 

(1)        Designated tournaments shall be played in the fall and in the spring semester.  Because golf is a sport which spans fall and spring semester, the NJCAA eligibility rules are in effect.  The number of tournaments will be based on the number of teams playing.

 

(2)        The sites and dates of the designated tournaments will be determined by agreement of the coaches and will be rotated among member colleges requesting to host a tournament.

(3)        Each tournament will award points to teams and individuals according to the following tables.  The final standings in each category will be determined by the numerical order of the totals accumulated.

 

                                                (a)        Point table for team championship points

 

                                                            a.         First place finish..........five (5) points

                                                            b.         Second place finish......four (4) points

                                                            c.         Third place finish.........three (3) points

                                                            d.         Fourth place finish.......one (1) point

                                                (b)        Point table for medalist champion points

 

                                                            a.         First place finish..........ten (10) points

                                                            b.         Second place finish......nine (9) points

                                                            c.         Third place finish.........eight (8) points

                                                            d.         Fourth place finish.......seven (7) points

                                                            e.         Fifth place finish..........six (6) points

                                                            f.          Sixth place finish.........five (5) points

                                                            g.         Seventh place finish.....four (4) points

                                                            h.         Eighth place finish.......three (3) points

                                                            I.          Ninth place finish.........two (2) points

                                                            j.          Tenth place finish.........one (1) point

 

(4)        A secretary for the conference golf coaches will be selected each year from and by the golf coaches.  The duties of the golf secretary include tabulating the standings for teams and individuals after each designated tournament, distributing that information, and obtaining and distributing conference awards following the last tournament.

 

                        h.         Assignment of officials - Nothing yet adopted.

 

                        I.          All-Conference selections - Section (3) above.

 

                        j.          Governing rule for matches

 

(1)        Designated tournaments will consist of thirty-six (36) holes of strike play.  Fewer than 36 holes may constitute a designated tournament, but only when rounds completed by all players (9-18, 27, or 36) or used.

 

(2)        The pairings for all designated tournaments will be based on conference standings leading into that particular designated tournament using the wave system.

 

            The host school is responsible for setting starting time, and the amount of the entry fees.

 

            The pairings format only pertains to designated tournaments and does not apply to invitational tournaments hosted by a conference member.

 

(3)        Information concerning all of the above shall be forwarded to participating institutions by the host institution at the earliest possible date.

 

(4)        Team scores will be based on the best four (4) individual scores.  Teams consist of four (4) or five (5) players.

 

(5)        Ties involving teams after the completion of six (8) designated tournaments will be broken by a sudden death play-off using the four players whose scores are used to determine the team score for the last tournament.

 

(6)        Ties involving individuals in the first five places will be broken by a sudden death play-off.

 

(7)        Coaches are allowed on the course during tournament play. Exchange of information may only be between coach and individual player from the same school.  There shall be no exchange of information between a coach and a group of players from the same school or between a coach and a player/players from a different school. Penalty is disqualification of team from the tournament.

 

Section 7.         Softball

 

                        a.         Dates for starting practice and season length - Same as NJCAA.

 

                        b.         Scheduling limitations

 

(1)                 In the fall, ten (10) dates, including tournaments, may be scheduled. Thirty (30) dates, including tournaments, may be scheduled in the spring semester. Same as NJCAA. (8-04)

 

(2)        The maximum number of scrimmage games, not dates, shall be four. These may be used in any combination for the combined spring and fall season.  No scrimmage games with another institution may be played after the first contest has been played with another intercollegiate institution.

 

                        c.         Out-of-state and foreign player limitations - Same as NJCAA (see page 26, para. c).

d.         Team participation limits...home and away - Twenty-four (24) players may participate in game at home or away.

 

e.         Roster limitations - A maximum of thirty-five (35) players may be certified for spring eligibility purposes.

 

                        f.          Number of athletic grants-in-aid - Same as NJCAA.

 

g.         Championship determination - The conference shall be divided into an Eastern Division and a Western Division.

 

(1)        Each division shall play a single round-robin of double-header games.  Division II colleges will play in designated Cross-Over tournaments.

 

(2)        Conference standing will be determined by winners of games designated by a conference approved schedule. All conference games will count to determine conference championship.

 

(3)        If a game is postponed the athletic directors of the colleges involved shall establish a new date within forty-eight (48) hours.  The athletic director of the host college shall report the newly established date to the commissioner. Any Conference game that is not played by Wednesday before the Region VI Tournament will count as a loss for both teams in determining the final conference winning percentage. (8-04)

 

If an agreement on a new date cannot be reached by the athletic directors, the matter shall be turned over to the commissioner.  The commissioner will determine a date for the game to be played and a rain date.  If a team fails to appear for the game, the team shall forfeit the game.

 

(4)        Home games will alternate with the best percentage record determining the championship.

 

                        h.         Assignment of officials - Officials shall be selected and paid by the home team.

 

i.          All-Conference selections - Each division shall select an All-Conference softball team.  There shall be a first team of twelve (12) players (8 position players, 2 pitchers, 1 designated hitter and 1 utility player).  The utility player will be the player receiving the next highest number of votes, regardless of position, after the other eleven (11) positions have been filled.  A like procedure will be used to select a second team of twelve (12) players.  The next ten (10) highest vote-getters will be named Honorable Mention All-Conference.  Coaches can nominate as many of their own players as they wish, but a coach cannot vote for his/her own players.  Failure of a coach to submit a ballot will result in his/her players being disqualified for All-Conference consideration. (3-9-98)

 

j.          Governing rules - All games shall be played according to NJCAA/NCAA rules with the following exception:  Officials do not have to be NCAA certified. (3-06-2000)

 

k.                   Tie-breaking formula - See Article VIII, Section 8, of these By-Laws.

l.                     Conference Ball – Dudley Softball

                       

Section 8.         Tennis

 

a.         Dates for starting practice and season length - Same as NJCAA.

 

b.         Scheduling limitations - in the fall, ten (10) dates may be used to play all matches, tournaments and scrimmages. In the spring semester, fifteen (15) dates excluding spring trips may be used to play all matches, tournaments, and scrimmages except for post-season regional and national competition.

 

c.         Out-of-state and foreign player limitations - Same as NJCAA (see page 26, para. c).

 

d.         Team participation limits..home and away - Same as NJCAA.

 

e.         Roster limitations - Up to twelve (12) players may be certified for eligibility purposes for both men’s and women’s team, with only eight (8) of those receiving scholarships. (3-10-97)

 

f.          Number of athletic grants-in-aid - Same as NJCAA.

 

g.         Championship determination

 

(1)        The team championship shall be determined by the total number of matches won with one (1) point being awarded for each match won.

 

(2)        The conference tennis tournament shall consist of six (6) single divisions.

 

(a)                 Division I shall be composed of the number one (1) player from each team.

 

            (b)        Division II shall be composed of the number two (2) player from each team.

 

(c)        Division III shall be composed of the number three (3) player from each team.

 

(d)        Division IV shall be composed of the number four (4) player from each team.

 

            (e)        Division V shall be composed of the number five (5) player from each team.

 

            (f)         Division VI shall be composed of the number six (6) player from each team.

 

(3)        The conference tennis tournament shall consist of three (3) doubles divisions.

 

            (a)        Division I shall be each squads number one (1) doubles team.

 

            (b)        Division II shall be each squads number two (2) doubles team.

 

            (c)        Division III shall be each squads number three (3) doubles team.

 

(4)        A player shall be allowed to represent his/her college in both singles and doubles play.

 

h.         Assignment of officials - Will be selected by the tournament administrators.

 

                        i.          All-Conference selections - Nothing yet adopted.

 

                        j.          Governing rules - NJCAA/NCAA and KJCCC rules shall govern all contests.

 

k.         Tie-breaking formula - The following formula will be used to determine the second-place team for qualifying purposes:

                                    (1)        Number of flights won by teams involved in tie.

 

                                    (2)        Number of matches won between or among teams that are tied.

 

                                    (3)        Percent of games won between or among teams that are tied.

                                    (4)        Coin flip.

l.          Financial considerations - The conference treasurer shall provide payment to the college responsible for conducting the tennis meet.  This payment shall cover all necessary expenses.

 

 

Section 9.         Track - Indoor and Outdoor

                        a.         Dates for starting practice and season length - same as NJCAA.

 

                        b.         Scheduling limitations: Same as NJCAA (3-8-99)

 

                        c.         Out-of-state and foreign player limitations - Same as NJCAA (see page 26, para. c).

 

                        d.         Team participation limits..home and away

 

(1)        Thirty-five (35) men and thirty-five (35) women may be certified to participate in indoor track.

 

(2)        Thirty-five (35) men and thirty-five (35) women may be certified to participate in outdoor track.

 

(3)        A team of thirty-five (35) members may participate in indoor track meets at home or away.(3-8-99)

 

(4)        Each KJCCC college may enter a maximum of three (3) individuals in each event, except relays.  Each college may enter only one (1) relay team in each of the relay races.

 

(5)        The number participating from each member college shall not exceed the allowable travel squad.

 

                                    (6)        Each contestant may participate in a maximum of five (5) events.

 

e.         Roster limitations - Thirty-five (35) men and thirty-five (35) women may be certified to participate in indoor track.  Thirty-five (35) men and thirty-five (35) women may be certified to participate in outdoor track.

 

d.                   Number of athletic grants-in-aid - Same as NJCAA

 

e.                   Championship determination - The East and West team finishing the conference indoor meet (held in conjunction with the NJCAA Region VI Indoor Championships) with the greatest number of points shall be determined to be the conference champion for indoor track.  The East and West team finishing the conference outdoor meet (held in conjunction with the NJCAA Region VI Outdoor Championships) with the greatest number of points shall be determined to be the conference champion for outdoor track.  Points for both divisions for the indoor and outdoor championships will be awarded in compliance with the NCAA rule book and the non-divisional individuals will be eliminated to determine the respective division individual finish and assign points for their respective divisional team points. (3-11-96)

 

h.         Assignment of officials - The conference meet shall be managed by the host college.

 

i.          All-Conference selections - The first place finisher from the West division  will be selected first team All-Conference.  The first place finisher from the East division institution will be selected first team All-Conference.  The second place finisher from the West division will be selected second team All-Conference.  The second place finisher from the East division institution will be selected second team All-Conference.  (3-11-96)

 

                        j.          Governing rules - NJCAA/NCAA and KJCCC rules apply.

 

                        k.         Tie-breaking formula - All ties will be determined as co-champions. (3-11-96)

 

Section 10.        Volleyball

 

                        a.         Dates for starting practice and season length.

 

Member schools of the Jayhawk Conference will begin fall practices for volleyball no earlier than August 10. (3-12-2001)

 

b.         Scheduling limitations - Thirty-one (31) with a maximum of twenty-eight (28) in the fall season and four (4) dates for the spring season, exclusive of post season regional and national competition, may be used for matches or tournaments. Two additional scrimmage dates may be used prior to the start of the season. (3-06-2000)

                                   

                        c.         Out-of-state and foreign player limitations - Same as NJCAA.

 

d.         Team participation limits home and away - Fifteen (15) players may travel and participate in matches at home or away.

 

                        e.         Roster limitations - Fifteen (15) players may be certified for eligibility purposes.

 

                        f.          Number of athletic grants-in-aid - Same as NJCAA.

 

                        g.         Championship determination

(1)        The conference colleges shall be divided into an Eastern Division and a Western Division.

 

                                    (2)        A single round-robin of matches shall be played in each division.

 

                                    (3)        The winner of each division shall be determined on a regular percentage basis.

 

(4)        Matches shall consist of five (5) games in determining won-loss records. (3-06-2000)

 

h.         Assignment of officials - Minimum officials pay will be $15/match plus forty cents ($.40) mileage one way.

 

i.          All-Conference selections - Each division shall select all-division volleyball team. Coaches can nominate as many of their own players as they wish, but a coach cannot vote for his/her own players.  A first and second team will be selected. All players that received at least one vote, but not on the first or second team selections, will be awarded honorable mention.  Failure of a coach to submit a ballot or to vote will result in his/her players being disqualified for consideration for the All-Conference squads.  A selection meeting will be held on or before the first day of the Region VI Playoffs. The Eastern Division and Western Division may choose separate sites for the selection meetings. (3-06-2000)

 

j.          Tie-breaking formula if there is a tie for first, second, or third and all three teams have qualified for post-season play, Method B of the NAGWS tie-breaking procedure will be used. (3-12-2001)

 

k.         Financial considerations - The competing colleges may agree upon the match amount guarantee.

 

m.                 Coaches Meeting - The KJCCC volleyball coaches, conference commissioner, region director, will meet prior to the Region VI tournament to discuss rule changes and to hold a coaches meeting each year. Every conference head and/or assistant coach will attend.  The date and site will be determined by the commissioner. (3-12-2001)

n.                   Conference Ball – the Tachikara sv5w 18 panel NJCAA color ball.

 

Section 11.        Wrestling

 

                        a.         Dates for starting practice and season length - Same as NJCAA.

 

                        b.         Scheduling limitations - Date limitations same as NJCAA.

 

c.         Out-of-state and foreign player limitations - Same as NJCAA -There is no restriction on the number of out-of-state or foreign students who may be used to fill out the roster.  (3-11-96)

d.         Team participation limits: home and away - Twenty (20) athletes may participate in matches home or away.

 

e.         Roster limitations - Same as NJCAA rules, Article V, Section 20 Sports Procedures. (3-7-94)

 

                        f.          Number of athletic grants-in-aid - Same as NJCAA.

 

                        g.         Championship determination - Nothing yet adopted.

 

                        h.         Assignment of officials - The host college shall obtain the officials.

 

                        i.          All-Conference selections - Nothing yet adopted.

 

                        j.          Governing rules - NJCAA/NCAA and KJCCC rules apply.

 

                        k.         Tie-breaking formula - Nothing yet adopted.

 

                        l.          Financial considerations - Nothing yet adopted.

 

Section 12.        Soccer: Male/Female (8-8-03)

 

a.         Dates for starting practice and season length- Member schools of the Jayhawk Conference will begin fall practices for soccer no earlier than August 10th (3-12-2001)

 

a.                   Scheduling limitations-Twenty-two (22) matches and/or scrimmages. (same as NJCAA)

 

c.         Out of state and foreign players limitations- No limit for out of state.  Limit of four (4) scholarships for foreign players. (same as NJCAA)

 

d.         Roster limitations- A maximum of twenty-five (25) players can be

certified. (same as NJCAA) This is the same number of players permitted

to participate in any contest.  These players must be identified on the

            official game roster prior to the start of each contest.

 

e.                   Number of athletic grants-in-aid-Eighteen (18). (same as NJCAA)

 

f.          Rules and procedures- all conference matches will be played under the current NCAA rules with the following exceptions:

(1)     Unlimited substitutions apply with no stoppage of the game clock.

(2)     Playing squads are limited to 25 players.

 

g.         Conference Champion will be the highest seeded conference team for the Region VI tournament.

h.         Each school on the men’s side will have a Region/Conference schedule that will consist of ten (10) games versus Region VI/KJCCC opponents.  The school on the men’s side will be divided into two geographical sub-regions.

 

The East Sub-Region will include: Johnson County, Kansas City Kansas, Allen County and Neosho County

 

The West Sub-Region will include: Barton County, Cloud County, Dodge City and Hesston College

 

The Teams within each sub-region will play each other twice (Home and Home) (This accounts for six (6) Games.  Teams from the opposite sub-region will be required to play each other once per season for seeding purposes (this accounts for four (4) games.)

Schedule for East/West single matches

 

Odd Years                                             Even Years

Johnson @ Cloud                                   Cloud @ Johnson

Allen @ Cloud                                       Cloud @ Allen

Cloud @ Neosho                                    Neosho @ Cloud

Cloud @ KCK                                        KCK @ Cloud

Johnson@ Dodge                                   Dodge @ Johnson

Barton @ Johnson                                 Johnson @ Barton

Hesston @ Johnson                               Johnson @ Hesston

Hesston @ Allen                                    Allen @ Hesston

KCK @ Hesston                                    Hesston @ KCK

Neosho @ Hesston                                Hesston @ Neosho

Neosho @ Dodge                                   Dodge @ Neosho

Barton @ Neosho                                  Neosho @ Barton

Allen @ Barton                                      Barton @ Allen

KCK @ Barton                                       Barton @ KCK

Dodge @ KCK                                       KCK @ Dodge

Dodge @ Allen                                      Allen @ Dodge

 

i.          Women- All teams will play each other at least one (1) time.

 

j.                     Men and Women: KJCCC team champion and Region VI seeds will use the following accumulated point system.

(3)     3 points for a win vs. an opponent played twice 

(4)     6 points for a win vs. an opponent played only once

(5)     1 point for a tie vs. an opponent played twice

(6)     2 points for a tie vs. an opponent played once

(7)     0 points for a loss

 

k.         Conduct

 

1.   Yellow Card Substitution: When a player receives a yellow card, it is recommended that the player must leave the game until the next opportunity to substitute.  Another player may replace the player receiving the yellow card.  If the substitute is not available, the team will play a player short until the next opportunity to substitute.

2.       An athlete or coach who is ejected for persistent misconduct (2nd yellow card), abusive language, gesture, or persistent misconduct after receiving a caution shall not be allowed to participate in the next played contest.

3.       An athlete or coach who is ejected for fighting, violent misconduct, or serious foul play shall not be allowed to participate in the next two contests.

4.       Coaches receiving five (5) accumulated yellow cards in a season will be required to sit out the next game.

5.       Players with yellow and red accumulations will follow the NCAA rules.

6.       Any ejections at the end of league play or postseason play will carry over to the next competition even if that is the next season.

7.       Any coach receiving a red card must be reported to both participating colleges Athletic Directors and the Jayhawk League Commissioner’s office.

 

l.          Ejections:

Players ejected two (2) times during the season including postseason for unsportsmanlike conduct shall not participate for the remainder of the season as per KJCCC By Laws Article VIII, Section 4.  This would include foul language, disrespect for officials, fighting, etc.  Players who are ejected because of rule infractions which would cause a player to receive two (2) yellow cards would not count as an unsportsman-like ejection. (8-09-2002)

 

m.                 Assignment of Officials-2 NISOA Assignors (1 for eastern division, 1 for western division) will be utilized.  These assignors will be selected and approved by the head coaches of each division. Officials fees will be determined by the going college rate and paid by the home team for each conference competition.  Assignor fees will be determined by each institution and their individual assignor. Officials are responsible for reporting all yellow and red cards to the assignors who will keep track of accumulations and suspensions as well as suspensions served.

n.                   Conference Game Ball – The Brine BC 105 Championship ball will be used for all KJCCC games.

 

Section 13.        Athletic Training (3-6-95)

 

a.         Definition - The Athletic Trainer is concerned with the prevention, management and rehabilitation of athletic injuries.

 

(1)        The athletic trainer should be a certified member of the National Athletic Trainers Association, Inc. (NATA).

 

(2)        When an institution can not employ an NATA certified athletic trainer, then someone (staff member, coach, student) shall be appointed to assume the basic athletic training responsibilities.

 

(3)        Athletic trainers shall develop their practice in line with Performance Domains as established by the NATA Role Delineation Panel.

 

                                    (4)        Athletic trainers shall follow appropriate rules as established by the NJCAA.

 

(5)        Athletic trainers shall provide aid to any injured athlete, regardless of team.

 

(6)        Athletic trainers shall adhere to the universal precautions established for exposure to blood-borne pathogens.

 

                                    (7)        Athletic trainers shall adhere to the NATA's Code of Ethics.

                       

                        b.         Athletic Training Facilities and Services:

 

(1)        When possible, host athletic trainers shall provide adequate training room facilities and services for visiting teams, even when the host team is not participating.

 

(2)        Prior to any hosted event, host athletic trainers shall inform visiting athletic trainers as to the location of facilities and type of services to be provided.

 

(3)        When possible, upon request of the visiting teams and prior to the day of the event, host athletic trainers shall provide competent athletic trainer coverage before, during and after the event.

 

c.         Conference Championship Events - Athletic training services of championship and all-star events involving conference teams shall be directed by NATA certified athletic trainers.