WIAA/WOA Addendum To The NFHS Rules, Case and Manual: Approved Uniform
WIAA/WOA Addendum To The NFHS Rules, Case and Manual: Approved Uniform
WIAA/WOA Addendum To The NFHS Rules, Case and Manual: Approved Uniform
The NFHS Basketball Rules, Case and Officials Manual are to be used in all cases except those outlined as officially exempted by the WIAA/WOA. All changes in this document are approved by the WIAA Executive Director and the WOA Commissioner. All exceptions to the NFHS Basketball Rules, Case or Officials Manual must be approved by the WIAA and WOA prior to use by any Association/Board. In-season interpretations/modifications may be made by WIAA and/or WOA to deal with questions that may arise during a season. These interpretations/modifications will be reviewed prior to the next season to determine whether to include in the exceptions. Approved Uniform a) The WOA patch shall be worn centered on the left chest pocket. b) Gray with black pinstriped shirt is the primary uniform. Black/white vertically striped shirt may be worn during the regular season. The entire crew shall wear the same style. c) Black whistles shall be used by the entire crew (a white logo is permissible on the whistle). If a lanyard is used, it must be black. Exception: Associations/boards may designate one week during the season to use either a pink or blue whistle in support of cancer awareness. d) If worn, the American flag shall be on the left arm, 5 from the inseam where the shoulder and arm seams come together. Ten-Second Count High School There is no 10-second count for girls basketball. Junior High/Middle School Leagues have the option to utilize the NFHS ten-second count, rather than follow the shot clock operations. Closely Guarded Boys Only in the front court: A player shall not hold the ball, dribble the ball or control the ball in an area enclosed by screening teammates for five seconds Girls Anywhere on the playing court: A player shall not hold the ball or control the ball in an area enclosed by screening teammates for five seconds Coaching Box The 14-foot coaching box has been adopted. Compression Sleeve/Tights (3-5-3) In order for a player to wear a compression sleeve or tights, must have a letter of authorization from the WIAA. If an injury occurs during a contest that requires the wearing of a compression sleeve, the player may do so for that contest only.
Art. 7 Stop the timing device and continue time without a reset when play begins under the following circumstances: a) b) c) d) The ball is deflected out of bounds by a defensive player A player is injured, loses a contact lens or glasses A charged time-out has concluded During team control as defined in NFHS 4-12, a defensive player causes a held ball and the alternating possession arrow favors the offensive team. e) After a double foul, double technical foul, simultaneous foul, simultaneous technical foul or an inadvertent whistle when there is team control as defined in NFHS 4-12 and as described in NFHS 4-36. Art. 8 Sound the shot clock horn at the expiration of the shot clock period. The shot clock horn shall not stop play unless recognized by an officials whistle. When the shot clock indicates :00 but the shot clock horn has not sounded, the shot clock time has not expired. Art. 9 Allow the timing devise to continue during a loose ball situation when the offense retains possession or when a field goal try is attempted at the wrong basket.
Updated 2011-12
If the head coach wishes to keep the player in the game, the coach may: - Substitute for the player with blood on the uniform
Updated 2011-12
Updated 2011-12